This episode begins as a simple Would You Rather game… and instantly turns into one of the deepest, funniest, and most revealing conversations we’ve ever recorded.

Ruben surprises Martin with a Spiritual Edition of the game — asking the kinds of questions no one usually dares to ask out loud. What starts as absurd humor quickly opens doors into ego, enlightenment, childhood wounds, meditation pain, validation patterns, masculine & feminine energy, family triggers, and the inner critic that lives inside all of us.

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In this episode:

• Enlightenment vs. hustle: which would you actually choose?

• Inner critic vs. your ex as your mindfulness teacher

• Why some moments crack open your spiritual ego

• Ruben’s intense Vipassana story (and rebellion)

• Why childhood wounds show up in adult relationships

• Masculine & feminine decoding through hilarious scenarios

• Why validation addiction controls more than we think

• The chaos, humor & humanity of asking uncomfortable questions

It’s wild, it’s deep, it’s unfiltered — and it’s The heART of Being Human at its best.

Why do we shut down emotionally — especially when we need connection the most?

In this episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben & Martin explore why sadness and vulnerability feel unsafe, how childhood patterns shape emotional shutdowns, and what it really takes to feel again.

You’ll learn:

• Why sadness triggers fear and contraction

• The psychology behind emotional shutdown

• The “smoke bomb effect” of tiredness

• How emotional safety is created in relationships

• Why love opens old wounds

• Tools to feel your emotions without being overwhelmed

A gentle, honest, and deeply relatable conversation for anyone who’s ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or afraid to feel at all.

• why we shut down emotionally

• emotional shutdown

• emotional safety

• why sadness feels unsafe

• emotional resistance

• somatic healing

• triggers and emotions

• inner child healing

• The heART of Being Human

• emotional intelligence

• relationships and emotions

Do certain comments hit you harder than they “should”? In this raw and practical episode, Ruben & Martin unpack why we take things personally—and how to shift from reaction to response. You’ll learn:

• How to spot projection in real time

• A simple method to release emotional charge safely

• The To Me → By Me → Through Me awareness ladder

• How to set clean boundaries without shutting down love

Follow for bi-weekly conversations on self-development, spirituality, and real-life tools to live from the heart.

What if every painful experience in your life — every rejection, heartbreak, or loss — was actually preparing you to live more authentically?

In this deeply personal episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben & Martin explore:

• The difference between authentic expression and ego masks

• Childhood rejection and how it shapes our need for validation

• Healing through awareness and radical self-acceptance

• How trauma can secretly block our joy and creativity

• Why even the darkest experiences (like facing death) can awaken love and purpose

✨ This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply human — an invitation to reconnect with your inner child and see that everything in life truly happens for you, not to you.

After another powerful ayahuasca ceremony, Ruben shares deep reflections on ego, productivity, and love — and what it really means to be. From feeling triggered by his former business partner to rediscovering presence with Lea and Noah, this episode is a raw look into healing, forgiveness, and the dance between human and spiritual growth.

In this episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben & Martin explore:

• How ayahuasca mirrors your deepest insecurities

• Ego, validation & the trap of productivity

• Presence, family & breaking free from busyness

• Healing old wounds through allowism

• How trauma repeats until we face it with awareness

✨ A heart-opening conversation on how true freedom starts when we stop trying to fix ourselves — and just allow everything to be.

Do you ever feel like you’re too much for people? Or that rejection hits harder when you show up fully as yourself? In this episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben & Martin dive into self-belief, taking up space, and the vulnerability of standing in your truth.

We talk about:

• The difference between self-belief and arrogance

• Why rejection cuts deeper when you’re fully real

• Family triggers, identity, and the stories we carry

• Vulnerability vs. acting vulnerable (and how people can feel the difference)

• Why being “too much” is actually a superpower

👉 This is not about playing it safe — it’s about daring to live unapologetically.

✨ This episode is part of the full podcast series The heART of Being Human.

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When news broke that Charlie Kirk was assassinated, the reactions shocked us even more than the tragedy itself. Some people actually celebrated his death — and that sparked a raw conversation about free speech, anger, compassion, and what it really means to be human.

In this episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben & Martin explore:

• Why people felt justified celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death

• What free speech really means when we disagree

• The danger of letting anger dictate our actions

• How awareness and compassion transform our triggers

• Why love — not retaliation — is the only real revolution

Follow the podcast for weekly unfiltered conversations on presence, growth, and living from the heart.

What really happens when you drink ayahuasca? In this deep and playful episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben, Martin & David share raw stories of plant medicine — from healing experiences and breakthroughs to terrifying ego deaths and the power of integration.

We talk about:

• Miraculous healing stories from retreats

• Facing fear, panic, and the unknown

• The role of trauma and childhood patterns in spiritual growth

• Integration: why the real work begins after the ceremony

• The synchronicities and signs that guide us back to the medicine

✨ Expect humor, honesty, and a rare behind-the-scenes look at how ayahuasca transforms lives.

From ice baths to intimacy, this week’s episode of The heART of Being Human goes everywhere — raw, funny, and real.

Ruben & Martin share personal stories about:

• The power of cold water to reset the mind and body

• What orgasmic mastery really means (and why it’s not just about sex)

• The traps of porn and performance vs. the beauty of true presence

• Finding playfulness and depth in both relationships and life

This isn’t your average self-development chat. It’s honest, a little edgy, and packed with insights about what it really means to live authentically.

Follow the podcast for weekly conversations on self-development, spirituality, and the art of being human.

Ever feel like your worth is tied to how much you get done? In this episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben & Martin dive deep into the tension between doing and being — from meditation retreats to messy real-life moments.

We explore what it means to slow down, be present, and stay authentic in a culture that constantly pushes us to do more. Expect laughter, personal stories, and raw insights that remind you self-development doesn’t have to be heavy — it can be playful too.

Follow the podcast for weekly conversations about presence, growth, and the art of living from the heart.