The Great Unlearn (Cal Callahan)
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| 15 Feb 2023 | 104. Ben Harris | Alchemize Your Fear | 01:02:59 | |
Ben Harris is a fear alchemist and intuitive guide. Rooted in love and the superpower of belief in himself and others, Ben is a testament of what possibilities arise when you give love to fear and trust your inner knowing. I’m excited to share this conversation with you because Ben has recently entered one of life’s most pivotal courses, and that is the course of parenthood. A course that many, with good reason, fear. He shares all that he’s learned since stepping into fatherhood and how he has been able to guide through his experience as a son and letting himself be guided by this new life. Ben and I dive into… ⟶ A step-by-step to repurposing our base fears for personal growth ⟶ Ben's course on alchemizing fear ⟶ Stepping into parenthood confident and open to receiving the teachings ⟶ Navigating others’ projections when we try new things ⟶ 5 things you need to know before quitting your job ⟶ How money provides a false sense of stability ⟶ And more! Connect with Ben: • YouTube • Website Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | 82. Dr. John Lieurance | Optimizing Your Body’s Cleansing Process With Melatonin | 02:18:16 | |
Dr. John is the definition of a wounded healer. Having dealt with severe lyme conditions, he was presented with the opportunity – and challenges – to learn how to heal himself and, in turn, others based on his own personal trial and error. In his private practice, his focus is on cellular energetics by optimizing and supporting our body’s natural ability to cleanse, regulate, and heal. I’ve been working with some of Dr. John’s protocols and products for the past couple of months and they’ve been total game changers in helping me to rebalance and regulate my body’s natural rhythms. Dr. John and I dive into... → Why Dr. John considers melatonin a miracle molecule → How to support our body’s innate cleansing process → The importance of addressing neurological conditions with multiple treatment options → The benefits of suppositories and his Magic Bullet protocol → How to ditch the probiotics and assist your body in growing its own bacteria → And more! Resources: • Mitozen - code: UNLEARN • Melatonin: The Miracle Molecule • Why Is This Happening To Me... Again? Connect with Dr. John Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 18 Jun 2020 | Mehcad Brooks | Unlearning Racism. Pt 2 | 01:00:42 | |
Mehcad Brooks is a Hollywood actor, talented musician, and a former Calvin Klein model. Recently, he has been prolific on social media during this incredibly challenging period that hit a tipping point with the murder of George Floyd. He’s emerged as a voice of a generation. Mehcad knows his history and has shown love, compassion, honesty as he’s shared his deep pain vulnerably. He’s also started the Church of Anti-Racism on IG, which is currently in the midst of a 21-day anti-racist challenge.
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| 10 Jun 2021 | 60. Justin Donald | Investing in Your Financial Freedom | 01:06:03 | |
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 Connect with Justin: • Website • The Lifestyle Investor Podcast Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | 85. Tracy Duhs | How to Transform Your Life Through Proper Hydration | 01:36:47 | |
Strengthened by her daughter’s struggle with Hashimoto’s thyroid and alopecia universalis, Tracy Duhs journeyed into learning the art of hydration – through learning different approaches to disease by pursuing a PhD in the field of biogenetics and shadowing doctors from all around the globe. Tracy believes that optimal health is a fundamental human right and has dedicated much of her life to bringing accessible vitality and transformation to others through her immense knowledge and experience with nourishment. Tracy and I dive into… → Why all water is not created equal and how to choose our sources → How to use the intelligence of water to support our wellbeing → Practical ways to optimize our body from the inside out and vice versa → Stripping away the mediocre aspects within our life and aligning with all that is a "hell yes" → Learning to accept and appreciate our uniqueness, despite societal standards → And more! Connect with Tracy: • Website • Podcast Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website Resources: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | 91. Lauren Bay Regula | Reflections on Depression and Riding the Wave of Adversity With 3X Olympian | 01:46:23 | |
Lauren Bay Regula is a dear friend of mine and 3x Canadian Olympic Softball Pitcher who, after a 10 year break, went after the most recent 2021 Olympics. She shares her triumphs and tribulations with training for the Olympics as a wife and a mom of 3, building a business as the pandemic hit, and navigating depression. She’s a beautiful example of using challenging circumstances to build something good for the world, whether it be as a mom, wife, women's coach or fitness trainer, she's leading the way to an embodied life. Lauren and I dive into... → Supporting mother’s wellbeings through The Strong Mom Method → The power of simple practices and commitment → How to allow our toughest lessons to teach us → Experiencing a panic attack on the pitching mound during the Olympics → Arriving at gratitude for experiencing depression → And more! Resources: • Lauren on Dropping In Podcast • Lauren on Episode 3 of The Great Unlearn • The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life Connect with Lauren: Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 15 Feb 2021 | 50. JP Sears | Wisdom of Our Hearts and Intelligence of Our Minds | 01:20:49 | |
From spiritual satire to brilliant political mockery real quick. You may be familiar with JP Sears via social media as he puts his lighthearted, yet thoroughly researched, twist on all our current events. However, don't let the parodies fool you, JP is on a mission to encourage us all to lead from the wisdom of our own hearts and the brilliance of our own minds. JP and I dive into many topics including… → The current assault on the diversity of perspectives. → What happens when people are lacking fulfillment. → What it means to step into your power. → The ups and the downs of being an independent thinker. → JP’s formula for being your best in fatherhood. → And more! Connect with JP: • Website: http://awakenwithjp.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenwithjp/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakenwithjp • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AwakenWithJP 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/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | 130. Lance Armstrong | Training with Dr. Michele Ferrari, PTSD Intensive Therapy at Onsite, and Rebuilding a Life of Integrity and Meaning | 01:24:39 | |
Lance Armstrong shares the unseen struggles in the cycling world, going from hero to zero in an instant, meeting and defeating cancer, and through it all, how he chose to rebuild a life of integrity and meaning. 5 years ago he devoted himself to a 5-day intensive experience at Onsite Nashville where he began to peel back the layers of his emotional pain; that for so long were covered with bandaid after bandaid. He emerged from this retreat with a revived understanding of himself and responsibility for the life he continues to choose. Lance and I dive into... ➝ An exclusive look at his training protocol with Dr. Michele Ferrari ➝ Unpacking his PTSD at a 5-day intensive at Onsite Nashville ➝ Growing through the darkness of his past choices ➝ His vision with WEDŪ and Next Ventures ➝ How he maintains his physical and mental performance at 52 ➝ And more! Resources: OnSite [ https://experienceonsite.com ] Hoffman Institute [ https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org ] Connect with Lance: The Forward [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forward/id1125521492 ] The Move [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/themove/id1254370585 ] WEDŪ [ https://wedu.team ] Next Ventures [ https://www.nextventures.com ] 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 ] Subscribe to the newsletter [ https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter ] This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 16 Jun 2020 | Mehcad Brooks | Unlearning Racism. | 01:12:14 | |
Mehcad Brooks is a Hollywood actor, talented musician, and a former Calvin Klein model. Recently, he has been prolific on social media during this incredibly challenging period that hit a tipping point with the murder of George Floyd. He’s emerged as a voice of a generation. Mehcad knows his history and has shown love, compassion, honesty as he’s shared his deep pain vulnerably. He’s also started the Church of Anti-Racism on IG, which is currently in the midst of a 21-day anti-racist challenge.
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| 27 Dec 2021 | 77. Charles Clay | Listening to Our Body’s Navigation System, Tapping Into Creator Consciousness and Taking Care of Our Emotional Wounds | 01:03:19 | |
Charles Clay joins us for an intimate conversation on the depths of loneliness and releasing shame, fear and stagnant energy. We unpack the intricacies of our emotions and pain and how they act as our body’s communication system; signaling with a subtle cue or with an abrupt wake up call; oftentimes the latter, due to dismissing the wisdom of our own body. In our current society, these signals can be numbed or suppressed by our addiction to consume – alcohol, netflix, social media, food – but if we can learn to feel the extent of our hurt, receive the gifts and lessons, and realign with our body… we make room for long term fulfillment. Charles and I dive into… → Learning to listen to the subtle communications of our body → The importance of feeling our emotions fully and knowing when positivity becomes spiritual bypassing → What creator consciousness is and how to tap into it → Taking responsibility to heal our wounds so as not to sabotage our present and future experience → Deathbed regrets Connect with Charles: Resources: Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | 108. Neeta Bhushan | That Sucked, Now What: From Victim, to Survivor, to Thriver | 01:46:21 | |
Dr. Neeta Bhushan grew through immense tragedy at a young age with the passing of her brother and both parents. She naturally took on the responsibility for carrying the rest of the family amidst these tragedies and transitions, all which led her to decide how she would move forward with this new life that stood before her—cue the art of navigating loss and a completely unfamiliar life. Neeta wrote the acclaimed book That Sucked, Now What?, as an accessible five step guide to moving through turbulent experiences and, in time, utilizing the challenges as lessons for the soul. Neeta and I dive into... ⟶ The amalgamation of the suck and the joy in life ⟶ How to navigate hardships when problem solving doesn't feel available to us ⟶ How to acknowledge and honor feeling victim to someone or a situation while not allowing it to define us ⟶ Building a Soul Support Posse for moments of celebration and tragedy ⟶ How to build resiliency, not toughness ⟶ And more! References: • That Sucked, Now What by Dr. Neeta Bhushan • The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan Connect with Neeta: • Website • The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan • Youtube Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website | |||
| 13 Sep 2024 | 148. Aaron Alexander | The Align Method: Elevate Your Mood with Play, Nature, and Movement | 01:30:11 | |
After years of observing clients and exploring different cultures, Aaron Alexander has found that the healthiest people don't live in the gym—they integrate simple, natural principles from The Align Method into daily life. Aaron has distilled ancient techniques into practical, movement-based practices that anyone can use throughout the day to build strength, boost flexibility, and decongest the body physically, emotionally, and energetically to unlock its natural healing potential. Aaron and I dive into…
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| 22 Jul 2024 | 145. Pavel Stuchlik | Massive Success to Poverty, Burnout Illnesses, and Rebuilding One's Legacy | 01:22:00 | |
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…
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| 23 Dec 2024 | 160. Jason Ross | JackThreads Founder on Harmonizing Ambition and Stillness | 02:00:43 | |
Jason Ross is a dynamic force in strategic growth within the e-commerce industry. As the founder and CEO of JackThreads, he transformed the brand from a solo venture into a leading e-commerce and lifestyle destination, achieving $100 million in annual revenue—all before platforms like Shopify revolutionized the online retail space. After selling a majority stake, JackThreads faced challenges that proved insurmountable, leading Jason to make the difficult decision to step away. He reflects on the valuable lessons learned through the experience. Jason and I dive into… ➝ Harmonizing the masculine drive for success with contentment ➝ The hard truths about scaling and pivoting in entrepreneurship ➝ Navigating ego-driven vs. purpose-driven decisions ➝ Mastering patience and stillness in business and personal growth ➝ Shifting paths while staying invested in the larger vision CONNECT WITH JASON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjasonross/ 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 11 Feb 2020 | Mat Fisher | Learning to Be On Purpose | 01:17:29 | |
I first met Mat Fisher when I was seeking out a mentor to train me in TRE, or Trauma Release Exercises. Created by Dr. David Berceli, TRE is a simple yet innovative series of exercises that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma. That may seem like a weird concept — and it was to me when I first heard of it — but I experienced the benefits of these exercises first-hand so I wanted to learn more about it. The funny thing is, when I first reached out to Mat, I didn’t hear anything back. I started to make all of these assumptions and judgments about why, but as it turned out, he just wasn’t coaching anymore and didn’t check that email address. (You know what they say about assumptions, right?) However, when he eventually saw it, something in my email shifted Mat; he felt called to dust off the gym shorts and the whistle to coach me. And I couldn’t be more grateful. Fast forward to today, Mat is one of my most trusted brothers. In this conversation, you will get a glimpse at the depth of character and the quality of inquiry that Mat wields. Having these types of conversations with Mat definitely helped catalyze the Great Unlearning journey I’m on today. He has a unique way of asking questions and framing the world, and if you really take a moment to consider the questions he asks and do some of that inner work with us, those small internal shifts can really make a huge difference in the way you approach life. We Discuss: 04:30 - Why the exercise community is like the trunk of a tree 10:00 - Learning to show up as the person who I want to be (and not the person who I think I’m supposed to be) 14:55 - Why did I build such a strong suit of emotional armor when I was younger? 18:30 - Owning the fear 25:10 - Creating the software of your own operating system 30:10 - Being empathetic and understanding as a parent 39:45 - What happens when you’re on a pedestal 49:15 - Being on purpose 53:50 - Embodying both masculine and feminine energy 56:30 - A different view on trauma and history 01:08:30 - Learning from your triggers (and not quieting them) Resources: The Four Agreements: www.thefouragreements.com (http://www.thefouragreements.com/) Trauma Releasing Exercises: traumaprevention.com (http://traumaprevention.com/) Mankind Project: mankindproject.org (http://mankindproject.org/) Adyashanti 5-day silent retreat: www.adyashanti.org/programs/retreats-experience (https://www.adyashanti.org/programs/retreats-experience) Connect with Cal: Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) Google Play | http://bit.ly/2sehHUE (http://bit.ly/2sehHUE) Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6 (http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6) If you are called to support the podcast, please share the show with a friend!!! This is the best way to spread the message ❤️🙏🏼: (https://pod.link/1492460338) The Great Unlearn is a production of (http://crate.media/) | |||
