00:45 Weekly Check-In 

01:05 Dave speaks to his breakthroughs he’s experienced in the understanding of human physiology and speaks about being excited to implement them into his life

02:00 Jihad tells a story of an incident that take place on the train while commuting home from work

08:50 Dave poses a question to Jihad: “ Do you think people who are homeless and those suffering from mental health issues in other places around the world are as brazen as those who are residing in the city?”

11:25 Dave speaks to the positive impact he’s experienced when learning about tongue posture 

16:30 Jihad asks Dave his thought on the Bitcoin market and the recent plunge that the market has seen 

23:00 The guys examine how sometimes other people use different modalities to assist them in life, and how sometimes the reason people who resist this idea are reacting that way is because they’ve never experienced how other modalities can enhance one life experiences

28:00 The guys speak about Juneteenth and invite this week’s guest, Amanda Polster, to the conversation 

32:20 Amanda poses the question “Is having Juneteenth be recognized as a national holiday, helping or causing more harm in this capitalistic society we are living in?”

39:20 After Amanda educates the guys on Yahrzeit, they begin to speak about how different cultures honor their heritage or loved ones 

47:35 My life I’ve wanted to be a part of the family, not the step child treatment or receive any special treatment. I just want to feel the love of being part of the group - Dave 

49:40 It’s important to reframe how you look at your history or culture especially if you belong to a marginalized group. You should recognize your greatness or how capable you are. Focus on where you’re going. If you looking at your racial history, don’t just focus on the oppression observe the accomplishments and achievements as well

53:00 Equity vs Equality 

59:00 Sometimes imperfect environment or circumstances can produce prodigy's in their respective fields

00:40 Weekly Check-In’s 

05:15 David shares a new technique he came across that involves reminiscing. He speaks to the advantages that it can provide in regards to achieving new goals, as well as the documented cognitive benefits it can offer to those who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's disease. 

11:50 Joel points out that most people like to plan, solve, and rationalize the future, which can in turn create anxiety and prevent you from living in the moment. He appreciates the practice of reminiscing because he believes by practicing it often it can help anchor you to positive emotions and memories. 

12:30 Jihad points out that planning, solving, and rationalizing the future is linear thinking and life is fluid, so while it’s important to have game game plan and idea of what it is you want to do but don’t get too bogged down planning your future.

20:00 The guys circle back to the looming issue of ghost guns and gun laws in America, & mass shootings. How do we keep people safe? 

29:00 If I were a political candidate I would run on a platform that says Make Slap Boxing Great Again - Jihad

36:49 Jihad ask the guys if they’ve ever been in a interview where they realized the person conducting the interview was giving them a hard time and how it panned out. 

42:00 David recounts an interview where he felt the interviewee gave off racist vibes 

45:40 Jihad ask the guys “Can they remember the very first time they came across someone who genuinely didn’t like them (and not a stranger but someone whom they may have had to interact with regularly) 

00:20 Dave share's weekly check-in 

03:05 Jihad share's his weekly check-in

06:30 Jihad speaks to the doubt he observes in others when it comes to the future vision he has of himself

10:20 Dave points out "Maybe the need of wanting to prove yourself comes from the lack of self love that was provided growing up in childhood."

13:00 Dave gives examples of how the lack of security or contentment has driven some of the most successful people in their respective fields

16:50 Jihad highlights that consistency is the only way to effectively recondition or unlearn things you've been doing your whole life

19:40 Dave poses the question "Do you think it's possible for the majority of people on earth to be in flow at the same time?"

22:25 The guys talk sports briefly (NBA)

26:40 Dave takes issue with the NBA in response to the league's compliance with CDC guidelines and mandates 

29:00 Jihad brings up the alleged Elon Musk sexual misconduct allegations

32:20 Jihad talks about a article about a super comupter that can think like humans

37:15 Dave talks about how many countries will have to go without wheat because of the war. 

39:00 Jihad explains what the “soft life” is. From a questionable source. Dave and Jihad both share what their ideal “soft life” would look like 

44:45 Dave recently came across a Ted talk about a study about 4 day weeks

47:00 Dave shares why he is creating a health program called “The Holistic Factory Reset” 

00:10 Weekly Check in.

04:05 Jihad and David discuss the weather changing in their respective cities. Plus Jihads 30th birthday coming up.

05:45 Taking advantage of the Sun for all it’s benefits.

07:00 David share a different sun exposure technique that health enthusiasts are trying. 

