Classic Episodes

S.6 Ep.43: Letting Go of the Stories

Join us in the season 6 finale as we dive deep into the moments of frustration and the tendency to make everything about ourselves. By exploring the nuances of anger, guilt, and the assumptions we create, we uncover the power of recognizing when our emotional reactions are clouding our reality. Join us as we discuss how letting go of self-judgment, seeing beyond our rigid narratives, and embracing the present can free us from unnecessary suffering. This episode is a journey of growth, empathy, and learning to live with the full spectrum of human emotions while making space for authentic experience. Take a step forward with us as we explore the balance between learning from life and moving with it.
00:00:00 – Introduction: A rough morning and self-reflection00:01:16 – Recognizing how frustration skews everything00:03:26 – The importance of calming down and addressing emotions00:06:05 – Using anger and frustration as energy for empathy00:09:56 – The moment as an opportunity for change00:12:50 – The weight of assumptions and learning to let go00:16:20 – Recognizing our emotional responses without judgment00:20:05 – Balancing responsibility and self-compassion00:24:45 – How empathy evolves through self-awareness00:29:10 – Dealing with guilt: Feeling emotions without making it about you00:34:03 – Letting go of control and trusting the process00:38:36 – Reflecting on past actions without regret00:43:19 – Learning from emotional responses and moving forward00:48:14 – Season reflection: The lessons of Season 600:54:10 – Moving forward into Season 7 with more awareness01:00:50 – Final thoughts on embracing change and growth01:05:48 – Closing thoughts and gratitude for the journey

S.3 Ep.2: Building Bridges w/ Yamsox

An exciting conversation with special guest Lyam (@yamsox) Episode 2 is all about relationship and communication (with ourselves and "others"). Join us as we discuss the recognition that what we often consider to be entirely separate fields of study, belief systems, or realms or thought, are actually more akin to different languages for describing and understanding the vast uncertainty of our unitary existence. Likewise, we explore the importance of understanding that our descriptions, regardless of how convincing they may be, are never the described. Other topics in this incredible episode include (but are not limited to) childhood, parenthood, loneliness, psychedelics, energy, god, the devil, and more.
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S.7 Ep.1: Unmasking God

What if everything you believe about yourself is just a story—a fragile illusion reinforced by fear, validation, and the craving for certainty? In this first episode of Season 7, we dismantle the identity trap and expose the hidden ties between self-perception and suffering. We explore how the idea of "God" itself is shaped by thought and how true freedom lies not in seeking external answers, but in questioning the narratives that define you.
This isn't about feeling better or finding comfort—it's about breaking the cycle of self-deception and stepping into the unknown. Are you ready to let go of who you think you are?
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[00:00:00] Introduction and reflections on returning for a new season.[00:02:21] Discussing Proof That You’re God—why it was written and its connection to the podcast​.[00:06:00] The illusion of identity—how stories we tell about ourselves shape our suffering​.[00:09:13] The paradox of "God"—challenging assumptions about divinity​.[00:15:04] Recognizing how judgment is a reflection of internal beliefs​.[00:20:57] The illusion of change—how clinging to concepts prevents growth​.[00:26:57] The comfort of certainty—why we resist questioning our assumptions​.[00:31:45] False certainty—why the mind clings to ideas that limit awareness​.[00:36:34] The power of not knowing—why embracing uncertainty leads to freedom​[00:41:26] Final thoughts on breaking free from limiting beliefs and expectations​.

S.7 Ep.2: The Illusion of Burnt Bridges

How many times have you burned a bridge and assumed it was gone forever? What if the bridge was never real to begin with? In this episode, we challenge the obsession with "doing the right thing" and explore how false certainty, self-concept, and regret keep us trapped in cycles of attachment and avoidance. We dive into the dangers of idolizing others, the fear of making mistakes, and the liberation that comes from embracing uncertainty. This is not about fixing the past—it’s about recognizing that nothing was ever truly broken. If you’ve ever struggled with letting go, this conversation will shake your perspective and invite you to see beyond the illusions you’ve created.
[00:00:00] Introduction to the episode and main theme.[00:03:05] Exploring how obsession with self-improvement leads to suffering.[00:06:09] Discussing the dangers of idolizing others and self-concept.[00:09:11] The impact of assumptions and false certainty on relationships.[00:12:02] How uncertainty drives people to seek false security in labels.[00:15:05] Breaking down regret and its role in personal growth.[00:17:46] Exploring the idea that burning bridges doesn’t mean the end.[00:20:24] How past experiences inform future growth, not define it.[00:23:16] Letting go of control and embracing the flow of life.[00:26:06] Recognizing that connection never disappears, only changes.[00:29:03] Admitting regret without letting it dictate future actions.[00:31:52] Understanding that self-judgment only reinforces limiting beliefs.[00:35:20] Conclusion and reflections on embracing uncertainty and growth.