| 04 Feb 2020 | Bill Rancic | Working In to Level Up | 00:55:52 | |
Many of you may be familiar with Bill Rancic through his work on The Apprentice, where he was the season one winner before staying on for several seasons as a judge. In addition to being a TV personality, Bill is an accomplished author, popular speaker, and serial entrepreneur — but the reason I brought him onto the show is that he’s a great friend. Our relationship quickly developed from casual acquaintance to bonafide bromance because Bill is one of those guys who can get real, who is willing to share the things that are most challenging to him in an effort to move through them and grow. And that right there — that’s a step we all have to make on this Great Unlearning journey. We Discuss: 05:15 - The experiences that shaped Bill into who he is today & Bill’s first syrupy entrepreneurial venture 08:25 - Encouraging children to ask questions 10:40 - Self-interrogation 15:00 - Navigating the uncharted territory of self 18:00 - Choosing to define success for yourself & waking up to gratitude 23:15 - Shedding the macho exterior to share stories about when you were most vulnerable so that you — and the people around you — can grow 35:00 - Figuring out the Why behind shitty circumstances 41:30 - Crafting a vision for the next five years 46:30 - Inviting people into your life who will call you on your shit 49:50 - The power of potential 52:30 - Working in Connect with Bill Rancic: Website | www.billrancic.com (http://www.billrancic.com/) Instagram | www.instagram.com/billrancic (https://www.instagram.com/billrancic/?hl=en) Twitter | twitter.com/billrancic (https://twitter.com/billrancic) Facebook | www.facebook.com/billrancic (https://www.facebook.com/billrancic/) Connect with Cal: Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) Google Play | http://bit.ly/2sehHUE (http://bit.ly/2sehHUE) Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6 (http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6) If you are called to support the podcast, please share the show with a friend!!! This is the best way to spread the message ❤️🙏🏼: (https://pod.link/1492460338) The Great Unlearn is a production of (http://crate.media/) | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | 156. Dr. Thomas Aksnes | From Illness to Innovation: Revolutionizing Global Healthcare | 02:00:41 | |
Thomas Aksnes' journey from overcoming debilitating childhood illnesses to leading global healthcare innovation is a testament to resilience and determination. Following years of ineffective treatments, a life-changing prognosis at 19 propelled him to take charge of his health. Through self-healing, he developed the HEALTH framework—Hippocrates, Education, Assessment, Locating, Targeting, Homeostasis—and founded Health Optimizing clinics. These clinics tackle health challenges at their root by piecing together the intricate "jigsaw puzzle" of the human body. By integrating cutting-edge medical advancements far ahead of conventional timelines, Health Optimizing delivers truly holistic solutions that surpass traditional methods. Dr. Thomas and I dive into… ➝ The cutting-edge technology at Health Optimizing clinics ➝ Exploring true health and its holistic essence ➝ Fevers as a natural and crucial healing mechanism ➝ Understanding genetics as predispositions, not root causes ➝ Pharmacology and the dangers of symptom suppression or interference ➝ And much more! CONNECT WITH DR. THOMAS AKSNES Health Optimizing: https://www.healthoptimizing.com 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | 135. Eben Britton | Heal and Flow: Self-Discovery Through Breathwork, Cold Therapy, and Meditation | 01:32:22 | |
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! REFERENCED Episode 88 with Eben: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000558638642 Episode 94 with Eben and Jared Pickard: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000578726079 Episode 100 with Eben and Dr. Christopher Shade: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000594123933 CONNECT WITH EBEN Life in Flow with Eben: https://www.skool.com/life-in-flow/about Be Slow Retreat in Italy: https://beherefarm.com/blogs/gatherings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsbritton/?hl=en Heal and Flow: https://www.ebenbritton.com/ Heal and Flow IG: https://www.instagram.com/heal.andflow/ 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | 70. Khalil Rafati | From Abuse, Addiction, and Homelessness to SunLife Organics | 02:40:05 | |
Inspired. If Khalil does one thing on this podcast, he’ll leave you feeling inspired. From growing up experiencing a variety of abusive relationships, to living under a bridge and addicted to nearly everything under the sun, to living a life beyond his wildest dreams… Khalil Rafati shows what’s possible, regardless of one's circumstances. During this conversation, I asked Khalil if he ever misses the feeling of ‘serenity’ that heroin and other drugs provided him with, and his answer… “No, because I discovered and made peace with the why behind these unhealthy choices – my pain, unresolved trauma, lack of self-worth.” Tune in to learn how he did just this. Khalil and I dive into… → An intimate and vulnerable glimpse into Khalil’s abusive upbringing. → The cycle of feeling inferior and how this creates our reality. → Making peace with our circumstances and taking responsibility for the present and future. → Decoupling from the idea of ‘earning’ love. → How he arrived at a place of gratitude and joy post-addiction. → The birth of an empire that would change his life: SunLife Organics. Connect with Khalil:
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| 31 Jul 2023 | 117. Connor Beaton | ManTalks, Healing Masculine Wounds, and Learning How to Express Anger | 01:12:54 | |
For men, many of us were raised with the rule “if we’re struggling, don’t talk about it”. This is what had Connor Beaton hitting rock bottom and eventually, opening his eyes and heart to the importance of having the support to express his emotions. Harboring such subtle and heavy emotions, with no outlet or invitation to express them healthily, led Connor to expressing shame in the forms of substance abuse, addictions, dysfunctional relationship dynamics and living out of his car. Connor dives into his story and how he healed to where he is now — a supportive and committed father, husband and men’s training facilitator. He knew that if his life were to shift the first thing that needed to be looked at was himself. Connor and I dive into… How he shifted from addictions, troubled relationships, damaging self-talk Healthy ways to pivotally express anger and how this can benefit everyone involved How putting people on pedestals doesn’t allow for a genuine or sustainable connection Transforming the “suppression equals strength” mentality The importance of modeling a healed masculine to our children Connect with Connor Website: connorbeaton.com Instagram: instagram.com/mantalks Men’s Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom: mantalks.com/mens-work-book ManTalks podcast: mantalks.com/podcast Trainings for Men: mantalks.com/training Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: instagram.com/cal.callahan YouTube: youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Facebook: facebook.com/thegreatunlearn Website: thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | 142. Salim Najjar | Boost Your HRV, Bioharmonize Your Life, Live Longer and Happier | 01:15:03 | |
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 beneficially REFERENCED Sound: https://drinksound.com/ The Graceline Institute: https://gracelineinstitute.org/ CONNECT WITH SALIM Website: https://thathrvguy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/?hl=en 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 04 Nov 2020 | 41. Kyle Kingsbury | Disconnection: The Core Wound of Humanity | 02:07:03 | |
Kyle Kingsbury is a close brother of mine who has opened my eyes to an immense amount (an understatement) in the 3 short years that we’ve been connected –– from facilitating my first plant medicine journey to the subtle and impactful ways that he continually shows up in my life as a brother. I’ll admit, today’s episode with Kyle certainly has aspects to it that I would have brushed under the rug had I heard this a few years ago. Some topics that we discuss are not of popular narrative; such as the ones we’re conditioned to trust and believe from the media, big pharma, or the government, to name a few. Regardless of what you may or may not believe, I think you’ll truly enjoy Kyle’s compelling way of bringing about some controversial topics, backed by his intellect and desire to purely educate starting within himself. In this episode, Kyle and I discuss a multitude of topics, some being... → Surrendering as a form of releasing fear vs giving up. → Why Cancel Culture is a modern form of vengeance. → Ways that we can change the current narratives by reclaiming personal responsibility. → How the core wound of humanity is that of disconnection from one another. → The stages of anger: rage vs unclean anger vs clean anger. → And more! References: • The Institute of Noetic Sciences: https://noetic.org • King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: https://amzn.to/3jFwGM5 • The Madness of Crowds: https://amzn.to/2TA42Bm • Lizards Eat Butterflies: https://amzn.to/3eambPF • Plandemic Indoctrination: https://bit.ly/3e7biyj Connect with Kyle: • Kyle Kingsbury Podcast: https://apple.co/3kGTI6s • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwiththekingsburys/ • Fit For Service Fellowship: https://bit.ly/3oJMTUr Connect with Cal: • UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x • 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/newsletter | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | 64. Peyton Callahan and McLean McGown | Conscious Partnerships, Parenting, and Postpartum | 01:48:54 | |
TGU is bringing the feminine to y’all today. I got to sit down with both Peyton and McLean for a deep dive into all things partnerships, co-parenting, motherhood, and how to best care for a woman in her postpartum period. These doulas share some beautiful wisdom – a lot of which may be unfamiliar, as our culture has strayed from these ancient traditions that once were essential to our wellbeing. In this conversation we dive into... → Letting go of undesired parenting habits. → Engaging in curious conversations with our children; specifically, those deemed unsuitable. → Giving our partner space to become the best version of themselves. → The spiritual journey into motherhood. → Ways to celebrate and support a woman in her postpartum period. → Peyton’s latest project; Dads, this one's for you! Resources:
Connect with McLean: • Website Connect with Peyton: • Download Peyton's Ebook Here! • Website Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | 124. Colin Guinn | Gel Blaster: Uniting Play and Sustainability | 01:33:17 | |
It's been so fun to be involved in the wave of Gel Blaster, founded by today's guest, Colin Guinn. Gel Blaster began as a self-funded company and eventually evolved to partnering with friends—keeping true to fun being the name of the game. Gel Blaster began as a portal to a healthier world for our younger generations. With all of the new technology, social media, video games etc, encouraging our kids to continue being active and in nature seems more important than ever. Gel Blaster does exactly this with the bonus of using sustainable materials. Not to mention, Gel Blaster HQ is incredibly elevated in their approach to employee moral—tune into this episode to hear how every company to level up their company energetics. We dive into… ➝ Healing through play ➝ What sets Gel Blaster apart from other toys ➝ Gel Blaster's HQ non-negotiable for employee morale ➝ Prioritizing fun and connection to boost professional success ➝ The consequences of making business decisions from his ego ➝ The ways this business partnership with his wife has elevated the experience Connect with Colin Instagram: instagram.com/colinguinn/ Gel Blaster: gelblaster.com Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: http://instagram.com/cal.callahan Facebook: http://facebook.com/thegreatunlearn YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Website: http://thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: http://thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 30 May 2024 | 139. Brandon Joe Williams | Unlocking Prosperity and Autonomy Through Unveiling Legal Principles | 02:21:42 | |
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 BRANDON Website: https://onestupidfuck.com Step-By-Step Guide: https://onestupidfuck.com/step-by-step-guide-start-here 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 11 Nov 2020 | 42. Paul Chek | Working In | 01:39:34 | |
You may have heard me use this term a few times (or ten) to express going within ourselves to rediscover our innate self-love; to better understand who we are and why we show up the way we do; to shine a light on our shadows and make peace with those darker places within. Well, today’s guest is where the concept of “working in” all originated. Paul Chek is on the cast today and I couldn’t be more thrilled to sit down with him and share with you his genuine desire to spread his healing medicine with the world. In this rich and kind-hearted conversation, Paul and I explore... → Shadow vows: a new way to honor your partner in ceremony. → Understanding our shadows, where they came from, and what happens when we don’t work to heal them. → Ways that people often project their own feelings of scarcity / repression and how this hinders seeing others for who they truly are. → Why honoring individual values allows for a harmonious life. → Self-love as the basis for our experience of life. → How to create and honor a sustainable work-life balance. References: • Owning Your Own Shadow: https://amzn.to/2HZrSoc • You Can Have It All: https://amzn.to/3etTQUJ • The Forbidden Rumi: https://amzn.to/3mVKPqp • Future of Life: https://amzn.to/3l3gzt9 • The Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need: https://bit.ly/38mN9CG • How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy!: https://amzn.to/38eTYGp Connect with Paul: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.chek/ • Chek Institute: https://chekinstitute.com Connect with Cal: • UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x • 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/newsletter | |||
| 13 May 2023 | 111. Boyd Varty | Witnessing the Egoic Mind, Melting Down, and the Essence of a Transformational Process | 01:26:50 | |
Nearly a co-host by now, one of my best pals and definitely a fan favorite, Boyd Varty, joins us for his 4th time on the show! If you aren't familiar yet, Boyd is co-owner of Londolozi Game Reserve where he grew up amongst the wilderness and leads a life that implements and demonstrates the wisdom of the natural world. Today we talk Story—how they make or break us, how to witness ourself in one, how to alchemize thoughts, patterns and behaviors based on being witness to ourself. Boyd leads us through a live version of him sitting with his egoic mind, allowing as many thoughts to rise to the surface, what they feel like and eventually re-patterning and re-enforcing a more supportive way of being. Boyd and I dive into... ⟶ Befriending and witnessing the egoic mind ⟶ The essence and journey of a transformational process ⟶ The art of spiraling and melting down to allow for a new consciousness to birth ⟶ The father archetypal energy at its best ⟶ Tracking and mapping the ways that we upper limit ourself ⟶ And more! Referenced: Byron Katie: One-Belief-at-a-Time Connect with Boyd: • Website Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | 61. Adam Roa | Love Is Our Expander | 02:11:52 | |
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: • Website Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 07 Oct 2020 | 37. Kelley James | Learning to Be You | 01:44:06 | |
