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What if illness, loss, and hardship are actually signals guiding you toward awakening?Jason Shurka is an author, entrepreneur, executive producer, and truth-seeker devoted to helping people expand awareness and reconnect with their innate human potential. Through media, education, and emerging wellness technologies, his work focuses on advancing consciousness and encouraging people to live with greater sovereignty and purpose.Jason’s life changed dramatically during what he describes as a profound dark night of the soul. Between the ages of 14 and 18, he experienced 23 shoulder dislocations, multiple surgeries, and a severe infection that nearly cost him his leg. Instead of breaking him, those experiences pushed him into a period of deep reflection and transformation that ultimately redirected the course of his life.Jason shares his perspective on death and dying, consciousness, and the idea that we are far more than the physical body we inhabit. His experience witnessing his father’s passing reshaped how he understands life, loss, and the nature of the soul.If you’re interested in spiritual awakening, holistic health, and the deeper meaning behind life’s hardest challenges, this conversation offers a thought-provoking perspective.You’ll learn:[00:00] Introduction[08:21] The real reason you get sick when everyone around you is sick[17:11] The injuries that almost killed Jason, and the one question that changed everything[36:46] Why treating physical problems without addressing the spiritual root never works[50:57] The law of oneness, and the subconscious programs running your reality[59:20] Time is the movement of light, and why your past lives are happening right now[01:23:40] The past life session that finally explained Jason's 23 shoulder dislocations[01:39:13] How the CIA uses remote viewers, and what that tells us about mass mind control today[01:48:36] Why a small number of high-vibration people can counterbalance millions[01:56:03] How a programmer trying to hack meditation accidentally built a healing deviceLearn more at thelightsystems.shop/lukestorey. Use code LUKESTOREY to save $100 off your system.Related The Life Stylist Episodes:Biohacking Built for You: Using DNA to Optimize Supplements, Diet, and Training with Kashif Khan | PodcastTLS Episode 655 w/ Doyle Bramhall II | PodcastResources Mentioned:Read: Energy Medicine by Donna Eden | BookRead: The One-Minute Cure by Madison Cavanaugh | BookRead: A Horse Named Lonesome by Luke Storey | BookRead: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle | BookRead: Forming the Formless by Jason Shurka | BookRead: Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss | BookUnifyd Healing | WebsiteTHE INVENTOR SPEAKS OUT | Robert Reglia Shares the Truth | SHARE THIS EVERYWHERE!!! | YouTubeRead: Rays of Light by Anonymous | BookRead: The Master Key System by Charles Haanel | BookFull show notes at lukestorey.com/thelightsystemGet Jason's book, Accessing Awareness: A Simple Guide to Accessing the Divine Light, here.Find more from Jason:Jason Shurka | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok | YouTubeThe Light System | Website | Instagram | FacebookUNIFYD Healing | WebsiteFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:PIQUE LIFE | Get 20% off sitewide at piquelife.com/lukeLEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use code LUKE10 for 10% off.BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke and use code LUKE15 to save 15% off sitewide.LOTUS WEI | Visit lotuswei.com/luke. Take the Master Flower Quiz and use code LUKE to save 10%.

Some musicians learn the blues. Others are raised inside it.Today I sit down with Doyle Bramhall II, one of the most distinctive voices in modern blues guitar and contemporary roots music. Raised in Texas as the son of legendary musician Doyle Bramhall, he grew up surrounded by the raw musical energy of the Austin music scene, absorbing the sounds of blues and rock from an early age.Doyle has built a remarkable career as a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer, collaborating with artists including Eric Clapton, Elton John, Gary Clark Jr., Dr. John, Gregg Allman, Sheryl Crow, and Erykah Badu. His playing style is instantly recognizable, partly because he plays left-handed with a guitar strung for a right-handed player and flipped upside down.We dive into the fascinating origins of his musical journey, including the moment when a visit from someone special inspired him to take the guitar seriously. Doyle shares his insight into his personal work developing the Ultimate Breakthrough, a process designed to support energetic and consciousness shifts aligned with one’s purpose.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[07:53] Growing up inside the Austin blues scene[17:03] How playing guitar upside down led to the Eric Clapton gig[38:54] From the Fabulous Thunderbirds to the Archangels[44:05] How Stevie's death sent Doyle into a two-year heroin spiral[57:51] What made Sly Stone one of the most innovative artists who ever lived[01:23:46] Staying sober while working with plant medicine[01:35:14] The chain of synchronicities that led Doyle from isolation to his life's calling[01:55:23] How Doyle's healing practice works and happens during a session[02:07:55] The three influences that shaped Doyle as a musicianRelated The Life Stylist Episodes:Not Just For Sleep: Melatonin | The Master Molecule + Next Level Biohacks w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastThe Future Of Chronic Pain & Injury Healing W/ Drs. Matt Cook & John Lieurance | PodcastHeal Your Chronic Pain & Disease Now w/ Regenerative Medicine Feat. Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastThe Mega Quadcast! Life, Death & Love w/ Dr. John Lieurance, Josh Trent & Cal Callahan | PodcastMiracle Stem Cell + Laser Treatments for Hearing Loss & Tinnitus w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastPsychedelic Journey & Jetlag Resilience, Mega-Dose Methylene Blue & Melatonin w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastPornography, Parenting, Psychedelics & Rites of Passage w/ Josh Trent & Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastSupercharged Stem Cells, Prostate Power & Next Level Nutraceuticals w/ Dr. John Lieurance | PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Human Design: Break Your Conditioning & Embody Your Power | PodcastElle Macpherson: The Journey from Fashion & Fame to Surrender, Service, and Spiritual Wisdom | PodcastResources Mentioned:The Arc Angels | WikipediaDoyle Bramhall | WikipediaThe Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins | WebsiteHot Pepper | WebsiteREAD: A Course in Miracles by Helen Shucman | BookREAD: Alcoholics Anonymous by AAWS | BookREAD: A Horse Named Lonesome by Luke Storey | WebsiteREAD: How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan | BookCarl Jung | WikipediaREAD: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda | BookFind more from Doyle:Doyle Bramhall II | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok | YouTubeFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:FOUR SIGMATIC | Get a FREE bag of Four Sigmatic Original Mushroom Coffee—organic, third‑party tested, with lion’s mane and chaga. Just pay shipping at foursigmatic.com/lukeREAL PROVISIONS | Visit realprovisions.com/luke and use code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.JUST THRIVE | Head to justthrivehealth.com and use code LUKE20 to save 20%.LVLUP Health | Visit lukestorey.com/lvlup and use code LUKE15 to save 15%.

