#143 Glenn Phipps - Longevity, Health & Critical Thinking

#143 Glenn Phipps - Longevity, Health & Critical Thinking

Glenn Phipps shares his philosophy on movement, mobility, and longevity, emphasizing the importance of questioning mainstream ideas and focusing on personalized, evidence-based practices. We explore topics like breath awareness, fascia, and the impact of social media on health trends.   Glenn Phipps is an in-demand Exercise Physiologist who helps trainers, athletes and answer-hungry humans navigate the confusing world of exercise science, so they can avoid mindless mobility and bro-science. Having helped a long list of clientele from world champion athletes to the always injured, and even consulting with military and fitness products, he is passionate about sharing his unique take on improving movement capacity.  He has appeared on ESPN, Fox Sports and written for a range of publications including Men’s Health, Women’s Health and Fitness, and many more. When not writing bio’s in the 3rd person, he is doing his best to convince his body that it is still 20 years old, in order to continue to push hard through his outdoor and water-based passions.    Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Personal Journeys 03:12 Philosophy on Mobility and Aging 06:15 Understanding Peptides and Supplements 09:20 Movement Patterns and Progressive Systems 12:09 Influences and Personal Growth 14:59 Breath Awareness and Its Importance 18:21 Training for Firefighters 21:13 Fascia and Movement 23:59 Critical Thinking in Movement Practices 33:45 The Importance of Curiosity in Therapy 36:25 Questioning Protocols and Understanding the Body 38:54 The Complexity of Diet and Nutrition 41:51 The Role of Feet and Footwear in Movement 45:51 Cold Exposure and Recovery 47:27 Insights from the Book: Stretch Yourself Strong 50:46 The Future of AI in Health and Fitness 54:22 Nostalgia and the Youth's Rebellion Against Technology      resources   Stretch Yourself Strong Book - https://www.amazon.com/Stretch-Yourself-Strong-Glenn-Phipps/dp/XXXXXX [https://www.amazon.com/Stretch-Yourself-Strong-Glenn-Phipps/dp/XXXXXX] https://www.instagram.com/stretchyourselfstrong/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/stretchyourselfstrong/?hl=en] https://www.stretchyourselfstrong.com/ [https://www.stretchyourselfstrong.com/] Diane Lee - Fascial Connections - https://dianelee.com         \ Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor  https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ [https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/] https://vimeo.com/renickdp [https://vimeo.com/renickdp]   Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ [https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/] awonderjunkie.com [http://awonderjunkie.com] www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie [https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie] iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0]   Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ [https://strainlesslighting.com/] 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout.   key  topics   Personalized movement practices over generic protocols The importance of questioning mainstream health advice The role of fascia and foot mechanics in movement Breath awareness and its impact on health The influence of social media on health trends The limitations of current scientific understanding of biology and movement The value of old-school fundamentals and experiential learning The impact of environment and lifestyle on health and movement      keywords   movement, mobility, longevity, breathwork, fascia, feet, health, fitness, injury prevention, philosophy, Yoga, Stretching, Injury prevention, flow, breath, breathwork, Pranayama, wonderjunkie

#142 Travis Kitchens -Psychedelic Dystopia- Big Pharma, Tech Bro's & Religion captured Psychedelics

