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IGNITE THE SPARK WITHIN

Welcome to a space where I share my journey towards self-mastery through personal experiences and learning. I have been through depression and have experienced the overwhelming emotions of "Hell," but I have also experienced the joy and happiness of "Heaven."Every week, I will share my thoughts on self-mastery and invite amazing people in my world to share their growth stories and achievements. As a US Navy Veteran, Author, Self-Mastery Coach, and Tantric Shaman Apprentice, I will speak from my experiences in the field.Join me on this journey toward self-mastery!

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    The Permission You Are Waiting For

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 4, Episode 172: The Permission You Are Waiting ForMost of us aren't actually waiting to be ready. We're waiting for a guarantee that we won't fail, won't look stupid, or won't have to feel the discomfort of actually doing the thing.In this episode, we get honest about the difference between real preparation and fear dressed up as productivity. We talk about why the readiness you're waiting for doesn't show up before you move, it shows up during. We go into what it means to stop needing external permission to become who you already know you are, and why trying to be the "good guy" is often what keeps you stuck.Real stories from coaching sessions and circles. Practical tools you can use today. And one simple question that might change everything:What are you waiting for permission to do?This one's for everyone who's been "almost ready" for way too long.#IgniteTheSparkWithin #SelfMastery #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #Mindset #Leadership #LetGo #Detachment→ Start your Self-Mastery Journey#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

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    The Emotions You Won't Feel Are Running Your Life

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This Season 4, Episode 171: The Emotions You Won't Feel Are Running Your LifeWhat if the emotions you've been avoiding your whole life are the ones quietly making your decisions for you?This week, Coach Sebas digs into something most people spend their entire lives running from — their own feelings. Not in a therapy-speak kind of way. In a real, raw, "why am I having a panic attack when nothing is even wrong?" kind of way.We talk about the woman in the circle who woke up at 4am thinking she was having a heart attack... and realized she was just happy. We talk about the man who prided himself on staying calm — until he didn't. And we break down why stuffing your emotions down doesn't make them go away. It just makes them louder.You'll learn the difference between regulating your emotions and suppressing them, why your body stores what your mind refuses to feel, and a simple 4-step method to actually process what's been sitting in your chest for years.This one's not comfortable. But that's kind of the point.Join the Inner Circle → igniteselfmastery.comCleanPlanet Day → wecleanplanet.com

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    The Conversations We're Too Scared to Have

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 4, Episode 170Difficult Conversations & The Practice of Speaking TruthWe all have that conversation we keep putting off. The one that tightens your chest just thinking about it. The one you've rehearsed in your head a hundred times but never actually had.In this episode, we get real about why we avoid those talks and what it's actually costing us. Spoiler: it's not just awkwardness we're dodging. It's our own power.You'll hear real stories from our Integration Circle, including a woman who let a neighbor walk all over her boundaries for three years because she didn't want to seem difficult. Sound familiar?We break down:Why your nervous system treats hard conversations like a life-or-death threatThe difference between speaking from your truth vs. speaking from your woundWhat "sovereign communication" looks like in real life — clean, owned, and clearHow to stop managing other people's emotions at the expense of your ownWhy the conversation you're avoiding is actually pointing you toward your next levelThis episode is for anyone who's ever swallowed their truth to keep the peace and felt smaller for it.One honest conversation this week can change everything.🔗 Join the community: coach.igniteselfmastery.com

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    YOUR BIGGEST BUSINESS PROBLEM ISN'T A BUSINESS PROBLEM

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 4, Episode 169: YOUR BIGGEST BUSINESS PROBLEM ISN'T A BUSINESS PROBLEMMost people think their biggest problems are about business, money, or finding the right people. But here's the truth: the real problem is usually hiding in plain sight — and it's not what you think.In this episode, we break down three invisible patterns that keep high-achievers stuck: the validation trap (where you're running your whole life waiting for someone else's approval), the identity crisis that happens when you outgrow who you used to be but haven't fully become who you're meant to be, and the communication gap that turns small issues into massive dysfunction.Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or just trying to show up more honestly in your relationships, this one hits different. We get into real stories from actual coaching sessions, practical journal prompts you can use today, and the exact framework for having those hard conversations you've been avoiding.This isn't theory. It's the messy, real work of closing the gap between who you say you are and who you actually show up as when it counts.If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still hitting the same ceiling over and over — this episode is for you.→ ⁠Start your Self-Mastery Journey⁠#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast

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    How Your Childhood Shaped Your Adult Relationships

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 4, Episode 168: How Your Childhood Shaped Your Adult RelationshipsYour inner child isn't just a cute therapy term—it's the five-year-old version of you still running your relationships, reactions, and life choices. In this episode, we break down how childhood wounds turn into automatic patterns that keep you stuck in toxic cycles, self-sabotage, and emotional storms you can't escape.You'll learn the five clear signs your inner child has taken the wheel, why you keep choosing the same unavailable partners, and how to actually change the pattern instead of just understanding it. Plus, we get into something nobody talks about: what to do when someone else's wounded inner child shows up and tries to pull you into their chaos.This isn't surface-level advice. This is the real work of rewiring your nervous system, holding boundaries without shutting down, and breaking cycles that have been running your family for generations.If you're tired of repeating the same mistakes, attracting the same type of person, or feeling like you're stuck on autopilot—this episode is for you.#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast

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    Processing our Anger

    🔥 How to Process Anger Like a Pro: Transform Rage into Healing & Freedom (Episode 167)Discover the powerful steps to turn destructive anger into deep healing in Episode 167 of Ignite the Spark Within. 🎙️ In this 45‑minute podcast we dive into:- Why anger is a messenger, not the enemy- The difference between rabia (raw anger) and ira (wrath)- Real‑life Kambo ceremony case study that moved a client from screaming rage to tears of love- The 90‑second cortisol/adrenaline window & how to use it for emotional regulation- Practical “container” techniques: breath work, heavy‑bag training, journaling, and safe group circles- Quick journal prompts to locate where you hold anger in your body and what it protects🔗 Take Quiz: https://coach.igniteselfmastery.com📅 Join our Inner Circle – Monday sessions for guided anger processing🌍 CleanPlanet Day – Every last Saturday – serve the earth while you heal👉 Take Action:1. Pause for 90 seconds when you feel triggered.2. Choose a safe container (pillow, bag, circle) to move the energy.3. Journal the underlying grief and the love that follows.Subscribe for weekly tools to master your emotions and unleash your true potential!#AngerHealing #EmotionalFreedom #Podcast #SelfMastery #DetoxYourMind #IgniteTheSpark #KamboCeremony #InnerWork #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth

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    El Arte del PlaSer, Poliamor y Responsabilidad

    Esta es la Temporada 4, Episodio 166¿Qué tal si soltar pudiera realmente liberarte? En este episodio especial en español, Coach Sebas se sienta con Viviana, educadora en placer y fundadora de Escuela de Placer en Medellín, para una conversación cruda y honesta sobre el poliamor, las relaciones conscientes y la libertad emocional.Se sumergen en la realidad desordenada de amar a múltiples personas, más allá de la fantasía. Viviana comparte por qué el poliamor no se trata solo de tener más parejas, sino de una autoobservación radical, comunicación honesta y aprender a amar sin necesidad de controlar. Sebas abre su corazón sobre su propio camino con los celos, el apego y las lecciones difíciles que le dejó su primera relación poliamorosa.Esto no es una guía paso a paso. Es una conversación real sobre lo que se necesita para presentarse con integridad en cualquier tipo de relación, sea monógama o no. Escucharás la diferencia entre amar desde la escasez versus la abundancia, por qué la transparencia es más difícil de lo que parece y cómo estas experiencias pueden transformarte incluso si decides que el poliamor no es para ti.Además, presentan su próximo retiro en Santa Marta (21 al 24 de mayo), donde hombres y mujeres explorarán la intimidad sagrada, la conexión energética y cómo crear contenedores saludables para el amor y el placer.Ya sea que tengas curiosidad, seas escéptico o ya estés explorando, esta conversación te retará a preguntarte: ¿Quién soy en mis relaciones? ¿Y quién quiero llegar a ser?Nuestro Retiro:-> https://trip.igniteselfmastery.com/tantra-extasis-vital

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    My First Tantric Festival

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 4, Episode 165: My First Tantric FestivalJust got back from my first Tantra festival in Santa Marta, Colombia, and it completely changed how I see connection. This episode isn't what you think, it's not about what most people assume Tantra is about. It's about something way more important: why we keep choosing what's safe over what we actually want.I'll share the exact moment I caught myself settling for the guaranteed option instead of going after what I really wanted—and what happened when I finally walked across the room toward the real thing. We'll talk about the masculine archetypes (Warrior, King, Magician, Lover) and why most of us are terrified of one of them. You'll hear about the intimacy crisis nobody's naming, and why being the most connected generation doesn't mean we actually know how to connect.This one includes real practices you can use today: how to actually listen, how to say what's true instead of what's safe, and how to become the kind of person others feel safe being real around.If you've ever felt like something's missing even when things are technically fine, or if you're tired of performing instead of just being present, this episode is for you.→ ⁠Start your Self-Mastery Journey⁠#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast

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    The Wound That Became a Weapon

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 164: The Wound That Became a WeaponWhat happens when a man's pain has nowhere to go? In this episode, we go deep into the disturbing world uncovered by CNN's investigation into online communities where men share tactics for drugging and assaulting women. But this isn't just about calling out the darkness—it's about understanding the pipeline that creates it.Sebastian shares his own journey from being an 18-year-old who got his heart broken and turned off caring, to becoming a man who can hold the complexity of this conversation. He asks the hard questions: What wound inside men goes so untreated that it turns into something this dark? Where are we being spectators instead of stepping up? And what does the evolved masculine actually look like?You'll hear about the case of Gisèle Pélicot, a woman whose husband drugged and allowed dozens of men to assault her—and how her courage to make the trial public is calling all men to reckon with what we've allowed to fester. Sebastian also gets real about women's shadow side, because honest conversations don't skip over complexity.This episode gives you three practical moves to shift from wounded to evolved: radical responsibility, getting clear on what you actually want, and taking action toward becoming the man you're designed to be. Not to get women to like you—but because that's who you get to be.If you've ever wondered what real masculine healing looks like, or if you're tired of watching from the sidelines while darkness spreads—this episode is for you.→ ⁠Start your Self-Mastery Journey⁠#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast

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    Deep Talk with Joe Felz

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 4, Episode 163: Deep Talk with Joe FelzIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Joe Felz, a real estate investor, solar power innovator, and modern-day Renaissance man who's building an off-grid paradise in Costa Rica. What started as a random Instagram DM turned into one of the most profound conversations I've had on this podcast.Joe doesn't hold back. We dive deep into the sacred art of detachment, the evolution of humanity, and what it really means to live authentically in a world that constantly tries to box us in. He shares raw stories from his past — from being an eight-time convicted felon to becoming a ultra-marathon runner and self-taught solar engineer. His journey is proof that your past doesn't define your future. InWe explore why most people are stuck in victim mode instead of student mode, how to stop chasing false summits, and why the hardest thing you can do is actually be soft with yourself. Joe breaks down the difference between being a soldier and becoming a samurai — it's about precision, intention, and knowing when to act.This conversation gets real about loneliness, finding your purpose, and why having a men's circle is crucial for growth. We talk about what it takes to shift from red energy (destructive, short-burning) to green energy (sustainable, controlled, powerful). And yes, we even get into gravity, consciousness, and whether we can actually live forever.If you've ever felt like you're the only one who sees things differently, if you've struggled to find your tribe, or if you're ready to stop shooting blindly and start being a sniper with your life — this episode is for you.Joe reminds us that we're all kings of our own kingdom once we recognize the crown. The question isn't what God wants you to do — it's what are you willing to stand for?Key Topics:The sacred art of detachmentVictim mindset vs. student mindsetBuilding sustainable, off-grid communitiesMen's work and authentic brotherhoodThe evolution of human consciousnessFinding purpose when you feel lostRed energy vs. green energyLiving authentically without a maskConnect with Joe Felz:Instagram: www.instagram.com/joefelzStart Your Self-Mastery Journey:→ Visit: www.igniteselfmastery.comSupport WeCleanPlanet:→ Website: www.wecleanplanet.comAvailable on all podcast platforms. Subscribe and leave a review!

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    Why we can't keep Commitments

    This is Season 4, Episode 162: Why is it so easy to show up for everyone else but break promises to yourself? In this episode, we dive into the real reason commitment feels so hard and why most people confuse agreements with actual commitment. You'll discover the difference between just being involved versus being all-in, why saying "no" might be the most loving thing you can do, and how keeping your word (especially when no one's watching) builds the self-trust that changes everything. If you've ever felt guilty about setting boundaries, struggled to follow through on your own goals, or wondered why your relationships keep hitting the same walls, this one's for you. Let's get clear on what commitment actually means and how to stop betraying yourself one "yes" at a time.→ Start your Self-Mastery Journey#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast

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    BETRAYAL AND TRUST: What You Were Never Told About Both

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 4, Episode 161In this episode, we break down what betrayal is really made of and why trust feels so impossible to rebuild after you've been hurt. Most of us learned about both by getting burned. Then we either built walls, pretended nothing happened, or became the thing we were afraid of.We talk about the difference between unspoken expectations and clear intentions, and how most betrayal starts with things we never said out loud. We look at the uncomfortable truth about our own capacity to betray not just others, but ourselves. And we explore what conscious trust actually looks like: not blind faith, not walls up forever, but choosing to trust with your eyes open because you know you can handle it if things go wrong.This conversation came straight from one of our rawest Integration Circles. It's street-sacred. No fluff. No spiritual bypassing. Just honest talk about pain, patterns, and the path back to trusting yourself and eventually, others again.If you've been stuck in the story of who wronged you, or if you keep saying yes when you mean no, this one's for you.#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsitePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast

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    You Are Not Your Identity, And That Changes Everything

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 4, Episode 160: You Are Not Your Identity, And That Changes EverythingEver wonder why the same patterns keep showing up in your life no matter how hard you try to change? It's not about willpower or motivation. It's about identity — the invisible operating system running everything behind the scenes.In this episode, we're breaking down the difference between who you think you are and who you've been conditioned to be. We'll explore how most people live from identities they never chose, created when they were kids just trying to survive. And how that old programming keeps playing out in your relationships, your career, your health, and your daily habits.You'll learn the three-level framework that explains why surface-level changes don't stick: Identity creates your Context, which creates your Content (your actual life). Change the identity, and everything downstream shifts automatically.We also get into the real work — how to name the limiting identity that's been running your life, calculate what it's actually costing you, design a new identity on purpose, and create daily proof that you're serious about the shift.This isn't theory. This is the same process I used after sitting in ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru, realizing I'd been carrying identities that were keeping me small, safe, and stuck. And it's the same process I walk my clients through in the ALIGN coaching container.If you're tired of repeating the same cycles and ready to make a real shift, this one's for you. Grab a journal, hit pause when we drop the prompts, and let's do this work together.

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    Integrating the Sacred Masculine & Feminine

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 4 Episode 159: Integrating the Sacred Masculine & FeminineWhat if the issue in your relationships isn't about finding the right person — but about understanding the energy you're bringing to the table?In this episode, we break down masculine and feminine energy in a way you've probably never heard before. This isn't about gender roles or the culture war version of this conversation. We're talking about two universal forces that live inside every single person — and why most of us are completely out of balance.We explore why so many women are exhausted from operating in survival mode, carrying everything on their shoulders. Why so many men have disconnected from their mature masculine — not because they're weak, but because they never had a healthy model to follow. And why good relationships can show up in our lives and we still sabotage them, because our nervous system only recognizes what's familiar, not what's actually good for us.For the men specifically, this episode gets real about what it takes to step into your mature masculine in a world that's confused about what that even means. We cover six practical tools: building an inner point of reference, getting your body in the game, finding your mission, learning to regulate before you react, building real brotherhood, and leading through presence instead of force.If you've ever felt like something is missing — like there's a version of you that you can sense but can't quite access — this one's for you. No fluff. No theories. Just honest conversation about the work that actually moves the needle.

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    Having Difficult Conversations

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 158: Having Difficult conversationsEver had something important to say but kept it bottled up inside? In this episode, we get real about why we stay silent when we need to speak up the most.I'm sharing stories straight from our integration circle in Colombia, real people navigating the messy, uncomfortable conversations we all avoid. From a woman who finally stopped playing the "thank you for everything" role with her husband, to someone creating a "relationship lease" to protect her patterns, to my own 8-year journey of telling my mom a truth she wasn't ready to hear.We break down the 6 reasons we don't say what needs to be said, and why "I'm a bad communicator" is keeping you stuck. You'll learn the difference between morality (which keeps you guilty) and performance (which helps you grow).This isn't about having perfect conversations. It's about recognizing your patterns before you're trapped in them again. It's about speaking your truth without needing the other person's approval. And it's about understanding that sometimes the most powerful boundary doesn't sound like a wall; it sounds like the truth.If you've been putting off a difficult conversation or if you keep crossing the same boundaries over and over, this episode is for you.PODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast

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    From Awareness to Action

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 157: From Awareness to ActionThis week's episode is different. It's not theory or another framework, it's a raw report from our Integration Circle where real people got honest about the patterns holding them back. We talked about the gap between knowing what needs to change and actually making the change. Someone reached out to a sibling after years of distance. Another person realized they'd been excluding themselves from family gatherings while blaming everyone else. We got into why men sometimes pursue sex when what they really need is reassurance, and how forty-year marriages can die from lack of presence, not lack of love. The theme that kept coming up? Awareness isn't enough. Courage is the missing piece, the willingness to do the uncomfortable thing even when you're not ready. This episode is about what it actually looks like when people stop performing and start doing the work. If you've ever known exactly what you need to change but still can't seem to move, this one's for you.

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    Sacred Sex, Lust & Self-Love

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 156This is the Season 3 finale. After 156 episodes, we're closing out by going deeper than ever before, into the conversation most people avoid. Sacred sexuality, conscious intimacy, and why the world never gave us the education we actually needed.You'll hear about a real couples session where two people, after 11 years together, finally told each other the truth they'd been carrying in silence. You'll learn what actually builds intimacy (spoiler: it's not what you think). We'll talk about why this conversation has been suppressed, what it's cost us, and what real sex education actually looks like.Plus, there's an update on the man who accused me of being a predator, and what his partner revealed when the truth came full circle. And we'll follow one participant's journey from sheltered to saturated, going out to "get it out of his system" and what he discovered on the other side that changed everything.This episode isn't about shame. It's not about rules. It's about the gap between who we say we are and who we actually are in our most intimate moments. And how closing that gap changes everything.

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    Evil, Healing, and What We Do Now

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 155: Evil, Healing, and What We Do NowThe Epstein files are out, and people are rightfully angry. But anger alone won't change anything. In this episode, Sebastian shares something he's never fully told before, what happened to him in 2016 when he was hospitalized, labeled "crazy," and almost medicated into silence. Then he takes you to the Peruvian jungle, where Ayahuasca showed him the darkest parts of what a human being is capable of and the cry that changed his entire life.This isn't about revenge. It's about building something different. Sebastian breaks down the three roles that exist in every cycle of harm: the person who causes it, the person who receives it, and the spectator who sees it and does nothing. He explains why the elite stays in power (because we keep fighting each other at the bottom), what it actually means to be a "conscious protector," and why the real revolution isn't going after them, it's building strong communities from the ground up.If you've ever felt rage and didn't know where to put it, or if you've been watching the news feeling helpless, this episode will give you something real to do. Not just outrage. Action. Not just exposure. Direction.PODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast

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    Holding Space in the Mess

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 154: Holding Space in the MessEver feel like you're teaching one thing but living another? This episode gets raw about what happens when the gap between who you say you are and who you actually are becomes impossible to ignore.Sebastian shares his ninth year working with Ayahuasca at Yachaywasi Lodge in Peru, but this time, the healing center was falling apart, the water pump was broken, and nothing went according to plan. Instead of the perfect retreat experience, he learned the most powerful lesson yet: holding space isn't about having everything perfect, it's about showing up anyway.You'll hear about turning into the pig he butchered (yes, really), befriending a shark and a snake with fiery red eyes, reconnecting with his aunt who passed away just hours before his flight, and getting the ultimate reality check from plant medicine: "Your stuff works, Sebastian. Now prove it."This is about what happens when you fall off your discipline for two months, gain a bunch of weight, throw your back out, and have to practice what you preach. It's about the difference between performing perfection and demonstrating the process of coming back to center.If you've ever felt like a hypocrite, fallen off your habits, or wondered how to lead when your own life feels messy, this one's for you.

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    Jungle Stripped My Ego

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 153 Jungle Stripped My EgoRyan shares what it's really like to take the leap into the unknown, literally. From almost missing his flight to Peru, to getting stuck in mud on the way to the jungle, to bathing in a river with no running water, Ryan's Ayahuasca journey tested him in ways he never expected.This conversation goes deep into why someone would willingly sign up for eight days in the Amazon with bugs, rats, snakes, cold water, and no Wi-Fi. Ryan opens up about the fear leading up to his first Ayahuasca ceremony, the powerful conversation he had with God during the experience, and why kambo (frog medicine) might have been even harder than the plant medicine itself.But this isn't just a story about drinking Ayahuasca. It's about doing hard things on purpose. Ryan breaks down how the jungle itself became a teacher, why discomfort is actually a gift, and how taking a freezing river bath can make you grateful for things you've taken for granted your whole life.He also gets real about the voices in his head telling him to quit, the moment he almost backed out of the final ceremony, and what changed when he decided to drink the full cup anyway. Plus, he shares the one realization that shifted his entire relationship with fear, money, and taking risks.If you've been sitting on the fence about something that scares you, or wondering whether you're strong enough to handle the hard stuff, Ryan's story will remind you that fortune really does favor the bold.PODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

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    Shadow Work Over Ceremonies

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 152: Shadow Work Over CeremoniesNeenah went into the Amazon jungle without really knowing what she was getting into. First time doing Ayahuasca. First time meeting the shaman. First time in that kind of wilderness. But she had something most first-timers don't: her partner Brandon, who'd done this before.In this conversation, Neenah shares what it's like to face plant medicine as a couple, how she took two Kambo dots when the guys could barely handle one, and why she realized the real work isn't drinking Ayahuasca. It's what comes after.We talk about:How doing this work with your partner can bring you closer or expose everything you've been avoidingThe difference between actually being a healer and feeling like an impostorWhy the jungle experience itself breaks you open in ways a comfortable retreat center never couldWhat happened when she looked up and saw the shaman's third eye clear as dayHer commitment to shadow work and finally loving herself for real, not just saying itNeenah didn't come to the jungle looking for answers. She came looking for an adventure. What she found was way bigger than that. She found herself, the hard parts included.If you've ever struggled with self-love, doubted your gifts, or wondered what real healing work actually looks like, this episode will hit different.PODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  22. 147

    I Failed Ayahuasca. Came Back

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 151: I Failed Ayahuasca. Came BackBrandon Castro went to the jungle once. Got inspired. Then life happened. Old habits came back. He stopped journaling two days after leaving. His sound healing certification? Never finished. Two years later, he went back, this time with his partner of 21 years.In this raw conversation, Brandon shares what actually happens when you face Ayahuasca a second time. No fear. No illusions. Just honest work on the patterns that keep showing up, especially around money, patience, and looking for answers outside yourself.We talk about:Why the jungle itself is medicine (even the ants that kept attacking us)How his view of money completely shifted from "evil" to a tool for serviceWhat it's like to sing healing songs in ceremony and feel something ancient move through youThe difference between being in a luxury retreat and being deep in virgin forest with no running waterWhy bringing his partner made everything more powerfulBrandon didn't come back perfect. He came back honest. And that's what makes this conversation so real.If you've ever quit something you know you should've kept going, or felt stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, this one's for you.PODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

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    The Cost of Living for Validation

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode EP. 150: INNER VS OUTER - The Cost of Living for ValidationMost of us aren't living our own lives; we're in the bleachers watching everyone else play the game, terrified to step onto the court because of what people might say.In this milestone episode, Coach Sebas breaks down the real cost of living for other people's approval instead of your own truth. He shares raw stories from his own life, joining the military against his family's wishes, leaving his financial career to discover his spiritual path, and learning to trust himself even when standing completely alone.You'll discover the difference between being on the court (living from your truth) and being in the bleachers (performing for validation). Plus, the sneaky way we convince ourselves we're being independent when we're actually just seeking approval in disguise.This episode will challenge you to ask: - Where am I pretending? - Where am I more concerned with being liked than being true? - What would it cost to finally step onto the court and play my own game?If you've ever edited yourself to be acceptable, stayed small to be safe, or watched others live fully while you stayed on the sidelines, this one's for you.It's time to get on the court. The world is waiting.→ ⁠Start your Self-Mastery Journey⁠

  24. 145

    Sacred Carnivore (Part II)

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 149In this powerful episode, I slaughter our pig named Chicharrón, fulfilling a 7-year journey that began when Ayahuasca gave me clear instructions: if I wanted to eat meat, I needed to kill the animal myself.This isn't just about meat, it's about what happens when you finally do the hard thing you've been avoiding. I take you through the entire sacred process from the morning ritual with tobacco, to the moment I pulled the trigger, to the physical and emotional transformations that followed.I share the raw truth about masculine initiation, the difference between being worthy of something versus earning it, and why carrying that pig's weight up the hill with my family was just as important as taking its life.What's YOUR Chicharrón? What hard thing are you avoiding that you know you need to do? This episode will challenge you to close the gap between who you say you are and who you actually are.#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  25. 144

    Going Through Pain

    Episode 148: Going through PainPain isn't just something to endure, it's one of life's most powerful teachers. In this raw Christmas Eve conversation, Coach Sebas sits down with Sam Believ, owner of Colombia's top-rated Ayahuasca center La Wayra, for an honest discussion about facing our darkest moments.Sam opens up about his current struggles, from business challenges to divorce, burnout, and personal loss, all happening simultaneously. Yet instead of being crushed, he's navigating through it with a toolbox of healing practices and a profound perspective shift.Key insights:Why pain accelerates personal growth when we face it directlyThe surprising connection between your darkest periods and future expansionHow men can break free from emotional numbness and rediscover feelingPractical tools anyone can use to process difficult emotionsThe difference between spiritual bypassing and genuine healingWhether you're going through your own challenges or supporting someone who is, this episode offers wisdom on finding meaning in suffering and the courage to walk through pain rather than around it.Listen to discover why sometimes the only way out is through.

  26. 143

    Sacred Carnivore

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 147: Sacred Carnivore - Earning the Right to ConsumeThis episode explores what it truly means to consume consciously - especially meat. Sebastian shares his 7-year journey since receiving an Ayahuasca directive to only eat meat if he personally kills the animal. Now, he's preparing to take the life of a pig he's raised, named Chicharrón, as part of a more profound masculine initiation from "wolf energy" to "lion energy."The conversation dives into sacred reciprocity, the disconnect between modern consumption and its source, and what it means to truly EARN the right to consume something versus just feeling entitled to it. This isn't just about food - it's about our relationship with everything we consume in life.Sebastian explains how this ritual connects to king energy, responsibility, and providing for one's community with full consciousness of the impact. The episode offers a powerful invitation to examine where we might be consuming without earning in our own lives.→ ⁠Start your Self-Mastery Journey⁠#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  27. 142

    The Power of Forgiveness as Healing

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 146The Power of Forgiveness as Healing. In this deeply personal episode, Coach Sebas shares the story of his aunt's remarkable recovery through the power of forgiveness. When three generations of women decided to heal their wounds together, it literally saved a life. Discover how holding onto resentment creates physical disease, why your body "keeps the score" of unresolved trauma, and how genuine forgiveness (not spiritual bypassing) can transform your health and relationships. If you're carrying bitterness or pain from the past, this episode might be the medicine you need. As Sebas says, "Forgiveness isn't weakness - it's the most powerful act of self-love you can give yourself."

  28. 141

    Integrity Is Integration

    → Start your Self-Mastery JourneyWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 145: Integrity Is Integration Are you living what you preach? In this episode, we dive deep into the gap between who we say we are and who we actually are. Coach Sebas gets real about integrity, not just keeping your word, but fully integrating your beliefs into your life.Through personal stories about bringing healing practices home to family, taking responsibility for the meat we consume, and creating authentic brotherhood, Sebas shows what it means to close the gap between our values and our actions.You'll discover why performance without integration leads to empty wisdom, how daily practices build true integrity, and why synchronicity happens when we're in alignment with our highest selves.No more performing wisdom you haven't lived, it's time to become whole, undivided, and congruent in all areas of your life.

  29. 140

    Family Triggers & Healing Them

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 144The journey from seeking your family's approval to becoming the model who changes everything. This episode isn't about surviving difficult relatives during Thanksgiving; it's about transforming your presence. We explore the three phases of family liberation: dependence (seeking validation), independence (establishing your authentic self), and interdependence (returning as a healing force).Perfect timing for the holidays, we dig into why family triggers run so deep, how to recognize when YOU might be the difficult family member, and practical ways to create healing spaces during gatherings. Discover how to shift from reaction to response, break generational patterns, and become the exception in your lineage."Every time you choose authenticity over approval, you take your power back." Ready to transform your family dynamics instead of just enduring them? This episode shows you how.→ ⁠Start your Self-Mastery Journey

  30. 139

    Sacred Art of Detaching

    Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Season 3, Episode 143 of Ignite the Spark Within!In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the sacred art of detachment - not the cold, emotionless kind, but the liberating practice of releasing without abandoning love.Many of us grip tightly to relationships, jobs, identities, and outcomes that no longer serve us. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, Coach Sebas explores how true freedom comes when we learn to let go while still caring deeply.You'll discover:The difference between healthy detachment and abandonmentHow faith enables us to release our need for controlThe power of choosing to be a student rather than a victimWhy the universe sometimes has to push us out of situations we're afraid to leaveWhether you're struggling with letting go of a relationship, a job that drains your spirit, or simply the need to control every outcome, this episode offers a compassionate roadmap to liberation.Remember: "Detachment isn't about not caring. It's about not needing to control the outcome."Tune in and learn the art of saying "Gracias" to what broke you - and reclaiming your power in the process.Ignite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Get the Ignite AI Coach App#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark WithinSpotify Description

  31. 138

    Men, Become the Exception

    Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 142In a world where the relationship between men and women feels increasingly complicated, this episode offers a fresh perspective for men who want to step up differently. Coach Sebas breaks down three types of men - Nice Guys who people-please, Fuckboys who disconnect emotionally, and Evolved Men who create genuine safety through their presence.Learn what it really means to "hold space" for the feminine, why viewing sex as a sacred exchange changes everything, and how embodying the roles of Provider, Guardian, and staying Connected to Source can transform your relationships with women.This isn't about manipulation or outdated gender roles, it's an invitation for men to become the exception through personal integrity and genuine presence. Whether you're struggling in dating or wanting deeper connections, this episode offers practical wisdom to help you evolve into the man women feel safe enough to truly open up around.**Ignite Portal - All The Cool Free Resources**Join Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Get the Ignite AI Coach App#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  32. 137

    Why Breakups Hurt

    Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 141. Why Breakups HurtIn this raw and powerful episode, Sebastian dives deep into the real reason breakups hurt, not because someone left, but because somewhere along the way, we left ourselves. This episode explores the sacred practice of letting go, shifting from victim to student, and building relationships from a place of power rather than need.Key topics include:The profound shift from seeing yourself as broken to viewing relationships as learning experiencesThe RBDSM framework for establishing healthy foundations before intimacy: Relations, Barriers, Desires, Sexual Health, Maintenance, and IntentionHow vulnerability resembles a tango dance—beautiful yet potentially dangerousMoving from being a "hunter" in relationships to creating a "garden" that naturally attracts the right peopleThe essential practice of self-love as the foundation for all healthy connectionsPerfect for anyone healing from heartbreak, questioning relationship patterns, or seeking deeper, more authentic connections. Listen now to discover why the real question isn't "How do I let them go?" but "How do I come back to myself?"Ignite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Get the Ignite AI Coach App#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  33. 136

    Why Knowing What You Love Isn't Enough

    Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 140: Why Knowing What You Love Isn't EnoughYou know what you love. So why aren't you doing it? In this episode, we dive into the uncomfortable truth about why talented people stay stuck and what it really takes to break free. From the hostage syndrome to the visibility wound, from undercharging to hiding your gifts, this is the integration work no one talks about. Not inspiration. Instruction.Ignite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Get the Ignite AI Coach App#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  34. 135

    When Comfort Becomes our Cage

    Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 139: When Comfort Becomes Our CageJoin Sebastian Hernandez in this compelling episode of Ignite the Spark Within podcast as he expresses the dangers of comfort becoming a cage. Discover the significance of reinvention, whether as a necessary act of survival or a daring act of devotion. Sebastian shares personal stories and principles, emphasizing the importance of purpose over predictability and challenging you to envision your ideal lifestyle beyond societal expectations. Learn how to break free from your self-imposed limitations and embrace a fulfilling, purpose-driven life. Tune in for an inspiring wake-up call and gain valuable insights for your journey of self-discovery and transformation.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within01:07 The Wake-Up Call: Recognizing the Cage03:43 Personal Story: The Promotion That Changed Everything08:59 The Cost of Comfort: Health and Happiness11:01 The Power of Reinvention: Survival and Devotion19:12 Three Questions to Set You Free25:08 Taking Action: Steps to Reinvent Your Life29:48 Community and Closing RemarksIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Get the Ignite AI Coach App#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  35. 134

    How to Rewire Anxiety at the Root?

    **Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 138: Rewiring Anxiety at the Root**Join host Sebastian Hernandez on episode 138 of 'Ignite, the Spark Within' podcast as he navigates into understanding and dismantling the root causes of anxiety. Throughout the episode, Sebastian discusses the importance of context, structure, and self-awareness in overcoming anxiety. He shares personal experiences, offers practical strategies to reframe and manage anxiety, and emphasizes the power of gratitude and perspective. Learn how to start your journey towards self-mastery and true freedom by identifying and changing the context of your life. Don't miss out on actionable insights and tools to transform your reality and live a more fulfilled life.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within00:54 Understanding Anxiety as an Alarm System01:54 The Root Causes of Anxiety04:24 Types of People and Anxiety Responses05:52 Personal Journey and Overcoming Anxiety11:01 The Power of Context and Gratitude17:21 Shifting Context to Change Your Life20:18 Rediscovering the Joy of Movement21:18 Transforming Business Stress into Growth24:17 Balancing Fitness and Business26:31 The Power of Context in Shaping Reality28:00 Three Non-Negotiables for Overcoming Anxiety30:37 Emptying Your Mental Voicemail33:37 Practical Steps to Reframe Your Context35:20 Invitation to the Inner Circle36:26 Final Thoughts on Context and ChoiceIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Get the Ignite AI Coach App#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  36. 133

    Identity: Who's Running the Show?

    Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode Identity: Who’s Running the Show?In this episode of Ignite the Spark Within podcast, host Sebastian Hernandez dives into the critical topic of identity and explores how our underlying beliefs and motivations shape our actions and results. He breaks down the concept of content versus context, emphasizing that the 'why' behind our actions is more crucial than the actions themselves. Drawing from personal experiences and shamanistic teachings, Sebastian highlights the importance of aligning with our intrinsic motivations and shifting from a performance-based to an alignment-based mindset. This episode offers practical steps for identifying the identity that drives us and transforming our lives from the inside out.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within01:10 The Invisible Force: Propelling or Sabotaging?06:07 Understanding Content vs. Context07:41 Identity and Behavior Change17:10 Reconnecting with Your True Self31:18 Building New Habits and Identity32:25 The Magic of Commitment and Alignment34:53 Intrinsic Motivation and Sustainable Change37:01 Shifting Identity for Business Success38:28 A Mystical Experience and Its Lessons50:00 Practical Steps to Identity Transformation56:51 Join the Community and Transform Together59:44 Final Thoughts on Identity and TransformationIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Get the Ignite AI Coach App#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  37. 132

    Addiction: Our Super Power

    Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 136: Addiction: Our Super PowerIn Episode 136 of 'Ignite, the Spark Within' hosted by Sebastian Hernandez, we dive deep into a transformative discussion about addiction. Rather than viewing addiction as a lifelong battle to be fought, Sebastian reframes it as a potential superpower. Through personal stories, practical strategies, and profound insights into self-mastery, he explores how to harness the intense energy of addiction into unstoppable momentum towards achieving your goals. Tune in to discover a different perspective on addiction, actionable steps to redirect your addictive tendencies, and how to celebrate your victories without shame. Learn how to transform your biggest challenges into your greatest strengths.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within00:56 Exploring Addiction as a Superpower02:51 Redefining Addiction and Social Perceptions09:49 Personal Story: Writing a Book with Addiction as Fuel16:35 The Neuroscience of Addiction20:01 Transforming Addiction into a Reward System24:29 The Power of Shame in Addiction25:08 Flipping the Script: From Shame to Celebration25:58 The Science of Reward-Based Learning27:41 Getting Honest About Your Addiction29:15 Identifying the Why Behind Your Addiction30:51 Choosing Your Earning System33:30 Setting Up Accountability34:48 Celebrating Your Earned Reward36:14 Journaling Thoughts and Reflections37:28 Transforming Your Addiction42:35 Harnessing Your Addiction as a Superpower44:59 Conclusion and Call to ActionIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Get the Ignite AI Coach App#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  38. 131

    The Sacred Art of Saying "NO"

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode The Sacred Art of Saying NoJoin host Sebastian Hernandez in Episode 135 of Ignite the Spark Within Podcast as he jumps into the sacred art of saying no without guilt. Sebastian shares insights from a recent integration circle, discussing the deep-seated programming of people-pleasing and manipulation. Learn about the impact of cultural and generational conditioning, the psychological aspects of people-pleasing, and the transformative power of authentic relationships. Discover how honoring your 'no' creates sacred 'yes' and true freedom in your connections. Plus, get an invitation to join the Inner Circle community for deeper support and growth.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within01:01 The Sacred Art of Saying No01:17 Integration Circle Insights03:18 Exploring Invisible Loyalties06:16 Personal Stories and Reflections10:15 The Power of Authenticity12:06 Generational and Cultural Programming16:28 The Journey to Authentic Relationships30:50 Invitation to Join the Inner Circle32:38 Conclusion and Call to ActionIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & EventsPODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  39. 130

    Sacred Sabotage

    Speak with Our → Ignite AI CoachWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode Sacred Sabotage: Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity In this episode, titled 'Sacred Sabotage', we jump into the sophisticated ways we self-sabotage by protecting ourselves from our own power. Sebastian shares personal stories and breakthroughs from the inner circle of his community, exploring themes like perfectionism, creativity, and emotional avoidance. Learn how to embrace imperfection, show up authentically, and confront your deepest fears. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth as we ignite the spark within.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within00:50 Exploring Sacred Sabotage01:25 The Safe Prison and Its Guardians02:08 Real Stories from the Inner Circle03:38 Professor Perfectionism: The Inner Critic05:16 Patterns of Self-Sabotage09:41 Overcoming Perfectionism14:47 Personal Breakthroughs and Vulnerability17:29 The Irony of Avoidance18:39 Facing Subconscious Avoidance19:38 Uncovering Deep-Seated Fears21:40 The Breakthrough Moment25:17 Choosing Presence Over Protection27:44 The Practice of Sacred Presence31:47 Transformation Through Authenticity36:03 Invitation to Inner Circle36:52 Final Thoughts and Upcoming EventsIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & EventsPODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  40. 129

    Sacred Solitude

    Episode 133 - Sacred SolitudeThere's a massive difference between conscious solitude that heals you and reactive solitude that keeps you stuck. Most of us have never learned to tell the difference.In this raw episode, Sebastian breaks down the moment he realized he was using "spiritual" solitude as an escape mechanism - driving around San Diego at 2AM after a heated argument, thinking he was protecting his energy when really he was just a triggered man-child having a tantrum.What you'll discover:The two types of solitude and how to feel the difference in your nervous systemWhy your childhood programming around being alone is running your adult relationshipsThe difference between codependent love (needing someone to complete you) vs interdependent love (choosing to celebrate together)How to transform reactive patterns into conscious choices using the 3 levels of awarenessWhy most people skip the crucial independence phase and jump straight from family dependence to romantic dependenceSebastian gets vulnerable about:Being a 7-year-old latchkey kid watching 12-hour cartoon marathonsUsing spiritual superiority to avoid family triggersA mushroom ceremony that revealed his cannabis "healing" was actually numbingLearning to communicate boundaries without reactive word-vomitingThis isn't surface-level self-help. This is automaestría - the sacred work of learning to be alone without being lonely, and to be with others without losing yourself.Perfect for anyone who's ever wondered if they're choosing solitude from love or fear, or if they're ready to break generational patterns around relationships and emotional sovereignty.Ready to go deeper?Join the Inner Circle for integration work with the tribeApply for 1:1 ALIGN coaching to transform your specific patternsCleanPlanet Day: Last Saturday of every monthWarning: This episode will make you question whether your "need for space" is conscious choice or unconscious programming. Buckle up.

  41. 128

    Creating Sacred Structures

    Episode 132 – Ignite the Spark Within: Creating Sacred StructureWelcome to another episode of Ignite, the Spark Within podcast with your host, Sebastian Hernandez! In this episode, we dive deep into the power of sacred structure—how intentional routines and conscious design can set your creative soul free, rather than imprison it. Sebastian shares personal stories, transformative frameworks, and real-life examples from his coaching journey, military experience, and shamanic training. Discover the four pillars of conscious, inevitable success and learn how to bridge the gap between inspiration and implementation.What You’ll Learn:The difference between toxic and sacred structureHow to identify your “probable almost certain future”The four pillars: Align, Design, Create, BuildReal stories of transformation from the Ignite communityHow to integrate structure with creativity for lasting fulfillmentJoin the Inner Circle:Ready to take your journey further? Connect with Sebastian and the Ignite Self Mastery community for weekly integration, support, and transformation. Visit coach.igniteselfmastery.com to register for free while in beta!Show Notes & Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:30 – The Power of Sacred Structure04:00 – Visualizing Your Probable Future08:15 – Breaking Patterns & Real-Life Transformations13:40 – Lessons from the Military: Comfort vs. Growth18:20 – Structure as a Container for Magic22:00 – The Four Pillars of Conscious Success28:10 – Align: Connecting to Your Higher Self30:45 – Design: Crafting Your Unique Blueprint34:00 – Create: Building Effective Routines37:20 – Build: Taking Action & Adjusting41:00 – Integration, Community, and Support45:00 – Final Thoughts & Invitation to the Inner CircleIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share!Stay ignited, keep building, and keep igniting that spark within.SelfMastery #Podcast #PersonalDevelopment #IgniteTheSpark #SacredStructure

  42. 127

    Our Ignite AI Coach

    Visit coach.igniteselfmastery.comWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 131 - Our Ignite AI CoachAfter 3 years of building, failing, pivoting, and perfecting... I’m finally ready to reveal what may be the most powerful transformation tool I’ve ever created.This isn’t just another habit tracker or productivity app.This is about democratizing world-class coaching — using AI that actually understands your unique patterns, beliefs, and potential.In this episode, I break down the IGNITE 6-Step Self-Mastery Framework that’s helping thousands bridge the gap between who they are and who they’re meant to become:You’ll also hear the full story — from my burnout with spreadsheets and $500 coaching sessions… to the coaching accessibility crisis that led me to build this AI solution.This is for anyone ready to:Stop self-sabotagingReclaim inner authorityHeal generational patternsAnd finally live in alignment with your truth🔥 Ready to experience the Ignite AI Coach?Visit coach.igniteselfmastery.comIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Visit our LInktree!#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  43. 126

    Stop Seeking, Start Doing

    **Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 130: Stop Seeking, Start Doing**Recording from the Amazon River after my latest Peru ceremonies, I'm sharing a lesson that completely changed how I approach personal growth.I went to Peru expecting cosmic downloads and profound visions. Instead, I got a simple but brutal message: "Why are you here if you didn't complete what we told you last time?"Ouch. But it was exactly what I needed to hear.This episode is about breaking the cycle of endless information-seeking when we already know what we need to do. We've become addicted to learning new things because it feels like progress without requiring us to actually change anything.You know you need to have that difficult conversation, but you're reading more relationship books. You know you need to start that business, but you're taking another course. You know you need to set boundaries, but you're listening to more podcasts about it.Sound familiar?I'm sharing the full story of what happened during my ceremonies, including why my body rejected the medicine at first and how I immediately put this lesson into action using the Coach Ignite AI app I've been building.Plus, I break down the game-changing difference between lead measures (actions you control) and lag measures (results you want) - and why focusing on the wrong one keeps you feeling powerless.The truth? Your intuition already knows what you need to do. The question is whether you're ready to trust it and take action.Stop collecting tools you never use. Stop gathering wisdom you never embody. Your transformation is waiting on the other side of implementation.Go to coach.igniteselfmastery.com to become a free beta tester and start tracking your lead measures today.Ignite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Visit our LInktree!#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  44. 125

    You're Not Crazy, You're Connected

    Learn MoreWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 129 You're Not Crazy, You're ConnectedIn this personal episode, Sebastian talks about his 8-year journey with ayahuasca and plant medicine teachers in the Amazon jungle. Eight years ago, when doctors wanted to give him antidepressants for feeling sad and anxious, Sebastian chose a different path that changed his life.This episode talks about what happens when teachers become like fathers, how to keep sacred knowledge alive when your teachers pass away, and what it costs to help heal others. Sebastian shares stories about his teachers Maestro Eladio and Maestro Eleazar, including losing his Kambo teacher and seeing a new medicine teacher begin their journey.He explains why being "too sensitive" might actually be a special gift, how our society often tries to medicate intuition instead of celebrating it, and the difference between real healing and just trying to avoid problems. The episode gives simple advice on following your inner feelings instead of what others expect, and choosing to grow even when it's hard. Sebastian also talks about CleanPlanet Day and how he helps people understand they're not crazy - they're just connected to something bigger.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: Eight Years in Peru02:15 The Choice: Refusing Antidepressants for Plant Medicine05:30 Meeting the Maestros in Raw Amazon Jungle08:45 "You're Not Crazy, You're Connected"12:20 Why Our Culture Medicates Spiritual Gifts18:40 What Ayahuasca Actually Teaches - No Spiritual Bypassing22:15 Past Lives, Hell Visions, and Sacred Darkness28:30 Two Years of Celibacy and Sacred Service32:10 Becoming Vegetarian Through Plant Visions35:45 CleanPlanet Day: Healing Mother Earth38:20 Sacred Grief: Losing Maestro EleazarIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Visit our LInktree!#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  45. 124

    Perspective - When Worlds Collide

    **Speak with Our → Ignite AI CoachWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 128 Perspective - When Worlds Collide**In this episode of Ignite the Spark Within, host Sebastian Hernandez talks about why seeing different points of view matters, and how to stay calm during tough conversations. Sebastian shares a personal story about a disagreement he had, and explains how our backgrounds and past experiences shape how we see things. He teaches us why it's important to stay calm when others are upset, and how understanding that there can be many versions of the truth helps us grow. This honest episode shows us how to stay calm when life gets stormy.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within01:10 Setting the Stage: Vulnerability and Realness02:16 The Power of Perspective03:12 Family Constellations and the Mediator Card06:10 A Confrontation Unfolds09:07 Three Perspectives on the Same Reality14:19 The Observer's Insight19:03 Understanding Triggered Conversations19:48 The Contagion of Dysregulation21:05 The Observer's Perspective22:27 Navigating Conflicts and Deeper Wounds24:13 The Importance of Regulation28:34 Personal and Ancestral Healing34:42 The Real Work of Spirituality39:53 Invitation to Inner CircleIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Visit our LInktree!#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  46. 123

    Being Resourceful

    Visit our SiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 127: Being ResourcefulJoin host Sebastian Hernandez in Season 3, Episode 127 of Ignite, the Spark Within podcast, as he talks about being resourceful. Learn how forgetting your past wins might be holding you back. Sebastian shares a story about spending $20,000 that changed his life and why remembering big moments helps beat self-doubt. Find out the difference between pushy sales tactics and being honest, and how to help others grow by giving them space to transform. Listen in to spark your inner fire and start living life your way.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within01:01 The Power of Forgotten Success Stories04:00 A Life-Changing Investment12:03 The Dark Side of Selling17:09 Embracing Clean Selling22:10 Trusting in Resourcefulness32:52 Conclusion and Community EngagementIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Visit our LInktree!#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

  47. 122

    From Military to Medicine Man

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 126: From Military to Medicine ManMedicine Man Scottie is a West Point graduate and retired military officer who traded his uniform for a deeper calling as a plant medicine facilitator and indigenous wisdom keeper. After years of military service, Scottie embarked on a profound journey of healing that led him to the heart of indigenous traditions and the transformative power of plant medicines.Recently adopted as a tribe member by the Nutabe Indians, Scottie has dedicated his life to preserving indigenous practices while creating bridges between ancient wisdom and modern healing. He just opened his maloka in San Rafael, California, where he's building a self-sustaining off-grid community focused on authentic healing and indigenous rights preservation.Scottie is the founder of the Ocóyái Free Medicine Music School, which has welcomed over 8,000 students in just five months, and the author of The Road Home, a book specifically written for military veterans navigating their own healing journeys. Through his work at www.ocoyai.com, he offers yagé retreats and holistic therapy informed by indigenous practices.His mission is simple yet profound: help people heal through whatever means suits them, while honoring the sacred traditions that hold this ancient medicine. Scottie believes in doing the hard work to discover your true calling and impact on the world — then working relentlessly to serve that vision.In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between making a living and working with sacred medicine, the challenges of honoring indigenous wisdom in a commercialized world, and what it truly means to live as medicine.Ignite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Visit our LInktree!#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

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    From Safe to Sacred

    **Visit our WebsiteWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 125. Safe to SacredJoin host Sebastian Hernandez in this episode of Ignite The Spark Within as he talks about the difference between safe and sacred spaces. He shares stories from therapy sessions and explains how facing our dark sides and uncomfortable truths helps us grow and build real connections. This episode questions old ideas about safety in relationships and leadership, and shows how being fully present allows room for all kinds of feelings. Listen to learn simple tools for creating a more meaningful and aware life.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within01:11 A Weekend of Confrontation and Realization02:56 The Concept of Safe vs. Sacred Space04:54 Deep Dive into Family Constellation Therapy09:35 Shadow Work and Its Importance12:59 Creating Sacred Relationships15:16 The Role of Sacred Leadership29:32 Preparing for the Retreat and Sacred Leadership37:08 Invitation to Join the CommunityIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Visit our LInktree!#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

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    The Art of Love without Closing Our Hearts

    → Learn MoreWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 124 The Art of Love without Closing Our HeartsJoin Sebastian Hernandez in episode 124 of 'Ignite, the Spark Within' podcast where he talks about how we protect ourselves in relationships. In this episode, Sebastian explains how our body reacts to past hurts, making it hard to get close to others. He shows how to spot and break harmful patterns by taking responsibility for our feelings and being brave enough to open up. Learn simple ways to calm your emotions and build stronger connections while staying emotionally safe. Listen to understand how to balance protecting yourself and being open, and find out how to handle the scary parts of love with confidence.00:00 Introduction to Ignite, the Spark Within Podcast00:57 Diving into the Art of Love01:57 Understanding Protection Patterns and Attachment Wounds03:48 The Sacred Paradox and Early Attachment Bonds06:59 Self-Sabotage and the Irony of Protection13:01 Healing Through Vulnerability and Trust19:14 Exploring the Polyvagal Theory19:53 The Love Room: Creating Safety and Connection25:13 The War Room: When Love Feels Dangerous28:10 Fight or Flight: The War Room30:05 The Disappearing Room: When Numbness Takes Over36:23 The Cycle That Destroys Relationships43:53 Tools for Nervous System Awareness48:33 Radical Responsibility: The Gateway to Intimacy52:24 The Power of Vulnerability in Love56:45 Join the Inner Circle: Healing TogetherIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Visit our LInktree!#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

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    The Sacred Act of Forgiveness

    → LEARN MOREWelcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 123: The Sacred Act of ForgivenessIn this episode of Ignite the Spark Within podcast, host Sebastian Hernandez dives deep into the transformative power of forgiveness, not the performative, spiritual bypassing kind, but the type that literally sets you free and breaks generational cycles. Sebas shares a mind-blowing experience from a recent family constellation where he represented someone's "higher self," revealing the profound distinction between your higher self and your "probable, almost certain future."Through visceral storytelling, Sebas walks listeners through how unforgiveness destroys our physical health—from elevated cortisol and inflammation to compromised immune systems—and how our bodies literally break down under the weight of unresolved resentment. He explores the three levels of forgiveness: forgiving others, forgiving life/God/the universe, and the deepest work—forgiving yourself.Sebas introduces the revolutionary healing modality of Family Constellations therapy, explaining how unhealed generational trauma gets passed down through family lines and how this quantum healing work will be integrated into the Encuentro Magico Retreats. He destroys common forgiveness myths and offers practical tools including embodied rituals and journal prompts for accessing your higher self right now.Join Sebastian on this quantum journey to understand how forgiveness collapses the timeline between who you are and who you're meant to be, transforming your probable future into infinite possibility.00:00 Introduction: The Sacred Act of Forgiveness02:15 The Body Keeps Score: Physical Cost of Unforgiveness05:45 Destroying Forgiveness Myths & The Backpack Metaphor08:30 Generational Trauma & Family Patterns12:00 Family Constellations: The Revolutionary Healing15:20 The Higher Self vs. Probable Future Distinction18:45 The Constellation Experience: Facing Judgment, Shame & Doubt25:10 The Three Levels of Forgiveness28:30 Forgiveness Ritual & Integration Practice32:15 Journal Prompts for Transformation35:45 Visualizing Life Without Resentment38:20 The Quantum Nature of Healing41:30 Encuentro Magico, Inner Circle & ALIGN Invitations43:15 Clean Planet Day: Sacred ServiceIgnite Portal - All The Cool Free ResourcesJoin Free CommunityFree Jump Start TrainingCommunity ForumUpcoming Workshops & Events→ Visit our LInktree!#WeCleanPlanet Info:→ Visit Our CleanPlanet WebsiteTo Donate to #WeCleanPlanet:→ Donate HerePODCAST I RECOMMENDAvailable on All Platforms→ Damn Dude Podcast→ Ignite The Spark Within

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to a space where I share my journey towards self-mastery through personal experiences and learning. I have been through depression and have experienced the overwhelming emotions of "Hell," but I have also experienced the joy and happiness of "Heaven."Every week, I will share my thoughts on self-mastery and invite amazing people in my world to share their growth stories and achievements. As a US Navy Veteran, Author, Self-Mastery Coach, and Tantric Shaman Apprentice, I will speak from my experiences in the field.Join me on this journey toward self-mastery!

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Sebastian Hernandez

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