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MONSOON SEASONMONSOON SEASONGeorge Poulos: Shedding SeasonCreative Freedom & the Courage to Let GoWhat does it really mean to be free? In this tender, truth-filled episode, I sit down with meditation teacher and freedom coach George Poulos to explore what I’ve come to call his shedding season — a time when the heart knows what must be released before the mind can catch up.We talk about:the quiet grief that follows letting gocreative freedom and how it gets blocked by ancestral woundsshapeshifting what romantic love can look likenumbing patterns that keep us safestaying open...2025-05-071h 30The George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcasti'll start over as many times as it takes #70in this video, i talk about re-awakening, admitting that one has lost their way, and starting over again join the community (it's free) https://www.skool.com/george-poulos-community-9255/about2024-07-0528 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#69 - the manifestation girlies were right... my spiritual journey with MONEYIn this episode, I talk about the journey I’ve been on with my money mindset, recent breakthroughs, and paving the way to more abundance. ❤︎ Join the Skool community (learn, meditate, create) https://www.skool.com/george-poulos-community-9255/about ❤︎ 1:1 Support Available: if you are feeling stuck in some way and would like 1:1 Support from me in the realm of spirituality, self-love, creative entrepreneurship, or the like (it's all connected, anyway)—you can book a free 30 min intro call here: https://calendly.com/hello-mcol/discovery-call-spiritual-support ❤︎ Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/georgepoulos ❤︎ Listen to t...2024-05-151h 04The George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#68 - podcast rebrand (!!!), taking bold/decisive action as a creator, continually pushing into the edge of fear, & giving my business over to GodIn this episode, I talk about rebranding my podcast to The Spiritual Creator podcast and more.2024-04-3034 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#67 - what spring cleaning teaches us about letting go 🍃join my new community on skool (community, meditate, create) https://www.skool.com/george-poulos-community-9255/about ❤︎ 1:1 support available: if you are feeling stuck in some way and would like 1:1 Support from me—and this can be in the realm of spirituality, self-love, creative entrepreneurship, or the like (it's all connected, anyway 🌹)—you can book a free 30 min intro call here: https://calendly.com/hello-mcol/discovery-call-spiritual-support2024-04-2238 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#66 - I'm trying something new ❤︎ join me!Join my new spiritual/creator community for the lowest price it will ever be: https://www.skool.com/george-poulos-community-9255/about I'm excited to meet, meditate, & create together ❤︎ Create your own Skool community (14 day free trial): https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=3a7ace5e87de4108821df09c11fdc728 george poulos podcast #66 moving from patreon to skool, meditation spiritual creator community2024-04-1530 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#65 - our greatest fearsupport & join the community http://patreon.com/georgepoulos barged this one in an effort to stay on schedule :D A return to love - https://amzn.to/3Ua2jTD A course in miracles - https://amzn.to/3U6Jn87 *these are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission2024-04-0812 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#64 - march reflections & april intentionssupport, listen ad-free, & join the community @ http://patreon.com/georgepoulos in this episode, I share my march reflection & april intentions, touching on topics like: - following through on my intentions - developing money/abundance mindset - learning about human design - developing good habits - kicking my "bad habits that create hell" - learning about Jesus - & more References *Some of these are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission ...2024-04-021h 20Health After 30 - Women\'s Holistic HealthHealth After 30 - Women's Holistic HealthOvercoming Insecurities and Embracing Self Confidence w/ George PoulosWhat if I told you that there are simple practices to let go of insecurities, overcome self-confidence issues and find a more authentic and alinged way of being… and you have everything you need to get it?  Well, that’s what today’s interview is with George Poulos is about. George is a meditation teacher, creator, and skate who emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and checking intentions to avoid people-pleasing, and explains how meditation allows you to investigate your insecurities objectively and find a more authentic and aligned way of being. Find George...2024-03-1247 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#63 - one-day silent, no-phone meditation retreat, & notes on creativity & embracing changeIn this episode I chat about my experience with a one-day silent + no phone + meditation retreat at home and its profound impact on me. I also chat about creativity and embracing change as an artist. ✿ Join my Patreon Community for weekly 'meditation & chats' via Zoom (Tuesday 8pm et through the end of March), ad-free episodes, group chat, & more: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos ✿ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter: https://georgepoulos.substack.com/ ✿ Keep up on Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgepoulos Mentioned (contains affiliate links) Sachi: https://www.in...2024-02-2624 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#62 - 30 days of authenticity on social media, plus a guided meditationIn this episode, after a quick guided meditation on the breath, I reflect on my experience with the 30-day social media authenticity challenge. I share my journey of pushing through fears and limitations to express myself freely and authentically. Throughout the episode, I discuss the power of meditation in overcoming self-doubt and the importance of embracing the emptiness of self. I also explore the potential and possibilities that open up when we let go of perfectionism and people-pleasing. I invite you to join my meditation classes on Patreon and discover the transformative power of meditation and the freedom that comes...2024-02-2027 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#61 - it was safe to be myself all along.In this episode, I talk about how I realized it was safe to be myself all along, how I came to this realization, and how I've been practicing it. I also announce that I'll be hosting weekly meditations for Patreon members, info below. 🌹 INFO FOR WEEKLY LIVE MEDITATIONS! 🌹 Join me on Patreon for a WEEKLY Meditation & Chat on Tuesdays 8-9PM EST via ZOOM. Starts (today!) Tuesday, Feb 13th thru Mar 26. For paid Patreon members only: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos - suggested tier $10/mo/ The Zoom link & more info will be posted in Patreon. If payment is an issue and you...2024-02-1326 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#60 - karma takes its time so hold true, the slow journey of de-masking, meditation & psychedelicsAsk questions, listen ad-free, extended episodes, support the pod & more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos 🌹 0:00 the time delay of karma 5:56 the process of demasking 10:31 q&a meditation & psychedelics2024-02-0322 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#59 - discovering "subtle dullness" in my meditation practice, becoming a beginner again, the importance of vulnerable sharing & sanghain this episode, I share a recent and fascinating breakthrough in my meditation practice. despite sitting consistently with laser focus on the object, something was missing, and I was falling into a downward spiral in life. it turns out, this is a well documented obstacle called subtle dullness. i talk about how i came to this realization, and how I finally overcame it. love you, george ~ meditation journal entry 1/26/24 ~2024-01-2615 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#58 – this year, we are staying on the pathin this episode, I talk about how i want to keep meditating and showing up this year, and just a little update and hopefully motivation for you as we enter the new year ❤️2024-01-0514 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#57 - I finished my meditation teacher training! (key takeaways)In this episode, I share a BUNCH of my major breakthroughs / takeaways from my 10 week, 200 hour meditation teacher training at Three Jewels NYC. Ask questions, listen ad-free, and support the pod on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos2023-12-1845 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#56 - it's not about you... and that changes everything.In this episode, I talk about how dedicating your efforts to someone else helps get you out of your own way. Making your efforts about someone else liberates you. It sets you free. This is a beautiful realization I have been working with towards the end of my Meditation Teacher Training at Three Jewels NYC. Ask questions, listen ad-free, and support the pod on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos2023-12-0814 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#55 - choosing love in the little moments & destroying perfectionismIn this episode I answer the question "Can you touch more on the momentary decision of choosing love over fear in your day to day life? How do I choose love more & more until it becomes an absolute? Is this even possible?", and I also go on a rant about destroying perfectionism. Community chat, listen ad-free, and support the pod on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos 15% off merch with code MEDITATE thru the holidays (50% of profits donated to Three Jewels NYC to give meditation scholarships): http://georgepoulos.com/store2023-12-0123 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#54 - cleaning the lens through which you view the worldIn this episode of the George Poulos Podcast, I share updates from my own journey of meditation, and reflect on how meditation is practice for the real game. 💎 Buddhism 101 Tues 11/28 and Thurs 11/30 free/by donation ONLINE join me and others from this community! https://www.threejewels.org/buddhism-101-2-week-minitraining 👕 15% off all George Poulos merch with code MEDITATE (50% profits donated to Three Jewels) http://georgepoulos.com/store 💎 Donate directly to Three Jewels NYC End of Year Fundraiser: https://threejewels.kindful.com/?campaign=1274224 🧡 Support me and get ad-free episodes + ask questions...2023-11-2522 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#53 - after 8 weeks of daily meditation, my heart is explodingIn this episode I chat about how meditation teacher training is opening my heart, how my personal practice is keeping it open, plus updates from my experiment with pushing through fear on social media. 👕 Take 15% off my merch thru the holidays with code MEDITATE (50% of profits donated to Three Jewels NYC): http://georgepoulos.com/store 💎 Donate directly to Three Jewels NYC End of Year Fundraiser: https://threejewels.kindful.com/?campaign=1274224 💎 Buddhism 101: Spiritual Warriorship Nov 21-30: https://www.threejewels.org/buddhism-101-2-week-minitraining 🧡 Support me and get ad-free episodes + ask questions on...2023-11-1628 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#52 - the importance of showing up again and again and againIn this episode, I talk about the importance of showing up consistently, ideally until showing up becomes a perpetual state (I use "showing up" in a widely encompassing way, refering to showing up for your meditation practice, creative practice, "showing up" as your authentic self in your day-to-day, etc). I share an update about how my personal meditation practice is going, as well as an update from my journey of facing my fears and expressing myself authentically on social media. Finally, I answer a question and share my current perspective on the importance of "forcing" growth by stepping into...2023-11-0928 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#51 - when you're tempted to hide, remember death (buddhist death meditations)In this episode of the George Poulos Podcast, I talk about the temptation to stop showing up, to go back into the cocoon of safety, to stop pushing the boundary of what is possible, to stop practicing meditation. I share the Buddhist death meditations and resolutions that we learned during my previous weekend at Meditation Teacher Training at Three Jewels in NYC, and how these encourage you to keep pushing towards meditation practice & expansion beyond the limitations of ego. I share personal examples of what this all means for me. 0:00 on the temptation to stop showing up, & death meditation #1 2:38...2023-11-0223 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#50 - Karma & Emptiness, Authenticity on Social Media, Meditating on a Teacher, Intuition VS Chasing Desires (MTT Week 3)In this episode, I reflect on my findings after my third week of Meditation Teacher Training at Three Jewels NYC. Topics include karma & emptiness, authenticity on social media, meditating on a teacher (Buddhist meditation preliminaries), intuition vs chasing desires, and more. Thanks for tuning in and sharing this moment with me. 