Dr Espen Podcast

What if the symptom you're trying to get rid of isn't actually the problem but a message from a deeper part of you?

In this powerful conversation, Dr Espen is joined with chiropractor and Lifeline Technique creator Dr. Darren Weissman to explore the connection between the subconscious mind, unresolved emotional experiences, physical symptoms, consciousness, and the body's innate capacity for healing. Together, they explore what it means to treat symptoms as “portals, not problems,” how subconscious patterns can continue to influence our biology and behavior, and whether changing our relationship with these patterns can change the trajectory of our lives.

About our guest:

Dr. Darren R. Weissman is a leading chiropractic holistic physician, author, and world-renowned expert on the subconscious mind. He developed The LifeLine Technique®, a holistic, self-healing system designed to process trauma, transform subconscious limiting beliefs, and evolve emotional intelligence. Dr. Weissman is featured in the acclaimed documentaries "HEAL" and "E-Motion" and is known for his best-selling book "The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude," among several others.

With a Doctorate of Chiropractic and extensive training in various holistic modalities, he offers online courses, international workshops, and a coaching program that promote self-healing and personal development through the power of the subconscious mind. Dr. Weissman is dedicated to creating world peace through inner peace and, through his work, inspires a life of passion and purpose, awakening the dormant greatness within.

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:03:36 - Your symptom is a conversation from below the surface

00:13:23 - Live session: the first emotion your pain brings up

00:18:31 - "What does your heart desire to feel?"

00:26:18 - The seven-year-old living in your subconscious

00:37:01 - Why you need a "dream team," not just one path

00:44:29 - The remote session story with Dr. Masaru Emoto

00:58:43 - How do you say thank you to the stuff that just sucks?

1:10:26 - Free will vs. fate: did you choose your pain?

1:21:42 - The torus field, and why a salamander's limb matters

1:33:30 - Darren's message to the world that you should hear

What if the thoughts you believe are causing your suffering are actually the very thing keeping you trapped?

In this conversation, Dr Espen is joined by Byron Katie, creator of The Work, to explore fear, the ego, self-inquiry, and what it means to wake up from the stories we tell ourselves. Byron shares her extraordinary journey from years of deep fear and depression to a radically different experience of reality and introduces four simple questions that can challenge even our most deeply held beliefs.

About our guest:

Byron Katie, a best selling author, the creator of The Work, a powerful method of self-inquiry developed after a profound awakening following ten years of depression and self-loathing. For more than 30 years, she has shared The Work with millions of people around the world, helping them question stressful thoughts and transform their relationship with suffering. She is the bestselling author of Loving What Is, I Need Your Love—Is That True?, A Thousand Names for Joy, and A Mind at Home with Itself.

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Threads: https://www.threads.net/@byron.katie

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWorkofBK

Join her at “At Home with BK” on Zoom every Monday, Tuesday,

and Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. Pacific Time

Click the link to register: https://thework.com/at-home-with-byron-katie/

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:03:08 - The Terror That Kept Byron Trapped for Years

00:07:48 - Why did Byron sleep on the floor when there was a bed available?

00:15:02 - What if the problem isn't the situation but what you're believing about it?

00:20:34 - The Way Out of the Mind’s Endless Loop

00:25:22 - Four Questions That Can Shatter a Stressful Belief

00:29:48 - The Person Who Hurt You May Not Be the Cause of Your Suffering

00:34:18 - What happens when you face danger without getting lost in fear?

00:44:18 - What does it really mean to be "in a trance"?

00:56:03 - What Remains When Fear and Suffering Fall Away

01:00:09 - How to Face Human Suffering Without Becoming Part of It

01:06:17 - The Radical Freedom of Admitting You Were Wrong

01:10:32 - A Message You Must Hear

What if your thoughts could influence reality?

Lynne McTaggart reveals the surprising results of decades of intention experiments—from a reported 43% drop in violent crime to extraordinary changes experienced by people practicing collective intention. She explains the hidden field connecting us, why we may be far more powerful than we realize, and how intention, emotion, and sound could reshape the way we understand consciousness.

