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Welcome to this episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, a powerful conversation with my partner, Rachel, all about what it truly means to step into the Age of Sovereignty.

We’re moving out of the old paradigm, the age of top-down structures, corporate hierarchies, and systems that told us who to be and how to live. With Pluto leaving Capricorn and entering Aquarius, the invitation is clear: it’s time to dissolve the old ways of power and remember that we are each our own authority.

In this episode, Rachel shares the systems and processes she’s created by weaving together astrology and the intelligence of ChatGPT, tools that help people uncover their unique energetic blueprint and express it fully in this lifetime.

This is the age where collaboration replaces competition, where no one stands above another, and where our evolution comes from each of us owning our genius and sharing it in harmony with others.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to break free from outdated structures, to create your life and business on your own terms, and to understand how your cosmic design fits into the greater collective awakening, this episode is your permission slip to do exactly that.

So tune in, take a deep breath, and let’s explore what it truly means to live as a sovereign being in the Age of Aquarius. 

Links Mentioned on the show:

Rachel's substack: https://substack.com/@astrologymagic

Rachel's Certainty Oracle: https://astrologymagic.gumroad.com/l/mycertaintyoracle

Rachel's Specific Article About Jupiter: https://astrologymagic.substack.com/p/your-jupiter-placement-is-humanitys?r=5rlv1q

Link to Ryan's "Subconscious Shift: How Cannabis Creates Lasting Transformation" Free Workshop Oct. 18th at 12pm ET: https://highlyoptimized.com/coach-with-cannabis-workshop

Link to the "Sexual Mastery" Edition of Breathe With Cannabis Oct. 19th at 12pm ET: https://www.skool.com/bwc-collective/about?ref=7ee342a964c94b5a9f269447dfcd9e51 

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In today’s solocast, I’m diving deep into some of the systems that have helped me understand reality on a much deeper level. We’re talking about the 7 Hermetic Principles, the wisdom woven through A Course in Miracles, and a handful of other teachings I’ve collected along the way.

But here’s the thing, when I first started studying these systems, a lot of them felt hard to fully grasp. The language was old, the style didn’t always translate, and I found myself asking, “Okay…but how do I actually apply this to my life today?”

So that’s exactly what I wanted to bring you in this episode, not just theory, but practical ways to integrate these principles into your own journey.

As I say in the episode: this is simply my perspective on life. If it resonates and supports you, beautiful. If it doesn’t, that’s beautiful too. Either way, my intention is to share what’s supported me, in hopes it might spark something in you.

And make sure to stick around until the end, because I also drop some special announcements straight from my heart that you’re not going to want to miss. 

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Today’s episode is a little different, just me, opening up, dropping in, and sharing from the heart. I’ve been feeling an incredible amount of gratitude lately for the life I’ve created and the one I now get to live every single day. I want to pull back the curtain and let you into what’s been moving me lately.

I’ll be giving you some updates from our epic Breathe With Cannabis retreat in the Catskills, reflecting on my core mission with everything I do, which is to be a connector and build true community, and riffing on the many thirst traps of life. You know, the endless entertainment show the world throws at us, and why it’s so easy to get pulled in…but also why it’s absolutely essential to keep working on yourself, so that no matter what comes your way, you can meet it from a place of love.

I’ve also got a big announcement about a major podcast I’ll be appearing on again next month, and I’ll share my perspective on why 2025 and beyond is all about collaboration over competition.

So whether you’re here for the vulnerable shares, the retreat stories, the philosophy, or just to hang out in this energy, I’m beyond grateful you’re here & without further adu, let’s dive in! 

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Welcome back to another episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, where we dive deep into the conversations that expand our perspectives, shift our realities, and reconnect us with the truth of who we really are.

In today’s episode, we explore some big themes, how the world stage is a master of distraction, constantly pulling our attention with divisive maneuvers designed to keep us in fear, separation, and confusion…and how important it is, now more than ever, to reclaim our focus.

We also dive into the yearning so many of us feel to step outside of the “matrix,” to de-tune ourselves from the noise of typical society, and to reconnect with sovereignty in a way that actually allows us to live freely. You’ll hear powerful processes for reclaiming your energy, practical insights for navigating the chaos, and plenty of fun explorations into the nature of reality itself.

This is an epic deep dive, full of curiosity, laughter, and dialogue, the kind of conversation I love most. And to share it with me today is not only a brilliant thinker and creator, but also one of my closest friends, the host of the Expanding Reality podcast…Brandon Thomas.

Connect With Brandon:

@expanding.reality  & Fernway Glass on Instagram. 

His Podcast, Expanding Reality on Apple and Spotify. 

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Today’s guest is the creator of one of my all-time favorite supplement brands, one that has pioneered psilocybin microdoses blended with herbs, adaptogens & nootropics into truly revolutionary formulas you won’t find anywhere else in the world. But his journey to this point has been anything but easy. After finding major success in the Cannabis industry, a series of bad decisions left him high & dry. Instead of giving up, he found the courage & drive to rebuild from the ground up.

