The Jim Fortin Podcast

Start Your Transformation Now  In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim Fortin reframes wealth from a radically different perspective—one rooted in consciousness rather than effort, hustle, or external conditions. Against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, Jim explains why money is not something to chase, earn, or force into existence, but something that flows naturally from the state of being a person occupies. By shifting attention from form—bank accounts, markets, and bills—to consciousness itself, listeners are invited to rethink everything they believe about financial security and abundance.  Jim breaks down four powerful reframes that dismantle the cultural conditioning around money: that wealth exists outside of us, that hard work guarantees financial success, that numbers define worth, and that current circumstances reflect present truth. Instead, he reveals how wealth is a state of consciousness first—and how money is simply a delayed echo of past thinking. When consciousness changes, form must follow.  If you’ve been working harder but feeling stuck, anxious, or at the mercy of external forces, this episode offers a grounded yet expansive perspective that can permanently change how you relate to money, supply, and yourself.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  (02:50) The lie that money exists outside of you Why chasing money keeps it out of reach—and how wealth actually takes form through consciousness.  (08:58) Why wealth is a state of being before it’s a number Jim explains why focusing on bank balances and markets keeps people trapped in the “shadows.”  (14:45) The cause-and-effect truth behind financial reality How consciousness creates money—and why trying to fix effects never works.  (18:06) Why you are supply itself, not separate from it A powerful reframe that dissolves lack by reconnecting identity to Source.  (24:11) Why your finances reflect past consciousness, not present truth How to stop treating money as a verdict and start using it as feedback.  (29:57) A simple phrase that rewires your relationship with money Jim shares a practical internal shift that changes how you respond to bills, fear, and lack.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Money does not define who you are—it reflects who you have been. When you stop reacting to appearances and start identifying as consciousness itself, the struggle dissolves. Wealth is not something you earn someday; it is something you embody now. Shift the cause, and the effect must change. When you stop waiting for proof and begin living from knowing, supply aligns naturally—and life responds accordingly.  Mentioned resources: Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase.   Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now If you’re struggling with an identity that weighs you down, procrastination, and self-sabotage then you’re going to love this episode. Beginning this week I start answering questions from all of you emailing about your particular life situations, problems and challenges.Today’s first Q &A episode, I answer Doreen’s questions about self-sabotage, procrastination and reprogramming your self identity. In this episode I discuss:Needing permission from othersBeing financially stuckBeing stuck in self-sabotage and procrastinationFear of judgmentManaging emotionsPerfectionismThe polarity of “Good V Bad” thinkingTraits and identity of successful entrepreneurAnd, much, much more. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway Mentioned Resources: Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

Start Your Transformation Now In this episode, Your Belief and the Problem Is The Problem, Jim Fortin challenges one of the most deeply ingrained assumptions in personal growth—that problems are something to be fixed. Drawing from shamanic wisdom, neuroscience, and lived experience, Jim reveals that what we call “problems” are often creations of the ego, sustained by the belief that something is wrong in the first place. When identity is rooted in the ego, struggle feels real and persistent—but when awareness shifts, problems lose their power. Jim goes deeper into how focusing on healing, money, love, or solutions can actually reinforce the very conditions people want to escape. He explains why techniques, hustling, and even prayer can unintentionally affirm lack, separation, and struggle when they come from ego-based identity. Instead, Jim invites listeners to recognize themselves as consciousness first—and to allow universal intelligence to work through them rather than forcing outcomes through effort. If you’ve been working hard to “solve” your life but still feel stuck, this episode offers a powerful reframing that can change how you experience challenges altogether. What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  (02:01) Why believing you have a problem is often the real problem Jim explains how problems exist primarily because the ego believes they do.  (06:45) How focusing on healing, money, or love can reinforce lack Learn why trying to fix conditions from ego-based identity keeps them alive.  (11:58) Why prayer, visualization, and techniques can backfire Discover how effort-based approaches affirm separation from Source.  (17:01) The identity shift from ego to consciousness Jim breaks down the difference between having consciousness and being consciousness.  (23:45) Why stopping the struggle allows life to realign Understand how silence, presence, and service open the door to effortless change.  (32:55) A simple sentence that dissolves ego-based problems Jim shares a practical way to separate who you are from what you’re experiencing.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  The moment you stop identifying as the condition and recognize yourself as the one experiencing it, everything changes. Problems don’t disappear because you fix them—they dissolve when you stop feeding them with belief, fear, and effort. When you shift from ego to consciousness, life no longer pushes against you. It moves with you. Let go of the struggle, return to awareness, and allow transformation to unfold naturally.  Mentioned resources: Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase. Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now We’ve all heard it before, “Wow, that blows my mind, it’s mind boggling.” The truth is this, anything mind boggling is something that simply exists outside your personal model of reality. We humans work from tiny models of reality and most of us stay trapped in our small models of the world. St. Germain said, “If humans knew how the laws of the universe worked they’d cease to believe in miracles.” When we learn to think outside our models of reality, life opens up for us.In this episode I talk about:[9:13] The importance of stopping internal dialog[9:45] Why “100% Possible – 100% Of The Time” is liberating[10:50] How your entire world is a 3D interpretation[13:00] How you give up your true power when you’re born[15:25] Why when you “stop thinking” you become pure possibility[25:05] Why working from evidence is a trap And, as you know, I tend to cover a lot of ancillary ideas in each episode. If you’re wanting to stop working from circumstances you’re probably going to really like this episode. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway Above all else, remember this: 100% Possible 100% Of The Time Mentioned Resources: The I Am Discourses by St. Germain Episode 6 – Here’s The Only Place To Find Your Highest Potential Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase. Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

Start Your Transformation Now In this powerful first installment of a two-part mini-series, Jim Fortin explores one of the deepest causes of human suffering: the illusion of identity. He explains how most people unknowingly live from a limited, ego-based sense of self—and how this illusion quietly shapes fear, lack, struggle, and disconnection. Jim begins guiding listeners toward a more profound understanding of who they truly are beyond the human identity they’ve learned to accept as “self.” Jim goes deeper into what it means to be consciousness having a human experience, rather than a human trying to become spiritual. He breaks down how identifying with the 3D ego creates separation from inner power, and why most problems don’t need to be solved—but seen through. Listeners are invited to shift from operating inside the illusion to recognizing the awareness behind it, where true transformation begins. This episode sets the foundation for a radical identity shift that changes how life, challenges, and possibilities are experienced. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing “all the right things,” this conversation opens the doorway to a completely different way of living.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  (02:10) Why most suffering comes from misunderstanding identity Jim explains why people struggle not because life is hard, but because they don’t truly know who they are.  (05:48) The hidden trap of the 3D ego identity Learn how identifying with race, roles, history, and labels creates the illusion of separation and fuels fear and lack.  (11:41) What it really means to be consciousness first Jim introduces the identity “flip” that shifts life from effort and struggle to ease and alignment.  (17:00) Why ego problems don’t get solved—they dissolve Discover why trying to fix life from the ego is like rearranging furniture on the Titanic.  (23:08) How prayer and begging reinforce separation Jim explains how traditional prayer often reinforces the illusion instead of reconnecting us to our inherent power.  (27:11) The one realization that ends the ‘beast of burden’ life Understand why identifying as consciousness first restores power, peace, and clarity.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  The greatest illusion you can break is the belief that you are the human identity you’ve learned to be. When you stop trying to fix your life from the ego and begin recognizing yourself as consciousness having a human experience, struggle loses its grip. Problems no longer define you—and often dissolve entirely. True transformation begins not with effort, but with awareness. Shift your identity, and your life follows.  Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now How often have you asked yourself this question: “What is my life’s purpose?” If you’re like almost all people, you’ve asked yourself this question over and over and you still haven’t found your answer. In this episode I dig deeper and take a look at your life’s purpose from a much higher perspective. For most people, they have never thought in this way. They’ve never expanded the level from which they see and experience their lives. In this episode I talk about:[5:38] “Where you’re living from”[9:59] Looking at your life in a bigger context[10:45] Why your purpose is internal and not external[13:28] Why your external purpose is not your real purpose[24:54] And, how working from your highest potential will help you connect with your real purpose Also, I talk about meditation and why this is so important. The easiest way to work from higher purpose is to quiet your mind and connect at the deepest levels of who you are. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway Your TRUE purpose is alignment Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

