Entangled

In this episode, we talk about his childhood, what it’s like to grow up studying in Catholic schools, and how Joe became less religious over the course of life given the colorful history of religions, regardless of which denomination you practice. Next, we talk about Joe’s love for history, what about it that interests him, and some of his favorite historical figures. With our present-day geopolitical conflict with Russia and Ukraine and even China, it’s no different from what happened in the past with the likes of Great Britain and the Dutch.  We also talk about the rise of decentralization and the emerging popularity of cryptocurrency. We go a little further along and discuss the possibility of developing artificial intelligence and eventually, when we’ll be able to come into contact with aliens and extraterrestrial life. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Ben Fox – Let it Out

Outro: The Complicated Reality of Being Human & the Dangers of Cancel Culture (starts at 1:01:50). Also available at entangledpodcast.substack.com.

Interview: 03/16/22 Published: 04/27/2022

Check out the resources referenced:

• Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind: https://www.amazon.com/Close-Encounters-Fifth-Kind-Contact/dp/B086D1FX99


• The Holographic Universe: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/319014.The_Holographic_Universe

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Today I’m joined by three friends and former guests for a special episode where we’re talking about all things cephalopod. We start the conversation with some of our favorite fun facts about octopi and the similarities in intelligence between humans and cephalopods - despite not having common ancestors. Next, we discuss whether octopi can dream, the decentralized structure of their brains, and the possibility that they’re some form of extraterrestrial species. From there, we discuss octopi’s ability to change color, create texture, and shapeshift. We then talk about octopi’s use of ink as a defense mechanism, the ability for dolphins to communicate telepathically, and the ability for humans to develop additional senses. We made sure to save some discussion time for bees, hippos, and whales as well. We end the discussion talking about octopus’s fields of vision, other senses available to octopi, and the fun in experiencing the mysteries of the cosmos. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Eldar Kedem - Ocean in Motion

Outro: In an Octopus's Garden (starts at 1:20:06). Also available at entangledpodcast.substack.com.

Interview: 03/08/22 Published: 04/08/22

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In this episode, Kendra discusses soul retrieval, shamanic journeys and hypnotherapy. Kendra describes the ups and downs of her healing journey with Lyme Disease, including the medical gaslighting, her use of coil machines for healing and LymeStop therapy. Next, Kendra discusses Transcendental Meditation, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and her decision to enroll in a Master’s program at Maharishi International University. From there, we discuss the concept of spiritual intrusions and the practice of depossesion. Then, we talk about letting go of control and how we flow in tune with the universe when we’re able to do so. We end the conversation discussing Cosmic Consciousness, the natural flow of energy towards least resistance, and discovering bliss while here on Earth. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Evgeny Bardyuzha - Dream Family

Outro: Shamanism, the Archaic Revival, and the Science of Consciousness (starts at 1:33:14). Also available at entangledpodcast.substack.com.

Interview: 03/09/22 Published: 04/03/22

Check out the resources referenced:

• Kendra's Website - New Heights Hypnosis: https://www.kendrashypnosis.com/


• The Gateway Experience by the Monroe Institute: https://www.monroeinstitute.org/products/gateway-experience-wave-i-vii?_pos=10&_sid=ab871c251&_ss=r


• CIA Analysis & Assessment of the Gateway Experience: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00788R001700210016-5.pdf

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In this episode, I share an original essay titled, "Is Consciousness the Next Paradigm?".  I believe we are on the brink of a paradigm shift in modern science. This shift will replace our current, broken ideas of mind-body duality and quantum mechanics with a paradigm based in consciousness. A physics that recognizes everything in our manifest existence, known as the “gross realm of the senses”, is connected through a subtler, abstract Unified Field of Consciousness that serves as the foundation for the entirety of the cosmos. This paradigm shift will be as important for our understanding of cosmology as was the shift from a geocentric to a heliocentric model during the Scientific Enlightenment. This paradigm shift will impact all fields of science – including psychology, medicine, and astronomy – and in turn, the advancements in these fields of study will significantly improve human development globally.

In part one of this essay, I’ll highlight two phenomenon which our current quantum mechanics paradigm cannot explain: Quantum Entanglement and a Theory of Everything capable of uniting gravity with the electromagnetic force. I’ll then discuss two metaphysical concepts, the Holographic Universe and the Unified Field of Consciousness, and how these complementary ideas provide a stronger foundational view of physics than our current one.