About our guest:

Lynne McTaggart, one of the central authorities on the new science and consciousness, is the award-winning author of seven books, including the worldwide bestsellers The Field, The Intention Experiment and The Power of Eight. She is also cofounder of the international magazine What Doctors Don’t Tell You (www.WDDTY.com), and the architect of the Intention Experiments, a web based “global laboratory” to test the power of intention to heal the world. A highly sought after public speaker, Lynne is consistently listed as one of the world’s 100 most spiritually influential people.

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:01:44 - Understanding the Field: Are We Already Connected to Everything?

00:04:44 - The Intention Experiment: What Happened When Thousands Focused on One Goal?

00:08:32 - St. Louis: What Happened When They Focused Intention on Violent Crime?

00:10:58 - Non-Local Consciousness: Can Your Mind Influence Something Miles Away?

00:12:40 - The Maharishi Effect: Can Collective Meditation Actually Change Crime Rates?

00:15:06 - Transformative Effects of Intention: Why Did People Start Healing and Changing?

00:17:36 - Joining the Movement: How Can You Use Collective Intention to Create Change?

00:19:32 - The Role of Emotion: Why Isn’t Intention Alone Enough?

00:22:54 - Specificity in Intention: Why Does It Matter Exactly What You Ask For?

00:25:58 - Consciousness as God: What If God Is Living Through All of Us?

00:32:39 - Crisis of Evolution: Are We Watching an Old World Come to an End?

00:40:58 - The God Notes: What If the Universe Is Built on Sound?

00:44:06 - Message To The World You Should Hear

What If the Light Around You Is Making You Sick?

We think about health in terms of food, exercise and sleep but what about the light we're exposed to every day?

Matt Maruca shares his journey from childhood health struggles and extreme dieting to discovering what he believes is one of the most overlooked influences on human health: light.

He explains how artificial light may affect our circadian rhythm, mitochondria, hormones, sleep and mental wellbeing and why changing the way we experience light could change the way we live.

About our guest:

Matt Maruca is the founder and CEO of Ra Optics. A pioneer in circadian health and photobiology education, Matt has become a leading voice in the science of light. His work has been featured across major health platforms, and he regularly speaks at conferences worldwide about light's role in human optimization.

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Website: https://raoptics.com/

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LinkedIn: https://ch.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maruca

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:04:52 - His Childhood Symptoms Were Trying to Tell Him Something

00:08:43 - When Healthy Eating Became Unhealthy

00:12:20 - The Discovery That Made Him Question Everything

00:15:26 - What If Food Wasn’t the Real Problem?

00:24:19 - Could Light Be Affecting Your Mental Health?

00:29:50 - What If Your Body Isn’t Designed for Modern Light?

00:35:18 - Why Humans May Have Needed Firelight

00:39:49 - This Is When Artificial Light Started Changing Us

00:41:38 - What Is Modern Light Actually Doing to Your Body?

00:49:33 - How an Energy Crisis Changed the Light in Your Home

00:52:32 - If Artificial Light Is the Problem, What Can We Do?

00:53:42 - 3 Things You Can Change Tonight

01:00:25 - Could These Glasses Change How Your Body Responds to Light?

01:03:58 - The Simple Screen Hack You Can Use Tonight

01:05:35 - If the World Were Listening, This Is What He’d Say

What if you're only consciously aware of 0.1% of the reality around you? And what if the limitations you experience aren't limitations of reality—but limitations of perception? Dr. Theresa Bullard explores quantum physics, consciousness, free will, DNA, chakras, and the hidden potential of the human experience.

About our guest:

Dr. Theresa Bullard, Ph.D. is a physicist, author, speaker, and consciousness researcher who bridges science, spirituality, and human potential. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Washington and has spent over two decades exploring quantum physics, ancient wisdom, and consciousness.

She is the co-founder of the Quantum Learning Academy and the host of Mystery Teachings on Gaia TV. She is also a Master Teacher and International Instructor within the Modern Mystery School, with more than 25 years of study and teaching in the Western Mystery Tradition.

Through her work, Dr. Theresa helps people explore deeper levels of awareness, personal empowerment, and human potential by bringing together scientific principles and ancient wisdom.

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Email: [email protected]

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LinkedIn: Dr. Theresa Bullard-Whyke

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:35 – What If You’re Only Seeing a Fraction of Reality?

00:07:09 – What If the “Matrix” Is More Real Than You Think?

00:08:39 – Why Do We Feel So Limited If We’re More Than the Body?

00:12:48 – Is There a Hidden Pattern Behind Reality?

00:17:08 – What If Your Mind Shapes What Becomes Reality?

00:19:34 – Are You Really in Control of Your Life?

00:20:16 – What If Adaptability Is Your Greatest Superpower?

00:28:11 – Are We Living Through the Collapse of an Old World?

00:30:33 – Are Fear and Darkness Controlling Your Choices?

00:35:25 – What Happens When You Stop Living From Fear?

00:41:27 – The 3 Superpowers You Need Right Now

00:44:25 – What Happens When You Lose Yourself Trying to Succeed?

00:48:37 – The Transformation That Changed Dr. Theresa's Life

00:53:18 – What Is Your "Junk DNA" Really Hiding?

00:58:07 – Can Chakras Really Connect the Body and Soul?

01:08:33 – Is Your DNA Holding Untapped Potential?

01:11:25 – What Is Your "Junk DNA" Really Hiding?

01:18:33 – The One Thing Dr. Theresa Wants You to Remember

What if everything you've been taught about illness, healing, and even your own mind is incomplete? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Lipton reveals why he believes your body may be communicating with you, how subconscious beliefs influence your daily life, and the unexpected realization that changed him after hearing the words, "You have cancer."

About our guest:

Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., former medical school professor and epigenetic science pioneer, is the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution and The Honeymoon Effect. Bruce received the prestigious Goi Peace Award (Japan) in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony. For over ten years, Bruce has been listed in the top 100 of “the world’s most spiritually influential living people” by United Kingdom’s Watkins Journal.        He will be releasing his new book, Beyond Darwin: How Epigenetics, Quantum Science, and Cooperation Shape Humanity’s Future in 2026.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucelipton

You can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Darwin-Epigenetics-Cooperation-Humanitys/dp/1637749368

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:05 - Everything You Learned About Evolution Is Incomplete

00:10:40 - The Lie Behind "Survival of the Fittest"?

00:18:02 - Young People Could Change Humanity Forever

00:20:21 - Your Beliefs Are Shaping Your Reality

00:24:24 - The Mystery of Consciousness Explained

00:30:08 - The Simple Analogy That Changes Everything

00:32:11 - What Is the Real Purpose of Life?

00:36:08 - The Programming Running Your Life

00:40:08 - Can We Actually Create Heaven on Earth?

00:50:06 - Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You This

00:55:09 - Where Is Humanity Headed Next?

01:03:47 - What If Heaven Has Always Been Here?

01:09:40 - One Final Message You'll Never Forget

“Anxiety can be a habit, and if it can be learned as a habit, we can unlearn it.” -Dr. Jud Brewer

In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate relationship between anxiety, addiction, and the neuroscience of self-mastery with renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Dr. Jud Brewer. Join us as we explore how anxiety can become a learned habitual loop and the powerful role of curiosity in breaking this cycle. Dr. Brewer shares insights from his extensive research, revealing how our brains respond to anxiety and addiction, and how we can harness mindfulness and observation to transform our experiences.

About our guest:

Dr. Judson Brewer is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and New York Times best-selling author recognized as one of the world's leading experts on habit change and the science of self-mastery. He is Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where his lab uses fMRI and EEG to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying mindfulness, addiction, and anxiety—research that has fundamentally reshaped how scientists and clinicians understand behavior change.

Dr. Jud has spent over two decades developing and testing evidence-based programs for smoking cessation, emotional eating, and anxiety—translating rigorous science into tools that are both clinically effective and accessible to general audiences. He has trained U.S. Olympic athletes, coaches, and foreign government ministers, and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, The New York Times, Time, and beyond. His TED talk on habit change has accumulated over 20 million views.

He is the author of three books—The Craving Mind, Unwinding Anxiety, and The Hunger Habit—and writes the Substack newsletter Inside the Curious Mind. He co-founded MindSciences and MindShift Recovery, a nonprofit integrating digital therapeutics with peer support for addiction treatment. His latest initiative, Going Beyond Anxiety (goingbeyondanxiety.com), is a next-generation program that combines cutting-edge neuroscience with experiential learning to transform how people relate to anxiety at its root.

📲Find out more about Dr. Jud

Website: https://www.drjud.com/

https://www.goingbeyondanxiety.com/

Substack: https://judbrewer.substack.com/

Instagram: @dr.jud https://www.instagram.com/dr.jud/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjud/

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:04:00 - Understanding Anxiety as a Habit

00:06:49 - Escape Mechanisms and Emotional Eating

00:08:33 - The Role of Emotions in Behavior

00:12:07 - Observer Effect in Mindfulness

00:17:49 - Anxiety and Addiction: Shared Pathways

00:20:20 - Neuroscience Meets Ancient Wisdom

00:23:39 - Finding Pleasure Plateaus

00:30:36 - Curiosity as a Superpower

00:37:13 - Collective Anxiety in Uncertain Times

00:40:28 - The Impact of Misinformation

00:42:28 - Training for Uncertainty

00:46:48 - Faith and Spirituality in Healing

00:57:41 - Dr. Jud’s Message To The World

“It's not the pills and the potions that are responsible for the outcome. It's the body's own natural ability to heal itself.” -Dr. Alan

In this episode, Dr Espen sits down with Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder and director of the True North Health Center, to explore the transformative power of medically supervised water fasting. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Goldhamer shares insights into how fasting can help reverse chronic diseases, including hypertension, autoimmune disorders, and even certain types of cancer.

About our guest:

Dr. Goldhamer has been the director of the TrueNorth Health Center for over 40 years.  TrueNorth is the largest facility in the work specializing in medically supervised water fasting.  He is the co-author of Can Fasting Save Your Life and The Pleasure Trap.

📲Find out more about Dr. Alan

Website: www.truenorthhealth.com

Dr. Goldhamer's book: Can Fasting Save Your Life?

https://www.healthpromoting.com/store/book/can-fasting-save-your-life

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:02:39 - The Science of Fasting

00:05:18 - Physical Benefits of Water Fasting

00:10:30 - Common Ground of Chronic Diseases

00:15:50 - Whole Plant Foods and Health

00:18:20 - Processed Foods and Overeating

00:23:36 - Breaking the Pleasure Trap

00:25:04 - Fasting Protocol Overview

00:30:52 - Autophagy and Fasting

00:33:36 - Removing Toxins for Health

00:37:40 - Challenges of Food Addiction

00:40:30 - Fasting for Women

00:50:01 - Fasting and its Influence on Spiritual Awakening

00:56:17 - Fasting Can Treat Sick People

01:05:05 - Message To The World

“Changing yourself is wisdom. Changing others is ignorance."

-Tulku Lobsang

Dr Espen sits down with Tulku Lobsang for a profound conversation on the ancient Tibetan practice of Tummo, the nature of death and reincarnation, and what it truly means to live without regret. Tulku shares his journey from being recognized as a reincarnated Lama at age 13 to becoming a master of inner fire practices, and offers practical tools anyone can use, no monastery required, to access more bliss, presence, and peace in daily life.

About our guest:

Venerable Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche is a high Buddhist master who was born in 1976 in Amdo, Eastern Tibet. At the age of 6, Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche entered the local Buddhist monastic school. At 11, he then moved to the Nangzi Monastery, the largest Bon monastery in Tibet. At that time, the monks of the Sowa monastery were looking for the reincarnation of their lama. At the age of 13, Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche was recognized as the 8th reincarnation of the Nyentse Tulku. In 1993, at the age of 17, Rinpoche left Tibet for South India to deepen and complete his studies in the Gaden Shartse Monastery. After five years in Gaden Monastery, Tulku-la moved to Dharamsala to pass the Tibetan cultural heritage on to both Tibetans and Westerners. Since the year 2000, Rinpoche has been traveling through Europe, America and Asia sharing his deep knowledge in order to reduce suffering in the world. Tulku-la bases his teachings on the ancient knowledge of Tantrayana, which is the foundation of both Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan Medicine. Rinpoche bridges worlds and translates the ancient wisdom of his venerable transmission lineage into practical advice for the present day. Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche’s organization “Nangten Menlang International” is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The team there offers Online-Events, Teacher Certification Programs as well as In-Person-Events and takes care of Rinpoche’s Nying Drod Warm Heart Charity Project.

📲Find out more about Tulku

Website: https://tulkulobsang.org/en/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MgHmX3999/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tulkulobsang?igsh=cW5qdjVkMmF1eGEy

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tulkulobsang?si=3Eq4XPnw_EkwWImr

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:03:54 - Tulku's Journey and Introduction to Tummo

00:05:10 - Exploring Tummo: The Inner Fire

00:07:15 - The Benefits of Tummo Practice

00:12:16 - Achieving the Bliss Body in Daily Life

00:16:00 - The Power of Liking People

00:18:38 - Compassion for Those Who Do Wrong

00:22:04 - The Nature of Death and Reincarnation

00:36:42 - Death as a Painkiller and Nature's Compassion

00:40:03 - Death as a Door to Enlightenment

00:42:57 - The Healing Power of Laughter

00:46:44 - Final Message to the World

"I'll never let fear stop me. That doesn't mean I don't experience fear. But I don't let fear stop me from doing something."

— Jason Shurka

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr Espen sits down with Jason Shurka to explore the hidden forces shaping our world, the rediscovery of ancient wisdom, and the practical tools we can use today to reclaim our health, freedom, and consciousness.

About our guest:

Jason Shurka is an author, entrepreneur, executive producer, global visionary, and truth-seeker dedicated to awakening human potential and advancing consciousness through media, education, and transformative wellness technologies.​ Jason’s life took a dramatic turn following a profound “dark night of the soul,” marked by 23 shoulder dislocations, three surgeries, the near loss of his leg, and the possibility of requiring a mechanical shoulder. Rather than breaking him, this period catalyzed a deep inner awakening. Jason devoted himself to mastering the Fundamental Laws of Creation and aligning his life with a higher mission: to help humanity heal, awaken, and remember its innate power. Jason is widely known for his coaching programs, workshops, and live events, which guide individuals toward higher awareness, sovereignty, and alignment with their greatest potential.

📲Find out more about Jason

Website: https://www.jasonshurka.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JasonShurka26

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Therealjasonshurka

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jasonshurka26

📲Find out more about Dr Espen

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:05:14 - History is a lie — and the pyramids prove it

00:09:55 - The Real Secret Inside The Pyramids

00:16:22 - Democrats, Republicans, Fox News, Coca-Cola

00:21:00 - What YouTube Can Teach You About God

00:28:23 - The Poison Nobody Is Talking About

00:32:44 - Why Spirituality Without Clean Food Doesn't Work

00:37:58 - The Secret Organization Fighting For Us

00:46:51 - How Our DNA Was Actually Modified

00:53:12 - What Heaven On Earth Really Looks Like

01:03:36 - The Technology That Supercharges Your Cells

01:09:13 - The Only Book You Need To Read

01:12:05 - Jason’s Message To The World