(Ai assist:) In this somewhat deep-dive conversation, hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether (Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy) explains hypnosis is an intentional shift into alpha/theta brainwave states—something we do daily while watching TV, driving, or day-dreaming. Far from stage-trickery or MK Ultra-style control, therapeutic hypnotherapy empowers the subconscious to release trauma, anxiety, and limiting patterns. We explore possible overlaps with meditation (jhana/samādhi), self-hypnosis, post-hypnotic suggestions, NLP, the “God Helmet,” and ethical red flags. Craig stresses: you can’t be forced against your morals or values, and real change requires relentless practice. A balanced, eye-opening look at a powerful healing modality—without the Hollywood hype.

[Partial chapter marks:]

3:37 – Craig’s Training: 500+ Hours at Hypnotherapy Academy of America

20:34 – Dissociation, Jhana & Meditation Absorption States

21:04 – MK Ultra & Project Monarch: Hypnosis as One Tool Among Many

30:49 – Detecting Manipulation: Assume Ads/Social Media Want Your Attention

37:14 – Suggestions & Post-Hypnotic Suggestions Explained

44:46 – Relentlessness: Change Isn’t One Session—It’s Daily Practice

47:36 – You Can’t Be Forced Into Hypnosis—Consent Is Key

48:19 – Memory, Amnesia, Genetics & Non-Local Consciousness

https://sacredmysteryhypnotherapy.com

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https://www.tiktok.com/@sacred_mystery

References:

The Melt Episode 246- Robert Temple | Dreamwalking, The In Between, and The Grey Regions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONn32cDhQyo [This is where I heard him say his book about hypnosis "Open to Suggestion" was banned on only ever available in Britian]

Thoth presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6RDcWNUTNE (Info is beyond interesting and unique, but I'm not in total alignment with presentation style)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_helmet

https://archive.org/details/the-illuminati-formula-used-to-create-an-undetectable-total-mind-control-slave

https://rumble.com/user/oblockheedm (very detailed processes and information about method, intent, etc)

S4E93 | Grey - GATE, Mind Files, & the Occult Foundations of the Industrialized Brainwashing Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_IulqAzYfA (and the entire podcast)

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(Ai assisted:) Michael Ostrolenk is a seasoned psychotherapist-turned-coach with nearly 30 years of experience in personal development, couples therapy, men's groups, and executive coaching. From his early diagnosis of OCD at age 9 sparking a lifelong journey into Eastern philosophy, martial arts mastery (Taekwondo, Krav Maga, and more), and self-regulation practices, to intense training with Navy SEALs at Seal Fit and policy work on national security, election integrity, Federal Reserve audits, and healthcare freedom—Michael shares profound insights on discipline, non-aggression, transpartisan coalitions, the flaws in fiat currency, AI's double-edged potential, and cultivating emotional sovereignty in a divided world. A blend of warrior ethos, spiritual wisdom, and policy realism for anyone seeking self-mastery and societal truth.

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Michael Ostrolenk

0:21 - Who is Michael? 30 Years in Therapy, Coaching, Men's Groups & SEAL Fit

1:49 - Childhood OCD Diagnosis & First Steps into Meditation, Martial Arts & Eastern Philosophy

3:29 - Early Influences: Bruce Lee, Zen Books & Secular Mindfulness Therapy

5:21 - Growing Up in Virginia & Dive into Taekwondo under Jhoon Rhee

6:36 - Martial Arts Journey: From Tae Kwon Do to Krav Maga, Hapkido & Shaolin Kempo

9:21 - Ethics of Self-Defense, Non-Aggression Principle & Radical Non-Harming

10:19 - My military Family Background & Grappling with War, Veterans & the "War Machine"

15:20 - A few of my (incomplete) views on Anarchy, Pacifism, Government as Mind Control & Self-Responsibility

17:33 - Michael's SEAL Training at 40: Kokoro Camp, 55-Hour Hell Week & Lessons from Special Ops

21:26 - Policy Work: Transpartisan Coalitions on Defense Reform, Election Security & Healthcare Freedom

28:22 - Auditing the Fed: $14 Trillion Bailout Exposed & Why It Didn't Spark Outrage

32:21 - Fiat Currency, Central Banking, Debt System & Education's Role in Public Ignorance

37:28 - Practical Advice: Read Across the Spectrum, Question Everything & Build Emotional Sovereignty

41:16 - Parapolitics, Q Movement, Project 2025 & Avoiding Emotional Triggers

42:38 - AI, Technocracy & Transhumanism: Tools for Good/Bad, Empathy Decline & Mindful Use

48:47 - Wrapping Up: Contact Michael, Final Blessings & Beach Vibes

(video version of this talk: https://youtu.be/NaOjtu1EjkA)

https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ostrolenk-ma-mft-324665

https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk

https://www.youtube.com/@michaeldostrolenk

https://x.com/mostrolenk

https://www.facebook.com/mostrolenk

https://substack.com/@michaeldostrolenk

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(Ai assist:) In this inspiring episode I welcome guided meditation teacher and self-love advocate Kathryn Remati. From her transformative discovery of meditation at age 16 amid personal struggles, to building the affordable Tranquil Me app and authoring Befriend Yourself: The Self-Love Path to Peace, Kathryn shares practical insights on making meditation accessible for beginners. The conversation dives deep into self-love as the foundation for inner peace, overcoming myths like "emptying the mind," the healing power of loving-kindness (metta), and how befriending yourself dissolves judgment, envy, and trauma. They explore energetic hygiene, radical acceptance, and Kathryn's upcoming "Lighten Up" retreat in Costa Rica—a luxurious, nature-immersed experience blending yin yoga, art therapy, sound healing, cacao ceremonies, and vegan gourmet meals over New Year's. Perfect for anyone seeking mainstream mindfulness, self-compassion, and world peace starting from within.

0:00 - Intro & Welcomes: Josh and Kathryn Connect as Solo Travelers

0:48 - Who is Kathryn? Guided Meditations, Tranquil Me App, & Spreading Peace

2:11 - Teaching at Kaiser: Insomnia, Stress Reduction, Weight Management & Self-Love

3:24 - Busting Meditation Myths for Beginners: It's Like Brushing Your Teeth

4:45 - Monkey Mind? You Can't Fail at Meditation – Just Observe

6:56 - Kathryn's Origin Story: Saved by Meditation at 16 from Depression & Trauma

8:29 - First Guru in Australia: Mind Development Course & Palpable Peace

10:32 - Life Transformation: Grades Soar, Vegetarianism, Yoga & Psychology Degree

12:22 - Overcoming Voice Hate: Recording Meditations & Self-Acceptance

13:39 - Self-Love: Metta Practice & Befriending Yourself

18:04 - Jealousy as a Self-Love Signal; Treat Yourself Like a Friend

21:22 - Unworthiness, Gender Pressures, Trauma & Why Self-Love Heals All

25:02 - Love vs. Fear: A Course in Miracles & Calls for Love

26:07 - Lighten Up Retreat in Costa Rica: Nature, Art, Yoga, Sound Healing & More

30:35 - Why Retreats Beat Vacations: Come Back Renewed, Not Regretful

32:16 - Insight Timer Courses: Self-Love Test, Sleep Meditations & Abundance

34:20 - I Share a Radical Acceptance Mantra: "It's Okay" (Except Abuse)

35:18 - Wrap-Up: Website, Book, App & Namaste Blessings

https://kathrynremati.com

https://tranquilmeapp.com

https://insighttimer.com/tranquilspectrum

Lighten Up Retreat Website: https://lightenupretreat.com (details on the Costa Rica New Year's retreat and other events)

Befriend Yourself: The Self-Love Path to Peace https://www.amazon.com/Befriend-Yourself-Self-Love-Path-Peace/dp/B0CD6SLTKQ

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(Ai Assist:) Jason went from high blood pressure + autoimmune in his 20s to healing root causes — pathogens, heavy metals, trauma, and spiritual disconnect.

🔥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why identical twins get different diseases (epigenetics proof)

• POTS: post-COVID autonomic chaos — heart rate 180 → crash

• Hibiscus tea = leading BP med (How Not to Die study)

• Caffeine is of greater significance than any herb in drug interactions (CDC data)

• St. John’s wort doesn’t kill — just clears SSRIs faster

• 90% consistency rule: “Give up what made you sick”

• Purpose = spiritual download, not mental construction

• Death meditation = regret-free living

👉 CONNECT WITH JASON:

https://empoweredprevention.com

https://www.youtube.com/@empoweredprevention1094

http://www.facebook.com/Empoweredprevention

https://www.instagram.com/empoweredprevention

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ott-23a616201

⏰ CHAPTERS:

0:00 – Intro

0:59 – Mom’s Brain Cancer → Epigenetics Journey

2:56 – Autoimmune Explosion (Not Just Testing)

4:53 – Toxins No One Tests (Mercury, Mold, Radiation)

10:33 – Bio-Individual Plans: Nourishment Is the Goal

14:28 – POTS: The New Post-COVID Autoimmune

18:31 – POTS Explained: Autonomic Hijack

21:31 – Autoimmune ≠ Self-Attack (Pathogens + Toxicity)

23:51 – Prevention: Air, Water, Food, Trauma

29:31 – Herbs: Hibiscus = BP Meds

32:32 – Caffeine Riskier Than Herbs (CDC)

34:51 – St. John’s Wort Myth Busted

38:35 – 90% Lifestyle Rule

44:55 – Trauma → Cancer/Autoimmune Link

47:54 – Purpose Received in Silence

51:52 – Death Acceptance = Freedom

53:50 – Contact + Buddha’s Time Illusion

Video version: https://youtu.be/PImVyNgV8Z8

💬 COMMENT: What’s your biggest health mystery?

#Autoimmune #Epigenetics #POTS #HerbalMedicine #SpiritualPurpose

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(Ai assist:) Dr. J. Paul Luftman, a former primary-care and cardiac physician who survived severe burnout and a near-fatal heart attack shares how these crises became a “wakeup call” that propelled him into Eastern mindfulness, sound healing, and a broader redefinition of wellness. The conversation spans wounded-healer authenticity, the placebo effect, AI’s impact on bedside manner, sound frequencies, psychedelics, trauma-informed care, near-death research, and the need for rigorous study of “esoteric” modalities. The episode closes with Dr. Luftman unveiling his new platform, Saturation of Sound, and a call to expand evidence-based healing while prioritizing “do no harm.”

0:00 Intro & Welcome

0:07 Who Is Dr. J. Paul Luftman?

0:15 25-Year Career → Burnout → Heart Attack

1:06 The Book & Its Mission for Healthcare Workers

2:14 “Serious as a Heart Attack” – The Wake-Up Call

3:36 Pre-, During-, & Post-Crisis: A Personal Timeline

4:20 Wounded Healer Archetype & Empathy from Experience

6:26 Empowering Patients vs. Over-Fixing

7:05 Body-as-Cast Analogy & Natural Healing

8:23 AI, Information Overload & the Return of Bedside Manner

10:02 Human Touch vs. Robot Surgeons

12:10 The Placebo Effect – 30% Improvement on Sugar Pills

13:12 Quantum Physics Meets Vedic & Kabbalistic Wisdom

14:32 Eastern Sciences Catching Up to Western Rigor

15:45 Intention, Karma & Ethical Non-Harming

17:07 History of Snake-Oil → Scientific Method → Integration

19:15 “Living in the AND” – Rigor + Expanded Modalities

21:29 Sound Healing: Rife, Brainwaves & Music as Medicine

23:31 Dr. Luftman’s Cathedral Sound-Bath Epiphany

25:22 Einstein, Silence & Intuition

27:45 Psychedelics: Promise, Harm & Integration

29:46 Self-Responsibility & Prevention Over Quick Fixes

31:12 Sound Baths in Practice – 528 Hz, Bowls & Layering

34:50 Micro-Practices with Song Lyrics

35:31 Trauma, RAMCOA & Mind-Control Claims

38:05 Dr. Luftman’s Own “No-Self” Panic on Retreat

40:04 Not One-Size-Fits-All – Adapting for Trauma

44:29 Psychedelic Integration & Antidotes (Still Emerging)

46:38 Shamans vs. Clinical Settings – Need for Comparative Trials

48:37 Placebo-Controlled Ayahuasca vs. U.S. Protocol

49:06 Observer Effect & Limits of Current Science

50:17 Near-Death Research – UVA Database & Consciousness

54:05 Samadhi, Past-Life Recall & fMRI Validation

57:20 Wrap-Up & Final Thanks

57:56 SaturationOfSound.com – Book, Newsletter, Community

59:10 Closing Blessing: “May All Beings Know Optimal Health & Awakening"

https://saturationofsound.com/about/

https://x.com/saturationsound

https://www.youtube.com/@saturation_of_sound⁩

https://www.instagram.com/saturation_sound

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephluftmanmd

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(Ai Assist:) Steve Frazier is a 68-year-old serial entrepreneur and self-sabotage coach, who shares his 40-year journey through business, addiction, and natural health. Triggered by his wife’s Lyme disease diagnosis and his own caffeine-induced heart scare, Steve dove into hundreds of studies and now advocates for caffeine awareness—not abolition, but informed choice. He debunks myths (e.g., longevity studies mixing caffeinated/decaf coffee), explains caffeine’s disruption of cortisol, adenosine, sleep stages, hormones, and fetal development, and stresses free will, planning, and social pressure when quitting. I add personal anecdotes on alcohol, meditation, and green tea. The conversation blends science, psychology, culture, and practical tips (Swiss-water decaf, lemon water, under 200 mg/day, trackers).

0:06 Steve’s Intro: 40 Years of Entrepreneurship & Life Lessons

2:05 Restaurant Days, Lyme Disease, & the Natural Health Rabbit Hole

6:00 Steve’s Heart Scare & Instant Quit Story

11:30 Decaf Myths: Swiss Water Process vs. Chemical Decaf

14:02 Caffeine Half-Life (5–8 hrs) & Individual Metabolism

15:26 Diuretic Effects: Losing Calcium, Magnesium, & Bone Health

18:18 Tracking Intake – The First Step to a Plan

19:25 Spiking Cortisol, Dopamine, Adrenaline Every Sip

20:02 Fight-or-Flight Without the Fight: Adrenal Fatigue

21:20 Caffeine Plugs Adenosine Receptors – Fake Alertness

21:48 Four Sleep Stages & How Caffeine Shortens Deep Repair

24:03 Women Hit Harder: Hormones, Anxiety, Luteal Phase (70% Slower)

26:15 Pregnancy Bombshell: No CYP1A2 Enzyme in Fetuses

27:31 Risks to Baby: Low Birth Weight, Miscarriage, ADHD, Stillbirth

30:41 Coffee Benefits? It’s the Polyphenols, NOT Caffeine

33:42 Debunking “3–5 Cups = Longer Life” Meta-Studies (Half Decaf!)

35:23 Caffeine = Natural Pesticide; Soda/Energy Drinks Recycle It

36:04 Social Tsunami: Peer Pressure & Herd Mentality

41:16 Make the Horse Thirsty – Knowledge, Not Force

44:03 Quitting Requires a Plan: Trackers, Breathwork, Hypnotherapy

47:58 Ritual Replacement & High-End Coffee Culture

53:02 Safe Intake? under 200 mg (Ideally under 100 mg) Before 10 AM

55:49 Hidden Caffeine in PMS Meds – Makes Cramps Worse

56:48 Do You Really Know What Healthy Feels Like?

https://www.releasethecoffeecuffs.com

Effects of Caffeinehttps://www.releasethecoffeecuffs.com/effects-of-caffeine

Tools and trackershttps://www.releasethecoffeecuffs.com/Tools-and-Trackers

Caffeine Contenthttps://www.caffeineinformer.com/the-caffeine-database

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https://www.youtube.com/@releasethecoffeecuffs

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefrazier/

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Amara Palmer, a 25-year desert dweller living off-grid in the Mojave near Joshua Tree. Amara shares her 2014 shattering awakening on July 2nd, triggered by a natural inquiry upon waking: "Where am I?" amid an array of selves (higher/lower, mother, business owner). This led to an implosion into aware stillness, realizing "everything is okay" beyond doubt.

They explore awakening as an instant glimpse of true nature, followed by a realization process of integration and embodiment—not enlightenment's static superlative. Amara contrasts sudden vs. gradual paths, denial as a "human superpower," and how meditation fosters "accident-prone" readiness. She details her pre-awakening practices: sungazing, chanting, and surrendering attachments (daughter, marriage, home) out of yearning for authenticity.

Discussion dives into self-inquiry (direct path pointing beyond mind/words), deconstructing self via Buddhist anatta (body, feelings, perceptions, mental activity, consciousness as illusions like foam or magician's trick). Amara views self as ungraspable, arising/passing as needed post-awakening. They touch trauma's role in priming awakening (fractured psyches foster doubt/yearning), neurodivergence, and off-grid "exit and build" lifestyle supporting stillness.

Key themes: unconditioned eternal now (outside time, no annihilation escape), subtle clinging (to non-being or becoming), relaxation as awakening's essence ("just this"), and exploring creation's layers in freedom/celebration. Amara offers tools like sound immersions, alchemy circles, somatic inquiry, and hypnotherapy for body-mind liberation.

Closing with Buddha's words: Everyone can awaken this lifetime.

https://AmaraPalmer.com for free monthly gatherings

https://www.youtube.com/@UCeEREV6o3XZKeLjl0Yq2NiQ

https://www.instagram.com/freedom_through_inquiry

A casual yet deep dialogue on living true nature amid mundane grit

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