🌹gp ad-free episodes, ask questions, & more: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos Topics/Timestamps 0:00 Intro and Patreon announcement 2:01 Trying to wrap my mind around Karma & Emptiness 19:34 Oh Social Media… 23:59 Meditating on the Teacher 33:01 Meditating daily has been...2023-10-1946 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#49 - how to create an UPWARDS spiral to transcend fears (MTT WEEK 2)Reflecting on my second week of meditation teacher training, the concept of creating an upwards spiral instead of a downwards one, and more! Ask questions, listen ad-free, and support the pod on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos Shop my merch! http://georgepoulos.com/store hello@georgepoulos.com2023-10-1233 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#48 – i'm taking a 200 hour meditation teacher training! (MTT WEEK 1)In this episode of the George Poulos Podcast, I share my experience beginning a 200 Hour intensive Meditation Teacher Training. I talk a bit about some of the things I've learned and experienced during my first weekend of the training, and other updates from my journey of meditation. New Aware of it All Journals: http://georgepoulos.com/store Listen Ad-Free on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos2023-10-0443 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#47 – the intensity of summer, non-duality with nature (camping reflection), expanding within a relationshipTIMESTAMPS 0:00 reflection on the intensity of summer 1:17 summer thrusts you into DOING, into full participation 2:04 chop wood, carry water 3:24 the spiritual journey cannot be isolated to the “study phase,” you must apply it! 5:02 we are peacefully aware of everything, including all of these seasonal shifts and changes! 7:07 the benefit of accepting your present circumstances no matter what 8:07 when you’re not worried about maintaining your ego, you can really dance with the present moment 8:45 I’m moving in 10 days: reflecting on fate & free will, th...2023-07-2143 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastwalking around the neighborhood on LSD — my third acid trip report #46In this episode, I share my experience taking LSD for the third time on the fourth of July. 2023-07-071h 03The George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastapartment hunting, trusting the wisdom of the body, unfollowing everyone on IG (again), ego-calculated ethics, being okay on your own, & what to do if you're judging people #45In this episode, I ramble about a recent apartment search and how it threw me off center; how I moved through it, and what I learned from it. I talk about why I unfollowed everyone on Instagram AGAIN. And I answer listener questions about food/diet/ethics, the possibility of ending up alone, and when we find ourselves judging others. Buy my new journal! 🌼📓 https://www.georgepoulos.com/store/p/enjoy-the-journey-journal 💛 One on one “spiritual chats” with me only $25 for a limited time: https://calendly.com/georgepoulos/one-on-one?month=2023-04 💛 AD FREE episodes, exclusive posts, + priority Q&A on Patreon (Fr...2023-06-291h 03The George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastWhy I use he/they pronouns, & my take on non-attachment #44Sharing how a psychedelic experience and my journey with dating led me to use he/they pronouns, and how this all ties to my spiritual path of openness and limitless expansion. I also answer a Patron question about Attachment & Non-attachment. Thank you for sharing this moment with me 💟 💛 Listen to my guest appearance on No Backup Plan by Nathaniel Drew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nobackupplan/videos Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cbGVaAv2KAtIaMAh8QGzG?si=7bdc6c14a25445f5 💛 AD FREE episodes, exclusive posts, + priority Q&A on Patreon (Free 7-Day Trial): http://patreon.com/georgepoulos 🦋 TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS 🦋 0:00 Intro 2:06 Shou...2023-06-1550 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcasthermit mode, surrendering outcomes, embracing pain, love/relationships, people pleasing, more #43In this episode, I ramble about being in hermit mode/isolation on the spiritual path, talk about how I started praying for the first time, then I get into a bunch of juicy questions about meditating on triggers, pain vs suffering, non-attached relationships, non-monogamy, and looking out for manipulation as a healing people pleaser. Hope you enjoy the episode, and thank you for sharing this moment with me! 💛 One on one “spiritual chats” now just $25! Book while they last: ⁠https://calendly.com/georgepoulos/one-on-one?month=2023-04⁠ 💛 Listen to my guest appearan...2023-06-081h 13The George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastletting go, motivation, toxic lyrics, dating exhaustion #42Book a One-on-One Call with Me: https://calendly.com/georgepoulos/one-on-one?month=2023-04 New PSYCHEDELIC T-Shirts Available Now! 🌼 http://georgepoulos.com/store George Poulos Podcast #42 🔸 Episodes are always AD FREE + exclusive posts on Patreon (Free for 7 days): http://patreon.com/georgepoulos 🔸 Book a One-on-One: https://calendly.com/georgepoulos/one-on-one?month=2023-04 🔸 What's in my Bookshelf: https://www.amazon.com/shop/georgepoulos 🔸 Podcast Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/georgepoulos 🔸 Other Offerings, Social Media & More: http://linktr.ee/georgepoulos 🔸 Contact: hello@georgepoulos.com In this episode: 0:00 Kesha is enlightened 1:39 Meditation in Action by Trungpa 3:12 A Course in Miracles 7:33 How I read so quickly 10:08 I am...2023-06-0147 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastHow to grow through anything that triggers you #41In this episode I share my method for growing through any difficult situation/trigger via meditation, I answer a listener question about letting go of control/moving on in life, & more. 🌼 Support the podcast - New PSYCHEDELIC T-Shirts Available Now! http://georgepoulos.com/store 🔸 Episodes are always AD FREE, priority Q&A + exclusive posts on Patreon (7 Day Free Trial!): http://patreon.com/georgepoulos 🔸 Book a One-on-One: https://calendly.com/georgepoulos/one-on-one?month=2023-04 🔸 What's in my Bookshelf: https://www.amazon.com/shop/georgepoulos 🔸 Podcast Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/georgepoulos 🔸 Other Offerings, Social Media & More: http://linktr.ee/georgepoulos🔸 Contact: hello@george2023-05-2551 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastfearless creativity, goals vs manifestation, helping others & protecting your energy #40I talk about fearless creativity (i.e. getting your ego out of the way while creating), whether we should have goals, manifesting your desires, and the balance between serving others and protecting your energy, especially while you are traversing a budding spiritual awakening. Support the podcast: New LOVE Hats Available Now! 