Comedian and spiritual seeker Pete Holmes joins us for a conversation that weaves together humor, mysticism, and the search for truth. Pete opens up about his journey from growing up in a fundamentalist Christian household to having life-altering psychedelic experiences that redefined his understanding of God and religion. Together, they explore what it means to move beyond belief into direct experience, why we can never truly be separate from the divine, and how comedy can serve as both healing and revelation.

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0:00 Intro

2:46 Asking the Deeper Questions in Life

6:27 From Fundamentalist Christian to Psychedelic Experience

11:29 Reinterpreting Religion through the Lens of the Mystical

17:10 The Prodigal Son: Reclaiming Our Birthright

22:02 Go From Belief to Direct Experience

26:50 His Experience on the George Janko Podcast

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30:05 How His Understanding of God Has Changed

34:45 Mental Exercise for Experience the “I am”

40:36 We Can Never Be Separate from God

45:10 Existential Comedy & Wondering at Life’s Mysteries

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56:30 Balancing Being Spiritual & Being Human

1:00:05 Lessons from Psychedelic Experiences

1:07:12 The Power & Responsibility of Comedy

1:18:27 Are Comedians Traumatized?

1:23:03 Future of Comedy in a Changing World

1:32:40 Conclusion

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What if the very beliefs you’ve carried your whole life are the source of your suffering? In this episode, Aaron Abke returns to share insights on the ego, breaking down its three core beliefs that keep us trapped in cycles of fear, lack, and control. He explains how our misunderstanding of the ego causes unnecessary suffering—and how, when seen clearly, the ego can actually be an ally on the path of awakening.

Aaron guides us through the process of moving from compulsivity to consciousness, releasing the illusion of lack, and embracing a deeper abundance that is not dependent on external circumstances.

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0:00 Intro

1:35 What Ego is & How It’s Misunderstood

5:12 How Aaron Woke Up To His Ego

10:01 Why Ego is Actually Essential & Useful in Moderation

16:44 Spiritual Bypassing & Misconceptions of Nonduality

26:33 Balancing Individuation with Integration

33:59 Reality of Oneness & Inter-Being

38:09 The 3 Beliefs of the Ego that Keep us Trapped

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45:29 Overcoming Lack and Embracing Abundance Mindset

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1:06:30 Practical Steps to Transcending Lack in Real Time

1:25:50 The Opportunity Hidden in Challenges

1:35:52 Processing Intense Negative Emotions

1:42:04 Go From Compulsivity to Consciousness

1:46:26 Summary of 3 Steps to Emotional Freedom

1:49:41 Outcome Happiness: How to Find Inner Joy that Doesn’t Go Away

1:54:15 Releasing Control & Surrendering to Life

2:09:49 Growing Through Romantic Relationships

2:17:13 Finding Our Unique Purpose

2:25:00 Conclusion

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World-renowned sexologist and Tantra teacher Jaiya reveals how sexuality, intimacy, and awakened pleasure can become powerful tools for healing, spiritual growth, and self-realization. We explore why society has shamed sex, how suppression distorts our relationship with our bodies, and how ancient Tantric practices can restore our connection to the sacred.

You’ll learn how to harness your life force energy, expand your capacity for intimacy, transmute darkness into light, and unlock your unique Erotic Blueprint.

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0:00 Intro

2:14 Sexuality as a Path to Awakening

3:59 Why Society Shames Sex

6:46 The Link Between Distortion & Suppression

8:55 Coming Into Right Relationship with Sexuality

12:04 We’re Missing Our on the “Symphony” of Intimacy

16:44 Why We Must Desexualize Our Mind

20:22 Beauty & Subtlety of Awakened Pleasure

26:15 The Lineage of Tantra & It’s Doorway to the Divine

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34:20 Tantra Isn’t Just Sex

39:48 How to Make Anything in Life Pleasurable

43:52 Transmuting Darkness Into Light

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50:41 Orgasms: Men vs Women

58:39 Harnessing Your Life Force Energy

1:04:49 Becoming a Multi-Orgasmic Man

1:07:16 Erotic Blueprints: Your Archetype for Pleasure

1:24:25 Eros vs Sexuality

1:28:43 Becoming Integrated with These Tools

1:33:29 Rekindling Your Sex Life with a Longtime Partner

1:38:49 The Synchronicity of Coming On This Show

1:41:18 Practice to Bring This Into Your Life

1:43:28 Conclusion

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