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47. Garrain Jones | Change Your Mindset Change Your Life Jan 20, 2021

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Change your mindset, change your life. Is it really that simple? Garrain Jones would say yes, and with many miraculous experiences to support it.

After being sentenced to 10+ years, stripped of all the outside noise, and forced to sit with Self, he used this adversity as his superpower and began to create value within himself while also inspiring those around him. Once embracing this shift, big things followed...

Garrain seemingly began his life with adversity and his story up until this moment is one for all ears to hear. Excited for y'all to hear this one.

In this joy-driven conversation with Garrain, we explore...

→ Tuning back into the basic joys of our inner child.

→ How adversity is our superpower.

→ Garrain’s forgiveness letters that served as healing.

→ Breaking free from living to please or impress others.

→ The power of community and how this often steers our life.

→ Garrain's awakening in the midst of a 10+ year prison sentence.

→ Our energy and thoughts are magnetic; the universe reciprocates accordingly.

Connect with Garrain:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrain.jones/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Garrainjones

• Website: https://garrainjones.com

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

46. The 2nd Great Awakening | Solocast Dec 28, 2020

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2020. What a year...

As I wrap up The Great Unlearn’s first full year of episodes (aka preseason), I’m met with many new life-altering discoveries; much of which I share in this final episode of the year.

From healing my core wound to operating in flow states, to feeling like every morning is Christmas morning, to setting and honoring my boundaries, to parenting through new paradigms…and everything in between.

What a year to turn inward, unlearn old paradigms and reevaluate what we are here to offer and more importantly, feel.

In this solocast, I share...

→ Healing the wounded inner child.

→ Using joy as a filter for everything.

→ Setting conscious boundaries for the first time in my life.

→ Tapping into radical honesty with my wife – and everyone else.

→ The launch of Unlearn Ventures.

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

45. Matt Simpson | Psychedelics for Healing Core Wounds Dec 21, 2020

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I had the pleasure of having my new brother, Matt Simpson, on today’s episode as we both “share the mic” and this episode on each of our platforms – check out Worth The Fight podcast.

Matt and I have quite parallel journeys as we both drifted from “successful” corporate America and found ourselves on the path of healing our core wounds; much through psychedelics.

Amongst many other topics, Matt uniquely brings forth a pivotal calling around the importance of healing the trauma of our war veterans. With findings that a vast majority of those who enlist in war have experienced similar childhood trauma, a lack of tribe and often have difficulty connecting on a deep level.

In this episode, Matt and I explore...

→ Integration strategies: journaling, raw ceremonial cacao, micro-dosing.

→ How trauma interferes with our ability to connect authentically and meaningfully.

→ The veteran suicide epidemic & the need for effective healing of trauma in our veteran community.

→ Breaking through the prisons that we put our mind and heart in.

→ Most of the ways in which we filter our experiences is from our childhood trauma.

Resources:

• Worth The Fight book: https://amzn.to/3oSepy6

• The Stamets Stack: http://bit.ly/3r29koH

• 13th: http://bit.ly/3oZ4UgJ

• The Madness of Crowds: https://amzn.to/37lb98H

• Tribe book: https://amzn.to/37nn4CV

Connect with Matt:

• Worth The Fight Podcast: https://www.worththefightpodcast.org

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worththefightbook/

• Website: https://www.nltrans.org/1-1-coaching

Connect with Cal:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

44. Dr. Thomas Cowan | The Misconceptions of Illnesses Nov 30, 2020

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I’m thrilled to have Dr. Thomas Cowan on today’s episode to share the all too common misconceptions of illnesses, vaccines, and many things in between.

I was introduced to Dr. Cowan through one of his books, “Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illnesses”, in which my mind was completely blown. He offers up an immense amount to ponder on when it comes to understanding and caring for this one vessel that we’re given.

Regardless of your current beliefs, I hope you enjoy this contemplative conversation and allow your mind to remain open to the possibility that there’s always more to learn or unlearn ;)

In this episode, Tom and I explore...

→ His hypothesis on the current virus and what’s really causing illness.

→ The misconceptions of bacteria and the vital role they play in the body.

→ The importance of childhood illnesses for our long term wellness.

→ How vaccine companies conclude the effectiveness of their vaccines.

→ Why wearing a mask is not only ineffective but causes more harm, than good.

References:

• Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness: https://amzn.to/3nsic4z

• Human Heart, Cosmic Heart: https://amzn.to/32Tccdj

• Cancer and the New Biology of Water: https://amzn.to/38Nx6Oy

Connect with Dr. Cowan:

• Website: https://drtomcowan.com

• YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pB2KoA

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

43. East Forest | Enlightenment Is One Breath Away Nov 25, 2020

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I’m honored to have East Forest, aka Krishna, on today's episode to share his interesting journey to discovering sound as a pivotal form of healing. I’ve always been big into music but it wasn’t until recently that I truly felt the importance and medicinal properties that music offers along this journey through life, and more specifically ceremonial settings – cue East Forest.

Enjoy this fascinating story of a human stepping into their power.

In this episode, Krishna and I expand on...

→ Redefining and simplifying what it means to meditate.

→ Letting our thoughts flow in meditation vs trying to silence them.

→ His incredible experiences with Ram Dass that inspired an entire album.

→ How playfulness is important for allowing our creative energy to flow.

→ The germination of choice that we have in this current season.

References:

• East Forest on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nu5VfV

• Meditation for Chaotic Times: https://spoti.fi/3kHrDep

• Music for Mushrooms: https://spoti.fi/38QUZFg

• The Radiance Sutras: https://amzn.to/2IIa9Sq

• Nature with Ram Dass: https://spoti.fi/3nyoFuW

Connect with East Forest:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastForestMusic

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/eastforestmusic

• Website: http://eastforest.org

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

42. Paul Chek | Working In Nov 11, 2020

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You may have heard me use this term a few times (or ten) to express going within ourselves to rediscover our innate self-love; to better understand who we are and why we show up the way we do; to shine a light on our shadows and make peace with those darker places within.

Well, today’s guest is where the concept of “working in” all originated.

Paul Chek is on the cast today and I couldn’t be more thrilled to sit down with him and share with you his genuine desire to spread his healing medicine with the world.

In this rich and kind-hearted conversation, Paul and I explore...

→ Shadow vows: a new way to honor your partner in ceremony.

→ Understanding our shadows, where they came from, and what happens when we don’t work to heal them.

→ Ways that people often project their own feelings of scarcity / repression and how this hinders seeing others for who they truly are.

→ Why honoring individual values allows for a harmonious life.

→ Self-love as the basis for our experience of life.

→ How to create and honor a sustainable work-life balance.

References:

• Owning Your Own Shadow: https://amzn.to/2HZrSoc

• You Can Have It All: https://amzn.to/3etTQUJ

• The Forbidden Rumi: https://amzn.to/3mVKPqp

• Future of Life: https://amzn.to/3l3gzt9

• The Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need: https://bit.ly/38mN9CG

• How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy!: https://amzn.to/38eTYGp

Connect with Paul:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.chek/

• Chek Institute: https://chekinstitute.com

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

41. Kyle Kingsbury | Disconnection: The Core Wound of Humanity Nov 04, 2020

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Kyle Kingsbury is a close brother of mine who has opened my eyes to an immense amount (an understatement) in the 3 short years that we’ve been connected –– from facilitating my first plant medicine journey to the subtle and impactful ways that he continually shows up in my life as a brother.

I’ll admit, today’s episode with Kyle certainly has aspects to it that I would have brushed under the rug had I heard this a few years ago. Some topics that we discuss are not of popular narrative; such as the ones we’re conditioned to trust and believe from the media, big pharma, or the government, to name a few. Regardless of what you may or may not believe, I think you’ll truly enjoy Kyle’s compelling way of bringing about some controversial topics, backed by his intellect and desire to purely educate starting within himself.

