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A State of Mind
by Julian Royce
We feature provocative, in depth conversations leading thinkers on topics including meditation and mindfulness, non-dual spirituality, psychedelics, psychology, ecology and sustainability and eudomainia or genuine happiness: how to co-create a more loving and thriving world. Guests so far include authors, professors, psycho-therapists, mindfulness meditation and dharma teachers, visionaries, philosophers, community activists and more. I am deeply looking forward to sharing these conversations with you.
Episodes
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Understanding AI with Professor Aaron Gabriel, former Google developer
Can artificial intelligence bring us closer together, or will it accelerate our cultural isolation? How do we navigate technological disruption without falling into doom or blind hype? In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian Royce sits down with technology creator, community organizer, and AI...
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Living Yoga, Sacred Masculinity, and Men's Work with Alec Vishal Rouben
What does it mean to take yoga off the mat and embody it through leadership, relationships, and brotherhood? How do we move from expansive spiritual experiences into grounded, sober integration? In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian Royce sits down with entrepreneur, yogi, and men's work...
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Reclaiming Freedom, Identity Shifts, and Healing After Crisis with Jimmy Huynh
What happens when your external life looks perfect, but your body and soul are screaming for a change? How do you rebuild when everything collapses? In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian Royce sits down with life coach, retreat leader, and entrepreneur Jimmy Huynh. After leaving a lucrative...
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Beyond the Ego: Emptiness, Dharma, and Modern Psychotherapy with Benjamen Duffy
What happens when we stop treating our thoughts and ego as solid reality? Could true mental freedom lie in embracing emptiness? In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian Royce sits down with licensed therapist, Naropa University graduate, and contemplative practitioner Benjamen Duffy. Following…
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Decoding Trauma, Somatics, and Transference with Dr. Eric Wolterstorff
Why is treating trauma much more complex than just dealing with our own reactions? In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian Royce sits down with Dr. Eric Wolterstorff, a veteran body-based psychotherapist, sociologist, and core trainer with the Trauma Healing Protocol (TIP). Together, they...
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The Science & Mysticism of Sound with Murray Hidary
Is music more than just entertainment? Can sound re-architect our nervous systems and create deep human connection? In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian Royce sits down with Murray Hidary, classical composer and creator of the global music project Mind Travel. An early internet pioneer who...
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Mind Mastery and Awakening with Jonathan Mozenter
Is it possible that your thoughts, shadow patterns, and digestive health are deeply interconnected? In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian Royce connects with organizational development consultant and meditation practitioner Jonathan Mozenter. After discovering integral philosopher Ken Wilber...
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Dark Retreat & Transformational Solitude with Adam Baraz
🚨 What actually happens when you sit alone in pitch-black darkness for 49 days? In this episode of A State of Mind, host Julian Royce sits down with somatic psychologist, counselor, and meditation guide Adam Baraz. Growing up as the son of Spirit Rock co-founder James Baraz, Adam has spent a...
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Reclaiming Your Body's Intelligence with Jason Demchok
Ever wonder why so many of us feel stuck in our heads, disconnected from our bodies, or trapped in constant overthinking? In this episode of A State of Mind, host Julian Royce sits down with Jason Demchok to explore how Eastern philosophy, Western psychology, and somatic awareness intersect....
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The Hidden Psychology of Love, Attachment & Healing | Bu Nan Brown
Ever wonder why you suddenly shut down or push people away when things get close? In this episode of A State of Mind, host Julian Royce sits down with Reverend Bu Nan Brown: a Rinzai Zen priest, somatic attachment coach, and contemplative tea teacher. Together, they dive deep into how our…
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From Silicon Valley Executive to Hardcore Meditator | Erric Solomon
This timeless episode was originally published on September 2nd, 2019. We are re-releasing this audio gem today because its profound insights on anxiety and mindfulness are more relevant now than ever before. In this classic episode of A State of Mind, host Julian Royce sits down with Erric...
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Escaping the Digital Matrix: Lineage Trauma, 5-MeO-DMT, and True Intuition with Tanin Matin
In this episode of A State of Mind, host Julian Royce sits down with spiritual teacher and master energy healer Tanin Matin to discuss shifting fleeting spiritual states into stable, lived traits through nervous system purification. Tanin shares her raw journey through business dissolution, ego...
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The Mystical Science of Quantum Healing: Dissolving Stage 4 Cancer with Patti Downing
In this episode of A State of Mind, host Julian Royce sits down with sound practitioner Patti Downing to share her miraculous story of overcoming a terminal Stage 4 cancer diagnosis using Dr. Joe Dispenza quantum healing meditations and ancient sound frequencies. Main Topics Covered Mystical...
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The Frontiers of Psychedelic Community, Navigating the Underground, and Women’s Hormonal Health
In this episode of A State of Mind, host Julian Royce sits down with Brit Lange, a community director and psychedelic advocate. Brit shares her journey from corporate insurance to a sudden layoff right after buying a home as a single mother. She discusses how that moment led to a deep spiritual...
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The Wisdom of Zero Complaints: Karma, Progress, and Dharma with Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche
In this profoundly moving episode of A State of Mind, host Julian Royce sits down with highly revered Tibetan master: Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche. Decades after growing up as a nomad in Tibet during the Cultural Revolution, a time when religious tradition was entirely erased, Rinpoche returns to Boulder...
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The Alchemy of Awareness: Mastering the Mind and Healing the Self
In this soul-enriching solo episode, host Julian Royce explores the intricate architecture of human experience. From the foundational wisdom of the five elements to the cutting-edge neuroscience of the Default Mode Network (DMN), Julian bridges the gap between ancient contemplative traditions and...
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Solo Episode: Earth as Mother, The Science of Beliefs, and Healing the Default Mode Network
In this insightful solo episode, host Julian Royce dives deep into the architecture of the human experience. He explores the profound connection between ancient Buddhist elemental wisdom and modern attachment theory, proposing that we can find a sense of "secure attachment" by reconnecting with…
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Weed Wisdom and Wildflower Children: A Lifetime of Herbal Mastery and Radical Authenticity
In this vibrant and soul-nourishing episode, host Julian Royce welcomes back a true community elder, Brigitte Mars. An herbalist with over 50 years of experience, a professor at Naropa University for four decades, and the author of nearly 20 books, Brigitte is a living bridge between ancient…
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The Warrior’s Path: Healing Moral Injury, Soul Wounds, and the Taboos of Sex and War
In this deeply moving and expansive conversation, host Julian Royce sits down with Mark Cunningham, a therapist, military veteran, and dedicated advocate for psychedelic healing. Mark shares his unique journey from serving as a military police officer in Afghanistan to undergoing a radical…
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Psychedelic Freedom Fighters: Neuroscience, Community, and the Decriminalization Movement
In this enlightening episode, Julian Royce sits down with Ramzey Abueita, a community super-connector and self-described "psychedelic freedom fighter." Ramzey was a pivotal figure in the movement to pass Proposition 122 in Colorado, a landmark bill that liberated natural medicines for the people....
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Somatic Wisdom, Psychedelic Pitfalls, and the Art of True Healing
In this profound reunion, host Julian Royce sits down with Pierre Bouchard, a somatic psychotherapist and seasoned psychedelic facilitator. Building on their shared history in the Dharma Ocean meditation community, Pierre explores how embodiment and somatic awareness are the essential missing…
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Wall Street Wizardry and Ritual Theater: Navigating Madness, Money, and the Multiverse of Self
In this riveting second installment, Julian Royce continues his conversation with Duncan Blake (formerly Duncan Horst), an experience designer and ritual theater creator with one of the most eclectic life stories ever shared on the show. Duncan opens up about the "meta-crisis" of trust and story,...
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Reclaiming the Senses: Somatic Wisdom, Sexuality, and Earned Secure Attachment
In this illuminating episode, host Julian Royce sits down with Saint, a somatic reclamation guide and former event producer for the Envision Festival. Fresh from the jungles of Costa Rica, they explore the intersection of community, trauma recovery, and the "pendulum of sensation." Saint shares…
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Rebirth in the Chateau: Ritual Theater, AI, and the Shattered Self
In this captivating return to the podcast, Julian Royce reunites with longtime friend Duncan Blake (formerly Duncan Horst) for a deep dive into the fluid nature of identity. Following an intense ritual theater production in a French castle and a residency at the Envision Festival in Costa Rica,...
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Ditching the Guru: Ethics, Environment, and the Future of Community
In this thought-provoking episode, host Julian Royce sits down with Waylon Lewis, the founder of Elephant Journal, for a candid exploration of what it means to live an ethical life in a "convenience-obsessed" world. From the toxic reality of plastic-coated books to the complicated legacy of the...
