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Entangled88 - The Great Work (Pt. 1)Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and this two-part series on “The Great Work” continues episode 87 and my conversation with John Coffey.In the Great Work, I describe the multi-generational plans laid by the Deep State to consolidate power and control, in advance of the day they would reveal their methods on the “Great Political Smash”. We start with a discussion of the Fabian Socialists and the De...
2025-08-182h 43
Entangled87 – John Coffey Chronicles I: The Great WorkHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend John Coffey in Part I of his Chronicles: The Great Work.In this conversation, John explains how he navigated his awakening to the UFO/ET phenomenon with the help of Whitley Strieber’s work, but then how he concluded Strieber was disingenuous. John explains that disinformation is a recurring theme in the re...
2025-07-212h 25
From Angel To Exit13: Inside Cannabis Private Equity: Scalable Models, Smart Terms, and Investor StrategyIn this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt interviews Jordan Youkilis, founding partner of Key Investment Partners, to explore how cannabis investing offers unique challenges and opportunities for founders. Jordan shares his journey from traditional finance to cannabis private equity, highlighting lessons in capital deployment, deal structuring, and scaling businesses in tightly regulated environments.
Key Takeaways
Profitable, cash-flow-positive cannabis businesses attract more investor interest than high-growth, unprofitable ones
Capital scarcity in cannabis allows investors to negotiate better terms and lower valuations
Section 280E taxes heavily penalize cannabis businesses, affecting valuation and deal viability
Strong due diligence...
2025-07-0736 min
Cannabis UnlockedRep. La Shawn Ford of Illinois and John Donovan (Lobbyist for Dykema)In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Representative La Shawn Ford of the Illinois state Congress, and John Donovan, a lobbyist for Dykema join KEY Founding Partner Jordan Youkilis. In this conversation, Rep. Ford, Donovan and Youkilis discuss how the government of Illinois has shaped their cannabis legislation.They start the conversation covering the structure of the Illinois General Assembly including the challenges of passing meaningful reform. From there, they discuss the successes of the state’s cannabis legalization, and specifically the benefits of social equity initiatives.Next, they address the threat posed by unregulated hemp-derived pr...
2025-06-2449 min
Entangled86 – Dr. Peter Petropulos, DC: Vaccine Liability, Medical Orthodoxy, & the MAGA <><> MAHA AllianceHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Dr. Peter Petropulos, founder of Rejuvenate Wellness Center. In this episode, Dr. P details his career, from joining the Navy as a Medical Corpsman, moving into the medical school path, and ultimately focusing on traditional medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic and started his own practice.Peter and...
2025-06-033h 20
Entangled85 - Derek Roedig: Football, Anxiety, Family, Real Estate & PardonsHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.I’m your host, Jordan Youkilis, and in this episode, I’m joined by my brother-in-law Derek Roedig. In this conversation, Derek describes his life in Northern Kentucky, from coaching football, working in book publishing, foodservice, and ultimately real estate. Derek describes the impact of growing up with a large family and its influence on his competitiveness and mental strength. Next, we discuss Derek’s attrac...
2025-04-251h 44
Entangled84 - Brad Yates: Tapping, Stress Relief, Wrath & LoveHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.I’m your host, Jordan Youkilis, and in this episode, I’m joined by Brad Yates, founder of Tap with Brad. In this conversation, Brad describes his journey from actor to hypnotherapist to coaching with the healing modality of tapping. Brad explains how tapping helped cure his chocolate cravings, and the relationship between tapping, acupuncture, and energy meridians.Next, we discuss Emotional Freedom Tech...
2025-03-251h 46
Entangled83 - Is Consciousness the Unified Field? Evidence for a New Paradigm of RealityHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.I’m your host, Jordan Youkilis, and in this episode, I share my capstone paper. I wrote this essay to complete my Master of Arts in Consciousness & Human Potential at Maharishi International University last month. This paper is titled “Is Consciousness the Unified Field? Evidence for a New Paradigm of Reality”.The capstone prompt was “The Application of Maharishi Vedic Science to Solve a Proble...
2025-02-2641 min
Entangled82 - Dr. Sue Brown, PhD: Bhagavad Gita, the Song of the LordHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.I’m your host, Jordan Youkilis, and in this episode, I interview my professor, Dr. Sue Brown, on Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. This episode serves as part of the Maharishi Vedic Science miniseries, so if you enjoy this discussion, check out the rest of the series in episodes 47-53.In this conversation, Dr. Brown and I discuss the Bhag...
2025-02-172h 05
Entangled81 - How Did the Egyptians Know Consciousness?Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.I’m your host, Jordan Youkilis, and this episode - how did the Egyptians know consciousness - continues episode 80, my interview with Chance Gardner. We start with a overview of Schwaller de Lubicz groundbreaking work on symbolist Egypt called The Temple of Man, and how it inspired the life’s work of John Anthony West. Next, we dive into consciousness and the correspondence cipher – focusing on the...
2025-02-031h 41
Entangled80 – Chance Gardner: Magical Egypt, Symbols, Heka, Temple of Set, & Sacred ArtHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.Today I’m joined by Chance Gardner, artist and producer of the Magical Egypt series. In this conversation, we discuss pioneer of ancient Egypt research, John Anthony West, and how his book Serpent in the Sky influenced Chance’s interest in Egypt. We consider the two models of ancient Egypt, and the importance of icons and symbols. We discuss Eastern philosophy as top down and West...
2024-12-262h 46
Entangled79 - 2024 Election Reactions (John D & Tolon Lijoi)Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.Today I’m joined by my friends Tolon Lijoi and John D, as we react to the 2024 election results. Tolon explains why he is more optimistic than he’s ever been about politics, despite his qualms with Trump’s first administration. John highlights the issues around which Republicans coalesced, including illegal immigration. We discuss the lack of substance in the Democrat’s policy platform, and the wide...
2024-12-122h 57
Entangled78 – Michael McPadden: Genesis to RevelationHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.Today I’m joined by Michael McPadden, author of Genesis to Revelation: Abraham's Promise Finding Christ and Seeing God. In this conversation, Michael describes his journey from Navy pilot to airline captain, and ultimately to researcher of mythology.Michael discusses various translations of ancient scripture, and we discuss the first three chapters of Genesis. Michael explains “Bereshit bara Elohim”, or when the Gods began t...
