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198. Listening to Your Inner Rhythm: Staying True in the Noise with Singer-Songwriter Bo Staloch

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:00:43 +0000

Bo Staloch is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter exploring the highs and lows of being alive. From failing a songwriting course to seeing that same song reach over 4 million listens, he shares how trusting his inner pull matters more than external opinion.

In a raw conversation about coming down from touring and success, Bo reflects on the quieter, in-between moments — and how music becomes a way to heal, process emotion, and stay connected to what’s real. By staying true to himself within the industry, he lets the rhythm of real life guide both his art and the work he offers the world.

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Best of 2025: Unlearning Moments (Part 2)

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:00:30 +0000

As we step into a new year, I wanted to pause and pay gratitude to the incredible guests who joined me on The Great Unlearn in 2025. Each conversation carried depth from lived experience, from truth-telling and vulnerability to curiosity and courage, each guests showed up fully to share their unlearning moments.

I also want to thank you, our Unlearn community, the ones who return week after week, who sit with these conversations and reflect just as deeply. Thank you for walking this path with me. Excited to see what we create in 2026!

[1:28] 181. One Month Alone in the Dark: A Journey into Presence with Andrew Holecek

[14:04] 184. The Upside Down Paradigm: Turning Science Inside Out with Mark Gober

[27:26] 185. Story as Reality: Reclaiming Your Inner Authority with Filmmaker Ben Stewart

[38:04] 188. The Ammortal Chamber: Science and Spirit of Healing with Co-Founder Brian Le Gette

[51:31] 189. Moving Beyond Your Blocks: Emma Dunwoody on Transformational Human Design

[59:16] 190. HRV: The Key to Slow Aging and Increase Vitality with Salim Najjar

[01:07:43] 192. Quest Nutrition Co-Founder Tom Bilyeu on Living in Growth Mindset and The Only Belief That Matters

[01:16:21] 193. Awakening to the Dream: Toltec Teachings for Life in Flow with Joel Schafer

[01:29:33] 195. Why Are We Here? A Roundtable on Consciousness, Choice, and The Human Experiment with Alec Zeck, Joel Schafer, and Mark Gober

[01:39:00] 197. Brainwashing & Influence: What Breaks the Human Will, What Restores It & The Future of Ethical Persuasion with Chase Hughes and Adam Schell

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Best of 2025: Unlearning Moments (Part 1)

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:16 +0000

[1:28] 166. Training for Life with Opscotch Founder & RBC GranFondo Runner Matt Christopherson

[12:42] 167. Behavioral Expert Chase Hughes on The Art of Influence: From Military Intelligence to Mind Mastery

[25:12] 169. The 90-Day Alcohol-Free Blueprint: James Swanwick on 15 Years of Clarity & Health

[39:47] 170. Marianne Williamson on The Mystic Jesus and Unlocking More Miracles Through Free Will and Prayer

[52:16] 171. Christ Over Doctrine: Alex Wolfe on Reclaiming a Heart-Led Path

[1:07:02] 172. The Midlife Male MAP: Mastering the Middle Years with Greg Scheinman

[1:17:10] 173. Unraveling the Victim, Villain, Hero Loop: Tah and Kole Whitty of The Condor Approach

[1:27:53] 175. "I Don’t Believe in Astrology": Debra Silverman on The High Road of Astrology, The Soul’s Agreement, and Human Acceptance

[1:36:33] 179. 110 Days Through Antarctica: Akshay Nanavati on Fearvana & the Sacred Path of Suffering

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Unlearning the Man I Thought I Was: Cal as Guest on Liquid Life

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:10 +0000

I recently joined Preston Douglas Boyer on his Liquid Life podcast for a wide-open, deep dive into my experience of waking up to what truly matters in my life. It gave me the chance to share my unfiltered truth in a big way.

We explore my evolution and lessons as a father, my path through psychedelics, and how all of it weaves together to support a new way of being in the world. So if you’re unlearning the roles you once held and feeling the pull toward a new identity, I hope you’ll listen in.

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197. Brainwashing & Influence: What Breaks the Human Will, What Restores It & The Future of Ethical Persuasion with Chase Hughes and Adam Schell

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:36 +0000

Chase Hughes has spent decades studying human behavior, influence, profiling, and covert mind-control tactics — working at the intersection of psychology, military intelligence, and persuasion science.

We explore what makes someone easy to influence, manipulate, or control, and how can we flip that script. Because the same blueprint used to break down a person’s will can also be used to rebuild sovereignty and create healing instead of harm.

Unrestricted Warfare: China's Master Plan to Destroy America

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196. The Body Wants to Heal Itself: Fasting and Self-Experimentation with Mike Cardamone

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:19 +0000

Mike Cardamone is a former corporate comedic writer who worked with major household brands, known for bringing unconventional thinking into traditional marketing spaces. Ultimately, his misalignment with the health-propaganda ecosystem and his growing curiosity about alternative healing led him to leave the corporate world in pursuit of deeper truth and personal sovereignty.

In this episode, Mike opens up about his journey of radical self-experimentation and what he’s learned by stepping outside conventional frameworks of health and wellness.

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195. Why Are We Here? A Roundtable on Consciousness, Choice, and The Human Experiment with Alec Zeck, Joel Schafer, and Mark Gober

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:00:30 +0000

A roundtable journey into the nature of reality and the purpose of being human. Alec, Joel, Mark and I explore Toltec perspectives on dream-making and choice, the sacred initiation of parenthood, and what it truly means to build relationships that are awake.

Join us as we dive into why we attract the experiences we do and how we reclaim our role as conscious creators.

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194. Spiritual Investing with Elizabeth Ralph: Turning Strategy into Energy and Effortless Wealth

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:00:12 +0000

Elizabeth Ralph is a high-level wealth strategist and intuitive investor who, after retiring at 39 as a financial executive and energy trader, founded The Spiritual Investor — a platform where entrepreneurs transform from unsure investors into effortless wealth creators.

Blending grounded financial strategy with energetic mastery, Elizabeth helps people cultivate an empowered relationship with money and understand it as energy in motion.

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193. Awakening to the Dream: Toltec Teachings for Life in Flow with Joel Schafer

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:26 +0000

Joel Schafer has spent more than thirty years apprenticing with shamanic guides, learning and embodying Toltec-inspired practices that reveal our deeper energetic nature. Today, as a teacher and mentor, Joel shares these tools to help others reconnect with the flow of life and remember the dream we’re all living in.

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192. Quest Nutrition Co-Founder Tom Bilyeu on Living in Growth Mindset and The Only Belief That Matters

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:38 +0000

Quest Nutrition co-founder Tom Bilyeu shares how changing his internal narrative and living in a growth mindset transformed everything for him. From building and exiting a billion-dollar company to now creating Impact Theory, he explores the outdated beliefs that keep people stuck and reveals “the only belief that matters.”

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191. The Convergence of Sound and Creativity with Frankko Vivo

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:39 +0000

Frankko Vivo, sound and visual artist, joins us again to explore what it means to let frequency lead the way in art and in life. This conversation will invite you to surrender control and discover the beauty of living and creating in alignment. For an even richer experience, be sure to check out the YouTube episode, filmed with Frankko’s art as the backdrop.

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190. HRV: The Key to Slow Aging and Increase Vitality with Salim Najjar

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:00:17 +0000

Salim Najjar, HRV Expert and Guide, dives into the primary driver of physical aging and disease. We explore why Heart Rate Variability is the compass for our nervous system’s resilience, and Salim shares his go-to practices for restoring regulation and unlocking vitality.

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189. Moving Beyond Your Blocks: Emma Dunwoody on Transformational Human Design

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:14 +0000

Emma Dunwoody is a Human Design expert and host of the Human Design Podcast. In this conversation, Emma shares her method for how to utilize your unique Human Design and learn how to listen and work with the most important guidance system in your life—your body.

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188. The Ammortal Chamber: Science and Spirit of Healing with Co-Founder Brian Le Gette

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:48 +0000

Brian Le Gette, CEO and co-founder of Ammortal, shares the science and spirit behind healing by way of the body’s sense of safety, which is exactly what the Ammortal Chamber initiates. This extraordinary experience allows the nervous system to downshift so the body’s innate healing intelligence can come back online, physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

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187. Elevating Humanity: The Manna Vitality Way with David Reid & Brad McDonnell

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:00:27 +0000

Manna Vitality founders David Reid and Brad McDonnell invite us into the hidden intelligence of our individual liquid crystalline matrix, and how we can awaken new levels of vitality. Manna is beyond supplementation, it’s a living transmission of gold, shilajit, and light, created to elevate our field and usher in a transcendent way of being human.

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186. Dr. John Lieurance on Medical Freedom & Taking Charge of Our Wellbeing

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:44 +0000

After an unexpected crisis that led to the amputation of his leg, Dr. John Lieurance saw firsthand how restrictive healthcare protocols block access to holistic interventions, and how even basic patient care is often overlooked.

In this conversation, Dr. John shares the emotional challenges of his recovery while exposing the deeper gaps in our medical system. This episode is both a wake-up call and an invitation to reimagine what true wellness could look like, and to reclaim sovereignty over your health.

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185. Story as Reality: Reclaiming Your Inner Authority with Filmmaker Ben Stewart

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:48 +0000

Filmmaker and myth-weaver Ben Stewart joins us to explore story as an ancient technology that shapes culture, belief, and our sense of reality. We question illusions of power and reclaim the truth that each of us holds more influence than we’ve been taught, inviting you to trust what your soul is called to and own your right to believe.

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184. The Upside Down Paradigm: Turning Science Inside Out with Mark Gober

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:00:55 +0000

Mark Gober, author of the “Upside Down” book series, challenges the shaky foundations of mainstream science, where 96% of the universe is deemed "unknown" and no unifying theory exists. Instead he proposes that consciousness, not matter, is the source of reality.

Through this conversation and his work, he invites us to question everything we’ve been told about existence, the universe, and our place in it by offering a radical reframe that just might change how you see it all.

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The End of Covid

Magnetic Declination

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183. Living from Bliss Consciousness with Melissa Minnich

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:00:45 +0000

Melissa Minnich is a quantum physicist turned spiritual guide whose path was forged through the shadows of abandonment, addiction, homelessness, and loss. It wasn’t until an unexpected awakening into what she now calls Bliss Consciousness that she began to truly reclaim herself.

Bliss Consciousness isn’t a fleeting high. It’s a rooted state of joy and presence that remains, even amid life’s challenges. Melissa helps others remember who they are and return to the aliveness that has always been theirs, regardless of the path that they’ve walked.

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182. The Frequency of Truth: Frankko Vivo on Sound, Art, and Unleashing Creative Power

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:00:56 +0000

Sound and visual artist, Frankko Vivo, joins us for his very first podcast conversation. Frankko grew up in Mexico and, at just 19, set out on a seven-year backpacking journey that became a deep dive into his creativity and true self. He’s what I’d call a frequency wizard, a multidimensional artist who truly lives his art.

In this conversation, he shares the power of being radically true to who we are and how, when we do that, the right people and opportunities naturally show up. Tune in as he also blesses us with some of his musical medicine.

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181. One Month Alone in the Dark: A Journey into Presence with Andrew Holecek

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Andrew Holecek is a meditation teacher and author whose work bridges lucid dreaming, dark retreats, non-dualism, and preparing for death through the lens of Buddhism. A former dentist turned spiritual practitioner, he spent years in monasteries and immersive retreats, including a month in complete darkness. His path is rooted in stripping away distraction to cultivate radical presence.

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180. The Future Self Method: Accessing the Life You’re Meant to Live with Peter Oppermann

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

German engineer turned transformational guide and founder of the Future Self Institute, Peter Oppermann, shares his journey from engineering to inner transformational work. Peter helps others access their future selves through his science-backed Future Self Method—a blend of neuroscience, quantum physics, and ancient wisdom.

He breaks down how to rewire your internal system, create new neural pathways, and manifest a life that aligns with your highest potential.

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179. 110 Days Through Antarctica: Akshay Nanavati on Fearvana & the Sacred Path of Suffering

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Akshay Nanavati is a former Marine, polar explorer, and the author of Fearvana—a book that’s been praised by the Dalai Lama, no less. After battling addiction, PTSD, and depression post-deployment in Iraq, Akshay didn’t just survive he alchemized his pain into purpose. He’s since skied solo across Antarctica for 110 days and built a movement around the idea that fear isn’t the enemy, it’s the doorway.

This conversation is a deep dive into what it really means to embrace adversity and transmute suffering into service.

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178. The Truth About Breast Implant Illness and the Explant Journey with Dr. Rob Whitfield

Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Rob Whitfield breaks down the emotional, physical, and hormonal toll of Breast Implant Illness and the journey to explant surgery. However, his approach goes way beyond the operating room, looking at the whole system, the psychological weight, the energetic cost, and the deeper unseen layers of healing. Rob brings in everything from functional medicine to trauma work to help women not just recover, but feel whole again.

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177. Meat Sticks, Movement & Holistic Mastery with Aleks Rybchinskiy of BERSKI and Primal Fusion Health

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As a Master C.H.E.K Practitioner, holistic therapist, co-founder of Primal Fusion Health, and founder of my ultimate favorite meat stick—BERSKI—Aleks Rybchinskiy brings a rare and embodied mastery to true, whole-body healing.

Join us as we peel back the often-overlooked layers of well-being, from primal nutrition and movement to the emotional and spiritual roots of vitality, while honoring the unique pace and path of each individual’s healing journey.

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176. Environmental Toxins 101: Water, Wellness & What You Can Do with Integrative Medicine Expert Dr. Aly Cohen

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Integrative medicine physician Dr. Aly Cohen uncovers the hidden toxins lurking in our water, everyday products, and environment. From the surprising truth about bottled water to the real impact of unregulated chemicals, she offers clear, actionable steps to reduce daily toxic exposure and support long-term health.

Don’t miss her latest book, Detoxify, a practical and empowering guide to upgrading your wellness through environmental health awareness.

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175. "I Don’t Believe in Astrology": Debra Silverman on The High Road of Astrology, The Soul’s Agreement, and Human Acceptance

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Astrologer and psychotherapist, Debra Silverman, guides us through the true purpose of astrology beyond all the trends and New Age traps. Drawing from her new book, I Don’t Believe in Astrology, she shares astrology as a tool for self-awareness, acceptance of the human condition, and honoring the soul’s agreement in this lifetime.

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174. Phase SiX: Jay and Steph Rose on Turning Wellness into a Creative Revolution

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Jay and Steph Rose—founders of Phase SiX—share their bold leap from corporate life in the UK to building a global fitness revolution.

Phase SiX is a longevity-focused brand redefining movement and wellness. From online training to the Phase SiX Dojo (a content creation studio in Austin) and international live events, they’re merging health, creativity, and purpose under one revolutionary umbrella.

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173. Unraveling the Victim, Villain, Hero Loop: Tah and Kole Whitty of The Condor Approach

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Tah and Kole Whitty, founders of The Condor Approach, unpack what they call the Oppression Trap Triangle—victim, villain, and hero—showing how these unconscious roles sustain disconnection and fuel inner conflict. We explore the ways victimhood can shape identity, highlighting the importance of reclaiming authorship and embracing grief as a necessary, transformative part of the healing journey.

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172. The Midlife Male MAP: Mastering the Middle Years with Greg Scheinman

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Founder of The Midlife Male, Greg Scheinman explores what it really takes to thrive in midlife. From the realities of empty nesting and evolving partnerships to the common challenges men face with consistency, Greg breaks down how to design your own MAP—Midlife Action Plan—and the essential questions to ask when redesigning your path.

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171. Christ Over Doctrine: Alex Wolfe on Reclaiming a Heart-Led Path

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Alex Wolfe, founder of Eons—a cutting-edge functional mushroom company bridging science and spirit—unpacks why he follows the teachings of Jesus over the doctrine shaped by Paul, a figure he sees as distorting Christ’s original message of love, presence, and liberation.

We dive into the tension between institutional religion and personal revelation, the church’s aversion to plant medicines, divination practices, and the spiritual significance—and societal misuse—of cannabis.

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170. Marianne Williamson on The Mystic Jesus and Unlocking More Miracles Through Free Will and Prayer

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Marianne Williamson—bestselling author, spiritual thought leader, and former presidential candidate—explores the systems shaping our world. She reflects on her presidential run, the power of prayer in inviting miracles, and how enlightenment is the unlearning of fear.

Through her lens, Jesus is not just history but a presence born within us each time we choose love over fear. Join us in rethinking accepted paradigms and embracing a more conscious way of being.

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A Course in Miracles

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169. The 90-Day Alcohol-Free Blueprint: James Swanwick on 15 Years of Clarity & Health

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

ESPN journalist-turned-entrepreneur James Swanwick celebrates 15 years of being alcohol-free, sharing his journey and the pivotal moment he realized his habitual drinking was the root of his persistent mediocrity. Though not a conventional alcoholic, his drinking pattern was still limiting his potential.

James introduces us to his Project 90 method, a proven system with a 98% success rate, designed to help you escape hangovers, banish brain fog, and reclaim your health and vitality.

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Clear by James Swanwick

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168. The Liberated Life with Josh Trent: Stop Hiding, Start Living

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We ALL have things we may feel inclined to hide from, but that only keeps us stuck within our self-imposed limitations. Josh Trent is host of Wellness + Wisdom podcast and has cultivated a community, Liberated Life, for others to explore and breakthrough self-sabotage, limiting beliefs, and the hidden patterns holding one back. This isn’t just self-help—it’s self-liberation and stepping into greatness.

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Gabor Mate

It Didn’t Start with You by Mark Wolynn

Ep 543 on Wellness + Wisdom, Kelly Brogan on The Healing Spiral

Ep 59 on The Great Unlearn, Josh Trent

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M Pirsig

Abraham Hicks

Wayne Dyer

Wetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World by Paul Levy

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167. Behavioral Expert Chase Hughes on The Art of Influence: From Military Intelligence to Mind Mastery

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

With over 20 years in military intelligence, Chase Hughes is a leading expert in behavioral analysis. He has developed ethical, highly effective techniques to help individuals understand and apply human behavior and influence for success in both personal and professional life. His insights also empower others to recognize, navigate, and master persuasion and psychological operations with confidence.

One of Chase’s most groundbreaking discoveries is that the human brain has no firewall. This led to the development of Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence (NCI) — the premier system for influence, leadership, and behavioral mastery, trusted by top agencies and leaders worldwide.

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166. Training for Life with Opscotch Founder & RBC GranFondo Runner Matt Christopherson

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Matt Christopherson is the founder of Opscotch, a wellness platform revolutionizing personal health through biomarker testing and expert-driven insights. But his own journey of self-optimization hasn’t been limited to business.

As the only runner to ever complete the RBC GranFondo (125kms) from Vancouver to Whistler, Matt set out on an extraordinary journey, not just to test his endurance but to reclaim his sense of self – pushing his limits physically and personally during a transformative time in his life.

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165. The World's Greatest Formulator: Shawn Wells on Emotional Healing, Forgiveness, and Longevity

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Shawn Wells is a globally recognized nutritional biochemist and supplement industry leader, known as "The World's Greatest Formulator" for developing over 1,000 products and holding 40+ patented ingredients.

Beyond his expertise in biohacking, anti-aging, and health optimization, Shawn has overcome personal health struggles, including Epstein-Barr, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and a pituitary tumor, making him a beacon of resilience. His journey took a transformative turn through a profound medicine experience, allowing him to release emotional trauma by accessing deep forgiveness and heal feminine wounds that shaped his relationships — all which were intimately tied to these physical manifestations.

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164. The Art of Coaching Mastery: Ajit Nawalkha on Growth, Authentic Connections, and Solving Life’s Big Problems

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Ajit Nawalkha is the former CEO of Mindvalley, the current co-founder of Evercoach, Dharma Coaching Institute, and Global Grit, and the host of Master Coaching with Ajit, which happens to be one of the fastest-growing podcasts for self-coaches and professional coaches.

Ajit reveals the key qualities and steps to becoming a master coach, guide, or leader across any field — emphasizing curiosity, presence, and the power of building authentic, trustworthy relationships. He explains how developing advanced skills can amplify impact and fulfillment in both life and business.

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163. Harness the Elements: Breathwork and Cold for Nervous System Health with Kristin Weitzel

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Kristin Weitzel, founder of SHERPA Breath and Cold, explores the transformative potential of combining breathwork and cold therapy to strengthen your nervous system and enhance overall well-being. Drawing from her personal journey of using breathwork to heal from medical trauma, Kristin provides unique insights and evidence into these powerful practices.

She also discusses the optimal timing for cold plunges, the effects on both women’s and men’s hormones, and how these tools can elevate mental, physical, and emotional health. Join us for expert advice and actionable tips to stretch your capacity and thrive.

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[1:58] Ep 129. Dan Martell | Buy Back Your Time and the Myth of Success

The Greatest Unlearns of 2024

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

As a former trader, hosting The Great Unlearn has been a deeply healing way to navigate life beyond a career that, while outwardly successful, became a significant part of my identity. This journey has led me to explore new ways of being through plant medicines, unlearning patterns that limit growth, cultivating deeper presence, and practicing tools for more meaningful relationships — and everything in between. Thank you all for being part of this ongoing exploration. Looking forward to expanding and diving even deeper with The Great Unlearn this year.

[10:50] Ep 130. Lance Armstrong | Training with Dr. Michele Ferrari, PTSD Intensive Therapy at Onsite, and Rebuilding a Life of Integrity and Meaning

[17:34] Ep 131. Emerging From the Tunnel: My Journey of Avoiding Stillness and Intimacy | Solocast

[28:55] Ep 134. Justin Donald | The Lifestyle Investor: Create Wealth Without Creating a Job

[35:33] Ep 137. Boyd Varty | Activate Your Wild Self and Awaken to a Fuller Life

[41:43] Ep 138. Michael Chernow | Living a Sober Life, Creating Habits That Heal, Loving Yourself First

[49:41] Ep 140. Hal Elrod | Heal Your Life with The Miracle Morning

[57:11] Ep 146. Marcus Filly | 6X Crossfit Games Athlete, Functional Bodybuilding for Vitality, Restriction-Free Nutrition

[1:08:06] Ep 147. Ron White | Ditching Retirement, Mastering Your Craft, 3 Years of Sobriety

[01:15:59] Ep 149. Chase Reeves | Men's Work, Co-Parenting Guilt, and Lessons from Grief

[01:20:57] Ep 151. Luke Storey | Aligning with the Rhythms of Your Creative Process

[01:24:48] Ep 154. Paul Chek | Spirit Gym, the 4 Causes of Addiction, and Breaking Free From the Child Archetype

[01:30:05] Ep 155. Jon Vroman | Front Row Dads: Leading from the Heart of the Family

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161. Kimberly Van Der Beek | Unlocking Our Innate Healing Potential Through Energy Medicine

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Kimberly Van Der Beek shares her process with unlearning and reclaiming her spiritual truth, having begun to explore her spiritual gifts a decade ago through psychic dreams. She’s now practicing energy medicine and holds the vision of a future where these ancient practices are seamlessly integrated into modern healthcare—trusting that our collective will move beyond its limited perception of human potential to unlock our boundless capacity for healing.

Kimberly and I dive into…

➝ The unfolding of her practice in energy medicine

➝ Understanding how our shadow shapes our lives

➝ Bridging energy work with modern medical practices

➝ Reclaiming a family-first approach in a career-focused world

➝ Empowering children to thrive within the education system

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160. Jason Ross | JackThreads Founder on Harmonizing Ambition and Stillness

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Jason Ross is a dynamic force in strategic growth within the e-commerce industry. As the founder and CEO of JackThreads, he transformed the brand from a solo venture into a leading e-commerce and lifestyle destination, achieving $100 million in annual revenue—all before platforms like Shopify revolutionized the online retail space.

After selling a majority stake, JackThreads faced challenges that proved insurmountable, leading Jason to make the difficult decision to step away. He reflects on the valuable lessons learned through the experience.

Jason and I dive into…

➝ Harmonizing the masculine drive for success with contentment

➝ The hard truths about scaling and pivoting in entrepreneurship

➝ Navigating ego-driven vs. purpose-driven decisions

➝ Mastering patience and stillness in business and personal growth

➝ Shifting paths while staying invested in the larger vision

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159. Dr. Cameron Chesnut | Plastic Surgeon Redefines the Art of Youthful Restoration

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

World-renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Cameron Chesnut has revolutionized the art of patient care with a comprehensive approach that blends meticulous concierge-level preparation, minimally invasive regenerative techniques, and unparalleled recovery strategies including the implementation of opioid-free anesthesia protocols.

Dr. Cameron and I dive into…

➝ Using sound and theta states to reduce anesthesia needs

➝ His experience with rejuvenation over augmentation

➝ Why restoring elastin is more important than collagen

➝ Techniques for boosting volume without injections

➝ Protocols for accelerating recovery post-op

➝ And much more!

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158. Lauren Pronger | SUPERWELL Living Method for Partnership and Vitality

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

At just six years old, Lauren Pronger’s journey into holistic wellness began with her father’s cancer diagnosis, sparking a profound curiosity about healing. This passion was further shaped by her family’s travels abroad, where they explored Western medicine in search of answers. Later, as a devoted caregiver and support system for her children and husband during his NHL injuries, Lauren experienced burnout, prompting her to refocus on her own health and well-being. This transformative journey inspired the creation of Well-Inspired Travels and her latest venture, the SUPERWELL Living Method, designed to help others go beyond wellness and thrive.

Lauren and I dive into…

➝ Her transformative journey to SUPERWELL Living Method

➝ Standing by her husband through the ups and downs of his NHL career

➝ Rediscovering travel as a means of learning and self-connection

➝ Cortisol burnout and her wellness turning point

➝ Practical wellness practices for sustaining vitality

➝ And much more!

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SUPERWELL Living

Well-Inspired Travels

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157. Chris Pronger | NHL Hall of Famer on Bringing Championship Culture to Everyday Life

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Chris Pronger, a celebrated hockey icon and member of the exclusive Triple Gold Club, Hockey Hall of Fame, and recognized as one of the NHL’s Top 100 Players, showcases how his championship mindset drives his success as an entrepreneur and speaker. Drawing on his illustrious career, he shares strategies for cultivating championship culture in everyday life, building resilience, and leading with intention. Dedicated to empowering driven leaders, Chris provides practical insights to help teams and organizations reach their full potential.

Chris and I dive into…

➝ Rediscovering discipline and self-commitment

➝ Personal reflections on escapism through alcohol

➝ Leaving home young and developing own sense of security

➝ The business side of sports: navigating life as a professional athlete

➝ Embodying championship mindset in one’s daily life

➝ And much more!

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156. Thomas Aksnes | From Illness to Innovation: Revolutionizing Global Healthcare

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Thomas Aksnes' journey from overcoming debilitating childhood illnesses to leading global healthcare innovation is a testament to resilience and determination. Following years of ineffective treatments, a life-changing prognosis at 19 propelled him to take charge of his health. Through self-healing, he developed the HEALTH framework—Hippocrates, Education, Assessment, Locating, Targeting, Homeostasis—and founded Health Optimizing clinics. These clinics tackle health challenges at their root by piecing together the intricate "jigsaw puzzle" of the human body.

By integrating cutting-edge medical advancements far ahead of conventional timelines, Health Optimizing delivers truly holistic solutions that surpass traditional methods.

Thomas and I dive into…

➝ The cutting-edge technology at Health Optimizing clinics

➝ Exploring true health and its holistic essence

➝ Fevers as a natural and crucial healing mechanism

➝ Understanding genetics as predispositions, not root causes

➝ Pharmacology and the dangers of symptom suppression or interference

➝ And much more!

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155. Jon Vroman | Front Row Dads: Leading from the Heart of the Family

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Jon Vroman, founder of Front Row Dads, joins us as he dives into the art of cultivating connection and harmony in relationships. We discuss the unique, yet parallel, challenges we’ve experienced in our relationships and the strategies that have helped us navigate difficult seasons.

We also explore Front Row Dads, a community he founded on the realization that being a dedicated family man is not a role one steps into only after work—it is the primary work. This conversation will inspire listeners to prioritize family and relationships with purpose and presence.

Jon and I dive into…

➝ Thermostat vs. thermometer in relationships

➝ Cultivating empathy and understanding as a spiritual practice

➝ Exploring the dynamics of attraction

➝ The desire to be right vs. being present

➝ A look inside his Front Row Dads community

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Website: Front Row Dads

Jon's Instagram

Front Row Dads Instagram

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154. Paul Chek | Spirit Gym, the 4 Causes of Addiction, and Breaking Free From the Child Archetype

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Paul Chek guides us from the child archetype to self-realization, showing how challenges — what he calls the "pain teacher" — lead to wholeness. Paul explains how money and addiction can reveal our inner selves, while myths and the hero’s journey shape culture. With insights from over 40 years of helping people heal and overcome crises, Paul introduces his “Spirit Gym” course to help people solve life’s toughest problems and uncover their truest selves.

Paul and I dive into…

➝ The tools that one develops within Spirit Gym

➝ Breaking free from the child archetype

➝ The 4 primary causes of addiction

➝ The brilliant purpose of teenage rebellion

➝ The energetics of money and its mirroring effects

Referenced:

Lucipher-Christ-Ahriman: Our Future in NOW, Episode 250

Ra optics

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153. Dr. Robert Glover | Unlocking the Secrets of Masculine and Feminine Needs

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We explore the needs of men and women with Dr. Robert Glover, an experienced therapist, coach, speaker, and educator with over 40 years of experience in relationship dynamics. As the author of the impactful book “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, Dr. Glover has helped thousands of men worldwide transform their lives and achieve their goals in relationships, sex, and careers.

Dr. Robert and I dive into…

➝ The inherent roles of masculinity and femininity

➝ Reassessing our expectations in intimate relationships

➝ Why men need other men’s support and accountability

➝ Understanding feminine need and complaint

➝ Identifying your personal signs of energetic imbalance

Referenced:

No More Mr. Nice Guy

The Way of The Superior Man

The 5 Love Languages

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152. Chris Dufey | Creating Wealth with Purpose: Aligning Success and Meaning

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Chris Dufey joins us for a refresh on living a fulfilling life, where we explore the balance between earning money and finding meaning. We challenge the idea of a one-size-fits-all approach to success, highlighting that it’s a deeply personal journey. As someone with a coaching background, Chris reflects on moving away from telling others what to do, toward guiding them to trust their own unique process.

Chris and I dive into…

➝ Harnessing male sexual energy for personal growth

➝ A holistic perspective to true success

➝ Navigating parental boundaries

➝ Aligning wealth creation with purpose

➝ Finding middle ground between extremes

Resources:

The Multi-Orgasmic Man

Mattr BioWellness Club

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151. Luke Storey | Aligning with the Rhythms of Your Creative Process

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Luke Storey and I had the privilege of hosting a live podcast at the Be Here Fall Equinox retreat. In this conversation, Luke shares his journey of writing his first book, A Horse Named Lonesome, and how he learned to embrace the natural rhythms of his creative process.

We conclude our conversation with a q+a from retreat guests.

Luke and I dive into...

➝ Understanding one's unique creative style and rhythm

➝ Approaching our gifts with a sense of service

➝ Reconciling traumatic life experiences

➝ The gifts and curses he feels with his creativity

➝ The depths of his book-writing process

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150. Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells | UPDATE and the Evolution of Caffeine

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells join us for a fascinating discussion on the harmful effects of a substance consumed by 90% of the global population: caffeine. In response, they have created an alternative energy drink called UPDATE—the first product using paraxanthine, an extract of caffeine that offers positive immediate and long-term cognitive benefits.

We dive into…

➝ The cognitive and emotional risks of caffeine

➝ Why do we experience withdrawal from caffeine?

➝ Improving long-term brain function with paraxanthine

➝ Understanding substance stimulation vs over-stimulation

➝ Using caffeine as an escape

Resources:

UNLEARN for 25% off UPDATE

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149. Chase Reeves | Men's Work, Co-Parenting Guilt, and Lessons from Grief

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Chase Reeves—digital creator, brand consultant, and close friend—opens up about his life journey following the sudden loss of his brother and the separation from his marriage partner, the mother of his children. In the midst of these significant life transitions, Chase finds himself in a period of personal reinvention.

With over a decade of experience in Christian faith, men's work, relationships, and parenting, Chase reflects on these areas while exploring how he’s created more room for joy, connection, and self-acceptance during challenging times.

Chase and I dive into…

➝ A new way to experience men’s work

➝ Why he left the Christian church after 12 years

➝ Parenting tips for fostering deeper connections after divorce

➝ How gratitude became a life-saving practice

➝ Self-discovery in the wake of his brother's passing

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148. Aaron Alexander | The Align Method: Elevate Your Mood with Play, Nature, and Movement

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

After years of observing clients and exploring different cultures, Aaron Alexander has found that the healthiest people don't live in the gym—they integrate simple, natural principles from The Align Method into daily life.

Aaron has distilled ancient techniques into practical, movement-based practices that anyone can use throughout the day to build strength, boost flexibility, and decongest the body physically, emotionally, and energetically to unlock its natural healing potential.

Aaron and I dive into…

Play: why it's a key driver for vibrant health
The impact of bodily tension on breath and emotional state
Addressing the global loneliness crisis
The cycle of survival: disengagement, dopamine fixes, and lack of direction
Revitalizing the lymphatic system—detox and decongestion
Why exposing your skin to sunlight is essential

CONNECT WITH AARON

6-Week Align Method Program

The Align Method book

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147. Ron White | Ditching Retirement, Mastering Your Craft, 3 Years of Sobriety

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Ron White is back, celebrating over a year since the Comedy Mothership (one of my favorite evening spots) opened. He discusses how his relationship to Joe Rogan drew him out of retirement for the Mothership, his interactions with emerging comedians, and a significant personal event from this year that's set to shift the direction of his life.

Ron and I dive into…

How Joe Rogan and the Comedy Mothership pulled him out of retirement
What sets the Mothership apart from other clubs
Landing bits and his unique creative process
Recovering from underwhelming performances
Reflecting on a life-changing loss

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146. Marcus Filly | 6X Crossfit Games Athlete, Functional Bodybuilding for Vitality, Restriction-Free Nutrition

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Marcus Filly, founder of Functional Bodybuilding, shares his expertise on boosting and sustaining vitality through simple nutrition and exercise techniques. After years of rigorous CrossFit training and chasing peak performance, Marcus encountered major life changes and burnout, which ultimately became a valuable learning experience for himself and others.

In response, he created Functional Bodybuilding to support athletes and individuals aiming for their best physical and mental well-being, all while embracing the process. Marcus now emphasizes personalized programming and believes that lasting success is not achieved through strict limitations.

Marcus and I dive into…

The mental challenges of transitioning from a career as a competitive athlete
Why functional bodybuilding is replacing high-intensity training
Balancing instant gratification with long-term sustainable routines
His #1 rewarding and sustainable nutrition hack
Healing from exercise burnout and developing a healthy recovery program

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Functional Bodybuilding Instagram

Functional Bodybuilding

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145. Pavel Stuchlik | Massive Success to Poverty, Burnout Illnesses, and Rebuilding One's Legacy

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Starting his entrepreneurial journey at just 17, from selling carbon bikes to owning frozen yogurt franchises, diving into the startup that was Orange Theory, and dabbling in real estate (to name a few), Pavel Stuchlik's story is nothing short of inspiring.

Years of relentless effort eventually led to severe burnout and autoimmune issues, prompting Pavel to step away from the constant grind. He embarked on a global quest for inner peace, realizing the consequences of his relentless pursuit of power, wealth, and growth.

Pavel's journey has been a rollercoaster of successes and setbacks, yet his perspective remained that every challenge was a lesson, sometimes in disguise.

Pavel and I dive into…

Acknowledging and redirecting one’s obsession to money, power, and growth
Building a legacy by balancing spirituality and intellectuality
His 3 simple steps to return to instant presence and how this changed his whole life
Creating a healthy dance between self-mastery and being of service
How to embrace surrender when pivoting in our professional life

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144. Dr. John Lieurance | Prostate Testing and Protocols, Benefits of Urine Consumption, ADHD Strategies

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. John Lieurance is a Chiropractic Neurologist and Naturopath. His approach aims to keep the body clear of any infections, as his belief is that many conditions stem from toxins and infections within the body. He’s developed cutting-edge systems and technology for treating those who have experienced mold and heavy metal toxicity, autoimmune conditions, neurological disorders and chronic inflammation, to name a few.

Dr. John shares his recent experiments with new healing modalities, his prostate protocol for keeping healthy and healing any imbalances, and treating anxiety and ADHD

Dr. John and I dive into…

➝ Preventative care and proactivity with prostate health

➝ Unique treatments for ADHD

➝ Healing anxiety with buteyko breathing

➝ Methylene blue for enhancing the body's bioavailability

➝ Travel hacks for staying healthy

RESOURCES

Shop MitoZen Here: https://www.mitozen.com/cal-callahan/

Prosta Bluezone: https://prostabluezone.com/

CONNECT WITH DR. JOHN

Website: https://www.drjohnlieurance.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohnlieurance/?hl=en

XCell: https://xcell.us

Prostate Testing: https://calendly.com/laisy-almanza/prostate-consultation?month=2024-05

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143. Mike Murphy | The Creation Frequency and Using Our Suffering for Good

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

For 30 years, Mike Murphy has been unlocking the perfect recipe to manifest one’s dreams and transforming it into tangible success – The Creation Frequency. His business enterprises have generated wealth that moves beyond himself – whether supporting those battling against illness or addiction, or anyone looking to reach a deeper understanding within themselves through wellness retreats.

Now, through his Love From Margot Foundation and Mountains of Hope, he devotes himself full-time to ensuring that all who seek an improved life can find the path toward reaching their desires.

Mike and I dive into…

➝ Transforming his experience with addiction and poverty

➝ Using The Creation Frequency to connect with your deepest desires

➝ Merging your imagination with your reality

➝ Working with the law of reciprocity

➝ His journey with grieving his late wife

CONNECT WITH MIKE

Website: https://mikemurphyunfiltered.com

Books: https://mikemurphyunfiltered.com/books/

The Power of Your Voice podcast: https://mikemurphyunfiltered.com/the-podcast/

Love From Margot - https://lovefrommargot.org/

Mountains of Hope: https://mountainsofhope.com

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The Body Keeps The Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NN5A87318VUT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l3LHXDXYB2gaj1o9YWu8sC_hIIoK7PVjIIb8l11IPPSdGyD4l1oAAieFst3r7nOMWBy66oby9tuDH-uxl0cV5KVVTzv7R-j0NlY2pwyvkZFlms-PTweoSye98Ti_S7YJXn4sY-IM2Lc_qyJliq1cNGYuUVEMuNDEimEqXxU5zfBUX9ErBHwxkIOq3Xp11D9GC7QiojQCDihNyUg_NiOvBFmZS5p03FYKeuz21wp6XeA.NiofMSlSIqGC3LpiW9IgutAHoFAbxLYGIAsMayt-Ie4&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1712857751&sprefix=the+body+%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1

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142. Salim Najjar | Boost Your HRV, Bioharmonize Your Life, Live Longer and Happier

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Salim Najjar has spent the last decade experimenting with ancient modalities and modern technologies to better understand the human experience. His journey has led him to studying one particular metric as the ultimate marker for longevity, creativity, and higher happiness: HRV (aka Heart Rate Variability). HRV is a measure of our relationship to stress, and chronic stress is the root cause of dis-ease and aging.

Salim has developed protocols for regulating the nervous system, creating resilience, and bridging the relationship between stress and recovery.

Salim and I dive into…

➝ HRV: The number one marker for health and longevity

➝ The correlation between our nervous system and our sense of purpose

➝ Simple methods for inducing parasympathetic states

➝ Creating healthy range in your HRV

➝ Learning how to relate to stress more beneficially

REFERENCED

Sound: https://drinksound.com/

The Graceline Institute: https://gracelineinstitute.org/

CONNECT WITH SALIM

Website: https://thathrvguy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/?hl=en

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141. Chris Dufey | The Constant Pursuit of Enoughness

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Chris Dufey had always been motivated by financial success, stemming from a background where money was scarce. Despite achieving his financial goals, it never felt sufficient. In his pursuit of "enoughness," he realized he had been neglecting what truly mattered: his wife, daughters, health, and friendships.

Upon realigning his priorities with his core values, Chris integrated his professional mission with a stronger focus on family cohesion. This transformative journey posed challenges, yet he remained mindful of his personal patterns, staying committed to meaningful work. All which began with turning inward.

Chris and I dive into…

➝ Marrying the family man and the alpha male

➝ Embracing our multi-dimensional self

➝ Shifting from goal-oriented to mission-driven

➝ Is it mimesis or is it your true path?

➝ How we each navigated tipping points in our marriages

REFERENCED

The Modern Man’s Odyssey: https://www.chrisdufey.com/the-modern-mans-odyssey-being-a-great-husband-without-abandoning-the-quest-for-personal-success/

CONNECT WITH CHRIS

The Rainmakers: http://Jointherainmakers.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdufey/

Chris Dufey Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oxA2pHnZ3s2hPY60ZhVl7?si=180a44cfc7db457f

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisdufey_

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Living Untethered: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Untethered-Beyond-Human-Predicament/dp/B09VCRCZ99/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SGJQ2GL0FPKX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UF50Jdqt63A-nVUMF9qmkfdzobkaRYBr7brMhTMJHryY99RpmDZE-Tt8S3bNNt-Tng-0F08YmeSTo2MlOZR-nXkRUbquMS7dyrUUwGzX-TaAtmWL1tRvar5G7VogAy4NoganWhnJL22Uz2cUErWWT91fxcSy77dioUslIuCsC8WViPQtrL88w3OlJfG3lmCmZkQi9_-5RzIOZXtzqn0WJSsUf01IFCiaeGuwtNkJjM8.bbyICIkHN1nldj5tRCU3PrTHSCjDJnCSnpLnKxJWAf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=living+untethered+michael+singer&qid=1717436612&sprefix=living+unte%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1

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140. Hal Elrod | Heal Your Life with The Miracle Morning

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Hal Elrod has faced numerous crises throughout his life. Despite being pronounced dead after a car accident, he miraculously emerged from a coma six days later. He battled deep depression during a financial crisis and healed from a rare form of leukemia.

