The UNcivilized Podcast with Traver Boehm

Breathwork, ADD, entertainment, human potential, even aliens; this episode has it all! Joining the mic with me today is Sam Skelly. Besides being an unapologetic badass, Sam is a 7-figure entrepreneur, sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness coaching expert. In today's episode, we had a deep conversation where we speak our minds. The benefits of breathwork and its resemblance to the use of plants, how to reach human potential using breathwork, even Sam will talk about the three fundamental pillars of breathwork. Have you ever met someone so extraordinary that you think they are an alien? We too! Find out why today's guest is so interested in aliens. Press play now! ABOUT SAM SKELLY Samantha Skelly founded both; Hungry for Happiness, a movement that helps people experience true transformation and happiness through trained certified coaches who utilize emotional and energetic coaching techniques, and PAUSE Breathwork, which has a mission to unite humanity by helping people breathe, feel, and thrive. Samantha has revolutionized the weight loss and self-help industries by examining the individual and underlying causes of food, body, and self-love issues. She has shared her mission on an international platform, with appearances on Global TV, Shaw, NBC, CBC, and BBC. She's also been featured in various publications, such as Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Elephant Journal, and The Prevail Project. Samantha continues to spread her message and transform the lives of tens of thousands of people through her programs, worldwide international retreats, motivational speaking engagements, the popular Hungry for Happiness podcast, and her best-selling Hay House book, Hungry For Happiness. CONNECT WITH SAM Personal: Instagram: @samanthaskelly  Youtube: SamanthaSkelly Hungry for Happiness: Website: https://www.hungryforhappiness.com/ Instagram: @hungryforhappiness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hungryforhappiness1/ Pause Breathwork: Website: www.pausebreathwork.com Instagram: @pausebreathwork  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pausebreathworkcommunity/ WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [2:05] Meet today's guest: Sam Skelly. [3:18] From entertainment to business. [8:43] Are social media a double-edged sword? [13:48] Sam's relationship with ADD. [17:50] Women and ADD. [20:21] Why exist a need for creative expression in society? [22:19] Let's talk about breathwork and its benefits. [28:00] Ayahuasca and breathwork. [29:59] Join the UNcivilized Nation. [32:39] Exploiting your potential. [35:00] Eating disorders and Sam’s company Hungry for Happiness. [37:23] Could breathwork change society? [40:40] Aliens? [45:07] What inspires Sam. [47:47] Where to find Sam. If you look at the civilized world and think, "no, thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

How archetypes affect our behavior and connect us with our ancestors is something of a wonder. Archetypes can be universal, inborn models of people, behaviors, or personalities that play a role in influencing human behavior. Today's guest is Isaac Cotec. Isaac is a man who grew up under Mormon indoctrination and who, in his search for his own growth, found paganism and chaos magic. Isaac traveled the world searching his life path. During it, Isaac found invaluable spiritual knowledge that he wants to share with other people using his archetypes deck as a tool. In today's episode, we will dive into interesting topics such as archetypes, chaos magic and its benefits. Also, Isaac will share with us how he helps people create a wider definition of who they are and why he wants to help men to connect with their masculinity more. Personally, I think his archetype deck is amazing! I use it as a guide every day since he gave it to me. There are different types of archetypes. What is yours? Find out in today's episode. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: ISAAC COTEC Isaac Cotec has dedicated his life to empowering others through art and creativity. He is a scholar of the subconscious and has studied the power of symbolism to help create enduring change. He has spent over a decade facilitating dance events, hosting music retreats, and mentoring artist. The HeroRise Archetype Deck gave Isaac another platform to inspire others on there creative purpose. He has seen the transformative power of self-discovery through symbols and rituals and created the deck as another tool for those along the path. CONNECT WITH ISAAC Website: www.herorise.us Instagram: @herorise.us WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [2:20] Meet Isaac Cotec [4:28] Benefits of cards for the collective conscience of men [9:38] When help becomes into business idea. [13:23] Time tracking: What is that in practice. [15:26] Isaac's thought about archetyping. [17:38] Because the archetype has become popular in the collective consciousness of men. [20:55] Isaac's goals. [22:24] Everybody has an archetype? [25:25] Bringing archetypes rituals to the man culture. [28:40] From Mormon to have a wider spirituality. [33:30] Isaac's experience with paganism and chaos magic. [41:31] The benefits of Chaos Magic. [46:27] Where to find and get Isaac deck. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

Each human being goes through different stages throughout their life, but only one will mark the rest of your life. Two extraordinary people (me and today's guest, Rick Alexander) decided to join our podcast to create this incredible episode. We will talk about the role of myth in manhood, feminine shaming, the growth as the new problem for humanity, and how to achieve a more profound life for men in order access to their truth. Rick Alexander has a past in the special forces. Now, his past is only a memory in his new life stage where spirituality and psychology have literally become his morning coffee since he is the host of the "Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander," a podcast where he shares his ideas on different topics related to personal and spiritual growth. This episode is so incredible that I will only say: Enjoy it! ABOUT RICK ALEXANDER Rick Alexander is an author, speaker, and serves as the Chief Growth Operator for The Special Forces Experience. Rick spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and has completed multiple ultra-endurance events including a 240 mile run in body armor, to raise money for the children of fallen heroes. As such his work draws on this depth of experience in order to help people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity. CONNECT WITH RICK Website: https://rickalexander.com/ Instagram: @rickalexander_ WHAT YOU WILL HEAR: [2:06] Meet Rick and Traver. [4:12] Rick's background in the special forces. [6:21] Traver's background: Why following his heart has been his life changer. [9:51] The personality that we all hide under the masks. [12:19] The collective consciousness. [14:14] The evolution of consciousness. [24:41] Why sitting and allowance of the pinprick is so hard for men. [26:51] The power to transmit. [30:58] Why is the myth so important for the male animal. [34:38] ​Why did we lose the myth in the west. [41:34] The busiest stages for most people. [46:52] How to achieve comfort in the unknown. [50:52] Why distractions and substances are the natural states of our mind. [1:12:50] Where to find Rick. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

In this episode I’m taking a different approach to talking about mass shootings as it seems the most common arguments just lead to circular conversations with lots of passion that go nowhere. Here I’m talking about — MEN — grief, sadness, anger, rage, and entitlement. What I view as the cocktail of roots underneath mass shootings. Yes, I know that guns play a role in them as well (please read into the deep sarcasm) but talking about guns doesn’t seem to curb them being used on the public. Perhaps we need to look at this from a different angle. Enjoy. Traver

Masculinity and how we perceive it has evolved over the years. Just like in masculinity there has been a radical change in the men's movements too. To explain more about this subject, we will have Philip Folson as today's guest, a man who has spent over thirteen years teaching the power of leadership and has seen the growth of men's work. We will talk about masculinity, its initiation and the difference between feminine and masculine initiation at the cultural level, and the importance of killing the little boy within us (metaphorically) so that the true manly man resurfaces. We will talk about what honor is and when we can lose it as men, in addition to talking about astrology and exploring traumas and injuries during our lives. This is an incredible episode! Don't forget to share it with another man so that men's work continues to grow. ABOUT PHILIP FOLSOM Philip Folsom’s reputation in the team development and leadership world is legendary. His in-person events, seminars, and high ropes course experiences have dramatically improved the lives of over 500,000 people teaching the importance of peace, power, and sacred purpose. At the center of his coaching is his Tribe program, bringing the enormous benefits of the world's ancient tribe systems to modern day corporate teams such as Sony, Microsoft, Dreamworks, Apple and RedBull. CONNECT WITH PHILIP Instragram: @philipfolsompersonal Facebook: Philip Folsom My Wolf Tribe: https://www.mywolftribe.com/ WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [2:08] Meet Philip Folsom. [4:15] Let's talk about Kinship. [6:12] The most significant change in society and how it affects masculinity. [15:15] The evolution in the men movements from the '70s to date. [27:01] The initiation of men into masculinity. [32:08] Join the UNcivilized Nation. [33:07] How the new social movements and cultural change have affected the way we view masculinity. [44:13] Exploring the traumas and wounds that exist in masculinity. [51:40] The blackspot in masculinity. [57:55] Where to find Philip. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

We are born male, but a proper role model does wonder for us to fully become men. In today's episode, we will talk about masculinity, what it means, how it develops, maturity in masculinity and why the highest percentage of mass shootings in the United States are caused mainly by men. We will listen to the story of improvement and transformation of today's guest, Ben Goresky, a man who at the age of 15 went to rehab because of drug addiction, and now 15 years later,  stays clean and is dedicated to helping men through a brotherhood. Rehab was a before and after in Ben's life, as today's episode can be for you. Get to know, connect and reconcile with your masculinity! ABOUT BEN GORESKY Ben Goresky is a mens’ work leader, a coach, and an addiction counsellor. He hosts the Evolving Man Podcast where he covers topics like masculinity, relationships, addiction recovery, and all forms of healing including psychedelics and plant medicines. Ben runs a mens’ work community called The Samurai Brotherhood made up of almost 500 men who meet weekly in “squads”. Ben is passionate about health, depth, authenticity, and living with heart. CONNECT WITH BEN Instagram: @evolvingman Facebook: www.facebook.com/evolvingmancoaching Website: evolvingman.com WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [1:38] Meet Ben Goresky. [3:24] From getting help to helping others: The moment when Ben becomes a counselor. 6:26 Creating a structured life: Ben's first months in rehab. [9:47] Ben's life after rehab. [12:18] How Ben's rehabilitation affected his relationship with his siblings. [14:22] The last words of Ben's grandfather that changed everything. [21:29] The major challenge for men since Covid. [24:44]Traver's new book. [25:32] Mature masculinity meaning. [33:38] How male energy affects our masculinity. [44:41] Why is the highest percentage of shootings in the United States caused by men? If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

At some point most men have heard, felt, or internalized the notion — it’s not okay to be a man. This is one of the most destructive and tragic falsities a man can believe. It’s responsible for more toxic behavior, self harm, and outward harm than any other belief men take in. When we change this, we stop the massively destructive behavior its shadow creates. Until we change this — we won’t. Men — if you’ve felt this, I’m sorry. If you’ve heard this, I’m sorry. If you believe this, I’m sorry — AND — it’s time to let this idea go and replace with one that works with you and for you. That works for your loved ones and works for the planet It’s pretty goddamn good to be a man. Own it. Cheers, Traver

The drug addiction fight is tough but not impossible to win. These addictions can cause mental health problems that eventually affect the individual, leaving them almost at a point of no return. Being necessary therapy, willpower, and a lot of support either from family, friends, or people close to the affected person. As our guest, we will have Alison Kerwin. Alison's brother passed after struggling for years with drug addiction; recreational, prescription and ultimately heroin. In today's episode, we will touch on a sensitive and important conversation for people who have lost loved ones because of addictions and people who are dealing with addictions at this moment. We will talk about the first signs of depression and addiction, the effect that drug addiction has on families, and how Alison decided to write a book to share her and her brother's message. Addiction and mental health illness are big issues in our society. Let's become aware of these problems, whether you are suffering from them or someone you know. Help yourself and help others. ABOUT ALISON KERWIN Alison Kerwin is a UK-based Marketing Director and author of The Counsellor: A powerful true story about addiction, grief and loss. Following the sudden loss of her brother to drug addiction in late 2019, she began writing as a form of therapy but quickly realised the power of sharing their story. CONNECT WITH ALISON Twitter: @alisonkerwin Facebook: /thecounsellorbook Instagram: @alisonkerwin BUY HER BOOKS •Amazon.co.uk (UK) •Amazon.com (USA) •Barnes and Noble WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [1:55] Getting to know Alison. [6:40] The earliest signs of depression. [8:53] Keeping things up is not healthy. [11:16] Alison shares how the divorce affected her brother's mental health. [21:00] Join the UNcivilized Nation. [21:45] The help call. [25:50] Showing her brother how much she loved him: Alison talks about the idea of writing the book. [32:22] The supporting cast. [35:50] Don't give up on them. [36:51] Taking care of your mental health. [41:05] Alison talks about her book. [46:58] Where to find Alison and get her book. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

Learn how to pick not only your house lock but also those on your mind to get freedom. Today's guest is Pat Watson, a man with the impressive ability of lockpicking. Pat's clients range from homesteaders to engineers and even a blind couple to whom he teaches lock picking and locking while guides them to a philosophy of life where each individual's freedom is paramount valued. In today's episode, you will learn about lockpicking, bureaucracy, and Pat's story on how watching his cop dad opening doors with credit cards led him to have the curiosity to try lockpicking and turn it into an incredible skill. I know you all wondered if it would be possible to open the lock on the banks' doors. Find out in today's episode with Pat Watson. ABOUT PAT WATSON Pat Watson is an author, podcaster, and instructor for personal security concepts and is a passionate supporter for personal Liberty. Pat has served over a decade combined between federal, military, and local law enforcement operations including seizing more than 80 metric tons of contraband during counter-narco terrorism patrols and apprehending more than 30 Somali pirates with Task Force 151 as well as experience in Local Law Enforcement specializing in patrol operations and unconventional entries. Pat’s Tactical Lock Picking curriculum is the product of field experience in what works, and more importantly, what does not. Pat’s Liberty related content is also a product of what works and what does not. CONNECT WITH PAT Website: UncensoredTactical.com Email: Pat@utac.io Instagram: @UncensoredTactical WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [1:36] Can a dog detect migraines. [4:11] Meet Pat Watson. [7:38] Unlock your mind with these questions. [12:51] Learn about the art of lockpicking. [14:48] Pat's beginnings in lockpicking and why you don't have to be from the FBI to pick a lock. [20:07] What does Pat love about lockpicking? [22:42] Turning civilians into people with incredible abilities. [23:48] Pat's philosophy on lockpicking applied to life. [26:40] The most significant gap between security and insecurity. [35:08] The most challenging thing Pat ever had to open. [39:08] Pat's new book. [42:14] The biggest challenge of the bureaucracy. [46:15] Where to find Pat. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

We have all been rejected at one point in our lives, but each decides how to deal with it. Some deal with it focusing their attention on something else, others get depressed, and for some, it means to keep working towards their goals. Turn 10,000 no's into 10,001 chances just like today's guest Matthew Del Negro did; this is not only the number of times he was possibly rejected, but it's also the name of his book and podcast where the inspiration behind was his struggle to achieve success in acting, turning rejection into opportunities. Matthew sees each role as a challenge where he seeks a physical and emotional, and mental effort in every interpretation. In today's episode, we will hear about how he changed his life from being a great sports athlete to following the acting path. Get inspired and turn your failures into opportunities by listening to today's episode. ABOUT MATTHEW DEL NEGRO Matthew Del Negro is known for his pivotal roles on groundbreaking series like HBO's The Sopranos, Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing, Diablo Cody's The United States of Tara and Shonda Rhime's Scandal. In film, he can be seen in Taylor Sheridan's Wind River with Jeremy Renner and the Reese Witherspoon starrer, Hot Pursuit. His most recent string of roles includes series regulars on the 2nd Season of Amazon's Goliath, the Netflix comedy Huge in France and currently opposite Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge on Showtime’s City on a Hill. Matt is also the creator and host of the popular podcast on perseverance, 10,000 NOs, which led to a publishing deal with Wiley & Sons. His book, 10,000 NOs: How to Overcome Rejection on the Way to Your YES. CONNECT WITH MATTHEW Instagram: @mattydel Twitter: @MatthewDelNegro WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [2:35] Meet Matthew Del Negro. [4:19] From sports to acting. [8:37] What inspired Matthew to transition to acting. [15:33] Turning a passion into a job. [22:13] The UNcivilized Nation. [23:07] Three years to resign. [31:55] The philosophy behind 10,000 no's. [56:20] Where to find Matthew. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.