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ChangeworkingPsychoactive FacilitationWhat does it really mean when a client “goes psychoactive”? In this episode, Ruckus and James explore how deep engagement emerges — not from force, but from slowing down, dropping judgment, and leaning into possibility. From metaphors to memory reconsolidation, this conversation unpacks what makes transformation feel alive.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: What is psychoactive facilitation? 01:00 – James shares the origins of the term from David Grove’s quadrant model 05:00 – The difference between being in a state vs. describing one 09:00 – Ruckus connects psychoactive facilitation to immersive, imaginal states 14:00 – Psychoactive facilitation is dynamic dreaming — trance as co-creation 19:30 –...2025-05-3044 min
ChangeworkingBeliefs, Truths, and Trances of Identity🎙️Where do our beliefs come from—and how many of them do we actually know we have?In this episode, Ruckus and James dig deep into the murky, layered world of unconscious beliefs and the way they silently shape our reality.
From invisible operating systems to emotional trances masquerading as truth, this conversation unpacks the complexity of belief in changework.
They touch on everything from Byron Katie’s process to Taoist ideas of truth and usefulness, all through the lens of real-world examples and client work.This one’s especially for the practit...2025-05-2041 min
ChangeworkingMindshifts & Meta-Awareness🎙️ Changeworking — S1E7: Mind Shifts & Meta-Awareness What does it mean to witness your own process? In this episode, Ruckus and James explore the power of meta-awareness in changework — both for ourselves and for our clients. From recognizing when a mind shift occurs, to understanding how trance and identity are often one and the same, this conversation digs into the subtle but powerful layers of how change happens. They unpack: • The idea that “all trance is identity” • Why curiosity is one of the most powerful resources in change • How to help clients notice and integrate their own breakthroughs • What makes a moment truly transf...2025-05-0942 min
ChangeworkingParts Work: The Multiplicity of the MindIn this episode, hosts Ruckus and James Tripp explore the concept of "parts work" - the idea that our minds consist of multiple parts or subpersonalities rather than a single unified self. They discuss how recognizing and working with these different parts can be a powerful framework for personal change and therapeutic practice. Both hosts share personal experiences with parts work approaches and discuss how understanding the multiplicity of mind can improve self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction to parts work and the multiplicity of mind04:45 - Working with metaphors and...2025-04-211h 03
ChangeworkingBrain Hemispheres: Beyond Left vs. RightEPISODE SUMMARY
Ruckus and James talk about the different ways our brain hemispheres process information and experience the world. James discusses insights from Ian McGilchrist's book "The Master and His Emissary," explaining how the left hemisphere tends toward linear, control-oriented thinking while the right hemisphere offers more holistic, participatory awareness. They explore how understanding these differences can enhance changework practice and create more effective client outcomes by balancing these complementary ways of engaging with reality.
TIMESTAMPS
00:41 - Introduction to brain hemispheres and McGilchrist's work
03:00 - The fable of The Master and...2025-03-1439 min
ChangeworkingCuriosity in ChangeworkEPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James discuss the transformative power of curiosity in changework sessions. They talk about how curiosity serves as an essential counterforce to fear and reactivity, creating a space where genuine exploration and change can occur and how practitioners can cultivate curiosity both within themselves and their clients to facilitate more effective sessions.
TIMESTAMPS
00:39 - James explains how curiosity opposes fear and reactivity 02:52 - Connection between curiosity and creativity 04:07 - How curiosity drives effective exploration in practitioners 06:54 - Discussion on outcome a...2025-03-0748 min
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Agents of Everything with James TrippAoE #32 - Creativity, Wellbeing and Filmmaking with Ruckus Skye🎙️Episode 32: Creativity, Filmmaking & Agency with Ruckus Skye 🎧Welcome to Episode 32 of Agents of Everything! I’m James Tripp, and in this episode, I sit down for an expansive and deeply engaging conversation with my guest, Ruckus Skye.Ruckus is a screenwriter, filmmaker, and storyteller who, along with his partner, Lane Skye, creates compelling films that bring unique visions to life. He’s also my partner in the Client Shifts project—something that may interest you if you’re keen on sharpening your changework skills (you’ll find more about that in the show notes).But this convers...2025-02-261h 34
ChangeworkingTools: Timeline & Memory ReconsolidationEPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode, Ruckus and James Tripp dive into the world of timeline techniques and memory reconsolidation—tools that can create profound, lasting change for clients and practitioners alike. Ruckus shares his personal enthusiasm for timeline work, revealing how it has transformed both his client sessions and his own healing journey. The conversation explores the neurological basis of memory, debunking common misconceptions about how our minds store experiences, and offering practical insights into how practitioners can help clients reprocess painful memories without re-traumatizing them. You'll discover why changing your relationship to past events can be mo...2025-02-2446 min
ChangeworkingHelping Yourself, Helping Others, & Being HumanIn this episode, Ruckus and James discuss the paradox of being changeworkers who sometimes struggle to apply their own tools to themselves. They explore the power of being genuine with clients and how sometimes the most effective approach is simply being human.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and theme overview
00:50 James discusses his journey with self-hypnosis
04:30 Discussion on helping yourself vs. helping others
12:11 Exploring parts work and internal processes
20:13 Differences between self-facilitation and external facilitation
31:49 The importance of being human as a practitioner
35:46 Status d...2025-02-1447 min
ChangeworkingCreative Changework: Making Tools Your OwnIn this debut episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James explore how practitioners can adapt and personalize tools, frameworks, and protocols to make them more effective. Through historical examples and personal experiences, they discuss why creativity and flexibility in changework often yields better results than rigid adherence to standardized protocols.
EPISODE QUOTES"Somebody made up every single one of these patterns. Every single one of these protocols, someone made it up." - James Tripp
"The art is in bringing it to life in a unique, individualized way." - James Tripp
2025-02-0742 min