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Webdelics PodcastExploring Psychedelics: Rick Barnett's Insights on Safe and Meaningful ExperiencesWelcome to another episode of Webdelics! In today’s journey, we’re diving deep into the transformative potential of psychedelics with Scott Mason as our host. We're excited to have Dr.Rick Barnett, a distinguished clinical psychologist, who has spent over 25 years exploring the intersection of psychedelics, personal growth, and mental health. This episode unpacks his fascinating journey from struggling with alcohol and encountering psychedelics as a youth, to his commitment to understanding their potential for healing and changing narratives around plant medicine.
Rick provides invaluable insights into how one might embark on a psychedelic experience, exploring options like clinical sett...2025-04-1751 min
Webdelics PodcastInner Journeys with Dr. Darren Jakubec: From Emergency Room to PsychedelicsWelcome to another exciting episode of the Webdelics podcast! Today, host Scott Mason dives deep into an enlightening conversation with Dr. Darren Jakubec, a seasoned medical doctor with a wealth of experience in anesthesia, emergency medicine, and rural healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Jakubec opens up about his multifaceted career and his unique perspective on health, both mental and physical. He candidly shares his journey of integrating psychedelics and dream work into his practice, revealing how these tools can offer profound insights into our inner worlds. Dr. Jakubec and Scott explore the potent potential of psychedelics as a tool for...2025-04-0246 min
Webdelics PodcastTransforming Trauma into Superpowers: The Healing Journey of Psilocybin and AyahuascaWelcome to Webdelics! In this episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Matt Simpson, an empowerment coach and microdose mentor, to explore the powerful theme of turning trauma into your superpower using psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms.
Matt shares his profound personal experiences with psychedelic medicines, meditation, and mindfulness, revealing how they have not only catalyzed his healing journey but also reshaped his life. Through an engaging dialogue, Matt and Scott examine the intersection of trauma, healing, and intention, offering insights into how these practices can lead to deep personal transformation and even societal healing.
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Webdelics PodcastUnlocking Burnout: Psychedelics and Healing with Eliza CollinsIn this episode of the Webdelics Podcast, host Scott Mason dives into an insightful conversation with Eliza Collins, also known as the Burnout Witch. Eliza shares her personal journey through burnout, childhood trauma, and how she found healing through plant medicine, particularly psychedelics like psilocybin. The discussion covers the effects of burnout, its connection with trauma, and the powerful benefits of psychedelics in treatment, including microdosing. Eliza provides detailed advice on the preparation and integration necessary for successful psychedelic experiences, emphasizing the importance of not handling these treatments alone. Tune in to explore how you can overcome burnout and improve...2025-02-1538 min
Webdelics PodcastEmbarking on the Psychedelic Journey | Insights with Dennis McKennaJoin host Scott Mason as he sits down with renowned ethno pharmacologist and psychedelic advocate, Dennis McKenna, on this eye-opening episode of the Webdelics Podcast. Dennis shares profound insights into the nature of reality and consciousness, drawing from both scientific and indigenous perspectives on psychedelics. With discussions ranging from personal transformative experiences to the therapeutic benefits of plant medicines, this episode promises to be both enlightening and thought-provoking. Don't miss this deep dive into how psychedelics challenge and expand our understanding of the world around us.
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00:00-Introduction and Host's Takeaway
00:58-Meet Dennis McKenna: Psychedelic Pioneer
02:35-The Reality Hallucination
05:19-The...2025-01-081h 26
Webdelics PodcastCannabis, Psychedelics & Safe Use | Unraveling the Stigma of Dr. Peter GrinspoonIn this enlightening episode of the Webdelics podcast, Dr. Peter Grinspoon joins Scott Mason to delve into the truths about cannabis and psychedelics, emphasizing their safe use, decriminalization, and the breaking down of stigmas. Dr. Grinspoon, a primary care doctor and Harvard Medical School instructor, shares personal anecdotes, discusses his books, and advocates for proper education and regulation. Tune in for deep insights into plant medicines, safe consumption practices, and the potential for personal growth through these substances.
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0:00 – Introduction
2:15 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Peter Grinspoon's Background
4:30 - Importance of Safety in Psychedelics and Cannabis Use
7:10 - Advocating for Decriminalization an...2025-01-0838 min
Webdelics PodcastUnspoken Traumas, True Heroism | the Psychedelic Healing Journey with Garret BissIn this powerful episode of the Webdelics podcast, host Scott Mason speaks with Garrett Biss, a Marine Corps veteran and TEDx speaker, about his enlightening journey through self-acceptance, the challenges faced by veterans, and the transformative power of psychedelics. Garrett shares personal stories of his pivotal moments, including his first Ayahuasca experience in Costa Rica and his TEDx talk on the unspoken traumas that veterans endure during their transition to civilian life. Dive deep into the themes of validation, identity, and personal growth. Learn more about Garrett's program, The Warrior Reset, and engage with his insightful conversation on achieving inner...2025-01-0847 min
Webdelics PodcastThe Power of Vulnerability | Plant Medicine & Entrepreneurship with Gretchen JonesWhat is the connection between creative entrepreneurship and personal transformation—and how can plant medicine inspire resilience and flow state in our pursuits?
