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We are joined by Karlee Ana, host of The Big Seen Podcast! We delve into the intricacies of spiritual awakening, the challenges of navigating personal intuition, and the tension between ego and higher self, including: 

Key Takeaways:

• Spiritual Awakening: Karlee shares her intense spiritual experiences that began with a seemingly random event and evolved into a life-altering journey, highlighting the power of trusting the unknown.
• Intuition vs. Ego: The hosts discuss how to differentiate between the voice of the higher self and the ego, exploring the idea that true guidance often feels undeniable and comes from a place of deep inner knowing.
• Impact of Religious Conditioning: Mike and Doug reflect on how their Mormon upbringing continues to influence their ability to connect with their true selves, despite years of separation from the religion.
• Karlee's European Adventure: A spontaneous trip to Europe becomes a metaphorical and literal journey for Karlee, leading her to a place she envisioned in meditation and ultimately deciding to move there.

This episode offers a deep dive into the complexities of personal transformation and the courage it takes to follow one's true path.

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Episode Description: In this episode, Doug and Mike take you on a wild ride from golf memes to deep ancestral connections, all while questioning why Doug is always off golfing alone. They dive into the weird and wonderful ways we project our expectations onto the dead, explore the possibility that goosebumps might mean someone’s thinking about you (in that way), and ponder if there’s a global conspiracy of people simultaneously fantasizing about Beyoncé. Whether you’re into ancestor work, feeling paranoid but sexy, or just wondering why your periods are syncing up with your best friend, this episode has something for everyone.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 - Doug kicks things off by getting distracted by a golf meme, leading to a humorous discussion about life's interruptions.
• 05:00 - The guys talk about the weird coincidences of life, including the universe’s timing and why Doug always seems to be missing out on life’s big moments.
• 10:00 - A deep dive into ancestor work: Mike shares his thoughts on how we’re all just trying to make the dead bend to our will and what happens when we stop trying to "save" them.
• 15:00 - "You’re Not Paranoid, You’re Sexy" – The guys explore the idea that when you get goosebumps, maybe it’s because a bunch of people are thinking about you... intimately.
• 20:00 - Sex Magic 101: Doug and Mike stumble into a discussion on sex magic, wondering if it’s the secret sauce behind creativity.
• 30:00 - The sanitized world of Mormon temple work versus the messy reality of death – why Doug and Mike think the dead deserve a little more chaos.
• 45:00 - The importance of a reciprocal relationship with the dead: Mike shares insights from his dissertation work and how it’s changing his perspective on life, death, and everything in between.
• 55:00 - Wrapping up with Doug’s dream: Why he feels like he’s always unprepared and what it might mean when the dead start making requests.

This episode is a hilarious yet profound exploration of the strange intersections between our daily lives, our ancestors, and those moments when everything just seems to line up… or go completely off the rails.

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Trigger Warning: This episode includes a brief discussion around the themes of sexual assualt and consent. Please make your personal mental health top priority.

Doug and Mike discuss the olympics, the last supper, American pride, J.D. Vance,  owning our shadow, their first masturbation stories, and give a loving tribute to all the couches they've f*cked along the way. Enjoy!

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Happy Pie N' Beer Day! In honor of our pioneer forebears, Doug and Mike question the concept of sacrifice, exploring its roots in religious teachings, cultural narratives, and personal experiences. They discuss the psychological impact of growing up with the idea that sacrifice is necessary for blessings and challenge the validity of this belief. 

Discussion Points:

• Sacrifice in Religious and Cultural Narratives
• The story of Ammon and other narratives of violence and obedience in scripture
• Mormon God: A Sadomasochist Kink Lord
• Depth psychological insights on sacrifice and its impact on the self.

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Mike and Doug dive into the complexity of modern life and the draw to more simplicity. They discuss the impact of technology on our mental health, the importance of reconnecting with nature, and the escalating tensions in society. They also reflect on personal experiences, nostalgia, and the need to find balance amidst chaos.

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We welcome back special guest Suzy Baker as we breakdown topics such as faith, skepticism, spirituality, patriotism and our relationship to Jesus as we explore questions such as:

• In what ways can skepticism and spirituality coexist?
• How can we redefine our relationship with religious figures like Jesus?
• What role does community and cultural identity play in shaping personal beliefs and experiences?
• How do we navigate the balance between maintaining tradition and embracing new perspectives?

Suzy Baker is the co-founder of the Psychedelic Assembly, the first brick and mortar psychedelic library, social club and event space located in the heart of New York City, Suzy curates social connection and platforms an impressive array of voices within the psychedelic space.

She's the co-founder of My Purple Lady, a new company developing plant-based mood enhancing products. She's also the head of community engagement for the psychedelic comedy tour 'A Better Trip', through which she is expanding The Psychedelic Assembly with regional events.


The Psychedelic Assembly

The Psychedelic Assembly strives to bring about positive change by uniting the transformative potential of psychedelics with the unfailing power of human connection. Our vision is further advanced through The Athenaeum, a physical space that serves as a hub for collaboration, education, and connection surrounding psychedelics in Midtown Manhattan.

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Doug and Mike return from a brief hiatus to share tales of Doug's wild and difficult  mushroom trip, Mike's unexpected kiss with a flamboyant stranger, writing music, masculinity, primal rage, ketamine cavemen and much more.

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Mike and Doug delve into the fear of death, the desire for excitement, the acceptance of our impulses, and the shame that keeps us from fully living. 

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Doug and Mike reflect on recent concert experiences touching on themes of fear, self-expression, and owning your magic. What lies on the other side of fear?

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Mike is joined by Stephanie and Kelli, discussing Stephanie's recent dream about Timothee Chalamet, while exploring self-discovery, interdependence, and meeting our inner needs and desires, including:

• Challenges Post-Mormonism:  Difficulties of rediscovering oneself and forming healthy relationships after leaving the Mormon faith, including the need to address unresolved developmental stages
• Interdependence vs. Codependence:  Cultivating interdependence in relationships, balancing personal needs with those of others, and avoiding codependency
• Embracing your Inner Diva: Importance of acknowledging and meeting one's own needs, and the value of casual intimacy and exploration in personal development
• Finding the Loving God Within or the Inner Witness: The concept of the inner witness, the impact of religious conditioning on self-perception, and the process of deconstructing and reclaiming one's self
• Dream Exploration:  Significance of dreams in understanding their subconscious and personal growth
• And much more...

About Kelli:

Kelli Case is an embodiment mentor, community builder, grief ritualist, song carrier, and devoted student of non-violent communication.

She is committed to the vision of re-wilding civilized people, guiding them to reclaim their indigeneity to our flowering earth, their belonging to our shared body of humanity, and their belonging in their own bodies.

She contributes to this vision by offering private healing sessions, online courses, and community rituals. She weaves a 'global village tapestry' with an emerging mycelium-like community made of heart connections formed around dinner tables and hands working in the soil with friends she's met around the world.

Instagram: @kellichristinecase

Kelli's previous MoM episode: #140 Rough Initiations into Grief w/ Kelli Case


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