Basecamp for Men E263: Honoring the Soul’s Journey
<h2>E263: Honoring the Soul’s Journey with Special Guest Katie Webster</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E263 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well, we posted out the trailer for the new show I am writing, producing, and hosting called The American Pulse. We put the trailer right on the Basecamp live feed as our American Pulse feed is still being built. The first three episodes are scheduled to drop sometime late next week or maybe even on the weekend. We’ll see.</p> <p>I absolutely LOVED speaking with my guest today. A fellow seeker who has a deep interest in relationships, men, depth psychology, and myth and meaning. Right up our ally, right Basecamper? Let’s get right to it, shall we?</p> <p><strong>Katie Webster Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Katie Webster. Katie is Transformational Men’s Coach, a Confidant to the Wild Man, a Bitcoiner, and a student of the Mystery. Here is my interview with Katie Webster.</p> <p> </p>
The American Pulse Podcast with Tony Rezac
<h2>The American Pulse Pilot</h2> <p><strong>Hello welcome to The American Pulse, I’m your host Tony Rezac. This is the show that seeks to listen, express, and amplify the voice of the American people, no matter where you live in this great nation. We are unabashedly pro-humanity, pro-freedom, and pro-America. Welcome and let’s get started!</strong></p> <p>Hello my fellow Americans, what a time to be alive, isn’t it? Have you noticed? There has been a battle for the Soul of America and who wins this war will impact our children, our grandchildren, and future generations as far as the eye can see.</p> <p>That is why ordinary Americans, WE THE PEOPLE, as I’m fond of saying have heard the call and risen to the occasion.</p> <p>Who am I? My name is Tony Rezac and I am the creator, producer, and host of the long-running podast Basecamp for Men. And I am honored and humbled to be your host here at The American Pulse.</p> <p>This show will amplify what is going to at the grassroots level. What ordinary people, men and women from all walks of life, are seeing and talking about. We will also highlight where we need more involvement. Ways that YOU can make a positive difference in this American Renewal that is unfolding.</p> <p>Conservatives, Libertarians, Centrists, and Kennedy liberals. We want to talk to and understand all. For in our view, we have much more in common than the MSM would have us believe. It is only the divisive and nasty Marxist/Globalists rhetoric with their dystopian dream of a One World Government and all the noise you hear around this that creates confusion in the human race.</p> <p>We will offer a clear, heart-felt, honest expression of what Americans dream of and what stands in our way. There has been many of us, from all walks of life, that have been beat down and disenfranchised by politics as usual. There has been a cynicism and resignation that has crept into the American Soul. But this is not our way, is it?</p> <p>On the American Pulse, we will carry a different message from a different frequency. One that will show us, with God’s good grace, how we can restore our country and, with it, ourselves and our families. There are going to be rapid-fire changes in the months ahead. The American Pulse will be here to help cut through the confusion.</p> <p>Thank you for giving The American Pulse a listen. If you love the show, please go give us a positive review on Apple podcasts. 2025 here we come!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E262: Bitcoin for Military Veterans
<h2>E262: Bitcoin for Military Veterans with Special Guest Gabe Lord</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E262 Introduction</strong></p> <p>It is hard to believe that we are only a week into Donald Trump’s Presidency and everything that has unfolded……IN ONE WEEK!!!</p> <p>No more DEI in the gov‘t with is having massive ripples out into the corporate world with Walmart and Target (amongst many others) shuddering their DEI offices and trainings.</p> <p>No more biological men in women and girls sports and locker rooms. Yay! I don‘t have a daughter but boy if I did, I wouldn’t want a bunch of dudes pretending to be women in there with her. Gross. We are going back to common sense Basecampers.</p> <p>Pete Hegseth was just confirmed as Sec of Defense and he is all about getting woke leadership and trainings out of the military. We are going to start to see the American military flexing again. Oh, and President Trump is bringing back all military that refused the jab for religious and/or personal reasons. WITH FULL BACK PAY. That is awesome and just btw.</p> <p>Mass deportation of illegal criminals has started. This will go on for quite some time, I would imagine. America is not the kind of place for open borders. The good President has sent the Marines to the southern border. Boy, that will change the feel down there, don’t you think? Sometimes you have to show strength and back it up. Worked well for Reagan. This is Trump”s flex: peace through strength.</p> <p>Now we seem to be in a reset. Not the Great Reset engineered by the Globalists and the WEF and sociopaths like Klaus Schwab and Bill Gates. This reset is an American renewal and a return to our Republic, I believe. We are still in the early innings with a lot of game theory left to be played out. But I sure like what I am seeing from our team.</p> <p>And I have some good news! I have been hired by the King County Republican party to write, produce, and host a new podcast that we are calling The American Pulse. More details to come but we are actively working on the first three episodes. I will keep you updated in the days to come.</p> <p>Today’s episode is with a military veteran who’s father turned him onto Bitcoin. An interesting interview with an American veteran who is on a noble mission. Enjoy the interview!</p> <p><strong>Gabe Lord Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Gabe Lord. Gabe is a father, a veteran, and expert in leadership training. He also pioneered the nation’s first state-approved Bitcoin education program for veterans. Here is my interview with Gabe Lord.</p>
Basecamp for Men E261: A New Day Dawns
<h2>E261: A New Day Dawns</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E261 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers I hope you are all doing well. What do you think of the new Intro? It is just SLIGHTLY different. I wanted something to reflect where Basecamp is at but still keep the music and the part that still resonates about living a courageous life. It is not that I won’t do stuff around men and masculinity. It’s just that my role in the awakening, in the narrative war, has turned out to be much bigger than just messages to one of the two genders, are you following me?</p> <p>Today is short format Firestarter to sort of preview season seven and because none of my interviews really fit well with the moment, do you know what I mean? President Trump was just inaugurated as our 47th President, a miracle unto itself. So I thought a shorter episode to lay out the season but also to talk about President Trump might be proper. I almost always start the new season with a good interview but God wanted me to start this way, so here we are. Let’s kick off season 7!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E260: Season Six Finale
<h2>E260: Season Six Finale</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E260 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well, we have come to the end of our 6th season. I hope you enjoyed this year’s content as much as I enjoyed creating it with my guests. There is much to be excited for as we turn the calendar to 2025.</p> <p>We were all set to interview Dr. Ben Tapper but his wife went into labor with their 4th child (a son he told me) and so we needed to postpone. So instead of this being an interview about health and whatnot, it’s just me doing a short-format Firestarter to finish the season out. I hope you don’t mind.</p> <p>Today’s episode will hit tomorrow, Dec. 17th and then we are on sabbatical for a few weeks. We have an exciting Season #7 planned and the first episode will likely be Jan. 21st, right after Trump’s inauguration.</p> <p>Thank you for listening this past season Basecampers, I truly appreciate it. We all have so much to be grateful for as we finish out 2024 and begin anew in 2025. America is experiencing a renewal of her Soul.</p> <p>I am grateful to live in America, my geographical and spiritual home. I am grateful for leaders on the national scene like President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy and RFK Jr. 2025 won’t be perfect. But it is sure to be a year for the ages. And I am here for it, pen and microphone in hand.</p> <p>I hope you also get a chance to unplug from work, spend time laughing and appreciating your loved ones. I hope you get a chance to celebrate Christ and the Divine in whatever way is meaningful to you. For we are ALL connected in the heart of the Divine. In the heart of Jesus Christ our Lord, our Light.</p> <p>It is a time let the Light in,, kick up our joy, , and love and celebrate one another. Thank you all. Your ears and heart give my life a clear purpose. We’ll see you again in just few short weeks. Merry Christmas Basecampers!</p>
Basecamp for Men E257: A Light in the Shadows
<h2>E257: A Light in the Shadows with Special Guest David Leon</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E257 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well, we are winding down Season six and what a season it has been. Here is what we have coming up. It looks like we will run a few more episodes up until Dec. 17th, which will be our Season Six finale.</p> <p>For the listeners that don’t know, I take a recording and interview break from the show over the Holidays. This extends into the first half of Jan, generally a month or so. This sabbatical allows me to spiritually recharge and live for a few weeks with no weekly podcast deadline. This break has proven to be essential for my well-being.</p> <p>I will be coming back on to start Season seven in and around President Trump’s inauguration. So, the 1st episode of season seven will drop either Tues. Jan 14th or Tues. Jan 21st, depending on what is happening in the world.</p> <p>Today’s interview is a good one. It got put in the hopper a little longer than usual so I want to thank David for his patience. It is a far-reaching interview. We touch on the spiritual war, drug addiction, the occult, child exploitation, pornography as a weapon, and Donald Trump as OUR bull in the china shop.</p> <p>Enjoy the interview!</p> <p><strong>David Leon Bio</strong></p> <p>David Leon is a digital creator, speaker, and social media influencer. He has has been an important voice in the Walkaway movement, former Democrats who left the left. As well as an outspoken member of Gays Against Groomer, gays who are showing the insanity behind all this transgenderism and grooming of our kids. Here is my interview with David Leon.</p> <p><strong>E257 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed the interview. We’ve got the Holidays coming up. You want to get something Patriotic and pro-America for your friends and loved ones? Go to <a href="http://www.standupnowapparel.com">www.standupnowapparel.com</a> and use the code basecamp to receive 10 percent off plus free shipping. Thank you Basecampers!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E255: A New Chapter Begins
<h2>E255: A New Chapter Begins with Special Guest Lisa Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E255 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Wow, what a week it has been. As you all know, Donald Trump reclaimed the Presidency in convincing fashion. Winning the popular vote along with every swing state that was in contention. This surprised everyone, myself included.</p> <p>Both sides thought there would be some sort of fuckery but the whole thing went off without a hitch. A slam dunk victory for the American First movement. Blue state governors like Gavin Newsome and newly elected WA governor Bob Ferguson (a lieutenant for Bill Gates) have said they will resist President Trump every step of the way. However, they are way overmatched at this point.</p> <p>The mood on the Conservative side is relief and elation. The Centrists seem cautiously optimistic. Even traditional Kennedy liberals seem like they are being introspective and maybe they are starting to see some things that they agree with in regards to President Trump. Like secure borders and keeping men out of women’s sports and locker rooms. Or maybe they like the surging markets that are responding well to the election results.</p> <p>The radical left is still screeching and sending out all sorts of desperation videos hoping to get attention. The histrionics of that group makes them seem mentally unstable, immature, and narcissistic.</p> <p>The next four years are going to be epic. Not without challenge or opposition but historical in the change of direction for our nation. Gone are the days of putting America second, third, or last. No more. Our country, the world, and WE THE PEOPLE deserve better. And we have it now.</p> <p>However, it is not a time to rest on our laurels. There is still much work (as you will hear from my guest today) to reclaim and remake the institutions that have been so corrupted by the Globalists and Marxists. I believe this movement to make America great again is just getting started. We are just in the 2nd inning.</p> <p>But after struggling through America’s dark night of the Soul, damn it feels good to see an affirming Light at the end of the tunnel. Everyone (right , center, and left) has battle fatigue and perhaps we can all take a collective and restorative breath.</p> <p>Let’s get to the excellent interview. It is with one of my all-time favorite guests, obviously! Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Lisa Rezac Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Lisa Rezac. Lisa is a mother, a fundraising auctioneer, an America First Republican, and my wife and life-partner for the past three decades. Here is my interview with Lisa Rezac</p> <p><strong>E255 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>Well I hope you enjoyed listening in on the conversation here at Casa Rezac. With local leaders like Lisa and her new friends, there is a movement afoot with principled leaders who will represent the people and not the corrupt Uni Party. Bright days are ahead of us Basecampers.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E254: A Nation Braces
<h2>E254: A Nation Braces</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E254 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well as I was looking over my interviews to select for Tuesdays show and a monumental national election upon us, I sort of realized that none of them are particularly relevant to the moment at hand. So I decided to do a short Firestarter (8 minutes long) to give you something a bit more timely.</p> <p>I found some interesting predictions of what one man thinks could possibly happen on Tuesday and its immediate aftermath. We are all having these conversations right now. <em>What do you think will happen?</em> I thought I would read it to you as I think those from the center to the right side of the political spectrum are thinking along similar lines. Some of these predictions are a bit scary. Not because they are doomer or grim but because we all know that chaos can be frightening and unpredictable and everyone is looking for solid ground right now and there isn’t any, other than your family, closest friends, and your 2 or 3 bedrock principles that you stand for.</p> <p>Anyway, this is from Health Ranger from one of the Telegram channels I frequent. It is not a Devolution or Q-drop reference as those come with a different lens. Many in the Devolution or Contingency Gov’t are calling a different game and all of that is fascinating as well. I think we will know a lot more by mid-January. Hang in there Basecampers, we’re in the storm together.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E253: Battlefield Addiction
<h2>E253: Battlefield Addiction with Special Guest Art Dahlen</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E253 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today is a bit of a hybrid episode. I have a great guest on, someone who has walked the talk in regard to addiction and recovery and has started an organization that is truly helping addicts recover by putting families first and offering tough love and accountability rather than enabling a victim mentality and this jives with us here at Basecamp. Taking responsibility for one’s life is tried and true methodology that consistently produces results, as you will hear in our discussion.</p> <p>But we are also on top of a monumental election that has both sides and anyone stuck in the middle nervous. <em>What is coming our way?</em> There are many interesting possibilities at play. A grand 5D chess game between two opponents who seem to know each other and what moves their adversary might make.</p> <p>And I am not talking about D vs. R. God, we are WAY past that rudimentary understanding of this, aren’t we Basecampers. All of the rabbit holes lead to the Truth at this point. Go ahead, dive down. You will end up right here where we are at.</p> <p>Like I said, I have this great interview but I needed something more. After all, the nation is bracing itself, is it not?</p> <p>Then I found a great piece about the Trump-Joe Rogan conversation that Burning Bright put out on Substack. It fits perfectly. Burning Bright, I hope you don’t mind me turning your excellent piece into a episode here. I will credit you here and at the end. I take no credit for this piece about DJT and Rogan. Although I wish I would have written it. Enjoy the episode.</p> <p><strong>Art Dahlen Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Art Dahlen. Art is the founder and visionary behind Battlefield Addiction. Art has over 13 years of experience as a highly effective family and recovery coach, having guided thousands of families and individuals through strategic interventions that result in long-term recovery. Here is my interview with Art Dahlen.</p>
Basecamp for Men E252: The Way of the Soul
<h2>E252: The Way of the Soul with Special Guest Dr. James Hollis</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E252 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today‘s episode is a special one for me as I get to speak with someone so well versed in depth psychology and the way of the Soul. To me, these interviews have a timeless quality to them as my guest and I talk about life’s most important questions and how a brave and sensitive Soul might go about navigating these questions and finding a true path for oneself.</p> <p>We seem to be in the midst of a profound collective identity crisis. And I believe it is a calling back to Soul itself that will most help humanity emerge with new perspectives, new life, and a renewed sense of vitality and purpose. Turbulent times seem to guide and prod us to find our deepest resources within.</p> <p>Before we get to our excellent guest, I wanted to read you a passage from one of his 19 books.</p> <p>“<em>As children we suffer the wounds of too-muchness or not-enoughness, feeling overwhelmed or abandoned, and wind up adapting our Souls to protect our wounds.</em></p> <p><em>What a difference it would make in the life of the child, and of the whole world, if the parent could repeatedly, sincerely, say ‘You are brought into life by nature having all you need. You have a great force, a great spirit, a great energy within.</em></p> <p><em>Trust it, stay in contact with it, and it will always lead you towards what is right for you.”</em></p> <p>Profound words from a very wise man. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Dr. James Hollis Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is renowned author and teacher Dr. James Hollis. Dr. Hollis is the author of nineteen books (soon to be 20) and is a Washington DC-based Jungian analyst and speaker. Here is my interview with Dr. James Hollis.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E251: The Courageous Few
<h2>E251: The Courageous Few with Special Guest Seak Smith</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E251 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As so many of you know, I am attracted to courage and to Hero’s, both men and women. My wife is courageous, all of the friends I have made the past four years are courageous, and many of my guests here on Basecamp are courageous.</p> <p>I like to connect and speak and amplify the voices and hearts that are leading humanity. For we are in a collective Hero’s Journey, are we not? The Hero’s Journey is always for the few, never for masses. It is the faint trail, not the well-worn road that lead humanity into its new golden era.</p> <p>I used to think that my tribe (which is humanity at large, not just Conservatives and Libertarians) has a courage problem. However, I am starting to realize that we don’t need the masses to have more courage. They seem to be still looking at the authorities and Big Pharma to tell them what they should do. No, we just need the few, like my guest today, to continue to lead us on the faint and twilight path that will lead us into the rarified air and vibrations we seek.</p> <p>The frequencies are changing. We are more unified than any of us can imagine. I don’t need you to wake up. You either are or you are not. The dye has been cast. Here is a quote that illustrates where we stand.</p> <p>From realderekutly (in regards to RFK Jr.)</p> <p><em>“When a lifelong Democrat, from an iconic Democrat family, who tried to run for President as a Democrat, who’s running mate was a Democrat, warns you of the dangers of voting for the Democrat in this election, you should probably listen.”</em></p> <p>Let’s go chat with my guest today. Another courageous Warrior who gives me hope. Our future is in good hands, despite all the noise from the Globalists and the radical left, who always seek to divide and conquer us. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Seak Smith Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Seak Smith. Seak is a mother of three, a proud patriot, and founder of Mom Army, an organization that was created to activate and mobilize fierce protectors of children. Here is my interview with Seak Smith.</p> <p><strong>E251 Final Thoughts</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Truth is doing the work. We are simply here to resonate with it. And go get yourself a cool T-shirt from our sponsor at <a href="http://www.standupnowapparel.com">http://www.standupnowapparel.com</a></p>
Basecamp for Men E250: The War on Innocence
<h2>E250: The War on Innocence with Special Guest Simon Esler</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E250 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Of all the issues that our world faces, there is perhaps no greater indicator of enemy and intent than the war on children and on innocence itself.</p> <p>It’s interesting to note that citizen journalists have reported over 300,000 missing children from our border. Think about that! From the MSM, it has been fucking CRICKETS. No surprise there as they have been running cover for this for decades, haven”t they? 300,000 missing little ones and the Globalists have nothing to share with WE THE PEOPLE. Why not? Well, the CIA Mockingbird media work for our adversary and they exist to keep you in the dark. You know this already.</p> <p>Do you think this number is exaggerated? By how much? Can you see the flawed logic? “There hasn’t been 300K, it has ONLY been 100k, or 80K, or 50K” Are you following me? Which is the acceptable number of missing children at our wide open southern border? Is there a number that is acceptable? To what ends?</p> <p>In addition to gagging on this big old red pill is something even more insidious and clever. It is the war on innocence itself. This is directly impacting a whole generation or generation and a half. Kids are not left alone anymore, do you notice that? There seems to be no time in government indoctrination camps for innocent and imaginative play. Kids are hollered at to hurry up at lunch, where they are given 20 minutes total for lunch (which really amounts to 10 minutes with their friends). I witnessed this horrific ritual at our public school. The kids are not honored, not on a soul level. Everything is about obedience and compliance. The kids are not thriving, that much is crystal clear.</p> <p>I had coffee with a new friend today and he talked about how great some of the public schools were when we were kids. And they were. There was a respect for country and a true desire to equip young people with math and reading and civics and even some critical thinking skills. All that has been pushed aside for Marxist ideology, Paulo Freire , and their woke, social justice nonsense. Every kid needs to be force-fed transgenderism. You know, in case they are confused. Kids are being dumbed down. I can’t say it with any more clarity than that.</p> <p>This conflict has parents on one side and the Marxists/Communists on the other. Ask yourself this: Which side is fighting for kids and their innocence? Which side is fighting for more state-controlled indoctrination with its mandatory obedience and compliance.? Why do Communist and Marxist educators want to produce dumbed down kids who only spout THEIR ideas and agenda? Is there an agenda to produce a dumbed down populace? Hmm.</p> <p>To quote the author and thought-leader Jimmy Song:</p> <p>“<em>Universities are useful idiot factories.”</em></p> <p>Aho. Not to mention our public schools. I remember reading that author and three-time New York teacher of the year John Taylor Gatto and said that homeschool kids will end up way smarter and better off than your average public school kid. I wasn“t 100 percent sure what he meant 20 years ago. Boy, I sure know now and so do you. People are leaving public schools in droves. It’s a dying institution as more and more parents are realizing that keeping them away from Marxists who don’t like humanity is actually a way better option than subjecting their little ones to anymore of this nonsense.</p> <p>Let’s renew a sense of innocence, both in ourselves and in the imaginative play of our kids. It is my belief that humans of all ages can carry a child-like curiosity and joy for life without sacrificing street smarts. The Communists/Globalists are counting on us abandoning this super power. We will not. It only takes a small band of parents and kids to say that we will live with our innocence and divinity intact, despite the attacks for us to win. And win we shall.</p> <p>Today’s interview is Part 2 with the excellent Simon Esler. Enjoy our conversation!</p> <p><strong>E250 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>Well, we have a big election coming up, don’t we. It feels as if almost anything can happen, doesn’t it? People are waking up….lots of people. Is it enough to move us positively into our next golden chapter? Do we need to go around and around the Marxist toilet bowl and few more years. God, I hope not. Personally, I can’t handle seeing America Republic so disrespected and dishonored by the leaders of the American CORPORATION.</p> <p>There are a LOT of chess pieces moving on the board. Devolution is lurking. Is the American Corporation about to lose its life support? Let’s keep alert and keep our collective cool while all of this plays out. I’m in the narrative trenches with you Basecampers. We’ll have another fire next week, we’ll see you there.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E249: The Inverted Hero’s Journey
