Exploring the Universe Within with Jon Bates (Big Black Delta)

What if you are not just a person moving through the universe — but a universe moving through itself? This week, Denise sits down with musician and artist Jon Bates, known as Big Black Delta, for one of the most expansive conversations the podcast has ever had. From sacred geometry and Jungian archetypes to ego, alchemy, and the nature of consciousness — this episode will make you see yourself, and your creative life, completely differently. Jon's journey from a self-taught Miami kid who couldn't play sports, to a critically acclaimed experimental artist who channels music from "higher beings," is a masterclass in following your own signal. His latest album is his most precise work yet — and this conversation is just as layered. In this episode, you'll explore: How to quiet the ego long enough to create something real — and why it's less about silencing it and more about giving it a seat on the couch Sacred geometry, Jungian archetypes, and why astrology might be more profound than your meme feed suggests Why earth is a "soul training school" — and what that means for how we treat each other (and ourselves) The alchemy of sitting with hard emotions: naming jealousy, bitterness, and resentment so they lose their power Phone addiction, stillness, and why 5 minutes without your screen in the morning might be the most radical thing you do today Why being "too many things" isn't a flaw — it's the universe experiencing itself through you This is a conversation for the seekers, the creatives, the spiritually curious, and anyone who's ever felt pressured to be just one thing. Jon doesn't preach — he just reminds you that nobody agreed to the rules, and nobody has to follow them. You can find him on Spotify and Instagram @big_black_delta  You can follow this podcast @toomuchwithdlh and Denise @deniselovehewett Loved this episode? Leave a review and share it with a friend who's been questioning everything lately — this one is for them. Photo credit: @sterlingptaylor