🌼 http://georgepoulos.com/store Episodes are always AD FREE + exclusive posts on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos Offerings & More: http://linktr.ee/georgepoulos Contact: hello@georgepoulos.com2023-05-1851 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastparties, psychedelics, relationships, & break ups #39I talk about a great party that I went to, what makes a good party, the role of psychedelics vs marijuana vs alcohol on the spiritual path, and then answer Patron questions about breakups. Episodes are always ad-free on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos Shop George Poulos Merch: http://georgepoulos.com/store2023-05-111h 06The George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastMonogamy & Non-Monogamy: an open exploration #38Discussing love, relationships, monogamy, and non-monogamy, from my current vantage point on my spiritual journey. Book a one-on-one session: https://calendly.com/georgepoulos/one-on-one Episodes are always ad-free & more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos View my current offerings & resources: https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos2023-05-0451 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcast#37 - being yourself, doubting your spiritual journey, OSHO, Marianne Williamson, sober curiousThis is a stream of consciousness episode where I talk about being yourself, doubting your spiritual journey, reading OSHO, meeting Marianne Williamson, and an update on my journey with alcohol. Shop George Poulos Merch: http://georgepoulos.com/store Episodes are always ad-free & more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos View my current offerings & resources: https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos2023-04-2747 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastI still get anxious about ordering pizza, being "wronged," friend drama, grief/sadness #36in this episode i talk about planning my birthday party and why i still get anxious about things like ordering pizza and walking into a new restaurant. i talk about my past conditioning and how i learned to get anxious about events in the future. i talk about how i meditate on my anxiety nowadays, in order to transcend it. then, I answer a patron question about being wronged by someone, friend drama, and emotions from grief This episode is brought to you by the George Poulos Patreon, where episodes are always ad-free. I'll be sharing some of my...2023-04-201h 10The George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastspace/boundaries with lovers/friends, the turn to spring, my birthday! 🎉 #35It's my 26th birthday, and I give myself permission to talk about whatever I want with no plan. I end up talking about birthdays, the turn to spring, and then get into a big reflection and answer a couple listener questions about accepting people as they are, relating without needs, setting boundaries, etc. Use this link to get your Dingbats journal to support this channel: https://amzn.to/41G9NyH Episodes are always ad-free & more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos View my current offerings & resources: https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos2023-04-1336 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastInner peace is everything #34I talk about how our inner state determines how we respond to the world around us. We really can't control what people around us are going to do, and getting triggered points to our inner work. I share how this lesson came loud and clear with a story about a fight outside my window that got me stressed out, and my journey dealing with hateful comments on social media. ––– Episodes are always ad-free & more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos ––– View my current offerings & resources: https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos2023-04-0623 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastUnderstanding the Ego #33If you've heard the word "ego" tossed around by spiritual thinkers & self-healers but aren't quite sure how to wrap your mind around it, this episode is for you. I answer a listener question about ego, speaking candidly and exploring out loud as I share my own understanding of the ego, and why coming to an understanding + awareness of ego is key for spiritual awakening.2023-04-0337 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastHow I got myself out of a health anxiety spiral #32Talking about a recent health situation that knocked me off my center and put me into a state of high tension/stress/anxiety, and sharing the spiritual techniques & mindsets that helped bring me back to presence, peace & acceptance. Listen for advice/discussion on: anxiety of injuries, anxiety of medical diagnosis, spiritual advice for health anxiety, spiritual advice for diagnosis, mental side of physical health issues, healing mindset. Episodes are always ad-free & more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos View my current offerings & resources: https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos2023-03-3032 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastAre we privileged to be spiritual? #31In this episode I discuss a Patron question regarding privilege and spiritual awakening. Are we privileged to have the time & energy to dedicate towards our own enlightenment? How do we wrap our minds around this privilege, and what do we do about it? Tune in to hear my thoughts.2023-03-2724 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastUnconditional love & boundaries #300:00 My clip on unconditional love went viral on TikTok 1:53 QUESTION: Should you love someone even if they disrespect you? 2:55 How setting boundaries is a fundamental way in which we love & accept ourselves AND others 11:23 Reading my notes dump (final thoughts on question of unconditional love) 12:25 QUESTION: ex disrespected me in the past, says they’ve changed 18:20 Final thoughts on love for this episode (synthesis) 22:33 Outro and meta notes Episodes are always ad-free & more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos View my current offerings & resources: https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos 2023-03-1724 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastmy thoughts on love & dating (PART 1) #29sharing what I've come to know about love & dating2023-03-1055 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcasthow meditation mirrors life #280:00 Warming up 0:31 Life update 1:30 a note about winter turning to spring 2:32 Life update (cont) period of forgetfulness 3:28 Comparing forgetfulness to getting lost in thought during meditation 6:10 [meta] talking about shifting the podcast to public & how it feels, freaking about branding 12:52 [meta cont.] wisdom for artists/creatives 14:20 MARCH MINDFULNESS CHALLENGE: No social media Saturdays/Sundays (1) 22:18 [meta] Talking about making money, my artists journey, drawing on iPad 24:35 Reading update (Awareness by OSHO, my upcoming book stack, & the my “shrine” bookshelf) 28:47 [meta] do you like the name of this podcast? & what’s important to me when I record this podcast 33:45 Answering a question about...2023-03-0747 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos PodcastConsistency VS authenticity #27The desire to be consistent is a powerful lure that can distance us from the truth of our authenticity if we're not careful. I discuss the sunk cost fallacy and how it can imprison you in your past decisions, when really, we should be responding authentically to each new moment because following your intuition moment by moment taps you into an unstoppable energy. Episodes are always ad-free & more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos View my current offerings & resources: https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos2023-03-0639 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastcontroversial spiritual teachers & meditating on the body #26TOPICS: 0:00 [Beginning my discussing of Osho’s controversies] 3:04 My experience and take on cancel culture and defining people as “good” or “bad” 11:25 Releasing the concepts of “good” and “bad” 14:01 My experience watching Wild Wild Country 21:58 How I read Osho (or anyone for that matter), and how this ties to spiritual awakening in general (trust in your own heart and see for yourself, as opposed to relying on what the culture has said) 24:44 Don’t listen to me. Listen to yourself 27:05 More commentary on cancel culture 27:50 Pretty much every spiritual teacher who has opened my heart has controversy 32:11 More on cancel culture: cancelling...2023-03-051h 04The George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastyes, following your intuition is scary #25TOPICS 0:00 Warming Up 1:41 I have been struggling with intuition lately (making plans & indecision) 4:52 Reading update (Osho, Freedom & Osho, Intuition) 16:00 learning the skill of saying uncomfortable things, & serving yourself to serve others 22:59 New merch 27:18 pickles says hi 28:24 I love you all. Please keep asking questions and sharing your perspectives 29:26 my revelation about turning off comments on social media posts 39:45 I bought a coffee and I’m eating a pickle 41:17 framing things as for fun takes the pressure off 42:34 what if intuition calls for something unethical (my take ) 50:13 is following your intuition scary? (My take) 52:34 a way to visualize present vs future 53:49 re...2023-03-041h 12The George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcasthow do we access our intuition? #24TOPICS: 0:00 Warming up, I am in the process of becoming a flower, reflecting on my creative progress 3:53 Reading my vision of letting go & surrender for 2023 5:51 Acting out of accordance with my truth is becoming painful & absurd 7:18 I’m developing a radical faith in the universe 12:42 reflecting on the patreon community 16:11 Addressing the question: What is true? How can we know our inner voice? 23:48 What happens if you surrender? 28:48 Reading Update (True Perception by Trungpa & Freedom by Osho) 34:48 [meta] new merch update 36:20 more reflections on my creative progress2023-03-0338 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastlet's talk about alcohol & awakening #23TOPICS: 0:00 Warming Up 2:20 Quitting coffee, weed, and alcohol with no effort 3:56 You don’t need to get drunk to dance 7:03 Why alter the present moment with a substance? 10:35 benefits of alcohol, coffee, weed 12:22 Questioning my alcohol usage 12:48 Alcohol can be used to force yourself to enjoy something 17:34 Psychedelics are not party drugs 19:15 I’m very close to the light, but sometimes it flickers 20:37 Alcohol as a coping mechanism for living in the shadows 22:34 the spiritual journey calls engrained ways of being into question2023-03-0223 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastchange yourself, not others #22TOPICS: 0:00 - I’m done with the name “stoicgeorge,” & how I first got into stoicism 3:04 - my new relationship with CHANGE 4:21 - Dharma Art 6:57 - Why do we rush? 9:02 - Why I have spiritual reminders in my room 15:22 - I love you guys 17:24 [META] - Podcast format? 19:32 - Patreon Question: what to do about people who aren’t aligned? 34:34 - in the age of social media, how do we balance capturing vs experiencing moments 37:03 - reading update; quick review of Creativity by Osho, and starting True Perception by Trungpa 44:47 - outro/meta rambles/talking about time 46:42 - treating plans like suggesti...2023-03-0149 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastreintegrating after a psychedelic experience of truth #21TOPICS: 0:00 – my new perspective on psychedelics: LSD, connection to spiritual practice, “elsewhere” experience vs “here” experience 7:28 – my theory on visual hallucinations on psychedelics 12:48 – psychedelic re-integration can be challenging 16:01 – what we call “reality” is not really reality; this is unsettling 17:37 – accepting re-integration 21:21 – talking about art & how it connects to spiritual truths 24:29 – [meta] should this podcast have a format? 24:44 – [meta] first official reading update! 25:40 – what I’m currently reading (OSHO - Creativity) BOOK LINKS: OSHO Intimacy https://amzn.to/3iHYPaU OSHO Creativity https://amzn.to/3H5bazf2023-02-2830 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastmy phone addiction is really bad and I took some drastic measures #20TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – awakening is about letting go of rigid models 0:44 – time & days of the week as a rigid model 1:45 – creativity as an overflow [brief] 2:50 – phone addiction is a poison that takes away presence 9:20 – smashing my phone with a hammer 12:22 – why I unfollowed everyone on instagram 19:55 – why does tiktok feel so much freer than ig? 21:18 – back to unfollowing on ig2023-02-2722 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastnew years, new fears #19Ep 19 – New Years, New Fears2023-02-2622 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastmy journey with social media & creative freedom, + why I [moved] to patreon #18Important note ⚠️ The podcast is public again! You are still welcome to join me on Patreon for new offerings. If you've been tuned into my journey for some time, you can probably tell that my relationship with social media has been significant and complicated; there are a lot of entanglements there—clinging to views, seeking external validation, etc. But I suddenly and strongly believe that my honest spiritual self-expression is among my most important creative pursuits, and perhaps even my divine purpose, in life. And though I have been trying relentlessly to be totally honest with my creative expression for many y...2023-02-2525 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastthe role of isolation on the spiritual path #17I discuss the role of isolation on the spiritual path, among other ramblings. Ram Dass "Let Your Relationships Become a Vehicle for Freedom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F9TAyCJXNA Episodes are always ad-free & more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos View my current offerings & resources: https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos Contact me: hello@georgepoulos.com2022-11-0149 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcastmy trippy full moon meditation experience #16I discuss an intense meditation experience I had while fixating on a full moon, along with other updates and ramblings. my essential reading list https://amzn.to/3CHzhC2 all of my links https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos contact hello@georgepoulos.com2022-10-1143 minThe George Poulos PodcastThe George Poulos Podcasti took LSD from a stranger (first time experience) #15This is for educational purposes only. Don't do drugs. LSD talk is at 24:43. Thanks for listening!2022-10-0446 minLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres12. Feeling LostGeorge and Danny catch up in an unstructured conversational episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettinggo/support2022-06-2959 minLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres11. Dale DeckerWe sit down with Dale Decker to talk about his creative journey, skateboarding, mindsets in life, and more. Join our monthly zoom hangouts on Patreon at http://patreon.com/lettinggo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettinggo/support2022-06-071h 34Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres10. MarijuanaGeorge and Danny talk about their experiences with marijuana. Support us on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/lettinggo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettinggo/support2022-05-231h 08Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres9. The Absurdity of Social Media "Rules"In this structureless episode, Danny and George catch up about what's on their mind. Topics include: taking a break from social media, skateboarding identity crisis, posting whatever you want on Instagram, and more. Danny and George partake in a challenge to post a sacrilegious selfie, taken in-app, straight to the Instagram feed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettinggo/support2022-05-161h 12Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres8. Are you an NPC or a Main Character?Are you an NPC or a Main Character? In this episode, Danny and George chat about what makes an NPC and what makes a main character in this simulation called life. Support us on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/lettinggo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettinggo/support2022-04-251h 21Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres7: Fulfilling Creative HobbiesIn this episode, we talk about all the creative hobbies we're currently exploring in our lives and why they're so fulfilling and meaningful. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettinggo/support2022-04-181h 11Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres6: Chad CarusoWe sit down with Chad Caruso and talk about Buddhism, the path to end suffering, various mindsets and ways to look at life, skateboarding injuries, his upcoming book "Focused", and more. Support the boys on Patreon at http://patreon.com/droppingin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettinggo/support2022-04-011h 07Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres5: a heartfelt conversation about letting go, creativity, friendship, & more➭ Our first Patron only zoom hangout is Thursday, March 24th at 9:30ET. Don't miss out!: http://patreon.com/droppingin Danny and I drink beers and talk about our friendship, continue our conversation on creative freedom, our new mindset on social media, and more.  Dropping in Podcast S2 E5. For audio only, search "Dropping in w/ George Poulos & Danny Torres" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 🎙 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettinggo/support2022-03-181h 42Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres4: The Power of JournalingSupport us on Patron: http://patreon.com/droppingin // Dropping in Podcast S2 E4. For audio only, search "Dropping in w/ George Poulos & Danny Torres" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 🎙 In this episode we discuss our matching "letting go" tattoos, our journaling practice, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lettinggo/support2022-03-111h 36Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres3: Should You Unfollow Everyone on Instagram?➭ Support us on Patron to join our first Zoom call in March: http://patreon.com/droppingin Dropping in Podcast S2 E3. For audio only, search "Dropping in w/ George Poulos" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 🎙  0:00 meta podcast stuff  10:35 what if you unfollowed everyone on IG?  31:30 why make a second tiktok account?  