
Open Loops with Greg Bornstein: Conversations That Bend
Are you ready to embark on an intellectual adventure? Look no further than Open Loops, the podcast that will take you on a journey of the mind. Join host Greg Bornstein and a variety of expert guests as they explore a wide range of thought-provoking topics such as magic, art, hypnosis, secrets, psychology, spirituality, conspiracy theories, the supernatural, and our true selves. Each episode is a destination that will challenge and expand your mind. But be warned, the journey does not end here, the truth is yet to be uncovered, the secrets yet to be revealed, and the mysteries yet to be unraveled. Tune in to Open Loops and discover the unlimited possibilities of the human mind.
Latest episodes

Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 43min
Trancing, Fast and Slow: Neuroscientific Hypnosis and the Psychotropic Metaphor with Master Hypnotist, Author, and NLP Trainer Jess Marion
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsJourney with Greg to the insights of esteemed hypnotist, coach, teacher, healer, sacred medicine practitioner, and NLP and HNLP Maestro, Jess Marion. Picture yourself stepping into the realm of storytelling, intricately woven narratives, and the transformative potential of hypnosis.As your guide, Jess, paints a vivid scene, you can perceive your brain akin to an eager audience, naturally receptive to stories. These tales are not just stories, they're vessels carrying ideas, subtly reshaping your experiences and subtly demonstrating perspectives you hadn't considered before.In this realm, you'll stumble upon nested loops, a fascinating technique reminiscent of Russian dolls. Story within story, each loop is like a path leading you further into a captivating narrative landscape, a unique kind of maze designed to foster unconscious rapport and a sense of linguistic intrigue that stirs your intellect.At this point, you may find yourself recalling an old tale, perhaps one told by your grandmother, where one narrative seamlessly cascades into another. Isn't it fascinating how similar this is to exploring the ethics of hypnosis? The focus is on the delicate balance between suggestion and your commitment. You can almost hear the city's hustle and bustle, a backdrop that served as Jess's training ground, where she fine-tuned her skills in the midst of urban chaos.As you navigate this narrative labyrinth, imagine yourself stepping into an enigmatic room filled with the mystique of Rasputin. Jess unravels her own experience of channeling him, a tale that engrosses you and underscores the intricate dance between your conscious and unconscious mind.You soon find yourself at a thought-provoking crossroad where hypnosis meets mysticism. Jess, like a trusted guide, shares her insights on hypnosis's potential to mirror a psychedelic journey, but without any substances involved. Intriguing, isn't it?Continuing this winding path, neuroscience appears on the horizon, its metaphors serving as lighthouses illuminating the complex terrain of your unconscious and super-conscious mind.As this enlightening conversation winds down, you find yourself back where you started, at the entrance of the narrative labyrinth. Just like a skilled hypnotist bridging conscious states, you've embarked on a journey through a maze of stories and ideas, discovering the transformative potential of hypnosis. By stepping into this intricate dance of narratives, you uncover a deeper understanding of the vast capabilities of your own mind."There's no such thing as hypnosis. Everything is hypnosis."Jess's Links: The Intelligent HypnotistAmazon Author PageSacred Medicine Journeys
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Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 14min
AN OPEN LOOPS CLASSIC: The “Florida Man” Episode with UFO Abductee, LSD Psychonaut, and Past Lives Journeyman Robert Emerson
UFOS. In honor of all the UFO hearings, here's one of Greg's first encounters with UFOs on his show. The answers from the government are even vaguer now then they were then! How far we've all come.Ah, yes. Robert Emerson has been hypnotizing people to get in touch with their past lives for over forty years. And he casually was abducted by aliens. This episode is an intergalactic head trip that ranges from regular sightings of Flying Saucers in Middleton, Massachusetts to embodying the spirit of deceased Nubian Princesses.All within the span of five minutes. And did this guest tell Greg if he's bad-intentioned and fails to come from heart-consciousness with his podcast he just might get a whoopin'?You should listen to this because just by the fact that you are listening, Robert will get you in touch with your spirit guides. He might smack Greg, too. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If there are more topics you want Greg to explore, or you'd like to share your UFO story, please email Greg at greg@open-loops.com. You can support this podcast by leaving a rating and review at ratethispodcast.com/openloops
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Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 28min
Perfect Pink Possessed Plastic with Haunted Historian Stephanie Bingham
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsHuddle close, dear listeners, as we journey through the uncanny world of haunted dolls, possessed artifacts, and paranormal phenomena with our esteemed guest, the renowned paranormal investigator, Stephanie Bingham. Ever wanted to understand the intricate link between spirits and inanimate objects? Or why some toys are seemingly more prone to hauntings than others?Does that mean that Toy Story is basically just a sequel to Chucky?!? Also...who's more demonic, Barbie or Ken? Bingham, armed with extensive research and personal experiences, unearths these chilling connections and shares unforgettable tales stretching from ancient Egypt to modern hauntings like the infamous Annabelle doll. (0:00:13) - Haunted Dolls and Possessed Objects(0:05:43) - Annabelle and Haunted Dolls(0:20:24) - Haunted Objects and Their Stories(0:29:57) - Haunted Toys, Ghost Tours, Hollywood Hauntings(0:38:19) - Paranormal Phenomena and Haunted Objects(0:51:22) - Haunted Objects and Paranormal Caution(0:58:53) - Hauntings and Cursed Objects(1:15:06) - Exploring Haunted Dolls and Modern Vampirism(1:24:53) - Establishing Boundaries With EntitiesStephanie's Links: https://www.newblood.tv/
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Jun 22, 2023 • 2h 5min
Our Elegant Telepathic EXTRA-AF-Dimensional Universe: Alien Lies, ET Truths, And Why Free Lunch Always Beats Free Energy with ET Contactee, Author and Investigative Researcher George LoBuono
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsThis week on Open Loops, we return with an episode exploring your sacral chakra.Just kidding. You can shove that episode premise up your sacral... because we're bringing in a bigwig investigative researcher who's been experiencing telepathic communication with ETs since the mid-90s. Peak Simpsons era, right before they started objectifying talented female singers in the Mickey Mouse Club. You know, the good times?Ever since George LuoBono has communicated with ETs, he's gained a multidimensional understanding of our mind, consciousness, the Universe, secret government alien programs, and even worked out an update to Einstein's Theory of Relativity that accounts for non-human intelligence all the way to the far edges of the cosmos.He joins Greg to discuss why the aliens who crashed at Roswell, and in any flying saucer for that matter, are NOT our friends (more like frenemies). He talks about Dark Matter and its relationship to consciousness. He discusses the exotic beauty of Red Dwarf Extraterrestrials unlike anything you've ever experienced.And they talk about Love a Dub Dub. Because love is all you need. But George's perspective on hyperdimensional energy will let that sink in even more naturally than you've experienced before...It's not the alien whistleblower response episode you wanted... it's even fringier. Shamelessly fringe, perhaps. And perhaps... it's an all-new OPEN LOOPS.George's Links: Follow George on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/george.lobuono/Buy George's first book "Alien Mind; the Thought and Behavior of Extraterrestrials" on Amazon here.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 28min
Thrills, Fills, and Free Will Chill Pills: Human Design & The Human Spirit with Magnetic Goddess and Spiritual Mentor AmyLee Westervelt
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsBrace yourself. It's been a crazy two weeks of ET Disclosure. David Grusch, a former midranking civilian intelligence officer and Air Force veteran, has come forward publicly to share his knowledge of extraterrestrial contact and secret black ops government programs reverse-engineering advanced technology from crashed flying saucers. Also, Dr. Steven Greer held his UAP/UFO/ET Disclosure National Press Club event where several whistleblowers came forward about the reality of the black ops UFO programs, underground military facilities, and abuse suffered by false simulations of abductions from anti-gravity craft the military possesses. Greg has to talk about this in this episode, right?!?! RIGHT?!?! Nah. The ETs made him sign a gag order. Because in this episode, Greg's guest is dealing with a far more pertinent issue: you. Do you think the government is keeping you in the dark? Do you think evil extraterrestrials are out there running the world and that's why you can't afford to travel the world? Do you hate your life? Are you a little crybaby? Are you? Oh, you are?Well, that's just a little heart-wrenching...Anyways: Greg's guest this week, AmyLee Westervelt, mystic, mentor, a practitioner in all things hypnosis, NLP, and Human Design pulls no punches in this episode where she discusses the profound connection between free will and the collective consciousness, the secrets of alchemy, glamour, manifestation, and the difference between how you can live from your human self versus from your higher self. She even gives you practical steps to living a fulfilled life of infinite riches and nonstop thrills. You'll learn about the connection between belief, oppression, and sovereignty, as well as the power of Human Design and how it can be used as a diagnostic tool. Greg and AmyLee ponder the ideas of memory revision, rational mysticism, and Neville Goddard's teachings.And for those that wanna know the connection between all these topics and ETs......you're not gonna get it in this one. But we told you that already. (Greg's on it for future episodes, don't worry.)AmyLee has pledged a mind-shattering transmission that will trigger a spiritual activation as you listen. So, settle down, take a deep breath, and absorb it all. This Open Loops experience is one you won't easily forget!AmyLee's Link: https://www.amyleewestervelt.com/
