Dr Espen Podcast

“We must come together as human beings, as a human family and together we can deliver ourselves from what we've gone through as a human family”. -Chase Iron Eyes
In this episode, Dr Espen is joined by a Native American activist, attorney, politician, and a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Chase Iron Eyes. Chase shares powerful insights on ceremony, breath, and sacred traditions, showing how these practices help us reconnect to meaning, healing, and purpose. This episode will teach you why so many people feel disconnected today, how humanity is yearning for something sacred, and what it truly means to co-create reality and return to a more aligned, conscious way of living.
About our guest:
Chase Iron Eyes is a Native American activist, attorney, and an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota and Standing Rock Sioux Tribes. He is a co-director and lead counsel of the Lakota People’s Law Project as well as a co-founder of the Native American news website Last Real Indians. Chase stood on the front lines of the fight against the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL) where he was targeted by law enforcement and arrested. For his role in documenting a peaceful protest, Iron Eyes faced a possible ten years in federal prison, so he knows first-hand what it’s like to be the subject of a political prosecution. A producer and host of the podcast CUT TO THE CHASE, Iron Eyes has appeared on CNN’s United Shades of America as well as VICE News.
📲Find out more about Chase
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaseAloneIronEyes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaseironeyes/
X: https://x.com/ChaseIronEyes
📲Find out more about Dr Espen
Website: https://drespen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen
💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:05:30 - The Power of Breath and Creation
00:10:14 - Language and Meaning
00:15:07 - Cultural Survival and Resilience
00:20:12 - Ceremonies and Their Significance
00:25:30 - The Hunka Ceremony
00:30:40 - Personal Transformation Through Ceremony
00:35:00 - Grounding and Connection to Earth
00:39:12 - The Role of Songs in Spiritual Practice
00:43:00 - Chase’s Message to the World

“Reality intended you. Reality chose you. Reality recognizes you. Reality needs you.” -Dr. Marc Gafni
In this episode, Dr Espen sits down with Dr. Marc Gafni for a deep conversation about love, purpose, and what it means to live as your Unique Self. Together, they explore the concept of Eros, the stories humanity tells itself, and why creating a shared field of values is essential in today’s world. Drawing from philosophy, spirituality, and Kabbalah, they also discuss relationships, personal awakening, and how each of us can contribute something meaningful to the world.
About our guest:
Dr. Marc Gafni is a philosopher, author, and social activist known for his teachings on Unique Self, evolutionary love, and CosmoErotic Humanism. He has written over 25 books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. Dr. Gafni holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University and is a co-founder of the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Office for the Future, where he works on evolving new frameworks for consciousness, culture, and global ethics.
📲Find out more about Dr. Marc
Social Media Dr. Marc Gafni: 
Substack: https://substack.com/@marcgafni 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcgafni/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarcGafni
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMarcGafni
Twitter:https://twitter.com/MarcGafni 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarcgafni/ 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmarcgafni
Website: https://worldphilosophyandreligion.org/about-dr-marc-gafni/
Whole Mate: The Future of Relationships
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4PZ9V5B/ 
Download chapter 1-5 of Whole Mate: the Future of Relationships
https://www.centerforworldphilosophyandreligion.com/wholemate 
Weekly Free Live Teachings with Dr. Marc Gafni & Who We Must Become Community: 
https://www.centerforworldphilosophyandreligion.com/freeliveteachings 
📲Find out more about Dr Espen
Website: https://drespen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen
💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:01:45 - The Value of Authentic Living and Connection
00:14:34 - Preserving Humanity's Essence through Shared Values
00:21:10 - Cosmoerotic Humanism: Embracing the Living Universe
00:24:10 - Radical Aliveness: Love's Role in Kabbalah
00:29:34 - Wholemate Relationships: Devotion to Shared Vision
00:34:37 - Evolving Value Perspectives in Modernity and Beyond
00:38:52 - Intrinsic Love Embedded in Personal Significance
00:44:21 - Intimate Connection with the Infinite God
00:49:30 - Irreducibly Unique Aspect of Reality
01:07:04 - The Universal Narrative: A Love Story
01:10:26 - Shared Devotion for Wholeness beyond Self
01:14:17 - The Evolution of Divinity Through Imperfection
01:29:20 - Unlocking Potential through Lineage Wisdom Integration
01:32:26 - Dr. Marc’s Message To The World

“When we identify and release a trapped emotion, it releases that distorting force, and that energy is gone.” -Dr. Bradley Nelson
In this episode, Dr Espen speaks with holistic physician and bestselling author Bradley Nelson about the hidden emotional forces that may impact our health. They explore the concept of trapped emotions, how emotional trauma can be stored in the body, and why unresolved emotional energy may contribute to chronic pain, anxiety, and illness. The conversation also dives into the idea of the Heart-Wall and how releasing emotional baggage may help restore balance, healing, and deeper emotional connection.
About our guest:
Veteran holistic physician Dr. Bradley Nelson (D.C., ret.) is one of the world’s foremost experts on natural methods of achieving wellness. He is the creator of the Emotion Code, the Body Code and the Belief Code, and is the CEO of Discover Healing, a holistic education platform that provides training and certifies practitioners worldwide. His bestselling book "The Emotion Code" provides step-by-step instructions for working with the body's energy healing power. His new book is “The Body Code: Unlocking Your Body's Ability to Heal Itself" (Feb. 21, 2023, St. Martin’s Press). 
For more information and a free Emotion Code Starter Kit, visit EmotionCodeGift.com.
📲Find out more about Dr. Bradley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverhealing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverhealing/
X: https://twitter.com/dischealing
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/discoverhealing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discover-healing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discover-healing/
Website: https://discoverhealing.com/
📲Find out more about Dr Espen
Website: https://drespen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen
💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:03:06 - The Impact of Emotional Baggage
00:10:10 - The Heart Wall Concept
00:14:40 - Understanding the Heart Wall
00:20:10 - The Power of the Heart
00:24:47 - Transformative Stories of Healing
00:30:07 - Collective Heart Wall and Global Healing
00:35:16 - The Role of AI in Healing
00:39:08 - The Awakening of Humanity
00:41:01 - Final Thoughts on Healing and Purpose
00:45:21 - Dr. Bradley’s Message to the World

“Money is a tool that operates as the final extinguisher of debt.” -Robert Breedlove
In this episode, Dr Espen is joined by philosopher of money and Bitcoin advocate Robert Breedlove. Join them for a deep and unfiltered conversation about the future of money, freedom, and sovereignty.
From fiat currency and inflation to CBDCs and Bitcoin, this episode explores the profound shift happening in global finance and why it may be one of the most important transitions of our lifetime.
Robert breaks down why fiat money is fundamentally “decreed into existence,” how inflation silently steals purchasing power, and why the modern financial system operates as a debt-based structure that benefits centralized power.
Important Context: Throughout this conversation, Robert’s critique is directed specifically at the modern Western monetary system.
About our guest:
Robert Breedlove is a philosopher of money, freedom maximalist, and founder of the What Is Money Podcast. His work explores Bitcoin, sound money, sovereignty, health, and the philosophical foundations of civilization.
📲Find out more about Robert
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22
📲Find out more about Dr Espen
Website: https://drespen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen
💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:03:21 - Fiat Money as Theft
00:10:43 - Central Bank Manipulate currency
00:13:56 - Concerns About CBDCs
00:19:18 - Protecting Purchasing Power
00:22:06 - Bitcoin as a Solution
00:28:19 - The Role of Bitcoin in Modern Finance
00:43:05 - CBDCs as a Response to Bitcoin
00:46:33 - The Hidden Wealth Transfer Behind Crypto Infrastructure
00:55:20 - Robert’s Message To The World

“The future of the planet depends on the evolution of the parent.” -Dr. Shefali
Parenting isn’t about controlling your child.
It’s about becoming conscious of yourself.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali breaks down one of the most confronting truths about parenting: many of the struggles we see in our children are being co-created in the parent-child dynamic.
From anxiety and defiance to grades, shame, and screen addiction, this conversation explores how our own triggers, expectations, and unconscious patterns shape our child’s sense of self-worth.
If you are a parent, thinking of becoming one, or healing your own childhood wounds, this episode will challenge you and empower you.
About our guest:
Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist and 3-time New York Times bestselling author, praised by Oprah as “revolutionary.” She leads the Conscious Parenting and Life Coaching Institute and has trained over 1,200 coaches worldwide. Through her books, podcast, private sessions, and Conscious Circle Community, she helps people live more awakened, authentic lives. Her work blends Eastern wisdom with Western psychology to inspire transformation in parenting, relationships, and self-growth.
📲Find out more about Dr. Shefali
Website: https://www.drshefali.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorshefali
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorshefali/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@doctorshefali
Conscious Coaching Institute https://coaching.drshefali.com/
Conscious Circle Community: https://courses.drshefali.com/consciouscircle
📲Find out more about Dr Espen
Website: https://drespen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen
Check our upcoming events: https://bit.ly/3whDgVo
💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:05:57 - Children as Our Greatest Teachers
00:11:24 - Creating a Safe Space for Children
00:18:30 - Trusting Your Child's North Star
00:21:24 - The Importance of Presence
00:23:32 - The Dangers of Disconnection
00:27:31 - The Role of Boredom in Development
00:30:45 - Investing in Conscious Parenting
00:35:26 - Dr. Shefali’s Message to the World