Visit lukestorey.com/getqitone and use code LUKE10 to save 10%Longevity isn’t about just living longer, but rather living better and longer.Today, I sit down with Dr. Greg Bailey, a former emergency room physician turned biotech investor who now operates at the forefront of longevity science. After a decade in emergency medicine, he transitioned into drug development and cutting-edge research focused on extending healthspan, not just lifespan. We get into the mechanics of ketosis and why metabolic flexibility may matter more than extreme dieting, and the growing role of AI in medicine. Beyond the tech, we address supplement credibility, flawed research, and why connection, purpose, and education remain foundational to real longevity.If you’re serious about biohacking, metabolic health, and the future of regenerative medicine, this conversation sets the tone.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[01:29] The creativity and absurdity Greg witnessed in emergency room patients[03:14] Different motivations for pursuing longevity and how desired lifespan changes based on projected health[07:46] Cutting-edge longevity interventions, including epigenetics and cellular reprogramming[12:01] The UCLA study that reversed biological age by two years[15:03] The supplement industry's crisis of trust, why 75% of studies fail replication, and the critical need for credible voices[23:18] Mike Levin's revolutionary bioelectric limb regeneration[33:57] What the ultimate longevity factor is, and today's epidemic of loneliness[39:59] The two pathways to ketosis and why cells prefer ketones over sugar[44:54] Ketones as a potential alcohol replacement for social occasions[49:20] Ketones for brain health across all ages and spermidine's dramatic autophagy effects[01:05:40] Greg's most influential teachers, his mother's profound impact, and my epiphanies I experiencedRelated The Life Stylist Episodes:Surviving the City with Spiritual Science with Dr. Jack Kruse | PodcastThe Toxic Lighting Crisis & How To Fix It with Dr. Jack Kruse, Part 1 | Part 1 and Part 2The 5G EMF Apocalypse & Why Health Food Won't Save You With Dr. Jack Kruse | PodcastThe Ultimate Biohacking Mastermind with Dr. Jack Kruse, Aaron Alexander, & Matt Maruca | PodcastDeuterium Depletion: The Most Powerful Health Hack You’ve Never Heard Of W/ Dr. Que Collins & Dr. László Boros | PodcastDeuterium Depletion Revisited: The Missing Link With Dr. Anne Cooper | PodcastBadass Biohacks: Deuterium-Depleted Water & Molecular Hydrogen for Extreme Health w/ Robert Slovak | PodcastResources Mentioned:Reversal of epigenetic aging and immunosenescent trends in humans by Fahy, G et al | ArticleA Randomized Open-Label, Observational Study of the Novel Ketone Ester, Bis Octanoyl (R)-1,3-Butanediol, and Its Acute Effect on ß-Hydroxybutyrate and Glucose Concentrations in Healthy Older Adults by Stephens, E et al | ArticleREAD: The Body Electric by Robert O. Becker | BookREAD: A Horse Named Lonesome by Luke Storey | WebsiteA ketogenic diet extends longevity and healthspan in adult mice by Roberts, M et al | ArticleImpact of polyphenol oxidase on the bioavailability of flavan-3-ols in fruit smoothies by Ottaviani, J et al | ArticleSprevive | WebsiteUrolithin A | WikipediaTimeline Mitopure | WebsitePrimeadine Spermidine | WebsiteFull show notes at lukestorey.com/qitoneFind more from Dr. Greg Bailey:Dr. Greg Bailey | WebsiteQitone | Website | Facebook | InstagramFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke to save 15% off sitewide.QUANTUM UPGRADE | Visit lukestorey.com/quantumupgrade and use code LUKE15 to get your 15-day free trial.BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylist.LOTUS WEI | Visit lotuswei.com/luke. Take the Flower Quiz and use code LUKE to save 10%Keywords:longevity science, healthspan, lifespan vs healthspan, aging research, biotech investing, drug development, emergency medicine, ketosis, ketone esters, exogenous ketones, metabolic health, metabolic flexibility, fasting, ketogenic diet, epigenetics, cellular reprogramming, limb regeneration, stem cells, senolytics, NAD pathways, AI in medicine, clinical trials, supplement credibility, regenerative medicine, spermidine, urolithin A, education and longevity, purpose and aging

It’s AMA time again, and this one goes deep.Alyson and I open the floor to your questions, and what unfolds is an honest, vulnerable exploration of self-love, self-worth, and the subtle ways we block ourselves from the lives we say we want. Inspired by a recent 13-hour healing journey, I share some powerful realizations about integrity, honoring myself, and the surprising gap between loving others and truly loving myself.We unpack what self-love actually looks like in practice—not just mirror affirmations, but identifying childhood imprints, dissolving shame, raising standards, and developing discernment in relationships and business. Alyson brings in her perspective on embodied self-respect, parts work, and Internal Family Systems, offering grounded tools for healing old patterns and integrating fractured aspects of ourselves.From there, we shift gears into a fun but revealing conversation about influence and inspiration. I break down some of my favorite podcasts, from countercultural voices and spiritual finance to music deep dives and consciousness explorations, and why challenging my own beliefs is a core part of my growth.We also touch on money, integrity, jealousy, and the tension between spirituality and wealth—exploring how to hold abundance without selling your soul.If you’ve ever struggled with self-worth, boundaries, or reconciling purpose with prosperity, this episode offers reflection, humor, and a few hard-earned insights from the trenches.Get the Animal Power book and deck, plus a free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:REAL PROVISIONS | Get a free bag of venison chips with your order at realprovisions.com/lukeLVLUP HEALTH | Get 15% off with code LUKE15 at lukestorey.com/lvlupLEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke and use code LUKE15 to save 15%.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) The Master Key of Self-Love & Becoming an Honorable Human(00:42:11) The Podcasts That Shape My Thinking (And Challenge My Beliefs)(01:13:36) Mushrooms, Minimal Phones, & Nature’s Testosterone(01:25:21) From Victimhood to Power: The Case for Radical Responsibility(01:39:19) Circumcision, Trauma, & the Fight for Bodily AutonomyResources:• Website: alysoncharles.com• Instagram: instagram.com/iamalysoncharles• Facebook: facebook.com/rockstarshaman• X: x.com/alysoncharles• TikTok: tiktok.com/@alysonoracle• YouTube: youtube.com/@alysonstorey• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

In this episode, I dive deep into one of my favorite topics—bio-individuality—and why your genes may hold the missing key to your health struggles. Kashif Khan joins me to unpack how his own health crisis at 38, marked by eczema, psoriasis, gut issues, depression, and debilitating migraines, sent him down a rabbit hole that ultimately led to genetics. What he discovered completely reframed the way he thought about wellness.We explore how two people can eat the same food, live the same lifestyle, and experience radically different outcomes—and why that discrepancy often comes down to gene expression. Kashif breaks down dopamine pathways, addiction tendencies, trauma imprinting, and how certain genetic profiles can be both a superpower and a liability depending on context. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re wired the way you are or why certain habits feel nearly impossible to break, this conversation will hit home.We also get into estrogen metabolism, detox pathways, hormone replacement therapy, environmental toxins, and the shocking role negative emotions play in turning disease-related genes on. One of the biggest takeaways for me was how ancestral habits, geography, and even generational trauma can influence which genes are expressed.This episode is a powerful reminder that health isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about understanding your unique blueprint. If you’re tired of guessing and ready to personalize your approach to fitness, supplements, hormones, and longevity, this one is going to open your eyes in a big way.Join the free DNA Five Pillar Program webinar and live Q&A with Kashif and me on March 4 at 7:30 pm Eastern Time/6:30 pm Central Time. You can visit www.hackmydna.com/lukestorey to sign up.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:FOUR SIGMATIC | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/luke BON CHARGE | Use code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylist LOTUS WEI | Use code LUKE for 10% off your first order at lotuswei.com/luke QUANTUM UPGRADE | Start your 15-day free trial at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) From Health Crisis to Genetic Awakening(00:17:04) Ethnicity, Epigenetics, & the Hidden Code Behind Resilience(00:43:32) Why the Same Healing Tool Works for Some People—and Fails Miserably for Others(01:01:37) Cold Plunges, Hormone Cycles, & the Genetic Case for Personalized Biohacking(01:14:17) The Truth About DNA Testing, Data Ownership, & Why Personalization Beats Trial-and-ErrorResources:• Website: kashkhanofficial.com • Website: thednacompany.com • Instagram: instagram.com/kashkhanofficial • Facebook: facebook.com/thednacompany • X: x.com/mrkashkhan • TikTok: tiktok.com/@kashkhanofficial • YouTube: youtube.com/@thednacompany4669 • Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

In this episode, I explore the deeper layers of spiritual sovereignty, perception, and the nature of evil with teacher and healer Sarah Elkhaldy, host of Mystery Teachings on Gaia. We go far beyond surface-level spirituality and into the real terrain—psychopathy, manipulation, spiritual warfare, and the psychological mechanics behind modern psyops.Sarah shares her unlikely entry point into awakening through conspiracy research, how that path evolved into esoteric study, and why understanding darkness is essential to true alchemy. We unpack the weaponization of compassion, the dangers of outsourcing authority, and how unexamined core wounds can make us vulnerable to manipulation. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world, questioned your sanity while researching uncomfortable truths, or struggled to balance discernment with an open heart, this conversation will resonate.We also get into perception as the ultimate alchemical tool—how mastering it can modulate your nervous system, shift your biology, and reclaim your power from false authorities. Sarah explains why spiritual awakening requires energy, resilience, and a willingness to confront the uncomfortable realities most people avoid.This one goes deep. If you’ve been navigating the rabbit holes, wrestling with duality, or wondering whether evil can truly change—or whether this realm is something we graduate from rather than fix—you’re going to want to hear this conversation.Watch Mystery Teachings with Sarah Elkhaldy at gaia.com/series/mystery-teachings-with-sarah-elkhaldy.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke and use code LUKE15 to save 15%.LEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.PIQUE | Save 20% at piquelife.com/lukeREAL PROVISIONS | Get a free bag of venison chips with your order at realprovisions.com/lukeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Trolls, Praise, Ego, & the Alchemy of Spiritual Leadership(00:16:24) Limbic Hijacking, Psychopathy, & Mastering Perception in the Matrix(00:40:59) Discernment, Free Will, & Graduating the Earth Arena(01:03:44) Fallen Gurus, False Light, & the Ego’s Spiritual Costume(01:35:18) Channeling, Discernment, and the Line Between Wisdom & Ego(01:51:15) Karma as Cause, Effect, and Conscious Course Correction(02:01:35) Addiction, Ego Death, and the Path to SurrenderResources:• Website: www.gaia.com• Website: alchemicalenergyhealing.com• Website: thealchemist.community• Instagram: instagram.com/the.alchemist• Instagram: instagram.com/wearegaia• Facebook: facebook.com/official.the.alchemist• TikTok: tiktok.com/@the.allchemist• YouTube: youtube.com/@officialthealchemist• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

In this episode, I explore what it really takes to break free from the relationship patterns that keep us stuck—with trained educator and relationship expert Stefanos Sifandos. With a background in behavioral science, trauma, and somatics, Stefanos brings a grounded, embodied perspective to the way we love, attach, and relate to ourselves and others.We unpack how early experiences and unprocessed trauma quietly shape our nervous systems, our choices, and the dynamics we recreate in intimate relationships. Stefanos explains why awareness alone isn’t enough, and how lasting change requires working with the body—not just the mind—to rewire safety, trust, and emotional regulation. If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same cycles despite years of “knowing better,” this conversation sheds light on why that happens and what actually helps shift it.We also talk about self-leadership, emotional responsibility, and what it means to cultivate a healthier sense of self without bypassing the discomfort that growth often demands. Stefanos shares practical insights on boundaries, communication, and how to meet conflict as an opportunity for deeper connection rather than something to avoid or dominate.This episode is an invitation to relate more consciously to your partner, your past, and yourself. If you’re committed to personal growth, healing relational wounds, and stepping into your highest potential with honesty and integrity, this conversation offers both clarity and depth.Order Stefanos’ book, Tuned In and Turned On: A Path to True Connection, Deep Healing, and Lasting Love, at tunedinandturnedonbook.com.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylistQUANTUM UPGRADE | Start your 15-day free trial at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeFOUR SIGMATIC | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/lukeLVLUP HEALTH | Get 15% off with code LUKE15 at lukestorey.com/lvlupMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Place, Memory, and the Moment Everything Broke Open(00:20:03) How Childhood Wounds Shape Our Adult Relationships(00:33:33) Codependency, the Nervous System, and the Real Work of Intimacy(01:14:34) Celibacy, Solitude, and Rebuilding Self-Worth from the Inside Out(01:45:15) Body Shame, Transparency, and Emotional Responsibility in Relationship(02:10:35) The Mother Wound, Enmeshment, and Integrating Growth(02:32:58) Integrity, Service, and the Inner Conflict Around Being Paid to HelpResources:• Website: stefanossifandos.com• Instagram: instagram.com/stefanossifandos• Facebook: facebook.com/stefanossifandosalchemist• X: x.com/sifandosstef• TikTok: tiktok.com/@stefanossifandos• YouTube: youtube.com/@stefanosssifandos• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

What does it actually mean to be wild in the modern world—and why does it matter so much for our health, identity, and sense of belonging? In this episode, I explore those questions and more with Daniel Vitalis, host of the TV series WildFed and a lifelong advocate for reconnecting with nature through food, place, and embodied experience.We dive deep into what wildness really is—not as a romantic ideal, but as a lived, practical relationship with the natural world. Daniel shares how wild foods offer more than just nutrition; they provide feedback, resilience, and a kind of intelligence that modern systems have largely stripped away. We talk about how convenience culture has distanced us from our instincts, our land base, and even our own hunger cues, and why reclaiming these relationships is essential for both personal and ecological health.This conversation also weaves through nervous system regulation, ancestral skills, and the quiet confidence that comes from direct experience—whether that’s foraging, hunting, or simply learning to trust your own perception again. Daniel reflects on the responsibility that comes with sourcing food from the wild, the ethics of reciprocity, and how participation in nature changes the way we see ourselves as humans.If you’ve felt a pull toward something more grounded, more honest, and more alive—this episode is an invitation to listen to that signal. It’s a reminder that wildness isn’t something we’ve lost; it’s something we can remember, one relationship at a time.Visit lukestorey.com/surthrival and use code LUKE to save 10%.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:JUST THRIVE | Head to justthrivehealth.com/luke and use code LUKE to save 20%.REAL PROVISIONS | Get a free bag of venison chips with your order at realprovisions.com/lukeLEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use the code LUKE10 for 10% off their product linePique | Visit piquelife.com/luke to save 20% on Pique's new Radiant Skin Duo.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Origins, Mentorship, & Navigating Truth in a Fracturing World(00:30:04) Faith, Power, & the Illusion of Saviors at the End of an Age(01:01:41) From Hunter-Gatherer Sovereignty to Hierarchy, Control, & the Modern Psyop(02:10:48) Heaven, Hell, & the Choice Between Becoming Gods or Becoming Whole(02:49:42) Consent, Control, & Choosing Humanity over the Machine(03:10:23) Lost Civilizations, Broken Timelines, & the Architecture That Doesn’t Add UpResources:• Website: danielvitalis.com• Website: surthrival.com• Instagram: instagram.com/danielvitalis• Instagram: instagram.com/surthrival• Facebook: facebook.com/SurthrivalCulture• X: x.com/DVitalis• X: x.com/SurThrival• YouTube: youtube.com/WildFed• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

As we move into a new year, Alyson and I explore one of the most important skills of our time: discernment. In a world saturated with noise, manipulation, and endless information streams, this conversation is about reconnecting with what actually feels true—in your body, your heart, and your lived experience.We talk about why the traditional calendar feels increasingly out of sync with natural rhythms, and how ancient systems rooted in the sun, moon, and seasons offer a deeper sense of alignment. From there, we unpack how modern technology, media, and algorithm-driven platforms hijack attention, overstimulate the nervous system, and subtly pull us away from our inner guidance—often without us even realizing it.Alyson shares the practices that anchor her back into truth, including prayer, sacred fire, drumming, plant medicines, and daily rituals that reconnect her to Earth and spirit. We also get into the medicine of imperfection—why releasing the pressure to be flawless is essential for real growth, compassion, and humility, especially for those walking spiritual paths.Along the way, we reflect on unity versus division, the importance of nature as a reality check, and how fear-based operating systems can quietly shape our lives until we consciously choose something else. There’s also a memorable (and cautionary) story involving incense, firemen, and a very unexpected lesson in presence.If you’ve been feeling disoriented, overstimulated, or unsure what to trust lately, this episode offers grounded reminders, practical anchors, and a powerful invitation to reclaim your own inner compass.Get the Animal Power book and deck, plus a free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | Get up to 26% off Masszymes and other Bioptimizers products and bundles at bioptimizers.com/lukeQUANTUM UPGRADE | Start your 15-day free trial at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeBON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylistLITTLE SAINTS | Visit littlesaints.com/luke and use code LUKE to get 20% off your first order.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Fake Calendars, Real Time, & Finding Your Inner Compass(00:20:38) Sacred Smoke, Fire Trucks, & a Very Real PSA(00:30:00) Nature, Unity, & the Practices That Reveal Truth(00:43:59) Fear, Imperfection, & the Courage to Say “I Don’t Know”(01:04:09) Expanding Your Capacity for Joy, Bliss, & Safe Expression(01:49:55) Understanding Female Cycles, Communication, & Conscious Partnership(01:59:53) Power Animals, Creative Awakening, & the Energetic Themes of 2026Resources:• Website: alysoncharles.com• Instagram: instagram.com/iamalysoncharles• Facebook: facebook.com/rockstarshaman• X: x.com/alysoncharles• TikTok: tiktok.com/@shamanalysoncharles• YouTube: youtube.com/@alysonstorey• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

This episode goes deep into the strange, powerful, and often misunderstood terrain of psychedelics, consciousness, and human potential. I’m joined by Adam Butler, a psychedelic philosopher and long-time DMT psychonaut, whose work lives at the intersection of mental health, neuroplasticity, trauma healing, and radical self-exploration.Adam shares his personal transformation story—moving from addiction, chronic stress, and emotional repression into sobriety, balance, and embodied clarity—and how intentional psychedelic use played a pivotal role in that shift. We explore how compounds like DMT can act as catalysts for confronting fear, dissolving trauma patterns, and reprogramming deeply-ingrained mental and emotional loops when approached with discipline, reverence, and integration.From there, the conversation expands into the mechanics of the mind itself. We talk about neuroplasticity, meditation, lucid dreaming, tantric practices, and how these tools can be woven together to access altered states without bypassing responsibility or grounding. Adam offers a refreshingly honest take on the risks, the myths, and the shadow side of psychedelic culture, especially when it comes to escapism, ego inflation, and spiritual shortcuts.This is not a surface-level conversation. It’s about facing discomfort, rewiring fear responses, and learning how to meet extreme inner experiences with presence instead of avoidance. If you’re curious about the deeper psychological and philosophical implications of psychedelics—or you’re interested in what real integration looks like beyond the hype, this episode will challenge, expand, and ground you all at once.For a free pdf version of his book, Butler's DMT Field Guide: A Brief History, Step by Step Recipes, and Personal Experiences From a DMT Saturated Consciousness, email Adam at booksbyadambutler@gmail.com.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:APOLLO NEURO | Improve sleep, focus, and calm with the Apollo wearable. Get $90 off with code LUKE at apolloneuro.com/lukeLEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use the code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.LVLUP | Get 15% off with code LUKE at lukestorey.com/lvlupPique | Visit piquelife.com/luke to save 20% on Pique's new Radiant Skin Duo.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) From Hemi-Sync Curiosity to a Life-Altering Awakening(00:29:51) Integration, Intention, and the Line Between Awakening & Escape(00:53:54) DMT 101: What It Is, How It’s Used, and Why It’s Different(01:18:46) Trauma, Nervous System Lock-In, and the Body’s Memory(02:26:05) Family, the DMT Laser Code, and the Edge of RealityResources:• Instagram: instagram.com/booksbyadambutler• X: x.com/AdamButlerBooks• TikTok: tiktok.com/@adambutlerbooks• YouTube: youtube.com/@ButlersDMTFieldGuide• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

This episode is a deep exploration of purpose, initiation, and what it truly means to live in right relationship with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. I’m joined by Tim Corcoran, founder of Purpose Mountain and co-director of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, whose life’s work is devoted to helping people reconnect with their soul-level calling through nature-based mentoring and rites of passage.Tim shares his personal journey from a conventional path in computer science to a life shaped by wilderness immersion, indigenous wisdom, and long-term mentorship. We explore the cultural gap created by the absence of meaningful rites of passage in modern society, and how that absence often leads people to unconsciously create their own initiations through suffering, addiction, or crisis. Tim offers a radically different framework—one rooted in intentional initiation, deep nature connection, and guided vision quests that help individuals discover who they are and why they’re here.We also dive into the mechanics and philosophy behind vision quests, including fasting, solitude, mindset, and the importance of preparation and integration. Tim explains why these experiences are not about endurance or bravado, but about presence, humility, and listening—both to oneself and to the living intelligence of the Earth. We talk about mentorship as a reciprocal relationship, resilience as a cultivated capacity, and how true healing often emerges from being witnessed over time rather than chasing peak experiences.This conversation is a powerful reminder that purpose isn’t something we invent—it’s something we remember when we slow down, step outside, and allow life to speak back.Visit purposemountain.com to sign up for a Vision Quest or Discover Your Purpose mentoring.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:REAL PROVISIONS | Get a free bag of venison chips with your order at realprovisions.com/lukeBIOPTIMIZERS | Get up to 26% off Masszymes and other Bioptimizers products and bundles at bioptimizers.com/lukeFOUR SIGMATIC | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/lukeQUANTUM UPGRADE | Start your 15-day free trial at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) From the Matrix to the Mountains: Awakening to a Different Path(00:22:03) Earning the Right to Ask for a Vision(00:40:20) What Makes a True Initiation(01:01:50) The “Greatest Hits” of a Vision Quest(01:20:08) Wilderness Skills as Medicine(01:34:58) Finding Your Role in the Tribe(01:55:21) Vision Quest vs. Psychedelics(02:20:14) Holding Pain Without Losing Your HeartResources:• Website: purposemountain.com• Website: twineagles.org• Instagram: instagram.com/timcorcoran74• Facebook: facebook.com/timcorcoran74• Facebook: facebook.com/PurposeMountain• X: x.com/timcorcoran74• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

Fertility, chronic illness, and children’s health are colliding in ways we can no longer ignore, and this conversation brings much-needed clarity to what’s happening beneath the surface. In this episode, I’m joined by Ann Shippy, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician and functional medicine practitioner whose work is reshaping how we think about preconception, detoxification, and generational health.We explore Dr. Shippy’s personal healing journey, from severe gut illness and infertility to a complete career pivot into medicine, and how that experience shaped her systems-based approach to root-cause healing. From there, we dig into the modern fertility crisis, including declining sperm counts, rising miscarriage rates, and the alarming increase in childhood chronic disease, autism, and autoimmunity.This conversation centers on the preconception window, the months and years before pregnancy that determine the health of sperm, eggs, and ultimately future generations. We break down how toxins like mold, heavy metals, plastics, pesticides, and PFAS quietly damage mitochondria, hormones, and DNA, and why fertility challenges can be a powerful “check engine light” for deeper imbalances in the body.We also get practical, covering environmental testing, detox strategies, and why gentle, well-supported detoxification matters more than aggressive protocols. Dr. Shippy explains how nutrition, minerals, glutathione, methylation, and nervous system regulation work together to restore resilience, whether you’re trying to conceive or simply aiming for long-term vitality.If you’re thinking about having children, struggling with fertility, or concerned about the health trajectory of future generations, this episode offers both hope and a science-backed roadmap forward.Order Ann’s new book, The Preconception Revolution: A Science-Backed Path to Your Fertility and Generational Health, at annshippymd.com/the-preconception-revolution.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:LITTLE SAINTS | Visit littlesaints.com/luke and use code LUKE to get 20% off your first order.JUST THRIVE | Head to justthrivehealth.com/luke and use code LUKE to save 20%APOLLO NEURO | Improve sleep, focus, and calm with the Apollo wearable. Get $90 off with code LUKE at apolloneuro.com/lukeLEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use the code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) From Corporate Engineer to Healing the Impossible(00:12:30) The Fertility Crisis, the Children’s Health Emergency, and the Preconception Wake-Up Call(00:21:38) Mold Toxicity: The Invisible Fertility Killer Hiding in Plain Sight(00:35:26) Heavy Metals, Plastics, and PFAS: What’s Getting Imprinted in the “Time Capsule”(01:00:56) Making Preconception Practical: Testing Access, Men’s Role, and the Supplement “Short List”(01:25:46) Fertility Begins Long Before Conception: Stress, Trauma, and the Hidden Signals We Pass On(01:44:22) Histamines, Genetics, and the Fertility Puzzle Most People MissResources:• Website: annshippymd.com• Instagram: instagram.com/annshippymd• Facebook: facebook.com/AnnShippyMD• X: x.com/AnnShippyMD• TikTok: tiktok.com/@docshipp• YouTube: youtube.com/annshippymd• Shop all my merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

This episode explores one of the most charged and misunderstood topics in modern wellness: meat, ethics, and our relationship to life and death. I’m joined by Mansal Denton, founder of Real Provisions and creator of Sacred Hunting, for a wide-ranging conversation that challenges how we think about nourishment, stewardship, and responsibility in the natural world.We dig into the realities of animal suffering across different food systems, including wild ecosystems, regenerative farming, and industrial agriculture. Mansal shares why ethical hunting, when done with precision, reverence, and intention, can result in less suffering than many people realize—and why modern food supply chains often hide uncomfortable truths behind marketing labels.From there, the conversation moves into Mansal’s personal spiritual journey, including how Orthodox Christianity reshaped his understanding of food as a sacred act. We explore how ritual, beauty, and embodied spirituality intersect with ancient wisdom traditions, and why honoring life requires confronting discomfort rather than avoiding it.We also unpack the nutritional and ecological case for wild game, particularly axis deer from Hawaii, including biodiversity, nutrient density, and population balance. Mansal explains how Real Provisions was born from a desire to feed his family—and future children—with food that aligns with both ethics and physiology.This episode isn’t about telling you what to eat. It’s about asking better questions: Where does our food come from? What does it cost—physically, spiritually, and ecologically? And how might choosing with more awareness bring us back into right relationship with the world that feeds us.Visit realprovisions.com/luke and use code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BiOptimizers | Get up to 26% off Masszymes and other Bioptimizers products and bundles at bioptimizers.com/lukeFour Sigmatic | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/lukePique | Visit piquelife.com/luke to save 20% on Pique's new Radiant Skin Duo.BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylistMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Wild Death vs Ethical Harvest: Rethinking Animal Suffering(00:12:10) From Resistance to Reverence: Rediscovering Christianity Through Lived Experience(00:40:39) Bad Supply Chains, Not Bad Food: Why Wild Meat Hits Different(00:50:39) For the Good of All: Axis Deer, Ecological Balance, and Ethical Harvest(00:56:17) Veganism, Ethics, and the Cost We Don’t See(01:16:30) Microplastics in “Clean” Meat: Escaping the Invisible Contamination(01:33:24) Food as Medicine for the Next Generation: Scaling Nutrition Without CompromiseResources:• Website: realprovisions.com• Website: sacredhunting.com• Instagram: instagram.com/mansaldenton• Instagram: instagram.com/realprovisions• Facebook: facebook.com/mansaldenton• X: x.com/MansalDenton• TikTok: tiktok.com/@mansaldenton• YouTube: youtube.com/@mansal-denton• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

Welcome to Part Two of the Best of The Life Stylist Podcast 2025. This episode is both a reflection and a deep thank-you to the listeners who continue to choose long-form conversation, nuance, and depth in a world built on distraction and noise.In this curated collection, we revisit some of the most expansive and boundary-pushing conversations of the year—dialogues that venture into territory most shows won’t touch. You’ll hear Erwan Le Corre challenge modern fitness myths and reframe movement as a return to our humanity; Melissa Kupsch unpack the true nature of homeopathy and personal autonomy; and Jim Poole explain how NuCalm works at a neurological level to unlock calm and flow without decades of practice.We also explore the sacred lineage of iboga with Tricia Eastman, question conventional narratives about Earth’s history with Mike Wilkerson, and reimagine money as energy and consciousness with Elizabeth Ralph.The episode continues with candid conversations on censorship, sovereignty, food systems, ritual, and ancient memory—each pointing back to a central theme: thinking clearly, feeling deeply, and reclaiming authority over your own life.As 2025 closes and we look toward a year of integration and embodiment, this episode is an invitation to ask better questions—and to carry what you’ve learned into lived experience.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | You can use the code LUKE15 for 15% off at bioptimizers.com/lukeLEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use the code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.EONS | Visit lukestorey.com/eons and use code LUKE20 to save 20%.SUNLIGHTEN | Save up to $600 when you go to lukestorey.com/sunlighten and use code LUKESTOREY in the pricing form.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) 607: Breathing Less to Experience More: The Inner Dive of BreathHoldWork & MovNat w/ Erwan Le Corre(00:15:25) 612: Suppressed Solutions: Homeopathy for Fertility, Hormones, & Ancestral Pain w/ Melissa Kupsch(00:25:23) 613: NuCalm: Silence Stress, Meditate Like a Monk, & Access Flow State on Demand w/ Jim Poole(00:35:30) 614: The Heart of Iboga: Ancient Healing, Modern Maladies—PTSD, TBI, & Addiction w/ Tricia Eastman(00:47:34) 618: Are Mountains the Corpses of Titans? Giant Trees, Fossil Beasts, & Earth's Hidden History w/ Mike Wilkerson(00:57:03) 619: Sacred Currency: Bridging Frequency, Flow, and Financial Power w/ Elizabeth Ralph(01:10:16) 620: The Fight for Vaccine Truth: Banned, Blacklisted, and Still Speaking Out w/ Andrew Wakefield(01:24:15) 623: Soil, Sovereignty, & Sacred Self-Reliance: Accelerate Your Homesteading Journey w/ Curtis Stone(01:34:46) 630: Oracle Arts & Ancient Mysteries: Ritual, Remembrance, & Restoration w/ Isis IndriyaResources:• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

We’re back with another AMA for this liminal, reflective space between Christmas and the New Year—a time when big questions tend to surface. In this episode, Alyson and I respond to a wide range of listener-submitted questions that span the deeply practical, the philosophical, and the cosmic.We start with a sweeping question about what the next 50 years may hold for humanity, exploring themes like consciousness evolution, polarity, technology, AI, sovereignty, and whether progress is actually accelerating—or fragmenting us further. That conversation opens into reflections on free will, self-governance, spiritual maturity, and how discernment becomes essential in an increasingly noisy world.From there, we shift gears into more specific listener curiosities, including how I’ve experimented with tools like NuCalm, meditation stacking, and sound frequencies—and what to be mindful of when working with altered states or nervous system regulation. We also unpack questions around longevity, quality of life versus lifespan, and why equanimity may be one of the most underrated spiritual skills of our time.As always, the AMA format invites real-time exploration, tangents, humor, and unexpected insights—from road rage and nervous system dysregulation to regenerative agriculture, ethical food choices, and how small daily decisions reflect much larger spiritual principles.Thank you to everyone who submitted questions. These episodes are shaped by your curiosity, your honesty, and your willingness to ask what’s real. Keep them coming—we’re listening.Get Alyson’s Animal Power book and deck, plus free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:APOLLO NEURO | Improve sleep, focus, and calm with the Apollo wearable. Get $90 off with code LUKE at apolloneuro.com/lukeBON CHARGE | Save 25% on BON CHARGE’s entire product line through December 31, 2025 at boncharge.comQUANTUM UPGRADE | Get a 15-day free trial with code LUKE15 at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeBIOPTIMIZERS | You can use the code LUKE15 for 15% off at bioptimizers.com/lukeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Holiday Energy, Sacred Traditions, & the Consciousness of Trees(00:17:53) Predictions for the Next 50 Years: AI, Sovereignty, & the Polarity Test(00:49:11) NuCalm Stacking, Meditation Experiments, & Audio “Hacks”(00:56:04) Latest Discoveries: Ethical Wild Meat, Ceremonial Cacao, & CBD That Actually Works(01:19:14) The Fork in the Road: When to Lean In, When to Step Away(01:53:08) Humility, Recovery, and the Long Arc of HealingResources:• Website: alysoncharles.com • Instagram: instagram.com/iamalysoncharles • Facebook: facebook.com/rockstarshaman • X: x.com/alysoncharles • TikTok: tiktok.com/@shamanalysoncharles • YouTube: youtube.com/@alysonstorey • Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

This is Part One of the Best of The Life Stylist Podcast 2025—a collection of conversations that didn’t just explore ideas, but fundamentally shifted the way I see reality, healing, and personal sovereignty.This past year wasn’t about chasing trends or optimizing hacks. It was about remembering what’s real. Across hundreds of conversations, a few core themes kept rising to the surface again and again: consciousness, healing, sovereignty, and the courage to step outside inherited systems, whether biological, psychological, spiritual, or cultural.In this episode, you’ll hear powerful moments from guests whose work challenged my assumptions and expanded my understanding. From Alex Wolfe’s journey from fear to flight and the intersection of ancient mushroom medicine with modern technology, to Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling and Ian Mitchell unpacking quantum energy, biofields, and measurable shifts in brainwave states that stretch the limits of what we think is possible.We explore the intelligence of water with Paul Chek, dive into multidimensional identity and time with Jesse Elder, and ground things in the physical with Brandon Amalani as we examine EMF, PEMF, and what it truly means to heal the electromagnetic body in a hyper-connected world. You’ll also hear raw, honest reflections on addiction, boundaries, surrender, governance, belief systems, and the internal architecture of freedom, with voices like Elle Macpherson, Zach Leary, and others guiding the way.We close this episode with something deeply personal; a tribute to my father, his late-life healing, and the love that continues beyond the body. This episode isn’t meant to convince you of anything. It’s meant to remind you of what you already know beneath the noise. Take what resonates, leave the rest, and thank you for walking this path with me.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BEAM MINERALS | Use code LUKE for 20% off your order at lukestorey.com/beamLITTLE SAINTS | Visit littlesaints.com/luke and use code LUKE to get 20% off your first order.LEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use the code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.SUNLIGHTEN | Save up to $600 when you go to lukestorey.com/sunlighten and use code LUKESTOREY in the pricing form.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) 595: Mushroom Magic: Fusing Ancient Medicine and Modern Tech to Rewire Your Brain w/ Alex Wolfe(00:19:42) 608: Protect Your Brain from Cell Phone EMF & Supercharge Your Biofield w/ Philipp VHF & Ian Mitchell(00:33:10) 579: Paul Chek: Living as God’s Mirror & Finding Divinity Through Duality on Earth & Beyond(00:57:27) 586: Zen and the Art of the Apocalypse: Prepping for the Worst While Expecting the Best w/ Jesse Elder(01:25:47) 587. Heal Your Electromagnetic Self: ARC PEMF Therapy For Mind-Body Harmony(01:37:04) 592: Elle Macpherson: The Journey from Fashion & Fame to Surrender, Service, and Spiritual Wisdom(02:04:13) 593: Fake Viruses and Parasitic Politicians: How We Win by Thinking Clearly & Opting Out w/ Alec Zeck(02:33:25) 597: Psychedelic Salvation: The Long, Strange Trip from Addiction to Dharma w/ Zach Leary(02:55:27) 594: Echoes of the Afterlife: My Father’s Wisdom from the Other Side w/ Alan StoreyResources:• Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestoreyRelated:• 595. Mushroom Magic: Fusing Ancient Medicine and Modern Tech to Rewire Your Brain w/ Alex Wolfe• 608. Protect Your Brain from Cell Phone EMF & Supercharge Your Biofield w/ Philipp VHF & Ian Mitchell• 579. Paul Chek: Living as God’s Mirror & Finding Divinity Through Duality on Earth & Beyond• 586. Zen and the Art of the Apocalypse: Prepping for the Worst While Expecting the Best• 587. Heal Your Electromagnetic Self: ARC PEMF Therapy for Mind-Body Harmony• 592. Elle Macpherson: The Journey from Fashion & Fame to Surrender, Service, and Spiritual Wisdom• 593. Fake Viruses and Parasitic Politicians: How We Win by Thinking Clearly & Opting Out w/ Alec Zeck• 597. Psychedelic Salvation: The Long, Strange Trip from Addiction to Dharma w/ Zach Leary• 594. Echoes of the Afterlife: My Father’s Wisdom from the Other Side w/ Alan Storey

This episode is a deep dive into the fascinating, often misunderstood world of light, and how profoundly it shapes our biology, energy, and overall health. I reconnect with Matt Maruca, founder and CEO of Ra Optics, to trace the unlikely origin story of his work and explore how his thinking around light, sunglasses, and circadian biology has evolved over the years.We unpack why not all blue light is created equal, how modern artificial lighting disrupts hormones and stress responses, and why context, timing, and spectrum matter far more than simplistic “good vs. bad” narratives. Matt breaks down the difference between damaging short-wavelength blue light and the beneficial blue light that helps regulate circadian rhythms, while explaining why even helpful light can become harmful when it’s out of balance or stripped of near-infrared wavelengths.We also explore how artificial environments like offices, big-box stores, cities, and screens create chronic stress at a cellular level, and why near-infrared light is essential for mitochondrial function, structured water in the body, and resilience against oxidative damage. Matt shares how his own relationship with sunlight has shifted away from extremes toward a more nuanced, biologically intelligent approach.From forest canopies and chlorophyll to sunglasses, sunrise exposure, and next-generation lens technology, this conversation reframes how we think about light exposure in the modern world. If you want a more grounded, practical understanding of how to protect your eyes, support your nervous system, and work with your biology instead of against it, this episode delivers.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | You can use the code LUKE15 for 15% off at bioptimizers.com/lukeQUANTUM UPGRADE | Get a 15-day free trial with code LUKE15 at lukestorey.com/quantumupgradeAPOLLO NEURO | Improve sleep, focus, and calm with the Apollo wearable. Get $90 off with code LUKE at apolloneuro.com/luke EONS | Visit lukestorey.com/eons and use code LUKE20 to save 20%.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) How a Chance Meeting Sparked a Movement Around Light & Health(00:18:51) Light Toxicity, Blue Light Myths, and the “Right Dose” of Sun(00:45:24) Sunrise as a “Pre-Conditioner” and Why Cities Hit Different(00:55:59) The “Circadian Cult,” Blue Sync Backlash, and the Skill of Changing Your Mind(01:28:21) The Indoor Light Problem: Windows, Cars, and the “Sun You’re Not Getting”(01:45:20) Why “Natural Light” Isn’t Always NaturalResources:• Website: raoptics.com • Instagram: instagram.com/thelightdiet • Instagram: instagram.com/raoptics • Facebook: facebook.com/raopticseyewear • X: x.com/ra_optics • TikTok: tiktok.com/@ra_optics • YouTube: youtube.com/@ra_optics • Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

In this episode, we explore two of the most mind-bending and controversial topics of our time: the nature of the cosmos and the truth behind so-called “contact.” These themes—drawn from Mark Gober’s books An End to the Upside Down Cosmos and An End to Upside Down Contact—take us straight into the heart of scientific assumptions, cultural conditioning, and what it really means to seek truth in a world built on inherited narratives.Mark and I dig into why foundational claims about cosmology, physics, and even medicine may not be supported by direct evidence, and how easily our collective worldview can be shaped by unexamined premises. From the Big Bang, dark matter, and the globe model to NASA imagery, eclipses, and observational anomalies, we break down what can actually be verified—and what cannot. The goal isn’t to replace one belief system with another, but to follow a disciplined, evidence-based approach that challenges dogma on all sides.We also explore why questioning these topics triggers such strong reactions. Mark explains how career investment, identity, compartmentalization, and cultural reinforcement keep people aligned with consensus models—even when contradictions are hiding in plain sight. The conversation moves beyond physics into consciousness, spirituality, and the possibility that confusion about where we live may be part of a much larger, long-running strategy to disconnect humanity from its inherent power. If you’re curious, skeptical, or simply hungry for deeper clarity in a world drowning in assumptions, this episode will challenge your perspective in the best possible way.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BON CHARGE | Go to boncharge.com to save 25% off everything sitewide. LEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.JUST THRIVE | Head to justthrivehealth.com and use code LUKE20 to save 20%.BEAM MINERALS | Use code LUKE for 20% off your order at beamminerals.com/lukeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Kicking Off the Deep Dive into Cosmos & Contact(00:35:29) The Motives Behind Cosmic Misdirection(00:46:12) The “Seeing Too Far” Problem & Other Observable Anomalies(01:05:40) The Antarctica Puzzle & Why Exploration Restrictions Matter(01:30:42) Interdimensional Beings, UAPs, & the Consciousness Puzzle(02:00:07) Following the Muse, Spiritual Discernment, & Not Getting DupedResources:• Website: markgober.com • Instagram: instagram.com/markgober_author • Facebook: facebook.com/markgoberauthor • X: x.com/MarkGoberAuthor• YouTube: youtube.com/@markgober6725 • Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

In this episode, I’m joined by Oto Gomes, crypto investor, mentor, and founder of the Crypto Freedom Academy, for a conversation that goes far beyond charts, markets, and digital assets. Oto brings over a decade of crypto experience and another decade as an accountant, but what truly sets him apart is his heart-centered approach to wealth, sovereignty, and freedom.Together, we unpack why so many people feel disempowered around money, how our beliefs shape our financial reality, and why the future of prosperity depends less on chasing quick wins and more on understanding who we are at our core. Oto shares practical and grounded wisdom on navigating crypto safely, building true abundance, and creating a resilient inner foundation that can weather both bull and bear markets—externally and internally.We also explore the deeper emotional and spiritual layers of money. Oto breaks down how self-worth ties directly into financial behavior, why sovereignty is a non-negotiable in the new paradigm, and how interdependent communities can help us rewrite our relationship with wealth. His mission is clear: to empower people to reclaim their agency, operate from integrity, and create a prosperous life rooted in accountability and connection.If you're curious about crypto, seeking a more holistic approach to money, or wanting to align your financial path with personal freedom and purpose, this conversation offers grounded insights and expansive perspective. Visit lukestorey.com/cryptoacademy and use code LUKE for 10% off courses in the Crypto Freedom Academy.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | Get 25% off Bioptimizer's entire product line for Black Friday and Cyber Monday at bioptimizers.com/lukePIQUE | For a limited time, get 20% off for life plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/lukeLITTLE SAINTS | Visit littlesaints.com/luke and use code LUKE to get 20% off your first order. EONS | Visit lukestorey.com/eons and use code LUKE20 to save 20%.MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) The $1.1 Million Lesson & the Truth About Wealth(00:10:57) Wartime vs Peacetime Capitalism & the Flow of Money(00:27:00) Crypto 101: Bitcoin, Blockchains, & Why It Won’t Just “Disappear”(00:49:48) Blockchain, Internet “Nations,” & Rewriting Your Relationship With Money(01:09:13) From “I’m Bad at Tech” to Confident Crypto Steward(01:23:09) Redefining Money, Debt, & Value in a Two-World Reality(01:46:47) No One Is Coming to Save Us: Dismantling Statism, Contracts, & False KingsResources:• Website: otogomes.live• Instagram: instagram.com/otogomes • Facebook: facebook.com/otoranzoni• X: x.com/otogomes • TikTok: tiktok.com/@oto.gomes.official • YouTube: youtube.com/@OtoGomes • Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey

We’re back with a new listener AMA, and this one goes deep into the heart of what so many of you have been asking about lately: healing, forgiveness, energetic boundaries, and what it really means to stay aligned when life throws you lessons you never asked for. As always, it’s just me and my wife, Alyson Charles Storey, sitting down at home to explore your questions with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of spiritual perspective.In this conversation, we unpack what forgiveness actually looks like—especially when the other person never takes accountability. We talk about how to work with resentment, rumination, and intrusive thoughts without spiritually bypassing or numbing ourselves. You’ll hear us dive into the difference between emotional processing and feeding old mental loops, the role of humility in resolving conflict, and why “letting go” is often more about moment-to-moment surrender than a single breakthrough.We also get into questions around shamanic perspective, karmic lessons, and how to discern when an experience has alchemized into wisdom versus when it’s still asking for attention. Along the way, we touch on rituals, inner work, and the spiritual tools we each turn to—plus plenty of personal stories, laughter, and real-life marriage moments.Thank you to every listener who submitted a question. Your curiosity and vulnerability shape these episodes, and we’re grateful to walk this path with you. Keep the questions coming for the next AMA. Get Alyson’s Animal Power book and deck, plus free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:Element Health |  Go to elementhealthsupply.com/luke for deep discounts during their Black Friday / Cyber Monday saleBON CHARGE | Save 25% on BON CHARGE’s entire product line through December 31, 2025 at boncharge.comAPOLLO NEURO | Improve sleep, focus, and calm with the Apollo wearable. Get $90 off with code LUKE at apolloneuro.com/lukeBIOPTIMIZERS | Get 25% on Bioptimizers’ entire product line for Black Friday and Cyber Monday at bioptimizers.com/lukeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) The Reality of Writing a Book: Discipline, Devotion, & Disconnection(00:20:54) “Are You a Student of Life… or at the Mercy of It?”(00:39:31) Abuse, Alchemy, & Forgiveness Without Accountability(01:06:40) Latest Discoveries & the Art of Not Caring What People Think(01:23:16) Anti-Inflammatories, Herbal Mocktails, & Winter Wellness Tools(01:34:21) “In God We Trust”: A National Motto, a Spiritual Inquiry, & a Cultural Disconnect(01:45:43) Closing the Year of the Snake & Preparing for the Fire HorseResources:• Website: alysoncharles.com • Instagram: instagram.com/iamalysoncharles • Facebook: facebook.com/rockstarshaman • X: x.com/alysoncharles • TikTok: tiktok.com/@shamanalysoncharles • YouTube: youtube.com/@alysonstorey • Shop all our merch designs at lukestoreymerch.com• Check out Gilded By Luke Storey: gildedbylukestorey.com• Join me on Telegram: t.me/lukestorey