EvolutionFM

Andrew Nugent, founder of the Association for Traditional Studies, brings 28 years of experience in Daoism, Chinese medicine, and martial arts to the conversation. He explores the essence of Daoism, emphasizing its practical wisdom for modern life. The discussion highlights the transformative power of engaging with ancient teachings and their relevance today. Nugent also shares his personal journey through traditional arts, the importance of mentorship, and how mastery—‘gung fu’—extends beyond martial arts to any skill through dedication.

Paul Millerd, author of 'The Pathless Path' and 'Good Work', shares his transformative journey toward a fulfilling career centered on passion and authenticity. He challenges traditional success metrics, arguing that true ambition is aligning work with personal joy. Paul emphasizes the importance of navigating the emotional landscape of pursuing one's interests, even in the face of societal expectations. He encourages embracing discomfort and prioritizing meaningful work to create a richer life filled with genuine connections and personal growth.

Charlie Morley is a lucid dreaming teacher and author who helps people wake up in their dreams & harness the power of sleep for psychological growth. Lucid dreaming is something I’ve done by accident a handful of times. I wanted to have Charlie on the show to understand how lucid dreams work and can be used to improve your everyday life and support spiritual development. I was also interested learning about dream yoga and other dream oriented spiritual practices.   Full episode notes and links https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/ 00:00) Introduction and Interest in Lucid Dreaming (07:02) Early Experiences and Teenage Interest in Lucid Dreaming (13:20) Lucid Dreaming as a Natural Capacity and the Science Behind It (15:58) Lucid Dreaming in Tibetan Buddhism: Dream Yoga (22:13) The Relationship Between Lucid Dreaming and Chi Energy (25:37) Remaining Conscious Throughout Sleep (30:45) The Clear Light of Sleep and Lucidity in Deep Sleep (33:37) The Relationship Between Lucid Dreaming and Feeling Refreshed (36:48) The Relationship Between Contemplative Practice and Lucid Dreaming (38:42) The Impact of Coherent Breathing on Lucid Dreaming (44:01) The Role of Cerebral Spinal Fluid in Sleep and Dreams (51:29) Exploring Pure Realms in Lucid Dreams (55:08) Where to Find More Resources on Lucid Dreaming

Boyd Varty is a lion tracker,  author, coach, and storyteller who brings forth ancient wisdom to help others find deep meaning and purpose in their life. His books A Lion Trackers Guide to Life and Cathedral of the Wild are awesome.  I was excited to have him on the show because I love the message of his books and just think he’s an awesome human.  In our conversation, Boyd shares how you can apply many of the same principles of tracking animals in the wild to discovering a path that’s uniquely you.  Full episode notes and links https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/ (00:00) Connecting the Tracker Experience with the Consciousness Journey (02:56) The Power of Surrendering into Not Knowing (09:29) Developing Track Awareness: Paying Attention to Energizing Tracks (17:39) Questioning Limiting Beliefs and Finding Freedom in Acceptance (21:12) Following Inspiration and Expressing Creative Essence (28:40) Balancing Practicalities with Following Your Bliss (30:34) Questioning Scarcity and Cultural Norms (31:32) The Aliveness and Wealth of Unique Expression (38:51) Characteristics of Authenticity and Service (46:49) The Transformative Power of a 40-Day Experience in Nature

Cyan Banister, a pioneering early-stage investor known for her roles at SpaceX and Uber, discusses the magic of synchronicity and self-discovery. She delves into how personal consciousness impacts entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of presence and positive intention. Cyan highlights the value of resilience, viewing failures as stepping stones for growth. She also shares insights on the evolving cultural perspectives of psychedelics and their potential for enhancing mental health, urging listeners to embrace their untapped potential and align their conscious desires with reality.

Abundance is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but it seems like everyone has a different idea of what it means. For a lot of people, it means money. Money is seen as a proxy for other things like time, freedom, and contribution. I once held this view and now believe it’s a very incomplete perspective. I was excited to have my friend Sean Clayton to talk about abundance because he has one of the more unique perspectives I’ve come across. Sean is a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of Myosin and Myosin XYZ, as well the Science of Abundance which teaches people how to integrate ancient wisdom and spirituality to create an abundant life.  Instead of money, Sean views abundance as the energy that creates all things. To live an abundant life, you can become aware of how this energy works and its fundamental laws. Through working with and aligning to these laws, you can create an abundant life. When you go  against them, you simply cycle through repeated patterns that don’t represent the natural way of things which makes life more difficult. A big influence on Sean’s perspective is the 7 Hermetic principles. These principles attempt to explain the nature of reality, consciousness, and the universe. Full episode notes and links https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/ (00:00) Introduction and Background (00:49) The Evolution of Abundance (02:26) From Taking to Receiving (03:26) Knowing Oneself (09:40) Healing as an Instant State of Worthiness (13:09) The Power of Self-Awareness (34:32) Self-Awareness and Holding Space for Healing (35:25) Embracing Karma and Taking Responsibility (36:32) Moving Out of Linearity and Shaping Reality (41:24) Finding Balance and Stillness Within (45:18) Being Intentional About Energy and Abundance

A lot of people think consciousness work is just a way to feel better.  With this perspective, the connection between inner work and external results is tenuous. Maybe having a better temperament will make you a better leader or manager and more easily able to avoid burnout, but that’s about it.  This is an incredibly limited perspective that misses the big picture. Until you work on your consciousness, you’re mostly just operating life through a set of inherited patterns you didn’t choose. This would be fine if they were all helpful, but most people’s unconscious patterns are oriented around avoiding harm and using the external world to get love. So they perceive the world through the narrow lens of their patterns which direct all their activities.  This is why entrepreneurs raise money before they should, stay in businesses they don’t care about, and pursue opportunities that aren’t actually aligned with the needs of the business. I was thrilled to meet another entrepreneur who sees this clearly and recognizes the challenges this can create in our current version of capitalism.   Dave Hersh is serial entrepreneur, founding CEO of Jive (NASD: JIVE), partner at Metamorph Partners, and author of the new book Reignition.  In this conversation, we discuss how inner transformation can change the trajectory of your career and company. Full episode notes and links https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/  

Kyle Kowalski, founder of SLOWW, dives into synthesizing spiritual wisdom through an interdisciplinary lens. He discusses the depth versus breadth of spiritual exploration and how focusing deeply can lead to profound transformation. The conversation highlights his personal journey from corporate life to spiritual entrepreneurship, emphasizing the concept of 'Ikigai' beyond monetary pursuits. Kyle also introduces the idea of a synthesizing mind, revealing how emotional awareness and mindfulness can enrich personal and societal development.

In software development there’s a popular idea that there are 10X engineers.  A 10x engineer is capable of producing the impact of 10 engineers. In my consciousness journey, I’ve realized there are 10X healers. These people are capable of facilitating exceptional transformation and healing. Although I believe we are always the ones doing the healing, it does seem like certain beings have an outsized capacity to help us. Today’s guest Michael Leberknight is someone I consider a 10x healer. He has helped create some profound shifts in my life and I wanted to have him on the show to discuss the healing arts. Michael’s healing journey began at what he calls a magic school. Traditionally, mystery (or magic) schools have been places dedicated to the study and practice of esoteric teachings that are often kept outside the public eye. They’ve existed throughout history across various cultures and typically emphasize the development of consciousness, spiritual awakening, and metaphysical concepts. Full episode notes and links https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/  

I love hosting a podcast. It’s an amazing way to explore interesting topics and learn from the wisdom of others. A lot of these conversations provide information about emerging topics like subtle energy, the nature of reality, or self healing. As interesting as these are, I’ll be the first to admit they can be a bit disconnected from the things that most people struggle with on a day to day basis. Challenges like changing habits, finding new friends, and being kind to yourself. Today’s conversation is an exploration of the REAL with my dear friend Alex Hardy.  Alex and I are kindred spirits. We both chased the tech entrepreneurship dream and fast living New York City lifestyle only to be underwhelmed by where it all led.  After selling his last startup to Docusign, Alex turned his attention inward to find deeper meaning and fulfillment. He’s spent the past few years exploring many facets of self discovery that have resulted in major transformations. With these inner shifts, his life has had to shift too which can be incredibly challenging.  Full episode notes and links https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/