In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Carly sits down with teacher, guide, and mentor Ken Conte to explore the nuanced journey of devotion, rites of passage, healing through intentional discomfort, and the sacred power of choosing hard things.

Ken shares his story of early sobriety, spiritual exploration, and the transformative impact of practices like breathwork, meditation, cold plunging, and ketamine-assisted therapy. Together, they unpack what it means to be in true devotion—not through rigid habits, but through self-honoring rituals that evolve over time.

They also dive into:

* The difference between habits and devotion

* What it means to feel broken and how healing begins with presence

* Ken’s journey through depression, AA, and beyond

* The critical importance of integration after peak experiences

* Why rites of passage matter in modern life—especially for men

* How intentional solitude in nature can reshape your inner world

* The story behind Ken’s *Ancestral Hunting School* and what it really teaches

* Parenting, legacy, and living in alignment as a way of teaching by example

Whether you're curious about conscious masculinity, ancestral practices, or the intersection of spirituality and psychology—this episode will leave you grounded, inspired, and more committed to your own path of devotion.

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🔗 Resources & Mentions:

*Ancestral Hunting School :

• Website
• Instagram

* Kyle Kingsbury’s podcast with Jimmy Welton on his Vision Quest

* “Sitting Around the Fire” by Jon Hopkins, East Forest & Ram Dass (song)

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🔥 Connect with Ken:

• @sevenarrowsbreathwork