Head High with George Poulos: Recent Episodes
George Poulos
I'm a 25 year old guy talking into a microphone in my room in Brooklyn, NYC. I like to talk about philosophy, reading, growing up, self help practices, mindfulness, relationships, friendships, reflect on my life/experiences, and more.
in this video, i talk about re-awakening, admitting that one has lost their way, and starting over againjoin the community (it's free) https://www.skool.com/george-poulos-community-9255/about
In this episode, I talk about the journey I’ve been on with my money mindset, recent breakthroughs, and paving the way to more abundance.
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In this episode, I talk about rebranding my podcast to The Spiritual Creator podcast and more.
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barged this one in an effort to stay on schedule :D
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in this episode, I share my march reflection & april intentions, touching on topics like:
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following through on my intentions
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developing money/abundance mindset
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learning about human design
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developing good habits
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kicking my "bad habits that create hell"
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learning about Jesus
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& more
References
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A Course of Love, see “Day 3 Accept Abundance”: https://givingvoicetothewisdomoftheages.com/the-forty-days-and-forty-nights
You are a Badass at Making Money: https://amzn.to/3VDtirM
My dad’s poetry book, Brooklynwinded: https://amzn.to/3xj5FdL
Original Sin is a Lie by Bob Peck: https://amzn.to/4cVVJaLChapters0:00 patreon announcement (support me!)1:20 intro & warm up2:10 you guys are my besties ft4:03 my creator manifesto8:01 monthly reflections, my past self's discipline, routines10:48 march win #1 - skate channel challenge12:55 march win #2 - open to abundance20:00 march win #3 - developed money mindset21:07 reading update #1 - you are a badass at making money27:26 march win #4 - saying no more often31:07 two more money mindset updates (why i hired a coach, dan koe)36:03 march win #5 - getting into human design (+ reading update)43:50 march win #6 - embraced my love for physical writing & crafting 46:20 march win #7 - hosted my first meditation classes47:47 march win #8 - first client in social media coaching business48:24 reading update #2 - my dad's poetry book!50:01 march win #9 - good habits & kicking bad habits53:08 I'm doing my laundry every week55:25 100 days sober58:24 bad habits that create hell59:30 an aside on healthier eating1:02:58 more bad habits that create hell1:08:37 march win #10 learning about jesus (+ reading update)1:12:56 april intention #1 - more organization with content1:16:38 april intention #2 - further open to abundance1:17:44 april intention #3 - keep living human design (& reading quotes from human design book)
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In this episode I chat about my experience with a one-day silent + no phone + meditation retreat at home and its profound impact on me. I also chat about creativity and embracing change as an artist.
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In this episode, after a quick guided meditation on the breath, I reflect on my experience with the 30-day social media authenticity challenge. I share my journey of pushing through fears and limitations to express myself freely and authentically. Throughout the episode, I discuss the power of meditation in overcoming self-doubt and the importance of embracing the emptiness of self. I also explore the potential and possibilities that open up when we let go of perfectionism and people-pleasing. I invite you to join my meditation classes on Patreon and discover the transformative power of meditation and the freedom that comes with being true to oneself.✿ Join my Patreon Community for weekly 'meditation & chats' via Zoom, ad-free episodes, group chat, & more: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos ✿ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter: https://georgepoulos.substack.com/✿ Keep up on Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgepoulosAI Generated Chapters - They may not be perfect00:00 Intro, catching up, announcements03:11 Guided meditation on the breath10:54 How meditation changes your life13:27 Expressing myself freely and authentically16:09 Challenging self on social media for growth18:36 Using meditation to overcome feelings of being overwhelmed and fearful of judgment.20:59 Perfectionism is illogical and empty23:21 Speaking up in a safe space promotes self-growth.25:34 Overcoming limitations and fears is possible.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgepoulos/message
In this episode, I talk about how I realized it was safe to be myself all along, how I came to this realization, and how I've been practicing it. I also announce that I'll be hosting weekly meditations for Patreon members, info below.🌹 INFO FOR WEEKLY LIVE MEDITATIONS! 🌹Join me on Patreon for a WEEKLY Meditation & Chat on Tuesdays 8-9PM EST via ZOOM.Starts (today!) Tuesday, Feb 13th thru Mar 26.For paid Patreon members only: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos - suggested tier $10/mo/The Zoom link & more info will be posted in Patreon.If payment is an issue and you'd still like to join, please DM or email me.🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYa57VWP4CB1DwSXcKj6H🎧 Listen Ad-Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wcajK8vHJhpLoaHN1E7Vn🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-spiritual-podcast-by-george-poulos/id1616871566👕 Merch: http://georgepoulos.com/store📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgepoulos🌹 For business: hello@georgepoulos.com
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0:00 the time delay of karma
5:56 the process of demasking
10:31 q&a meditation & psychedelics
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in this episode, I share a recent and fascinating breakthrough in my meditation practice. despite sitting consistently with laser focus on the object, something was missing, and I was falling into a downward spiral in life. it turns out, this is a well documented obstacle called subtle dullness. i talk about how i came to this realization, and how I finally overcame it.
