
The Great Unlearn
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 17, 2021 • 2h 12min
61. Adam Roa | Love Is Our Expander
We don’t expand ourselves, LOVE expands us.So excited to share Adam Roa’s medicine on TGU today. Humans are in a constant state of expansion; every choice we make affects who we are becoming. Adam shares his journey to self-love and his life-altering awakening at 18 years old that presented him with either an opportunity to evolve or to remain in the cycle of chasing adequacy. Something I resonate deeply with. Amongst sharing his own journey, Adam holds space for me to share a few of my current unlearnings; specifically in my intimate relationship.Adam and I explore...→ How to embody acceptance without condoning.→ Universal agreement vs universal acceptance.→ My current workaround my intimate relationship; hint, disappointment in Self.→ Shaving time off from our mile of “awareness."→ Bridging the polarities of the masculine and feminine in relationships.→ The clouded achievement mindset.Connect with Adam:• Instagram• Website • The Deep Dive Podcast Connect with Cal:• Instagram• Facebook• YouTube• Website• NewsletterThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Jun 10, 2021 • 1h 6min
60. Justin Donald | Investing in Your Financial Freedom
Many of you may know that for 20 years I spent much of my time on the Chicago trading floor and my love for investing has been a constant ever since. I don’t find too many opportune moments to dive into this passion on TGU, so this conversation was certainly a fun one to finally have on the show. Among his many investment tips and tricks, Justin is keen on the importance of “family man first, businessman second”. He wrote his book (see below) as a legacy piece; a memoir of investment tips that he wanted to pass down to my daughter. I mean, how awesome is this?!Justin and I explore...→ The importance of reclaiming control over your financial future.→ What is Front Row Dads?→ Creating clarity around what you DO want vs what you DON’T want.→ The myths and misconceptions of why you’re not capable of investing.→ Justin’s “Murphy’s Laws” of Investing.→ And much more!Resources:• The Lifestyle Investor: FREE Book • The Lifestyle Investor: Mastermind• Front Row Dads• Love Justice InternationalConnect with Justin:• Website• Instagram• The Lifestyle Investor Podcast Connect with Cal:• Instagram• Facebook• YouTube• Website• NewsletterThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Jun 4, 2021 • 1h 57min
59. Josh Trent | Vision Quests, The Hungry Ghost, and Armoring Ourselves with Overindulgences
You may be familiar with today’s guest from a couple weeks back as we co-hosted episode 56 together. Josh Trent joins us again and this time, he’s fresh off of a 10 day vision quest, deep in the Idaho wilderness; with a hefty supply list of 4 gallons of water, sleeping bag and toilet paper. Among the immense wisdom that Josh shares with us, he unravels an incredibly intimate experience that healed years of shame and guilt.Josh and I dive into…→ Overindulging as a temporary way to feel “safe”.→ The guilt & shame cycle.→ Navigating from a trauma bond to a loving bond.→ Cultivating spaciousness to allow ourselves to be a witness to our lives.→ Why, oftentimes, expansion is not birthed from the path of least resistance.Resources:• Purpose Mountain• In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate• What The Bleep Do We Know!?• Dr. Kelly Brogan on Wellness Force Podcast • Zach Busch MD on Wellness Force Podcast• SOUL• Inside Out• Alan Watts YoutubeConnect with Josh:• Wellness Force Podcast • Instagram • Instagram • Facebook• YouTube• Wellness Force Website Connect with Cal:• Instagram• Facebook • YouTube • Website • Subscribe to the Sunday Sync This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

May 26, 2021 • 1h 41min
58. Mikki Willis | Choosing Love for Our Freedom, Our People, and Our Health
If you’ve been listening along, you’ve likely heard me highly recommend one of Mikki's masterpieces, Plandemic: Indoctornation, where he and his team of incredible researchers seek out the truth within all of the misleading information these days. Mikki’s here today to share his personal story of waking up to the harmful false narratives that surround us and what's inspired him to share all that he has discovered so far; risking it all due to his love for freedom, people, and health. In this insightful conversation with Mikki, we explore...→ The personal losses that encouraged Mikki to take a deeper look at what lies before us.→ The effects of our population living in a state of fear.→ How cognitive dissonance is the real concern.→ How the constant fear-inducing narratives limit one's capacity for critical thinking.→ Ways that our morality and language are being weaponized. Referenced:• Plandemic 2 | Indoctornation• Plato's Allegory of the Cave Connect with Cal:• Instagram• Facebook• YouTube• Website• NewsletterThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

May 10, 2021 • 1h 35min
57. Adrian Grenier | From Entourage Indulgences to a Life of Meaning, Impact & Essentialism
Have all the “things” yet still feel empty inside? Seems to be the theme the past couple of weeks here on TGU. Today I’m thrilled to have my brother, Adrian Grenier, on the pod today as he takes us through the many reincarnations of his life so far. From indulging in the life of sex, drugs, and rock n roll to eventually waking up in his early 40s. Adrian’s genuinity shines through in this episode all about stepping into his most honest expression of Self.Adrian and I discuss…→ Being asleep at the wheel of life.→ Addiction to approval and attention.→ Indulging in the parts of us that we want to strengthen.→ Living in a constant cycle of pleasure-seeking and escapism.→ Paying mind to the layers of ourself that we’ve forgotten to deal with.→ The importance of community in supporting our personal evolution.Connect with Adrian:• Instagram • DuContra Ventures • DuContra Ventures Instagram Connect with Cal:• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube• Website • Subscribe to the Sunday SyncThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Apr 21, 2021 • 2h 19min
55. Stefanos Sifandos | Embracing Humility Within Intimate Relationships
