Cory Muscara is a former Monk, current author, and teacher whose meditations have been listened to over 25 million times in 150 countries in the world.

He’s also taught Mindful leadership at Columbia University, and is an instructor of Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

In this conversation we explore how to return to your true nature and access the wisdom that's already within you.

You'll learn practical tools for distinguishing between fear-based and soul-based decisions, why letting go paradoxically requires moving closer first, and how to build trust in your inner knowing through small daily choices.

His perspective on unwinding rather than adding offers fresh insights for this journey.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Paul Austin is a pioneering figure in the psychedelic space, founder of Third Wave, and creator of the Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

For nearly a decade, he's been at the forefront of bringing psychedelic education and responsible use into the mainstream, training practitioners and helping people harness these tools for healing and growth.

I was excited to have Paul on the show because his perspective on viewing psychedelics as a skill - similar to martial arts or any other practice we can develop mastery in - really resonated with me.

As someone who has had profound experiences with psychedelics that dramatically shifted my life's trajectory, I was curious to explore his framework for working with these medicines in an intentional way.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Aaron Abke is a spiritual teacher and founder of 4D University whose work focuses on making complex spiritual concepts accessible through a scientific lens.

After working at Google as a personal trainer, Aaron discovered the Law of One material and has since dedicated himself to helping others understand these profound teachings about consciousness evolution.

We explore the Law of One framework and how it can help us make sense of the polarization and changes happening in our world today.

Aaron brings a refreshing perspective by bridging scientific understanding with spiritual wisdom in a way that resonates with both the analytical and intuitive mind.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

(00:00) Introduction to the Law of One
(05:57) The Scientific and Spiritual Nature of the Law of One
(11:47) Understanding Densities and Human Evolution
(18:13) The Concept of Polarization in Third Density
(38:21) Understanding Positive and Negative Polarity
(39:01) The Nature of Evil and Self-Justification
(40:05) Rationalizing Harm: The Mind of the 'Evil'
(41:32) The Dark Arts and the Heart Chakra
(43:29) Solipsism: The Dark Side of Non-Duality
(46:14) The Law of One: Love as the Highest Truth
(48:38) The Evolution of Consciousness and Planetary Shifts
(51:05) The Path to Fourth Density: A Collective Journey
(54:53) Power Dynamics and the Quest for Unity
(58:21) Spiritual Intelligence and Awareness
(01:00:14) The Role of Negative Polarity in Spiritual Growth
(01:04:24) Karma and Free Will: The Balance of Polarity
(01:07:12) Awakening Through Adversity: A New Era of Media
(01:09:05) 4D University: Expanding Consciousness

Maryn Azoff is a Vocal Transformation expert and teacher whose mission is awakening humanity's innate vocal capacity. After years as a professional singer, a profound spiritual experience at an ashram in Australia led her to discover the deeper healing and transformative powers of the human voice that ancient cultures have known for millennia.

I was excited to have this conversation because while I've explored many modalities for healing and transformation, the power of voice work is largely unexplored for me personally — and seemingly within in Western culture.

As someone who has experienced profound shifts through various practices, I was curious to understand how voice could be another gateway to expanded consciousness and wellbeing.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

(00:00) The Mission of Vocal Transformation
(02:46) Ancient Practices and Modern Disconnection
(05:50) Personal Journey to Vocal Awakening
(08:46) Voice as a Creator of Reality
(12:12) The Power of Thought and Voice
(14:59) Reclaiming Authenticity and Integrity
(18:08) Breath, Sound, and Daily Practice
(20:47) The Role of Voice in Healing
(23:58) Navigating Ego and Authentic Expression
(33:51) The Power of the Heart
(36:13) Rediscovering Love and Hope
(40:29) The Journey of Self-Rediscovery
(42:44) Trusting Life and Overcoming Fear
(47:47) Healing Through Voice and Expression
(51:08) The Process of Rebirth
(56:28) Creating Reality Through Energy
(01:01:23) The Contribution of Every Human Life
(01:05:37) Embracing a New Paradigm of Existence

Brett Kistler is an entrepreneur, former professional base jumper turned consciousness teacher who facilitates at Art of Accomplishment Podcast. His journey from chasing extreme experiences to discovering deeper presence offers profound insights into our relationship with fear, presence, and human connection.

I was eager to explore this conversation with Brett because his path illustrates how our greatest challenges - even life-threatening ones - can become doorways to transformation when approached with awareness and courage.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

(00:00) The Journey of Self-Discovery
(05:08) Conquering Fear Through Adventure
(10:09) The Evolution of Fear: From Conquest to Acceptance
(20:00) The Role of Community in Extreme Sports
(30:06) Reflections on Loss and the Meaning of Risk
(37:43) Exploring the Nature of Fear
(41:23) Confronting Fears in Extreme Situations
(46:02) Awareness and Acceptance of Fear
(49:13) The Interplay of Fear and Love
(53:15) Navigating Competitiveness and Connection
(01:07:37) Embracing the Full Spectrum of Experience

Dr. Gerald Pollack is a Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington, internationally recognized scientist and author most well known for his revolutionary studies in the world of water.

