Beyond 80%

Beyond 80% didn’t even exist a year ago—and now, after a season of conversations that cracked open beliefs, challenged assumptions, and pushed us into territory most people avoid, Ryan is looking back at the moments that changed everything.

In this year-in-review, we revisit the stories and guests who shaped the show’s first season: the people who faced illness, identity collapse, trauma, rebirth, somatic awakening, and the systems that shape our lives without us even realizing it. These weren’t just interviews—they were turning points, each revealing something deeper about who we are and what drives us.

We break down the four big themes that kept emerging again and again—themes that didn’t just teach us something, but shifted us. Hosting these conversations didn’t just build a podcast… it rewired our perspective.

And then comes the moment this entire year has been leading toward.

At the end of the episode, Ryan reveals the next evolution of Beyond 80%: A multi-part exploration into consciousness and near-death experiences, featuring neuroscientists, experiencers, death workers, researchers, and skeptics.

This is the biggest step the show has taken so far… and it opens an entirely new chapter on January 7th, 2026. 

Listen to the new trailer here: https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-beyond-the-brain

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Hey listeners —  This will be our last episode of 2025. We’re taking a short break, but we’ll be back in 2026 with something completely new.

We’re launching a brand-new series exploring consciousness. We’ll dive into stories, research, and perspectives that push the edges of what we think is possible. So stay tuned, stay curious, and get ready — because what’s coming next is going to take us far beyond where we’ve gone before. More soon.

In this episode of Beyond 80%, we sit down with Nancy Orlen Weber, a retired RN who led an acute psychiatric unit and has spent over four decades as a medical intuitive and psychic detective working alongside law enforcement. Nancy shares how her abilities first emerged in childhood, how service and curiosity guided her from traditional nursing into holistic and intuitive work, and why she believes biology, emotion, and spiritual purpose can’t be separated. She recounts powerful moments from an experimental psych unit—like reaching a man who’d been catatonic for 20 years—and explores how people diagnosed with “serious mental illness” sometimes heal when underlying physical or energetic imbalances are addressed.

We also dive into Nancy’s life as a psychic detective: how her first case found her, what it feels like to “receive” information, and why she insists on strong ethics, evidence, and boundaries in every investigation.

Nancy's website: https://nancyorlenweber.com/

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In this episode of Beyond 80%, we dive deep into the mysterious world of dreams with Benjamin the Dream Wizard — a Jungian-inspired interpreter who blends psychology, folklore, and symbolism to decode the language of the subconscious.

From the roots of Freud and Jung’s dream theories to the archetypal power of symbols, Benjamin shares how our nighttime stories can reveal our deepest fears, desires, and lessons waiting to be learned. Together, they explore why we dream, how the mind uses metaphor to process emotion, and why certain images, like falling teeth, being chased, or finding hidden portals, show up again and again.

Benjamin also shares his “wizard’s path” — how he evolved from working in psychiatry to guiding others through the terrain of their inner worlds. This episode unpacks the balance between science and mysticism, logic and magic, and how listening to your dreams can reconnect you to a forgotten language of meaning.

Key Topics:

• The intersection of psychology, mythology, and dream interpretation
• Freud vs. Jung: two paths to understanding the unconscious
• The wizard archetype and its role in modern self-discovery
• Why some dreams feel more significant than others
• Common dream themes (teeth falling out, running in slow motion, portals, etc.)
• How to begin decoding your own dreams

Get a FREE dream interpretation with Benjamin here: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/contact/

Benjamin's Books: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/books/

The Dream Wizard Podcast: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/episode-archive/

Ryan's episode on Dreamscapes: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/dreamscapes-episode-200-beyond-80-percent/

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Addiction isn’t just substances; it’s patterns, identity, and survival wiring. Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD, a leading recovery expert seen on The Doctors, Good Morning Texas, USA Today, and host of Breaking Through Addiction, argues we must treat causes, not symptoms. He explains why alcoholism is a brain-level hijack while many other addictions grow from trauma + learned behavior. We unpack the tug-of-war between subconscious and conscious mind, how family scripts drive self-sabotage, and why most of us run at half power until we reclaim identity. 

Website: https://robbkelly.com/

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What if the key to your peace, your health, and even your sense of freedom isn’t something you need to find — but something you need to let go of? In this episode of Beyond 80%, Ryan Olexson sits down with award-winning author, coach, and speaker Catherine Giovanni to explore forgiveness as a radical act of self-liberation. Catherine’s approach isn’t about excusing harm or pretending it didn’t happen — it’s about reclaiming your power from the pain of the past.

Together, they unpack: 

Why forgiveness is often so difficult — and why “just get over it” doesn’t work.

The emotional, physical, and even spiritual cost of holding onto resentment.

Catherine’s practical, step-by-step process for moving through forgiveness at your own pace. 

How releasing the past changes the way you relate to yourself, others, and the future. 

This isn’t just a conversation about letting go — it’s an invitation to transform the way you live.

• Catherine Giovanni — Author, Coach, Speaker
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What’s your lack of sleep really costing you? Memory, judgment, empathy — maybe even truth. Sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s the currency of everything we care about.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Leah Kaylor, the FBI’s official sleep expert and licensed clinical psychologist. After years of helping agents recover from the Bureau’s toughest moments, she’s made her science-backed strategies public — and her mission is clear: declassify rest.

We explore what really happens during sleep, how systems and schedules quietly engineer fatigue, why trauma comes back at night, and how creating a sense of safety unlocks better rest.

Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP — FBI Sleep Expert, prescribing psychologist, author of If Sleep Were a Drug.

Topics Covered:

• The neuroscience of sleep: why it’s essential for memory, performance, and mental health
• How overwork culture and hidden stressors rob us of rest
• Why trauma often resurfaces at night — and what to do about it
• Simple, high-leverage shifts to reclaim your sleep without perfectionism

Learn More and Get Dr. Kaylor's new book here: drleahkaylor.com

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Today’s men face a cultural double bind — too masculine and they’re criticized, too emotional and they’re dismissed. In this conversation, Simon Lee, founder of The Courage Project, explores how childhood wounds shape men, why courage is key to growth, and how rites of passage can create stronger, more connected communities.

This episode is about empowering men to move beyond victimhood, embrace responsibility, and live with purpose.

Simon Lee's website: https://www.unlimitedcourage.com/

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This episode dives into equine therapy with Kasia Bukowska—how emotions and horses connect, and why her approach is unique, blending consent-based work with horses, simple body-first tools, and art. We also walk through her illness story and how, in her words, slowing down, nervous-system work, and time with horses led to full healing—she says she no longer needs medication. You’ll hear what a fiery young stallion taught her about clear cues and calm, plus practical steps you can use in daily life and in horses and trauma work.

Explore more of Kasia’s work—visit her website and check out her equine artwork.

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In today’s episode of Beyond 80%, we’re cutting past the glossy image of capitalism to the lived reality, the one shaping how we see ourselves, spend our time, and define success. Aaron Scott, is a former Wall Street hedge fund founder, challenges the myths that keep us grinding for productivity and profit, and offers a way to reclaim our worth on our own terms. This isn’t just about economics, it’s about identity, dignity, and what becomes possible when we stop chasing endless growth. If you’ve ever questioned why your value feels tied to output, this conversation will help you see work, time, and self-worth in a whole new way.

Learn more about Aaron Scott and his new book: https://www.theaaronscott.com/

Get his book here: https://a.co/d/bAG8My9

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