The Woke Ones

What does it mean to wake up? Not spiritually. Not metaphorically. Literally — to become so clear, so present, so aware that the illusion of separation burns away and reality is seen for what it is. This book is about the ones who did. From Siddhartha under the Bodhi tree to Eckhart on the park bench, from Rumi’s spinning silence to Jung’s shadowed inner world — The Ones Who Woke Up is a soul-piercing walk through a few of the most conscious human beings to ever live. They didn’t seek followers. They didn’t chase fame.

Before mindfulness apps. Before lo-fi beats to study to. Before every self-help book told you to “let go”… There was Alan Watts. This book isn’t a lecture. It’s a vibe. Everything Is Fine, Actually is a chilled-out journey through the life and mind of a man who didn’t care about enlightenment points — just clarity, laughter, and presence. From his British roots to his West Coast evolution, Watts preached the art of not trying, the illusion of the ego, and the sacred joke of existence.

Terence McKenna didn’t just study psychedelics — he became their most articulate, hilarious, and fearless ambassador. From his early childhood obsession with fossils and sci-fi to his legendary journey into the Amazon in search of shamanic secrets, McKenna walked between worlds. What he brought back wasn’t just stories — it was a new way of seeing reality. In Mushroom Man: The Curious Journey of Terence McKenna, JJ delivers a biography that guides listeners through McKenna’s life while unwrapping his biggest ideas.