39:00 continuing our creative freedom journey & more   George Poulos  ➭ YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/georgepoulos ➭ IG/TikTok/Twitter: @georgepoulos  ➭ Arrow Skate Co: http://arrowskate.com ➭ More: http://jemi.so/georgepoulos  Danny Torres  ➭ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DannyTorres ➭ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyvtorres/ ➭ TikTok: ht...2022-02-251h 12Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres2. The Pressure on Skate YouTubers➭ Support us on Patron for monthly zoom calls with George and Danny: http://patreon.com/droppingin Dropping in Podcast S2 E2. For audio only, search "Dropping in" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 🎙 In this episode of Dropping in, George and Danny discuss their evolving passion for creating skateboarding videos, creative burnout, creative freedom, the natural drive to create and getting in tune with that, and more. George Poulos ➭ YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/georgepoulos ➭ IG/TikTok/Twitter: @georgepoulos  ➭ Arrow Skate Co: http://arrowskate.c...2022-02-1956 minLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres1. Gifted Hater, Skate Culture, & Creative FreedomDropping in w/ George Poulos S2 E1 featuring Danny Torres. For audio only, search "Dropping in w/ George Poulos" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 🎙  Danny and I decided to start recording our weekly meetings, which we use to catch up and also discuss content strategy: YouTube, Social Media, etc. In this episode, we touch on the Gifted Hater video calling out George, skate culture, and creative freedom.  George ➭ http://youtube.com/georgepoulos Danny ➭ https://www.youtube.com/c/DannyTorres Podcast gear: ➭ Microphones: https://amzn.to/3d7mdJz2022-02-111h 09Totally Tubeular PodcastTotally Tubeular PodcastE 53 Origins Story - George PoulosGeorge Poulos is a skateboarder living in New York City. His 510 videos have created a community of over 300 thousand subscribers and been watched over 41 million times. Check out his channel for trick tips, life hacks and all around fun content. Outside of skateboarding and creating videos George is an app creator and chess player. He is also the owner and creator of Aarow skate co and the host of the dropping in podcast. Tune in every Friday for a new video and check out the link below for Arrow skate co. Thanks so much for joining us today! 2021-06-161h 30Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres7. It's been a while... catching up with Danny Torres: free will, trusting the universe, life updates, youtube plans, & moreIt's been a while! In this episode, Danny and I chat about life updates, youtube/career plans, the future of this podcast, pandemic mental health, and one of our favorite subjects: whether we have free will and the idea of "trusting the universe." My YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/georgepoulos My instagram: http://instagram.com/georgepoulos Danny's YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/dannytorres Danny's instagram: http://instagram.com/dannyvtorres Watch the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/aX3rgHY1f8U --- Support this podcast: https...2021-01-311h 20Hot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastJamal Adams is a Free man!Jamal Adams has finally been traded! We also talk about coronavirus's impacts on the NFL, and how the players opting out of the season impacts the patriots. We also discuss expectations for Cam Newton. 2020-07-3023 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastMahomes Giant ContractThis episode we discuss how Mahomes new contract impacts other quarterbacks in the NFL and discuss how coronavirus continues to disrupt sports. 2020-07-1420 minLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres6. Our First Skate Trip to BostonA conversation with my friend, fellow YouTube skater, & recurring podcast guest Danny Torres. In this episode, we reflect on our recent weekend skate mission to Boston filming for our street video. We also discuss quarantine friendships, going back to a skatepark for the first time since quarantine, working out/eating healthy, and the beautiful moments during a skate session when you're *not* skating. Listen to the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgRSstBJZfvRKT8J_8QGUEg My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/georgepoulos Danny's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/1ndecisive/2020-06-261h 15Letting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres5. The beauty of street skating - chatting with Danny TorresI hang out and talk with my friend and fellow YouTuber + skateboarder Danny Torres. Our conversation mostly focuses on our recent rediscovery of street skateboarding. Listen to the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgRSstBJZfvRKT8J_8QGUEg Danny's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/1ndecisive/ Danny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyvtorres/ Danny's Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danny.torres My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/georgepoulos My Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgepoulos My Twitter: http://twitter.com/georgepoulos_ ...2020-06-121h 25Hot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastWe're Back! And so is the NBAIn this episode Andrew and George discuss the new 'Rona Playoffs' and what they think about how the format impacts the 2020 champ. And how the new precautions along with the virus will impact the NBA and sports in the future. 2020-06-0928 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastBiggest Takeaways from the NFL schedule releaseAndrew and I look at the scheules of our top 6 teams. How will the schedules impact these teams, will it help or hurt them? Should be a good one...  #NFL  #Football 2020-05-1218 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastDalton and Tribusky ReactionAndrew and I give our reactions to Andy Dalton going to the Dallas Cowboys as well as Mitchell Tribusky not receiving his 5th year option. 2020-05-0920 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastVikings Draft Recap with Alex Swenson!Andrew and I are joined by Vikings fan Alex Swenson. We discuss Vikings draft and the Saints signing Jameis Winston 2020-05-0429 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastMock draft 2.0 and Gronk is back!!our final mock draft, and we discuss what it means now that gronk is with the Bucs. 2020-04-2347 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastFace of the Franchise: AFC NorthWe dive into the AFC North to discuss the future of the division should be a good one!!!2020-04-2328 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastState of the FranchiseBrand new segment. With no sports going on, Andrew and I thought it would be fun to analyze each of the 32 NFL teams on the state of their franchise. Each episode we will go through each division analyzing each team. Asking the questions, what are there strengths, what do they need to improve and how can they get to the super bowl in the future. I hope you're ready for this ride, should be a good one!!!!2020-04-1433 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastMock Draft 1.0 Part 2Andrew and I continue our Mock Draft. How will the Vikings use they're two picks? The dolphins have 2 other 1st rounders after the 5th pick... How much will trash talk the Cowboys?? Grab some headphones, this is a great one!!!2020-04-0541 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastMock Draft 1.0 Part 1 and Chicago Bears talkI am joined by my co-host Andrew, we get into who is getting drafted where. Could Tua be at #2? Is there a chance that Burrow doesn't get picked at #1?? I guess you'll have to find out.  