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The episode explores the concept of New Year's resolutions and the opportunity for change, emphasizing the 'do it now' mentality and the significance of holidays and demarcations. It delves into the 100th Monkey Theory, collective consciousness, and the manifestation of ideas in consciousness. The discussion also touches on mystical and philosophical overtones, astrological and astronomical phenomena, and the theory of the mind. Additionally, it introduces upcoming guests and their resolutions, including career shifts, self-care, spiritual development, smoking cessation, and creative expression. The conversation covers topics such as empowerment through expression, the addiction solution, the swearing cessation resolution, exploring spirituality, and the theory of the mind. It delves into the impact of subconscious fears, the inspiration behind addiction courses, the impact of swearing, adapting to new spiritual practices, and the challenges in sustaining change. The conversation delves into the process of prioritizing change, the impact of repetition and association on behavior, the challenges of overcoming behavioral addictions, the significance of resolutions and personal growth, and concludes with New Year wishes and final thoughts.
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The episode explores the concept of New Year's resolutions and the psychology of self-improvement. It delves into the habits of eating, self-control, and the impact of spiritual practices on personal development. The conversation provides insights into the challenges of maintaining resolutions and the strategies for achieving them. The dialogue is about the themes of commitment to change and finding motivation, exploring various techniques and strategies for behavior change and personal growth. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on the after-effect, reframing associations with behaviors, and making time for personal development. The goal of life, spiritual evolution, and acknowledging personal weaknesses are also highlighted as key themes in the discussion.
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Scott and Dana were once involved with a sinister clique of gangsters and drug addicts and have grim and hilarious tales to tell as they each found personal redemption.
The conversation delves into the nature of identity and memory, exploring the significance of shared experiences and the impact of memory on personal connections. It also highlights the reconnection with Dana, the dynamics of high school experiences and friendship, the exploration of the occult and drug use, memorable experiences on LSD, and Dana's experience with Scott. The conversation delves into the origin of the term 'Spun' and the darkly humorous experiences of addiction. It explores the separation and change that occurred, as well as the artistic creations and falling out that followed. The perception of judgment, struggles with sobriety, and the impact of the award winning memoir, 'A Stones Throw' are also discussed. The conversation then shifts to a spiritual awakening, a life transformed, and a profound experience. It highlights the shift in faith, the power of acceptance, and a life saved, before delving into the concept of the rock bottom moment and growing into faith, as well as the themes of judgment and change. The conversation dives deep into the journey of transformation, from rock bottom realization to finding identity and purpose, and the power of spirituality. The speakers share their experiences of overcoming addiction, finding meaning in life, and the profound impact of spirituality on their journey.
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The conversation begins with a discussion about the New Year's Resolution Revolution, focusing on the challenges of making and keeping resolutions. The conversation delves into the concepts of commitment and discipline, emphasizing the need for routines and prioritizing self-care. Finally, the importance of discipline and creating an excess of resources for giving is highlighted. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of self-discipline and commitment to personal wellness. They emphasize the selfless nature of discipline and the need to prioritize self-care in order to better serve others. The conversation also highlights the significance of immediate action and the avoidance of procrastination when it comes to implementing routines and schedules for physical and spiritual wellness.
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The conversation covers New Year's resolutions, habit formation, integration of activities into lifestyle, dependency on apps and devices, the Habit Master's approach to habit breaking, and the importance of expressing oneself. The conversation delves into the urgency of action, resolutions, emotional expression, self-value, creative blocks, passion, intensity, self-description, smoking, coping mechanisms, inhibition, self-perception, creative expression, behavioral change, and the impact of inhibition on self-expression and behavioral change. The conversation delves into the transformative power of creative expression, the journey of change, and the aftermath of change. It highlights the cathartic nature of creative expression, the essentiality of gradual change in smoking cessation, the role of self-worth and self-value in habit transformation and the transformative aftermath of overcoming addiction.
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Pry Open Your Third Eye with knowledge, and wisdom with humor and A PULSE!
Pry Open is an insightful podcast for personal growth and discovery, self-development, self-improvement, spiritual…
Every episode is a new topic to educate, counsel and enlighten you on the things that matter most. Scott is a specialist certified with the Board of Behavioral Sciences who has been in private practice since 2005. He is a six-time award winning author and polymath, making him an expert in many fields.
He is not interested in interviewing professionals but invites everyday people who seek answers to life’s challenges, mysteries and blessings to solve problems and grow as individuals. And you better have a sense of humor, be able to laugh at yourself, him, the world and life while finding joy in it too!
Scott is a freak.
“My entire life has been a string of pearls and a crown of thorns.” He has enjoyed and endured undeniable miracles of tragedies and triumphs. “I can’t seem to stop them. No how matter how hard I try to live an ordinary life; freaky shit keeps finding its way to my doorstep.” He typically warns people that to hang out with him may cause extraordinary things to happen in your own life. “I seem to have an orbit of strangeness surrounding me.” His curriculum vitae includes:
Two Near-Death Experiences
The custody case for his son changed family law nationwide
Has had (and lost) two Soulmate lovers
Single parent for over 30 years
Spiritual pilgrim multiple times to India, Nepal, Egypt, Japan, Europe and more
Lived in an ashram, the suburbs, the forests and the beach
Became a theologue before he was twenty
Worked in fast-food, as a trashman, laborer, commercial contractor, private counselor, author, baseball coach, tennis player, scuba diver, clinical hypnotherapist and more
Full blown Kundalini event at 25; Bhakti yogi since 2007
3rd degree ceremonial magi, master alchemist, member of several spiritual orders and organizations, expert in kabbalah, tarot, numerology, astrology and all the rest (yes, ALL of them)
Lived in five states, travelled 13 countries, was expelled from school in 52 counties of California; got his GED at 36 and completed several college courses with home study
As a counselor, advisor and mentor he was acknowledged by California State Legislature as counselor of the year (2008 & 2012), a key member of the opiate task force in Los Angeles and was nicknamed “the calvary counselor—the guy to go to when no one else can solve the problem”
“I don’t counsel or teach from mere text books; I graduated from the University of Hard Knocks and teach custom ideas to those who are ready for real solutions.