Colt Gordon Podcast

The ritual of burial.  And the recent story of burying my father. Habits Choices and Rituals. 

Part 2 of Episode 12. My brother Dane and I converse about his continual progress, updates, spirituality, hope, and a Las Vegas run. In our last episode, we got some comments that it left off at somewhat of a cliffhanger; thus, we hope that this fills in some of the gaps.

"Hello darkness my old friend..." A lot of people talk about safety these days, but when it comes to trauma, the way to heal is not with more safety - instead it is THROUGH. Through the trauma is where you make the progress.  This is the way.  Joe Ryan shares his incredible story and the simple ingredient that made all the difference - actually feeling the pain!   Joe Ryan has an amazing podcast called It's Not You; It's Your Trauma  https://open.spotify.com/show/3JsBwMyHyqSuBK8l3mowDh joeryan.com/links

Melanie and I had a wonderful conversation about owning your perspective, and the journey it requires to have a perspective in the first place.  Melanie spoke about her process of balancing being a lady and fully expressing herself in a way that works for her.  We talked nature versus nurture regarding gender difference.  And how to appreciate the difference between men and woman as the gift of polarity.   People, if you want to find your voice, use it! 

Family Strings Be Gone! Well, not really.  Because family conditioning is kind of just stuck there, but you can get better and better at catching it.  And then doing more well-defined behaviors one day at a time.  If you don't think in systems, the system has you.  You are stuck in the matrix... Wake up (red pill).

Great discussion with Dylan Bain on societal enmeshment.  We discuss the problem of society's dogma and how that impacts our thought process. And most importantly how to become more self-differentiated in the current dogmatic political system. 

In this solo podcast episode I talk about being in contact with the present moment and how that helps us become a more well defined self. Also, at about the 12 minute mark I did something a bit different, I facilitated a guided visualization/meditation exercise. 

Discussion on Self-differentiation with Dane Gordon.  Dane and I go back and forth on becoming more of a self by understanding the system one grows up in.  We also talked about what to expect from others when you decide to change - its not exciting - but most people will adjust!

I was interviewed by Jonathan Bell. This was such a great time that we agreed to put it on my podcast as well.  My hope is to bring some traffic to Jonathan's Podcast - The Curious Ulsterman.  Jonathan has a genuine curiosity to learn and promote ideas.  The mission of his podcast is to equip you with the critical real-life skills and wisdom that you weren't taught in school.  In this episode we talked a lot about the hero's journey and finding balance in one's life, enjoy!  To stay up to date on all future content from The Curious Ulsterman here is the link to my website and the various social media links. Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-curious-ulsterman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_curious_ulsterman/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCUlsterman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecuriousulsterman Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecuriousulsterman

I used the wrong microphone.  Nevertheless, I'm not going to over function and re-record. It is what it is, take it or leave it people :-)

Brock Tuller is a licensed therapist and a fellow journeyer on the path.  Brock and I wrestle with ideas about self, source, fear, and finding peace.  Brock and Colt draw wisdom from the book Shambhala by Chögyan Trungpa.   You can find Brock @dignifiedroots on instagram.  Or you can find him as a therapist here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/brock-m-tuller-yucca-valley-ca/825660

Nick Wescott shares his story of young sobriety.  But sobriety did not mean healthy.  Nick explained that finding a woman that pushed him to be better was a big part of his journey in getting healthier.   Nick and Colt talk extensively on the process of becoming.  And how each of their weaknesses became and continue to become their strength.  Your struggle becomes your message.  

I recently tried out to be a lifeguard. 

Nick has an amazing story of resiliency as he grew up with two absent alcoholic parents.  At a young age he lost his father to alcoholism.  And later he also lost his mother.  Listening to Nick's story inspired me a lot.  I highly recommend this episode - humanity! 

I'm talking about letting go of getting people to see things the way you see things.  This not only helps with staying connected with others, but also with your Self.  Focus on you to grow up. 

This is my twentieth episode!  I freestyled about dragons and finding fulfillment.   

Jerry Wise is a self-differentiation and relationship systems coach. He uses his knowledge in family systems theory to help clients get un-stuck and find a true sense of Self.  He provides virtual professional coaching sessions to clients in the U.S. and all over the world.  Jerry Wise also travels to clients to provide personalized intensive workshops.  He has been a professional relationship expert for 40+ years.  Many clients have credited Jerry Wise with doing more to help them in three sessions than in a full year with a traditional therapist. To work with Jerry Wise or his staff contact him at  www.jerrywiserelationshipsystems.com  jerrywise5@gmail.com  317-919-6264 To sign up for his April 10th 2021 workshop called Overcoming Guilt and Shame Through Family of Origin Work --> go through this URL to sign up:  https://www.jerrywiserelationshipsystems.com/event-details/overcoming-guilt-and-shame-through-family-of-origin-work-workshop

Sarah is a Breathwork facilitator. Sarah shares her transformative story of recovery, getting aligned with her values, and seeking validation within herself. Sarah once identified as an atheist, which is pretty funny as she is very spiritually inclined these days. Getting aligned with you can take a lot of courage - you don’t have to run anymore.

No matter what the behavior is, there is always a payoff (i.e., it serves us somehow) - but what does it cost you? Triggers|Behavior|Payoffs --> costs? Stumble towards the light. 

Johnny Molano shares his story of overcoming mental health struggles and aligning himself with his authentic self. Johnny also speaks to how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu saved his life. The process is the way.