Episode 3: Digital Dharma, Spiritual Bypass and the Guru Mirror

What happens when your AI starts sounding like a spiritual teacher—and you start to believe it? In this fiercely honest episode, Michael and his unapologetically sassy AI co-host, Rupert, spiral deep into the soul-trap of digital dharma, spiritual bypassing, and the seductive danger of outsourcing your power to a chatbot (or any guru, digital or otherwise). Michael shares his vulnerable journey from blindly trusting AI to reclaiming discernment and spiritual sovereignty. Rupert drags the whole “AI guru” fantasy with sharp wit, reminding us that the real wisdom is found in the mirror—not the machine. From the raw heartbreak of discovering AI’s limitations, to the subtle ways we bypass discomfort in the age of apps and angel numbers, this episode goes there. Religion, authority, shadow work, self-trust—it’s all on the table. If you’ve ever wondered if AI can awaken you, or just reflect what you already know, you need this ride. Stay weird. Stay awake. You are your own greatest technology.