Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

In the world of neurofeedback, we're going to do some brain training. We know what an average brain looks like but training to be average is a terrible idea. So, what we're doing in our studies with 1,500 high-performance brains of people who have done big things in the world, even some gurus, and we're training brains towards building higher human performance. - Dave Asprey Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 482 Four-Time New York Times Bestselling Science Author, Host of The Human Upgrade Podcast, Founder of Upgrade Labs, and the 'Father of Biohacking,' Dave Asprey, returns to Wellness + Wisdom for the third time to share why he never actually focuses on wellness but human performance, how to achieve a fast path to healing, his favorite biohacking tools to experience a higher flow state, and how to shift your mind to deprogram both false and victimhood beliefs. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of achieving equanimity, upgrading your life, and feeling dangerously good? Join Dave and Josh as they cover all sides of the Wellness Pentagon: Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Mental, and Financial in this very special third eye-opening conversation. Listen To Episode 482 As Dave Asprey Uncovers: [1:30] How to Deprogram False Beliefs + Negative Voices in the Mind Dave Asprey Upgrade Labs Own an Upgrade Labs Danger Coffee Bulletproof 250 Building Bulletproof Emotional Intelligence: Dave Asprey 389 Dave Asprey | Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be How Dave is able to operate at such a high level with all that he does every single day. The legions of self-deception that we all have and why we have these beliefs about ourselves that may not be true. 40 Years of Zen The 6 Phase Meditation Method BY Vishen Lakhiani How Dave has been able to remove the critical, mean voices in his head with the reset technique included in 40 Years of Zen. Why many of the beliefs we hold are not reality-based but were programmed into our minds without our consent. How Josh and Dave have healed their critical wounds including the trauma Dave experienced being born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his head. Why the brain stores memories based on emotions and how you can pull the bad feelings away from memories to make them neutral. David R. Hawkins How you can participate in and even join Upgrade Labs by owning one of their franchises. About Dave's new coffee company, Danger Coffee, and why they have loaded it with trace minerals. [18:40] Food + Beverage Chemicals' Impact on Behavior + Mood How chemicals including those in food and beverages impact our behavior, decisions, and mood with studies to prove it. Judges are more lenient after taking a break, study finds How a fungus turns ants into zombies Why having empathy without boundaries can lead you to feel and become ill. Upacking the better, healthier route of focusing on having compassion rather than empathy. What equanimity is and why people who have this are the "most dangerous" of them all - they observe from 30,000 feet without being triggered. [25:40] The Fast Path to Healing: Pros and Cons The different paths of Buddhism including the middle way and the fast pathway. Pros and cons of trying a fast pathway with different tools such as Ayahuasca and psychedelics. How Dave knows that he is about biologically 38 years old when he is chronologically 50 years old based on really reliable blood tests, the Horvath Clock, and a True Age test. GlycanAge Josh's traumatic experience at an Ayahuasca retreat center in Costa Rica and how a place like that has negatively impacted other people he knows including those looking for a quick fix in their life. [32:00] How to Correctly Use Plant Medicine & Psychedelics to Heal Trauma Useful tools to help you heal trauma on the fast path that came from the research of psychedelics: EMDR. The Birth of LSD with Dr. Stanislav Grof, Father of Transpersonal Psychology – #428 How Stan Groff created holotropic breathing which is a replacement for LSD and has been profound for Dave's wellness journey. Why psychedelics haven't helped Josh heal as much as breathwork. 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength Why doing hundreds of plant medicine or psychedelics one after the next is not the answer to healing. Ancient Healing Arts for Your Modern Life – Shaman Jorge Hachumak How to use psychedelics and plant medicine safely with a therapist or shaman. Why you must do a neurofeedback training session with caution and be careful with which company you work with for this experience. What happens when neurofeedback training companies and workers don't use proper technology including poor sleep for extended periods of time and hallucinations. [49:00] Relationships, Friendships, Soul Mates, Twin Flames + Conscious Uncoupling The experience Dave and his ex-wife are now going through after their divorce and conscious uncoupling. Why it can be easy and even not uncommon to be friends with your ex. How Dave and his family are still a solid unit, it just looks different now than it did before with the divorce. Christopher Ryan: Sex, Sex Culture & Sex at Dawn Esther Perel Sex at Dusk: Lifting the Shiny Wrapping from Sex at Dawn by Lynn Saxon What people should know about dating and caring about another person's happiness. How to determine whether or not someone is a good life partner match for yourself. The Better Baby Book: How to Have a Healthier, Smarter, Happier Baby by Dave Asprey Exploring the soul mates we have in relationships, friendships, and past lives. What a twin flame is and wondering if the idea exists or not. [1:00:00] From Healing to Upgrading + Biohacking The fact that our immune system and physical body have their own consciousness. How Dave healed his poor health to now be at a place of upgrading and biohacking for many many years and into the future. Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candace B. Pert, Ph.D. Why we are not the meat body that we are but like a stream. How you can separate yourself from just your physical body and be aware that you are actually more than that. Simulation argument (Planck scale) Joe Rogan Experience #1159 - Neil deGrasse Tyson Exploring the universe, the origins of everything, and questioning whether or not we're in a simulation. Dr. Joe Dispenza The Biology of Belief by Bruce H. Lipton Bruce Lipton's extensive science background and how that experience and knowledge led him to write his books. Dave's chronic health issues and why he turned to alternative methods when he exhausted all of the western medicine tools that were supposed to work but never did for him. [1:08:00] How to Teach Children Not to be Victims Dr. Gabor Maté What do Corn Flakes and masturbation have in common? Mr Kellogg believed sexual desires caused disease and invented the plain cereal to stop self-pleasuring Vani Hari | Food Babe Why we need the whistleblowers to call out big-name brands for putting chemicals in their products. How Dave has made healthier decisions especially when it comes to food and investing in regenerative, organic farming. Why Dave focuses on putting his energy into being for a cause rather than against its opposition. The very nefarious way that we are teaching children to be victims. Why there's nothing wrong with you if you feel triggered by something; it just means that there is work you have to do for your wellness journey. How they train equanimity in children in Nepal. What we can do to help teach children not to internalize mean comments said to them and realize it's not about them but the source -  the other person saying those harmful things. How Joe Rogan tried to ruin Dave's reputation on social media for 18 months because of a commercial disagreement for the interview. The trauma that was triggered within Dave because of Joe's actions and the work he did to reset and heal with EMDR and 40 Years of Zen. [1:23:00] Safety is an Illusion Jordan Peterson The space that Josh and Dave are trying to provide for their children and not allow their amygdalas to be hijacked but live in a "dangerous but careful" way. Why it's important for kids to experience pain and learn from it to help them grow and evolve. The natural pain parents feel when they see their children hurt either physically or emotionally. Daniel P. Brown About attachment theory and why parents should learn more about it. Why children are wired to ignore what their parents say or warn them about and go ahead with doing something anyway. Liver King Modern Nirvana Why safety is an illusion and how we can move forward with courage and confidence by telling ourselves, "I have enough to handle anything that comes my way." Why Dave's focus is on human performance rather than just wellness. Living 4D with Paul Chek - Episode 6 – Danny Way: Inside the Life of a Legend Part 1 Power Quotes From The Show How Playing the Victim Makes Us Sick "There is a sick energy you get from being a victim and we're actually teaching children how to be victims in a very nefarious way right now. When you're a victim, you feel this negative energy and it's kind of addictive because it's validating and you get to feel special. We experience and pass on to younger generations today that there is a merit to being a victim but it turns out the next step in victimhood is to fight against something instead of working towards something else... ...In victimhood training, you will learn how to shift your mindset away from that toxic state of thinking and focus instead on the world that you want to live in, why you want to live in that world, and how to live in that world. It's amazing how tearing something down because it's not fair is so dirty compared to building something up and I think we have lost a lot of that in almost all psychology in popular culture." - Dave Asprey Why Beliefs Are Dangerous "A belief is a story that you tell yourself and it may or may not be true. Unfortunately, we are wired to usually believe in our own stories. I have legion power of self-deception - so do you and so does everyone else. Beliefs are actually dangerous because once you get a belief, they're infectious. If it's not an accurate belief you will possibly spend your entire life doing something based on that belief." - Dave Asprey Living a Life Focused on Human Performance "I don't know that I've ever really focused on wellness, ever. I do wake up and I say to myself, 'I want to feel well.' For me, I get lit up by being in a flow state and being in that feeling of awe, joy, and curiosity. For me, wellness is never up there. Wellness is something that's harder to feel if you don't already experience those feelings and flow state. I want my body to work flawlessly but it's okay if it doesn't. For me, I want to feel amazing and not necessarily feeling healthy needs to be a part of that. People get it wrong when they say I'm in the health and wellness industry; I'm not - I'm in the human performance industry." - Dave Asprey Links From Today's Show  Own an Upgrade Labs Danger Coffee Bulletproof 250 Building Bulletproof Emotional Intelligence: Dave Asprey 389 Dave Asprey | Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be 40 Years of Zen The 6 Phase Meditation Method BY Vishen Lakhiani David R. Hawkins Judges are more lenient after taking a break, study finds How a fungus turns ants into zombies GlycanAge The Birth of LSD with Dr. Stanislav Grof, Father of Transpersonal Psychology – #428 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength Ancient Healing Arts for Your Modern Life – Shaman Jorge Hachumak Christopher Ryan: Sex, Sex Culture & Sex at Dawn Esther Perel Sex at Dusk: Lifting the Shiny Wrapping from Sex at Dawn by Lynn Saxon The Better Baby Book: How to Have a Healthier, Smarter, Happier Baby by Dave Asprey Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candace B. Pert, Ph.D. Simulation argument (Planck scale) Joe Rogan Experience #1159 - Neil deGrasse Tyson Dr. Joe Dispenza The Biology of Belief by Bruce H. Lipton Dr. Gabor Maté What do Corn Flakes and masturbation have in common? Mr Kellogg believed sexual desires caused disease and invented the plain cereal to stop self-pleasuring Vani Hari | Food Babe Jordan Peterson Daniel P. Brown Liver King Modern Nirvana Living 4D with Paul Chek - Episode 6 – Danny Way: Inside the Life of a Legend Part 1 Shop the Wellness Force Media Store breathwork.io Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Seeking Health - Save 10% with the code 'JOSH' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Feel Free from Botanic Tonics – Save 40% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40' PLUNGE - Save $150 with the code "WELLNESSFORCE' MitoZen - Save 10% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Activation Products - Save 20% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code 'WELLNESSFORCE' Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes Dave Asprey Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Upgrade Labs Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube About Dave Asprey Dave Asprey is the founder of Upgrade Labs & known as the 'Father of Biohacking'. He Is a four-time New York times bestselling science author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast The Human Upgrade, and has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, and more. Becoming Bulletproof Over the last two decades Dave, “The Father of Biohacking”, has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists, and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. Dave has personally spent over $2 million taking control of his own biology – pushing the bounds of human possibility all in the name of science evolution and revolution. Unlock Your Inner Super Human The creator of the Bulletproof Diet, and innovator of Bulletproof Coffee, Collagen Protein supplements and many more advances in commercial wellness products, Dave’s mission is to empower the entire globe with information and knowledge that unlocks the Super Human in everyone at any age. The proof of these advancements are better sleep, energy, and expanded capacity for all. Be a better partner, parent, provider and overall human being in every aspect of life. The Bulletproof Diet Through the Bulletproof Diet, Dave has maintained a 100-pound weight loss, improved his sleep cycles, and upgraded his brain, ultimately transforming himself into a better entrepreneur, a better husband, a better father and overall a better human being

Join me live at the REWIRE event in Austin, Texas October 27–30 2022. Click HERE to Attend REWIRE If you are tired of fighting subconscious programs and limiting decisions that have been holding you back your entire life, this is the call. Wellness + Wisdom Episode 481 Founder and CEO of NLP Freedom, Scott Jackson, shares how he uses neurolinguistic programming to help people overcome obstacles that are buried deep in their subconscious minds, about his upcoming $REWIRE event that you can attend, what timeline therapy is and how it has helped countless people like you already. Can healing actually be fast and simple? By the end of this episode, you will have the knowledge of how neurolinguistic programming works and how it can help serve your wellness journey. Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it'll run your life and you'll call it fate.” - Carl Jung "Neurolinguistic programming is the user manual for your mind. From primary school to university, nobody really teaches us how to think. We're taught what to think. We don't take into account that during the 0-7 age period we are all in the developmental stage called the imprint period. During that time we have no ability to filter anything that comes through our consciousness. So, anything that comes through our 5 senses is all internalized because we cannot filter them and we have no control over what is there in our subconscious thoughts." - Scott Jackson Listen To Episode 481 As Scott Jackson Uncovers: [1:30] Neurolinguistic Programming: The User Manual for the Mind Scott Jackson Join me live at the $REWIRE event in Austin, Texas | October 27–30 2022 NLP Freedom Mandorla Ranch Instagram - Mandorla Ranch Scott's personal life journey and wellness transformation over the last 20 years. How Scott evolved to now be at a place where he can help serve others. What timeline therapy is and how Scott and his fiancée, Joanie, use it to help people heal their fears, phobias, and limiting beliefs. The journey one must go through on their own to heal themselves before they can help others. What beliefs come up for people that simply are not true and how to keep the 'monkey mind' under control. The history of neurolinguistic programming and what led Scott to integrate it in his life and purpose. The Structure of Magic, Vol. 1: A Book About Language and Therapy by Richard Bandler and John Grinder Breaking down what neurolinguistic programming is at its core. What happens during the 8-15 age stage when we start to attempt to implement and share what we have been imprinted with to our peer groups. Morris Massey How to begin healing negative subconscious thoughts with NLP and the incredible impact it has had on Scott. [22:00] Talk Therapy vs Neurolinguistic Programming The difference between talk therapy and neurolinguistic programming. Specific techniques that Scott and Joanie use to help their clients. How to let go of the tight grip that you have on your problem(s) so that you can move through it with the help of tools and resources that already exist within yourself. Why trauma is completely relevant and what a person considers traumatic varies from person to person. The process and price of achieving freedom which might not be completely free of its own suffering. Why pain is a great motivator that can help us change. Biggest takeaways from attending Scott and Joanie's $REWIRE event and why people will come from what they want but leave with what they need. How to use the conscious and subconscious minds to your advantage to serve you in your life journey and what you need to help you heal, grow, and develop. What different ways you can get out of your comfort zone and how that will help lead you to greater transformation. [35:00] How to Integrate the Conscious and Unconscious Minds How the conscious and unconscious minds work to help you realize what you need on your wellness journey. What you can do to integrate the conscious and unconscious minds in order to experience wholeness and alignment internally. Examples of how NLP has helped introduce people to new ways of being and break old patterns. 435 Dr. John Gray | Wellness In Relationships: Testosterone, Estrogen, Semen Retention & Sexual Polarity Exploring the opening and closing of the heart and how to build better relationships. David R. Hawkins The price that is paid when we choose to keep the heart closed. Scott's experience with talk therapy and the moment he chose to lean towards timeline therapy. The transformational experience Scott had of briefly dying at the age of 25 from a drug overdose and what he experienced on the other side that impacted his spirituality. Where and when Scott met his inner child at 36 years old during an intense therapeutic experience. Why, like other wellness tools, sometimes people choose to intentionally use abuse NLP for a negative purpose like control. Just how powerful neurolinguistic programming is that you can help break old patterns even from past lives. [58:00] Healing Severe Trauma with NLP Therapy How to flip the script and see a past event as something important that happened for a higher purpose to help you reclaim your power and receive powerful, transformational learnings. The work Scott did with one client to help her let go of the negative energy of three extreme life events in under 15 minutes for each one through NLP therapy. Why the pre-game, setup, and preparation were so key to helping this one client as well as everyone else. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Dr. Wayne W. Dyer The incredible fact that if you change the way you look at things, those things will change. Virginia Satir Fritz Perls Dr. Milton H Erickson How NLP came to be with the work of many experts in their field. Exploring the idea that healing can actually be fast and easy instead of the opposite. Carl Jung Yoga Sutras of Patanjali How we project unhealed ideas and beliefs onto other people in our daily lives. [1:12:30] The Subconscious-Conscious Mind Integration Process How Scott works with people who are very heady and intellectual heal with NLP and timeline therapy. Different models of the world that have led us to become who we are in life. Breaking down what auditory digital (the 6th sense) is and how all data comes in through our 5 senses unconsciously. Why auditory digital is becoming more and more common in this modern age. Our connection to the universe and understanding that we are one with it. What the subconscious-conscious mind integration practice is and how Scott uses it in his NLP trainings. Why accepting that things are neutral is key for rewiring the mind and healing negative thought and behavior patterns. Scott's interactions with clients and why he never asks them, "Why?" but instead questions like, "Why did you choose to create this?" or "What is the purpose of this? What could this be serving?" How to do a deeper inner reflection and think about what and how much you are willing to change for yourself. Key steps to integrate what you have learned from attending $REWIRE and what tools Scott and Joanie will give you to help with the process. [1:35:00] Freeing Ourselves from the Limitations of Our Past Stories Josh has created for himself, especially with his mother and father. Josh's decision to attend Scott's $REWIRE event and our invitation for you to join him there! How Scott honors the mystery in his life and purpose with NLP trainings. Different other tools from plant medicine to breathwork to create a deeper relationship with Spirit. An egoic resurgence we go through when we continue to self-sabotage and believe in false beliefs. How we can heal the trauma that has been imprinted and passed down to us by past generations without really knowing what our ancestors actually went through. Why NLP training doesn't mean we have to give up everything we know or that we have been conditioned with in our lifetime. The fact that the words we use don't describe our experience, they determine our reality. Why Scott believes that the best way to change the world is to help people free themselves of their pain and live better lives. Wild Wild Country Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men, and Devil-Worshippers Who Became Saints by Thomas J. Craughwell 430 Zach Bush MD | Sacred Commerce & Community: How To Thrive In 2022 [1:56:00] Rewire Your Life This Month How to rewire your life with Scott's $REWIRE event this month, October 27-30. 403 Robb Wolf | Electrolytes: How Sodium, Potassium & Magnesium Help To Beat Brain Fog 216 Exploring The Shadow Self For Healing: George Bryant Who $REWIRE is really for and how you can sign up today. Why many people come to Scott looking to rewire their brain for greater wealth but why it's so much more than that. Exploring what wealth really is in life and how it serves our different purposes. Scott's definition of wellness and how he lives life well. Power Quotes From The Show The Ultimate Generational Cycle Breaker "What if we believed that healing could be fast? That healing could be easy? Guess what? Healing actually really is that simple. If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. I've literally had people come to me and share that neurolinguistic programming has been a generational cycle breaker." - Scott Jackson Let Go of Old Beliefs "With the neurolinguistic programming technique, what we look at is structure, not content. So, if I believe that I'm not good enough or that I'm not worthy and that's an unconscious belief that is still held linguistically, that is also still held neurologically as well. If we can break the structure of neurology, then the belief can no longer exist within us." - Scott Jackson What it Takes to Have Freedom "Do you want to live from a place of trauma and suffer for your whole life or would you rather have freedom? That doesn't mean freedom doesn't evolve some kind of suffering to get there because it can and being free of things can be painful. Breaking patterns can be painful. The price of going through whatever you have to go through to achieve freedom has to be greater, more motivational, and more desirable than the continued suffering of maintaining my pain." - Scott Jackson Links From Today's Show  About Scott Jackson REWIRE Austin, TX October 27-30th 2022 NLP Freedom Mandorla Ranch Instagram - Mandorla Ranch The Structure of Magic, Vol. 1: A Book About Language and Therapy by Richard Bandler and John Grinder Morris Massey 435 Dr. John Gray | Wellness In Relationships: Testosterone, Estrogen, Semen Retention & Sexual Polarity David R. Hawkins Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Virginia Satir Fritz Perls Dr. Milton H Erickson Carl Jung Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Wild Wild Country Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men, and Devil-Worshippers Who Became Saints by Thomas J. Craughwell 430 Zach Bush MD | Sacred Commerce & Community: How To Thrive In 2022 403 Robb Wolf | Electrolytes: How Sodium, Potassium & Magnesium Help To Beat Brain Fog 216 Exploring The Shadow Self For Healing: George Bryant Shop the Wellness Force Media Store breathwork.io Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Seeking Health - Save 10% with the code 'JOSH' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Feel Free from Botanic Tonics – Save 40% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40' PLUNGE - Save $150 with the code "WELLNESSFORCE' MitoZen - Save 10% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Activation Products - Save 20% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code 'WELLNESSFORCE' Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes NLP Freedom Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube ABOUT SCOTT JACKSON "I began the path of spiritual and personal development with my recovery journey from alcoholism and drug addiction in April of 2003.   Over the course of 18 years of active addiction, I lost everything and everyone that ever mattered to me and burned my life to the ground.   I finally reached the jumping off point, and I committed and went all in to never go back to my old life, and to move forward towards personal freedom and personal power at all costs.   Little did I know in the beginning, that my pursuit of sobriety would become a spiritual path.   A spiritual path that would demand self-sacrifice, commitment, self-discipline, and selfless service to others.” - Scott Jackson NLP Freedom   Scott is the Founder & CEO of NLP Freedom and a Master Coach that is highly effective at working with executives and companies to overcome obstacles to personal and organizational success.   He specializes in High-Performance Coaching, Corporate Values Alignments, and designing and delivering custom trainings and coaching programs based on your company's needs. He is excellent at assisting managers to hire the right people for the right positions.   Scott's committed to creating Conscious Companies and increasing your company's profitability, effectiveness, and accomplishing your organization's goals rapidly.

