In this heart-opening episode of The Alchemist Lounge, Alex Atwood sits down with author, therapist, and relationship expert Vicki Kennedy to explore how couples can transform conflict into connection—and why "It's Never Personal" might be the mantra that saves your relationship and your sanity. Drawing from her own story of heartbreak and healing, Vicki shares the tools behind the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model, how "demon dialogues" sabotage intimacy, and what it means to drop into primary emotion, co-regulate, and become true allies with your partner.

Whether you're single, coupled, or in the trenches of relational breakdown, this conversation will reshape how you relate—to others and to yourself.

In this episode, you will hear:
(0:00) The "Oh Moment" & Emotional Hijacks: when your nervous system says "I don't matter"—and how to course-correct.
(2:35) Arguments vs. Fights: how to distinguish hurt from harm and why healthy friction is essential.
(6:05) The Hold Me Tight Workshop: why couples of every stage—from dating to divorced—can benefit.
(10:44) Demon Dialogues Decoded: what happens when your partner "never listens" and why it's rarely about the dishes.
(24:13) Vicki's Story: divorce, five therapists, and the training that finally clicked.
(27:46) Why EFT Works: the neuroscience behind connection, and how secure attachment makes you a better human.
(36:53) Shadow Work & Self-Compassion: why the parts you hide are the keys to healing.
(46:06) The Five-Step "Never Personal" Process: from pain to presence, and holding what hurts to release it.
(57:35) Ego, Forgiveness & Freedom: the summit beyond the summit—and the realization that "there's nothing to forgive."

If you're ready to evolve how you love—and how you live—this one's not to be missed. Drop your biggest insight in the comments, and let us know: what demon dialogue are you rewriting?

What happens when a high-performing entrepreneur walks away from it all? Peter Corbett, former CEO who sold his boutique agency to a global firm, opens up in this deep and personal conversation with Alex Atwood.

In this candid and soulful episode, Peter shares the lessons he's learned through spiritual practice, emotional unraveling, and the second major exit of his life—his marriage.

00:00 – Intro: From Marketing CEO to Spiritual Explorer
02:08 – Bringing Art Through the Roof: "I Thought I Made It"
05:00 – Opulence & Awakening: When Success Sparks a Spiritual Journey
09:30 – Letting Go of Fame & Gain: Zen, Hospice Work & Finding Presence
13:00 – Relationship Struggles While Letting Go of Identity
16:43 – Building Businesses for Love: Uncovering Deep Childhood Patterns
20:59 – The Moment His Marriage Collapsed
22:20 – "This Was Done For Me": Peter's Enlightened Divorce Mindset
27:36 – From Trauma to Transformation: The Role of the "Soul Contract"
30:07 – Grieving Through the Body: Ice Baths, Yoga, No Alcohol
36:34 – Rebuilding Self-Worth Without Productivity
38:52 – Dating After 12 Years: "I Don't Know What Love Is"
41:04 – Advice on Grief & Loss: Bringing Pain Close Without Numbing
47:36 – Atlas: Peter's New Venture on Holistic Well-Being
48:06 – Final Words: "Are You Murdering Yourself For Someone Else?"

In this episode of The Alchemist Lounge, we sit down with Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation and one of the world's leading teachers of Transcendental Meditation (TM), to explore the science, practice, and social impact of meditation. Bob breaks down the three core categories of meditation, shares how TM delivers deep physiological rest, and explains why his team is working to integrate TM into hospitals, the VA, and workplaces through Meditate America. We also dig into research on the "group effect" of meditation and real-world results from programs like DC Central Kitchen.