The XPAND Podcast

Britney Jane explains her journey of going from the mentality of fighting her illnesses, to working with them. This approach has had a profound influence on her overall physical and mental health. Britney has been diagnosed with diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis and becoming more mindful of her process has substantially improved her conditions and overall experience of life.

Toby Hawley has been building a beautiful online presence through Real Estate and Social Media Marketing in the Boise area for years. We cover what to watch for when purchasing a home and how to handle being vulnerable through the online world. Toby has been a major online supporter of XPAND for years and it is always beautiful to connect with people in the Treasure Valley on a much deeper level. Plus, she is full of knowledge and experience. @tobyinboise

Natalie Lemas is an incredible speaker, entrepreneur, mother, and human being on the path of unraveling emotional blocks for herself and for the people around her. She shares deep traumatic experiences and the process she has been through for better healing and understanding, allowing her to become a beautiful guide for other people. She is a beautiful representation of healing through her journey. Find Your Lesson. @Natalie_lemas www.natalielemas.com

Marisa Radha Weppner brings her lifelong experience of spiritual exploration to the XPAND round table. Her embodied wisdom truly comes through the words she chooses, the insight she shares, and the tone in her being. We talk about the Tao, how ultimately we do not KNOW, the flow of life, how when we judge we separate ourselves, and so much more. The discussion is fluid, genuine, honest, and exploratory. Marisa @marisaradhaweppner

Krisha is a phenomenal musician known as East Forest with a world of knowledge and perspective to share.  We are all on the journey, and Krishna does a wonderful job at embodying the process and becoming the practice. We talk about working with limitations, his relationship with Ram Das, Keith Jarrett's historical Jass Album "The Köln Concert", and the beauty of knowing nothing. East Forest @eastforest www.eastforest.org Keith Jarrett The Köln Concert

Martin and Nick are experts and professionals in brand design, content production, podcast engineering, and social media marketing. Martin does brand design and marketing with people like Joe Rogan, Theo Von, Bryan Callen, Brendan Schaub, HBO, Showtime, and more. Nick is the Podcast Producer for Theo Von's This Past Weekend and King and the Sting. These two are a wealth of knowledge, experience, inspiration, and motivation. www.drastic-graphics.com

Conrad Jeffries is running 210 miles from LA, California to Las Vegas, Nevada for suicide awareness. He is the Founder of Shot At Dawn Project designed to help prevent and reroute military suicide by screening people with a specially designed form. He is doing this run to make a statement that no matter how hard it gets, he will finish this run. No matter how hard battling suicide can be, we can get through what seems to be impossible. Charlie Mike. Continue Mission. www.shotatdawnproject.org 

Joshua Nesta shares his story about addiction and healing deeply interwoven family trauma. How his mom healing her trauma helped him heal his, and how him healing his trauma helped his mom heal hers. This is an incredibly powerful story about the importance of putting in the work for the people around you (ourselves included), and for our collective experience as a whole. Wow... Absolutely heartwarming... @joshnesta

Happy Holidays, everybody!! Thank you for your support, presence, wisdom, and community engagement. We hope you had a beautiful 2019, and begin the DECADE with beautiful flow. Please, let us know if you would like to join the XPAND Polar Bear Plunge Team and we will send you the link! Much LOVE!!! www.xpandyourself.com

Brock Rice is a phenomenal young entrepreneur with a huge heart and broad perspective. We both deeply align with the concept of us being here for Soul Progression or the Evolution of Consciousness. We share beautiful insight on entrepreneurship, lessons on the path, and Brock even asks me to lead everybody through a 6 breath meditation during the episode. We hit multiple important angles through this episode and there is deep value through each minute. Brock @brockjrice

Daniel Olson (@CosmicFuture) is on a mission to bridge meaningful human connection into Planet Earth. Join us at his New Years Eve Event - Cosmic Future - designed to connect people through art, music, expression, dinner, community, and more. Every single dollar goes to a non-profit organization to help provide people with "basic human needs." These conversations never cease to amaze me, and this one is deliciously cosmic. Purchase Dinner and Event Tickets https://ruja.org/cosmicfuture

David Mckinzie is an incredibly talented young entrepreneur and media personality. His grasp on reality, willingness to continually learn, openheartedness, and focus on community are key components to the foundation that David lives from. We talk about how the greats reach new heights and how we reach our purest form of potential, the importance of community, following intuition, and continually refining your intention with each moment of progression and lesson learned. David M @dmac_1

Paul Tokgozoglu is the host for the Beyond Homo Sapien Podcast. We discuss many different facets of what consciousness may be and stretch our beings into new forms of function. Is consciousness transitioning into oneness? Can we turn the most mundane practices into deep meditations? Paul Tokgozoglu @beyondhomosapien XPAND @xpandyourself

This episode is DENSE. This episode is hard to digest, full of deep discussion, intricate threads, and a WHOLE LOT OF GROWTH. Jerry Catt was one of my favorite Communication Professors in College and there are never any territories off limit for our discussion. He helps me grow, expand, ponder, perceive, and question my own philosophy each discussion we have. Jerry Catt, Communication www.listen4achange.com www.listeningforachange.com XPAND

How do we become more mindful? What kind of nutrients do our body vessels feed The Divine? How do we help the healthy cellular division and evolution of our beings? Shyla Ray is an absolutely beautiful human being on the path of deeper discovery. The depth of her practice truly shows through her behavior, through her words, through her patterns, and through her being. Deep deep deep deep love. "Ceremony is a metaphor for our life." - Shyla Shyla Ray XPAND www.xpandyourself.com

Jacob Butcher and I started The XPAND Podcast one year ago and this is our first episode recorded and released during our second year of operation. We go over some of the lessons we have learned, what we are working on, and genuinely share our journey through this process. We are profoundly grateful for everyone who has been involved in this journey and can not thank you enough. If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes. All love!! @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com/

This was our very first LIVE audience podcast recorded right after our Wim Hof Method Workshop in Boise, ID. Shereen and I talk about the method, our experiences, and then open the floor up for people to share their own experiences during the workshop and ask any question they would like. The community vibe in this episode is absolutely undeniable and I am deeply grateful for everyone involved in this process, in the event, and in the episode. Book Shereen: WHM @shereenyusuff @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com

Jon Morse and I have become brothers over the past year and immediately connected over our Winter River Gatherings, floating, MAPS, and perception. Each and EVERY discussion we hold offers growth, depth, discovery, and deeper understanding. There has not been one moment around Jon where I am not growing and learning, more about myself, and more in general. Thank you, brother!! Jon Morse @jon_morse_boise XPAND @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com

Casey Levins and I have one of the most genuine discussions I have ever been involved in. Depth. Vulnerability. Compassion. Sincerity. And Beyond. Casey is one of my best friends and one of the best people I know. I am deeply grateful for this discussion, and every component we highlight. Potential, meditation/prayer, development, and deep vulnerability. Enjoy, two people, being people. Casey Levins @casey.levins www.fifth-seal-creative.com XPAND @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com

Tamara Cameron is a major ingredient to the recipe that makes The Boise Farmers Market great. Community, passion, sustainability, and eco-friendly resources are essential components to the overall function and experience to the BFM. Subscribe to their newsletter and stay up to date on the many great things this organization has to offer. Get ready for a nutritious discussion about health, local eating, and the beautiful BFM. BFM www.theboisefarmersmarket.com XPAND www.xpandyourself.com

Carlie Young is an incredible Health Coach in Boise, ID. She will be speaking at the Expo Idaho Health and Fitness Event on Saturday, October 5th 2019. Carlie is an incredible model of behavior on how to overcome struggles and truly embody a healthy way of being. She is 9 years sober and offers a beautiful perspective on the all encompassing world of Health. Carlie Young @carlieyoungfit www.balancingfit.com XPAND @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com

Devante Crawford is an unbelievable martial artists with endless potential and 23 years of experience. He shows this in the way he moves, expresses himself, and I learned this during our pad session in Boise, ID. He moves unlike anyone else I have ever watched, and is waiting for an opportunity to show the hard work he has put in. Brother, thank you for helping me grow as a person. And good luck on your future endeavors. Devante Crawford @kombat.god XPAND @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com www.xpandyourself.com

Kris Gethin is an extremely well known figure around the entire Health Industry. He is the CEO of Kaged Muscle Supplements, host of The Knowledge And Mileage Podcast, and is holding a Health Retreat in Sun Valley, ID October 9-13, 2019. Kris is the real deal when it comes to applying knowledge and expertise into your own personal health regimen, as well as sharing the knowledge with others. Kris Gethin @krisgethin www.krisgethin.com www.kagedmuscle.com XPAND @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com  

Lenny Bates and I go deep into understanding the gems hidden beneath the soil, what is hidden within your goal, what is actually built from our routines, and how our approach to life is a catalyst for our development. Thank you, brother. This discussion revealed a lot of deep trenches within my own internal world, and I hope it will help show people deeper trenches within theirs. Lenny @iamlordlen XPAND @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com

Ricky Steele is an undefeated martial artist with Wins on both Dana White's Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter. Ricky discusses his fight on the DWCS, his fight camp preparation for the event, how he is now incorporating float tanks into his regular training regimen, and what he plans to do next. Ricky is hands down one of the best people I know, and this episode highlights his genuine character. Ricky "The Karate Kid" Steele @karatekid208 XPAND @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com

Shereen Yusuff is an incredible mobility and Wim Hof Method Coach with an enormous heart. We became immediate friends during the filming of Onnit's Online Certification Courses in Austin, TX. Shereen has an incredible worldview from living in multiple different countries and a beautiful understanding of her internal self through the Wim Hof Breathing Method. Book a WHM Workshop with her and find her on IG! Shereen Yusuff @shereenyusuff www.suda-prem.com  XPAND @xpandyourself www.xpandyourself.com

Ben Walker has gathered an incredible life perspective from an array of experiences including: acting, meditation, philosophy, coaching, and an in-depth knowledge of health. Ben has been a dear friend and incredible supporter of XPAND over the years, as well as an extremely hard worker in anything he touches. We go DEEP into emotional intelligence, meditation, philosophy, and have a silly goose time. Brother, thank you. Ben Walker @built_by_ben www.builtbybenfitness.com XPAND www.xpandyourself.com

Mercedes and Jade are the hosts of the Majic Hour Podcast and bring nothing but absolute beauty to this discussion. We talk about the internal resistance that comes from walking your path, being your authentic self, the healing properties of plant medicine, and stepping into your deep faith. Both Jade and Mercedes apply their beautiful perspectives on the world around them into their Majic Hour Platform and life missions. The Majic Hour @themajichour Mercedes @mercedesterrell Jade @thejadebryce

Craig Boxcar is a world renowned Tattoo Artist with an elaborate background in philosophy, meditation, and world travel. We are able to find a deep groove through this entire episode and ponder some questions that don't get asked very often. "How do we build new thoughts?" and topics that involve reshaping our perspective on the world around us. Thank you for your time and expertise, brother! This episode provides value and growth to people from all different levels of experience. Boxcar @boxcartattooer

Dr. Dan Engle is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance.  His medical degree is from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His psychiatry residency degree is from the University of Colorado in Denver, and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship degree is from Oregon Health & Science University.  Dr. Engle is an international consultant to several global healing centers facilitating the use of long-standing indigenous plant medicines for healing and awakening.  He is the Founder and Medical Director of Kuya Institute for Transformational Medicine in Austin, Texas; Full Spectrum Medicine, a psychedelic integration and educational platform; and Thank You Life, a non-profit funding stream supporting access to psychedelic therapies.  Dr. Engle is the author of The Concussion Repair Manual: A Practical Guide to Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries, as well as his new book, A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy. Dr. Dan's Disclaimer:   The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical recommendation, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of information in this podcast is at one's own discretion, and is not an endorsement of use given the complexity inherent in these medicines, and the current variable widespread illegality of their usage. 

Hallie Rose is an author, entrepreneur, educator, and relationship coach with a beautiful company, Lunar Wild, that provides young women with a first period gift box to help them transition into womanhood. Hallie has also started her own podcast, The Thought Room Podcast, that will without a doubt bring beautiful content to people all around the world. Thank you so much for your beautiful and present energy, Hallie. This was an absolute pleasure. Find her @hallie_rosebud @thoughtroompodcast and @lunarwild.

Lenny Bates and I met during the Aubrey Marcus FFS Mastermind and became "Soul Brothers" over the whole weekend in Austin, TX. Lenny has been able to begin meditation despite the environment he group up in and the resources he had nearby. We go DEEP into gratitude for the FFS Fellowship and this entire discussion beautifully highlights the spectrum of lessons and perception obtained through meditation. Love you, brother!!! Check out Lenny @iamlordlen on IG!

Kaveh Kavoosi brings his PURE genuine presence to this entire discussion. We go DEEP into Internal Family Systems Therapy, internal traumas, language, harmony, compassion, and integrating our obtained recognitions. This episode, will help shift how people perceive inner work, how people communicate with themselves, and how they comprehend the vastness of what builds a person to be the person they are. Kaveh Kavoosi, thank you brother. Deeply. @kavehkavoosi

Wyatt is a member of the Aubrey Marcus Fit For Service Fellowship and we became friends immediately. Our discussion goes down the rabbit hole of Mother Ayahuasca and plant medicine, energy being felt through the body, becoming our highest self, and how everything will ultimately be okay in the end. Brother, thank you so dang much for this. Check Wyatt @wyatthagerty and on his podcast Predicaments with Wyatt Hagerty.

Cory Allen is extremely well known for producing meditative binaural beats, his podcast The Astral Hustle, and his online meditation program Release Into Now. Cory is releasing his book on September 24th, Now Is The Way, and I know this will be pure gold. Thank you for your grounded and genuine presence, brother. Find Cory Allen at www.cory-allen.com and on IG @heycoryallen. We go deep in this episode. We go deep.

Erick Godsey is well known for his expertise in psychology, Carl Jung, interpreting dreams, and journaling. Godsey and I met about 2 years ago and his position in my life has helped me grow in ways that I could not have predicted. Godsey's podcast "The Myths That Make Us" is an excellent way to find more about his personal work and development through his life mission. Thank you for everything, brother. Check out his website www.erickgodsey.com and IG handle @erickgodsey for more information.

Founder of TimeWheel and Bodaishin, Matt Xian and I go deep into content creation, medicine, music, community, and relationships in part 2 of our group discussion with Matt and Steven Samadhi. Matt has worked with incredible people such as Mitch Shultz (Producer of DMT: The Spirit Molecule documentary) and Aubrey Marcus (Owner of Onnit) to help push the evolution of consciousness further along. It's a beautiful time for The Renaissance of Consciousness. Find Matt at @xianarchive, @timewheel and @bodaishin.

This episode is Part 1 of our group discussion with Steven Samadhi and Matt Xian, highlighting Steven in Part 1/2. Steven is an incredible musician and kundalini yoga instructor that has found a beautiful way to blend the metaphysical world of beauty and love into his daily behavior and way of being. @Stevensamadhi is his SoundCloud and Instagram handle if anyone feels the calling to be uplifted with powerful energy and healthy vibes. Thank you both for driving all the way to Austin for these episodes

Pat Divilly is a world-renowned public speaker with deep insight and experience in personal discovery. Pat and I met each other through the Aubrey Marcus Fit For Service Mastermind and this episode was 1/9 during the week of our first group gathering. So much love, Pat! This entire episode is full of GEMS for deep internal discovery. Check out Pat's incredible work through @patdivilly and www.patdivilly.com.

Dr. Tim Floyd is one of the most interesting and intellectual human beings I have ever met.... with some of the most incredible experiences I have ever heard. Dr. Floyd has been an orthopedic spine surgeon for decades, has served in the military, worked on developing an osteoporosis cure from hibernating bears, and is an author and photographer. I was legitimately blown away during this entire episode... Dr. Floyd, thank you for your time and sincere consideration. @timfloydphoto

Nick Serrano has deeply and inherently become a brother and genuine tribe member in a matter of moments. Brother, thank you dearly for this. We go deep into different techniques and tools for meditation, the benefits of the insight from patiently observing (internally and externally), and the remarkable connection we share as people in our day and age. This is a must listen for anyone and everyone (I may be biased, but I deeply feel the beauty through each episode we provide.) Thank you once again, brother.

18 year old Bryce Howell is an incredible inspiration to the people around him. He is always open to trying new things, he continually works for improvement, and he even joined us by the river for our Saturday Sunrise Winter River Dip. We discuss emotions, competition, floating, being "differently abled", and some beginning ways into meditation. Bryce, you really are a one of a kind human being. Thank you for everything, brother. Everything.

Vanessa Ferguson is one of the most engaging and active people I know. She is continually putting herself out there and building relationships in anything she does. We touch base on many of the components that build us into great leaders and great participators in our community. Vanessa is involved with The I-Deal Abundance Academy (marketing and consulting company) that is FULL of years of experience. I recommend everyone to check her out and follow along with her journey. Thank you, Vanessa!! @iam.vkf

Conrad shares his deep passion for helping the unfortunate epidemic of veteran suicide. Conrad has an unbelievable plan for helping our military after they are deployed and/or enlisted. His knowledge on the topic shows through his direct confidence and ability to put his words into action. This was a deep episode with information that everyone should pay attention to involving the state of our country. Conrad, thank you for shining a light on this topic. www.shotatdawnproject.org and @projectshotatdawn.

Kyle Warner is hands down one of the most genuine people I've had the pleasure of speaking with. We go deep into how the growth of others can inspire the people around them, the beauty of following the path of your dreams, and the power of being a genuine human being with each and every person you meet. This episode is full of many different invaluable pieces of perception, for people in all aspects of their journey. Brother, thank you dearly for sharing this discussion with me. @kylewarnermtb

Wow.... Dr. Christensen goes deep into brain therapy, healing the body-mind connection, feeling our emotions, and ways to bring our perception back into balance. Ciara, has been floating continually for the past few months at Stillwater and it was such a pleasure to speak with her more in depth on this episode. We become real, we become genuine, and we become people within the portal of discussion. Thank you, Ciara. Re-listening to this episode brings back the feelings of presentness during the moment.

We deeply discuss the benefits of world travel, the differences in cultures with more freedom and more control, and the undeniable benefits of journaling throughout your lifetime. Sabrina, has been one of the most beautiful people in our life and this was such a pleasure to have the opportunity to do. It's amazing how much journaling can help us comprehend or understand our own emotions on a deeper level. Sabrina, you are beyond beautiful and your soul is wholeheartedly warming. Thank you for this.

Ava shares her wonderful story on following her passion with cooking, nutrition, hiking, and overall health in general. Her personality is extremely contagious, even from the first few moments of speaking with her. She explains the process of running her meal prep company (AvaFlava's) and what healthy nutrition means to her. This is an excellent episode for people of all knowledge levels with an interest in either health, nutrition, or running a business. Thank you, Ava!!!

Tay has been deeply learning how to produce music, build a brand, and move with discernment for a major portion of his life. Every song produced from Tay comes from a deeper experience within the moments of his life. He comes from a place of realness and genuine expression. Thank you for joining us, brother. Find Tay on SoundCloud: Duece Tray (Tay)

Raven shares deep parts of her journey and where she is within her own process. This discussion is relatable for people of all levels during any moment of their life. The importance of mental performance, self actualization, perceiving both parts of the discussion, and being perceptive as much as possible may be more important than we even realize.... Comprehending where we are, where we are.... No matter where that may be. Thank you for this, Raven. Truly beautiful.