Navigating relational barriers, activating our inner child, finding comfort and ease within rest – a few of the topics that we deep-dive into during this episode with my brother and relational alchemist, Stefanos.Stef has such a beautiful way of assisting people in actualizing the fullness of their potentiality. As we head into the realm of relationships, Stef vulnerably shares his own personal journey as well as that of his intimate partnership. Reminding us of what it truly means to hold space for those important connections in our lives.Stef and I dive into…→ Inner child activation.→ The importance and value in reprieve, rest, and space.→ Being honest and clear with our needs.→ The feminine and masculine dynamic of giving and receiving.→ Top barriers that create conflict between partners.→ The role that self-worth plays in our ability to receive love.Resources:• The Highwire with Del BigtreeConnect with Stefanos:• Instagram @stefanossifandos• Website + Courses• Facebook Stefanos SifandosConnect with Cal:• Instagram @cal.callahan• Facebook The Great Unlearn• YouTube The Great Unlearn • Website• Subscribe to the Sunday SyncThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Apr 14, 2021 • 2h 38min
54. Dr. David Martin | Putting Humanity Back Into Humans
Medical and legal expert, Dr. David Martin joins us to share his wisdom around creating real transformation from the inside out. David’s secret of success globally is ‘The Wobble Effect’ – which he breaks down for us in this episode.It doesn’t take long to acknowledge the empathy and understanding that is Dr. David Martin.He’s truly an expert in going beneath the surface to identify the real issues at play in the world. He believes that we change from the inside out and to do everything differently we must look at everything differently.David and I dive into...→ Tapping into the frequency of that which we’re trying to connect with.→ The limits that we impose on ourselves.→ Owning our responsibility for our own lived experiences.→ Suspending judgment and replacing with discernment.→ The 3 elements that make life happen.Connect with Dr. David Martin:• Website: https://www.davidmartin.world• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docdavidmartin/• YouTube: https://bit.ly/3wElJ5aConnect with Cal:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletterThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 27min
53. Boyd Varty | We Are the Creators & the Healers of Our Own Suffering
Fan favorite lion tracker, Boyd Varty, is back with us and diving into the “art” of suffering – a self-inflicted phenomenon.It’s safe to say that we’ve all suffered one time or another, but oftentimes people remain in the drama-filled stories that they, themselves, have created. I know I have. With this, the suffering doesn't end... it only replicates. In this episode, Boyd breaks down a few of his own stories of suffering and his discoveries from the untrue stories that he placed atop the kind reality.Boyd and I explore...→ The beauty and kindness of the contemplative mind.→ Undoing the desire to fix situations.→ Finding clarity once removing the story of drama.→ How to align with the reality of what is unfolding.→ How to acknowledge and shorten the period of suffering.Connect with Boyd:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyd_varty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boydvartyincWebsite: https://boydvarty.comGet Boyd's Book: https://boydvarty.com/book/the-lion-trackers-guide-to-life/Connect with Cal:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletterThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mar 8, 2021 • 1h 24min
52. Brendan Brazier | Building Vega: Lessons on Ingenuity and Joy
From a professional triathlete living out of a shed to applying his gifts (lessons learned) and watching them grow, Brendan Brazier joins us to share his many awakenings along the way to building his creations.Brendan is co-founder of Vega, co-founder of PulpCulture bestselling author of the Thrive book series, creator and host of the Thrive Forward web series, and editor in chief of Thrive magazine. He now invests in and collaborates with socially responsible food and tech companies whose mission is to repair our food system and reduce the environmental strain of food production.Brendan and I dive into...→ Healing from physical and mental burnout.→ How he developed the #1 plant-based protein powder, Vega.→ The reservoir of willpower that we each carry and how to keep it abundant.→ How our daily energy input and output influences our success.→ Taking inventory of our learnings and using them as our gifts to the world.→ How our daily energy input and output influences our success.Referenced:• Vega: https://myvega.com• PulpCulture: https://pulpculture.la• Brendan's Books: https://www.brendanbrazier.com/booksConnect with Brendan:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanbrazier/• LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2NU70Bq• Website: https://www.brendanbrazier.comConnect with Cal:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletterThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mar 3, 2021 • 2h 14min
51. Del Bigtree | Learning How to Advocate for Yourself
Del Bigtree, producer of Vaxxed, is here with us today and diving into the messy world of medical manipulation/coercion. Over this past year, it’s become more clear that honest information is tough to come by. Del’s nonprofit, Informed Consent Action Network or ICAN, is doing the hard work so that we can advocate for ourselves with a tangible understanding.In this fun and explorative conversation, Del and I discuss…→ Tragedies becoming miracles.→ Del’s realizations while producing talk show, The Doctors.→ The shocking studies (or lack of) on vaccine safety.→ The importance of doing our own research on vaccine trials – and specifically covid.→ What antibody-dependent enhancement is and why we must be considering it.→ Understanding medical coercion and the importance of self-advocacy.References:• Vaxxed: https://vaxxedthemovie.com• The HighWire Podcast: http://apple.co/3bJvYLK• ICAN: https://www.icandecide.org• The HighWire: https://thehighwire.comConnect with Del:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/delbigtree?lang=enConnect with Cal:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/• Facebook: Cal Callahan• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter