Collective Evolution with Joe Martino

In this episode, Joe and Chris explore the complexities of market economies, the illusion of freedom in ownership, and the challenges posed by competition. They discuss how the current system is designed to prioritize profit over community and well-being, leading to ecological and social issues. They discuss the potential for alternative economies and the importance of rebuilding the commons through community-driven initiatives. The conversation also includes some practice steps toward exploring a solution now that could allow people to exist outside of the current market while still being able to participate in the market. Chris Agnos is the creator of The People’s Library, a vision for a parallel economy built on cooperation, shared access, and care. After years of exploring the root causes behind inequality, environmental destruction, and social disconnection, Chris came to a powerful realization: the market itself—with its foundations in competition, ownership, and profit—is driving the very crises we’re trying to solve. 🌱 What is the People’s Library? The People’s Library is a new kind of economy—one that exists alongside markets but isn’t defined by profit, ownership, or competition. Inspired by the simplicity of a public library, it’s a system where food, housing, transportation, tools, and more are shared within a community, not bought or sold. Instead of working just to survive, people contribute meaningfully to their communities and access what they need—without rent, debt, or scarcity. It’s about freedom, purpose, and thriving together. 🌐 Explore the Movement: https://www.ThePeoplesLibrary.life ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisagnos Here is a document with a ton more relevant links for The People's Library: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRWwV4i0-qDvmxXXTiZ4Au3Jtin0vWZrK-ndh5FMf8M16K-DAxTb_dSUQqfFV9uxx8bF3OgypPH6U3c/pub Listen on: Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/37J0b9HWU6EOahFIa4LPQAApple Podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-55-the-wake-up-call-we-all-need-to-hear-about/id1327602180?i=1000703148080 Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% offJoin our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insightI'd love for you to join our membership to support our work, it goes a long way in helping - https://explorerlounge.one/

In this conversation, Joe and Susan Manewich explore the current state of the world, discussing themes of chaos, awakening, and the emotional landscape of society. They delve into the nature of anger, the pitfalls of polarized thinking, and the importance of emotional intelligence. The dialogue also touches on the evolutionary pressures facing humanity and the potential for a shift in consciousness, as well as insights from research on non-human intelligence and its implications for human evolution.Also discussed:- the interconnectedness of humanity with cosmic forces, particularly focusing on the waning magnetosphere, solar activity, and their impacts on human consciousness and emotional states. - the importance of managing thoughts and emotions in the face of increasing cosmic and environmental stressors, emphasizing the need for personal transformation and resilience. - the significance of experiential awareness and reconnecting with our primordial nature to navigate these changes effectively. - the profound themes surrounding consciousness, personal responsibility, and the interconnectedness of life. - the importance of individual accountability in fostering progress for humanity, the chaos of modern information, and the nuances of political discourse. - the balance between individual freedom and collective responsibility, emphasizing the need for connection and interaction among people to create meaningful change.Listen on: Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/51gntwcAYfRAqIJzj73BDOApple Podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-54-apocalypse-or-evolution-making-sense-of-global/id1327602180?i=1000701262329Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% offJoin our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insightI'd love for you to join our membership to support our work, it goes a long way in helping - https://explorerlounge.one/

In this episode, Joe and Amber Yang engage in discussion about science, technology, and society's ongoing challenges. They explore how modern science sometimes strays from true scientific principles and debate technology's potential to address complex problems. Amber shares insights from her work in community safety and police relations, emphasizing the importance of dialogue across divides. They examine also the media's role in shaping public perception and how political narratives influence societal divisions, and discuss the challenge of finding common ground in a polarized world dominated by negativity bias. The episode moves through topics of tribalism, historical context of today's problems, and the need for authentic communication that breaks through groupthink.Learn more about WantToKnow.info here: https://www.wanttoknow.info/ Listen on: Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eJZil70sjDauXkJQwTVv1Apple Podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-53-finding-common-ground-in-a-divided-society-w-amber-yang/id1327602180?i=1000700387672Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight I'd love for you to join our membership to support our work, it goes a long way in helping - https://explorerlounge.one/

In this episode, we tackle the growing polarization fracturing our society and its profound impact on our collective ability to make sense of reality. We explore how this division creates a fundamental crisis in understanding truth itself.  We also cover: - The emergence of technocratic governance models and the risks of power concentrating in oligarchic structures - Metaphysical perspectives that provide broader context for understanding our current challenges - Practical approaches to integrating difficult emotions like anger while balancing spiritual awareness with material action - Methodologies for maintaining clarity amidst overwhelming information and misinformation - The critical importance of open discourse, constructive dissent, and respecting different viewpoints - How intuition and belief systems influence our understanding of complex events - A redefinition of progress through the lenses of human rights, interconnectedness, and community wellbeing Listen on:Spotify hereApple Podcasts hereWatch on YouTube here Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight I'd love for you to join our membership to support our work, it goes a long way in helping - https://explorerlounge.one/

When looking at our global challenges and our current moment, it can be easy to get caught up in the chaos of it all – perhaps to an extent we do have to feel that a bit. But what happens if we took our perspectives back to first principles, back to worldview, back to wisdom and what it might mean to make progress? Today Joe is joined by Daniel Pinchbeck to explore the nature of our current moment and how we might respond to it from a different lens. What would it mean to truly make progress? How can we come together regardless of our differences and divisions? What role does human consciousness and trauma play in the current state of the world?About Daniel Pinchbeck Daniel Pinchbeck is an American author, philosopher, and cultural critic known for his work on consciousness, psychedelics, and societal transformation. His books, including Breaking Open the Head, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, How Soon Is Now, and When Plants Dream, explore shamanism, prophecy, ecological crises, and the impact of psychedelics on culture. Beyond writing, Pinchbeck has been deeply involved in projects aimed at fostering regenerative solutions for global challenges. He founded the think tank the Elevator and launched Liminal News, a platform for exploring topics ranging from ecology and politics to spirituality and technology. Liminal News - https://danielpinchbeck.substack.com/ The Elevator - https://www.theelevator.earth/ Listen onSpotify hereApple Podcasts hereWatch on YouTube here Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight I'd love for you to join our membership to support our work, it goes a long way in helping - https://explorerlounge.one/

  In this episode, I speak with Eric Meder, COO of Privacy Academy and an online privacy expert. We discuss the reality of the lack of privacy online, how profiles are created for each person, and how our thinking, desires, and choices can be swayed based on what Big Tech feeds us based on our unique profiles.   In this episode:   – Why the average person should consider protecting their privacy online in simple ways.   – How Big Tech creates profiles on us to track us and influence our decisions.   – How surveillance apparatus is a precursor for a much larger surveillance state or social credit system   – What people can do to protect themselves online right now.   We are also collaborating on a free webinar coming up on Dec 10, 2024 that will teach you the Top 5 Steps To Exit The Surveillance State & Protect Yourself Online. You can check it out here.  

What is being spoken about with MAHA is a great starting point. However, this has been going on for a very long time, it's nothing new. So while some of it needs to happen, it's not going to solve the health crisis' we have unless we begin to get to the core of what's causing so many health issues. In this episode: - A quick outline of the MAHA movement. - A breakdown of the key missing piece in the process of becoming healthy again. - How nervous system dysregulation creates chronic illness and does not allow the body to repair well. - How we have lost touch with our needs and DNA as a human species and why it's the key to becoming healthy. Start here for some nervous system resources: https://irenelyon.com/healing-trauma Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight I'd love for you to join our membership to support our work, it goes a long way in helping - https://explorerlounge.one/

Some thoughts on how we might choose to orient to the current state of the world in a wise way. Allowing ourselves to know, make sense, explore, be open, find peace, and engage without losing our minds or hearts. In this episode: - A breakdown of the 4 part framework that makes up the approach I've taken with my work over the last 15 years as it relates to making sense of our reality. - How the concept of inner transformation plays into changing our world, and the oscillating relationship that exists between the two. - How being stuck in survival physiology is not only common for most people on the planet, but why it changes the lens through which we see the world. - The decline of alternative media as it has become more polarized and mainstream. Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight I'd love for you to join our membership to support our work, it goes a long way in helping - https://explorerlounge.one/

Today I present a solocast about the phenomenon of emergent collective evolution.. that is to say, how our world changes as a result of us as people and the mysteries of our consciousness. Since our world, society, nature, and selves are complex systems/beings, we must embody this reality when thinking about our own personal transformation as well as our collective one. I refer to a piece I wrote on my personal SubStack here: https://joemartino.substack.com/p/perhaps-this-is-what-it-will-take In this episode: - The importance of understand complex systems vs linear systems when it comes to personal transformation, collective transformation and nature. - How the space of fundamental wellbeing produces emergent being and action in our local and collective field. This is where material change is born. - The difference between linear striving for change, where we worry about the future, and having a deep trust in moment to moment change. - How we can let go of the worry and anxiety associated with global problems that feel bigger than us and out of our immediate control. Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here.Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight I'd love for you to join our membership to support our work, it goes a long way in helping - https://explorerlounge.one/  

In this episode, I bring my friends Dr Madhava Setty & David Helfrich again as we hope to make these discussions a regular event.This one was a lot of fun as we spoke about the themes of the recent solar eclipse and how it can bring about revelation and awakening within collective consciousness - little by little. We explore some recent cultural examples of shifts in how we think, relate to, and attune to the world. Examples include subjects around RFK Jr, the JFK assassination, 9/11, and mainstream media. In the episode: We explore the astronomical and astrological significance of the eclipse. How happenings in the mainstream media world are awakening hosts and audiences. An examination of perspectives around the upcoming US election. Exploring Trump, Biden and RFK Jr. Including the advocacy groups looking to oust RFK at all costs. Larger collective themes of awakening and revelation, and what it may mean in the cycle of human consciousness evolution. Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here. Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight Join our membership to support our work - https://explorerlounge.one/

In this episode, I talk to artist and storyteller Lubomir Arsov about his portrayal of various relevant collective themes in popular animations. Whether it's the shadowy figures running our world from beyond government, the collective unconscious, the ways in which our consciousness is shaped and suppressed or whether it's the unfolding awakening that we're collectively witnessing - Lubomir's work and this episode touches on it all!Watch In Shadow here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j800SVeiS5IWatch Kingdom here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA3iscoypcY In the episode:- The symbols portrayed in Lubomir's viral animations and why they are relevant to us now.- The potent nature of the times we are in and how to become an active player in the game, without getting stuck in anger or withdrawal from it all.- What it means to overcome and awaken from the collective unconscious, and how to do it. Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here. Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight Join our membership to support our work - https://explorerlounge.one/

In this episode I talk to entrepreneur and farmer Marc Angelo Coppola. We discuss his more than a decade long experience building a local community on his 88 acre farm just outside Montreal, QC. We discuss the ins and outs, the set up, the difficulties and where things are with the project today. Learn about Valhalla here - https://fermesvalhallafarms.com/ In the episode:- We discuss how Marc set up his community, ownership structure and purchase of the land.- Navigating the difficulties of starting a local community, growing food, and the various challenges with organizational structures.- Recommendations for how people can start or get involved in a local project. Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here. Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight Join our membership to support our work - https://explorerlounge.one/

In this episode, I explore how we can stay grounded, generally happy, and embodied during chaotic times. I do so by exploring our autonomic nervous system and it's role in how we feel and see the world. I go over some techniques for building capacity and resilience in life while still engaging with the world and society. Recall that the sympathetic system is not solely responsible for survival, but also provides energy and mobilisation to live our lives. Similarly, the Dorsal branch of the parasympathetic nervous system is there to provide a survival response when needed but also rest/digest/repair. The challenge is we can often become locked in the survival portions of these systems. TechniquesIf the links below don't work, visit https://www.collective-evolution.com/podcasts/collective-evolution-with-joe-martinoIf you feel overly Sympathetic oriented, try this: HRV BreathingPhysiological SighIf you feel overly Dorsal oriented, try this: Breath of FireOrientingListen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here.Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight Join our membership to support our work - https://explorerlounge.one/

Curiosity and wonder are important states of mind and being to maintain, and today's guest is going to help us do just that. Jason Quitt presents his fascinating research into our past. As we explore ancient cultures and their artwork and motifs, it appears we are  seeing clues to an ancient language they coded into their relics. Could this be a sign of ancient advanced intelligence? Let's find out. Grab Jason's Astral Genesis book here: https://thecrystalsun.com/shop/astral-genesis-astrological-keys-to-the-gods/Pre-order his new book The Gate of The Gods here: https://thecrystalsun.com/shop/gates-of-the-anunnaki-sacred-geometry-keys-to-the-gods/ In the episode:- We explore a hidden language with ancient motifs from cultures all around the world- The language relates to a profound understanding of Earth's cycles, positions in the sky, astrological alignments, and complex measurements of celestial bodies.- The same "code" is seen amongst cultures with seemingly no contact with one another.- We explore why this ancient language would have been so important to the 'esoteric classes' of people at the time. Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here. Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight Join our membership to support our work - https://explorerlounge.one/

In this episode I speak with Dr Madhava Setty & David Helfrich about the current cultural zeitgeist around conspiracy. We explore what conspiracy is, why it's such a dividing factor, and what about our human condition is really driving conspiracy. We also talk about the upcoming US elections. In the episode: - We explore a definition for conspiracy and why it's become such a cultural phenomenon. - We explore the cultural breakdown in sensemaking, trust, and discernment. - We explore the underlying social and human condition that drives the desire for dominance, manipulation & control. - Some thoughts on upcoming US elections. Things like RFK Jr, division, the issues with our existing systems. Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here. Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight Join our membership to support our work - https://explorerlounge.one/

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Natalie Dyer. Natalie has published many scientific papers and book chapters on post-material science, psychedelics, and the therapeutic effects of integrative medicine. In this conversation, we'll explore many questions around post-material science, the nature of reality and what this all means for us as humans! In the episode: - What is post-material science, and the implications on everyday life. - We explore if what we observe at the quantum level can occur at the material level. - Some of the most interesting studies conducted in the realm of post-material science. - Why there is so much resistance to post-material science.  Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here. Visit our sponsor: https://www.despierta.one/ Use discount code CEPODCAST for 15% off Join our email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight Join our membership to support our work - https://explorerlounge.one/   Connect & Follow: Follow Joe on Instagram: @joemartino29Follow Collective Evolution on Instagram: @collective_evolutionSubscribe to the Collective Evolution Newsletter

A survey revealed that 80% of people in the UK feel their life is meaningless. This is likely representative of other developed nations as well. Why? Why is there such a feeling permeating our collective experience? This episode discusses this revelation and explores ways we might find our way back to meaning. Join the email list - https://www.collective-evolution.com/ce-insight Join our membership to support our work - https://explorerlounge.one/ Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here.

In this episode, we welcome Irene Lyon back to the show. She is a nervous system and neuroplasticity expert and has spent over 25 years developing her expertise to help people heal from trauma and what modern life throws at us. In this episode we explore trauma, what it means for it to get stuck in our body, how to release it, how we might get childhood and developmental trauma, and more. Click here to learn more about Irene's upcoming Smart Body Smart Mind cohort - https://ea188.isrefer.com/go/SBSM/JM/ Learn more about Irene's work: https://irenelyon.com/ Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here.  

In this episode, Madhava Setty & I have a discussion with Sam The Illusionist about his channelling work. In a time where different ways of knowing can be useful while we hold a curious and open mind, this conversation feels meaningful. The key for me tends to be, that we need not take channelling as fact, but is a signal worthy of considering and discerning in our sensemaking. Sam's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SAMTHEILLUSIONIST Channelling research: https://explorerlounge.one/programs/08272019-what-science-says-about-channeling-619af6 Listen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here.Join our Explorer Lounge: https://explorerlounge.one/  

I speak to State Director for New Hampshire on Marianne Williamson's campaign David Helfrich. We break down: - The current collective consciousness moving into this upcoming election- An overview of Williamson’s campaign vision- How she's being received on the campaign trail- How the DNC is blocking out Williamson and RFK Jr.- Whether either might run as independents- How these campaigns are exposing the corruption within the DNC and the democratic process.- And moreListen to the episode: On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here. Donate to CE here: https://collective-evolution.com/donate

Our guest is Rebecca Hardcastle Wright PhD. Rebecca has over 30 years experience as a Counselor, Hypnotherapist, and Coach; specializing in Consciousness Psychology. She also has professional expertise in the field of parapsychic science, principally consciousness, and was a senior member for Apollo 14 Astronaut, Dr. Edgar Mitchell’s, Quantrek organization in Washington, DC. There, she worked with a team of international scientists researching and applying zero-point energy, consciousness, and the extraterrestrial presence. On Spotify here.On Apple Podcasts here.Watch on YouTube here. Learn more about Rebecca’s work here.

The question of what happens when we die has been around for ages. In this episode Joe explores a prior interview with his close friend Franco DeNicola about his near death and full death experience as we explore what may happen when we die. As with any conversation that is 'out there' or 'controversial', or that explores something in the realm of mystery or wonder, can we be curious while exploring, and pay attention to the various objections that arise while we listen? If something butts up against our belief systems, what happens in our mind and body? Franco passed away a couple of years after this interview was filmed. Visit https://join.explorerlounge.one/ to learn more about our membership and course.

This week I bring the concept of sensemaking to the Twitter Files. We'll explore some thoughts on separating the signal from the noise and critique a discussion around 'trusting' Elon Musk.  It has been rather fascinating watching elements of indie media interpret the Twitter Files  and the journalists who have brought them forward, all while the mainstream media virtually blacks out the story.

Back in 2013 there was a sharp rise in the popularity of independent media. An industry once dominated entirely by mainstream voices was now changing at a rapid pace to include an alternative perspective. There were a handful of brands fuelling what eventually became the end of mainstream media dominance. Eventually, those brands were met with a heavy hand from Big Tech & governments for overthrowing the monopoly on narrative control.  Today we'll talk to Jason Bassler, the founder of The Free Thought Project, one of the brands that helped pave the way for the rise of independent media.

Joe and Arjun Walia chat about using discernment with Elon Musk, Twitter, and his neuralink project. They also discuss The Great Reset and discerning presented solutions on that subject as they related to solutions coming from others trying to make society better. Of course, they dive into a couple big topics around COVID as well.

Joe is joined by nervous system and trauma expert Irene Lyon to talk about wellness, nervous system health, ayahuasca and perhaps the missing ingredient to wellness.

Unrest is taking place in Brazil following an election. Claims of election fraud once again hit the airwaves as societies polarize in their views to some extent. We also talk the Freedom Convoy, how we might or might not engage in the existing political process and what our future could look like.

The Great Reset (TGR) is touching on a felt intuition many people share: our systems are in deep need of an overhaul. The question is: shouldn't we all have a say over the direction we head?   Within this conversation of a new society is the advancement of technology and how it is re-shaping what's possible. TGR is presenting somewhat of a transhumanistic future. And in this sense people are becoming afraid of technology and where it could lead. But at the same time, technology being embraced in our future seems a necessity to take care of repetitive tasks and give us more time to do what we love. Will our fear of tech hold us back? Do we know how to resist the Great Reset - Or only insult its creators?

We are in a time where complex systems are breaking down without our society, and yet we are looking at these problems with a overly simplistic and reductionist lens that is causing us to fail to recognize what the problems we face actually are.    Engaging the spirit of creating a set of solutions and societal design that is advantageous for all would be key. To do this it’s important we become aware of our bias, ideologies and adopt a more complex problem solving frame as the nature of our systems, humans and nature is all complex. 

The word trauma is a tough one. (Perhaps we can also consider this nervous system health.) Its meaning can be very different depending on who you talk to, and given the content of what we're going to talk about in today's episode, it's important we define it. This I do in the early minutes of the episode. In the context I lay out, trauma is a fact of all of our lives. This statement is important to reflect on because our understanding of trauma has updated dramatically over the last 30 years or so, and when looking at our modern world it's hard not to see that trauma will creep in. Yet this knowledge has not made it very far into mainstream medicine nor public consciousness just yet. The good news is, a swell is growing. What exactly is trauma? What role does trauma play in our lives? How does it affect our relationships, health and the lens through which we see our world? We explore these questions as well as the primary antidotes to shifting our physiology to integrate and process trauma effectively, as well as why this is a key foundational factor to creating a better world.

Is social media re-shaping our brains? Is it gaming us into short attention spans and an inability to think in complexity? The research suggests this is certainly happening. It also suggests it's making us more angry and disconnected from one another. The good news is there are ways to use social media as a tool without letting it hijack your mind and being.

We seem to be in a constant information war these days. And with that, there appears to be a war on sensemaking. What is sensemaking? Simply, our ability to accurately perceive what is taking place and make meaningful decisions based on what we learn. It seems now that it is like we are in a dark and chaotic cave, with nothing more than a single match to light our path through a noisy and polluted information landscape. "What is true? How can we even know anymore?" are questions so many of us grapple with. It's time to get a high powered flashlight! In this episode we'll explore what sensemaking, the conversation of fake news, the rise of censorship and perhaps some ideas on how we can improve this important skill both individually and collectively.

One of the simplest ways to think about the meaning crisis is to ask whether humanity is going through a moment where our experience of life feels increasingly less relevant and meaningful. Do we feel withdrawn from our world? A sense of disconnection from it and others? Perhaps this is at the root of our mental health crisis' as John Vervaeke suggests. Perhaps there are other biological factors like nervous system dysregulation at play here as well. Regardless, are we experiencing a collective felt sense of meaninglessness? This is playing out in everything from our relationships to our societal structures. Things are up for re-questioning and re-examination, and while this can be an uncomfortable and awkward place, it can also be a great opportunity.  Support the podcast by joining our Explorer Lounge here: https://join.explorerlounge.one/

In this introductory episode of the Collective Evolution podcast Joe brings together the thesis that began CE and the wisdom of experience gained over 15 years of running CE. This episode is meant to layout the foundational themes that will be the backbone of future episodes, interviews and conversations on the show. Things like the meaning crisis (shift in consciousness), sensemaking, censorship, consciousness, well-being, embodiment, future technologies, human potential and more.  Support the podcast by joining our Explorer Lounge here: https://join.explorerlounge.one/

What is the nature of our reality? What are humans truly capable of and how can we explore this? These are questions I’ve been asking myself since I was a kid. I’ve explored these questions with friends, my own experiences, ancient traditions and science.  Today my guest is Adam Curry. He is an inventor and tech entrepreneur, but most exciting to me, he’s a brilliant mind in the space of consciousness science. In this episode we discuss consciousness and the nature of our reality. We'll explore the placebo effect and what might be driving it, as well as discuss the prime states of being necessary to explore our deeper potential. Note: off the top, there was a glitch at the beginning of this episode and we lost a few minutes, but you’ll pick up on a good spot as we get going here. Become a member of our Explorer Lounge here: https://join.explorerlounge.one/

If you’re feeling the fatigue of navigating the news during COVID you’re not alone. I personally know a lot of peple who feel this way. But given what has happened over the last few years through the decision making of government, is how a good time to stop paying attention? This is a tough question, because in many ways it’s healthy to know when to say enough, but when the stakes are as high as they are now, surely we have to stay in the game no? My Guests today are Dr Madhava Setty and David Helfrich. Madhava is a physician who has been actively engeged in examining and reporting on COVID related literature since the onset of the pandemic, and David is a lawyer who has been curiously reflecting on the nature of COVID restrictions and their affect on rights, as well as much of COVID literature in general. We’ll talk about COVID news fatigue, the value of information, some key takeaways we must consider when looking at the COVID era, and as always we’ll get into a deeper set of philosophical and metaphysical questions asking whether COVID has applied an evolutionary pressure for the consciousness of humanity.  

In this episode Joe speaks with Jason Quitt, an author who has been studying welnness practices and metaphysics for almost 20 years. They reflect on some key observations of the COVID era, and then delve into grounded and practical discussions around politics, conspiracy, embracing curiosity, metaphysics, chi gong, and meditation. A wide range of topics that tie together meaningfully. For show notes, visit www.collective-evolution.com

Is health and wellness just about what we eat and how we exercise? Or are there many more layers to it? In this interview we'll explore the work and philosophies of Udo Erasmus, the founder of UDO'S CHOICE supplements and a global leader in cutting edge health products. https://udoerasmus.com/

In this fascinating interview, Joe has a conversation with researcher and author Bruce Fenton to parse through his incredible research into a ancient aboriginal story and 3 key scientific anomalies that begin to suggest this story may in fact be true. What makes this so intriguing is the story explains how humans were created, and the evidence we have today seems to support it thus far.

Joe & Arjun sit down with Richard Lawrence, the executive secretary of the Aetherius Society to discuss many topics related to what the society does. This is the second time we speak with Richard, and we explore channeling, mainstream UFO disclosure, the current extreme times we are in and more. This was yet another fascinating conversation with Richard Lawrence.

Joe sits down with alt media journalist Derrick Broze to discuss the seismic shifts that have taken place in the investigation and relaying of information over the last few years - and how this has impacted the day to day lives of people. They also explore Agorism and how it may be a foundational idea that helps people explore living in a greater sense of sovereignty. 

Joe sits down with Dr. Madhava Setty to explore 9 key facts and questions pertaining to the COVID vaccine. This will help gain clarity on whether the vaccine is safe, effective, can change your DNA and much more.

Recently the topic of The Galactic Federation made news through an ex-Israeli space security chief's comments claiming the entity exists. Joe and Arjun explore all available credible evidence that could make a case for the literal existence of a 'Galactic Federation' that many intuitively sense exists. Be sure to see the show notes here: https://www.collective-evolution.com/podcast/does-evidence-show-the-galactic-federation-exists-arjun-walia/

Joe speaks with Charles Eisenstein in a lighthearted conversation about how our current cultural outlook on COVID-19 is furthering the disconnection of community. They also explore the role of conspiracy in society today and whether it's important to recognize where conspiracy exists and not. Finally, they touch on the meaning and sense-making crisis' we are facing today, and how it's perhaps adding to our division and making it more challenging to recognize what solutions might be valuable to solve the challenges we face at a foundational level. Charles is an author and speaker who invites humanity to enter into a 'new story' in order to create the change we know is possible in our world.

Many people are talking about the upcoming Great Conjunction, an astrological event involving the rare aligning of Saturn and Jupiter on Dec 21st.  Joe sits down with astrologer Carmen DiLuccio to get some insight into what's going on and why so many believe something "big" is going to happen.

The Conspirituality podcast has emerged during a time where it is very difficult to make sense of the world, and given the nature of our chaotic time and the lack of answers, people have turned to the exploration of conspiracy to understand what's going on. The Conspirituality podcast sees this as a dangerous phenomenon and is calling on the wellness community to come to their senses. But are they right? Are we really to believe there is no such thing as any conspiracy? Joe talks to Dr. Madhava Setty about his recent essay published on Collective Evolution that explores this conversation. It's important to note, no one at The Conspirituality podcast would agree to discuss this on this show.

Joe speaks with innovative entrepreneur Adam Curry about how COVID-19 has affected global consciousness. Has anything been measured with global consciousness devices that tells a story about COVID? We also dive into an exploration of the true nature of our reality and how this plays on current events and our general evolution of consciousness.

Joe sits down with Foster and Kimberly to discuss their journey in making Thrive 2, and some of the key concepts from the film. Watch Thrive 2: This Is What It Takes - collective-evolution.com/a/watchthrive

In a discussion with Marc Angelo Coppola we explore why is it that we are so obsessed with having more? Why is it that when our modern lifestyles contribute to stress, anxiety and panic, we simply think meditating or yoga will solve the problem? Are we trying to bandaid over societal structures that don't serve us any longer? Are we trying to meditate enough so we can stay on the hamster wheel longer? This is a discussion that explores what life can be like beyond the ideas of how we currently live today.

What do transhumanism, AI, near death experiences and our current events have in common? Consciousness. They all stem from what level of consciousness we are creating these things out of. We explore this topic with neuroscientist, author and activist Dr. Mario Beauregard.