A WondeJunkie

About A WondeJunkie

A WONDERJUNKIE is someone who is passionately curious with an insatiable appetite for learning—someone who follows curiosity wherever it leads. Curiosity and wonder open an infinite path of discovery. Through conversations with the remarkable people I meet around the world, I explore the nature of consciousness, the nature of reality, human potential, creativity, and what it means to be human. I created AWONDERJUNKIE to share my love of learning, connecting, and discovering—and to learn from the hearts and minds of others. We live in an extraordinary time, with more opportunity than ever to explore ideas, connect with people, and expand our understanding of the world and ourselves. Open your mind. Stay curious. Embrace uncertainty. Enjoy the ride. “Those who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe are as good as dead; their eyes are closed.” — Albert Einstein

Publisher

Ryan Anderson

Category

health & fitness · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Apr 2024

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

170 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   #170 David "Jacko" Jackson - Breathe Smarter. 100 Ultra Marathons in 100 Days. World Record Holder

   World Record Holder completing 100 Ultra Marathons in 100 Days. Former professional rugby player, David ”Jacko” Jackson shares how breathing mechanics can support nervous-system regulation, athletic performance, and recovery. He describes overcoming a traumatic brain injury and recounts completing 100 consecutive ultramarathons in 100 days to raise awareness and funds for brain-injury charities, and shares practical foundations for more controlled breathing. He is a master instructor with Oxygen Advantage and hosts training events often. Check out his new book “Breathe Smarter Run Faster”. Chapters 00:00 From rugby and traumatic brain injury to breathing research 05:16 100 consecutive ultramarathons for brain-injury charities 08:34 Breathing rate, perceived effort, and nervous-system control 12:25 Tongue position, airway mechanics, and training the tongue 15:17 Why nasal breathing supports calmer everyday breathing 18:12 Tongue up, breathe back: finding diaphragmatic expansion 20:49 Rib-cage position and practical diaphragm-awareness tests 28:24 Breathing under load when nasal breathing is not possible 32:12 Why VO2 max alone does not measure performance 34:30 CO2 dumping versus building tolerance 36:09 A final lesson in passion and self-belief Connect with Jacko https://www.instagram.com/thebreathrunningcoach/?hl=en https://www.probreathwork.com/home Buy His Book: Breathe Smarter Run Faster https://amzn.to/47GYHOV Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Some Favorite Healthy Products, Books and other gadgets. https://a.co/d/02ubaTt4 Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 https://vivarays.com/ryananderson Use Code : WONDER for 10% off. Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. takeaways “It’s a, you in control of your breathing or is your breathing controlling you?” “If you’re trying to push your limits, you better have control of your breathing and particularly your breathing rate” “the tongue wants to be in the roof of the mouth and that airflow going backwards.” “If you can control the speed of your breathing, you’re in control of it rather than it controlling you.” “Where you place that rib cage, your body organises itself above and below it.” “You’re not trying to teach your body to do something odd by asking it to use your diaphragm to breathe.” “make the mouth like a nose.” “just one number in isolation is just a little bit limited.” “use the right tool for what you’re trying to do.” “We have to find ways to believe in ourselves.” https://vivarays.com/ryananderson Use Code : WONDER for 10% off. keywords breathing mechanics, nasal breathing, diaphragm training, CO2 tolerance, Buteyko, Buteyko breathing, Pranayama, oxygen advantage, athletic performance, running, traumatic brain injury, TBI, Breathwork, Breathe, Breath, Breath mechanics, Diaphragm, World Record, David Jackson, breathing efficiency, Firefighter training, Firefighter, First responder, Breath training, Breath holding, Free diving, Breathing class, Wonderjunkie, AWONDERJUNKIE, Breathe4flow

2. 

   26 Oct 2026

   #169 Lynne McTaggart - THE UNIVERSE IS NOT MATTER. IT’S MUSIC.

   Lynne McTaggart is one of the central authorities on conscious and the new science. She is the award-winning author of eight books, including the internationally bestsellers The Field, The Intention Experiment, The Bond and The Power of Eight and her latest book, The God Notes. Her books are in some 30 languages. Lynne is also architect of the Intention Experiments, a web- based ‘global laboratory, ’ and she was prominently featured in the plotline of Dan Brown’s blockbuster The Lost Symbol. Brown even created a character partly based on Lynne, who ran Intention Experiments. Gaia.com recently released a two- part documentary, The Power of Intention, which showcases Lynne’s scientific exploration of her Intention Experiments and the profound effects of intention within her Power of Eight® groups: https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=imo-Pw3ypcs&t=18s She is consistently listed as one of the world’s 100 most spiritually influential people and has received multiple awards: the New York Women’s Press Club Award of Merit, a London Times Columnist of the Year, Global Woman of the Year, Spiritual Writer of the Year and Champion of Change, among many others. Lynne and her husband, WDDTY co- founder Bryan Hubbard, author of the Time-Light and The Untrue Story of You, live in London. They have two adult daughters. The God Notes Book - THE UNIVERSE IS NOT MATTER. IT’S MUSIC. Plants hear. Beethoven kills cancer cells. Black holes helped create galaxies. Lynne McTaggart uncovers the extraordinary science of sound in her new book, The God Notes. Buy before November 7 and receive her special webinar FREE: [LINK TO:  https://lynnemctaggart.com/books/the-god-notes/ summary Ryan has a conversation with Lynne McTaggart about her book *The God Notes* and the scientific research she says links sound and frequency with the brain, cells, ancient sites, plants, animals, and the cosmos. Lynne McTaggart recounts the discoveries that shaped her investigation, discusses possible healing and ecological applications, and explains how the book has changed her own practices and worldview. Chapters 00:00 The 15-year journey behind *The God Notes* 01:38 A documentary sparks the universal-music question 04:03 Ancient chambers and the 110-Hertz discovery 10:19 440 Hertz, biology, and the research behind the book 13:55 Egyptian acoustics, healing tones, and protein melodies 19:50 How sound research is targeting cancer cells 23:12 The music of the sun, black holes, and the human body 28:24 Tuning the nervous system and music’s effects on blood cells 34:29 Plant sounds, agriculture, and nature’s acoustic networks 41:03 Rituals in ancient Egypt and the sounds of animals 45:19 Using tones in Power of Eight groups 47:26 Harmonic patterns and McTaggart’s view of universal unity 51:07 Book tour details and a closing message of hope Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 https://vivarays.com/ryananderson Use Code : WONDER for 10% off. Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. keywords Lynne McTaggart, The God Notes, sound frequency research, acoustics, 110 Hertz, sound and the brain, plants and sound, sound healing, Healing Frequency, Power of 8, Healingwithin, self healing, Self help, Inner Healing, Power of mind, Power of intention, Healing journey,

3. 

   19 Oct 2026

   #168 Adam Frank - The Nature of Life, Agency & Consciousness

   Astrophysicist Adam Frank is a leading expert on the final stages of evolution for stars like the sun, and his computational research group at the University of Rochester has developed advanced supercomputer tools for studying how stars form and how they die. A self-described “evangelist of science,” he is also committed to showing others the beauty and power of science, and exploring the proper context of science in culture. summary Adam shares insights on the nature of life, agency, consciousness, and the future of humanity in the context of science, philosophy, and contemplative practice. This episode explores profound questions about existence, the universe, and our place within it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Adam’s work and perspectives 01:30 What is life? The organization and organization closure of living systems 03:03 Life as a unique physical system that creates and innovates 04:24 The organization of life and Whitehead’s process philosophy 06:26 Agency, free will, and the inner landscape of contemplative practice 10:54 The historical shift away from experience in science 13:35 The subjective experience and the amnesia of science 14:23 AI, ethics, and the importance of understanding agency 17:12 Searching for extraterrestrial life and techno signatures 24:04 The power and mystery of the sun and the universe 35:21 The role of love and compassion in human life 50:36 Future projects and the beauty of mathematical physics https://www.adamfrankscience.com/ https://www.everymansuniverse.com/ Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 https://vivarays.com/ryananderson Use Code : WONDER for 10% off. Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. The content contained herein may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Breathe4Flow LLC. This presentation is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as a means to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Furthermore, it is not to be interpreted as medical or legal advice, opinion, or recommendation. The information is for entertainment purposes. This Podcast is not medical advice or any other type of advice. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without expressed written permission from AWonderJunkie LLC. The purpose of this conversation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is for entertainment purposes only. keywords life, agency, consciousness, science, philosophy, contemplative practice, extraterrestrial life, AI ethics, Whitehead, Whitehead philosophy, existentialism, meditation, physics, astrophysics, wonder, curiosity, awe, wonderjunkie, awonderjunkie, innerspace, psychedelics,

Who has been a guest on A WondeJunkie

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jamie Wheal
• John Potash
• James Martinez
• Karl Friston
• Charles A Morgan III

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,397,325

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

76 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

94

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

Contact A WondeJunkie

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

Shows with a similar audience

• 

  Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

• 

  Living 4D with Paul Chek

• 

  The Way Forward with Alec Zeck

• 

  The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness

• 

  Align Podcast

• 

  Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Questions about A WondeJunkie