Beth of Fresh Air - Episode 34: Stage It! [with Micah Ellars]

Beth of Fresh Air - Episode 34: Stage It! [with Micah Ellars]

"All the world's a stage." This familiar quote has many layers of meaning, and this week Micah Ellars returns to Beth of Fresh Air to unpack them with me. The stage has become a powerful symbol in our culture. It's a place where our attention is drawn outward, toward the performers and away from ourselves. In freedom movements, the word actor has even become synonymous with liar, as many people recognize the role performance plays in politics, media, and public life. But what if the stage isn't only "out there"? What if the stage also exists within our daily lives and communities? And what if the patterns that allow staged deception to flourish are already embedded in our own psychology? What We'll Explore * The symbolism of the stage * Why performance has such power over attention * Acting, identity, and illusion * How staged deception works * The role archetypes play in our perception * How we can reclaim the stage for conscious creation With Special Guest: Micah Ellars Micah brings his unique perspective as a filmmaker, acting coach, and teacher of Gurdjieff's work to explore the deeper meaning of the stage. Together we'll look at how acting can serve illusion, and how it can also become a powerful tool for self-remembering, conscious expression, and transformation. Join us for a fresh look at the stage, the roles we play, and what becomes possible when we begin to see the performance clearly. >> Message me<< [https://www.bethmartens.com/contact-me] to get the private series of videos Micah and I did Including the remarkable stories of how he came to this work; recognition of "false light", cults and gurus; how your relationship with yourself changes when remember yourself; and our latest, "Hopium vs Self Remembering".  See all of the details for the 8-workshop series coming up, Self Remembering With Archetypes Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up [https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up] Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application [https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application] Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 [https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101] or Find Your Sacred Purpose [https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course] https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 [https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101] https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course [https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course] Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com [http://www.bethmartens.com/] Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application [https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application] *** MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz [https://kingheros.bethmartens.com/the-king-hero-archetype-quiz] Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will [https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-ministry-membership-application] Rumble [https://rumble.com/c/c-3106072] King Hero Telegram Channel [https://www.t.me/kingherosjourney] Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/bethmartens] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/beth.martens/] Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading [https://www.bethmartens.com/heros_journey_archetype_reading] Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ [https://bit.ly/2k2MT5i] Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JMXXKTD29AHWW] If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

Beth of Fresh Air - Episode 33: Get De-Nickeled With Dagmar Stansova

In this episode of Beth of Fresh Air, I'm joined by returning guest Dagmar Stansova to talk about the process of detoxing what may be the most heinous of all the toxic metals: Nickel. Who knew?? For most people, nickel only comes up in conversations about skin reactions, jewelry allergies, or metal sensitivities. Yet the medical literature is filled with research on nickel toxicity and its effects on human health. Somehow, much of this information has remained hidden in plain sight. Thanks to the work of Dr. Garrett Smith and a growing number of health adventurers—including Dagmar and myself—many people have been experimenting with nickel detox over the past several months and sharing their observations and results. Why Nickel? Nickel is everywhere. It's in food, water, cookware, consumer products, and many of the things people regularly encounter in daily life. Unlike some toxic metals that receive a great deal of attention, nickel often flies under the radar. Yet its influence on health may be far more significant than many people realize. What We'll Explore * What damage nickel can do to the body * How nickel fits into human biochemistry * How it compares with other toxic metals * The pathways through which nickel exits the body * How to live and eat low nickel (since zero nickel isn't possible) * Why nickel toxicity may have been overlooked in many alternative health circles * How exposure may disproportionately affect people actively pursuing health and wellness With Special Guest: Dagmar Stansova Dagmar returns to share her own experiences, observations, and discoveries from the nickel detox journey. Together we'll compare notes, discuss what we've learned, and explore why this topic is generating so much interest among those investigating the root causes of chronic health challenges. Get De-Nickeled Sometimes the most important discoveries are hiding in plain sight. Join us as we explore one of the most overlooked pieces of the health puzzle. *** MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz [https://kingheros.bethmartens.com/the-king-hero-archetype-quiz] Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will [https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-ministry-membership-application] Rumble [https://rumble.com/c/c-3106072] King Hero Telegram Channel [https://www.t.me/kingherosjourney] Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/bethmartens] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/beth.martens/] Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading [https://www.bethmartens.com/heros_journey_archetype_reading] Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ [https://bit.ly/2k2MT5i] Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JMXXKTD29AHWW] If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.With Special Guest: Dagmar StansovaGet De-Nickeled

Beth of Fresh Air – Episode 32: De-Cult Inner Work

More than 25 years ago, I left what I now openly call a cult. If you've followed my work for any length of time, you've probably heard me mention my years in India and the spiritual organization I devoted myself to in my twenties. In 1999, when victims began coming forward with accounts of sexual abuse by the group's leader, I left immediately. At the time, I was fighting for my life with Stage 4 lymphoma. The choice was clear. Whatever benefit I had received through the teachings, I could no longer ignore the reality of the man at the center of it. I cut the kite strings. And for the most part, I left that chapter behind. A Story That Reopened the Past Recently, I received an advance copy of a book written by someone I knew from those years. Her account fills in many of the gaps that remained mysteries to me for decades. Until now, much of what happened behind the scenes lived in rumours, fragments, and secondhand stories. Reading her detailed account was devastating. I was shocked in a way I haven't experienced in a long time. Not surprise. Shock. For two days I could barely process what I had learned. The reality was far worse than I could have imagined. Why This Matters This episode is not about understanding how intelligent, sincere, truth-seeking people can become involved in systems that gradually separate them from their own authority. It's about the difference between genuine inner work and environments that cultivate dependency. It's about recognizing the signs before years, health, relationships, resources, and purpose are consumed by something that doesn't hold your best interest. De-Cult Inner Work What does inner work look like when it belongs to you? What happens when spiritual development is grounded in direct experience, self-observation, and truth rather than personality, hierarchy, or devotion to an authority figure? How can we recognize the warning signs of cult dynamics earlier? How do we leave safely? And how do we recover what was valuable without carrying forward what was harmful? A Cautionary Tale I'm sharing this story in part on behalf of the author, who is currently facing her own life-threatening illness. My hope is that her courage in telling the truth may help others recognize unhealthy dynamics sooner, find their way out safely, and reconnect with a path of inner work rooted in freedom. Join me for this important conversation. Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up [https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up] Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application [https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application] Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 [https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101] or Find Your Sacred Purpose [https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course] https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 [https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101] https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course [https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course] Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com [http://www.bethmartens.com/] Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application [https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application] If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us.

Edith Ubuntu Chan: Beyond Seeing [King Hero Interview]

What becomes real when sight extends beyond the eyes? In this King Hero interview, I'm welcoming back Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan for our third conversation together. Over the past several years, I've watched Edith conduct extraordinary explorations into consciousness, blindfold vision, telepathy, healing, and human potential. Her work raises profound questions about perception, awareness, and the capacities that may lie dormant within us. This conversation ventures into the territory beyond ordinary seeing—into the force of life itself, the nature of consciousness, and the ways our experience of reality changes as our capacity for perception expands. Inside this episode, we explore: • the phenomenon of blindfold vision and mindsight • consciousness beyond conventional sensory perception • telepathy, intuition, and direct knowing • the relationship between awareness and healing • the force of life that animates human experience • how greater seeing changes our relationship with ourselves and the world • the evolution of human potential and consciousness • what Edith has learned from working with children, adults, and whole families activating expanded capacities As always, we'll bring curiosity, direct experience, and a willingness to explore some of the most fascinating questions about what it means to be human. Join us for a conversation that reaches beyond what the eyes can see and into the workings of consciousness itself. About Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan is an expert in consciousness and human evolution, a Holistic Chinese Medicine Doctor, author, speaker, and mother of two Luminous Kids. Her journey began in 2003 following a series of meditation-induced mystical experiences that transformed her understanding of human potential. Since then, she has dedicated her life to exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom, consciousness, medicine, and spirituality. Her book SuperWellness, featuring a foreword by Wim Hof, distills decades of clinical experience into practical pathways toward greater health and vitality. In recent years, Dr. Edith has become widely known for her work with Mindsight and Blindfold Perception, supporting children, families, and adults in activating innate perceptual abilities often described as dormant PSI capacities. She has devoted thousands of hours to developing and refining the Luminous Blindfold Vision process. To date, she has facilitated the activation of more than 300 children and families around the world. Website: https://dredithubuntu.com/blindfold-vision [https://dredithubuntu.com/blindfold-vision] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEdithUbuntuChan [https://www.youtube.com/@DrEdithUbuntuChan] Discover deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com [http://www.bethmartens.com/] Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application [https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application] Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up [https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up] Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application [https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application] Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 [https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101] or Find Your Sacred Purpose [https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course] https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 [https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101] https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course [https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course]

Beth of Fresh Air – Episode 31: Re-Tell

Story is food for humans. We spend a lot of time thinking about what nourishes us physically, emotionally, and mentally, yet many people are starving for story. Not only for information, instructions, and guidance. But authentically told story that carries something real and can be the food for something else real to grow. There are all kinds of stories in the world. Stories that shape cultures. Stories that influence behavior. Stories that travel through families, communities, and generations. Stories that programs tell. Stories that become identities. What interests me most are the authentic lived stories of transformation. The stories that reveal something true, that don't ask you to believe anything, but allow you to witness and know how a transformation unfolded in real time. The Nourishment of Story A genuine story carries more than information. It carries experience, wisdom, meaning and a transmission of something that was lived and discovered and overcome. Many of the people I've worked with think no one wants to hear their story. Yet even the most ordinary moments can become deeply nourishing when shared authentically. When a story is told from a place of presence, it becomes something others can recognize in themselves which is a feast for the essence of who we are. What We'll Together Explore * Why story is essential nourishment for human beings * How stories shape perception and experience * The stories programs tell and how they sustain themselves * Authentic stories of transformation * Why people underestimate the value of their own stories * What happens when stories are told and re-told over time * How stories evolve, deepen, and continue to reveal meaning What Inspired Re-Tell Micah Ellars inspired this podcast, and when he can, I’ll have him on for a Part 2—or even Part 3! Today, as I write these notes, I had the honour of hearing more of how his life unfolded. I was hungry and have heard others ask to hear the story behind his wellspring of truth, knowledge, and unique gifts for helping others transform. It was riveting. I was the whole time very aware that there was far more left untold than told. Micah graciously agreed to let me record our conversation and share it with those who are interested in self-remembering and in understanding how he arrived at this place in his life—where he and I are now working together, and where he's bringing his experience in acting, filmmaking, coaching, and teaching into service of that work. He spoke about what led up to our meeting, and the synergy that emerged from it. He talked about what led up to our meeting, and the synergy that came of it. (Stay tune for more on how to see it soon!!!) I think what I enjoyed most about hearing his story was witnessing how seemingly separate threads of a life can reveal a deeper coherence when seen as a whole. Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com [http://www.bethmartens.com/] Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application [https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application] Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up [https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up] Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application [https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application] Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 [https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101] or Find Your Sacred Purpose [https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course] https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 [https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101] https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course [https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course]