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In Part 1 of my conversation with Bernhard Guenther, we explored personal and planetary purification, Gurdjieff's cosmology, inner work, and the relationship between the state of the individual and the state of the world. For Part 2, I want to bring the conversation closer to home: What happens to our inner work when we actually have to live with other human beings? Gurdjieff's Fourth Way was sometimes called "the way of the sly man" because it didn't require withdrawing from ordinary life into a monastery, an ashram, or a cave. Life itself becomes the field of practice. Relationships. Family. Work. Conflict. Attraction. Irritation. Responsibility. Money. Sex. Community. All of it provides material for self-observation and opportunities for self-remembering. And relationship may provide something that solitary practice simply cannot. Another person can reveal identifications, expectations, unconscious agreements, projections, defenses, demands, and mechanical reactions that might remain completely invisible when we're alone. Relationship creates friction, and with it, an opportunity to see ourselves. So what can relationship reveal—or actually develop in us—that solitary spiritual practice cannot? Bernhard has spent decades immersed in psycho-spiritual work, relationships, shadow integration, and the Fourth Way. In this conversation, I want to explore what he's actually observed in himself and others over that time. What causes the growth of essence to accelerate? What causes it to become stagnant? And importantly, how do we distinguish the genuine growth of essence from the improvement of personality? A person can become more articulate, knowledgeable, emotionally sophisticated, spiritually educated, socially skilled, or accomplished. But does any of that necessarily mean their essence has grown? How would Bernhard actually recognize the development of essence in another human being—or in himself? We'll also explore the difference between conscious relationships and relationships organized around unconscious agreements. What are we actually agreeing to beneath the surface of our relationships? What happens when one person begins to change and can no longer participate in an old agreement? And what does relationship become when two people are willing to use what arises between them as material for seeing themselves more clearly? I'm especially interested in the question of collective evolution. We hear constantly about humanity "waking up," raising consciousness, shifting timelines, and entering new stages of evolution. But what does any of that mean if the individual human being remains mechanically driven by unconscious patterns? And conversely, what becomes possible collectively when individuals genuinely develop greater consciousness, presence, responsibility, and freedom? Can humanity evolve collectively without the development of the individuals who compose it? And could our relationships with one another be one of the primary places where that development is actually tested and made real? That's where I want to take this conversation. More about Bernhard Guenther at https://veilofreality.com ***MORE FROM BETH at https://www.bethmartens.com

In this episode of Beth of Fresh Air, Micah Ellars and Dagmar Stansova join me to unpack the many layers of the Netflix series The OA. If you've seen it, you already know this isn't a show that easily leaves you. There are stories within stories, symbols within symbols, and characters whose meaning seems to shift depending on which layer you're looking through. Both Micah and Dagmar bring professional experience in film, writing, and acting to this conversation, which gives us another fascinating lens for looking at how a story like The OA is constructed—and what it may be communicating underneath the storyline itself. We'll explore the multiple layers of meaning embedded in the characters and plot, and go into the symbolism of angels, particularly fallen angels, and what they may represent within the world of The OA. We'll also venture into darker territory and ask questions about the relationship between media, trauma, and the human psyche. How is film and television be used for trauma-based mind control? What happens when an audience is repeatedly exposed to disturbing, emotionally charged, or highly symbolic imagery? What kinds of impressions can a story leave behind in us long after we've stopped watching? And then there are the uncanny overlaps with some of the territory we've been exploring lately on BoFA. We'll look at themes that echo Gurdjieff's work, the Toltec teachings, shifting perception, alternate realities, death and rebirth, captivity and freedom, movements of the body, and the possibility that reality contains far more than our ordinary state of consciousness allows us to perceive. There is a LOT to unpack here. And with three different sets of eyes looking into it, I suspect we'll find a few things none of us saw on our own. Join Micah, Dagmar, and me as we pull apart the threads and see where they lead. ***Sign up to watch the recording of the Journey Code Open House:Why Saying No Isn't Enough -- The Architecture of Human Behaviour     ***MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired Follow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on...  Apple Podcasts  Spotify If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