Kelley James is a unique guest on The Great Unlearn today and shares a ton of wisdom surrounding the life-giving concept of simply learning to be yourself. Kelley is a husband, father and musical savant– freestyling his way through PGA Tours and private events, engaging with his audience in a way that only he can. He may have given us a dose of this gift of his within the podcast ;) In this episode he shares his realization that aspirations can only get us so far and that dreams can sometimes even guide us away from our own innate gifts and true path. After all, learning to be yourself and honing in on our own desires is what really creates a fulfilling life. Kelley and I explore many lessons including… → Always returning to our inner tracker. → Deviating from our dreams to be on our own unique path, not someone else’s. → Giving ourselves grace to pivot when something doesn't serve us anymore. → How dreams are here to inspire us, not drive us. → How the comparison game robs us of enjoying our own unique gifts in life. Connect with Kelley: • Instagram: https://bit.ly/30n7Slo • Website: https://www.kelleyjames.com Connect with Cal: • UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x • 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/newsletter | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | 87. Trey Hardee | Honoring, Retiring, and Rediscovering Versions of Ourself With the World’s Top Athlete | 02:10:17 | |
Trey Hardee — 4x World’s Top Athlete in the Decathlon — takes us down his path of unlearning and self-rediscovery since entering the world of "retired athlete". Many of us have experienced, or may eventually experience, this feeling of "who am I if I'm not that anymore" and it can feel like an unpleasant voyage to rediscover ones self... but it can also be an enlightening one if we can open up to it. Trey and I dive into... → Allowing the path of “not here” to show us the way → Why it's important to tell the right people your aspirations and goals → Committing to a life without regret → The shame and self-punishment cycle that hinders us from the things we desire → The benefits and downfalls of laser-focus mentality → And more! Resources: Connect with Trey: Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | 128. Boyd Varty | Witnessing the Egoic Mind, Melting Down, and the Essence of a Transformational Process | 01:26:43 | |
Republishing this conversation with my soul brother and fan favorite, Boyd Varty. If you aren't familiar yet, Boyd is co-owner of Londolozi Game Reserve where he grew up amongst the wilderness and leads a life that implements and demonstrates the wisdom of the natural world. In this episode we talk Story—how they either create ease or constriction, how to witness ourself in one, and how to alchemize thoughts, patterns and behaviors based on being witness to our own energetics. Boyd leads us through an intimate experience of him sitting with his egoic mind, allowing as many unfiltered thoughts to rise to the surface, what they feel like and eventually re-patterning and re-enforcing a more supportive and loving way of being. Boyd and I dive into... ⟶ Befriending and witnessing the egoic mind ⟶ Mapping out the journey of a transformational process ⟶ The art of spiraling and melting down to allow for a new way of being to come through ⟶ Cultivating the father archetypal energy at its best ⟶ Tracking the ways that we upper limit ourself ⟶ And more! Referenced: Byron Katie: The Work [ https://thework.com/instruction-the-work-byron-katie/ ] Byron Katie: One-Belief-at-a-Time [ https://thework.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/obaat_en_mod_6feb2019-r.pdf ] Jim Dethmer [ https://conscious.is/team/jim-dethmer ] The Beck Change Cycle [ https://marthabeck.com/2003/01/growing-wings-the-power-of-change/ ] Connect with Boyd: Website [ https://boydvarty.com ] Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/boyd_varty/ ] Book Boyd for Speaking [ https://boydvarty.com/speaking/ ] Visit Londolozi [ https://www.londolozi.com ] 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 ] Subscribe to the newsletter [ https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter ] This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | 88. Eben Britton | From NFL Player to Biohacking Yogi: Finding Stability in Flexibility | 02:20:42 | |
Eben Britton played 6 seasons in the NFL — about to go all pro — and after a gnarly injury took him out of the game, he began his rehabilitation journey with the “help” of prescription opioids. Soon after, he was met with edgy, irritable and angry side effects that wreaked havoc on his entire state of being. Realizing this was the Universe literally sitting him down — taking him out of the game — he began his journey off the field with the intention of tending to his complete well being. Eben and I dive into... → His vicious cycle with adderall, weed and alcohol → Growing up in a chaotic and addiction-heavy environment and learning to trust that there is a higher power at work → The foundations of nurturing his well being → Working with consistency vs rigidity → The only rituals that matter are the ones that work for you → Flexibility being the key to stability → And more! Resources: • Take Your Pills Documentary on Netflix • The Secret History of the World by Mark Booth Connect with Eben: • TikTok • Website Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 02 Nov 2021 | 74. Dr. Craig Koniver | Health Optimization Through Groundbreaking Protocols: NAD+ and Ketamine | 01:26:44 | |
Dr. Craig Koniver of Koniver Wellness is on with us today and this conversation’s been in the queue for quite some time now. I was introduced to Craig back in 2017 while on my way to the Route 91 festival that would, soon after, be the catalyst for a massive existential shift. As we began working together on getting my wellness dialed in, I learned quickly that Dr. Koniver was respectfully untraditional in his approach to medicine; unsatisfied with the disease-based model of modern medicine. What I love most though, is that his approach is completely individualized. His understanding of the human body and the vast differences that we all share within our own personal ecosystem, truly make him one of the most well-respected practitioners. Dr. Koniver seeks to help his clients optimize their health and performance through time-tested, nutrient, and science-driven protocols that are the cutting-edge of medicine. Dr. Koniver and I dive into… → De-stigmatizing ketamine; its positive impacts on regulating the nervous system → Understanding addiction vs psychological dependence → NAD+ therapy and why this is his #1 recommended protocol → How to effectively supplement with vitamins → How dysregulation of testosterone and thyroid impacts the nervous system; thyroid being the top issue in women over 40 → Grounded insights around the current state of affairs Follow Dr. Craig Konniver: Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | 147. Ron White | Ditching Retirement, Mastering Your Craft, 3 Years of Sobriety | 01:01:27 | |
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…
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| 23 Feb 2023 | 105. Max Casa | Traumatic Brain Injury and Whole Body Healing Through Sensory Deprivation Therapy | 01:16:50 | |
Max Casa is a lifelong martial artist, forever on the journey to optimize his mind and body. At 16 years old, he experienced a life-altering car accident—serving as a “universal reset”—which led him to the discovery of float therapy. From the hospital, he headed for one of the only float centers in Massachusetts at the time and from there, fell in love with this incredible healing modality. Not long after, Max founded Max Vitality, developing his own float chamber and salt solution, including 2 different-sized float pods and even a float pool. And you know I had to get one! Check out his float chambers below and his optimization protocols. Max and I dive into… ⟶ All you need to know and more about sensory deprivation therapy ⟶ Rewriting his genes after being diagnosed with a degenerative neuromuscular disease at birth ⟶ His underlying emotions as a rebellious teen ⟶ Float therapy’s direct connection to nervous system regulation ⟶ How to remineralize our body to prevent, and potentially reverse disease ⟶ And more! Referenced: Connect with Max: Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 18 Feb 2020 | Laura Coe | Emotional Obesity, The Art of Authenticity, & The Akashic Records | 01:02:24 | |
I’ve known Laura Coe for over 20 years, but we hadn’t really connected since our 20s before she reached out to me a couple of years ago. It was initially for some advice, but Laura actually ended up catalyzing some huge shifts in my life — a wonderful conversation on her show The Art of Authenticity (https://lauracoe.com/cal-callihan/) helped me realize I love making podcasts and her support as a coach helped me overcome the self-doubt I was struggling with as I tried to uplevel my life and unlearn the programming that was holding me back. Laura is also the author of Emotional Obesity: A Philosophical Guide to Lighten Your Life (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXXFUKS) and, as both as an author and as a coach, she helps others understand esoteric philosophical ideas and ancient wisdom so that they anyone can apply these important (but often linguistically obscure) lessons to their own lives. One of the ancient tools she uses is the Akashic records and, if you haven’t heard of this before, you’re in for a treat in this episode — it’s fascinating, and it ties into why Laura reached out to me in the first place. We Discuss: 06:15 - A story about 20-year-old Cal 10:20 - Recognizing that surrender isn’t always a bad thing 14:20 - Sitting in stillness to learn about yourself 18:30 - How society causes us to internalize certain ideas about our identity and self 28:40 - We’re here for lessons 30:45 - The Akashic records 40:35 - How we’re all being sold fake truths and solutions online 47:05 - When we look to others for models for success, is it coming from fear and lack or is it coming from a place of interest in knowledge? 54:00 - Accepting that there is no end goal to spiritual or personal growth that you can achieve in one human lifetime Resources: Listen to my interview on Laura’s show: “Cal Callihan: Wall Street to Spiritual Warrior” (https://lauracoe.com/cal-callihan/) Read: Emotional Obesity: A Philosophical Guide to Lighten Your Life (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXXFUKS) Sign up for my monthly newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter) The Mastery of Love (https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Love-Practical-Relationship-Toltec/dp/1878424424/ref=pd_sbs_14_3/147-8053530-7502953?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1878424424&pd_rd_r=13795026-de79-4bed-bf6c-1478475ad62c&pd_rd_w=QwD3n&pd_rd_wg=1mMdO&pf_rd_p=7cd8f929-4345-4bf2-a554-7d7588b3dd5f&pf_rd_r=HNM0QKV9Z8FTSQ0MA6XM&psc=1&refRID=HNM0QKV9Z8FTSQ0MA6XM) by Don Miguel Ruiz The Mastery of Self (https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Self-Toltec-Personal-Freedom/dp/1938289692/ref=pd_sbs_14_4/147-8053530-7502953?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1938289692&pd_rd_r=13795026-de79-4bed-bf6c-1478475ad62c&pd_rd_w=QwD3n&pd_rd_wg=1mMdO&pf_rd_p=7cd8f929-4345-4bf2-a554-7d7588b3dd5f&pf_rd_r=HNM0QKV9Z8FTSQ0MA6XM&psc=1&refRID=HNM0QKV9Z8FTSQ0MA6XM) by Don Miguel Ruiz Connect with Laura Coe: Website | lauracoe.com (http://lauracoe.com/) Instagram | www.instagram.com/laurascoe (https://www.instagram.com/laurascoe/) Twitter | twitter.com/laurascoe (https://twitter.com/laurascoe) Facebook | www.facebook.com/emotionalobesity (https://www.facebook.com/emotionalobesity) Connect with Cal: Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | Cory Allen | The Inward Journey. | 02:19:52 | |
Author, Podcaster, audio engineer, and meditation teacher, Cory Allen is here to talk about the wonder and flow of life. This belief-shifting conversation challenges perspectives and leads with curiosity. In this episode of The Great Unlearn:
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| 01 Apr 2022 | 86. Joe Hawley | Having the Courage to Meet and Heal Our Fears | 01:41:30 | |
My friend Joe Hawley is on with us today to chat all things impermanence, facing fears, healing past timelines, and learning to fall in love with our journey (not just the outcome). Joe is an 8 year NFL veteran who donated all of his possessions to charity and ventured with his van to live life on the road. A journey that he thought would last 2 months turned into 2 years and a lot of unpacking of who he’s been and he hoped to become. One could call it a rebirth. He shares his journey along the way and the mental, emotional and spiritual tools that helped crack him open to a life of courageousness and flow. Joe and I dive into... → Taking our meditation practice off the mat and into life → Tips for working through anger and rage → Reinventing leadership and learning to lead from any angle → Taking the courageous routes in life → Embracing the inevitability of impermanence → And more! Resources: Connect with Joe: • Quantum Coffee with Joe Hawley Podcast Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 03 Mar 2020 | Dave Regula | Being Vulnerable as a Man | 01:32:19 | |
Dave Regula is one of my best friends. We worked together in Chicago for over 15 years and have known each other for over 20. So, let’s take a step back to the turn of the century. In 1998, everyone was into investment banking, and the best place to do that was in New York. Wanting to swim against the current and do his own thing, though, Dave moved to Chicago and dove head-first into the financial industry. But then, one day, Dave realized he was feeling stuck as a human being. He wasn’t feeling as advanced as he would have liked in his personal life — fulfillment, education, relationships, nutrition — and the more he started looking into that, he knew he had to cut ties with his old life. Dave opened a gym and dove deep into fitness. However, once that was in place, he realized there was a bigger picture. Health changes weren’t sticking, people’s experiences weren’t ramping up with their health, and they weren’t living lives they were proud of. And that’s where his direction in life came into focus — helping people through all aspects of their life and build upon one another to achieve fulfillment. We Discuss: 04:13 - Not knowing what to do with your life 07:52 - When you know you have to make a change 14:41 - Bouncing back from a rock-bottom moment 23:48 - The part ego plays in your life 31:21 - Moving beyond fitness and expanding 35:49 - Finding the support you need 41:12 - Making the decision to go to the Olympics as a parent 50:24 - Trying to keep up your life without your partner 56:11 - Admitting when things are hard 01:05:12 - How Dave lives his life today 01:09:32 - Wanting to feel more than just happy 01:17:38 - Connection is the most important thing 01:19:29 - Sharing your thoughts with those closest to you Connect with Dave Regula: Website | https://www.trakathletics.com (https://trakathletics.com/) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/daveregula (https://www.instagram.com/daveregula) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dave.regula.1 (https://www.facebook.com/dave.regula.1) Connect with Cal: Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) Google Play | http://bit.ly/2sehHUE (http://bit.ly/2sehHUE) Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6 (http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6) If you are called to support the podcast, please share the show with a friend!!! This is the best way to spread the message ❤️🙏🏼: (http://bit.ly/TGUpodcast) The Great Unlearn is a production of (http://crate.media/) | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | 122. Ting Ting Guan | Increasing Vital Energy Flow with GuanJing Method | 00:51:03 | |
Ting Ting Guan brings her serene nature to the podcast today as she shares about her meditative movement practice, the GuanJing Method. The GuanJing Method increases vital energy flow in the body, releases tension, and establishes balance and health through visualization and intentional movement patterns. It's rooted in Ancient traditional meditation and Eastern Qi practices — designed specifically to ease modern-day stressors. We dive into… ➝ How she developed the GuanJing Method ➝ Learning to dance between the polarities in life ➝ Using play as a pattern interrupt during tough moments ➝ Balancing the energetics of giving and receiving ➝ Reimagining our relationship to material things ➝ Creating balance through strength and stability Connect with Ting Ting Instagram: instagram.com/one.with.soul/ Experience GuanJing Method: guanjing.teachable.com GuanJing Instagram: instagram.com/guanjingmethod/?hl=en Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: http://instagram.com/cal.callahan Facebook: http://facebook.com/thegreatunlearn YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Website: http://thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: http://thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 07 Oct 2024 | 151. Luke Storey | Aligning with the Rhythms of Your Creative Process | 01:11:13 | |
Luke Storey and I had the privilege of hosting a live podcast at the Be Here Fall Equinox retreat. In this conversation, Luke shares his journey of writing his first book, A Horse Named Lonesome, and how he learned to embrace the natural rhythms of his creative process. We conclude our conversation with a q+a from retreat guests. Luke and I dive into... ➝ Understanding one's unique creative style and rhythm ➝ Approaching our gifts with a sense of service ➝ Reconciling traumatic life experiences ➝ The gifts and curses he feels with his creativity ➝ The depths of his book-writing process REFERENCED Neil Strauss: https://www.neilstrauss.com CONNECT WITH LUKE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukestorey/ Podcast: https://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast Website: https://www.lukestorey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LukeStorey/featured 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 19 May 2020 | Brandon Hawk | Losing Wimbledon, Running to Religion & How to Deal with Emotional Pain | 01:44:36 | |
We Discuss: 2:59 - Brandon grew up in an environment of performance based love 5:20 - Everything unraveled as he achieved his dream 14:40 - My armor closed me off to growth 17:38 - Who will you be when you lose your anchor? 19:30 - Brandon dives deep into religion as a career 28:05 - Stepping into self acceptance 33:14 - Potency vs quantity of work 41:21 - You have to give up the good guy to truly love yourself. 46:00 - Brandon is still learning and unlearning 46:30 - FOPO - Fear Of People’s Opinions 50:30 - YOU Coach, YOU Church, YOU Book 1:01:01- Massive results with a style of ease 1:15:47 - Finding true unity in a relationship 1:20:34 - Step into the power of maybe. 1:32:10 - How to align with your work environment Resources: (https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Trackers-Guide-Life/dp/B07YZT9L5P/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Boyd+Varty&qid=1589397746&s=audible&sr=1-1) - (Boyd Varty) You - (https://www.amazon.com/YOU-Connection-Lifestyle-Massive-Results/dp/1544501412/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) (https://www.amazon.com/Most-Important-Thing-Discovering-Truth-ebook/dp/B079GM35NB/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1AF51IR6J0MW2&dchild=1&keywords=the+most+important+thing&qid=1589409835&sprefix=The+most+imp%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-4) - (Adyashanti) YOU Coach - (https://brandonhawk.com/youcoach) YOU Community - (https://brandonhawk.com/you-community) Connect with Brandon Hawk: Twitter | https://twitter.com/Brandon__Hawk (https://twitter.com/Brandon__Hawk) Instagram | Brandon Hawk (@officialbrandonhawk) (https://www.instagram.com/officialbrandonhawk/) Website | https://brandonhawk.com/ (https://brandonhawk.com/) Clarity Sessions | https://brandonhawk.com/clarity-sessions (https://brandonhawk.com/clarity-sessions) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brandon.hawk.376/ (https://www.facebook.com/brandon.hawk.376/) Connect with Cal: Newsletter | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter) Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) Google Play | http://bit.ly/2sehHUE (http://bit.ly/2sehHUE) Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6 (http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6) If you are called to support the podcast, please share the show with a friend!!! This is the best way to spread the message ❤️🙏🏼: (http://bit.ly/TGUpodcast) | |||
| 23 Oct 2020 | 39. The Unlearn Experience Brotherhood | Solocast | 00:52:19 | |
Brotherhood. Seasoned Guidance. And a consistent, safe space to be yourself. While learning to unlearn, I quickly saw and felt the importance of brotherhood and its pivotal role in this journey back to Self. With gratitude for the support of my brothers and the deepened connections, I’m honored to offer this guidance and encouragement to other brothers through The Unlearn Experience. UnlearnX is an 8-week mastermind where we journey together to unlearn our way into an inspired, meaningful and authentic life – through brotherhood, self-inquiry and expert-led experiences. In this brief episode, I share... → All that inspired the creation of The Unlearn Experience. → The elements within this 8-week journey that create space for individually profound experiences. → Sitting in inquiry to discover the answers we are seeking. → How brotherhood is a conduit to a deeper understanding of ourselves. → Peyton and I’s retreat project — The Great Work Ranch. Referenced: • The Unlearn Experience: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x • Lizards Eat Butterflies: https://amzn.to/3lWVwbJ • The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity: https://amzn.to/2HcnsJG • Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now: https://amzn.to/3dyoa00 • Social Dilemma documentary https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/the-film/ Connect with Cal: • UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x • 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/newsletter
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| 12 Dec 2023 | 125. Mark England and Kimberly Kesting | Shift Your Story, Shift Your Breath, Shift Your Life | 01:20:07 | |
Mark England, co-founder and head coach at Enlifted, returns for a deeper dive into the power of language—offering us unique and practical steps in bringing awareness and change to the sabotaging voice in our head. He is joined by Kimberly Kesting, partner in business and host of the Get Enlifted podcast, who shares her own personal experiences with shifting reality simply by shifting the way she speaks of it. We dive into… ➝ How an unconscious language practice prevents us from growing ➝ Simple steps to shift the way we speak, attract, and create new realities ➝ The 3 pillars to taking responsibility for your experiences ➝ Things to track in yourself if you are wanting to raise your frequency ➝ Rewriting the limiting stories that we believe of ourself Connect with Mark Enlifted: enlifted.me Get Enlifted Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-enlifted/id1611959870 Enlifted Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enliftedcoaches/ Connect with Kimberly Get Enlifted Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-enlifted/id1611959870 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.kesting/ Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: instagram.com/cal.callahan Facebook: facebook.com/thegreatunlearn YouTube: youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Website: thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 12 Jul 2024 | 144. Dr. John Lieurance | Prostate Testing and Protocols, Benefits of Urine Consumption, ADHD Strategies | 01:17:46 | |
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 ADHD Dr. 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 healthy RESOURCES Shop MitoZen Here: https://www.mitozen.com/cal-callahan/ Prosta Bluezone: https://prostabluezone.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. JOHN Website: https://www.drjohnlieurance.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohnlieurance/?hl=en XCell: https://xcell.us Prostate Testing: https://calendly.com/laisy-almanza/prostate-consultation?month=2024-05 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 24 May 2023 | 112. Kyle Kingsbury | Gardeners of Eden: A Regenerative Farming Experience | 01:40:09 | |
Kyle Kingsbury is back and, since our last recorded conversation, we catch up on a lot that has shifted since. Kyle has recently embarked on a regenerative farming journey, stewarding Gardeners of Eden farm—a 100+ acre piece of land in Lockhart, Texas. Gardeners of Eden is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the world how to create a truly symbiotic relationship between human beings and the Earth. Kyle and I dive into... ⟶ Developing a nonprofit regenerative farm reconnecting humans to the earth ⟶ The life skills that nature teaches us ⟶ What it means to shift from soulmate to wholemate ⟶ Choosing things, ways, beings that leave yourself more whole ⟶ How to share rituals and valuable life skills with our younger children ⟶ And more! Referenced: Volunteer at Gardeners of Eden Connect with Kyle: Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | 120. Del Bigtree | Fulfilling Our Destiny: The HighWire and ICAN | 01:13:51 | |
Del Bigtree is a television producer, host of The HighWire, and CEO of Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN). He is well-known in the world for his courage in researching and exposing scientific fraud. Today, he shares the path of discovering this destiny of his—beginning with producing The Doctors, which later became a major moral conflict. For more on Del's research and work, check out Episode 96 where he shares many of his comprehensive findings and how the past 3 years have impacted his work. Del and I dive into… ➝ The path that led him to exposing scientific fraud and empowering humans ➝ What it took for him to surrender control and breakthrough to his destiny ➝ A tragic family experience that guided him to develop a deep relationship with God ➝ From producing The Doctors to producing Vaxxed ➝ Where he discovered his courage to conquer anything Resources: Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe Connect with Del The HighWire: thehighwire.com ICAN: icandecide.org Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: instagram.com/cal.callahan YouTube: youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Facebook: facebook.com/thegreatunlearn Website: thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 03 Mar 2021 | 51. Del Bigtree | Learning How to Advocate for Yourself | 02:13:51 | |
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.com Connect with Del: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/delbigtree?lang=en Connect with Cal: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/ • Facebook: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/ • Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com • Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | The Greatest Unlearns of 2024 | 01:36:29 | |
As a former trader, hosting The Great Unlearn has been a deeply healing way to navigate life beyond a career that, while outwardly successful, became a significant part of my identity. This journey has led me to explore new ways of being through plant medicines, unlearning patterns that limit growth, cultivating deeper presence, and practicing tools for more meaningful relationships — and everything in between. Thank you all for being part of this ongoing exploration. Looking forward to expanding and diving even deeper with The Great Unlearn this year. [1:58] Ep 129. Dan Martell | Buy Back Your Time and the Myth of Success [17:34] Ep 131. Emerging From the Tunnel: My Journey of Avoiding Stillness and Intimacy | Solocast [28:55] Ep 134. Justin Donald | The Lifestyle Investor: Create Wealth Without Creating a Job [35:33] Ep 137. Boyd Varty | Activate Your Wild Self and Awaken to a Fuller Life [41:43] Ep 138. Michael Chernow | Living a Sober Life, Creating Habits That Heal, Loving Yourself First [49:41] Ep 140. Hal Elrod | Heal Your Life with The Miracle Morning [1:08:06] Ep 147. Ron White | Ditching Retirement, Mastering Your Craft, 3 Years of Sobriety [01:15:59] Ep 149. Chase Reeves | Men's Work, Co-Parenting Guilt, and Lessons from Grief [01:20:57] Ep 151. Luke Storey | Aligning with the Rhythms of Your Creative Process [01:30:05] Ep 155. Jon Vroman | Front Row Dads: Leading from the Heart of the Family 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | 71. Jesse Elder | The Art of Resiliency | 01:28:15 | |
Jesse Elder is someone that, I would argue, cannot be triggered. As someone who lived most of their life with a black and white mindset, I constantly feel inspired by Jesse’s ability to navigate immensely oppositional conversations with such supreme grace and openness. How did he acquire such a beautiful understanding and way of being? His answer: upbringing. Jesse shares with us his journey through childhood to now and what he’s learned along the way about personal triggers, the education system, irrational fears, the illusion of time, and building relationships based on worthiness. Jesse and I dive into… → Our education system’s amplification of unworthiness. → Irrational fears: how are they born? → How broadening lived experiences builds resiliency. → Ways that our unique gifts are tampered with from a young age. → Embracing timelessness: being free from the past and future. → The echo chamber of fear that is instilled in many of us. Connect with Jesse:
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| 09 Dec 2022 | 98. Joshua Barber | Repairing Parent-Child Relationships After Divorce and Finding Love Within | 02:04:16 | |
Having spent 17 years of being in motion, not tending to his needs, expectations or his marriage, Joshua Barber found himself seeking love outside of himself—eventually leading to an affair, followed by a divorce. He has spent his most recent years diving into his desires and mending relationships with his children and more importantly, his own self. All of which is no easy feat but has proven to be incredibly rewarding and illuminating for what is most important in life—nurturing our relationship with Self and giving our best to those we choose to love. Joshua and I dive into... → His painful path to learning unconditional love for himself → The selfless act of self-care and becoming whole for those around us → Healing parent-child relationship post affair and divorce → The split of his church community and soothing with drugs and alcohol → A wounded, abusive relationship with his father Connect with Joshua: • Instagram @joshua.e.barber Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | 96. Del Bigtree | Healthy Skepticism and Trusting Our Own Intelligence | 02:19:22 | |
We are capable, with investigation, of understanding anything in the world. Today's conversation with my friend, Del Bigtree, is all about trusting our own intelligence and instincts. Del is host of The HighWire and founder of Informed Consent Action Network — putting the power of scientifically researched health information into our hands and enabling our medical decisions to come from tangible understanding, not medical coercion. Del and I dive into... ⟶ His experience as a non-mainstream investigative journalist ⟶ The importance of The Freedom of Information Act ⟶ Learning to trust our own intelligence and instincts ⟶ Being willing to question and investigate narratives ⟶ ICAN's legal success in holding the CDC accountable for misinformation Referenced: • Del Previously on The Great Unlearn • Informed Consent Action Network Connect with Del: Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website • Subscribe to the newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | 116. Jason Pickard | Become an Infinite Player in Life and Embody the Abundant Archetype | 01:53:37 | |
Jason Pickard is a fellow ex-trader on Wall Street and, similar to my story, shifting from that identity was a tough transition for him—leaving him with “What’s left of me? What am I now?” Hear more of his story and how he radically transformed every aspect of his life on our previous episode together, Episode 97 Today, we catch up on his latest creation, The Abundance Archetype course—an 8 week course for the investor who wants to embrace overflowing abundance in every aspect of their life. This offering hits home with me because learning to love “Trader Cal” was a journey, a part of myself that I eventually would realize holds many gifts and much wiser than I previously thought him to be. With this course, Jason found a way to weave his genius of trading with the beauty of personal development. Jason and I dive into... What it means to be an infinite player in life How his course teaches us to embody the abundant archetype What helped him release 100+ pounds and revive his health physically, mentally, and spiritually Ways to implement and integrate new concepts Utilizing our different identities and versions of self, rather than shame and abandon them Harnessing and respecting the laws of polarity allows us to move through life with more grace Referenced Connect with Jason Website: jasonpickard.org Instagram: instagram.com/jasonpickardofficial Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: instagram.com/cal.callahan YouTube: youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Facebook: facebook.com/thegreatunlearn Website: thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 | 53. Boyd Varty | We Are the Creators & the Healers of Our Own Suffering | 01:26:52 | |
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/boydvartyinc Website: https://boydvarty.com Get 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/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 07 Apr 2020 | Boyd Varty | Pursuing Presence to Find Your Authentic Track | 02:20:20 | |
In this episode, we discuss the importance of decision-making through presence, how to foster “track awareness”, and discovering that all we need is already within us. Boyd’s gift of storytelling is on full display as he shares tales that made my heart race a little faster and stoked my excitement for my next trip to Londolozi. One thing I’ve learned from the current COVID-19 situation is that with all the uncertainty and challenges, I truly believe that this is an opportunity to question the pace with which I’ve been approaching my daily life. With that in mind, there are few guides (if any) that I would rather have as a companion than my South African brother Boyd Varty. Stay connected to the journey by signing up for my newsletter here! (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter) Show Notes: 8:28 - Tracking as a tool for development 16:00- The comparison concept 17:18 - The meaning of Ubuntu 20:07 - How to start REAL dinner party talk 22:21 - Separating what you want from the noise 30:05 - Byron Katie’s meditation technique 35:48 - Your wild side vs. social side 42:13 - How to handle the unknown 48:32 - Boyd and his family’s traumatic experiences 1:01:30 - The authentic track 1:09:14 - Embodying different roles 1:12:33 - My slow path to love completely 1:17:30 - Fully connecting with family 1:24:17 - Teasing the trauma out 1:31:14 - The path of the tracker 1:41:09 - Your track should scare you a bit 1:42:28 - Attuning to tracking through presence 1:46:48 - Redefining your relationship with time 1:48:56 - The paradox - is this your doing? 1:51:57 - Yoga is not about the positions 1:56:35 - Track Your Life Retreat 2:13:53 - More presence, less conditioned response 2:15:38 - 40 days, 40 nights in the wilderness 2:18:19 - How to disconnect with little time Resources: Byron Katie - TheWork.com (https://thework.com/) Boyd Varty’s Latest Book - The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life (https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Trackers-Guide-Life-ebook/dp/B07LC9C7Q4) Boyd Varty’s First Book - Cathedral of the Wild (https://www.amazon.com/Cathedral-Wild-African-Journey-Home-ebook/dp/B00F1W0R14/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2TGSD434DM9IS&dchild=1&keywords=cathedral+of+the+wild&qid=1585917136&s=digital-text&sprefix=cathedral+of+the+w%2Cdigital-text%2C157&sr=1-2) 40 Days and 40 Nights Podcast - 40 Days and 40 Nights Podcast (https://boydvarty.com/category/podcast/) Boyd Varty’s Website - BoydVarty.com (https://boydvarty.com/) Sit Spots - Disconnect in Nature (https://www.wildernessawareness.org/node/261) Adyashanti - Adyashanti.org (https://www.adyashanti.org) Connect with Boyd Varty: Website | https://boydvarty.com/ (https://boydvarty.com/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BoydVarty (https://twitter.com/BoydVarty) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Boyd_Varty (https://www.instagram.com/Boyd_Varty) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/boydvartyinc/ (https://www.facebook.com/boydvartyinc/) Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKDnU7G1VLXpWmuSvM30Kwg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKDnU7G1VLXpWmuSvM30Kwg) Connect with Cal: Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) Google Play | http://bit.ly/2sehHUE... | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | 48. Matt Maruca | Restoring Circadian Rhythm through The Light Diet | 01:17:05 | |
Matt Maruca of RA Optics joins us today to share his wealth of knowledge and experience surrounding “light”; sunlight, blue light, and all the wavelengths in between. Most of us are familiar with the importance of blocking blue light, specifically in the evening, but as I learned in this conversation, it goes so much deeper than that. Matt shines light (pun intended) on ALL the ways that light impacts us throughout the day and the incredibly simple steps that we can take to reset and support our circadian rhythms – the building block for our well-being. Matt and I discuss... → The Light Diet protocol and ways to integrate each step → Tools for optimizing our circadian rhythm → How blue light exposure affects our body, especially at night → The impacts from overdosing on artificial lighting → RA Optics and what sets them apart from other blue light blockers 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/newsletter Connect with Matt: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet/?hl=en • Website: https://raoptics.com/ • Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-light-diet/id1534261406 This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 14 Apr 2021 | 54. Dr. David Martin | Putting Humanity Back Into Humans | 02:37:36 | |
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/3wElJ5a 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/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 28 Dec 2020 | 46. The 2nd Great Awakening | Solocast | 01:22:30 | |
2020. What a year... As I wrap up The Great Unlearn’s first full year of episodes (aka preseason), I’m met with many new life-altering discoveries; much of which I share in this final episode of the year. From healing my core wound to operating in flow states, to feeling like every morning is Christmas morning, to setting and honoring my boundaries, to parenting through new paradigms…and everything in between. What a year to turn inward, unlearn old paradigms and reevaluate what we are here to offer and more importantly, feel. In this solocast, I share... → Healing the wounded inner child. → Using joy as a filter for everything. → Setting conscious boundaries for the first time in my life. → Tapping into radical honesty with my wife – and everyone else. → The launch of Unlearn Ventures. 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/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Dr. Jerome Lubbe | Using The Enneagram For Healing, Lifestyle Design & Relational Synergy | 01:41:09 | |
For years, I’ve heard people talk about the Enneagram and how powerful of a tool it is for personal development. And for years, I internally rolled me eyes. How could a “glorified personality test” help that much? And then, I experienced the work of Dr. Jerome Lubbe and it all made perfect sense. ;) Dr. Jerome is a Functional Neurologist that uses the Enneagram as a tool to help patients understand where their efficiencies and inefficiences are and how to better design their lives in accordance. Today, he takes on myself and Peyton (my wife) and helps us dissect ourselves and our relationship in mind and life-bending ways! During this conversation, Jerome, Peyton and I discuss... → Using the Enneagram to understand why we are the way we are and have the motivations we do. → Getting clarity around our personal efficiencies and inefficiencies and designing our life to play to our strengths (game changer for me!) → Understanding the why behind our triggers and how this is the way to outgrow them. → How our programmed dependencies for survival are not necessary for our current way of life. → How the enneagram can help you to understand your partner’s (or anyones) way of operating and enhance your communication immediately → And more… Connect with Jerome – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.jerome/ Website: http://thriveneuro.com Connect with Peyton – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohdeerpeyton/ Website: http://peytoncallahan.com Connect with Cal – UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x 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/newsletter Resources – The Brain-Based Enneagram: https://www.wholeidentity.com Rheti Test: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/rheti | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | 118. Chad McLean | The Path to Mental Joe: Reclaiming Self After Military and PTSD | 01:46:32 | |
Chad McLean is a military veteran and founder of Mental Joe Apparel. 3 years ago he had explored ketamine-assisted therapy which supported his mental wellbeing immensely and allowed him to part from SSRI's. Chad shares his struggles with mental health and self-esteem throughout his life, his intense experiences in military camp and how he reclaimed his life back by acknowledging and tending to his inner woundings. Chad and I dive into… ➝ The mission behind Mental Joe ➝ Utilizing Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) in uncovering and healing stuck trauma ➝ A parachute accident that led to a painkiller and alcohol addiction ➝ How to discern between psychedelic-assisted therapies and prioritizing integration ➝ His journey with mental health, PTSD, psych wards, military ➝ His path to repairing safety and security in his partnership after a rock bottom altercation Connect with Chad Website: mentaljoe.com Instagram: instagram.com/mentaljoeapparel Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: instagram.com/cal.callahan Facebook: facebook.com/thegreatunlearn YouTube: youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Website: thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | 163. Kristin Weitzel | Harness the Elements: Breathwork and Cold for Nervous System Health | 01:47:06 | |
Kristin Weitzel, founder of SHERPA Breath and Cold, explores the transformative potential of combining breathwork and cold therapy to strengthen your nervous system and enhance overall well-being. Drawing from her personal journey of using breathwork to heal from medical trauma, Kristin provides unique insights and evidence into these powerful practices. She also discusses the optimal timing for cold plunges, the effects on both women’s and men’s hormones, and how these tools can elevate mental, physical, and emotional health. Join us for expert advice and actionable tips to stretch your capacity and thrive. Connect with Kristin SHERPA Breath and Cold: https://www.sherpabreathandcold.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohacking.breath.cold/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biohacking.breath.cold WELLPOWER Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellpower-breath-cold-biohacking/id1514537566 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | 100. Dr. Christopher Shade and Eben Britton | Leveling Up with Quicksilver Scientific | 02:17:13 | |
Today I'm joined by two amazing humans for a fun hang all about wellness, emotional releases, and learning how to go with the ebb and flow of life. Dr. Christopher Shade, PhD, founder, and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific specializes in the biological, environmental, and analytical chemistry of mercury in all its forms and their interactions with sulfur compounds, particularly glutathione and its enzyme system. Aka The Mad Scientist. Eben Britton, a retired NFL athlete who sought to find peace and happiness within after separating from the consuming identity of being a professional athlete. We sit down and chat with Dr. Shade about one of our favorite ways to level up our wellness, Quicksilver Scientific. Dr. Shade, Eben, and I dive into... ⟶ Prioritizing liposomal for bioavailability of supplements ⟶ Dr. Shade’s push-catch liver detox protocol ⟶ The impact of toxins on our nervous system ⟶ The modalities that we do daily that keep us in a sympathetic state ⟶ The surprising effects of supplementing with progesterone on men ⟶ And more! Referenced: • UNLEARN15 for 15% off at Quicksilver Scientific Connect with Dr. Shade: • Website Connect with Eben: • Website Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website • Subscribe to the newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 18 Mar 2020 | Ryan Frisinger | Create An Environment To Help Your Body Heal Itself | 03:08:38 | |
I started working with Ryan Frisinger a little over two years ago. He has fundamentally changed my life. He has given me incredible tools to strengthen my resilience. Not in an abrasive “Do Hard Shit” crossfit culture type of way, but the tools that let me feel and listen to what my body needs. To treat myself with love, forgive trauma, and do the necessary things to strengthen and thrive in the modern world. Ryan helps individuals restore health and vitality by designing customized health programs that address genetic weaknesses, nutritional deficiencies, emotional traumas, and performance issues. Ryan has been able to help a range of patients from NBA Players to children with Autism foster the capacity to heal themselves. We Discuss: 3:50 - Ryan’s four core areas of interdisciplinary learning 4:39 - His tragedy that he fostered into a super power 7:50 - The culmination of events that led to Ryan being bedridden for two years 28:33 - Focus on strengthening your body, not eliminating exposure to malicious material 30:00 - The key focus of Ryan’s work: Water 40:45 - How humans make decisions 43:40 - Physics is fundamental to biology 46: 20 - Human Design - Metamorphic Human Design - The Human Design and Astrological consulting practice of John Cole (https://metamorphichumandesign.com/) 49:09 - Using Cancer as the end stage of long term dysfunction in the body 52:17 - Healing is about consistency and fostering a desire to live life itself 01:06:43 - Our best line of defense: being still 01:12:35 - Ryan’s biggest vice 01:18:05 - Find play within the different health modalities 01:19:00 - The breakdown of people he works with 01:23:23 - Diagnosis as a downward spiral for dis-ease 01:32:46 - Our attraction happens at the genetic level 01:34:45 - The Elements program at Xenogenesis - https://xenogenesis.co/ (https://xenogenesis.co/) 01:41:21 - Superstarch: A carbohydrate the behaves like a fat - SuperStarch (https://www.generationucan.com/superstarch/) 01:48:14 - Alkaline water at the grocery store 01:52:45 - The three simple big rocks of health 02:05:00 - Inherited Trauma 02:33:03 - The Core Modalities of Ryan Frisinger 02:58:33 - Basis of the word Xenogenesis Resources: Ritual Non-Alcoholic Beverages - Receive 15% off http://bit.ly/RitualTGUP (http://bit.ly/RitualTGUP) or use Code Word: greatunlearn Richard Feymann - QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter (https://www.amazon.com/QED-Strange-Theory-Light-Matter/dp/0691024170) Human Design - Metamorphic Human Design - The Human Design and Astrological consulting practice of John Cole (https://metamorphichumandesign.com/) Ryan’s Favorite Blue Blocking Glasses - https://truedark.com/ (https://truedark.com/) Quitting The Paint Factory - Quitting the Paint Factory by Mark Slouka (http://www.molvray.com/ebooks/Quitting_the_Paint_Factory_Mark_Slouka.html) Xenogenesis - https://xenogenesis.co/ (https://xenogenesis.co/) Kangen Water Machine - https://www.enagic.com/ (https://www.enagic.com/) Essentia Water - Essentia Water: Essentia 9.5 pH Water (https://essentiawater.com/) Book on inherited trauma - It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle (https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/1101980389) Bioplasma to replace Celery Juice - Cell Salts Bioplasma (https://www.hylands.com/products/bioplasma) Infrared Sauna Studies on Xenogenesis - Infrared Sauna (https://xenogenesis.co/technologies/infrared-sauna/) PMEF Mat - The Bemer Mat (https://life.bemergroup.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bemer_life_brand) Connect with Ryan Frisinger: Website | https://kosmicanimal.com/ (https://kosmicanimal.com/) For those in the Austin Area | https://xenogenesis.co/... | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | Conner Moore | Politics & Why We Need to Question It All | 01:39:34 | |
When it comes to politics these days, I'm tired of the noise. However, when I want to tune into what’s really going on in the political landscape, my guest on today’s podcast is where I go. Conner Moore breaks down the plethora of information that is constantly coming our way on his podcast, Conner Wanders. It’s phenomenal and I highly recommend it. Our conversation today is about the current landscape of our country (and politics in general) and why we need to be questioning it all. Conner isn’t a conspiracy theorist. He’s simply someone who can help us re-posture ourselves in the midst of a chaotic landscape of constant information. During this conversation, Conner and I discuss... → How losing a business catapulted Conner into a more meaningful life. → Ways that we construe the (mis)information given to us by political parties. → Our thoughts on this country’s divisiveness and why we aren’t 100% left or right. → Letting our emotions inform action vs our emotions being the action. → How freedom and opportunity are parallel, yet equal opportunity is lacking. Referenced: • TGU Giveaway: http://bit.ly/TGUgiveaway • Soulfire Productions: http://soulfireproductionsco.com • Cal on The Realness: https://apple.co/3lGICzc • Malcom X speech: https://bit.ly/2QFXwYm • Conner Wanders and Candace Owens: https://bit.ly/2YQTDnN • Worth The Fight Podcast: https://apple.co/2QIWn2l Connect with Conner: • Instagram: http://bit.ly/connerwanders • Twitter: http://bit.ly/connerwanderstw • YouTube: http://bit.ly/connerwandersyt • Website: https://gettherealness.com • The Realness Podcast: https://apple.co/32F1DcM • Conner Wanders Podcast: https://apple.co/3gKyKkx • OK, BABE. Podcast: https://apple.co/2GiMu9L Connect with Cal: • UnlearnX: http://bit.ly/unlearnx • Instagram: http://bit.ly/calcallahan • Facebook: http://bit.ly/TGUfb • YouTube: http://bhttp://bit.ly/TGUytube • Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com • Newsletter: http://bit.ly/TGUnewsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 19 Dec 2024 | 159. Dr. Cameron Chesnut | Plastic Surgeon Redefines the Art of Youthful Restoration | 01:47:43 | |
World-renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Cameron Chesnut has revolutionized the art of patient care with a comprehensive approach that blends meticulous concierge-level preparation, minimally invasive regenerative techniques, and unparalleled recovery strategies including the implementation of opioid-free anesthesia protocols. Dr. Cameron and I dive into… ➝ Using sound and theta states to reduce anesthesia needs ➝ His experience with rejuvenation over augmentation ➝ Why restoring elastin is more important than collagen ➝ Techniques for boosting volume without injections ➝ Protocols for accelerating recovery post-op ➝ And much more! CONNECT WITH DR. CAMERON Clinic 5C: https://www.clinic5c.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesnut.md/?hl=en 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | 149. Chase Reeves | Men's Work, Co-Parenting Guilt, and Lessons from Grief | 01:23:46 | |
Chase Reeves—digital creator, brand consultant, and close friend—opens up about his life journey following the sudden loss of his brother and the separation from his marriage partner, the mother of his children. In the midst of these significant life transitions, Chase finds himself in a period of personal reinvention. With over a decade of experience in Christian faith, men's work, relationships, and parenting, Chase reflects on these areas while exploring how he’s created more room for joy, connection, and self-acceptance during challenging times. Chase and I dive into… ➝ A new way to experience men’s work ➝ Why he left the Christian church after 12 years ➝ Parenting tips for fostering deeper connections after divorce ➝ How gratitude became a life-saving practice ➝ Self-discovery in the wake of his brother's passing REFERENCED David Sutcliffe: https://www.davidsutcliffe.com Terry Real: https://terryreal.com/ CONNECT WITH CHASE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasewreeves/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasereeves Websites: https://chasereeves.co/ 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | Hallie Rose | Masculine Self-Love | 01:49:52 | |
We live in a society where men often feel the pressure to be overly masculine and overtime lose touch with the feminine essence that lies within all of us. Hallie Rose is an author, speaker, host of The Thought Room podcast and is on a mission to help men reconnect with all parts of themselves — including the Divine feminine within. During this interview, she deep dives the power of masculine self-love and all of the amazing implications for men who are willing to go there. During this conversation, Hallie and I discuss... → Cultivating a practice of awareness. → The power in recognizing that we are responsible for how we feel, not others. → A tool to help men reconnect with themselves. → Embracing agency and sovereignty over our being. → Triggering moments and people are opportunities to learn more about ourselves. → Redefining relationships through understanding adult attachment. Referenced: • Conscious Masculinity Course: https://www.hallierose.com/men • Hallie's Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/34TV8p6 • Hallie's First Podcast: https://apple.co/3lxSlrP • Erik Godsey on The Thought Room: https://apple.co/2EXf5Ap • Sarah Riegelhuth on The Thought Room: https://apple.co/2YTEhz4 • "Attached" by Amir Levine: https://amzn.to/2EMBlgH • Trevor Hall "Kala" album: https://spoti.fi/32I9q9W • Worth The Fight Podcast: https://apple.co/2QIWn2l Connect with Hallie: • Instagram: http://bit.ly/hallierose • Facebook: http://bit.ly/hallieroseblog • Website: https://www.hallierose.com • The Thought Room Podcast: https://apple.co/2EQAiw8 Connect with Cal: • UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x • 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/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 10 May 2021 | 57. Adrian Grenier | From Entourage Indulgences to a Life of Meaning, Impact & Essentialism | 01:35:15 | |
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: Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website • Subscribe to the Sunday Sync This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | 136. Danny Miranda | Break Free from External Validation and Connect With Your Truth | 01:29:54 | |
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! RESOURCES Map of Conscious: https://www.amazon.com/Map-Consciousness-Explained-Actualize-Potential/dp/1401959644 Danny’s 1000 Calibrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da5OEQCIvF8 CONNECT WITH DANNY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DannyMiranda/videos X: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda Email: 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 01 Apr 2020 | JP Sears | Finding Peace Amidst Chaos | 02:30:20 | |
In this podcast, I took the opportunity to highlight a side of JP that is often overlooked. He isn't just an accomplished comedian, but an incredibly sincere and thoughtful person who has leveraged comedy to understand and examine his internal struggle. In his own words, "In the past I used humor to escape myself. Now I use humor to go into myself." In the same way that JP used his challenges as a young man to hone his gift, we examine the opportunity that COVID-19 has presented for men to pause and contemplate their role as a husband, father, provider, and brother. We each have the opportunity to use the current situation as a means to press pause and consider how we want to move forward through this set of challenging circumstances. To stay up to date with the tribe subscribe to my newsletter here! (http://link) We Discuss: 9:40 - The shadow side of JP’s upbringing 16:43 - JP studies with John McMullin 23:51 - JP’s one question practice 37:42 - Out of the mind and into the heart 42:26 - Peyton as a biofeedback machine 45:32 - Go in without a strategy 54:55 - My act of service through this podcast 56:44 - Why I lost 30 lbs of muscle to become healthier 1:04:00 - The danger of panic 1:15:35 - From Panic to Purpose 1:29:22 - Be a good person even when it’s hard 1:36:29 - The gift of Paul Chek 1:50:19 - The education program 1:57:00 - Let your child find their purpose 2:03:19 - The channeling of Paul Selig 2:15:30 - The tribal community space Resources: John McMullin - Journeys of Wisdom Columbus, OH John McMullin (https://www.journeysofwisdom.com/) Byron Katie - The Work of Byron Katie (https://thework.com/) Viktor Frankl - Man’s Search for Meaning (https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807060100/ref=sr_1_2?crid=XSQBV0TW279C&keywords=man%27s+search+for+meaning&qid=1585412233&sprefix=Man%27s+search+for+%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-2) Panic to Purpose - Shifting from Panic to Purpose: Authentic JP (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4bJz-MWKvg) From Fear to Peace - https://bit.ly/JPSearsFeartoPeace (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FJPSearsFeartoPeace&redir_token=8Q8NG8p671Eu_Mr1eHkaFRlOlvB8MTU4NTQ5NTMxMEAxNTg1NDA4OTEw&v=Q4bJz-MWKvg&event=video_description) Friday Night Still Alive - Friday Night – Still Alive (https://store.awakenwithjp.com/comedy-night-updates-sign-up37284178) Amber Lee Sears - ✨Holistic Business Coach✨ (@amberleesears) • Instagram photos and videos (https://www.instagram.com/amberleesears/) Paul Selig - Paul Selig | Welcome (https://paulselig.com/) Connect with JP Sears: Website | https://awakenwithjp.com/ (https://awakenwithjp.com/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/AwakenWithJP (https://twitter.com/AwakenWithJP) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/awakenwithjp/ (https://www.instagram.com/awakenwithjp/) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/awakenwithjp/ (https://www.facebook.com/awakenwithjp/) Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/user/AwakenWithJP (https://www.youtube.com/user/AwakenWithJP) Connect with Cal: Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) Google Play | http://bit.ly/2sehHUE (http://bit.ly/2sehHUE) Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6 (http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6) If you are called to... | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | 146. Marcus Filly | 6X Crossfit Games Athlete, Functional Bodybuilding for Vitality, Restriction-Free Nutrition | 02:02:28 | |
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…
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| 03 Jun 2024 | 140. Hal Elrod | Heal Your Life with The Miracle Morning | 01:41:36 | |
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 belief REFERENCED Miracle Morning Documentary: https://miraclemorning.com/movie/ The Miracle Morning book: https://miraclemorning.com/books/ The Miracle Morning app: https://miraclemorning.app Kreatures of Habit, use code KOHTGU20: https://kreaturesofhabit.com CONNECT WITH HAL Website: https://halelrod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hal_elrod/ Achieve Your Goals podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/achieve-your-goals-with-hal-elrod/id820889267 The Miracle Morning: https://miraclemorning.com/books/ 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | 150. Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells | UPDATE and the Evolution of Caffeine | 01:36:10 | |
Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells join us for a fascinating discussion on the harmful effects of a substance consumed by 90% of the global population: caffeine. In response, they have created an alternative energy drink called UPDATE—the first product using paraxanthine, an extract of caffeine that offers positive immediate and long-term cognitive benefits. We dive into… ➝ The cognitive and emotional risks of caffeine ➝ Why do we experience withdrawal from caffeine? ➝ Improving long-term brain function with paraxanthine ➝ Understanding substance stimulation vs over-stimulation ➝ Using caffeine as an escape REFERENCED UNLEARN for 25% off UPDATE: https://drinkupdate.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorFCWu3Z74e7Ui-z5rPz-bY57lNkdffm0dnrMw4EPFsTBYJTUrI CONNECT WITH SHAWN WELLS Website: https://shawnwells.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/shawnwells Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ingredientologist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingredientologist/ X: https://twitter.com/Ingredientology Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Ingredientologist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ingredientologist?lang=en 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 21 Dec 2020 | 45. Matt Simpson | Psychedelics for Healing Core Wounds | 01:40:14 | |
I had the pleasure of having my new brother, Matt Simpson, on today’s episode as we both “share the mic” and this episode on each of our platforms – check out Worth The Fight podcast. Matt and I have quite parallel journeys as we both drifted from “successful” corporate America and found ourselves on the path of healing our core wounds; much through psychedelics. Amongst many other topics, Matt uniquely brings forth a pivotal calling around the importance of healing the trauma of our war veterans. With findings that a vast majority of those who enlist in war have experienced similar childhood trauma, a lack of tribe and often have difficulty connecting on a deep level. In this episode, Matt and I explore... → Integration strategies: journaling, raw ceremonial cacao, micro-dosing. → How trauma interferes with our ability to connect authentically and meaningfully. → The veteran suicide epidemic & the need for effective healing of trauma in our veteran community. → Breaking through the prisons that we put our mind and heart in. → Most of the ways in which we filter our experiences is from our childhood trauma. Resources: • Worth The Fight book: https://amzn.to/3oSepy6 • The Stamets Stack: http://bit.ly/3r29koH • 13th: http://bit.ly/3oZ4UgJ • The Madness of Crowds: https://amzn.to/37lb98H • Tribe book: https://amzn.to/37nn4CV Connect with Matt: • Worth The Fight Podcast: https://www.worththefightpodcast.org • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worththefightbook/ • Website: https://www.nltrans.org/1-1-coaching 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/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | 119. Justin Frandson | Nerve Health and Waking up the Electric Body | 01:21:24 | |
Justin Frandson is an Athleticism Performance Coach using nerve health to strengthen and heal injury and misalignments in the body. He practices on the premise that the body is electric and through light therapy and static stretching, our cells are able to communicate to one another more efficiently and in turn, allows the body to heal itself. This conversation is for both athletes and those who aren’t — waking up the nervous system and preparing our body for movement so that we can feel better and perform better on a daily basis. Justin and I dive into… ➝ Using GRT lights to reset the nervous system ➝ The three pillars of performance—sport and daily ➝ Developing a 100 Day Gong practice ➝ Practical ways to wake up our nervous system ➝ His EMF Rocks protocol for home and travel ➝ The connection between laptops and female infertility Referenced ATHLETICISM Whole Body + Whole Brain = Performance Book: https://athleticism.com/products/athleticism-whole-body-whole-brain-performance-book EMF Rocks: https://emfrocks.com Campo Beauty: https://campobeauty.com Connect with Justin Website: https://athleticism.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athleticismneurostacking/ Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: instagram.com/cal.callahan YouTube: youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Facebook: facebook.com/thegreatunlearn Website: thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | 114. Chervin Jafarieh | Cymbiotika, Leaning Into Discomfort and Connecting with our Parasympathetic State | 01:08:14 | |
Chervin is a life-long seeker of truth and knowledge. Through his supplement company, Cymbiotika, Wake the Fake Up podcast and media presence, he shares deep insights on areas of study such as Eastern and Western medicine, orthomolecular medicine, epigenetics, nutrition, detoxification, biodynamic agriculture, and philosophy, with the soul intention to awaken a higher potential contained within each of us. Chervin stands firm that no amount of cleanses, exercising, whole foods will cure us when our nervous system is in a sympathetic state. It is our personal responsibility to go within to ground, regulate and heal ourselves. Align with our true north and turn down the noise, an important step in breaking free from the grip that society has on us. Chervin and I dive into… ➝ What it means to take radical responsibility for our sovereignty ➝ Harnessing and connecting with the expressive energetics of summer ➝ Being in practice with evaluating and researching our daily experiences ➝ Reconnecting with our intuition and discernment ➝ How to begin leaning into our pain rather than escaping it ➝ Recognizing parasitic energy in our interactions, environment, and ways of being ➝ And more! References: Use code UNLEARN at Cymbiotika Connect with Chervin: Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | 123. Doug Lynch | Zenkai and Filium: Clothing That Transforms Lives and the Planet | 01:26:18 | |
Doug Lynch, cofounder of Zenkai and president of Filium, delivers the secret sauce for professional and spiritual success. After playing 15 years of professional hockey, he was ready to begin a new chapter that would put him in the driver’s seat of his day-to-day life. After years of rediscovering his new sense of self and recreating a life outside of being an athlete, he found himself enthralled in the world of sustainability, eventually leading to the development of Zenkai and Filium technology—clothing that can transform lives, industries, and the planet. We dive into… ➝ Reinventing identity after leaving professional hockey ➝ Doug's process of reawakening passion for life and the next chapter ➝ Honoring core values to guide us into alignment and ease ➝ Surrendering to the entrepreneurial stages of growth ➝ Expanding sustainability through Zenkai and Filium ➝ Mastering resiliency for success in any area Referenced Zenkai: zenkaisports.com Filium: filium.com Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: http://instagram.com/cal.callahan Facebook: http://facebook.com/thegreatunlearn YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Website: http://thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: http://thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 11 Jun 2020 | Luke Ryan | Exposing Corruption in the Justice System & Unpacking White Privilege | 01:27:51 | |
Today’s guest, is an old college buddy of mine…when I say old, I mean over 25 years ago. Today I welcome on Luke Ryan to the Great Unlearn. In this Podcast Overturning 15,000 criminal convictions (featured on Netflix's, How to Fix a Drug Scandal (https://www.netflix.com/watch/80233339?source=35) ) With racial injustice, silence is not neutral. How to identify and move past "white fragility." The corruption of the justice system and the Attorney General’s gross misconduct The gift of clarity that sobriety gives. The corruption of the justice system & how Luke prevailed in the face of the Attorney General's misconduct. Follow Luke: Luke’s Documentary: How to Fix a Drug Scandal (https://www.netflix.com/watch/80233339?source=35) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions (http://soulfireproductionsco.com/) | |||
| 28 Jan 2020 | Lauren Bay-Regula | Life as an Olympian, Mom, & Entrepreneur: The Ups, Downs, & Games | 01:38:14 | |
Lauren Bay-Regula is a mother of three, a business owner, and a two-time Olympian who is currently training for her third Olympic appearance on the Canadian softball team. She and her husband, Dave Regula, have experienced the difficulty of maintaining your body, your mind, your business, and your family all at the same time. You don’t want any of those plates to drop, but it’s a struggle keeping them all in the air at the same time. And things didn’t always go well. There were some dark years in there, and depression put up one hell of a fight. But because they had each other — and because they were willing to put aside their egos and ask for help — both Lauren and Dave are still spinning those plates and crushing every aspect of their lives. We often put Olympic athletes up on a pedestal, like their lives are somehow different than ours. But Lauren reminds us that being an Olympian, being a parent, being a business owner — it’s all hard, it’s all worth doing, and we often don’t give ourselves enough credit for making it through some tough shit. We Discuss: 00:02:30 - The parents who taught Lauren that sports are play 00:05:30 - Why “you want to be an athlete, you don’t want to be a softball player or basketball player,” and how parents are pushing their children to play sports in potentially unhealthy ways 00:13:05 - Life as an Olympic softball player + meeting her husband 00:15:25 - Coming out of retirement to pitch in the world championships as a 35-year-old mother of three 0016:30 - Lauren walked away from softball and didn’t play for eight years — so why did she decide to come back? 00:20:00 - How a difficult move led to the lowest point of Lauren and Dave’s life together 00:25:40 - Making it through seven long years of postpartum depression 00:30:50 - The part of depression that we almost never hear about 00:39:00 - The unreasonable expectation that mothers should have motherhood all figured out 00:43:10 - Letting go of the past to live in the present 00:53:00 - Going back to the Olympics for the 3rd time 00:59:30 - Actively working on your relationship and being willing to have conversations that suck 01:08:00 - What and who are driving Lauren and Dave to keep going 01:14:10 - “When you criticize your children, they don’t stop loving you — they stop loving themselves.” 01:16:25 - Strong Mom Strong Family 01:27:00 - The importance of finding your tribe Resources: Join Lauren’s FB Group: Strong Mom Strong Family (https://www.facebook.com/groups/193749661226193/) Download the Strong Mom Strong Family Free Guide (https://jointrakathletics.com/secrets-of-a-strong-mom36004348) Finding Mastery Podcast (https://findingmastery.net/category/podcasts/) Connect with Lauren Bay-Regula: Website | trakathletics.com (https://trakathletics.com/) Instagram | instagram.com/laurenregula (https://www.instagram.com/laurenregula/) Facebook | facebook.com/people/Lauren-Bay-Regula/100008001136700 (https://www.facebook.com/people/Lauren-Bay-Regula/100008001136700) Connect with Cal: Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) Google Play | http://bit.ly/2sehHUE (http://bit.ly/2sehHUE) Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6 (http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6) If you are called to support the podcast, please share the show with a... | |||
| 23 May 2022 | 89. Alyson Charles | Partnering With Animal Wisdom and Learning How to Live an Embodied Life | 01:48:48 | |
From TV and Hip Hop radio hosting to shamanism and a spiritual awakening that saved her life, Alyson Charles joins us this week to discuss learning how to live an embodied life, and anchoring into peace and trust. She recently launched her book, Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul, so we explore some of the medicine within these animals that she called in for this guide — let me just tell you, it’s potent medicine y’all. Alyson and I dive into… → Holding the line for our gifts and talents to come through exactly as they are → Learning how to live from a place of divine guidance → Embodying clear and strong discernment → Her profound experience during leech therapy — shifting from fear to unconditional love and reverence → Honoring the journey that it takes to birth our ideas to life → And more! Resources: • Alyson's Leech Therapy vlog [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmgR9Kl46rQ ] Connect with Alyson: • Website Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 13 Nov 2024 | 154. Paul Chek | Spirit Gym, the 4 Causes of Addiction, and Breaking Free From the Child Archetype | 02:43:48 | |
Paul Chek guides us from the child archetype to self-realization, showing how challenges — what he calls the "pain teacher" — lead to wholeness. Paul explains how money and addiction can reveal our inner selves, while myths and the hero’s journey shape culture. With insights from over 40 years of helping people heal and overcome crises, Paul introduces his “Spirit Gym” course to help people solve life’s toughest problems and uncover their truest selves. Paul and I dive into… ➝ The tools that one develops within Spirit Gym ➝ Breaking free from the child archetype ➝ The 4 primary causes of addiction ➝ The brilliant purpose of teenage rebellion ➝ The energetics of money and its mirroring effects REFERENCED UNLEARN15 for 15% off Spirit Gym: https://www.myspiritgym.com Lucipher-Christ-Ahriman: Our Future in NOW, Episode 250: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-250-paul-chek-lucifer-christ-ahriman-our-future-is-now/id1447548149?i=1000621499032 Ra optics: https://raoptics.com/ CONNECT WITH PAUL CHEK UNLEARN15 for 15% off Spirit Gym: https://www.myspiritgym.com Paul Chek Website: https://paulchek.com Chek Institute: http://chekinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.chek/ Spirit Gym podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spirit-gym-with-paul-chek/id1447548149 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritgymwithpaulchek?si=VFs2HEnoDNb0PatT 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | 52. Brendan Brazier | Building Vega: Lessons on Ingenuity and Joy | 01:24:29 | |
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/books Connect with Brendan: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanbrazier/ • LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2NU70Bq • Website: https://www.brendanbrazier.com 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/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | 103. Dr. Ted Achacoso | The Hype with Methylene Blue | 01:29:37 | |
Dr. Ted Achacoso finished college at 18 and Medical School at 2—if that doesn't catch your attention, I don't know what will. He was a professor of Medical Informatics at George Washington University at 28, and at 45 he retrained in Interventional Endocrinology and Nutritional Medicine. Dr. Ted pioneered HOMe (Health Optimization Medicine), operating through the lens of evolutionary medicine—shifting from the typical preventative medicine to optimizing health by detecting and correcting subtle deficiencies and toxicities that prevent one from performing at their best. He stands by the belief that signs and symptoms are the body’s way of balancing and healing itself; so at what point do we need to resist interfering with the body's intelligence when it comes to healing, and focus on creating an empowering environment for it to do so? Dr. Ted and I dive into… ⟶ Assessing the root causes of health, not root causes of disease. ⟶ The hype with Troscriptions' Methylene Blue and why you may benefit from it. ⟶ Dr. Ted’s 7 Pillars of Health. ⟶ The importance of vitamin D primarily through sun exposure. ⟶ Health being A (absence of disease) + B (balance) + C (the cycle of life to organism). ⟶ And more! Connect with Dr. Ted: • UNLEARN10 for 10% off Troscriptions • HOMe/HOPe: Health Optimization Medicine and Practice Association Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | 126. Jared Pickard | Be Here Farm + Nature, Men’s Groups, Connecting With Ourselves Through Nature | 01:32:24 | |
Jared Pickard, founder of Be Here Farm + Nature, shares the journey of Be Here so far and the official launch of the website—peep below to shop all the incredible products. Be Here continues to be an advocate for sustainability and ethicality through mindfully formulated skin and body products. Along the journey of developing his brand, one component that has shown immense support is prioritizing genuine hangs through men’s groups. Having experienced the depth and openness that has come from these he has curated a 12-week men’s group guided by many leaders across the states. Tune in for the full deep dive. We dive into… ➝ The evolution of Be Here Farm + Nature ➝ How Be Here partners with nature sustainably and ethically ➝ Botanical infusion through utilizing the sunshine and moonshine ➝ Finding ourselves through connection to nature ➝ How developing a deam-line has allowed him to move through challenging detours ➝ The experts and pillars of his 12-Week Men’s Group (February 2024) Referenced UNLEARN2024 for 15% off Be Here Farm + Nature: [beherefarm.com] UNLEARN2024 for 15% off Be Here Man: https://beherefarm.com/blogs/gatherings Episode 94: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-unlearn/id1492460338?i=1000578726079 Connect with Jared Unlearn2024 for 15% discount at Be Here Farm + Nature: beherefarm.com Instagram: instagram.com/beherefarm/ Connect with Cal Shop TGU Gear: http://thegreatunlearn.com/shoptgu Instagram: http://instagram.com/cal.callahan Facebook: http://facebook.com/thegreatunlearn YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn Website: http://thegreatunlearn.com Subscribe to the newsletter: http://thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 27 Aug 2021 | 69. Daniel Duron | Remembering Who We Are | 01:28:21 | |
Daniel specializes in transformative bodywork, energy alignment, and sound frequency attunement. Throughout his 20s and 30s, he found himself dancing with toxic habits – low frequency foods, alcohol, pills – and with the help of various plants and teachers, discovered powerful tools for transmuting unhealthy energy in a way that served both himself and the greater masses. He shares his journey of healing himself and his relationships, his R.E.S.Q. program – designed to shift the paradigm of recovery – and how our current societal disconnection is impacting much more than we realize. Daniel and I dive into… → Daniel’s process with healing family lineage. → How our societal disconnection is leading to environmental unrest. → Shifting the paradigm of ‘recovery’ through his R.E.S.Q. program. → Being struck by lightning twice and what this awakened within him. → Forgiving resentful energies that prevent us from connecting with loved ones. → The divisiveness that occurs when we label ourselves and one another. Connect with Daniel: • R.E.S.Q. Program • Website Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website
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| 10 Jan 2022 | 78. JP Sears and Justin Rezvani | ZION: The Future of Social Media | 02:14:22 | |
Imagine… we’re in 2022 and social media posts, comments, chat messages, and tips are truly peer-to-peer. No filtering or censoring, no third party screening your content. YOU are the owner of your content, data, and community. Well, it officially exists. So excited to have JP and Justin on today to share all about Zion — a platform reimagining social media so that you, the creator, own the keys to your community. JP, Justin and I dive into… → Zion's business model: creating digital sovereignty → The benefits of exiting our current centralized world → The erosion of free speech and how Zion is a true solution; not a quick fix → The shaky foundations and issues with today's social media platforms → Providing community leaders with the option to compensate contributors and fans Check out Zion: • Website Connect with Justin: Connect with JP: • Website • YouTube Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | 164. The Art of Coaching Mastery: Ajit Nawalkha on Growth, Authentic Connections, and Solving Life’s Big Problems | 01:20:11 | |
Ajit Nawalkha is the former CEO of Mindvalley, the current co-founder of Evercoach, Dharma Coaching Institute, and Global Grit, and the host of Master Coaching with Ajit, which happens to be one of the fastest-growing podcasts for self-coaches and professional coaches. Ajit reveals the key qualities and steps to becoming a master coach, guide, or leader across any field — emphasizing curiosity, presence, and the power of building authentic, trustworthy relationships. He explains how developing advanced skills can amplify impact and fulfillment in both life and business. Connect with Ajit: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realcoachajit/ Website: https://coachajit.com/ Evercoach: https://www.evercoach.com Dharma Coaching Institute: https://highestselfinstitute.com/slc-regular Global Grit Institute: https://globalgrit.co/about/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-coaching-with-ajit/id1534427616 Mindvalley Coach: https://www.youtube.com/@mindvalleycoach 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 12 May 2020 | Aaron Alexander | Align Your Environment to Heal Your Body, Mind, and Soul | 00:53:02 | |
We Discuss: 9:30 - My introduction to rapé (ha-peh) 12:30 - The inability for masculinity to be received in our culture 14:40 - My armor closed me off to growth 15:51 - Why would you want to be grounded? 21:16- The mind body relationship 27:23 - Our diet habits and self worth 31:37 - You choose your lens in which to see the world 40:16 - What I learned from Kobe’s death 42:43 - The Align Method - Unlearning your patterns 49:26 - The benefits of nasal breathing Resources: Acroyoga - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUSwAYRr014) The Align Method - (https://www.amazon.com/Align-Method-Movement-Principles-Stress-Proof/dp/1538716143) Connect with Aaron Alexander: Twitter | Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast) (https://twitter.com/alignpodcast) Instagram | Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast) (https://www.instagram.com/alignpodcast/) Align Podcast | AARON ALEXANDER (https://www.alignpodcast.com/) Connect with Cal: Newsletter | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter) Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) Google Play | http://bit.ly/2sehHUE (http://bit.ly/2sehHUE) Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6 (http://bit.ly/2t8wHE6) If you are called to support the podcast, please share the show with a friend!!! This is the best way to spread the message ❤️🙏🏼: (http://bit.ly/TGUpodcast) | |||
| 17 Jan 2022 | 79. Laura Coe | The Nature of Love, Self Love, and Boundaries | 01:18:10 | |
Laura Coe is a longtime friend of mine, meeting each other in our 20s while living in Chicago. While on her journey to embodying a life and being of pure authenticity, she came across the Akashic Records, in which we dive deeply into. She now guides Akashic Records Readings, developed the Little Soul School, and is a published author—recently releasing 3 new books all guided by the ancient wisdom of the Records. Laura and I dive into… → The Akashic Records and how to use them → How the need to know the end result inhibits our appreciation for the process → The impactful difference between supporting or rescuing others during their hardships → The stories we tell ourselves about someone else's storyline often creates disconnection → Why do many of us feel the need to push our solutions or perceptions onto others? Connect with Laura: • Learn How to Read Akashic Records • Website • Books Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | 43. East Forest | Enlightenment Is One Breath Away | 01:28:52 | |
I’m honored to have East Forest, aka Krishna, on today's episode to share his interesting journey to discovering sound as a pivotal form of healing. I’ve always been big into music but it wasn’t until recently that I truly felt the importance and medicinal properties that music offers along this journey through life, and more specifically ceremonial settings – cue East Forest. Enjoy this fascinating story of a human stepping into their power. In this episode, Krishna and I expand on... → Redefining and simplifying what it means to meditate. → Letting our thoughts flow in meditation vs trying to silence them. → His incredible experiences with Ram Dass that inspired an entire album. → How playfulness is important for allowing our creative energy to flow. → The germination of choice that we have in this current season. References: • East Forest on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nu5VfV • Meditation for Chaotic Times: https://spoti.fi/3kHrDep • Music for Mushrooms: https://spoti.fi/38QUZFg • The Radiance Sutras: https://amzn.to/2IIa9Sq • Nature with Ram Dass: https://spoti.fi/3nyoFuW
Connect with East Forest: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastForestMusic • Twitter: https://twitter.com/eastforestmusic • Website: http://eastforest.org
Connect with Cal: • UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x • 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/newsletter | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | 157. Chris Pronger | NHL Hall of Famer on Bringing Championship Culture to Everyday Life | 01:32:03 | |
Chris Pronger, a celebrated hockey icon and member of the exclusive Triple Gold Club, Hockey Hall of Fame, and recognized as one of the NHL’s Top 100 Players, showcases how his championship mindset drives his success as an entrepreneur and speaker. Drawing on his illustrious career, he shares strategies for cultivating championship culture in everyday life, building resilience, and leading with intention. Dedicated to empowering driven leaders, Chris provides practical insights to help teams and organizations reach their full potential. Chris and I dive into… ➝ Rediscovering discipline and self-commitment ➝ Personal reflections on escapism through alcohol ➝ Leaving home young and developing own sense of security ➝ The business side of sports: navigating life as a professional athlete ➝ Embodying championship mindset in one’s daily life ➝ And much more! CONNECT WITH CHRIS PRONGER Website: https://chrispronger.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrispronger/ 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | 65. Erick Godsey | The Great Awakening On the Other Side of Crisis | 02:31:19 | |
Erick Godsey is back with us for his second appearance—see episode 11 for his debut—and he goes DEEP on this one, folks. Erick takes his understanding from a decade of studying human nature and self-examination and delves into his own personal recalibration as he pieces together a new way of being and serving. With any great unlearning comes a degree of existential crisis, as we are forced to reimagine and recalibrate our belief system and what is no longer in alignment within us. Erick and I breakdown… → The Us vs Them mentality and what that will ultimately lead us to. → Taking inventory of our personal convictions—are they true? → Dropping the prediction / anticipation mindset. → Recalibrating our life to fit who we are becoming. → Loosening the grip on our identity to allow for expansion. Connect with Erick: Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | 133. Adam Chin | Level up Your Language to Clear Self-Sabotage | 01:14:19 | |
Adam Chin is the Co-Founder of Enlifted and genius behind course development and education. Adam shares here about the pillars of a well-lived life: health, wealth, relationships, and self. He walks us through the 4-step language process to bring our visions into our reality—whether that be a wellness goal, financial, career, relational, you name it. I had the privilege of working with Enlifted on my language process in December 2023 and it moved a lot of stuck energy and made way for greater expansion. Listen until the end to hear my live process. Adam and I discuss... ➝ The most important thing for aligning with our visions ➝ The 4-step language process to integrate a dream ➝ Live examples of utilizing Enlifted method for clearing self-sabotage ➝ How to build a stronger Story that creates ease and inspiration in your daily life ➝ And more! Resources: Get Enlifted [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-enlifted/id1611959870 ] Saylor Academy [ https://www.saylor.org ] Apogee [ https://apogeestrong.com/welcome-1030 ] Connect with Adam: Enlifted [ https://enlifted.me ] Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/adamschin/?hl=en ] 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 ] Subscribe to the newsletter [ https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter ] | |||
| 06 Jul 2021 | 63. Jason Khalipa | Balancing Our Life’s Core Values | 00:59:17 | |
Competing at the Crossfit Games on 8 separate occasions and taking home the W in 2008, Jason Khalipa joins us today to share his wisdom around the age-old concept – balance. Something that we sometimes lose sight of as we find ourselves submerged in our fast-paced society; derailing from our priorities and what’s truly important at the end of the day. Unfortunately – and fortunately, to a degree – Jason and his family found themselves in a situation that no family ever hopes to experience. With the power of gratitude, they allowed this adversity to reorient their priorities and amplify the gifts present in their lives. Bringing forth an even more meaningful life. Jason and I discuss... → Cultivating your own destiny. → Using times of crisis as opportunities to reprioritize. → The importance of micro check-ins with self throughout the day. → Meeting adversity with acceptance and gratitude. → How Jason keeps his intimate relationship alive amidst their parenting roles. → His latest endeavor – NCFit app; simple, effort-based daily and on-demand workouts. Resources: • NCFit App here! Connect with Jason: • Website Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | 94. Jared Pickard and Eben Britton | The Relationship Between Earth Care and Self Care | 02:57:59 | |
Have you ever experienced a calamity that seemingly optimized your life? From Wall Street to biodynamic farming, Jared Pickard and his wife tended to one of our country's only biodynamic farm; until earlier this year when fires seized control. No doubt this was an incredibly traumatic experience witnessing their home and business be stripped from them, however, some place inside of him felt that maybe this was all part of something larger. Shortly after, when depression sank in, he found himself returning to one thing he knew could use some tending to – self care. And wildly enough, one of the few things that survived the fires was a surprise trunk full of their skincare serum that they had produced via the resources from their farm. Jared, Eben and I dive into... → Why organic farming isn't always healthy → The intimate relationship between earth care and self care → Interacting with food as a positive feedback loop → The importance of having dreams and desires through turbulent waters → Practicing the skill of shifting from narrow focus to open focus → And more! Resources: • UNLEARN for 10% Discount Sun Potion Connect with Jared and Be Here Farm + Nature: • Website Connect with Eben: • TikTok Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website • Subscribe to the newsletter This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 30 Jun 2023 | 115. Ron White | Comedy Mothership, Letting Go of Imposter Syndrome and Giving Our Critics Less Power | 01:31:02 | |
Excited to have my buddy, Ron White, join us for some deep dives into his 37 year journey - and counting - as a stand-up comic. A lot has changed societally since entering the 2000s so we got to chat how comedy has adapted without suppressing its nature of finding the line and stepping over it. Ron has been performing at Austin's very own Comedy Mothership, brought to life by Joe Rogan this year, and this opportunity to partner with Joe quite literally kept Ron from retiring. From the green room hangs, the growth and support of young comics, and the overall energy convinced him to fire it all back up. Not to mention opening for Theo Von and being able to witness and play a major role in the rise of many great modern day comics. All of which we cover in our conversation! Some things we dive into... ➝ How he knew comedy was a career worth pursuing ➝ His experience with imposter syndrome as he began his journey in comedy ➝ The importance of putting in the work for passions and how short cuts don't sustain us ➝ What a run of show at the Comedy Mothership looks like ➝ The lost art of wanting those around us to win, especially those in the same field ➝ An LA Times article that nearly ruined his career ➝ And more! Referenced: Connect with Ron: Connect with Cal: This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
| 13 May 2024 | 138. Michael Chernow | Living a Sober Life, Creating Habits That Heal, Loving Yourself First | 02:29:20 | |
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 abuse REFERENCED Pso-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=1000647968807 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL KOHTGU20 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/id1497757053 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kreaturesofhabit Kreatures of Habit IG: https://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit/?hl=en 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 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter | |||
| 22 Jul 2020 | IN-Q | Using Pain to Create Not Destroy | 01:36:59 | |
My guest on this episode, IN-Q (short for “In Question”), is an award-winning poet, best-selling author of Inquire Within, multi-platinum songwriter & one of Oprah’s Supersoul 100. He writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge to look deeper into the human experience and ask better questions — which is precisely what he does on this episode of The Great Unlearn. In this episode of The Great Unlearn:
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| 26 Jan 2023 | 102. Vanessa Lambert | Akashic Records, Bee Fest, and Celebrating Our Life’s Evolution | 00:55:52 | |
Vanessa Lambert—Akashic Record Intuitive, Bee The Wellness Co-founder, and Founder of Starseed Collective—joins us on this episode to share how her Bee The Wellness Festival came to be and what fueled the sole intention—creating a space where everyone can come together and share their gifts, both guides and attendees. The festival is centered around being a celebration of how far you’ve come rather than the typical 'work' that occurs at retreats. If you are looking to embody more fun, connection, playfulness, celebration, and nature... look no further. The next Bee Fest is April 26 in the Mayan Riviera. Use code UNLEARN to receive $500 off of your spot. Vanessa and I dive into… ⟶ How Bee Fest came to be and why it is so transformative ⟶ When and how she tapped into her psychic abilities ⟶ Accessing the akashic records as a guide to our soul's purpose and journey ⟶ Her experience communicating with souls who have passed on ⟶ The importance of pausing personal development and celebrating your evolution ⟶ And more! References: Connect with Vanessa: Connect with Cal: | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | 109. Joseph Fauria | From NFL to Breathwork, Navigating Death, and Taking the Reins to Our Life | 01:54:00 | |
Joe Fauria is a former NFL athlete, current breathwork facilitator, and co-founder of Hello Wellness Retreats. After wrapping up his time in the NFL, he found himself in similar shoes to many ex-athletes as he struggled to navigate his identity off the field—a common place to those who have transitioned away from a job that they identified so deeply with. Along the journey to discover what else lights him up, he found himself in the depths of self-work and establishing a stronger sense of self as he now leads groups and retreats in breathwork practices to drop deeper into self-realization. Joe and I dive into… ⟶ His journey from the NFL into breathwork facilitation ⟶ How he went against the grain to stay true to who he is ⟶ Leaning into creativity after emotionally, physically, and spiritually hitting rock bottom post-football career ⟶ The blessing of a psychedelic experience that preceded a life-altering familial loss ⟶ Growing up without a father present and how that has impacted his relationship to the masculine ⟶ And more! Connect with Joe: • Instagram: @bigjoe • Instagram: @hellowellnessretreats • Website Connect with Cal: • YouTube • Website This show is produced by Soulfire Productions | |||
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