<h2>E249: The Inverted Hero’s Journey with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Simon Esler</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E249 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well I did something that I rarely do on Basecamp. Turn an interview with an excellent guest into a two-parter. I have tried (in vain) to keep my episodes to 45 minutes or so. In the early seasons, 30 minutes was the norm. Now, as you know, it is often 45-60 minutes.</p> <p>However, I don’t want to go over an hour. If I am honest, I would love to get back to 30 minute episodes but I am following God’s plan for my guests and how long the episodes will be.</p> <p>In Part one with my guest, we get into the power of rituals and rites of passage (something near and dear to me); the power of homeschooling and unschooling (something more and more parents are looking into these days); and how humanity’s enemy is using inversion tactics including an inverted Hero‘s Journey to capture the minds and hearts of our young people.</p> <p>I always love sitting around the fire with a bright mind and today’s guest is certainly one of them. Enjoy the episode</p> <p><strong>Simon Esler Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Simon Esler. Simon is a committed defender of families & the lost art of free thought. Simon has been an actor, an ordained minister and mindfulness entrepreneur which led him to becoming a professional content creator & independent filmmaker. His website, <a href="http://www.simonesler.com/">www.simonesler.com</a>, hosts an array of films, series and resources focused on leveraging the pressures of modern war to foster personal growth and collective resilience.</p> <p><strong>E249 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you all enjoyed Part 1 with Simon Esler. In part two next week, we get into 5th Generation Warfare, the anti-children/anti-innocence culture that we find ourselves in and is this by design. We also cover the taboo topic of pedophilia and what sort of future is this all leading too? Thank you Basecampers and we‘ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E248: “Health Care” is Making Us All Sick
<h2>E248: “Health Care” is Making Us All Sick</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E248 Introduction</strong></p> <p><em>“Medical science has made such tremendous progress that there is hardly a healthy human left.”</em></p> <p>Aldous Huxley</p> <p> </p> <p>At some point, the obviousness just hits you in the face. As you look at something called the “Health Care System” (what an Orwellian doublespeak that word is) and see the deep-seated corruption, the masses of unwell people who are plugged into it all. The rampant mental illness and addiction, new diseases and disorder being invented every day with products that have more and more side effects. An endless merry- go-round of poor health, bad advice, strange side effects, and with healthy dose of fog of confusion and denial meant to keep the whole sick clown car rolling. I am not exaggerating, not even a little bit.</p> <p>The massive financial incentives for hospital, medical centers, and doctors to keep their collective heads in the sand and shut up and go along with it is literally killing us. Doctors are good at going along with it, with juicy compensation packages keeping them docile and quiet. My take on medical doctors, nearly all of them are smart people… and most of them lack moral courage. They are cowards and if people are starting to ignore them (especially around the vast pharmaceutical products that so many of them are pushing), then good. I do not feel sorry for these people, how can you? They have been gatekeepers and purveyors of a system that is making us all sick.</p> <p>I just have one thing to say about this situation….thank God for the courage of the nurses. Men and women like my guest today. They are front-line warriors that take their Hippocratic oath very seriously, something that many doctors have lost sight of.</p> <p>People like my guest today used to be called conspiracy theorists. Today, she looks like a steely-eyed purveyors of Truth. Destiny has caught up with us as more and more people are getting out of the racket of blind trust in doctors, obedience to authority, and Big Pharma reliant, ill-health. Enjoy the episode!</p> <p><strong>Kimberly Overton Bio</strong></p> <p><em>Kimberly Overton is a Registered Nurse with a background in Critical Care in and has worked in the health care industry for over 28 years. In July of 2021 she founded Nurse Freedom Network to stand against the medical tyranny. </em></p> <p><em>In 2022, Kimberly founded Remnant Nursing, a Private Membership Association providing concierge healthcare services and specializing in the consultation & care of the vaccine injured. She is also the Wednesday host of the popular radio show Nurses Out Loud. Here is my interview with Kimberly Overton.</em></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E247: We Welcome Kennedy Liberals
<h2>E247: We Welcome Kennedy Liberals</h2> <h2>with Special Guest Pamela Garfield Jaeger</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E247 Introduction</strong></p> <p>When I had Dr. Mark McDonald on recently, he touched on something that really resonated with me. That traditional liberals (Kennedy liberals) and conservatives actually have a ton in common. That it is really the radical left that is causing the rift with their Marxist ideas of hate America, hate individual freedom, transgenderism and other weird notions disconnected from reality. The leftists, not to be confused with Kennedy liberals, are distorting the real dynamic by using the bullhorn of mainstream media and social media to drown out and attempt to suffocate any unity between conservatives and Kennedy liberals.</p> <p>Sure, there are differences between these two sides but it is not a gulf. It is a stream that we can cross together, I believe.</p> <p>These bridge-building episodes have been some of my favorites over the past two or three seasons and maybe my most important ones. I like to think that, even though I am a FORMER Kennedy liberal and I now embrace more libertarian and conservative values, my listeners can still hear my stand for humanity. And if Kennedy liberals and conservatives have much common ground, then this is the group that I want to speak to. Because if these two meet across the small stream we need to cross, then our best days in America are still ahead of us, despite the noise coming from the far left bunkers. Let’s keep finding common ground Basecampers, shall we?</p> <p>I just love talking with my guest today as you can probably tell. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E246: Exoconscious Humans
<h2>E246: Exoconscious Humans with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Rebecca Hardcastle Wright Phd.</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E246 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of the sources of wisdom for humanity throughout the ages has come out of the mystic tradition or mysticism. I prefer to use this term broadly to capture all of the ways that my fellow humans access Divine wisdom.</p> <p>It’s interesting to note that Wisdom is not faithful to just one tradition, you see her all over the world wearing many different garments. Her primary purpose seems to be to help humanity navigate the storms that attempt to unmoor us from true north.</p> <p>Which brings us to today’s topic. I used to keep all the extraterrestrial stuff- the crop circles and the channelings and all of the crazy accurate psychic abilities as something separate from what I had previously thought of as “the mystic’s way”. Now I see that it was Wisdom herself wearing yet another outfit and whispering that it is time for this information.</p> <p>I don’t pretend to know just how the ET topic hits the shores of everyone‘s awareness or even how it is for you. I only know that, for the brave souls like my guest today who have lead the way, I am grateful beyond words for blazing a trail that so many of us are now rapidly moving along.</p> <p>The acceleration of the evolution of human consciousness- what my guest today coined the term Exoconscious Humans, is a very compelling idea. This Exonconscious branch of the wisdom tree has grown up in the shadows, being seen as too far out there to explore for most people. But destiny has caught up with this tribe, who are now being seen as a courageous band of futurists who have been prepping our tribe for years. Enjoy the interview.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Rebecca Hardcastle Wright Bio</strong></p> <p>Rebecca Hardcastle Wright Phd. is a Phoenix-based futurist, author, coach, and host of <em>Exoconscious Humans YouTube</em>. She founded the Institute for Exoconsciousness, the first post-disclosure organization to support co-creation between natural human and off-planet intelligences.</p> <p>Rebecca developed the word Exoconsciousness, now in mainstream use, to describe the innate human abilities to connect, communicate, and co-create with ET, multidimensional, and spiritual beings that link us directly to the cosmos. Here is my interview with Rebecca Hardcastle Wright.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>E246 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. If the Globalists want to normalize things like a dystopian, AI driven future, then we can normalize Exoconsiousness, with its honoring and strengthening of our innate humanity, a deepening connection to God and the Divine and and our flowering intuition and psychic abilities, don’t you agree?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E245: On Being a Man
<h2>E245: On Being a Man with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dr. Mark McDonald</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E245 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As many of you know (and by the title of this show), this podcast started out as a show and a resource for men as they navigate their lives and their Hero’s Journey. As many of you know, one of my big transformations in life was from a nice guy, people-pleasing liberal into a rough-and-tumble, masculine Warrior Dog. I am only half-kidding. Today, I am man who is comfortable in his masculinity and in his own skin. This was done through my own initiation that I have talked about plenty, especially in those first episodes.</p> <p>But over the years, something happened with the show. God was asking me to expand my repertoire of topics to include, well, all of the topics you have come to listen to over the years. Everything from the war with the Deep State to the truth about Covid and vaccines to ET’s to Bitcoin and everything in between. I have done my best to always try to show a through line and a Hero’s Journey or Awakening that was and is unfolding. God was picking the subjects and the guests, I was riding shotgun with microphone and ears and heart as open as I could manage.</p> <p>With that being said, today’s is a bit of a throwback and I am grateful to do this one. I don’t talk about men and the state of masculinity as much as I did 10-15-20 years ago. I have taken my place in the narrative war as a voice of truth and a stand for courage, freedom, and strength in my tribe, humanity.</p> <p>Today‘s episode is another with Dr. Mark McDonald and we break out Jack Donovan’s The Way of Men to talk about being a man today and what is at stake (for men, women, and children). What is the difference between being a good man/nice guy and being good at being a man? We’ll explore this in depth.</p> <p>The world will always need strong, courageous men. And thankfully, we still have them. Men like my guest today. I have done many episodes to build bridges for the left……today may not one of them. Enjoy the interview!</p> <p><strong>Dr. Mark McDonald Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Dr. Mark McDonald. Mark is trained in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry at UCLA, he now works primarily with children in private practice in west Los Angeles. His opinions on topics such as the need to re-open America’s schools, and the pandemic of fear in the United States today, have been widely published in local and national news, including the <em>Wall Street Journal </em>and <em>The Federalist</em>.</p> <p>He is the author of both <em>United States of Fear: How America Fell Victim to a Mass Delusional Psychosis</em> AND <em>Freedom From Fear: A 12 Step Guide to Individual and National Recovery.</em></p> <p>Dr. McDonald also publishes a podcast with Dr. Jeff Barke called Informed Dissent.</p> <p>You can find Dr. Mark at <a href="https://dissidentmd.com/">https://dissidentmd.com/</a></p> <p>Here is my interview with Dr. Mark McDonald.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E244: Basecamp Classics
<h2>E244: Basecamp Classics with Gracie West</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E244 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well, I got in a bit of a pinch and had to reach back into the catalogue to find you something good. We call these Basecamp Classics as they are a second run of an episode that I feel is top-notch and still relevant. You may or may not have heard this one the first time around.</p> <p>This is one from way back in Season Four with Gracie West. Enjoy the Classic.</p>
Basecamp for Men E243: The Army of Moms
<h2>E243: The Army of Moms with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Jessica Arburn</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E243 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I was speaking with a good friend of mine and she asked me about how season six is going and I found myself saying that I thought season six has been our best yet. I don’t know how you feel about it. I think it’s the great guests because I am not doing a ton of writing as in seasons past. Preferring to let the interview BE the important content.</p> <p>Today’s guest is another good one. And she is another Walkaway from the Left. These have been some of my favorite episodes over the years. Former liberals who have had an awakening and then taken a Hero’s Journey and the road less travelled.</p> <p>These people are my tribe and their ability to speak the truth leaves inspiration, courage, and optimism in their wake. One thing that you find as you step further into YOUR Hero’s Journey, is that it becomes these sorts of questions such as: <em>What principles or qualities are you going to represent to the human tribe? Where is courage asking you to go next? What role does God want you to play in this narrative war? What side will you fight on……the Globalists with their strange Marxist ideas and dreams of more and more control of us (the useless eaters, to use their vernacular). Or will you fight on the side of the children and innocence ,God and humanity, being a pillar of Light in the fight for our future and our freedom?</em></p> <p>Which side is more in alignment with your core, with who YOU are?</p> <p>I had an extremely wise medicine woman in my past. Her name was Starlyn Nelson. After a particularly moving session (Star was a clairvoyant and knew things about you that only a deeply skilled mystic could know). She predicted that I would have a radio show of sorts, speaking to lots of people, which I thought was a weird prediction at the time as I don’t think podcasts had even been invented yet. And the last thing she said to me (she has since passed away), she said <em>“Tony, there will come a time when you will have to choose between your friends and the Truth</em>”. Then (with a twinkle in her eye) she said “<em>I know you’ll choose wisely.”</em></p> <p>And I did.</p> <p>Which path will you choose Basecampers? The well worn-path of ignorance, denial, and deception that has been set out before us? This is the path that the herd is on, blindly trusting “authorities” that don‘t like humans.</p> <p>Or the road less travelled, the path of humanity and the Divine Light. The one that protects innocence and our children and our future?…..I know you’ll choose wisely Basecamper. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Jessica Arburn Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Jessica Arburn. Jessica is mother, a patriot, and another walkaway from the left. She is also the Director of Mom-Army, a group of courageous women standing to protect our children . Here is my interview with Jessica Arburn.</p> <p><strong>E243 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Jessica as much as I did. To find out more and joine Mom-Army, go to <a href="http://www.mom-army.com">www.mom-army.com</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E242: Around the Campfire
<h2>E242: Around the Campfire with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Jessica Rose Phd</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E242 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today’s interview is a far reaching one with an excellent guest who has been with us before. We cover eugenics, gene therapy, kids and tech addiction, the Covid jab, and the importance of having a bit of rebelliousness in the human tribe.</p> <p>I have said this before and I will say it again, our ability as humans to set aside what the herd is doing (for example during Covid) and stand in our own principles and values and show a bit of courage and moxy, if you will, will be one of the most important things we can cultivate in ourselves and in future generations.</p> <p>I was mistaken during Covid. I thought people around the world (and certainly here in America) would stand defiant against Globalists and Big Pharma bullies and bureaucrats who were threatening to take our liberties away. Nope. I was wrong. There were precious few.</p> <p>Now the Globalists prepare for what next? Bird flu perhaps? Will the herd go along with more jabs and more serious consequences for themselves? Maybe. I won‘t be. None of us who defied petty authorities the first round are going to be at all interested in any Round 2 draconian bullshit. Will you be? Or will you defy authority, as any human with courage is called to do during times like these?</p> <p>Let’s go sit around the fire with our guest today. She is smart and feisty and asks all the right questions. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong> Jessica Rose Bio</strong></p> <p>Jessica Rose is a Canadian researcher with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics, a Master’s degree in Immunology, and PhD’s and Advanced degrees in Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry. Her more recent research efforts are aimed at descriptive analyses of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) data in efforts to make this data accessible to the public.</p> <p><strong>E242 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that discussion as much as I did. I so respect her intelligence and viewpoints, different in subtle ways from my own but spot on, imho.</p> <p>Go support our sponsor Stand Up Now Apparel. Pick yourself up a soft T or a great hat to proudly wear as this war for narrative control continues and amplifies. It is important that Team Human stick together, regardless of race, creed, nationality, or political orientation.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
E241: Navigating Transgenderism
<h2>E241: Navigating Transgenderism with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Pamela Garfield-Jaeger</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E241 Dedication</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong>This episode is dedicated to all the parents out there. All the ones who got swept up in this Transgender insanity and all who are about to go through it. My heart goes out to you and I hope this episode and the resources mentioned assist you in finding a healthy and sane path for your young person and your family. May God Bless you all.</p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>E241 Introduction</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>Today’s topic is a good one……navigating the Transgender minefield as a parent who may not have an inkling about what the so called “authorities” have in mind for your kids.</p> <p>I like what Dr. Miriam Grossman said when she wrote “<em>I want the following truths- recognized by everyone on the planet aside from gender studies professors and grad students until about 2 weeks ago- do be acknowledged. That sex is not assigned at birth, it’s established at conception.</em>” AHO.</p> <p>There is a movement afoot that tells your kids (and expects everyone, adults and children alike, to meekly follow) that whenever a boy SAYS they are a girl then the ARE a girl. Whenever a girl SAYS she’s a boy, then she IS a boy.</p> <p>Basecampers, they are coming for your kids. <em>Are you awake yet?</em> There is a cult-like crusade that targets them 24/7.</p> <p>Let’s be clear. To indoctrinate children and young adults with falsehoods and drive a wedge between them and their loving parents is evil. To encourage them on a path of that leads to harm is evil. To describe it all as a journey to authenticity and to entice children with glitter and rainbows is evil.</p> <p>To echo last weeks sentiments with Dr. Mark McDonald, child psychiatrist extraordinaire. Schools cannot be trusted. They are a major site of indoctrination for the Transgender ideology.</p> <p>And before we get to today‘s excellent interview, I wanted to read you a quote by the great author JK Rowling, who has been a very vocal critic to all this insanity. She said “<em>I don’t believe that even a 14 year-old can truly understand what the loss of fertility is. At 14 I would have said that I don’t want children but motherhood has been the most joyful, wonderful thing in my life.”</em></p> <p>She goes on to say that the best cure for gender dysphoria is the let children go through puberty. I couldn’t agree more. And now, onto our sponsor and our guest.</p> <p><strong>Pamela Garfield- Jaeger Bio</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>My guest today is Pamela Garfield-Jaeger. Pamela has been a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years. She has ben an op-ed contributer to the Epoch Times and is the author of an important new book titled <em>“A Practical Response to Gender Distress: Tips and Tools for Families”</em>, geared for families who are trying to make sense and skillfully navigate the gender issue.</p> <p><strong>E241 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Pamela mentioned a great documentary that she participated in called Gender Transformation: The Untold Realm. You can find it at <a href="http://www.gendertransformation.com">www.gendertransformation.com</a></p> <p>Pamela mentioned all the ways you can find her but her website again is <a href="http://www.thetruthfultherapist.org">www.thetruthfultherapist.org</a>. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E240: The Marxist Mis-Education of Our Youth
<h2>E240: The Marxist Mis-Education of Our Youth</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E240 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Looking over the assessment for our students in public education, OSPI for this in the spring of 2023. 49% do not meet basic ELA standard. 61% do not meet basic Math standards. 57% do not meet basic Science standards. I’m talking the basics folks. One thing that has been successful? Well, the dumbing down of American children has been wildly successful from a Marxist point of view. Dumb them down so they can’t think critically, fill them with a bunch of lies and half-truths about the country they live in, make them ashamed of their bodies, their biological sex, the nation their forefathers fought for.</p> <p>There are many appalling things about the war we are currently in. And when I say war, I am not talking about anything between liberals and conservatives or Democrats vs. Republicans. The conflict has so many layers that I won’t disrespect you by oversimplifying it.</p> <p>However, for me and many others, the most appalling aspect of this conflict has been the impact that our enemy has had on the minds and souls of our children. The impact of Marxist ideology and the hatred, division, confusion, and unhappiness that this has sown in our young people is heartbreaking.</p> <p>And most parents can’t see it. Not yet anyways. Although more and more are forced to contend with the truth: that the indoctrination in gov’t run schools is dumbing your kids down, turning them into misinformed woke activists being used by a larger agenda. And ill-equipped to be functioning men and women in society. Hell, they can’t even tell you what a man or woman is? This is how bad education has become.</p> <p>Why don‘t we start teaching our youngsters the TRUTH about America and what we represent to the world? Why all the hatred, lies, ommisions of American exceptionalism and heroism? They can’t. You know why? Because it goes against their agenda.</p> <p>You know, it is one thing to be aware of the Marxist takeover in our schools and universities. It is another to roll up your sleeves like my guest today does, to have a good long look at the textbooks. Not quite sure if your kids are being mis-educated in public schools? Let’s go talk to a woman who looks over what your kids read and find out. She has a VERY interesting take on it. Enjoy the interview!</p> <p><strong>Ann Streit Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Ann Streit. As a concerned public educator, Ann Streit began investigating the reasons behind our failing schools. Appalled by what she learned, she has been sounding the alarm for the past ten years. She is currently the Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty – King County. Here is my interview with Ann Streit.</p> <p><strong>E240 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p><em>Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.</em><em> </em></p> <p>The good times created a tribe of weak men, unable to recognize and stand up to the Marxist and Globalist enemy who is inside the gate and here for our children and our nation.</p> <p>If ever there was a time for strong men and women to find their voices and their purpose, now is that time, don’t you think?</p> <p>I will be here every step of the way Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p><em> </em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E239: Truth is Awakening Us
<h2>E239: Truth is Awakening Us with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dr. Mark McDonald</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E239 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One thing I have noticed in this fog of war is that voices that carry truth act as a bell for awakening those that are destined to awaken. You can hear the clarity and strength in them and they give us hope and courage, and carry the future of humanity.</p> <p>On the other side of truth and humanity is the Globalists using the ideas of Karl Marx, a man who HATED humanity and all that we stand for. Marxist ideas are everywhere (in our schools and universities, in Hollywood, in our government and corporations, and certainly in our media) and you will recognize them by the insanity, hatred, division, and confusion they always create in an unsuspecting population.<strong> </strong></p> <p>Today’s interview is a good one. We cover what exactly is happening in our government run schools? Should parents of young children pull them out for an alternate way of educating them? What is going on with all the transgenderism? What is behind it all? Could all of this be a Marxist-induced mass psychosis? How can we know? How do we navigate all this and keep our sanity?</p> <p>We also cover why the left is so triggered by President Trump. Hint……he is an unapologetically STRONG male figure. And this triggers women and weak men alike. Strong individuals (both men and women) tend to recognize and appreciate President Trump’s strong leadership.</p> <p>It’s not that he is without flaws. We have never implied that. Only that his clarity and strength, masculinity, and LOVE of this country are what is needed for this nation right now. In my opinion, there is no second best.</p> <p>Come sit around the fire with a guest who really embodies truth and clarity right now. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Mark McDonald Bio</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>My guest today is Dr. Mark McDonald. Mark is trained in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry at UCLA, he now works primarily with children in private practice in west Los Angeles. His opinions on topics such as the need to re-open America’s schools, and the pandemic of fear in the United States today, have been widely published in local and national news, including the <em>Wall Street Journal </em>and <em>The Federalist</em>.</p> <p><strong> </strong>He is the author of both <em>United States of Fear: How America Fell Victim to a Mass Delusional Psychosis</em> AND <em>Freedom From Fear: A 12 Step Guide to Individual and National Recovery.</em></p> <p>Dr. McDonald also publishes a podcast with Dr. Jeff Barke called <a href="https://informeddissentmedia.com/?ref=dissidentmd.com">Informed Dissent</a>. Here is my interview with Dr. Mark McDonald.</p> <p><strong>E239 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation as much as I did. I hope to have him back on soon to take a look at some other important issues. I love how Mark pointed out that liberals and conservatives actually hold very similar views on many important issues and that it’s the radical left and their activists that are opposing all of us. Interesting dynamic, isn’t it?</p> <p>You can find his excellent content on <a href="http://www.dissidentmd.com">www.dissidentmd.com</a> and his podcast with Dr. Jeff Barke is Informed Dissent.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E237: Hope for Humanity
<h2>E237: Hope for Humanity with Special Guest Carrie Cee</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E237 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today‘s episode is one that I have had in the hopper for awhile. It is with Bitcoiner Carrie Cee and I absolutely LOVED our conversation. I have had in on the shelf for while to try and spread out the Bitcoin content a bit more.</p> <p>Some people have reached out asking about Bitcoin price action. Why has BTC gone down after the halving? It’s a volatile asset but still the best place to store long-term value. My two cents worth: don’t get your face too close to the window when viewing BTC.</p> <p>Pull back, relax, let the market come to you…..and stack more sats for God’s sake! Nobody can predict the price movement with much accuracy. This is true for the Equity markets as well. Once you have self-custodied whatever amount of Bitcoin feels right for you and your family, just sit tight. As a side note, I believe that whenever the stock market freaks out, Bitcoin will be seen as a safe haven for value. The two are not correlated, not much anyways.</p> <p>Let’s get to today‘s interview after a few memes.</p> <p>From Humble Bitcoiner comes this nugget “<em>A nice car and a big house are the old status symbols. The ultimate flex is freedom. Time freedom, location freedom, and financial freedom.”</em></p> <p><em>“I like the Libertarian vision: let live in peace. Ever since I was a kid I‘ve resented people who go around telling other people how they should live.”</em></p> <p>Clint Eastwood</p> <p>“<em>I’ve never understood the political fear of Libertarians. Sure, they’re not in power now but someday they might take over and uh, leave you alone, I guess, since that’s their whole deal.” It’s like being afraid of cats.</em></p> <p>Edward Snowden</p> <p><em>“Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.”</em></p> <p>Henry David Thoreau</p> <p><strong>Carrie Cee Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Carrie Cee. Carrie is a Bitcoin enthusiast, Libertarian, and the creator and host of the excellent podcast Bitcoin People. Here is my interview with Carrie Cee.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E236: Spirits in the Material World
<h2>E236: Spirits in the Material World with Special Guest Jordan Youklis</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E236 Introduction</strong></p> <p><em>“The real fight is not between the right and the left, but rather between humanists and extinctionists.”</em></p> <p>Elon Musk</p> <p> </p> <p>This is really not a fight between Republican and Democrats. I know each side can get reflexively defensive (and offensive) to one another. The battle for who will control things here in this nation and on this planet goes SO much deeper than that. It is almost laughable to think that the two parties have much to do with this other than keeping the U.S. Corporation (known affectionately as the Administrative Deep State) alive on life-support.</p> <p>The coming months will see this Cabal in its own death throes, mark my words. As Q has said, we are witnessing the destruction of the old guard and good riddance, I say. They have done unspeakable things to innocent children (and humanity at large). I’m sorry to bring that up again but it’s a fact. Much of this dog and pony show between the Cabal and the White Hats is the Deep State squirming to try and keep the truth from hitting the shores of consensus consciousness. However, it is too late for them to save themselves or their narrative. WE THE PEOPLE know too much and there is too many of us and none of us are going to shut up about this stuff.</p> <p>Personally, I want to do my part to drive a stake into the heart of vampiric entities that would mean harm to my tribe. And my tribe is humanity (as I’ve stated many, many times). I don‘t care what your skin color is, or your socioeconomic status, I don‘t care where you were born or what your sexual orientation is, I don‘t care if you are religious or not. If you care about humans and human children and the future of this beautiful planet and you know in your Soul that we can do better than psychopaths like Bill Gates and Klaus Schwab at making decisions that effect the American Republic and WE THE PEOPLE, then you are one of us. The White Hats aka the Alliance.</p> <p>Oh, you will get called all sorts of names by the propaganda coming out of the enemies loudspeakers and it will get picked up and parroted by those that are not awake yet, but such is the nature of war, is it not?</p> <p>Everyone on the left is talking about Joe Biden’s dismal debate performance. The CIA owned MSM finally showed the left what Patriots have seen for years on their feeds. That Joe Biden is lost in a fog of dementia and is unfit for leadership. I’ll say that again, Patriots have know for YEARS! How? Because it was all over our feeds on Telegram and Rumble and other Anon outlets. Years ago dear listeners. Think about that for a second. The left is having an emotional reaction to something we knew years ago. This won‘t be the last time this happens.</p> <p>“<em>The magicians behind the curtains. They know that human consciousness co-creates reality based on what the mind believes to be true and real. This process is amplified when installed in the collective consciousness of the masses. THEY are projecting what THEY WANT into YOUR MINDS so that you build it for them.”</em></p> <p>In other words, watch out for all the doomer black pill stuff such as “they are too powerful to defeat” narrative. That is what THEY want you to imagine. We win when we toss that aside and focus on our own sovereignty, dignity, and divinity. They can’t touch us if we stand in our God-given freedom. No more tacit agreements with psychopaths that hate us. We are in the process of re-writing all former agreements that are one-sided (benefitting only them) and deceitful (as in we were not given a truthful picture of the situation. See E186 Intro to Natural Law for a deep dive.</p> <p>There is never been a more important time to recognize the power of human consciousness to mold thoughts and feelings into the frequency and vibration field that becomes our “reality” in this dimension. I
Basecamp for Men E235: Turtles All the Way Down
<h2>E235: Turtles All the Way Down with Special Guest Zoey O’Toole</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E235 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As a podcaster, I do my best to shed light on what is in the shadows. I don’t think of myself as a citizen journalist per se. Not quite anyway.</p> <p>However, I do believe one of my strengths is asking the difficult questions, offering up a different perspective, hopefully shedding the Light of Truth on the issues that have been presented to us deceitfully. I have done my best to pick the issues that are most concerning to me as a parent, an American, and just an ordinary human in the midst of a strange war on this beautiful planet. My goal is always to help humanity in any way I can.</p> <p>Every once in a while a book arrives on the scene that shakes the ground we walk on. <em>Turtles All the Way Down: Vaccine Science and Myth</em> is exactly this kind of book. Written anonymously with unassailable science and data taken from the very sources that mainstream medicine uses: the CDC, FDA, WHO, and peer-reviewed medical journals, Turtles is a tour de force that will arm parents (and physicians, if they are courageous enough) with the truth about this vitally important issues that impact our children and future generations on this planet.</p> <p>Hopefully, this episode and this book <em>Turtles All the Way Down</em>, will be listened to and read in the coming years and decades ahead and will help parents make more honest, courageous and healthy choices for their children. If a few Basecampers and maybe a few doctors buy the book and get the resources mentioned, I feel I have done my part.</p> <p>We are fortunate to sit around the fire with one of the editors of this book. Enjoy the episode!</p>
Basecamp for Men E234: The Rabbit that Hunts Tigers
<h2>E234: The Rabbit that Hunts Tigers</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E234 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. Today is a short format episode, a Firestarter as I call them. Which simply means a solo episode that is relatively short compared to my normal 30-45 minute episodes.</p> <p>Today’s title is <em>The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers.</em> What is the rabbit that hunts tigers? It‘s truth, of course and this little bugger is bagging all sorts of big game lately, hasn’t he? This is a good time to revisit what is happening with the military psy-op known as Q and the citizen journalist Anon movement that followed in its wake.</p> <p>I will be using Erik Carlson’s article “<em>Why Did Q Stop Posting?”</em> along with my own thoughts, naturally. Enjoy the episode.</p>
Basecamp for Men E233: The Independent-Minded American
<h2>E233: The Independent-Minded American</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E233 Introduction</strong></p> <p>A liberal friend of mine (yes I still have one, maybe two) texted me before the President Trump verdict. Now this friend fully has Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) . He has clearly lost all objectivity when it comes to this man. He gets his news from CNN and MSNBC and damn it, he’s right about President Trump.</p> <p>He texted me that this is a historic day and if Trump isn‘t sentenced and imprisoned, it is the end of the world as we know it. Oye vay. I didn‘t have the heart to tell him that I hardly paid ANY attention to the trial and that it won’t make one iota of difference in the election or the direction of the nation. I paid about as much attention to the Trump shenanigans as I did Jan 6th. That is to say, next to zero. Both of these “historic events” to quote the MSM, were (as usual for them) simply noise meant to distract.</p> <p>Donald Trump will be sentenced to a million years in prison and all of this so that they can refer to him as “Convicted Felon Donald Trump”. Ok. <em>Do you really think that changes the destiny of America?</em> <em>Do you think the Globalists/Marxist win because of this illusory victory?</em> Apparently some on the left think so. It’s pretty comical to me. But then again, I am not the one triggered.</p> <p>Today I have the pleasure of sitting around the fire with a veteran and independent-minded American. We talk about what our experience was like during Covid, viewing things as an critical-thinker and independent, and our perspectives on President Trump (both as a man and as Commander in Chief). We proudly represent the other side of TDS. Enjoy the interview.</p>
Basecamp for Men E232: Addiction and Faith
<h2>E232: Addiction and Faith</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E232 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The different stories around addiction has been one of the recurring themes throughout the seasons here on Basecamp. Why? Well, because yours truly has participated in this particular Hero’s Journey.</p> <p>As the host of this show, I keep my eye out for courageous and inspiring people from all walks of life. Since the MSM will only tell its version of what are as humans. And their version seems to be that as a species we are weak, violent, dependent victims who need others to tell us what to do and how to go about it.</p> <p>I feel it is my duty to consistently present MY version of humanity, which is filled with love, respect, courage, and fellowship. We will always be presented in a false light by those in mainstream media. Why? Because they don’t want us united and inspired and proud. They don’t want us to living with dignity and walking in the Light with one another. If they truly wanted these things for us, then you would find much different stories about us in the newspapers and on the television, would you not?</p> <p>Since they won‘t tell a true version of our collective Hero’s Journey, then it is up to us humble writers and podcasters to share our story with each other and future generations. And if you ever hear people saying things like “humans are just shitty by nature” or “we are the reason everything is going to shit” and they refuse to acknowledge our enemy or the war we have been immersed in, I challenge you to correct them (as I do). For this attitude towards our fellow humans show the depth of indoctrination in a deeply anti-human narrative and one that is constantly and consistently pushed in our faces by the bullhorns of MSM.</p> <p>Today we sit down with another courageous human and one from Kenya! I hope you can hear our common ground and that we are both warriors for Team Human. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Ruth Njagi Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Ruth Njagi. Ruth is based in Nairobi Kenya and is the founder of A Second Chance Consults, an organization doing excellent work in the area of sexual addiction and recovery. She is an author and speaker and is passionate about helping facilitate healing for people lost in addiction. Here is my interview with Ruth Njagi.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E231: The Secrets of Space
<h2>E231: The Secrets of Space</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E231 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>Well as promised (from a few months back, today is a solo episode on a topic that I have been exploring for the better part of two decades: The Secret Space Program and the truth about our involvement and collaboration with several extraterrestrial races. Oop, there it is. I said it already.</p> <p>I have danced around the topic, mentioned it from time to time and even had on some guests like Lily Nova and Champ Parinya and addressed it a bit with each of them.</p> <p>This episode took a LOONG time to put together. Why? Well, while making this episode, I kept trying to gather a few nuggets and make something but the material itself seemed to slip through my fingers. As a writer, I was swimming in strong currents. I kept asking myself “<em>what does God want me to speak of here?</em>” What will be the best approach, knowing that this is new for some listeners and that there are listeners that know more about all this than I do. How do I construct this? The phrase “<em>in the weeds”</em> kept coming to mind.</p> <p>No other topic or episode (to date) has been so difficult to put together. Not because there are not enough sources or good material. But because there is TOO MUCH. There are rabbit holes upon rabbit holes, each interconnected to PARTS of the truth about our place in the galaxy and with WHOM we share this place with. Roswell, Operation Paperclip, the Majestic 12, the Galactic Federation, all the ET races (the pro-humanity Nordics (Pleiadians, Arturians, the Sirians and Andromedans and on the other end of the spectrum and the Alpha Draconians, the Reptilians with their Nazi Germany/Antarctic or 4th Reich allies on the other.</p> <p>With other topics like the Dark Fleet, Solar Warden which is the name of the Navy SS program, the Air Force Secret Space Program, your head starts to spin and with good reason. What is what? How can we discern the truth? Especially when we have been taught and trained NOT TO LOOK at any of this, lest you be branded as a (gasp) “conspiracy theorist” aka truther. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. <strong>Well, our search is simplified by one simple fact: the truth is looking for us as well. It WANTS to be found and we are just the kind of people to pull it even closer.</strong></p> <p>Powerful information beckons us from ancient times to present day. Where are YOU at Basecamper of your awareness of the ET topic? Let’s dust off our tin foil hats, fasten our seatbelts, and have a look at a topic that may very well end up defining the times we live in. Enjoy.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E230: Basecamp Classics
<h2>E230: Basecamp Classics with Special Guest Lisa Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E230 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today we have a Basecamp Classic. One from all the way back to Season Two with none other than my beautiful wife Lisa. The title of the original is Marriage as a Hero’s Journey and it is as relevant today as it ever was.</p> <p>Marriage and long-term relationships still provide us with so much learning. If done properly, each participant will lose a fair amount of ego and selfishness that is natural for most of us. And you will gain heart and love and a better ability to live from your core values.</p> <p>Good married couples and long-term partners have been battle-tested and I don’t mean that in a negative way. I think I can speak for Lisa when I say that both of us are more loving and courageous and just downright feisty and bold for having spent three decades at one another’s side.</p> <p>We live in times of great uncertainty. For those of you with a loyal life-partner at your side. Take a minute today to hug and thank them for all they have brought to your life. For they have been here all along. Teaching us how to be better humans and better men and women. Enjoy the episode.</p>
E229: The Future is Bright (Orange)
<h2>E229: The Future is Bright (Orange) with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dalia Platt</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E229 Introduction</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>“<em>Bitcoin is the first technology that allows the entire world to join the ruling class in opting out of the plans the ruling class has for the entire world.</em>” Laser</p> <p>Now, why am I including so many recent episodes in the past two seasons about Bitcoin? I believe it is a technological innovation that will lead to a radically different (and far more positive future) than anyone can envision with the current corrupt fiat system, which is being debased as we speak (as in the purchasing power of your money is worth less and less each week, each month, each year)</p> <p>I heard a Lawrence Lepard, a well-known thought-leader and advocate of sound money talking on a podcast recently and he likened Bitcoin to the early days of the computing, before the advent of the Internet. He said he was talking to Steve Ballmer back in the 1980’s and he was saying how huge Microsoft and personal computing was going to be. Lawrence said he sounded crazy because he was so early.</p> <p>Lawrence said he sees the exact same dynamic right now with the early adopters of Bitcoin. Why am I sharing these conversations and my thoughts on this innovation? Because I want you Basecampers to benefit. If even 10 or 20 or 50 of you learn to buy, hold, and self-custody your Bitcoin, then these episodes were worth the time and effort. Knowing you and your family will greatly benefit. I will include the great episode I listened to where Lawrence was talking about all this stuff if you have an hour and your are interested in this.</p> <p>I will continue to have some Bitcoin episodes here and there but we will spread them out as best we can. I know there are other juicy topics to get to and we are in a crazy election year with lots of moving parts and uncertainty is in the air. For me, Bitcoin acts as an important life-raft to sail what will certainly be stormy seas that is our foreseeable future.</p> <p><strong>Dalia Platt Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Dalia Platt. Dalia is a Bitcoin International Curriculum Developer, a Financial Literacy Educator, and a Bitcoin Custody Advisor with The Bitcoin Advisors. Here is my interview with Dalia Platt.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E228: The Sign of the Times
<h2>E228: The Sign of the Times with Special Guest Phoenix</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E228 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The sign of the times. What are the sign of the times? Well, I would say a few things jump out at me.</p> <p>First off, we live in a time of great corruption and deception. That much should be obvious to all, no matter your political orientation. We are all witness to the collapse of a corrupt global empire (the Deep State) that is being punched out by a pro-humanity alliance. Can you see the dynamic in this conflict? Are you aware of the propaganda war that you are swimming in? It’s all around you Basecamper. In fact, this podcast is a very small player in this war, doing what we can to assist humanity (no matter your political leanings).</p> <p>The Globalists and their 3-letter agencies have done their best to pit us against each other. They have tried to demonize and pit you and I against one another, haven’t they? According to the MSM, if I disagree with you on anything, I must be your enemy or a terrorist or a lunatic. All for having my own opinions about things. And they tell me the same thing about you liberals (of which I was one for thirty fucking years!) But that‘s not good enough. You must be my enemy since you hate Trump or you LOVE experimental pharmaceutical shots, or you really believe in compliance and obedience. Those beliefs do not make you my enemy. Probably not my friend either but I don’t need to loathe or hate you for differing on any of it, do I?</p> <p>It doesn’t make you stupid either. Sure, you LOOK stupid wearing that mask all over the place but that is a matter of taste. You just have SOME different values perhaps. Or the inputs you’ve received are different so we are arriving at different conclusions. My honest question to those on the left…..do you even know that you are in a war? Or has that escaped you?</p> <p>Another sign of the time is that there are new weapons being deployed by both sides. For instance, there is a new weapon for WE THE PEOPLE. A hard monetary asset that has arrived in the nick of time to assist humanity in this transitional period. For one of the most powerful weapons the Globalists use is a fiat money ponzi scheme that they can debase through endless printing or QE (to use a Keynsian phrase) and then unlawfully steal from humans using lawfare and deception to make it look like its normal and good for people to “pay their taxes”. Remember, the IRS is not the gov’t. They are a private, foreign-owned corporation that steals your money and uses lawfare and jurisdiction to fool you. We see what your doing. Your not fooling WE THE PEOPLE. Until Bitcoin, there was no way out for the average person to opt out of this rigged game, no matter their nation.</p> <p>What will happen in 2024? Nobody knows for sure. Everyone I know is doing a sort of light-prepping. Keeping two or three months worth of dry goods, getting their bug-out list and plan ready, having some cash on hand. Making sure there’s ammo for your firearms, if that is your thing. My point? No matter your politics, people are feeling the need to look at worse-case scenarios and plan accordingly. A lot of this stuff is common sense and I know you all are aware of this and I trust you to be making preparations that work for you and your family.</p> <p>You guys know that I really like interviewing authors, podcasters, thought-leaders. But I also like interviewing everyday heroes like my guest today. It helps me to find out what everyday people are dealing with. The challenges and victories that they are having.</p> <p>Don’t ever forget that we are all on a Heroic Journey together. Each playing his or her part. Let‘s go find out my guest is doing to play her part and keep awake and alive in these strange, deceptive times we live in. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Phoenix Bio</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong>My guest today goes by the name Phoenix, which is not her real name but a handle that she uses
Basecamp for Men E227: We Welcome All Americans
<h2>E227: We Welcome All Americans with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Jolie Landsdowne</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E227 Introduction</strong></p> <p>America has always and will always be built on and fortified by civic involvement. This has been true throughout our history. However, WE THE PEOPLE have gotten a bit flabby here, haven’t we? We have forgotten that sleeves rolled up is the American way, regardless of political orientation or philosophical leanings.</p> <p>Some of it really isn’t our fault, not really anyways. We have not been educated as to the importance of this local involvement. A sort of resignation and cynicism has slowly taken over the American mindset. That my involvement really doesn’t make a difference since there is so much power and corruption near the top.</p> <p>The establishment is hoping that his continues to be your perspective. As this will keep any restorative movement for the American Republic at bay. For what is good for WE THE PEOPLE and our Constitutional Republic is almost never in the interests of the ruling Elite. Have you noticed that?</p> <p>I love what my guest talks about today when she mentioned her Grandfather, who fought at Normandy. She reflects on how can she honor her Grandfather’s sacrifice and honor her nation by continuing to serve? It‘s a great question right now. How can I help this nation that has done so much for me and my family? Lady Liberty has been under seize from those that wish do her and her people harm. What can I do to come to her aid? In 2024 and beyond, this might be the most important civic question we can ask of ourselves.</p> <p>Let‘s go sit around the fire with my guest today. A friend, a mom, and proud (and involved) American. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Jolie Landsdowne Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Jolie Landsdowne. Jolie is a wife and mother (who homeschooled kids for 20 years, a local business owner, and a civil servant who serves as the Legislative District Chair of the 34th district right here in King County. She is a woman who believes that engangement in local government is one of the most effective ways we can impact positive change for our next generation. Here is my interview with Jolie Landsdowne.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>E227 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Jolie as much as I did. We talked about all the PCO vacancies across the nation.. This is a great opportunity to help in a small, effective way. If you find yourself feeling helpless and upset about what is happening in your city or your neighborhood or your nation, join us as PCO in whatever state you reside in. Let’s put good Americans in those vacancies. It’s a great way to help restore America and stand in the principles that are near and dear to YOU. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E226: The Wisdom of the Star People
<h2>E226: The Wisdom of the Star People with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dr. Richard Boylan</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E226 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As many of you know, I have had a deep interest and reverence for not only Native American heritage and spirituality but also what they refer to as the “Star People”. These are the extraterrestrial visitors that populate the myths of indigenous tribes the world over.</p> <p>Most people that know me do not know that I am one-eighth Chippewa Indian. My fathers mother was half Chippewa. I have also long been interested in the ET phenomenon, having a particular affinity for the Pleiadian myths. The Pleiadians (according to this lore) are a race of ET’s (among many) that have been assisting humanity since the beginning of our story. In my grandmothers peoples lore, the Chippewa were seeded by the Pleiadians and were instructed as such by the Pleiadians themselves.</p> <p>The Native Americans and other indigenous tribes are brilliant at embedding truth in myth. This technique preserves information that would otherwise be lost or removed by authorities that do not want to see this knowledge shape our minds and our future. These powerful myths are what sustain humanity, whether that is biblical myths, Hero’s Journey mythology, or the myth of the Star People. It is our heartbeat and our light in the dark forest.</p> <p>My guest today is an elder in this community. A man who was trusted by the Native tribes to help spread the word about the Star People. Let’s go sit around the fire and listen to some words of wisdom. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Dr. Richard Boylan Bio</strong></p> <p>Richard J. Boylan, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist; cultural anthropologist; retired university professor; and a world-renown researcher and expert on UFOs and extraterrestrial Visitors.. His career over five decades has centered in public service: first as a clergyman, then as a social worker and educator, and then with three graduate degrees, doing decades of service as a clinical psychologist and an anthropologist studying visiting space civilizations. Here is my interview with Dr. Richard Boylan.</p> <p><strong>E226 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Dr. Boylan as much as I did. I love sitting around the fire with a wise elder, asking questions. It‘s how we preserve our human wisdom and dignity amongst all the transhumanist AI technology that they are pushing at us.</p> <p>In my eyes, it will always be storytelling, myth, and shared meaning that lift the human race to our next epoch. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E225: B is for Bitcoin
<h2>E225: B is for Bitcoin with Special Guest Daz Bea</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E225 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Before we get to our interview, I thought I would share a few memes with you as they have been piling up and I like to share these with you. Today’s theme is Bitcoin and freedom (two topics I am obviously crazy for).</p> <p>The first one is from author and thought leader Jeff Booth, who says:</p> <p>“<em>All of the noise is just a natural part of a slow and messy transition from a world of deception, fear and scarcity- to a world of truth, hope, and abundance, with every person understanding the transition at their own pace. #bitcoin The chaos only tells you how early you are!”</em></p> <p>And a great one with a Terminator theme. It had young John Conner askin<em>g Arnold Swarzennegar “</em>Did you come back to save the human race from machines? In which the Terminator responds “<em>No, I’m here to buy Bitcoin on the cheap</em>”. Love it!</p> <p>And former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard who simply states:</p> <p>“<em>Bitcoin opens the door to freedom, opportunity, and individual empowerment.”</em></p> <p>And one from one of my all-time heroes. The great George Carlin who says</p> <p>“<em>Sooner of later the people in this country are going to realize that the government doesn’t give a shit about them. Government doesn’t care about you or your children, or your rights, or your welfare, or your safety. It simply doesn’t give a shit about you. Its only interested in its own power, keeping it and expanding it wherever possible.”</em></p> <p>Aho, and lastly from Humble Bitcoiner who says</p> <p>“I<em>f you know someone that didn’t take the jab and now they’re telling you about Bitcoin, you should probably listen.”</em></p> <p>My guest today is Aussie who got up at the crack of dawn to meet with us. Let’s go sit around the fire with him and speak the truth. Enjoy.</p> <p><strong>Daz Bea Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today Daz Bea. Daz is an author, a musician, an electrician with qualifications in electrical engineering, a husband and father of two, and (of course) a Bitcoiner. Here is my interview with Daz Bea.</p> <p><strong>E225 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Daz Bea as much as I did. To up your understanding of Bitcoin and start to turn a corner on it, get Daz‘s great book B is for Bitcoin, available on Amazon. Like I said, it fills a sweet spot for new Bitcoiners taking you from noob into a more intermediate understanding of many of the important aspects of the protocol and why each is important. And a great resource for you to better understand Bitcoin is www.lookingglasseducation.com. They have courses and deep dives to help the new and experienced Bitcoiner better understand this game-changing technology.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E223: We’re All on the Same Side
<h2>E223: We’re All on the Same Side</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E223 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Let’s talk a minute about Signal vs Noise. To start with, it is safe to say that damn near EVERYTHING the Globalist put out via MSM is propaganda and noise. They are not incentivized to give you signal, to keep you informed or awaken or empower you. That is not in their self-interest, is it? Why would it be? If you want to control the population from the top-down, then treat people like mushrooms: keep them in the dark and feed them shit. Which is exactly what they do.</p> <p>All signal at this point comes from citizen journalist, independent and critical thinking Anons, and podcasts like yours truly. Oh, I am not implying that I have nothing but signal. But at least I am trying to awaken you. I respect you and your awakening. And I am trying to assist humanity in any way I can. This has always been the mission here at Basecamp.There are so many others that are doing their small part, like my guest today.</p> <p>One of the points of 2024 and beyond is to wake up people to the fact that we are in a non-kinetic war. A new type of warfare that features propaganda and disinformation (from both sides), the use of cyberwarfare and AI, the emergence of decentralized platforms that are censor-resistance and pro-freedom, and a fierce fight for the narrative high ground. We are seeing this in spades, are we not.</p> <p>This has been a heavyweight fight and it is not a Republican/Democrat divide or even a Liberal/Christian or a pro-governament/Libertarian divide. It is the Globalists and their Totalitarian top down control of our human population that they seek to reduce so as to control in an easier way. And WE THE PEOPLE with our own tools to subvert and create systems that work well for US.</p> <p>I recently listened to a podcast with General Kwast as a guest. I like to listen to the highest military officers speak with insight and intelligence about the war we are in. I feel this approach puts you in alignment with much more SIGNAL than just taking whatever information they throw at you. Kwast even talks about how effective the Q drops have been to activate a citizen journalism movement and show people just how corrupt and evil the Cabal is. Q sketched it out, Anons filled in the painting in vivid colors- trafficking children for unspeakable uses, sexual blackmail scandals (you had another hit the airwaves this week with P Diddy, treason in the highest of places, the enemy inside the fortress. We are seeing all of this in real time. My 2 cents? Find yourself someone who takes time to research and befriend them. Start asking questions and stop poo-pooing all the people who are working to bring you this information for YOUR BENEFIT. Continue to wake yourself up, even if its uncomfortable truths. This is what is required of a true Hero’s Journey, is it not?</p> <p>My guest today is a woman who felt called to assist in this Great Awakening we have talked about over the years. Let’s go sit around the fire and listen for the signal that will assist our forward movement. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Anna Kane Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Anna Kane. Anna is a patriot, Christian, and mother of 6 who co-founded the independent newspaper The Flame. Here is my interview with Anna Kane.</p>
Basecamp for Men E222: Passing the Torch
<h2>E222: Passing the Torch with Special Guest Connor Macfarland</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E222 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Many of you know that had a great time attending Charlie Kirk‘s America Fest in Phoenix this past December. It was so inspiring that I plan on going again this year.</p> <p>One of the things that jumped out at me was how many young Conservatives and Libertarians were in the audience. Charlie puts them right up front as these young men and women are our future. To me, it’s really amazing to see them and talk to them as their values and principles run counter to what I see our public schools teaching here in Seattle (or any blue state for that matter). Seattle area schools are a mess with their obsession with all things woke-transgender ideology as young as you can slip it into the classrooms, endless pronouns meant to confuse further divide. No real American civics- no mention of the Constitution or Bill of Rights.</p> <p>How many young people coming out of public school can even describe the Revolutionary War, the creation of our nation with the Declaration of Independence. Or why the Civil War was fought. I am not convinced high school seniors down the street can accurately describe any of this. And it’s really not their fault. They weren‘t taught it, were they?</p> <p>How can a generation feel dignity and pride in their great nation when everything taught in government schools slanders and demeans its young citizens about who we are as nation and as a people?</p> <p>We have come a long ways in just few short decades. When I went to high school 40 years ago, the whole nation was patriotic. Do you remember that? Yep, Democrat and Republicans alike. Hard to image that today. Ronald Reagan was President and carried every state but two. American was experiencing a renewal back in the 80’s and damn near everyone you spoke with was proud to be an American and all knew what an exceptional nation we lived in. When you spoke with new immigrants to our nation, they were excited and grateful to be given a chance to live in the “land of opportunity”. So many of them embodied the American Dream. Future generations did better than their predecessors.</p> <p>What will happen if we don‘t turn around education? At this point, it may be best just to dismantle public education and their Unions and start from the ground up. They have been captured by Marxists/Communists pushing a radical Woke curriculum on the unsuspecting students. When you understand it, it’s pretty gross. Education in my view is too far gone to save. At this point, the students are better off not attending these government indoctrination camps. They will be smarter than all the woke kids who insist that there is no such thing as a man, no such thing as a woman. Most parents instinctively know this. Public schools no longer teach anything useful to the students. It’s basically a shitty babysitter where you get to see your friends a bit. If parents really knew, most would get them out of there asap. Seriously. It’s that bad Basecampers.</p> <p>I may have shared this with you already. I don’t remember. To illustrate this, I had coffee with a friend not too long ago and he described what his son was doing in public high school. He had one book report his junior year and get this, it could be on a graphic novel! Are you kidding me? One book report for the whole year and it can be on a comic book! Oye vay.</p> <p>You know what is a good way to dumb down kids? Don’t have them read or write and don’t teach them anything useful. Add to that no actual American civics and you have a whole generation who can’t navigate, critically think, or add anything of value to society.</p> <p>Thankfully, parents are waking up and pushing back. There is a sense of urgency with this as we have future generations who are counting on us to turn the ship around.</p> <p>I don’t get a chance to speak with many college students, so this was a special treat for me. Let’s go connec
Basecamp for Men E221: The Wisdom of Optimism
<h2>E221: The Wisdom of Optimism with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Noel Rudhe</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E221 Introduction</strong></p> <p>What a year 2024 is shaping up to be! We seem to be in some sort of epic transition who’s outcome is uncertain and it feels like we are getting close to a tipping point, doesn’t it? We seem to be in a sort of high risk/high reward proposition right now that will impact us for decades to come. Are we up for it? I hope so.</p> <p>To each listener, I will challenge you with this: make this the year that we each wake up to the best of our ability. For those that already know what is going on, how do we include those just arriving at truths that we knew months or years ago? How do we welcome newcomers into the pro-humanity movement without making them feel inferior? For those on the left who are sensing that shit just doesn’t make sense, can you come over to Telegram and find some new inputs that seem to fill in parts of the map that you have been missing? Or podcasts that fill in some of the blanks. No judgment here as to where you are at on your Hero’s Journey.</p> <p>For all of the kind-hearted humans out there, and we make up the vast majority of humans here (no matter what they say about us). Can we see the tension and division that the Globalists are trying to create? Talking endlessly about this group and that group, hoping to distract and separate us. A classic Marxist ploy that they are betting you don’t figure out until its too late and America is lost.</p> <p>My guest today is a friend and fellow humanist and optimist. I will tell you, when shit really hits the fan, it’s the intelligent, free thinking optimists that have a huge advantage. Why? Because seeing a bright future and humanity thriving in our next chapters creates possibilities that don‘t exist in the doom and gloom view of our future. Sure, WE THE PEOPLE have enemies and they don’t seem to value us very much. So what. We have too much going for us to throw away the transformative tools that will naturally help to bring us through.</p> <p>My guest today is a wise friend who I have been wanting to have on for quite some time. Let‘s go sit around the fire with her. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Noel Rudhe Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Noel Rudhe. Noel is a painter and storyteller who experiments with mediums to share her observations of the human experience. Fueled by curiosity and inspired by nature, much of her work explores the many layers of awareness and presence. Here is my interview with Noel Rudhe.</p> <p><strong>E221 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Noel as much as I did. To find Noel and all of her art and creative work, go to her website at <a href="http://www.noelrudhe.com">www.noelrudhe.com</a>. Rudy is spelled R-U-D-H-E.</p> <p>Go get yourself a soft cotton tee from our sponsor Stand Up Now Apparel at <a href="http://www.standupnowapparel.com">www.standupnowapparel.com</a> Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E220: Growing Our Courage
<h2>E220: Growing Our Courage with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Cliff Buenavista</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E220 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today was a fun interview for me. Why? Because it is with an very old friend of mine. Someone who I used to sit at the pub with and talk philosophy, existentialism, God and Spirit, along with more mundane topics like who was better the Seahawks or the 49ers.</p> <p>You know how fond I am of the Hero’s Journey (both individually and collectively). Not all my old drinking buddies have taken a particularly courageous path. No judgment. Just like we mention in this interview, many will be called, most will stay back in the Shire, to use a Lord of the Rings reference. Without a clear picture of the battle or even what is at stake. But the more heroic will answer the call and do whatever they can to assist humanity. These are the times we live in.</p> <p>One of the questions to ask is this: Who do we need to be as men in these times? What is our most courageous path? What do I need to do in my next chapter? What does humanity and God need from me next?</p> <p>My guest today is an old friend who has answered the call. What a blessing it is to know these Warriors and I am fortunate to talk to more and more of them on this show. I like to give the vibe in these discussions as two friends sitting around the fire talking about what is REALLY going on. And it is easy when you have known each other as long as I have know my guest today. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Cliff Buenavista Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is my good friend Cliff Buenavista. Cliff is a Christian, a husband and father of 2 children and is a project manager at Nvidia. Cliff has maintained his sobriety for nearly 4 years, a true Hero’s Journey. Here is my interview with Cliff Buenavista.</p> <p><strong>E220 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>Well I hope you enjoyed our time with Cliff as much as I did. Like I said, him and I go WAAAAAY back and have both taken the road less travelled. I hope you heard something today that inspired you and gives you courage on YOUR Hero’s Journey. And go get some swag at Stand Up Now Apparel, they are offering all you Basecampers a great deal with 10 % off and free shipping by simply using the code “basecamp”.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers and we‘ll see you around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E219: The Signal Amongst the Noise
<h2>E219: The Signal Amongst the Noise with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Reinette Senum</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E219 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I absolutely LOVE speaking with fellow warriors in the truth movement. We have a fast track way of referring to things as we have all developed chops through years, hell decades of citizen journalism and research. We’ve also been the heart of the resistance. Let‘s be honest. Most of the people I know in this community were MILES AHEAD of what the MSM and their followers were talking about and realizing.</p> <p>In short, truthers have been on signal for a long time while most struggled with the noise that was constantly bombarding them. Including all the noise about US!</p> <p>Today’s interview is a good one and I want to get right to it. However, first a few memes in the spirit of today’s episode and a word from our sponsor.</p> <p>Memes! We love em. This one is from We The Media and it is response to Justin Trudeau going on MSM and complaining that nobody believes them anymore. It goes:</p> <p>“<em>Conspiracy theorists are officially living rent free in every single one of these people’s heads. A trillion dollar propaganda machine is losing to a bunch of anonymous independent researchers and there‘s nothing they can do about it. They can no longer control our mind, how we think, how we see through their BS instantaneously, so they are in a state of despair. That‘s what I call winning.”</em></p> <p>Yes, it is a glorious thing to behold.</p> <p><strong>This one from Wyatt who says:</strong></p> <p>“You watched “The Hunger Games” and sided with the resistance.</p> <p>You watched “Star Wars” and sided with the resistance.</p> <p>You watched “The Matrix” and sided with the resistance.</p> <p>You watched “Divergent” and sided with the resistance.</p> <p>You watched “V for Vendetta” and sided with the resistance.</p> <p>When it‘s fiction, you understand. Yet you refuse to see it when it‘s the reality you’re living in. Wild.”</p> <p> </p> <p>In which Jordan Sather commented: “Funny how everyone sides with the Rebel Scum in the movies. But when it comes to real life, they lick the boots of the Empire and call the Rebels “far-right conspiracy theorist misinformation peddling tin-foil domestic extremists.”</p> <p>Oh how true you guys are. You should have seen it here in Seattle and Portland. Oye vay. From one Rebel Scum to another, thank you Wyatt and Jordan Sather!</p> <p><strong>Stand Up Now Apparel </strong></p> <p>Today’s episode is brought to you by Stand Up Now Apparel. Stand Up Now has amazing designs centered on God, family, freedom, and Patriotism. They only use the softest cotton in their designs and have gear for the whole family- men, women, and children’s lines. And they continually put out new designs. There’s something for every Basecampers and I know you’ll love their products.</p> <p>Go support them at <a href="http://www.standupnowapparel.com">www.standupnowapparel.com</a> and use the code BASECAMP to receive a 10% discount and free shipping. And now, onto our interview.</p> <p><strong>Reinette Senum Bio</strong></p> <p>Former 2x mayor, CA gubernatorial candidate, and dedicated solutionarian, Reinette Senum, shares stories, hypotheses & possibilities beyond the fog. Enjoy the interview!</p>
Basecamp for Men E218: Gen X Saves the World!