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Scott Nice: Music, Mindfulness, and the Art of Connection
This week on A State of Mind, host Julian Royce sits down with Scott Nice—a visionary music producer, visual artist, and educator—to explore the intersection of creativity, mindfulness, and human connection. From overcoming personal challenges to blending ancient wellness practices with modern...
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Strength Without Contempt: Keith Martin Smith on Immigration, Polarization, and the Middle Path
In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, host Julian Royce continues his dialogue with Zen priest, martial arts lineage holder, and developmental coach Keith Martin Smith to explore a vital question: How do we disagree without dehumanizing each other? From immigration and ICE enforcement...
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Awakening the Galactic Human: Past Lives, Free Energy, and Humanity’s Next Evolution
What if your imagination holds memories from other lifetimes? What if humanity is being quietly guided through a massive evolutionary transition — one that includes free energy, advanced physics, and contact beyond Earth? In this expansive conversation, we explore past life memory research,...
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Silenced Voices: An Iranian Woman’s Lived Experience, Power, and the Cost of Speaking Truth
In this urgent and deeply moving episode, Julian Royce speaks with D, an anonymous Iranian PhD student living in the U.S., who shares why staying silent has sometimes been the only way to survive. From firsthand experiences with Iran’s morality police to witnessing how academic institutions in…
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Spiritual Abuse, Cult Dynamics, and Reclaiming Inner Authority with Rayann Gordon
What happens when spiritual practices designed to liberate instead become tools of control? In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian sits down with educator, researcher, and ritualist Rayann Gordon to explore spiritual abuse, cult dynamics, and the hidden risks of coercive meditation...
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Why Most People Are Healing Backwards (with Dr. Christine Smith)
In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian sits down with Dr. Christine, a holistic functional medicine practitioner with a background in cognitive neuroscience, for a wide-ranging conversation on what real healing actually requires.Dr. Christine shares her unconventional path into healthcare and...
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Sacred Masculinity, Sexual Energy, and the Power of Conscious Presence with John Paul
A deep, unfiltered conversation on men’s vitality, sexual energy, emotional integration, and why conscious embodiment—not repression—is the path to healing, intimacy, and leadership.Main Topics Covered: Sexual energy as life force, creativity, and vitality—not just sex Sacred masculinity vs.…
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The High Costs of Trauma Suppresion - with Dr. Stephinity Salazar
Dr. Stephinity joins Julian Royce for this far reaching conversation About Stephinity: Stephinity is a bioenergetic and natural medicine doctor with a focus on biophysics and frequency medicine. She has a private practice, Your Body Electric, and is an adjunctive professor at IBEM school in…
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Mushroom Therapy with Psychedelic Therapist Clayton Ickes
Julian Royce talks with Clayton Ickes about the state of legal psychedelic therapy and natural plant medicines in the state of Colorado. Topics include cutting edge psychedelic science specifically on psylocibin and mental health and well being, current laws and regulations, ways in which...
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Culture Codes with Christian Mendoza of Nizhoni Music
Christian Mendoza of Nizhoni Music talks to Julian from the wilds of New Zealand and shares about his life's journey, his creative process and his new work which he is called 'Culture Codes' July 26th Embodied Connection Day Long Retreat (moved from July 19th)...
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Music Medicine with the artist Sudakra
Julian talks with Sudakra. Sudakra is a musician, DJ, yogi & healer. Learn more about Sudakra: https://linktr.ee/sudakra https://tr.ee/8YTKdCFvPa https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BKQ82IMMgyoCzoEaxi0hw https://www.instagram.com/sudakra https://tr.ee/WpBd6z3Qsm Order Premium quality Shilajit from…
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Spirit in Action: Jake Whan, Breathwork Facilitator & Channel #136
Julian talks with Jake Whan, breathwork facilitator, Channel and healer. About Jake: I’m a Master Healer, Breathwork Facilitator, and Channel deeply devoted to helping people awaken to their true essence. My work blends somatic breathwork, energy healing, and intuitive guidance to support…
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Finding Wholeness - with therapist & business coach Hilary Sparrow, LPC
Julian sits down with Hilary Sparrow, founder of the Denver Psychotherapy Group Insta: https://www.instagram.com/denverpsychotherapygroup/ Use Code JULIAN10 for: E-Book "Better Brain in 3 Days": https://www.denverpsychotherapygroup.com/store/p/better-brain-in-3-days Therapy worksheet:...
