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by George Monty
TrueLife is a story-driven documentary podcast that explores the invisible threads connecting us to each other, the world, and the mysteries of life. Every episode uncovers extraordinary journeys, human transformation, and the relationships that shape our stories.
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Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingLadies and gentlemen, welcome back to the True Life Podcast. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joshua Pritiken, a psychologist, IFS practitioner, and author of the thought-provoking book "Religion Unburdened by Belief." Joshua's work delves into a fundamental question at the crossroads of psychology, religion, mysticism, and philosophy: What if the essence of spiritual life lies not in the accumulation of beliefs, but in cultivating an openness to mystery? ### The Burden of Belief: An Exploration In our conversation, we explored the idea that belief might not only be integral to religion but could also be its greatest burden. Joshua's insights challenge conventional wisdom by suggesting that the expectations tied to beliefs often prevent genuine exploration and understanding. For instance, he references the work of James Carse, whose book inspired him to examine the dichotomy between belief and religion more deeply. ### Understanding Different Types of Beliefs Joshua categorizes beliefs into two distinct types: content beliefs, which pertain to specific doctrines or outcomes, and process beliefs, which guide practices like meditation. He argues that while process beliefs are essential for spiritual practices, content beliefs often create unnecessary barriers to true spiritual experience. An example he shares is the risk of having preconceived notions about meditation, which can limit the depth of experience and understanding. ### Embracing Uncertainty A significant theme in our discussion is the discomfort many feel regarding uncertainty. In today's world, where a false sense of certainty is often constructed, Joshua encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty as a pathway to deeper understanding. He draws parallels between this uncertainty and experiences with psychedelics, suggesting that the lack of certainty can lead to profound insights and connections to the mystery of life. ### From Belief to Knowledge We also touched on how beliefs can evolve into knowledge. Joshua explains that the context and type of evidence required to validate beliefs vary greatly. For example, beliefs about the weather can be easily verified, while beliefs in more abstract domains, like art or religion, often lack definitive evidence. This leads to the conclusion that while it's not inherently bad to hold beliefs, we should approach them with a degree of skepticism and openness. ### Key Takeaways 1. **Challenge the Burden of Belief:** Recognize how beliefs can limit spiritual growth and understanding. 2. **Differentiate Between Beliefs:** Understand the distinction between content and process beliefs and their relevance to spiritual practices. 3. **Embrace Uncertainty:** Learn to find comfort in uncertainty as a pathway to deeper insights. 4. **Evolve Beliefs into Knowledge:** Acknowledge the importance of evidence and context in validating beliefs. In conclusion, Joshua's perspective offers a refreshing lens through which to view spirituality and the role of belief. By fostering a sense of openness to mystery and uncertainty, we can enrich our spiritual journeys and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. If you'd like to explore more about Joshua Pritiken's insights, check out his book "Religion Unburdened by Belief." For more on this topic, consider listening to the full episode of the True Life Podcast.Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Religion-Unburdened-Belief-Open-Inquiry-ebook/dp/B0GT24Z79H One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. Use Promocode TRUELIFE for Get 25% off monthly or 30% off the annual plan For the first yearhttps://www.district216.com/Legal Disclaimer / Release of Liability for Podcast:This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this transmission constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. I am not your lawyer, financial advisor, or telling you what t
Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingIn this transformative episode of True Life Podcast, Charla Pitre reveals her groundbreaking 7 Lenses framework for navigating life with clarity, presence, and deep coherence. From surviving childhood trauma and abusive relationships to thriving in Hawaii through radical self-awareness, Charla shares how she turned survival instincts into powerful tools for conscious living.Discover how the heart-brain loop, electromagnetic fields, and nested systems shape our reality. Learn to see consequences as feedback instead of punishment, rewire your nervous system from reactivity to responsiveness, and bridge quantum physics with spirituality. Charla breaks down each of the seven interconnected lenses — Systems, Quantum, Consciousness, Intelligence, Lived Experience, Spirituality, and Relational — showing how they work together to cut through modern noise and reveal hidden connections.This conversation dives deep into trauma healing, CPTSD, self-abandonment vs coherence, the observer perspective, inner child work, and why certainty can actually limit growth while embracing uncertainty builds profound wisdom. Whether you’re healing from trauma, seeking meaning, building conscious leadership, or simply want to stop reacting and start responding with intention, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.Charla Pitre’s unique blend of lived experience, systems thinking, and spiritual intelligence offers a revolutionary map for personal evolution in an increasingly complex world.Key Topics: 7 Lenses framework, heart brain coherence, quantum spirituality, nervous system regulation, radical self accountability, relational lens, meaning making, observer consciousness.Connect with Charla Pitre:https://charlapitre.substack.com/p/seeing-the-world-through-seven-lensesSubstack & LinkedIn @ Charla PitreIf you’re ready to upgrade how you see yourself and the world, press play now. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. Use Promocode TRUELIFE for Get 25% off monthly or 30% off the annual plan For the first yearhttps://www.district216.com/Legal Disclaimer / Release of Liability for Podcast:This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this transmission constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. I am not your lawyer, financial advisor, or telling you what to do.This podcast documents historical events, analyzes publicly available information, and explores hypothetical scenarios. Any actions discussed are presented as educational examples of how systems work—not as instructions or recommendations.You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions. Any application of information presented here is at your own risk. I assume no liability for consequences of actions you choose to take.By continuing to listen, you acknowledge that this content is educational commentary, that you’re responsible for researching applicable laws in your jurisdiction, and that you’ll consult appropriate professionals before taking any action that could affect your legal, financial, or personal situation.
Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingIn this raw, unfiltered episode of True Life Podcast, Lindsay Kent blows the doors off the psychedelic renaissance with zero fucks given.Award-winning filmmaker, author, and full-throttle psychonaut Lindsay Kent joins George Monty to discuss her mind-shattering novel My Twin the Murderer — a psychedelic thriller, philosophical mindfuck, literary prank, and gonzo history lesson rolled into one. Think Ken Kesey crashing Carl Jung’s library while Hunter S. Thompson laughs in the corner.From dosing on the Further bus with the Merry Pranksters, to wrestling with twin identity, ego death, OCD transformation, and the raw chaos of altered states, Lindsay holds nothing back. She explores the dark duality of psychedelics — medicine and poison — the war on consciousness, MKUltra blowback, cognitive liberty, and why fiction might be the most powerful Trojan horse for these conversations.This episode rips apart sanitized medical narratives and calls out the hype, control freaks, and spiritual bypassing in the psychedelic space. Lindsay dives deep into storytelling as rebellion, Joseph Campbell’s mythic lens, grief as teacher, the illusion of identity, and why suffering is optional even when pain is not.Expect unapologetic truth on:• Psychedelic fiction vs. dry science• Twin dynamics, alter egos, and fractured identity• Responsible use vs. reckless freedom• The sacred in the profane — and why the house doesn’t always win• Integration, ego dissolution, and letting go of the stories that chain usIf you’re a psychonaut, seeker, rebel, or anyone tired of corporate wellness bullshit trying to own consciousness, this conversation will rearrange the furniture in your mind.Lindsay Kent isn’t here to sell you safety theater or magic bullets. She’s here to remind you that these substances have always been about freedom, myth, humor, and waking the fuck up.Grab My Twin the Murderer and prepare to have your reality politely (then violently) questioned.Keywords & Search Terms: Psychedelics, Psychedelic Fiction, My Twin the Murderer, Lindsay Kent, Merry Pranksters, Ken Kesey, Psychedelic Renaissance, Cognitive Liberty, Ego Death, Twin Identity, Joseph Campbell, Psychedelic Integration, Altered States, Psychonaut, MKUltra, Consciousness Expansion, Psychedelic History, Fiction as MedicineTalk to Lindsay https://www.thehallucinarrator.com/ One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. Use Promocode TRUELIFE for Get 25% off monthly or 30% off the annual plan For the first yearhttps://www.district216.com/Legal Disclaimer / Release of Liability for Podcast:This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this transmission constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. I am not your lawyer, financial advisor, or telling you what to do.This podcast documents historical events, analyzes publicly available information, and explores hypothetical scenarios. Any actions discussed are presented as educational examples of how systems work—not as instructions or recommendations.You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions. Any application of information presented here is at your own risk. I assume no liability for consequences of actions you choose to take.By continuing to listen, you acknowledge that this content is educational commentary, that you’re responsible for researching applicable laws in your jurisdiction, and that you’ll consult appropriate professionals before taking any action that
Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingWhat the actual fuck is “being human” when AI is about to eat your entire career, your identity, and the old world’s bullshit rules?In this raw, unfiltered episode of True Life Podcast, I go deep with Eric Postow, attorney, psychedelic legal warrior, and the guy actually navigating the chaos at the intersection of entheogens, agentic AI, and the transhuman cliff we’re all sprinting toward.We’re not bullshitting around safe topics:→ Machines replacing 70-80% of lawyer brainwork (and every other white-collar gig)→ Psychedelics as the primal antidote to silicon gods and corporate slavery→ The inevitable merger of plant consciousness + a.i. tech→ Why your spreadsheets are dead, your soul is on the line, and most people are still sleepwalking into the singularity→ Rebuilding identity, community, and rebellion in a post-work, post-scarcity mindfuckNo polished corporate cope. No weak futurism. Just two people calling out the collapse of the old paradigm and daring you to architect what comes next.This isn’t a podcast. It’s a transmission for lawyers, rebels, outcasts, and readers who want to understand the future. The future isn’t coming. It’s already here and it’s weird.Who’s ready to wake up and break shit constructively?#Psychedelics #AI #Transhumanism #LegalRevolution #Consciousness #FutureIsWeird #RebelMindshttps://holonlaw.com/ One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. Use Promocode TRUELIFE for Get 25% off monthly or 30% off the annual plan For the first yearhttps://www.district216.com/Legal Disclaimer / Release of Liability for Podcast:This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this transmission constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. I am not your lawyer, financial advisor, or telling you what to do.This podcast documents historical events, analyzes publicly available information, and explores hypothetical scenarios. Any actions discussed are presented as educational examples of how systems work—not as instructions or recommendations.You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions. Any application of information presented here is at your own risk. I assume no liability for consequences of actions you choose to take.By continuing to listen, you acknowledge that this content is educational commentary, that you’re responsible for researching applicable laws in your jurisdiction, and that you’ll consult appropriate professionals before taking any action that could affect your legal, financial, or personal situation.
Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingMost of us are missing the point about psychedelics—and this episode shatters the illusion. Strider John Peterson, publisher of Psychedelic Pathways, reveals how responsible engagement with plant medicines, art, and storytelling can TRANSFORM CULTURE and consciousness—and why it’s more vital than ever. This isn’t just about psychedelics, it’s about awakening a movement rooted in integrity, storytelling, and authentic human connection.Imagine a world where the stories of veterans, explorers, and underground voices don’t just echo in secret but ripple out to reshape society. John shares firsthand his journey from ophthalmic science to spearheading a magazine that captures the true depth of the psychedelic renaissance—stories of trauma, hero’s journeys, and sacred masculine evolution. You'll discover how responsible storytelling, grounded in intention, can challenge industry hype and steer this movement toward genuine personal and cultural awakening.We break down: the unseen power of visual storytelling, the role of responsible narratives in dismantling revolution-in-industry, and how psychedelics are just the beginning of a shift—an evolution in human awareness. John emphasizes the importance of honoring indigenous traditions, nurturing responsible use, and recognizing the power of community storytelling in a world eager for authentic change.The stakes? Without this responsible voice, the psychedelic movement risks commercialism, spiritual bypassing, and co-optation. But with it? Massive cultural shifts—building courage, purpose, and character in a fragmented world. This episode is perfect for anyone hungry for truth, real stories, or curious about how to guide a spiritual renaissance that amplifies our shared humanity.Geared toward seekers, activists, artists, and pioneers ready to challenge the status quo—this isn’t just a podcast. It’s a call to wake up, step in, and be part of the responsible revolution. Are you ready to listen deeper, think bigger, and say YES to authentic change? Hit play now & subscribe to the magazine your mind and soul will thank youFREE MAGAZINE https://www.psychedelicpathwaysmag.app/Contact:striderjohn@proton.mehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonjohnc One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. Use Promocode TRUELIFE for Get 25% off monthly or 30% off the annual plan For the first yearhttps://www.district216.com/Legal Disclaimer / Release of Liability for Podcast:This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this transmission constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. I am not your lawyer, financial advisor, or telling you what to do.This podcast documents historical events, analyzes publicly available information, and explores hypothetical scenarios. Any actions discussed are presented as educational examples of how systems work—not as instructions or recommendations.You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions. Any application of information presented here is at your own risk. I assume no liability for consequences of actions you choose to take.By continuing to listen, you acknowledge that this content is educational commentary, that you’re responsible for researching applicable laws in your jurisdiction, and that you’ll consult appropriate professionals before taking any action that could affect your legal, financial, or personal situation.
Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingThe casino has absorbed every dream, every desperation, every broken prayer that has ever crossed its floor. It has been patient. It has been waiting. In Episode 3 of Soft Count, it finds Bruce alone at 3am. And it introduces itself. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. Use Promocode TRUELIFE for Get 25% off monthly or 30% off the annual plan For the first yearhttps://www.district216.com/Legal Disclaimer / Release of Liability for Podcast:This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this transmission constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. I am not your lawyer, financial advisor, or telling you what to do.This podcast documents historical events, analyzes publicly available information, and explores hypothetical scenarios. Any actions discussed are presented as educational examples of how systems work—not as instructions or recommendations.You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions. Any application of information presented here is at your own risk. I assume no liability for consequences of actions you choose to take.By continuing to listen, you acknowledge that this content is educational commentary, that you’re responsible for researching applicable laws in your jurisdiction, and that you’ll consult appropriate professionals before taking any action that could affect your legal, financial, or personal situation.
Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingAt 3 a.m., Bruce pushes his cart through the casino floor in hypnotic rhythm — hot can, cold can, open, close, move — when a simple string of warm burgundy prayer beads on the floor cracks reality wide open.One touch and he’s no longer in the neon-drenched sprawl. He’s living someone else’s life in vivid, overlapping timelines: Christmas laughter and homemade tortillas, a sacred gift from an elder, a wedding, a funeral, red bills, and crushing loss.In the shadow of machine 41’s despair, a quiet miracle erupts. The sacred doesn’t ask permission — it simply shows up, even here, where the house always comes first.Consciousness is not linear.We are not separate.Sometimes the ocean remembers it’s the ocean. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. Use Promocode TRUELIFE for Get 25% off monthly or 30% off the annual plan For the first yearhttps://www.district216.com/Legal Disclaimer / Release of Liability for Podcast:This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this transmission constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. I am not your lawyer, financial advisor, or telling you what to do.This podcast documents historical events, analyzes publicly available information, and explores hypothetical scenarios. Any actions discussed are presented as educational examples of how systems work—not as instructions or recommendations.You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions. Any application of information presented here is at your own risk. I assume no liability for consequences of actions you choose to take.By continuing to listen, you acknowledge that this content is educational commentary, that you’re responsible for researching applicable laws in your jurisdiction, and that you’ll consult appropriate professionals before taking any action that could affect your legal, financial, or personal situation.
Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingAt 1 a.m., Bruce clocks in for his first shift in the soft count room — the hidden chamber where the casino’s raw money is weighed, counted, and claimed by the house. What begins as a mundane night shift in a sterile beehive of steel tables and humming machines slowly fractures into something far stranger.As rivers of cash flow through the counting machines, Bruce starts to perceive the psychic residue clinging to every bill: weddings, divorces, dreams, and despair compressed into cotton and ink. The house isn’t just counting money. It’s counting souls.Welcome to the Machine.The house always comes first. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. Use Promocode TRUELIFE for Get 25% off monthly or 30% off the annual plan For the first yearhttps://www.district216.com/Legal Disclaimer / Release of Liability for Podcast:This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this transmission constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. I am not your lawyer, financial advisor, or telling you what to do.This podcast documents historical events, analyzes publicly available information, and explores hypothetical scenarios. Any actions discussed are presented as educational examples of how systems work—not as instructions or recommendations.You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions. Any application of information presented here is at your own risk. I assume no liability for consequences of actions you choose to take.By continuing to listen, you acknowledge that this content is educational commentary, that you’re responsible for researching applicable laws in your jurisdiction, and that you’ll consult appropriate professionals before taking any action that could affect your legal, financial, or personal situation.
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