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Insights for Evolving Consciousness.
Insights for Evolving Consciousness
In-depth interviews with leading thinkers at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, culture, and spirituality.
This show is for you if you’re interested in:
– Reducing suffering — in yourself and others
– Continuously upgrading your perspective
– Realising more of your potential
– Experiencing a greater sense of awe, meaning, and connection in everyday life.
New episodes every Thursday.
In-depth interviews with leading thinkers at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, culture, and spirituality.
This show is for you if you’re interested in:
– Reducing suffering — in yourself and others
– Continuously upgrading your perspective
– Realising more of your potential
– Experiencing a greater sense of awe, meaning, and connection in everyday life.
New episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
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Apr 2, 2026 • 1h 1min
Behavioural Coaching, Meaning-Making, and Finding the Middle Way — Eric Zimmer
Eric Zimmer, a behavioral coach and recovered addict who now hosts an award-winning podcast, blends spirituality with behavior science. He discusses pairing inner work with outer habits. He frames change as a puzzle, emphasizes self-kindness alongside accountability, offers practical structure-first strategies, and explores the middle way and meaning-making for sustainable growth.
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 13min
Was Jesus Really Teaching Nonduality? - Cynthia Bourgeault
Cynthia Bourgeault, an Episcopal priest and modern Christian mystic who teaches contemplative practice and the Wisdom tradition. She discusses Jesus as a transformer of consciousness. She explores Nag Hammadi and early Christian diversity. She explains kenosis, resurrection as layers of being, humans as bridges between realms, and practices for intentional inner work.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 8min
Healing Addiction with Internal Family Systems — Marc Lewis and Cece Sykes
Marc Lewis, neuroscientist and addiction researcher, and Cece Sykes, clinical psychologist and IFS trainer, discuss addiction as an adaptive response rather than a disease. They explore internal polarizations between critical and escape-seeking parts. They unpack neuroscience links to Internal Family Systems, the role of compassion, how therapy reshapes patterns, and practical ways to access calm, curious self-energy.
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 2min
Caroline Myss: Archetypes, Seeking Divine Guidance, & Co-Creating a Better World
Caroline Myss, five-time NYT bestselling author and teacher of archetypes and medical intuition, joins to explore symbolism, mysticism, and co-creation. She discusses archetypes as impersonal patterns, how intention shapes consequence, inner guidance and mystical practice. Conversations include reimagining the divine as lawful co-creation and small practices that shift energy and meaning.
Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 7min
Vagus Nerve Stimulation: The Future of Mental & Physical Health? — Dr. Kevin Tracey
Dr. Kevin Tracey, neurosurgeon and biomedical researcher who discovered vagus nerve circuits that control inflammation. He discusses the vagus as a biological brake on inflammation. Bioelectronic treatments for autoimmune and mental health conditions are explored. Stories of life-changing nerve stimulation and the future of targeted, precision nerve therapy are highlighted.
Feb 26, 2026 • 54min
Vulnerable Narcissism: The #1 Barrier to Self Actualisation — Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist who studies intelligence and creativity, explores vulnerable narcissism and how it blocks self-actualization. He explains the difference between being a victim and a victim mindset. He highlights how the stories we tell shape potential and why shifting from why to what questions increases agency.
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 5min
Building Existential Resilience — Yannick Jacob
Yannick Jacob, an existential life and leadership coach and positive psychologist, helps people face deep philosophical questions. He explores how existential questions shape daily life. He talks about building existential resilience, why avoiding depth leaves us unprepared, the unique courage coaching creates, and why presence is something AI cannot truly replicate.
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Science of Changing Your Personality — Olga Khazan
Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Me, But Better, reports on personality change through research and personal experiments. She discusses letting go of limiting self-narratives. She explores meditation and Buddhist practices to reduce neuroticism. She covers acting outside your comfort zone, social context effects, improv as a practice, and how goals shape trait change.
Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 7min
Socrates, Cognitive Flexibility, & Why Modern "Self Help" is Ruining Lives — Donald Robertson
Donald Robertson, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and Stoic scholar, shows how Socratic thinking meets modern therapy. He discusses Socratic questioning, building cognitive and coping flexibility, linking wisdom to emotional wellbeing, clarifying values through practical experiments, and why rigid self-help rules can backfire. Short, practical, and philosophical.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 6min
Consciousness Beyond Death: Findings from 20 Years of LSD Research — Christopher Bache
Christopher Bache, professor emeritus and long-term LSD researcher, reflects on 20 years of disciplined high-dose inquiry. He describes journeys from personal healing into encounters with collective consciousness and the diamond soul. Conversations touch on reincarnation, collective dark nights before major shifts, and seeing death as a homecoming.
