

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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Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
147. Ron White | Ditching Retirement, Mastering Your Craft, 3 Years of Sobriety
Ron White is back, celebrating over a year since the Comedy Mothership (one of my favorite evening spots) opened. He discusses how his relationship to Joe Rogan drew him out of retirement for the Mothership, his interactions with emerging comedians, and a significant personal event from this year that's set to shift the direction of his life.Ron and I dive into…How Joe Rogan and the Comedy Mothership pulled him out of retirementWhat sets the Mothership apart from other clubsLanding bits and his unique creative processRecovering from underwhelming performancesReflecting on a life-changing lossCONNECT WITH RONWebsiteComedy MothershipCONNECT WITH CALInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSubscribe to the newsletter

Aug 5, 2024 • 2h 2min
146. Marcus Filly | 6X Crossfit Games Athlete, Functional Bodybuilding for Vitality, Restriction-Free Nutrition
Marcus Filly, founder of Functional Bodybuilding, shares his expertise on boosting and sustaining vitality through simple nutrition and exercise techniques. After years of rigorous CrossFit training and chasing peak performance, Marcus encountered major life changes and burnout, which ultimately became a valuable learning experience for himself and others.In response, he created Functional Bodybuilding to support athletes and individuals aiming for their best physical and mental well-being, all while embracing the process. Marcus now emphasizes personalized programming and believes that lasting success is not achieved through strict limitations.Marcus and I dive into…The mental challenges of transitioning from a career as a competitive athleteWhy functional bodybuilding is replacing high-intensity trainingBalancing instant gratification with long-term sustainable routinesHis #1 rewarding and sustainable nutrition hackHealing from exercise burnout and developing a healthy recovery programCONNECT WITH MARCUSInstagramFunctional BodybuildingFunctional Bodybuilding InstagramCONNECT WITH CALInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSubscribe to the newsletter

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 22min
145. Pavel Stuchlik | Massive Success to Poverty, Burnout Illnesses, and Rebuilding One's Legacy
Starting his entrepreneurial journey at just 17, from selling carbon bikes to owning frozen yogurt franchises, diving into the startup that was Orange Theory, and dabbling in real estate (to name a few), Pavel Stuchlik's story is nothing short of inspiring.Years of relentless effort eventually led to severe burnout and autoimmune issues, prompting Pavel to step away from the constant grind. He embarked on a global quest for inner peace, realizing the consequences of his relentless pursuit of power, wealth, and growth.Pavel's journey has been a rollercoaster of successes and setbacks, yet his perspective remained that every challenge was a lesson, sometimes in disguise.Pavel and I dive into…Acknowledging and redirecting one’s obsession to money, power, and growthBuilding a legacy by balancing spirituality and intellectualityHis 3 simple steps to return to instant presence and how this changed his whole lifeCreating a healthy dance between self-mastery and being of serviceHow to embrace surrender when pivoting in our professional lifeCONNECT WITH PAVEL: NOA|AONInstagramCONNECT WITH CAL:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSubscribe to the newsletter

Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 18min
144. Dr. John Lieurance | Prostate Testing and Protocols, Benefits of Urine Consumption, ADHD Strategies
Dr. John Lieurance is a Chiropractic Neurologist and Naturopath. His approach aims to keep the body clear of any infections, as his belief is that many conditions stem from toxins and infections within the body. He’s developed cutting-edge systems and technology for treating those who have experienced mold and heavy metal toxicity, autoimmune conditions, neurological disorders and chronic inflammation, to name a few.Dr. John shares his recent experiments with new healing modalities, his prostate protocol for keeping healthy and healing any imbalances, and treating anxiety and ADHDDr. John and I dive into…➝ Preventative care and proactivity with prostate health➝ Unique treatments for ADHD➝ Healing anxiety with buteyko breathing➝ Methylene blue for enhancing the body's bioavailability➝ Travel hacks for staying healthyRESOURCESShop MitoZen Here: https://www.mitozen.com/cal-callahan/Prosta Bluezone: https://prostabluezone.com/CONNECT WITH DR. JOHNWebsite: https://www.drjohnlieurance.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohnlieurance/?hl=enXCell: https://xcell.usProstate Testing: https://calendly.com/laisy-almanza/prostate-consultation?month=2024-05CONNECT WITH CALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.comSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
143. Mike Murphy | The Creation Frequency and Using Our Suffering for Good
For 30 years, Mike Murphy has been unlocking the perfect recipe to manifest one’s dreams and transforming it into tangible success – The Creation Frequency. His business enterprises have generated wealth that moves beyond himself – whether supporting those battling against illness or addiction, or anyone looking to reach a deeper understanding within themselves through wellness retreats.Now, through his Love From Margot Foundation and Mountains of Hope, he devotes himself full-time to ensuring that all who seek an improved life can find the path toward reaching their desires.Mike and I dive into…➝ Transforming his experience with addiction and poverty➝ Using The Creation Frequency to connect with your deepest desires➝ Merging your imagination with your reality➝ Working with the law of reciprocity➝ His journey with grieving his late wifeCONNECT WITH MIKEWebsite: https://mikemurphyunfiltered.comBooks: https://mikemurphyunfiltered.com/books/The Power of Your Voice podcast: https://mikemurphyunfiltered.com/the-podcast/Love From Margot - https://lovefrommargot.org/Mountains of Hope: https://mountainsofhope.comCONNECT WITH CALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.comSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 15min
142. Salim Najjar | Boost Your HRV, Bioharmonize Your Life, Live Longer and Happier
Salim Najjar has spent the last decade experimenting with ancient modalities and modern technologies to better understand the human experience. His journey has led him to studying one particular metric as the ultimate marker for longevity, creativity, and higher happiness: HRV (aka Heart Rate Variability). HRV is a measure of our relationship to stress, and chronic stress is the root cause of dis-ease and aging.Salim has developed protocols for regulating the nervous system, creating resilience, and bridging the relationship between stress and recovery.Salim and I dive into…➝ HRV: The number one marker for health and longevity➝ The correlation between our nervous system and our sense of purpose➝ Simple methods for inducing parasympathetic states➝ Creating healthy range in your HRV➝ Learning how to relate to stress more beneficiallyREFERENCEDSound: https://drinksound.com/The Body Keeps The Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NN5A87318VUT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l3LHXDXYB2gaj1o9YWu8sC_hIIoK7PVjIIb8l11IPPSdGyD4l1oAAieFst3r7nOMWBy66oby9tuDH-uxl0cV5KVVTzv7R-j0NlY2pwyvkZFlms-PTweoSye98Ti_S7YJXn4sY-IM2Lc_qyJliq1cNGYuUVEMuNDEimEqXxU5zfBUX9ErBHwxkIOq3Xp11D9GC7QiojQCDihNyUg_NiOvBFmZS5p03FYKeuz21wp6XeA.NiofMSlSIqGC3LpiW9IgutAHoFAbxLYGIAsMayt-Ie4&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1712857751&sprefix=the+body+%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1The Graceline Institute: https://gracelineinstitute.org/CONNECT WITH SALIMWebsite: https://thathrvguy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/?hl=enCONNECT WITH CALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.comSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
141. Chris Dufey | The Constant Pursuit of Enoughness
Chris Dufey had always been motivated by financial success, stemming from a background where money was scarce. Despite achieving his financial goals, it never felt sufficient. In his pursuit of "enoughness," he realized he had been neglecting what truly mattered: his wife, daughters, health, and friendships.Upon realigning his priorities with his core values, Chris integrated his professional mission with a stronger focus on family cohesion. This transformative journey posed challenges, yet he remained mindful of his personal patterns, staying committed to meaningful work. All which began with turning inward.Chris and I dive into…➝ Marrying the family man and the alpha male➝ Embracing our multi-dimensional self➝ Shifting from goal-oriented to mission-driven➝ Is it mimesis or is it your true path?➝ How we each navigated tipping points in our marriagesREFERENCEDThe Modern Man’s Odyssey: https://www.chrisdufey.com/the-modern-mans-odyssey-being-a-great-husband-without-abandoning-the-quest-for-personal-success/CONNECT WITH CHRISThe Rainmakers: http://Jointherainmakers.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdufey/Chris Dufey Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oxA2pHnZ3s2hPY60ZhVl7?si=180a44cfc7db457fYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisdufey_CONNECT WITH CALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.comSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 42min
140. Hal Elrod | Heal Your Life with The Miracle Morning
Hal Elrod has faced numerous crises throughout his life. Despite being pronounced dead after a car accident, he miraculously emerged from a coma six days later. He battled deep depression during a financial crisis and healed from a rare form of leukemia.In the midst of these challenges, Hal developed a transformative set of rituals that became the foundation of his bestselling book, "The Miracle Morning." These rituals, which he continues to practice, played a crucial role in his journey towards healing from cancer. This conversation is deeply emotional and offers insight into the power of vulnerability and belief.Hal and I dive into…➝ The Miracle Morning’s life-changing way of living➝ What his near-death experiences taught him about life➝ Healing his cancer with Western medicine and holistic medicine➝ 3 steps for creating affirmations rooted in truth and result-oriented➝ The power of our beliefREFERENCEDMiracle Morning Documentary: https://miraclemorning.com/movie/The Miracle Morning book: https://miraclemorning.com/books/The Miracle Morning app: https://miraclemorning.appKreatures of Habit, use code KOHTGU20: https://kreaturesofhabit.comLiving Untethered: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Untethered-Beyond-Human-Predicament/dp/B09VCRCZ99/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SGJQ2GL0FPKX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UF50Jdqt63A-nVUMF9qmkfdzobkaRYBr7brMhTMJHryY99RpmDZE-Tt8S3bNNt-Tng-0F08YmeSTo2MlOZR-nXkRUbquMS7dyrUUwGzX-TaAtmWL1tRvar5G7VogAy4NoganWhnJL22Uz2cUErWWT91fxcSy77dioUslIuCsC8WViPQtrL88w3OlJfG3lmCmZkQi9_-5RzIOZXtzqn0WJSsUf01IFCiaeGuwtNkJjM8.bbyICIkHN1nldj5tRCU3PrTHSCjDJnCSnpLnKxJWAf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=living+untethered+michael+singer&qid=1717436612&sprefix=living+unte%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1CONNECT WITH HALWebsite: https://halelrod.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hal_elrod/Achieve Your Goals podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/achieve-your-goals-with-hal-elrod/id820889267The Miracle Morning: https://miraclemorning.com/books/CONNECT WITH CALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.comSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

May 30, 2024 • 2h 22min
139. Brandon Joe Williams | Unlocking Prosperity and Autonomy Through Unveiling Legal Principles
If any conversation is going to test our willingness to unlearn deeply ingrained beliefs, it’s this one. Brandon Joe Williams, an insightful legal mind and advocate for freedom, joins us to embark on a digestible and nuanced exploration of attaining genuine financial autonomy by questioning and dismantling the constraints imposed by conventional legal systems.Throughout this episode, expect to uncover eye-opening truths about legal principles, gain fresh perspectives on wealth, and discover new strategies for navigating taxes, among many other insights.CONNECT WITH BRANDONWebsite: https://onestupidfuck.comStep-By-Step Guide: https://onestupidfuck.com/step-by-step-guide-start-hereCONNECT WITH CALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.comSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

May 13, 2024 • 2h 29min
138. Michael Chernow | Living a Sober Life, Creating Habits That Heal, Loving Yourself First
Michael Chernow is a father, husband, serial entrepreneur, podcast host, coach and athlete. He’s spent the last two decades devoted to recovery from an addiction that had nearly taken his life. His story of making the shift to a sober life is one of miracles, as I imagine is the case for many who walk this path. His sense of fulfillment has been built on life-enhancing habits he's maintained since deciding to live substance-free. He is the creator of Kreatures of Habit, an overnight oatmeal with vegan protein—a habit-stacking staple for me.Michael shares his return back to himself and how he continues to cultivate a life of deeper meaning.Michael and I dive into…➝ How simple, healthful habits saved his life➝ How he learned to move from his head to his heart➝ The changes that occurred when embracing love and acceptance into his life➝ The surprising key to making life-long changes➝ The priority of YOU➝ An intimate view into his experiences with childhood abuseREFERENCEDPliability app: https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=COAb0-HglZrm6JYbx0L4PisyakAreuIC_dvKWw5ujEOPE_rrmCQgAEAEguVRgydbljOSk8BOgAdChuoYDyAEByAPYIKoEYE_QZT3Eppb3d8gBHvjZ6vnDxosmHf8rMeK-s9ldCwPwzmvK3tS1mExiG0VOCPaK8iLIPQ6ToKHLL6l3eMuxwKQlSKr2CPNz81At-3nbMQcl89wOqm9K5Iah7kMvpJqLkcAEgsbbmvsDgAWQTogF-qS6kQWgBmaAB5jexXmIBwGQBwGoB-u4sQKoB6a-G6gHvK2xAqgHuauxAqgH6LWxAqgHuZqxAqgH89EbqAfu0huoB_-csQKoB8rcG6gHkq-xAqgHu6SxAqgHkqaxAqgH2KaxAqgH3rWxAqgH26qxAqgH0KqxAqgH3LCxAqgH6rGxAqgHlLixAqgH7LixAqgHvrexAqgHsruxAqgHs7uxAqgHw72xAqgHxL2xAqgH5L2xAqAItoWnBLAIAdIIKhACMgSD4IAOOg3D8YCAgIAEgsCAgIAgQgEESNHs8ypQCVi5lv7IlNSFA5oJJGh0dHBzOi8vcGxpYWJpbGl0eS5jb20vdGFyZ2V0cy9icmFuZLEJ9S2yr2pU5vi5CXnjwoaxX4i--AkBmAsBqgwCCAHaDAgKAyDlARIBAugMBqoNAlVTyA0BghQOCAMSCnBsaWFiaWxpdHmIFAHIFMjj05j50ILnE9AVAZgWAfgWAYAXAZIXCRIHCAEQAxi2AboXBDgBSAHgFwLQGAE&ae=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8pKxBhD_ARIsAPrG45nl-fDNGYJSUbRrFvgFp9qiWQT43OWdE4CoJmmACRw5buVYNk0rnYAaAuiLEALw_wcB&ved=2ahUKEwjAm_fIlNSFAxV2LdAFHSqCD0kQ0Qx6BAgGEAE&nis=2&dct=1&cid=CAASFeRoLCFkaYfeRAs2agvDimovk75sUA&dblrd=1&sival=AF15MEBqpFi-RovW1nbMgVqmoYNkTz49Q23Lcn0lAXVaf8Yr_uehGtZ0AdtHNzh9g_CzgZy_I7zSKko24zK3gKxNvryn9d5tlVcCfjo2KgPJvTQKlWXgcaeUcR8FEPjOQZOmfExnT_FR_suj-YLuDQObzryqVI8uu7JvrM3Ft-6G-WuOgCDWCEw&sig=AOD64_1BGIso75PMm820Uz-CvE1bbjH5tw&adurl=https://pliability.com/targets/brand%3Futm_source%3Dgooglecpc%26utm_medium%3Dsearchcpc%26utm_campaign%3D1378783866%26utm_content%3D136152802050%26utm_term%3Dpliability%26gad_source%3D1Pso-Rite: https://pso-rite.com/Theragun: https://www.therabody.com/Michael on The Forward: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-chernow-reflects-on-his-journey-of/id1125521492?i=1000647968807CONNECT WITH MICHAELKOHTGU20 for 20% off Kreatures of Habit: https://kreaturesofhabit.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kreatures-of-habit-podcast/id1497757053YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kreaturesofhabitKreatures of Habit IG: https://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit/?hl=enCONNECT WITH CALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.comSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter