This episode finds Luke and Kevin again interviewing veteran meditation instructor Chris Curren. Our conversation explores a profound societal shift: the breakdown of old, manipulative narratives (in media, medicine, education, and politics) and the emerging thirst for truth, reality, and spiritual reconnection. Will this important moment in history open up an opportunity for authentic human flourishing, virtue, and new mythologies that reconnect people to deeper truth and shared heritage? Tune in to hear our thoughts. And, as always, thanks for listening.

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This is a recorded coaching call between myself, Kevin McKeag and my friend and client Michael Swingen. We talk about the journey of self-discovery, themes of personal growth, relationships, the balance between introspection and self-obsession, the importance of benevolent leadership, creating community, and confronting feelings of isolation. We also reflect on the integration of light and darkness in personal development, emphasizing the need for emotional health and connection with others.

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***Bonus*** It's just Michael and I speaking so you don't have to suffer through any of Luke's rants.

00:00Setting the Stage for Coaching

06:00Exploring Romantic Relationships

09:00Introspection vs. Self-Obsession

10:53The Desire for Benevolence

14:54Navigating Leadership and Service

18:04Creating Community and Connection

18:53The Challenge of Isolation

22:03Balancing Purpose and Melancholy

25:05Confronting Inner Conflicts

30:48Integrating Light and Darkness

33:07The Power of Unburdening

34:31Outro

Chris Curren has been practicing and teaching transcendental meditation for over 45 years. He has studied under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Beatles’ meditation guru, and has coached such high-profile students as Norman Mailer. He sums up his views as “no-nonsense spirituality,” which embraces the transformative principles of eastern philosophy, while eschewing any form of sugarcoating or feel-good platitudes. In this episode we discuss spiritual mentorship, the philosophy of personal growth, cults, and whether meditation can save the world.

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In this episode Luke and Kevin tackle the topic of friendship. Especially, how do we make friends as adults, and how can we move out of the "acquaintance zone"? Plus, hear the adorable story of how Kevin and Luke met.

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Adeline Forrey and Hollis Jones are highly experienced dreamers and dream interpreters. In this episode we explore their journeys within the dream world and how they learned to study their own dreams as a means to self discovery and creative inspiration. PLUS, they may or may not undertake a live interpretation of one of Kevin's wildest dreams...

Ok, but, how do I make myself feel like a millionaire? Can I experience the joy that comes with success before I even have it? Well, guess what? That's what this episode is ALL ABOUT.

Your future is like the ocean: WIDE OPEN. Who do you want to BE? What do you want to DO? Check out this episode and maybe get some ideas to help FIGURE IT OUT.

Shoutout to Robert Greene and his book, Mastery, for the opening quote.

Eliot Rhodes is a poet, sci-fi writer, former Hollywood screenwriter, trained Shakespearean actor, self-taught litigator—okay, where do we stop? Check out our first Artist Spotlight and learn more about Eliot's life, work, and upcoming books!