Join host Scott Mason and guest Gretchen Jones on Webdelics as they dive into Gretchen's fascinating journey from Project Runway fame to becoming a mentor for creative entrepreneurs. Listen as Gretchen shares her profound insights on flow state, resilience, and the power of letting go. Whether you're curious about plant medicine or looking for inspiration to navigate the challenging world of creative industries, this episode is a must-watch!
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Webdelics PodcastPhysical Health, Mental Health, & Psychedelics: 3 Pillars of WellnessWhen you look at chronic illness, obesity or overweight and mental illness, almost the entire population of the United States is unwell in some way, and the systems currently in place are not equipped to handle it. In this episode of the Webdelics Podcast, host Scott Mason and guest Dr. Jonathan Fields look at the relationship between physical health, mental health, and the role of psychedelics and plant medicine in healing. They explore the nuances of balancing traditional Eastern medicine with modern approaches, addressing the myths, and shedding light on how these practices, along with a healthy diet and...2024-01-0953 min
Webdelics PodcastPsychedelics: Bridging Business and the Sacred“Business, life, it's all one thing. We're humans here having a human experience.” - Stephanie TragerOn this episode of the Webdelics Podcast, host Scott Mason sits down with Stephanie Traeger to unravel the tapestry of plant medicines and psychedelics within the realms of business and the sacred. Two former attorneys, Scott and Stephanie explore the paths that led them away from the legal profession and towards a different understanding of life, and discuss how similar changes are happening on a global scale. Stephanie shares her insights into the non-linear nature of plant medicine and the importance of in...2024-01-021h 06
Webdelics PodcastAligning the Brain and HeartContent note. This episodes contains a mention of an attempted death by suicide. If you would rather not hear or see that, please skip from 15:15 to 15:45.“When we're stuck in our heads, we don't make advancements. We're not happy. We can't move forward. We're basically fighting all of society when we try to go the opposite direction and say, what's up with my heart?” - Steven KuhnThis week on the Webdelics Podcast, host Scott Mason sits down with the Steven Kuhn, a decorated combat veteran with a fascinating outlook on psychedelics, to dismantle the myth...2023-12-2643 min
Webdelics PodcastHow Psychedelics Can Create Great Leadership with Diego Ugalde“Leadership means inspiring and motivating others around you … to get them to do things that they ultimately want to do...” - Diego Ugalde “Are you telling me that in order to be a great leader you need to have done psychedelics?” host Scott Mason asks Diego Ugalde, former Navy SEAL now CEO of the Trident Approach and psychedelic integration coach. In this episode of Webdelics, they explore the counterintuitive connection between psychedelics and leadership. Diego shares how plant medicine aligns individuals with truth and transforms leadership in unexpected ways. They challenge taboos, question the essence of leadership...2023-12-1954 min
Webdelics PodcastBringing Out Your Inner Child Through Psychedelics with Randall Hansen“...there's so much joy, innocence, creativity, freedom that's there that needs to be unlocked and psychedelics will help you unlock it.” - Randall Hansen In this Webdelics Podcast episode, host Scott Mason and guest Randall Hansen discuss a common issue among leaders today – how unresolved childhood trauma can push them to succeed but also leave them feeling empty. They talk about the intense pressures leaders face and how the constant pursuit of success can make them lose touch with joy and purpose. Many leaders may seem confident on the outside but feel frustrated and exhausted inside. Scott a...2023-12-1253 min
Webdelics PodcastLeaving Your Toxicity Behind: Psychedelics & Becoming a Better Boss“Go explore and find your way back to your own heart, because you can do it.” - Dom FarnanDom Farnan joins Scott Mason on this episode of Webdelics to discuss her journey from self-described “toxic boss” to compassionate, conscious leader. Through the use of plant medicines like psilocybin and ayahuasca coupled with intensive personal development work, Dom found the keys to unlocking her reactive patterns and hardcore outer shell, and transformed how she leads others and how she relates to herself. Now the CEO of a successful recruiting firm and passionate advocate for conscious business practices, Dom open...2023-12-0543 min
Webdelics PodcastPsychedelics and the Trauma of Adolescence with Katie WalkerContent note: This episode contains discussion of death by suicide. If this is something you would rather not be exposed to, please skip between 36:00 and 44:15.“If we can see the root cause, we can actually solve the situation.” - Katie WalkerThis episode of the Webdelics Podcast delves into the raw, unfiltered reality of adolescent mental health and the controversial role psychedelics can play in its treatment. Host Scott Mason is joined by Katie Walker to challenge the conventional narrative surrounding mental health in adolescence, examining the frequent misdiagnosis in the psychiatric field, the overreliance on m...2023-11-2153 min
Webdelics PodcastPsychedelics Saved Me!“Don't let anything or anyone keep you from fulfilling the mission that you came here to fulfill. There's a way to do that and it might be through using the power of plant medicine to get you there.” - Declan OcegueraControversial opinion: psychedelics can unlock new dimensions of self-discovery and help you embark on a transformative journey like no other. In this Webdelics episode, guests Declan Oceguera, Joe Apfelbaum, David Morin, and Katherine Bell, along with host Scott Mason, delve into the truth about psychedelics and plant medicine, challenging myths and reshaping the narrative. They share thei...2023-11-141h 01
