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Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast - Consciousness vs. Mind & Body; The New Consciousness/Christ Consciousness/New Age; Harmful Adamic Binary Mindset; Eastern-Western Spirituality Integration; Karma; Jesus
https://www.ournewconsciousness.com/
In this profound episode, Jonathan welcomes Jakeb Brock, an author and spiritual teacher based in Ukiah, California. Jakeb shares his transformative journey from Eastern philosophy to Christian mysticism, outlining a unique metaphysical framework that distinguishes between the biological mind and the eternal nature of spiritual consciousness.
Jakeb discusses the themes of his recent book, Blogs of the New Consciousness, and explores the idea that humanity is currently transitioning from an "Adamic" state of separation and duality toward a unified "Christ Consciousness."
He argues that the evolution of consciousness is a scientific, incremental process that spans multiple lifetimes via reincarnation and is guided by the benevolent force of karma.
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast Episode 22 - JPNGuides.com, Japan (Sites, Cities, Transit, Baseball), Peace By Travel & Conversation
In this adventurous episode, Jonathan talks with Michael Zislis, the founder of JPNGuides.com. Michael, an expert on Japanese travel who lived in the country for over two years, explains how he helps travelers move beyond "winging it" by creating 100-page personalized guidebooks that cover everything from hidden izakayas to complex train logistics.
The conversation highlights Japan's deep-rooted passion for Yaku (Baseball) and its world-class Shinkansen (Bullet Train) network. Michael shares insider tips on navigating Tokyo and Osaka, explains the legendary "Dr. Yellow" train, and discusses the profound power of travel as a form of diplomacy that can break down cultural prejudices and "bubbles."
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast - Fantasy Writing; Novel Publishing; A.I., Creativity, & Government; Political Corruption & Housing Issues in United Kingdom & Canada; Liverpool, England, UK Separtism; Creativity As Hope & Joy In Life
https://www.patreon.com/cw/RichieBilling
In this episode, Jonathan connects with Richie Billing, a fantasy author, podcaster, and editor based in Liverpool, England. The conversation spans the technicalities of building a writing career to a deep dive into the socio-political issues facing the UK and Canada, touching on everything from A.I. to Liverpool's unique cultural identity.
Richie, a former lawyer turned SEO specialist and writer, discusses his transition into the literary world and his recent focus on short stories and indie publishing.
He shares the creative process behind his latest works, Pariah's Lament and the gritty novella Together We Rise, and how he integrated an A.I.-generated soundtrack into his storytelling.
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast Episode 23 - Retiring Young, Personal Financial Planning, Meaningful Money Management & Retirement
https://escapetheclock.com/
In this enlightening episode, Jonathan sits down with Daniel C. Rodgers, a former program manager at Google and author of the award-winning book Escape the Clock.
Daniel shares his unique framework for achieving financial freedom, applying the same rigorous program management principles he used for tech giants to personal finance.
Daniel retired at the age of 43, beating his personal goal by two years. However, he emphasizes that his work isn't just about early retirement—it’s about mitigating money as a stressor so that you have the choice to live with purpose.
The conversation touches on the psychology of spending, the breakdown of the American pension system, and how to "hack" your own mindset to build long-term wealth.
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast - The Joy & Meaning of Sports, Travel, Mid-Size Cities
Saxboy's Kitchener-Waterloo Song: https://youtube.com/shorts/-atYxUDk0Bk?si=rHzwF27FAStnwfPe
Saxboy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America:
https://www.youtube.com/@saxboybilly18
https://www.instagram.com/saxboybilly18/
https://www.instagram.com/thesaxcast/
This episode features Saxboy (Bill), a Pittsburgh-based comedian and travel content creator who has captured the attention of Canadians with his viral songs about mid-sized cities. Jonathan and Saxboy discuss the unique charm of the "Rust Belt" aesthetic, the redemptive power of sports and sobriety, and why Americans should stop going to Florida and start exploring Canada.
Saxboy shares the moving story behind his digital presence: hitting rock bottom with alcoholism in 2023 and finding a new path through a $40-a-month Pittsburgh Pirates ballpark pass. This ritual of attending games sober led to a viral content career that now takes him across North America and Europe.
The conversation dives into the "Tri-City" branding of Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, the legendary status of Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh, and a critique of the "driverless van" projects in the US South versus the functional light rail in the Waterloo Region. From "Mennonites" to "Meteor" chocolate bars, this episode is a celebration of the hidden gems found in the world’s industrial heartlands.
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast - Music With True, Thoughtful Lyrics: The Emotional Life We're Missing
This episode features Chad Rising, a Philadelphia-based musician and visionary artist who infuses popular music with conscious, spiritual messages.
Chad and Jonathan explore the depths of human consciousness, the metaphysical "glue" that connects us all, and the urgent need for music that raises humanity's vibration rather than glorifying apathy and depression.
Chad discusses his lifelong affinity for Michael Jackson and the spiritual "light" that legendary performers used to broadcast. He explains his belief that music is currently being used as a tool for compartmentalization and control by a "cabal" of power interests who monetize human suffering.
Chad Rising Links:
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast - Athens, Greece Life; Physics PhD to Men's Life Coach Journey; Coaching Men To Set Meaningful Goals & Express Emotions; Gender Differences In Emotional Expression & Vulnerability
This episode bridges the gap between scientific precision and emotional intelligence as Jonathan interviews Stefanos Koutsoumpis, a Men's Life Coach based in Athens, Greece.
Stefanos shares his fascinating transition from a PhD in Physics and a career in IT project management to a calling centered on human connection and personal growth.Stefanos explains how he applies a "scientific approach" to the internal world, asking clients to find factual evidence for their limiting beliefs.
The discussion focuses heavily on the unique challenges men face, particularly Alexithymia (the inability to identify and describe emotions) and the "Masculinity Myth" that prevents men from seeking help for fear of losing face.
Stefanos also provides a live "role-play" coaching session for Jonathan, demonstrating how to move from overthinking into actionable consistency.
This episode features James "Jimbo" Gomes, a writer, former English teacher, and stay-at-home dad based in Tucson, Arizona. Jimbo and Jonathan explore the intersection of physical endurance and the creative mind, focusing on Jimbo's current project: a novel centered on the world of running.
They dive deep into the psychology of elite performance, discussing the thin line between greatness and immorality, and the domestic realities of balancing artistic ambition with family life.
The conversation highlights the "market gap" in running fiction and why high-performance athletes often make for "boring" but fascinating protagonists. Jimbo shares how the downfall of Lance Armstrong influenced his narrative—exploring the idea that to be the best in the world, one often has to be "cutthroat" and "extremely selfish."
They also tackle the modern crisis of digital addiction, debating whether parents or tech companies bear more responsibility for the "screen-locked" state of the younger generation.
Jonathan shares his personal shift to a flip phone as a way to reclaim focus, while Jimbo reflects on the "short-term fix" of using screens as a parenting crutch.
Jimbo Radio (Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/4xofQ3XFiC3i2B4ghYAj3w&ved=2ahUKEwjS_L2CqoSRAxXUDjQIHQe6MeIQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw3AZGY1G26jjtFQl8er18TI
Jimbo Rants (Blog): https://stankrants.blogspot.com/
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast Episode 14.
Ben Carneiro is a typical young adult in North America: working a low-wage job, living with friends, and not having his very meaningful and productive research and insight recognized by elite institutions such as colleges/universities and governments.
Like Jonathan, he is someone that does not drive a car because of how dangerous and counter-productive to developing healthy cities and communities it is, and is very frustrated by the lack of care city planners and governments have for people who do not buy into their car-loving ideology and planning.
Ben shares some of his research projects https://transit.observer and https://roadway.report and he and Jonathan ponder different economic and government structures that could lead to a better life for everyone including less deaths from transportation incidents and more caring, equitable communities and cities.
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast Episode 11 - Creativity, Spirituality, Intuition, Boundaries, Romance, Self-Love
Laura Loving has had incredible life journey with unique experiences with family moves as a child from Mexico to Canada to the U.S.A., a love for reading and deep conversations, and has been inspired by many great teachers and educational programs.
In Consciousness Prints Episode 11, Jonathan video calls Laura in Los Angeles on Google Meet from his home city of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and they both share their recent and past life experiences and insights around spirituality, the various types, feeling different (such as being "the new kid") and getting through challenging circumstances such as the recent California wildfires. They also talk about their own creativity and dealing with the sometimes harsh financial reality of pursuing exploring one's creative side but use artists such as Chappell Roan as inspiration to keep going.
Setting healthy boundaries in all types of relationships and making sure you are strong and grounded in your own life and love for yourself before seeking an intimate partner is advice that's brought up. Following one's inner nudges in all aspects of life from romance to vocational choices, is the key theme and take-away. Jonathan and Laura provide some general examples and insights from their own life experiences to illustrate this.
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast Episode 9 - Big 5/O.C.E.A.N., Jordan Peterson, Political Correctness, Carl Jung
Suniel "Sunny" Aggarwal and Jonathan discuss their interesting and unique Big 5/O.C.E.A.N. personality test results, why they are inspired by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and his work, & discuss how they've grappled with the issues Dr. Peterson fights for such as free speech, and battling political correctness in universities and other settings in Canada & the U.S.A.
They also discuss their own heritage - Jonathan's Mennonite background and Sunny's Kenyan origins - and approaches to dealing with violence and historical conflicts between ethnic groups.
“The past is never dead. It's not even past.” ― William Faulkner, Requiem for a Nun (1951)
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast Episode 5 - Griot Water, Canada-USA Cultural Differences, Political Parties, Hope For Peace
Founder & CEO of Griot Water discusses US & Canada politics, debates drugs, guns, & potato chips! The recording date of January 16, 2025 is significant, as Jonathan hosts Anthony Benton Brown for a very intriguing and open-minded conversation about Canada-U.S. relations, and Anthony's social ventures Synergy Heals, a water-providing not-for-profit, and Griot Water, a for-profit, health-oriented "functional beverage" business.
In the discussion Jonathan explains the Canadian political system and parties, Anthony explains the American system, and they come to agreements on how many similarities and integrations there are between the two countries and their cultures.
They analyze the debate of prohibition vs. legalization for drugs and guns, the TikTok ban which took place a few days after this episode was recorded, and the possibility of states or provinces moving from Canada to the United States or vice versa, and the idea that instead of political takeovers, there could just be more cooperation and laxed border restrictions.
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast Episode 3 - Social Media, Mental Health, Voters' Responsibility, Leadership
Voters & citizens have as much responsibility to research & make smart decisions as politicians do. A "fiery" conversation about social media, mental health, citizens' responsibility in the political process, and Jim Carrey's wisdom comes out of a spontaneous interaction on the C-Train light rail transit, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! Listen in on Jonathan and Ben C. Martin's discussion that took place in a hotel lobby across the street from the Calgary Tower the night before the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.
Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast Episode 1 - The Self, Internal vs External World, God, Death, Heaven, Hell, Happiness, Music, Service
I Am That I (Y)am: Do I have one self or many? Where do I go after death? How do I live a happy & heavenly life now? Yam, whose daily "Sangha" lives can be found on his preferred platform of TikTok, joins Jonathan virtually from the Pacific coast of Canada to discuss intriguing topics such as the nature of the self (or rather the different selves one acts as), collective consciousness, death, heaven, happiness, service, and more!
.Originally: Consciousness Prints Podcast Episode 0 - Podcast Intro, MBTI Crash Course, Who Is Jonathan?
Jonathan introduces the Consciousness Prints Podcast explaining what the name of the podcast means and what its focus will be. He also provides a crash course on Myers-Briggs Type Indictor "cognitive functions" using himself as a case study.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator/Jungian Cogntive Functions Resources Mentioned/Referenced:
https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Rare-Cultivating-Growth-Self-Awareness-ebook/dp/B0BBN9R21J
https://www.amazon.ca/Gifts-Differing-Understanding-Personality-Type/dp/089106074X/
https://www.amazon.ca/Psychological-Types-Carl-Gustav-Jung/dp/B0CNW3DLFP/
https://www.amazon.ca/Creative-Introvert-Self-Discovery-Transcendent-Flourishing/dp/0979216877/
https://www.amazon.ca/Personality-Brokers-Merve-Emre/dp/0385541902
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