Based on a structural defect with the way that Anthony Hernandez's vagus nerve connects to his heart, he lives with the fact that his heart can stop at any moment of any day…take a second to sit in that.

As a model/actor for 15+ years, he thought he "had it all" – until an unforeseen event struck him out of the blue.

A transformative period (consisting of put his life on pause, heading out to the mountains to meditate like a monk, and diving within himself to find answers) coupled with a 4g psilocybin mushroom experience provided for an amazing story that frankly, I'm still processing myself.

If you're someone like me who has any weird phobias around loss of control or fears of death, this is a good one for you.

Anthony walks us through his story and the psychedelic experience that changed his life. Listen to this Harley-riding, longboarding surfer/boxer/painter (aka, artist at heart) that despite an insane amount of hardship and a life-changing medical condition that he lives alongside daily, finds a way to keep his chin up, shoulders back, and a smile on his face.

This was a long episode, so here are some high level cues if you want to jump into certain moments that grab you.

2:30 d*ck pics on Instagram…yes, you read that right

14:00 underestimating the awareness of children

22:30 acting and comedy, getting into a character, speaking your truth

30:30 letting go

35:00 depression, diet, and instant gratification

37:00 comparison, social media, and information overload

40:30 why some people 'awaken' and others don't

43:00 Anthony's story (introduction)

1:14:30 Anthony's heart issue

2:10:30 Anthony's psychedelic experience

Watch this podcast: https://youtu.be/wd6HDXbE-wM 

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Connect with Anthony: IG: @outlawawakend