What unfolded from there is the essence of the hero’s journey, a story of loss, resilience, and rebirth. In this conversation, we explore that journey in depth: his perspective on the arc of human evolution & how to recognize the phase you’re currently in, how to win friends & positively influence people, and so much more.

He’s not only a visionary entrepreneur but also one of my favorite people in the world, and by the end of this episode, I’m confident you’ll understand exactly why.

Connect with Adam: 

Brainsupreme.co (USE CODE HIGHLY FOR A DISCOUNT) 

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At just 19 years old, today’s guest was already obsessed with powerlifting, squatting an incredible 605 pounds completely naturally. On the outside, it looked like he was destined for greatness. But behind the records and medals, injuries began piling up. He bounced from practitioner to practitioner, each one promising answers, yet leaving him with the same nagging pain. Hope was fading fast…until he discovered the work of Paul Chek. That moment became a turning point. His focus shifted from simply working out to also working in, sparking a whole new vision for his life.

That vision led him to realize his true dream: supporting men in their journey of healing and growth. But to pursue it, he had to make one of the toughest choices of his life, walking away from his family’s successful business. On paper, it offered good money and security, but deep down, he knew it was slowly eating away at him. Stepping into the unknown, he set off on his own path, committed to men’s work, and in the process, found his soul.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore his powerful journey, the wisdom he carries for others walking a similar path, and what it truly means to align with your calling.

Connect with Mike: 

IG: @mike.salemi 

Book a call with Mike: brand.mikesalemi.io 

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On the outside, today’s guest looked like he had it all, a thriving career as a financial trader in Chicago, a life that many would envy, and the kind of success that makes people assume you’ve got everything figured out. But behind that polished exterior, he carried a heavy truth: a constant drive to push harder, do more, and prove himself. That pressure left him feeling unfulfilled within, disconnected from his family, and trapped in a cycle of striving without peace.

Everything changed in 2017, when he found himself caught in the middle of the Las Vegas mass shooting. In that life-or-death moment, he was struck with the realization that if it had all ended right then, he would leave this world profoundly unhappy. That awakening set him on an inner quest, one that would take him from chasing outer success to uncovering true peace, self-love, and freedom within.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear the story of that journey, the lessons he learned along the way, and how life feels now that he’s come through to the other side. This conversation will pull on your heartstrings & inspire you to find your own version of peace.

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thegreatunlearn.com 

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Some stories hit you in the heart before they even reach your ears, and today’s conversation is one of them. My guest’s life began in pain, heartache, and a childhood that left him feeling alone, not good enough, and deeply unworthy. To survive, he built walls, thick ones, around his heart. Those walls kept him safe from the chaos and the people his mother brought into his world, but they also kept him from feeling the love and connection he craved.

It wasn’t until years later, when he found therapy and then stepped into the work himself, that he began to see just how much of his life was shaped by those walls. Through his own healing, he’s turned his mess into his mission, helping others navigate the beautiful, messy complexity of being human.

His approach is deeply personal and profoundly effective, using somatic work, meditation, and honest self-inquiry to guide his clients back to their natural state of being. In this episode, we talk about his journey, the lessons he’s learned, and the practical tools that can help anyone return to themselves.

Guest Links: https://www.psychedelic-integration.net/

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Today’s episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with someone who has had a huge impact on my life over the last few years. Out of all the psychics I’ve worked with, this person has helped me more than anyone else, and the wild thing is, it’s so effortless for them. These gifts have been with them since birth.

But as is often the case for those born with extraordinary abilities, it hasn’t always been easy. It’s taken years of learning how to protect their energy, set strong boundaries, and fully step into their power. In this conversation, we explore that journey, what it really took to bring those gifts online, plus some of the things we’ve both been feeling in the world lately.

And if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or energetically heavy, we also share grounded, practical tips for moving through those waves with more ease & clarity. This one is full of insight, laughter, and those “aha” moments that stay with you long after you listen.

Guest Links: https://www.marybuckingham.com/

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Welcome back to the Highly Optimized podcast, the show where we explore what it means to live in full alignment, physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually.

Today’s episode is a journey.
A raw, unfiltered, soul-level transmission about what it really looks like to walk away from the default path…& choose something different.

My guest today is someone who cracked the code early, someone who looked around, saw the way most people were living, & said:
 "Nah, that’s not for me."

In this conversation, we dive into what that moment of realization looked like…
The inner and outer signs that you might be one of those people too…
And how to begin creating a life that’s built on truth, not obligation.

We talk about sovereignty.
We talk about crypto.
We talk about spiritual evolution.
And we tell the truth about what it actually takes to live this way, the freedom and the friction.

So if you’ve ever felt like you were born for something more, this is your episode.
Let’s get into it…

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