181. One Month Alone in the Dark: A Journey into Presence with Andrew Holecek
Andrew Holecek is a meditation teacher and author whose work bridges lucid dreaming, dark retreats, non-dualism, and preparing for death through the lens of Buddhism. A former dentist turned spiritual practitioner, he spent years in monasteries and immersive retreats, including a month in complete darkness. His path is rooted in stripping away distraction to cultivate radical presence.Connect with Andrew:WebsiteBooksRetreatsNight Club CommunityConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors
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180. The Future Self Method: Accessing the Life You’re Meant to Live with Peter Oppermann
German engineer turned transformational guide and founder of the Future Self Institute, Peter Oppermann, shares his journey from engineering to inner transformational work. Peter helps others access their future selves through his science-backed Future Self Method—a blend of neuroscience, quantum physics, and ancient wisdom.He breaks down how to rewire your internal system, create new neural pathways, and manifest a life that aligns with your highest potential.Connect with Peter:InstagramFuture Self InstituteConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors
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179. 110 Days Through Antarctica: Akshay Nanavati on Fearvana & the Sacred Path of Suffering
Akshay Nanavati is a former Marine, polar explorer, and the author of Fearvana—a book that’s been praised by the Dalai Lama, no less. After battling addiction, PTSD, and depression post-deployment in Iraq, Akshay didn’t just survive he alchemized his pain into purpose. He’s since skied solo across Antarctica for 110 days and built a movement around the idea that fear isn’t the enemy, it’s the doorway.This conversation is a deep dive into what it really means to embrace adversity and transmute suffering into service.Connect with Akshay:Fearvana WebsiteFearvana BookInstagramConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors
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178. The Truth About Breast Implant Illness and the Explant Journey with Dr. Rob Whitfield
Dr. Rob Whitfield breaks down the emotional, physical, and hormonal toll of Breast Implant Illness and the journey to explant surgery. However, his approach goes way beyond the operating room, looking at the whole system, the psychological weight, the energetic cost, and the deeper unseen layers of healing. Rob brings in everything from functional medicine to trauma work to help women not just recover, but feel whole again.Connect with Dr. Rob:WebsiteInstagramExplant Breast Surgery & Recovery podcastBII Symptom AssessmentConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors
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177. Meat Sticks, Movement & Holistic Mastery with Aleks Rybchinskiy of BERSKI and Primal Fusion Health
As a Master C.H.E.K Practitioner, holistic therapist, co-founder of Primal Fusion Health, and founder of my ultimate favorite meat stick—BERSKI—Aleks Rybchinskiy brings a rare and embodied mastery to true, whole-body healing.Join us as we peel back the often-overlooked layers of well-being, from primal nutrition and movement to the emotional and spiritual roots of vitality, while honoring the unique pace and path of each individual’s healing journey.Connect with Aleks:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARNPrimal Fusion HealthInstagramConnect with Cal:InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors
We grew up in a world we didn’t create. And one idea after the next—whether it was culture or society—we were told how to look, how to feel, and who to be. We were told that if we checked off the “right” boxes (think: career, car, money), we’d feel good, we’d be whole, and—naturally—we’d be set. But, turns out, there’s more to the story. On The Great Unlearn, Cal dives into unlearning and questioning what the world taught us, and—in the process—how to be the truest version of yourself, minus the bullshit. Whether it’s figuring out how to navigate a relationship, dealing with your emotions, diving into spirituality, or just feeling comfortable in your own skin, Cal and friends navigate the choppy waters of what it really takes to unlearn all the ideas we took for granted, and how to be the best version of what, sometimes, can be so hard to be: yourself.
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