In this episode, Kyle and I discuss a multitude of topics, some being...

→ Surrendering as a form of releasing fear vs giving up.

→ Why Cancel Culture is a modern form of vengeance.

→ Ways that we can change the current narratives by reclaiming personal responsibility.

→ How the core wound of humanity is that of disconnection from one another.

→ The stages of anger: rage vs unclean anger vs clean anger.

→ And more!

References:

• The Institute of Noetic Sciences: https://noetic.org

• King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: https://amzn.to/3jFwGM5

• The Madness of Crowds: https://amzn.to/2TA42Bm

• Lizards Eat Butterflies: https://amzn.to/3eambPF

• Plandemic Indoctrination: https://bit.ly/3e7biyj

Connect with Kyle:

• Kyle Kingsbury Podcast: https://apple.co/3kGTI6s

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwiththekingsburys/

• Fit For Service Fellowship: https://bit.ly/3oJMTUr

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

40. Cal on The Kelli Show | Exclusive Interview Oct 28, 2020

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Cal Callahan joins Kelli in a beautiful, thoughtful, heart-opening conversation about self-love, acceptance, and relationships. Cal shares his identity shift, what it meant to finally accept himself, and why we need to lean into what feels good. They talk about what it means to show up in relationships with an open heart without strategy, and how to approach tough conversations with your partner. Kelli and Cal also explore microdosing and how psychedelic experiences have served them.

Connect with Kelli:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimtennant/

• The Kelli Show: https://bit.ly/3j2Zq0S

• Soulfire Productions: http://soulfireproductionsco.com

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

39. The Unlearn Experience Brotherhood | Solocast Oct 23, 2020

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Brotherhood.

Seasoned Guidance.

And a consistent, safe space to be yourself.

While learning to unlearn, I quickly saw and felt the importance of brotherhood and its pivotal role in this journey back to Self. With gratitude for the support of my brothers and the deepened connections, I’m honored to offer this guidance and encouragement to other brothers through The Unlearn Experience. UnlearnX is an 8-week mastermind where we journey together to unlearn our way into an inspired, meaningful and authentic life – through brotherhood, self-inquiry and expert-led experiences.

In this brief episode, I share...

→ All that inspired the creation of The Unlearn Experience.

→ The elements within this 8-week journey that create space for individually profound experiences.

→ Sitting in inquiry to discover the answers we are seeking.

→ How brotherhood is a conduit to a deeper understanding of ourselves.

→ Peyton and I’s retreat project — The Great Work Ranch.

Referenced:

• The Unlearn Experience: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Lizards Eat Butterflies: https://amzn.to/3lWVwbJ

• The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity: https://amzn.to/2HcnsJG

• Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now: https://amzn.to/3dyoa00

• Social Dilemma documentary

https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/the-film/

Connect with Cal:

• UnlearnX: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/unlearn-x

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/

• Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

• Newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

38. James Fitzgerald | Fitness That Extends Our Quality of Life Oct 14, 2020

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James Fitzgerald is Crossfit Games inaugural world champion, coach of coaches at OPEX Fitness, a good friend of mine, and most importantly a family man.

His approach to fitness changed my entire paradigm — particularly as it has helped me prioritize sustainability, longevity and enjoyment.

In this episode, James and I discuss…

→ The importance of rest and recovery for extending our quality of life.

→ Defining success inside of what we are capable of, both mind and body.

→ How to optimize our cognitive function as we move through each stage of our journey.

→ Modeling behavior to our children rather than molding little versions of ourselves.

→ Why it’s crucial to address long term goals when considering fitness regimens.

→ And more!

Referenced:

• Stranger In A Strange Land: https://bit.ly/30Ml9UE

Connect with James:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfitzopex/