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Living in the MatrixE67 - The Wholeness DoctorIn this episode, Jonathan interviews Dr. Jennifer Van Allen, the wholeness doctor. We explore so many amazing ideas that inform how our body's nervous system responds to fear and chaos. Dr Van Allen share a deep understanding of what is happening in the body and how we create our own problems through stress. In her words, the body is our physical expression of what we are emotionally feeling. This was an incredible episode.We explore an incredibly simple process called The Flow Method for realigning the body's natural brain patterns to achieve what the goals we really...2024-11-081h 17
Living in the MatrixE66 - Tender Revolution (Rev Briana Lynn)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Rev. Briana Lynn. Briana shares her insights on what it means to be a tender revolutionary in today's deeply fractured world. We touch on different aspects of what it means to be tender and a revolutionary at the same time. Briana bring her wisdom to world problems that need radical solutions for bringing peace to the Middle East and the world.IG: https://www.instagram.com/rblwacause/Liberation Mystery School2024-10-031h 07
Living in the MatrixE65 - Christ Consciousness (Cleburn Walker)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich bring back Cleburn Walker. He shares his epic breathing technique for creating Christ consciousness in the body. Cleburn is always one of the most fascinating interviews. Just listening to him speak is a treasure. We dive deep into the idea of Christ Consciousness and what it means in today's world.2024-09-201h 01
Living in the MatrixE64 - Ayahuasca Journey (Bayle and Annie)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich sit down with Bayle and Annie, the leaders of Aya Soul Tribe. Bayle and Annie were our medicine shamans during our first Ayahuasca ceremony. We dig deep into the process, their leadership experiences, and how they create a space of deep intention and compassion that allows the medicine to take root and purge trauma. Both Rich and I were blown away by the culture and the experience of the ceremony. It was medicine. https://www.ayasoultribe.orghttps://www.facebook.com/ayasoultribe/https://www.instagram...2024-09-101h 06
Living in the MatrixE63 - Visiting Mama Aya (with Dave Lloyd)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich their friend Dave Lloyd, share a personal experience with an Ayahuasca retreat the previous weekend in Joshua Tree. This was one of the most profound experiences they have all ever been on, and it was deeply healing, transformative, and communal.Each of them share their personal experience of the process, the suffering, the purging, the transformation, the community, and more. This was one of the most personal episodes we've ever shared.https://www.ayasoultribe.orghttps://www.facebook.com/ayasoultribe/https://www.instagram.com/aya...2024-08-291h 03
Living in the MatrixE62 - Audience Retrospective (Joel Frederick)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Joel Frederick, a long-time listener of the podcast. Joel shares his journey of deconstructing, why he loves the show, and insights into what it means to grow as a human being in a journey of deconstruction. 2024-08-141h 06
Living in the MatrixE61 - Deconstructing Religion (Ariele Lanning)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Ariele Lanning, a deconstruction coach who helps people work through religious trauma. Ariele has an incredible story of overcoming her own religious trauma, and now helps other people learn how to process it and let it go. Ariele's insight into how trauma is stored in the body is profound. IG: https://www.instagram.com/divinerebelrising/Website: https://msha.ke/divinerebelrising2024-07-3156 min
Living in the MatrixE60 - Biden, AI & Work, and SobrietyIn this episode, Jonathan and Rich take on three topics. The downfall of Biden's health and confidence, AI and work, and sobriety. What a fun episode..2024-07-241h 03
Living in the MatrixE59 - Overcoming Adversity (ft Chris King)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich sit down with Chris King, a transformational coach, who works with clients to get unstuck. We explore Chris's ideas on overcoming adversity, and how to engage a sense of responsibility for our own perception. His work creates transformational experiences that reap profound results. Website: https://www.chrismking.com/2024-07-0254 min
Living in the MatrixE58 - Beyond the Ice Bath ( Dr Karima Joy)In this episode, Jonathan interviews Karima Joy, PhD, a therapist, social worker and grief counselor. She works with people through the process of grief, which is incredibly hard to do. We explore her recent article in Psychology Today, and what it means to be a man working through issues and how hard it is to actually face them. We discuss why it's hard to be transparent, and how to transform the pain by digesting it. This was a fantastic episode for it's clarity on grieving and work.IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.karimajoy/?hl=en2024-06-181h 08
Living in the MatrixE57 - Generational Trauma (Joey Labossiere)In this episode, Jonathan interviews Joey Labossiere, a clinical hypnotherapist, guide and activator. Joey shares his experience with overcoming generational trauma, and how we can literally heal wounds from not just our past but our ancestors. We dive into Joey's story of learning how he listened to his calling and answered it. This was a fabulous conversation. Joey shares an intimate experience with Ayahuasca, and meeting Mama Aya. The experience was pivotal in Joey's growth as a human being who now helps people overcome their own trauma. For those looking for someone to help heal generation trauma...2024-06-0254 min
Living in the MatrixE56 - Understanding Trauma (Dr. Adam David Dell)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich sit down with Dr Adam David Dell is a certified clinical psychologist and trauma expert. From 2020-2024, he served as Director of Emotional Wellbeing at the Notre Dame Wellness Center with Premise Health. Throughout the episode, Dr Dell shares his wisdom on the nature of trauma, and triggers, and how they work in our bodies. This was a deeply insightful episode. As trauma is becoming more acceptable to discuss in today's world, Dr. Dell's wisdom is more important than ever.IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.adamdell/2024-05-281h 04
Living in the MatrixE55 - Overcoming Prison (Wayne Boatwirght)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Wayne Boatwright, who was engaged in a violent crash that took the life of another human being. Wayne shares his journey on living with the reality of the tragic incident and the treacherous life of overcoming prison. He shares the dark nature of the prison system, and how he survived. 2024-05-2555 min
Living in the MatrixE54 - Topics: God, Woke, & The Unified FieldIn this episode, Jonathan and Rich discuss several topics that are hot in the current sphere of life. We first take on the idea that several notable influencers and celebrities have been turning back towards God in their life. We explore why this might be happening and what it means. We also tackle the concept of Woke, and why it has value, but doesn't work in it's current form. And then we dovetail into the unified field. What is the unified field and what would it mean to experience it on a regular basis.We also finish...2024-05-101h 02
Living in the MatrixE53 - Healing Modalities (Dr. David Wardy)In this fascinating episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Dr. David Wardy of Wardy Wellness. David is a healing practitioner who went beyond the traditional healing modalities and discovered a more powerful way to work with the body, it's signals and use them to move effectively into healing. Daviud shares his long arduous journey of helping his wife overcome debilitating illness and the search for healing. Through the long journey, he discovered a way to move past pain management and into a deeper healing modality that looked at the entire body. His work in kinesiology allows him to...2024-05-031h 25
Living in the MatrixE52 - Hope in the Chaos (Brian McLaren)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview best selling author Brian McLaren, who shares his humble wisdom on how to respond effectively to climate change. This isn't just a scientific treatise. Brian shares how to address an issue that most feel powerless to solve. His pastoral advice challenges us to think about the world we live in and how to participate in the response. His work has far reaching implications on how we live into the future. Brian is the best selling author of the seminal work, A New Kind of Christian, which landed him on Times 25...2024-04-2552 min
Living in the MatrixE51 - The Intentional CEO (Kevin Akeroyd)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of Sovos, Kevin is a brilliant thinker strategist and human. He's risen from poverty to become a CEO of multiple companies, and even taking a company public. We explore seven ethics that are central to becoming a CEO, and how someone can actually take on that journey. Kevin shares key insights on what it takes to get there. This was so informative. 2024-04-1458 min
Living in the MatrixE50 - 3 Cool TopicsIn this episode, Jonathan and Rich discuss three ideas from Instagram reels that are blowing up. Topic 1: We explore the current political divide that separates people into groups. What happens when we stop doing that. People want to be unified. How do we get there? Topic 2: We explore a funny video on biohacking and cold plunges. What is it about the trend that works, and why are people taking the plunge. The video is hilarious and sparks a lot of great ideas.Topic 3: We explore the phenomenon in quantum physics that reveals most...2024-04-011h 15
Living in the MatrixE49 - Crypto Curiosity (ft Whitney Woodcock)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Whitney Woodcock again. Whitney brings her deep insight and wisdom into the world of cryptocurrency, and how to navigate all the scams, issues, and history. We explore what money is, how it works in the world, and how cryptocurrency changes things globally. It effects power structures around the world, but it is here to stay. The genie is out of the bottle. Listen to this episode if you are curious about how to get involved, or just stay informed. 2024-03-291h 04
Living in the MatrixE48 - Losing Weight By Eating (ft Audrey Johns)In this incredible episode, Jonathan and Rich interview noted weight loss expert Audrey Johns. Audrey is a 4x best selling author and guest on Rachel Rays cooking show. She brings her wealth of wisdom to the table to share how she lost 150 lbs in one year and kept it off by eating good quality food. We dive into her weight loss journey and how food became her comfort to the point of abuse and weighing 270 lbs. We explore how she found her courage outside of a man, how anyone can find their motivation to to overcome screwing...2024-03-251h 06
Living in the MatrixE47 - The Jeet Kune Do of Meditation (ft Cyrus)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Cyrus, aka The Mental Level. Cyrus is a practitioner of a simple form of meditation, which he calls the Jeet Kune Do of meditation. And the beauty is anyone can do it. We explore his technique, how simple it is, and even walk through practice to understand how anyone can do it. Cyrus developed it as a way of working through his ADHD, and learned to pull together simple practices that were effective. We also explore the concepts of energy, the head and the heart, and even flow.If you...2024-03-231h 21
Living in the MatrixE46 - Outside the Matrix (Christopher Nelson)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Christopher Nelson, 3x IPO tech executive and curator of Tech Careers and Money News. We talk about the journey of maximizing our career opportunities by elevating our own value as an employee. We discuss strategies for how to dramatically improve your earning power in tech startups, developing skills in new areas, and taking a career to the next level. We also touch on investing and how to create good investments.This was a fascinating conversation. Christopher had so many amazing ideas about elevating a career by being will to learn...2024-03-051h 15
Living in the MatrixE45 - The Matrix Detox (LIndsay Carricarte)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich deep dive into the Matrix with Lindsay Carricarte. This was one of the best conversations we've ever had. Lindsay helps define what the Matrix is, how to see it, understand it, and even escape it. The conversation touched on so many amazing stuff around mental health, what it means to be outside the Matrix, overcoming it. Lindsaey is our soul sister in so many good ways. IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamlindscarricarte/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/iamlindscarricarte/2024-02-2656 min
Living in the MatrixE44 - The Doctor Is In (Dr Sean Patterson)In this episode, Jonathan interviews Dr. Sean Patterson. Sean returns to share his story of helping people lose weight, which is one of the main problems of stress. We dive into Sean's story of losing 60 pounds and how losing weight can affect us physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Sean spends his time as a chiropractor helping most people lose weight by understanding the body in a more holistic way.We explore the ideas of stress on the body, overeating, dopamine, plant medicines, pharmacology, and so much more. Sean is a dear friend and has so much experience...2024-02-251h 09
Living in the MatrixE43 - A Symphony of Grace (David Congdon)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview David Congdon, author of Varieties of Christian Universalism: Exploring Four Views, Baker Academic, 2023. We explore the idea the different perspective in Christian Universalism, which is the idea that everyone is included in the Kingdom of God after death. The four views include:1. Patristic Universalism by Morwenna Ludlow 2. Evangelical UniversalismRobin A. Parry3. Post-Barthian UniversalismTom Greggs4. Existential UniversalismDavid W. CongdonDavid shares his journey to believing in universalism, and breaks down the four views, which are written by different authors. David's unique background as a...2024-02-151h 23
Living in the MatrixE42 - Innovative Compassion (Nick Smoot)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich site down with Nick Smoot, CEO of Aesop Industries. He is a social architect running an experiment to repair community and capitalism. He's bringing communities together to create radical and systemic change within communities organically and with the community's energy. This was a fascinating conversation with a man who is not only creating positive change, but doing it in a way that everyone wins.Nick created a process that has become the Innovation Collective; a grass roots system of events and mentorship that inspire and mobilize all citizens to become lifelong...2024-02-111h 05
Living in the MatrixE41 - The Magic of We (Sean Clayton)In this episode, we sit down with Sean Clayton again to work through some of Sean's work over the year. Sean is a deep practitioner of energy and how it works. We discuss convergence, and how change is now happening rapidly. We explore a range of topics from what is 3D, 4D, and 5D consciousness, opening your capacity, living in the We (the collective), the value of psychedelic medicine, the Avatars, and more.This is a fascinating episode on living into your own humanity.2024-01-281h 15
Living in the MatrixE40 - The Heart of Work (Lori Wallace)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Work-Life Doula, Lori Wallace. Lori is Founder and CEO of Career Ecology. Her passion for helping people grow their career is exceptional.We explore the important work of bringing the heart into work and capitalism. We cover career transitions, work-life balance, the most effective structure for finding work, how individuals can effectively work through transition, empowerment through authentic relating, how to write a world class resume, a three-fold path to change, and the workplace hero's journey.Website: https://www.careerecology.com/podcast/matrix2024-01-2257 min
Living in the MatrixE39 - Death of the Ego (Brett Barlow)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich sit down with Brett Barlow, a survivor of a near death experience. Brett's story is an amazing experience of what if feels like to lose your ego. He recounts his harrowing moment of drowning in front of his family, and being consciously aware of what was happening. As he drown, he had a 2 minute experience of breaking through to the other side. His experience of peace completely transformed his life.In this episode, we explore what the afterlife feels like, what the death of the ego feels like, the incredible ironic...2023-12-271h 04
Living in the MatrixE38 - Healthcare Alt (Nate Taylor)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich sit down with Nate Taylor, CEO of Keyspan, a company analyzes your health data, and gives you personalized solutions to reach your goals. Nate took on conventional healthcare and created a solution that helps people move past maintenance of sickness to prevention. His vision for the future is people getting well, not just maintaining the status quo of healthcare.We discuss the state of healthcare, why healthcare coaching adds a really important element to health, how people can shift to evidence based wellness, industrialized food, why drugs mask the systemic problems...2023-12-181h 01
Living in the MatrixE37 - Shadow Work (Cleburn Walker) In this episode, Jonathan and Rich invited Cleburn Walker to come back and continue the conversation. We explore the concepts of shadow work, what it means, how it works, and why it's important. Rich dives into the Jedi, and how Luke was the Prodigal son coming home.We also dive deep into the idea that Jesus visited the East after his encounter with the Magi, marriage and codependency, and more.2023-12-1651 min
Living in the MatrixE37 - The Matrix Game (Cleburn Walker)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich sit down with Cleburn Walker to discuss how the we live in a game similar to the Matrix. How we play the game is a really important aspect of life. Cleburn breaks down the game and how theology and quantum physics work together. The Matrix in theology is a word for "womb" and represents the birth of something new in human consciousness. When we understand both, we unlock a powerful way to live. The awakening of consciousness is leading us to a new reality.In this episode, we touch on Jesus...2023-12-081h 28
Living in the MatrixE36 - The Lonely Stoner (Andrew Ferris)in this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview the Lonely Stoner, also known as Andrew Ferris. Andrew is a podcaster and influencer and hosts The Lonely Stoner show on YouTube. He documents his life of not being satisfied with the status quo in the Mormon faith. after leaving organized religion, he built a life on creating his own rules. And through this, he created a deep sense of authenticity.We talk about his journey out of the Mormon faith and into the hero's journey of creating his own path. We also explore how he left his faith, what...2023-12-041h 09
Living in the MatrixE35 - The Inclusive Pastor (Jason Coker)In this fascinating episode, Jonathan and Rich sit down with Jason Coker, co-pastor of Oceanside Sanctuary, an openly inclusive Christian fellowship in Oceanside California. In this episode, Jason shares what it's like to pastor an inclusive church that welcomes LGBTQ+ persons into the fellowship of the church. We share how Jason came to take an inclusive approach, and how it's affected his family, his community and his journey as a pastor.This is one episode you don't want to miss.2023-12-021h 14
Living in the MatrixE34 - Feminine Energy (ft Tracy Litt)In this episode of Living in the Matrix, Jonathan interviews Tracy Litt, a women's spiritual advisor and mindset coach to visionary women leaders and entrepreneurs, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and international best-selling author of Worthy Human.We discuss the power of feminine energy in every human being to empower and energize our lives with wholeness. Tracy brings a wit and wisdom to the conversation that reveals her deep wisdom on empower people to realize their greatest potential.Website: https://thelittfactor.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelittfactor/2023-11-111h 25
Living in the MatrixE33 - The Way of the DAO (ft San Qing)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview San Qing, an ordained Daoist priest of a long lineage of ancient Daoist practices. He is also the inventor of the app TheWay126, which uses a visual audio experience to create a visual kinesthetic experience. His app promises to shift you into gamma brain, allowing you to physically change your brain's frequency.San gives us a deeper understanding of how the Dao allows us to transcend our own limitations. We explore the Dao de Jing, Dao practices, how Daoism teaches us to tap into the energetic field to allow you...2023-11-081h 29
Living in the MatrixE32 - Fruitarianism (ft Dr. Robert Morse)In this episode, we interview controversial Dr Robert Morse, who is a proponent of fruitarianism, which is a diet that consists primarily of consuming fruits and possibly nuts and seeds, but without any animal products. Dr Morse breaks down the value of fruit on the lymphatic system to create an alkaline state in the body. Contrary to other views, Dr Morse has used fruit as a diet to heal most major physical traumas, including a severed spinal cord, and stage 4 cancer.We discuss the value of eating fruit, it's healing properties, and why fruit is a major...2023-10-291h 22
Living in the MatrixE31 - Near Death Experience (ft: Virginia Drake)In this fascinating episode, Jonathan and Rich sit down with Virginia Drake, who experienced a near death experience that allowed her to learn how to travel remotely anywhere she wants to go, and meet anyone she wants to meet in the supernatural realm. We dive deep into her story of how she died, left her body, and discovered an entirely different realm of life. This episode blew our minds. Virginia has so many amazing stories of miracles, heartache, loss, but ultimately redeeming them with purpose and healing. She is a firecracker and Virginia has worked in the fields of education...2023-10-241h 54
Living in the MatrixE30: DD Dishes Conspiracy TheoriesIn our 30 episode and most political episode to date, Jonathan and Rich take on a complex topic: Conspiracy Theories. They interview DD, an avowed conspiracy theorist who shares a wild but compelling story of how the United States will radically change in the coming months.He shares a New Atlantis theory that some will interpret as the end of the world, and some will see as a utopia. Trump will become the savior and usher in a new era.But to get there, we have to overturn virtually every economic system of money, we've known. And it's...2023-10-161h 25
Living in the MatrixE29 - Transgender Freedom and ResponsibilityIn this episode, Jonathan and Rich explore the social dynamic of transgenderism. We dive deep into how it is affecting culture, changing norms, and dramatically changing the social dialog. We look into the importance of freedom for anyone to undergo a transition, and how it also comes with a responsibility that everyone is grappling with. The episode touches on athletics, protecting children, balancing gender norms and conventions, protecting people in transition and reducing violence. 2023-10-081h 09
Living in the MatrixE28 - Emotional Intelligence (Nicky Scorpio)In this fascinating episode, Jonathan interviews Nicky Scorpio, an influencer on TikTok, a musician, artist, and advocate for emotional intelligence. Nicky has one of the most unique stories around. After growing up with two lesbian mom's Nicky used curiosity to heal his life by discovering the power of emotional intelligence to his advantage. He was able to tap into his intuition, curiosity and gratitude, and heal his life from his childhood trauma. He invites people to step into their power to remove the pain from any trauma.Nicky now uses his voice to help people overcome fear...2023-09-241h 21
Living in the MatrixE27 - Overcoming ObstaclesIn this episode, Jonathan explores the concept of overcoming obstacles. It's one of the most important actions we can take as a human being to restore our mental health. But how do we overcome obstacles?Jonathan shares 3 stories in his life about hitting the proverbial wall and wanting to give up. Jonathan dives deep into his worst moments to share how it's possible to overcome anything, and what can we do as human beings to break through the obstacles and reach new heights.FYI: Rich was out of town.2023-09-2248 min
Living in the MatrixE26 - Trust Me (Joseph Myers)In this incredible episode, Jonathan interviews Joseph Myers, author of Trust Me: Discovering Trust in a Culture of Distrust. (MeTEOR). Drawing from personal experiences and cutting-edge research, this captivating exploration reveals a groundbreaking truth: trust and distrust are separate entities with distinct languages and motivations, not two sides of the same coin. By bridging the gap between trust and distrust, we unlock the potential to forge deep connections in an evolving world.Joseph unpacks books and shares fascinating insights on how the brain constructs trust, how we can develop a flywheel, and how the brain creates meaningful...2023-09-121h 18
Living in the MatrixE25 - Reconstructing Life - (Ellie Lee)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Ellie Lee, an actress/TV host for VH1, MTV, iHeartRadio, and was seen on E!, Wendy Williams, and The Steve Harvey Show. Ellie is now a mystical life coach for Self University.In this episode, Ellie shares her journey out of self-hatred to into the journey of love for herself. Her stories of overcoming her fear are awe inspiring. We dive deep into her understanding of how to deal with crippling fear, depression, and the dark night of the soul, how procrastination is not laziness, her coaching practices for clients...2023-09-0256 min
Living in the MatrixE24 - Deconstructing Faith (Brittney Hartley)In this fascinating episode, Jonathan and Rich interview religious trauma and deconstruction coach, Brittney Hartley. We explore her journey out of the Mormon faith, he descent into atheism and nihilism, and what it means to deconstruct from religious faith. Her path is not traditional, but her journey has led her to face some of her deepest fears along the way, recapture her sense of purpose and enthusiasm for life.2023-08-271h 14
Living in the MatrixE23 - Redeeming God From Hell (Andrew Hronich)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Andrew Hronich, author of Once Loved Always Loved: The Logic of Apokatastasis, (Wipf and Stock). We explore both the illogical nature of the concept of hell, and the traditional view of eternal conscious torment, or that humanity is destine for hell as a starting point. Andrew has developed a profound logical argument that hell is just not consistent with love, or Jesus and we need to re-examine the idea. The impact of the concept on mental health for humanity has been unprecedented. It's time to rewrite the chapter on hell.2023-08-211h 29
Living in the MatrixE22 - I Can Do Hard Things (ft Katherine McLean)In this powerful episode, Jonathan interviews holistic counsellor, coach & mentor Katherine McLean, who dealt with childhood family violence an turned to traditional means of coping by abusing alcohol and drugs. She began the long, slow journey of rebuild her life and overcoming her own addictions by handing over her life to a higher power and practicing surrendering on a daily basis. She developed a meaningful story of connection by reparenting herself, growing through her traumas, and learning from them. Her work led her to create healing outstanding content on different platforms.Her journey is a fantastic story...2023-08-151h 18
Living in the MatrixE21 - Mental Health (Dr. Chris Lee)In one of the most incredible episodes we've ever done, Dr. Chris Lee, a neuroscientist and startup consultant, breaks down the process of how we think, overthink, and even get locked in a state of a joyless life. Chris shares his story of losing everything only to discover there is life on the other side of tragedy. We also explore how the brain actually creates the Matrix, the mental health crisis and how we can address it through social network engineering. For those looking for practical, easy to understand tools for mental health, follow Chris for more...2023-08-071h 19
Living in the MatrixE20 - Hacking the Matrix (Biohacking)In this episode, Jonathan and Rich discuss some of the biohacking practices they have both been using. These include intermittent fasting, cold baths, grounding, hopping, supplements, protein shakes, and more. The process of hacking is possible because our brains adapt to what we create as a habit.This was a fun episode as we explore what it means to grow as human beings. Biohacking is one step in rewriting the Matrix in our body.2023-07-3050 min
Living in the MatrixE19 - Beginning to Believe (Reflection)In this 19th episode, Jonathan and Rich reflect on the podcast journey so far. It's been a wonderful opportunity to connect to beautiful souls on a journey towards overcoming. We explore where we've been, what really stood out, and how it affected us along the way. No shocker, it was a lot. And we also share where we are going, which is improving the quality of our production and video, which is coming.Rich also gives highlights of his trip to Camino de Santiago in Spain. The Camino is a path between Spain and France that is...2023-07-2256 min
Grace Saves All: Christianity and Universal SalvationEp. 126 A Conversation with Jonathan Brink and Rich Goulette - hosts of the Living in the Matrix Podcast2023-07-1800 min
Living in the MatrixE18 - Free Your Mind (ft Kimmen)In this fascinating episode, Jonathan and Rich interview Kimmen, a transcendence practitioner and coach. We explore Kimmen's understanding of transcendence, and how there is a significant difference between the brain and the mind. Kimmen shares his story about transcending his own ego through psychedelics. This breakthrough led him to begin challenging himself to overcome his own suffering and trauma.We explore dealing with trauma and suffering, how to overcome it through challenges, working on the soul, and how to experience the harder emotions and human beings. We even touch on what it means for men to embrace...2023-07-171h 03
Living in the MatrixE17 - Walking the Path (ft Kevin Crane)In this episode of Living in the Matrix, Jonathan and Rich interview Kevin Crane, world champion grappler and mixed MMA star. Kevin is emerging onto the MMA scene with an explosive alchemy of mind, body and spirit that will capture your imagination. When he's not running 100 mile ultra races, he submitting people on the jujitsu mat. Kevin is on a quest to create the most incredible experience that life has to offer.But you would never know it that Kevin started life with two parents who were incarcerated addicts. His journey through this process led him to...2023-07-101h 25
Living in the MatrixE16 - Cypher (ft Jonathon Aslay)In this episode, Jonathan interviews Jonathon Aslay, dating coach and self love expert. Jonathon shares his story of suddenly losing everything, which shattered his successful life image he had created. He moved back into his parents house, and learned how to rebuild his life by reparenting himself. This journey led him to explore self-love and humility.And then just when he thought life was going well, Jonathon lost his son to a tragic accident. Reconstructing his life, he went all in on coaching people on how to date in today's world.This was a fantastic...2023-07-011h 08
Living in the MatrixE15 - There Is No Spoon (ft Mark Dawes)In this episode, Jonathan interviews Mark Dawes, a practitioner of Quantum Thinking and Instagram influencer sensation. Mark is a former Royal Navy sailor from the UK who teaches Quantum Thinking to everyday people. His Instagram channel is typically a source of deep knowledge on the practice. Mark discusses how Quantum Thinking allowed him to manifest virtually anything he wanted, only to discover that the purpose was to use it for good.Mark reached a point where his life had touched bottom. On the verge of suicide, he discovered the power to use manifesting to radically change his...2023-06-271h 00
Living in the MatrixE14 - Morpheus (ft Byrren Yates)In this fascinating interview, Rich and Jonathan sit down with Byrren Yates, a Vedic meditation practitioner. We explore Byrren's journey from evangelical Christian to nihilistic, to human being. He shares his experience of being abandoned by his parents and living in an orphanage, where he discovered a fundamentalist Christian faith. He lived a safe and moral life until his world came crumbling down when he went through a divorce. As depression took over, he began to reevaluate everything and discovered Vedic meditation. This process helped him separate himself from his depression and begin to rebuild. He explores how meditation...2023-06-181h 11
Living in the MatrixE13: Trinity - Pt 2 (ft David Artman)In this second part of meeting with Trinity (David Artman) we dive deep into how we think about God. As David says, "I never really had a problem with Jesus. It was his father." Can we find a God we can start to believe in? Can we find a way to work through all of the pain that comes from our life to make sense of our God image. David shares some amazing stories of working through his own fear of being how good God can be, and if he believed it, would it make him a heretic.2023-06-101h 14
Living in the MatrixE12: Trinity - Pt 1 (ft David Artman)In the first part of this two part episode, we interview David Artman, author of Grace Saves All. David's book is an elegant treatise on the nature of grace, and it's power to restore everything. This is called Hopeful Christian Universalism. He effectively challenges the status quo that has existed for centuries. But in doing so, he gives every human being a renewed sense of who God is and what is the response to humanity's issues.Part 1 dives into the heart of the book, the nature of Grace, reconstructing our image of God based on grace, hell...2023-06-041h 23
Living in the MatrixE11 - Residual Self ImageIn this episode, we invited Sean Patterson, a healing practitioner and chiropractic doctor, and a long-time friend of Jonathan, In one of the funnest conversations we've had, We discuss fatherhood, male relationships and growth. We dive deep into mental and physical health, spontaneous change, integrity, the masculine and the feminine, the fullness of love, God, the Spirit, Jesus, AI, human development and what is means to heal at a deep level. Sean even shares a "poop" story that will astound you. Lots of love and fun in this episode exploring who we used to be and how we got...2023-05-281h 29
Living in the MatrixEpisode 10 - Escaping the PodsIn this fascinating episode, Jonathan and Rich sit down with Dr. Jack Kruse, MD, the CEO of Kruse Longevity Center of Florida and a spinal surgeon. Dr Kruse dives deep into how blue light, from technology (screens) fundamentally disrupts your production of Melanin, which has a serious affect on your entire well being, including disease, mental health, and more. Blue light essentially steals your energy production from your body, akin to living in the pods of Matrix.This was was of the more complex topics we have explored, but Dr Kruse provides simple tools like sunlight, which...2023-05-201h 20