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Send us Fan MailWhat if the breath is the bridge between your conscious and unconscious mind — and you've been using it wrong your whole life?In this episode, I sit down with Eric LaCour, breathwork facilitator, yoga teacher, and founder of Preservation Yoga Studio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Eric has built his entire teaching philosophy around two things: breath for the body, story for the mind. What comes out of this conversation is one of the most honest, grounded discussions about breathwork, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and what real spiritual growth actually looks like day to day.We talk about how trauma gets stored in the body — often without us ever knowing it's there — and how conscious breathwork can begin to release it. Eric walks through the science, the lived experience, and the unglamorous daily discipline it takes to actually change from the inside out.This one is for anyone who's been avoiding the hard work. The answer isn't sexy. But it works.WHAT WE COVER:- How breathwork heals the nervous system and releases stored trauma- The body's memory: why generational trauma lives in us without our permission- Miyamoto Musashi's Two-Fold Way — the warrior who must have both a   peaceful art and a killing art- The Hero's Journey, Threshold Guardians, and why resistance means   you're on the right path- Eric's kratom addiction at 38 — how it nearly broke him and what got   him through- Why sober is the highest state of consciousness- Joseph Campbell, Steven Pressfield, and the call you can't refuse- How to use breath awareness to stay anchored in the present moment- The chakra system made simple — and how to use it in daily meditation- Why "do what you love and money will follow" might actually be   holding you backABOUT ERIC LACOUR:Eric Lafleur is the founder of Preservation Yoga Studio in Baton Rouge, LA. His teacher training blends yoga, breathwork, somatic healing, Jiu Jitsu, and deep study of the human story. He brings a rare combination of grit, spiritual depth, and zero tolerance for the fluffy stuff.https://www.instagram.com/preservationyoga/https://www.instagram.com/breath_is_the_way/BOOKS MENTIONED:Breath by James Nestor | The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle | The War of Art by Steven Pressfield | Karma by Sadhguru | The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi | Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda | Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe DispenzaIf this episode hit, share it with someone who needs to hear it.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailThere’s a point where talking about change stops working…and you’re forced to decide who you actually are.In this episode, Scott sits down with Jeremy Plummer for a conversation about obsession, discipline, and the cost of choosing a path most people won’t take.This isn’t about motivation or quick fixes.It’s about what happens when you stop negotiating with yourself and commit fully — even when it’s uncomfortable, uncertain, or inconvenient.They explore the difference between interest and obsession, why most people quit when things get hard, and what it actually takes to follow something all the way through.At its core, this episode is about identity —who you become when you stop backing out of your own life.🔥 Topics Covered:The moment most people quit — and whyObsession vs. disciplineChoosing the hard path on purposeMental toughness and identity shiftsFollowing through when motivation fadeshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailSome people plan their lives.Others follow the fire.In this episode of From The Grave Podcast, Scott sits down with world-class striking coach Jason Strout for a raw, free-flowing conversation about obsession, fighting, skateboarding, punk rock, creativity, and the strange way life seems to guide us if we’re paying attention.They talk about growing up in the 80s and 90s—building ramps from stolen plywood, skating curbs for six hours straight, and chasing whatever sparked that inner fire. That same obsession eventually led Jason into the world of combat sports, traveling the world coaching elite fighters and helping them prepare for the highest levels of competition.But the conversation goes much deeper than fighting.They explore:Why people think they “can’t meditate”The power of following what excites youHow childhood passions shape an entire lifeThe brutal emotional reality of fight campsWhy humility is the mark of true masteryFatherhood and seeing your younger self in your childThe strange magic of life’s “full circle” momentsAnd why sometimes the best thing you can do is just say yes and see where the ride takes you.This episode is about creative obsession, resilience, and trusting the strange rhythm of life.Because if you follow the thing that lights you up…doors start appearing where walls used to be.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailThis might be the funniest episode in FTG history… and somehow also one of the realest.Zach Cohen (lead vocalist / guitarist of RedRumSociety) is back, and we go everywhere: moving to North Carolina, losing the band trying to save the band, not writing a song for three years, legal chaos, shame, identity, meditation, and what it feels like to come home and still feel empty.We talk about the brutal (and holy) reality of creative drought… the lies we tell the people we love… and the strange way God brings healing through the exact people and moments we never expected.Plus: bingo hosting trauma, hecklers, paid reviews, soundboard stupidity, and enough laughs to make you forget you’re also processing deep spiritual truth.If you’ve ever felt like your life got “spun” into a season you didn’t choose — this one’s for you.Guest: Zach Cohen (Red Rum Society)Episode: Dirt Road to Nirvana (FTG Ep. 144)Listen, subscribe, and share with someone walking their own dirt road.