Spirit Gym with Paul Chek

If you’re successful and smart about it, questioning what you do all the time can ensure whatever you’re doing is really working for you at whatever stage of life you’re at.Living life as a “perpetual student” has given Mike Bledsoe that very unique perspective of the world and the courage to move into new ventures very seamlessly and successfully.Why did Mike move from the world of weightlifting and CrossFit to the internal — coaching coaches and cognitive fitness? Hear his answer in this transformative Living 4D episode.Learn more about Mike’s work at The Strong Coach and The Bledsoe Show podcast. Follow him on social media via @mike_bledsoe and @thestrongcoach on Instagram, @bledsopia on Facebook and michaelbledsoe on Twitter.Show NotesMike reviews his life path. (3:13)Paul’s definition of the soul. (12:56)Experiencing in a head-on car collision may be a safer way to find your own path than taking a full hit of DMT. (18:48)Mike’s first embarrassing experiences with meditation at age 15 led him to train for the U.S. Navy Seals and failing. (27:39)The origins of the Barbell Shrugged podcast. (36:06)Mike steps away from Barbell Shrugged and physical fitness and working on cognitive fitness. (42:42)The inherent meaning of mindset: Set it and forget it. (45:06)Mike’s biohacking experience with testosterone replacement treatments and thyroid meds for 9 months after his body shut down. (52:18)The life-changing revelations Mike discovered at a workshop. (57:04)How do you “block” God? (1:10:18)Born out of fear, suppression creates so much emotional damage and separation. (1:15:50)“Children become the scapegoats for the anger parents can't express to their bosses.” (1:30:49)Could “destruction” be useful at a personal level? (1:36:25)The challenge of finding balance in your life. (1:53:45)In our modern culture, service and sacrifice have become misconstrued as the same things. (1:57:01)Understand our ability to create meaning in the world where none existed before. (2:07:01)Using creativity to add life and love to the world. (2:10:00)Mike’s work with Mark England on Enlifted. (2:21:41)ResourcesThe work of yoga expert Jill MillerThe work of Maxwell MaltzThe Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der KolkThe work of Graham Hancock and Randall Carlson As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks 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.

Paul Chek talks to Michael Susi, a global leader in corporate wellness, about teaching whole health principles at LinkedIn. They discuss the holistic differences between training programs, the dangers of genetically modified organisms, and the importance of eating real food. They also explore the impact of wellness on achieving dreams and the power of breath for optimal health.

Before he became a documentary filmmaker, Sanjay Rawal was a seeker of knowledge. So much so, that after graduating from University of California-Berkeley, he looked to guidance to fill the gaping hole in his heart.Sanjay describes how he found the path to inner peace in the most unlikely place —the streets of New York City — his spiritual work with Sri Chinmoy and his work as a documentary filmmaker in this Living 4D episode.Learn more about Sanjay’s work on Instagram at @mrsanjayr and @3100film.Show Notes“I'm one of just a handful of people who moved to New York City to find inner peace.” (5:07)Sanjay made his first film, Ocean Monk, about 18 months after the passing of Sri Chinmoy, who remains a profound influence on Sanjay’s life. (12:57)Are you a soul who possesses a body, or a body that possesses a mind, a set of emotions and a soul? (27:05)What does the quote, “My soul is a bird of fire…” mean to you? (29:25)Using the Heart Chakra to access the realm of the infinite. (35:46)Silence is more powerful than sound. (44:53)So long as you have faith in something, you’re a Hindu which is very different from the myopic ways Western religions operate. (52:11)In Sanjay’s latest documentary, 3100: Run and Become, running merges with spirituality. (1:01:09)“Physical pursuits can connect more directly with the soul's reality than most religions care to even pursue.” (1:04:48)“Do you want to love power or do you want to be harnessed by the power of love? These are diametrically opposed realities.” (1:13:39)ResourcesSanjay’s first film, Ocean Monk (2010), available for free on VimeoDrunken Mystic Lost in Eternity by Shyam RajagopalanSanjay’s second film, Challenging Impossibility (2011), available for free on VimeoThe work of Joseph RaelThe work of Sri AurobindoThe work of Master Fong HaJesus, Buddha, Krishna and Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings by Richard HooperSanjay’s first feature length, documentary, Food ChainsSanjay’s recent appearance on the Mind Pump Podcast As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks 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.

Once upon a time, Chervin Jafarieh was a very successful professional in the commercial real estate brokerage market and creating very lucrative financial platforms including a hedge fund.For a while, Chervin became lost in the world of building and creating businesses, all because he wanted to be a benevolent king who took care of everyone…Learn how Chervin made the transition from the dual worlds of real estate and hedge funds to a completely different path by way of Rudolf Steiner, to develop Cymbiotika DHA with Astaxanthin in this Living 4D episode.Just for Living 4D listeners, save 15 percent on Cymbiotika DHA with Astaxanthin by entering the promo code chek15 at the end of your checkout process after clicking on your shipping options.Show NotesFor Paul, drinking Angie’s breast milk was like a joyous, gentle Ayahuasca experience. (3:06)“Your true self is immaterial. Your conscious is ethereal. It pre-exists your body and transcends the material.” (12:16)“Each of the religious structures or stages of consciousness are like an egg shell.” (15:39)The deeper meaning of Chervin’s name. (17:11)There’s no better display of social programming than going to an American high school. (27:37)The origins of Chervin’s company, Cymbiotika. (30:49)The fish oil industry is a very toxic one. (45:41)The building blocks of Cymbiotika. (58:01)New products coming in the pipeline. (1:08:47)Game of Thrones is a perfect example of the Holy Trinity in action. (1:21:17)How do you balance supplementation with living a healthy lifestyle? (1:27:33)We’re living in a “demineralized” world. (1:38:15)“Good health is the first step to sovereignty.” (1:45:44)You can’t have gratitude if you don’t possess reverence for yourself first. (1:50:14)The Mike Tyson connection. (1:56:27)The plague of monocropping. (2:07:59)ResourcesPrayers of the Cosmos by Neil Douglas-Klotz and Matthew FoxSai Baba’s Embodiment of LoveThe Reflexive Universe: Evolution of Consciousness by Arthur Young and Huston SmithAn interview with Chervin and David WolfeThe Philosophy of Freedom by Rudolf SteinerThe Real Truth About Vitamins and Anti-Oxidants by Judith DeCavaThe Ahrimatic influenceKen Wilber’s definition of KosmosRudolf Steiner: An Introduction to His Life and Work by Gary Lachman Thanks 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.

A woman’s passage through life from growing up to adulthood, parenthood and middle age doesn’t leave her much time for taking a gentle breath and just being an authentic human being. And, what does it mean to learn how be a woman?Allison Pelot describes her journey to become a complete and whole woman in this very feminine Living 4D episode,Learn more about Allison and her expertise in whole health and nutrition, along with her Integrate Yourself podcast at her Pure Energy Wellness website.Show NotesThe day Allison met Paul she experienced such a strong jolt to her system that it “woke her up from a deep sleep.” (4:53)For parents, do you celebrate the rite of passage for your child the first time she/he has sex? (12:59)Paul’s emotional response to absent parents as a child: He failed the third grade and couldn’t read. (15:55)Do you ask a child’s permission to touch them if you don’t know them? (25:14)Allison suffered a major early midlife crisis after completing college. (35:30)“You're not a successful parent if you can't help your kids with life.” (48:21)Too many women are overriding the urge to slow down and take the time to do the work they need just to be feminine. (1:01:58)Allison is a “recovering perfectionist.” (1:08:58)How do you work on new things in the bedroom? Try them out on yourself first. (1:13:07)Mana loves to clean and dance at the same time. (1:31:59)Navigating multiple-partner relationships — a work in progress — from Allison’s perspective. (1:46:46)Portland is the polyamorous capital of the world. (1:54:33)“A turning point for me was when I realized that I wasn't going to be able to control him. And the more I tried to control the whole thing, the less control I had…” (2:11:41)Women aren’t meant to “do it all” by themselves. They need nourishment from their sisterhood. (2:38:31)“Another part of why women have health issues is because we're never really taught how to be women.” (2:40:32)ResourcesDiet and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach by Rudolph BallentineThe Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der KolkHoward Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligencesSex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray and What It Means For Modern Relationships by Cacilda Jetha and Christopher RyanThe Unruly Mystic: Saint Hildegard of Bingen documentaryVoices of the First Day by Robert LawlorHooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Productsby Nir EyalThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe work of Hanna Thanks 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.

Why do some people battle with addictions their entire lives while others make a full recovery?The key to healing, like most physical dis-eases, is something far deeper and more targeted than a 12-step program built like conventional medicine to treat everyone for a variety of problems that never really get solved.Dean Taraborelli describes his 30-year journey from addiction to recovery that led him to create the Sanctuary at Sedona in this revealing Living 4D episode.Learn more about the Sanctuary’s approach to helping people recover from addictions by downloading the free ebook, Be Recovered: Transformational Healing Through Integrative Addiction Recovery by Dean and Kelley Alexander.Show NotesDean’s problems with addictions started when he was a very young teenager. (4:50)No one close to Dean really knew how deeply his life was harmed by drug abuse and addictions until the bitter end. (10:51)The health of your gut and inflammation may be a determining factor for addictions. (17:48)Understanding how epigenetics affects human health and treating addictions. (27:57)“Many of us have lost track of or lost confidence in our deep sense of our own intuition and what's right or not for us.” (35:11)What is iatrogenesis? (38:37)Most kids are largely programmed and conditioned by their parents by age 8. (48:40)Dean’s addiction was a wakeup call from his soul leading him to what he does today at the Sanctuary. (52:39)What is your higher power? (59:23)“Being normal in a dysfunctional society is not necessarily a good reflection of what it's like to be healthy.” (1:05:21)The uneasy state of the external world may play a huge role in unresolved emotional problems. (1:09:10)“Everybody's got an addiction to their belief system.” (1:13:40)Dean’s definitions of addiction. (1:16:42)The role religion plays in addiction and the blame game with women. (1:24:47)The five deeper reasons people seek help from their addictions. (1:38:41)Differences between the mind and brain. (1:41:35)Moving from recovery to “being recovered” is the ability to learn from hard life lessons. (1:49:19)The telltale signs of addiction. (1:57:08)ResourcesWhen God Becomes a Drug by Leo BoothNew Dimensions Radio programs featuring the late Angeles ArrienDean’s TED Talk on Breaking Free From the Disease of Addiction on YouTubeAs an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks 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.

How do Paul’s 4 Doctors philosophies really work in the world of mixed martial arts athletes competing in arenas like Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?Paul talks strategies in and out of the Octagon with Tim Welch, a professional welterweight fighter with a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and coach, and undefeated UFC bantamweight “Sugar” Sean O’Malley in this latest Living 4D podcast.Learn more about Tim and Sean by listening to their very popular Timbo Sugarshow podcast. Watch the Sean’s Welcome to the Sugar Show on YouTube.Show NotesLiving without fighting for an extended period recovering from injuries led Tim to Paul and learning how to give back instead of earning big paychecks. (9:25)Learning, reading, meditating and quieting his mind has helped Sean handle a suspension from the UFC and become more than just a fighter. (15:16)Have emotions trapped inside you? Try Paul’s turning shit/pain into flowers technique. (20:51)Sean wears his mankini with pride. (26:45)Can a fighter use anger as an effective motivator? (28:42)“If you're at a gym and you're not getting beat up, you're at the wrong gym.” (36:37)Tim believes the lack of mental and spiritual development for martial arts athletes starts and ends with eating shitty food. (50:38)Fighters use training and competition to avoid communicating with others. (1:06:12)Paul gives Sean and Tim a quick coaching lesson on embracing their femininity. (1:09:23)Why do women advance faster than me in Jiu Jitsu? (1:15:10)One of Tim’s best learning challenges came after meeting the Pain Teacher for the first time. (1:24:39)The generation gap shows up in how younger people are more open to plant medicines. (1:33:30)Paul explains a working in technique that can help martial arts athletes. (1:37:43)Do you abstain from sex before competing? (1:47:02)Out of the 4 Doctors, Dr. Quiet is the most challenging for athletes. (1:56:41)Being thankful for the little things matters… (2:08:37)What do Tim and Sean envision in their futures? (2:20:30)ResourcesNonviolent Communication: The Basics As I Know and Use Them by Wayland MyersFindaspring.comHooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Productsby Nir EyalHolosyncThe Waking Up Sam Harris appA Year with Rumi by Coleman BarksAs an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks 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.

How does the world react when a well-know vegan athlete — dubbed The Vegan Prince — decides his health is more important than an ism?Freerunner, American Ninja Warrior Champion and Founder of ETHCS Tim Shieff joins Paul this week to discuss his journey from media darling to controversial “traitor” for leaving the vegan world, and why coming away from it has helped him become a far healthier human being.Just for Living 4D listeners, Tim is offering a 50 percent discount on his Mindful Warrior Workout Vol. 1 program. Use the promo code CHEK50 when you check out to get your awesome deal.Show NotesYou may have seen Tim compete on American Ninja Warrior. (4:46)Tim was born the same year (1988) Paul began lecturing around the world about the fixed axis machine/isolation training. (8:30)The process that made Tim decide to go vegan. (10:03)Paul describes the path he took when he was a vegetarian for a year. (17:00)Tim began to realize something was wrong with his body and worked within the constraints of veganism to find out why. (27:00)Tim’s wet dream was a sign from his soul, telling him he was starting to listen to his body. (37:47)One of the most common things that transfer parasites to people: Money. (43:58)Paul receives wisdom from an orange tree. (53:12)“Do you realize you're paying me $750 an hour because you're sick, yet you're wasting your time and money defending the very philosophy that just got you a disease? There’s the ism…” (1:00:20)Paying attention to your body every time you eat is a better way to stay healthy than changing from one fad diet to another. (1:15:57)Vegans rejected Tim for walking away from their community because he felt empowered to make his own health decisions about his body. (1:31:42)“The moment I realized I would have to sacrifice everything, I laughed for 10 minutes straight.” (1:37:34)The difference between morals and ethics. (1:50:37)“Only vegan gardeners can judge me now because they truly understand the process.” (2:00:11)Tim received massive backlash from vegans after telling the U.K. press he’s seeking the experience of slaughtering an animal. (2:08:39)Paul uses his crystal ball technique to show Tim how he can help the world. (2:16:40)The Egyptian origins of the word amen. (2:24:28)Tim and Paul share similar philosophies about working in and working out. (2:38:11)ResourcesBuzzfeed News article on Tim quitting veganism ParkourTim winning the 2009 Free Running World Championship via YouTube Tim competing on Thanks 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.

Sex is an integral part of a healthy life. At least, it should be…Yet, when we want to treat any problems related to sex, most doctors routinely prescribe hormones and drugs without digging deeper for real answers. Dr. Keesha Ewers talks intimately about her journey that began as a quest to find answers to her rheumatoid arthritis at age 30, eventually leading her to the world of integrative medicine and becoming a renowned expert in sexology in this very special Living 4D episode.As a special gift for Living 4D listeners, sign up today for her free 21 Day Quick Start Program that will give your health, energy and vitality a very valuable reset.Show NotesYoga was Dr. Ewers' gateway into the world of alternative/integrative medicine and treating disease in different ways. (4:39)Keesha traced her autoimmune disease back to being abused sexually as a 10-year-old child. (6:47)Dr. Ewers' Healing Unresolved Trauma (HURT) model treats female sexual desire without hormones. (9:06)There are reasons to take supplements to treat imbalances, just not forever. (19:10)“If you have sex frequently, I tell women they should take their vaginas to the gym every day.” (26:34)Fear and denial of self-love are problems that come up again and often in other health problems. (28:45)Ojas = life force vitality in Sanskrit. (32:45)“I had a teacher a long time ago who referred to sex in America as ‘eating the leftovers off the table that you would give your dog.’” (33:50)Do you know your libido story? (37:40)Critical thinking, discussion and doing what’s right for you are becoming taboos in lieu of polarized judgments. (43:55)“Fetishes come from a place where there's been something on that libido map where there is an arrested development and trauma.” (55:19)The real concept of Tantra — rejection of the caste system — is far different than what Western cultures perceived it to be. (57:44)Some self-destructive behaviors and practices — due to a lack of cultural approval — are unconscious ones too. (1:00:06)The anti-aging movement is a lot like perpetual adolescence and arresting the development of grown adults. (1:08:08)Physical therapists and doctors refused to treat pelvic floor trauma because it was “too dirty” for them. (1:15:56)Relationship conflicts should be welcomed as challenges to work on becoming better people. (1:19:32)ResourcesSolving The Autoimmune Puzzle and The Quick & Easy Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook by Dr. Keesha EwersBiochemical Individuality by Roger WilliamsKeesha’s TEDx Talk: Have You Heard From Your Libido Lately?As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks 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.

What is it really like to be human? Can your consciousness really exist separately from your body? How does high tech interfere with your ability to function in the real world?Paul talks about what it means when the tech begins to separate you from your humanity and good health with New York Times bestselling author and functional medicine expert Chris Kresser in this amazing Living 4D episode.Learn more about Chris and his work in functional medicine at his website. Show Notes“Most health care is self-care.” (2:37)Only 6 percent of Americans follow the five basic principles of good health, according to the CDC. (3:48)Because humans are biologically hard-wired for food scarcity through evolution, the availability of calorie-dense food everywhere has created many health problems. (5:06)Are we too focused on the reductionist approach of “nutritionism?” (18:43)“Our entire modern lifestyle, including our food, is pretty far divorced from the natural world.” (24:12)Computer screens, mobile phones and tablets work against our evolutionary programming of distraction as vigilance and spotting potential danger. (30:47)The emergence of “brain hackers” employed by companies to exploit our humanity to generate profits isn’t a personal failure on our part. It’s just time to get smarter… (31:45)The five questions a Shaman asks when you have a health problem. (43:50)A study from the journal Science concluded people preferred to shock themselves than being left alone. (46:00)“It's impossible to teach a person how to manage the flow of their own emotional energy and their own mind if they don't spend enough time inside themselves.” (51:21)Can consciousness be separate from our bodies? (55:32)“If you really understood how the soil and the elements work together, you wouldn't be eating Soylent Green plastic shit.” (1:03:31)ResourcesMetabolic Man: Ten Thousand Years From Eden by Charles Heizer WhartonThe Matrix Trilogy by the WachowskisReclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry TurkleScience and Human Transformation: Subtle Energies, Intentionality and Consciousness by Dr. William TillerThe work of Ray KurzweilThe Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine by Chris KresserAs an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks 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.