2024-11-191h 27
Entangled77 – Trump 2024: MAGA, or How I Recovered from TDS (Pt. 2)Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.This is Trump 2024: MAGA, or How I Recovered from TDS (Part 2).In part one, I discussed how I recovered from TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). We then considered a January 2017 interview between Rachel Maddow and Chuck Schumer, in which Schumer threatens, “the intelligence community has six ways from Sunday at getting back” at Donald Trump. We explored specific examples of those six ways, including:
2024-11-043h 00
Entangled76 – Trump 2024: MAGA, or How I Recovered from TDS (Pt. 1)Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.This is Trump 2024: MAGA, or How I Recovered from TDS (Part 1).In part one, I discuss how I recovered from TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). We then consider a January 2017 interview between Rachel Maddow and Chuck Schumer, in which Schumer threatens, “the intelligence community has six ways from Sunday at getting back” at Donald Trump. We explore specific examples of those six ways, including:
2024-11-033h 23
Entangled75 – Jennifer Spor: Eternal Students, Akashic Records, Call to Truth & AlchemyHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.Today I’m joined by Jennifer Spor, Spiritual Advisor, channel & host of Path of the Awakened Heart podcast. In this conversation, Jennifer describes how she rediscovered herself, transitioning from a successful career in retail to her calling as a spiritual advisor. Jennifer explains how we are souls, eternal students, and that our purpose is to evolve.Jennifer and I discuss the idea that sou...
2024-10-161h 28
Entangled74 - Dr. Danny Knowles, DC: Spinal Cord, Nerve Fibers, Posture & the Healing ArtsHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.Today I’m joined by Dr. Danny Knowles, Founder of Network Wellness Center in Boulder, CO. In this conversation, Danny describes how his health journey led him to the field of chiropractic, the largest, drugless healing modality in the world. We discuss the unity between man the physical and man the spiritual. Danny then explains the difference between NetworkSpinal care and those of other western chi...
2024-10-071h 36
Entangled73 - The Real Robert F. Kennedy (Highlights)Please enjoy this highlight video from the six-part series on Robert F. Kennedy.Published: 10/3/24. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit entangledpodcast.substack.com
2024-10-0352 min
Entangled72 - The Real Robert F. Kennedy (Pt. 6) - The Assassinations (Concluded)Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.In this six-episode miniseries, we ask: which politician is the Robert F. Kennedy of this generation - Joseph R. Biden Jr., Kamala Harris, Donald J. Trump, or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?We compared RFK’s policies to those of modern politicians to explore this question, focusing on Robert Kennedy’s policies towards:* Ending the Vietnam War (Part 1)* Fighting corruption & orga...
2024-09-182h 18
Entangled71 - The Real Robert F. Kennedy (Pt. 5) - The AssassinationsHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.In this six-episode miniseries, we ask: which politician is the Robert F. Kennedy of this generation - Joseph R. Biden Jr., Kamala Harris, Donald J. Trump, or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?We compared RFK’s policies to those of modern politicians to explore this question, focusing on Robert Kennedy’s policies towards:* Ending the Vietnam War (Part 1)* Fighting corruption & orga...
2024-09-103h 20
Entangled70 - The Real Robert F. Kennedy (Pt. 4) - Civil Rights (Continued)Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.In part four of this six-episode miniseries, we ask: which politician is the Robert F. Kennedy of this generation - Joseph R. Biden Jr., Kamala Harris, Donald J. Trump, or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?We compare RFK’s policies to those of modern politicians to explore this question, focusing on Robert Kennedy’s policies towards:* Ending the Vietnam War (Part 1)...
2024-09-032h 18
Entangled69 - The Real Robert F. Kennedy (Pt. 3) - Civil RightsHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.In part three of this six-episode miniseries, we ask: which politician is the Robert F. Kennedy of this generation - Joseph R. Biden Jr., Kamala Harris, Donald J. Trump, or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?We compare RFK’s policies to those of modern politicians to explore this question, focusing on Robert Kennedy’s policies towards:* Ending the Vietnam War (Part 1)...
2024-08-293h 09
Entangled68 - The Real Robert F. Kennedy (Pt. 2) - Fighting Corruption & Organized CrimeHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.In part two of this six-episode miniseries, we ask: which politician is the Robert F. Kennedy of this generation - Joseph R. Biden Jr. or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?We compare RFK’s policies to those of JRB & of RFK Jr.’s to explore this question, focusing on Robert Kennedy’s policies towards:* Ending the Vietnam War (Part 1)* Fighting corrup...
2024-07-114h 12
Entangled67 - The Real Robert F. Kennedy (Pt. 1) - Ending the Vietnam WarHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.In part one of this six-episode miniseries, we ask: which politician is the Robert F. Kennedy of this generation - Joseph R. Biden Jr. or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?We compare RFK’s policies to those of JRB & of RFK Jr.’s to explore this question, focusing on Robert Kennedy’s policies towards:* Ending the Vietnam War (Part 1)* Fighting corrup...
2024-07-043h 22
Entangled66 - Jeff Hays: The Real RFK Jr.Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.Today I’m joined by filmmaker and documentarian Jeff Hays. Jeff’s films include Farenhype 9/11, Rigged, Vaccines Revealed, Bought, Money Revealed, Hacking Happiness, Chasing the Scream, and most recently, the The Real Anthony Fauci and The Real RFK Jr.In this conversation, Jeff describes his journey from stockbroker to filmmaker. Jeff explains that while he’s done a number of films involving politics, his in...
2024-06-282h 01
Path of the Awakened HeartSpirituality and Psychedelics with Jordan YoukilisIn this episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Jordan Youkilis about: [00:01:23] Jordan’s journey from a materialist view of reality to exploring spirituality. He talks about growing up in Cincinnati, having a bar mitzvah, and his evolving beliefs about God and science. [00:04:08] Jordan shares his transformative experience after watching the documentary “Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind,” which led him to explore metaphysics, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of science and God. [00:05:21] Jordan recounts his first experience with ego dissolution through a higher dose of psychedelics, which led to a profound...
2024-06-1234 min
Entangled65 – Ricky Butterfass: Harmonic Resonance, Close Encounters, Majestic-12, ∞ = 1Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.Today I’m joined by my friend Ricky Butterfass. Ricky is an aerospace engineer and a member of The Orion Project, The Disclosure Project, and the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (“CSETI”).In this conversation, Ricky describes his experience growing up in the 1940s and 1950s, and how the “flying saucer” phenomenon was commonplace during his childhood – often making front page news. Ricky...
2024-05-082h 51
Entangled64 – Sarah Geving: Familial Trafficking, Healing Trauma, HIPAA Rights, & RFK Jr. vs. TrumpHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.Today I’m joined by my friend Sarah Geving. Sarah is a human trafficking survivor and victim advocate. In this conversation, Sarah describes her experience growing up in San Diego, and her five years of hell in the life. She covers the topic of familial trafficking, and the sadistic acts of her father and his criminal partner.Sarah discusses how she and her si...
2024-02-121h 58
Entangled63 - Nicholas Jordan Moore: Vulnerability, Confronting Darkness, Who Am I? & CourageHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience.Today I’m joined by Nick Moore, author of Who Am I? Vulnerability = Powerability. In this conversation, we discuss Nick’s life growing up in Texas under a patriarchal household. Nick highlights the importance of being vulnerable and “taking off our masks”. Nick discusses his early life and the circumstances that led to his Adderall addiction.From there, Nick shares the traumatic experience that cau...
2024-02-031h 43Cannabis UnlockedScott Jordan - Founder of Alternative Finance NetworkIn this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Scott Jordan (Founder of Alternative Finance Network) sits down with Jordan Youkilis (Founding Partner at KEY Investment Partners) to talk through cannabis reschedulings impact on access to capital, credit card processing and even back taxes. The conversation begins with Scott’s thoughts on cannabis rescheduling, 280E and the implication for 280E in the event of rescheduling. From there, Scott dives into the role his company, Alternative Finance Network provides the cannabis space and how it helps cannabis operators connect with lenders and money sources. The talk continues with Jordan and Scott's thoughts on how...
2024-01-1528 min
Entangled62 - Globalism vs. Self-Governance: How David Defeats Goliath (Pt. 2)Hello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. This episode serves as Part 2 of the Outro to Episode 60, my interview with Tolon Lijoi. In that conversation, Tolon and I discuss the polarization of the American public. In this Outro, I dive further into this division and argue that our current political split is not one of Republican vs. Democrat, but rather one of Globalism vs. Self-governance.Part 1, Episode 61 began by defining the globalist...
2023-12-272h 02
Entangled61 - Globalism vs. Self-Governance: How David Defeats Goliath (Pt. 1)Hello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. This episode serves as Part 1 of the Outro to Episode 60, my interview with Tolon Lijoi. In that conversation, Tolon and I discuss the polarization of the American public. In this Outro, I dive further into this division and argue that our current political split is not one of Republican vs. Democrat, but rather one of Globalism vs. Self-governance.The Outro begins by defining the globalist...
2023-12-272h 16
Entangled60 — Tolon Lijoi: Libertarianism, Federal Reserve, Climatism & FreedomHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Tolon Lijoi. In this conversation, Tolon discusses his journey growing up north of New York City and eventually moving to Denver. We consider the division of the American public by the powers that be, including their nonstop focus on race. We next discuss the pros and cons of libertarianism vs. conservatism and the radi...
2023-12-272h 07
Entangled59 — Kate Kettelkamp: Astrology, Saturn, Integration & Descent into the UnderworldHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Kate Kettelkamp. Kate is the Founder of Kronos Astrology and is currently enrolled as a Doctoral candidate in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness at the California Institute of Integral Studies. In this conversation, Kate discusses her interest in imagination and the concept of lost or negative imagination. We consider the Hermetic principle of “As above...
2023-11-071h 35
EntangledAstrology, Alchemy, & TheurgyOriginally recorded 9/14/23 for Episode 59 — Kate Kettelcamp: Astrology, Saturn, Integration & Descent into the UnderworldThank you all for listening, and I hope you enjoyed the episode! In this conversation, Kate and I dove into the sacred science of astrology. We spent much of the conversation going through our respective birth, or natal charts. These charts represent the alignment of the planetary bodies and constellations of the Zodiac at the time and place of our respective births. On Substack, I’ve included a couple of cheat sheets with astrology basics and how to read a natal chart. I’ve also i...
2023-11-071h 35
Entangled58 — Kristy B: Polarization, Abortion, Bad Trips & ClarityHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Kristy Bendetti. Kristy and I start the conversation discussing Kristy’s childhood in New Jersey and her subsequent move to Colorado. We talk about the “split state” dynamics between politics in North and South Jersey, and the increasingly polar political dialogue in the country at large.We discuss our current economic system, wh...
2023-10-301h 46
Entangled57 – Who is Hillary Rodham Clinton? (Pt. 2)Hello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and this episode serves as Part 2 of the outro to Episode 55, my interview with John Decker. If you haven’t already listened to Episodes 55 and 56, I’d recommend you start there.In Part 1, Episode 56, I started with my personal journey and how I went from admiring and voting for Hillary Clinton to accepting that I was dead wrong about this w...
2023-10-234h 45
Entangled56 - Who is Hillary Rodham Clinton? (Pt. 1)Hello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and this episode serves as the outro to Episode 55, my interview with John Decker.In this episode, I start with my personal journey and how I went from admiring and voting for Hillary Clinton to accepting that I was dead wrong about this woman. We first highlight Clinton’s collusion with the Democratic National Committee (“DNC”) in stonewalling Tulsi Gabbard’...
2023-10-233h 41
Entangled55 — John Decker: Loss, Uniparty, Media Trust & Hippo MeatHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend John Decker. Decker and I start the conversation discussing nature, New Zealand, rugby and lacrosse. We next discuss John’s decision to attend Wabash and what it was like having an all-male college experience. From there, we discuss his parents’ military careers and how Decker dealt with the loss of his father shortly after gr...
2023-10-232h 20
Entangled54 – Joshua Cameron: Iraq, The Magician, Boy vs. Man Psychology, & Tao Te ChingHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Joshua Cameron. Joshua and I start the conversation discussing Joshua’s deployments to Kosovo, Kuwait and Iraq, and how his views on American foreign policy developed following his enlistment and his understanding of the political machinations behind the Iraq war. Next, Joshua explains how he discovered his spiritual path after returning from the war, w...
2023-08-141h 29
Entangled53 - Dr. Fred Travis, PhD: Neuroscience, Nonlocality, TM vs. Psychedelics & Collective ConsciousnessHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by Dr. Fred Travis as part of the miniseries on Maharishi Vedic Science. Dr. Travis is Chair of the Department of Maharishi Vedic Science at Maharishi International University, Dean of the Graduate School, and Director of the Center for Brain, Consciousness, & Cognition. In this episode, Dr. Travis describes the points of contention regarding the nature of cons...
2023-07-311h 19
Entangled52 - Kendra & Sophia Wilson: Healing, Love, Remembrance & SuperconsciousnessHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Kendra Wilson as part of the miniseries on Maharishi Vedic Science. Kendra is a classmate of mine receiving her Masters in Consciousness & Human Potential at MIU, and her daughter, Sophia Rose, makes a special guest appearance. In this episode, Kendra discusses her and her daughter’s healing journeys and the benefits they’ve experien...
2023-07-241h 16
Entangled51 - Kent Kachejian: Tolkien, Socrates, Dark Matter & AtmaHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by Kent Kachejian as part of the miniseries on Maharishi Vedic Science. Kent is a doctoral candidate at MIU studying Consciousness & Human Potential. In this episode, Kent discusses how his love for fantasy, language, and philosophy brought him to Fairfield, Iowa. We discuss the life and lessons he learned from Tolkien, and the disciplinary matrices from Anci...
2023-07-171h 29
Entangled50 - Dr. William Sands, PhD: The Philosophy of YogaHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by Dr. William Sands as part of the miniseries on Maharishi Vedic Science. Dr. Sands is the Dean of the College of Maharishi Vedic Science at MIU and an Associate Professor of Yogic Philosophy, amongst other courses. In this episode, Dr. Sands discusses his personal journey with Transcendental Meditation (TM) as well as the history of the...
2023-07-101h 19
Entangled49 - Dr. Krista Noble, PhD: Materialist vs. Vedic Cosmologies & Seven States of ConsciousnessHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by Dr. Krista Noble as part of the miniseries on Maharishi Vedic Science. Dr. Noble is a Professor of Consciousness Studies at MIU. In this episode, Dr. Noble discusses materialism v. consciousness, and how our Western cosmology differs from that of the Vedic tradition. Krista then describes the seven states of consciousness, as brought to light by M...
2023-07-031h 21
Entangled48 - Dr. Keith Wegman, PhD: Consciousness, Human Potential, Sanskrit & World PeaceHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by Dr. Keith Wegman as part of the first interview in the Maharishi Vedic Sciences miniseries. Dr. Wegman heads the Consciousness & Human Potential program at Maharishi International University where he teaches courses in Sanskrit and MVS. Dr. Wegman is also a teacher of Transcendental Meditation and the Director of TM instruction at the Raj Ayurveda Health Spa...
2023-06-261h 43
Entangled47 - Intro to Maharishi Vedic ScienceHello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. This is the intro to the Maharishi Vedic Science miniseries. Outros for this and all episodes available at entangledpodcast.substack.com. Music from the show available on the Spotify playlist – “Entangled – The Vibes”. Please enjoy!Music: Intro: Ben Fox - "The Vibe". Stanley Gurvich – “Creative Touch”.Published: 06/26/23.Check out the Resources Mentioned:* Science of Being and Art of Living by Maharishi M...
2023-06-2628 min
Entangled46 – John Robert Downs Returns: Microdosing Collective, Galapagos, Sound School & Joseph CampbellHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend John Downs for his second Entangled appearance. In this episode, we discuss John’s recent journey to the Galapagos and the sacred ceremony he held there. We discuss the interaction of sound and psychedelic plant medicines, as well as the importance of using ceremony to bring meaning into life. John discusses the practice of rem...
2023-06-191h 25
Entangled45 - David Lawrence: Free Will vs. Determinism: Are We Really Biochemical Robots?Hello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by David Lawrence, author of Are We Really Biochemical Robots? In this episode, we discuss how David’s conflicting perspectives with Sam Harris’s book Free Will led to his own writing journey. David describes the four prongs of free will and the relationship between determinism and pattern recognition. We next discuss how the possibil...
2023-06-0458 min
Entangled44 - Katman U: Sasquatch, Telempathy, Surrender & ReawakeningHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Katman U. In this episode, Katman discusses how he first became interest in the supernatural including his interest in Sasquatch and ETs, his exploration of metaphysics and how this journey led to him discovering his identity. We then discuss how he cultivates psychic abilities and his work with channeling and energy healing. From there...
2023-05-241h 08
Entangled43 - Blaine Rhoden: How do I Crypto?Hello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Blaine Rhoden. In this episode, Blaine and I discuss the intersection of cannabis and crypto, and what drew him to both products/industries. We then discuss the philosophy of Bitcoin and why Blaine was inspired by the prospects of decentralization. Blaine describes how he learned not to chase price actions of different coins, but...
2023-05-132h 34
Entangled42 - Saunder & Jalynn Schroeder: LDS, Soul Family, What the Faith? & AuthenticityHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friends Saunder & Jalynn Schroeder. In this episode, Jalynn and Saunder describe their experiences growing up in the Mormon church and finding one another. Jalynn describes the difficulties of getting divorced from her first marriage, and the themes of shame and trauma that were prevalent in her childhood. Saunder discusses his missionary trip and how the...
2023-04-171h 17
Entangled41 - Dr. Charlotte Meier, DC: Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Energy Meridians & KinesiologyHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Dr. Charlotte Meier. In this episode, Charlotte discusses the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic. Next, we discuss sound healing, bio frequencies, and binaural beats. We then talk about acupuncture, energy meridians, and healing trauma during past-life regression. From there, we discuss Egypt and transformative experiences Charlotte experienced there. We end the conversation disc...
2023-03-271h 05
Entangled40 - Brenda Austin: Inner Light, Yopo, Food & EgyptHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Brenda Austin. In this episode, Brenda discusses how her disillusionment with the education system led to her discovering massage therapy and founding Now and Zen Body Works. Next, we discuss Brenda’s spiritual awakening and the daily practices she’s used to cultivate the inner light within her. We then chat about our journeys...
2023-02-152h 38
The Matt Balaker PodcastCountering the Drug War with Jordan Youkilis - The Matt Balaker PodcastJordan Youkilis is Wells Scholar, fund manager, and cannabis expert. What are his New Year's Resolutions? He's countering the Drug War. Listen to find out how.
Jordan Youkilis' Resolution: This year, I’m resolving to write a revolutionary proposal for sensible drug policy. 50+ years into the War on Drugs, and my heart breaks as its devastation continues compounding.
Despite trillions spent, addiction rates haven’t moved, and overdose deaths continue rising. The US has 5% of the total population, yet 25% of the prison population. Black men have a 1 in 3 chance of incarceration during their lifetime (vs. 1 in 17 fo...
2023-01-2544 min
Entangled39 - Jeff King Returns: Fatherhood, Education, Kettle Bells & Mental ToughnessHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Jeff King.In this discussion, Jeff and I talk about how his perspectives on life have changed since becoming a father. From there, we discuss what makes him optimistic about the future, and whether our concerns about Gen Z are valid or misguided. Next, we discuss the American education system, wher...
2023-01-181h 35
Entangled38 - Paul Hutchinson: Child Liberation & the Sound of FreedomHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Paul Hutchinson.In this discussion, Paul and I talk about his spiritual journey and the unique circumstances that took his life from hyper success in Real Estate investing to fighting human trafficking. Paul describes how his first mission saving over 120 children in Columbia led to his now 70 undercover missions, and how...
2023-01-141h 54
Entangled37 - Dr. Paul Hubbert, PhD: Holographic Sound, Hathors, Grief Therapy & Mystery SchoolsToday I’m joined by my friend Dr. Paul Hubbert. Paul is the founder of the Institute for Holographic Sound & Inner Balance, holding a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Masters in Business Administration & Religion. In this episode, Paul and I discuss the modality of holographic sound – the blending of sound and sacred geometry – and how he has worked with this healing modality in grief counseling and beyond. We next discuss the Hathors, fifth dimensional beings who are masters of sound, music and love – and the impact they have had on Paul’s journey as well as the Ancient Egyptian c...
2022-12-301h 40
Entangled36 - Dr. Martin Sweatman, PhD: Göbekli Tepe & the Younger Dryas Impact TheoryHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by Dr. Martin Sweatman. Martin is a professor at the University of Edinburgh in the School of Engineering who has also published research on evidence for the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis and the sacred site Göbekli Tepe, which I consistently struggle to pronounce. In this conversation, we start by discussing why Göbekli Tepe is such a...
2022-12-221h 24
Entangled35 - Spencer Smith: Burning Man, Twitter, World Economic Forum & Free WillHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my great friend Spencer Smith. In this episode, Spencer and I discuss our journey to Burning Man and whether elements of Black Rock City could be incorporated into society as a whole. We next discuss our journeys with psychedelics and how those have shaped our perspectives on life and our relationships with natur...
2022-11-282h 44
Entangled34 - Zach Coffey: Music, Brotherhood, Stand-up Comedy & Safe OutrageHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my lifelong friend Zach Coffey. In this episode, Zach discusses the importance of music throughout his life and the relationship between music and memory. We next talk about Zach’s brother Ryan, what Ryan means to Zach, his family, and his community, and how Ryan’s early passing has impacted Zach. From there, we...
2022-11-141h 37
Entangled33 – Rafael Lugo: ET Experiences, Kundalini, Abduction & MILABSHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Rafael "Ralf" Lugo. In this episode, Ralf and I discuss his spiritual awakening and how it led him to reexamine the energy he creates with his music. Next, Ralf talks about his experiences with extraterrestrials, beginning as a young boy. Ralf then describes how a Kundalini experience during deep meditation helpe...
2022-10-252h 29The Matt Balaker PodcastStarting a Cannabis Investment Fund - Jordan Youkilis - The Matt Balaker PodcastJordan Youkilis is Wells Scholar. He had a stable career in private equity. Then he dropped it to start a cannabis investment fund. What was he thinking? Listen and find out.
At KEY Investment Partners, Jordan is responsible for developing due diligence strategy, leading co-investment syndication processes, writing blog posts and driving proactive outreach for deal sourcing opportunities. Jordan led KEY Investment Partners’ investments in springbig, HERBL, XS Financial and LivWell. Prior to founding KEY, Jordan spent four years as a member of Partners Group’s Private Equity team responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and ex...
2022-10-1833 min
Entangled32 - COVID-19 Corruption, The Destruction of Public Health & Ideas to Regenerate It (Pt. 2)Hello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and this is part two of the outro written for my interview with Stephanie de Garay (Episode 30).This outro is split into two episodes covering five topics: Alleged Corruption of the COVID-19 Pandemic A Timeline of COVID-19 Corruption The Real Anthony Fauci, Bill Gates and the Federal RICO Act Big Pharma’s Dist...
2022-10-172h 20
Entangled31 - COVID-19 Corruption, The Destruction of Public Health & Ideas to Regenerate It (Pt. 1)Hello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and this is part one of the outro written for my interview with Stephanie de Garay (Episode 30).This outro is split into two episodes covering five topics:* Alleged Corruption of the COVID-19 Pandemic* A Timeline of COVID-19 Corruption* The Real Anthony Fauci, Bill Gates and the Federal RICO Act* Big Pharma’s Di...
2022-10-173h 22
Entangled30 – Stephanie de Garay: Pfizer Trials, Vaccine Injuries, #CanWeTalkAboutItHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by Stephanie de Garay. Stephanie is a Cincinnati public school teacher, a wife, and a mother of three children.In late 2020, the de Garay family learned of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trials for children ages 12-15 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Looking for a return to normalcy like all of us, they enrolled their th...
2022-10-171h 39
The Psychedelic Invest PodcastJordan Youkilis Provides Capital To Next-Generation IndustriesJordan Youkilis of Key Investment Partners joins host Bruce Eckfeldt for a special edition of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast. In this edition of Psychedelic Investors, the pair talk about cannabis, psychedelics, and how the future is shaping up for business and the world at large.
2022-08-1030 minThe Psychedelic Invest PodcastJordan Youkilis Provides Capital To Next-Generation IndustriesJordan Youkilis of Key Investment Partners joins host Bruce Eckfeldt for a special edition of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast. In this edition of Psychedelic Investors, the pair talk about cannabis, psychedelics, and how the future is shaping up for business and the world at large.
2022-08-1030 min
Entangled29 – Olivia Miller: Dating, Addiction, Self-Improvement & Free SpeechHello and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I’m joined by my friend Livy Miller. In this episode, Livy and I discuss the patriarchy in modern day society, specifically in Utah where Livy grew up. Next, we discuss her move to Denver and the dating scene in this city. From there, we discuss CBD, nicotine, THC and psychedelics and their respective relationships to addiction. We then talk...
2022-07-312h 18
Entangled28 – Allyn Evans: Monroe Institute, Sound Technology, Spoon Bending & Remote ViewingToday I’m joined by Allyn Evans, the Executive Director of the Monroe Institute. In today’s episode, Allyn discusses how Edgar Cayce opened her eyes to the reality that we are more than our physical bodies, and how her spiritual exploration eventually led her to the Monroe Institute. We then discuss the history of the Institute and the development of binaural beats, sound technology and frequency following response. We next discuss the preparatory process for Monroe’s “Gateway Experience” and how its used to support higher states of conscious awareness. From there, we talk about ongoing projects at the Monroe...
2022-07-081h 21
Entangled27 - Ashley Youkilis Roedig: Art, Birth Order, COVID-19 Weddings & MotherhoodToday I’m joined by my lovely sister, Ashley Rodig. In this episode, Ashley and I discuss her passion for art and how that passion has impacted the direction of her life. Next, we discuss the importance of sibling birth order in determining personality. From there, we talk about Ashley’s love for travel and the impact her study abroad experience had in cultivating that love. We then talk about the trials and tribulations of having a COVID-19 wedding. Next, we talk about the newest addition to the Rodig family, my niece Lydia, and how motherhood has impacted Ashley’s life...
2022-06-161h 14
Entangled26 - Rev. Jay Waxenberg: Watts, Ram Dass & McKenna, DMTx & Psychedelic Harm ReductionToday I’m joined by Reverend Jay Waxenberg, an interfaith minister and spiritual counselor at Boulder’s Center for Medicinal Mindfulness. In this episode, Jay talks about how his interest in understanding reality as a boy led to his study of consciousness, his exploration of psychedelics, and his introduction to spirituality. We then talk about Ram Dass and the lessons Jay learned from Dass on his own journey. Next, we discuss best practices for psychedelic harm reduction and how psychedelics can be integrated with other spiritual practices. From there, we talk about the difficulties associated with conducting research on psyc...
2022-06-091h 40
Entangled25 - Dr. Richard Boylan, PhD: Roswell, Reverse-Engineered UFOs, The Final Card & Star NationsToday I’m joined by Dr. Richard Boylan whose work I came across after I read his article, “Classified Antigravity Aerospace Craft” from World Affairs: The Journal of International Issues”. In this episode, Dr. Boylan explains how a UFO sighting in 1977 led to his lifelong pursuit of UFO & ET research and a departure from his career in traditional clinical psychology. Next, we go back to the events of Roswell, 1947 and the ensuing government cover-up of the ET phenomenon. Then, we discuss Operation Paperclip and how German scientists, including Dr. Wernher Von Braun, were brought to the U.S. by the CIA...
2022-05-203h 01
Entangled24 - Alex Blunk: Mother Nature, Freedom, Economic Hitmen & the Future of TechnologyIn this episode, we talk about our love for music, his new business, Mother Nature, experimenting with psychedelic mushrooms, and the future of VR. Next, we talk about Bruce Lipton - who’s challenged widely accepted views of conventional science as well as how Darwin’s theory of evolution became famous so quickly back in the day to justify European imperialism and power structures. No further from our experiences in present day, we talk about the rapid changes we’re currently experiencing because of technology: VR, robots, artificial intelligence, and how we can adapt to these changes. We then talk a...
2022-05-101h 27
Entangled23 - Joe Simpson: History, Geopolitics, Decentralization & Extraterrestrial LifeIn this episode, we talk about his childhood, what it’s like to grow up studying in Catholic schools, and how Joe became less religious over the course of life given the colorful history of religions, regardless of which denomination you practice. Next, we talk about Joe’s love for history, what about it that interests him, and some of his favorite historical figures. With our present-day geopolitical conflict with Russia and Ukraine and even China, it’s no different from what happened in the past with the likes of Great Britain and the Dutch. We also talk about the ris...
2022-04-271h 12
Entangled22 - Cephalopod Squad (Lexi Thodos, Pete Karabas & Jeff King)Today I’m joined by three friends and former guests for a special episode where we’re talking about all things cephalopod. We start the conversation with some of our favorite fun facts about octopi and the similarities in intelligence between humans and cephalopods - despite not having common ancestors. Next, we discuss whether octopi can dream, the decentralized structure of their brains, and the possibility that they’re some form of extraterrestrial species. From there, we discuss octopi’s ability to change color, create texture, and shapeshift. We then talk about octopi’s use of ink as a defense me...
2022-04-081h 24
Entangled21 – Kendra Wilson: Shamanism, Lyme Disease, Transcendental Meditation & Soul RetrievalIn this episode, Kendra discusses soul retrieval, shamanic journeys and hypnotherapy. Kendra describes the ups and downs of her healing journey with Lyme Disease, including the medical gaslighting, her use of coil machines for healing and LymeStop therapy. Next, Kendra discusses Transcendental Meditation, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and her decision to enroll in a Master’s program at Maharishi International University. From there, we discuss the concept of spiritual intrusions and the practice of depossesion. Then, we talk about letting go of control and how we flow in tune with the universe when we’re able to do so. We end...
2022-04-031h 42
Entangled20 - Is Consciousness the Next Paradigm?In this episode, I share an original essay titled, "Is Consciousness the Next Paradigm?". I believe we are on the brink of a paradigm shift in modern science. This shift will replace our current, broken ideas of mind-body duality and quantum mechanics with a paradigm based in consciousness. A physics that recognizes everything in our manifest existence, known as the “gross realm of the senses”, is connected through a subtler, abstract Unified Field of Consciousness that serves as the foundation for the entirety of the cosmos. This paradigm shift will be as important for our understanding of cosmology as was t...
2022-03-2834 min
Entangled19 – Jill Ellsworth: Nutrition, Naturopathy, O-Zone Therapy & Big PharmaIn this episode, Jill discusses her life as a serial entrepreneur after starting her career in the media and entertainment industry. We talk about Jill’s decision to get her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, the important relationship between food and health, and why nutrition does not receive sufficient attention from doctors going through medical school. Next, we discuss the power of pharmaceutical companies and the influence they’re able to exert on the decisions made by doctors. Then, we talk about how Jill used naturopathic modalities like o-zone therapy & hyperbaric oxygen therapy to heal from illness and why ho...
2022-03-241h 05
Entangled18 – Mackenzie Rowe: Past-Life Regression, Healing from Sexual Assault, Spirits & CrystalsIn this episode, Mackenzie discusses growing up in Coronado and how her family made every house a home, even during her high school years when they were frequently on the move. Next, we discuss Mackenzie’s heart condition and how it took about five doctors until she could find someone who both believed her and could help to diagnose the issue. From there, we discuss the book Many Lives, Many Masters and the impact it has had on Mackenzie’s journey. We then talk about Mackenzie’s experience with sexual assault during her first week of college, how that event...
2022-03-111h 10
Entangled17 - John Robert Downs: Corporatism, DAOs, Flow & Feminine/Masculine EnergiesIn this episode, John and I discuss his transition from the world of finance and cannabis investing into his current role as a health and wellness coach. We discuss how John’s early career spent in the subprime mortgage lending market led to his introduction to Peter Schiff, an early financial commentator on the impending 2008 Global Financial Crisis, and why people have a tendency to trust groupthink over fundamentals and personal truth. From there, we discuss fundamental flaws in the structure of capitalism and why this has led to corporatism. Next we talk about decentralized autonomous organizations (“DAOs”) and the his...
2022-03-071h 33
Entangled16 – Tiby Erdely: Persistence, Legacy, The Drake Equation, What Comes Next?Today I'm joined by my dear friend and business partner, Tiby Erdely. In this episode, Tiby discusses his entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of persistence in driving success. From there, we discuss Tiby’s namesakes, his grandfather and father, and the impact they’ve had on his life. Next, Tiby discusses his relationship with religion and the powerful impact of prayer & gratitude. From there, we discuss the concept of the multiverse, transportation of consciousness to different parallel universes, and the interplay of time, gravity and light. Then, we dive into the concept of the Goldilock’s Zone and its relati...
2022-02-221h 08
Entangled15 – Ally Colletti: Nature, Sound Healing, Conservation & Jane GoodallToday I’m interviewing my friend Ally Colletti. In this episode, Ally discusses her love for living the nomad life, embracing simplicity, and being in nature. From there, we discuss how Ally developed her love for photography while traveling and how she was introduced to sound healing. Next, we discuss how we each became interested in spirituality and the impact our internalized fears can have on the way we perceive the world. Then, we discuss the impact of community and the importance of books. From there, we discuss conservation, lessons that we can learn from Dr. Jane Goodall, and how...
2022-02-191h 01
Entangled14 – John Monich: Time Travel, Graham Hancock, Genghis Khan & CavesToday I’m joined by one of my oldest friends, John Monich. In this episode, we discuss the concept of time, including the rigid structure of time in seconds & minutes, how your experience of time can be much less rigid, and whether time travel is possible. From there, we discuss John’s love for history and why the ideas of archaeology-focused investigative journalist Graham Hancock have resonated with so many people. Next, we discuss the leader Genghis Khan and the Anglocentric perception of history as taught by American institutions. Next, we discuss the fascinating geography of caves and whether an a...
2022-02-151h 16
Entangled13 - Jonas Di Gregorio & Kristina Soriano: Psychedelic Literacy Fund, Stanislav Grof, Book Publishing & TranslationToday I’m joined by my friends Kristina Soriano and Jonas Di Gregorio. Jonas and Kristina co-founded the Psychedelic Literacy Fund, a beautiful non-profit focused on translating books on psychedelics into different languages – providing a massive impact at a comparably small financial cost. In this episode, we discuss Jonas and Kristina’s respective journeys, the impact psychedelic medicines had on their paths, and how their love for music and community brought them together at a music festival in Oregon. From there, they describe the history of starting the Psychedelic Literacy Fund, the books that have been translated thus far, and ho...
2022-02-081h 16
Entangled12 – Will Etheridge: NFTs, Decentralized Fashion, Sustainable Sourcing & CardanoToday I’m joined by Will Etheridge, the Founder of Origin Thread. Origin Thread is a men’s clothing brand focused on leveraging NFTs to decentralize fashion and connect people to how their clothes have been made. In this episode, Will breaks down the definition of NFTs and the pros and cons of non-fungible tokens relative to fungible cryptocurrencies. From there, we discuss the mystique around Bitcoin’s founder Satoshi Nakamoto and the opportunities for global redistribution of wealth provided by crypto. We then discuss concepts like cryptography, immutability, proof-of-work and proof-of-stake. Finally, Will explains the business model for Origin...
2022-02-011h 22
Entangled11 - Ben Ross: Our Ayahuasca Journeys & The Perennial PhilosophyIn this conversation, Ben and I discuss how our respective life’s journeys have intersected with the psychedelic plant medicine ayahuasca, and how our spiritual journeys have been impacted by the lessons ayahuasca has taught. From there, we discuss Alan Watt’s advice to “hang up the phone” after answering the call from psychedelics, and how to follow the heart’s intuition in determining which dharma door you step through. We then dive into discussions on the Perennial Philosophy, free will and determinism. We later discuss the tension between logic & intuition in both the scientific community at large and within our...
2022-01-251h 24
Entangled10 – Jeremy & Nirmali: Artisanal Textiles, Ashtanga Yoga, Gurus & Ayurvedic MedicineIn today’s episode, I interview my new friend Nirmali and her husband Jeremy, who I’ve known since high school. In this episode, Nirmali and Jeremy discuss how their lives interacted and led to their marriage after Jeremy grew up in the suburbs of Cincinnati and Nirmali grew up in Nagaon, India. Jeremy discusses how his passion for entrepreneurship and textiles led him to start Studio Bagru, while Nirmali’s desire to live a life of purpose gave her the confidence to drop out of dental school and pursue cooking & Ayurvedic medicine instead. From there, we talk about how Je...
2022-01-141h 43
Entangled09 - Bryce Mangun: Energy Healing, Moldavite, CE5 & MagicToday I’m excited to be joined by my friend Bryce Mangun. In this episode, Bryce and I discuss his initial rejection of religion as resistance to control and the life events that later drove him to connect with spirituality, including as a means to heal from Lyme disease. From there, we discuss Bryce’s use of energy healing, crystals and tactites like Moldavite to deepen his spiritual practice and overcome his dark night of the soul. We then discuss Bryce’s experiences with the close encounters of the 5th kind protocols and his interactions with beings from beyond our wo...
2022-01-051h 31
Entangled08 - Matt Cole: Transition, Presence, Cycles of Time & Parallel UniversesToday I’m joined by my great friend Matt Cole. In this episode, Matt and I discuss the transition period between life and death, the importance of being present, and concepts of pleasure and pain. From there, we discuss cycles of time, individual development during different life phases, parallel universes & reincarnation. Please enjoy!Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Zach Sorgen - SugarsweetOutro: The Mahakalpa & Vedic Philosophy on Cycles of Time (starts at 1:04:02)Interview: 12/20/21 Published: 12/22/21 This is a public episode. If you wou...
2021-12-231h 12
Entangled07 - Pete Karabas: Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Extraterrestrials, Twin Telepathy & CryptocurrenciesToday I’m honored to be joined by my friend and business partner Pete Karabas. In this episode, we discuss the attraction of entrepreneurship, our fears of failure, and the desire to express creativity. We later discuss the potential for extraterrestrial contact, the nature of time, and stigmatized industries like cannabis and psychedelics. We next dive into how Pete developed resilience and his experience with twin telepathy. Finally, we end with a discussion on cryptocurrency and the future of the global economic system. Because we talk about a number of specific cryptocurrencies towards the end of the conversation and in...
2021-12-071h 34
Entangled06 - Lexi Thodos: Detoxification, The Pineal Gland, The Metaverse, Energy & MeditationIn this episode, I interview my friend Lexi Thodos. Lexi and I discuss finding your passion, entrepreneurship, detoxification and gut health. Next we get super hyped about one of our mutual favorite topics: the pineal gland. We then dive into the metaverse theory, the universality of energy, and Lexi’s conception of heaven & hell. Finally, we end with a discussion on astrology and meditation. Please enjoy!Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Milano - OasisOutro: Transcendental Meditation and the Unified Field of Consciousness (starts at 1:44:30)In...
2021-12-061h 53
Entangled05 - Mikie Link: Purpose, Love, Animal Consciousness & ArchaeologyIn this episode of Entangled, I'm joined by my lifelong friend Mikie Link. Mikie and I discuss ideas including purpose, romantic love, self-improvement and self-love. We later dive into topics around perception, animal consciousness, and of course, archaeology. Please enjoy!Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Low Light - Never LostOutro: Changing Paradigms, Ancient Wisdom, & Hierarchical Power Structures (starts at 51:58)Interview: 11/06/21 Published: 11/20/21 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
2021-11-2858 min
Entangled04 - Casey Lott: Creativity, Self-Expression, Metaphysics & EntitiesIn this episode, I interview my friend Casey Lott. In this conversation, Casey discusses her relationship with art and creativity as a source of authenticity and self-expression. We dive into the repressive religious and familial environment in which she grew up, and how childhood trauma led to Casey asking big questions at an early age. We get into a number of her experiences living in LA and how those experiences helped her become the woman she is today. Additionally, we discuss Casey’s definition of metaphysics, her use of tarot cards, and her experiences with transdimensional entities. Please enjoy!...
2021-11-271h 53
Entangled03 - Jeff King: Inspiration, Persistence, Time & Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode of Entangled, I'm joined by my great friend Jeff King. Jeff and I discuss ideas of inspiration, persistence and habit. We then dive into the world of physics and discussions around extraterrestrial civilizations, the nature of time, and artificial intelligence. Please enjoy!Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Assaf Ayalon - VerveOutro: What if Artificial Intelligence is Love? (starts at 1:00:50)Interview: 11/18/21 Published: 11/22/21 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
2021-11-211h 07
Entangled02 - Annie O'Connell: Duality, Spirituality & Healing ModalitiesIn the first full episode of Entangled, I'm honored to interview my friend Annie O'Connell. We discuss the idea of duality, Annie’s definition of spirituality and its relationship to healing. We get into each of our respective spiritual journeys and dive further into the modalities that have been particularly helpful in Annie’s journey – such as Reiki healing, acupuncture and somatic therapy. Please enjoy!Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Spearfisher - Infinity CycleOutro: Entanglement & Duality (starts at 1:03:20)Interview: 10/27/21 Published: 11/20/21 This is a p...
2021-11-191h 08
Entangled01 - Introduction to EntangledHello and welcome to Entangled - the podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I’m your host Jordan Youkilis, and I’m excited to introduce the podcast with this initial episode. The genesis for this podcast started in May of 2021 after a series of coincidences led to my spiritual awakening. I’ve been down a number of rabbit holes since that time which have led to my conclusion that consciousness is much more important than conventional science gives it credit...
2021-11-1814 min
The Balanced Blonde // Soul On FireEp. 77 ft. Robyn Youkilis - Go With Your GUT: Being Thin from Within & Letting Your Intuition Guide Your ForkJordan chats with Robyn Youkilis, an expert in holistic digestive health and the author of two incredible gut health books, Go With Your Gut and the brand-new (as in THIS WEEK new!) Thin From Within. Despite many mutual friends, Jordan and Robyn met while recording this ep… but you would never guess based on the energy in this episode (#FriendsAtFirstSight)!! Robyn has an AMAZING, intuitive ability to connect on a deep level with the people she’s talking to and working with, as you’ll see when she asks a few questions (and gets responses!) from Jo...
2018-02-281h 16
The Balanced Blonde // Soul On FireEp. 77 ft. Robyn Youkilis - Go With Your GUT: Being Thin from Within & Letting Your Intuition Guide Your ForkJordan chats with Robyn Youkilis, an expert in holistic digestive health and the author of two incredible gut health books, Go With Your Gut and the brand-new (as in THIS WEEK new!) https://rstyle.me/n/cxcxtcbejn7 (Thin From Within).
Despite many mutual friends, Jordan and Robyn met while recording this ep… but you would never guess based on the energy in this episode (#FriendsAtFirstSight)!! Robyn has an AMAZING, intuitive ability to connect on a deep level with the people she’s talking to and working with, as you’ll see when she asks a few questions (and gets responses!) from J...
2018-02-281h 16
The Balanced Blonde // Soul On FireEp. 77 ft. Robyn Youkilis - Go With Your GUT: Being Thin from Within & Letting Your Intuition Guide Your ForkJordan chats with Robyn Youkilis, an expert in holistic digestive health and the author of two incredible gut health books, (https://rstyle.me/n/cxcxtcbejn7) .
Despite many mutual friends, Jordan and Robyn met while recording this ep… but you would never guess based on the energy in this episode (#FriendsAtFirstSight)!! Robyn has an AMAZING, intuitive ability to connect on a deep level with the people she’s talking to and working with, as you’ll see when she asks a few questions (and gets responses!) from Jordan’s body!
Robyn also answers all of Jordan’s questions about balancing the flora in o...
2018-02-281h 16