Travis shares insights into the history and current state of psychedelics, their intersection with religion, Big Tech and the influence of government programs like MK Ultra. We explore the potential and pitfalls of psychedelic use, the manipulation of religious narratives, and the issues of scale and tradition in societal development. Travis and Ryan explore the deep layers of societal manipulation, the influence of MK Ultra techniques, and the complex landscape of psychedelics and consciousness. They discuss the historical, political, and spiritual implications of these topics, urging skepticism and personal responsibility. Chapters   00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Psychedelics 03:07 Exploring the Immortality Con and Psychedelics 05:53 The Psychedelic Renaissance: History and Key Figures 09:09 The Role of Psychedelics in Religion and Spirituality 12:10 The Complexities of Psychedelic Experiences 14:58 The Influence of Historical Figures on Psychedelic Research 18:02 The MK Ultra Program and Its Legacy 20:52 The Intersection of Psychedelics, UFOs, and Modern Narratives 29:01 The Intersection of Religion and Psychedelics 30:46 Manipulation Through Understanding Beliefs 32:22 The Role of Community in Religion 34:43 Psychedelics and Individual Healing vs. Societal Issues 36:38 The Dangers of Spiritual Bypassing 37:43 Civil Rights and the Power of Outrage 39:06 Tradition vs. Innovation in Religion 41:24 The Scale of Problems in Society 42:32 The Disconnect of Tech and Nature 44:46 The Illusion of Efficiency in Society 47:27 Mind Control and Social Manipulation 47:54 Mind Control and Public Manipulation 51:07 The Sophistication of Political Campaigns 53:37 The Great Reset and Societal Distraction 56:33 The Dangers of Efficiency and Control 01:01:05 Psychedelics and Political Manipulation 01:06:36 The Complexity of Trauma and Healing 01:12:24 The Role of Music and Personal Freedom 01:16:49 Psychedelic Renaissance and Historical Context 01:21:46 Critique of the Immortality Key and Modern Psychedelic Culture 01:27:13 Questioning Gnosticism and Mysticism 01:32:28 Embracing Uncertainty and Living Fully      guest links   https://reason.com/people/travis-kitchens/ https://vegetabletelevision.substack.com/p/what-we-do-is-secret-1ac Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor  https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ [https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/] https://vimeo.com/renickdp [https://vimeo.com/renickdp]   Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ [https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/] awonderjunkie.com [http://awonderjunkie.com] www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie [https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie] iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0]   Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ [https://strainlesslighting.com/] 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout.  resources   The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James - https://www.amazon.com/Varieties-Religious-Experience-Complete-Edition/dp/0195125877 Christian Greer's work on psychedelics and religion - https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2023/01/psychedelic-religion.html MK Ultra and CIA mind control programs - https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/mk-ultra Terrence McKenna and Western esotericism - https://www.amazon.com/Terence-McKenna-Philosopher-Explorer-Substance/dp/1594774484 The Immortality Key by Graham Hancock - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Immortality+Key+Graham+Hancock MK Ultra - Official CIA Document - https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/cia-rdp96-00788r001700050001-7 The Great Reset - World Economic Forum - https://www.weforum.org/great-reset Psychedelic Science Review - MAPS - https://maps.org      keywords   psychedelics, MK Ultra, religion, psychedelic renaissance, government manipulation, consciousness, spiritual experience, societal scale, cultural control societal manipulation, MK Ultra, psychedelics, consciousness, political influence, spirituality, control, freedom, responsibility, brave new world, 1984, operation paperclip, chaos, tom O’Neill, Robert Forte, MAPS, Psymposia,

#141 Dr. Eben Alexander- Death is an illusion A Neurosurgeon’s Near Death Experience.