Webdelics PodcastWomb Healing with Ayahuasca“She [ayahuasca] was the only medicine that actually could help me to alleviate that grief and to let it go.” - Sofia DaggPregnancy loss, at whatever stage and for whatever reason, creates changes in the body and in the mind. In this episode of the Webdelics Podcast host Scott Mason and guest Sofia Dagg explore the profound and often overlooked role of plant medicine in healing the grief associated with pregnancy loss. They discuss the mental and physical sensations, rituals, relationships and taboos around the experience of losing a child before birth and the transformative power of p...2023-11-0746 min
Webdelics PodcastScott Mason: My Eyes Are OpenedThis week, Scott is taking a step back to examine all that we’ve learned in the last eight episodes with our guests and focus group, including the scientific side of psychedelics, the positive effects we’re seeing, myths and misunderstandings about plant medicine, how psychedelics can influence different people’s lives, and more!As we continue to speak to new guests in the coming weeks, we’re going to be unpacking a range of really interesting and dynamic topics through the lens of the growing psychedelic community/industry. You don’t want to miss out on thes...2023-03-1422 min
Hero In ProgressScott Mason - Slaying Your Toxic MythsToday on the podcast my guest is entrepreneurial coach Scott Mason. Scott is a powerful motivational speaker as well as the host of the Purpose Highway Podcast. Scott's passion is guiding entrepreneurs towards personal freedom by removing toxic myths and using the lessons of Greek mythology. He helps you ignite your inner charisma by uncovering your Greek God/Goddess avatar.In this episode we talk about the connection between the ancient Greek myths and modern life today.Contact Scott Mason : Website | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/s.sc...2023-01-051h 03
Webdelics PodcastAnswering the Questions that Matter: Everyday People and PsychedelicsCan knowledge about psychedelics and plant medicine benefit anyone and everyone? On today’s episode, Scott brings together five guests from different backgrounds and professions to unpack that very question! As Scott and his guests discuss their varying degrees of knowledge about the subject, they touch on their initial reactions when Scott first approached them, misunderstandings about plant medicine, and how exploring the topic of psychedelics may influence their own lives and professions. No matter where you are in your life or career or how much you know about psychedelics, this episode will open up your...2023-01-0348 min
Webdelics PodcastOpening the Doors to a Brave New World: Plant Medicine 101 with Manesh GirnWhat the heck are psychedelics, and what do you need to know in order to benefit from them? In our inaugural episode, host Scott Mason talks to neuroscience PhD student Manesh Girn about Psychedelics 101. What makes a substance psychedelic? How do magic mushrooms help with mental health conditions like depression? What is MDMA therapy, and how does it help people with PTSD? Why is psychedelic use on the rise, and how can you figure out how to use them safely? Whether you’re a total newbie or a plant medicine pro, this episode will...2023-01-0336 min
Webdelics PodcastScott Mason: A Future of PossibilitiesOver the past few years, plant medicine and psychedelics have started to take the world by storm. The possibilities of psychedelics seem endless – they promise to help people become more creative, reconnect with their spirituality, become more empathetic, and even treat serious conditions like depression, PTSD and more. But what is the truth behind psychedelics? Are there good reasons plant medicine has been outlawed for decades? Why are more pharmacologists and doctors than ever before flocking to psychedelics to help their patients? What are psychedelics, how can they change the world, and more importantly – how can they poten...2023-01-0318 min
Webdelics PodcastThe Webdelics Podcast | TrailerPsychedelics: Changing minds since prehistoric times. Yet, most people remain ill-informed about plant medicine and its potential applications. Even those seeking to educate themselves will find their online research limited to either misinformation, anti-drug campaigns, or inaccessibly academic papers.It’s inevitable that psychedelics will become legalized in the coming years. But the world is still missing an online hub for open, honest discussion around plant medicine. Welcome to The Webdelics Podcast hosted by Scott Mason where we aim to serve as an educational platform and the first touchpoint in peoples’ psychedelic journeys.Resources & Links2023-01-0302 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 44 - DREAM ON! A Journey To Understanding Your Dreams With Katherine Bell (Part 2)It’s round 2 of this season finale of Purpose Highway, let us journey together into our dreams and bask in its meaning with our finale guest, Katherine Bell! Scott Mason welcomes Katherine in this 2-part season finale special to discuss what is a dream, its symbolism, and many more!HIGHLIGHTSKatherine's views on alienationDreams help to feel to belongThe experiential part of the dreamDreams, anxiety, and terrorKatherine's tipsQUOTESKatherine: “We're not ever taught to trust ourselves. And the dreams kind of erodes away at that. And so that's why even the unpleasant drea...2022-05-1352 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 43 - DREAM ON! A Journey To Understanding Your Dreams With Katherine Bell (Part 1)In this season finale of Purpose Highway, let us journey together into our dreams and bask in its meaning with our finale guest, Katherine Bell! Scott Mason welcomes Katherine in this 2-part season finale special to discuss what is a dream, its symbolism, and many more!HIGHLIGHTSKatherine symbolized by PersephoneDream Basking instead of Dream InterpretationWhat is a dreamThe spiritual component of dreamsGuides in dreamsThe theory of the brain as a filterQUOTESKatherine: “Dreams are personal myths, and myths are cultural dreams. So there's a way if I get that right, you go...2022-05-1350 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 42 - Find Your Story, Find Your Purpose, Find Your Voice with Joshua Stewart (Part 2)Scott Mason and US Air Force Master Sergeant Joshua Stewart are revving up for another stellar episode of Purpose Highway. Also known as Stu, Josh works as a teacher of teachers, providing communications courses from the ground up, and helping others realize their impact on the world around them. Join Scott and Josh for round 2 here on Purpose Highway! HIGHLIGHTSDeveloping a discipline of silenceGoing out of the dark to face the truthShared meaning with yourselfQUOTESJosh: “Get that creative stuff out of you, whether you think it's in you or...2022-05-0327 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 41 - Find Your Story, Find Your Purpose, Find Your Voice with Joshua Stewart (Part 1)Scott Mason is revving up the Purpose Highway to the skyway as he welcomes Joshua Stewart from the United States Air Force. Also known as Stu, Josh works as a teacher of teachers, providing communications courses from the ground up, and helping others realize their impact on the world around them. Join Scott and Josh here on Purpose Highway! HIGHLIGHTSSelene, the Greek moon goddessMasculinity, then and nowFinding meaning in lifeImpact of communication on cultureQUOTESJosh: “When it comes to masculine and feminine, and I've said this to folks before any...2022-04-2752 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 40 - LET’S START WITH YOU: The Journey to True Optimism with Anne Therese GennariThis week is another exciting trip down The Purpose Highway as the one and only Climate Optimist, Anne Therese Gennari, joins Scott Mason in the front seat. Anne is the co-founder and Head of Marketing of Rolemodels, an agency that puts ethics, sustainability, environmental, and social justice at the core of its business. She also founded The Climate Optimist and is the host of her very own show, Hey Change.Scott and Anne Therese will be dealing with topics about climate change, hope, and what journey it takes to be truly optimistic. HIGHLIGHTS2022-04-121h 02
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 39 - BREAK DOWN AND BREAK FREE! Dislodging From Toxic Myths and Dismantling Yourself to Embrace True Change with Sophie Edwards Part 2HIGHLIGHTSToxic myths of gender rolesDislodging toxic myths and embracing self changeBreaking barriers and dismantling one’s self to have true changePre-Bible existence of transgender peopleQUOTESScott: “People sometimes have a lot of anxiety about dislodging toxic myths that are far less deeply rooted to their identity in the world.”Sophie: “It's weird to talk about identity because it was me, but it wasn't me, if that makes sense. Whereas now I look at myself in the mirror and I'm like, ‘ ‘oh my God, I can't believe that's me.’ ’, but not in a disbelief sort...2022-04-0550 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 38 - FIND YOUR TRUTH! The Myths and Truths of Life, Reality, Nostalgia, and Change with Sophie Edwards Part 1HIGHLIGHTSSophie as Cybele, mother of godsUnpleasant Reality vs. Pleasurable Life of LiesThe sad reality about nostalgiaThe importance of changeQUOTESScott: “In order to get to freedom, you have to be open to change if you are at all trapped.”Sophie: “They're seeing that change is coming. They don't want change to come, and they would rather devour the next generation and destroy what is coming, then embrace that change.”Sophie: “There has always been conflict and strife. Whether it's a class based issue, or race based, or sexuality, or gender, or...2022-03-3051 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 37 - Light the Fire, STEAM the Future with Stephen GilmanHIGHLIGHTSStephen as Prometheus, bringer of early technology to humansForesight of kids and the futureImportance of teaching kids the use of technologyStephen’s background and the birth of MakerStateSTEAM: STEM with an Art elementQUOTESStephen: “STEM or STEAM is not only to teach kids how to use technology, but to use it so that it creates a future for all that is more sustainable, and more inclusive.”Stephen: “I'm not going to be one, who's going to be the warning of the social media issues and things like that. I'm going to be the g...2022-03-2254 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 36 - Live with Less Stress and More Joy with Jessica DugasHIGHLIGHTSThinking about purpose and alienationJessica as Mnemosyne, the goddess of memoryFinding purpose and moments of loss and breakthroughLearnings from The Breakthrough ShowWhat is an Intuitive MentorJessica on perception of adventure in lifeQUOTESScott: “So much of who and what our essence is relates to the existence of memory. If we have Alzheimer's but lose our memory, what are we but just a shell? And that's the horror of it.”Jessica: “They wouldn't know who they were, they wouldn't know who their family were when they came in. They wouldn't remember what they a...2022-03-1546 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 35 - Move Out and Move Forward with Kim BradyHIGHLIGHTSKim and her courage to face lifeKim’s background as a business coachFrom working to starting a business, to coaching businessesWhy Kim chose her current pathDealing with the mindset of hesitationDealing with clients who look down on themselvesDealing with your ego and moving forwardQUOTESKim: “And I think being a woman and being a lesbian, and coming out and living my life out loud, as I like to say, and I want my clients to live their life out loud, that you have to have the courage to face the shit that most peop...2022-03-0849 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 34 - Managing Uncertainty with Jon Dillow, Part 2HIGHLIGHTSThe concept of sin as a legitimate driver of human behaviorJon’s view on cultural sinJesus making the biggest deal on sinHow postmodernism benefits and falls apartJon’s personal journey of uncertaintyJon’s personal journey of sufferingManaging suffering and griefThe concept of abundanceQUOTESJon: “So again, I come from this, this Christian worldview, and, and sin has become, I think, almost a central topic in this world view that I come from. And I think it's really an old story. I think we're fixated on the brokenness and depravity of man.”Scott: “Th...2022-03-0137 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 33 - Managing Uncertainty with Jon Dillow, Part 1HIGHLIGHTSSisyphus, Pandora's Box, and hopeHope is a double-edged swordFalse hope can trivialize pain and sufferingOur big brains allow us to ask "What if?"At the root of most anxiety is uncertaintyOur relationship with uncertainty and truth has changed drasticallyReligions are rigid in their modernist truths and cannot adaptSuffering is a fact of lifePeople waste their gifts because they avoid riskQUOTESJon: "It is hard for us creatures to function without some sense of hope, some sense that tomorrow could be better. And yet at the same time, hope is a really dangerous commodity...2022-02-2350 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 32 - Finding Tranquility In Modern Life Through Stoicism with Gregory Lopez Part 2HIGHLIGHTSDeep dive into BuddhismGrowing communities around stoicism Most things in life happen by chanceHow the stoics viewed IndifferentsThe Discipline of PassionRein in your passions and focus on rationalityStoics want be better, not just feel betterThe Discipline of ActionOnly the true sage is a good friend The Disciple of AscentDecline of Stoicism in favor of Christianity in the ancient world The value of Stoicism in the modern world Stoicism should not be used to exploit peopleQUOTESGregory: "An indifferent is something that is in your life that will not necessarily make it better and could...2022-02-1645 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 31 - Finding Tranquility In Modern Life Through Stoicism with Gregory Lopez Part 1HIGHLIGHTSIs philosophy replacing religion?What is stoicism?The stoic way of looking at Medea Always look at both the positive and negative aspects of lifeStoicism can help introduce control and avoid snap judgmentsNot everyone wants to just 'feel better' Looking at the global pandemic through a Stoic lensQUOTESGregory: "People are looking for ways to guide their life and ways to form community in order to counteract the silent plague that you mentioned. I think philosophy can play a large part in helping some people out with that."Gregory: "The goal of...2022-02-1148 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 30 - Your Body Is An Antenna with Joseph McGuireHIGHLIGHTSYou need to be open to receive wisdomSo much of life today is about unlearning Have we lost our sense of our inner child? Growing up in a conservative Irish Catholic familyTribes exist to perpetuate themselves Everybody needs to be humbled sometimesNonverbal communication speaks volumes How an Irishman got interested in Chinese culture and methodologies Everybody wears a maskBuilding exceptional relationships takes mutual respectOur whole body is an antennaThe state of the body is the state of the mind and the heartBody language speaks volumes about a personQUOTESJoseph: "So much of the learn...2022-02-031h 11
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 29 - Pay Homage to You—A Widow Rediscovers Herself with Kashaun ParkerHIGHLIGHTSBecoming a widow and losing a sense of communityYour story helps others in their journey of healingThe trauma connection leads to self-discoveryGuilt: An emotion that strikes each a different wayKashaun loses her husband in a tragic car accidentSpirituality and community begins with non judgment QUOTESKashaun: "I just really did not want to feel like I was in this space alone when everything in me was alone. I didn't want to feel alone. So it was, how can I help me? Well, I can reach out. I can start to advocate for myself and t...2022-01-251h 06
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 28 - I am God, And You Are Too with Rich OcegueraHIGHLIGHTSThe dominance of males are at an end for the old institutions A new form of spirituality may be on the rise The transition from polytheism to monotheism diminished womenIf God is everywhere, there should have been no space for sin Most people just want to be happyEverything is alive with energyI am God, and that is my spiritualityGetting kicked out of religion and developing own spiritualityWillingness is the keyword Invest in your mindsetQUOTESRich: "You are here for a reason. That's not revolutionary. But it's now time to unmute yourself. This is the...2022-01-191h 08
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 27 - Unlikely Transcendence with Rob SandersonHIGHLIGHTSLeaning on spirituality for police work Can spirituality fill the gap between police officers and the community?Quitting the police force and ruminations on use of force Surfing as a way to decompress for service personnelBridging the gap between community and police through surfingMaking waves and reaching more communities QUOTESRobert: "Spirituality is just a thread you're constantly trying to reel, in to keep yourself grounded and whatever that might be, so that you can remain good, and you can remain of service and not look at the world through this kind of, jaded len...2022-01-1244 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 26 - The Power of Speaking Your Truth with Lois KoffiHIGHLIGHTSNavigating the horrors of the COVID-19 pandemicFinding purpose amidst the horrors of life From six-figure salary to homeless before 30Emotional suppression can lead to a physical manifestationDealing with imposter syndromeReflections on Michael A. Singer's The Untethered SoulBouncing back through speaking about one's truthQUOTESLois: "I started questioning everything. I questioned everything about business, I questioned everything about religion. I questioned and started searching for the first time, at age 30. And it opened me up to a whole world of spirituality."Lois: "I wanted to bring transformation to people's businesses, mental, physical, s...2022-01-0540 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 25 - On the Precipice: Ethics for a Changed World with Christopher K. Gilbert, Ph.D., Part 2HIGHLIGHTSMorality is in the talking, Ethics are in the walkingOld moral institutions need to adapt to modern-day challenges People need a solid ground to make ethical choicesEthics of leadership in the United States The issue with seeing the world in black and evil Being aware of our higher and lower naturesAre revolutions as a reaction to systematic problems still unethical?The myths and stories we tell ourselves Building trust with others can only improve quality of lifeA conversation about moral progressivismScouts, Pioneers, and SettlersWe all want to advance civilizationQUOTESChristopher: "The best way to t...2021-12-2939 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 24 - On The Precipice: Ethics For A Changed World with Christopher K. Gilbert, Ph.DHIGHLIGHTSMorality is in the talking, Ethics are in the walkingOld moral institutions need to adapt to modern-day challenges People need a solid ground to make ethical choicesEthics of leadership in the United States The issue with seeing the world in black and evil Being aware of our higher and lower naturesAre revolutions as a reaction to systematic problems still unethical?The myths and stories we tell ourselves Building trust with others can only improve quality of lifeA conversation about moral progressivismScouts, Pioneers, and SettlersWe all want to advance civilizationQUOTESChristopher: "The best way to t...2021-12-2444 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 23 - On Embracing Non-Linear Thinking And Multipotentiality with Perry KnoppertHIGHLIGHTS06:02 The mediator between the linear and the non-linear world 11:54 Linear and non-linear thinking explained21:51 Non-Linear Thinking vs Artificial Intelligence27:45 How heroes in Greek myth used Non-Linear thinking40:52 Finding balance as a non-linear thinker 44:01 How do you know if you're a non-linear thinker?56:30 Spirituality, religion, and non-linear thinking1:01:51 Learn about Project 3981:07:20 Connect with PerryQUOTES16:51 Perry: "I think the women in power that are doing very well are women that are very linear. And I think most of...2021-12-141h 10
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 22 - Standing Together or Falling Apart: Social Ethics and Why They MatterHIGHLIGHTS05:45 Asking tough questions can lead to a fruitful spiritual journey11:31 Three kinds of karma that every human being has to endure 16:27 Looking at the essence of the teaching instead of literal interpretation19:33 The religious texts of major religions are a piece of a large puzzle21:29 It's not about the stories being told, it's about the stories purposely left out 25:05 Ann Marie's spiritual journey from Catholicism to multi-faith spirituality37:13 Women can be leaders without having to copy men49:49 Social karma and climate change: Ar...2021-12-081h 01
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 21 - Spiritual Depletion—Finding Purpose in the Circle of Life with Brian GormanHIGHLIGHTS05:46 Resilience is fueled by 4 energies: Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual11:04 Spiritual energy and a life with meaning: Finding meaning in God and nature 20:29 The changing nature of spirituality: Brian leaves the episcopal church26:30 A state of compromise with wealth and deciding to end his life 33:24 Brian's spirituality based on the 7 directions of Native American tradition39:10 The circle of life: Being responsible not just himself but for generations after44:18 Commitment to living into a passion of helping others identify their own passion...2021-12-0151 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 20 - Spirituality and Interior Design: An Unlikely ConnectionHIGHLIGHTS03:55 Feng Shui: A connection to neuroscience and space as a metaphor for life07:12 A flooded basement: Laura learns to surround herself with belongings she loves11:28 Expectations, if not brought out into the open, is a limiting belief15:09 Emotional laziness and space: Clutter is an expression of fear19:47 People create safe physical space where they feel safe23:14 3 practices of Feng Shui: Arranging physical space to enhance quality of life25:53 Active chaos is necessary for creation, passive chaos stifles28:21 Take steps to let go...2021-11-2434 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 19 - Live Your Own Truth — Embrace Spirituality Outside the Church with Brian BachandHIGHLIGHTS05:16 Institutional alienation plague: Decline in Catholicism in the US09:21 Serving as a Catholic priest in the Vatican and standing in his own truth12:35 Entering the seminary and realizing spirituality is greater than the Church19:06 Internal spirituality and the Divine are interconnected 23:01 Coming out of the closet as a priest28:08 Experiencing the political atmosphere and elitism of the Vatican32:37 Tradition: Passing down gifts to next generations but getting stuck in the past40:05 Coaching as a former priest: Follow your desires and create an i...2021-11-1951 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 18 - Full Spirit Workout — Create Resilience by Training Spiritual Muscles with Kate EckmanHIGHLIGHTS05:37 Spiritual fitness: Internal muscles to let you weather any storm09:15 Finding spirituality in God and nature and their uniting force16:42 Caring about something greater than oneself22:31 Spiritual fitness and ethics: Integrity and doing the right thing27:15 Money and power: A priority but not the path to fulfillment32:43 Pursuing the trappings of success come at a cost35:45 Suicide: The right tools can help save a life38:49 Trust in divine timing and give it up44:00 An advocacy to be a model for...2021-11-1649 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 17 - End Of The Line: Social Ethics And The Fate Of HumanityHIGHLIGHTS04:47 Pentecostal tradition as cult culture and searching for an authentic path10:16 The rise of modern Christianity alongside capitalism14:43 Shifts in belief systems: Education on weaponized Christianity and the internet18:27 Deconstruction: High religious control systems are fragile like Jenga 22:28 Progressive Christianity: Almost a different religion altogether26:28 Roots of the downfall of religiosity and support for the LGBTQ+ movement 33:26 The success of organized religions seems to hang on to lack of inclusivity34:45 Stave off chaos from anomie but modern life now provides for many hu...2021-11-0345 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 16 - A Moral Crisis: Social Ethics, Human Connection, & You (Part 1)HIGHLIGHTS06:03 How do the systems of the world facilitate right relationship with those around us?14:58 The ethical question of the nonprofit industrial complex21:17 Reconciling the concept of sharing, sacrifice, and repairing the past28:13 Thought experiment: Addiction as a social problem32:16 Consumerism is sharing, but wealth is concentrated at the top35:25 In a hypothetical world where everyone's needs are met, there is no resentmentQUOTES14:58 "This is what we describe as the nonprofit industrial complex because these charities exist many times to self perpetuate...2021-10-2639 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 15 - From Careen to Career — Learning Resilience in Entrepreneurship with Michael FritziusHIGHLIGHTS04:26 Creating a career from a careen overnight 06:48 Life is a great adventure with no guarantees10:06 Fritz's career shift pushed his boundaries to their limit14:56 Building mental toughness and letting go of worries16:38 Resilience: Living by God's design and faith as an outside strength20:41 A life of purpose: Become the best me I can be23:57 Heed the call to be an entrepreneur/artist but know the struggles too30:44 You are your business: Follow the golden rule for success36:11 Becoming Mal in Fi...2021-10-1942 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 14 - The Six Steps to HappinessHIGHLIGHTS06:25 Mistaking success markers for happiness is a mental shortcut10:15 Outcome-based culture: Momentum can make us prisoners of our own goals20:24 Happiness has many synonyms and people always do what makes them happy26:34 Realizing the irrelevance of everything makes you free to pursue your happiness28:59 Domestic violence strips away agency and Laura's glimmer strength saved her37:47 Self-belief lets the fear die and lets you go beyond what is safe and familiar46:57 Honesty, transparency, and kindness to oneself is strength52:46 People learning to love...2021-10-1258 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 13 - Brain, Body, And The Quest For ConnectionHIGHLIGHTS04:07 Applied/functional neurology is a training system for the nervous system08:02 Societal change causes our brains to move into protective outputs to keep us safe13:30 Elisabeth used the lessons of applied neurology to cope with her own challenges and dysregulation22:22 Protecting the vagus nerve and regulation as disease prevention 27:32 Trauma and the myriad causes of dysregulation in society today 32:57 Our own experiences allow us to send a unique message to the world36:21 Moving down from brain to the body and listening for your purpose...2021-10-0646 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 12 - Resurrection: Life, Death, and What Is BeyondHIGHLIGHTS03:22 Growing up agnostic and with an allergy to nuts06:57 Moving to LA alone and working in real estate10:59 2011: A peanut butter cake brings Chris to the brink of death25:58 A realization that death was imminent and letting go of materialism34:10 Meeting his grandfathers spiritually and being not to die yet 38:17 Putting to words the experience of a reality other than this physical realm44:37 Response to skeptics: Science may or may not prove his experience true48:48 NDE produced a painful consciousness shift and r...2021-09-281h 19
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 11 - Ethics, Service, and the Call to LeadHIGHLIGHTS04:39 Joe's childhood in Tacoma and enlistment in the Airforce08:20 Creating opportunities in the military and growing into leadership roles12:03 Leadership is service, but who are you serving?18:04 Service liberates oneself from the existential vacuum21:18 Sacrifice and service: Finding meaning and developing purpose28:17 Ethical dilemmas vs ethical lapses 33:29 Secular and non-secular ethics must factor in human nature to be effective37:04 Find your leadership values and develop your self-awareness 40:07 Curiosity as a character trait creates emphatic leaders 41:13 Connect with Joe2021-09-2143 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 10 - The Conscience Code: Ethics for a New EraHIGHLIGHTS04:42 Secular institutions can reinforce values but not provide their structures 10:01 Integrating your authentic self into your professional role15:07 Inattention blindness: Distraction with business blinds to values20:48 Bringing self-awareness to work and becoming a person of conscience27:23 Leaders can transition from being to corrupt and not realize the transition33:19 Keep your humanity: Refuse complicity and believe in the power of 240:24 Living according to values and leading a meaningful life42:13 The Commitment Project: An attempt to impart values to students46:56 There is c...2021-09-151h 09
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 9 - Finding True ClarityHIGHLIGHTS04:12 Starting with idealism and instead choosing corporate success 11:45 Working for big law and paying the price for success 19:16 The highest performers almost always require external validation21:50 Repeated bouts of shingles convince Hana to make a change25:26 When the world crumbles, you have the opportunity to create a brand new world29:13 Reconnecting with her social work and applying her skills for others' benefit31:35 Finding spirituality: Be willing to cry the tears and hold up the mirror 37:00 You CAN have a career doing what you...2021-09-0848 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 8 - Becoming Irresistible with Yermi KurkusHIGHLIGHTS04:29 Morals and ethics and making businesses Irresistible08:40 Intersecting moral, ethics, and character in business12:18 A 10-day trial: Yermi loses, his mom, family, and business17:44 Surviving the tear: Volunteering in prisons and finding meaning25:13 Every human being matters and incredible character transformations31:14 Lifers in prison live more meaningful lives than most people37:54 Morality in business makes for good business46:31 The practice of empathy is the practice of non-judgment53:58 Connect with YermiQUOTES07:13 "Irresistible is three things. Number...2021-09-0157 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 7 - Faith, Fundamentalism, and the Power of Change (Part 2)HIGHLIGHTS03:55 Ram Dass becomes a recurring influence07:03 Moving to Canada and discovering Sufism during a Rumi poetry night14:57 A radical change in beliefs realigns Hamed's career to match his values23:33 The law of attraction brings like-minded friends to Hamed's business27:03 Spirituality versus mysticism: Sufism 31:35 God does not look at your shape or form, He looks at your heart33:31 Sufism is not a label, the point is love36:59 Connect with HamedQUOTES15:56 "No religion teaches anything except that God is th...2021-08-2539 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 6 - Faith, Fundamentalism, and the Power of Change (Part 1)HIGHLIGHTS05:30 Growing up under the Taliban was a life of oppression14:36 Experiencing a drastic change in religion and the prevalence of fear 17:50 Religion is used as an excuse to rule with impunity21:04 9/11 brings war to Kabul and Hamed evacuates to Pakistan27:02 Escaping from tyranny and the culture of violence29:50 Education in the UK and meeting new religions34:46 Curiosity sets in: What else is out there?QUOTES14:53 "Religion is the one of the easiest weapon to trigger people's emotions. It has always b...2021-08-1739 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 5 - A Look Beyond the VeilTo find out more about Casey Berman, please see the links below.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseybermansf/Website (Leave Law Behind) - https://leavelawbehind.com/about/meet-casey/Website (Casey Berman) - http://caseyberman.com/To hear more of Scott Mason and the Purpose Highway™ podcast, join our community at https://purposehighway.com/ and subscribe to get notified when new episodes go live.HIGHLIGHTS03:23 Becoming a lawyer and realizing the unhappiness09:15 "I feel therefore I am" and opening up minds to new entrepreneurial horizons13:10 Getting in the zo...2021-08-1037 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 4 - The Future of Ethics: Old Codes for a New WorldHIGHLIGHTS04:15 Trust in the ethics of politics, businesses, and religion is at an all-time low11:42 Yonason learns his Jewish roots in Israel17:37 Does living an ethical life mean doing what's hard? 23:56 The Socratic method and learning new lessons from students29:37 The future is shaped into goodness with hope33:35 Lessons from the past: How ancient wisdom remains relevant in the modern world36:48 Integrity leads to happier lives and better business 42:37 Defining ethical moments require you to take accountability for yourself QUOTES0...2021-08-0355 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 3 - Silent Revolution: The Future of FaithHIGHLIGHTS04:32 The drop in religious membership is happening globally13:26 Religiosity is NOT encoded in our DNA16:45 Measuring religiosity with the 3 B's: Belief, Behavior, and Belonging24:05 The foundations of the US Constitution do not mention God31:47 Universal and national causes of secularization 37:39 There is no political "Christian Left"47:50 There are sociological and ethical evidences of the benefits of secularization 51:15 What ethics and morality will look like in 50 yearsQUOTES32:20 "Increased education, increased prosperity always leads to levels or degrees of se...2021-07-2756 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 2 - Brain, Consciousness, and the Future of Humanity with Eben Alexander III & Karen Newell Part 2Eben Alexander III is an Author and Speaker about (and Explorer of) Consciousness and a global thought leader broadening the boundaries of science to fully embrace our spiritual essence. The 2012 publication of his globally acclaimed New York Times #1 bestseller "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife," and the 2014 sequel "The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion and Ordinary People are Proving the Afterlife." His latest book, "Living in a Mindful Universe" (2017), addresses scientific notions on the nature of consciousness and delineates the profound path towards ontological idealism that neuroscience and philosophy of mind are now taking.2021-07-2140 min
Purpose Highway®S2 Episode 1 - Brain, Consciousness, and the Future of Humanity with Eben Alexander III & Karen NewellEben Alexander III is an Author and Speaker about (and Explorer of) Consciousness and a global thought leader broadening the boundaries of science to fully embrace our spiritual essence. The 2012 publication of his globally acclaimed New York Times #1 bestseller "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife," and the 2014 sequel "The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion and Ordinary People are Proving the Afterlife." His latest book, "Living in a Mindful Universe" (2017), addresses scientific notions on the nature of consciousness and delineates the profound path towards ontological idealism that neuroscience and philosophy of mind are now taking.2021-07-1452 min
Purpose Highway®Episode 37 - Season 1 Finale - The Bomb Killer with Cole Pasley, Part 2Cole Pasley is currently a Superintendent, EOD Tech Division in the US Air Force. He is an experienced Superintendent with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense & Leadership industry. He is skilled in Military Strategy, Technology Development, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Leadership, and Discipleship Training with interests and education in Christian Theology, Church History, and Aviation. Cole is well-versed in combat situations and a proven leader in contingency and special operations forces operations. With a strong information technology professional pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership from Southeastern University.To hear more of...2021-06-291h 02Hero In ProgressScott Mason - Finding Your Deeper PurposeToday on the podcast my guest is Scott Mason. Scott is a motivational speaker and the podcast host of Purpose Highway. Scott also helps small businesses to grow, scale & sustain. Scott is a bi-racial, openly gay man who was adopted by an African American couple from Kansas. Today he shares some of his struggles and triumphs along his Hero's Journey, from attending law school in New York to discovering his true passion and purpose in being of service to others.We also talk a little on the pressures of body image, and how to listen...2021-06-231h 16