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailFear doesn’t always leave when you pray.In this episode, Scott Russell breaks down the difference between feeling fear and letting fear govern your life. He talks openly about anxiety, mental health medication, early recovery, shame, suicide ideation, and the spiritual confusion that can come when faith doesn’t immediately remove suffering.Using the metaphor of childhood “monsters under the bed,” Scott explains:• Why fear lives in the body• Why fighting fear makes it stronger• Why medication can be life-saving• Why shame keeps people stuck• Why courage requires action before fear leaves• And how love walks through fear instead of waiting for it to disappearIf you’re struggling with anxiety, wrestling with faith, or wondering whether it’s okay to get help — this episode is an honest, grounded conversation about what it actually looks like to heal.You don’t have to do it alone.And you don’t have to be fearless to move forward.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 142, Scott breaks down the trap of being addicted to potential — the comfort of “I could’ve” and “someday” that keeps you from risking real effort and real change. He also dives into fear-based religion vs. lived spirituality, radical open-mindedness, and why you don’t need to broadcast belief… you need to walk it out.Plus: a real-life moment from the lagoon — kids fishing, childhood nostalgia, and Connor + his cat Muppet stealing the show.Want to be part of the podcast?Email [email protected] and send a voice memo question/topic — Scott may play it on the show and respond.00:00 Intro — stop making belief complicated01:10 Lagoon life + kids fishing nostalgia05:20 Connor & Muppet (best duo alive)09:10 Why kids intimidate me (lol)12:30 Addicted to potential: “I could’ve” as identity18:40 The ego hates measurement (effort exposes reality)24:10 Comfort of your story vs. healing30:00 Radical open-mindedness + fear-based belief38:20 Breathwork, Jesus, crystals — and the humility to not “know”46:30 Stop waiting — walk it out52:10 Outro + how to send a voice memohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailEP 141 — Kick the Can Most of us don’t relapse from drugs—we relapse from discomfort.From emotions we never learned how to sit with.From feelings that show up uninvited and demand to be seen.In this episode, Scott talks:Navigating the “I’m not okay” moments in sobrietyThe lie that healing should feel goodWhy milestone anniversaries can feel heavier than expectedThe truth about emotional regressionThe only way out: feel it anywayIf you're tired of kicking the can into tomorrow, this episode is your call to stop running.You don’t need to feel good to grow.You just need to be willing to feel—period.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailEP 140 — Reclaiming Your Inner Square FootageMost of us are living in a tiny sliver of who we really are.We’ve locked the doors to the rest of the house—afraid of the dark, the mess, the memories.But what if the call is to reclaim every room?In this episode, we dive into:Thought responsibility and emotional square footageWhy the lie of “I need to use to be okay” keeps us trappedHow to stop being a victim of your own inner worldThe metaphor of spiritual real estate: from 900 sq ft to 20,000Hobby Lobby, folding chairs, and learning to sit with yourselfThis one is raw, reflective, and rooted in one question:What parts of your soul have you abandoned… and how do you move back in?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 139 of From the Grave Podcast, Scott returns from a week-long spiritual retreat in Joshua Tree and drops an unfiltered monologue on the discomfort of change, the illusion of control, and the radical call to inner transformation.This episode is a deep dive into:- The power of community-based healing- Breathwork, Vedic meditation, and dopamine detox- How pain is often the true gateway to spiritual growth- The myth of “just being better” without doing the work- Breaking the "here we go again" loop- Learning to love the parts of ourselves we despise- Stepping out of isolation and into radical truthThis one is about **living the spiritual path**, not talking about it. And the truth? It's uncomfortable. But it’s also freeing.💥 If this hits home, drop a comment, share with a friend, or DM me on IG: @ftgpodcast__📥 Email: [email protected]  📲 IG: @ftgpodcast__🌱 1-on-1 Coaching #spiritualawakening #breathwork #fromthegravepodcast #selfhealing #innerwork #traumahealing #joshutree #spiritualgrowth #recoveryjourney #faithnotfear #ftghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailMashed up Youtube Rip Clips for your listening pleasure. Check out the videos on YouTube! Rip Clips Healing isn't PrettyBe A ManDrop The ActThis is How it Winshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailWhat Now? When the mental obsession is gone, a blank slate is left behind. In this powerful call from Chris D, two years sober and driving through the cusp of the White Mountains, we dive deep into the question: “Who am I now?”In this burner call response, Scott unpacks the spiritual rebirth that happens in recovery — when the obsession lifts and we’re left with freedom… and fear. It's not about figuring everything out — it’s about being the version of yourself that the world needs now.From taker to giver. From chaos to clarity. From fear to faith. This one's a sermon, a pep talk, and a love letter to anyone wondering what the hell to do with all this new space in their soul.📞 Want to be a part of the conversation? Call the FTG Burner Line: 561-250-3033Leave your message. Burn the burner. We'll play it and respond.💬 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching with Scott?Email: [email protected]🔔 Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more episodes like this.🙏 Share with someone in early recovery or struggling with identity.#FromTheGravePodcast #Sobriety #Recovery #SpiritualGrowth #WhoAmI #HitMeOnTheBurner #SoberLife #Alcoholism #AddictionRecovery #12Step #PodcastClip #MentalObsession #SpiritualAwakening #BurnTheBurnerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn this powerhouse episode of From The Grave Podcast, Scott sits down with Damon West — former college quarterback turned convicted felon, now bestselling author, keynote speaker, and spiritual warrior in long-term recovery. Damon shares his raw and redemptive journey from addiction and a 65-year prison sentence to inspiring millions with the transformative "Coffee Bean" message.They dive deep into:What it's like to find purpose in prisonThe brutal reality of relapse and redemptionApplying spiritual principles to recovery and lifeHow fear robs us of time and courage gives it backThis conversation pulls no punches. Damon brings fire and vulnerability as he recounts encounters with angels disguised as inmates, lessons from the AA program, and the relentless necessity of spiritual surrender.Whether you’re in recovery, struggling with purpose, or just need a jolt of perspective — this episode will move you. It’s gritty, powerful, and full of practical truth.Order Damon’s new book: "Six Dimes and a Nickel" https://a.co/d/g43jgg7Follow him on IG: @damonwest7Hit subscribe and leave us a review. This story isn’t just about second chances — it’s about doing the damn work to earn them.#FromTheGravePodcast #DamonWest #CoffeeBean #RecoveryPodcast #AddictionRecovery #SpiritualAwakening #RedemptionStory #12Step #PrisonToPurpose #MentalHealthMatters #SoberLifehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Scott drops a spiritual sledgehammer on why we resist the simplest yet most powerful practices: prayer, meditation, and self-reflection. Why do we keep avoiding the very medicine that saves us? Why do we keep dragging around the Amazon box of our own pain, pretending we’re running from something outside us?This is about confronting the old self, throwing him off, and stepping into the new. The call isn’t to be perfect — it’s to show up scared and take the step anyway. Always forward. Never back.💥 Topics we hit:The real cost of avoiding spiritual practiceWhy prayer and meditation require almost no effort — and still get resistedSelf-belief vs God’s belief in youRunning from pain vs learning the lessonHow to hear God's voice in the chaosThe myth of the “magic bullet” in spiritualityWhat all ancient wisdom says in unison🙏 If you're looking for the courage to face yourself, this one’s for you.📞 Want to be part of the show?Call the Burner: 561-250-3033 and leave a voicemail — question, comment, or debate.💬 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching with Scott?Email: [email protected]👇 Subscribe for more clips and full episodes every week.#FromTheGravePodcast #Spirituality #Recovery #Faith #SelfBelief #Prayer #Meditation #EmmetFox #CourseInMiracles #EmotionalHealing #Resistance #TheHeroWithin #HitMeOnTheBurnerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Scott unpacks one of the rawest, most powerful moments in scripture — Luke 23:43 — where a dying thief turns to Jesus and simply says, “Remember me.” No perfect prayer. No religious performance. Just pain, honesty, and surrender.This is about the real gospel — the one that meets you in the mess.It’s not about being clean or holy. It’s about being willing.Scott reflects on how God’s love showed up in his own brokenness, why FTG was born out of that chaos, and what it means to turn toward something greater in your darkest hour.Whether you’re in recovery, wrestling with your faith, or just trying to make peace with God — this one is for you.Listen if you’ve ever asked:Can God love someone like me?What if I don’t pray the “right” way?How do I find spiritual truth outside of religion?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn this Rip Clip we unpack the brutal truth about addiction’s promise of power—and how it always comes up empty.Addiction gives you the summit in seconds, then rips you back to the bottom. We talk about the cycle of chasing okayness through bottles, baggies, and bullshit... and how the real power was never out there to begin with.This is about breaking the curriculum of instant gratification. About learning to climb the damn mountain—step by step, pain by pain—because that’s where the treasure is hidden.God isn’t in the high.He’s buried in the hurt you won’t face.And peace? You can’t steal it.You have to become it.💬 Drop a comment: What was your "summit" moment that ended up being rock bottom?🗣️ Leave a voicemail. We'll play it and respond 561-288-4755🔁 Resonated with this? Share it with someone who’s climbing their own mountain.🎧 Listen on Youtube @fromthegravepodcast📸 Follow on IG: @ftgpodcast__🔥 Want more? Subscribe and hit the bell—new clips dropping weekly.#addictionrecovery #sobrietypodcast #spiritualgrowth #recoveryjourney #FromTheGravePodcast #ScottRussell #overcomingaddiction #instantgratification #realtalksobriety #rawrecovery #mentalhealthpodcast  #healingjourney #faithandrecovery #addictiontruth #cantstealpeace00:00 – The Lie of Instant Power  01:32 – The Bar is a Temple of False Peace  03:15 – Why Climbing the Mountain is the Only Way  06:40 – God is in the Discomfort  08:10 – The Shift from Exhaustible to Eternal Powerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ EPISODE 137: Ego Improv“Your ego is doing improv in your skull—and we call it truth? Nah. That’s pain with a mic.”In this soul-shaking solo riff, Scott pulls apart the destructive improv routine running in our minds and lays out how to reclaim authorship over your inner narrative. Inspired by The Untethered Soul, this episode explores the power of simply witnessing your thoughts instead of becoming them.Scott unpacks the idea of taking action in opposition to the mind—when it says, "You can't," you go anyway. He ties in addiction recovery, the false self, and even drops a breakdown of Jasmine’s Hero's Journey from Disney’s Aladdin. From the voice in your head to the spiritual power of disruption, this episode is a firestarter for anyone ready to drop the act and live in truth.🔹 Learn how ego programs our reactions 🔹 The illusion of thought as identity 🔹 Why action, not analysis, leads to healing 🔹 Jasmine, Raja, and the call to a whole new world 🔹 The divine purpose in disruptionWatch your thoughts, not because they’re true—but because they aren’t you.This one hits deep. No fluff. Just truth.Hit play and let’s get free.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailWe all carry wounds. The question is—do we weaponize them or let them wake us up?In this episode, Scott rips into our addiction to suffering and how we use our pain as currency, identity, and even power. From whining and blame to self-imposed isolation, we explore how easy it is to mistake victimhood for virtue. But here’s the truth: your limp isn’t your shame—it’s your initiation.Scott dives into:Why some people don't want a solution—they want an audienceThe dangerous comfort of pain-based identityHow we use our wounds to push people away and justify isolationThe lie of "us vs. them" in a divided worldWhy blame is just grief with a mask onThis one's for the soul that's tired of suffering just to belong.Let your wound be a crown, not a cage.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of From the Grave Podcast, Scott explores the paradox of comfort—the lie that comfort comes from avoiding discomfort. True discomfort actually blooms when we hide behind the illusion of ease. Pushing through limiting beliefs, even when it’s painful, leads to real and lasting freedom.Scott calls into question the contemporary obsession with hustle, grind, and sleepless ambition. In an age that screams "work harder, hustle more," he asks: Is this really the life you want? Is it possible that everything you desire is already waiting for you—not through effort and exhaustion, but through surrender to spiritual growth?He dives into the power of stepping into your highest vibratory self—your truest, most authentic state of being. When you stay loyal to that frequency, everything you've ever wanted finds its way to you effortlessly. No striving, no forcing—just a carefree, effortless, unhurried flow of life moving through you.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of From the Grave Podcast, we break down the brutal and beautiful truth of The Hero’s Journey. This isn’t some fairy tale — it’s about getting gutted by life, dragged into the dark, and clawing your way back with something real to offer. We talk about the call that wrecks your comfort zone, the storms that tear you apart, and the raw power found in facing the thing you fear the most. From The Matrix to The Lion King, from ancient myths to the streets we walk today — it’s the same story: you either answer the call or rot where you stand.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailYou're waiting for a cat to bark. It sounds like you are expecting mangos from a fig tree. Standing around waiting for the world to change or God to do it for you. How can they not see my beliefs? Courage to change the things you can and the real version of the Serenity Prayer. The clutch falls out. The good part is you are now a part of Life. This puts a responsibility on your shoulders. The weeds within the garden. There is an antagonist inside of you. Men suffer in silence. Spirituality is moving through life friction free. Our self-serving way keeps us from the gliding. The empty can on the counter.. Your beliefs are less important than mine. Tanning in shame. Blue light glasses. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailThe rising value in life. Untapped energy. Enjoy yourself living what your life calls for right now. Thank you God for simplicity and lifting the madness. Turning your life over to God. Pain brings us into living from a radical perspective. "A man takes what he wants." If I desire authentically it will be mine. Integrity is our guide. Remember when we were worried about...blank? Everything passes in significance overtime. It is such a worry until it isn't. So why fret? 'The Game of Life and How to Play It" - Florence Scovel Shinn. The power of life and death is in the tongue. Less madness when we follow peaceful directions. I got faith when I followed faith. Who can create a flower? Spiritual superiority. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailLabor Day and the work life. Resistance is found in what I don't want to do. It is ready to say "I don't want to go to work". The narration of the ego is not a part of the job description. We overlook these "I don't want to do this and that" thoughts. However, these are ego thoughts. These thoughts have the power to gather rust on the Soul. Ego thoughts are termites. "I don't want this coffee to end". Do we know what is on the other side of the moment we don't want to step into? Scott's neighbor and patches of grass. Playing the victim. Getting cheated on. Lower self facade.One of our listeners, Rachel, sent in a topic!: "Making the world - and your own life/worth - better through practicing principles and giving forgiveness and accountability. Not staying stuck in resentments and blaming others."If you'd like to send in a topic, email us at [email protected] can also send in a voice memo! We will play your recording during the episode and respond to it!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailWe went to Ole Miss University last week to speak to the football team. It was an awesome experience. This episode is all of that 36hr trip.  We talk about the message that was shared with the players. Meeting the lead staff. 6:30am Yoga Sculpt with Coach Kiffin. The power of Ego. Holding onto individuality while on a team. "Are you not entertained?! Is this not why you are here!?" They clapped before you and they will clap after you.VLOG HERE https://youtu.be/hpfV2Yxp8CU?si=41pNFidt7T-GkPvvhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailMost people say they want to change. They really just want relief from the way they feel. True change takes work. - Anthony de Mello******* NEW APPAREL ON OUR SITE ******https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailWe must make an agreement with God. Is He allowed to play with the outcome of your life? Our loyalty is to the development of spiritual character. To try the best we know how to develop ourselves into our Highest Self. God is the effortless carefree approach. We don't struggle and strain. God is a rhythm. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailThe power of lying that robs you of your life force.  Entering the forest at the darkest point. Dishonesty is not simply telling a lie. Everyone is full of sh#t. Putting on the cloak to perform. Picking a new character for every area of your life. You can can't build off of falsehood. It is eating your lunch. Whatever you sow, that is what you are going to reap. You can't step into the fullness of you if there are lies raging on inside of you. Do you see the same person in every area of your life? Or are you a shapeshifter? Rising above your lower natures. Doing dumb sh#t. Men learning how to become friends. There is a power that wants to shive you back. It doesn't want you to grow. The more that there is resistance in a thing, that is proof that there is a task for you in that resistance. Life lives on the edge of death.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailCheck out the BLOG!Baruch Spinoza on his idea of God. Taking personal responsibility for the entirety of your life. Sometimes the chaos of life shows up on your doorstep. Every experience that comes into my life is my responsibility. The just and the unjust. I am responsible for how I address the reality. Suppress and repress? We think that we are dodging things. However, we are robbing ourselves of life force.  The fruit of my life is my own doing. Magnets. You are free to create your own heaven or hell.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailEverything always works out. The Universe is always laying out the red carpet for us. Always.  Operating out of fear, you will never receive the proper solutions. Staying in the right frequency. Do the 'rules' really apply?Making the agreement with God: I devote my life to saturating in my relationship with God; being a good person. He takes care of the rest. "Everything always works out for me". The creator mechanism is off. Everything should be easy? In the seasons of pain we are still okay.  The 'bounce back' is always there. Rooted in the power of the universe. Creation. Maintenance. Destruction. Nature only ever supports evolution of spirit. Growing and developing constantly. Shedding off old layers of ourself. Chaos is love. Love is chaos. Chaos is good natured. The world needs the resurrected you. Letting go of preferences. Accepting reality. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailReconnecting with the vestiges of the past. Accepting your authentic self completely. The road to stepping into authenticity may not look like how you would like it to look. Taking full responsibility for every detail of your life. Your life is your own doing; stop complaining.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailLiving life bent on satisfying our self-importance vs living life concerned with how I can give. They hold the flashlight over your shoulder. The Ego's number 1 job. Collapse. Get you alone. Bury you. No one did it to you but you. Euphoria is the number one goal. It fixed everything. Trying to snuff out the overly sensitive version and the result. The world didn't sign off on the sensitive. Ending up alone with no one to show off to. Letting the true you emerge and have room to play. The war is over. New relationships. Stepping back into the family holidays as a new person. Am I expecting the family to be different because I am trying to live a spiritual way off life? What am I bringing to the holidays? Absolute vulnerability. The practicality of God. Love Actually. Should they be any different than the way they have always been? If I expect them to be different this holiday then who is the asshole? A Mother's love.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailLight Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership.He is the author of three best-sellers: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and Knowing Where to Look, as well as the newly released Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life. Light has written a daily dose of inspiration email to his tens of thousands of subscribers.He is the host of The Light Watkins Show, which is a podcast that features the backstory of luminaries who’ve created platforms for social good.And in his online community, The Happiness Insiders, Light has created masterclasses and challenges to help spiritual practitioners around the globe embody the principles of “inner” work.Light is a “one-bagger” who has been living nomadically since 2018.The power of the Heart Voice. Deciding for yourself on what to believe in. Playing the small self vs the expansive self. Listening to the heart voice is a calling. Taking responsibility for your life is spiritual maturity. Feedback on the lesson of Life. You can't get out of the class. The only way out is to embody the lesson. The imposter syndrome and leaning into discomfort. Discomfort is a telltale sign that you're moving in the direction of your purpose. Inner guidance is leading you via curiosity along your path. We all have a vision for ourselves. The freedom of having no choice. The necessity of meditation and how to practice it.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we respond to a question sent in from a viewer via TikTok: "What do you do to get emotional and mental relief when going through a trauma when alcohol and drugs are no longer an option?" @ForsuresamLoving on past versions of ourselves. Trying to get relief is the issue. Feel the feelings and pay no attention to the thoughts surrounding them. Addiction is all trauma. Radical relief in an instant. Internal race to find escape. Not being comfortable in your own skin. The problem is that we run from emotional discomfort. Relief comes from facing the things I want to run from. the Ego will always want some type of relief that doesn't include it being faced. Pacification relief or true relief. The forever chase. Process oriented growth. Forever bondage. Needing others to meet your needs. Growing up without a father. No faith and no foundation. The internal mechanisms that drive us. Looking for a painting. Creating self-approval. Letting uncertainty become okay. Loving on our past self. How would I have wanted someone to guide me when I was that past version?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we respond to a question sent into us via TikTok: "How do you become one and be able to move with a baseline of 'okayness' surrounded by drama". Participate in the drama of life. We celebrate Paul's 1 year sobriety and he gives us a few words on it. Saying "yes" to everything. Moving from a constant state of disturbance into a state of peace. Keep moving forward. Trying to control the day. The danger of reacting compulsively to discomfort.  "I'm not okay and it's not okay". Moving through the drama with levity. Accepting the things that come to you. What we want out of life is peace of mind. God is Life. Life was always unsafe. You have to let go. The audience is booing. We are a part of the play. Finding God in the action of life. Information vs Awareness. Fool's paradise. Hits ya in the Soul. Paul's lip pillow.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailPeter Marinelli, Certified Interventionist and published author, has been sober since 1988. With a career in the addiction field spanning over three decades. Peter has dedicated his life to understanding the intricacies of addiction and the transformative power of spiritual principles. His wealth of experience has made him a renowned figure in the field, sought after by professionals and individuals alike for his compassionate guidence and unwavering commitment. Peter has given countless talks across the U.S and abroad, including television, radio, and podcasts on the subjects of recovery and spirituality. His resolute belief in the power of spirituality to transform lives led him to establish the nonprofit organization The Archway Foundation as a sanctuary for individuals seeking lasting recovery. https://thearchwayfoundation.orghttps://www.instagram.com/the.archwayfoundation/When the ego is out of the way we listen different. Did we surrender or were we surrendered. The point of letting go. Our life depends on staying surrender. The spiritual muscles to navigate life. You cannot heal what is not revealed. Mind vs Soul. The quiet voice cutting through the noise. Cultivating faithfulness. The love for Sunday mornings. The narrow road. The practicality and simplicity of God. Carrying the cross. Is fear something we’ll always have to contend with? Spiritual bodies of work that help along the way. Operating out of the pause. What does with my walk with God look like? How do we stay in love with the spiritual process. Grateful for what God removes. The progression of addiction.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailGeorge S Peterson is a Vedic meditation teacher with over a decade of experience in the addiction recovery field. He is also the co-founder of Nourish Mindful Events, a company that hosts retreats and pop-ups, providing a space for people to nourish their mind, body, and soul. George is the host of Global Shift Podcast and is currently finishing his first book that will offer basic steps for creating an enjoyable meditation practice and breaking free from whatever is holding you back.All things meditation. deep meditations vs busy meditations. Keeping the light bulb clean. The power of stress. Stress chemicals vs rest chemicals. Trauma. Meditation creating safety. Stress keeping us from our full potential. A baseline okayness. Seeing the fruits of meditation in open eyed state. Everything is connected. Oneness. Listening to inner guidance. The voice of internal fulfillment. Creation, maintenance and destruction. Evolution. Life is a perfect feedback loop. Whatever you want out of life; learn to give it. Being our authentic self.https://www.georgespeterson.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailThe power in getting real and raw. The spiritual approach. You can have doubt and change your life. Look at how you're living. Don't give weight to the mind. Take action in opposition to the mind. It's good to be okay. What do you have to lose? What do you have to gain? Are you happy with the payoff? Feelings and emotions are the things we have the most of and know the least about. Non-negotiable action. The power of choice. Building self-worth and self-respect. Excuses and wanting it to be easy. Keeping spiritual practice number one. What needs to die is the loudness of the mind.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailEither face it or get put down from it; your choice. Do we need hope to change our lives? The call to adventure. Drawing a picture of a sunflower or walking through a field of sunflowers? Knowledge vs Experience. Can you draw a pretty picture? Let Life show you what it's all about rather than trying to figure it out. Let it happen. Relapsing after long term recovery. How do we keep active and stay humble? Accepting conditions as they are. Not comparing yourself to past experiences. Stop trying to get the old experiences back. It has gone away for a reason. We don't want to get attached to old information. Relapse shows you where the fault was in the foundation.  Feeling like you can't breathe emotionally. Being in the thick of it. You earned it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailDropping into meditation and finding the place we are meant to be in. No wants. No desires. No needs. Everything is as it should be in this moment. Beginner meditation. Breath. Counting. Guided meditation. Bicep curl for the mind. The ticking of the mind. Smile like you mean it. What spiritual practice does for us. "If you don't have any time for meditation and prayer you will have a lot of time for sickness and trouble". No spiritual practice and you are at the mercy of the world. Slave to the wishing well. You don't need a wishbone you need a backbone. Watching the busyness of the mind. Shutting the mind off is not the goal. It's all vibration. High frequency. Low frequency.  Meditation is a innocent and passive process. Not saying much. Action is the magic word. Wishing it was different creates suffering. Running and hiding creates a hidden life. It's in the pain that we grow. The burning bush and red seas. Taking a new person into the world. Creating value within.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailMitch Thompson is a husband and father of 2 young boys.  Gunner 7 and Luca 2. Mitch is a Pastor/servant leader at Recovery Church Delray Beach and Boca Raton currently.  