Wakefulness for a distracted world. Conversations on culture, psychology, spirit, and sense. <br/><br/><a href="https://deepfix.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">deepfix.substack.com</a>
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Wakefulness for a distracted world. Conversations on culture, psychology, spirit, and sense. <br/><br/><a href="https://deepfix.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">deepfix.substack.com</a>
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December 11, 2025
Wake Up to Life with Michael Taft
<p>After many months of baby-induced ego death, I’m excited to finally kick off a new season of the pod with someone who has profoundly shaped my spiritual life: <a target="_blank" href="https://deconstructingyourself.com/">Michael Taft</a>.</p><p>We sat down for a wide-ranging conversation that spans enlightened wizards, psychedelic dismemberment, and the very practical art of recognizing awake awareness in the midst of daily life. I’m delighted to share this one with you—it might be my favorite to date.</p><p>Michael Taft is a longtime meditation teacher and author whose work integrates nondual wisdom traditions, classical Tantra, and modern neuroscience. He’s the host of the <a target="_blank" href="https://deconstructingyourself.com/deconstructing-yourself-podcast">Deconstructing Yourself</a> podcast, and he has guided thousands of practitioners into deeper recognition through his Dharma talks, guided meditations, and retreats. Before teaching full-time, he spent decades training with masters in Hindu and Buddhist lineages— including time living in India—and became one of Shinzen Young’s most prominent students.</p><p>Before meeting Michael, I’d been practicing about as seriously as one can outside a monastery—fully committed to the spiritual path, with all the neuroses that come with it. His teaching helped my system relax in a way I didn’t realize was possible and seems to have flipped what has been an irreversible switch. Since then I’ve dove into his retreats and teachings, and I regularly send his guided meditations to friends and clients… and the ones who stick with it reliably have awakening experiences and sustained insight. Not many teachers can produce that kind of result.</p><p>What continues to impress me most is his teaching style: relaxed, emotionally friendly, grounded, precise, funny, and—when needed —sharp enough to cut through the b******t. He’s a teacher who can help you go all the way in awakening, not just taste it.</p><p>You can feel that in this conversation. Toward the end, he guides us through a direct, real-time glimpse of what he calls Nondual 2—the shift from transcending the world to waking up in the world, and why so many people unknowingly stop halfway on the path.</p><p><strong>In this episode, expect to learn more about:</strong></p><p>•How a soul-annihilation psychedelic experience in the mountains of Japan catalyzed his initial awakening</p><p>• Why he refused to teach for years, and what ultimately shifted his perspective</p><p>• How he trained with “enlightened wizards” in India, and how those experiences shaped his humble, anti-guru approach</p><p>• Nondual 1 vs. Nondual 2: why awakening often stops at “no separation,” and the deeper realization of everyday life as the sacred display of awareness</p><p>• Why later Buddhist and Tantric traditions resonate more for him — embracing emotion, energy, and daily life rather than trying to shut them down</p><p>• How to recognize awake awareness on demand in the middle of ordinary life</p><p>• The unseen pitfalls of highly altered-state retreats — and why he designs retreats for stability and integration</p><p>• How to build confidence in awakening through direct recognition rather than belief or attainment-chasing</p><p>• Why he believes awakening is ultimately about God, death, and not missing the point of being alive</p><p>If you’re new to Michael’s work, I highly recommend exploring his vast library of free meditations and talks on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTaft108">his YouTube channel</a>.</p><p>Start with his <a target="_blank" href="http://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL590ElXNAb008QiCgJu3U0EghfezrhaHw&si=3pI0teguaoCxMZGO">beginner nondual series</a>: do the full sit, then listen to the dharma talk and Q&A later in the day to help integrate the insight. After that, move on to <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL590ElXNAb01kko0eYDWwh7CXFb6aW9HK&si=UCvzEgvVipv4ulMN">this nondual</a> series or simply start following his weekly sits at <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL590ElXNAb01rapZdDZVaXxlDiw8FVrEo&si=Eq0NYybgbsbVXlWJ">the Alembic</a>.</p><p>Do this for 30 days and let me know what you notice.</p><p><strong>Hosted by Alex Olshonsky</strong></p><p>Read my <a target="_blank" href="https://deepfix.substack.com/">essays + the full transcript</a></p><p>Work with me <a target="_blank" href="https://www.alexolshonsky.com/coaching">(coaching)</a></p><p>Join my <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sonsofnow.com/">men's groups + retreats</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://deepfix.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">deepfix.substack.com/subscribe</a>
October 18, 2024
#9: The Universe is Psychedelic with Rosa Lewis
<p>Imagine a world where every single moment pulses with life, where the mundane becomes magical, and where you’re intimately connected to the heartbeat of the universe. Now, what if I told you this world isn’t a clichéd fantasy, but the reality we’re already living in? What if you could access this “psychedelic” state of being without ingesting a single substance?</p><p>Today, I’m joined by someone who doesn’t just understand this reality—she lives it. Rosa Lewis, a mystic and meditation teacher from the UK, is pioneering a radical approach to heartfulness that combines Tantric Buddhism, Jungian depth psychology, shadow work, and mysticism. </p><p>In this episode, Rosa and I embark on what she describes as a “shared imaginal journey.” This conversation is far different—more exploratory, vivid, and contemplative—than my previous pod episodes. I encourage you to approach it not just as a listener, but as a participant in a receptive state.</p><p><strong>You can expect to learn:</strong></p><p>* How to perceive the psychedelic nature of reality without any substances</p><p>* The art of making the energetics and emotions of the moment as vital as anything in the external world</p><p>* How heart states like gratitude, forgiveness, and joy can deepen your connection to life’s inherent magic</p><p>* The power of imaginal practices in accessing deeper levels of consciousness</p><p>* Techniques for developing a secure attachment to the universe itself</p><p>* The difference between surface-level roles and deep archetypes, and how to connect with your core essence</p><p>* Understanding soulfulness and embracing your unique character in spiritual practice</p><p>And I highly recommend exploring Rosa’s work:</p><p>* Her <a target="_blank" href="https://rosalewis.co.uk/">website</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://rosalewis.co.uk/for-the-body/">practice guides</a>, and especially her <a target="_blank" href="https://rosalewis.co.uk/for-the-soul/">soul-awakening framework</a></p><p>* Her description <a target="_blank" href="https://rosalewis.co.uk/awakening/meaning-madness-and-universal-love/">navigating psychosis</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://rosalewis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/100-Ways-Its-Like-to-Be-Me.pdf">100 Ways It Is Like To Be Me</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://rosalewis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/50-Things-What-I-Mean-by-a-Buddha.pdf">50 Things I Mean by a Buddha</a> (which has the prompt we used for our exploration)</p><p>* Also her <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@rosaclewis">YouTube</a>, including how to access<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnHkqZlSTX4"> jhana through sexuality</a></p><p><strong>Listen to the episode on </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://deepfix.substack.com/podcast"><strong>Substack</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-fix/id1720422469"><strong>Apple</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1TqWDfAPpDOxK0nAdae29L"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong>, or </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJf1-CQXQ1CXUhm9rUehYEjOEGnk6LL0k&si=WavnPHbs6FnR9i_j"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Hosted by </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.alexolshonsky.com/"><strong>Alex Olshonsky</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Access the episode transcript <a target="_blank" href="https://deepfix.substack.com/podcast">here</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://deepfix.substack.com/podcast">https://www.alexolshonsky.com/</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://deepfix.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">deepfix.substack.com/subscribe</a>
July 31, 2024
#8: Navigating Global Crises: Prophecies, Politics, and Civilizational Change with Daniel Pinchbeck
<p>Serendipity in the digital age brought about this episode. It was a true highlight when <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/2728693-daniel-pinchbeck">Daniel Pinchbeck</a>, a writer whose work has profoundly influenced my thinking, responded to one of my <a target="_blank" href="https://deepfix.substack.com/p/no-better-time-to-wake-up">essays</a> proposing we have a dialogue. After a brief email exchange, we decided to just hit record on our initial conversation, which I’m delighted to share with you today.</p><p>Daniel Pinchbeck is a NYT Bestselling author whose books include <em>Breaking Open the Head</em>, <em>2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl</em>, <em>How Soon is Now</em>, and <em>When Plants Dream</em>. He is the founder of the Liminal Institute, and he co-founded Reality Sandwich and the Evolver network, fostering conversations on transformative culture. </p><p>He’s also the author of one of my favorite <a target="_blank" href="https://danielpinchbeck.substack.com/">Substack newsletters</a>. His work delves into ecology, politics, indigenous wisdom, mysticism, psychedelics, and social change.</p><p><strong>In this episode expect to learn more about:</strong></p><p>* Indigenous prophecies that forecast a collective descent into insanity followed by a state of enlightenment or awakening, and their relevance to the current global crises</p><p>* Why Daniel identifies as a ‘monistic idealist’, believing that the universe is primarily comprised of consciousness, rather than matter</p><p>* Concerns about the impact of technology on cognitive capacity and the need for a deeper level of crisis to catalyze collective action</p><p>* How the digital age has accelerated the breakdown of sensemaking and led to a bifurcation of communities</p><p>* Daniel’s criticisms of the RFK Jr. Presidential campaign</p><p>* A nuanced exploration of the war in the Middle East</p><p>* Why young people are depressed and sometimes have little hope for the future, and whether that’s a self-fulfilling prophecy</p><p>* The importance of holding both the pain and the bliss of our current reality, and the outsized potential for a shift in collective consciousness</p><p>* Daniel’s personal journey towards a state of “joyful surrender” and Jnana yoga amid our existential threats</p><p>Learn more about Daniel on his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pinchbeck.io/">website</a>. And I highly recommend subscribing to his Substack, <a target="_blank" href="https://danielpinchbeck.substack.com/">Liminal News</a>.</p><p><strong>Listen to the episode on </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-fix/id1720422469"><strong>Apple</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1TqWDfAPpDOxK0nAdae29L"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://deepfix.substack.com/podcast"><strong>Substack</strong></a><strong>, or </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJf1-CQXQ1CXUhm9rUehYEjOEGnk6LL0k&si=WavnPHbs6FnR9i_j"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Hosted by </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://deepfix.co/"><strong>Alex Olshonsky</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://deepfix.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">deepfix.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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