love you,
george
~ meditation journal entry 1/26/24 ~
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in this episode, I talk about how i want to keep meditating and showing up this year, and just a little update and hopefully motivation for you as we enter the new year ❤️
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In this episode, I share a BUNCH of my major breakthroughs / takeaways from my 10 week, 200 hour meditation teacher training at Three Jewels NYC.
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In this episode, I talk about how dedicating your efforts to someone else helps get you out of your own way. Making your efforts about someone else liberates you. It sets you free. This is a beautiful realization I have been working with towards the end of my Meditation Teacher Training at Three Jewels NYC.Ask questions, listen ad-free, and support the pod on Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos
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In this episode I answer the question "Can you touch more on the momentary decision of choosing love over fear in your day to day life? How do I choose love more & more until it becomes an absolute? Is this even possible?", and I also go on a rant about destroying perfectionism.
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Chapters
0:00 choosing love in the little moments
13:13 destroy perfectionism
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In this episode of the George Poulos Podcast, I share updates from my own journey of meditation, and reflect on how meditation is practice for the real game.
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Chapters
0:00 announcements
2:34 meditation is cleaning the lens through which you view the world
6:10 teaching forces you to REALLY learn
9:54 the importance of the “catch”
11:32 update on my personal practice
17:47 update on my social media practice
Title Ideas
Proceeding on the path
staying true to the path
Live the practice
Life is the path
The path is life
Life is the practice
meditation is practice for the real game
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In this episode I chat about how meditation teacher training is opening my heart, how my personal practice is keeping it open, plus updates from my experiment with pushing through fear on social media.
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Chapters
0:00 announcements! (merch sale, buddhist course)
2:17 I’m in an upwards spiral
3:52 how the inner guide meditation keeps me in an upwards spiral
11:15 taking bits and pieces, versus learning from one spiritual school
12:48 choosing a set time to meditate every day has been a game changer
19:26 shifting focus to social media insights - love everybody
24:03 social media fear experiment update
25:41 push the frontier wherever it is for YOU
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of showing up consistently, ideally until showing up becomes a perpetual state (I use "showing up" in a widely encompassing way, refering to showing up for your meditation practice, creative practice, "showing up" as your authentic self in your day-to-day, etc). I share an update about how my personal meditation practice is going, as well as an update from my journey of facing my fears and expressing myself authentically on social media. Finally, I answer a question and share my current perspective on the importance of "forcing" growth by stepping into discomfort.
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Timestamps:
0:00 litte intro chat
1:15 merch holiday sale and three jewels fundraiser
2:34 show up until showing up becomes a perpetual state
4:19 what we do on friday nights at meditation teacher training
5:02 update on my personal meditation practice
10:58 why i’ve been focusing on the “inner guide” meditation
19:42 reflections on opening my heart on social media
23:06 q&a - “not forcing things” vs getting out of comfort zone
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In this episode of the George Poulos Podcast, I talk about the temptation to stop showing up, to go back into the cocoon of safety, to stop pushing the boundary of what is possible, to stop practicing meditation. I share the Buddhist death meditations and resolutions that we learned during my previous weekend at Meditation Teacher Training at Three Jewels in NYC, and how these encourage you to keep pushing towards meditation practice & expansion beyond the limitations of ego. I share personal examples of what this all means for me.0:00 on the temptation to stop showing up, & death meditation #12:38 when triggered, I ask: how am I not seeing this clearly?11:07 more on death meditation #112:04 death meditation #213:15 death meditation #316:02 death resolution #1, 2 and 318:45 why consistency of meditation practice is personally important to me20:38 “the world needs you good”22:49 a note to my future self
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In this episode, I reflect on my findings after my third week of Meditation Teacher Training at Three Jewels NYC. Topics include karma & emptiness, authenticity on social media, meditating on a teacher (Buddhist meditation preliminaries), intuition vs chasing desires, and more. Thanks for tuning in and sharing this moment with me. 🌹gp
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Topics/Timestamps
0:00 Intro and Patreon announcement
2:01 Trying to wrap my mind around Karma & Emptiness
19:34 Oh Social Media…
23:59 Meditating on the Teacher
33:01 Meditating daily has been helping
33:42 Q&A, touching on intuition, chasing desires, samsara
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Reflecting on my second week of meditation teacher training, the concept of creating an upwards spiral instead of a downwards one, and more!
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In this episode of the George Poulos Podcast, I share my experience beginning a 200 Hour intensive Meditation Teacher Training. I talk a bit about some of the things I've learned and experienced during my first weekend of the training, and other updates from my journey of meditation.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 reflection on the intensity of summer
1:17 summer thrusts you into DOING, into full participation
2:04 chop wood, carry water
3:24 the spiritual journey cannot be isolated to the “study phase,” you must apply it!
5:02 we are peacefully aware of everything, including all of these seasonal shifts and changes!
7:07 the benefit of accepting your present circumstances no matter what
8:07 when you’re not worried about maintaining your ego, you can really dance with the present moment
8:45 I’m moving in 10 days: reflecting on fate & free will, the deeper non-egoic force that drives action & manifestation
12:00 [meta] podcast name idea, what do you think?
12:54 what I learned from nature & camping as a city boy
14:03 the limiting nature of stories we have about ourselves
15:51 unpacking how I went from a dualistic view of nature to a non-dualistic view of nature
17:05 beware the tendency to rush home, this can interrupt presence. you are already home
17:36 why camping feels so good
18:20 as a society, (especially living in a city), we have quite literally separated ourselves from nature
19:35 encouraging you to drop any stories you have that separate you from nature
20:53 what if you were a Neanderthal with no concept of self and you saw your reflection
23:22 finishing my reflection on the recent camping trip
29:29 q&a 1: struggling with how to grow within a relationship
34:16 every problem that comes up in a relationship should be shared openly
38:08 being free to expand is the most important thing in a relationship
39:21 a profound perspective on relationships from A Course in Miracles
42:20 outro
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In this episode, I share my experience taking LSD for the third time on the fourth of July.
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In this episode, I ramble about a recent apartment search and how it threw me off center; how I moved through it, and what I learned from it. I talk about why I unfollowed everyone on Instagram AGAIN. And I answer listener questions about food/diet/ethics, the possibility of ending up alone, and when we find ourselves judging others.
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In this episode: 0:00 New journals available on my merch store! 1:38 Intro ramble about presence, creativity, and intuition 4:49 Talking about my recent apartment search 16:20 The period where you are “waiting on” a manifestation 20:10 More about the apartment search, trusting the body over the mind 31:16 Update about my work 34:22 I unfollowed everyone on Instagram…again 39:41 Q&A: Being ethical vs doing what feels right, focusing on food/diet 48:34 Q&A: Should I be okay with the possibility of ending up alone? 53:50 Q&A: What if we find we are judging others for where they are on their life path? 1:01:17 Goodbye
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Sharing how a psychedelic experience and my journey with dating led me to use he/they pronouns, and how this all ties to my spiritual path of openness and limitless expansion. I also answer a Patron question about Attachment & Non-attachment. Thank you for sharing this moment with me 💟
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🦋 TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS 🦋 0:00 Intro 2:06 Shoutouts 3:33 He/they journey (high level ramble) 12:25 He/they journey (the story begins here) 16:00 Ability to see energy/aura on psychedelics 17:31 Gender-non conforming people tended to have brighter auras during psychedelic experience 18:53 How my dating journey got me to try he/they pronouns 30:40 Hinge to Instagram 33:45 It’s really about approaching label-lessness, infinite potential 35:41 I never thought I would question my pronouns 37:32 Back to the dating journey 39:20 Why people get triggered by pronouns 40:39 What is attachment? 49:37 Outro
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In this episode, I ramble about being in hermit mode/isolation on the spiritual path, talk about how I started praying for the first time, then I get into a bunch of juicy questions about meditating on triggers, pain vs suffering, non-attached relationships, non-monogamy, and looking out for manipulation as a healing people pleaser. Hope you enjoy the episode, and thank you for sharing this moment with me!
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🦋 TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS 🦋
0:00 Taking a moment to get present
1:11 One on one “spiritual chats” now just $25 ❤️
4:29 Rambling about hermit mode on the spiritual path (my current experience)
24:34 Surrendering outcomes to the universe (inspired by A Return to Love/A Couse in Miracles)
35:15 Love wants to expand outwards
39:44 Q&A 1 – Does Meditating on a Trigger contradict listening to your intuition/instinct?
44:49 Q&A 2 – How to live life pain free? (Difference between pain & suffering)
53:14 Q&A 3 – How to begin building a non-attached relationship
56:01 Q&A 4 – Where do you draw the line with non-monogamy?
1:05:09 Q&A 5 – Should I change my ways, or am I being manipulated?
1:12:14 Final announcements & goodbye
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In this episode: 0:00 Kesha is enlightened 1:39 Meditation in Action by Trungpa 3:12 A Course in Miracles 7:33 How I read so quickly 10:08 I am offering one-on-one coaching sessions! 12:46 Q&A: Letting go vs motivation to achieve? 29:11 Q&A: Toxic lyrics in music? 34:08 Q&A: Exhausted by dating after breakup? 46:08 Alright
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In this episode I share my method for growing through any difficult situation/trigger via meditation, I answer a listener question about letting go of control/moving on in life, & more.🌼 Support the podcast - New PSYCHEDELIC T-Shirts Available Now! http://georgepoulos.com/store🔸 Episodes are always AD FREE, priority Q&A + exclusive posts on Patreon (7 Day Free Trial!): http://patreon.com/georgepoulos🔸 Book a One-on-One: https://calendly.com/georgepoulos/one-on-one?month=2023-04🔸 What's in my Bookshelf: https://www.amazon.com/shop/georgepoulos🔸 Podcast Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/georgepoulos🔸 Other Offerings, Social Media & More: http://linktr.ee/georgepoulos🔸 Contact: hello@georgepoulos.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgepoulos/message
I talk about fearless creativity (i.e. getting your ego out of the way while creating), whether we should have goals, manifesting your desires, and the balance between serving others and protecting your energy, especially while you are traversing a budding spiritual awakening.
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I talk about a great party that I went to, what makes a good party, the role of psychedelics vs marijuana vs alcohol on the spiritual path, and then answer Patron questions about breakups.
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Discussing love, relationships, monogamy, and non-monogamy, from my current vantage point on my spiritual journey.
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0:57 Episode begins, disclaimer, reading listener question on monogamy
4:20 Monogamy is one of our deepest conditionings
7:18 Is your monogamy born naturally, or is it born out of fear?
9:02 Asking important, introspective questions about monogamy, and whether it is born out of fear or love
13:20 The danger of a possessive, ego-driven mindset in relationships
14:46 There is a way to love that’s not possessive at all
16:16 but many people are not loving, they are controlling
16:45 Why is there a need to impose control/restriction on your lover?
18:21 It’s not about whether monogamy or non-monogamy is “right.” Both can be toxic. It goes deeper than that.
19:52 Love as a dance analogy
23:23 A relationship should be a free choice at all times
25:54 Continuing the dance floor analogy
27:56 Why it’s so hard to question our relationship patterns
29:04 The main question to ask yourself if you are ready to take a look at monogamy
30:40 My experience with dating and telling people I was non-monogamous
32:27 If monogamy is being used to coddle the ego, it is only a facade of security
33:49 If friends are lovers than we are all polyamorous already
34:50 True intimacy is when we stop coddling egos and take our masks off
37:56 Can true intimacy/honesty be built within monogamy?
39:26 Non-monogamy VS Monogamy is not the important question
42:03 I had to move directly through multiple monogamous relationships in order to come to my current perspective
43:16 The right relationships will feel like this
45:19 Book recommendations for anyone on a similar journey
48:43 Acknowledging & honoring all of you wherever you are on this journey
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This is a stream of consciousness episode where I talk about being yourself, doubting your spiritual journey, reading OSHO, meeting Marianne Williamson, and an update on my journey with alcohol.
Shop George Poulos Merch: http://georgepoulos.com/storeIn this episode: 0:00 This episode is brought to you by George Poulos Merch3:22 Being yourself means dropping all notions of who you think you should be8:07 Reading update: Joy by OSHO10:25 Periods of fear on the spiritual journey13:53 Our fear-based society manages to perpetuate itself15:48 The things society tells you to do in order to be happy will not make you happy18:45 “A Return to Love” by Marianne Williamson22:04 A quick rant on politics24:29 The temptation to subdue your truth must be overcome27:28 A reminder about the limitation of language to convey truth28:50 I keep getting absolutely present (no cloud of thoughts) while brushing my teeth31:25 My journey with alcohol continues39:41 Are you using alcohol as an intuition suppressent? 42:19 Going on a rant about the importance of following intuition46:02 Outro🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYa57VWP4CB1DwSXcKj6H🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-spiritual-podcast-by-george-poulos/id1616871566🎬 Subscribe to the Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@georgepoulosshorts👕 Shop my Merch: http://georgepoulos.com/store☎️ Book a One-on-One: https://calendly.com/georgepoulos/one-on-one?month=2023-04🌷 Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos📚 What's in my Bookshelf: https://www.amazon.com/shop/georgepoulos🎤 Podcast Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/georgepoulos📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgepoulos📱 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@georgepoulos💻 My Website: http://georgepoulos.com🔗 Always up to date links: https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos
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in this episode i talk about planning my birthday party and why i still get anxious about things like ordering pizza and walking into a new restaurant. i talk about my past conditioning and how i learned to get anxious about events in the future. i talk about how i meditate on my anxiety nowadays, in order to transcend it. then, I answer a patron question about being wronged by someone, friend drama, and emotions from griefThis episode is brought to you by the George Poulos Patreon. I'll be sharing some of my morning pages journal entries, in addition to other benefits + community :) http://patreon.com/georgepoulosTimestamps for your convenience: 0:00 This episode is brought to you by the George Poulos Patreon1:06 Episode begins; let’s get present. How I get present for this podcast3:00 Reflecting on anxiety about my birthday party, & how I learned to be anxious about plans/events8:41 I get anxiety about ordering pizza and walking into restaurants11:11 (whoa) How I work through anxiety in meditation16:14 Reflecting on the responses to my viral TikToks, and comparing to my skate influencer days22:15 I’ve given up24:10 Addressing a common ego-misconception about the spiritual path, meditation, and non-attachment31:14 “I” don’t exist32:33 Q&A 1 – friends who are playing ego games53:30 Q&A 2 – similar question as the above59:56 Answering grief/sadness part of question 2--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgepoulos/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgepoulos/support
It's my 26th birthday, and I give myself permission to talk about whatever I want with no plan. I end up talking about birthdays, the turn to spring, and then get into a big reflection and answer a couple listener questions about accepting people as they are, relating without needs, setting boundaries, etc.
Use this link to get your Dingbats journal to support this channel: https://amzn.to/41G9NyHIn this episode: 0:00 My go-to journal for years now0:52 It’s my 26th birthday, and some thoughts about birthdays2:46 Thoughts on the turn to spring in NYC8:46 Going on a giant rant about space & accepting people & my general thoughts on relationships (friends, lovers, family, etc)23:52 INTERLUDE25:02 Listener question #128:47 Listener question #234:03 Outro rambles about birthdays
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I talk about how our inner state determines how we respond to the world around us. We really can't control what people around us are going to do, and getting triggered points to our inner work. I share how this lesson came loud and clear with a story about a fight outside my window that got me stressed out, and my journey dealing with hateful comments on social media.
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If you've heard the word "ego" tossed around by spiritual thinkers & self-healers but aren't quite sure how to wrap your mind around it, this episode is for you. I answer a listener question about ego, speaking candidly and exploring out loud as I share my own understanding of the ego, and why coming to an understanding + awareness of ego is key for spiritual awakening.
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Talking about a recent health situation that knocked me off my center and put me into a state of high tension/stress/anxiety, and sharing the spiritual techniques & mindsets that helped bring me back to presence, peace & acceptance.
Listen for advice/discussion on: anxiety of injuries, anxiety of medical diagnosis, spiritual advice for health anxiety, spiritual advice for diagnosis, mental side of physical health issues, healing mindset.
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In this episode I discuss a Patron question regarding privilege and spiritual awakening. Are we privileged to have the time & energy to dedicate towards our own enlightenment? How do we wrap our minds around this privilege, and what do we do about it? Tune in to hear my thoughts.
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0:00 My clip on unconditional love went viral on TikTok
1:53 QUESTION: Should you love someone even if they disrespect you?
2:55 How setting boundaries is a fundamental way in which we love & accept ourselves AND others
11:23 Reading my notes dump (final thoughts on question of unconditional love)
12:25 QUESTION: ex disrespected me in the past, says they’ve changed
18:20 Final thoughts on love for this episode (synthesis)
22:33 Outro and meta notes
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sharing what I've come to know about love & dating
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0:00 Warming up
0:31 Life update
1:30 a note about winter turning to spring
2:32 Life update (cont) period of forgetfulness
3:28 Comparing forgetfulness to getting lost in thought during meditation <[CLIP]>
6:10 [meta] talking about shifting the podcast to public & how it feels, freaking about branding <[CONSIDER DELETING]>
12:52 [meta cont.] wisdom for artists/creatives
14:20 MARCH MINDFULNESS CHALLENGE: No social media Saturdays/Sundays (1)
22:18 [meta] Talking about making money, my artists journey, drawing on iPad
24:35 Reading update (Awareness by OSHO, my upcoming book stack, & the my “shrine” bookshelf)
28:47 [meta] do you like the name of this podcast? & what’s important to me when I record this podcast
33:45 Answering a question about getting sleepy during meditation
38:52 Walking meditation, and how meditation is a mirror to life
43:17 Patreon guided meditations, merch, etc
44:53 More on the No Social Media Mindfulness challenge – Benefits to the challenge
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TOPICS:
0:00 [Beginning my discussing of Osho’s controversies]
3:04 My experience and take on cancel culture and defining people as “good” or “bad”
11:25 Releasing the concepts of “good” and “bad”
14:01 My experience watching Wild Wild Country
21:58 How I read Osho (or anyone for that matter), and how this ties to spiritual awakening in general (trust in your own heart and see for yourself, as opposed to relying on what the culture has said)
24:44 Don’t listen to me. Listen to yourself
27:05 More commentary on cancel culture
27:50 Pretty much every spiritual teacher who has opened my heart has controversy
32:11 More on cancel culture: cancelling doesn’t exist without ego, cancelling can prevent you from hearing the truth
34:48 My way is to take bits and pieces from various teachers
36:05 More on how to read Osho & how Osho has helped me
38:51 Sadhguru’s take on OSHO
45:11 Answering a question about meditation & pain, realizing that the body is not you
56:58 quick reading update, life update & wind down
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TOPICS
0:00 Warming Up
1:41 I have been struggling with intuition lately (making plans & indecision)
4:52 Reading update (Osho, Freedom & Osho, Intuition)
16:00 learning the skill of saying uncomfortable things, & serving yourself to serve others
22:59 New merch
27:18 pickles says hi
28:24 I love you all. Please keep asking questions and sharing your perspectives
29:26 my revelation about turning off comments on social media posts
39:45 I bought a coffee and I’m eating a pickle
41:17 framing things as for fun takes the pressure off
42:34 what if intuition calls for something unethical (my take )
50:13 is following your intuition scary? (My take)
52:34 a way to visualize present vs future
53:49 reading Trungpa quotes which speak to the questions on intuition & fin
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TOPICS:
0:00 Warming up, I am in the process of becoming a flower, reflecting on my creative progress
3:53 Reading my vision of letting go & surrender for 2023
5:51 Acting out of accordance with my truth is becoming painful & absurd
7:18 I’m developing a radical faith in the universe
12:42 reflecting on the patreon community
16:11 Addressing the question: What is true? How can we know our inner voice?
23:48 What happens if you surrender?
28:48 Reading Update (True Perception by Trungpa & Freedom by Osho)
34:48 [meta] new merch update
36:20 more reflections on my creative progress
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TOPICS:
0:00 Warming Up
2:20 Quitting coffee, weed, and alcohol with no effort
3:56 You don’t need to get drunk to dance
7:03 Why alter the present moment with a substance?
10:35 benefits of alcohol, coffee, weed
12:22 Questioning my alcohol usage
12:48 Alcohol can be used to force yourself to enjoy something
17:34 Psychedelics are not party drugs
19:15 I’m very close to the light, but sometimes it flickers
20:37 Alcohol as a coping mechanism for living in the shadows
22:34 the spiritual journey calls engrained ways of being into question
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TOPICS:
0:00 - I’m done with the name “stoicgeorge,” & how I first got into stoicism
3:04 - my new relationship with CHANGE
4:21 - Dharma Art
6:57 - Why do we rush?
9:02 - Why I have spiritual reminders in my room
15:22 - I love you guys
17:24 [META] - Podcast format?
19:32 - Patreon Question: what to do about people who aren’t aligned?
34:34 - in the age of social media, how do we balance capturing vs experiencing moments
37:03 - reading update; quick review of Creativity by Osho, and starting True Perception by Trungpa
44:47 - outro/meta rambles/talking about time
46:42 - treating plans like suggestions (lol)
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TOPICS:
0:00 – my new perspective on psychedelics: LSD, connection to spiritual practice, “elsewhere” experience vs “here” experience
7:28 – my theory on visual hallucinations on psychedelics
12:48 – psychedelic re-integration can be challenging
16:01 – what we call “reality” is not really reality; this is unsettling
17:37 – accepting re-integration
21:21 – talking about art & how it connects to spiritual truths
24:29 – [meta] should this podcast have a format?
24:44 – [meta] first official reading update!
25:40 – what I’m currently reading (OSHO - Creativity)
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OSHO Creativity https://amzn.to/3H5bazf
TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – awakening is about letting go of rigid models
0:44 – time & days of the week as a rigid model
1:45 – creativity as an overflow [brief]
2:50 – phone addiction is a poison that takes away presence
9:20 – smashing my phone with a hammer
12:22 – why I unfollowed everyone on instagram
19:55 – why does tiktok feel so much freer than ig?
21:18 – back to unfollowing on ig
Important note ⚠️ The podcast is public again! You are still welcome to join me on Patreon for new offerings.🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYa57VWP4CB1DwSXcKj6H🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-spiritual-podcast-by-george-poulos/id1616871566📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/georgepoulos2👕 Shop my merch: http://georgepoulos.com/store📚 My reading list: https://amzn.to/3CHzhC2🌷 Join my Patreon community: http://patreon.com/georgepoulos📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgepoulos📱 TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@georgepoulos TOPICS INCLUDE:Why I'm moving my podcast to Patreon as it relates to...Creative self-consciousness; becoming creatively free; zen artWhy social media limits my honest expressionNOTES (as originally published to Patreon on 12/26/22):If you've been tuned into my journey for some time, you can probably tell that my relationship with social media has been significant and complicated; there are a lot of entanglements there—clinging to views, seeking external validation, etc.But I suddenly and strongly believe that my honest spiritual self-expression is among my most important creative pursuits, and perhaps even my divine purpose, in life. And though I have been trying relentlessly to be totally honest with my creative expression for many years now, I believe my attachment to external validation from social media makes this (at least presently, at least for me) impossible.I created this podcast as a place to be totally free and honest; but after several episodes I still cling to views. I still cling to algorithms, to performance. I still agonize over thumbnails, topics, clickability. I feel like a robot, a cog in the machine, more than an artist. I alter my presentation so that I can get more views. I change how fast I speak so I can get more views. I agonize over thumbnails and topics that don't fucking matter! I know they don't matter, yet I still do it! It's sad and it's time to let go of the greatest source of the clinging: social media itself! I will still use social media to make a living (as long as I need to) and as a tool to reach people, to get them to join me here. But then my truth will live here.I am confident in my message its importance. I no longer need approval from ANYONE. I do not need high view counts to tell me that I am right, that my expression is worthy. I am ready to find the community who is ready to find me, my expression, my art.This is some of the thinking behind this new experiment (more of which can be heard in the audio itself). I hope to be able to express my spiritual journey more honestly; I hope for deeper creative fulfillment for myself; I hope to form a like-minded online community of people genuinely interested in the truth/enlightenment/higher-consciousness/whatever you wanna call it. I'm ready to let the skeptics be skeptical; it is not my job to make them believe me. I believe myself.Much love to you all and happy holidays ✨❤️George
This is a short segment from The George Poulos Podcast Ep 20 "My phone addiction is really bad and I took some drastic measures," in which I discuss the following topics:
– awakening is about letting go of rigid models
– time & days of the week as a rigid model
– creativity as an overflow, phone addiction is a poison that takes away presence
– smashing my phone with a hammer
– why I unfollowed everyone on instagram
– why does tiktok feel so much freer than ig?
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I discuss the role of isolation on the spiritual path, among other ramblings.
Ram Dass "Let Your Relationships Become a Vehicle for Freedom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F9TAyCJXNA
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I discuss an intense meditation experience I had while fixating on a full moon, along with other updates and ramblings.
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SKIP BUTTON 24:43 This is the StoicGeorge Podcast Episode 15. This is for educational purposes only. Don't do drugs. LSD talk is at 24:43. Thanks for listening! Support me by simply clicking this Amazon Affiliate link before shopping (buy anything, no extra cost to you) https://amzn.to/3yci80HMy social media & more https://linktr.ee/georgepoulos
I discuss my journey of finding my social confidence at parties, which is very connected to my spiritual path
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topics include: intro (& my struggle with introducing myself), life update//working with red bull, my tip for dealing with end of summer anxiety & how to avoid rushing through your days, what it means to be the observer.
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Topics covered: ask me for advice, investing in your inner-artist, the spirituality of biking, my break from skateboarding & tying it all together.
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I discuss my podcast rebrand and my efforts to open myself creatively, the loss of self-consciousness I experienced on psychedelics, and the importance of solo time on my spiritual path.
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0:00 podcast rebrand & opening the creative flow
12:17 loss of self-consciousness (psychedelic experience)
18:22 my realization about alone time on the spiritual path
in this episode i discuss my philosophy and methodology on reading.
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I discuss the concept of "trusting the universe," which contributed greatly to my personal confidence, peace, and joy in life and aided my spiritual/inner/self-growth journey as a whole.
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In this episode, I discuss the profound lessons I learned in The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron and how they helped transform my mindset as a content creator.
Talking about my experience with psychedelics, which comes down to a single, profound mushrooms trip I took with my best friends a couple summers ago. I give the context of my experience with psychedelics, including when I was too nervous to try them, and what changed to get me excited to trip. I talk about the essential preparation work I did, take you through the trip guide I wrote myself, read the journal pages I wrote while peaking, and reflect on the experience as a whole.
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Talking a little bit about my philosophy and mindset on journalling, as well as sharing (3) different ways you can schedule/guide your journalling if you need some accountability or inspiration.
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