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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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
May 6, 2024 • 1h 14min
137. Boyd Varty | Activate Your Wild Self and Awaken to a Fuller Life
Boyd Varty — Lion Tracker, Storyteller, and Life Guide — shares his wisdom on embracing our wild selves. We recently celebrated his 40th birthday on the South African coastline — hiking across the landscape, leaping from cliffs, and engaging in meaningful and revealing fireside conversations. Along this journey there was one primary aspect that we all felt truly touched by: the awakening of our unique wild self.Boyd and I dive into…➝ The ceremony of entering a new decade➝ The journey to the wild self➝ Becoming someone who cultivates and fosters life➝ The intelligence of moving grief➝ Uprooting what numbs us – identities, roles, unfelt emotions, stimulants➝ And more!REFERENCEDThe Big Leap: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WF068GVY8FXH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ACIcYF814ICF5oNaYZuVRvDR_D5XfmILLzj-2QrLNuGYC7vSU7M0012GW5Lpe_lbvI791fv8w17pT2YFLkz6WONJRW1KmWpXNQOCwpgYifN6qnkurd83-NtQQbfXgYYyxh-E6WfuCP5x_AoPEDriGHdNHAvliT9zaqPdrBU5IeAMPmUrmhg9nEpGz8sTaQzORwicA_j-ljVUcA4xW-50PwXkZA62UlT8pgxtVrmSt7g.YlgkhDTWqE58I9YiqEPLIFTCYcV-CHFQ3xt55-eY180&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+big+leap&qid=1713731592&sprefix=the+big+leap%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1CONNECT WITH BOYDWebsite: https://boydvarty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyd_varty/Books: https://boydvarty.com/book/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
Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 30min
136. Danny Miranda | Break Free from External Validation and Connect With Your Truth
Danny Miranda brings the raw truth in this conversation. But what exactly is truth? It's a subjective concept, unique to each individual. Truth empowers us to express ourselves genuinely, act with integrity, and foster genuine connections with both ourselves and others.Danny shares how he connected with his truth and how his experience with self-doubt was something to learn from rather than be ashamed of.Danny and I dive into…➝ Understanding someone based on their energetic resonance➝ Breaking free from perpetually feeling inadequate➝ Embracing authenticity in modern society➝ Transforming your life with 90 days of brief meditation sessions➝ A method for aligning with your truth➝ And more!RESOURCESMap of Conscious: https://www.amazon.com/Map-Consciousness-Explained-Actualize-Potential/dp/1401959644Danny’s 1000 Calibrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da5OEQCIvF8The Surrender Experiment: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HGWDZAJNX79N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JQ8CfU15igJtf7oWahK-7W3_I9G4VsiLhFbpkOTWqCPw-cVk6iqoR5auhK8koXgqDxeOssYoaP3PMVwEisvqKGkDBzdIiW-Hfb1FHro6kJp4bwoffZP9kIo6O7v_BRthx2Ej6AFc6Q_HUs9XRcOVHEng7Y205E0s4r-8UdpgQfsEPqHngNN1lafKzk3FPbrz_x2rLvUyGhlrv7wKSZ01t8qNddeq_4u1wQLVJ-fZ1Pw.tqqumKKPb_Y-KgZYPxlJE6p_EdKEpbHZQUB9f4_JVqU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+surrender+experiment+by+michael+singer&qid=1713631491&s=books&sprefix=the+surrender%2Cstripbooks%2C111&sr=1-1A New Earth: https://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GKCVRPTAR1AE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8-ycSIg8kbtvnF3Cj_oWqKnlOKppTxchvaGRjwqRd5-LOo-9UK_U-QY51CxgkFNxMuqc1b9QM72_YsN_301FKlmSckUHhE89_UiNXYQ842ExIkCNQ2mZgIbdmtgRC8wis3JD5uwi6gVo4Wbb_1j6eImi81xzNiqSkP_5UOUl_lPiJlLOfOmLm05IyBYsUMCtDxKP1p_I3rypl-ZkLh0lkACMrqowCOW7dFUKGvYthiA.ifV_QfKg3SozfJwDD6eDRW7E0LsBfrla2KWEKwWkujc&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+new+earth+eckhart+tolle&qid=1713631502&s=books&sprefix=a+new+%2Cstripbooks%2C95&sr=1-1CONNECT WITH DANNYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DannyMiranda/videosX: https://twitter.com/heydannymirandaEmail: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
Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 32min
135. Eben Britton | Heal and Flow: Self-Discovery Through Breathwork, Cold Therapy, and Meditation
Eben Britton, a former NFL player, has undergone the journey of reimagining his identity after it was defined by external achievements. In this conversation, Eben dives into how he has created contentment, trust and purpose in the present moment – in all its forms, circumstances and emotions.What drives you daily? Consider finding comfort in those moments of stagnation or slow progress. Perspective is personal, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach.Join Eben’s group mentorship program, Life in Flow, for weekly Live group calls, exclusive content and 1:1 access to Eben.Eben and I dive into…➝ Eben’s Heal and Flow Retreats and Life in Flow➝ Developing a habit of being fully present➝ Creating peace through self-study➝ The commitment to integration being a continual practice➝ Strategies to maintain a meditation practice➝ And more!REFERENCEDEpisode 88 with Eben: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000558638642Episode 94 with Eben and Jared Pickard: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000578726079Episode 100 with Eben and Dr. Christopher Shade: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000594123933CONNECT WITH EBENLife in Flow with Eben: https://www.skool.com/life-in-flow/aboutBe Slow Retreat in Italy: https://beherefarm.com/blogs/gatheringsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsbritton/?hl=enHeal and Flow: https://www.ebenbritton.com/Heal and Flow IG: https://www.instagram.com/heal.andflow/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
Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 9min
134. Justin Donald | The Lifestyle Investor: Create Wealth Without Creating a Job
As the founder of The Lifestyle Investor and a master of low-risk cash flow investing, Justin’s ethos is to “create wealth without creating a job.” He excels at simplifying complex financial strategies, structuring deals, and disciplined investment systems that consistently yield profitable results.This conversation came to me during a time of my own financial reevaluation. We all have our own version of financial stress so I hope this conversation will feel as inspiring for you as it was for me to bring more attention and balance to finances.Justin and I discuss...➝ Launching a best-selling book with no “modern following”➝ Why he decided to send all proceeds of his book to combat human trafficking➝ Building wealth through concentration and maintaining through diversification➝ Becoming financially free before hitting the big financial goals➝ The common issue of miscalculating money out vs money in➝ And more!CONNECT WITH JUSTINWebsite: Lifestyleinvestor.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justindonald/Mastermind: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/mastermind/The Lifestyle Investor Book: https://course.justindonald.com/Free-Plus-Shipping-Book-SPOnline Courses: https://course.justindonald.com/joinMasterclasses: https://course.justindonald.com/Lifestyle-Investor-MasterclassCONNECT 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