13:00 Monkey Brain and dealing with technology in our modern world.

16:00 The problem with supplement real life with technology.

23:00 A happy medium instead of burning yourself out.

25:00 Benefits of working out around 11am-2pm

29:00 Jihad mentions how some jobs give longer lunches and the benefits of it. 

32:25 "Did school server you?” In terms of learning styles.

36:00 Jihad shares how his love of books came to be.

37:20 David shares why he would homeschool his future children.

43:40 Jihad talks about a recent Joe Rogan podcast where he talks about forces altruism in schools. 

46:00 The best way to move is with love.

00:45 Jihad gives an update on how things have been going for him in his life.

07:00 David recaps how his week has been since starting a new job.

09:45 The guys talk about goal setting. The difference between knowing vs understanding through practical experience

13:10 Jordan Peterson gets called out for hypocrisy by Paul Chek. What happens when a leader doesn't practice what they preach? 

22:40 Jihad goes into specific short term goals he's setting for himself.

26:25 David enjoys the perspective that we humans are both the sculptor and sculpture of our lives.

28:15 Jihad share's a conversation he had with his sister via phonecall in which they caught up. That was a positive and enriching experience.

34:15 David talks about how we all truly matter. We are all constantly affecting one another. And how our actions can potentially change the world.

39:53 David and Jihad talk about Psycho Cybernetics.

43:55 Some believe that self help culture can be toxic. David shares his opinion on this topic.

46:04 With great power comes great responsibility.

48:15 Fail forward. Use experiences as feedback and learning experiences. 

49:00 Jihad shares the story of Sisyphus form Greek mythology. 

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3:55 Who is Tim Rothschild? What is his story? 

6:10 Tim begins to travels down the rabbit hole

9:30 Once you experienced this paradigm shift, did it begin to feel as if you were losing your grips on reality?

13:20 Which should someone start if they're just starting their spiritual journey? 

20:30 Do you still work with teachers present day who help impart new truths or discover new perspectives? 

21:00 What are your thoughts on The Body Keeps the Score? 

22:26 As someone who grew up assimilated to societal norms and conventional living. I’m sure before you’re awakening you had an idea of how masculinity was defined by society. I’m curious, after being on your path for sometime; has that definition of masculinity come to change? 

23:50 In your opinion, what is the difference between a boy and man?

26:50 How do you recognize the intuitive pulls in your life? How would someone go about developing that level of sensitivity? 

35:26 What is your outlook or vision of the future?

39:45 Can you speak to obtaining spiritual truths through Psychedelics and non-psychedelics use

00:00 Jihad updates us on his Citi Bike situation 

02:45 David fills us in on how the 2nd week of his new job is going and the looming decision on where he may live next.

05:45 The guys get into what it’s like to live the "True New York & Chicago Experience"

13:15 Jihad gives the run down on this year's Oscars debacle featuring Will Smith 

17:50 David speculates what could've caused Will Smith to react the way he did

21:10 Jihad thinks Will Smith demonstrated poor leadership as a husband

24:35 David believes this a reminder for all us to stay in the moment and try not to live in the past 

26:45 When unconditional love becomes conditional - Jihad 

30:25 Sadly Chris Rock was a vibrational match for something like this to happen - David 

34:50 The accompanied risk that comes with plastic cosmetic surgery

39:30 The underlying reason why people get plastic surgery is in hopes of receiving that extra bit of love - David 

41:30 Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz brought to my attention a large percentage of people who opt for plastic surgery suffer from body dysmorphia - Jihad

49:15 With the advent of the Metaverse coupled with limitless possibilities of cosmetic surgery, it seems like we're trying to avoid reality - Jihad

00:40 Weekly Check-in 

02:20 Jihad gets his Citi Bike stolen 

06:30 (Dave shares) Dave begins shadowing at a chiropractor clinic 

09:40 Dave feels he's receiving subtle signs from the universe to seek another opportunity elsewhere

11:05 Should men get a pat on the back for not cheating? 

16:50 Dave feels once you step into a partnership you should honor it as well as do your best to communicate

18:40 Jihad feels that when people aren't honest with themselves or their partners, they sometimes put themselves in unfavorable situations to remain loyal while in committed relationships.