Start Your Transformation Now In this profound and far-reaching conversation, Jim Fortin sits down with Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of the Soul, to explore what he calls an unprecedented shift in human consciousness. Gary explains that humanity is moving beyond a five-sensory, fear-based way of living into a multisensory awareness rooted in love, responsibility, and authentic power. This transformation, he says, is not a future possibility—it is happening now, within each individual. The discussion dives deeply into what authentic power truly means: the alignment of personality with soul. Gary contrasts external power—control, manipulation, and fear—with authentic power, which comes from emotional awareness and conscious choice. He offers practical guidance on how to recognize frightened versus loving parts of the personality and how everyday emotional experiences are actually gateways to spiritual growth and personal evolution. If you’ve ever wondered how inner change can affect the world, how to move beyond fear, or how to live with greater meaning and integrity during uncertain times, this episode offers both clarity and direction. What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  (02:58) The New Human Consciousness Why humanity is undergoing a rapid, historic shift from five-sensory awareness to multisensory perception.  (04:20) External Power vs. Authentic Power How control and manipulation differ from soul-aligned power—and why the old model no longer works.  (13:57) Love and Fear as Choice Points How every moment presents a decision between fear-based reactions and love-based responses.  (18:59) Emotional Awareness as a Tool How physical sensations in the body reveal frightened or loving parts of your personality.  (41:59) Temptation and Conscious Choice Why temptation is a spiritual gift and how it serves as a rehearsal for growth—or karma.  (51:30) Creating Change from the Inside Out Why transforming yourself is the only way meaningful change happens in the world.  Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway  True transformation doesn’t come from fixing the world outside of you—it begins by turning inward. As Gary Zukav reminds us, the frightened parts of your personality are not obstacles, but doorways to deeper awareness, compassion, and authentic power. When you learn to recognize fear, choose love, and act from alignment with your soul, you step into a life guided not by reaction, but by conscious creation.  Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now On today’s episode, I give you a 4-step process on how to break free from fear. We dive deep into the biology of fear; breaking down the brain into 3 parts and examining exactly how the brain works so you can start to control your brain instead of it controlling you. If you have worry, doubt or fear thoughts running through your mind and wish to break free from them, you will want to listen to this episode. In this episode I discuss:The 2 biggest fears people have and how they are not realYour fears are actually not consciousBreaking down the brain into 3 parts: prefrontal cortex (thinking part) limbic system (emotional) reptilian brain (monkey brain, oldest, survival)How to disassociate from fearThe 4-step process that will break you free from any fear. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway You can eliminate your fear with moving your attention and disassociation. Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

Start Your Transformation Now  In this compelling continuation of the 2026 series, Jim expands on Don Juan and Don Xavier’s teachings by bringing listeners into a grounded, practical conversation about economic cycles, human evolution, and spiritual preparedness. Drawing from decades of shamanic guidance, global economic patterns, and his own experience as an investor, Jim explains why the coming years—especially 2026—represent a crossroads for humanity. This episode breaks down how global shifts affect your energy, your frequency, and your personal stability, and why your spiritual posture determines the quality of your life amid large-scale change. He dives deeper into economic realities rarely discussed in spiritual circles, including debt cycles, the weakening U.S. economy, the rise of China, precious metals, inflation dynamics, and the BRICS movement. Jim explains these not to alarm listeners but to help them think clearly, prepare wisely, and avoid unnecessary suffering. With insight from Don Juan's teachings on becoming “immune” to collapse, and prophetic references from Hopi Kachina, Nostradamus, Edgar Cayce, and others, he shows how spiritual alignment, not fear, is the stabilizing force in uncertain times. This episode encourages listeners to become more conscious participants in their financial lives, understand what is unfolding globally, and begin preparing in ways that elevate—not constrict—their frequency.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  (01:02) Why external world changes impact your inner world Jim explains why he’s choosing to address economics on a spiritual podcast—and why energetic resilience matters when global structures shift.   (05:40) Economic warning signs most people overlook From inflated markets to unsustainable debt and misleading narratives, Jim outlines the indicators pointing toward major global restructuring.   (10:08) 2026 as humanity’s crossroads Drawing from ancient prophecies and shamanic teachings, Jim describes why consciousness is diverging and why your choices determine which path you follow.   (16:45) How to think about becoming “immune” to economic turmoil Jim clarifies Don Juan’s definition of independence—living with minimal debt, stabilizing your life, and grounding your frequency regardless of circumstances.   (22:10) Why investors are shifting into precious metals With gold at historic highs and global banks hoarding reserves, Jim explains why metals preserve—not grow—wealth during instability.   (30:22) Preparing spiritually while learning financially Jim outlines how to explore experts like Ray Dalio, Warren Buffett, and Mark Moss to strengthen your understanding, all while maintaining a high spiritual frequency.   Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  The world is changing, but fear doesn’t prepare you—consciousness does. Your greatest protection in uncertain times is the combination of grounded financial awareness and elevated spiritual frequency. When you reduce unnecessary debt, stay curious, and stay awake to what’s unfolding around you, you begin to navigate life from strength rather than scarcity. And when you pair that with spiritual discipline—presence, clarity, and higher choice—you become resilient, stable, and empowered no matter what the external world is doing. The crossroads ahead invites you to rise. Choose the path of awareness now.  Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now In the past, I have often said, “Being stuck” in life, no such thing. Cars can get stuck, things can get stuck but people cannot get stuck. Why, because they have the ability to change things and do different things. So, in this episode I talk about – “Something” leads to something and what does that mean? It’s so simple that most of us miss the power of this simple phrase. Oftentimes in life, we are stuck or directionless when in fact the answers are in front of us all the time, yet we are too busy being stuck to see the obvious answer. I myself, years back, have found myself “stuck.” In particular, I remember 2014 when I was burned out, tired, and in limbo as to what I wanted to do with the rest of my professional life. I remember one day when I was pacing the den the answer came to me. The answer of how to get “unstuck” and to change my life came to me in a flash and had this answer not hit me I seriously doubt I’d even be doing this podcast today. This epiphany I came to, it’s available to everyone and it’s pretty much free, we just have to act upon it and when we do, I promise, something will lead to something. And, when new things come into our awareness then so do possible new opportunities. Be sure to listen to this episode, after all, before you listen to it you have no idea what it’s going to lead to, right? Well, after you listen you’ll perhaps have a new way to “get yourself” unstuck in life. As I said before, we’re never stuck. It’s just often that we have run out of creativity and action. And, when we add creativity and couple that with action, magic can happen. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway You’re Never Stuck In Life. Something Leads To Something. Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

Start Your Transformation Now  In this powerful continuation of the Shaman’s Tips for an Amazing 2026 series, Jim shares three timeless lessons drawn from decades of teachings from Don Juan and Don Javier. These insights—distraction, dedication to spiritual work, and preparing for economic shifts—are delivered with clarity and urgency, helping listeners understand how their attention, discipline, and frequency shape the reality they experience. Through personal stories, hard-won wisdom, and real examples from his own life, Jim demonstrates how spiritual alignment becomes the stabilizing force in a chaotic world. He goes deeper into how modern distractions steal our ability to live present, centered, and aware. Jim explains why most people unintentionally invest their energy into meaningless noise rather than spiritual evolution—and how this keeps them out of alignment with their purpose. He also introduces a lesson from 2002 that feels more relevant than ever: economic disruption is coming, and spiritual independence, not fear, is what will carry us through.  If you’re ready to step into 2026 with more clarity, presence, and personal power, this episode invites you to slow down, pay attention, and reclaim the energy that creates your future.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  (02:58) The hidden cost of distractions Don Juan’s teaching reveals how much of life we miss because our attention is consumed by modern noise rather than presence.  (08:46) How distraction drains your power and purpose Jim shares real examples—from doom scrolling to social media addiction—showing how easily we give away the energy needed for growth.  (17:58) Why most people never give 50% to their spiritual work A candid teaching from Don Juan that exposes the gap between “wanting transformation” and actually committing to it.  (24:08) Pain as the catalyst for profound spiritual change Jim shares how the challenges of 2024 became the foundation for massive evolution, illustrating why discomfort is often the doorway to growth.  (28:26) The energetic price of living in the 3D world Learn how attention, discipline, and alignment—not circumstances—determine how grounded and empowered you feel.  (32:15) Preparing spiritually for global economic shifts Jim introduces a decades-old prophecy from Don Juan and explains why frequency—not fear—is the key to navigating future instability.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Your attention is your life. When you give it to distractions, fear, or the external world, you weaken your power, your frequency, and your ability to create. But when you reclaim it—through presence, spiritual discipline, and self-awareness—you begin to rise above circumstances rather than collapse under them. The world may shift, but your inner world can remain steady, clear, and strong. Start giving more of your energy to the evolution of your spirit, and you’ll experience a 2026 shaped not by chance, but by consciousness.  Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now I take a couple of different angles in this episode. Specifically, I talk about the socially learned human limitations we are taught, the handicap of qualifying life and that “living up to your potential” is not about potential, it’s about your subconscious identity. It’s hard for most of us to grasp but 99% of our limitations are learned. This takes me back to a story I want to share. If I asked you if you think a 56-year-old man, two weeks out of the hospital with a heart attack and zero training and preparation could run 75 consecutive marathons, what would you say? Would you say, “No way” he could do that? Or, do you think that he could? I answer that question in this episode. It dawned on me a few years back that I lived my life through “quantification.” I “counted” things to determine what was good and bad in life. What was acceptable and not. What was a good measure of success and achievement, etc. A while back I learned this is a failed strategy as it keeps us on the merry-go-round of life quantification. Meaning, we’re good enough when we achieve certain things and to certain degrees and we’re falling short when we’re not achieving those numbered quantifications. It’s my attempt in this episode to get you to start letting go of that universally ingrained thinking that keeps us trapped. Has there ever been a time you did something and you initially thought that there was no way you could do it? Most people can say yes to this. Well, it’s not that you can’t do something, it’s that you have “perceived” that you can’t do that and we explore that in this episode. As well, we look at a few real-life scenarios from my own life where either I or someone I knew thought we could not do things, and we actually did them when we stopped “quantifying them.” To add a different perspective on quantification, the Navy Seals have what they call the Rule of 40% and what that means is when you think you’re tired, worn out, exhausted and you have nothing left in you, you still have 40% more energy in you to use and to keep going. We explore that a bit in this episode. And, we wrap up with the fact that you achieving in life has nothing to do with your potential but with the perceptions of your potential. You’re unlimited with unlimited ability, it’s your perceptions about what you cannot and can do that determines that ability. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway You’ll never know what you can do until you go beyond your limits because they are not your limits they are your perceived limits! Mentioned Resources: Episode 1: Transforming Your Life From The Inside Out Episode 2: Who Are You And What Is Your Identity? Episode 3: What Is The Story Of Your Life? Episode 4: The Biology of Fear Episode 5: Why Your Bad Habits Are So Hard To Break Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

Start Your Transformation Now  In this intimate continuation of the Shaman’s Tips for an Amazing 2026 series, Jim opens up a collection of personal notes from his 2019 conversations with Don Javier. These notes—raw, spontaneous, and deeply insightful—offer a rare look into the lessons that have shaped Jim’s own path of spiritual evolution. Unlike previous episodes that centered on a single teaching, this installment weaves together multiple wisdom threads: reciprocity, sacred geometry, authenticity, energetic protection, and the lifelong journey of coming into union with the divine. As Jim breaks down each teaching, he highlights how our struggles often stem from being out of balance with life itself—whether through taking more than we give, disconnecting from our spiritual essence, or living behind masks that keep us out of alignment. Through vivid stories, including powerful examples involving sacred geometry, energetic boundaries, and lessons learned in his own home, he shows how these shamanic principles apply directly to abundance, well-being, and personal power today. If you’re ready for deeper self-honesty, renewed alignment, and a different way of walking through the world, this episode will encourage you to pause, reflect, and follow the inner nudges that are already guiding you toward a more empowered 2026.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  (02:23) Why being “out of well-being” means being out of reciprocity Jim explains how Ayni—the ancient principle of sacred reciprocity—reveals whether we're giving and receiving in balance in money, health, and relationships.  (04:41) What broken “geometry” really means You’ll learn why Don Javier teaches that everything is geometry—and how being misaligned internally keeps your outer world from working.  (06:41) How real-world examples reveal energetic alignment Jim shares a powerful story about a child completing a torn image, illustrating why inner alignment always creates outer alignment.  (10:31) Why so many people live out of union with the divine Hear how modern life drags us into 3D consciousness and how reconnecting with the divine opens the door to abundance and clarity.  (17:33) The energetic risks of sharing your life publicly Jim reveals shamanic teachings on personal power, influence, energetic exchange, and why not everyone should have access to your private world.  (21:20) The importance of authenticity in a world of masks Discover why people hide behind personas—and why true peace and power come from dropping the mask and living transparently.  (25:13) How your home—and its energy—shapes your spiritual path Jim discusses sacred geometry, feng shui, and energetic hygiene, using real examples of spaces holding powerful residue from past events.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  This episode invites you to slow down and truly listen to what your inner world is telling you. Whether it's a call toward sacred geometry, a pull to clean up your energetic environment, or an urge to live more authentically, these nudges aren’t random—they’re your soul leading the way. Instead of dismissing them, follow them. When you honor the quiet invitations of your inner self, you begin restoring reciprocity, alignment, and union with the divine. And when that happens, life shifts—internally first, then externally in ways you could never force through effort alone.  Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now I’m sure you’ve already made dozens of judgments today about yourself and other people and people have already judged you about what you’re wearing or how you’re acting or what music you’re playing. Heck, you’ve probably judged this podcast! That’s because that’s what humans do. We judge. We are meaning-making machines! In this episode, you’ll discover that judging people and being judged is a part of the human experience and the most effective way to eliminate the fear of being judged is to accept it. I provide some key questions to ask yourself surrounding fears of abandonment and rejection that you won’t want to miss if you want to start living a fuller and more freedom-filled life. In this episode I discuss:Abandonment and Rejection—the two biggest fears we haveHow to get over people judging you for goodAre you judging yourself on externals? If so you’ll never be happy. Do this instead! Questions to ask yourself to finally eliminate the fear of judgment and rejection Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway When people are judging you, how do you know to the exact degree that you’re being judged? 10%? 100%? The truth is you don’t know. If you’re not putting yourself out there yet, at what degree of judgment can you take action anyway, despite the judgment? When you’re only in a 100% judgment-free zone? Can you take action when you have 20% judgment? How will you know when to stop being in the fear of judgment? Hint: Now is a good time to let go of that fear. No matter what you do you’ll be judged. What would your life look like 3 months from now if you took action even if you knew you would be judged? Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

Start Your Transformation Now  In this profound continuation of the Shaman’s Tips for an Amazing 2026 series, Jim dives into the core teaching behind spiritual seniority—our true source of power, clarity, and creation. He explains why most people unknowingly give their seniority away by living entirely from their 3D identity and absorbing noise from the external world. Through stories, shamanic teachings, and real-life examples, Jim shows how forgetting who we are at the soul-level disconnects us from guidance, peace, and our ability to create an extraordinary life.  Jim goes deeper into how the modern world has pulled us out of our center: social media, the 24/7 news cycle, hyperstimulation, and constant mental activity hijack attention and weaken our spiritual awareness. He shows how reclaiming seniority begins by stopping “the world”—reducing external input, grounding, getting quiet, and reconnecting to the silent intelligence within. This is the foundation for aligning with your spiritual essence and shaping 2026 from a place of inner authority.  If you're ready to step out of mental chaos, reclaim your power, and access deeper guidance, this episode will help you return to your true nature. Seniority isn't something you earn—it’s something you remember. And when you remember it, everything in your external life begins to change.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  Why most people can’t access their spiritual seniority (02:49) Jim explains how identifying with the ego and 3D identity blinds us from experiencing our soul and its higher guidance.  The two identities you’re living from—only one of them is real (09:01) You’ll learn the difference between your human container and your spiritual essence, and why confusing the two keeps you stuck.  How modern life erodes your spiritual awareness (14:48) Jim breaks down how news, social media, overstimulation, and constant noise disconnect you from the inner silence needed for seniority.  The shamanic mandate to “stop your world” (18:06) Discover Don Javier’s teaching on stopping the external world so you can change your internal world—and why this is the gateway to spiritual power.  A 30-day practice to reclaim your seniority (20:59) Jim outlines a practical reset—removing social media, limiting news, grounding, and practicing silence—to help you reconnect with your soul.  How silence reconnects you with divine intelligence (27:08) Hear why even five minutes of genuine stillness activates healing, clarity, and access to higher awareness.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Your seniority isn’t lost—it's simply buried under noise, distraction, and over-identification with your 3D identity. When you stop the external world long enough to sit in silence, you open the door to guidance, healing, and deeper truth. Reclaim your power by turning inward. Remove the noise for 30 days, reconnect with the stillness within you, and you’ll rediscover the spiritual authority you’ve carried across lifetimes. From that place, 2026 becomes a year you create—not a year that happens to you.  Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now Nothing sucks your life away like spending your days trying to be liked by everyone you meet, everyone in the office and people all around you. Without even recognizing it, many people will not engage in many things, like speaking up…because they want to be liked by others and they think if they speak up they will not be liked. The need to be liked plagues the planet at epic proportions and it’s one of the biggest things that debilitates lives. In this episode I talk about:[1:25] Why it’s so important to be liked[3:02] Why people hang onto it so dearly[9:37] Why people liking you is not about you[10:44] The illusion of being liked[20:50] No matter who you are, you’re not going to be liked by all[36:58] What it’s costing you to seek everyone’s likingAnd, much, much more… As you’re going to hear in this episode, no matter what you do, at least 30% of people you meet just aren’t going to like you. No matter what you do, there are some people who aren’t going to like what you do, so as you can see, trying to be liked by everyone is an illusion! Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway Just be you. Those who like you will, and those who will not, will not. Mentioned Resources: The Need to be Liked by Dr. Roger Covin How does the Rorschach inkblot test work? Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase. Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

Start Your Transformation Now  In this powerful continuation of the Shaman’s Tips for an Amazing 2026 series, Jim reveals why suffering is never random—and never caused by the world outside of us. Drawing from shamanic teachings, personal stories, and decades of transformational coaching, he explains that suffering always comes from one place: non-acceptance of the present moment. When we resist “what is,” attach to old identities, or expect life to match our internal model of how it should be, we create our own pain.  Jim goes deeper into the role of attachment, identity, brain-based patterns, emotional habits, and inherited beliefs. He shows how these unconscious attachments keep people stuck in struggle—while believing the struggle is happening tothem. Through personal anecdotes, reflections on Don Javier’s teachings, and real-life examples, Jim helps listeners see how suffering dissolves the moment they stop resisting what’s here now.  If you’re ready for a more peaceful, grounded, and empowered 2026, this episode will help you release the weight you’ve been carrying. When you understand how to accept your now—and consciously create from it—you step into true freedom.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  Why suffering is a choice—even when it doesn’t feel like one (02:52) Jim explains how all suffering comes from attachment and non-acceptance of the present, not from external circumstances.  How identity keeps you stuck in old patterns (09:14) You’ll hear why your brain clings to familiar identities—even painful ones—and how this neurological wiring prevents change.  Why you keep reliving the stories you grew up with (09:50) Jim breaks down how childhood conditioning around money, struggle, and self-worth becomes an unconscious template you repeat for decades.  The real reason people resist change (12:13) Learn why the brain prioritizes predictability over happiness, and how this survival mechanism keeps you attached to what you say you don’t want.  Why living in the past or future creates suffering (15:09) Jim shows how perceptions—not events—create emotional pain, especially when we compare the present to a different imagined reality.  The freedom of living fully in the now (18:04) Discover shamanic perspectives on presence, including why Don Javier never takes photos—and how presence dissolves suffering instantly.  Why “it is what it is” is a spiritual power tool (20:56) Jim explains how acceptance opens the door to creativity, peace, and personal freedom.  How to stop fighting life and start creating from the present moment (23:16) You’ll learn how acceptance empowers you to change anything you don’t like—without attachment or emotional resistance.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Suffering doesn’t come from your job, your past, your circumstances, or the world—it comes from resisting the present moment. When you accept your life exactly as it is, without judgment or attachment, you reclaim your power. From that place, you can create anything. Acceptance is not resignation; it is the gateway to transformation. When you stop fighting “what is,” you stop suffering—and you open the door to a wiser, freer, and more authentic version of yourself.    Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now You’ve probably heard people say, “We’re not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” My challenge with this statement is that many people get trapped in the dogma of being “spiritual.” (Which is an episode in itself.) The way I experience life is that we are infinite cosmic beings who incarnate into bodies and in those bodies we learn to embrace dogma that keeps us blind and trapped for a lifetime. In this episode I talk about:[1:57] Why you’re not a spiritual being[3:42] Where you were before you got here[5:02] How you are not your body[7:29] The fact that we forget who we are after we’re born[8:40] How we become “domesticated” to life on the planet[12:04] How we get trapped in our 3D illusions of life[17:04] And, how the littlest part of us controls the totality of us. The majority of us are consumed with life experiences and situations that are driven by the smallest part of our being and we relinquish all our power to the smallest part of ourselves. Until we start working from the larger part of our cosmic and infinite selves we’re working against the nature of who we are and life can be very challenging. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway You are a cosmic being and all the daily stuff you get trapped in IS inconsequential and a waste of your life force and energy. Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

Start Your Transformation Now  In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim continues his Shaman’s Tips for an Amazing 2026 series with Part 6, and this time he dives into one of Don Javier’s most direct teachings: you only get the results in life when you pay the price. Drawing from decades of spiritual apprenticeship, personal stories, and ancient energetic principles, Jim unpacks what “paying the price” truly means—not just mechanically, but energetically, emotionally, and spiritually.   Jim explains why most people never get what they want: not because they lack ability, but because they refuse to exchange the energy required for the outcome. He reveals how convenience, inconsistency, unfocused attention, emotional waste, and old identity patterns keep people stuck—despite their intentions. Whether talking about money, health, relationships, or spiritual evolution, Jim shows that reciprocity governs everything in the universe.  If you’re ready to understand why effort alone is not enough—and how to align your energy, attention, and intention to truly receive what you seek—this episode offers profound clarity and practical direction. Listen in to discover why nothing changes until you change your energetic exchange.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  Why nothing works without energetic reciprocity (01:18) Jim explains that every outcome—material or spiritual—requires an exchange of energy, and why people fail when they try to bypass this universal law.   The real reason most people don’t pay the price (04:32) You’ll learn how convenience, emotional resistance, and fear of discomfort sabotage progress long before physical effort even begins.   The difference between mechanical effort and energetic effort (09:50) Jim breaks down how intention, attention, emotions, and identity play a bigger role than “grinding,” and why results depend on the energy behind your actions.   Why consistency is the true spiritual price (13:45) Discover why starting strong but quitting early is a neurological pattern—not a personal flaw—and how consistency becomes the key spiritual currency.   How younger spiritual seekers get stuck (16:58) Jim shares Don Javier’s observations about “the new kids on the block”—highly gifted but unwilling to do the internal work required for advancement.   Managing your energy like a shaman (22:30) Learn how energy leaks—news, social media, emotions, addictions—drain your spiritual power and block your ability to create. Jim reveals how shamans conserve energy to expand their influence.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Everything in life requires an exchange—materially, emotionally, and spiritually. You cannot receive without giving, and the universe never bypasses reciprocity. When you learn to master your attention, your intention, your emotions, and your energy, you begin paying the real price for the outcomes you say you want. The moment you stop looking for convenience and start managing your energy wisely, you unlock the path to the spiritual expansion, abundance, and freedom you’ve been seeking.    Let’s Connect:  Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  LIKED THE EPISODE?  If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people.  Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!  With gratitude, Jim

Start Your Transformation Now You’ve heard it since you were a kid, “Be responsible,” however, have you ever sat with that concept and fully explored its meaning in your own life?Responsibility is a master key in life and what you create is what you’re 100% responsible for creating or not. One of my clients once said, “Wow, when I live from being 100% responsible for my life I feel like I can do anything.” He embodied the characteristic and he 10 X his business growth in 3 years. And, what he did, you can do! In this episode I talk about:[5:55] Where you’ll be next year is 100% contingent on what you’re being responsible for[12:22] To what degree are you responsible for your own personal evolution[14:04] Why blame is victim mentality[16:09] The relationship between success and responsibility[19:05] What victim mentality looks like And, what 100% responsibility looks like. Harry Truman said it best, “The buck stops here,” and when you embody that characteristic and way of BEing, your life will change dramatically. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway What happens in your life is what you’re responsible for making happen. Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim