Welcome to the ”Beyond the Walled Garden Podcast” hosted by Joel Austin. This show features conversations with artists, philosophers, occultists, scientists, content creators and more each aimed at helping the listener break out of the walled garden of modernity.
Thank you all. Good luck. Gods and your better natures be with you.
7 May 2025
Neurodiversity, Trauma & Liberation: The Intersection We Need?
Explore the powerful intersection of neurodiversity, trauma theory, and liberation in this in-depth conversation with therapist Sara Eldridge. Discover how understanding these three frameworks can help us navigate modern life with greater compassion and authenticity.
1 May 2025
Why Make Anything?
In this installment of the Regenerative Questions series, I explore why it’s worth it (or maybe it isn’t) to make anything in this world of ours. In the face of a torrent of art and content (not to mention AI), what’s the point in making things at all?
23 Apr 2025
Fighting Inner Battles: Julio Rivera on Bipolar Disorder & Jiu-Jitsu
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Walled Garden, I chat with Julio Angel Rivera, a martial artist, writer, and mental health advocate. Rivera opens up about his journey with bipolar disorder and how martial arts became both his sanctuary and a way to help others.
16 Apr 2025
Who Do Your Values Serve?
In this episode, I examine the critical question: Who do your values actually serve? Discover how many of our deeply held values may be inherited rather than consciously chosen, and explore the hidden beneficiaries of your belief systems.
9 Apr 2025
Filmmaking, Identity & Resistance: El on Crafting Safe Spaces
El, a non-binary filmmaker from Atlanta, Georgia, to discusses creativity, identity, and resistance during politically turbulent times. El shares insights about their film projects including ”Cam Girl” and ”Going Native,” while offering wisdom on how to create art with limited resources.
2 Apr 2025
What If Time Was Cyclical?
Our biological systems—from heartbeats to sleep cycles—naturally operate on cyclical patterns, yet we force them to conform to artificial schedules. What if we followed the wisdom of ancient cultures who viewed time as a recurring wheel rather than a straight line?
29 Mar 2025
Remake the Rules: Finding Meaning Amidst Information Overload
Emily Pabst, founder of Remake the Rules, reveals strategies for managing information overload, making better decisions, and finding meaning amid digital chaos. From online dating to business leadership, discover how to use technology as a tool without letting it define your life.
29 Mar 2025
Inside Modern Policing: Patrol Commander on Police Reform from Within
This episode of Beyond the Walled Garden features Diego Zanella, a Patrol Commander in Washington state with over 20 years of policing experience. Diego discusses his mission to reform law enforcement from within by moving away from traditional paramilitary structures toward community-focused service.
29 Mar 2025
Ancient Philosophy for Today: Why Epicureanism Deserves Your Attention
In this episode of Beyond the Walled Garden, I’m joined by Anthony David Vernon, adjunct professor of philosophy at St. Thomas University and Miami Dade College, to explore Epicureanism, an ancient Greek philosophy that offers surprising wisdom for our modern struggles.
29 Mar 2025
Why Choose an Artistic Life? Filmmaking, Retro Horror & Creativity
I speak with indie filmmaker Ashton Livingston about the rewards and challenges of pursuing a creative life through filmmaking. Ashton shares insights from making his 80s-inspired horror comedy ”Rat Problem” and discusses how independent films are filling the void left by struggling studio productions.
28 Mar 2025
What is Beyond the Walled Garden?
Hear about a new podcast challenging the conventional self-help industry that merely helps us adapt to late-stage capitalism. ”Beyond the Walled Garden” offers an alternative perspective focused on creating cultural change rather than just personal optimization.
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