What if the deepest structures of mind and cosmos were one and the same? Could the mystery of consciousness be illuminated through the physics of black holes, the archetypes of Jung, or the eternal ideas of Plato? This conversation with Dr. Todd Desmond, philosopher of mind and consciousness, ventures into that threshold. Dr. Desmond’s work investigates singularity as both a physical and psychological reality, drawing connections between philosophy, depth psychology, and cosmology. Together w...
In this special episode, I sit down with renowned Jungian analyst Professor Murray Stein for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about Jung’s core concepts: individuation, synchronicity, and kairos. We explore the mysteries of time, the nature of archetypes, the crisis of meaning in our era, and the role of consciousness in the cosmos. Along the way, we weave in personal stories, philosophical insights, and references to some of the most important works in depth psychology. Whether you’re ne...
In this inaugural episode of The Cosmic Codex, I sit with philosopher and cultural historian Richard Tarnas to explore the mysteries of time, the power of archetypes, and the hidden architecture of reality. We begin with the concept of Kairos, the charged and transformative moment in time, contrasted with Kronos, the measured sequence of historical duration. Drawing on Jung and Greek myth, Rick illuminates how these two modes of temporality shape both individual lives and collective history, ...
Astrology is not a belief system. It is a language—an ancient, symbolic, and scientifically grounded way of understanding the psyche in relation to the cosmos. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Renn Butler, archetypal astrologer and longtime student of Stanislav Grof and Richard Tarnas, about the deeper layers of meaning encoded in planetary movements and how they shape both individual lives and collective epochs. This conversation emerges from my own deepening engagement with archetypal astr...
After a long pause to pursue my doctoral work, this episode marks my return to the mic—and I couldn’t imagine a more resonant way to begin again. This conversation touches the very heart of my inquiry: the need to dissolve patriarchal paradigms and co-create a world in which the Great Cosmic Mother is once again honoured as the source of life, mystery, and meaning. I’m joined by Dr. Alka Arora, associate professor of Women's Spirituality at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Ar...
In this episode, we enter the orbit of Lilith—mythic, mysterious, and often misunderstood. I’m joined by Dr. Eliza Robertson, academic, astrologer, and award-winning author, for a deeply poetic exploration of Lilith’s many faces: as rebellious archetype, as astrological presence (Black Moon Lilith), and as a symbol of the uncultivated, ungovernable feminine. Often cast as the first wife of Adam in esoteric lore, Lilith is said to have refused submission and walked into exile rather than...
What if the universe is not a machine, but a mind? Not a cold expanse of matter, but a thought—alive, intelligent, and evolving. In this visionary conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Jude Currivan—cosmologist, futurist, planetary healer, and co-founder of the WholeWorld-View initiative—to explore a radically new understanding of reality: one in which consciousness is not an emergent byproduct, but the very fabric of existence. Dr. Currivan introduces us to the concept of “infodynamics”—a next-gen...
What does it mean to inhabit a liminal space—not just personally, but collectively? In this wide-ranging and poetic conversation, I’m joined by Jeremy Johnson, integral philosopher, publisher, and leading interpreter of the work of Jean Gebser, to explore the spiritual and cognitive metamorphosis we are undergoing as a species. Together, we reflect on what it means to live at the edge of an old structure of consciousness—where the rational, industrial, and mechanistic paradigms are fraying—an...
(A Literary Invocation) This episode stands apart from the others in this archive. There is no guest, no dialogue—only a reading. A transmission. A moment of quiet descent into the soul of a work-in-progress. What you will hear is an excerpt from my book-in-the-making, Being and Becoming—a text that, in many ways, undergirds the entire philosophical architecture of this podcast. It is one of the most personal offerings I’ve made: not in content alone, but in form. To share one’s writing—one’s...
This solo episode opens a vital strand within the arc of this podcast—one that threads through all future episodes like an invisible constant: the nature of consciousness and its role as the ground of reality. Here, I begin to articulate the philosophical and scientific foundation of my research, and why I believe that the question of consciousness is not a niche concern—but the central crisis and creative opportunity of our time. I begin by delineating the contours of scientific materialism:...
What if Christ was never meant to be read as history—but as symbol, presence, and mythic code? In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Freke, English philosopher, prolific author, and lifelong student of the Christian Gnostics. With clarity and courage, Tim challenges conventional theological narratives, offering instead a vision of Jesus as archetype—a figure whose origins stretch back into the mystery cults of antiquity, and whose deeper purpose lies not in dogma, but in direct experience. Toget...
This is a conversation about systems—and the soul of our collective future. I’m joined by Alnoor Ladha, writer, strategist, and visionary cultural thinker. A board member of Greenpeace International USA and a visiting lecturer at NYU and Columbia, Alnoor brings a rare synthesis of activism, intellect, and spiritual depth to the work of reimagining society beyond extraction and domination. We speak here about capitalism and patriarchy—not as abstract ideas, but as inherited architectures of th...
This conversation marks a deeply personal moment in the journey of this podcast. Ervin László—philosopher of science, systems theorist, and pioneer of the new paradigm—is one of my greatest influences. His work has shaped not only my thinking, but the very orientation of my life toward the study of consciousness, cosmos, and the unseen architecture of reality. A former child prodigy in music, László gave his first piano concert at the age of nine with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra. Over tim...
There are moments in life—on hospital beds, in emergency rooms, at the edge of clinical death—when something extraordinary seems to occur. Moments in which consciousness appears to expand, rather than fade. In this profound conversation, I speak with Dr. Bruce Greyson, pioneering psychiatrist and internationally respected researcher of near-death experiences (NDEs), to explore what these liminal states may be telling us about the nature of mind, memory, and meaning. Dr. Greyson’s journey bega...
What if the brain is not the origin of consciousness, but its receiver? In this visionary conversation, I’m joined by Professor Allan Combs, PhD—renowned consciousness researcher, neuropsychologist, and systems theorist, currently based at the California Institute of Integral Studies. With over 200 publications and a lifetime achievement award from the International Society for Consciousness Studies, Professor Combs is a leading voice in the movement to liberate mind from mechanism. We explor...
In this far-reaching dialogue, I’m joined by Carter Phipps—author, cultural philosopher, and co-founder of the Institute for Cultural Evolution, a think tank reimagining politics and society through the lens of developmental theory and Integral philosophy. As co-author of Conscious Leadership, Carter explores how business, spirituality, and systems thinking can converge to shape a more coherent and purposeful world. Our conversation navigates the evolution of culture itself: from the polariza...
I’m joined by Dr. Debashish Banerji, Haridas Chaudhuri Professor of Indian Philosophies and Cultures at CIIS, where he also serves as Chair of the East-West Psychology department. A leading scholar of Sri Aurobindo, postcolonial thought, and Indian metaphysics, Debashish’s work bridges contemplative tradition with visionary philosophy—bringing Vedic insight into conversation with the dilemmas of modernity. Together, we explore the contours of integral anthropology—a concept that understands t...
This episode is a soul-centered exploration of masculinity—its distortions, its forgotten rites, and its sacred potential.I’m joined by Stefanos Sifandos, educator, relational guide, and behavioral science practitioner, whose work integrates Eastern wisdom with Western psychology to help individuals move beyond trauma and into deeper intimacy—with self and with others. Together, we examine the crisis of the masculine in modern culture: how the absence of meaningful initiation, the weight of p...
What happens when a poet becomes a mystic—and the page becomes a field of ritual? In this episode, I’m joined by Danny Rhodes, Yeatsian scholar and poet-thinker, whose PhD, Radiant Matter: Alchemy, Radium and Field Poetics in W. B. Yeats and Ezra Pound, offers a portal into the esoteric dimensions of modernist literature. Together, we traverse the mystic currents beneath the life and work of William Butler Yeats—the Irish poet, occultist, and metaphysical visionary who conjured a literary cos...
In this solo offering, I explore a theme that pulses through every aspect of spiritual and psychological awakening: Power. Not the kind we've been taught to fear or chase—but the deep, authentic current of sovereignty that lives within each of us. In a world that has conflated power with domination, materialism, and the hollow currency of external validation, this episode is a reclamation. I speak about the ways we internalize false paradigms—how we come to wear our own shackles, how limiting...