Luke Storey and I had the privilege of hosting a live podcast at the Be Here Fall Equinox retreat. In this conversation, Luke shares his journey of writing his first book, A Horse Named Lonesome, and how he learned to embrace the natural rhythms of his creative process.

We conclude our conversation with a q+a from retreat guests.

Luke and I dive into...

➝ Understanding one's unique creative style and rhythm

➝ Approaching our gifts with a sense of service

➝ Reconciling traumatic life experiences

➝ The gifts and curses he feels with his creativity

➝ The depths of his book-writing process

Resources:

Neil Strauss

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Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells join us for a fascinating discussion on the harmful effects of a substance consumed by 90% of the global population: caffeine. In response, they have created an alternative energy drink called UPDATE—the first product using paraxanthine, an extract of caffeine that offers positive immediate and long-term cognitive benefits.

We dive into…

➝ The cognitive and emotional risks of caffeine

➝ Why do we experience withdrawal from caffeine?

➝ Improving long-term brain function with paraxanthine

➝ Understanding substance stimulation vs over-stimulation

➝ Using caffeine as an escape

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Caffeine by Michael Pollan

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Chase Reeves—digital creator, brand consultant, and close friend—opens up about his life journey following the sudden loss of his brother and the separation from his marriage partner, the mother of his children. In the midst of these significant life transitions, Chase finds himself in a period of personal reinvention.

With over a decade of experience in Christian faith, men's work, relationships, and parenting, Chase reflects on these areas while exploring how he’s created more room for joy, connection, and self-acceptance during challenging times.

Chase and I dive into…

➝ A new way to experience men’s work

➝ Why he left the Christian church after 12 years

➝ Parenting tips for fostering deeper connections after divorce

➝ How gratitude became a life-saving practice

➝ Self-discovery in the wake of his brother's passing

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David Sutcliffe

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After years of observing clients and exploring different cultures, Aaron Alexander has found that the healthiest people don't live in the gym—they integrate simple, natural principles from The Align Method into daily life.

Aaron has distilled ancient techniques into practical, movement-based practices that anyone can use throughout the day to build strength, boost flexibility, and decongest the body physically, emotionally, and energetically to unlock its natural healing potential.

Aaron and I dive into…

• Play: why it's a key driver for vibrant health
• The impact of bodily tension on breath and emotional state
• Addressing the global loneliness crisis
• The cycle of survival: disengagement, dopamine fixes, and lack of direction
• Revitalizing the lymphatic system—detox and decongestion
• Why exposing your skin to sunlight is essential

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Ron White is back, celebrating over a year since the Comedy Mothership (one of my favorite evening spots) opened. He discusses how his relationship to Joe Rogan drew him out of retirement for the Mothership, his interactions with emerging comedians, and a significant personal event from this year that's set to shift the direction of his life.

Ron and I dive into…

• How Joe Rogan and the Comedy Mothership pulled him out of retirement
• What sets the Mothership apart from other clubs
• Landing bits and his unique creative process
• Recovering from underwhelming performances
• Reflecting on a life-changing loss

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Marcus Filly, founder of Functional Bodybuilding, shares his expertise on boosting and sustaining vitality through simple nutrition and exercise techniques. After years of rigorous CrossFit training and chasing peak performance, Marcus encountered major life changes and burnout, which ultimately became a valuable learning experience for himself and others.

In response, he created Functional Bodybuilding to support athletes and individuals aiming for their best physical and mental well-being, all while embracing the process. Marcus now emphasizes personalized programming and believes that lasting success is not achieved through strict limitations.

Marcus and I dive into…

• The mental challenges of transitioning from a career as a competitive athlete
• Why functional bodybuilding is replacing high-intensity training
• Balancing instant gratification with long-term sustainable routines
• His #1 rewarding and sustainable nutrition hack
• Healing from exercise burnout and developing a healthy recovery program

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Starting his entrepreneurial journey at just 17, from selling carbon bikes to owning frozen yogurt franchises, diving into the startup that was Orange Theory, and dabbling in real estate (to name a few), Pavel Stuchlik's story is nothing short of inspiring.