In part two, I’ll provide historical context as to why the exploration of consciousness has been relegated to a “fringe” science, and its researchers frequently dismissed as pseudo-scientists. Specifically, I’ll highlight the two power structures who’ve exerted the most control over the individual’s exploration of conscious thought over the past two millennia, first the dogma of the Catholic Church and second the dogma of scientific materialism.

In part three, I’ll argue that society is currently in the midst of an “Archaic Revival” – where we return to the wisdom of the ancient, spiritual traditions and recognize that mind and matter are in fact one. I’ll further argue that this revival is being driven both from the top down and from the bottom up. From the top down in that the body of scientific evidence in support of a consciousness-based paradigm is now so strong that conventional physicists will soon be forced to accept the validity of their models. From the bottom up because individuals across the world are waking up to their true Nature and to the importance of consciousness. To that end, I’ll specifically highlight the resurgence in psychedelic therapies and the continued growth of the Transcendental Meditation movement as a simple, practical way for people to integrate higher planes of consciousness into their daily lives. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End Credits: Zac Nelson - Ascend.

Published: 03/28/22

Check out the books referenced:

• The Science of Being and Art of Living by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180132.The_science_of_being_and_art_of_living_by_Maharishi_Mahesh_Yogi


• The Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/319014.The_Holographic_Universe


• The Perennial Philosophy by Aldous Huxley: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5131.The_Perennial_Philosophy


• The Immortality Key by Brian Muraresku: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51174256-the-immortality-key


• One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness by Tony Nader: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57449711-one-unbounded-ocean-of-consciousness


• Consciousness and the Quantum by Michael Oates: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180132.The_science_of_being_and_art_of_living_by_Maharishi_Mahesh_Yogi


• The Supreme Awakening by Craig Pearson: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/24699569-the-supreme-awakening---experiences-of-enlightenment-throughout-time---a

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In this episode, Jill discusses her life as a serial entrepreneur after starting her career in the media and entertainment industry. We talk about Jill’s decision to get her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, the important relationship between food and health, and why nutrition does not receive sufficient attention from doctors going through medical school. Next, we discuss the power of pharmaceutical companies and the influence they’re able to exert on the decisions made by doctors. Then, we talk about how Jill used naturopathic modalities like o-zone therapy & hyperbaric oxygen therapy to heal from illness and why holistic medicines are generally unable to be reimbursed by insurance. From there, we discuss the mental health epidemic and how social media contributes to fueling insecurities. We end the conversation with Jill’s personal interpretation of spirituality and  how her views about death have evolved over time. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Third Dimension - Free

Outro: The Misaligned Incentives of Big Pharma and the Dangers of Censorship (starts at 48:02)

Interview: 03/07/22 Published: 03/23/22

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In this episode, Mackenzie discusses growing up in Coronado and how her family made every house a home, even during her high school years when they were frequently on the move. Next, we discuss Mackenzie’s heart condition and how it took about five doctors until she could find someone who both believed her and could help to diagnose the issue. From there, we discuss the book Many Lives, Many Masters and the impact it has had on Mackenzie’s journey. We then talk about Mackenzie’s experience with sexual assault during her first week of college, how that event impacted her in the immediate aftermath and in the years since the assault, and how she leveraged exposure therapy as a healing modality. Next, we discuss Mackenzie’s encounters with spirits throughout her life and why our society is so reluctant to accept first-hand accounts of supernatural beings. We then talk about the concept of non-locality of consciousness and how the term “schizophrenia” has been used to dismiss people who’ve encountered supernatural entities. We end the conversation talking about how Mackenzie has incorporated crystals and Reiki healing into her spiritual practice. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Omri Smadar - Tulips

Outro: How We Perpetuate a Culture that Allows Rape & Sexual Assault (starts at 1:02:23)

Interview: 02/22/22 Published: 03/11/22

Check out the resources referenced:

• True Rest Franchising: https://www.truerestfranchising.com/


• Many Lives, Many Masters: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34452.Many_Lives_Many_Masters


• Last Night in Soho: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9639470/


• The Lune INNATE: https://www.youtube.com/c/LuneINNATEASMRenergy

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In this episode, John and I discuss his transition from the world of finance and cannabis investing into his current role as a health and wellness coach.  We discuss how John’s early career spent in the subprime mortgage lending market led to his introduction to Peter Schiff, an early financial commentator on the impending 2008 Global Financial Crisis, and why people have a tendency to trust groupthink over fundamentals and personal truth. From there, we discuss fundamental flaws in the structure of capitalism and why this has led to corporatism. Next we talk about decentralized autonomous organizations (“DAOs”) and the history of the failed War on Drugs, which could be more accurately considered a War on People and a War on Consciousness. We then discuss the stigma associated with psychedelics in society today, the study of flow states, and the similarities in brain physiology associated with different modalities for experiencing holotropic states of consciousness. Next, we discuss John’s move from the corporate sector into wellness coaching, his experience studying at the Flow Research Collective, and how the work of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi helped him bridge the “mystical” elements of spiritual texts with a modern scientific understanding of psychology. We then discuss the importance of purpose in achieving flow states and the process of transforming the outward facing image you present to the world. We end the discussion on the idea of masculine and feminine energies and why toxic masculinity remains so pervasive within our culture. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Young Rich Pixies - A Good Mood

Outro: Toxic Masculinity in a Toxic Society (starts at 1:24:24)

Interview: 02/22/22 Published: 03/07/22

Check out the resources referenced:

• John's Website: https://www.johnrobertdowns.com/


• Crash Proof: How to Survive the Coming Economic Collapse by Peter Schiff: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22127.Crash_Proof


• The Big Short by Michael Lewis: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26889576-the-big-short


• Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/66354.Flow


• The Flow Research Collective: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/


• Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality without Religion by Sam Harris: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18774981-waking-up


• Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48890486-breath


• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4069.Man_s_Search_for_Meaning


• Fit for Service: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/fit-for-service-academy

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Today I'm joined by my dear friend and business partner, Tiby Erdely. In this episode, Tiby discusses his entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of persistence in driving success. From there, we discuss Tiby’s namesakes, his grandfather and father, and the impact they’ve had on his life. Next, Tiby discusses his relationship with religion and the powerful impact of prayer & gratitude. From there, we discuss the concept of the multiverse, transportation of consciousness to different parallel universes, and the interplay of time, gravity and light. Then, we dive into the concept of the Goldilock’s Zone and its relation to the Drake Equation, a calculation developed by astrophysicists to estimate the number of technologically advanced civilizations in the Milky Way. We end the discussion talking about what, if anything, comes next for us after the end of our lives on planet Earth. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Lance Conrad - A Positive Future

Outro: Is Enlightenment our Birthright? (starts at 01:03:29)

Interview: 02/02/22 Published: 02/21/22

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Today I’m interviewing my friend Ally Colletti. In this episode, Ally discusses her love for living the nomad life, embracing simplicity, and being in nature. From there, we discuss how Ally developed her love for photography while traveling and how she was introduced to sound healing. Next, we discuss how we each became interested in spirituality and the impact our internalized fears can have on the way we perceive the world. Then, we discuss the impact of community and the importance of books.  From there, we discuss conservation, lessons that we can learn from Dr. Jane Goodall, and how we can reconsider our relationship with consumerism. We end the discussion on the potential of hemp biodegradable plastics and options for composting. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: Itay Kashti - Endless Hope

Outro: Jane Goodall & Animal Spirituality (starts at 54:59)

Interview: 02/01/22 Published: 02/19/22

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Today I’m joined by one of my oldest friends, John Monich. In this episode, we discuss the concept of time, including the rigid structure of time in seconds & minutes, how your experience of time can be much less rigid, and whether time travel is possible. From there, we discuss John’s love for history and why the ideas of archaeology-focused investigative journalist Graham Hancock have resonated with so many people. Next, we discuss the leader Genghis Khan and the Anglocentric perception of history as taught by American institutions. Next, we discuss the fascinating geography of caves and whether an ancient civilization could have waited out a cataclysmic event at the beginning of the Younger Dryas period living in caves. We then discuss the ideas of luck and coincidence, and whether they can be reduced to a function of randomness or could instead represent manifestations of an intelligent plan. We end the conversation talking about animal sentience, and whether under different circumstances another species could have evolved to the level of intellectual advancement of humankind today. Please enjoy!

Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - The Vibe; End credits: JZAC - 2022

Outro: Synchronicity in a World of Infinite Possibility (starts at 01:10:05)

Interview: 01/27/22 Published: 02/14/22

Check out the podcasts referenced:

• Joe Rogan Experience #1284 (Graham Hancock): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxmw9eizOAo


• Hardcore History 41 (Wrath of the Khans): https://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-43-wrath-of-the-khans-i/

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