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88: Five Myths that Shape Our Reality with Dr. Steve Young
Join Kelly's Vital Life Project Membership.Dr. Steven A. Young is a physicist, DJ, and author known for challenging mainstream scientific paradigms.In this episode, you're going to learn why Dr. Young questions the utility of modern scientific theories like quantum mechanics and atomic physics, how his research led him to explore alternative frameworks such as alchemy, the five major scientific theories he critiques and their societal implications, his perspective on the origins and applications of atomic theory and gravity, and why he believes embracing ancient sciences could provide more practical and holistic insights into reality.Dr. Steven A. Young is an author, musician, and natural philosopher recognized for his work under the music alias Hedflux and is the author of A Fool's Wisdom: Science, Conspiracies & The Secret Art of Alchemy (2024). With a background in theoretical physics, holding both a Master of Science (MSci) and a PhD, Steven has carved an eclectic career at the crossroads of science, spirituality, and music.Based in Scotland with his wife and three children, Steven continues to expand his work at the intersection of science and spirituality, exploring alchemical philosophy and the transformative power of sound and music. Timestamps:[04:08] Science that bears fruit vs science that doesn't [05:25] Dr. Young's journey after leaving academia [07:59] The rise of new physics and its criticisms [10:04] The five elemental theories in scientism [12:38] Atomism as a fallacy and its implications [14:39] Materialism vs holistic worldviews [17:28] Wave-particle duality and its critique [20:12] Questioning the concept of nuclear weapons [23:24] Linking atomism to heliocentrism [25:51] Challenging the proof of Earth's curvature [28:09] Gravity as the linchpin of the cosmos [30:40] Ancient methods of predicting eclipses [34:22] The burden of proof in scientific claims [37:30] Common critiques of the globe theory [41:31] Evolution vs creationism perspectives [44:27] Questioning viruses and germ theory [48:11] The connection between scientism and control [50:55] Dr. Young's personal transformation and writing process [54:33] Alchemy as a framework for understanding [57:50] Why alchemy remains hidden but accessible Want to listen to Music Alchemy? Check out Hedflux.To hear more from Dr. Steven A. Young visit his Website or subscribe to his Substack and Telegram.Resources Mentioned:A Fool’s Wisdom by Dr. Steven A. Young | Book or Audiobook Find more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This week’s episode was sponsored by Lotus Wei. Head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 to get 15% off your purchase.
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87: The Three Paths in Every Relationship Crisis
Register for my Over-achieving, Under-receiving Masterclass on December 12th at noon Eastern here.In this episode, you'll learn a practical approach to deciding whether to stay in or leave a marriage, how to manage emotional conflicts with clarity, and ways to align your choices with your inner values.Timestamps:[03:08] Why marriage can be a meaningful container[05:54] Self-husbanding as a tool for inner attunement [07:14] The danger of staying on the fence in relationships[08:27] Clearing noise to access inner clarity[09:43] Three choices for moving forward in a relationship[10:24] How to leave a marriage with peace and gratitude[11:53] The cords that keep you tied to past relationships[12:44] Why superiority blocks emotional closure[13:38] Communicating your emotional state to your partner[14:46] Giving yourself time and space to find clarity[15:44] The vulnerability of choosing to stay in a marriage[17:11] The difference between boundaries and vulnerability[18:09] Devotion to the marriage as a sacred container[19:44] Accepting your partner as they are[20:57] Offering unconditional love in adult relationships[22:36] Avoiding the in-between state of victim consciousness[23:36] Acting as a woman who fully chooses her partnerResources Mentioned:Marine Sélénée | WebsiteFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This week’s episode was sponsored by Lotus Wei. Head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 to get 15% off your purchase.
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86: Why The Hustle for Success Could Be Destroying Your Happiness with Alyssa Jarvi
Do you want to end the cycles of pain in your mother line? Sign up for my Victimless Mothering Masterclass and learn to Own Your Self.Register for my Over-achieving, Under-receiving Masterclass on December 12th at noon Eastern here.In this episode, you'll learn how to approach finances when the wife is the breadwinner, why letting go of career ambitions for motherhood can be fulfilling and what it means to embrace different phases of life as a woman. You will understand why being a "relaxed woman" is a powerful act in today's society and how to navigate the challenges of role reversals in marriage.Alyssa is a mother, scientist, entrepreneur, and writer with expertise in immunology, community building, and venture creation. Most recently, Alyssa spent six years in various roles at a multi-billion dollar healthcare investment firm, where she fundraised and evaluated the technological feasibility of biotech assets. During this time, she helped several people start companies, including a high-throughput wood product manufacturing business that she and her husband currently operate. Previously, Alyssa served as engineering director for the Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT), an effort that connected Yale University and Yale-New Haven Health Center. In that role, Alyssa taught undergraduate courses, advised project teams, ran large healthcare hackathons, and managed academic-industry partnerships. Timestamps:[05:12] Alyssa’s views on being “just a mother”[06:52] Early career journey in STEM fields[07:53] Lessons from observing career women[08:55] Transition from academia to investment[10:15] Impact of motherhood on priorities[10:58] Navigating parenthood and work-life balance[11:42] Struggles with ethical gray areas in work[13:26] Decision to work from home as a mother [13:47] The challenge of quitting a high-paying job[14:29] Understanding financial dependence[16:05] Transitioning roles with her husband[17:19] The impact of earning potential on women[18:21] Misguided focus on career over family[19:15] Financial pressures and decision-making[20:35] Struggles with superiority and control[21:25] Observing cultural pressures on women[23:39] Red, black, and white phases explained[24:31] Transformations through motherhood[28:21] Trust and vulnerability in marriage[29:49] Career realizations after becoming a mother[30:38] Breaking away from external pressures[32:09] Conversations about financial changes[33:51] Her husband’s response to her decision[34:20] Finding a new balance as a family[35:37] Building confidence in her husband’s role[36:31] Experimenting with traditional roles[39:27] Trusting in timing and spiritual guidance[40:59] Overcoming control tendencies in marriage[41:50] Learning to trust her husband’s decisions[43:19] Letting go of resentment and victimhood[46:00] Handling failures and problem-solving[49:44] The importance of being fully present[50:34] Reframing mundane tasks as devotion[52:02] Finding joy in simpler rhythms of life[53:14] Adjusting to a slower pace with children[54:23] Reducing friction in daily routines[56:08] Natural sensitivity returning through slowing down[57:10] Feeling provided for by her husband[58:07] Using creative impulses in new ventures[59:53] Advice for new mothers about simplicityCheck out The River Valley Collective’s Website and connect with Alyssa through The Soulful Scientist’s Substack.Resources Mentioned:Dr. Martin Shaw | WebsiteThe Surrendered Wife by Laura Doyle | Book or AudiobookThe Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle | Book or AudiobookFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This week’s episode was sponsored by Lotus Wei. Head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 to get 15% off your purchase.
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85: Audacious Asks: How to Escape the Confines of Your Mind
Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project Membership.In this episode, you'll learn how to manage difficult emotions by orienting to the present, reframe victim-based thinking, improve self-awareness, and assess choices to find clarity in your responses to life's challenges.Timestamps:[01:45] Question 1: How to empower your self-narrative[03:33] Discharging negative energy in healthy ways[04:04] Allowing the negativity "buck" to stop with you[05:32] Handling intense emotions in the present moment[07:05] Finding effective actions in your own life[08:07] Focusing on self-allegiance in relationships[09:01] Growing your capacity to sit with discomfort[09:58] Finding beauty and empowerment in the present moment[11:02] Reframing intruding negative thoughts[11:55} Question 2: Practical tips for reframing complaints[13:00] Difference between complaining and asking for support[13:58] Learning to be tender with yourself and others[15:19] Knowing what you need and asking for it clearly[16:48] Question 3: Personal growth through inner caretaker work[18:04] Staying grounded despite pessimism about the future[19:07] Recognizing personal sovereignty over external events[20:11] Coping with existential and nihilistic thoughts[20:56] Accepting that you can handle any emotion[21:46] Assessing choices from a grounded perspective[22:40] Shifting from a victim to an empowered mindset[23:31] Importance of inner work and self-focus[24:29] Story of shattered innocence and growth[25:31] Embracing humility and present-moment perception[26:39] Tips on self-perception and accurate awarenessResources Mentioned:Exit The Cave by Howdie Mickoski | BookFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This week’s episode was sponsored by Lotus Wei. Head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 to get 15% off your purchase.
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84: Should Women Quit Working?
In this episode, you'll learn how female entrepreneurs can balance their careers with family life, how to recognize the pitfalls of work-life integration, and how to build a business that truly supports your personal and professional goals.Timestamps: [03:09] Myths about balancing business, motherhood, and relationships[10:07] Relationship dynamics with business and leadership[20:02] Aligning business structure with feminine energy[26:32] Career fulfillment and motherhood?Join Kelly's Reclaimed Program and MembershipFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.
It hurts to have unmet needs. And it sucks to scurry after crumbs when you’re starving. Join Kelly Brogan MD, as she teaches us how our pain points are portals. She’ll help you discover a world where every seeming challenge is a new chapter in your most audacious story. Plot twists, body symptoms, and heartbreak each represent an opportunity to own ourselves and learn to better wield the power of choice. Kelly will take you on a reclamation journey from the battlefield of victim consciousness to the sovereignty of self-devoted pleasure and expose every surprising place you’ve given your power away. Explore the tools you’ll need to find out what you want, how to ask for it and how to stand in fierce alignment with yourself.Kelly Brogan is a soul alchemist and threshold guardian devoted to the transformation of collective consciousness. As a young know-it-all atheist, candy-addict, straight-A MIT neuroscience major and Ivy-league trained psychiatrist, she specialized in feeding women, herself included, straight into the mouth of the medicated beast. After a Hashimoto’s healing journey inspired her to sound the alarm on the bait-and-switch of big pharma, she became a renegade activist—authoring the New York Times bestseller, A Mind of Your Own, and its follow-up, Own Your Self; co-editing the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression; and eventually becoming an honorary member of the Disinformation Dozen. She is the creatrix of Vital Mind Reset, the online health reclamation program, and the membership community Vital Life Project. She’s a human, cat, and chicken mom.
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