

The Great Unlearn
Cal Callahan
We grew up in a world we didn’t create. And one idea after the next—whether it was culture or society—we were told how to look, how to feel, and who to be. We were told that if we checked off the “right” boxes (think: career, car, money), we’d feel good, we’d be whole, and—naturally—we’d be set. But, turns out, there’s more to the story. On The Great Unlearn, Cal dives into unlearning and questioning what the world taught us, and—in the process—how to be the truest version of yourself, minus the bullshit. Whether it’s figuring out how to navigate a relationship, dealing with your emotions, diving into spirituality, or just feeling comfortable in your own skin, Cal and friends navigate the choppy waters of what it really takes to unlearn all the ideas we took for granted, and how to be the best version of what, sometimes, can be so hard to be: yourself.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 11min
Unlearning the Man I Thought I Was: Cal as Guest on Liquid Life
Cal Callahan, founder of Unlearn Ventures and host of The Great Unlearn podcast, shares his powerful journey of unlearning societal conditioning. He dives deep into exploring spirituality, the transformative effects of psychedelics, and the challenges of fatherhood. Cal highlights the importance of compassion and presence in relationships, especially with his parents. He discusses the interplay between surrender and personal growth, all while bridging alternative practices to mainstream audiences in an effort to inspire deeper connections.

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Nov 25, 2025 • 2h 11min
197. Brainwashing & Influence: What Breaks the Human Will, What Restores It & The Future of Ethical Persuasion with Chase Hughes and Adam Schell
Chase Hughes has spent decades studying human behavior, influence, profiling, and covert mind-control tactics — working at the intersection of psychology, military intelligence, and persuasion science.We explore what makes someone easy to influence, manipulate, or control, and how can we flip that script. Because the same blueprint used to break down a person’s will can also be used to rebuild sovereignty and create healing instead of harm.Watch This Episode on YouTubeResources:Unrestricted Warfare: China's Master Plan to Destroy AmericaEvery PSYOP Will Become ObviousConnect with Chase:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeConnect with Adam:WebsiteInstagramPodcastYouTubeConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSubscribe to the newsletterSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors

Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 45min
196. The Body Wants to Heal Itself: Fasting and Self-Experimentation with Mike Cardamone
Mike Cardamone, founder of Don't Slap Snooze and a former comedy writer, shares his radical journey from corporate life to self-experimentation and alternative healing. He discusses the flaws in conventional health messaging, explores the contrast between germ theory and terrain theory, and offers insights on the benefits of cleansing practices such as enemas and fruit fasting. Mike dives into urine therapy's unexpected potential, critiques addictive food designs, and highlights how intentional fasting can enhance intuition and emotional clarity.

Nov 10, 2025 • 3h 9min
195. Why Are We Here? A Roundtable on Consciousness, Choice, and The Human Experiment with Alec Zeck, Joel Schafer, and Mark Gober
A roundtable journey into the nature of reality and the purpose of being human. Alec, Joel, Mark and I explore Toltec perspectives on dream-making and choice, the sacred initiation of parenthood, and what it truly means to build relationships that are awake.Join us as we dive into why we attract the experiences we do and how we reclaim our role as conscious creators.Watch This Episode on YouTubeConnect with Alec:Instagram: Alec ZeckInstagram: The Way ForwardConfluence: A Coherence FestivalWebsite: The Way ForwardWebsite: ConfluenceYouTube: The Way ForwardConnect with Joel:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeConnect with Mark:Upside Down: Book SeriesWebsiteConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsite

Nov 3, 2025 • 2h 5min
194. Spiritual Investing with Elizabeth Ralph: Turning Strategy into Energy and Effortless Wealth
Elizabeth Ralph is a high-level wealth strategist and intuitive investor who, after retiring at 39 as a financial executive and energy trader, founded The Spiritual Investor — a platform where entrepreneurs transform from unsure investors into effortless wealth creators.Blending grounded financial strategy with energetic mastery, Elizabeth helps people cultivate an empowered relationship with money and understand it as energy in motion.ResourcesWatch This EpisodeConnect with ElizabethFree Month of Spiritual Investor Club with code “CAL”Website: The Spiritual InvestorPodcast: The Spiritual InvestorInstagramYouTubeConnect with CalInstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsite

Oct 27, 2025 • 2h 11min
193. Awakening to the Dream: Toltec Teachings for Life in Flow with Joel Schafer
Joel Schafer has spent more than thirty years apprenticing with shamanic guides, learning and embodying Toltec-inspired practices that reveal our deeper energetic nature. Today, as a teacher and mentor, Joel shares these tools to help others reconnect with the flow of life and remember the dream we’re all living in.Connect with Joel:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors

Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 5min
192. Quest Nutrition Co-Founder Tom Bilyeu on Living in Growth Mindset and The Only Belief That Matters
Quest Nutrition co-founder Tom Bilyeu shares how changing his internal narrative and living in a growth mindset transformed everything for him. From building and exiting a billion-dollar company to now creating Impact Theory, he explores the outdated beliefs that keep people stuck and reveals “the only belief that matters.”Connect with Tom:InstagramImpact Theory WebsiteImpact Theory UniversityTom Bilyeu's Impact Theory on YouTubeTom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory on AppleFacebookXLinkedInConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors

Oct 7, 2025 • 53min
191. The Convergence of Sound and Creativity with Frankko Vivo
Frankko Vivo, sound and visual artist, joins us again to explore what it means to let frequency lead the way in art and in life. This conversation will invite you to surrender control and discover the beauty of living and creating in alignment. For an even richer experience, be sure to check out the YouTube episode, filmed with Frankko’s art as the backdrop.Connect with Frankko:InstagramConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors

Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 22min
190. HRV: The Key to Slow Aging and Increase Vitality with Salim Najjar
Salim Najjar, an HRV expert and founder of educational programs on nervous system regulation, unveils the secrets of heart rate variability as a vital compass for health and aging. He discusses the importance of sleep and recovery for optimal HRV, explores his transition from biohacking to focusing on regulation, and shares his personal journey through challenges like injury and bankruptcy. Salim emphasizes the transformative power of relationships in longevity and offers practical tools to leverage HRV without becoming overly fixated on metrics.

Sep 11, 2025 • 2h 4min
189. Moving Beyond Your Blocks: Emma Dunwoody on Transformational Human Design
Emma Dunwoody is a Human Design expert and host of the Human Design Podcast. In this conversation, Emma shares her method for how to utilize your unique Human Design and learn how to listen and work with the most important guidance system in your life—your body.Connect with Emma:WebsiteInstagramGet Your Free Human Design ChartConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors


