The Myths That Make Us

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Welcome to John Clifton’s myth. John puts the multi in multidisciplinary as he shares his Neverending Story. There were a couple connection internet interruptions & dropouts in this episode, but John makes it all worth it.   Dr. John Clifton is a multidisciplinary artist, doula and therapeutic practitioner residing in Baltimore, Maryland. His training spans a diverse range of naturalistic, clinical, shamanic and ceremonial traditions across multiple continents and lineages.   He is the founder and operator of Inner Kind Consulting LLC., specializing in psychedelic education and harm reduction, as well as doula for individuals and families navigating the emotional and spiritual intricacies of life-threatening diagnoses and end of life care.   Disclaimer: Dr. John Clifton, is not licensed to practice medicine, psychiatry, psychology, or any other healthcare profession in any jurisdiction, and does not provide medical, psychological, diagnostic, or treatment services. Nothing he says should be taken as medical advice."   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Musicophilia - Oliver Sacks Beyond the Brain - Stanislov Grof   Connect with John Clifton: Contact: https://www.innerkindllc.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmclifton_/ Substack: https://substack.com/@johnclifton   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

Erick sits down with Lyle Maxson at the Dharma House to dive into transformative experiences, lucid dreaming, and a couple stories you’ll have to hear to believe. This episode is a first ballot hall of famer. Lyle Maxson is a technologist and cultural architect working at the intersection of immersive technology, AI, biofeedback, mental health, and education. As a pioneer of the benevolent technology movement, Lyle brings over a decade of experience creating transformative experiences that merge science, storytelling, and systems design.   This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Kin of Ata are Waiting for You - Dorothy Bryant Catafalque - Peter Kingsley   Connect with Lyle Maxson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lylemaxson/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lylemaxson/   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

Queen Caitlyn Joins the pod to talk about vampires, rituals, addiction, and devotion… We love her.   The Slayers Club begins Sunday February 8… Don’t miss it.   Caitlyn Howe is a writer, guide, and ritual artist from Austin, TX, passionately advocating for dynamic self-expression, interpersonal healing, and soul reclamation to live a heart-centered life. As a transformational facilitator and ceremonialist, she works with the art of words, the power of love, and the life force energy of emotions, guiding self-discovery experiences and programs for women and men including poetry circles, creative shadow work, and ecstatic dance. She is the founder of the League of Queens women’s program and The Playhouse Expressive creative community, and a newly published author of her first book of original poetry, Ridiculous Masterpiece.   The Slayers Club - The vampire hunt begins on Sunday, Feb 8th Join Here: https://www.poetqueen.com/slayers-club   Order Caitlyn's book: Ridiculous Masterpiece https://chakaruna.com/products/ridiculous-masterpiece Get the audiobook version on Audible   Connect with Caitlyn Howe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoetqueen/ Substack: https://substack.com/@poetqueen Website: www.poetqueen.com   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Women Who Run with Wolves - Clarissa Pinkola Estés Dynamics of Power - Gershen Kaufman   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Picking up where we left off last week, Erick joins Kyle Kingsbury to discuss the ending of the 7 year chapter of Fit For Service. They also explore the genesis of the Dharma Artist Collective, what Kyle aims to do with his upcoming online community, and the power of their co-created event, Full Temple Reset, which takes place January 2026.   You can check out and sign up for Full Temple Reset here   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Connect with Kyle Kingsbury: Instagram: @kylekingsbu Twitter: @kingsbu Farm Initiative: @gardenersofeden.earth Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kyle-Kingsbury Kyle's Website: www.kingsbu.com Gardeners of Eden site: https://www.gardenersofeden.earth   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   This is a recording of Erick on Kyle Kingsbury’s Podcast. They break down their first Vision Quest, Why they chose to say yes, and what they learned from this intense initiation. Part 2 will be available next week. You can read Erick's recent newsletter about his trip report here   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Connect with Kyle Kingsbury: Instagram: @kylekingsbu Twitter: @kingsbu Farm Initiative: @gardenersofeden.earth Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kyle-Kingsbury Kyle's Website: www.kingsbu.com Gardeners of Eden site: https://www.gardenersofeden.earth   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

James Burke is a contemporary Bard and music producer with a devotion to the throbbing Now. A pilgrim of the in-between, he at home on the paradoxical path of Christ yet drawn to the wisdom of the old pagan Earth, and his work explores the reconciliation of these estranged worlds. Through writing and song, he inhabits the thresholds where myth and daily life meet.   Buckle up fam, this one’s a banger.   This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Connect with James Burke: The Bard's Field Notes on Substack: https://substack.com/@jamesanthonyburke Bandcamp: https://jamesburke.bandcamp.com/music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_anthony_burke_/   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Ken Conte is the founder of Ancestral Hunting School, Ancestral Events, and Seven Arrows Breathwork. In this episode we dive into Ken’s childhood, his early struggles with alcoholism, and how his connection with nature saved his life. We explore the experiences he has deep in the wilderness that afforded him a deep understanding of nature and how he continues to learn from the land every year.   Ken is hosting a 90-minute online workshop designed to help you reconnect with food in a way that’s honest, grounded, and sacred on Tuesday October 7, 2025 at 8pm CT You can sign up here: Ancestral Table   Connect with Ken Conte: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenconte_/?hl=en Ancestral Hunting School: https://www.ancestralhuntingschool.com   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

Jake Kobrin is a visionary artist, occultist, and teacher whose work bridges classical fine art, Western esotericism, and contemporary mysticism. He studied at the Angel Academy in Florence and has taught magick and creative self-mastery internationally.   We’re back with another banger. In this episode we dive into the many lives of Jake Kobrin. Traversing through the waters of Harry Potter, death metal, lucid dreaming and much much more. Stay til the end where Jake drops some gems on unconditional self love.   This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Lathe of Heaven - Ursula K. Le Guin   Connect with Jake Kobrin: Instagram: @.kobrin. All Links: Jake Kobrin LinkTree   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

Ya’ll this episode is already in TMTMU Hall of Fame. Our good friend and OG DAC host Michele joins the podcast to share the incredible story of her life. If this episode doesn’t make you cry, is everything okay? Thank you so much to Michele for her raw honesty and vulnerability. There’s no holding back in this one.   This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Connect with Michele: Instagram: @micheleenicolee Substack: michelelaplante   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

What’s up fam, Graham here. We’re officially in the whisper era of the podcast, and it’s good to be back. We’re slowly figuring out how to make the whisper audio sound silky so thanks for being patient with us.   Today’s episode feels like prime time, old school Myths That Make Us. We’re joined by Michael Phillip, long time homie and host of the legendary Third Eye Drops. Conversations between these two are known to keep families awake at night, and this one is no different. The premise of today's episode is entities… What are they? What are they not? How do great thinkers understand them? Don’t worry, we also drift into the gentle, familiar waters of God, rainmaking, and synchronicity. I could listen to these two all day. I hope you enjoy.   This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Connect with Michael Phillip: Instagram https://instagram.com/third_eye_drops Website https://www.thirdeyedrops.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thirdeyedrops Podcast: thirdeyedrops.com/itunes 🎧   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Our good friend and former FFS event coordinator Maddy Griffin joins the podcast to talk about myths, hostings events, AI, and being an artist in 2025. Maddy has over 10 years of experience building events and communities from the ground up. She just launched an incredible offering called From Coach to Host   The audio on the audience question at the end of this podcast cuts out half way through. Here’s the question for reference: “I live in a big city where there are LOTS of events happening at all times, many planned by larger & bigger budget operations than myself. plus it feels as though since Covid, getting people to leave their houses for any reason is more of a monumental task. how do we rise above the noise and give enough incentive for folks to take the plunge and come out to try something new! *particularly for a series, I've tried to do those in person and people seem very cautious to commit to multiple days over a 6/8 week span in person together, even if they enjoyed the first one. thank you”   Connect with Madeline Griffin: Instagram: @madelinegriffin.mg From Coach to Host Substack: Truly Maddy Deeply   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

Apologies for the audio on this episode. We hadn’t dialed in the settings on Riverside quite yet.   This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation. Come check it out. The first 7 days are free.   We’re experimenting with a new format. We do these Q&A’s weekly in the DAC and soon Erick will be recording interviews with guests where members of DAC can join live and ask questions on the podcasts. If you want to be apart of that you can join here     Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: Dharma Artist Collective: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   The Next Mentally Fit Class begins June 24th, 2025. Sign up here   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Anatomy of an Epidemic - Robert Whitaker   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Blog: https://www.kathedraling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

Anna McCoy is an artist, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, & creator of My Body of Art living in Asheville, NC. Through My Body of Art, Anna offers 1:1 somatic sessions, facilitates creative discovery experiences, and shares her original paintings to connect people back to their inherent wisdom and practice reorganizing our energy through aligned expression.    This is an absolute banger of an episode... Anna tells us the story of Spirit and how her childhood experiences in sports and church have shaped her relationship with God. She drops nuggets on how we can relate to each other from a place of love without betraying ourselves and the synchronicity of discovering The Myths that Make Us. Anna is a beautiful example of someone who truly shows up in service to the world.      Connect with Anna McCoy: Contact: anna@mybodyof.art Instagram: @annagmccoy @mybodyofart Podcast: My Body of Art Shop Art: https://annamccoydesigns.com/     Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile     This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.     Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   In this episode we discuss the gift of working with dreams, uncovering narcissism, and why prophecy speaks truth to the present.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Inner Work - Robert Johnson Connect with Darren: Instagram: @darren_dtomc   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Guy Sengstock is the founder and creator of the Original Circling Approach. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years.   In Part 2 of this series, Guy returns to explore philosopher Martin Heidegger's insights while we dive deeper into the shimmer and the mythos of technology. We discuss the meaning of films like "Annihilation" and "Arrival" and examine how sophisticated forms of communication might be our salvation.   How to Connect with Guy Sengstock: Youtube: Circling Dia-Logos with Guy Sengstock Website: https://circlinginstitute.com   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   Guy Sengstock is the founder and creator of the Original Circling Approach. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years.   In this 2 part podcast, we dive into the mythos of our age of technology, how it’s affecting our lives, and what it means for our mental health and future.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Process & Event - Alexander Bard & Jan Söderqvist   Connect with Guy Sengstock: Website: https://circlinginstitute.com Email: guysengstock@gmail.com   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   This one’s a certified banger ya’ll. Clayton is an Austin-based Writer, Coach, and Comedian and overall vibe of a human being. We got to record this one in person at the original Austin house, and it was truly one of the most enjoyable episodes to date. Have fun kids.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: All There Is with Anderson Cooper   How to Connect with Clayton Maderia: Instagram: @claytonmaderia Substack: snapchatletters.substack.com   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   We’re back baby. Krystel is a mother, writer, and poet and was a member of the very first Mentally Fit class. In this podcast we dive into her story and explore her journey of motherhood, reconnecting with God, listening to the whisper, and rebuilding self trust.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Night - Elie Wiesel   How to Connect with Krystel Fortis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_color_full_life/ Substack: https://kfortis.substack.com/ Books: For You & For You, Too by Krystel Fortis   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma

This episode is brought to you by the Dharma Artist Collective. This is the place for artists to reclaim their attention and use it to turn their art into their vocation.   We’re back to the regular format this week with Doug, an FFS Mentally Fit alum. In this episode, Doug shares his childhood dreams and how they’ve brought him back to the future.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Journey of Soul Initiation - Bill Plotkin   How to Connect with Doug: Doug’s Substack   Connect with Erick Godsey: Website: https://www.erickgodsey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickgodsey/ Newsletter: https://erick-godsey.ck.page/profile   Support the Podcast: DAC: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about The Art of Dharma: https://www.erickgodsey.com/blog/the-art-of-dharma