Dr. Eben Alexander spent over 25 years as an academic neurosurgeon, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston.  Over those years he personally dealt with hundreds of patients suffering from severe alterations in their level of consciousness. Many of those patients were rendered comatose by trauma, brain tumors, ruptured aneurysms, infections, or stroke. He thought he had a very good idea of how the brain generates consciousness, mind and spirit. In the predawn hours of November 10, 2008, he was driven into coma by a rare and mysterious bacterial meningo-encephalitis of unknown cause. He spent a week in coma on a ventilator, his prospects for survival diminishing rapidly. On the seventh day, to the surprise of everyone, he started to awaken. Memories of his life had been completely deleted inside of the coma, yet he awoke with memories of a fantastic odyssey deep into another realm – more real than this earthly one! His older son advised him to write down everything he could remember about his journey, before he read anything about near-death experiences, physics or cosmology. Six weeks later, he completed his initial recording of his remarkable journey, totaling over 20,000 words in length. Then he started reading, and was astonished by the commonalities between his journey and so many others reported throughout all cultures, continents and millennia. His journey brought key insights to the mind-body discussion and to our human understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. His experience clearly revealed that we are conscious in spite of our brain – that, in fact, consciousness is at the root of all existence. His story offers a crucial key to the understanding of reality and human consciousness. It will have a major effect on how we view spirituality, soul and the non-material realm. In analyzing his experience, including the scientific possibilities and grand implications, he envisions a more complete reconciliation of modern science and spirituality as a natural product. He has been blessed with a complete recovery that is inexplicable from the viewpoint of modern Western medicine.  summary   Dr. Eben Alexander shares his profound near-death experience, exploring the nature of consciousness, the afterlife, and the spiritual realm. Discover insights from his journey as a neurosurgeon turned spiritual explorer, and learn how these experiences challenge materialist science and open new pathways for understanding reality. Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Eben Alexander's Journey 06:48 The Near-Death Experience: A Deep Dive 12:17 The Gateway Valley and Spiritual Realms 18:58 The Core Realm: Love and Oneness 30:42 Reincarnation and the Purpose of Life 34:55 The Nature of Consciousness and Psychedelics 37:19 Suffering, Addiction, and the Human Experience 39:55 The Role of Love and Service in Spirituality 42:46 Understanding Hardships and Growth 49:46 Organ Donation and Consciousness 52:18 The Future of Neuroscience and Quantum Physics 58:55 The Essence of Love and Connection        resources Bigelow Institute for Consciousness Studies - https://bigelowinstitute.org/ Sacred Acoustics - https://sacredacoustics.com/ Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander - https://www.amazon.com/Proof-Heaven-My-Experience-Afterlife/dp/1451695194/ Website - https://ebenalexander.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/EbenAlexanderMD Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor  https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ [https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/] https://vimeo.com/renickdp [https://vimeo.com/renickdp]   Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ [https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/] awonderjunkie.com [http://awonderjunkie.com] www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie [https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie] iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0]   Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ [https://strainlesslighting.com/] 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout.     keywords   Near-Death Experience, Consciousness, Afterlife, Spiritual Realm, Neuroscience, Reincarnation, Quantum Physics, Meditation, Love, Soul, NDE, DMT, Psychedelics, psilocybin, psychedelic therapy,

#140 "Whiz" Buckley - Top Gun Pilot to Psychedelic Therapy. No Fallen Heroes Foundation

The extraordinary journey of a former Top Gun fighter pilot who turned to psychedelics for healing and transformation. Discover insights on trauma, resilience, and the healing power of psychedelics from a unique perspective that blends military experience with spiritual awakening. Whiz shares his transformative journey through psychedelic experiences, healing trauma, and the spiritual insights gained from ibogaine and DMT. Discover how these sacraments can lead to deep healing, the importance of responsible use, and the potential for societal change.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Wiz and His Journey 02:11 The Path to Becoming a Fighter Pilot 09:52 The Reality of Fighter Aviation 12:16 Transitioning to Civilian Life and Trading 18:36 Struggles with Trauma and Substance Abuse 20:58 Exploring Psychedelics for Healing 22:42 The Importance of Emotional Vulnerability in Military Culture 25:03 Facing Fears and Life-Changing Decisions 26:21 The Journey of Psychedelics and Healing 27:48 Breathwork and Its Importance in High-Stress Situations 28:53 Experiencing Ibogaine: A Deep Dive into Healing 30:45 The Power of Ibogaine in Treating Trauma 33:09 The Spiritual Awakening Through Psychedelics 36:58 Understanding Life, Death, and Forgiveness 40:50 The Transformative Power of Love and Empathy 43:16 The Role of God and Spirituality in Healing 47:08 The Experience of Five MEO DMT 51:47 The Bliss of Oneness with God 55:06 The Aftermath: Integration and Joy 56:03 The Transformative Experience of Five MEO DMT 57:30 Integration and Healing After the Retreat 01:00:30 The Birth of Sacred Warrior Fellowship 01:02:25 Exploring the Role of Psychedelics in Spirituality 01:06:41 The Fight for Psychedelic Legislation 01:10:26 The Future of Psychedelics and Healing 01:12:41 The Importance of Continuous Improvement in Healing 01:19:03 Navigating the Complexities of the Psychedelic Movement         Connect with Whiz https://www.instagram.com/officialwhizbuckley/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/whiz [https://linkedin.com/in/whiz] Twitter - https://twitter.com/Whiz https://whizbuckley.com/  No Fallen Heroes Foundation - https://nofallenheroes.org/   Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor  https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ [https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/] https://vimeo.com/renickdp [https://vimeo.com/renickdp]   Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ [https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/] awonderjunkie.com [http://awonderjunkie.com] www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie [https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie] iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0]   Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ [https://strainlesslighting.com/] 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout.  resources   Being True to You (Psychedelic integration) - https://beingtruetoyou.com Psychedelic Science Conference 2023 - https://psychedelicscience.org Sacred Warrior Fellowship - https://sacredwarriorfellowship.org/ No Fallen Heroes Foundation - https://nofallenheroes.org/      key  topics   Military trauma and recovery Psychedelic therapy and healing Personal transformation and resilience Psychedelic healing and trauma recovery Spiritual insights from ibogaine and DMT experiences The role of sacred sacraments in modern spirituality   keywords   fighter pilot, psychedelics, trauma healing, resilience, spiritual awakening, veteran mental health, Ibogaine, psilocybin, mental health recovery, military trauma psychedelics, ibogaine, DMT, healing trauma, spiritual awakening, veteran support, psychedelic therapy, consciousness, sacred sacraments, mental health, MAPS, Top Gun, Hero

#139 Megan Peters - Exploring Metacognition in Neuroscience, Philosophy, and AI.

Associate Professor in the UCI Department of Cognitive Sciences. She is also a Cooperating Researcher in the Department of Decoded Neurofeedback at Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International in Kyoto, Japan, and a Fellow in the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Brain, Mind, & Consciousness program. Prior to joining UCI she was an Assistant Professor at UC Riverside in the Department of Bioengineering. She received Her Ph.D. in computational cognitive neuroscience (psychology) from UCLA, having worked with Ladan Shams, and then was a postdoc there working with Hakwan Lau.  summary   Megan Peters discusses her interdisciplinary approach to understanding metacognition and consciousness, emphasizing the importance of combining neuroscience, philosophy, and AI. She explores the ethical implications of conscious AI, the complexities of introspection, and the challenges of uncertainty in decision-making. The dialogue also touches on the development of research questions and the role of social engineering in shaping consciousness. They explore the challenges of understanding consciousness, and the implications of scientific paradigms. The discussion also touches on moral responsibility in the context of mental health and the evolving landscape of AI. Peters emphasizes the importance of collective contributions to science and the need for democratizing access to scientific knowledge.   Chapters   00:00 Exploring Metacognition and Consciousness 03:08 Interdisciplinary Approaches in Neuroscience 06:00 The Ethics of Conscious AI 09:08 Understanding Uncertainty in Decision Making 12:04 Introspection and Its Complexities 14:56 Developing Research Questions 18:06 The Role of Social Engineering in Consciousness 21:07 The Future of Consciousness and AI 35:03 The Fascination of Flow States 39:00 Exploring Consciousness and Subjectivity 44:59 The Nature of Scientific Paradigms 51:00 The Hard Problem of Consciousness 56:58 Moral Responsibility and Mental Health 01:01:01 Inspiration and Legacy in Science   https://www.meganakpeters.org/ https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile/?facultyId=6594 [https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile/?facultyId=6594] https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dhx7blbpfsihsvlizwbo7lzz https://www.reflexionlab.io/ [https://www.reflexionlab.io/]   Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor  https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ [https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/] https://vimeo.com/renickdp [https://vimeo.com/renickdp]   Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ [https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/] awonderjunkie.com [http://awonderjunkie.com] www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie [https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie] iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0]   Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ [https://strainlesslighting.com/] 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout.  keywords   metacognition, consciousness, neuroscience, interdisciplinary, AI ethics, uncertainty, introspection, social engineering, consciousness studies flow states, consciousness, neuroscience, scientific paradigms, moral responsibility, mental health, inspiration, legacy, AI, subjective experience, philosophy, data centers