He also work for the Recovery Church Movement helping start new Recovery Church's. The vision of Recovery Church is to see one church in every city in the country and beyond. Mitch helps in the overall operation & discipleship of the ministry. He  also a long-distance real estate investor owning a small portfolio of rental properties in Iowa and PA. Mitch found Jesus the same year he got sober which was 14 years ago. Mitch's passion is teaching how The Bible, the 12 steps, and health & wellness when holistically employed in ones life brings wholeness and flourishing!In this episode we chop up Mitch's story of recovery and finding a relationship with Christ. We unpack the purpose and structure of Recovery Church. Things we get into: The Kingdom of Heaven. Why the 12 steps and church are both essential for recovery. Stories that bring brought us closer to God. The advancement of God's Kingdom. What is and what is to become.Websitehttps://www.recovery.church/Youtube | Live stream every servicehttps://www.youtube.com/@recoverychurchdelraybeach2962/streamshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan Mail"For the most part, nothing that has taken place in the last 8 years could hold a candle to what the fuck it was like doing drugs."Matt [52:11]Matthew is a licensed mental health counselor, clinical director at a local treatment center, and currently working on his PHD in counseling. And a rapper. Under the stage name “Matthew 508,” he has released five albums since getting sober in 2015. His most recent is “The Ties That Bind Us” which dropped on May 12, 2023.Matt's relationship with the abstract nature of Death. We break down Matt's writing process and go over the meaning and story behind his new album 'The Ties That Bind Us'. How has adversity shaped you? Whether it be in or outside of recovery. The 'three headed monster'. Long term recovery. Clinical sessions, medication compliance and 12 step affiliation. The benefits of medication. The benefits of therapy. Getting twisted up in the racing thoughts of the mind and getting out of it. The adversity of addiction reviving a perspective within you that you always wanted. Operating in the lowest version of ourselves. Drifting away from the things that are working. Adversity continues to shape us. I can't do this by myself. If the pain is honored. The creative process and the inner critic. MATTHEW 508 SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1WXxPPTnNdS8iIBABjhhnF?si=BQNOEruqToCMceGVXe90oQMATTHEW 508 APPLE MUSIChttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/matthew-508/1318529800https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailWe chop up a DEEP question that a listener sent in! Send in your voice memos to [email protected] and feeling expansion. Creation - Maintenance - Destruction. The Universe is structured in us as it is in Nature. Consciousness is constantly going through expansion and contraction. Getting pushed into the wilderness. Where your greatest purpose in life is there will be fear. When you get involved with Nature; She nods back. Life is in a constant state of change. "How does God keep you sober"?The doomed nature of addiction/alcoholism. How we get sober does not make any sense. The disease of addiction/alcoholism does not make any sense. It is a walking riddle. If we suffer from something much greater than ourselves then our solution must also come from something much Greater. Flying the UFO with no answer. The function of the 12 steps. Contemplating something great. Opening yourself up to new knowledge. "Let he that be without sin cast the first stone". Curiosity helps you go inward. The Bhagavad Gita. Knowing your faults and continuing to practice them. When the pain gets great enough. Watching the ones you love go through pain. The story of the Gods are within us.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailAdam Jablin is a dynamic entrepreneur that helps people overcome their limitations and unravel their inner Hero. Adam started 'The Hero Project' where his mission is to help you crack through your fears, your denials and connect YOU to your ENTHUSIASM– from the Greek enthousiasmos, meaning “inspiration or possession by a God".  Adam in his simplest form is a spiritual trainer that gives you HOPE. He helps YOU move into YOUR new world. Adam has worked one on one with celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, musicians, war heroes, and homebodies.​ We talk our story of how we met. Stepping into a new world of entrepreneurship where there is no playbook. The mistake of fighting for our limitations. Meditation. The solution to making big life decisions. How to step back into our true self. Dealing with haters. The Hero's Journey. How Adam's "The Hero Project" is structured. How the Hero Project helps others step into their true self. Slaying dragons. How did we get here? Why are we here? Radical inventory processes. The road gets narrow. Tony Robbins. Keeping the channel of peace open. The danger of our own narrative. Stepping into whatever is calling you. You have to lean into life. Goodwill Hunting. You have the winning lottery ticket and you're too scared to cash it in. The beautiful state.https://adamjablin.comhttps://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailSend your questions, topics, stories, voice recording in at [email protected]. Let's interact!Little wins built up over a long period of time. The compound effect. The enemy of unreasonable demands. Wanting it to look a certain way. Meeting yourself where you are at. Taking the cap off of life. Inexhaustible Power vs exhaustible power. Creating an environment for God to work. You can't rip 'okayness' out of life, biology or Nature. Working the glimpse of the summit into your daily life. Chop wood carry water. Daily intentional practice. Self-help your way sober. Positive foundation creates a positive rhythm of thoughts. "What is wrong with me". Letting the mind be the mind. Meditation is the armor that lets you operate in the battlefield of the mind. Emmet Fox and the 'Golden Key'. Whatever we hold in attention is where we go. We are the reflection of what is going on within. Our number one loyalty. Go inward. The Kingdom of Heaven within. Getting involved with the nature of who you are . The carefree approach.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailPhil Treiber, LMHC, MCAP, CCATP, CC of Dude Breathe Counseling comes on the show to chop up all things masculine and feminine. Phil is a Psychotherapist who is dedicated to helping men overcome mental health, relationship & personal growth/life challenges.https://linktr.ee/dudebreathehttps://www.instagram.com/dudebreathecounseling/Weaving through the perils of masculinity. The socialization process of men learning how to be men. The confusing things that happen in adolescence that can alter the view of what 'being a man' looks like. Generational trauma. Therapy holds the flashlight above the shoulder. Embracing the feminine. Inner child work. The pendulum swing from overly sensitive to 'I don't give a fuck'. There is still that little kind inside that just wants to be accepted. Sensitiveness can lead men to feel as though there is something wrong with them. The Patriarchy. True feminism is concerned with with helping men. We want to heal. The history of the mens psychological world. Toxic masculinity. Men have been left behind. "Men hating" is not the solution. Being rejected by women doesn't mean there is something wrong with you. If I show any type of emotion or any weakness then I am not a man. Growing up without a father. Gender roles in relationships. Does she like me? Becoming an integrated and mindful man. "It's okay".Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailLayne Staley. The moving power of lyrics. Wanting to be a man that is willing to take care of his own life. The essence of God is taking responsibility for your own life. Consciousness is finding itself a new place to fit. If you feel confused, you're right where you're supposed to be. reaching for an answer causes suffering. Feeling the feelings and paying no attention to the thoughts surrounding them. It's okay if it happens and it's okay if it doesn't happen. Give the moment permission to be the moment. Isn't this interesting. Reality is reality. You're not going to escape reality. Paul creates a spiritual exercise to dismantle his ego via violet Crocs. Give the world permission to be the world. Allow yourself to move through the world in a fluid manner.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailWhat's a couple of nuts and seeds worth to you? Let's look at the pay off of holding on. You're going to get compensated from letting go or holding on; your choice. Wanting answers equals a life stuck in your head. Reading for a result. I should be doing "this or that". The mind is a powerful thing. Page 30, you win. Page 29, no prize.  Give 150% and let go of the outcome. At the mercy of kilos and pounds. Depending on what happens, a different character leaves the gym.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan Mail"Cuz that's all God is; is a single cell of Love inside our hearts. And we've forgotten."[32:43] MarisCrying at yoga. Falling off of bikes. Hitting children on bikes. Drinking whiskey and smoking Marb Reds. The Untethered Soul. Grounding. It's a coming back. We've forgotten. How can I find more love and compassion? Getting burnout in recovery. The gifts of therapy. Moments change the trajectory of how I interact with the world. The mental battle of saying "yes" to life. Love…always love. Everything is a greater call for love. Love or fear…the only choices. Finding beauty in the suffering. We came here to feel everything. It took being Stripped of every freedom for me to surrender. Upon the shores of darkness there is light. Finding REAL humility and grace. Constant gratitude  Returning to pure innocence and awe of childhood….utter trust. Taking up space and letting go of the outcome. Taste every last drop. Maris Instagram@oooomarracudahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan MailWhen it's your time it is your time. Turning your back on awareness. You can't run from it. Creating wholesome relationships. Showing up for others. Showing concern for others with no demand of reward. "Must be Nice". "How lucky". Losing yourself in work. Loss of time. Regret. A life of freedom via entrepreneurship. Putting work before everything else. Ruining relationships. Alpha motivation culture. Desire and glamor. It will come when you let it go. The guy who hits snooze. Shame and guilt. Emmaus. Crying for the positive. Tithing. How do you choose to spend your time? Credit goes to God.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan Mail"The rapture of love comes when we devote ourselves to solitude"[9:56]The road to Emmaus. "I don't wanna". The concrete wall within. Just to get closer to God. Adventure is going somewhere you've never gone before. Judgement. unexpected healing. If I need you to love me to be okay then that's bondage. It's eating my lunch. Jay Shetty. Facing yourself. Neediness. You can turn tail or face it. Your choice. The call to adventure. When he finally accepts it, great forces come to his aid. Doing the next right hard thing.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

Send us Fan Mail"If it's not building my character today I'm really not interested"Tom [25:45]Tom Ramsburg is a published author. While known for his first book Hell or High Dollar, Tom is working on his second book and a sequel to HOHD. Tom is s Vedic Meditation Practitioner and has been sober for 13 years. He has a weekly newsletter on Substack titled Mindful Moshpit.The blocks of the writing/creative process. Letting the story move through you. The imposter syndrome. To listen to the mind or to not listen to the mind. That is the question. Resistance in creativity. Colorfast. Saturated. The power of meditation over a period of time. It is the practice that matters. Character building. Is what I'm doing right now building a new character for me? "Trophies are earned at practice. You go pick it up at competition." We want to be a scientist of our practice not a persecutor. Sobriety and beyond. Being a fundamentals guy. Emotional sobriety. Why do the 12 Steps work? Resting on your laurels. Dismantling the ego. The danger of the narration. The spontaneity of a child. The danger of comparison. Soaked in Spirit. Music was your identity. Tom's Newsletter The Mindful Moshpithttps://substack.com/profile/3949995-thomas-ramsburg?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/slamsburg/Hell or High Dollarhttps://www.amazon.com/Hell-High-Dollar-Thomas-Ramsburg-ebook/dp/B09CKP3QRSTom's Cornerhttps://fromthegraveco.com/pages/toms-cornerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com