Alternative Paths to Altered States

Marc asks about other modalities, and they discuss Monroe Institute methods, breath, sound, and non-psychedelic altered-state practices.

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What if the key to fulfillment wasn’t found in what you achieve, but in how you experience it?

In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, entrepreneur and consciousness teacher Scott Britton joins Marc to explore the intersection of achievement and awareness. From his early startup success and outward perfection to a deep inner reckoning, Scott shares how meditation, psychedelics, and daily self-inquiry helped him awaken to a new way of living — one that integrates consciousness directly into work, relationships, and leadership. Together, they discuss the shift from “doing” to “being,” the layers of healing that unfold over time, and why true growth happens not on silent retreats but in the chaos of everyday life.

Timestamps:

02:00 – The moment Scott realized he wasn’t his thoughts

05:00 – How alopecia and stress led to meditation

07:00 – Outward success vs. inner emptiness

09:30 – The opening that came through suffering

10:00 – Ayahuasca and the direct experience of consciousness

13:00 – Exploring altered states through breath, sound, and stillness

15:00 – Realizing the “wrong game” — from startups to self-awareness

17:00 – Everyday life as a dojo for consciousness

18:30 – Tracking moments of disturbance and unwinding patterns

21:00 – Why spirituality must be integrated into work and life

23:00 – Grace and pacing through the healing journey