His groundbreaking discoveries about water's "fourth phase" and its role in biological systems are challenging conventional wisdom about how our bodies work and opening new frontiers in health and healing.

I was excited to explore this topic with Dr. Pollack because water is quite literally the foundation of life, yet our understanding of it remains surprisingly limited.

His research suggests we may need to fundamentally rethink water's role in human health and biology.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

(00:00) The Revolutionary Understanding of Water
(19:56) Water as an Energy Source
(40:01) Practical Applications for Health
(01:00:01) Exploring Cancer and Water's Role
(01:13:05) Funding and Future Research Directions

Derek Haswell is the co-founder of the award-winning meditation app, Happier , where he spent the better part of a decade producing content with some of the world’s best meditation teachers & scientists — including the Dalai Lama.

He now spends his time as an executive coach — helping leaders drive more impact while becoming more aligned. In this conversation, we explore the difference between the waking up path and healing.

I was excited to explore this topic with Derek because many people, myself included, have experienced the limitations of pursuing either meditation or healing work in isolation.

His perspective on integrating both approaches while staying grounded in joy and authenticity is refreshing and practical.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

(00:00) Awakening Through Pain
(02:57) The Struggles of Meditation
(06:06) Waking Up vs. Healing
(08:55) The Interplay of Healing and Awakening
(12:08) Finding Your Path
(14:49) The Shift in Practice
(18:05) Joy as a Guide
(21:06) Navigating Suffering
(24:08) The Role of Intuition
(26:58) The Power of Presence
(29:50) Integrating Parts Work
(33:06) The Adventure of Inner Work
(35:56) The Dying of the Old Self
(38:57) Emerging Intuition
(42:05) The Dance of Parts and Presence
(44:47) Exploring the Depths of Experience
(51:43) Exploring Sadness and Self-Compassion
(53:49) Connecting with the Inner Child
(57:00) Embracing Unconditional Love
(01:00:03) Integration and Transformation
(01:09:00) Debriefing the Healing Process

Teal Swan is a bestselling author, international speaker, and human development expert whose mission is to reduce human suffering and creative positive change in the world.

In this wide spanning conversation, we discuss the power of healing ancestral trauma, raising healthy children, what she senses about artificial intelligence, and how you can help shift humanity’s timeline in a positive direction for humanity.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Gay and Katie Hendricks are renowned authors and teachers in the world of relationships, body intelligence and personal growth.

They have published over 50 books and taught in countries all over the world to help others enhance creativity, intimacy, and ease. They’ve also been mentors and inspiration to many leaders in the consciousness space such as the Conscious Leadership Group.

In this conversation, we discuss the art of conscious loving and how to use your relationship as a conduit for personal evolution and creativity. 

On a personal note, I found Gay and Katie’s relationship and career incredibly inspiring. I hope to be married for 40+ years sharing the gifts of consciousness with my partner like they are!

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

David Hoffmeister is a teacher, author, and mystic whose teachings are based on the Course In Miracles and his direct experience communing with Jesus.

In 1991, David started receiving instructions from Jesus to travel to certain places and begin teaching. With little money or plan David began to follow this inner voice and has been doing so ever since.

David has now taught in over 44 countries across 6 continents to help hundreds of thousands of people on their journey to discovering their divinity.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Andrew Nugent is the founder and president of the Association for Traditional Studies which is dedicated to bringing the wisdom of eastern traditions of medicine and mindfulness to the modern world.

He spent 28 years in China Daoism, Chinese medicine, and martial arts before coming back to the states to translate and share this largely lost wisdom. 

In this conversation, we discuss the essence of the original teachings of the Dao and how to apply them to our life.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Paul Millerd is the author of the Pathless Path, and new book called Good Work. In this conversation, we explore how you can find a way to actually pull off doing the thing you love as your profession and exploring a new definition for ambition.

Paul shares how his life shifted once he started to focus on doing the work that brought him inner joy.

What if the traditional path to success was wrong. What if your best work and life was as easy as doing the things you love right now?

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Charlie Morley is a lucid dreaming teacher and author who helps people wake up in their dreams & harness the power of sleep for psychological growth.

Lucid dreaming is something I’ve done by accident a handful of times.

I wanted to have Charlie on the show to understand how lucid dreams work and can be used to improve your everyday life and support spiritual development.

I was also interested learning about dream yoga and other dream oriented spiritual practices.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

00:00) Introduction and Interest in Lucid Dreaming
(07:02) Early Experiences and Teenage Interest in Lucid Dreaming
(13:20) Lucid Dreaming as a Natural Capacity and the Science Behind It
(15:58) Lucid Dreaming in Tibetan Buddhism: Dream Yoga
(22:13) The Relationship Between Lucid Dreaming and Chi Energy
(25:37) Remaining Conscious Throughout Sleep
(30:45) The Clear Light of Sleep and Lucidity in Deep Sleep
(33:37) The Relationship Between Lucid Dreaming and Feeling Refreshed
(36:48) The Relationship Between Contemplative Practice and Lucid Dreaming
(38:42) The Impact of Coherent Breathing on Lucid Dreaming
(44:01) The Role of Cerebral Spinal Fluid in Sleep and Dreams
(51:29) Exploring Pure Realms in Lucid Dreams
(55:08) Where to Find More Resources on Lucid Dreaming

Boyd Varty is a lion tracker,  author, coach, and storyteller who brings forth ancient wisdom to help others find deep meaning and purpose in their life. His books A Lion Trackers Guide to Life and Cathedral of the Wild are awesome. 

I was excited to have him on the show because I love the message of his books and just think he’s an awesome human. 

In our conversation, Boyd shares how you can apply many of the same principles of tracking animals in the wild to discovering a path that’s uniquely you. 

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

(00:00) Connecting the Tracker Experience with the Consciousness Journey
(02:56) The Power of Surrendering into Not Knowing
(09:29) Developing Track Awareness: Paying Attention to Energizing Tracks
(17:39) Questioning Limiting Beliefs and Finding Freedom in Acceptance
(21:12) Following Inspiration and Expressing Creative Essence
(28:40) Balancing Practicalities with Following Your Bliss
(30:34) Questioning Scarcity and Cultural Norms
(31:32) The Aliveness and Wealth of Unique Expression
(38:51) Characteristics of Authenticity and Service
(46:49) The Transformative Power of a 40-Day Experience in Nature

I love experiencing magic and pushing the boundaries for what’s possible.

It makes life more fun and interesting.

One of the ways this shows up is noticing extraordinary phenomena. These can be everything from unexplained synchronicities to directly experiencing extra sensory perceptions (ESP).

Most people write these off, chalking them up to random coincidence or flukes.

But some people get curious. 

They wonder if they can recreate that experience in some way. So they start experimenting and exploring new things.

This gradually refines their understanding of what’s possible and results in new approaches to creating positive results in their life.

Today’s guest Cyan Banister brings this type of curiosity and experimentation to exploring consciousness and human potential. 

Cyan is one of the most prolific early stage investors of our time having invested in SpaceX, Uber, Postmates amongst many others. She was the first female partner at Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and now is a partner at Long Journey Ventures. 

I was interested in Cyan on the show to understand how her consciousness journey has shaped her approach to her career and life.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

(00:00) Introduction and Background
(03:03) Exploring Consciousness: A Journey of Questions and Answers
(06:03) The Power of Being Present: Finding Contentment in the Present Moment
(08:59) The Ripple Effect: Investing in Others' Success
(11:52) The Connection Between Individuals and the Collective Subconscious
(32:24) Visualization and Synchronicity
(36:07) Suppression of Knowledge and Control
(39:19) The Power of Consciousness
(45:43) The Dark Side and the Light Side
(49:03) Consciousness and Entrepreneurship
(52:29) Expanding Awareness and Creating Easier
(56:21) Leadership and Self-Reflection
(58:57) Being a Better Version of Yourself

Abundance is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but it seems like everyone has a different idea of what it means.

For a lot of people, it means money.

Money is seen as a proxy for other things like time, freedom, and contribution.

I once held this view and now believe it’s a very incomplete perspective.

I was excited to have my friend Sean Clayton to talk about abundance because he has one of the more unique perspectives I’ve come across. Sean is a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of Myosin and Myosin XYZ, as well the Science of Abundance which teaches people how to integrate ancient wisdom and spirituality to create an abundant life. 

Instead of money, Sean views abundance as the energy that creates all things.

To live an abundant life, you can become aware of how this energy works and its fundamental laws.

Through working with and aligning to these laws, you can create an abundant life. When you go  against them, you simply cycle through repeated patterns that don’t represent the natural way of things which makes life more difficult.

A big influence on Sean’s perspective is the 7 Hermetic principles. These principles attempt to explain the nature of reality, consciousness, and the universe.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

(00:00) Introduction and Background
(00:49) The Evolution of Abundance
(02:26) From Taking to Receiving
(03:26) Knowing Oneself
(09:40) Healing as an Instant State of Worthiness
(13:09) The Power of Self-Awareness
(34:32) Self-Awareness and Holding Space for Healing
(35:25) Embracing Karma and Taking Responsibility
(36:32) Moving Out of Linearity and Shaping Reality
(41:24) Finding Balance and Stillness Within
(45:18) Being Intentional About Energy and Abundance

A lot of people think consciousness work is just a way to feel better. 

With this perspective, the connection between inner work and external results is tenuous. Maybe having a better temperament will make you a better leader or manager and more easily able to avoid burnout, but that’s about it. 

This is an incredibly limited perspective that misses the big picture.

Until you work on your consciousness, you’re mostly just operating life through a set of inherited patterns you didn’t choose.

This would be fine if they were all helpful, but most people’s unconscious patterns are oriented around avoiding harm and using the external world to get love.

So they perceive the world through the narrow lens of their patterns which direct all their activities. 

This is why entrepreneurs raise money before they should, stay in businesses they don’t care about, and pursue opportunities that aren’t actually aligned with the needs of the business.

I was thrilled to meet another entrepreneur who sees this clearly and recognizes the challenges this can create in our current version of capitalism.  

Dave Hersh is serial entrepreneur, founding CEO of Jive (NASD: JIVE), partner at Metamorph Partners, and author of the new book Reignition. 

In this conversation, we discuss how inner transformation can change the trajectory of your career and company.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Many of the guests I’ve had on the podcast have spoken about the benefits of going deep once you’ve found a spiritual path or tradition that resonates.

The argument is that depth results in more profound transformation than breadth or spiritual window shopping.

In my own experience, I have found this to be true.

However, I know there are other people out there that have a different perspective and received a tremendous amount of benefit from a more broad exploration.

Today’s guest is Kyle Kowalski, the founder of Sloww. Sloww is creating the web’s deepest guide to the world’s wisdom through an interdisciplinary study across diverse yet interconnected disciplines. 

Kyle describes himself as a synthesizer. He has spent the last few years studying a tremendous amount of spiritual teachers and teachings with the goal of getting to the core essence of what they all point to.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

In software development there’s a popular idea that there are 10X engineers. 

A 10x engineer is capable of producing the impact of 10 engineers.

In my consciousness journey, I’ve realized there are 10X healers.

These people are capable of facilitating exceptional transformation and healing.

Although I believe we are always the ones doing the healing, it does seem like certain beings have an outsized capacity to help us.

Today’s guest Michael Leberknight is someone I consider a 10x healer. He has helped create some profound shifts in my life and I wanted to have him on the show to discuss the healing arts.

Michael’s healing journey began at what he calls a magic school.

Traditionally, mystery (or magic) schools have been places dedicated to the study and practice of esoteric teachings that are often kept outside the public eye. They’ve existed throughout history across various cultures and typically emphasize the development of consciousness, spiritual awakening, and metaphysical concepts.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

I love hosting a podcast.

It’s an amazing way to explore interesting topics and learn from the wisdom of others.

A lot of these conversations provide information about emerging topics like subtle energy, the nature of reality, or self healing.

As interesting as these are, I’ll be the first to admit they can be a bit disconnected from the things that most people struggle with on a day to day basis. Challenges like changing habits, finding new friends, and being kind to yourself.

Today’s conversation is an exploration of the REAL with my dear friend Alex Hardy. 

Alex and I are kindred spirits. We both chased the tech entrepreneurship dream and fast living New York City lifestyle only to be underwhelmed by where it all led. 

After selling his last startup to Docusign, Alex turned his attention inward to find deeper meaning and fulfillment. He’s spent the past few years exploring many facets of self discovery that have resulted in major transformations. With these inner shifts, his life has had to shift too which can be incredibly challenging. 

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Major shifts in consciousness can turn your life upside down.

Once the veil has been lifted from your eyes, you can’t unsee something.

Katie Deming was a leading radiation oncologist (cancer doctor) who for all intensive purposes was at the top of her field. 

She studied at Duke, practiced for 16 years, and spent many years as leader in the broader healthcare system designing cancer programs in the Northwestern United States. 

In 2020, her life shifted in a dramatic way when she had a shared death experience (SDE).

I had never heard of an SDE until connecting with Katie, but apparently it can be more common for people in the healthcare field. 

A shared death experience is a phenomenon where a person who is not dying reports experiencing some aspects of the death process along with a person who is actually dying.

In our conversation, Katie shares what happened during this experience and how it changed her in ways she never anticipated.

She realized that she could no longer practice western oncology (cancer treatment) and that the western medical system had many things wrong.

This is a pretty big deal considering she had spent many years studying, establishing herself, and creating a certain lifestyle. Her decision created lots of dramatic upheaval that we discuss in our conversation.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

The conversation explores the backstory of ODYSSEY, the first legal psilocybin retreat center in the United States, and the personal journeys of Gabe and Aaron in entering the field of mental health and psychedelics.

It delves into the legislative landscape, the challenges of state-by-state legalization, and the limitations and opportunities within the current framework. The discussion also addresses the role of conventional mental health practitioners in facilitating psychedelic experiences and the unique considerations involved.

The conversation explores the intersection of Western therapeutic frameworks and psychedelic facilitation, highlighting the shift from directive to non-directive methods. It delves into the clash of paradigms between traditional medical training and psychedelic facilitation, emphasizing the importance of space, time, and integration in the psychedelic experience.

The discussion also touches on the excitement and potential of the emerging psychedelic industry.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Let’s face it. There’ a lot of A.I. doom and gloom right now.

This is especially the case in some spiritual circles. 

On Youtube, I see all these people talk about how we are entering a man vs. machine war, or other types of metaphysical warfare. 

I haven’t really spent much time looking into these things and I’m sure there’s degrees of truth to the concerns. 

My immediate reaction when I see this type of rhetoric is that it reflects the pattern of polarized thinking.

Polarizing thinking is when you look at things from a black vs. white, good vs. bad, or right vs. wrong perspective. This constrains your vision from seeing a more complete, big-picture perspective and keeps you in separation. 

I am excited to learn about what A.I. is enabling that seems supportive for humanity, alongside the legitimate concerns that warrant action.

I recently got a chance to sit down with Maverick Kuhn, one of the co-founders of Thyself.ai. Thyself.ai is an AI voice assistant that guides you through emotional work like internal family systems (IFS). Instead of having to wait to talk to a therapist every other week, you can use the app to guide you through IFS on demand.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

In the United States, it feels like most people associate shamanism and using plant medicine to access altered states of consciousness with indigenous cultures in central and south America.

The more I learn, the more it seems like this practice has existed in ancient cultures all over the world.

Recently I learned about the lost history of Iranian Mysticism from my friend Dr. Shauheen Etminan. 

Before Zoroastrianism developed, there were groups of people in present day Iran called the Magi. The Magi were wise men known for their spiritual ministry and practices related to astronomy, astrology, and interpretation of dreams. Apparently, the Magi used a substance called Haoma to access the collective unconscious and bring back the information to Kings and patrons.

I wanted to have Shauheen on the show to discuss what he’s learned about the Magi and their practices that can be applied to support us in modern times.

Shauheen is the founder of Ancestral Magi and VCENNA, a drug discovery company. Through his own healing journey, he became fascinated by psychedelics. His background in chemical engineering and being born in Iran, pushed him to study the role of these substances in ancient Iranian mysticism and eventually create a company that provides access to similar experiences. 

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

It can be a very humbling experience to feel like you “did everything right” in your life, but you still don’t feel how you want to feel. 

I know this feeling intimately.

It can be quite disorienting and can cause a lot of anger. 

Today’s guest is also familiar with this experience. 

Brandon Evans is a serial entrepreneur and CEO, & Co-founder of 1Heart. 1Heart is considered the gold standard ayahuasca experience and community for heart centered leaders that are seeking more fulfilling and purpose driven lives.

Before starting 1Heart, Brandon had built multiple successful tech startups. Despite checking many of the boxes that society told him would make him happy, he felt a void in his life. This sent him on a multi-year self discovery odyssey before eventually finding deeper meaning in starting 1Heart. 

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Once you start to tune into how consciousness works, you realize that you process reality through the information and stories you’ve been exposed to.

Stories about how the world works.

Stories about right and wrong.

Stories about what it means to be successful in our world.

All of these things create a fundamental basis for how we perceive the world. 

Now that we live in the information age, there’s more stories than ever. 

So the question becomes, how can we discern which stories are supportive (and real)?

I don’t think the way we’re going with A.I. is going to make this any easier…

Today’s guest Josh Schrei is someone I’ve gotten to know through his epic podcast The Emerald. He’s a master storyteller and lifelong student of the mythologies of the world. He also is a teacher and writer.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

The idea that you could raise your consciousness really clicked for me the first time I encountered David Hawkin’s work.

His map of consciousness was the first unified model of consciousness I had seen.

It clearly articulated how all encompassing changes in subjective experience could occur. Our conception of self, life, God, and predominant emotional state could all shift simultaneously changing the lens through which we experienced reality.

These models can be fun to look at, but eventually the more interesting question is how can we make these shifts? Today’s guest provides some fantastic insight into this question.

Mickaela Grace is the founder of the Graceline Institute and Bridge11 Productions. She has spent over 25 years traveling the world to train with master elders in over 32 traditions while also translating this wisdom with the latest discoveries in modern science.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

About 5 years ago, I was burnt out from my startup and not really sure how my budding interest in my consciousness evolution really jibed with my life setup.