In this episode of Beth of Fresh Air, I'm hosting Lisa Marie Redl, a woman who has paid the price for speaking out and learned a thing or two about navigating noise, attention, and discernment along the way. Our conversation is called Focus, and we're talking about ADHD. Lisa Marie was diagnosed with ADHD, and I want to hear what that experience has actually been like for her. How did she get diagnosed? What did the diagnosis mean for her? What has she discovered since? And most importantly, what has she actually done that has worked to create greater focus in her life? Of course, she's also raising four young children, so ADHD might be somewhat built into the experience. 😄 I want to poke some holes in the way we think about ADHD itself. We live in a world that is almost perfectly designed to fracture attention. Screens, notifications, social media, endless information, chronic stimulation, stress, noise, and a culture that continually asks us to shift our attention from one thing to another. How much of what we call an attention disorder is also part of the modern human condition? And what if focus is something we have to work for and earn? We don't expect physical strength without using our muscles. We train, practice, challenge ourselves, and gradually become stronger. Why would attention be any different? Focus is a capacity. It can be practiced. It can be strengthened. And in a world competing relentlessly for our attention, developing it may be more important than ever. I also want this conversation to bring greater insight into the lives of people who were branded with an ADHD diagnosis, medicated, and then left at the mercy of conventional medicine and psychiatry. What has helped? What hasn't? What questions weren't asked? And what becomes possible when someone begins experimenting with their own capacity for attention and discovers what actually works for them? About Lisa Marie Redl A self-proclaimed De-Influencer, Lisa Marie is a former TV/radio news reporter and host turned mom of four who now encourages people to not watch the news, while still practicing their own discernment when navigating the noise that is the truth movement. She learned that lesson the hard way!   ***MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired Follow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on...  Apple Podcasts  Spotify If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

In this second Beth of Fresh Air on recapitulation, I have the pleasure of hosting Joel Schafer—wolf pack leader, Toltec teacher, and adventurer in the uncharted territory within. After our recent Luminous Beings experience together in the Redwoods, Joel and I are going to continue following the threads that emerged there and see where they lead us. We'll explore how the Toltec teachings—and the ways they're being taught—have changed and evolved since Carlos Castaneda worked with Don Juan.  We'll look at some of the fascinating paradoxes embedded within the teachings themselves. We'll get into the mysterious territory of the "flyers"—why Joel believes we need to be aware of them while resisting the temptation to fear them. We'll also explore the Magical Passes and how these movements work to transform consciousness. What are they actually doing? Do they shift the assemblage point? And what does the assemblage point tell us about the reality we're capable of perceiving? Then we'll go bigger. What is the purpose of being in this obstacle course we call Earth? What are these practices ultimately preparing us for? And what is it like to lead other people into this territory, with all the beauty and terror that responsibility can bring? We'll even venture into The OA, the Netflix series that some say expresses Toltec principles in surprising ways. And, of course, we'll recapitulate some of what we experienced together during Luminous Beings in the Redwoods and let spirit guide us toward whatever deeper truths are available to us now. I have a feeling this one is going places neither of us can predict. Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purpose https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application   ***MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired Follow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on...  Apple Podcasts Spotify If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

Fresh back from a three-day workshop in the Redwoods with Joel Schafer and the Wolf Pack, this week's Beth of Fresh Air is a recapitulation of the journey. Wonnita MacDonald, meditation teacher and gorgeous soul who shared the adventure with our wolf pack of 9, will be joining me!! Recapitulation is more than remembering. It's a way of gathering experience, seeing what was revealed, reclaiming energy, and allowing the deeper meaning of an event to emerge. I'll share some of the adventures of the trip, the unexpected moments, and the insights that continue to unfold now that I'm home. What We'll Explore Where deprogramming and recapitulation meet My current understanding of the assemblage point Adventures in traveling and what they revealed What happens when profound work attracts "flyers" The lone wolf and the Wolf Pack Impressions and how they shape our experience The beauty of connection through shared work and revelation Every meaningful journey changes us. Sometimes the transformation happens in the moment. Sometimes it unfolds as we revisit the experience and discover what we couldn't yet see. That's the spirit of recapitulation. I hope you'll join us for this conversation and bring your own reflections as well. Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purpose https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application   ***MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired Follow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on...  Apple Podcasts  Spotify If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

Join me for a live King Hero interview with one of the original voices in the truth community who helped shape my own path of inquiry. I first discovered Bernhard Guenther in 2015, when I finally allowed myself to go down the rabbit hole and take an honest look at the state of humanity at this point in history. While many voices focused on exposing problems, Bernhard consistently returned to the same essential place: The work begins within. If you've followed me for any length of time, you'll know I'm a bit of a broken record on that point as well. In this conversation, we'll explore the relationship between our inner world and the larger forces unfolding around us. We'll talk about personal purification, the possibility of planetary or even cosmological purification, and what it means to engage in conscious inner work during a time of profound change. Inside this episode, we'll explore: psycho-spiritual work and the path of inner transformation the relationship between personal consciousness and collective events G.I. Gurdjieff's cosmology and its relevance today humanity's inner chaos and its reflection in the outer world discernment in times of confusion and uncertainty the influences that have shaped Bernhard's work what he sees unfolding in society today what is being asked of those who are ready for "the Work" For those who feel called to look beyond surface events, this conversation offers an opportunity to explore the deeper forces shaping both the individual and humanity as a whole. Join us live. About Bernhard Guenther Bernhard Guenther is a psycho-spiritual researcher, teacher, and guide whose work explores the deeper architecture of reality and the evolutionary challenges humanity faces during this Time of Transition. Drawing on more than two decades of study, practice, and inner work, he integrates esoteric wisdom, depth psychology, trauma healing, shadow integration, and the study of the spiritual and hyperdimensional influences on human consciousness. He is the founder of Piercing the Veil of Reality and co-host of The Cosmic Matrix podcast with his wife, Laura Matsue Guenther. Through articles, podcasts, online courses, mentoring, and retreats, he helps sincere seekers cultivate discernment, embody their true nature, and align with a deeper purpose during times of profound change. Website: https://veilofreality.com ***MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

Red. You can love it, you can hate it, but you can’t ignore it. In this episode of Beth of Fresh Air, I'm joined by returning guests Dagmar Stansova and Marisa Love for a conversation about the many faces of red. Red carries a remarkable range of meanings and emotional responses. It can evoke passion, love, vitality, danger, rage, urgency, courage, sacrifice, and life itself. We'll explore how red is used to manipulate, lure, frighten, intensify emotion, and redirect our thoughts, feelings, and actions. How did its sacredness in rituals and grounding ceremonies drift into the scarlet letter of the harlot and forbidden fruit? We'll also look at the primal first chakra, so often associated with the colour red, and its connection to survival, life and death, blood, and bloodlines. What happens when we see red as an archetype in its own right? What role does it play in the Hero's Journey? Why are some people irresistibly drawn to red while others instinctively avoid it? I'll even share why I almost never wear red. And of course, we can't leave out nature, where red attracts, warns, protects, and sometimes poisons. Join us as we follow this fascinating thread through psychology, symbolism, archetypes, nature, and the human experience. Who knew one colour could have so much to say? Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purpose https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application   ***MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired Follow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on...  Apple Podcasts  Spotify If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

In this episode of Beth of Fresh Air, I'm joined by cell and molecular biologist and Nutrition Detective practitioner Kelsey Kenny for another deep dive into the nickel rabbit hole. Kelsey was instrumental in uncovering evidence from the scientific literature that suggests nickel toxicity has been hiding in plain sight for decades, often labelled as an allergy instead of being recognized for its broader effects on human health. Together we'll explore how this discovery came about and why so many people in the Love Your Liver community have taken on the formidable process of detoxing nickel. What We'll Explore How nickel came to be viewed as an allergy instead of a hidden toxic burden The molecular action of nickel in the body Why nickel stores in tissues Why the body seems eager to eliminate nickel once exposure is reduced Why something as simple as changing from stainless steel cookware can trigger a rapid nickel dump Practical ways to support the nickel detox process Where Kelsey believes this unprecedented community experiment is leading What questions still remain to be answered With Special Guest: Kelsey Kenny Kelsey brings her background in cell and molecular biology together with years of research and practical investigation into nutrition and toxicity. In the Love Your Liver community she's known as the "Queen of Chemistry". Her ability to connect the scientific literature with real-world observations has helped many people better understand what may be happening in their own bodies. If you've been following the Get De-Nickeled series, this conversation takes us another step deeper into the science behind the process. Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purpose https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application ***MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired Follow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on...  Apple Podcasts  Spotify If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

In this episode of Beth of Fresh Air, we're enacting a flippening. After joining me as a guest a few episodes ago, Marisa Love is returning with a twist—she'll be interviewing me on my own show. I love asking the questions. Guiding a conversation, discovering something I hadn't seen before, and seeing life through another person's eyes is one of my greatest joys. I also love being on the receiving end of thoughtful questions. Questions are fertile ground. They create the conditions for insight, revelation, and the kind of alchemy that brings something beautiful into the world. Getting to know Marisa through our podcast conversation and the private chats that followed has been such a gift. My intuition was right. Amid the flowers, beauty, love, and deep sensitivity of her soul is someone with tremendous fire and authenticity. She's a bad ass like me. I'm genuinely excited to change places, see what questions emerge, and discover where the conversation wants to take us. I hope you'll join us for this flippening. Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purpose https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application ***MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired Follow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on...  Apple Podcasts  Spotify If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

In our first conversation, Banjo Glass and I laid the groundwork for asking a bigger question: How does a culture create itself? For Part 2, we're going deeper. Banjo has spent decades inside two remarkable cultural phenomena. One emerged around the Grateful Dead, creating a community that continues to ripple through generations. The other is one he helped bring into being himself: the world of functional glass. What interests me most isn't simply the art, it's the anthropology. How does something come from nothing? How does a small group of people create an enduring culture without permission, central planning, or institutional support? How does a creative movement sustain families, livelihoods, traditions, mentorship, and innovation over decades? We'll explore Banjo's journey from artist to one of the people who helped establish an entirely new artistic tradition—one that has continued to evolve long after its beginnings. We'll also discuss a recent milestone in his career, where his work was featured purely for its artistic merit in a non-functional glass exhibition. Rather than pursuing acceptance from the fine art world, recognition found him through years of dedicated creation. Inside this conversation we'll explore: what makes a culture organic the evolution of the functional glass movement the influence of the Grateful Dead band and community creating something from nothing supporting a family through art and entrepreneurship how communities preserve and transmit values recognition that arises naturally through meaningful work what culture can teach us about the growth of the human spirit Much of modern culture is designed for us. But people continue to create culture for themselves. Whenever individuals gather around shared purpose, shared values, and genuine creation, something alive begins to emerge. That's the conversation I'm most looking forward to. Join us live. About Banjo Glass Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the functional glass movement, Banjo has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what is possible through glass artistry. His work combines extraordinary technical mastery with visionary imagination, helping shape a thriving culture of artists, collectors, creators, and entrepreneurs that continues to evolve today. Through his art and influence, he has played a significant role in the growth of one of the most unique creative movements of the modern era. Find his work on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/banjoglass/ https://www.instagram.com/banjosgiftshop/ ***MORE FROM BETH https://www.bethmartens.com If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

Get De-Nickeled 3, PEA (with Dagmar Stansova) The nickel detox journey continues! In this third installment of the Get De-Nickeled series, returning guest Dagmar Stansova joins me to explore one of the most exciting discoveries to come out of Dr. Garrett Smith's community: PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide). PEA is a substance your body already makes. It has been studied for its anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, anti-allergenic, and anti-toxin properties, making it an intriguing support during nickel detox. Because it's endogenous—produced naturally by the body—it can't be patented. Why Kelsey Kenny and Dr. Garrett Smith recommend PEA during nickel detox What PEA is and how it works in the body PEA's role in calming inflammation, histamine, mast cells, and toxic burden How PEA supports intestinal barrier function and leaky gut repair Why it's also used as an endurance supplement PEA dosing and how to take it The PEA and niacin lipid cleanse The differences between plain, micronized, and ultramicronized PEA Using PEA topically with magnesium lotion or other creams Why Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) should not be confused with Phenylethylamine HCl (PEA) With Special Guest: Dagmar Stansova Dagmar returns to share her research and personal experience using PEA as part of the nickel detox process. Together we'll discuss practical applications, what we've learned so far, and how PEA may help make detox more manageable. Join us live for another deep dive into the nickel rabbit hole! Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purpose https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application *** MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired Follow the King Hero's Journey Podcast on...  Apple Podcasts  Spotify If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

"Leave moods alone. Do not cope. Carry on." "You're the remedy." These simple statements point to a radically different way of understanding ourselves and the challenges we face. In this King Hero interview, I'm joined by Garret Kramer to explore his worldview and how he applies it in his own life and in his work with others. I've been following Garret's work for several years after hearing people I respect, including Andy Kaufman and Alec Zeck, speak highly of him. His perspective has consistently challenged conventional thinking, particularly around human potential, health, and the nature of consciousness. Recently, a friend shared one of Garret's posts listing things to avoid if you want to be healthy. I noticed he included vitamin D and vitamin A, which immediately caught my attention because of the work of Dr. Garrett Smith. When Garret asked what else belonged on the list, I suggested nickel—a little understood toxic metal that is far more widespread than most people realize. His response was simple: "Call me." The rest is history. One of the qualities I respect most is the willingness to change your worldview when new information presents itself. That kind of openness is rare. It creates the possibility for genuine discovery. In this conversation, we'll explore another idea that has become central to Garret's work: The remedy is never found outside yourself. Inside this episode, we explore: what "You are the remedy" really means the relationship between consciousness and experience why we look outside ourselves for answers how worldview changes through direct insight health, terrain, and personal responsibility the role of moods and psychological experience what it means to trust your own innate completeness living from understanding rather than coping Whether we're talking about health, performance, relationships, or freedom, this conversation returns to the same essential question: Where does real change begin? About Garret Kramer Garret Kramer is the founder of Inner Sports and has spent nearly three decades working with athletes, coaches, actors, physicians, and business leaders. Through consulting, workshops, retreats, and educational programs, he has helped people explore performance, wellbeing, and human potential from a fundamentally different perspective. He introduced what he calls the Direct Path of Self-Exploration to the high-performance community and now shares his understanding of the Consciousness-only model with audiences around the world. Garret is the author of True Self: Notes on the Essence of Being, Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life, and The Path of No Resistance: Why Overcoming Is Simpler Than You Think. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, ESPN, FOX, NPR, NBC, and many other media outlets. www.garretkramer.com Discover deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purpose https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course

Join me for a King Hero interview with Will Keller, who has passionately pursued many avenues of freedom, including reality itself. While Will is best known for teaching Natural Law, this conversation explores a different question: What does it even mean to be real? We'll look at the difference between reality and philosophy, reality and hope, reality and what we think should be, along with the very real experiences within the human psyche that are often overlooked. Inside this conversation, we'll explore: reality as a path to freedom (and what freedom even is) the relationship between Natural Law and lived experience why so much of modern life is disconnected from reality the human tendency to substitute ideals for direct experience the importance of recognizing what is actually happening within ourselves how greater contact with reality can transform the way we live how freedom and responsibility are connectedThe more clearly we see what is, the more consciously we can choose how to respond, be responsible, and gain greater freedom. Join us for a conversation about bringing attention back to what is, inside and out, and why that may be one of the most powerful acts of freedom available to us. About Will Keller Will Keller is a public speaker, educator, and freedom advocate dedicated to teaching Natural Law and the principles of morality, consciousness, and human freedom. Through presentations, podcasts, and educational content, his work bridges philosophy, metaphysics, and practical action, helping people better understand the human condition. As Will says: "It's not about watering down wisdom; it's about inviting everyone to drink from the well of knowledge." His work seeks to make profound ideas accessible, encouraging people to explore consciousness, morality, and the deeper questions of existence with clarity and curiosity. Learn more at: https://willkeller.com   ***MORE FROM BETH Sign up to take a 5-minute King Hero’s Journey archetype quiz Apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Rumble King Hero Telegram Channel Twitter (X) Instagram Sign up for a Hero's Journey Archetype Reading Order a copy of my book, ‘Journey: A Map of Archetypes to Find Lost Purpose in a Sea of Meaninglessness’ Donate by PayPal if you’re inspired If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

"Make beautiful things, even if nobody cares." That simple meme I posted on Instagram led to one of those conversations that seems to have a life of its own. Marisa Love responded with a reflection on what it's like to carry a worldview that has often lived outside the mainstream, to keep creating when very few people seem to understand, and to discover that making beauty is its own nourishment. Here's how she responded to my post: So I followed the breadcrumb, connected with her personally, and invited her to join me on Beth of Fresh Air. What We'll Explore Beauty as nourishment and  service What 'following the breadcrumbs' really means Living with an unconventional worldview Curiosity as a guiding principle Creating when nobody cares, gets it, or appreciates it Why making beautiful things takes courage With Special Guest: Marisa Love From a childhood filled with Waldorf-inspired imagination, to life as the lead singer of a murder pop band, to living in the mountains surrounded by the natural world, Marisa Love has carried a passion for truth, beauty, and magic through every chapter of her life. In 2020, she answered a deeper calling to help others remember the power they carry within themselves and the importance of staying curious, especially when life feels uncertain. The nature of identity, transformation, and the many dimensions of reality continue to inspire her work and the community she has built through The Ladybug Line. Website Follow her Instagram The world has always been changed by people who continued creating. Join us as we explore beauty, creativity, remembrance, and the quiet courage of bringing something meaningful into the world. Including the remarkable stories of how he came to this work; recognition of "false light", cults and gurus; how your relationship with yourself changes when remember yourself; and our latest, "Hopium vs Self Remembering".  See all of the details for the 8-workshop series  Self Remembering With Archetypes Find out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-up Apply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-application Do a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purpose https://www.bethmartens.com/deprogramming101 https://www.bethmartens.com/find-your-sacred-purpose-online-course Discover other deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.com Apply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-application If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

What happens when you realize no one is coming to do what you know needs to be done? In this King Hero interview, I'm joined by Ben of Cambridge, whose path led him from quiet observation to direct action during the rollout of 5G technology in the UK. After researching the technology for himself and concluding that it posed serious concerns, Ben chose to act. He equipped himself with the evidence he believed he needed to stand on firm legal ground, taking responsibility for his own decisions and accepting the consequences that followed. His actions resulted in two arrests and no charges being laid, reinforcing his conviction that ordinary people can learn, prepare, and stand for what they believe. Our conversation, however, goes beyond activism. We'll explore the inner journey that accompanies taking meaningful action—the place where fear, purpose, courage, and trust intersect. Inside this episode, we discuss: what inspired Ben to take action preparing to stand in law and personal responsibility the experience of being arrested and what it taught him the relationship between fear and courag discovering purpose through lived experience learning to trust silence and inner guidance how the Hero's Journey unfolds when no path has been laid before you Every Hero's Journey reaches a point where certainty disappears and something deeper begins to lead. About Ben For Ben, that place became silence. Join us for a conversation about courage, responsibility, purpose, and the unexpected gifts that can emerge when we trust the path unfolding before us. Ben from Cambridge, UK, decided to take action against the rollout of 5G technology in his local area when he realized no one else was going to do it for him. After researching what he believed were the dangers of the technology being installed and concluding that it was military weapons technology, he prepared himself with the evidence he believed was necessary to defend his actions in law. He was arrested twice and not charged, an experience that strengthened his belief that others can also learn to stand on informed conviction. Following a profound dark night of the soul and a period of purposelessness, Ben came to recognize the gifts hidden within his journey. Today he speaks about allowing fear to become a guide rather than something to escape, and about finding purpose through direct experience. Stay tuned about his adventures: https://t.me/TrustTheSilence For more from Beth, her books, her social media links, Telegram Groups, and to apply to become a member of the House of Free Will Ministry visit: https://linktr.ee/bethmartens  If we're just meeting... I’m Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family’s firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life. Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight. Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life’s work and walk their Hero’s Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us. I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.