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Jun 1, 2023 • 2h 35min
Generative AI-Aye-Aye: The End of Success and the Rise of Making Sense with Agent of Change James Tripp
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsYou may have noticed there's a gold rush of AI opportunities. Instant video creation, real-time art generation, copywriting without human touch. ChatGPT, MidJourney, OpenAI, Bard, and even Microsoft Bing (no one saw that one coming) are the future of work, art, and life. Why? Because they are the cutting edge of the Singularity. That's right. We're talkin' AI. In this very special extended episode of Open Loops, Master Hypnotist and Agent of Change James Tripp returns to discuss the evolution of humanity's consciousness as it gets outpaced by the never-ending revolution of artificial intelligence. Bottom-line, there's a gold rush. But remember, if gold suddenly shows up everywhere as a resource...what's it actually worth?James told Greg he had thoughts on this very topic TOO CONTROVERSIAL for his audience. ....But not for this show! And when he brings the Frankfurt School, universal income, and fall of SUCCESS for entrepreneurs, consultants, coaches and hypnotherapists...let's just say there's nothing held back in the mind-bending conversation about the AI overwhelm in abundance of 2023.They cover: (0:00:13) - Artificial Intelligence and Creativity(0:14:57) - The Challenges of Authentic Coaching(0:22:41) - Hypnosis and Chat GPT Temptation(0:26:22) - Making Money With Shiny Object Side Hustles(0:39:58) - Finding Fulfillment Outside of Societal Expectations(0:55:00) - The Bleak Future With AI(1:07:54) - Creativity and Self-Development(1:13:49) - Myths of Decision-Making and Worthiness(1:26:50) - Psychotherapy and the Power of Belief(1:30:31) - Neurolinguistics and Language Intelligence(1:47:28) - Exploring the Limits of AI Modeling(2:01:30) - The Importance of Generative Communication(2:13:21) - Organizing Information With Zettelkasten and Your Second Brain(2:22:44) - Criticism, Creativity, and AI PlagiarismIt's a long episode, but we're pretty sure some bot already replaced you at your day job anyways, so you've got the time for this audio journey like none other....it's Open Loops. James's Links: Find everything James Tripp on his Substack here at https://jamestripp.substack.com/
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May 25, 2023 • 1h 59min
Magick Without The Womp Womp with Thelemic Occultist Marco Visconti
Mommy and Daddy tried to prevent you from sneaking into the R-rated area of the new age shop....not in this episode.Dive into the spellbinding realm of occult and Thelemic magick with Marco Visconti, an expert guide in the esoteric field, in this enlightening episode of Open Loops. Greg and Marco delve deep into the enigmatic world of Aleister Crowley's Thelema, a magical philosophy that's as dynamic as the technology we use today, and explore its intricate ties with the universe we inhabit.And yes, there's sex magick. Listen in as they unpack the importance of personal practice in truly mastering the craft of magic. From discussing the intriguing role of sex in magickal practice (calm down over there) to its untapped healing potential, they leave no stone unturned. They also venture into the realm of the magician's toolkit, examining everything from sacred geometry to the mystical scrying mirrors. Learn how these tools can transform you into a spiritual radio transmitter (oh baby, you turn me on like the radio), opening doors to dimensions beyond your everyday reality.From the complexities of practicing magick in a modern setting to the potential impact of dark magick on world events (Harry Putin and Sorcerer's Stone?), Marco brings to light the clandestine corners of the occult world. Tune in, uncover the hidden truths, and prepare to see reality in a whole new light. Welcome to the grimoire adult section. Marco's Website: https://www.marcovisconti.org
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May 18, 2023 • 1h 49min
What's More Secret Than The Secret Space Program?: Penny Bradley Spills The Black Goo with SSP Black Ops Whistleblower Penny Bradley
