DESCRIPTION
This episode of "Awake with Oliver" features a thought-provoking conversation between Oliver and Venus. They delve into various topics, including:
- Emotional awareness and the importance of being heard
- Personal growth, vulnerability, and connection
- Understanding shadow work, confronting patterns, and embracing choices
- Exploring the balance of truths, conflicting truths, and the illusion of free will
- Discussing energy, manipulation, intentions, and spells
Throughout the conversation, Oliver and Venus share insightful perspectives, personal experiences, and practical advice. They encourage listeners to reflect on their own lives, emotions, and choices, and to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
TAGS
audiobook, behavioral science, motivation, critical thinking, mindfulness, free will, philosophy, decision making, determinism, law of attraction, cognitive psychology, psychology, mindset, personal growth, social influence, empowerment, freedom of choice, ethics, choice, influence
They Discuss:
1. The Illusion of Free Will: Exploring how choices may not be as free as we think.
2. Manipulating Reality: Discussing how energy and perception can be influenced.
3. The Dark Side of Influence: Examining the ethics of manipulating others for personal gain.
4. Conscious Awareness: Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in interactions.
5. Personal Empowerment: Discussing how to manifest desires without controlling others.
6. The Unconscious Influence: Acknowledging the unconscious impact of our words and intentions.
7. Responsibility and Ethics: Highlighting the need for ethical boundaries in interactions.
8. Love and Compassion: Emphasizing the
power of positive energy and connection.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:37 The Power of Being Heard
04:38 The Purpose and Path of Human Life
05:37 The Urge to Keep Moving
06:02 The Power of Vulnerability and Connection
10:37 Trying to Escape
10:42 The Power of Connection and Understanding
14:25 Releasing Energy for Healing
22:42 Understanding Shadow Work
24:24 Confronting Patterns
29:14 The Balance of Truths
31:03 Holding Conflicting Truths
36:08 The Fear of Choices and the Power of Responsibility
36:37 Embracing the Flow of Life's Choices
40:58 The Unseen Path
41:08 The Power of Magnetism
47:17 The Illusion of Free Will
49:06 The Magnetic Forces of Life
52:13 Understanding Energy and Manipulation
53:22 The Influence of Intentions and Spells
Guest Bio
Venus/Dayna has studied in the fields of yoga, Tantra yoga, sexual shamanism and tantric massage while traveling the world the
About the Podcast
This is a raw, unedited podcast exploring healing, self-awareness, emotional health, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal growth. Conversations are unscripted and led by the moment, focusing on what it actually takes to live authentically in the modern world.
Hosted by Oliver — who healed Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD at 21 through lifestyle changes, meditation, and nervous system regulation — the podcast explores real-world healing beyond theory, labels, or surface-level spirituality.
Each episode dives into topics such as childhood trauma, emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, mental health, identity, nervous system healing, breaking generational patterns, and building emotional resilience through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insight.
This podcast is for anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding — without bypassing reality or pretending healing is simple.
