Disco: The Podcast

Coming Home to Yourself w/ Otis Smallwood

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460296/fan_mail/new] What if everything you've been searching for was already here? Otis Smallwood, founder of Awakening Genius, executive coach, and one of the most quietly mind-blowing humans we've ever sat across from, joins us for a conversation that started as an interview and ended as something closer to a session. Fair warning: this one will get under your skin. Otis takes us from his childhood in Minnesota to losing a million dollars at 25, from a random bookstore encounter to 21 days in an ashram outside Chennai, and into the work he now does helping founders and executives find their way back to themselves. We get into self-study vs. self-improvement, the neurobiology of enlightenment, what medicine journeying actually does (and doesn't do), why the ego isn't the enemy, and what it really means to directly experience divinity, not just believe in it. By the end, we were crying. You might be too.  Note: This episode explores deeply philosophical and spiritual concepts. Reflect at your own pace and integrate what resonates into your life. Otis emphasizes direct experience over belief, urging us all to remember our divine nature that’s already within.

The Akashic Records & Your Inner Knowing w/ Kim Knievel

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460296/fan_mail/new] Kim Knievel spent years climbing the corporate ladder — PR agencies, Microsoft, Under Armour — before a single Akashic Records reading stopped her in her tracks. Not because it told her something she didn't know. But because it reflected back something she'd been looking away from. In this episode, we sit down with Kim to explore one of the most misunderstood and underestimated modalities in the consciousness space. We get into what the Akashic Records actually are and what it actually feels like to be inside them as a reader. We also talk about the difference between seeking revelation and receiving reflection, why the most spiritually potent information tends to be the most inconvenient, and how Kim is bridging the world of soul-led work with the practical, strategic minds who are quietly ready for it but don't quite have language for it yet. Plus: Zach's skepticism gets a full airing. Kim handles it beautifully. If you've been curious about the Records but didn't know where to start — or if you've had a reading that left you underwhelmed and wondered why — this episode will reframe the whole thing. Show Links Kim Knievel [https://www.kimknievel.com/] Field Guide [https://fg.coach/]

Unlocking Trauma with Brainspotting w/ Mari Javed-Payne

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460296/fan_mail/new] Summary Mari is a somatic psychotherapist, trauma therapist, international brainspotting trainer, shamanic practitioner, and one of the most genuinely layered humans we've had on this show. Her story moves through immigration, addiction, homelessness, eight trips to rehab, a psychic awakening that looked nothing like the wellness industry version — and eventually, a single brainspotting session that changed the entire trajectory of her life and work. In this conversation we get into all of it. What brainspotting actually is, why it works when talk therapy doesn't, and what's really happening in your brain and body when you find a spot. What it means to carry your ancestors' unfinished business in your nervous system right now. Why most of Western therapy has it backwards. And what she's learned from decades of sitting with people in their absolute darkest places (including her own). We also go somewhere most wellness conversations don't — into the shadow, the unseen, and what it actually looks like to work with energies that aren't exactly warm and fuzzy. This one is dense, rich, and genuinely unlike anything we've recorded. Come curious. Key Topics * The science behind brain spotting and the orienting reflex * Mari's personal journey through trauma, addiction, and spiritual awakening * The spiritual and energetic aspects of brain spotting and energy work * How brain spotting helps access and process stored trauma in the body * The role of intuition, spirit guides, and energy in trauma healing * The importance of sovereignty and boundaries in spiritual and energetic work * Mari's work with dark energies, demons, and spirit guides * The intersection of neuroscience, spirituality, and energy healing * Practical insights into conducting a brain spotting session * The significance of ancestral and lineage healing in trauma recovery Brain spotting as a direct access to the limbic system * The role of eye movements in emotional and trauma healing * The connection between subconscious, body, and healing capacity * The impact of ancestral trauma and epigenetics * The limitations of traditional talk therapy and the power of somatic approaches

We're Back! Reflections, Updates & Announcements!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460296/fan_mail/new] Summary Join Zach and Michelle as they reconnect after a three-month break, sharing personal updates, exploring the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, and current events. This episode sets the stage for a transformative year with new community initiatives and deeper conversations. Keywords spirituality, consciousness, community, societal change, inner work, outer work, global events, personal growth Key topics * Personal updates and new beginnings * The role of spirituality and consciousness in societal change * The launch of the Disco community and upcoming initiatives * Balancing news consumption with inner peace * The importance of inner work and self-inquiry

Recalling our Journey with 5-MeO-DMT w/ Soul Doula, Denise

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460296/fan_mail/new] Summary This episode explores the transformative power of 5-MeO-DMT and other consciousness tools, featuring Denise's insights on awakening, soul work, and the evolution of human consciousness. Zach and Michelle recall their journey with the medicine and how they continue to integrate its wisdom. Key Topics * DMT and 5-MeO-DMT origins and effects * The role of plant medicine and sacred sacraments in awakening * The concept of the new human and collective consciousness * Tools and practices for deep somatic and spiritual awakening Takeaways * 5-MeO-DMT is a natural psychoactive substance in the human body and plants. * Synthetic 5-MeO-DMT allows precise dosing for safe, profound experiences. * Awakening involves realizing our multidimensional, eternal nature. * Tools like meditation and plant medicine help access expanded states of awareness. * Collective awakening is accelerating, leading to a new human consciousness. Resources * Metamorphosis [https://www.metamorphosis.ventures/] * Bill Atkinson and Jaguar Medicine [https://patternproject.substack.com/p/from-the-mac-to-the-mystical-bill] * Psychedelic Meditation Institute [https://psychedelicmeditation.org/] Guest links * Website [https://denisedivine.com/]