My co-founder had recommended the 15 Commitments of Consciousness Leadership and in my desperation, I decided to give it a whirl.

From the minute I started reading the book, I couldn’t put it down. So many of the ideas and concepts were illuminating things in my experience that I didn’t really have the world to articulate.

Since that point in time, I’ve become a huge advocate of Conscious Leadership and all the work that the creators of the book the Conscious Leadership Group does.

Today I have the great honor of hosting Diana Chapman on the show. Diana is one of the founding Partner’s of CLG and authors of the 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership.

I have admired Diana and her work for a long time. Whenever anyone asks me about the connecting consciousness and spirituality to the business world, my default answer is to point people to all the work of the Conscious Leadership Group. They have a beautiful ability to translate concepts and practices that pull from deep wisdom into the business world in a way that enhances connection, creativity, and engagement.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

“The nervous system of the organization reflects the nervous system of the CEO or leader.”

When today’s guest shared this quote with me, the truth behind it almost knocked me off my seat!

At one point inner work seemed like some nebulous nice to have in the business world.

Increasingly, cultivating attributes like emotional fluidity, somatic intelligence and awareness are becoming a competitive advantage. 

If you want to perform at your best and amplify the work of the people around you, this type of work needs to be a priority.

Today’s guest Franziska Gonder coaches higher performing founders, CEOs, and investors on how to become embodied leaders so they can reach their full potential. 

The ways leaders have traditionally operated have gotten us thus far and I think we all can agree, we need to evolve the way we do things if we want to move towards a more prosperous and harmonious world.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Once upon a time I was a biohacker.

I measured my biomarkers every quarter, performed targeted nutrition protocols, tracked my HRV, sauna’d, plunged, and even sunned my balls in front of red light each morning to increase my testosterone.

I guess I experienced some benefit from all these activities, but it all kind of became less interesting once I began understanding and focusing on my consciousness.

I started to realize and experience first hand that the information in my consciousness is what created and drove the functioning of the body. 

It’s not to say that the physical stuff wasn’t important, but it just felt less primary relative to the ways in which my emotions, beliefs, consciousness patterns, and the concepts I held around the way the body worked impacted my experience.

The truth is both inputs matter. 

It just feels like we live in a society that puts far more emphasis on the nutrition we feed ourselves a few times a day, relative to the information we’re constantly feeding ourselves. 

Today’s guest David Hamilton is someone that hopes to change that. 

David was once a biologist developing drugs in the pharmaceutical industry. He became fascinated by the placebo effect and the mind’s power to influence the body. Eventually, his conviction and interest in the mind-body connection became so strong that he decided needed to leave the pharma industry.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Will I lose all ambition if I really go all in on my self awareness and spiritual journey? 

Is having ambition compatible with my continuous growth?

If I really go all in on this inner work thing and I am going to be POOR AND UNSUCCESSFUL!?

You’re essentially reading the monologue that replayed in my head in the early days of my consciousness journey.

The short answer to these questions: no.

Transformation can often be accompanied by polarized thinking.

For example, maybe at one point in our lives we were incredibly ambitious thinking getting things outside ourselves was going to solve all our problems. Eventually, we get the things, feel a transient sense of well-being, and realize the inherent conditionality and hollowness to this approach. At this point, we may swing in the other direction becoming obsessed with inner work while believing that anything that resembles your previous paradigm like ambition is bad or incompatible. 

This is just a misconception created by polarized thinking.

How to find harmony between aligned ambition and self discovery is the core idea in today’s conversation with Joe Hudson. If you don’t know Joe, he is the founder of The Art of Accomplishment and executive coach to many well known entrepreneurs you’ve probably heard of.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Some people get into the deep exploration of spirituality and gravitate towards a reclusive experience. 

This never resonated with me.

I was always interested in pursuing a deep inner exploration while simultaneously engaging life fully. This path leads you to life unfolding becoming the primary teacher. 

I find myself attracted to people who have a similar disposition.

Today’s guest Peter Corbett is one of those people. After selling his last business to the world’s largest publicly traded marketing services company, Peter Corbett decided it was time to go sit in a Zen monastery. 

Since then he has taken on roles such as coach, meditation teacher, spiritual caregiver, and community builder to name a few. I wanted to have Peter on the show because he’s a unique combination of someone with tremendous business success that has also gone to profound depths on the spiritual path. I also don’t have a ton of direct experience studying Zen and thought it’d be fun to go there with Peter.

In this conversation, we explore his experience with the Zen tradition and how he has helped himself and others integrate its wisdom into everyday life to improve well-being and fulfillment. 

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

What if instead of subscribing prozac, the medical system provided mental health support by using cutting edge technology that dropped you into a state of equanimity and wholeness? 

And then what if this was followed by an ongoing mindfulness protocol that made accessing it regularly part of your life?

This upgraded vision of helping people be happier and healthier was the crux of the conversation with today’s guest Jay Sanguinetti.

Jay is a scientist, professor, entrepreneur, and meditation teacher. He currently co-directs the SEMA Lab (Science Enhanced Mindful Awareness) with renowned teacher Shinzen Young and is the Assistant Director at the Center for Consciousness Studies at University of Arizona. 

In this conversation we explore how neuroscience, technology, and mindfulness are coming together to uplift humanity.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Shadows are unconscious distortions that undermine our experience. Example shadows include limiting beliefs, unhealthy patterns, suppressed emotions, small and big traumas.

When I realized my life was quietly being directed by unconscious patterns and concepts, I became obsessed with uncovering and healing my shadows.

This went on for a few years. I experienced a lot of growth but also realized that there is actually a shadow to shadow work.

I’m a bit older and maybe a smidge wiser now, and continue to learn about the vast nuances of working with the unconscious.

Today’s guest Kim Barta has helped expand my perspective and understanding of shadow work. Kim’s background as psychotherapist and teacher has culminated in him developing several new forms of therapy and models for human understanding including the evolution of shadow resolution and the stages model of human development.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

I’m glad that there’s a seemingly growing contingency in the scientific community who feel deeply inspired to help us better understand consciousness in the language of Science.

It’s an important step in human development and will be imperative for consciousness expansion to be embraced by the mainstream.

Today’s guest is one of those people. Andrés Gómez-Emilsson is the founder of Qualia Research Institute (QRI). QRI seeks to formalize the math behind our subjective experience and its emotional valence in order to map the  state-space of consciousness. One way you can think about this is that all states of being are just different expressions or configurations of underlying math.

The bet is that understanding this math can help improve the human experience. Broadly speaking, I think anything that helps us see and understand ourselves more clearly is generally supportive. So I find approaching this from the vantage point of math vs. direct experience to be quite interesting.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Life has probably never felt more frenetic and speedy for humans than it does today.

Technology and culture have made it easy to always be on, always be productive, always be improving ourselves, and always be running to the next thing.

Underlying this behavior is the idea that more and faster is what’s going to create the best experience and outcomes.

But is that true?

I think it behooves us to take stock on how this narrative is actually playing out for our well-being and prosperity.

And are there times in life when it is particularly useful to slow down?

Today’s guest Steve Schlafman thinks so. Steve is the first boomerang guest I’ve had on the show. This time he is coming back to talk about Downshift, the world’s first decelerator for high performers. 

Steve has been a leader, investor, and coach in the world of startups and technology. More recently he has focused on helping higher performers in periods of transition.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

I am honored to bring a very special guest to the EvolutionFM today.

Today’s guest is Ron Michael. Ron is the founder of Ascension Keys and is someone who has had a big impact on my life. 

In 1993, he had a near death experience. While he floated above his body and went towards the light, he was told if he chose to come back, he would help usher in a new paradigm of how we looked at the frequency, resonance, and the human organism. When humans embraced the new paradigm, it’d help us far enhanced states of being. 

We did this podcast, so Ron obviously decided to come back!

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Energy, Qigong, Kundalini, + how it can shift our experience

An essential part of consciousness evolution is finding other people you can relate to.

It helps us realize we’re not alone and has the ability to refine our understanding of our experience.

Today’s guest is someone I have some shared experience with. Master Kambo has spent the past 20 years exploring and deepening his understanding of the metaphysical arts which he now teachers others. He is the founder of The Mind of Matter and Kamotion Qigong.

A formative part of his experience was his Kundalini awakening which began in 2015. In this discussion we talk about how this process unfolded and how impactful learning to work directly with our primordial energy can be.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Life is kind of funny in that pretty much everyone is trying to do the same thing - create a good experience.

Yet we all run around with such profoundly different ideas of how to do that.

The central idea in today’s conversation is the art of creating a good experience. 

Our guest is Burgs, the founder of the art of meditation. I first discovered him through this beautiful Mt. Wolf track a few years ago. Since then he has become one of my favorite teachers to listen to Spotify.

Like many teachers, Burgs life took him to Asia where he studied and practiced under the guidance of some of the world’s greatest living masters. He moved back to England at the request of one of his teachers where he has been teaching meditation for the past 25 years.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

We live in a time where there are many paths to increasing our awareness.

The information age has really changed the game for those who feel called to go on the journey of self discovery and realization. 

The people I know who seem to have went the deepest, usually try a bunch of things and then eventually commit to one tradition or pathway to really focus their energy. This focus creates a capacity for depth that seems to be harder when people are dabbling in many things.

Today’s guest Delson Armstrong is quite unique in that he has been verified to reach the highest levels of many different systems. Verification is when someone like a master within a tradition provides confirmation of your depth of experience.

He has mastered the levels of Samadhi mentioned in the Yoga Sutras, received the six degrees of kriya under the lineage of Hariharananda, as well as the seven degrees of kriya under the lineage of Panchanon Bhattacharya. He has also mastered the eight jhānas and attained the ability to entered into the state of Nirodha Samapatti or cessation.

As a Dhamma teacher and author, this diversity of depth and experience is incredibly rare and gives him a unique perspective to guide students on their path to deeper awareness and realization.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

And the inner gold that comes with it

I was recently in a text thread about how to find truth in our current times?

There has never been more people with microphones in history telling us how to live, what to believe, and what is happening in the world.

Although this diversity of information has created an immense amount of opportunity and freedom, it’s also made discernment more important than ever.

This is true whether we’re trying to understand what’s happening in the world or the wisdom we choose to follow for our growth.

Today’s guest Nadine Kreisberger has a unique perspective on this topic. As a counselor and consultant on her own journey of self exploration, she has spent the past 25 years studying many wisdom traditions, psychology, and geopolitics to help herself and others discover what she calls “the inner gold.” The inner gold is our deepest essence and gifts that we come into this experience to discover and contribute. 

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

I think a lot about how to integrate working on consciousness in the business world.

Some people view these things as best kept separate, but this idea or path never resonated with me.

If we’re going to spend so much time in the working why not use that as an opportunity for Self discovery?

A lot of people think we are going through a shift in human consciousness. Many people think this is a necessity if humans want to continue to live here. I agree with both.

The question is how do we usher in a more harmonious way of being and society? If consciousness is part of the solution, I don’t expect large portions of the population to all of a sudden become renunciates. It seems like we’re going to need more and more efforts to integrate consciousness work with existing parts of life like work in ways where the sum is greater than the parts.

I love learning about this intersection and people who are pushing it forward. Today’s guest Scott Shute is doing exactly that. Scott is the co-founder of Changing Work and was the first head of mindfulness and compassion at LinkedIn. 

His story is a powerful one that demonstrates how our calling often starts as a seed in an unexpected place before it can blossom into something bigger. Scott was a customer operations executive who volunteered to host a meditation session at LinkedIn for employees. One person showed up to the first session. But he kept at it he was still VP of Customer Operations and gradually he became known inside the company for leading meditations. Eventually this turned into a full time position pioneering mindfulness and compassion internally at LinkedIn.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

A convo with my dear friend Mark on playing the non-linear space

What if success wasn’t just about picking good bets, making good decisions, and working hard?

This is the traditional narrative and I’ve come to believe it’s missing an integral part of the pie. Oftentimes, this can lead us to what today’s guest calls “counterfeit success” where everything on the outside looks great, but their personal lives and inner experience is a different story.

Today’s guest is my dear friend Mark Krassner. Mark Krassner is a 2x founder and executive coach who brings a fresh approach to the art of achievement, contribution, and fulfillment.

As a coach, he began to notice a distinct pattern where some of his clients toiled away following the traditional narrative achieving mediocre results while others seemed to experience wild success with flow and ease.  

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

How Vibes Shape our world.

I see the world of energy (Qi) as the next frontier for many fixtures of the human experience.

Many traditions, including RenXue where I have studied for the past 4 years, see Qi as the fundamental building block of reality.

The more we understand it through widely accepted means like Science, the more humans will be able to work with it to create a more compelling experience.

Today’s guest scientist and author Garrett Yount has been studying energy and its impact on healing for the past 20 years. His interest began when he started to experience clairvoyant phenomena as a child. This eventually led him to a career in advancing our understanding of molecular neurobiology, consciousness and extended human capacities. Through his research he has performed extensive experiments with spiritual healers and biofield practitioners from around the world.

His new book Why Vibes Matter: Understand Your Energy and Learn How to Use it Wisely covers in depth his experiences as a researcher in this field and the large body of available research on the subject.

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

What if learning who we are creates a more fulfilling life than getting what we want?

I heard this question posed on a podcast with today’s guest and it pretty much sums up the entirety of my experience over the past few years. Nothing has been more enriching than the deeper exploration of the nature of Self and learning to embody that more fully so that it can be expressed in the world. 

Today’s guest is Joe Hudson, founder of the Art of Accomplishment platform and executive coach.

Highlights of the episode for me were:

• Why making life and business spiritual practice is so compelling

• How you can think about creating a container in the business world that fosters spiritual growth

• Why many companies fail at creating thriving businesses that help employees grow

• The power of letting go of trying 

• How he thinks about the Art of Accomplishment as a platform for change and empowerment

For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast