So much of what we say and do is manipulative and we dont even realize it. We communicated in roundabout ways to try to get our needs met, to feel loved, to feel safe, respected, capable, or just to be seen in a certain light. All of these are subtle man

In this episode, we dive deep into the topics of self-acceptance, overcoming self-doubt, and finding motivation through self-love rather than self-hatred. Kela offers eye-opening perspectives on how self-love lays the foundation for fulfillment in all are

Join us in this episode as we dive into something we all navigate: authenticity and integrity. Ever felt like someone's putting on a show? We unravel how that might indicate a lack of integrity. On the flip side, let's talk about valuing our true selves a

In this episode of the Becoming Conscious Podcast Ethan interviews Buddhist Scholar David Loy and discusses the nature of our cultural lack, how so much of our drives for economic success and fame are based on this core feeling that we are lacking, and th

In this episode of "Becoming Conscious" Ethan speaks with Exeter University professor Christopher Gill on stoic ethical development, care for self and others, the 4 cardinal virtues of stoicism and much more. Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becom

In this episode of the Becoming Conscious podcast Ethan talks about the facets of his life philosophy that includes components like ethics, ambition, courage, relationships, introspection, study, dialogue and more. Get full access to Becoming Conscious

In this episode of "Becoming Conscious" Ethan sits down with Forrest to discuss his book Immanent Metaphysics, and the implications of the many triads of his work (see below). The conversation covers especially how the machine of civilization is co-opting

In this episode of "Becoming Conscious" Ethan sits down with Daniel from the O.G. Rose duo to discuss imposing restrictions on yourself and your freedom in order to unlock meaning and purpose in your life. Furthering on that we talk about the trap of sitt

In this episode we talk about what it looks like to enact ecologies of practices, how Jamie Wheals hedonic engineering protocols can support the effort to install ecologies of practices in your life and why this is crucial for getting out of downward spi

All too often we can get caught up in trying all the new transformational techniques, but never sticking with one for more than a few weeks. In this podcast I riff on the necessity of long-term dedication to development and bringing a badass ethos to inne