In this thought-provoking discussion, political philosopher and metamodern thinker Daniel Görtz offers a radical new lens for making sense of our conflicting modern era. As a leader of "the Nordic school" and co-author of the influential "Hanzi Freinacht" book series, Daniel argues that both traditional and progressive worldviews are ultimately flawed and self-undermining. He posits that metamodernism can coordinate the legitimate perspectives of traditionalists, mainstream modernity, and the postmodern critics - without simply defaulting to absolutist stances that inevitably alienate and sile ..read more

In this episode we speak on utilizing strategy in service of deepening our capacity to love, be in relationship, develop virtue and ethical capacities, increase cognitive complexity and increase emotional intelligence. As well as: * Strategy serves as a defense against the white noise of the digital age, clarifying our purpose in each waking moment. * It applies to personal facets of life such as emotional, spiritual, and relationship development, rather than just career progression. * Confronting the smallest fears can lead to a cascade of courage, unlocking doors we once thought impenetrable ..read more

In this episode I speak on how humanity is still enslaved. We’re all selling our souls to a system that none of us can stop. It started before we were born and now the only way to survive in today’s world is to commit your life-force to this machine. What are the implications of this? How does it show up in our lives? What can we do about it? These are all questions I ask in this episode. Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe ..read more

In this episode I speak with Danial Garner from the OG Rose duo, and we speak on embodying virtues and engaging in existential preparation is essential for personal growth, effective decision-making, and creating a better world. Timestamps * 00:00 Prioritizing the Internal Life * 11:18 The Conflation of Virtue and Morality * 25:03 Existential Anxiety & Discernment in Virtue Development * 33:16 Virtue Training Improves Mental health * 47:51 Writing and Internal Challenges as Existential Prep * 56:18 Standing Strong in Face of Criticism * 01:04:32 Virtue Training As Antidote to Close-Mindedn ..read more

In this episode I speak with Artem Zen and we explore Zen communities of practice, balancing intellect and wisdom, pursuing Truth as our life path, circling practice, shedding attachments, different schools of Buddhism, and deepening into the profundity of the mundane. Links to Artem’s Projects Artem’s Youtube Channel His Website Elevating Consciousness Podcast on Spotify Elevating Consciousness on Apple Podcasts Timestamps 00:00 Zen practice, Monastic Academy 12:14 Psychedelics, Meditation, Awakening 19:20 Radical Experimentation and Finding Buddhist Practice That Works for You 36:23 Daily Me ..read more

In this episode I sit down with Cory Katuna and we talk about how to uncover hidden motives, the choice-point where realize we realize our identity is chosen, how positive feelings relate to higher degrees of truth, and how manipulation is everywhere and what it takes to become conscious of it in ourselves so we can change our behavior and much much more. Cory on Instagram: @corykatuna Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe ..read more

Dan Schmidt is a meditation teacher and has created multiple highly acclaimed documentaries on the topics of Samadhi, Awakening and understanding the world religions. We speak on the topics of what it takes to release our attachments to self and the stories that we hold, why environments of no escape are so important, psychedelic use to support awakening practice and much more. Links to Dan’s Work Awaken the World Samadhi Part 1 Samadhi Part 2 Samadhi Part 3 Inner Worlds Outer Worlds Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe ..read more

Daniel Ingram is a meditation teacher and author of the acclaimed book Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha. We dive into all things impermanence, no self, insight practices, how everything we have ever experienced is a sensation. Thoughts as sensations, emotions as sensations, and learning how to more rapidly be aware of the impermanence of sensations. All in an effort to deepen insights into the nature of self and reality such that we decrease our suffering and get closer to the Truth. Books Mentiond Right Concentration by Leigh Brasington Shifts into Freedom by Loch Kelly Path of Sere ..read more

So much of what we say and do is manipulative and we don’t even realize it. We communicated in roundabout ways to try to get our needs met, to feel loved, to feel safe, respected, capable, or just to be seen in a certain light. All of these are subtle manipulations of speech and our relationships suffer as a result. Honest communication is to say something solely for the sake of saying it. To communicate what is true without needing it to elicit any response in another person. We walk about this and much more in this episode. Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack ..read more

In this episode, we dive deep into the topics of self-acceptance, overcoming self-doubt, and finding motivation through self-love rather than self-hatred. Kela offers eye-opening perspectives on how self-love lays the foundation for fulfillment in all areas of life. She provides tips on how to motivate yourself with compassion rather than criticism. Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe ..read more