The Myths That Make Us

This week we have artist Ben Stewart on the podcast. Ben has created some incredible films and series, including DMT Quest, Kymatica, Esoteric Agenda, Ungrip, Waking Infinity & Psychedelica. Most recently, Ben directed Awake In The Darkness, a film following Aubrey Marcus through 6 days in complete darkness.    In this episode, we dive into a bit of Ben’s process on Awake in The Darkness and his journey as a musician and filmmaker. Ben really brought the heat in this one. There are so many gems in this episode, including “one of the best linguistic jazz dances in podcast history”   You can check out the documentary for free at www.aubreymarcus.com   This episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course   I have finally finished and launched The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com   Connect with Ben Stewart Instagram | @benjosephstewart Gaia | Ben Stewart Website | https://www.benjosephstewart.com   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram |@erickgodsey Twitter | @ErickGodsey LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey   Sign up for my weekly Newsletter |  https://www.erickgodsey.com/   Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj

This week we have Sarah Sullivan on the podcast. Sarah is a spiritual activist, focused on combining social change and spirituality. She works on transforming the way the government works, and previously served as a writer for President Obama and the first Chief of Staff of the U.S. Digital Service in the Obama White House. She is the recent author of Away From Home: Youth Experiences of Institutional Placements in Foster Care. She is a kundalini yoga practitioner and teacher, and an advanced student of Dr. Joe Dispenza.    This was truly one of the most powerful podcasts I’ve recorded. Sarah drops some absolute fire in this episode and we’re so excited for this to be out in the world.   This episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course   I have finally finished and launched The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com   Connect with Sarah Sullivan Instagram | @sarahsullivane Book | Away From Home   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram |@erickgodsey Twitter | @ErickGodsey LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey   Sign up for my weekly Newsletter |  https://www.erickgodsey.com/   Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj

This week we have Dr. Dan Engle on the podcast.    Dan Engle, MD, is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance.   His medical degree is from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His psychiatry residency degree is from the University of Colorado Denver, and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship degree is from Oregon Health & Science University.   Dr. Engle is an international consultant to several global healing centers facilitating the use of long-standing indigenous plant medicines for healing and awakening. He is the Founder and Medical Director of the Kuya Institute for Transformational Medicine in Austin, Texas, Full Spectrum Medicine, a psychedelic integration and educational platform, and Thank You Life, a non-profit funding stream supporting access to psychedelic therapies.   Check out Dr. Dan’s new book: A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA- Assisted Psychotherapy   And check out Kuya Institute for Transformational Medicine   As always, this episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course   I have finally finished and launched The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com   Resources Mentioned in this episode  Many Lives Many Masters - Brian L. Weiss Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl Anatomy of an Epidemic - Robert Whitaker The War on Consciousness - Graham Hancock Hero with a Thousand Faces - Joseph Campbell King, Warrior, Magician, Lover - Robert Moore   Connect with Dr. Dan Instagram | @drdanengle Website | drdanengle.com   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram |@erickgodsey Twitter | @ErickGodsey LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey   Sign up for my weekly Newsletter |  https://www.erickgodsey.com/   Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj

This week I have my friend Will Rezin back on the podcast. Will is a trauma integration specialist who guides individuals on the often mystical and winding journey of waking up to their own aliveness. A few months ago we got into Will’s myth. This time, we dive deep into trauma and the incredible work he is doing in the world.      As always, this episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course     I have finally finished and launched The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com     Resources Mentioned in this Episode Anthony De Mello Audiobook on Awareness and Seeing Summerhill School - A Neill     Connect with Will Rezin: Instagram | @willrezin Website | www.traumaandsomatics.com     Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram |@erickgodsey Twitter | @ErickGodsey LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey     Sign up for my weekly Newsletter |  https://www.erickgodsey.com/     Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj

This week's podcast is a recording of the IG Live I did on August 21, 2021, a week before leaving for my third trip to Soltara. I’m so honored that I get to do these lives, and that you guys constantly come with the heat. If you’re listening to this in the first few days of September, send me some vibes. I can’t wait to share with ya’ll when I’m back. Love.     As always, this episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course     I have finally finished and launched The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com     Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram |@erickgodsey Twitter | @ErickGodsey LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey     Sign up for my weekly Newsletter |  https://www.erickgodsey.com/     Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj

This week we have my friend Matt Xian on the podcast. Matt is a creative director, musician, entrepreneur, and podcaster who runs the super dope creative studio and label TIMEWHEEL. In this episode, we get into a deep flow and dive into Matt’s story. We also explore extraterrestrials, psychedelics, and music. You’re gonna love this one.     As always, this episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course     I have finally finished and launched The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com     Connect with Matt Instagram | @xianarchive Instagram | @timewheel Podcast | Xian Archive TIMEWHEEL     Keep a look out for the Myths & Mind Project that Matt and his team are putting together. Big shout out to everyone involved!     Myths & Mind Creative Team @erickgodsey @xianarchive @entruvia @hannasnape     Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram |@erickgodsey Twitter | @ErickGodsey LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey     Resources Mentioned in this Episode Close Encounters of the 5th Kind The Overstory - Richard Powers Recapture the Rapture - Jamie Wheel     Sign up for my weekly Newsletter |  https://www.erickgodsey.com/     Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj

This weeks podcast is the recording of the IG Live I did on July 26, 2021, right before getting off social media in preparation for my upcoming trip to Soltara. In this live, I answer questions around Ayahuasca preparation and integration, alien experiences, sense making, mindfulness, and how to be authentically artistic.    As always, this episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course   Check out The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Prometheus Rising - Robert Anton Wilson What is Trauma - Erick Godsey Letting Go - David Hawkins     Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram |@erickgodsey Twitter | @ErickGodsey LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey   Sign up for my weekly Newsletter |  https://www.erickgodsey.com/   Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj

I have finally finished and launched The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com   As always, this episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course   Newsletter: https://www.erickgodsey.com Journaling Course: https://kathedra.teachable.com   In this episode, I have one of my best friends and roommates, Christian Pitti, on the podcast. Christian is a beautiful example of someone who pulled himself out of the matrix and who is constantly on the search for meaning and purpose in life. In this episode, we dive deep into Christian’s story; From childhood illness, to hockey, to stoicism and psychedelics, we begin to uncover Christian’s Myth. Look out for Part 2, which we will record in a few weeks when Christian returns from a soul initiation.    Connect with Christian Pitti: Instagram | @christian.pitti   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/erickgodsey?lang=en LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey   Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj

I have finally finished and launched The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com   As always, this episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course   This week, I have my friend Kyle Dow on the podcast. Kyle works as a speaker and facilitator for events and retreats. His workshops focus on moving away from our mind and ego so that we may listen to our heart and soul. In this podcast, we discuss the activist movement that Kyle has recently been involved in, the Fairy Creek Blockade, and how we can most effectively show up to facilitate real change in the world. We also dive into our definitions of soul and the work Kyle is doing to empower people to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.    Resources Relevant to this Episode A Call to the World: Prosecute and Punish Canada for its genocide The Fifth Sacred Thing - Starhawk @fairycreekblockade @rainforestflyingsquad   Connect with Kyle: Instagram | @kyle_dow Website | connectionintegration.com      Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/erickgodsey?lang=en LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey   Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj

This week we have my friend Jamie Kilstein on the show. Jamie is a comedian, musician, and fighter who is on a journey of self-discovery, self-loathing, fucking up, and learning from those fuck ups… Just like the rest of us. We get into things I've never really talked about on the podcast. I know you’re gonna love this one.   Fam… I have finally finished and launched The Dharma Journal. This is how I live my life, and I’m so excited to share it with you. https://thedharmajournal.com   As always, this episode is brought to you by my newsletter and my journaling course   Newsletter: https://www.erickgodsey.com Journaling Course: https://kathedra.teachable.com   DM Jamie @jamiekilstein for creative fighting and fuck up mental health coaching.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode No More Mr. Nice Guy - Robert A. Glover The Way of the Superior Man - David Deida   Connect with Jamie Kilstein Instagram | www.instagram.com/thejamiekilstein/?hl=en Podcasts | jamiekilsteinpodcast.com Website | jamiekilstein.com   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/erickgodsey?lang=en LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey   Subscribe to The Myths That Make Us: Itunes | https://apple.co/2Je6RG4 Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2TbivRD Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2XZMakj