23:50 Dave thinks it’s important to practice unconditional love in your relationships because at the end of the day you’re doing something because you want to and that includes being loyal

24:20 Kanye West is barred from performing at this year's Grammys due concerning online behavior 

25:15 J.Prince wants to do a concert in Vegas with Ye, Drake, The Weeknd & Nicki Minaj, at the same time as this year’s Grammys 

25:45 Jihad points out that artist and creators these days seem to recognize that power and influence that they share and are starting to take the reigns back to reshape public narratives that concern them 

27:25 Dave feels important to create our own platforms like Lavar Ball (father of NBA players LaMelo & Lonzo Ball) attempted to do with his own professional men’s basketball league 

35:10 What’s a childhood coping mechanism method you unknowingly developed only to realize later that it wasn’t normal?  

35:45 Jihad connects with a comment he read from a Reddit user in which he explains how he would emotionally repress anything that would come up when he noticed someone intentionally trying invoke a rise out of him

37:45 It’s inevitable to feel pain, life is suffering. The more we allow ourselves to feel emotional responses that pain invokes, the more intimate we can be with reality - Jihad 

39:00 (Dave touches on his childhood and some of the strategies he employed to feel safe and how he nurtured that strategy as he matured to only use it only when applicable) 

42:05 Dave explores how abandonment experienced in childhood can affect us later in life

43:15 Dave explores how details of our lives (whether it's childhood coping mechanisms, or the early development of our) all go on to impact our individual stories

46:10 Jihad tries to apply his non-dual perspective to his circumstance of having his Citi Bike stolen 

In this episode we take an in depth look at at how childhood traumas affect our relationships and how we choose to use social media and much more. 

5:50 What are attachment styles? How do insecure attachment styles affect our intimate relationships? How does parenting and nurturing during childhood lead to the development of a child's attachment style? 

13:25 David identifies Jihad's attachment style.

14:30 Jihad & David speaks how being complacent with an insecure attachment may lead seeking instant validation or safe love through drugs etc. 

18:40 David & Jihad share what self-love looks like for them. 

24:40 Realizing most relationships are a two way street, David expresses the importance of showing up as your best self in all relationships. 

25:30 David shares a list of common childhood traumas 

31:15 David highlights the correlation between emotional pain and our body response (muscle tightness) 

34:10 The guys share when they know they're ready to exit the dating scene and enter a more committed relationship

38:50 Jihad share's his opinion of how he believes social media like Instagram & TikTok are a superficial glorification of life.

46:05 David speaks on how doing deep work can counteract the short attention spans we develop when using social media incessantly. 

49:00 The guys discuss social media and the inauthentic relationships that are sometimes fostered through it. They also share how they prioritize genuine and authentic connections opposed to following people in hopes of keeping things cordial. 

54:00 David shares how periodically taking a break from social media can be beneficial to our overall well being. 

In this episode we take an in depth look into Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey a common story telling motif that can be found in all our favorite movies & stories. We talk about how life seems to be comprised of polarities and how balance is the guiding principle in all of nature. As well as how to use storytelling to live a life of fulfillment.

03:15 David shares his love for Tea Tree Oil

05:45 Jihad’s gives his reason on why he thinks mythology and having a personal narrative is imperative when facing obstacles and challenges

08:15 Through film, there are stories that all have the common theme of the hero's journey

09:45 David explains why it’s important more than ever to create your own story even if you aren’t a religious person. And he begins to break down how different narratives are everywhere. 

11:30 What is a narrative or story? How does it impact your overall life? What are some benefits of having a framework such as a narrative or believing in a religion?

13:45 Religion gives a template for how to live life. Create your own dream. Be your own hero. 

15:15 Having a dream gives meaning to the mundane parts of life. 

17:00 Jihad shares his belief that life is filled with opposites and it seems to be everywhere.  He believes it’s best for people to grow comfortable with these opposites and understand that balance is the guiding principle in all of nature. 

19:30 When observing opposites it important to pay close attention to the parts of our psychology we begin to suppress in childhood due to safety, our dependence on fitting-in or basic survival needs 

20:30 Shadow comes from the atmosphere that comes from childhood and relationships with family, caretakers, siblings, etc

23:00 David’s experience tapping into forgiveness

28:00 Age isn’t always indicative of someone’s maturity. People are only able to act from whatever point of consciousness they’re currently at. 

30:40 How do we create a life of meaning? How do we avoid a life filled with regrets? 

36:50 Everything is polarity. Out of chaos comes order

40:45 Jihad defines his name, and explains how it reminds him of the balance he must embody. 

43:00 Perfection is a human construct and does not exist in nature 

47:00 “There's nothing you can do that's more important than being fulfilled. When you do you become a sign & realization of your own personal myth.”