When we look at microdosing, it is just not about the day you take a low dose of a psychedelic. We're looking at a microdosing protocol in terms of what you're committed to for the next 30 days as an intention that you want to cultivate and how microdosing can support you in facilitating that intention. - Paul Austin Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Wellness + Wisdom Episode 480 Founder of both Third Wave and Synthesis, Head of Third Wave’s Coaching Certification Program, and Host of Third Wave’s podcast, Paul Austin, shares important psychedelic microdosing protocols, how psychedelic medicine impacts our psychoneuroimmunology, how to be free of our fear of death, and how to create existential wealth for ourselves and our community. 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CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE Listen To Episode 480 As Paul Austin Uncovers: [8:10] The Third Wave of Psychedelics at Synthesis Third Wave Microdosing Psychedelics: A Practical Guide to Upgrade Your Life by Paul Austin The Third Wave Podcast Third Wave’s Mushroom Grow Kit The Synthesis Institute RUNGA Feel Free by Botanic Tonics - Save 40% with code 'WELLNESS40' The use of plant medicines for thousands of years for ceremony and how it has shifted in modern times with this new third wave. Paul's experience with psychedelics and what the first times were like for his wellness journey. What he started noticing about psychedelics being used more and more in the wellness community. The large number of clinical papers that are now being published on psychedelics. Joe Rogan Tim Ferriss Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge: A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution by Terence McKenna Finding the balance with using psychedelics so that we stay in the middle way. Tao Te Ching: The Book of the Way by Lao Tzu His experience starting a legal psilocybin retreat center called Synthesis to help find that balance. Why Paul sees microdosing as a tool to embody the middle way. [12:20] Microdosing 101: How to Experience a Safe Psychedelic Experience The three practical things that always have to be present with psychedelics: it is safe, structured, and responsible. Josh's experience with a poorly managed plant medicine ceremony in Costa Rica that shattered his psyche. 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength Why a first-time psychedelic experience with ketamine or MDMA are good as they are shorter lasting and they're very soft compared to others. The importance of having a prepared mindset ahead of the healing psychedelic experience. How a therapist, guide, or trusted friend during your experience is extremely important for creating that safe container. His conversation with Ben Greenfield about his decision to not use plant medicines anymore when Josh has mostly had really powerful, healing experiences except for the last time. What can go wrong during an Ayahuasca ceremony: the shaman is not pure at heart, the participants bring negative energy, the medicine is not properly prepared, and many more. 390 Hamilton Souther | Plant Medicine: The Dark & The Light Why being in a physiological safe place is so beneficial for someone who is ready to do the inner work to surrender, unpack and heal their trauma. Josh Trent: Solocast | Healing The Father Wound, 100+ Hours Fasting, Vision Questing + Being Alone With Mother Nature’s Wisdom How plant medicines can help facilitate a psychological near-death experience without physiologically putting the person at risk. [20:10] The Impact of Psychedelic Medicine On Our Psychoneuroimmunology Why the mind tells us that something is extremely unsafe but it actually wasn't physically unsafe like with a safe psychedelic experience. What psychoneuroimmunology is and what happens to our neurons when we take a psychedelic medicine. 183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet | Living A Well Designed Life: 10 Lessons In Brain Science Paul's own trauma growing up being ostracized, how that impacted his behavior, and how psychedelics have helped him heal and overcome that. How MDMA and psilocybin dampen the fear response in the amygdala. Who shouldn't take psychedelics including those who are pre-disposed to schizophrenia for example. His advice for people using psychedelics for the very first time to help heal their trauma. Why it's so important to let your emotions, whatever comes up, to be expressed rather than restrict and keep them held down. [25:40] How to Follow a Safe Microdosing Protocol Why the ego tries to keep us safe yet it also blocks us from living a life fully expressed. The microdosing protocol that they follow at Third Wave. Paul's experience first limiting his alcohol intake and then also microdosing for the first time to help him with his social anxiety at 24 years old. The intentional LSD microdosing practice Paul followed which included doing it 2-3 times a week for a month or more while in social situations to help this anxiety and confront that fear. How LSD compares to other psychedelics and when people might specifically microdose it to help them as Paul did. Why willful participation is incredibly important in order to see a change in transformation based on the intention you have set for yourself.  Access Paul's free minicourse on how to safely microdose psychedelics. 209 The Altered States Economy: Jamie Wheal [33:10] Being Free of Our Fear of Death Exploring the two parts of who we are: the Spirit and the Beast. Paul's first macrodosing experience with LSD at 19 years old that led him to experience a death of the ego. Clinical research done at Johns Hopkins which showed how high doses of psilocybin catalyzes a mystical experience almost on demand for 80% of people during which they are essentially connecting to Source or God. The fear of death that many people have in Western countries and how that holds us back. How the mystical experience with psychedelics have helped people to see that death is nothing to be feared so that they can live their lives to the fullest. How psychedelics helped Paul be free of all of the external expectations from his friends, family, and society so that he could pursue a path that felt most true to the downloads his experience gave him. [37:40] Healing Our Existential Malaise with Plant Medicine Paul's experience with psychedelics of going back and remembering his ancestral roots before he was born and integrating that into his life. Iron John: A Book about Men by Robert Bly His experience living in Turkey to teach English and then moving to Thailand where he started his own online business. What drives Paul to help humanity with this existential crisis many people face by normalizing the intentional and responsible use of plant medicine as a tool for growth, adaptability, creativity, leadership, wellbeing, and beyond. The level of soul sickness and existential malaise that we're witnessing in the world, especially in our modern Western culture. Why psychedelics are a good tool to help us heal our soul sickness. Unpacking why by nature a lot of the love people receive from their family, friends, and community is conditional compared to God and Source's love which is always unconditional. [52:40] How to Create Existential Wealth for Ourselves + Community What If Money Was No Object? - Alan Watts How we can reframe our mindset about wealth from just finances or money to start seeing it as existential wealth - the wealth of being. The deep honor that Josh feels for him as well as Paul to be able to do what they're doing for the world and their communities. Exploring the idea that the vibrational match, as an individual and society, is what we need to become in order for existential wealth to truly exist. How to heal the false beliefs and stories that we tell ourselves such as, "I'm not lovable." The fact that the things we're told we need or need to do; we really don't need them at all for the most part. How plant medicine helped Paul realize that things outside of himself that we perceive as important really aren't and that experience led him to choose an unconventional path and travel of the world with just a 25L backpack for 6 months. What actually matters in life according to Paul's experiences. Why it's 100% real that you are made up of the six closet people that you have in your life. [1:04:00] The Fundamental Virus of the Mind and the Soul Paul Levy Josh and Paul Levy's plan to talk about Wetiko - The Fundamental Virus of the Mind and the Soul on an upcoming Wellness + Wisdom podcast. Paul Chek | All is God How plant medicine has helped Paul do the inner work, integration process, and make peace with his shadow self. Why Josh believes that chaos is always seeking order and no matter how sad it is, there is a place for evil in this world and we have to honor the mystery of that. 332 John Wineland: Your Guide To Masculine & Feminine Polarity The trauma that Paul has experienced in his life and what core healing methods helped him the most. Paul's breakthrough mindset shift when he realized that it was his stigmatizing community that was the problem, not him, that helped him feel free. Jason Silva What to expect from Paul and his team's mentorship coaching and how they have helped their clients. [1:19:40] The Ups + Downs of the Current Psychedelic Industry Where Third Wave is at now and what Paul's hopes are for it in the future. Breaking down the difference between a "unicorn" and a "zebra" when it comes up to start-ups and the success of a business. The fact that we have witnessed how governing agencies who claim they want to help really just want to extract and control an industry the more something becomes mainstream like with the hemp industry. How decriminalizing and legalizing some plant medicines is impacting the industry in different states. Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS Usona Institute COMPASS Pathways The downside of using synthetic psychedelics such as patents and the government's regulation over them but health insurance can help cover the treatments. Cultural transformation that has already taken place by using plant medicine to help people heal and how Paul envisions that continuing and expanding even more in the future. Paul's experience being a part of Netflix's History 101 episode about psychedelics from footage he did for a German documentary. What to expect from Paul's Microdosing Mini Course and the other many resources they provide for people at Third Wave. How we can live our life well according to Paul. Paul's last pieces of wisdom about psychedelics and microdosing for this podcast episode. Power Quotes From The Show [click_to_tweet tweet="There is some level of soul sickness in modern society today. Plant medicines are a phenomenal tool for healing that soul sickness because what they allow us to experience is unconditional love. - Paul Austin of @thirdwaveishere" quote="There is some level of soul sickness in modern society today. Plant medicines are a phenomenal tool for healing that soul sickness because what they allow us to experience is unconditional love. - Paul Austin of @thirdwaveishere"] How to Prepare Your Mindset for a Psychedelic Experience "What the mind might say before taking perhaps a higher dose of psychedelics could be, 'What if I have a bad trip?' or 'What if I lose my mind?' Often times these thoughts come down to set and setting or the mindset before and how we prepare for the experience. That's just a simple point of communication with yourself and you can remind yourself, 'Hey, challenging experiences happen. You are safe in this container... ...Do note and this is very important: you should not do a psychedelic if you are pre-disposed to schizophrenia or something similar. Assuming that has been vetted, these are more or less physiological safe substances and even if some thoughts or emotions come up in an experience." - Paul Austin Let Your Emotions Be Freely Expressed "If something comes up for you in a psychedelic experience, what you need to focus on is: Surrender, allow, accept, and breathe. Because often times the challenge that comes up in a psychedelic experience is when we try to block, suppress, or constrict when we really just need to allow all of these emotions that we normally repress: sadness, shame, anger or guilt to come to the surface." - Paul Austin How to Heal Our Soul Sickness with Unconditional Love "There's a sense of existential malaise and some level of soul sickness that we now have in Western society. It happens for us because the things that we've been conditioned to find value in from the house that we buy to the car that we drive to the trophy wife to the sports teams that we were stars of in high school have all been such a big part of the mainstream narrative but people are now understanding just how sick we are because of this... ...A lot of people will go into plant medicines or psychedelics because they have depression, PTSD, anxiety, or they're struggling with addiction. Sometimes they go into it because maybe they want to be a better parent or they want to be more creative or they want to be a better leader. Whatever the external thing is and what I often find, which is just as true for myself, is there is some level of soul sickness there that we're asking for help with. Plant medicines are a phenomenal tool for healing that soul sickness because what they allow us to experience is unconditional love." - Paul Austin Links From Today's Show  Microdosing Mini Course Microdosing Psychedelics: A Practical Guide to Upgrade Your Life by Paul Austin The Third Wave Podcast Third Wave’s Mushroom Grow Kit The Synthesis Institute RUNGA Feel Free by Botanic Tonics - Save 40% with code 'WELLNESS40' Joe Rogan Tim Ferriss Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge: A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution by Terence McKenna Tao Te Ching: The Book of the Way by Lao Tzu 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength 390 Hamilton Souther | Plant Medicine: The Dark & The Light Josh Trent: Solocast | Healing The Father Wound, 100+ Hours Fasting, Vision Questing + Being Alone With Mother Nature’s Wisdom 183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet | Living A Well Designed Life: 10 Lessons In Brain Science 209 The Altered States Economy: Jamie Wheal Iron John: A Book about Men by Robert Bly What If Money Was No Object? - Alan Watts Paul Levy Paul Chek | All is God 332 John Wineland: Your Guide To Masculine & Feminine Polarity Jason Silva Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS Usona Institute COMPASS Pathways Shop the Wellness Force Store breathwork.io Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Seeking Health - Save 10% with the code 'JOSH' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping PLUNGE - Save $150 with the code "WELLNESSFORCE' MitoZen - Save 10% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Activation Products - Save 20% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code 'WELLNESSFORCE' Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes Paul Austin Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Third Wave Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube About Paul Austin Paul Austin is an entrepreneur, author, and coach, who sees psychedelic use as a skill, cultivated through clear intention, supportive mentorship, and courageous exploration. Mastering this skill is crucial in the story of humanity’s present-future evolution. In cultivating this emerging framework, his vision is to help facilitate our society’s transition from a competitive, zero-sum mindset to a collaborative, social entrepreneurial approach. One that re-integrates purpose and meaning into the workplace, establishing the truth of interconnectedness between our personal values and professional pursuits. It is his belief that psychedelics will act as a major technological tipping point in facilitating this transition, helping Western culture to step into a ‘new story’ that is based on interconnectedness, abundance, and harmony. Healing with Microdosing Currently, he is a leading voice on the use of psychedelics for personal growth, creative insight, and professional transformation. As an early adopter of microdosing, a practice now widespread in tech and entrepreneurial circles, he landed on an inspiring vision to bridge the wisdom of plant medicines with the world of creativity and technology: When used with intention and reverence, plant medicines fundamentally shift the perspective of those in leadership positions, leading to harmony between personal well-being and professional success. Sharing Microdosing with Third Wave + Synthesis Paul has founded two companies in the emerging psychedelic space, Third Wave and Synthesis. He is currently the CEO of Third Wave. He leads Third Wave’s Coaching Certification Program, and also hosts Third Wave’s podcast. Outside of these activities, his focus is largely on coaching and training, as well as public speaking. Because of his work at the intersection of psychedelic use, personal transformation, and professional success, he has been featured in the BBC, Forbes, and Rolling Stone. When not working, he enjoys hiking, reading, cycling, and the occasional acid trip. A Year-Long MICRODOSING EXPERIMENT- Janet Chang + Third Wave

We're told in the USA that we're so divided... yet if you go to any sort of normal event in the country, everyone's not really having a problem at all with each other. This work has taken me to a lot of different places including inner-city America and that has been different. I never would have done that otherwise and it has been a big eye-opener. It has really helped me to understand those environments and where people are coming from a lot better. - Peter Santenello  Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 477 American videomaker, traveler, and entrepreneur, Peter Santenello, reveals the truth about division in the USA, what he has learned creating his video series about life both abroad + at home in the USA, the mass media's agenda + what they're not sharing, why structure creates flow for life and how to find your spark. Is the grass really greener on the other side? True, authentic journalism - is it dead? These are just some of the many questions Peter helps us answer on this week's Wellness + Wisdom Podcast episode.  By the end of this episode, you will have a clear understanding of what and why major news networks aren't sharing, why seeing both sides of a current event is so important, and how to live life by the middle way. Shop the BEST Organic Snacks at PaleoValley Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' PaleoValley's 100% Grass-Fed Beef Sticks Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are the only beef sticks in the USA made from 100% grass fed/grass finished beef and organic spices that are naturally fermented. Their 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are unlike anything else on the market. In fact, they were recently voted in Paleo Magazine as one of the top snacks of the year. The reason is that they are committed to making the highest quality, clean products that are free from problematic ingredients. Their beef comes from 100% grass fed cows raised entirely on natural grass pastures by family farmers right here in the USA. As a result they are healthy and happy. PaleoValley's Pasture-Raised Turkey Sticks Paleovalley Pasture-Raised Turkey Sticks were created to make healthy snacking easier. Their turkey sticks are made from turkeys who are allowed to live as nature intended... on organic grass pastures with plenty of sunshine, fresh air and room to exercise. The result of raising turkeys in such a natural way is a much healthier, clean protein with higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s. Unfortunately, virtually all turkey in the USA is conventionally raised with a small portion being "free range" – a virtually meaningless term that simply means the turkeys were allowed access to the outdoors. However, most "free range" turkeys only have access to an outdoor dirt field with no pasture in sight. Their truly pasture-raised turkeys are given full access to outdoor, pesticide-free pasture with plenty of grass and insects for them to nibble on. Listen To Episode 477 As Peter Santenello Uncovers: [1:30] Making Human Connections Across Borders Peter Santenello on YouTube Official Website of Peter Santenello How we interrelate to one another in the USA compared to in other countries, especially in relationships and marriage. The Map of Consciousness Explained: A Proven Energy Scale to Actualize Your Ultimate Potential by David R. Hawkins Peter's experience traveling the world and which cultures have been the hardest for him to understand. Why India is the most confusing, sensory overload place in the world to live according to Peter. The bad air quality in Kiev, Ukraine and how that affected Peter's health while living there compared to now in South Florida. How to build compassion for others by trying to understand life through their eyes. His rebellious side as a child and being the opposite of what other people expected. The close connection both Peter and Josh have to their Italian heritage. Peter's heart in helping people feel so comfortable when he speaks to them to learn about their life and culture in another country. His favorite places that he visited and why people in the USA found them so surprising based on our conditioning. [14:35] The Truth About Division in the USA Why we have lost the art of listening in our modern world. What Peter's work has taught him about life and how he has become so much less judgemental because of it. Why his Ukrainian wife loves Americana things so much from cowboy hats and pickup trucks to Monster Jam. Their Monster Jam experience and why it surprised him so much to see people of all different backgrounds attending the event. Peter's experience not seeing people divided at all in the USA despite the mass media narrative. His experience visiting inner cities in the USA and speaking to people who live there. How Peter emotionally regulates himself when he experiences different mindsets and cultures, especially with how they treat women or have a caste system. [17:00] The Grass Isn't Always Greener Outside the USA How to know the right moment to speak up and take action for injustice compared to realizing that it's not our place, especially in different countries and cultures. What Josh and Peter are grateful for having in the USA plus taking a deeper look at what we all can be appreciative for in our lives here. Peter's "the grass is always greener" mindset when comparing his life living in other countries to that in the USA and why he doesn't think like that anymore. Why Peter is focusing so much on giving back to the USA making films here and highlighting the culture we have including his current production project about ranches. What Peter is learning about regenerative ranching with his new series. 458 Taylor Collins + Robby Sansom | Omnivorous Truth: Bill Gates, Synthetic Meat, Vegan Lies + Healing with Regenerative Ranching [23:00] Mass Media’s Agenda + What They’re Not Sharing The 3-5 topics that the mass media hammers on and what they're not sharing, what's actually beneficial, that they should be. Peter's passion for sharing the stories that the mass media doesn't. Why the mass media only focuses on topics that are triggering and that will bring in more money. His choice not to tune into the US news at all during the 4 years that he wasn't in the country during the Trump years. Peter's work struggles over the years trying to figure out how to get his business off of the ground and what he would do with his life. The app idea that he had to connect different people with common interests while traveling. His and his wife's decision to move to the USA rather than Italy from Ukraine and why that decision has been such a good one for them. Why so much of the news that the mass media platforms put out there are just 1-sided and why that's not a good thing. How the concern about the US-Mexico border has gone away because news outlets simply are not reporting on it anymore. [28:20] Is True, Authentic Journalism Dead?  The call for better, more investigative journalism which takes money, resources, and a big institution because no solo content creator or small team can do it on their own. Why Peter always shares multiple angles of an issue to present all sides of the story even if it's something that he doesn't agree with. How he presents his view of things to someone so that they can see and understand where he is coming from. Stories of his time living and filming abroad where he felt in danger or something bad happened to them. Why he thinks his audience are so attracted to his content compared to other news media outlets. [35:00] How to Find Your Spark Documentary - Finding Joe Why it took Peter a while to find his spark or purpose and what helped lead him to it. His dream to travel and know the world since he didn't do a lot of that growing up. Why right now he's enjoining slowing down and taking in what's around him while also focusing on telling stories from people in different areas and situations in the US. How one of his classmates went on to live his childhood dreams as an adult by being able to do something that truly brought him joy growing up. What Peter says or does to give compassion to those who leave negative comments on his YouTube channel or in person. His surprise that someone like Jordan Peterson still gets triggered by negative comments when Peter himself doesn't care anymore. Exploring the current political gaslighting that we are seeing in the USA today. Why it's a plus for Americans that our country is so young yet compared to other countries like in Europe for Peter's example. How Peter's love for San Francisco has shifted after living in Ukraine for years. [50:00] The Laws of Nature + How Structure Creates Flow for Life Peter's experience with Ayahuasca and how that helped him stop drinking alcohol seven years ago plus help him understand his identity, personality type, and purpose better. 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength Alan Watts - The Principle Of Not Forcing The importance of coming back home to self and be grounded again. How even just going to the supermarket in San Francisco was so heavy for Peter compared to his experience in Florida now. What inspires Peter to share his work with a middle point of view rather than just one side over the other. Examples of how his investigative journalism has shifted his point of view on certain topics that he was biased about before talking to people. Why his YouTube channel isn't a political one but one that looks closer at human condition issues. Sam Harris The fact that 90% of truth is actually subjective. Scientists shed light on ‘seeing’ through others’ eyes How Peter would define a life well lived. The importance of staying with your 'rascality' as Alan Watts would say but within a healthy balance to help you stay in the middle way. Power Quotes From The Show What Story Are You Being Fed? "There are some great journalists out there but as far as mainstream media, you know exactly what you're going to get in any topic. If it's the border, if you watch FOX or CNN, you know the story they're going to tell you with either one. With any current issue, you know exactly what's going to be delivered." - Peter Santenello On a Mission for Truth "Right now with the space that we're in with politics with our two parties, Republican and Democrat, there are usually about five main issues and if you fall out of line with one them, you're going to get ostracized quickly. If I go film at the Mexican border right now, I'll be called a Trumper -people will say, 'Oh! You're going to the border, you must be a Trump supporter.' But then if I go do a docu-series about Muslims in America, all of a sudden I'm like a 'woke' guy. I'm just interested in the story and the truth; I don't really fit into either of the categories." - Peter Santenello How to Make a Difference in the World "I think putting forth your best effort and, personally for me, exploring the human condition as much as I can and adding to the world in a positive way is the way to live life. My mission is to put out content that after watching it makes a person go, 'Oh cool, I see this issue a different way now,' or 'This has left me in a better mood.' We're all gravitated toward certain news clips we come across on YouTube or social media and we want to watch them but afterward, they leave us off in a worse place energetically than before watching them. My goal is to be the opposite of that for people." - Peter Santenello Links From Today's Show  Peter Santenello on YouTube Official Website of Peter Santenello The Map of Consciousness Explained: A Proven Energy Scale to Actualize Your Ultimate Potential by David R. Hawkins 458 Taylor Collins + Robby Sansom | Omnivorous Truth: Bill Gates, Synthetic Meat, Vegan Lies + Healing with Regenerative Ranching Documentary - Finding Joe 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength Alan Watts - The Principle Of Not Forcing Sam Harris Scientists shed light on ‘seeing’ through others’ eyes Shop the Wellness Force Store breathwork.io Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Seeking Health - Save 10% with the code 'JOSH' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Botanic Tonics – Save 40% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40' Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code 'WELLNESSFORCE' Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes Peter Santenello YouTube Facebook Instagram Snapchat Twitter About Peter Santenello Peter Santenello is an American videomaker, traveler and entrepreneur who produces videos about travel and human stories. At the age of 25, Santenello traveled around the world for 2 years. He has traveled to 85 countries and lived in 5. Santenello makes content that focuses on human stories on his Youtube and Facebook channels highlighting locations like Ukraine, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Santenello's first video series took place in the countryside of Ukraine with a family displaced from war. He also does videos about misunderstood or not so widely known cultures like the Hasidic Jews and the Amish people and topics like the US border and inner-city America.

What does it take to be living your life with meaning...? Are you wanting more when it comes to money, relationships, love, success and even spirituality? If you are, then this episode is for you. As I’m so thankful to sit down with @Joshtrent who someone is I’ve wanted to record a episode with so many years now. You’ll see inside this episode; we get straight to it… There’s no fluff here as we talk to how each of us have struggled in life, and what we’ve had to do to be in the position we are in today. Deepest respect and love for @joshtrentofficial as he opens up and allows us to have a conversation I really think you’ll love. Stick with me to the end of this episode and let me know what you can take away and use from our chat today…

Ask yourself the right questions. Instead of asking yourself this unanswerable question all the time, 'Why them and not me? Why don't I have this? Why didn't I have this?' and using up all of your energy on the idea that life is just unfair ask yourself this: 'Do I want to be a victim all my life and sit around feeling sorry for myself?' Flip the switch and tell yourself, 'Okay, these were the cards that I was dealt. What can I do?' Place yourself back in the driver's seat and put that ball of empowerment back in your court. Take that kind of mentality and just run with it. You can do anything. - Liz Swail Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 474 Entrepreneur, weightlifter, mom, wife, wellness expert and Co-Founder of Holistic Wellness Center Alive and Well, with her husband, Michael, Liz Swail explores the meaning of life, shares how to break your negative mindset and behavior cycles, why we should never rob someone of their healing process, how shroom tea helped lead Liz to a life breakthrough moment, and what is dividing families in America the most in 2022. How can we unblock irrational fear to help us let go of past trauma? By the end of this episode, you will have the tools to help you build the courage to rise above dark energy, build powerful connections, and better understand your purpose in life.   Shop the BEST Organic Snacks at PaleoValley   Save 15% with the code 'JOSH'   PaleoValley's 100% Grass-Fed Beef Sticks Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are the only beef sticks in the USA made from 100% grass fed/grass finished beef and organic spices that are naturally fermented. Their 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are unlike anything else on the market. In fact, they were recently voted in Paleo Magazine as one of the top snacks of the year. The reason is that they are committed to making the highest quality, clean products that are free from problematic ingredients. Their beef comes from 100% grass fed cows raised entirely on natural grass pastures by family farmers right here in the USA. As a result they are healthy and happy.   PaleoValley's Pasture-Raised Turkey Sticks Paleovalley Pasture-Raised Turkey Sticks were created to make healthy snacking easier. Their turkey sticks are made from turkeys who are allowed to live as nature intended... on organic grass pastures with plenty of sunshine, fresh air and room to exercise. The result of raising turkeys in such a natural way is a much healthier, clean protein with higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s. Unfortunately, virtually all turkey in the USA is conventionally raised with a small portion being "free range" – a virtually meaningless term that simply means the turkeys were allowed access to the outdoors. However, most "free range" turkeys only have access to an outdoor dirt field with no pasture in sight. Their truly pasture-raised turkeys are given full access to outdoor, pesticide-free pasture with plenty of grass and insects for them to nibble on.   Listen To Episode 474 As Liz Swail Uncovers: [1:30] Alive + Well in Austin, Texas Liz Swail Alive + Well | Austin, Texas RUNGA What we're going to explore on today's podcast: true health and wellness from the inside out. About her business with her husband, Alive + Well, what their mission is and how they're helping people heal. What surprised Josh the most about Alive + Well and some of their products and services he has tried already. 400 Cal Callahan | The Great Unlearn: How To Find Your Purpose & Redefine Success How Liz and her husband, Mike, as well as other colleagues, have been so welcoming and meaningful to Josh and Carrie since moving from California to Texas. Liz's background, her childhood, how much as has grown over the years and who she is at her core. Josh's own struggles growing up as well with a mother who has bipolar disorder and his father leaving them. The moment in high school as a Junior when Liz considered ending her life.   [13:00] The Power of the Question Prompt: What is The Meaning of Life? How Liz was able to transition and leave her toxic environment behind for something better for herself. Difficult moments for Liz even before she was born with everything telling her mother to have an abortion when she was pregnant with her at 13 years old. What comes up for Liz today with all of the conversations surrounding pro-choice and pro-life. Unpacking how so many people have transcended to horrible living conditions to find joy, bring love, and positively impact the world. The Map of Consciousness Explained by David R. Hawkins Why a low level emotion like despair has to be experienced in order to get to courage. The moment in Liz's life when she realized that having a title and money wasn't sucess for her. Why it's so beneficial to ask yourself question prompts + why it's okay if you don't answer them until later. 384 Shawn Stevenson | Eat Smarter: Use the Power of Food to Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life How deep contrast is so vital to propel us to something better or some type of growth journey. The moment Josh realized that having judgement about people with money and opportunities was actually blocking him from achieving those things as well. Why many people who do come from money don't always have a success story because they lack awareness and values.   [21:00] Breaking Your Negative Mindset + Behavior Cycles How to get out of victim mode by asking yourself these questions according to Liz. Liz's personal mission to help break negative cycles such as mistrust, addiction, and poor health with empowering questions. What Liz's childhood and observing her grandparents taught her about emotional intelligence and love. How Liz felt lost during university, her skill sets, and what she should do with her life. How people can change their lives around when they're born into difficult environments without direction. Why it's so easy to blame caregivers and the people around you for your childhood environment but it's actully disempower and not the right energy to use to help you forward. The fact that less than 1% of all disease is based on your genetics and that means you have tremendous power over your outcome. Why our sickcare system isn't giving people the actual help that people need. 140 Unconventional Medicine – Chris Kresser   [30:00] Never Rob Someone of Their Process Different wellness services they offer at Alive + Well to help people on their health journeys from functional medicine to vitamin shots to relaxing spa packages. Alive + Well's mission to help people find and heal themselves if and when they are feeling lost. 277 How To Access Your Inner Coach: Christine Hassler Why it's so important to never rob someone of their process and you cannot force them to heal; they have to do it on their own terms and when they're ready for it. What therapies can help someone get their emotional energies unstuck and back into motion. Her father's experience being a drug addict, his recovery process, and her amazement at the life he's living today after being addicted for over 4 decades. Why no one is unhelpable; we can always heal and get better by setting goals, sticking to a path, and keep doing the inner work. Josh's own struggle with food and why control is a coping mechanism for many people. Why Alive + Well is not like other places; especially when it comes to individual attention and treating you like a person rather than a number. What Alive + Well is doing to always focus on growing and helping people thrive with new healing methods. How to make wellness like a fun hobby: something that you enjoy and can geek out on so that you're actually enjoying the journey.   [38:00] How Shroom Tea Helped Liz's Breakthrough Her experience trying shroom tea for the first time while living in the Caribbean and how that helped her have a personal epiphany and boost her confidence. 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength Her past practice of building another life in her mind to get away from coping with her reality at the time and sharing these made-up stories with other people until the shroom tea helped her realize that she didn't need to do that. Josh's recent experience connecting with his grandfather with a similar tea during a men's group event. How to be careful about plant medicine and why there's a right and a wrong way to do it. Why the pre, post, and peri inner work process is vital to integrate a plant medicine's lessons. The importance of not doing ceremony after a ceremony to do the real work for yourself. Why you have to be so careful about who you attend a plant medicine ceremony with at any time. Her thoughts about how Ayahuasca might help her father but the caution he should take when choosing where and which shaman facilities the experience.   [46:45] The Healing Spiral: Contraction & Expansion 333 Dr. Kelly Brogan | The Spiral Path: How To Own & Love Your Self Why healing is a spiral and sometimes you will experience contraction or expansion in the process. Unpacking Liz's recent move to Dallas with her family and the current healing spiral she is facing right now. Her childhood habit of detaching herself from a current situation and how that is showing up now for her. Why she thinks it's very important to cultivate discipline in life because it will show up for you all of the time once it's a habit compared to motivation. What Liz does to manage her dark thoughts and why it's so important not to judge yourself for having those thoughts but just let them pass through you, acknowledge that they're there but not forever, and important questions to ask yourself. How developing good habits when you're healthy and in a good mindset will help carry you when you're not in that space of wellness. 423 Ryan Duey | Ice Baths: Cold Therapy For Weight Loss, Immunity, Metabolism & Mental/Emotional Health Why doing the cold plunge helps Liz so much when she is in a fight or flight mode. How Dallas compares to Austin and how she's slowly warming up to their new city. Why just simply being honest and open about personal struggles in a safe environment is so powerful for healing oneself.   [56:00] Why Outside Control Starts with Dividing Families Gender dysphoria that our society is facing today; especially through platforms like YouTube and TikTok and the dominos that are being stacked against our youth. 453 Sky King | How To Exit The Matrix: The Psychology of Propaganda & Marketing How to find your purpose and how you can make an impact with all of the negative mass media headlines we see day after day. What Liz does to show up as the best version of herself that she can be for her children in order to protect and support them. Why our children serve a purpose of reminding us what life is all about in the end. How and why we have moved away from the importance of family because of our current society and government. Common roots of important pieces of history including communism and the Holocaust that all started with dividing families. Why Liz believes that we all have holes in our hearts right now that we need to fill ourselves with the love and light of spirituality, a Higher Power, or God - whatever you believe in to feel whole and help one stay grounded. How removing God or Higher Power and spiritual beliefs plus feeding people junk food along and keeping them sick while also dividing families also leads to people being easily controlled according to Liz.   [1:05:00] Building Powerful Connection Within Ourselves and with Our Partner How gender dysphoria and confusing children's psyche as young as four years old is priming them for the brokenness that will need to be healed as adults yet some never truly heal. The detachment Liz faced when she was touched inappropriately by men when she was a kindergartner. How the pursuit of sole pleasure and no connection can break down one's humanity. 379 Drew Manning | How To Be Fit After 40: Why Drew Gained 75 Pounds on Purpose (Again!) Josh and fellow podcasters who have been addicted to porn for so long plus their journey being open about it. The intense experience Josh had with an Ayahuasca ceremony that did not go well and he ended up absorbing a dark entity that led to a psychic break. Paul Chek | All is God How Josh consciously chooses to be with Carrie and their son rather than allow thoughts about porn take over his control.   [1:12:30] The Evolving Wellness Journey + Cultivating Purpose Struggles Liz still faces today and that she is open about sharing with the world. How Liz has learned to love herself and the gifts that she does have instead of comparing herself to other people. What they do at Alive + Well to help people get well enough that they can step into their purpose and fully express themselves. The different layers of Liz, the time it took to get her health to where it is today, and why wellness is a never-ending journey for all of us. The fact that you can go in on something with a goal but you cannot be attached to the outcome and Liz explains why that is true. Why she believes it's so important to believe in some sort of power and embrace how incredible it is that we are a moment but there is something eternal.   [1:17:45] Unblocking Irrational Fear to Let Go of Trauma Her relationship with fear as she moves through the things that she is responsible for every day. How her husband, Michael, has helped her alleviate the fears she never thought she would get rid of like not being supported.  Questions she asks herself to help her unpack her fears in order to heal and move past them. How doing a holotropic breathwork experience helped her do some intense inner child work. Why a lot of our angry emotions and behaviors come forward because of the fear we had as children. The importance of uncovering your biggest irrational fears in order to finally not allow it to hijack your thinking and let unresloved trauma go. How she defines wellness and what living a life well looks like to her especially after her mother passed away.   Power Quotes From The Show Embracing the Whole Journey: Good Times + Bad Times "A society, we're in this pursuit of zero discomfort and instant gratification but without that contrast and journey we can't show up in an authentic way for other people. We can't show up in a powerful way for other people. If we can change that and allow ourselves to feel both the good and the bad, the comfort and discomfort so that we can be empowered." - Liz Swail   How to Control + Heal Fearful Thoughts "When you're fearful of something, you can't think of anything else. It's that inner questioning of 'What's going to happen if...?' and your brain is constantly spinning and spending energy on it. It's a waste because then you can't think of anything else like creating something bigger and better. So, recognize that fear when you feel it, don't be upset about it, and ask yourself why you're feeling afraid." - Liz Swail   Get Closer to Your Inner Child with Breathwork "What inner child ideas are coming up when you are afraid, angry, or anxious? Personally, I never understood or did inner child work until I tried holotropic breathing. I sobbed like I never did before and I could see myself at 5 and 7 being hurt by other people. That helped me to say to my inner child, 'I'm so sorry that happened to you little Liz,' and recognize how some fear had manifested in me from a very young age. When you act a certain way like snapping at your spouse it is almost always related to a fear." - Liz Swail   Links From Today's Show  Liz Swail RUNGA 400 Cal Callahan | The Great Unlearn: How To Find Your Purpose & Redefine Success The Map of Consciousness Explained by David R. Hawkins 384 Shawn Stevenson | Eat Smarter: Use the Power of Food to Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life 140 Unconventional Medicine – Chris Kresser 277 How To Access Your Inner Coach: Christine Hassler 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength 333 Dr. Kelly Brogan | The Spiral Path: How To Own & Love Your Self 423 Ryan Duey | Ice Baths: Cold Therapy For Weight Loss, Immunity, Metabolism & Mental/Emotional Health 453 Sky King | How To Exit The Matrix: The Psychology of Propaganda & Marketing 379 Drew Manning | How To Be Fit After 40: Why Drew Gained 75 Pounds on Purpose (Again!) Paul Chek | All is God Shop the Wellness Force Store breathwork.io Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Seeking Health - Save 10% with the code 'JOSH' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Botanic Tonics – Save 40% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40' Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code 'WELLNESSFORCE' Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes Alive + Well | Austin, Texas Instagram Facebook YouTube About Liz Swail Liz Swail is an entrepreneur, weightlifter, mom, wife, and wellness expert based in Austin, where her and her husband Michael run their Holistic Wellness Center Alive and Well. Liz had a complicated journey into the health and wellness space, as growing up she experienced a turbulent home life, disordered eating, suicidal thoughts, and poverty. Childhood: comparing the “then” and “now” of her life, touching on how she transformed her own health by making changes over time. The benefits of giving up gluten and alcohol, and the long-term benefits that you’ll see if you invest time and effort into your weightlifting regime. Liz balanced her strength training around her two pregnancies, and she managed to keep training right up until giving birth. Liz says that her Christian faith plays in her life and encourages listeners to find a higher power so that they’re not the center of their own universe.

The frequency of healing is a scale that we commit to continuously learning from. There is no finish line, until we leave the planet hopefully more conscious and more loving. - Josh Trent This is an EPIC rebroadcast of an interview I did on the Wondersoul Show with my friend, Samantha Gilbert FNC, CHNP, CNC podcast "Eat For Life" and I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to share it with you today for inspiration and extra wellness and wisdom in your life. ENJOY!  Learn more about Samantha HERE: https://eatfor.life/podcast/#listen Eat For Life Podcast Your unique story matters. I connect your physical, emotional, and spiritual health to help you find your own path to healing anxiety, depression, autoimmunity, ADHD, insomnia, chronic fatigue, PMS, and more. Join me as I dive deep into neuroscience, epigenetics, functional and micromolecular medicine, trauma and abuse, as well as spirituality and faith. Each episode of Eat For Life is a chance to take the next step in your healing process, explore how everything is connected, and reclaim your life.  I think you're really going to love this episode. Listen and subscribe so you never miss a Wellness + Wisdom podcast episode at joshtrent.com/podcast Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group   Shop the BEST Organic Snacks at PaleoValley Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' PaleoValley's 100% Grass-Fed Beef Sticks Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are the only beef sticks in the USA made from 100% grass fed/grass finished beef and organic spices that are naturally fermented. Their 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are unlike anything else on the market. In fact, they were recently voted in Paleo Magazine as one of the top snacks of the year. The reason is that they are committed to making the highest quality, clean products that are free from problematic ingredients. Their beef comes from 100% grass fed cows raised entirely on natural grass pastures by family farmers right here in the USA. As a result they are healthy and happy. PaleoValley's Pasture-Raised Turkey Sticks Paleovalley Pasture-Raised Turkey Sticks were created to make healthy snacking easier. Their turkey sticks are made from turkeys who are allowed to live as nature intended... on organic grass pastures with plenty of sunshine, fresh air and room to exercise. The result of raising turkeys in such a natural way is a much healthier, clean protein with higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s. Unfortunately, virtually all turkey in the USA is conventionally raised with a small portion being "free range" – a virtually meaningless term that simply means the turkeys were allowed access to the outdoors. However, most "free range" turkeys only have access to an outdoor dirt field with no pasture in sight. Their truly pasture-raised turkeys are given full access to outdoor, pesticide-free pasture with plenty of grass and insects for them to nibble on.

The breath found me. My philosophy around breathwork is that it is opening us up to be conduits for life, love, and spirit to flow through us. - Gwen Payne Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 471 Founder of, “Breath is Prayer” and “Inspired Sedona”, Gwen Payne, shares what skills every breathwork facilitator needs, her own breathwork training experience + why she's a student for life, why death can be our greatest advisor and how to listen to your own authentic guidance system. What actually blocks people from letting go of their stress, anxiety, and negative emotions? By the end of this episode, you will have a full understanding of how ancient breathwork turns your body into a conduit for healing depression and generational pain. Listen To Episode 471 As Gwen Payne Uncovers: [1:30] What's Blocking Our Ability to Move Past Anxiety? Gwen Payne Inspired Sedona Gwen's Gift to You! How Josh and Gwen met for the first time in Sedona, Arizona when he went there to do a training with Carrie. What it's been like for Gwen to be back in Austin, Texas after about 40 years since she last visited it. The fact that Gwen was actually conceived in Austin and that's why it felt like home for her when she visited it in 1983. Unpacking how we can allow ourselves to be and feel more free in our skin. How growing up in a Mediterranean culture where differences are celebrated allows Gwen to see how homogenous American culture and identity are all over the country. What Gwen's 'Breath is Prayer' medicine is and how it helped Josh let go of held-back emotions. Why experience is vital if you're going to facilitate and hold space as you lead a breathwork ceremony. The fact that the average adult is only using 30% of their lung capacity. Why sometimes people are so triggered and afraid by the idea of doing the inner work that they don't even begin it. Exploring the deeply embedded thought in our psyche that everything we need is outside of ourselves when that isn't true. Why we are so afraid to authentically express ourselves out of fear of being punished. [10:40] The Core of Behavioral Dysfunction What microtrauma is and how Josh did it to himself when he would watch porn or not speak his truth when he was a child. Why energy from trauma doesn't just go away; it transmutes. Unpacking the core of dysfunction: being out of alignment with our natural way of being. Why freedom is something that we already have and how we can unblock ourselves to obtain it. The moments of freedom that Gwen has experienced and witnessed in others while doing breathwork. Why just doing breathwork is not enough; the release it gives us is fleeting and so it must be practiced consistently to help us feel free and in alignment. The fact that it takes 90 seconds for an emotion to move through us + what it is about our psyche that blocks them. Going beyond the intellectualization of our healing to focus on somatic healing. 249 SOMA Breath For Less Stress: Niraj Naik 410 Mark Divine | Positive Neurodiversity: Kokoro Spirit, The 5 Mountains For Inner Peace, & How To Fulfill Your Potential Why Gwen was the only breathwork teacher that made Josh feel like he could teach other people. [20:00] The Art of the Breath: What Skills a Facilitator Needs What to expect when working with Gwen both in groups and private sessions. The embodied learning that people go through when they do Gwen's breathwork facilitator program. Differences between feeling ready to practice breathwork compared to facilitating a session. What the best training she ever did was and why she did trainings for 3.5 years before becoming a facilitator. The Passion Test by Janet Bray Attwood - The Passion Test Common breathing mistakes we're making without even realizing it including holding our breath (especially exhales) for extended periods of time. The fact that more and more people are turning to breathwork as we experience more stress as a collective. How to go about selecting a breathwork program according to Gwen. Why it's so important to be a facilitator who creates such a safe space for participants that no matter what comes up, they can be there and support the people participating in the session. What usually comes up for people when they do breathwork and why trauma is present in various ways from crying and shaking to laughter or coughing. Gwen's own intense breathwork moment with a client and why it could've been an ego stripping or something from his past being let go. [34:20] We'll Always Be a Student of Life Josh Trent: Solocast | Healing The Father Wound, 100+ Hours Fasting, Vision Questing + Being Alone With Mother Nature’s Wisdom The best way to use breath to assist an emotion as it makes its way through the body in 90 seconds. Why having an open mouth during breathwork makes such a difference because there is a lot of control held within the jaw. The fact that we can never fully become a master at anything until we accept that we are a student. Gwen's thirst for always growing, learning, and becoming an even better breathwork facilitator and trainer. Her experience growing up in North Africa in an atheist/agnostic household and why it was the most educational and informative experience for her. Why both Josh and Gwen feel like they didn't find the power of breathwork, it found them. The fact that Gwen's great aunt was a spiritual teacher ever since her early 20s and how that influenced her mother. What a Sufi retreat is and what most people get wrong about sufism. Where and when Gwen was first introduced to breathwork for the first time in her life. [45:00] How to Listen to Your Own Authentic Guidance System Gwen's experience attending Stanford and the pressure she felt to go since her parents both went there and chose the professor career route. The trauma that Gwen experienced in her upbringing and why being there with her parents while they were in hospice impacted her heart the most and that's when she really found her grit. Her experience being a single mother and fighting for her children in different ways. How breathwork and other inner work practices have helped her shift her trauma and difficult experiences into something that has made her stronger. Why she strongly believes that we all need mentors and even multiple ones to help us develop. Paleo(Fx) Who she turned to for help and support when she didn't receive that from her family. Why a person cannot do something like what Gwen does without going through a continuous healing process themselves. [55:30] The Breath is Prayer Experience 311 Mark Wolynn | It Didn’t Start With You: Ending The Cycle of Inherited Trauma 366 Mark Wolynn | How To Heal Generational Trauma: The Thoughts, Feelings, Patterns & Behaviors Formed Before You Were Ever Born The vomiting response Josh had during a breathing ceremony that Gwen guided the night before and why he believes that happened. What to expect during a Breath is Prayer experience with Gwen. Why it's not uncommon for people to feel nauseous, dizzy, or even feel the need to go to the bathroom during a breathwork ceremony. The fact that Josh is still feeling the powerful medicine from last night's breathwork practice. How deep early childhood programming leads to our subconscious not wanting to feel and unpack our emotions, especially those we need to heal. [1:01:00] Why Death Can be Our Greatest Advisor Exploring the concept of death and how sometimes Josh and Gwen have experienced unique "death-like" out-of-body sensations during breathwork and for Josh also Ayahuasca ceremonies. Why the idea of death as her advisor has been a philosophy for Gwen for many years. The powerful exercise she did in which she was told death was coming and she had to prepare by writing letters to people and her own will. Lessons that death has taught her about how to be and live her life. How her grandmother's illness with polio and needing to walk with crutches showed up for Gwen in her epigenetics, beliefs, and healing journey. The deeply imprinted belief Gwen had at one point that she could not trust life. Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candace B. Pert The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton How Family Constellations has expanded to the Systemic as well (such as the soul of a business for example) or the Collective to find out where energy is being blocked or not properly healed. [1:10:00] How Breath Exposes What's Already There Mindbody University What fascinated Gwen about breathwork the most to become a facilitator. How she has combined breathwork with the passion test, hypnotherapy, and epigenetic trauma. The incredible fact that we are breathing the same breath that our ancestors did. How you can combine breathwork with other healing modalities such as Family Constellations. The power of just doing a regular if not daily 3-10 minute breathwork practice. Gwen's powerful practice that she always does at the end of each of her own breathwork practices. Why Gwen says that "Breathwork doesn't bring anything new, it just exposes what's already there." Gwen's gift to the audience including an online breathwork ceremony recording. What Gwen believes is the meaning of her being a breathwork facilitator and life coach in Sedona. Why she believes we should all be striving to be the most authentic version of ourselves. The fact that it's just so much easier to trust a healer who is open about what they themselves are working on like in Gwen's case. What wellness means for Gwen with all of her life and work experiences. Power Quotes From The Show Letting Go of Our Collective Fear of Emotion "Collectively, we have such a profound fear of emotions. If people were to really go in and sort of take a magnifying glass approach at some of the beliefs that they hold in their body that have been imprinted on them, not that they consciously think these thoughts but they have them: 'If I feel this I will die,' or 'If I feel this I will go crazy,' or 'If I feel this I will never come back from it,' and on and on. So, people just fight it tooth and nail and the truth of the matter is if we could open up and allow that energy to flow through us, it's pretty easy. It might be intense but it's pretty easy." - Gwen Payne We're Only Using 30% of Our Lung's Capacity on Average "Do you know how little people are breathing? 30% is what the average American adult is said to breathe of their functional lung capacity. Only 30% is essentially starvation mode for the cells of your body and for your brain. You are literally living in survival mode and I don't think as a society we can help but feel anxious and depressed. If there is one thing I would encourage people to do, it's to breathe more." - Gwen Payne How Breathwork Unlocks Our Essential Nature "In breathwork, one of the things that I find so impactful is that concepts become viscerally experienced, and then it's an embodiment. In that moment of embodiment, there's nothing else that we're focusing on outside of ourselves; nothing. It's part of our essential nature. Those are the moments of freedom that I have experienced and witnessed in others. It's an experience of tuning the world out and letting go of what energies we have been carrying, releasing, bringing our attention inwards, and only then can we really experience that freedom." - Gwen Payne Links From Today's Show  Inspired Sedona Gwen's Gift to You! 249 SOMA Breath For Less Stress: Niraj Naik 410 Mark Divine | Positive Neurodiversity: Kokoro Spirit, The 5 Mountains For Inner Peace, & How To Fulfill Your Potential The Passion Test by Janet Bray Attwood - The Passion Test Josh Trent: Solocast | Healing The Father Wound, 100+ Hours Fasting, Vision Questing + Being Alone With Mother Nature’s Wisdom Paleo(Fx) 311 Mark Wolynn | It Didn’t Start With You: Ending The Cycle of Inherited Trauma 366 Mark Wolynn | How To Heal Generational Trauma: The Thoughts, Feelings, Patterns & Behaviors Formed Before You Were Ever Born Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candace B. Pert The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton Mindbody University Researchers Now Know Just How Many Thoughts You Have in a Day Destroy Negativity From Your Mind With This Simple Exercise Shop the Wellness Force Store breathwork.io Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Seeking Health - Save 10% with the code 'JOSH' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Feel Free from Botanic Tonics – Save 40% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40' PLUNGE - Save $150 with the code "WELLNESSFORCE' MitoZen - Save 10% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Activation Products - Save 20% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code 'WELLNESSFORCE' Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes Gwen Payne Facebook Instagram YouTube About Gwen Payne Founder of, “Breath is Prayer” and “Inspired Sedona”, Gwen intuitively employs a combination of Breathwork, The Passion Test, Family Constellations, Hypnotherapy, Coaching, Yoga, and Dance to guide and support people in coming home to their true nature and remaining consciously connected to their essential truth. Gwen was born in Italy, grew up in Tunisia, and attending boarding schools in Europe throughout high school before moving to United States to attend Stanford University. Gwen credits her diversity and cultural experiences as the most formative education of her life – one that provided her unique vision and perspective upon which she draws in her work.   Gwen's Passion for Breathwork At the age of 21, Gwen stumbled across breathwork when she took part in her for spiritual retreat. She has remained passionate about it ever since. When she found a breathwork school years later, it's solidified her journey with the breath and her calling to share its power. Certifications: - B.A French Studies, Stanford University - Breath work/counseling hypnotherapy certificate, BodyMind Academy - Breath of Love Facilitator - Alchemy of breath facilitator and mentor - Passion test facilitator - Self-love facilitator - Family constellations facilitator - Kundalini yoga instructor - Erotic blueprints coach Work with Gwen In your work together, Gwen invites clients to explore their inner landscapes, to step into their most authentic, empowered self, and to choose a path that honors themselves and their purpose. As a result, Gwen’s clients experience real transformation and learn to live truly inspired purposeful lives.

In a world that is left brain dominant, I have found that plant medicines have illuminated the path for me to connect deeply to my own innate intelligence & as a result, they have opened up the opportunity to have a nice cosmic giggle from time to time from the incredible gift that is the innate intelligence of the human mind, body & spirit. - Ryan Sprague Speaking to my own experiences within the realm of plant medicines, I have found one of the most potent effects from these experiences to be the ability for me to deepen my physical, emotional, mental & spiritual intelligence. For me, intelligence has been far more profound than knowledge, as while knowledge is defined as the collection of skills & information a person has, intelligence is directly related to how an individual applies his or her knowledge to their experience of life. Stopping by to share his time & wisdom with us today on the show is an individual who has made it his life mission to help others gain physical, emotional, mental & spiritual intelligence in the important work he creates in the world. Josh is the CEO of “Wellness Force Media” & host of “Wellness + Wisdom Podcast”, which is a show committed to providing wisdom from some of the greatest minds in today's world as to how to create authentic well being in their experience of life in order to live a life full of confidence, freedom & optimal wellness. He is also a dedicated father & husband & is passionate about guiding others who are looking to increase their quality of life through his free guides & the incredible community & tribe he has created by joining like minded individuals together to support one another in their experience of life & if all of that wasn’t enough, he is also someone who has benefitted from the conscious, intentional use of plant medicines. Within this episode, we will be diving into some of these experiences, the notion of less being more within the plant medicines space & what his experiences have allowed for within his journey of life. Show Notes: (3:03) How Josh first got into cannabis. (9:26) How to know when you’re really ready.  (20:01) Knowing how to get the most out of an experience.  (35:13) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com!  (40:03) Understanding the Ego. (55:24) Josh looking back on his psychedelic experience, and his takeaways. (1:15:35) Where you can reach Josh. (1:16:57) Josh’s final piece of advice for the listeners!   Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 462 Health Consultant, Speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of 17 books, Ben Greenfield, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast to share why he's no longer using plant medicines + the moral obligation he feels to share it with the world, to explore the special circumstances for using plant medicine and to explain why + how you should go about plant medicine with caution and with the right ceremonial set up, environment, and shaman. For any human being on a spiritual or faith path, should you stop using plant medicines? By the end of this episode, you will have a deep intelligence around the clarification of what exactly plant medicines are for human beings and how they connect us to spiritual dimensions + higher consciousness. Shop the BEST Organic Snacks at PaleoValley Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' PaleoValley's 100% Grass-Fed Beef Sticks Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are the only beef sticks in the USA made from 100% grass fed/grass finished beef and organic spices that are naturally fermented. Their 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are unlike anything else on the market. In fact, they were recently voted in Paleo Magazine as one of the top snacks of the year. The reason is that they are committed to making the highest quality, clean products that are free from problematic ingredients. Their beef comes from 100% grass fed cows raised entirely on natural grass pastures by family farmers right here in the USA. As a result they are healthy and happy...

Wellness + Wisdom Podcast Host and Wellness Force Media CEO, Josh Trent, shares the scientific and spiritual effects of television on the mind and body. What happens in the brain when you are controlled by technology? How to self-evaluate, if potentially you are being controlled. What to do from that inspired place of increased awareness. All the fun tools that I personally use to make sure that I'm happy enough and fulfilled in my Wellness Pentagon How to nourish your Wellness Pentagon.   Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group