<h2>E218: Gen X Saves the World! with Special Guest E Mandisa</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E218 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Lately I have been seeing all sorts of funny and truthful posts on social media about my generation, Gen X, and what badasses we are. And it‘s true. We were all raised to be tough, self-reliant, patriotic, with a high level of street smarts. We had to be. We were out in the world on our bikes as little kids, roaming all over our neighborhoods and the surrounding areas with our friends and our dogs. No kidding. That is the way we rolled and it made an indelible mark on our lives and our character.</p> <p>We didn’t wear helmets on bikes (or motorcycles for that matter). We didn‘t wear seat belts in cars (hell we just jumped into the back of a pickup with four other kids and two dogs and held on for dear life). We weren‘t allergic to any foods. You would have been called a sissy if you had any. We had no trigger warnings. We had just boys and girls. That was enough. It was, by every definition, an All-American upbringing. Full of fun, adventure, optimism, freedom, and love. We didn’t need anything else.</p> <p>Not that there weren’t hard knocks. Oh, Gen Xers were expected to be resourceful and to handle yourself in all sorts of situations.</p> <p>And we knew the world was not always safe or going to roll out the red carpet for us. So we learned work ethic. Hell, we learned it from our parents and the adults we grew up with. Everyone worked hard and had their hustle on. I saw my own parents work their tails off to put food on the table and provide the things that my brother and I needed. Looking back, it’s inspiring and helped mold my generation.</p> <p>This episode is dedicated to my incredible fellow Gen Xers and those that raised us. A generation built on personal freedom, patriotism, hard work, and not putting up with all the bullshit they throw at you. This episode is for you.</p> <p><strong>E Mandisa Bio</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>My guest today is fellow Gen Xer E Mandisa (Simply known as E.). She is an educator, Hip Hop activist, actor, writer, producer and all-around Creative. She also has a new radio talk show that she is hosting, which we’ll talk about today. Here is my interview with E Mandisa.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E217: The 911 Red Pill
<h2>E217: The 911 Red Pill w Special Guest Richard Gage</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E217 Introduction</strong></p> <p>For many in the truther movement, 911 was the first of many red-pills. For some of us, the events of 911 looked “off” as in we could detect a grand deception of some sorts. But much of is was gut instinct and intuition. That is until the archetects and structural engineers started to analyze the date. Then their findings confirmed what the citizen journalist truthers had known all along: the official 911 narrative was a sham. A story that the Deep State desperately needed you to believe as they invaded Iraq for non-existent “weapons of mass destruction” remember that? And then went on to pass unconstitutional legislature such as the Patriot Act to spy on, surveil, search without cause, and strip Americans of their God-given rights in the name of “safety”. My question after all these years is who is keeping WE THE PEOPLE safe from these psychopaths? Hmm.</p> <p>I rarely talk about 911. Not because it‘s controversial, I hardly think of it that way anymore. Because for me it is so obvious! But also we have all sorts of other deception going on right now that 911 seems a long time ago, doesn’t it? However, it still carries an AK-47 capacity to red pill whoever dares to look at the evidence with curiosity, discernment, common sense, and an ability to let go of any strong conditioning about our so-called leaders.</p> <p>If you go into your investigations with anything close to a Zen Mind, Beginners Mind, I guarantee you will arrive at the exact same conclusions that we came to. Its about as obvious as 3rd grade math.</p> <p>I have always wanted to do a proper episode on 911 as it was one of my important but many red-pill moments and events that make me who I am today. I hope you enjoy the episode!</p> <p><strong>Richard Gage Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is San Francisco Bay area architect Richard Gage, AIA, member of the American Institute of Architects and founder & former CEO of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth. He, along with his courageous wife Gail, continues to lead the charge toward a real investigation into the destruction of all 3 World Trade Center skyscrapers on 9/11 at <a href="http://richardgage911.org/">RichardGage911.org</a> .</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E216: WE THE COURAGEOUS
<h2>E216: WE THE COURAGEOUS w Special Guest Jodi O’Malley</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E216 Introduction</strong></p> <p>You saw some feisty Americans during the Covid episode. What looked like a giant social engineering experiment to see how many weak-minded people would comply and turn on their neighbors had the Libertarians in the crowd forming a resistance. What did we resist? Tyranny for one. The top-down centrally-controlled Great Reset, aka the Globalist agenda.</p> <p>The widespread compliance was shocking to me and I took great comfort in realizing that Seattle is more obedient to so-called authority than almost every other place in the US. That is right. The city that gave you the rebel yell of Kurt Cobain and countless other post-punk rockers has become….well, a meek, obedient, vanilla tech city, quick to comply and slow to ask any real questions. It turns out, Seattle lacks balls. Imagine my surprise.</p> <p>I keep coming back to courage as a cornerstone and I believe this will define us (one way or the other) in 2024. Courage is contagious. That is one thing I have found both in myself and in the others I have worked with and witnessed over time. My guest today exemplifies and embodies this quality. And for Americans, it‘s important to remember that courage is in our DNA. Every time you think and act courageously, you harken back the spirit of our ancestors. The ones who risked their lives and livelihood to resisted tyranny and set an example for freedom-loving humans all over the world.</p> <p>The Globalists have their utterly predictable playbook going. Yawn. They will use Marxist techniques masquerading as <em>“woke”</em> to try and divide us-transgender, race, rich/poor,victim/perpetrator. And distract, distract, disctract to keep WE THE PEOPLE from figuring out that we are reaching a tipping point in this war. It cannot be described any other way, no matter your spiritual or political or sexual orientation.</p> <p>No matter what you take into this year, let us agree that each and every one of us being the most courageous and authentic version of ourselves will serve God and our precious American Republic more than anything else I can think of. Enjoy the interview but first a word from our sponsor.</p> <p>Basecamp for Men is brought to you by Stand UP Now Apparel. Stand Up Now has amazing designs centered on God, family, freedom, and Patriotism. They only use the softest cotton in their designs (something I highly value) and have gear for the whole family- men, women, and children’s lines. And they continually put out new designs. There’s something for everyone Basecampers and I know you’ll love their products.</p> <p>Go support them at <a href="http://www.standupnowapparel.com">www.standupnowapparel.com</a> and use the code BASECAMP (all caps) to receive a 10% discount and free shipping. And now, onto our interview.</p> <p><strong>Jodi O‘Malley Bio</strong></p> <p>Jodi O’Malley is an author, columnist, radio host, faith-based critical care nurse, and well known Project Veritas whistleblower. Here is my interview with Jodi O’Malley.</p>
Basecamp for Men E214: Embracing the Mystery
<h2>E214: Embracing the Mystery with Special Guest Vincenzo Falone</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E214 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of my goals when I started Basecamp was to invite the men who listen into a more mythic way of viewing themselves and their lives. Having been an initiate of the Mankind Projects’ <em>New Warrior Training</em>, I saw firsthand for myself and the men who I have been close with just how powerful and long-lasting the impact of this initiation was.</p> <p>One of the core benefits (I believe) is that the weekend awakens something in the Soul of men. Something that stirs in our depths but is dormant until the right initiatory pulse awakens it. It’s the combination of a deep sense that you belong in the tribe of men along with a clear sense of purpose that is often missing in so many men I see.</p> <p>Before being properly initiated, men can chase money and status and women as a way of measuring and validating themselves. I think deep down, most men know that this road is futile. But there are no other clear paths that are marked. There is just a faint trail and maybe the only man or men who you‘ve seen take it are different from you in some regards…. a bit more courageous perhaps? Maybe, but I think its more ready, more tired of the posturing, more tired of living without a clear purpose. More tired of their own bullshit and living from their shadow.</p> <p>My guest today is also a product of the faint trail. You can hear it in his speech, in his vibration.</p> <p>There is always an invitation to join us on a Warrior weekend. It doesn’t matter your age, race, socio-economic background, your sexual preference, the weekend was built for you. Yes you.</p> <p>There is a long cherished saying in the men‘s community when it comes to this initiation: <strong>Men Are Waiting</strong>.Waiting for you to take the faint trial, waiting for you embrace the mysterious and the mythic, and waiting for you to trust the tribe of men to have your back. Enjoy the interview!</p> <p><strong>Vincenzo Falone Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Vincenzo Falone. Vincenzo is a father, a longtime bodyworker and cranial sacral therapist in addition to being a Certified Co-Leader with the Mankind Project. Vincenzo is also the co-founder of The Center for Relaxation and Healing in Chatham NJ. Here is my interview with Vincenzo Falone.</p>
Basecamp for Men E213: Second Chances
<h2>E213: Second Chance w Special Guest Dr. Ken Harris</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E213 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, we‘re getting season six rolling now. Looking forward we have a number of interesting interviews coming up. I will be talking with patriot entrepreneur Gerard White and the courageous, truth telling nurse Jodi O’Malley. I have one coming up with men‘s leader Vicenzo Falone. I also have a 911 truther episode coming up with architect and structural engineer Richard Gage. And we are still plugging away at the SSP episode, which will be the first solo episode of the season, set to air sometime in Feb or March, depending on the flow.</p> <p>2024 will be an epic year for America. I think everyone can sense it. Hopefully here at Basecamp, we can do our part to provide you with resources for this year and beyond. I continue to be drawn to people (like my guest today) who can help us navigate with our humanity intact. For our unifying sense of humanity as ONE TRIBE is the thing that lifts us beyond the division and the thing the Globalists fear the most.</p> <p>Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Ken Harris Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Dr. Ken Harris. Doctor Harris is retired Doctor of Chriropractic Medicine, an expert in the area of health and wellness, and an author who has new Amazon best-selling book. Here is my interview with Dr. Ken Harris.</p>
Basecamp for Men E212: Radical Unschooling
<h2>E212: Radical Unschooling with Special Guest Dayna Martin</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E212 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. We are back up and running the start of Season Six and man, what a year 2024 is going to be. Can you sense the excitement, tension, anxiety, anticipation in the air? It is like EVERYONE knows that shit is going to hit the fan this year. It’s like watching a giant, global chess match between fairly evenly matched opposing forces.</p> <p>I took my family down to Phoenix before Christmas to attend Turning Point USA‘s America Fest. It was incredibly inspiring. The lineup had a “who’s who” of great Conservative and Libertarian speakers. Tucker Carlson, Charlie Kirk, Steve Bannon, Donald Trump Jr., Candace Owens, Vivek Ramaswamy, Kari Lake, James O’Keefe, as well as people that I had just become aware of like NBA star Jonathan Isaac and North Korean escapee Yeonmi Park. The narrative was uplifting. The vibe was one of inspired courage and commitment at this crossroad in our nation’s destiny.</p> <p>I highly recommend attending this for anyone looking to get plugged in. One of the most inspiring things was seeing all the young people (college and even high school kids) in the audience. Our future. These young adults are strong in their values and know that we live in the greatest country in the world. They aren’t buying all this Marxist woke nonsense. And they can articulate all the reasons why. It gave me a sense of hope to see a generation behind me with such strong values and faith. These young people are unshakeable.</p> <p>Another thing that stuck with me about America Fest was how Charlie Kirk said that 2024 would be the year he planned on working the hardest he has ever worked to help save the country he loves. Think about that. This is one of the hardest working Conservatives I know of. Bannon said more or less the same thing.</p> <p>The message was loud and clear. We have incredible people on our side but the restoration of America is up to each and every one of us. We all have a role to play. 2024 will not be a year of complacency. It is a year of summoning your courage, finding your voice, and getting out of your comfort zone. We need good people to counter the onslaught of AI-driven fear and division.</p> <p>Today’s guest is someone I was so pleased to meet and get to know. She is the author of a couple of books we’ll talk about. And she exemplifies the American spirit: smart, a good critical thinker, with a healthy dose of American rebel. Remember Basecampers, if the rebellious streak that runs through our DNA, that great American anti-authoritarian rebel spirit leaves the gene pool, how on earth will we summon courage for what we will face? For the rebel spirit and courage go hand in hand.</p> <p>Let’s have a 2024 worthy of our American lineage and one that where we can all stand tall (no matter our political leanings), knowing we were in the fight to save our great country.</p> <p>Let’s get to our first interview of Season Six. It’s a good one. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Dayna Martin Bio</strong></p> <p>Dayna Martin is an advocate, speaker, educator, and author of three books about parenting and homeschooling. Dayna been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, CNN, Nightline, 60 Minutes among others.</p> <p>I caught up with her to chat about her book Radical Unschooling. We talked about changing the context that we educate our children with, and why freedom is so vital for our kids.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Dayna Martin.</p>
Basecamp for Men E215: Standing Up
<h2>E215: Standing Up with Special Guest Gerard White</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E215: Introduction</strong></p> <p>They say God works in mysterious ways and there is no question that this has been true for both myself and my family as well as my guest today. I am a big believer that God has a plan for each and every one of us and that if we can get quiet and listen and surrender, we will hear our unique calling. This has always been true.</p> <p>We live in a time when our adversaries (those that seek to destroy America and her principles of freedom, free speech, liberty, pursuit of happiness) have made their way into some of our most vulnerable areas- education, media, politics. It has become increasingly obvious that the Globalists are in control of all three of these. You can see it in their messaging, their actions, their legislation, and their allegiances.</p> <p>Furthermore, WE THE PEOPLE have been coughing and choking on all the lies, deception, and propaganda.</p> <p>I attended America Fest, as I told you before, in December. As a Libertarian, it was a breath of fresh air. A great conference where I met my guest today who has started an apparel company called Stand Up Now. And the big takeaway from America Fest? It is time to stand up now Patriots. We are at a pivotal point in our war with the Marxists/Globalists/Communists who seek to destroy our country and strip her of her natural Divinity.</p> <p>So, if you love this nation, no matter your political orientation- left, right, or center. Now is the time to ask God and yourself “<em>What is being asked of me here? How can I help come to the aid of this great nation that has so blessed me and my family for generations now? God, tell me what you need from me? How can I serve?”</em></p> <p>I know that many of you will answer the call in whatever way you are able. 2024 will be a year we are all out of our comfort zone but it will also be remembered as a year that things shifted once again, in favor of humanity. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Gerard White Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Gerard White. Gerard is a Patriot, Christian, father, and entrepreneur and creator of Stand Up Now Apparel. Here is my interview with Gerard White.</p>
E211: Season Five Finale
<h2>E211: Season Five Finale</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E211 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well Basecampers, we have come to the end of Season Five. I hope you enjoyed the content the past 11 months. It was a good season, from where I’ve been sitting. I hope we provided some tools for your Hero’s Journey as well as fresh perspectives on everything that is going on.</p> <p>I will be taking a few weeks off to enjoy the Christmas season with family and friends. Recharge for the new year and Season Six. We will be back with fresh episodes and a new season on either Jan 9th or Jan 16th, depending on the flow.</p> <p>2024 is set to be an epic year for humanity. I think no matter what your views are on what is happening, most everyone can agree that there seems to be some very big things brewing.</p> <p>Will there even be a 2024 Presidential election? I personally don’t think there will but you never know. Trump is poised for a return. What will that look like? Will the broader public start to get a handle on Devolution or Bitcoin? We will soon find out.</p> <p>I was thinking about the next season and what I want to assist humanity with. One of the insights in the past few years that I would like to expand on is this idea of how we grow our capacity for Truth. We have been so conditioned to avoid it, haven‘t we. Stay comfortable, don‘t look or express uncomfortable truths, don’t rock the boat. What that leaves us with is a deep denial of what is happening and a particular form of naïveté. Many of the so called “normies” and I’m not calling you that, still seem to think that the gov‘t, or Big Pharma, or the WEF, or Bill Gates, etc etc would NEVER lie to you. It’s like holding onto your belief in Santa Claus, except your 50 fuckin’ years old now and call anyone that calls out the Santa scam a big ole Conspiracy Theorist.</p> <p>Hopefully whatever is to come in 2024, Basecamp will help you skillfully navigate it. Our perspective will likely be the polar opposite of what you are hearing in MSM on damn near everything and that’s ok. My goal is to have you fine-tune your radar so you know what is going on. That you aren‘t part of the crowd that is so easily fooled by shiny TV lights and so called “experts” telling you what you need to know and what you need to do. We don’t need them anymore. It’s doubtful we ever did.</p> <p>Today we have a Basecamp Classic for you. A good way to finish our season. It is all the way back at the beginning of Season Three with an episode titled The Quest for the Soul that I did with the great author Anne Baring. I remember being particularly proud of the episode as it seemed to set the tone for season three and Anne and I got along fabulously.</p> <p>I would like to thank you for listening to the show and supporting us in whatever way you are able to: monthly and one-time donations, positive reviews on Apple Podcasts, and just sharing the show with the people that are in your lives. I appreciate the vote of confidence. And lastly, from my family to yours, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and may God keep you safe and the Light of the son Jesus Christ light the way on your Hero’s Journey. Enjoy.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E210: The Two Jordan Firestarter
<h2>E210: The Two Jordan Firestarter</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E210 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, we are coming down the finish line towards the end of Season five. I hope you have enjoyed the episodes this year. I will be doing today’s solo episode and we will finish with a few words and a Basecamp Classic on Dec. 5th.</p> <p>I am sorry to report that the Secret Space Program episode is being bumped until early Season 6. It will likely be one of the first 3 or 4 episodes of next season, which has an arrival date of sometime in Feb. I know I promised the Space episode this season but I got railroaded with Shingles that really brought a halt to my ability to do research and write. Also, this is a serious topic and it will be new to many of you. I want to find the right sorts of inputs so that it will make a positive impact for you. Right now, that material is not ready to go.</p> <p>Today, we have some memes, and then some short pieces by both Jordan Sather and Jordan Peterson. I guess I could have called this one the Two Jordan Firestarter. Hmm. Enjoy the episode.</p>
Basecamp for Men E209: Learning Our Way to Better Health
<h2>E209: Learning Our Way to Better Health with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Lisa Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E209 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today’s episode is a health and lifestyle episode with my wife and life partner Lisa. She is an extremely intuitive person, both in terms of her own situation but those around her. I am the beneficiary of her intuition as she will often pinpoint something that is not quite in my awareness. Or she will affirm an insight I am already having about my health as she did in this episode we will share with you today.</p> <p>If you have a TV and watch it semi-regularly, you can’t miss it. The non-stop advertisements (in prime time) for all sorts of Pharma products with every name imaginable. Humira, Keytruda, Gardisil, Skyrizi, Ozempic, the list goes on and on. All the names sound sort of the same, don‘t they?</p> <p>As many of you know, I have been recovering from Shingles the past 6 weeks or so. It’s been tough but here I am, grateful for my health after a harrowing brush with the drugs that were prescribed for me.</p> <p>People were quick to tell me “<em>I bet you wish you had the vaccine now” or “I bet you won’t miss the next Shingles vaccine!”</em> People that tell me that miss the larger point. My stand is to have the optimal health for my body, mind, and spirit and FOR ME the best way to do that is to avoid all pharmaceutical products as much as I can. As in damn near always. I compare it to someone who loves hiking and being out in nature. If that person rolls their ankle and needs to be in an ankle wrap for a month, do you really think that person will never go out and enjoy nature again? Life happens. When it does, I for one don’t feel like I need to cave on all my principles. And I learned a lot from having shingles.. Optimal health, I have found out over 30 years, is ALL ABOUT LEARNING.</p> <p>My heart goes out to all of those who struggle to feel good and have found themselves on a bunch of these products. Man, I was on just ONE for a month and it scared the shit out of me. I just wasn’t myself as you will hear me talk about with Lisa.</p> <p>I am not giving medical advise. But human to human, I can share with you that being on lots of these products scares the shit out of me. I know from experience that you can build a health team that has a traditional MD as PART of the team. But you might also have a naturopathic doctor, a chiropractor, a nutritionist, a good bodyworker, maybe a colonic hydrotherapist and a acupuncturist, maybe a yoga teacher of a somatic movement teacher. There are tons of resources to help you reframe and optimize your health. It takes a bit of time and money and a certain trial and error to find the right combination that is uniquely suited to you. But it is kind of fun to try all those things and DAMN, the health and vitality that are yours are absolutely PRICELESS. Enjoy the episode.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
E208: Our Cities- A Naomi Wolf Reading
<h2>E208: Our Cities- A Naomi Wolf Reading</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E208 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I have been a city dweller my whole life. A sophisticated urbanite, as they say. Living in both Seattle, then NYC for 10 years, and now back to Seattle to raise our family. I have LOVED the cities that I have been a part of. The culture, the humanity, the diversity, the human connection, the art and the food, the street scene, and yes, even the edge. The occasional violence and crime that come across your radar.</p> <p>All of these have been part of my whole adult life. And there seems to be a common sentiment among many city dwellers these days. They can‘t wait to get out. Things are fraying in our great cities and it is in plain daylight for all of us to see. The violence, the mental health crisis, the crime, the homelessness, the hopelessness. Our cities seem lost don‘t they? Can we recover them?</p> <p>The following is a reading of an article by the great writer Naomi Wolf. I will give you resources on where to find her at the end. Naomi is a former liberal writer, best-selling author, and thought leader and celebrity. She has famously been a walkaway from the left as the woke Marxist agenda started to alert her that something else was going on and perhaps she was being played. I know exactly how she feels.</p> <p>Here I am acting as a simply voice-over, speaking Naomi‘s elegant words. I hope she doesn‘t mind that I pay tribute to her and her ideas this way. Enjoy!</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E206: The Sun is Our Ally
<h2>E206: The Sun is Our Ally with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dr. Jeannette Daneals</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E206 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of the hallmarks of the times we live in is the widespread use of propaganda and lies to deceive and confuse the unsuspecting public. It‘s everywhere, isn’t it? How many times a day or week do you glance at something that you know is not what it seems?</p> <p>The deception runs deep and is meant to confuse humans on a very deep level. And for the most part, it is working. Look how many people are still wearing a face diaper and pretending it‘s a solid health choice! Since when does RESTRICTING YOUR BREATHING and your oxygen intake EVER been a good idea. Sign of the times.</p> <p>Or the number of people on more and more pharma products. Whether that is shots or pills. This industry is good at create sick people with their products and their solution? More of their products with more and more side effects. A never ending loop of symptoms, disease, and profits for them. Sign of the times.</p> <p>I find it useful to use a few different tools that I will share with you. One, don‘t get emotional, if possible. If what you are seeing or hearing elicits an emotional response, chances are this is by design. Simply notice and return to your heart energy and fellowship for your fellow man. This is best practice always.</p> <p>Another useful tool is to remember that we are in a global war already. It has been raging for years but has really been amped up since the bio weapon was dropped on WE THE PEOPLE. If you don‘t always feel like yourself or you feel a certain battle fatigue, just take comfort that we all do, no matter your political affiliation or lack thereof. Being in the middle of a new form of warfare if exhausting at times as our adversary is working overtime to confuse, divert, and divide us. We win when we don‘t give in to this.</p> <p>And lastly, remember that the truth is simple to understand. It’s the global lies and deception that is hard to fathom. Stick with the simple truths. The ones you just know in your heart. For yours and mine are likely identical or nearly so.</p> <p>Today’s episode is about something simple: the sun. And the lies and deception that has been spun by you-know-who to get us to fear and avoid this great ally of ours. Basecampers, it is time to let the sun in…..sign of the times. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Dr. D Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is naturopathic doctor Dr. Jeannette Daneals. Jeannette is a healer, teacher, and one of those people that positively impacts all of the people that come to her for insights and resources. She is also a podcaster now, something we will talk about today. Here is my interview with Dr. Jeannette Daneals.</p> <p><strong>E206 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>Well, I hope you enjoyed our time with the always insightful and interesting Dr. Jeanette Daneals. If you are in Seattle, Dr. D is an amazing naturopathic doctor to have in your corner. What a blessing she is to her patients. You can find her at The Tummy Temple in Seattle.</p> <p>And her new podcast is a wealth of interesting insights in how to optimize your health and your intuition around your health. The podcast is mindfulmedicina and you can find that on Spotify and Apple podcasts.</p> <p>That’s all for this week. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E202: Keeping Our Humanity
<h2>E202 Keeping Our Humanity with Special Guest Elisa E</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E202 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Keeping our humanity. This seems to be a recurring theme with each and every guest I speak with. If you are even half-awake, you have no doubt noticed some disturbing signs in your city and town.</p> <p>The homelessness and addiction. The pervasive mental health issues amongst every demographic group. The creeping sense of dread as if we are bracing for something……monumental and perhaps epoch defining. And collectively, we seem to have a combination of amnesia (as in we don’t really know our own Divinity or Soul’s Journey) and mid-level anxiety and fear that have become the water we are swimming in. Most of the people I observe looked frayed. As in torn and frayed. Those that took the jab are as my friend Mark Jeftovic has expressed “<em>feeling like I have a ticking time bomb inside of me.”</em></p> <p>And then there’s the lies and deception that are pushed at us daily. What does it do to the Soul to never be told the truth about anything important? How do we not only survive the toxic enslaught but learn to transmute and transcend the lead into gold? How do we not only survive but come out stronger, more aligned with the Light of the Christ, and more clear in our path together? These are the steps we are learning together. I am in this with all of you.</p> <p> </p> <p>Before we get to the interview, I have a couple of quotes from my guests website to help tee this one up.</p> <p><em>All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”</em> Edward Burke</p> <p><em>“There is a plot in this country to enslave every man, woman and child. Before I leave this high and noble office, I intend to expose this plot.”</em>John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America, 7 days before his assassination in 1963.</p> <p>Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Elisa E Bio</strong></p> <p>Elisa E is a survivor of MK Ultra programming born in New Jersey in the early 1960’s. Her story crosses the MK Ultra trauma-based programming of that era and runs into the technological advancements in the 1990’s. As a survivor and support person to other survivors, she chose to update her books in 2022 as a witness to what is occurring globally since late 2019. Her insights remain important du to the eyes to see and ears to hear beyond the narrative and into the esoteric agenda she has lived through. Here is my interview with Elisa E.</p> <p><strong>E202 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I so enjoyed this conversation and I appreciate Elisa‘s insights and courage to come onto Basecamp to share. In fact, when we were done recording, I immediately had a slew of new questions for her. We are talking one-to-one this week and hopefully, we’ll find a way to do a Part 2 of this sometime soon.</p> <p>Her book is Our Life Beyond MK Ultra and you can find it on independent bookseller LogoSophia Books. A great opportunity to give your dollars to an independent business and not Amazon. They are at LogoSophiaBooks.com.</p> <p>And the great Rudolph Steiner. A true visionary and mystic. One of our best. He was such a prolific writer! One can spend a whole lifetime studying Steiner and still only scratch the surface, it seems. Essential material. You can Google Anthroposophy Rudolph Steiner and find lots of reading material.Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E201: The Unbreakable Human Spirit
<h2>E201: The Unbreakable Human Spirit with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Christian Elliot</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E201 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I love to speak with guests who can really frame things. I sometimes feel I am beating the same drum, in terms of this conflict we find ourselves with the psychopathic Globalists, exemplified by the WEF and their Communist/Totalitarian inspired Great Reset.</p> <p>The Great Reset is more control for them, less freedom for you.</p> <p>Most of the ways of describing this I have created a bit of a well-worn narrative road. The 5G war, the unconventional war, Humanity against the Globalists. So when I get a chance to speak with a guest who has a very skillful way of describing, not only the challenges we are currently facing but some of the remedies that we are creating, it is wonderful for me.</p> <p>There is something unbreakable about the human Spirit and human creativity and ingenuity. Once we fully realize what we are up against, and we are all getting there, the human tribe can go to work on building the future that works for all of us. Ourselves and future generations. A future where we are partnered with our technology instead of being squashed, fused, and dominated by it.</p> <p>Today‘s interview had a lot of little light bulbs going off for me. I hope you enjoy it as well.</p> <p><strong>Christian Elliot Bio</strong></p> <p>Christian Elliot is a husband, father of six, and a certified personal trainer, health coach, and nutrition expert. He has a Masters of Divinity and since 2003 has logged over 15,000 hours of one-on-one coaching. He and his wife Nina run TRUE Whole Human, a high-touch, personal-coaching practice where they help clients radically transform their health and keep it that way. Here is my interview with Christian Elliot.</p> <p><strong>E201 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>So good to speak again with Christian. He got me taking a kind and gentle look at how I interact with technology. Rather than mindlessly engaging with my phone and my music and podcasts, I am starting to explore ways to reduce the body burden.</p> <p>Christian is at <a href="http://www.truewholehuman.com">www.truewholehuman.com</a> and has a ton of great content. Go get connected.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E200: A Basecamp Retrospective
<h2>E200: A Basecamp Retrospective</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E200 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today’s show is E200 and a bit of a landmark episode for me. When I was originally chosen to host a show for men way back in early 2019, I had no idea I would still be doing this well into our fifth season. It goes to show you how mysterious the Divine is and how mysterious our own Hero’s Journeys are if we surrender to higher, more powerful currents than our own.</p> <p>As I was fumbling my way through season one, I heard a small, clear voice. One I have come to recognize as my Higher Self or the Divine within me. Or God whispering to me. It simply said “Do 200 high quality episodes. That is your task.” I accepted.</p> <p>When I shared this story with my teenage son Lucas, he asked me “what are going to do after EP 200?”. I said “Do episode #201, of course!”I love doing this and I have found this to be a medium of creativity that really suits my particular creative strengths and it aligns with my mission to assist humanity.</p> <p>As I was reflecting back on the first five seasons, a few things jumped out at me. First, BFM started out as strictly a personal development show for men. This was tapping into my own experience as the author of a humble little book for men and the fact that I had long led small men‘s groups throughout my time as a man. Conversations with men and leading men was something that came natural to me.</p> <p>But as we moved moved through season one and beyond, my love of myth, mysticism, and transcendence began to be expressed in more and more episodes. I started to recognize God’s hand in my choice of guests and topics. I began to deeply understand that I was simply a vehicle and it was the work of God that was asking to write the episodes speak to the people…..enjoy the look back and thank you listeners!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E199: The Lone Wolf Syndrome
<h2>E199: The Lone Wolf Syndrome w Special Guest Tony Endelman</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E199 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today‘s episode is a bit of a throwback episode for us. In a good way. As many of you know, Basecamp for Men was conceived and started as a resource show for men’s personal development. The power of men‘s groups and a positive, authentic masculinity was the medicine I was called to bring forth from all of my years leading and participating in men‘s groups. It has defined my life and I am full of gratitude for the men I have followed and led in this work.</p> <p>My friend Dave recently sent me a new book about Dr. Robert Glover. Dr. Glover is the author of the classic men’s book No More Mr. Nice Guy. I dug in and recognized that the authors and I had similar stories and wounds but with different paths up the mountain so to speak.</p> <p>Men have always been more powerfully who they are when they can speak authentically with other men. This is a rare thing, as you will hear in this episode.</p> <p>I think all men carry this sort of lone wolf syndrome. We think we can do the work, grow ourselves up into the men we want to be, heal our childhood traumas (that we all have), and become strong, confident partners and fathers. And do all of this with absolutely no support! It is delusional.</p> <p>As the Mankind Project has said over and over again, it takes a tribe of men to grow men. For only other men know intimately the shame, hurt, violence, and shadow that are hidden deep inside of a man‘s heart and soul. The astoundingly wonderful secret for men: the more you can speak from your depths without flinching, the more light that can come into your heart and your life.</p> <p>And men are great at hiding. We hide our hurt and our addictions and our hopes and fears. We hide our shame and our heartbrokenness and feelings of inadequacy. Fuck we try and hide it all because we think that if you knew who I really am and how I really felt (especially when I feel small) you will desert me. So we just go it alone. Are you following me?</p> <p>Today’s conversation is hopefully like sitting in a good men’s group. As my guest, himself a veteran of these emotionally honest expressions, brings the truth about what it means to be a man. I hope you see yourself in our sharing. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Tony Endelman Bio</strong></p> <p>Tony Endelman is an author, popular self-help blogger, and certified transformational life coach. Additionally, he is one of Dr. Robert Glover’s elite certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coaches. Tony’s recently released book, <em>THE BIG STICK: Collected & Applied Wisdom from the Teachings of Dr. Robert Glover </em>encapsulates 40 years of wisdom put forth by Dr. Glover. Here is my interview with Tony Endelman.</p> <p><strong>E199 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation as much as I did. Love Tony and his message for men. And go get a copy of the excellent new men’s book The Big Stick where Tony distills Dr. Glover‘s wisdom down into what you need to know as a man. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E198: The Spirit of Defiance
<h2>E198: The Spirit of Defiance with Special Guest Marja West</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E198 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. Today we have a few tidbits and a fiery interview that I really enjoyed being a part of .</p> <p>You can see the new variant marching onto the scene, can’t you? It’s so boring and predictable , isn‘t it. How fucking dumb do they think we are? Getting it all ready for 2024, yawn.</p> <p>Here’s a meme from David Wolfe shares a BREAKING story. A new and more lethal OMICRON variant has been detected. It’s called BS 24-7. It attacks the truth and insults your intelligence. Aho.</p> <p>I have a few questions for you. How will you navigate Round 2? Did you learn anything from the last round? Did you like complying and obeying orders from tyrants who hate humanity and freedom? How did that feel? I am asking because I don‘t know as I, my family, and a few close friends were on the other side. I have learned a ton the past two or three years but I plan on making many of the same choices in Round 2 of another plandemic. I won’t be doing masks or jabs or boosters or whatever else the Globalists have in mind for us. I’m not interested in any of that and I don‘t really care what you think of me. I stay out of your business, trusting you will make the best choices for you and your family.</p> <p>And a great way to tee this interview up is with a Walt Whitman quote and a reaction by Bitcoiner Jeff Swann.</p> <p>Walt Whitman says “<em>There is no week nor day nor hour when tyranny may not enter upon this country. If the people lose their roughness and spirit of defiance.</em>” In which Jeff responds with a simple “<em>Walt Whitman knew the fucking snowflakes would ruin the country.</em>” Aho. This gets us in the mood, so to speak.</p> <p>Buckle your seatbelts as I sit around the fire riffing with my new friend. The fiery, truthful, enchanting Marja West. Enjoy the ride.</p> <p><strong>Marja West Bio</strong></p> <p>Marja West is an author, mentor of The Hermetic~Natural Law Principles, and a leading expert in Trauma-Based Mind Control. Her focus is on assisting survivors of this trauma to evolve from Victim to Victorious. Well-known for her zero-filtered-laugh-out-loud humor and disarming, electrifying presentations, Marja is the author of the book F’d Wide Open: The Rude Awakening of the Heart-Based New Humanity. Here is my interview with Marja West.</p> <p><strong>E198 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I enjoyed being in it! Marja is a true spiritual warrior and she wears it all on her sleeve. I love it. I get to be a guest on her show Conversations with Men coming up soon. I’ll share the details with you here or maybe even shape it into something for Basecamp. Thank you so much Basecampers and we’ll see ya around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E197: Basecamp Classics
<h2>E197: Basecamp Classics with Special Guest Dr. Wendy Maltz</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E197 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today we have a check in and then a Basecamp Classic from all the way back in in Season One. One of my best episodes from that season, I think.It seems more and more people are taking their awareness to the next level. Hopefully, you are having this experience as well.</p> <p>There seems to be a particular skill set that is needed for us right now. Each one of us, to the best of his or her ability, needs to both hold onto their core principles WHILE AT THE SAME TIME let go of inputs that are more noise than signal. You following me? Principles that align with humanity, God, and the human heart, are signal.</p> <p>Look for the narratives that uplift our tribe, whether that is a voice that awakens others or a myth that carries transformative information or just a person that is speaking out after realizing they are being lied on a non-stop basis and starts to put together the narrative landscape with some healthier material. We are exposed to much more noise than signal and the ability to discern the difference can the x factor that keeps you and your loved ones safe and sane.</p> <p>There is plenty of shadow work to be done for all of us. For sure, the left will need to let go of their reflexive hatred of Donald Trump. Aren’t you all TIRED of talking about him nonstop? Do you not see how absurd this is? Every time you indict him, his poll numbers jump again. A classic “<em>what you resist, persists</em>” dynamic.</p> <p>The right will need to need to let go of their summary dismissal of half the population. You know, “the normies, the commies, these idiots, the libtards, etc etc”. It‘s true, as a Libertarian, I see many hysterical memes at the expense of the left. Like, on a daily basis. But there is a shadow there for me. Perhaps a wound that my longtime friends and colleagues so quickly and easily abandoned me when I found myself resonating with freedom and liberty and a strong nation.</p> <p>And we are starting to see the roll out of another wave of the pandemic, aren’t we?Colleges and universities have started to implement another mask mandate. The bluest states will try again to lead the charge. What will you do this time Basecamper? Comply, “<em>trust the science</em>” and do what you are told? We they fool you again on that one?</p> <p>If you stand in your power and your sovereignty, for some of you this will be round 1 as maybe you went along with everything last time. This will be round 2 for my family and many of my friends. I am not looking forward to it but I was not about to hand over my liberties to the Globalist looking to ratchet up their control.</p> <p>There will certainly be pressure to conform to their narrative. There always is. If you went along last time and felt a little duped (how could you NOT). I can assure you, there are many of us standing in principles and we will welcome you with open arms. It’s just better over here.</p> <p>Today’s Basecamp Classic is from all the way back to season one EP 14 with Dr. Wendy Maltz. It is a topic that is still so relevant for men. Enjoy the episode.</p> <p>Tony</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E196: Arrows of Truth
<h2>E196: Arrows of Truth w Special Guest Jessica Rose Phd</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E196 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I really enjoyed speaking and learning from my guest today and our conversation is far ranging. We cover some of the data science around VAERS. The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. We get into that along with the role of PsyOps in this unconventional war and the role of technology and is it going to be the friend or foe for humanity.</p> <p>The interview is a bit longer so let’s get right to it. Enjoy the discussion.</p> <p><strong>Jessica Rose Bio-</strong></p> <p>Jessica Rose is a Canadian researcher with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics, a Master’s degree in Immunology, and PhD’s and Advanced degrees in Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry. Her more recent research efforts are aimed at descriptive analyses of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) data in efforts to make this data accessible to the public.”</p>
Basecamp for Men E195: Meme Warfare and Our State of Mind
<h2>E195: Meme Warfare and Our State of Mind</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E195 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, how are you all holding up in these strange times we live in? More and more are aware that we seem to be in some sort mass spiritual awakening being spurred on by an unconventional war.</p> <p>We the people and decentralization against top-down centralized control and even tyranny from our adversary, the Globalist, the WEF, call em what you will. Sociopaths is a super accurate way to describe them. Anti-humanists. I kid the Globalists, those friendly psychopaths.</p> <p>Today is one of my short-format Firestarter episodes. I have a boatful of memes to share with you. We have an interview coming up with Jessica Rose, I am excited about that one. The Secret Space Program episode if fucking daunting! Seriously. I think it will take me awhile to do that subject matter justice. I am hoping for continued Divine intervention to bring it to you in a manner that will make sense and have you lean into the truth of the matter.</p> <p>Enjoy this short episode Basecampers and we‘ll see you around the fire next week with our usual format.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E192: The Bitcoin Signal
<h2>E192: The Bitcoin Signal with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Connor Dent</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E192 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Why Bitcoin? Because it represents truth and freedom and is an absolute game-changer for humanity. Particularly when you juxtapose it next to CBDC, which represent the Globalists attempt at more top down control of humanity.</p> <p>I want to start by reading an excerpt from an article in Bitcoin Magazine. It’s the intro to an article on Amanda Cavaleri, a wonderful human, visionary, and Bitcoiner.</p> <p>It says “<em>Bitcoin possesses a unique identity and qualities that are cemented on the foundation of decentralization. Almost everyone who is doing the work to understand Bitcoin will eventually run into the cold, hard fact that, at its core, Bitcoin is about freedom. To those who have enjoyed individual liberties for their entire lives, the concept of freedom may be watered down or underappreciated. For those who live without it, freedom and individual liberty become pursuits of great importance.”</em></p> <p>Aho.</p> <p>Lots of news around Bitcoin with Blackrock‘s application for a BTC ETF and now we have Robert Kennedy Jr. coming out as very pro-Bitcoin candidate and very anti-CBDC. This is the pro-humanity, anti-globalist stance we are looking for in our Presidential candidates and our governors.</p> <p>Today’s episode is with our Bitcoin friend Connor Dent. Nothing in this episode is meant to be taken as financial advise. Neither Connor nor I are certified as financial advisors. Think of this episode as two friends sitting around the fire, beer in hand, talking about the bright orange possibilities for humanity. Enjoy the episode.</p>
Basecamp for Men E190: Finding Path and Purpose
<h2>E190: Finding Path and Purpose with Special Guest Sophie McLean</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E190 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. I thought I would give you a bit of a preview of some of the upcoming episodes before diving into today’s interview. We have upcoming episodes with Reinette Senum, she is the former mayor of Nevada City who started Save Our Skies. I have another Bitcoin episode coming your way with our friend Conner Dent. And, drum roll please, I am going to be putting together an episode on the Secret Space Program. Yep, it’s time Basecampers.</p> <p>I also putting together a couple of shorter episodes set to a particular band or song and how some of these can activate our mythic imagination. This is a new sort of episode for me and I am curious to see what you all think.I will share more of this as we roll that first one out. And I am on the hunt for good guests around the Natural Law episode I put out a couple of weeks ago. I feel that is a very important topic and I am looking forward to learning along with all of you and sharing what we find.</p> <p>Today we have an interview with wisdom teacher Sophie McLean. We talk about all sorts of issues around the human condition and Sophie is an excellent guide to living with passion, purpose, and inspiration. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>E190 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Sophie McLean. To find her work, her book, and her programs, go to <a href="http://www.sophiemclean.com">www.sophiemclean.com</a> . Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E189: Happy Birthday Lady Liberty!
<h2>E189: Happy Birthday Lady Liberty!</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E189 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today is Independence Day. Our nation’s birthday. Why am I doing this episode? Because I love America, I really always have. Even while I was being educated at university to be ashamed of her by thinkers like Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn, who were extremely fond of pointing out America’s mistakes (and in retrospect, many of the things they were pointing out were operations of the Globalist CIA and were not connected to the American Republic or WE THE PEOPLE.</p> <p>Today I am using The President’s Advisory 1776 Report and putting together this Independence Day Firestarter. I hope you enjoy it.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E188: Are We All Watching a Movie?
<h2>E188: Are We All Watching a Movie? With Special Guest</h2> <h2>Ole Dammegard</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E188 Introduction</strong></p> <p>You could accurately describe the time we live in as the Age of Deception. The CIA and the other alphabet agencies around the globe serving the Globalists have all but guaranteed this. How many so called “traumatic events” are engineered to be just that? <em>How many of the big events are actually false flags?</em> Probably a lot more than you would think.</p> <p>My guest today knows more about false flags than anyone I know and I am grateful to have him on the show. Come listen in as we kick the tires on a number of things we see happening. The interview is a hefty one so let’s get to it. Enjoy.</p> <p><strong>Ole Dammegard Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is truth seeker, code breaker, and peace maker Ole Dammegard. Ole is an author, international speaker, former journalist, musician, composer, artist, and investigator who has spent the last 35 years researching many of the global conspiracies. Millions of viewers and listeners around the globe have taken part of his interviews and presentations.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Ole Dammegard.</p>
Basecamp for Men E187: Gatekeepers and Bitcoin
<h2>E187: Gatekeepers and Bitcoin with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Nozomi Hayase</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E187 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Let’s see, I thought I would start off with a little overview of some of the next few episodes we have coming up. I have a good interview with Ole Dammegard, one of the most famous of all truthers out there. We will be unpacking what is going on in this spiritual war that we all find ourselves in. I have an upcoming episode with Sophie Maclean, who has a new book coming out. Sophie knows more about the human mind and human heart than just about anyone I know. Both Ole and Sophie are return guests.</p> <p>And I am working on a July 4th episode, a special solo episode around my love of our great nation. July 4th happens to fall on a Tuesday this year so there is some synchronicity to that one.</p> <p>Today is a bit of a hybrid episode. The topic is Bitcoin and my guest is Bitcoiner and writer Nozomi Hayase. But I wanted to read you a short piece by thought leader Jimmy Song first. This article first appeared in Bitcoin Magazine and the topic of this article and the latest issue of Bitcoin Magazine is gatekeepers. Enjoy Basecampers.</p> <p><strong>Nozomi Hayase Bio</strong></p> <p>Nozomi Hayase, Ph.D., is a prolific writer in the Bitcoin space with a background in psychology and human development. She is a contributing writer for Bitcoin Magazine. She focuses on Bitcoin’s incentives and its psychological and philosophical implications. In her independent publishing platform, “<a href="https://nozomihayase.substack.com/p/bitcoin-the-networked-messiah">The Way of the Heart</a>“, she explores the Bitcoin rabbit hole experience as a cultural phenomenon that fosters profound individual transformations. Here is my interview with Nozomi Hayase.</p> <p><strong>E187 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my interview with Nozomi Hayase. To follow her work on Twitter, follow her at @nozomimagine. Thank you Basecampers and we‘ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E186: Intro to Natural Law
<h2>E186: Intro to Natural Law</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E186 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. Today is the day we do the Introduction to Natural Law primer that I spoke of the past few weeks. My sleeves have been rolled up as I waded into territory that was very unfamiliar to me……the law. My friends know I have been sniffing around this topic for the past two years, looking to get a handle on it. The Act of 1871, the two Constitutions, and a bunch of other things.</p> <p>Who, other than lawyers and a few obsessive humans ever wade into this stuff? Not many by the looks of things. For me, it started with some curious things about our nation. I always wondered, for instance, why Washington DC is not part of our Republic. Why not? What does this indicate?</p> <p>As I initially dug into this and found similar structures in the City of London (where the British royals reside along with their banking interests). The “City of London” is also not part of London proper nor England. Did you know that? And Vatican City is the third territory that shares this distinction. The Vatican is not part of Rome, nor part of Italy, other than geographically. Isn‘t that interesting? Why is that? What is this telling us? What I would come to find out left me thunderstruck. It still does.</p> <p>It is one thing to see how deep the corruption runs in this reality we all share. It‘s another to see how deliberate and clever this deception of humanity actually runs. Get a cup of coffee Basecampers as we sit around the fire to share the truth about our CORPORATE legal system, the corporation called the United States of America, our identities as Americans, and a grand deception of epic proportions. My first reaction when I first saw the picture……HOLY SHIT, you have got to be kidding me?</p> <p>Nothing in this episode is meant to be legal advice, not a stitch. NOR tax advice. You are on your own Basecampers.</p> <p>This is an episode where I need to start off with this (once again).Nothing I am about to tell you is true……everything I am about to tell you is true. Happy Hunting Basecampers.</p>
Basecamp for Men E185: Giving Voice to the Injured
<h2>E185: Giving Voice to the Injured with Special Guest Danielle Baker</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E185 Introduction</strong></p> <p>When we started Season Five, I knew I wanted to feature some stories about those having adverse reactions to the MRNa shots. These courageous humans have an important voice in our collective Hero’s Journey. If you are going to be part of our collective awakening and part of our collecitve Hero’s Journey, each of us will need to grow our capacity to hear the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it is. People’s lives have been lost and damaged from this monstrosity that is Big Pharma MRNa clinical trial. What we can do is listen and do our best to understand how all this happened.</p> <p>I have known quite a few people injured by these. And in a way, we have all been injured by them. The roll-out and shaming and coercion that followed tore families and friend groups apart. Then a wave of young athletes collapsing while playing their respective sports. Sudden death syndrome and myocarditis and all the blood clot information coming at us. Now a wave of injuries all of course being suppressed and hidden by a corrupt, compromised media.</p> <p>My guest today worked inside the system as a nurse. She is a courageous woman who has come to share her story. She was not only injured by the jab but you can hear it in her speech, which was completely normal before she took the shots. Join me in listening to her story. Thank you Basecampers.</p> <p><strong>Danielle Baker Bio-</strong></p> <p>Danielle Baker worked as a certified hospice and palliative care nurse for 17 years. After pressure, coercion, and fear, she took the MRNa shot as she needed to keep her income with two special needs children at home. In her own words “I lost everything I had worked so diligently for, all in 10 minutes.” Here is my interview with the courageous Danielle Baker.</p> <p><strong>E185 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you found that interview valuable. For those that are wondering how a particular MRNa batch faired compared to the rest of them, go to the website that Danielle mentioned at <a href="http://www.howbadismybatch.com">www.howbadismybatch.com</a></p> <p>If you wish to support Danielle in her recovery, please join me in doing so at Give Go Send. The link I will include in the show notes but it is <a href="http://www.givegosend.com/G9KZJ">www.givegosend.com/G9KZJ</a></p> <p>Thank you Basecampers and we‘ll see around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E184: Climate Clarity
<h2>E184: Climate Clarity with Special Guest Dr. Judith Curry</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E184 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today’s conversation is one that I have been wanting to have for quite some time. Climate change. It is a topic that is much more controversial and up-for-debate than all the MSM pundits would have you believe.</p> <p>As a life-long nature lover, living in harmony with our beloved planet is important to me and my family. Yet, how do we separate the signal from all the noise? Especially when any dissenting opinions from highly qualified climate scientists like my guest today are being suppressed, ridiculed, and cancelled.</p> <p>Haven’t we seen this before? Didn’t those that did not want to participate in a MRNa clinical trials, the unvaccinated, get ridiculed, ostracized, and cancelled amidst all the Covid noise? Can you see a similar dynamic here? I can.</p> <p>My intention with this episode was and is to find clarity for myself on a issue that is important to me. I want to be informed on this topic, not be spoon fed one side of the debate. I want to know what is what and I hope you do to.</p> <p>Before we get started, here a 3 quotes to help tee up the interview. The first one is from the author herself who says “<em>Such apocalyptic statements rightfully draw criticism for leading people to believe that these scenarios are inevitable, rather than implausible. Dystopian climate fiction is the place to explore such scenarios.”</em></p> <p>Another from Brian O’Neil one of the lead architects of the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways who says “<em>There isn’t, you know, like a Mad Max scenarios amongst the SSP’s. We are generally in the climate change field NOT talking about futures that are worse than today.</em>”</p> <p>And finally from anthropologist Peter Wood who says “<em>Climate change is just a mental tattoo. A phrase we invoke with an air of scientific sophistication to give some sense of knowledge ability about the unknowable.”</em></p> <p>Let’s go sit around the fire with a climate scientist who will help us separate solid scientific consensus signal from all the noise that poses as such. Enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Judith Curry Bio</strong></p> <p>Dr. Judith Curry is the President and co-founder of Climate Forecast Applications Network. She is a Professor Emerita at Georgia Institute of Technology where she served as the Chair of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences for 13 years. Her expertise is in climate dynamics, extreme weather, and prediction/predictability. Dr. Curry is a Fellow at the American Meteorological Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Geophysical Union. She is also the author of the upcoming book, which we will talk about today: Climate Uncertainty and Risk. Here is my interview with Dr. Judith Curry.</p> <p><strong>E184 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that interview as much as I did. If I could boil down one of the big takeaways, its that there is a distinct difference between a scientific consensus and simply a consensus of scientist. MSM presents the climate issue as a scientific consensus when it is not.</p> <p>I also found it useful to deconstruct the whole narrative around Climate change, using Dr. Judith as a scientific reference, to see what we know for sure and what is still very much up for debate. I hope we broke this down in a way that was easy to follow.</p> <p>For those of you looking to get a bit more informed, I highly recommend Dr. Judith’s upcoming book Climate Uncertainty and Risk. You can find it at <a href="http://www.anthempress.com/climate-uncertainty-and-risk-hb">www.anthempress.com/climate-uncertainty-and-risk-hb</a></p> <p>Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E183: Recovering From Covid
<h2>E183: Recovering From Covid with</h2> <h2>Special Guest Dr. Kevin Stillwagon</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E183 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today’s episode is, in my estimation, an extremely valuable one. My guest has an expert-level knowledge of health, viruses and how our immune system functions in relation to these viruses. It seems we have all had to become our own citizen journalists and health experts through all of this and maybe that was the whole point.</p> <p><em>It is starting to dawn on a growing portion of the population.</em> That they have unwittingly taken part in an experiment. Where if they took any of the experimental MRNa shots, YOU were and are part of the clinical group. The unvaccinated being the control group. It sucks that there is this divide but it is staring right at us all, isn‘t it?</p> <p>As a writer and podcaster who has his sleeves rolled up on behalf of humanity, I am always on the lookout for resources for OUR Hero’s Journey. And when I say “OUR”, I don’t just mean the unvaccinated. I have a lot of people that I care about in both groups and seek to assist each one as I am able.</p> <p>I think this is an episode that those that chose to be part of the clinical group will find valuable. There are resources here that I have been looking for for you. I wish each of you a long, healthy, and prosperous life. Let‘s go sit around the fire with our excellent guest.</p> <p><strong>Kevin Stillwagon Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Dr. Kevin Stillwagon. Kevin is a long-time airline pilot with Delta and a retired chiropractor. He was forced to retire from the airlines for refusing to wear a mask and then proceeded to speak out against mandatory masks and vaccines at school boards, county commissioner meetings, and freedom rallies. Here is my interview with Dr. Kevin Stillwagon.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>E183 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>Well I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Wow, he is such a wealth of information regarding how to recover from the experimental jab. This was exactly the information I was hoping to discover with you. You can find Kevin an his substack at drkevinstillwagon.substack. com and at this Rumble channel at rumble.com/kevinstillwagon.</p> <p>The tests he mentioned are the D-Daimer test to see if you have excess blood clotting and the Troponin Level Test to check your heart.</p> <p>The supplements he mentioned are Nano Kinase to help with blood clotting and Cardio Miracle to increase Nitrous Oxide in the bloodstream.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E182: Word Magic
<h2>E182: Word Magic with Special Guest Pao Chang</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E182 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers. Today is the first of what I hope will be some valuable content for you regarding our natural rights, Natural Law, the creation of a CORPORATION called the United States of America and what this all means for you and WE THE PEOPLE.</p> <p>Yep. You heard me right. Back in 1871, the Central Bankers created a corporation called the United States of America and our legal system grew out of this creation like a multi-headed hydra. Using Legalese and deception to confuse human beings into identifying themselves as legal entities or corporations instead of keeping all of their natural and God-given rights that come with being a living human being right here in this Constitutional Republic.</p> <p>My guest today has written a couple of excellent books to help us understand this. Let’s go sit around the fire with him and get this topic started.</p> <p><strong>Pao Chang Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Pao Chang. Pao is the author of <em>Word Magic: Born Again</em> and the creator of the Rumble channel Revelation Knowledge. In 2020, while studying the Holy Bible, God revealed some empowering revelations and spiritual knowledge to him. He now devotes a significant amount of his time to studying the Holy Bible, God’s Law, word-magic, and the power of words.</p> <p><strong>E182 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Pao. Pao’s books are excellent. Go pick up a copy of Word Magic. If you are like me, you will really enjoy the content and concepts that Pao writes about.</p> <p>As promised, we will be doing a deep dive into Natural Law, the creation a corporation called the United States of America. What exactly happened in 1871 that altered the course of our nation. And what exactly happens when you send a Certificate of Live Birth and get a registration for a Birth Certificate back from the Corporation. All of this and more will be explored in the coming weeks. I will be working on the solo episode I promised next week and hope to have that ready for you by the first half of June sometime. And I have my eye on a couple of good guests who will help sketch out this topic and help us make sense of it.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers, and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E181: The Courage to Speak Your Truth
<h2>E181: The Courage to Speak Your Truth with Special Guest</h2> <h2>April Moss</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E181 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I know I promised you a deep dive into Natural Law and Common Law. This is a deep subject and I am finding out all sorts of things. I have reached out to a number of guests to help and next week is the start of that. My sense is that we will piece this together bit-by-bit but I promise you I will create a really deep and valuable solo episode with lots of resources for you.</p> <p>Timeline on that? Well, I am in the middle of lots of interviews right now, so once the smoke clears a bit, I will start writing the Natural Law episode. I am really excited to create and share that with you as I feel its is a crucial piece of the puzzle in our quest to understand exactly how we have given our consent to a Globalist entity that does not have any affinity for us and does not want us to awaken from this. Please stay tuned.</p> <p>Today’s guest is a really good one. I so enjoyed our conversation, both before we recorded and during. I love to speak with people that have courage and my guest today certainly checks that box. A former mainstream media reporter. I don‘t get to speak to too many of them as they typically don’t want to acknowledge that perhaps they are not working on behalf of humanity but are instead assisting the Globalists. Interesting times Basecampers, interesting times.</p> <p>Let’s go sit around the fire with her, listen to some of her wisdom, and find out what she has discovered.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>April Moss Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is April Moss. April is an award winning Meteorologist and Journalist, formerly from CBS Detroit, who blew the whistle on her network during her live weather forecast in June of 2021 with Project Veritas. April took a stand against the medical discrimination that CBS was enforcing upon its employees as well as the suppression of truth and lack of objectivity in their reporting. She is now an Investigative Journalist as well as the Host of her own show, Face The Facts which is available on all podcast platforms and Rumble.</p> <p>Here is my interview with April Moss.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E180: Truth and Coercion
<h2>E180: Truth and Coercion with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Josephine Fillier</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E180 Introduction</strong></p> <p>When the Covid shots were introduced and pushed on the public, there were a few camps that people gathered in initially. There were those that quickly lined up to get the shots. The “thank God its here” camp. These were the people that got fully boosted and will likely line up again, no matter what. I knew a few of these folks. Not many, but a few.</p> <p>There were the “<em>fuck you Tony Fauci and Big Pharma</em>” camp. The “<em>I will keep my freedom you fucking sociopath</em>” camp. Pardon my language. I know a few of these folks as well. I am one of these as is my wife and a few of my closest friends. Pardon my language.</p> <p>Then there was the middle group, roughly divided into two sub-groups. Those that were either deeply skeptical or had their suspicions and ended up taking one or more shots, likely through some form of coercion. And those that were in this middle group but ultimately sensed that this was, in essence a clinical trial and opted to stay in the control group rather than the experimental group.</p> <p>This middle group, especially the ones that ended up taking the shot, are an important voice for everyone. We need to hear and support them. There are probably lots of people that received one or more shots and aren’t yet having any adverse conditions. And hopefully they won’t. But the ones who have had terrible reactions and longer term repercussions from this clinical trial need to be listened to. The MSM and mainstream medical communities aren’t really listening as it conflicts with their respective agendas. The agendas are easy to spot and I don’t want to insult your intelligence by telling you things that you already sense and know yourself. I will just say that the Globalists have an agenda and one they are proud to announce on a regular basis. You can start right there as to what this is all about. It’s not difficult research.</p> <p><strong>Josephine Fillier Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Josephine Fillier. Josephine is a truth seeking, freedom fighting warrior and mother of 3. Here is my interview with Josephine Fillier.</p> <p>Let’s go sit around the fire with a wonderful woman, a mother of three who has an interesting story to share with us.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E179: Firestarters and Memes