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Sexual Kung Fu: The Skillful Practice of Life Force Cultivation with John Paul Kingston
John Paul Kingston, aka J.P, joins Julian to discuss health, vitality, and sexual kung fu practices from ancient Taoist & other lineages. Find JP at: Instagra: @JPKexperience https://jpkexperience.com Learn more about Julian and his offerings at: A State of Mind Podcast…
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Open Minds Expo with Jon Kamin - #133
Jon Kamin joins Julian Royce for a discussion on Psychedelic Therapy, healing trauma, the current state of the field of psychedelic therapy, how Jon came to be passionate about making this work more accessible, and more topics. Join us at the World’s First Consumer Expo for Psychedelic Therapy....
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Cultivating Love with Virginia Kastilio of Love Earth
Virginia Salas Kastilio joins Julian for this in depth and intimate conversation USE THE CODE: WELOVEJULIAN -> for a discount to join https://loveearth.love Find Virginia on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/virginiasalaskastilio/ All of Virginia's Links:...
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Mah Ze Tar & the Creative Journey
Mah Ze Tar joins us for a far reaching conversation. Maz is a musician, a psychologist and perhaps an occasional psychonaught. Find Mah Ze Tar here: https://www.instagram.com/mahzetar https://open.spotify.com/artist/3t1vbZuEQhRqLTUKLraNDn https://youtube.com/@mazkarandishmusic?si=3SnuSFcgdakVc-Ud...
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Rediscovering the Sacred Masculine with Bill Byrnes
Bill is a leader in men's work. He leads groups and individuals to reclaim their authenticity and show up in wholeness. He cultivates a brave spaces for vulnerability with grounded presence that invites people to feel more, open to the truth within, take ownership of their actions, and…
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Thank You Life with Kevin Cannella
Kevin helped create Thank You Life, a non profit organization dedicated to expanding access to the highest quality psychedelic assisted therapy to those who otherwise could not afford it. Kevin is a therapist who is passionate about getting to the root of one's issues and has found psychedelic...
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Microdosing 101 with Taj Nahar, co-founder of Haj Botanics
Taj Nahar joins Julian Royce for a far ranging, in depth discussion of micro-dosing and the potential benefits. Learn more about Haj Botanics at: www.hajbotanics.com www.themicrodosingcompany.com Social Media: @hajbotanics on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok A State of Mind Podcast:...
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The New Paradigm of Healing with Harvey Schwartz, PhD
Harvey Schwartz, PhD talks with Julian Royce about trauma, PTSD, healing, dissociation, dissociative identity disorder, and the importance of psychedelic medicine and his passion for training the next generation of psychedelic assisted therapists. Links for Harvey Schwartz:...
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Psychedelic Therapy & Ceremony for Healing & Transformation - with Dori Lewis, MA, MEd, LPC-S
Dori Lewis, MA, MEd, LPC-S joins Julian Royce to discuss the current state of psychedelic assisted therapy About Dori Lewis: Co-founder of Elemental Psychedelics and the owner-operator of Reflective Healing in Fort Collins, CO, a psychotherapy group practice that specializes in psychedelic…
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Psychedelic Medicine & Buddha Dharma with Lama Mike Crowley
Lama Mike Crowley returns to A State of Mind to discuss his new book 'Psychedelic Buddhism'. Note: some audio was lost to technical difficulties at 11:56 in - the Dharma teacher that Lama Mike Crowley is referring to here is Dzongsar Khentse Rinpoche. Psychedelic Buddhism: A User's Guide...
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Bi-Polar: From Broken to Blessed with author & filmmaker Sara Schley
Filmmaker and author Sara Schley shares how it took her 25 years and 5 psychiatrists to receive the correct diagnosis leading to the correct medication and treatment for Bi-Polar II. It's a story that is worth hearing from her and reflects some of the real issues in our medical and mental health...
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Optimizing Brain Health with Neuroscientist Dr. Robert Love
Dr. Robert Love returns to A State of Mind to discuss ways to optimize brain health, prevent Alzheimer's & dementia, and shares key insights about diet & supplements for brain and nervous system health. About Dr. Love: Robert Love is one of the most watched neuroscientists on the planet, behind...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We feature provocative, in depth conversations leading thinkers on topics including meditation and mindfulness, non-dual spirituality, psychedelics, psychology, ecology and sustainability and eudomainia or genuine happiness: how to co-create a more loving and thriving world. Guests so far include authors, professors, psycho-therapists, mindfulness meditation and dharma teachers, visionaries, philosophers, community activists and more. I am deeply looking forward to sharing these conversations with you.
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