Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? with Emily Fletcher

77. [From The Archives] Exploring Within with Aubrey Marcus

Mar 11, 2025

Aubrey Marcus, founder of Onnit and host of the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, delves into the importance of inner exploration for authentic living. He shares insights on the healing power of psychedelics and transformative initiation rituals, emphasizing how embracing both light and shadow fosters personal growth. The conversation also touches on the spiritual connections found in practices like breathwork and shamanic experiences, ultimately encouraging listeners to reclaim their power in a changing world and manifest their deepest truths.

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Aubrey Marcus

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Quick takeaways

Exploring within ourselves is essential for living authentically, as it fosters profound personal growth and understanding of our consciousness.

The careful and responsible use of psychedelics, coupled with foundational practices like meditation, can enhance self-discovery and psychological integration.

Reviving meaningful initiation rituals in modern society can provide individuals with essential milestones for personal identity and deeper community connections.

Deep dives

The Transformative Power of Meditation

Meditation has a profound impact on personal transformation, allowing individuals to explore their psyches and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. It serves as a gateway to psychonautics, a practice that involves delving into the mind and consciousness, revealing layers of self that often remain hidden. A crucial aspect of this journey is recognizing the importance of coherence between the mind and body, enabling individuals to manifest their desires more effectively. By embracing meditation, one can initiate a process of deep inner exploration, leading to significant personal growth and alignment.

Intro

4min

Journey of Self-Discovery Through Psychedelics

17min

Hunting, Healing, and Self-Discovery

24min

The Transformative Power of Eros

12min

The Ego's Journey: Identity and Transformation

16min

Reclaiming Power in Times of Change

6min

Transformative Practices for Manifesting Desires

4min

What if the greatest adventure you could ever take wasn’t out into the world—but deep within yourself?

In this special re-release of Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with the brilliant Aubrey Marcus—founder of Onnit, host of the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, and a visionary in exploring the edges of human consciousness.

Aubrey has spent decades diving deep into the human experience—from building a global brand that serves athletes and high performers to creating transformative spaces like Fit For Service and Arcadia, a festival that blends music, magic, and community. His work is rooted in exploring the human spirit, often through the lens of plant medicine, ancient wisdom, and a relentless devotion to truth.

💡 In This Episode, We Cover:

✨ Why exploring within is the key to living an authentic, powerful life

✨ How Aubrey learned to listen to the wisdom of his heart and follow it courageously

✨ The power of initiation rituals and why our society is missing them

✨ Practical ways to create your own rituals and find magic in the mundane

✨ How embracing both your light and your shadow leads to real healing

Aubrey’s generosity, depth, and heart-centered wisdom make this episode a must-listen. If you’re ready to explore what’s possible when you turn inward, this conversation is your invitation.

🔥 Press play and start your journey within.

And if you'd like to see more from Aubrey on our Youtube channel, be sure to check out his Bonus Episode, Change Your Past to Change Your Future.

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About the guest:

Aubrey Marcus is the founder of Onnit, a globally disruptive brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Onnit remains an industry leader with products optimizing millions of lives, including many top professional athletes around the world.

Aubrey currently hosts the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, a motivational destination for conversations with the brightest minds in athletics, business, mindset, and spirituality with over 100 million listens. He is the author of the NYT Bestselling book Own The Day, Own Your Life.

He is also the visionary behind the donation based coaching platform Fit For Service which recently hosted the transformational music festival, Arkadia.

Instagram: @aubreymarcus

Website: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/

YouTube: youtube.com/@AubreyMarcusPod

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