Years of relentless effort eventually led to severe burnout and autoimmune issues, prompting Pavel to step away from the constant grind. He embarked on a global quest for inner peace, realizing the consequences of his relentless pursuit of power, wealth, and growth.

Pavel's journey has been a rollercoaster of successes and setbacks, yet his perspective remained that every challenge was a lesson, sometimes in disguise.

Pavel and I dive into…

• Acknowledging and redirecting one’s obsession to money, power, and growth
• Building a legacy by balancing spirituality and intellectuality
• His 3 simple steps to return to instant presence and how this changed his whole life
• Creating a healthy dance between self-mastery and being of service
• How to embrace surrender when pivoting in our professional life

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Dr. John Lieurance is a Chiropractic Neurologist and Naturopath. His approach aims to keep the body clear of any infections, as his belief is that many conditions stem from toxins and infections within the body. He’s developed cutting-edge systems and technology for treating those who have experienced mold and heavy metal toxicity, autoimmune conditions, neurological disorders and chronic inflammation, to name a few.

Dr. John shares his recent experiments with new healing modalities, his prostate protocol for keeping healthy and healing any imbalances, and treating anxiety and ADHD

Dr. John and I dive into…

➝ Preventative care and proactivity with prostate health

➝ Unique treatments for ADHD

➝ Healing anxiety with buteyko breathing

➝ Methylene blue for enhancing the body's bioavailability

➝ Travel hacks for staying healthy

RESOURCES

Shop MitoZen Here: https://www.mitozen.com/cal-callahan/

Prosta Bluezone: https://prostabluezone.com/

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For 30 years, Mike Murphy has been unlocking the perfect recipe to manifest one’s dreams and transforming it into tangible success – The Creation Frequency. His business enterprises have generated wealth that moves beyond himself – whether supporting those battling against illness or addiction, or anyone looking to reach a deeper understanding within themselves through wellness retreats.

Now, through his Love From Margot Foundation and Mountains of Hope, he devotes himself full-time to ensuring that all who seek an improved life can find the path toward reaching their desires.

Mike and I dive into…

➝ Transforming his experience with addiction and poverty

➝ Using The Creation Frequency to connect with your deepest desires

➝ Merging your imagination with your reality

➝ Working with the law of reciprocity

➝ His journey with grieving his late wife

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Salim Najjar has spent the last decade experimenting with ancient modalities and modern technologies to better understand the human experience. His journey has led him to studying one particular metric as the ultimate marker for longevity, creativity, and higher happiness: HRV (aka Heart Rate Variability). HRV is a measure of our relationship to stress, and chronic stress is the root cause of dis-ease and aging.

Salim has developed protocols for regulating the nervous system, creating resilience, and bridging the relationship between stress and recovery.

Salim and I dive into…

➝ HRV: The number one marker for health and longevity

➝ The correlation between our nervous system and our sense of purpose

➝ Simple methods for inducing parasympathetic states

➝ Creating healthy range in your HRV

➝ Learning how to relate to stress more beneficially

REFERENCED

Sound: https://drinksound.com/

The Body Keeps The Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NN5A87318VUT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l3LHXDXYB2gaj1o9YWu8sC_hIIoK7PVjIIb8l11IPPSdGyD4l1oAAieFst3r7nOMWBy66oby9tuDH-uxl0cV5KVVTzv7R-j0NlY2pwyvkZFlms-PTweoSye98Ti_S7YJXn4sY-IM2Lc_qyJliq1cNGYuUVEMuNDEimEqXxU5zfBUX9ErBHwxkIOq3Xp11D9GC7QiojQCDihNyUg_NiOvBFmZS5p03FYKeuz21wp6XeA.NiofMSlSIqGC3LpiW9IgutAHoFAbxLYGIAsMayt-Ie4&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1712857751&sprefix=the+body+%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1

The Graceline Institute: https://gracelineinstitute.org/

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