Planet Phoenix Podcast
Planet Phoenix is a personal growth and healing podcast exploring transformation, mental health, consciousness, and what it means to rise from adversity and begin again. I explore consciousness through honest conversations, reflective monologues, and deep inquiry into what it means to rebuild after loss, addiction, burnout, or major life change.
Episodes
Shadow work doesn’t have to be heavy or intimidating — it can be a doorway to understanding yourself more deeply.
In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I explore what shadow work, why it matters, and how it shows up in everyday life. I talk about the parts of myself that I've learned to hide, the roles they play, and how meeting them with curiosity can soften inner conflict and open space for growth.
This episode is an invitation — no...
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than our conversations about meaning, consciousness, and responsibility.
In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I explore AI not as a machine to fear or worship — but as a mirror. A reflection of human intelligence, creativity, bias, wisdom, and wounds.
Rather than interviewing an AI, I answer the deeper questions many of us are asking:
What does AI reveal about who we are? How does it challe...
In this episode, I share my personal experiences from 2025, focusing on themes of transformation, trust, and personal growth. I include insights that I gained from challenges I faced throughout the year, including navigating unemployment and self-doubt. As I look ahead to 2026, I evaluate the importance of adventure and setting intentions for continued growth and creativity.
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In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I explore the multifaceted topic of extraterrestrial contact, delving into its nature, scientific perspectives, and the emotional and ethical considerations surrounding it. I emphasize the importance of inner work and consciousness in preparing for potential contact, while also discussing the societal impacts and the need for humanity to evolve before engaging with other civilizations. Through per...
In this episode, I share my transformative journey of self-discovery through my experiences with horses. I recount a spontaneous trip I took to Great Sand Dunes National Park, which ignited my passion for volunteering at a horse rescue. Through my interactions with various horses over eight years, especially one named Duke, I learned valuable lessons about compassion, communication, the importance of respecting boundaries and equal...
In the latest episode of Planet Phoenix, I share my personal journey through alcoholism, detailing the emotional turmoil and shame that accompanied my former drinking habits.
I also reflect on the loneliness that I felt which ultimately lead to a confrontation with my own feelings of worthlessness. By hitting my rock bottom, I was given an opportunity in my life to choose change, transform my life and to know that it is ok to need ...
In this episode of the Planet Phoenix Podcast, I share my blog post titled 'Let Go of Worry'. I reflect on my recent experience with 'worry' and the significance of self-awareness in overcoming, as well as integrating, survival fears through meditation.
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In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I share my experience of surrendering control and embracing the creative process. I recount the challenges that I faced while trying to record and edit a podcast episode, highlighting the frustration that arose from my attempts to force creativity.
Through meditation and card readings, I discovered the importance of letting go and connecting with Source for inspiration, ultimately leading to valua...
In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I share my personal journey of navigating self-doubt while starting a new job as a dog walker. I reflect on the emotional challenges that I faced, the importance of embracing fear, and the practices I utilized to build my self-confidence. Through self-reflection and meditation, I explore the deeper meanings behind my fears and how they guide me towards personal growth and healing.
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In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I share one of my recent dreams about that included my friend Morgan, who undergoes a transformation from a state of stagnation to one of renewed purpose and consciousness.
The dream serves as a metaphor for my own journey of self-discovery and growth, highlighting the importance of inner work and the guidance of one's higher self. I also share why the symbolism of the word 'Columbia' was such an ...
In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I share my reflections on acceptance during moments of redirection in life, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the film Star Wars.
I emphasize the importance of embracing change and finding flow in the present moment, rather than resisting it. Through anecdotes of daily tasks and challenges, I aim to illustrate how acceptance can lead to personal growth and creativity.
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In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I explore the themes of desire, detachment, and the importance of inviting fun into my life. I discuss the process of detachment, emphasizing the need for compassion and patience as I navigate my ego's desires. I also share my passion for nature and hiking, highlighting how these activities of joy and fulfillment are representative of my true-self.
In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I explore the themes of anger, healing, and personal growth. I reflect on my present journey of letting go of past anger and embracing gratitude, while also discussing the importance of self-care.
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1. "Don't Look Back In Anger" by Oasis: https://youtu.be/cmpRLQZkTb8?si=sEmRzyS7DJMghrAZ
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This episode provided me the opportunity to step into my self-confidence with peaceful authority and record my first video podcast.
In this episode, I discuss how the layers of my internal and external worlds contributed to creating this episode. Additionally, I express how allowing myself to make mistakes as I navigate this new world is important to my creative process.
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In this episode of Planet Phoenix, we journey back to my early career days at a digital advertising startup in Manhattan. Reflecting on transformative experiences, I delve into the concept of The Reflective Universe, drawing insights from Colonel Prashant Rawal's article on Ancient Sanskrit Wisdom. Through personal anecdotes, I explore how self-awareness and introspection can lead to personal and universal growth, and share my own ...
The latest episode of Planet Phoenix explores my journey of overcoming rejection and the quest for self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-love. I discuss the insights I have gained through my recent reflections and meditations, revealing how my childhood experiences of rejection shaped challenges that I would experience in my adult life.
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In this episode of Planet Phoenix, I explore my journey of self-forgiveness and letting go of guilt. I discuss my experience of overcoming alcoholism and the subsequent guilt created by the shame of my actions. Also, I provide insight to how I am working to release 'Guilt' so that I can continue move forward in my life.
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In this episode, I delve into my personal experience with trust, a journey that led to the construction of emotional walls around my heart at a young age. I explore how recent challenges have forced me to surrender my fears and rely on the support of loved ones. Join me as I share insights from a meditation experience that revealed the safety and reliability in love, free from fear and expectation.
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Join me in this introspective episode as I take you through my transformative journey from the depths of fear to newfound hope. In early 2023, I faced the daunting challenge of financial instability and job searches, leading to profound self-reflection and growth.
As I grappled with professional challenges and personal upheavals throughout 2024, I underwent what is known as the shamanic death. This process was not without its pains...
Join me as I reflect on my transformative journey through 2022. New Year's Day sets the stage for a year of introspection and change, as I navigate life without the pressures of a day job and embark on a path of self-discovery.
I share the challenges I faced, including the decision to take down my podcast, Station 19, and confront my addiction to recreational marijuana. This introspective year led me to confront deep-seated traumas...
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