

Spirit Gym with Paul Chek
Paul Chek
Get ready for a no-holds-barred exploration of life and why we’re all here. Each week, world-renowned Holistic Health Practitioner Paul Chek and his guests will tackle topics like spirituality and metaphysics, human performance, diet, science, plant medicine, relationships, sexuality, lifestyle, and personal development with a depth and honesty that you won’t find anywhere else. Previously called Living 4D with Paul Chek, the podcast changed name to Spirit Gym with Paul Chek on Episode 300.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 2h 42min
371 — From Pharma Insider to Microbiome Revolutionary With Alex Martinez
In this engaging discussion, Alex Martinez, a Harvard-trained lawyer turned biotech entrepreneur and CEO of Intrinsic Medicine, explores his fascinating transition from Big Pharma to microbiome innovation. He discusses the drawbacks of pharmaceutical focus on expensive rare disease treatments, advocating instead for safe, accessible microbiome solutions. Dive into the wonders of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) as essential gut programming tools and learn how breathwork influenced Alex's insights into microbiome consciousness and ethical manufacturing practices.

Nov 4, 2025 • 2h 28min
370 — How to Stay Human When Machines Get Smarter With Jeff Burningham
In this engaging discussion, Jeff Burningham, a venture capitalist and first-time author of 'The Last Book Written by a Human,' explores the complex relationship between humans and AI. He delves into how AI can serve as a mirror, encouraging us to reflect and prioritize our humanity. Jeff emphasizes the importance of personal and societal growth amid technological disruption, advocating for wise leadership and community. He also highlights the beauty of life's messiness and urges us to embrace being over doing in a rapidly changing world.

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Oct 28, 2025 • 2h 5min
369— 5-7-5: The Simple Poetry Formula That Heals With Anne Helfer
Anne Helfer, a psychotherapist and author, shares insights on using haiku as a tool for emotional healing. She explains how the 5-7-5 structure helps facilitate mindfulness and self-expression. Anne discusses her 'Silver Rule' of self-care and the importance of balancing left and right brain functions through writing. Listeners learn practical tips for crafting haiku and how this practice can surface deep emotions. She also explores the connection between haiku, impermanence, and finding presence in a fast-paced world.

Oct 21, 2025 • 2h 41min
368 — Organs, Emotions and Pain: The Hidden Connection Doctors Ignore With Matt Sorensen
In this pharmaceutical drug obsessed culture we live in, could you ever imagine a gentler, healthier approach to treating chronic headaches starting with an appendix scar?CHEK Professional Matt Sorensen explains why most health problems like pain originate from dysfunctions to the glands and organs which illustrates why health practitioners need to look for complications from the inside — not the outside — this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Matt at his HealHub website. Check out his The Wizard and The Priestess podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to them. Find him on social media via Instagram. For Spirit Gym listeners: Based in Sydney, Matt is offering Spirit Gym listeners a very special 30 percent discount on his programs at this link. Use the promo code CHEK30 at checkout. (Special offers from Spirit Gym guests are time-sensitive and at their discretion to redeem after 30 days.)Timestamps2:47 Being a groundskeeper for nearly a decade helped Matt better appreciate the health of soil.6:19 Matt’s professional life shifted after his father was diagnosed with prostate cancer.13:15 An unhealthy migration from a results-based (integration) to a research-based (isolated) medical system.20:36 Matt’s successful treatment for a client with severe headaches began by locating an appendix scar.29:06 Visceral manipulation.40:15 Organ motility.47:07 Medicine is often practiced from the outside inward rather than the inside outward.58:40 How often is the origin of pain is really a symptom or dysfunction of the glands or organs?1:03:14 “Generally, if someone’s got a visceral issue, they’ve got a vascular issue too.”1:24:25 The story you tell yourself affects your health more than any food or drink can.1:30:09 The conventional definition of good postural alignment is based on dead people in a morgue.1:45:00 Matt estimates roughly 85 percent of a person’s visceral or glandular problems start with lifestyle and diet.1:52:23 The challenges Matt faces with patients during a recent week.ResourcesWhat Pain is Telling You (Spotify audiobook) by Matt SorensenFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 53min
367 — From Oprah to Outlawed and Refusing to Be Silenced With Dr. Christiane Northrup
There is very little in the practice of holistic health that has escaped the attention of Dr. Christiane Northrup over the past quarter-century. Christiane has experienced the huge highs as a highly successful New York Times best-selling author and a favorite of many (including Oprah Winfrey) to the dark days of COVID when her once-coveted advice was censored and ignored.Fortunately, none of the recent pushback has silenced Dr. Christiane Northrup who describes a plandemic gone bad and all of the problems associated with women’s health, including the misuse of synthetic hormones, this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about the asset-based sharing system for gold and silver ownership that Paul and Dr. Northrup talked about here.Learn more about Christiane and her work on her website and her product line for hormonal balance at Amata Life. Find her on social media via Truth Social, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Rumble, Instagram and Telegram along with Substack. Download her free Should You Try Herbs to Support the Change ebook at this link.Timestamps9:22 Christiane’s decision to go to medical school was based partly on how the established medical system was failing her family.12:12 Focusing on obstetrics and gynecology and being with pregnant women was what Christiane was designed by God to do.20:54 Many bodily problems women suffer from are their way of expressing their distress.30:03 Why do women living in the Western world suffer from so many bad symptoms associated with menopause?46:35 “If you did things to animals that we do to humans [at birth], the mother would reject the cubs.”1:04:03 How the chapter of John in the Bible fits well with the message of The Matrix Trilogy.1:15:59 Christiane’s take on the countless ways so many handled/orchestrated COVID so very badly.ResourcesFind all resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Oct 7, 2025 • 3h 9min
366 — The Dreamlike Nature of Reality: Not Just a Metaphor With Paul Levy
Paul Levy, an author and researcher at the crossroads of quantum physics and spirituality, shares insights on living consciously. He argues that understanding quantum phenomena dissolves the boundaries between mind and matter, while emphasizing that reality is literally dreamlike. Levy discusses the dangers of ignoring these insights for humanity's future and highlights the transformative power of imagination. He also touches on personal practices like lucid dreaming and the shamanic understanding of suffering, urging listeners to awaken to their true potential.

Sep 30, 2025 • 2h 35min
365 — Is AI the Great Equalizer or the Great Deceiver With Rachel Miles
In this engaging discussion, technology consultant Rachel Miles, an expert in conscious AI use and founder of Renaissance Rachel, explores the dual nature of artificial intelligence. She argues that while AI can be a powerful tool, it poses risks without proper understanding. The conversation touches on the importance of keeping humans in control, the potential for AI manipulation, and the need for transparency. Rachel also shares her free mini course on safely navigating AI, emphasizing that awareness and informed use are key to avoiding pitfalls.

Sep 23, 2025 • 3h 6min
364 — Decode Your Dreams: A Live Step-by-Step Dream Analysis Session With Paul Chek
Join Paul Chek with guests Pablo Echeverria, a digital nomad and tarot enthusiast; Nicki Wolfe, a healer navigating transformative dreams; and Asa Tolan-Powell, a career changer with type 1 diabetes. They dive into their dreams’ hidden messages, exploring themes of stability, soul purpose, and creative rebirth. Pablo’s tarot-infused dream prompts insights about slowing down. Nicki’s journey through her 'dark night of the soul' leads to powerful self-discovery. Asa's dreams signal life-force potential and guidance through transitions.

Sep 16, 2025 • 2h 45min
363 — COVID Vaccines: A Spiritual Perspective You Haven’t Heard About With Thomas Mayer
In this engaging conversation, Thomas Mayer, an author and anthroposophy expert, shares insights on the spiritual dynamics surrounding COVID vaccination. He explores Paul Chek's personal battle with COVID and encounters with dark entities, emphasizing the need for spiritual awareness in health. The discussion reveals the implications of vaccinations on the soul and how vaccine interactions might affect the afterlife. They also delve into Rudolf Steiner's warnings about materialism and the impact of technology on spiritual health, providing a unique perspective on current global challenges.

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Sep 9, 2025 • 3h 13min
362 — What 100 Chickens Taught Me About Healing With Daniel Firth Griffith
Daniel Firth Griffith, a philosopher, farmer, and award-winning author, shares his journey of healing through farming and storytelling. He discusses how chickens became a surprising remedy for his health crisis. The power of vegetables like potatoes and carrots is explored as holistic treatments. Griffith delves into the role of myths in modern culture and emphasizes the connection between storytelling, identity, and nature. He also addresses the importance of reconnecting with the earth and the divine feminine in mythology.


