Spirit Gym with Paul Chek

How do stuntpeople make fight scenes in action films look so real?Veteran stuntman Cale Schultz shares his journey from studying electrical engineering to working on major action films from John Wick to Birds of Prey in this cinematic Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Cale and his work as manager/director at 87Eleven Action Design and his IMDB page. Find him on social media via Instagram.Show NotesCale’s most recognizable role and his favorite fight scene in the first John Wick film. (4:14)“I still have a little bit of the Incredible Hulk inside me, but as I’m growing and learning that takes way more energy.” (12:25)Is a new Highlander series coming? (25:14)Cale earned a degree in electrical engineering at Penn State, and never imagined having a film career. (31:21)The universe tells Cale to make a change, and he finally listens... (41:42)Chad Stahelski pushed Cale to learn judo at 35. (49:46)The real philosophy behind stunt work: Rehearse it repeatedly, so it’s safe as the stunt can be and it looks awesome. (1:04:58)“Stunt work is more like a dance than a fight.” (1:10:29)Some actors like Keanu Reeves put in the time to create authenticity to the physical demands of action films, but others don’t. (1:24:00)Cale appreciates the simplicity of living while working on Logan in Chama, N.M. (1:31:32)Cale finished his work on The Matrix 4 just before the COVID-19 shutdown in California. (1:43:58)Share all of your beliefs openly and make the best life choices. (2:04:36)Cale’s dilemma about working in the film industry. (2:31:28)Will CGI replace human actors in films? (2:36:23)Bringing good martial arts choreography to American films. (2:43:46)Product placements help films like Atomic Blonde get made. (2:45:06)The streaming movement. (2:52:44)A gym anywhere in the world is Cale’s happy place. (3:03:14)ResourcesThe work of Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman and Robbie MaddisonUncanny valley theoryMore resources for this episode are available on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

How does anyone find their path to become a Shaman?White Eagle Medicine Woman describes her spiritual and physical journey — it’s an amazing one — and the true power of a drum in this harmonizing Living 4D conversation.Look for excerpts from White Eagle’s music throughout this episode!Just for Living 4D listeners, receive a free 1-hour audio and PDF outline, 10 Messages From Your Soul, to help you clarify your purpose in life by really hearing your soul’s true calling.Learn more about White Eagle’s work at The Whirling Rainbow Foundation and the Grandmother Drum International Peace Project and on Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram. Show NotesThe Wizard of Oz: White Eagle’s favorite Shamanic story. (6:55)White Eagle was way over her head in the beginning and didn’t feel qualified to do Shamanic work. (13:01)The human journey versus the spiritual journey. (23:49)Once you have that moment of awareness, you can’t un-have it. (30:01)Utopia versus peace versus harmony. (39:07)Power of the drum. (42:57)Different drums, different purposes. (52:59)White Eagle’s painful journey to become a Shaman. (58:12)White Eagle lived her own 21 days to change your life program. (1:12:07)Being a Shaman versus a medicine man or woman. (1:19:50)A global menopause. (1:30:27)Our spiritual purpose. (1:36:52)Love is always for-giving and forgiveness. (1:44:51)ResourcesGrandmother Drum: Awakening the Global HeartSolfeggio frequenciesSonglines of the SoulTime of the Sixth Sun seriesPaul is now accepting applications to the CHEK Academy. Click here to apply today!Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), BiOptimizers (get a free bottle of Masssymes by hitting this link), Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Paul Chek talks to Walt Thornhill, Chief Science Advisor for the Thunderbolts Project, about evidence-based science, the history of the solar system being wrong, plasma dynamics, defining the ether, and how the mind and consciousness work in the Electric Universe. They also discuss interpreting the book of Genesis, gravity, the SAFIRE Project, and how our theories about geology, astronomy, biology, and culture will change when we understand the past.

Have you ever heard poetry spoken so warmly and beautifully that it made your heart melt with joy?Ari Honarvar, co-creator of Rumi’s Gift Oracle Cards, shares her journey from the warn-torn streets of Iran to America and how her love for all things Rumi transformed her life — including poetry spoken in her native Farsi — with Paul in this lyrical Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Ari at Rumi With a View, her activism at the Musical Ambassadors of Peace and on social media via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Show NotesAngie’s perfect labyrinth led to a Rumi connection and discovering Ari’s story. (9:03)Ari’s relationship with Rumi began long before she was born. (16:31)Ari’s seven-year-old eyes seeing anti-aircraft missiles flying into the air creating beauty and terror. (25:12)Trust. (41:51)Paul’s first memorable lucid dream. (46:00)“Trust is my regular state.” (52:26)Silence. (1:09:27)Courage. (1:33:20)Service. (1:47:02)How spiritual people are like vacuum cleaners. (1:51:18)Feeling the fear and holding it like a bubble in the palm of your hand. (2:00:44)Ari’s emotions living in Iran as a teenager varied from having no fear of death to deep depression. (2:10:50)ResourcesThe history of PersepolisCalligramsThe beautiful art of Carmen CostelloAri’s journalism and activism as documented in many publications including ParentsThe legend of Chesty PullerPaul is now accepting applications to the CHEK Academy. Click here to apply today!Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), BiOptimizers (get a free bottle of Masssymes by hitting this link), Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout), One Farm CBD Oils (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK at checkout) and Essential Oil Wizardry (save 10 percent on your purchase by using the code living4d at checkout)Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

How does the student become a gifted teacher, leader and role model for others?CHEK Professional Michael Holt describes how he got there through his work with spiritual teachers (including Paul) and the power of meditation in this very contemplative Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Michael’s work at Savage and Saint and his work with men’s groups at Tribe Men’s Community. Find out more about him Instagram too.Show NotesMichael and Paul compare their bad ass histories. (6:16)Martial arts: The cultivation of an intelligent body. (13:36)“There is no option not to practice something.” (24:31)The most courageous calling for men. (33:32)How Michael gravitated to meditation and what he’s learned from his mentors. (52:16)Meditation is not unlike giving your mind a chew toy. (1:07:39)Michael describes his relationship with Shinzen Young. (1:16:14)Confronting the existential questions. (1:27:29)Enlightened people can be ferocious and grumpy. (1:35:45)Using cold as a concentration accelerant. (1:45:26)Paul’s impact on Michael’s work and life. (1:54:56)Moving closer to your purpose. (2:04:17)Making art: Adding life to life. (2:16:01)Michael defines manhood: Vulnerability as strength. (2:26:05)Plant medicines aren’t a shortcut to figuring out you. (2:34:21)Osho and Rudolf Steiner agree on their approach to students. (2:47:03)ResourcesThe Filipino Martial Arts technique known as KaliArchetype Cards by Caroline MyssMetta meditationThe work of Dr. Daniel Brown and Henry MillerScience of Enlightenment: How Meditation Works by Shinzen Young Dreams, Death, Rebirth: A Topological Odyssey Into Alchemy’s Hidden Dimensions by Steven RosenStreams of Wisdom by Dustin DiPerna and Ken WilburPaul is now accepting applications to the CHEK Academy. Click here to apply today!Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), BiOptimizers (get a free bottle of Masssymes by hitting Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Are you worried about COVID-19?Many people are, which made Nick Pineault — a journalist who has earned much deserved attention and kudos for his The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs — take a closer look at the pandemic from a non-political perspective. Discover what Nick’s learned in his return to the podcast as well as new information about electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation in this investigative Living 4D conversation.For Living 4D listeners: Be one of the first people to access Nick’s new six-week online course — Electro-Pollution Fix — he’s teaching with EMF mitigation specialist Brian Hoyer starting Nov. 9.Follow Nick on social media via Facebook and Instagram. Show NotesNick’s first response to the pandemic: Panic. (11:08)Putting data into historical perspective. (21:48)Looking at COVID-19 in America from a non-political Canadian perspective. (33:51)More than 200 different viruses cause flu-like symptoms. (47:51)False positive COVID-19 tests. (57:56)Nick’s second thoughts about his COVID-19 reporting. (1:14:06)The 5G program: Every move you make. (1:31:55)The growing number of satellites for global internet coverage. (1:43:26)What is 5G radiation doing to every living organism? (2:00:05)With satellites being launched into space, the EMF pushback is growing. (2:09:48)How 5G affects oxygen. (2:17:36)5G vs. Wi-Fi vs. wired connections for entertainment? (2:25:05)Do you turn off your Wi-Fi at night? Maybe you should… (2:35:51)Can Wi-Fi really become safer? (2:50:16)All of us should be a little more afraid right now… (3:09:01)Resources Koch’s postulatesThe Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life by Arthur FirstenbergThe Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life by Robert Becker and Gary SeldenThe work of Peter SullivanMore resources for this episode are available on our website.Paul is now accepting applications to the CHEK Academy. Click here to apply today!Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Is your knowledge of Vikings and Norse legends limited to what you’ve seen in movies and TV shows? And, what about the use of ancient runes?Internationally renowned expert Kaedrich Olsen shares his depth of knowledge about all things Nordic and the paranormal along with how runes can be used to unlock your potential for growth in this ethereal Living 4D conversation. Look for Kaedrich on his website and GaldraKraft. Find him on social media via Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (also via GaldraKraft). For Living 4D listeners: Save $50 on Kaedrich’s Guided Practice personal sessions when you use the promo code AbyssChek.Show NotesAn accurate definition of a Viking. (5:44)Debunking the myths of Norse history that weren’t much different than modern Rambo movies. (12:02)Kaedrich’s psychic development and first contact with runes soon led to his life’s true calling at age 13. (21:34)“One of the fun things I love about Norse culture, both modern and ancient: There is no one way to pin it down.” (31:35)Extraterrestrials, religions and Nordic traditions. (40:40)Differences between the astral realm and interdimensional beings. (54:43)Kaedrich’s secret goal. (1:18:08)Nordic beliefs about sexuality and polyamory vs. monogamy. (1:24:35)Paul and Kaedrich debate love as the highest spiritual value. (1:37:59)Liminal space. (1:56:57)Finding a comfortable place between hubris and humility. (2:13:42)The real goal of a teacher: Liberation, not salvation. (2:24:16)How the Norse defined mind and spirit. (2:35:26)The basis of magic and what separates hard reality from soft reality. (2:53:50)Runes as psychological archetypes. (3:03:17)Create your own runes. (3:10:27)Resources Kaedrich’s appearance on Open Minds with Regina Meredith on GaiaRunes For Transformation: Using Ancient Symbols to Change Your Life by Kaedrich OlsenMore resources for this episode are available on our website.Paul is now accepting applications to the CHEK Academy. Click here to apply today!Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using theThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

How do you work with the illusions in your life so that you can live the life of your dreams? Wade Lightheart returns to describe how to pierce the veil of illusions in your life in this very revealing and real Living 4D conversation.For Living 4D listeners: Save 10 percent on BiOptimizers’ Magnesium Breakthrough at this link.Learn more about Wade and BiOptimizers via social media on Facebook.Show Notes“What kind of love would God give?” (6:49)Are you too embedded in the illusion? (15:25)Everyone has a bit of Avatar in them. (32:37)Living in an algorithmic prison. (51:40)How do you deal with your illusions? (1:08:35)What is your dream and what does it take to be THAT person? (1:21:02)Are you able to create emptiness for any amount of time, or do you try to fill it with something? (1:27:29)What is your body telling you about illusions? (1:43:52)The obstacles in front of us are our pathways and opportunities for growth. (1:51:25)Resources Wild Wild Country on NetflixThe Geometry of Meaning and The Reflexive Universe by Arthur M. YoungThe Book of Secrets, Autobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic and Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously by OshoAlan Watts’ lecture on The Joker via YouTubePower vs. Force and Letting Go: The Pathway to Surrender by Dr. David HawkinsWade’s conversation with JP Sears for his Awesome Health PodcastPaul is now accepting applications to the CHEK Academy. Click here to apply today!Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), BiOptimizers (save 10 percent on your purchase by using the code paul10 at checkout), Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout), One Farm CBD Oils (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK at checkout) and EssenThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Do you believe in the study of psychic phenomena known as parapsychology?If not, you won’t be a skeptic for long, as Paul explores these realms and much more with Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove, host of the very popular New Thinking Allowed series on YouTube in this astral Living 4D conversation.Follow Jeffrey on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and discuss his New Thinking Allowed series on LinkedIn and Discord.Show NotesAt first, Jeffrey was a skeptic of mysticism as a University of Wisconsin student. (7:20)A vivid dream ignited Jeffrey’s new direction. (9:40)How Jeffrey earned the only degree ever awarded in parapsychology by a major American university (University of California, Berkeley) in 1980. (13:48)An unhappy childhood can be a catalyst for spontaneous psychic experiences. (30:20)The quest for personal power (scientific and religious) often overcomes Shamanistic perspectives. (36:22)Defining empirical science. (52:33)The two major categories of parapsychological phenomena. (55:10)Carl Jung vs Rudolf Steiner. (1:09:34)The sheep-goat effect. (1:16:43)“When I hear people tell me they know who the evil one is, I have three words for them: Look inside yourself.” (1:34:15)Jeffrey’s simple dictum: Be present, moment by moment. (1:58:11)The story of Ted Owens, the Psychokinesis (PK) Man. (2:04:05)The always moving boundary between the conscious and unconscious mind. (2:18:52)Can the mind exist “outside” the brain? (2:29:35)Differences between the soul and the spirit. (2:48:34)ResourcesThe PK Man, The Roots of Consciousness and Thinking Allowed: Conversations on The Leading Edge of Knowledge and Discovery by Dr. Jeffrey MishloveEssays in Radical Empiricism and A Pluralistic Universe by William JamesMore resources for this episode are available on our website.Paul is now accepting applications to the CHEK Academy. Click here to apply today!Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), PaleovalleyThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Who can talk about all things coffee, karma, consciousness, reincarnation, mitochondria and psychedelics at the very same level as our own Paul Chek?Dave Asprey — the “Father of Biohacking,” founder of Bulletproof and host of the award-winning Bulletproof Radio podcast — joins Paul to discover how they learned in their own separate ways the hows and whys of coffee and butter and a lot more in this special 100th Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Dave on his website and on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Show NotesDave and Paul compare t-shirt concepts. (5:44)Dave discovers using butter in his coffee and tea. (15:45)Got mold in your coffee? Probably… (20:10)Tips for drinking coffee without feeling sick or having cognitive issues. (35:06)The algorithm of life. (45:20)“Your body believes things that aren’t true.” (54:28)Consciousness, mitochondria and how your body communicates way before you realize it. (1:00:21)A good reason to embrace reincarnation. (1:15:12)The karma of teaching people stuff that isn’t real: You’re just like a mass-murderer. (1:19:58)“I live in a world where, simultaneously, rational things are linear and they’re crazier than anything…” (1:32:58)Are you taking psychedelics to get high or to learn and heal yourself? (1:48:13)Even too much meditation may be harmful. (1:58:04)An eddy in time. (2:06:59)Finding the allegorical meaning versus the literal one may depend on how enlightened you are. (2:13:58) How you handle anger matters. (2:22:41)Why spiritual practices exist. (2:32:57)ResourcesPaul’s two-part appearance on Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Radio podcast on holistic health and belief systemsA New Kind of Science by Stephen WolframOn Intelligence by Jeff Hawkins and Sandra BlakesleeThe Bulletproof Diet and The Better Baby Book by Dave Asprey More resources for this episode are available on our website.Paul is now accepting applications to the CHEK Academy. Click here to apply today!Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyZen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.