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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May 6, 2025 • 2h 11min
177. Meat Sticks, Movement & Holistic Mastery with Aleks Rybchinskiy of BERSKI and Primal Fusion Health
As a Master C.H.E.K Practitioner, holistic therapist, co-founder of Primal Fusion Health, and founder of my ultimate favorite meat stick—BERSKI—Aleks Rybchinskiy brings a rare and embodied mastery to true, whole-body healing.Join us as we peel back the often-overlooked layers of well-being, from primal nutrition and movement to the emotional and spiritual roots of vitality, while honoring the unique pace and path of each individual’s healing journey.Connect with Aleks:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARNPrimal Fusion HealthInstagramConnect 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
Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 18min
176. Environmental Toxins 101: Water, Wellness & What You Can Do with Integrative Medicine Expert Dr. Aly Cohen
Integrative medicine physician Dr. Aly Cohen uncovers the hidden toxins lurking in our water, everyday products, and environment. From the surprising truth about bottled water to the real impact of unregulated chemicals, she offers clear, actionable steps to reduce daily toxic exposure and support long-term health.Don’t miss her latest book, Detoxify, a practical and empowering guide to upgrading your wellness through environmental health awareness.Connect with Aly:WebsiteBook: Detoxify by Dr. Aly CohenInstagramConnect 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
Apr 23, 2025 • 59min
175. "I Don’t Believe in Astrology": Debra Silverman on The High Road of Astrology, The Soul’s Agreement, and Human Acceptance
Astrologer and psychotherapist, Debra Silverman, guides us through the true purpose of astrology beyond all the trends and New Age traps. Drawing from her new book, I Don’t Believe in Astrology, she shares astrology as a tool for self-awareness, acceptance of the human condition, and honoring the soul’s agreement in this lifetime.Connect with Debra:I Don’t Believe In AstrologyWebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebookConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsite
Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 26min
174. Phase SiX: Jay and Steph Rose on Turning Wellness into a Creative Revolution
Jay and Steph Rose—founders of Phase SiX—share their bold leap from corporate life in the UK to building a global fitness revolution.Phase SiX is a longevity-focused brand redefining movement and wellness. From online training to the Phase SiX Dojo (a content creation studio in Austin) and international live events, they’re merging health, creativity, and purpose under one revolutionary umbrella.Connect with Jay and Steph:Phase SiXPhase SiX: Content DojoJay on InstagramSteph on InstagramThe Steph Rose AppConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsite
Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 30min
173. Unraveling the Victim, Villain, Hero Loop: Tah and Kole Whitty of The Condor Approach
Tah and Kole Whitty, founders of The Condor Approach, unpack what they call the Oppression Trap Triangle—victim, villain, and hero—showing how these unconscious roles sustain disconnection and fuel inner conflict. We explore the ways victimhood can shape identity, highlighting the importance of reclaiming authorship and embracing grief as a necessary, transformative part of the healing journey.Connect with Tah and Kole:The Condor ApproachDigital Integration GuideThe Condor Approach on InstagramTah on InstagramKole on InstagramCall TahConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsite
Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 47min
172. The Midlife Male MAP: Mastering the Middle Years with Greg Scheinman
Founder of The Midlife Male, Greg Scheinman explores what it really takes to thrive in midlife. From the realities of empty nesting and evolving partnerships to the common challenges men face with consistency, Greg breaks down how to design your own MAP—Midlife Action Plan—and the essential questions to ask when redesigning your path.Connect with Greg:The Midlife MaleInstagramFacebookConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsite
Mar 25, 2025 • 3h 8min
171. Christ Over Doctrine: Alex Wolfe on Reclaiming a Heart-Led Path
Alex Wolfe, founder of Eons—a cutting-edge functional mushroom company bridging science and spirit—unpacks why he follows the teachings of Jesus over the doctrine shaped by Paul, a figure he sees as distorting Christ’s original message of love, presence, and liberation.We dive into the tension between institutional religion and personal revelation, the church’s aversion to plant medicines, divination practices, and the spiritual significance—and societal misuse—of cannabis.Connect with Alex:EonsAlex’s InstagramEons InstagramConnect with Cal:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsite
Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 27min
170. Marianne Williamson on The Mystic Jesus and Unlocking More Miracles Through Free Will and Prayer
Marianne Williamson—bestselling author, spiritual thought leader, and former presidential candidate—explores the systems shaping our world. She reflects on her presidential run, the power of prayer in inviting miracles, and how enlightenment is the unlearning of fear.Through her lens, Jesus is not just history but a presence born within us each time we choose love over fear. Join us in rethinking accepted paradigms and embracing a more conscious way of being.Resources:A Course in MiraclesConnect with Marianne:WebsiteCoursesThe Mystic JesusA Return to LoveA Metaphysical ChristmasConnect with Cal:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsite
Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 21min
169. The 90-Day Alcohol-Free Blueprint: James Swanwick on 15 Years of Clarity & Health
ESPN journalist-turned-entrepreneur James Swanwick celebrates 15 years of being alcohol-free, sharing his journey and the pivotal moment he realized his habitual drinking was the root of his persistent mediocrity. Though not a conventional alcoholic, his drinking pattern was still limiting his potential.James introduces us to his Project 90 method, a proven system with a 98% success rate, designed to help you escape hangovers, banish brain fog, and reclaim your health and vitality.Resources:Clear by James SwanwickAlcohol-Free LifestyleThe Sober TruthSwanwick SleepConnect with James:Project 90WebsiteInstagramClear by James SwanwickClear on InstagramConnect with Cal:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsite
Mar 3, 2025 • 2h 8min
168. The Liberated Life with Josh Trent: Stop Hiding, Start Living
We ALL have things we may feel inclined to hide from, but that only keeps us stuck within our self-imposed limitations. Josh Trent is host of Wellness + Wisdom podcast and has cultivated a community, Liberated Life, for others to explore and breakthrough self-sabotage, limiting beliefs, and the hidden patterns holding one back. This isn’t just self-help—it’s self-liberation and stepping into greatness.Resources:Gabor MateIt Didn’t Start with You by Mark WolynnEp 543 on Wellness + Wisdom, Kelly Brogan on The Healing SpiralEp 59 on The Great Unlearn, Josh TrentAutobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa YoganandaThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoThe Big Leap by Gay HendricksZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M PirsigAbraham HicksWayne DyerWetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World by Paul LevyConnect with Josh:WebsiteJosh Trent on InstagramWellness + Wisdom on InstagramWellness + Wisdom PodcastWellness + Wisdom on YouTubeLiberated Life on InstagramLiberated LifeConnect with Cal:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsite
