Disco: The Podcast

Send us Fan MailSummaryMari is a somatic psychotherapist, trauma therapist, international brainspotting trainer, shamanic practitioner, and one of the most genuinely layered humans we've had on this show. Her story moves through immigration, addiction, homelessness, eight trips to rehab, a psychic awakening that looked nothing like the wellness industry version — and eventually, a single brainspotting session that changed the entire trajectory of her life and work.In this conversation we get into all of it. What brainspotting actually is, why it works when talk therapy doesn't, and what's really happening in your brain and body when you find a spot. What it means to carry your ancestors' unfinished business in your nervous system right now. Why most of Western therapy has it backwards. And what she's learned from decades of sitting with people in their absolute darkest places (including her own).We also go somewhere most wellness conversations don't — into the shadow, the unseen, and what it actually looks like to work with energies that aren't exactly warm and fuzzy.This one is dense, rich, and genuinely unlike anything we've recorded. Come curious.Key TopicsThe science behind brain spotting and the orienting reflexMari's personal journey through trauma, addiction, and spiritual awakeningThe spiritual and energetic aspects of brain spotting and energy workHow brain spotting helps access and process stored trauma in the bodyThe role of intuition, spirit guides, and energy in trauma healingThe importance of sovereignty and boundaries in spiritual and energetic workMari's work with dark energies, demons, and spirit guidesThe intersection of neuroscience, spirituality, and energy healingPractical insights into conducting a brain spotting sessionThe significance of ancestral and lineage healing in trauma recovery Brain spotting as a direct access to the limbic systemThe role of eye movements in emotional and trauma healingThe connection between subconscious, body, and healing capacityThe impact of ancestral trauma and epigeneticsThe limitations of traditional talk therapy and the power of somatic approaches

Send us Fan MailSummaryJoin Zach and Michelle as they reconnect after a three-month break, sharing personal updates, exploring the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, and current events. This episode sets the stage for a transformative year with new community initiatives and deeper conversations.Keywordsspirituality, consciousness, community, societal change, inner work, outer work, global events, personal growthKey topicsPersonal updates and new beginningsThe role of spirituality and consciousness in societal changeThe launch of the Disco community and upcoming initiativesBalancing news consumption with inner peaceThe importance of inner work and self-inquiry

Send us Fan MailSummaryThis episode explores the transformative power of 5-MeO-DMT and other consciousness tools, featuring Denise's insights on awakening, soul work, and the evolution of human consciousness. Zach and Michelle recall their journey with the medicine and how they continue to integrate its wisdom.Key TopicsDMT and 5-MeO-DMT origins and effectsThe role of plant medicine and sacred sacraments in awakeningThe concept of the new human and collective consciousnessTools and practices for deep somatic and spiritual awakeningTakeaways5-MeO-DMT is a natural psychoactive substance in the human body and plants.Synthetic 5-MeO-DMT allows precise dosing for safe, profound experiences.Awakening involves realizing our multidimensional, eternal nature.Tools like meditation and plant medicine help access expanded states of awareness.Collective awakening is accelerating, leading to a new human consciousness.ResourcesMetamorphosisBill Atkinson and Jaguar MedicinePsychedelic Meditation InstituteGuest linksWebsite

Send us Fan MailIn 2019, a near-death experience cracked open her old identity — atheist, addict, survivor — and revealed a deeper truth about love and creation. Now a transformation coach and student/teacher of A Course in Miracles, Betty shares how forgiveness became her portal to freedom and why divine connection doesn’t need a church to be holy.In this episode, we explore the difference between religion and direct spiritual experience, the power of manifesting through forgiveness, and what it means to embody Christ Consciousness in everyday life.A story about remembering who you are, even when you’ve forgotten completely. Show Linksbuddhabetty.com // Instagram: @buddha.bettyACIM Study Group: https://buddhabetty.com/resources/YT: www.youtube.com/@buddhabettyA Course in Miracles

Send us Fan MailEver wondered why some days feel like flow and others like friction? Human Design might just hold the map. In this episode, therapist and energy practitioner Lauren Steel breaks down the system that blends astrology, chakras, and modern psychology into one surprisingly practical tool for understanding who you are and how your energy moves through the world.We talk types, energy, and the art of honoring your natural rhythm—whether you’re a Generator chasing joy, a Projector waiting for the right invitation, or just someone curious about why you do what you do. Think of it as a crash course in cosmic self-awareness, minus the jargon, plus a lot of insight.Show LinksLauren Steel: https://bluerainlily.com/Lauren’s Meditations: https://youtube.com/@laurensteel-888?si=8V2BiODmsSmK0XRaGet your HD Chart: https://www.mybodygraph.com/

Send us Fan MailAuthor and transformation guide Laurie McGinley joins us to talk about the real, embodied science of change. Drawing from the teachings of Dr. Joe Dispenza and her own method, The Dissolve™, Laurie shares how meditation, intention, and emotional safety can literally rewire the brain — and why the future you want can only unfold when you stop forcing and start believing.Show LinksLaurie McGinley / ViaLucent.com / @ViaLucentRunning Into the Petri Dish of Burnout by Laurie McGinleyDr. Joe Dispenza

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, we talk to Jordan Jozak, who was part of a military psionic testing program disguised under GATE, until 2010 where he was trained, from age 8, to communicate telepathically w/ non-human aircraft via consciousness. Today, Jordan is speaking out and shining a light on these programs, and what it could mean for human progress.We talk about Jordan's profound experiences under the control of this program, his current work exploring the realms of telepathy and consciousness, and what he's taking from all of it moving forward. He discusses the importance of community, the role of technology in understanding consciousness, and the upcoming initiatives he is launching, including the Telepathy Center and Night Under the Stars events & research. Jordan emphasizes the need for transparency and healing in the exploration of human potential and the interconnectedness of all beings.Show LinksJordanJozak.com / Twitter / InstagramSkywatchers DocumentaryRecent Video Release

Send us Fan MailIn this engaging conversation, married couple, Larissa Conte and Michael Kahn Armstrong share their unique spiritual journeys, exploring themes of trauma, connection, and the transformative power of love. They discuss their individual paths and the challenges of navigating partnership through their own separate lenses. We explore the complexities of committed partnerships while also choosing to live a life of a spiritual discovery and healing. They discuss the significance of recognizing and transmuting shadows in relationships, emphasizing the importance of personal growth. Through their shared experiences, they highlight the power of partnership and the growth that comes from navigating your highest timeline together, side by side.Show LinksLarissa Conte / WayfindingMichael Kahn Armstrong / The Eternal DragonThe Ringing Cedars of Russia

Send us Fan MailIn this engaging conversation, married couple, Larissa Conte and Michael Kahn Armstrong share their unique spiritual journeys, exploring themes of trauma, connection, and the transformative power of love. They discuss their individual paths and the challenges of navigating partnership through their own separate lenses. We explore the complexities of committed partnerships while also choosing to live a life of a spiritual discovery and healing. They discuss the significance of recognizing and transmuting shadows in relationships, emphasizing the importance of personal growth. Through their shared experiences, they highlight the power of partnership and the growth that comes from navigating your highest timeline together, side by side.Show LinksLarissa Conte / WayfindingMichael Kahn Armstrong / The Eternal DragonThe Ringing Cedars of Russia

Send us Fan MailFrom Silicon Valley and the military to the psychedelic path — Susanna and Denise of Metamorphosis Ventures share how plant based medicines are tools for healing, growth, and community. We talk how microdosing rewires our neural pathways, what a macro-dose ceremonial journey can look like, and why integration is the real key to lasting change. If you’re curious about psychedelics but aren't sure where to start — this episode will give you the insights and inspiration you need.Show Notes:Metamorphosis Ventures / Metafest 2025 / DiscordSusanna Rose StokesDenise Hontiveros

Send us Fan MailZach and Michelle release a special episode in honor of MasterChef finale week. They talk with two cast-mates who have an official announcement to make, spilling some unheard tea!The group reminisces about their experiences and what they've taken away from it, and how their faith (or "delusion") in themselves got them through the casting door.Courtney Fraley / Faraway KitchenAdam Head

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Wall Street Journal best-selling author Victoria Song, about her book and methods, Bending Reality.Victoria is a private advisor to the world's top performers who trust her to remove the invisible blocks between them and their next "impossible" win whether that's a billion-dollar deal, becoming a headlining artist with billions of streams, or a deeply personal transformation. Her signature approach, The Bending Reality Method™ blends high performance strategy with precision energetic work, which unlocks a state where quantum success feels inevitable. A graduate of Yale and Harvard Business School, Victoria has advised leaders at the top of tech, sports, entertainment, and business such as Cindy Crawford, LeBron James' family, and Elon Musk's family.Show Links:Victoria is generously offering her GOAT Method program at an exclusive 10% discounted rate for Disco listeners, by clicking this link and using code DISCO.Victoria Song / Instagram / Bending Reality 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Disco, we explore the mystical world of synchronicities and spiritual coincidences with Nazy, experiencer of many of these synchronicities, and Kathryn Brewer, medium and intuitive guide. Nazy shares her powerful story of meeting her fiancé through a series of uncanny coincidences, how these spiritual "nudges" calmed her through her journey with sobriety, and what these coincidences mean to her today. Along for the ride is Kathryn Brewer, who helps explain the spiritual significance of synchronicities and how they can guide us toward deeper connection, healing, and peace. We talk about the different types of synchronicities—from repeating numbers to life-changing encounters—and how to tell when the universe is sending nudges or warnings.If you’ve ever wondered whether synchronicities are real, why they happen, or how to interpret them, this conversation offers practical insights, comforting stories, and a reminder that the universe is always communicating with us.

Send us Fan MailIn part two, Nicole Ayres takes us beyond her personal story and into the weird, wonderful intersections of spirituality, technology, and cultural change. We talk about the astrological phase we're moving into as a universe, the decentralization of power, AI as a mirror for our collective soul, and how to navigate chaos without losing your center. In this conversation we zoom out and dream of a future rooted in connection, creativity, and collective intelligence. Doesn't it sound lovely? Anything is possible and magic is real!Nicole Ayers: Instagram / LinkedInJumpsuit Agency / JumpsuitverseTelepathy TapesKofenya Coffee ShopJaunt BoardsEckhart TolleDAO

Send us Fan MailNicole Ayres has built coffee shops, launched a tech company, survived conversion therapy, and is living proof of the success that comes from letting emergent creativity guide not only your personal path but also your career path. In part one, we trace Nicole's journey from grinding in business to deconstructing her trauma, microdosing her way into a spiritual awakening, embracing her nuerodivergence and building Jumpsuit Agency into a living, breathing organism of authenticity and creativity. This episode will inspire anyone looking to bridge the gap that's always existed between "being a professional" and showing up as your authentic self, and how this can open you up to a world of opportunity.Stick around for part two, where we get into how spirituality is showing up in culture today.Nicole Ayers: Instagram / LinkedInJumpsuit Agency / JumpsuitverseTelepathy TapesKofenya Coffee ShopJaunt Boards

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Jennifer Spencer, intuitive coach, medium and co-founder of Pause and Expand, a wellness company that has worked with companies like Adobe, Uber, and Spotify (to name a few) to help teams and leaders unlock new levels of self-awareness to find more joy and purpose in their work.We discuss with Jennifer her own spiritual awakening and the deprogramming that's sometimes necessary to come into being the person you feel you truly are. She opens up about leaving behind her marketing exec identity, to help other people slow down, drop in, and actually feel aligned in what they’re doing with their lives.Show Links:Jennifer Spencer / Pause and Expand 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Abigail Kochunas shares her multifaceted journey as an artist and energy worker, exploring the deep connection between food and spirituality. We discuss how cooking is not just a necessity but an expression of love and creativity. Abigail reflects on her spiritual awakening during the pandemic, which led to an overall greater awareness of the energy of food. The discussion delves into the impact of chakras on nutrition, the ways in which food is medicinal by nature, and the joy of infusing love and joy into cooking. The conversation concludes with some practical cooking tips from Abigail's alter ego, Gail.Show LinksAbigail Kochunas / Sacred Healing Art

Send us Fan MailMichelle and Zach debrief their magical experience at a 3-day telepathy camp retreat amongst fellow consciousness explorers. They dig into CE5, messages received when listening to nature, mediumship, channeling the energy of other people's shoes, and what it means to brave the world as your authentic self.Show LinksJumpsuit CommunityTelepathy TapesKathryn Brewer / Golden Age Medium / Not Your Mother's MysticThe Claires

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive deep with Julie Ann Otis, a shamanic consultant and somatic therapist, who’s redefining how we tap into our real power through Oasis Intelligence — think somatic, intuitive, and energetic wisdom all wrapped up in one. Forget the heady stuff; Julie’s here to remind us that the body doesn’t lie. It’s time to tune in and decode the signals your body’s been sending you all along.Julie Ann drops knowledge on somatic therapy and how it’s a game-changer for personal growth and healing. We get into the Fairy Godmother Wish List — a tool she uses to help clients clearly articulate their desires (a v important part of manifesting). But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Julie Ann also breaks down the importance of letting yourself grieve and process the hard stuff — because growth only happens when you get real with your emotions.This convo is a permission slip to explore your body, your emotions, and your soul. Julie gives you the tools to tap into your own healing potential and take control of your journey — no fluff, just the raw, powerful steps for transformation.Show Links:Julie Ann Otis / Samana Healing Awakening to the Spirit World: The Shamanic Path of Direct RevelationThe Path of EnergyJack Kornfield Meditations

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Adam shares his profound journey of spiritual awakening, detailing the significant changes in his life, identity, and relationships. He reflects on his past as a rationalist and fighter pilot, the onset of his awakening, and the guidance he's received from spiritual practitioners. Adam discusses the challenges undergoing these intense transformations in such a condensed period of time and how he's introduced new practices such as meditation into his life to help with the integration. He expresses uncertainty about the future but is open to exploring his purpose and helping others through their own awakenings.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we chat with Kathryn Brewer, who took a massive leap of faith, in every possible way, leaving her corporate finance grind to answer the rather abrupt calling as a medium. In her new book, Not Your Mother’s Mystic, she takes us through her wild spiritual awakening — from internal struggle and self doubt to diving head first into the unexplainable and trusting her intuition.We talk ancestral healing, radical kindness as a spiritual flex, and how her relationship with God and Christianity cracked open into something way more expansive.It’s tender. It’s fiery. It’s your reminder that you’re not alone on this cosmic rollercoaster — and that sometimes the mundanity of house chores can lead to the deepest transformation.Show Links:Kathryn Brewer / Golden Age Medium / Not Your Mother's Mystic

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we get into foundational spirituality with Christina Trifero — psychic, intuitive coach, and former tech-world escape artist — discussing what spirituality actually is (and isn’t). If you’ve been sus about manifestation or wondering what “energy work” even means, consider this your crash course: a no-gatekeeping, Spirituality 101 for the spiritually curious and skeptics alike.Christina breaks down everything from intuition and spirit guides to ego, fear, and why healing isn’t always "love-and-light". We talk about the real work behind personal growth — the kind that asks you to sit with your shadows, not just chase the good vibes.This one’s packed with insight, a little myth-busting, and grounded takes on all things energetic and emotional. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the spiritual world or already deep in the work, Christina offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to wake up to yourself.Show Links:Christina Trifero / Spiritual Curiosity

Send us Fan MailIn this inaugural episode of the Disco Podcast, hosts Michelle and Zach introduce themselves and delve into their personal spiritual journeys. They explore their origins, current practices, and the purpose behind their podcast, aiming to create a welcoming space for discussions on spirituality and personal growth. The conversation touches on the challenges of integrating as you evolve and change, the importance of community, and the desire to inspire change in the world.