Follow Facebook page @Hottakesports95  Insta- @Greekfreak95 2020-04-0239 minLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres4. Kelly Wakasa on Turning 20, Not Going to College, Braille Skateboarding, YouTuber Life & MoreKelly Wakasa is a 20 year old YouTuber with his own channel and a collaborative channel, Life of Luke and Kelly. When I found out Kelly was visiting NYC, I had to invite him to the studio for a conversation! Perhaps similar to many of you, I first became familiar with Kelly when he appeared in several Braille Skateboarding videos, the most popular skate channel on YouTube. In fact, Kelly and I have been mutual followers for a long time and even participated in a cross posting collab on YouTube a few years back! I talk...2020-03-261h 45Hot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastInside the mind of a Patriots fanI’m joined by Ben Koca to talk Tom Brady!!!!!2020-03-2521 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastBears Free agency/Ryan Pace: Terrible Cap ManagerAndrew and I talk about Ryan Pace's questionable cap management, what the bears did in free agency, and the Nick Foles trade. Going to be great episode!!  2020-03-1924 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastSports Cycle from the Bean to the BayI’m joined by two great friends Mike Cinto and Stavros Piperis. We talk the impacts of free agency of the Bucs, Bills, and Cardinals. Grab some Popcorn, going to be a good one.2020-03-1954 minLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres3. Monetizing your Art, Freelancing VS 9-to-5, the Power of TikTok, First Tattoos, Life, & More with Caroline Accatino!Caroline Accatino is a 23 year old artist who just graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2019. She's currently indecisive about what her future holds (aren't we all?), which is partly why she works as a freelance artist WHILE holding down a 9-to-5. Caroline and I first met when she designed a clothing line for my brand, and we've been working together ever since. In this episode, I chat with Caroline about what she's going through, getting started as an artist, making money as an artist, freelance vs 9-to-5 life (and how to juggle both!), her artwork...2020-03-121h 09Hot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastDak is getting Tagged!I talk about NFL Free Agency, the NFL CBA, and Wilder-Fury. We have a special guest one of my good friends Andrew gives his takes. You don't want to miss this one!!!2020-02-2935 minLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres2. Going Full-Time with the Side Hustle: Chatting w/ Matt Gresia, the 22 year old founder of Canswer SocksIn this episode I sit down in my bedroom podcast studio to chat with Matt Gresia, the 22 year old founder of Canswer Sock Co, about young adult life, quitting a safe job in order to pursue Canswer full-time, getting started with a small business, Matt's viral success on Tik Tok, and a lot more. Matt's brand, which is now his main career focus, sells socks to raise money for cancer research. Matt and I have been friends since we were both college students when our respective passions were simply side hustles. In fact, our clothing brands have...2020-02-271h 31Hot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastIs Joe Burrow that Dude?Could Joe Burrow spurn the Bengals? Should the Bengals trade the #1 overall pick if the price is right? Is Tua a bigger risk than reward? Which QB is a bust? Tune in for all these questions answered!!2020-02-1517 minLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny TorresLetting Go with George Poulos & Danny Torres1. Moving to NYC to Follow your Dreams: Talking Life in our 20's, YouTube, Tik Tok, Vlogging Anxiety, Friendship & More with Danny TorresHi, I'm George! Since graduating college six months ago, I've been working full-time as a YouTuber, skateboarder, and clothing brand owner. About a month ago, I moved out of my parents place into my first apartment in Bushwick. My journey has recently coincided with that of Danny Torres, a fellow young adult with a lot of passion trying to figure sh*t out in his 20's. We've been skating, filming YouTube videos, and hanging out together on a regular basis for a few months now, and we're even neighbors since I moved to Bushwick. Danny Torres (quite...2020-02-141h 35Hot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastSuper Bowl Recap/Brady Going to Oakland/Draft PreviewI go over the crazy Super Bowl, make some hot takes about Brady's new team (maybe the raiders??). I also go through NFL Draft  Who is winning the Brady sweepstakes? Come find out. 2020-02-0831 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastEpisode 3: Thank you KobeI talk Kobe, what he meant to me and what he stood for. Also, on the Super Bowl and the latest on Antonio Brown.  2020-01-2823 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastZion and Antonio Brown Emergency Podcast!!Zion Willamson has played his first game of his career, and boy was it a great one. I also will talk about the situation with Antonio Brown and his mental state. This is an emergency podcast so it is shorter and to the point! Don't forget to like, comment and follow! FB: @hottakesports95 Insta:@Greekfreak95 2020-01-2513 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastEpisode 2Recap of Conference Championship weekend, is Rodgers washed up? Who will Tom Brady be playing for next year? I also talk about if load management is good or bad for the NBA. Jam packed episode!!!2020-01-2125 minHot Take PodcastHot Take PodcastEpisode one this is the Hot Take Podcast!1st episode I talk about the upcoming NFL playoff matchups, how college football ended. The biggest contenders in the NFL 2020-01-1623 minKeep Pushin\' w/ Chad CarusoKeep Pushin' w/ Chad CarusoFollowing Your Passion | George Poulos | Feeble Minded Podcast Ep4This week on the Feeble Minded Podcast I talk with Youtuber, skateboarder and entrepreneur George Poulos about his travels across the states, his time at Camp Woodward, following his passion and more.2019-09-181h 07