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsWhat secrets does Penny Bradley hold as a secret space program and black ops whistleblower? Prepare for an unforgettable conversation that will change your perspective on the Grand Conspiracy and uncover the truth behind her time as a Super Soldier. We discuss everything from the CIA archivist who verified her story to her memories of destroying entire planets, and go so far as to delve into the impact of advanced technology and space programs on our world.IE. You think you wanna go to Secret Space Camp. Trust us, you DON'T WANNA GO TO SECRET SPACE CAMP. Learn how Penny utilizes self-hypnosis to access her memories and navigate the complex world of government mind control, exploitation, and ancient bloodlines. Discover the dark secrets of the elite, including the ruling family of Eurasia that dates back 5,000 years. Penny shares her unique insights into regeneration tanks, the implants, and the spider-like creatures of Mars (no, no don't get confused. This isn't the doctors office for the Real Housewives....different implants, literal spider-like creatures). Finally, we tackle the implications of the proliferation of AI and the potential dangers it poses to humanity...cause that's all the rage on TikTok these days, right? Join us for this eye-opening and thought-provoking episode that explores the power of storytelling and the potential of advanced technologies to shape our future. (0:00:15) - Secret Space Program Whistleblower Penny Bradley(0:12:01) - Cover Memories and the Truth(0:29:57) - Government Mind Control and Exploitation(0:44:06) - Bloodlines, Abductions, and Elite Control(0:57:57) - Dark Secrets of the Elite(1:13:55) - Navigating Shamanism and ET Lore(1:32:08) - Dangers of AI, Protecting Human NatureAnd who doesn't love listening to a good 'ole Germans floating in space story?Penny's Links:Patreon.com/user/posts?u=15523662https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060451544465https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkr7_5XXXVIw-NkDRIH5AnQhttps://twitter.com/Penniwinklhttps://odysee.com/@NachtWaffenPilot:e?fbclid=IwAR16tuCP5wrN4UE7hJJpSIxaKb5JJeHjX8kD_cZ2gTQvHA3R6JsMYNYugqs
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May 11, 2023 • 1h 17min
MindGPT: How To Prompt Your $ubcon$ciou$ for $ucce$$ Part Two with Master Hypnotist Matteo Morelli
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloops---Lots of buzz these days about AI. But what about that infinitely large language model in your brain, the generative technology of your subconscious? Who's programming that? Besides Elon Musk. You are! Every day, you can make choices to prompt your mind into excelling past your limiting beliefs and habits...up until now. Greg's guest this week, Professional Hypnotist, Teacher, Author and Entrepreneur Matteo Morelli, joins Greg to share his journey from close-up magician to Mind Titan, all the while influencing you to successfully program yourself without paying $20 bucks a month for MindGPT-Plus. In Part Two of this interview, Matteo covers: (0:00:00) - Powerful Covert Hypnosis Techniques(0:10:45) - Self-Work in Hypnosis(0:25:04) - Social Authority in Influence(0:37:54) - Mastering the Mental Aspect of Money(0:45:22) - Designing Dream Lifestyle, Learning Money Skills(0:52:59) - Building Wealth Through Skills and Connections(0:59:52) - Productivity and Organization for Entrepreneurs(1:08:12) - Mind Moneta and Mind TitansListen up. Before they fuse your brain with Siri and you won't be able to choose your preferred spoken-word content. Matteo's Links:https://mindtitans.com/https://mindmoneta.com/Matteo's Book - "Covert Hypnosis in Real Life: Secrets of the Only NLP Techniques that Truly Work"
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May 4, 2023 • 1h 15min
MindGPT: How To Prompt Your Subconscious for Success Part One with Master Hypnotist Matteo Morelli
Do you enjoy the shamelessly fringe? How about this podcast? We want to hear your voice in all it's weirdo glory! Go to ratethispodcast.com/openloops---Lots of buzz these days about AI. But what about that infinitely large language model in your brain, the generative technology of your subconscious? Who's programming that? Besides Elon Musk. You are! Every day, you can make choices to prompt your mind into excelling past your limiting beliefs and habits...up until now. Greg's guest this week, Professional Hypnotist, Teacher, Author and Entrepreneur Matteo Morelli, joins Greg to share his journey from close-up magician to Mind Titan, all the while influencing you to successfully program yourself without paying $20 bucks a month for MindGPT-Plus. In Part One of this interview, Matteo covers: (0:00:00) - Magical Beginnings(0:14:20) - Why You Don't Need A Degree to Coach or Hypnotize Others Successfully(0:25:30) - Becoming a Mind Titan(0:30:45) - Learning NLP Through Practice and Observation(0:35:43) - Accelerated Learning and Simplifying NLP Techniques for You(0:42:43) - Breaking Down Techniques for Simplified Learning(0:56:44) - Techniques to Overcome Limiting Beliefs & Visualizing Your Ideal Future(1:03:31) - Achieving Personal Growth Beyond FearListen up. Before they fuse your brain with a robot and you won't be able to choose your preferred spoken-word content. Matteo's Links:https://mindtitans.com/https://mindmoneta.com/Matteo's Book - "Covert Hypnosis in Real Life: Secrets of the Only NLP Techniques that Truly Work"
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