In the midst of these challenges, Hal developed a transformative set of rituals that became the foundation of his bestselling book, "The Miracle Morning." These rituals, which he continues to practice, played a crucial role in his journey towards healing from cancer. This conversation is deeply emotional and offers insight into the power of vulnerability and belief.

Hal and I dive into…

➝ The Miracle Morning’s life-changing way of living

➝ What his near-death experiences taught him about life

➝ Healing his cancer with Western medicine and holistic medicine

➝ 3 steps for creating affirmations rooted in truth and result-oriented

➝ The power of our belief

REFERENCED

Miracle Morning Documentary: https://miraclemorning.com/movie/

The Miracle Morning book: https://miraclemorning.com/books/

The Miracle Morning app: https://miraclemorning.app

Kreatures of Habit, use code KOHTGU20: https://kreaturesofhabit.com

CONNECT WITH HAL

Website: https://halelrod.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hal_elrod/

Achieve Your Goals podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/achieve-your-goals-with-hal-elrod/id820889267

The Miracle Morning: https://miraclemorning.com/books/

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139. Brandon Joe Williams | Unlocking Prosperity and Autonomy Through Unveiling Legal Principles

Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

If any conversation is going to test our willingness to unlearn deeply ingrained beliefs, it’s this one. Brandon Joe Williams, an insightful legal mind and advocate for freedom, joins us to embark on a digestible and nuanced exploration of attaining genuine financial autonomy by questioning and dismantling the constraints imposed by conventional legal systems.

Throughout this episode, expect to uncover eye-opening truths about legal principles, gain fresh perspectives on wealth, and discover new strategies for navigating taxes, among many other insights.

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Website: https://onestupidfuck.com

Step-By-Step Guide: https://onestupidfuck.com/step-by-step-guide-start-here

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138. Michael Chernow | Living a Sober Life, Creating Habits That Heal, Loving Yourself First

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Michael Chernow is a father, husband, serial entrepreneur, podcast host, coach and athlete. He’s spent the last two decades devoted to recovery from an addiction that had nearly taken his life. His story of making the shift to a sober life is one of miracles, as I imagine is the case for many who walk this path. His sense of fulfillment has been built on life-enhancing habits he's maintained since deciding to live substance-free. He is the creator of Kreatures of Habit, an overnight oatmeal with vegan protein—a habit-stacking staple for me.

Michael shares his return back to himself and how he continues to cultivate a life of deeper meaning.

Michael and I dive into…

➝ How simple, healthful habits saved his life

➝ How he learned to move from his head to his heart

➝ The changes that occurred when embracing love and acceptance into his life

➝ The surprising key to making life-long changes

➝ The priority of YOU

➝ An intimate view into his experiences with childhood abuse

REFERENCED

Pso-Rite: https://pso-rite.com/

Theragun: https://www.therabody.com/

Michael on The Forward: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-chernow-reflects-on-his-journey-of/id1125521492?i=1000647968807

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL

KOHTGU20 for 20% off Kreatures of Habit: https://kreaturesofhabit.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kreatures-of-habit-podcast/id1497757053

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kreaturesofhabit

Kreatures of Habit IG: https://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit/?hl=en

CONNECT WITH CAL

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

The Big Leap: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WF068GVY8FXH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ACIcYF814ICF5oNaYZuVRvDR_D5XfmILLzj-2QrLNuGYC7vSU7M0012GW5Lpe_lbvI791fv8w17pT2YFLkz6WONJRW1KmWpXNQOCwpgYifN6qnkurd83-NtQQbfXgYYyxh-E6WfuCP5x_AoPEDriGHdNHAvliT9zaqPdrBU5IeAMPmUrmhg9nEpGz8sTaQzORwicA_j-ljVUcA4xW-50PwXkZA62UlT8pgxtVrmSt7g.YlgkhDTWqE58I9YiqEPLIFTCYcV-CHFQ3xt55-eY180&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+big+leap&qid=1713731592&sprefix=the+big+leap%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

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137. Boyd Varty | Activate Your Wild Self and Awaken to a Fuller Life

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Boyd Varty — Lion Tracker, Storyteller, and Life Guide — shares his wisdom on embracing our wild selves. We recently celebrated his 40th birthday on the South African coastline — hiking across the landscape, leaping from cliffs, and engaging in meaningful and revealing fireside conversations. Along this journey there was one primary aspect that we all felt truly touched by: the awakening of our unique wild self.

Boyd and I dive into…

➝ The ceremony of entering a new decade

➝ The journey to the wild self

➝ Becoming someone who cultivates and fosters life

➝ The intelligence of moving grief

➝ Uprooting what numbs us – identities, roles, unfelt emotions, stimulants

➝ And more!

REFERENCED

CONNECT WITH BOYD

Website: https://boydvarty.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyd_varty/

Books: https://boydvarty.com/book/

CONNECT WITH CAL

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

The Surrender Experiment: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HGWDZAJNX79N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JQ8CfU15igJtf7oWahK-7W3_I9G4VsiLhFbpkOTWqCPw-cVk6iqoR5auhK8koXgqDxeOssYoaP3PMVwEisvqKGkDBzdIiW-Hfb1FHro6kJp4bwoffZP9kIo6O7v_BRthx2Ej6AFc6Q_HUs9XRcOVHEng7Y205E0s4r-8UdpgQfsEPqHngNN1lafKzk3FPbrz_x2rLvUyGhlrv7wKSZ01t8qNddeq_4u1wQLVJ-fZ1Pw.tqqumKKPb_Y-KgZYPxlJE6p_EdKEpbHZQUB9f4_JVqU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+surrender+experiment+by+michael+singer&qid=1713631491&s=books&sprefix=the+surrender%2Cstripbooks%2C111&sr=1-1

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136. Danny Miranda | Break Free from External Validation and Connect With Your Truth

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Danny Miranda brings the raw truth in this conversation. But what exactly is truth? It's a subjective concept, unique to each individual. Truth empowers us to express ourselves genuinely, act with integrity, and foster genuine connections with both ourselves and others.

Danny shares how he connected with his truth and how his experience with self-doubt was something to learn from rather than be ashamed of.

Danny and I dive into…

➝ Understanding someone based on their energetic resonance

➝ Breaking free from perpetually feeling inadequate

➝ Embracing authenticity in modern society

➝ Transforming your life with 90 days of brief meditation sessions

➝ A method for aligning with your truth

➝ And more!

RESOURCES

Map of Conscious: https://www.amazon.com/Map-Consciousness-Explained-Actualize-Potential/dp/1401959644

Danny’s 1000 Calibrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da5OEQCIvF8

A New Earth: https://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GKCVRPTAR1AE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8-ycSIg8kbtvnF3Cj_oWqKnlOKppTxchvaGRjwqRd5-LOo-9UK_U-QY51CxgkFNxMuqc1b9QM72_YsN_301FKlmSckUHhE89_UiNXYQ842ExIkCNQ2mZgIbdmtgRC8wis3JD5uwi6gVo4Wbb_1j6eImi81xzNiqSkP_5UOUl_lPiJlLOfOmLm05IyBYsUMCtDxKP1p_I3rypl-ZkLh0lkACMrqowCOW7dFUKGvYthiA.ifV_QfKg3SozfJwDD6eDRW7E0LsBfrla2KWEKwWkujc&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+new+earth+eckhart+tolle&qid=1713631502&s=books&sprefix=a+new+%2Cstripbooks%2C95&sr=1-1

CONNECT WITH DANNY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DannyMiranda/videos

X: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda

Email:

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135. Eben Britton | Heal and Flow: Self-Discovery Through Breathwork, Cold Therapy, and Meditation

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Eben Britton, a former NFL player, has undergone the journey of reimagining his identity after it was defined by external achievements. In this conversation, Eben dives into how he has created contentment, trust and purpose in the present moment – in all its forms, circumstances and emotions.

What drives you daily? Consider finding comfort in those moments of stagnation or slow progress. Perspective is personal, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach.

Join Eben’s group mentorship program, Life in Flow, for weekly Live group calls, exclusive content and 1:1 access to Eben.

Eben and I dive into…

➝ Eben’s Heal and Flow Retreats and Life in Flow

➝ Developing a habit of being fully present

➝ Creating peace through self-study

➝ The commitment to integration being a continual practice

➝ Strategies to maintain a meditation practice

➝ And more!

REFERENCED

Episode 88 with Eben: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000558638642

Episode 94 with Eben and Jared Pickard: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000578726079

Episode 100 with Eben and Dr. Christopher Shade: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000594123933

CONNECT WITH EBEN

Life in Flow with Eben: https://www.skool.com/life-in-flow/about

Be Slow Retreat in Italy: https://beherefarm.com/blogs/gatherings

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsbritton/?hl=en

Heal and Flow: https://www.ebenbritton.com/

Heal and Flow IG: https://www.instagram.com/heal.andflow/

CONNECT WITH CAL

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134. Justin Donald | The Lifestyle Investor: Create Wealth Without Creating a Job

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

As the founder of The Lifestyle Investor and a master of low-risk cash flow investing, Justin’s ethos is to “create wealth without creating a job.” He excels at simplifying complex financial strategies, structuring deals, and disciplined investment systems that consistently yield profitable results.

This conversation came to me during a time of my own financial reevaluation. We all have our own version of financial stress so I hope this conversation will feel as inspiring for you as it was for me to bring more attention and balance to finances.

Justin and I discuss...

➝ Launching a best-selling book with no “modern following”

➝ Why he decided to send all proceeds of his book to combat human trafficking

➝ Building wealth through concentration and maintaining through diversification

➝ Becoming financially free before hitting the big financial goals

➝ The common issue of miscalculating money out vs money in

➝ And more!

CONNECT WITH JUSTIN

Website: Lifestyleinvestor.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justindonald/

Mastermind: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/mastermind/

The Lifestyle Investor Book: https://course.justindonald.com/Free-Plus-Shipping-Book-SP

Online Courses: https://course.justindonald.com/join

Masterclasses: https://course.justindonald.com/Lifestyle-Investor-Masterclass

CONNECT WITH CAL

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

Untethered Soul [ https://www.amazon.com/The-Untethered-Soul-audiobook/dp/B006KZ8EBQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GZVKKQ125AXC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EHiUDBBn-xvMlnoWDEkqrRxO2EUA52pQpUxMDD1fz423VpFF8HJWlv_luLs4hL-YBdL7RxYIlQdk8whcSxaQYkx3ZUw4mkhn7iwN3oivhtjP5mnnFnSVfbeNz7rGu_KcdYkNkYcYxZG485fBED_QNt2C6nOjqWy2J9NcklNc3dmg-R918f98u48lEPDqU8JkL7TqgjYL1ZoCxW4dRKD9rMM4XxRTOtwKIbAZVcHNAiY.3JbheajX_cFGge1e90l9c2gPRkfc_HX4APIXbmM4JRc&dib_tag=se&keywords=untethered+soul&qid=1708563219&s=audible&sprefix=untethe%2Caudible%2C108&sr=1-1 ]

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133. Adam Chin | Level up Your Language to Clear Self-Sabotage

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Adam Chin is the Co-Founder of Enlifted and genius behind course development and education. Adam shares here about the pillars of a well-lived life: health, wealth, relationships, and self. He walks us through the 4-step language process to bring our visions into our reality—whether that be a wellness goal, financial, career, relational, you name it.

I had the privilege of working with Enlifted on my language process in December 2023 and it moved a lot of stuck energy and made way for greater expansion. Listen until the end to hear my live process.

Adam and I discuss...

➝ The most important thing for aligning with our visions

➝ The 4-step language process to integrate a dream

➝ Live examples of utilizing Enlifted method for clearing self-sabotage

➝ How to build a stronger Story that creates ease and inspiration in your daily life

➝ And more!

Resources:

Get Enlifted [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-enlifted/id1611959870 ]

Alison Armstrong [ https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Development-Men-Expanded-2nd/dp/B00B2PID8S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=30KI9UEZ4F41H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zkGKjCp0ZpNtJ7eDTfrhTCXvluLE9709iqfjtFLCScI4rfG_TCN7eUFI_T-H6H2tGDjuzs9YGjgqfKC5-8kFugDq4eeP20rjHXdP1JZWE9rS7umchxT08OUCJLKORjg6BFXuMthacNKjl1E9RpzxEdM5BJ0OOVA4_Ds3jd8bEgBrtG9QldUW3jEdobEybGHmNc_M5KZGYPiiFnNHSN-OJuT22xyX3H-SHIIeXSTkVB4.ORt16yj0y2HtTr5P3f_2eYbVKXYL5UH9UwTtakczNUk&dib_tag=se&keywords=alison+armstrong&qid=1708563203&sprefix=alison+arm%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-4 ]

Saylor Academy [ https://www.saylor.org ]

Apogee [ https://apogeestrong.com/welcome-1030 ]

Connect with Adam:

Enlifted [ https://enlifted.me ]

Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/adamschin/?hl=en ]

Connect with Cal:

Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/ ]

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132. David Sutcliffe | Exiting a Prosperous Career in Hollywood and Embarking on a Somatic Healing Journey

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

David Sutcliffe spent 20+ years as an Actor in Hollywood and loved every minute of it… until he didn’t. Now what? He was met with the common predicament of feeling the pull to pivot from the known to the unknown. If you’ve been tuning in for a while now, you know this is how The Great Unlearn came to be – my journey from certainty to uncertainty.

After years in the industry, David no longer felt that lust for acting and as life would have it, he was presented with an opportunity to explore elsewhere. David now serves as a Somatic Practitioner and Psychotherapist where he leads both men and women in their own human evolution.

School for Kings: Emotional Mastery for Men is now open for enrollment, begins April 11. Enroll below!

David and I dive into...

➝ What does that call to shift direction feel like?

➝ His process of taking the plunge into a completely different career realm.

➝ Somatic therapy for radical aliveness.

➝ School for Kings: Emotional Mastery for Men.

➝ The #1 thing that disintegrates relationships.

➝ And more!

REFERENCED

School for Kings: http://www.schoolforkings.com

CONNECT WITH DAVID SUTCLIFFE

Website: https://www.davidsutcliffe.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidsutcliffe33/

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131. Emerging From the Tunnel: My Journey of Avoiding Stillness and Intimacy | Solocast

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

In my first ever interview-style solocast, my dear brother Ty Ward architects the flow beautifully to pull through the threads of my last 3 years in “the tunnel”. During this period of time, I was trudging through my dark night of the soul. Our family unit was working through challenges, finances were feeling rockier than I’m comfortable with, and my resistance to being with stillness and uncertainty became so loud, yet I powered through — at the expense of my health and relationships — like I have been “comfortably” doing for most of my life.

Now, on the other side of my tunnel phase, I felt the call to share my experience from this season and what it felt like within my relationship to self and those closest to me, the ways I tried so hard to escape it all, and what ultimately allowed for me to sink into the messages that I was meant to tune into.

In this solocast, I share...

➝ My addiction to being busy, escaping stillness.

➝ Family and financial challenges / reorientation.

➝ What helped to create awareness around my avoidant patterns.

➝ The tools and habits that moved me through my tunnel period.

➝ Unblocking a new level of intimacy within my marriage.

REFERENCED

The Amazing Development of Men by Alison Armstrong: https://amzn.to/3TOTU7S

Adyashanti: https://adyashanti.opengatesangha.org

Beck Change Cycle: https://marthabeck.com/change/

Boyd Varty: https://boydvarty.com

Salim Najjar: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/

Dan Martell on TGU: https://bit.ly/tguapplemartell

CONNECT WITH CAL

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

The Amazing Development of Men [ https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Development-Men-Expanded-2nd/dp/B00B2PID8S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=35HQ2IGUR7BG0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zkGKjCp0ZpNtJ7eDTfrhTCXvluLE9709iqfjtFLCScI4rfG_TCN7eUFI_T-H6H2tGDjuzs9YGjgqfKC5-8kFugDq4eeP20rjHXdP1JZWE9rS7umchxT08OUCJLKORjg6BFXuMthacNKjl1E9RpzxEdM5BJ0OOVA4_Ds3jd8bEgBrtG9QldUW3jEdobEybGHmNc_M5KZGYPiiFnNHSN-OJuT22xyX3H-SHIIeXSTkVB4.ORt16yj0y2HtTr5P3f_2eYbVKXYL5UH9UwTtakczNUk&dib_tag=se&keywords=alison+armstrong&qid=1708561299&sprefix=alison+arm%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-4 ]

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130. Lance Armstrong | Training with Dr. Michele Ferrari, PTSD Intensive Therapy at Onsite, and Rebuilding a Life of Integrity and Meaning

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Lance Armstrong shares the unseen struggles in the cycling world, going from hero to zero in an instant, meeting and defeating cancer, and through it all, how he chose to rebuild a life of integrity and meaning.

5 years ago he devoted himself to a 5-day intensive experience at Onsite Nashville where he began to peel back the layers of his emotional pain; that for so long were covered with bandaid after bandaid. He emerged from this retreat with a revived understanding of himself and responsibility for the life he continues to choose.

Lance and I dive into...

➝ An exclusive look at his training protocol with Dr. Michele Ferrari

➝ Unpacking his PTSD at a 5-day intensive at Onsite Nashville

➝ Growing through the darkness of his past choices

➝ His vision with WEDŪ and Next Ventures

➝ How he maintains his physical and mental performance at 52

➝ And more!

Resources:

OnSite [ https://experienceonsite.com ]

Hoffman Institute [ https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org ]

Connect with Lance:

The Forward [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forward/id1125521492 ]

The Move [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/themove/id1254370585 ]

WEDŪ [ https://wedu.team ]

Next Ventures [ https://www.nextventures.com ]

Connect with Cal:

Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/ ]

Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn ]

YouTube [ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/ ]

Buy Back Your Time [ https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Back-Your-Time-Unstuck-ebook/dp/B09Y55GLXJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38AA8MVU431GK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cEBcOtgjV5DcUEIr617GmarGYInewtmbLxBbz0xbNM3SjZPR48B4VbGtcwRf8Sv7ZgwEpYM-4TFS7BdRaGPEQjDFWGxPzj1b-eWeNUFPu1siU7y-MOogjWvmI36TSHPB97L7EA2LixP8xTsTw8_ISqONSpOoKBeuzkynwrS9KpwA-Y6XtqC5bkJij677JQ4QlvWfOvud-dtxGQejCjLb6aj9F-lqAx3hEnb9xjRjtnk.SBEFWQ98X7d9RcYluszSKiGz_8J4X0gRDsaxtYGalAo&dib_tag=se&keywords=dan+martell&qid=1708547823&sprefix=dan+martell%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 ]

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129. Dan Martell | Buy Back Your Time and the Myth of Success

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dan Martell is a serial entrepreneur, author of “Buy Back Your Time”, and coach to founders who are ready to scale their business by reclaiming their freedom. A big part of my journey has centered around the myth that my financial success brings life success — and in my body, this didn’t feel like the case once I reached that level in my career or outside of it. Dan’s approach to creating a fulfilling, liberating life honors the ultimate insights — we are each here to walk our own unique path, receive guidance from those who have done (in some essence) what we are doing and lead from our deep-rooted “why”.

Dan and I dive into...

➝ Cleaning up your "why" for building wealth.

➝ Sustainable creativity is from a soulful place, rather than competitive.

➝ Dan's childhood journey through drugs, prison, solitary confinement.

➝ How can we leverage our "failures"?

➝ Buying back your time and building a life that is in true alignment with your soul's mission.

➝ And more!

Resources:

Connect with Dan:

Website [ https://www.danmartell.com ]

Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/ ]

YouTube [ https://www.youtube.com/@danmartell ]

Buy Back Your Life [ https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Back-Your-Time-Unstuck/dp/059342297X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27SYQFWL3R110&keywords=dan+martell&qid=1664848795&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjgyIiwicXNhIjoiMS42NCIsInFzcCI6IjEuNzIifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=dan+martell%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C80&sr=1-1 ]

Work with Dan [ https://www.saasacademy.com/scalenow ]

Connect with Cal:

Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/ ]

Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn ]

YouTube [ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/ ]

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128. Boyd Varty | Witnessing the Egoic Mind, Melting Down, and the Essence of a Transformational Process

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Republishing this conversation with my soul brother and fan favorite, Boyd Varty. If you aren't familiar yet, Boyd is co-owner of Londolozi Game Reserve where he grew up amongst the wilderness and leads a life that implements and demonstrates the wisdom of the natural world.

In this episode we talk Story—how they either create ease or constriction, how to witness ourself in one, and how to alchemize thoughts, patterns and behaviors based on being witness to our own energetics. Boyd leads us through an intimate experience of him sitting with his egoic mind, allowing as many unfiltered thoughts to rise to the surface, what they feel like and eventually re-patterning and re-enforcing a more supportive and loving way of being.

Boyd and I dive into...

⟶ Befriending and witnessing the egoic mind

⟶ Mapping out the journey of a transformational process

⟶ The art of spiraling and melting down to allow for a new way of being to come through

⟶ Cultivating the father archetypal energy at its best

⟶ Tracking the ways that we upper limit ourself

⟶ And more!

Referenced:

Byron Katie: The Work [ https://thework.com/instruction-the-work-byron-katie/ ]

Byron Katie: One-Belief-at-a-Time [ https://thework.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/obaat_en_mod_6feb2019-r.pdf ]

Jim Dethmer [ https://conscious.is/team/jim-dethmer ]

The Beck Change Cycle [ https://marthabeck.com/2003/01/growing-wings-the-power-of-change/ ]

Connect with Boyd:

Website [ https://boydvarty.com ]

Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/boyd_varty/ ]

Book Boyd for Speaking [ https://boydvarty.com/speaking/ ]

Visit Londolozi [ https://www.londolozi.com ]

Connect with Cal:

Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/ ]

Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn ]

YouTube [ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/ ]

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127. Adam Schell | BRAINSUPREME: Microdosing for Neurological Wellness

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Adam Schell developed Brain Supreme, a transformative microdose supplement blending together the magic of mushrooms, nootropics, adaptogens, and ergogenics to support neurological wellness. Mushrooms have been utilized since the beginning of time to cure many ailments and support one’s mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. I personally have enjoyed experimenting with different blends for focus, presence, play, and simply supporting my flow state energy.

Adam and I discuss...

➝ Microdosing mushrooms: benefits and guidance

➝ When to macrodose vs microdose

➝ Cleansing brain toxicity

➝ Tips for sourcing pure and potent plant medicines

➝ How plant medicines can support neurological wellness

Resources:

Unlearn20 for 20%: http://BRAINSUPREME.co

Microdose coaching with Adam: http://MICRODOSECOACH.co

Connect with Adam:

BrainSupreme IG: https://www.instagram.com/brainsupreme?igsh=czcyMDJ2MWxnenA4&utm_source=qr

BrainSupreme TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brain.supreme?_t=8jHWshHeD8N&_r=1

Telegram: https://t.me/brainsupremenootropics

Connect with Cal:

Shop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Subscribe to the newsletter: http://thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

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126. Jared Pickard | Be Here Farm + Nature, Men’s Groups, Connecting With Ourselves Through Nature

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jared Pickard, founder of Be Here Farm + Nature, shares the journey of Be Here so far and the official launch of the website—peep below to shop all the incredible products. Be Here continues to be an advocate for sustainability and ethicality through mindfully formulated skin and body products.

Along the journey of developing his brand, one component that has shown immense support is prioritizing genuine hangs through men’s groups. Having experienced the depth and openness that has come from these he has curated a 12-week men’s group guided by many leaders across the states. Tune in for the full deep dive.

We dive into…

➝ The evolution of Be Here Farm + Nature

➝ How Be Here partners with nature sustainably and ethically

➝ Botanical infusion through utilizing the sunshine and moonshine

➝ Finding ourselves through connection to nature

➝ How developing a deam-line has allowed him to move through challenging detours

➝ The experts and pillars of his 12-Week Men’s Group (February 2024)

Referenced

UNLEARN2024 for 15% off Be Here Farm + Nature: [beherefarm.com]

UNLEARN2024 for 15% off Be Here Man: https://beherefarm.com/blogs/gatherings

Episode 94: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000578726079

Connect with Jared

Unlearn2024 for 15% discount at Be Here Farm + Nature: beherefarm.com

Instagram: instagram.com/beherefarm/

Connect with Cal 

Shop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Subscribe to the newsletter: http://thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

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125. Mark England and Kimberly Kesting | Shift Your Story, Shift Your Breath, Shift Your Life

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Mark England, co-founder and head coach at Enlifted, returns for a deeper dive into the power of language—offering us unique and practical steps in bringing awareness and change to the sabotaging voice in our head. He is joined by Kimberly Kesting, partner in business and host of the Get Enlifted podcast, who shares her own personal experiences with shifting reality simply by shifting the way she speaks of it.

We dive into…

➝ How an unconscious language practice prevents us from growing

➝ Simple steps to shift the way we speak, attract, and create new realities

➝ The 3 pillars to taking responsibility for your experiences

➝ Things to track in yourself if you are wanting to raise your frequency

➝ Rewriting the limiting stories that we believe of ourself

Connect with Mark

Enlifted: enlifted.me

Get Enlifted Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-enlifted/id1611959870

Enlifted Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enliftedcoaches/

Connect with Kimberly

Get Enlifted Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-enlifted/id1611959870

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.kesting/

Connect with Cal 

Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Instagram: instagram.com/cal.callahan 

Website: thegreatunlearn.com

Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

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124. Colin Guinn | Gel Blaster: Uniting Play and Sustainability

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

It's been so fun to be involved in the wave of Gel Blaster, founded by today's guest, Colin Guinn. Gel Blaster began as a self-funded company and eventually evolved to partnering with friends—keeping true to fun being the name of the game.

Gel Blaster began as a portal to a healthier world for our younger generations. With all of the new technology, social media, video games etc, encouraging our kids to continue being active and in nature seems more important than ever. Gel Blaster does exactly this with the bonus of using sustainable materials. Not to mention, Gel Blaster HQ is incredibly elevated in their approach to employee moral—tune into this episode to hear how every company to level up their company energetics.

We dive into…

➝ Healing through play

➝ What sets Gel Blaster apart from other toys

➝ Gel Blaster's HQ non-negotiable for employee morale

➝ Prioritizing fun and connection to boost professional success

➝ The consequences of making business decisions from his ego

➝ The ways this business partnership with his wife has elevated the experience

Connect with Colin

Instagram: instagram.com/colinguinn/

Gel Blaster: gelblaster.com

Connect with Cal

Shop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Subscribe to the newsletter: http://thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

123. Doug Lynch | Zenkai and Filium: Clothing That Transforms Lives and the Planet

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Doug Lynch, cofounder of Zenkai and president of Filium, delivers the secret sauce for professional and spiritual success. After playing 15 years of professional hockey, he was ready to begin a new chapter that would put him in the driver’s seat of his day-to-day life. After years of rediscovering his new sense of self and recreating a life outside of being an athlete, he found himself enthralled in the world of sustainability, eventually leading to the development of Zenkai and Filium technology—clothing that can transform lives, industries, and the planet.

We dive into…

➝ Reinventing identity after leaving professional hockey

➝ Doug's process of reawakening passion for life and the next chapter

➝ Honoring core values to guide us into alignment and ease

➝ Surrendering to the entrepreneurial stages of growth

➝ Expanding sustainability through Zenkai and Filium

➝ Mastering resiliency for success in any area

Referenced

Zenkai: zenkaisports.com

Filium: filium.com

Connect with Cal

Shop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Subscribe to the newsletter: http://thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

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122. Ting Ting Guan | Increasing Vital Energy Flow with GuanJing Method

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Ting Ting Guan brings her serene nature to the podcast today as she shares about her meditative movement practice, the GuanJing Method. The GuanJing Method increases vital energy flow in the body, releases tension, and establishes balance and health through visualization and intentional movement patterns. It's rooted in Ancient traditional meditation and Eastern Qi practices — designed specifically to ease modern-day stressors.

We dive into…

➝ How she developed the GuanJing Method

➝ Learning to dance between the polarities in life

➝ Using play as a pattern interrupt during tough moments

➝ Balancing the energetics of giving and receiving

➝ Reimagining our relationship to material things

➝ Creating balance through strength and stability

Connect with Ting Ting

Instagram: instagram.com/one.with.soul/

Experience GuanJing Method: guanjing.teachable.com

GuanJing Instagram: instagram.com/guanjingmethod/?hl=en

Connect with Cal

Shop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Subscribe to the newsletter: http://thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

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121. Discovering Purpose, Shifting Paths, Rising Through Grief | Bee the Wellness Festival

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In the spring, I was able to join in on another Bee the Wellness retreat. Bee the Wellness hosts retreats around the world consisting of farm-to-table meals, intentional and playful time in nature, live music and dancing, costumes, speakers, and coaching experiences. The retreats are really an integrative experience and conduit to sinking into the joys of life.

We hosted a panel with some of the retreat facilitators who shared powerful lived experiences that are sure to inspire and encourage others along the journey through life. Connect with these incredible humans below.

We dive into…

➝ Finding purpose and grounding after a loved one’s passing

➝ Shifting life paths majorly and awaking to new gifts

➝ Allowing something bigger than us to guide us

➝ Being open to realizations that may be contrary to what we’ve held onto

➝ Tools for journeying through painful years and experiences

Connect with Vanessa Lambert

Bee the Wellness Retreats: https://www.beethewellness.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beethewellness/

Connect with Jared Pickard

Be Here Farm + Nature: https://www.beherefarm.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherefarm/

Connect with Mikal Vega

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikalvega/

Connect with Eben Britton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsbritton/

Connect with Del Bigtree

The HighWire: thehighwire.com ICAN: icandecide.org

Connect with Cal 

Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe

Facebook: facebook.com/thegreatunlearn 

Website: thegreatunlearn.com 

Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

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120. Del Bigtree | Fulfilling Our Destiny: The HighWire and ICAN

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Del Bigtree is a television producer, host of The HighWire, and CEO of Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN). He is well-known in the world for his courage in researching and exposing scientific fraud. Today, he shares the path of discovering this destiny of his—beginning with producing The Doctors, which later became a major moral conflict.

For more on Del's research and work, check out Episode 96 where he shares many of his comprehensive findings and how the past 3 years have impacted his work.

Del and I dive into… 

➝ The path that led him to exposing scientific fraud and empowering humans 

➝ What it took for him to surrender control and breakthrough to his destiny 

➝ A tragic family experience that guided him to develop a deep relationship with God 

➝ From producing The Doctors to producing Vaxxed 

➝ Where he discovered his courage to conquer anything

Resources:

Connect with Del 

The HighWire: thehighwire.com

ICAN: icandecide.org

Connect with Cal 

Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Facebook: facebook.com/thegreatunlearn 

Website: thegreatunlearn.com 

Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

119. Justin Frandson | Nerve Health and Waking up the Electric Body

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Justin Frandson is an Athleticism Performance Coach using nerve health to strengthen and heal injury and misalignments in the body. He practices on the premise that the body is electric and through light therapy and static stretching, our cells are able to communicate to one another more efficiently and in turn, allows the body to heal itself.

This conversation is for both athletes and those who aren’t — waking up the nervous system and preparing our body for movement so that we can feel better and perform better on a daily basis.

Justin and I dive into…

➝ Using GRT lights to reset the nervous system

➝ The three pillars of performance—sport and daily

➝ Developing a 100 Day Gong practice

➝ Practical ways to wake up our nervous system

➝ His EMF Rocks protocol for home and travel

➝ The connection between laptops and female infertility

Referenced

ATHLETICISM Whole Body + Whole Brain = Performance Book: https://athleticism.com/products/athleticism-whole-body-whole-brain-performance-book

EMF Rocks: https://emfrocks.com

Campo Beauty: https://campobeauty.com

Connect with Justin

Website: https://athleticism.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athleticismneurostacking/

Connect with Cal

Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Website: thegreatunlearn.com

Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

118. Chad McLean | The Path to Mental Joe: Reclaiming Self After Military and PTSD

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Chad McLean is a military veteran and founder of Mental Joe Apparel. 3 years ago he had explored ketamine-assisted therapy which supported his mental wellbeing immensely and allowed him to part from SSRI's.

Chad shares his struggles with mental health and self-esteem throughout his life, his intense experiences in military camp and how he reclaimed his life back by acknowledging and tending to his inner woundings.

Chad and I dive into…

➝ The mission behind Mental Joe

➝ Utilizing Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) in uncovering and healing stuck trauma

➝ A parachute accident that led to a painkiller and alcohol addiction

➝ How to discern between psychedelic-assisted therapies and prioritizing integration

➝ His journey with mental health, PTSD, psych wards, military

➝ His path to repairing safety and security in his partnership after a rock bottom altercation

Connect with Chad

Website: mentaljoe.com

Instagram: instagram.com/mentaljoeapparel

Connect with Cal

Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Website: thegreatunlearn.com

Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

117. Connor Beaton | ManTalks, Healing Masculine Wounds, and Learning How to Express Anger

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

For men, many of us were raised with the rule “if we’re struggling, don’t talk about it”. This is what had Connor Beaton hitting rock bottom and eventually, opening his eyes and heart to the importance of having the support to express his emotions. Harboring such subtle and heavy emotions, with no outlet or invitation to express them healthily, led Connor to expressing shame in the forms of substance abuse, addictions, dysfunctional relationship dynamics and living out of his car.

Connor dives into his story and how he healed to where he is now — a supportive and committed father, husband and men’s training facilitator. He knew that if his life were to shift the first thing that needed to be looked at was himself.

Connor and I dive into…

How he shifted from addictions, troubled relationships, damaging self-talk

Healthy ways to pivotally express anger and how this can benefit everyone involved

How putting people on pedestals doesn’t allow for a genuine or sustainable connection

Transforming the “suppression equals strength” mentality

The importance of modeling a healed masculine to our children

Connect with Connor

Website: connorbeaton.com

Instagram: instagram.com/mantalks

Men’s Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom: mantalks.com/mens-work-book

ManTalks podcast: mantalks.com/podcast

Trainings for Men: mantalks.com/training

Connect with Cal

Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Finite and Infinite Games

Website: thegreatunlearn.com

Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

116. Jason Pickard | Become an Infinite Player in Life and Embody the Abundant Archetype

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jason Pickard is a fellow ex-trader on Wall Street and, similar to my story, shifting from that identity was a tough transition for him—leaving him with “What’s left of me? What am I now?” Hear more of his story and how he radically transformed every aspect of his life on our previous episode together, Episode 97

Today, we catch up on his latest creation, The Abundance Archetype course—an 8 week course for the investor who wants to embrace overflowing abundance in every aspect of their life. This offering hits home with me because learning to love “Trader Cal” was a journey, a part of myself that I eventually would realize holds many gifts and much wiser than I previously thought him to be. With this course, Jason found a way to weave his genius of trading with the beauty of personal development.

Jason and I dive into...

What it means to be an infinite player in life

How his course teaches us to embody the abundant archetype

What helped him release 100+ pounds and revive his health physically, mentally, and spiritually

Ways to implement and integrate new concepts

Utilizing our different identities and versions of self, rather than shame and abandon them

Harnessing and respecting the laws of polarity allows us to move through life with more grace

Referenced

Episode 97 with Jason

Connect with Jason

Website: jasonpickard.org

Instagram: instagram.com/jasonpickardofficial

Connect with Cal

Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu

Website: thegreatunlearn.com

Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

115. Ron White | Comedy Mothership, Letting Go of Imposter Syndrome and Giving Our Critics Less Power

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Excited to have my buddy, Ron White, join us for some deep dives into his 37 year journey - and counting - as a stand-up comic. A lot has changed societally since entering the 2000s so we got to chat how comedy has adapted without suppressing its nature of finding the line and stepping over it.

Ron has been performing at Austin's very own Comedy Mothership, brought to life by Joe Rogan this year, and this opportunity to partner with Joe quite literally kept Ron from retiring. From the green room hangs, the growth and support of young comics, and the overall energy convinced him to fire it all back up. Not to mention opening for Theo Von and being able to witness and play a major role in the rise of many great modern day comics. All of which we cover in our conversation!

Some things we dive into...

➝ How he knew comedy was a career worth pursuing

➝ His experience with imposter syndrome as he began his journey in comedy

➝ The importance of putting in the work for passions and how short cuts don't sustain us

➝ What a run of show at the Comedy Mothership looks like

➝ The lost art of wanting those around us to win, especially those in the same field

➝ An LA Times article that nearly ruined his career

➝ And more!

Referenced:

Connect with Ron:

Connect with Cal:

Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

114. Chervin Jafarieh | Cymbiotika, Leaning Into Discomfort and Connecting with our Parasympathetic State

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Chervin is a life-long seeker of truth and knowledge. Through his supplement company, Cymbiotika, Wake the Fake Up podcast and media presence, he shares deep insights on areas of study such as Eastern and Western medicine, orthomolecular medicine, epigenetics, nutrition, detoxification, biodynamic agriculture, and philosophy, with the soul intention to awaken a higher potential contained within each of us.

Chervin stands firm that no amount of cleanses, exercising, whole foods will cure us when our nervous system is in a sympathetic state. It is our personal responsibility to go within to ground, regulate and heal ourselves. Align with our true north and turn down the noise, an important step in breaking free from the grip that society has on us.

Chervin and I dive into…

➝ What it means to take radical responsibility for our sovereignty

➝ Harnessing and connecting with the expressive energetics of summer

➝ Being in practice with evaluating and researching our daily experiences

➝ Reconnecting with our intuition and discernment

➝ How to begin leaning into our pain rather than escaping it

➝ Recognizing parasitic energy in our interactions, environment, and ways of being

➝ And more!

References:

Use code UNLEARN at Cymbiotika

The Biology of Belief

Connect with Chervin:

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

113. Luke Storey | Transforming the Nice Guy Persona, Embracing Boundaries and Living in a Meditative State

Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Luke Storey is a writer, meditation and metaphysics teacher and lifestyle design expert who shares transformative principles on health, addiction recovery, and spirituality.

Luke’s spent the past two decades refining the ultimate wellness lifestyle—his teachings combine primal health, and ancient spiritual practices with the most cutting-edge natural healing, and consciousness expanding technologies.

On this episode, we get to hear how he applies these learnings as he navigates challenging seasons and takes compassion to the next level through being radically honest.

Luke and I dive into...

⟶ Learning how to train our nervous system to feel safe during conflict

⟶ How our porous boundaries have reinforced our victim archetype

⟶ People-pleasing does not equate to niceness / kindness

⟶ Taking responsibility for our mistakes and wrongdoings without shame allows for us to actually make a change

⟶ Hiding behind the “nice guy” persona

⟶ And more!

Connect with Luke:

Instagram
Website
The Life Stylist Podcast
Shop Luke's Favorite Biohacking Products

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

112. Kyle Kingsbury | Gardeners of Eden: A Regenerative Farming Experience

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Kyle Kingsbury is back and, since our last recorded conversation, we catch up on a lot that has shifted since. Kyle has recently embarked on a regenerative farming journey, stewarding Gardeners of Eden farm—a 100+ acre piece of land in Lockhart, Texas.

Gardeners of Eden is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the world how to create a truly symbiotic relationship between human beings and the Earth.

Kyle and I dive into...

⟶ Developing a nonprofit regenerative farm reconnecting humans to the earth

⟶ The life skills that nature teaches us

⟶ What it means to shift from soulmate to wholemate

⟶ Choosing things, ways, beings that leave yourself more whole

⟶ How to share rituals and valuable life skills with our younger children

⟶ And more!

Referenced:

Volunteer at Gardeners of Eden

Gardeners of Eden Instagram

Connect with Kyle:

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

111. Boyd Varty | Witnessing the Egoic Mind, Melting Down, and the Essence of a Transformational Process

Sat, 13 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Nearly a co-host by now, one of my best pals and definitely a fan favorite, Boyd Varty, joins us for his 4th time on the show! If you aren't familiar yet, Boyd is co-owner of Londolozi Game Reserve where he grew up amongst the wilderness and leads a life that implements and demonstrates the wisdom of the natural world.

Today we talk Story—how they make or break us, how to witness ourself in one, how to alchemize thoughts, patterns and behaviors based on being witness to ourself. Boyd leads us through a live version of him sitting with his egoic mind, allowing as many thoughts to rise to the surface, what they feel like and eventually re-patterning and re-enforcing a more supportive way of being.

Boyd and I dive into...

⟶ Befriending and witnessing the egoic mind

⟶ The essence and journey of a transformational process

⟶ The art of spiraling and melting down to allow for a new consciousness to birth

⟶ The father archetypal energy at its best

⟶ Tracking and mapping the ways that we upper limit ourself

⟶ And more!

Referenced:

Byron Katie: The Work

Byron Katie: One-Belief-at-a-Time

Jim Dethmer

The Beck Change Cycle

Connect with Boyd:

• Website

• Instagram

• Book Boyd for Speaking

• Visit Londolozi

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

110. Mark England | Dismantling Victim Mentality Through Language and the Power of Decisiveness

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Co-founder and head coach at Enlifted, Mark England, has been researching, presenting and coaching on the power of words for over 15 years. However, Mark does more than teach people how to communicate, he offers practical tools to individuals and organizations, and helps others clearly express their intentions and avoid calling in what they actually don’t want. In this episode, we chat all about the power of words as a tool for changing our perception and reality.

Mark and I dive into…

⟶ Practical ways to dismantle the victim mentality

⟶ What is soft talk and how to transition out of it

⟶ Discipline and curiosity > motivation

⟶ How language unlocks breath and parasympathetic nervous system response

⟶ The Should Detox and an easy formula to follow

⟶ And more!

Referenced:

• Enlifted Softtalk

Connect with Mark:

• Enlifted Website

• Enlifted Podcast

• Enlifted Instagram

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• That Sucked, Now What by Dr. Neeta Bhushan

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

108. Neeta Bhushan | That Sucked, Now What: From Victim, to Survivor, to Thriver

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Neeta Bhushan grew through immense tragedy at a young age with the passing of her brother and both parents. She naturally took on the responsibility for carrying the rest of the family amidst these tragedies and transitions, all which led her to decide how she would move forward with this new life that stood before her—cue the art of navigating loss and a completely unfamiliar life.

Neeta wrote the acclaimed book That Sucked, Now What?, as an accessible five step guide to moving through turbulent experiences and, in time, utilizing the challenges as lessons for the soul.

Neeta and I dive into...

⟶ The amalgamation of the suck and the joy in life

⟶ How to navigate hardships when problem solving doesn't feel available to us

⟶ How to acknowledge and honor feeling victim to someone or a situation while not allowing it to define us

⟶ Building a Soul Support Posse for moments of celebration and tragedy

⟶ How to build resiliency, not toughness

⟶ And more!

References:

• The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

• Dr. Neeta Bhushan books

Connect with Neeta:

• Website

• The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

• Instagram

• Facebook

• Youtube

• Twitter

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

Aspen Shakti x Be Here Farm

107. Barton Scott | Upgraded Formulas, How to Supplement According to Your Genetic Makeup

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Barton is a Chemical Engineer and Founder of Upgraded Formulas, supplements that take on a whole new meaning to maximize the body’s potential. In his mid-twenties he hit an energetic wall, experiencing severe brain fog, memory loss, and mental fatigue—although fairly common in today’s world, this is not normal or healthy so Barton set out on his personal quest to learn the why and develop a personal healing protocol.

As a biochemist, If there was one thing that Barton knew deeply, it was the body’s ability to absorb and alter its state—what affected it, how to improve it. After hundreds of iterations, Upgraded Formulas came to be and solved just that.

Barton and I dive into…

⟶ Health testing through hair testing vs blood testing

⟶ How to avoid overconsumption of unnecessary supplementation

⟶ Barton’s protocol for detoxing heavy metals

⟶ The repercussions of excess vitamin D on brain health

⟶ Sleeping is nature’s best attempt at immortality

⟶ And more!

Connect with Barton

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

106. Jayne Gottlieb | Aspen Shakti and Utilizing Motion to Move Emotions

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jayne is the founder of and instructor at Aspen Shakti, an institute for the Mind, Body & Spirit to come alive. We talk emotions, vulnerability, soul expression, and the power of movement and dance in moving through life’s seasons—specifically adversity. Be sure to check out her upcoming events in Aspen and Austin!

Jayne and I dive into….

⟶ What is Shakti?

⟶ Using motion to move emotions

⟶ Being willing to be bad at something in order to get good at it

⟶ When we move with life, life moves with us

⟶ The vulnerability of being in our body—feeling our emotions and experiences fully

⟶ And more!

Referenced:

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105. Max Casa | Traumatic Brain Injury and Whole Body Healing Through Sensory Deprivation Therapy

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Max Casa is a lifelong martial artist, forever on the journey to optimize his mind and body. At 16 years old, he experienced a life-altering car accident—serving as a “universal reset”—which led him to the discovery of float therapy. From the hospital, he headed for one of the only float centers in Massachusetts at the time and from there, fell in love with this incredible healing modality.

Not long after, Max founded Max Vitality, developing his own float chamber and salt solution, including 2 different-sized float pods and even a float pool. And you know I had to get one! Check out his float chambers below and his optimization protocols.

Max and I dive into…

⟶ All you need to know and more about sensory deprivation therapy

⟶ Rewriting his genes after being diagnosed with a degenerative neuromuscular disease at birth

⟶ His underlying emotions as a rebellious teen

⟶ Float therapy’s direct connection to nervous system regulation

⟶ How to remineralize our body to prevent, and potentially reverse disease

⟶ And more!

Referenced:

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104. Ben Harris | Alchemize Your Fear

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Ben Harris is a fear alchemist and intuitive guide. Rooted in love and the superpower of belief in himself and others, Ben is a testament of what possibilities arise when you give love to fear and trust your inner knowing.

I’m excited to share this conversation with you because Ben has recently entered one of life’s most pivotal courses, and that is the course of parenthood. A course that many, with good reason, fear. He shares all that he’s learned since stepping into fatherhood and how he has been able to guide through his experience as a son and letting himself be guided by this new life.

Ben and I dive into…

⟶ A step-by-step to repurposing our base fears for personal growth

⟶ Ben's course on alchemizing fear

⟶ Stepping into parenthood confident and open to receiving the teachings

⟶ Navigating others’ projections when we try new things

⟶ 5 things you need to know before quitting your job

⟶ How money provides a false sense of stability

⟶ And more!

Connect with Ben:

• The Fear Alchemist podcast

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

103. Dr. Ted Achacoso | The Hype with Methylene Blue

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ted Achacoso finished college at 18 and Medical School at 2—if that doesn't catch your attention, I don't know what will. He was a professor of Medical Informatics at George Washington University at 28, and at 45 he retrained in Interventional Endocrinology and Nutritional Medicine.

Dr. Ted pioneered HOMe (Health Optimization Medicine), operating through the lens of evolutionary medicine—shifting from the typical preventative medicine to optimizing health by detecting and correcting subtle deficiencies and toxicities that prevent one from performing at their best.

He stands by the belief that signs and symptoms are the body’s way of balancing and healing itself; so at what point do we need to resist interfering with the body's intelligence when it comes to healing, and focus on creating an empowering environment for it to do so?

Dr. Ted and I dive into…

⟶ Assessing the root causes of health, not root causes of disease.

⟶ The hype with Troscriptions' Methylene Blue and why you may benefit from it.

⟶ Dr. Ted’s 7 Pillars of Health.

⟶ The importance of vitamin D primarily through sun exposure.

⟶ Health being A (absence of disease) + B (balance) + C (the cycle of life to organism).

⟶ And more!

Connect with Dr. Ted:

• Instagram

• UNLEARN10 for 10% off Troscriptions

• HOMe/HOPe: Health Optimization Medicine and Practice Association

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

102. Vanessa Lambert | Akashic Records, Bee Fest, and Celebrating Our Life’s Evolution

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Vanessa Lambert—Akashic Record Intuitive, Bee The Wellness Co-founder, and Founder of Starseed Collective—joins us on this episode to share how her Bee The Wellness Festival came to be and what fueled the sole intention—creating a space where everyone can come together and share their gifts, both guides and attendees. The festival is centered around being a celebration of how far you’ve come rather than the typical 'work' that occurs at retreats. If you are looking to embody more fun, connection, playfulness, celebration, and nature... look no further.

The next Bee Fest is April 26 in the Mayan Riviera. Use code UNLEARN to receive $500 off of your spot.

Vanessa and I dive into…

⟶ How Bee Fest came to be and why it is so transformative

⟶ When and how she tapped into her psychic abilities

⟶ Accessing the akashic records as a guide to our soul's purpose and journey

⟶ Her experience communicating with souls who have passed on

⟶ The importance of pausing personal development and celebrating your evolution

⟶ And more!

References:

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101. Chase Ramey and Mimi Lindquist | Mushrooms, Marriages, and Mental Wellness

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Happily divorced and in love, Chase and Mimi of The Medicin (The Medicin Podcast and MushyLove), drop in on TGU to share their wild love story. High school sweethearts wasn’t quite enough to keep this duo together as they both felt the ceiling shortly after marrying in their 20s—eventually guiding them to separate and tend to their individual growth as they both hit well-being rock bottom. After years of personal development and self-inquiry, they met once again as Chase and Mimi Part 2.

Both incredibly passionate about their personal experiences with healing their wellbeing, they created MushyLove, a mushroom latte aimed to return the body to equilibrium—making way for an epically healthy life inside and out.

Chase, Mimi and I dive into...

⟶ How to grow individually alongside one another in romantic relationships

⟶ Facing the fear of stillness and boredom

⟶ The healing power of mushrooms and the benefits of MushyLove Tremella

⟶ Practicing mindfulness in our daily communications and actions

⟶ Shedding outdated aspects of ourselves and repatterning

Referenced:

• UNLEARN 10% off MushyLove

• The Medicin

• Organifi

• Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

• Immune Intel AHCC

Connect with Mimi:

• Instagram

• Website

• The Medicin Podcast

Connect with Chase:

• Instagram

• Website

• The Medicin Podcast

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

100. Dr. Christopher Shade and Eben Britton | Leveling Up with Quicksilver Scientific

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Today I'm joined by two amazing humans for a fun hang all about wellness, emotional releases, and learning how to go with the ebb and flow of life.

Dr. Christopher Shade, PhD, founder, and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific specializes in the biological, environmental, and analytical chemistry of mercury in all its forms and their interactions with sulfur compounds, particularly glutathione and its enzyme system. Aka The Mad Scientist.

Eben Britton, a retired NFL athlete who sought to find peace and happiness within after separating from the consuming identity of being a professional athlete. We sit down and chat with Dr. Shade about one of our favorite ways to level up our wellness, Quicksilver Scientific.

Dr. Shade, Eben, and I dive into...

⟶ Prioritizing liposomal for bioavailability of supplements

⟶ Dr. Shade’s push-catch liver detox protocol

⟶ The impact of toxins on our nervous system

⟶ The modalities that we do daily that keep us in a sympathetic state

⟶ The surprising effects of supplementing with progesterone on men

⟶ And more!

Referenced:

• UNLEARN15 for 15% off at Quicksilver Scientific

• The Eben Flow

Connect with Dr. Shade:

• Instagram

• Website

Connect with Eben:

• Instagram

• Website

• The Eben Flow podcast

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Subscribe to the newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

99. Living Your Dream and Being in Love With Your Life | Bee The Wellness Festival Panel

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:36:08 +0000

Earlier this year my wife, Peyton, was prepping to attend a Bee The Wellness Retreat when she sent a subtle invitation my way—knowing that there were many adventures planned within this retreat that were quite outside of my comfort zone—and spoiler alert, I had the time of my life. It’s no secret that I have experimented with many spiritual medicines and retreats, yet this one created space for me to experience one of my most genuine connections to self and others.

During the festival, the facilitators held a panel on how they each have created a life that they are in love with and the obstacles that presented themselves along the way. I had the absolute honor of moderating this conversation with Vanessa and Adam Lambert, Samuel J, Ting Ting, Porangui, Ashley Klein, Michael Worry and Erin Claire Jones.

*Early Bird Pricing to Bee Fest 2023!*

• If you are listening to this episode *before* January 1st, 2023, use code UNLEARN to receive an exclusive early bird of $4700 for your spot at Bee Fest 2023!

• If you are listening to this episode *after* January 1st, 2023, use code UNLEARN to receive $500 off of your spot at Bee Fest 2023!

We dive into...

⟶ What it feels like to live your dream

⟶ How to navigate the challenges with transitioning careers, relationships, and versions of self

⟶ Ideas for interrupting patterns while in conflict with our romantic partners

⟶ Moving through comparison in the professional world

⟶ Checking in with ourself often to reevaluate our priorities

Referenced:

Bee The Wellness

Look up your human design chart

Connect with Vanessa Lambert:

Co-founder Bee The Wellness

Founder of Starseed Collective

Co-founder Bee The Wellness

Connect with Adam Lambert:

COO of Starseed Collective

Musician/Composer, Ocean Athlete/Conservationist

Connect with Samuel J:

Founder of GuanJing Method

Connect with Ting Ting:

Healer, Sonic Alchemist & World Soul multi-instrumentalist

Connect with Porangui:

Connect with Ashley Klein:

Embodiment Guide

Human Design Guide & Leadership Coach

Connect with Michael Worry:

Hike For A Cure

Connect with Erin Claire Jones:

Look up your human design chart

Connect with Cal:

• Foundational Training of Bio-Geometry

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

98. Joshua Barber | Repairing Parent-Child Relationships After Divorce and Finding Love Within

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Having spent 17 years of being in motion, not tending to his needs, expectations or his marriage, Joshua Barber found himself seeking love outside of himself—eventually leading to an affair, followed by a divorce.

He has spent his most recent years diving into his desires and mending relationships with his children and more importantly, his own self. All of which is no easy feat but has proven to be incredibly rewarding and illuminating for what is most important in life—nurturing our relationship with Self and giving our best to those we choose to love.

Joshua and I dive into...

→ His painful path to learning unconditional love for himself

→ The selfless act of self-care and becoming whole for those around us

→ Healing parent-child relationship post affair and divorce

→ The split of his church community and soothing with drugs and alcohol

→ A wounded, abusive relationship with his father

Connect with Joshua:

• Instagram @joshua.e.barber

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

97. Jason Pickard | The Gloomy Rollercoaster of Seeking Success and Happiness Outside of Oneself

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

As a successful portfolio manager at a large hedge fund, Jason Pickard reached a tipping point in 2006. At 330 pounds and getting sick often, it hit him how out of balance, depressed, and uncomfortable he was. Despite his physical size, he felt small psychologically, too—finally realizing that success and happiness were not at all the same.

Since then, Jason has studied and experienced a multitude of cross-cultural pathways to greater health, higher consciousness, and multi-faceted self-expression. He now guides as a Life Process Coach to assist others along their experience to a more fulfilled Self.

Jason and I dive into...

⟶ The primal importance of rituals.

⟶ Role-playing with the voice of conflicting desires

⟶ Understanding our primary and secondary processes/identities

⟶ The only Four Doctors you'll ever need

⟶ Balancing our own self-care alongside the care of our children

⟶ Harmonizing the technology that surrounds us through BioGeometry

Resources

• Bhagavad Gita

• Bio-Geometry Products

• Dr. Thomas Cowan episode

• The Bio-Geometry Home Kit

Connect with Jason

• Website

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• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Subscribe to the newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

96. Del Bigtree | Healthy Skepticism and Trusting Our Own Intelligence

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

We are capable, with investigation, of understanding anything in the world. Today's conversation with my friend, Del Bigtree, is all about trusting our own intelligence and instincts. Del is host of The HighWire and founder of Informed Consent Action Network — putting the power of scientifically researched health information into our hands and enabling our medical decisions to come from tangible understanding, not medical coercion.

Del and I dive into...

⟶ His experience as a non-mainstream investigative journalist

⟶ The importance of The Freedom of Information Act

⟶ Learning to trust our own intelligence and instincts

⟶ Being willing to question and investigate narratives

⟶ ICAN's legal success in holding the CDC accountable for misinformation

Referenced:

• Del Previously on The Great Unlearn

• Informed Consent Action Network

• Atlas Shrugged

• Alex Jones on The HighWire

Connect with Del:

The HighWire

The HighWire Podcast

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• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Subscribe to the newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

95. Theo Rossi | Sons of Anarchy and the Unwritten Guide of a Post-success Life

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

You may be familiar with today's guest like I was, from Sons of Anarchy or his latest film, Emily The Criminal, but I had the pleasure of sitting down and getting to actually know the human being within these characters played.

Theo Rossi joins us on TGU to share his unique journey of life and personal experience in the entertainment industry. The grass is not always greener and, although grateful, he has been met with immense challenges living life in a media world that thrives and 'succeeds' on inauthenticity; let alone a world that applies so much pressure on being successful, with little guidance on what post-success looks and feels like.

Theo and I dive into...

→ Why greatness is not created through perfection

→ The problems that money doesn't solve

→ How Theo moves through life's ‘new levels, new devils’

→ Achieving happiness through smaller, everyday moments

→ How we've both navigated the discomfort of post-success

→ His fatherhood journey after growing up without the presence of his own biological father

Connect with Theo:

• Instagram

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• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Subscribe to the newsletter

Resources:

What Every Body Is Saying

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

94. Jared Pickard and Eben Britton | The Relationship Between Earth Care and Self Care

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Have you ever experienced a calamity that seemingly optimized your life?

From Wall Street to biodynamic farming, Jared Pickard and his wife tended to one of our country's only biodynamic farm; until earlier this year when fires seized control. No doubt this was an incredibly traumatic experience witnessing their home and business be stripped from them, however, some place inside of him felt that maybe this was all part of something larger. Shortly after, when depression sank in, he found himself returning to one thing he knew could use some tending to – self care. And wildly enough, one of the few things that survived the fires was a surprise trunk full of their skincare serum that they had produced via the resources from their farm.

Jared, Eben and I dive into...

→ Why organic farming isn't always healthy

→ The intimate relationship between earth care and self care

→ Interacting with food as a positive feedback loop

→ The importance of having dreams and desires through turbulent waters

→ Practicing the skill of shifting from narrow focus to open focus

→ And more!

Resources:

• UNLEARN for 10% Discount Sun Potion

• Eben on The Great Unlearn

• Summer Solstice Serum

Connect with Jared and Be Here Farm + Nature:

• Instagram

• Website

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• Instagram

• TikTok

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• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Subscribe to the newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

93. Daniel Raphael | Materialize Your Dreams Through Dreamporting

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

After years of following protocols that exacerbated his debilitating anxiety, depression, and autistic symptoms, Daniel Raphael took his healing into his own hands. He embarked on a 13 year journey around the world — living and studying with dozens of shamans, masters & specialists — to discover how to transcend his conditions.

By harnessing the core principles of reality in simple and effective ways, he transformed his life and now supports others in transforming theirs, too.

Daniel and I dive into...

→ How to connect with your guardian angel

→ Knowing how and when to shift from cognition to intuition

→ Simple ways to detox the pineal gland

→ The purpose of giving our soul a to-do list before we go to sleep

→ The essential relationship between emotions and manifestation

→ And more!

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

92. Living on Purpose and Connected Through Nervous System Regulation and Simple Daily Wellness Practices | Luke Storey, John Trent, Dr. John Lieurance

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Bringing y'all a quadcast today with some of my favorite people to learn from and with — Luke Storey, Josh Trent and Dr. John Lieurance. Why are these some of my favorite people to learn from? Because they speak from the wisdom of their experiences and this is something that I've learned to be the most potent medicine in my personal journey.

We jump all over the board of self care and evolution from embarking on vision quests, to dialing in on the basics of healing our body, to learning techniques for amplifying the power of connection with our loved ones. All that to say, these aren't checklist items, they take purposeful action and practice – simple, yet not easy. Here's to always learning ways to be more on purpose and connected.

We dive into...

→ Having the courage to step into The Wounded Healer self

→ How to practice pattern interrupt to create more connectedness and healthier responses

→ Why being adrenalized is the modern day illness and how to heal this

→ Understanding the deep importance of sleep hygiene

→ Being present and open with possibilities vs projecting, obsessing and planning rigidly

→ And more

Resources:

• Oura Ring

• Lela quantum through Luke’s site

• MitoLights

• Lumetol Blue

• Episode with Dr. John

Connect with Luke:

• Website

• Luke’s Store

• Gilded Blue Blockers

• The Life Stylist Podcast

Connect with Josh:

• Website

Connect with Dr. John:

• Instagram

• Advanced Rejuvenation

• MitoZen Scientific

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Lauren on Episode 3 of The Great Unlearn

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

91. Lauren Bay Regula | Reflections on Depression and Riding the Wave of Adversity With 3X Olympian

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Lauren Bay Regula is a dear friend of mine and 3x Canadian Olympic Softball Pitcher who, after a 10 year break, went after the most recent 2021 Olympics. She shares her triumphs and tribulations with training for the Olympics as a wife and a mom of 3, building a business as the pandemic hit, and navigating depression. She’s a beautiful example of using challenging circumstances to build something good for the world, whether it be as a mom, wife, women's coach or fitness trainer, she's leading the way to an embodied life.

Lauren and I dive into...

→ Supporting mother’s wellbeings through The Strong Mom Method

→ The power of simple practices and commitment

→ How to allow our toughest lessons to teach us

→ Experiencing a panic attack on the pitching mound during the Olympics

→ Arriving at gratitude for experiencing depression

→ And more!

Resources:

• Lauren on Dropping In Podcast

• The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life

Connect with Lauren:

• Instagram

• The Strong Mom Method

• TrAk Athletics

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

90. Aaron Alexander | Taking Responsibility for Our Aging Journey

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This episode is quite literally a one-stop-shop — we chat relationships, personal wellness, finances and career path exploration, awakening to personal responsibility. You name it, we probably cover it. Aaron Alexander is the creator of The Align Method, a protocol turned book, in which he works with individuals on aligning their mind, body, and movement through lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition habits.

Aaron and I dive into…

• Shifting out of the “when… then…” syndrome

• The power of just 6 proper breaths

• Creating space in our perspective through movement and breath work

• Taking responsibility for our aging experience

• Detaching from the outcome and doing things that bring joy

• And more!

Resources:

• Don’t Sleep, There Are Snakes

• The Sit-Rise Test

• Volcano

Connect with Aaron:

• Website

• Instagram

• The Align Method book

• Work with Aaron

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

89. Alyson Charles | Partnering With Animal Wisdom and Learning How to Live an Embodied Life

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

From TV and Hip Hop radio hosting to shamanism and a spiritual awakening that saved her life, Alyson Charles joins us this week to discuss learning how to live an embodied life, and anchoring into peace and trust. She recently launched her book, Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul, so we explore some of the medicine within these animals that she called in for this guide — let me just tell you, it’s potent medicine y’all.

Alyson and I dive into…

→ Holding the line for our gifts and talents to come through exactly as they are

→ Learning how to live from a place of divine guidance

→ Embodying clear and strong discernment

→ Her profound experience during leech therapy — shifting from fear to unconditional love and reverence

→ Honoring the journey that it takes to birth our ideas to life

→ And more!

Resources:

• Alyson's Leech Therapy vlog [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmgR9Kl46rQ ]

Connect with Alyson:

• Website

• Instagram

• Animal Power

• Ceremony Circle Podcast

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Take Your Pills Documentary on Netflix

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

88. Eben Britton | From NFL Player to Biohacking Yogi: Finding Stability in Flexibility

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Eben Britton played 6 seasons in the NFL — about to go all pro — and after a gnarly injury took him out of the game, he began his rehabilitation journey with the “help” of prescription opioids. Soon after, he was met with edgy, irritable and angry side effects that wreaked havoc on his entire state of being. Realizing this was the Universe literally sitting him down — taking him out of the game — he began his journey off the field with the intention of tending to his complete well being.

Eben and I dive into...

→ His vicious cycle with adderall, weed and alcohol

→ Growing up in a chaotic and addiction-heavy environment and learning to trust that there is a higher power at work

→ The foundations of nurturing his well being

→ Working with consistency vs rigidity

→ The only rituals that matter are the ones that work for you

→ Flexibility being the key to stability

→ And more!

Resources:

• Endocanna Health

• The Den Ritual

• The Way of The Superior Man

• The Secret History of the World by Mark Booth

Connect with Eben:

• Instagram

• Twitter

• TikTok

• Website

• The Eben Flow podcast

• The Eben Flow book

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

87. Trey Hardee | Honoring, Retiring, and Rediscovering Versions of Ourself With the World’s Top Athlete

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Trey Hardee — 4x World’s Top Athlete in the Decathlon — takes us down his path of unlearning and self-rediscovery since entering the world of "retired athlete". Many of us have experienced, or may eventually experience, this feeling of "who am I if I'm not that anymore" and it can feel like an unpleasant voyage to rediscover ones self... but it can also be an enlightening one if we can open up to it.

Trey and I dive into...

→ Allowing the path of “not here” to show us the way

→ Why it's important to tell the right people your aspirations and goals

→ Committing to a life without regret

→ The shame and self-punishment cycle that hinders us from the things we desire

→ The benefits and downfalls of laser-focus mentality

→ And more!

Resources:

• Charles Clay Coaching

Connect with Trey:

• Instagram

• Twitter

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Quantum Coffee with Joe Hawley Podcast

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

86. Joe Hawley | Having the Courage to Meet and Heal Our Fears

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

My friend Joe Hawley is on with us today to chat all things impermanence, facing fears, healing past timelines, and learning to fall in love with our journey (not just the outcome). Joe is an 8 year NFL veteran who donated all of his possessions to charity and ventured with his van to live life on the road. A journey that he thought would last 2 months turned into 2 years and a lot of unpacking of who he’s been and he hoped to become. One could call it a rebirth. He shares his journey along the way and the mental, emotional and spiritual tools that helped crack him open to a life of courageousness and flow.

Joe and I dive into...

→ Taking our meditation practice off the mat and into life

→ Tips for working through anger and rage

→ Reinventing leadership and learning to lead from any angle

→ Taking the courageous routes in life

→ Embracing the inevitability of impermanence

→ And more!

Resources:

• Cal on Quantum Coffee

• The Artist's Way

Connect with Joe:

• The Hart Collective

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

85. Tracy Duhs | How to Transform Your Life Through Proper Hydration

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Strengthened by her daughter’s struggle with Hashimoto’s thyroid and alopecia universalis, Tracy Duhs journeyed into learning the art of hydration – through learning different approaches to disease by pursuing a PhD in the field of biogenetics and shadowing doctors from all around the globe.

Tracy believes that optimal health is a fundamental human right and has dedicated much of her life to bringing accessible vitality and transformation to others through her immense knowledge and experience with nourishment.

Tracy and I dive into…

→ Why all water is not created equal and how to choose our sources

→ How to use the intelligence of water to support our wellbeing

→ Practical ways to optimize our body from the inside out and vice versa

→ Stripping away the mediocre aspects within our life and aligning with all that is a "hell yes"

→ Learning to accept and appreciate our uniqueness, despite societal standards

→ And more!

Connect with Tracy:

• Instagram

• Website

• Podcast

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

Awake In The Darkness Documentary

Resources:

• Red Light Therapy

• Preorder HYDRATE

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

84. Aubrey Marcus | Selling Onnit and Living a Life Full of Aliveness

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Aubrey Marcus is on today with a dense episode chatting all things Onnit, personal journey, relationships, living a meaningful life, and money.

Aubrey recently sold Onnit to one of the world's largest companies and while it's been an incredible opportunity, this major life transition brought about a level of scarcity mindset; which may seem counterintuitive to what we've been taught. We got to dissect the root of this feeling of uncertainty and hear the beauty of all that's unfolding in his life now.

Aubrey and I dive into...

→ His experience and integrations from his Darkness Retreat

→ Exiting Onnit and recalibrating his relationship with money

→ Disintegrating the projections that others place on us

→ The ROI of the relationships that we are prioritizing

→ Living a fully erotic life

→ And more!

Resources:

Connect with Aubrey:

• Website

• Instagram

• YouTube

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

83. Travis Van Winkle | BTS of the Netflix Series "You" and Learning to Live Your Growth, Not Just Work on It

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Travis Van Winkle is an actor and activist who, after losses and challenging relationships, found himself on a healing journey. Around 25, Travis began noticing both his relationship to self and others were deeply suffering and then began "the work".

I really loved this conversation because most of us know the beauty and impacts of self development and healing, but many of us forget the importance of relishing in the presence and joy of life and soaking in the results of our growth – something Travis does a beautiful job reminding us of.

Travis and I dive into...

→ Moving through the trauma of a sudden loss

→ Gaining acceptance of what is

→ Suffering is the space in-between expectations and reality

→ Allowing ease through embracing abundance mindset

→ Healing poverty and illiteracy through buildOn

→ And more!

Resources:

buildON

Mitozen

Feel Free

Connect with Travis:

• Instagram

• Twitter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

82. Dr. John Lieurance | Optimizing Your Body’s Cleansing Process With Melatonin

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. John is the definition of a wounded healer. Having dealt with severe lyme conditions, he was presented with the opportunity – and challenges – to learn how to heal himself and, in turn, others based on his own personal trial and error. In his private practice, his focus is on cellular energetics by optimizing and supporting our body’s natural ability to cleanse, regulate, and heal.

I’ve been working with some of Dr. John’s protocols and products for the past couple of months and they’ve been total game changers in helping me to rebalance and regulate my body’s natural rhythms.

Dr. John and I dive into...

→ Why Dr. John considers melatonin a miracle molecule

→ How to support our body’s innate cleansing process

→ The importance of addressing neurological conditions with multiple treatment options

→ The benefits of suppositories and his Magic Bullet protocol

→ How to ditch the probiotics and assist your body in growing its own bacteria

→ And more!

Resources:

• Mitozen - code: UNLEARN

• Mitolights

• Functional Cranial Release

• Melatonin: The Miracle Molecule

• Fast Track Fast

• Keto Flex

• Why Is This Happening To Me... Again?

• Methylene Blue

• Sinus Protocol

Connect with Dr. John

• Instagram

• Facebook

• Ultimate Cellular Reset

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Peyton, Lyndsay, and Maureen Londolozi Episode

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

81. Boyd Varty, Chase Reeves, Greg Buth | Our Lessons From the South African Bush and The Parallels Between Tracking and Life

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

I recently returned to Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa for my second visit, except this time I got to journey alongside 3 of my closest brothers — Boyd, Chase, and Greg. And it was nothing short of epic.

In 1926, Boyd’s great-grandfather purchased a bankrupt cattle farm and after years of partnering with nature and devising a model that allowed for the land to be honored and protected this special place became Londolozi Game Reserve. To say that Londolozi is a magical experience is an understatement. It’s the depth of presence one sinks into simply by being on the land, the connection to the wild that is also within us, and the reconnection to our knowing that really does something special and expansive to the psyche.

→ How our anxiety and depression often stems from a sense of meaninglessness

→ The realization that our wants and needs remove us from presence and appreciation

→ Shifting from our comparative world into a relational world

→ The ‘knowing’ in each of us that is beyond rational thought

→ The parallels between tracking animals and our journey through life

→ Embracing the moments of quiet presence

→ A hippo encounter that turned expansive

→ And more!

Resources:

• Londolozi Game Reserve

• Our Londolozi Vlog

• The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life

• Cathedral of the Wild

• Feel Free

Connect with Boyd

• Website

• Track Your Life Podcast

• 40 Days and 40 Nights

Connect with Chase:

• YouTube

• Instagram

Connect with Greg:

• House of Shan

• Instagram

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

80. Will Rezin | The Living Memory of Trauma and How to Release It

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Will Rezin exudes warmth and compassion, and has a true gift of holding space for others to have their own experiences without imposing beliefs, insights or knowledge — something that is very difficult to truly embody as many of us are ingrained with the desire to rescue and fix. The power of simply being present with is sometimes the best medicine.

Will is a trauma coach and trainer, and trauma integration specialist. After listening to his journey through childhood and into young adulthood, you'll see just how he turned his own trauma into one of his greatest gifts and missions.

Will and I dive into…

→ Differentiating between a memory and the present moment

→ Unlearning the pressure of MORE and embodying the simplicity of LESS

→ The steps to stimulating a pattern change

→ How our memories and trauma are stored in the body

→ The key to experiencing aliveness

→ And more!

Connect with Will:

• Instagram

• Website

• Trauma and Somatics Course

• Facebook

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

79. Laura Coe | The Nature of Love, Self Love, and Boundaries

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Laura Coe is a longtime friend of mine, meeting each other in our 20s while living in Chicago. While on her journey to embodying a life and being of pure authenticity, she came across the Akashic Records, in which we dive deeply into. She now guides Akashic Records Readings, developed the Little Soul School, and is a published author—recently releasing 3 new books all guided by the ancient wisdom of the Records.

Laura and I dive into…

→ The Akashic Records and how to use them

→ How the need to know the end result inhibits our appreciation for the process

→ The impactful difference between supporting or rescuing others during their hardships

→ The stories we tell ourselves about someone else's storyline often creates disconnection

→ Why do many of us feel the need to push our solutions or perceptions onto others?

Connect with Laura:

• Learn How to Read Akashic Records

• Website

• Little Soul School

• Books

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

78. JP Sears and Justin Rezvani | ZION: The Future of Social Media

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Imagine… we’re in 2022 and social media posts, comments, chat messages, and tips are truly peer-to-peer. No filtering or censoring, no third party screening your content. YOU are the owner of your content, data, and community.

Well, it officially exists.

So excited to have JP and Justin on today to share all about Zion — a platform reimagining social media so that you, the creator, own the keys to your community.

JP, Justin and I dive into…

→ Zion's business model: creating digital sovereignty

→ The benefits of exiting our current centralized world

→ The erosion of free speech and how Zion is a true solution; not a quick fix

→ The shaky foundations and issues with today's social media platforms

→ Providing community leaders with the option to compensate contributors and fans

Check out Zion:

• Website

• Instagram

Connect with Justin:

• Instagram

Connect with JP:

• Website

• Instagram

• YouTube

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

77. Charles Clay | Listening to Our Body’s Navigation System, Tapping Into Creator Consciousness and Taking Care of Our Emotional Wounds

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Charles Clay joins us for an intimate conversation on the depths of loneliness and releasing shame, fear and stagnant energy. We unpack the intricacies of our emotions and pain and how they act as our body’s communication system; signaling with a subtle cue or with an abrupt wake up call; oftentimes the latter, due to dismissing the wisdom of our own body. In our current society, these signals can be numbed or suppressed by our addiction to consume – alcohol, netflix, social media, food – but if we can learn to feel the extent of our hurt, receive the gifts and lessons, and realign with our body… we make room for long term fulfillment.

Charles and I dive into…

→ Learning to listen to the subtle communications of our body

→ The importance of feeling our emotions fully and knowing when positivity becomes spiritual bypassing

→ What creator consciousness is and how to tap into it

→ Taking responsibility to heal our wounds so as not to sabotage our present and future experience

→ Deathbed regrets

Connect with Charles:

The Hundred-Year Marathon

Facebook

Resources:

The Laser Focus Method

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

76. Mikki Willis | Remembering Our Innate Benevolence in the Midst of Contrasting Beliefs

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Mikki joins us for his second time around (see Episode 58 for his debut) to discuss the important work that he's in the midst of – the production of several documentaries and a book that he just released – and the current state of the world. Mikki's well known for his 100% censored and 0% debunked documentary called Plandemic: Indoctornation. What was considered conspiracy from many nearly 2 years ago has unsurprisingly come to fruition. We unpack much of this in today's episode.

Mikki and I dive into…

→ Navigating criticism while being targeted.

→ A society striving for likes and acceptance — and psychological manipulation to encourage addiction to being liked.

→ How to stand for your beliefs while holding compassion for another’s.

→ Mainstream media’s tactic in weaponizing morality.

→ Why we are more vulnerable to coercion when we are in a state of emotional reactivity.

Connect with Mikki:

• Mikki's Books and Documentaries

• Rebellion Threads

Connect with Cal:

Resources:

The Art of War

More Deadly Than War

Dr. Zelenko Z Stack

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

74. Dr. Craig Koniver | Health Optimization Through Groundbreaking Protocols: NAD+ and Ketamine

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Craig Koniver of Koniver Wellness is on with us today and this conversation’s been in the queue for quite some time now. I was introduced to Craig back in 2017 while on my way to the Route 91 festival that would, soon after, be the catalyst for a massive existential shift.

As we began working together on getting my wellness dialed in, I learned quickly that Dr. Koniver was respectfully untraditional in his approach to medicine; unsatisfied with the disease-based model of modern medicine. What I love most though, is that his approach is completely individualized. His understanding of the human body and the vast differences that we all share within our own personal ecosystem, truly make him one of the most well-respected practitioners. Dr. Koniver seeks to help his clients optimize their health and performance through time-tested, nutrient, and science-driven protocols that are the cutting-edge of medicine.

Dr. Koniver and I dive into…

→ De-stigmatizing ketamine; its positive impacts on regulating the nervous system

→ Understanding addiction vs psychological dependence

→ NAD+ therapy and why this is his #1 recommended protocol

→ How to effectively supplement with vitamins

→ How dysregulation of testosterone and thyroid impacts the nervous system; thyroid being the top issue in women over 40

→ Grounded insights around the current state of affairs

Follow Dr. Craig Konniver:

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

73. Steve Astephen | Reviving The Familie, Unpacking Trauma, and Fostering Self-Compassion

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Loved having my buddy, Steve Astephen, on today’s episode to share what it took to follow his bliss; a collaboration of beauty and tribulations. Steve parted from one of the top sports marketing and talent management companies to revive his own agency; built on authenticity, creativity, and originality, giving its projects true freedom and flexibility to make an impact. The Familie, a brand new agent/manager hybrid, is the product of following his heart and setting aside the chase for wealth – inspiring a massive mindset shift within him.

Topics we dive into…

→ Shifting the paradigm within the talent agency model

→ Brand and life authenticity > wealth generation.

→ Overcoming childhood adversities and trauma.

→ Identifying ways in which we self-destruct or self-sabotage.

→ How guilt influences our daily actions and interactions.

→ The importance of zooming out and being objective.

Connect with Steve:

• The Familie

• The Familie Instagram

• Unlisted Brand / Lab

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

72. Cal on Quantum Coffee | Exclusive Interview

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

On this month’s exclusive episode, I had the pleasure of being on Joe Hawley’s podcast — Quantum Coffee. Joe and I go deep into what initiated the immense shift in my life that began 4 years ago and how it’s unraveled my past 40+ years of life experiences.

Topics we dive into…

→ Dissolving the old story of masculinity and the natural need to fix things

→ Allowing ourselves to question the common narratives

→ Staying connected with your partner through personal transformations

→ Rewiring how we move through the world

→ Having the courage to take responsibility for your life

Connect with Joe:

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

71. Jesse Elder | The Art of Resiliency

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Jesse Elder is someone that, I would argue, cannot be triggered. As someone who lived most of their life with a black and white mindset, I constantly feel inspired by Jesse’s ability to navigate immensely oppositional conversations with such supreme grace and openness. How did he acquire such a beautiful understanding and way of being? His answer: upbringing.

Jesse shares with us his journey through childhood to now and what he’s learned along the way about personal triggers, the education system, irrational fears, the illusion of time, and building relationships based on worthiness.

Jesse and I dive into…

→ Our education system’s amplification of unworthiness.

→ Irrational fears: how are they born?

→ How broadening lived experiences builds resiliency.

→ Ways that our unique gifts are tampered with from a young age.

→ Embracing timelessness: being free from the past and future.

→ The echo chamber of fear that is instilled in many of us.

Connect with Jesse:

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

70. Khalil Rafati | From Abuse, Addiction, and Homelessness to SunLife Organics

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Inspired. If Khalil does one thing on this podcast, he’ll leave you feeling inspired.

From growing up experiencing a variety of abusive relationships, to living under a bridge and addicted to nearly everything under the sun, to living a life beyond his wildest dreams… Khalil Rafati shows what’s possible, regardless of one's circumstances.

During this conversation, I asked Khalil if he ever misses the feeling of ‘serenity’ that heroin and other drugs provided him with, and his answer… “No, because I discovered and made peace with the why behind these unhealthy choices – my pain, unresolved trauma, lack of self-worth.” Tune in to learn how he did just this.

Khalil and I dive into…

→ An intimate and vulnerable glimpse into Khalil’s abusive upbringing.

→ The cycle of feeling inferior and how this creates our reality.

→ Making peace with our circumstances and taking responsibility for the present and future.

→ Decoupling from the idea of ‘earning’ love.

→ How he arrived at a place of gratitude and joy post-addiction.

→ The birth of an empire that would change his life: SunLife Organics.

Connect with Khalil:

Connect with Cal:

References:

• Revier Recovery

• I Forgot to Die

• Remembering to Live

• Think and Grow Rich

• As a Man Thinketh

• Byron Katie

• TK Stretching

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

69. Daniel Duron | Remembering Who We Are

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Daniel specializes in transformative bodywork, energy alignment, and sound frequency attunement. Throughout his 20s and 30s, he found himself dancing with toxic habits – low frequency foods, alcohol, pills – and with the help of various plants and teachers, discovered powerful tools for transmuting unhealthy energy in a way that served both himself and the greater masses.

He shares his journey of healing himself and his relationships, his R.E.S.Q. program – designed to shift the paradigm of recovery – and how our current societal disconnection is impacting much more than we realize.

Daniel and I dive into…

→ Daniel’s process with healing family lineage.

→ How our societal disconnection is leading to environmental unrest.

→ Shifting the paradigm of ‘recovery’ through his R.E.S.Q. program.

→ Being struck by lightning twice and what this awakened within him.

→ Forgiving resentful energies that prevent us from connecting with loved ones.

→ The divisiveness that occurs when we label ourselves and one another.

Connect with Daniel:

• R.E.S.Q. Program

• Website

• Instagram

• Facebook

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

68. Jim Gale | Food Forest Abundance: Realigning With Nature

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:20:00 +0000

Prepare to leave what no longer stokes your fire and be inspired to follow your bliss… oh and completely transform your yard. Jim Gale brings the passion to today’s episode as he shares about his heart's work with creating ‘food forests’; a practice that can help us cultivate ourselves, and transform the ways in which we see and live in the world.

Jim and I dive into…

→ How simply listening amplified Jim's life and guided him to a blissful path.

→ The significance of creating a compelling vision for your future.

→ The unsustainable nature of our society and what we can do to change the trajectory.

→ Waking up to the importance of growing your own food.

→ The more we raise our vibration, the more everything becomes a synchronicity.

→ How we can reverse mass extinction, deforestation, and global hunger.

→ And more!

Connect with Jim:

• Food Forest Abundance

• Instagram

• Facebook

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

67. Cal on The Thought Room with Hallie Rose | Exclusive Interview

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

I had the honor of hopping on a dear friend's podcast recently – The Thought Room with Hallie Rose – and to not much surprise, it unfolded with such ease and authenticity. Hallie has a way of inviting others to drop their guard and dive into what is truly coming to the surface in the moment. She holds space for it all and this is exactly what she did in this episode all about transcending overwhelm by refining our boundaries.

→ How to deal with overwhelm and create healthy boundaries.

→ Tuning into the needs of our loved ones and creating conscious connection with family.

→ Letting go of what others think and choosing your happiness first.

→ Finding space to feel our feelings fully and meet our own needs.

→ Leading from the heart and having love and empathy for others.

→ And more!

Connect with Hallie:

• The Thought Room with Hallie Rose

• Instagram

• Website

Connect with Cal:

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

66. Luke Storey | Trusting the Orchestration of Our Life

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Luke is a writer, meditation + metaphysics teacher, and lifestyle design expert who shares transformative principles of health, addiction, recovery, and spirituality… and he does just about all of this in today's brief and digestible episode. Luke shares what he believes to be the true road to inner fulfillment, happiness, and peace and how to embody radical open-mindedness in the midst of inevitable moments of pain and discomfort.

Luke and I go into...

→ The importance of lived experiences over solely educating oneself.

→ The belief that we incarnate into our chosen lineage.

→ Radical open-mindedness in the midst of moments of pain and discomfort.

→ Untethering from our daily micro dramas.

→ How to reroute a cascade of negative thoughts.

Connect with Luke:

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

65. Erick Godsey | The Great Awakening On the Other Side of Crisis

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Erick Godsey is back with us for his second appearance—see episode 11 for his debut—and he goes DEEP on this one, folks. Erick takes his understanding from a decade of studying human nature and self-examination and delves into his own personal recalibration as he pieces together a new way of being and serving. With any great unlearning comes a degree of existential crisis, as we are forced to reimagine and recalibrate our belief system and what is no longer in alignment within us.

Erick and I breakdown…

→ The Us vs Them mentality and what that will ultimately lead us to.

→ Taking inventory of our personal convictions—are they true?

→ Dropping the prediction / anticipation mindset.

→ Recalibrating our life to fit who we are becoming.

→ Loosening the grip on our identity to allow for expansion.

Connect with Erick:

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

64. Peyton Callahan and McLean McGown | Conscious Partnerships, Parenting, and Postpartum

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

TGU is bringing the feminine to y’all today. I got to sit down with both Peyton and McLean for a deep dive into all things partnerships, co-parenting, motherhood, and how to best care for a woman in her postpartum period. These doulas share some beautiful wisdom – a lot of which may be unfamiliar, as our culture has strayed from these ancient traditions that once were essential to our wellbeing.

In this conversation we dive into...

→ Letting go of undesired parenting habits.

→ Engaging in curious conversations with our children; specifically, those deemed unsuitable.

→ Giving our partner space to become the best version of themselves.

→ The spiritual journey into motherhood.

→ Ways to celebrate and support a woman in her postpartum period.

→ Peyton’s latest project; Dads, this one's for you!

Resources:

Connect with McLean:

• Instagram

• Mother The Mother Podcast

• Website

Connect with Peyton:

• Download Peyton's Ebook Here!

• Instagram

• Website

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

63. Jason Khalipa | Balancing Our Life’s Core Values

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Competing at the Crossfit Games on 8 separate occasions and taking home the W in 2008, Jason Khalipa joins us today to share his wisdom around the age-old concept – balance. Something that we sometimes lose sight of as we find ourselves submerged in our fast-paced society; derailing from our priorities and what’s truly important at the end of the day.

Unfortunately – and fortunately, to a degree – Jason and his family found themselves in a situation that no family ever hopes to experience. With the power of gratitude, they allowed this adversity to reorient their priorities and amplify the gifts present in their lives. Bringing forth an even more meaningful life.

Jason and I discuss...

→ Cultivating your own destiny.

→ Using times of crisis as opportunities to reprioritize.

→ The importance of micro check-ins with self throughout the day.

→ Meeting adversity with acceptance and gratitude.

→ How Jason keeps his intimate relationship alive amidst their parenting roles.

→ His latest endeavor – NCFit app; simple, effort-based daily and on-demand workouts.

Resources:

• NCFit App here!

Connect with Jason:

• Instagram

• Website

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

62. Life-Altering Experience: Londolozi Game Reserve | Peyton Callahan, Lyndsay Cochran, Maureen Staloch

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Honored to host these three ladies fresh off of their 7 day immersion at Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa. If you’ve been listening, you’ll recognize this game reserve as Boyd Varty’s home base – a 3-time guest on TGU ;)

It’s not every day that we’re presented with an opportunity, or even desire, to submerge oneself in the South African bush, but something pinged each of them in a way that was impossible to ignore. In this conversation, they each share their stories of receiving and answering their heart’s call, witnessing their untrue “stories” dissipate in front of them, experiencing pure bliss as a result of surrendering, and the many unexpected lessons that the people, animals, and land of Londolozi gifted them with.

Some wisdom that we dive into includes…

→ The process of answering our heart’s call; the doubt, excitement, resistance.

→ What the Londolozi animals and land awoke within each of them.

→ The power of presence and stillness, invoking immense wisdom.

→ Learning how to follow our life’s next track.

→ Surrendering to the unknown.

→ What’s on the other side of saying yes?

Resources:

• Londolozi Game Reserve

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

61. Adam Roa | Love Is Our Expander

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We don’t expand ourselves, LOVE expands us.

So excited to share Adam Roa’s medicine on TGU today. Humans are in a constant state of expansion; every choice we make affects who we are becoming. Adam shares his journey to self-love and his life-altering awakening at 18 years old that presented him with either an opportunity to evolve or to remain in the cycle of chasing adequacy. Something I resonate deeply with. Amongst sharing his own journey, Adam holds space for me to share a few of my current unlearnings; specifically in my intimate relationship.

Adam and I explore...

→ How to embody acceptance without condoning.

→ Universal agreement vs universal acceptance.

→ My current workaround my intimate relationship; hint, disappointment in Self.

→ Shaving time off from our mile of “awareness."

→ Bridging the polarities of the masculine and feminine in relationships.

→ The clouded achievement mindset.

Connect with Adam:

• Instagram

• Website

• The Deep Dive Podcast

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

60. Justin Donald | Investing in Your Financial Freedom

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Many of you may know that for 20 years I spent much of my time on the Chicago trading floor and my love for investing has been a constant ever since. I don’t find too many opportune moments to dive into this passion on TGU, so this conversation was certainly a fun one to finally have on the show. Among his many investment tips and tricks, Justin is keen on the importance of “family man first, businessman second”. He wrote his book (see below) as a legacy piece; a memoir of investment tips that he wanted to pass down to my daughter. I mean, how awesome is this?!

Justin and I explore...

→ The importance of reclaiming control over your financial future.

→ What is Front Row Dads?

→ Creating clarity around what you DO want vs what you DON’T want.

→ The myths and misconceptions of why you’re not capable of investing.

→ Justin’s “Murphy’s Laws” of Investing.

→ And much more!

Resources:

• The Lifestyle Investor: FREE Book

• The Lifestyle Investor: Mastermind

• Front Row Dads

• Love Justice International

Connect with Justin:

• Website

• Instagram

• The Lifestyle Investor Podcast

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

59. Josh Trent | Vision Quests, The Hungry Ghost, and Armoring Ourselves with Overindulgences

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

You may be familiar with today’s guest from a couple weeks back as we co-hosted episode 56 together. Josh Trent joins us again and this time, he’s fresh off of a 10 day vision quest, deep in the Idaho wilderness; with a hefty supply list of 4 gallons of water, sleeping bag and toilet paper. Among the immense wisdom that Josh shares with us, he unravels an incredibly intimate experience that healed years of shame and guilt.

Josh and I dive into…

→ Overindulging as a temporary way to feel “safe”.

→ The guilt & shame cycle.

→ Navigating from a trauma bond to a loving bond.

→ Cultivating spaciousness to allow ourselves to be a witness to our lives.

→ Why, oftentimes, expansion is not birthed from the path of least resistance.

Resources:

• Purpose Mountain

• What The Bleep Do We Know!?

• Dr. Kelly Brogan on Wellness Force Podcast

• Zach Busch MD on Wellness Force Podcast

• SOUL

• Inside Out

• Alan Watts Youtube

Connect with Josh:

• Wellness Force Podcast

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Wellness Force Website

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Subscribe to the Sunday Sync

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

58. Mikki Willis | Choosing Love for Our Freedom, Our People, and Our Health

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

If you’ve been listening along, you’ve likely heard me highly recommend one of Mikki's masterpieces, Plandemic: Indoctornation, where he and his team of incredible researchers seek out the truth within all of the misleading information these days.

Mikki’s here today to share his personal story of waking up to the harmful false narratives that surround us and what's inspired him to share all that he has discovered so far; risking it all due to his love for freedom, people, and health.

In this insightful conversation with Mikki, we explore...

→ The personal losses that encouraged Mikki to take a deeper look at what lies before us.

→ The effects of our population living in a state of fear.

→ How cognitive dissonance is the real concern.

→ How the constant fear-inducing narratives limit one's capacity for critical thinking.

→ Ways that our morality and language are being weaponized.

Referenced:

• Plandemic 2 | Indoctornation

• Plato's Allegory of the Cave

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

57. Adrian Grenier | From Entourage Indulgences to a Life of Meaning, Impact & Essentialism

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Have all the “things” yet still feel empty inside? Seems to be the theme the past couple of weeks here on TGU. Today I’m thrilled to have my brother, Adrian Grenier, on the pod today as he takes us through the many reincarnations of his life so far. From indulging in the life of sex, drugs, and rock n roll to eventually waking up in his early 40s. Adrian’s genuinity shines through in this episode all about stepping into his most honest expression of Self.

Adrian and I discuss…

→ Being asleep at the wheel of life.

→ Addiction to approval and attention.

→ Indulging in the parts of us that we want to strengthen.

→ Living in a constant cycle of pleasure-seeking and escapism.

→ Paying mind to the layers of ourself that we’ve forgotten to deal with.

→ The importance of community in supporting our personal evolution.

Connect with Adrian:

• Instagram

• DuContra Ventures

• DuContra Ventures Instagram

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• Website

• Subscribe to the Sunday Sync

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

55. Stefanos Sifandos | Embracing Humility Within Intimate Relationships

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Navigating relational barriers, activating our inner child, finding comfort and ease within rest – a few of the topics that we deep-dive into during this episode with my brother and relational alchemist, Stefanos.

Stef has such a beautiful way of assisting people in actualizing the fullness of their potentiality. As we head into the realm of relationships, Stef vulnerably shares his own personal journey as well as that of his intimate partnership. Reminding us of what it truly means to hold space for those important connections in our lives.

Stef and I dive into…

→ Inner child activation.

→ The importance and value in reprieve, rest, and space.

→ Being honest and clear with our needs.

→ The feminine and masculine dynamic of giving and receiving.

→ Top barriers that create conflict between partners.

→ The role that self-worth plays in our ability to receive love.

Resources:

• The Highwire with Del Bigtree

Connect with Stefanos:

• Instagram @stefanossifandos

• Website + Courses

• Facebook Stefanos Sifandos

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram @cal.callahan

• Facebook The Great Unlearn

• YouTube The Great Unlearn

• Website

• Subscribe to the Sunday Sync

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

54. Dr. David Martin | Putting Humanity Back Into Humans

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Medical and legal expert, Dr. David Martin joins us to share his wisdom around creating real transformation from the inside out. David’s secret of success globally is ‘The Wobble Effect’ – which he breaks down for us in this episode.

It doesn’t take long to acknowledge the empathy and understanding that is Dr. David Martin.

He’s truly an expert in going beneath the surface to identify the real issues at play in the world. He believes that we change from the inside out and to do everything differently we must look at everything differently.

David and I dive into...

→ Tapping into the frequency of that which we’re trying to connect with.

→ The limits that we impose on ourselves.

→ Owning our responsibility for our own lived experiences.

→ Suspending judgment and replacing with discernment.

→ The 3 elements that make life happen.

Connect with Dr. David Martin:

• Website: https://www.davidmartin.world

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docdavidmartin/

• YouTube: https://bit.ly/3wElJ5a

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

53. Boyd Varty | We Are the Creators & the Healers of Our Own Suffering

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Fan favorite lion tracker, Boyd Varty, is back with us and diving into the “art” of suffering – a self-inflicted phenomenon.

It’s safe to say that we’ve all suffered one time or another, but oftentimes people remain in the drama-filled stories that they, themselves, have created. I know I have. With this, the suffering doesn't end... it only replicates. In this episode, Boyd breaks down a few of his own stories of suffering and his discoveries from the untrue stories that he placed atop the kind reality.

Boyd and I explore...

→ The beauty and kindness of the contemplative mind.

→ Undoing the desire to fix situations.

→ Finding clarity once removing the story of drama.

→ How to align with the reality of what is unfolding.

→ How to acknowledge and shorten the period of suffering.

Connect with Boyd:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyd_varty/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boydvartyinc

Website: https://boydvarty.com

Get Boyd's Book: https://boydvarty.com/book/the-lion-trackers-guide-to-life/

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

52. Brendan Brazier | Building Vega: Lessons on Ingenuity and Joy

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

From a professional triathlete living out of a shed to applying his gifts (lessons learned) and watching them grow, Brendan Brazier joins us to share his many awakenings along the way to building his creations.

Brendan is co-founder of Vega, co-founder of PulpCulture bestselling author of the Thrive book series, creator and host of the Thrive Forward web series, and editor in chief of Thrive magazine. He now invests in and collaborates with socially responsible food and tech companies whose mission is to repair our food system and reduce the environmental strain of food production.

Brendan and I dive into...

→ Healing from physical and mental burnout.

→ How he developed the #1 plant-based protein powder, Vega.

→ The reservoir of willpower that we each carry and how to keep it abundant.

→ How our daily energy input and output influences our success.

→ Taking inventory of our learnings and using them as our gifts to the world.

→ How our daily energy input and output influences our success.

Referenced:

• Vega: https://myvega.com

• PulpCulture: https://pulpculture.la

• Brendan's Books: https://www.brendanbrazier.com/books

Connect with Brendan:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanbrazier/

• LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2NU70Bq

• Website: https://www.brendanbrazier.com

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

51. Del Bigtree | Learning How to Advocate for Yourself

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Del Bigtree, producer of Vaxxed, is here with us today and diving into the messy world of medical manipulation/coercion. Over this past year, it’s become more clear that honest information is tough to come by. Del’s nonprofit, Informed Consent Action Network or ICAN, is doing the hard work so that we can advocate for ourselves with a tangible understanding.

In this fun and explorative conversation, Del and I discuss…

→ Tragedies becoming miracles.

→ Del’s realizations while producing talk show, The Doctors.

→ The shocking studies (or lack of) on vaccine safety.

→ The importance of doing our own research on vaccine trials – and specifically covid.

→ What antibody-dependent enhancement is and why we must be considering it.

→ Understanding medical coercion and the importance of self-advocacy.

References:

• Vaxxed: https://vaxxedthemovie.com

• The HighWire Podcast: http://apple.co/3bJvYLK

• ICAN: https://www.icandecide.org

• The HighWire: https://thehighwire.com

Connect with Del:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/delbigtree?lang=en

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: Cal Callahan

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

50. JP Sears | Wisdom of Our Hearts and Intelligence of Our Minds

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

From spiritual satire to brilliant political mockery real quick. You may be familiar with JP Sears via social media as he puts his lighthearted, yet thoroughly researched, twist on all our current events. However, don't let the parodies fool you, JP is on a mission to encourage us all to lead from the wisdom of our own hearts and the brilliance of our own minds.

JP and I dive into many topics including…

→ The current assault on the diversity of perspectives.

→ What happens when people are lacking fulfillment.

→ What it means to step into your power.

→ The ups and the downs of being an independent thinker.

→ JP’s formula for being your best in fatherhood.

→ And more!

Connect with JP:

• Website: http://awakenwithjp.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenwithjp/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakenwithjp

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AwakenWithJP

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

49. Mike Dillard | Reinventing Values in the Face of Adversity

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:40:00 +0000

Entrepreneur, Mike Dillard, is on TGU today sharing the many lessons along the path of entrepreneurship; from his immense creative and financial successes to experiencing debilitating mold toxicity that forced him to take a closer look at his values.

While on the path to recovery, Mike found himself reevaluating all that he had once given his energy to and the physical + mental pitfalls of constantly chasing accomplishment. As difficult of an experience, this illness (that had him laid up for years) actually created room for him to realize that success wasn’t at all contingent upon wealth, but rather, contingent upon self love.

Mike and I discuss...

→ What it looks and feels like being addicted to adrenaline.

→ Being disabled from mold toxicity and how this impacted relationships, career, and self.

→ Breaking the cycle of feeling the need to continually achieve or obtain.

→ Detaching our identity from external sources.

→ How forced change can be the perfect time to reevaluate our values.

Connect with Mike:

• Website: https://mikedillard.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmikedillard/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.dillard

• The Mike Dillard Show: http://apple.co/3cARuEI

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

48. Matt Maruca | Restoring Circadian Rhythm through The Light Diet

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matt Maruca of RA Optics joins us today to share his wealth of knowledge and experience surrounding “light”; sunlight, blue light, and all the wavelengths in between.

Most of us are familiar with the importance of blocking blue light, specifically in the evening, but as I learned in this conversation, it goes so much deeper than that. Matt shines light (pun intended) on ALL the ways that light impacts us throughout the day and the incredibly simple steps that we can take to reset and support our circadian rhythms – the building block for our well-being.

Matt and I discuss...

→ The Light Diet protocol and ways to integrate each step

→ Tools for optimizing our circadian rhythm

→ How blue light exposure affects our body, especially at night

→ The impacts from overdosing on artificial lighting

→ RA Optics and what sets them apart from other blue light blockers

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

Connect with Matt:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet/?hl=en

• Website: https://raoptics.com/

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-light-diet/id1534261406

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

47. Garrain Jones | Change Your Mindset Change Your Life

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Change your mindset, change your life. Is it really that simple? Garrain Jones would say yes, and with many miraculous experiences to support it.

After being sentenced to 10+ years, stripped of all the outside noise, and forced to sit with Self, he used this adversity as his superpower and began to create value within himself while also inspiring those around him. Once embracing this shift, big things followed...

Garrain seemingly began his life with adversity and his story up until this moment is one for all ears to hear. Excited for y'all to hear this one.

In this joy-driven conversation with Garrain, we explore...

→ Tuning back into the basic joys of our inner child.

→ How adversity is our superpower.

→ Garrain’s forgiveness letters that served as healing.

→ Breaking free from living to please or impress others.

→ The power of community and how this often steers our life.

→ Garrain's awakening in the midst of a 10+ year prison sentence.

→ Our energy and thoughts are magnetic; the universe reciprocates accordingly.

Connect with Garrain:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrain.jones/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Garrainjones

• Website: https://garrainjones.com

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

46. The 2nd Great Awakening | Solocast

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000

2020. What a year...

As I wrap up The Great Unlearn’s first full year of episodes (aka preseason), I’m met with many new life-altering discoveries; much of which I share in this final episode of the year.

From healing my core wound to operating in flow states, to feeling like every morning is Christmas morning, to setting and honoring my boundaries, to parenting through new paradigms…and everything in between.

What a year to turn inward, unlearn old paradigms and reevaluate what we are here to offer and more importantly, feel.

In this solocast, I share...

→ Healing the wounded inner child.

→ Using joy as a filter for everything.

→ Setting conscious boundaries for the first time in my life.

→ Tapping into radical honesty with my wife – and everyone else.

→ The launch of Unlearn Ventures.

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

45. Matt Simpson | Psychedelics for Healing Core Wounds

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of having my new brother, Matt Simpson, on today’s episode as we both “share the mic” and this episode on each of our platforms – check out Worth The Fight podcast.

Matt and I have quite parallel journeys as we both drifted from “successful” corporate America and found ourselves on the path of healing our core wounds; much through psychedelics.

Amongst many other topics, Matt uniquely brings forth a pivotal calling around the importance of healing the trauma of our war veterans. With findings that a vast majority of those who enlist in war have experienced similar childhood trauma, a lack of tribe and often have difficulty connecting on a deep level.

In this episode, Matt and I explore...

→ Integration strategies: journaling, raw ceremonial cacao, micro-dosing.

→ How trauma interferes with our ability to connect authentically and meaningfully.

→ The veteran suicide epidemic & the need for effective healing of trauma in our veteran community.

→ Breaking through the prisons that we put our mind and heart in.

→ Most of the ways in which we filter our experiences is from our childhood trauma.

Resources:

• Worth The Fight book: https://amzn.to/3oSepy6

• The Stamets Stack: http://bit.ly/3r29koH

• 13th: http://bit.ly/3oZ4UgJ

• The Madness of Crowds: https://amzn.to/37lb98H

• Tribe book: https://amzn.to/37nn4CV

Connect with Matt:

• Worth The Fight Podcast: https://www.worththefightpodcast.org

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worththefightbook/

• Website: https://www.nltrans.org/1-1-coaching

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

44. Dr. Thomas Cowan | The Misconceptions of Illnesses

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

I’m thrilled to have Dr. Thomas Cowan on today’s episode to share the all too common misconceptions of illnesses, vaccines, and many things in between.

I was introduced to Dr. Cowan through one of his books, “Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illnesses”, in which my mind was completely blown. He offers up an immense amount to ponder on when it comes to understanding and caring for this one vessel that we’re given.

Regardless of your current beliefs, I hope you enjoy this contemplative conversation and allow your mind to remain open to the possibility that there’s always more to learn or unlearn ;)

In this episode, Tom and I explore...

→ His hypothesis on the current virus and what’s really causing illness.

→ The misconceptions of bacteria and the vital role they play in the body.

→ The importance of childhood illnesses for our long term wellness.

→ How vaccine companies conclude the effectiveness of their vaccines.

→ Why wearing a mask is not only ineffective but causes more harm, than good.

References:

• Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness: https://amzn.to/3nsic4z

• Human Heart, Cosmic Heart: https://amzn.to/32Tccdj

• Cancer and the New Biology of Water: https://amzn.to/38Nx6Oy

Connect with Dr. Cowan:

• Website: https://drtomcowan.com

• YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pB2KoA

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

43. East Forest | Enlightenment Is One Breath Away

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

I’m honored to have East Forest, aka Krishna, on today's episode to share his interesting journey to discovering sound as a pivotal form of healing. I’ve always been big into music but it wasn’t until recently that I truly felt the importance and medicinal properties that music offers along this journey through life, and more specifically ceremonial settings – cue East Forest.

Enjoy this fascinating story of a human stepping into their power.

In this episode, Krishna and I expand on...

→ Redefining and simplifying what it means to meditate.

→ Letting our thoughts flow in meditation vs trying to silence them.

→ His incredible experiences with Ram Dass that inspired an entire album.

→ How playfulness is important for allowing our creative energy to flow.

→ The germination of choice that we have in this current season.

References:

• East Forest on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nu5VfV

• Meditation for Chaotic Times: https://spoti.fi/3kHrDep

• Music for Mushrooms: https://spoti.fi/38QUZFg

• The Radiance Sutras: https://amzn.to/2IIa9Sq

• Nature with Ram Dass: https://spoti.fi/3nyoFuW

Connect with East Forest:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastForestMusic

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/eastforestmusic

• Website: http://eastforest.org

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

42. Paul Chek | Working In

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

You may have heard me use this term a few times (or ten) to express going within ourselves to rediscover our innate self-love; to better understand who we are and why we show up the way we do; to shine a light on our shadows and make peace with those darker places within.

Well, today’s guest is where the concept of “working in” all originated.

Paul Chek is on the cast today and I couldn’t be more thrilled to sit down with him and share with you his genuine desire to spread his healing medicine with the world.

In this rich and kind-hearted conversation, Paul and I explore...

→ Shadow vows: a new way to honor your partner in ceremony.

→ Understanding our shadows, where they came from, and what happens when we don’t work to heal them.

→ Ways that people often project their own feelings of scarcity / repression and how this hinders seeing others for who they truly are.

→ Why honoring individual values allows for a harmonious life.

→ Self-love as the basis for our experience of life.

→ How to create and honor a sustainable work-life balance.

References:

• Owning Your Own Shadow: https://amzn.to/2HZrSoc

• You Can Have It All: https://amzn.to/3etTQUJ

• The Forbidden Rumi: https://amzn.to/3mVKPqp

• Future of Life: https://amzn.to/3l3gzt9

• The Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need: https://bit.ly/38mN9CG

• How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy!: https://amzn.to/38eTYGp

Connect with Paul:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.chek/

• Chek Institute: https://chekinstitute.com

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

41. Kyle Kingsbury | Disconnection: The Core Wound of Humanity

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Kyle Kingsbury is a close brother of mine who has opened my eyes to an immense amount (an understatement) in the 3 short years that we’ve been connected –– from facilitating my first plant medicine journey to the subtle and impactful ways that he continually shows up in my life as a brother.

I’ll admit, today’s episode with Kyle certainly has aspects to it that I would have brushed under the rug had I heard this a few years ago. Some topics that we discuss are not of popular narrative; such as the ones we’re conditioned to trust and believe from the media, big pharma, or the government, to name a few. Regardless of what you may or may not believe, I think you’ll truly enjoy Kyle’s compelling way of bringing about some controversial topics, backed by his intellect and desire to purely educate starting within himself.

In this episode, Kyle and I discuss a multitude of topics, some being...

→ Surrendering as a form of releasing fear vs giving up.

→ Why Cancel Culture is a modern form of vengeance.

→ Ways that we can change the current narratives by reclaiming personal responsibility.

→ How the core wound of humanity is that of disconnection from one another.

→ The stages of anger: rage vs unclean anger vs clean anger.

→ And more!

References:

• The Institute of Noetic Sciences: https://noetic.org

• King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: https://amzn.to/3jFwGM5

• The Madness of Crowds: https://amzn.to/2TA42Bm

• Lizards Eat Butterflies: https://amzn.to/3eambPF

• Plandemic Indoctrination: https://bit.ly/3e7biyj

Connect with Kyle:

• Kyle Kingsbury Podcast: https://apple.co/3kGTI6s

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwiththekingsburys/

• Fit For Service Fellowship: https://bit.ly/3oJMTUr

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

40. Cal on The Kelli Show | Exclusive Interview

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Cal Callahan joins Kelli in a beautiful, thoughtful, heart-opening conversation about self-love, acceptance, and relationships. Cal shares his identity shift, what it meant to finally accept himself, and why we need to lean into what feels good. They talk about what it means to show up in relationships with an open heart without strategy, and how to approach tough conversations with your partner. Kelli and Cal also explore microdosing and how psychedelic experiences have served them.

Connect with Kelli:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimtennant/

• The Kelli Show: https://bit.ly/3j2Zq0S

• Soulfire Productions: http://soulfireproductionsco.com

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/the-film/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

Listen and subscribe to Mother The Mother Podcast

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

39. The Unlearn Experience Brotherhood | Solocast

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Brotherhood.

Seasoned Guidance.

And a consistent, safe space to be yourself.

While learning to unlearn, I quickly saw and felt the importance of brotherhood and its pivotal role in this journey back to Self. With gratitude for the support of my brothers and the deepened connections, I’m honored to offer this guidance and encouragement to other brothers through The Unlearn Experience. UnlearnX is an 8-week mastermind where we journey together to unlearn our way into an inspired, meaningful and authentic life – through brotherhood, self-inquiry and expert-led experiences.

In this brief episode, I share...

→ All that inspired the creation of The Unlearn Experience.

→ The elements within this 8-week journey that create space for individually profound experiences.

→ Sitting in inquiry to discover the answers we are seeking.

→ How brotherhood is a conduit to a deeper understanding of ourselves.

→ Peyton and I’s retreat project — The Great Work Ranch.

Referenced:

• The Unlearn Experience: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Lizards Eat Butterflies: https://amzn.to/3lWVwbJ

• The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity: https://amzn.to/2HcnsJG

• Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now: https://amzn.to/3dyoa00

• Social Dilemma documentary

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

38. James Fitzgerald | Fitness That Extends Our Quality of Life

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

James Fitzgerald is Crossfit Games inaugural world champion, coach of coaches at OPEX Fitness, a good friend of mine, and most importantly a family man.

His approach to fitness changed my entire paradigm — particularly as it has helped me prioritize sustainability, longevity and enjoyment.

In this episode, James and I discuss…

→ The importance of rest and recovery for extending our quality of life.

→ Defining success inside of what we are capable of, both mind and body.

→ How to optimize our cognitive function as we move through each stage of our journey.

→ Modeling behavior to our children rather than molding little versions of ourselves.

→ Why it’s crucial to address long term goals when considering fitness regimens.

→ And more!

Referenced:

• Stranger In A Strange Land: https://bit.ly/30Ml9UE

Connect with James:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfitzopex/

• OPEX Fitness: https://opexfit.com

• OPEX Fitness IG: https://www.instagram.com/opexfitness/

• OPEX Fitness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPEXFitness

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

37. Kelley James | Learning to Be You

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Kelley James is a unique guest on The Great Unlearn today and shares a ton of wisdom surrounding the life-giving concept of simply learning to be yourself.

Kelley is a husband, father and musical savant– freestyling his way through PGA Tours and private events, engaging with his audience in a way that only he can. He may have given us a dose of this gift of his within the podcast ;)

In this episode he shares his realization that aspirations can only get us so far and that dreams can sometimes even guide us away from our own innate gifts and true path. After all, learning to be yourself and honing in on our own desires is what really creates a fulfilling life.

Kelley and I explore many lessons including…

→ Always returning to our inner tracker.

→ Deviating from our dreams to be on our own unique path, not someone else’s.

→ Giving ourselves grace to pivot when something doesn't serve us anymore.

→ How dreams are here to inspire us, not drive us.

→ How the comparison game robs us of enjoying our own unique gifts in life.

Connect with Kelley:

• Instagram: https://bit.ly/30n7Slo

• Website: https://www.kelleyjames.com

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

36. Brotherhood & Learning How to Show Up | Greg Buth / Dave Regula / Noah Rothman

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Navigating relationships as we grow older is a lost art today — especially for men. Without awareness, friendships can far-too-easily fall into the depth-less golf buddy category, never sharpening and molding us the way they’re designed to.

I’ve invited three of my closest brothers who have continued to #showup for me in ways that I can only begin to describe. In this episode, we do our best to unpack exactly what that means. This is our opportunity to share our struggles and triumphs as a means to inspire you to unlearn the common ways of modern middle-age friendship and explore true brotherhood (or sisterhood).

We go deep into many areas, including, but not limited to:

→ How we’ve evolved together and developed deeper connections

through many stages in our lives.

→ Ways that our brotherhood has been pivotal in becoming the best versions of ourselves.

→ The challenges we’ve faced, as husbands and fathers, during this pandemic.

→ Using ceremony to deepen connection with loved ones.

→ Approaching our parents with curiosity and understanding that we’re all doing the best we can with the tools we have.

→ Elements that we’ve implemented to amplify the quality of our lives.

References:

• Ritual Zero Proof: https://www.ritualzeroproof.com

• Mystic Art Medicine Deck: http://bit.ly/medicinedeck

• House of Shan: https://www.houseofshan.com/

Connect with Dave:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveregula/

• TrAk Athletics: https://trakathletics.com

• TrAk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trak_athletics/

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

35. Unplugging and The Power of Intention | Solocast

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Last year I attended Adyashanti's 5 day silent retreat, which is similar to a Vipassana retreat. Vipassana means “to see things as they really are.” I took a vow of noble silence and practiced deep stillness each day. I soon began to feel and experience many of the things that have ALWAYS been surrounding and supporting me. It was a life-changing experience.

During this quarantine season, I felt it was an opportune time to revisit the magic I experienced back then and do my very first Dieta. For 4 1/2 days, I unplugged from technology, focused on a more plant-based diet, settled into my journaling practice, communed with my altar and most importantly, spent intentional time with nature. My intention was to attune to my being and the essence of allowing/surrendering by connecting with the divine feminine that is nature.

Again, magical experience. And one I took this episode of the podcast to tell you more about in hopes that you may find unique ways to introduce more silence and surrender into your experience of life!

In this episode, I share...

→ The constant work that is simply, surrendering.

→ Why sometimes it’s best to “weed the garden” vs implementing new practices.

→ How doing a Dieta and unplugging allowed me to tune into the gifts that surround me daily.

→ The importance of getting clear on our intentions with all things in life.

→ Surrendering and accepting our experiences vs letting our ego drive our experience.

Referenced:

• Walking with Bears by Dr. Will Taegel: http://bit.ly/walkwithbears

• Sacred Ceremony by Steven Farmer: http://bit.ly/sacredcere

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Hallie Rose | Masculine Self-Love

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

We live in a society where men often feel the pressure to be overly masculine and overtime lose touch with the feminine essence that lies within all of us.

Hallie Rose is an author, speaker, host of The Thought Room podcast and is on a mission to help men reconnect with all parts of themselves — including the Divine feminine within. During this interview, she deep dives the power of masculine self-love and all of the amazing implications for men who are willing to go there.

During this conversation, Hallie and I discuss...

→ Cultivating a practice of awareness.

→ The power in recognizing that we are responsible for how we feel, not others.

→ A tool to help men reconnect with themselves.

→ Embracing agency and sovereignty over our being.

→ Triggering moments and people are opportunities to learn more about ourselves.

→ Redefining relationships through understanding adult attachment.

Referenced:

• Conscious Masculinity Course: https://www.hallierose.com/men

• Hallie's Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/34TV8p6

• Hallie's First Podcast: https://apple.co/3lxSlrP

• Erik Godsey on The Thought Room: https://apple.co/2EXf5Ap

• Sarah Riegelhuth on The Thought Room: https://apple.co/2YTEhz4

• "Attached" by Amir Levine: https://amzn.to/2EMBlgH

• Trevor Hall "Kala" album: https://spoti.fi/32I9q9W

• Worth The Fight Podcast: https://apple.co/2QIWn2l

Connect with Hallie:

• Instagram: http://bit.ly/hallierose

• Facebook: http://bit.ly/hallieroseblog

• Website: https://www.hallierose.com

• The Thought Room Podcast: https://apple.co/2EQAiw8

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Conner Moore | Politics & Why We Need to Question It All

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

When it comes to politics these days, I'm tired of the noise.

However, when I want to tune into what’s really going on in the political landscape, my guest on today’s podcast is where I go.

Conner Moore breaks down the plethora of information that is constantly coming our way on his podcast, Conner Wanders. It’s phenomenal and I highly recommend it.

Our conversation today is about the current landscape of our country (and politics in general) and why we need to be questioning it all. Conner isn’t a conspiracy theorist. He’s simply someone who can help us re-posture ourselves in the midst of a chaotic landscape of constant information.

During this conversation, Conner and I discuss...

→ How losing a business catapulted Conner into a more meaningful life.

→ Ways that we construe the (mis)information given to us by political parties.

→ Our thoughts on this country’s divisiveness and why we aren’t 100% left or right.

→ Letting our emotions inform action vs our emotions being the action.

→ How freedom and opportunity are parallel, yet equal opportunity is lacking.

Referenced:

• TGU Giveaway: http://bit.ly/TGUgiveaway

• Soulfire Productions: http://soulfireproductionsco.com

• Cal on The Realness: https://apple.co/3lGICzc

• Malcom X speech: https://bit.ly/2QFXwYm

• Conner Wanders and Candace Owens: https://bit.ly/2YQTDnN

• Worth The Fight Podcast: https://apple.co/2QIWn2l

Connect with Conner:

• Instagram: http://bit.ly/connerwanders

• Twitter: http://bit.ly/connerwanderstw

• YouTube: http://bit.ly/connerwandersyt

• Website: https://gettherealness.com

• The Realness Podcast: https://apple.co/32F1DcM

• Conner Wanders Podcast: https://apple.co/3gKyKkx

• OK, BABE. Podcast: https://apple.co/2GiMu9L

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: http://bit.ly/unlearnx

• Instagram: http://bit.ly/calcallahan

• Facebook: http://bit.ly/TGUfb

• YouTube: http://bhttp://bit.ly/TGUytube

• Newsletter: http://bit.ly/TGUnewsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Jerome Lubbe | Using The Enneagram For Healing, Lifestyle Design & Relational Synergy

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

For years, I’ve heard people talk about the Enneagram and how powerful of a tool it is for personal development. And for years, I internally rolled me eyes. How could a “glorified personality test” help that much?

And then, I experienced the work of Dr. Jerome Lubbe and it all made perfect sense. ;)

Dr. Jerome is a Functional Neurologist that uses the Enneagram as a tool to help patients understand where their efficiencies and inefficiences are and how to better design their lives in accordance.

Today, he takes on myself and Peyton (my wife) and helps us dissect ourselves and our relationship in mind and life-bending ways!

During this conversation, Jerome, Peyton and I discuss...

→ Using the Enneagram to understand why we are the way we are and have the motivations we do.

→ Getting clarity around our personal efficiencies and inefficiencies and designing our life to play to our strengths (game changer for me!)

→ Understanding the why behind our triggers and how this is the way to outgrow them.

→ How our programmed dependencies for survival are not necessary for our current way of life.

→ How the enneagram can help you to understand your partner’s (or anyones) way of operating and enhance your communication immediately

→ And more…

Connect with Jerome –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.jerome/

Website: http://thriveneuro.com

Connect with Peyton –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohdeerpeyton/

Website: http://peytoncallahan.com

Connect with Cal –

UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

Resources –

The Brain-Based Enneagram: https://www.wholeidentity.com

Rheti Test: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/rheti

Lance Armstrong | The Redemption Story That ESPN Overlooked

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This conversation offers a simple, yet often tough, perspective when it comes to how we respond to challenging periods in life. Do you retreat when you are in mucky waters or do you lean into it and allow your hurt / humiliation / anger to evolve into purpose?

From 7 Tour de France wins to Livestrong Foundation to battling lawsuits to Next Ventures, Lance Armstrong shares his journey through life and how facing his challenges head on served him rather than hiding away and letting that minimize him.

With the current climate, I’ve had many conversations with others on the hardship that they are experiencing. This episode with Lance provided a nice shift in awareness that we are responsible for how we feel, given any type of circumstance.

During this conversation, Lance and I discuss...

• What can come from releasing bitterness.

• The emotional impacts from retirement that no one talks about.

• Not allowing hardships take us out of the game of life.

• Continuing forward movement through our darkest moments.

• How a simple mindset shift opened a channel for opportunities.

• Letting our kids choose their own life path, their own passions.

References:

The Forward Podcast – https://bit.ly/forwardpod

The Move Podcast – https://bit.ly/movepod

PowerDot – https://www.powerdot.com

Strava – https://www.strava.com

Next Ventures – https://nextventures.com

Pr Lotion – https://amphuman.com

Connect with Cal –

UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Preston Smiles | Being Pro Humanity

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

A force to be reckoned with on the personal growth scene, Preston Smiles is a conscious businessman, family man, experiential speaker, author of Love Louder, Founder of Kaboom Coaching, and Co-founder of The Bridge Method.

No matter what “side” of the current revolution you reside, this conversation with Preston is an essential listen. As a badass messenger of love, he shares from his pro-humanity heart to inspire others to tune back into theirs.

During this conversation, Preston and I discuss…

The difference between caring deeply and trying to carry someone else’s pain
Embracing the courage to speak our hearts when we know there may be great resistance.
Why it’s not up to us to decide how others express and communicate their pain, anger, and hurt.
How to remain deeply compassionate while taking a strong stand.
Stifling our innate desire for curiosity with our attachment to being “right”
And more...

Referenced –

Valarie Kaur Speech: https://valariekaur.com/2017/01/watch-night-speech-breathe-push/

Connect with Preston –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/

Website: https://prestonsmiles.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/questionswithPreston

Book: Love Louder: 33 Ways to Amplify Your Life

Connect with Cal –

UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Boyd Varty | Allowing Nature’s Wisdom to Teach and Guide Us

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

I am thrilled to have Boyd Varty back on The Great Unlearn this week! Boyd is a lion tracker, storyteller, life coach, and wildlife activist. Even while surviving many uncertain and life-threatening encounters while growing up on the Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa, he holds that his truest challenge was that of discovering purpose — something he now helps people do all over the world.

In this episode, Boyd shares about his recent experience of 40 days and 40 nights in the South African wilderness alone. Like most of us, this pandemic put him in a space that he wanted to resist and brought feelings of uncertainty. but once he embraced the season for what it is, he headed out into the wild and found rich meaning through clarity and stillness.

During this conversation Boyd and I discuss...

How nature allows stillness, connection to Spirit, and the feeling of pure being.
How being in ceremony shows us where we are living based on others programming and allows us to develop our own.
Tapping into nature's intelligence reminds us of our own deep knowing.
Boyd’s real-time mentoring of Cal as he heads into a 5-day nature retreat (Dieta).
And more…

REFERENCED IN EP:

Enneagram – https://www.enneagraminstitute.com

40 Days & 40 Nights Podcast – https://boydvarty.com/about/40-days-40-nights/

Adyashanti – https://www.adyashanti.org

Walking With Bears: On Bridges to Earth's New Era by Will Taegel – https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Bears-Bridges-Earths-New-ebook/dp/B07818K172

Sacred Ceremony by Steven Farmer – https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Ceremony-Steven-D-Farmer/dp/1561709816

Mystic Art Medicine Deck – https://www.mysticartmedicine.com/mystic-art-medicine-deck

Connect with Boyd–

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyd_varty/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boydvartyinc

Website: https://boydvarty.com

Get Boyd's Book: https://boydvarty.com/book/the-lion-trackers-guide-to-life/

Connect with Cal–

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/