The Walled Garden Introducing The Sanctuary Studio with Rocco Jarman
Aug 18, 2025
01:20:18
In this episode, Simon returns to the podcast along with guest Rocco Jarman. They discuss the past year since our last episode, as well as what's to come in The Walled Garden Philosophical Society.
Introduced in this episode is The Sanctuary Studio for The Arts & Humanities: a community studio founded by Simon Drew in 2024 in Santa Ana, California. For those wishing to attend our first year anniversary celebrations at The Sanctuary Studio, learn more and book your tickets at thesanctuarystudio.org/anniversary.
ABOUT ROCCO: Rocco Jarman is an unorthodox philosopher, teacher, and visionary who bridges ancient wisdom with modern insight. A neurodivergent autodidact with over 25 years in corporate leadership, his work is shaped by personal experiences of burnout and existential crisis, giving him a unique lens on business, social systems, and human development.He created Following the Way, a framework for integrated self-mastery, and co-founded The Walled Garden Philosophical Society, where he collaborates with thought leaders on transformative ideas. He also leads The Silver Branch project, which makes spiritual philosophy accessible through archetype and mythos.Rocco’s mission is to reconcile science and mysticism, advocate for spiritual health, and restore soul in business and culture. Author of three books on psychological and spiritual self-leadership, his life’s work centers on a unifying vision of human actualisation.
Introduced in this episode is The Sanctuary Studio for The Arts & Humanities: a community studio founded by Simon Drew in 2024 in Santa Ana, California. For those wishing to attend our first year anniversary celebrations at The Sanctuary Studio, learn more and book your tickets at thesanctuarystudio.org/anniversary.
ABOUT ROCCO: Rocco Jarman is an unorthodox philosopher, teacher, and visionary who bridges ancient wisdom with modern insight. A neurodivergent autodidact with over 25 years in corporate leadership, his work is shaped by personal experiences of burnout and existential crisis, giving him a unique lens on business, social systems, and human development.He created Following the Way, a framework for integrated self-mastery, and co-founded The Walled Garden Philosophical Society, where he collaborates with thought leaders on transformative ideas. He also leads The Silver Branch project, which makes spiritual philosophy accessible through archetype and mythos.Rocco’s mission is to reconcile science and mysticism, advocate for spiritual health, and restore soul in business and culture. Author of three books on psychological and spiritual self-leadership, his life’s work centers on a unifying vision of human actualisation.