<h2>E179: Firestarters and Memes</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E179 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today we have a short format <em>Firestarter</em> for your enjoyment. We have a number of interesting interviews coming up including one with a renowned climatologist who is going to help us make sense of what exactly is going on there.</p> <p><em>How are you all holding up?</em> I did a recent podcast episode with Roy Holman from Truthful Warrior podcast. I can include that in the episode notes if you would like to click on that for a longer listen this week. Roy and I talk about keeping your optimism during an information war, among other things. I really like Roy’s unassuming but insightful and truthful style. We see eye to eye on so many things.</p> <p>I have some memes and a short clip from Bill Maher. Just 14 minutes of content today.</p> <p>Let’s kick it off with some memes that I have collected in the recent days and weeks.</p> <p>“<em>The Democrat party is America’s ex-wife.”</em></p> <p>Jason Andrews</p> <p>And Edward Snowden says “<em>The whole system revolves around the idea that the majority can be made to believe anything, so long as it is repeated loudly and often. And it works.” </em>Yes it does Ed, yes it does.</p> <p>And a clip from Bill Maher, who in my opinion, is red-pilling the shit out of the left. Who have come to rely on him for years to skewer conservatives and their viewpoints. And now find themselves at the receiving end of the sword. Yes, there is some sweetness to this.</p> <p>If you would like to hear my interview with the always interesting Roy Holman, go to this link and his podcast Truthful Warrior.</p> <p>Tony Rezac interview <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1697956/12632316">https://www.buzzsprout.com/1697956/12632316</a></p> <p><strong>E179 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>We’ll get to the climate crisis soon. That is it for today Basecampers. Keep preparing yourself for the next chapters of your Hero’s Journey. Choose truth. Choose courage. Choose love. And never forget, that humans are an amazing tribe, never more so than when we have each others backs. See you around the fire next week Warriors.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E177: Basecamp Classics- The Grail
<h2>E177 Basecamp Classics: The Grail</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E177 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you all had a Happy and restorative Easter. We are taking a breather here in the Rezac household with my son on Easter break.</p> <p>So instead of trying to quickly patch something together, I thought I would offer a Basecamp Classic this week and then pick up next week with a great interview with Dr. Ken Harris.</p> <p>Today‘s episode is probably my favorite episode of all time. As in if push came to shove and I had to pick just one Basecamp episode to leave for humanity, this would be the one.</p> <p>It is an episode full of myth and imagination and, I truly believe, yields new insights with each listen. Enjoy Basecampers and we‘ll see you around the fire next week!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E176: Unified in Our Humanity
<h2>E176: Unified in Our Humanity with Special Guest Nadine Ness</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E176 Introduction</strong></p> <p>You all are aware by now how much the myth of the Hero‘s Journey has impacted my life and my worldview. I have taken this meta-narrative into my heart and have lived FROM this story as much as I am able to. I didn’t set out to be particularly heroic. I was not trying to prove myself, per se.</p> <p>No. It was a selection process. As in the myth selected me after I had prepared myself to be more principled and courageous. Maybe you can see the same preparation for yourself. The Hero’s Journey loves characters that have grit and stand in principles. It makes the story more interesting, doesn‘t it? As humans, we want to see other principled humans battling ancient demons on behalf of the tribe.</p> <p>There is part of us that enjoys witnessing these battles. Even if we don’t agree with the hero or character in the myth. And I suspect that for the ones who stand witness to things like courage or principles like freedom or truth, these are the ones that will soon stand alongside the ones that are already in this battle.</p> <p>This is how myth works, in my humble opinion. <em>We are all just now arriving at the destination, are you following me?</em> Victory is on our side. And by “our side” I mean humanity as a whole.</p> <p>My guest today walks this talk. Both as a Hero in the myth and an everyday mother who speaks from principles and from truth. Let’s go sit around the fire with her.</p> <p><strong>Nadine Ness Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is the Nadine Ness. Nadine is the founder and President of the non-profit organization Unified Grassroots. She is also a wife, mother of four and a former Canadian police officer with an interesting background. Here is my interview with Nadine Ness.</p> <p><strong>E176 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Nadine Ness. She opened my eyes to how I might be closing myself off and how sometimes I have pre-conceived notions that keep the division alive and well. Learning about your blind spots is part of what keeps The Hero’s Journey moving into new chapters! Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week..</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E175: Taxes…with Special Guest Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson
<h2>E175 Taxes… with Special Guest Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E175 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all going well. Let’s see, what has been going down? The banks! That’s who. <em>Will our money be safe in our banks?</em> Most people still think so but you hear a lot more rumblings these days, don’t you?</p> <p>Last weekend over 1 million people set up new Bitcoin wallet addresses. Think about that! That trend is unlikely to change anytime soon. People are looking for a safe haven for their assets and Bitcoin is emerging as the new gold standard with its absolute scarcity and true decentralization.</p> <p>Something has been circling around my awareness like a hawk overhead. That there is something in the way that the Globalists have enslaved us that is hidden in plain sight. It’s in the legal system.</p> <p>Have you ever wondered WHY Washington DC is not part of America? Why does it have separate laws and separate jurisdiction? Why do the court systems operate under Maritime law? What are the implications of that? Why does the Federal Reserve Bank, a private corporation hold so much power and sway over our public officials and public life? Why is the IRS allowed to collect money UNLAWFULLY on behalf of a private corporation? Do you see the absurdity of this?</p> <p>Today is the first part of a deeper dive over the course of Season Five into how to live as a free, sovereign human being despite being born into a legal structure that is meant to enslave and to keep you in the dark as to Natural Law or God’s Law.</p> <p>Remember that episode I did with Paul Remington Jones or as he is know as Paul Unslaved? That was way back in E87 titled Standing in Strength. Well, it seems that we are circling back around this issue: <em>what sorts of structures our enemy has created and hoped that we wouldn’t discover?</em> Yet we are figuring it out and talking amongst ourselves.</p> <p>Let’s go sit around the fire with Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson, a former IRS agent.</p> <p><strong>Sherry Peel Jackson Bio-</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>My guest today Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson. Dr. Jackson is a Christian author and speaker. She currently teaches entrepreneurship, debt-free living, audit and asset protection, and survival in the new economy. She is a long-time accountant and former IRS agent who has an interesting story to share with us. Here is my interview with Sherry Peel Jackson.</p> <p><strong>E175 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>While I was listening to this episode, I realized a few things. One, this is likely to be one episode in a series I will do on individual Sovereignty. I have done a number on Sovereignty but I feel like we are getting down to the essence of it. What it is that holds the whole corrupt system in place.</p> <p>And I also realized from this new book that I am reading about the United States incorporated that there is a big difference between what is LEGAL and what is LAWFUL.</p> <p>Legal refers to maritime law and corporations large and small and that even includes you and I with our so-called “birth certificates”. Lawful is God’s law or Natural Law. Big difference. We will be unpacking this as I find the right guests. Something big is brewing in this area for Americans. We’re going to figure out what all of this is trying to teach us.</p> <p>Thank you for your patience Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E174: Truth and the Spine of a Warrior
<h2>E174: Truth and the Spine of a Warrior</h2> <h2>with Special Guest Joel Rafidi</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E174 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I’d like to start this episode with a couple of quotes. The first is from Herbert Hildebrandt who says “<em>In a world of propaganda, the truth is always a conspiracy.”</em></p> <p>And one from an aikido master who says “<em>In order to seek the Truth, you need the spine of a warrior.</em>” Aho</p> <p>What a time to be alive, isn’t it? We are seeing Truth rumbling through the tribe and making a mockery of the MSM narrative at every turn. It seems as soon as the Globalists put something out, here are 1001 badasses from the Truther movement calling bullshit and setting the record straight. It’s a beautiful thing!</p> <p>Last week, we had a number of banks fold and then needed to be bailed out by taxpayers. Those will not be the last, mark my words. The Fed’s solution? Print more money of course! Which futher deteriorates the dollar. Bitcoin, the peoples solution, has officially started its next 3 year bull run. <em>Did you get some for yourself and your family?</em></p> <p>Being in conversation people who value truth has taught me a lot. Once you get a taste of Truth, there is no substitute. Just like with personal freedom. There really isn’t a second best, as they say.</p> <p>What values are you holding and expressing on YOUR Hero’s Journey? And they don’t have to be the same as mine. That is the beautiful part of this. You do you and that works for the whole tribe. I find that standing in a principle like Truth or Freedom simplifies things. You aren’t second guessing yourself at every turn. You know what you are here for. It’s a good way to live as my guest today exemplifies as well.</p> <p>And there are people who say, “<em>oh you are a truther huh, but you were wrong about x or y.</em>” Being aligned with Truth doesn’t mean you are right about every little thing. It doesn’t work that way. No, being aligned with Truth has more transcendent qualities. It means your speaking resonates with the heart and whatever God or Spirit or the Divine is asking you to express to the tribe. <em>You following me?</em></p> <p>I honor all of you no matter where you are at. Keep humble, keep open, stay in the flow, and trust that God or the Divine is guiding you along your path. We got this.</p> <p><strong>Joel Rafidi Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Joel Rafidi. Joel is a truth seeker, a father and husband, a hip hop artist and a coach who guides truth seekers to inner and outer freedom through his programs. He is also the host of the excellent podcast Here for the Truth. Here is my interview with Joel Rafidi.</p>
Basecamp for Men E172: Sobriety as a Hero’s Journey
<h2>E172: Sobriety as a Hero’s Journey</h2> <h2>with Special Guest Dr. Bob Beare</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E172 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I speak a lot about our Hero’s Journey, both our individual and our collective. Each chapter requiring a slightly different version of yourself. Each man and woman and child will have their own version of this and all will help elevate the collective. Isn’t that fantastic news? Each and every person has the opportunity to embrace their courage, face their fears and their demons, and contribute to the healing and redemption of the Human Soul, the Human Spirit. This Hero’s Journey will bring you many gifts: dignity, worth, unconditional love, the development of grit and strength, and the expression of courage, which always inspires.</p> <p>I have had many initiations as many of you know. So have you, whether you acknowledge them as such or not. Getting married and moving far away from friends and family was an initiation. Doing the New Warrior training was obviously an initiation. Becoming a father was an initiation. But perhaps my greatest initiation was taking on my sobriety from alcohol.</p> <p>The reason I am bringing this up is that this episode airs on March 7th. And March 8th, Wednesday, will be my anniversary, marking my 10th year of sobriety. So many blessings happened after this initiation, after I finally committed to myself. It was like God started to bestow these incredible gifts to me. My marriage got a lot stronger, my health and perspective improved, I wrote a book and that led to me having this podcast with 172 episodes. I seriously doubt any of these things would have taken place without my stepping through that dark tunnel and into the light of clear seeing. Anyone can do it. The alcohol and drugs would have you think that there is no way you can live without them. After all, who would you be? My answer, a more courageous slightly new version of yourself.</p> <p>I want to honor each and every one of you. I have been blessed with an incredible group of friends over my lifetime. Many who are addicts and alcoholics. I even know many who have taken the same initiation that I have taken. Gratefully walking the sober path.</p> <p>I was approaching March 8th and wondering who I should have on the show. As I was looking over my guest list, I saw Dr. Bob Beare’s name and that was it. Bob knows more about addiction that just about anyone I know, both as a recovering addict and a therapist and addiction counselor and director of a top notch treatment center in Texas.</p> <p>Let’s go sit around the fire with our respected friend and mentor Dr. Bob Beare.</p> <p><strong>Bob Beare Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is author Dr. Bob Beare. Bob has been a leader in the mental health and addiction field for over 20 years. He is the Senior Clinical Consultant and former Clinical Director of The Last Resort Treatment Center for Men.</p> <p>Dr Bob Beare is the CEO of Deep Waters Recovery Programs – <a href="http://deepwatersrecovery.com/">deepwatersrecovery.com</a> . Bob is the author of a new book, which we‘ll talk a bit about today, titled “Stop Doing Shit You Don‘t Want to Do.” Here is my interview with Dr. Bob Beare.</p> <p><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>If you are someone who is looking for a safe program to step into your new sobriety as a Hero’s Journey, I can think of no better guide that Bob. To find out about his Deep Waters Recovery Program and how it can launch and support you in your healing, go to <a href="http://www.deepwatersrecovery.com">www.deepwatersrecovery.com</a></p> <p>Thank you so much Basecampers, good luck on your Hero’s Journey, and we‘ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E171: Mom’s For Liberty
<h2>E171: Mom’s For Liberty with Special Guest Tiffany Justice</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E171 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Throughout the shit-show that was Covid 19, one thing that was absolutely appalling to me was how quickly Americans rolled over to the obvious Globalist/Marxist agenda. I imagined these sociopaths laughing at how quickly we masked up, got the experimental jab, and turned on one another for “wrongthink”. They totally played us and, except for a few fighters, we bent the knee. I thought Americans were supposed to be the feisty ones? The rebellious ones who thumbed our noses at corrupt authority in favor of personal freedom and sovereignty? I guess not so much.</p> <p>So I went on a mission to find others who still had fight in them. Citizens who still stand for and live in American principles rather than men and women who acquiesce and comply. You following me? I slowly started to find them. Like my guest today. Someone who is standing up to the government indoctrination program and embodying the principles of freedom, parental rights and family first, and is looking to strengthen an education system that has clearly been under attack from Marxist thinkers and bureaucrats who have betrayed our nation and our young people.</p> <p>The Globalists think that they can do whatever they please with our young people. Indoctrinate them in the most insane Marxist ideology. These things have awakened something in mothers and fathers, at least the ones paying attention. Let’s go find out what the Mom’s for Liberty are noticing.</p> <p><strong>Tiffany Justice Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Tiffany Justice. Tiffany is a wife and Mom of four school-aged children. She is a a former school board member in Florida and the co-founder of the national organization Mom’s For Liberty. Here is my interview with Tiffany Justice.</p> <p><strong>E171 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Tiffany Justice. To get involved or find or start a Moms for Liberty chapter near you, simply reach out at <a href="http://www.momsforliberty.org">www.momsforliberty.org</a>. Thank you Basecampers and we‘ll see you around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E173: Conversations with Walkaways
<h2>E173: Conversations with Walkaways with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Keri Smith</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E173 Introduction</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>As promised, we continue with our series of episodes about the Walkaways or those who have dared to leave the left, or leave the church of the woke. I like how we are unfolding this season. Sometimes we are diving into a Walkaway episode, sometimes its Bitcoin, sometimes it’s about how the spiritual war is unfolding and what WE THE PEOPLE need to be aware of. Hopefully it all ties together for you.</p> <p>I do feel this show is in God’s hands. There is a synchronicity and grace in how the guests arrive and even what I feel inspired to share or dialogue with you about. Hopefully, you will feel that the show is giving you some insights and resources that you are not hearing elsewhere or maybe its reinforcing something in you. An alignment with truth perhaps.</p> <p>Today’s conversation is one of my recent favorites. Keri Smith and I, (Keri is the creator of Deprogrammed), share our Walkaway stories. Both of us long-time liberals. Each of us using our innate wisdom and discernment to find the road less-travelled and then using podcasts to call back to those that may need to also find the road back to sanity, back to truth. Enjoy today’s episode.</p> <p><strong>Keri Smith Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Keri Smith. Keri is a thought-leader, a walkaway from the woke ideology, and the creator and host of the podcast and You Tube channel Deprogrammed. Here is my interview with Keri Smith.</p> <p><strong>E173 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Keri Smith as much as I did. Her and I are in alignment on so many things, it’s fun to go back and forth. It resonated with me when she said that wokeism is an authoritarian ideology. You must comply or else.</p> <p>And I love how she handles the pronoun thing for transgendered individuals. It’s the first time I have heard such a humanist distinction and I like it. I am going to adopt it.</p> <p>To find Keri and her work, go to her You Tube channel Deprogrammed for all sorts of excellent content. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E170: Passage to Elderhood
<h2>E170: Passage to Elderhood with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Mark Jackson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E170 Introduction</strong></p> <p>It is something that I say often. That each chapter of your Hero‘s Journey will require a slightly different version of yourself. When you spend the better part of your adult life steeped in myth, initiation, and the Hero’s Journey, you tend to notice the important markers in your growth. For young men, maybe they notice that they don’t feel like they have joined the community of mature men. I have spoken of this on many occasions. How I was well into my thirties with a shadowy feeling of having not yet arrived in the company of men. <em>The Mankind Projects New Warrior Training</em> put all that to rest with a Hero’s Journey that brought me into the new version of myself.</p> <p>Or you get sober and that acts as a powerful initiation with a before, during, and after version of yourself that other people notice and comment on.</p> <p>Or you take on a spiritual practice or devotion practice that has you letting go of the things that just aren’t that important anymore. Its funny how initiations do that. What was SOOO important in the previous versions of yourself can suddenly seem quite trivial and may just sort of fall away, as if by magic.</p> <p>Or you become a parent or grandparent or perhaps you lose a parent or loved one, and THAT becomes a mini or major initiation. Something that subtly yet definitively changes the course of you life.</p> <p>It is with all this initiatory context as a background that my close friend Mark Jackson reached out to me. <em>“Men need one more initiation, one that takes us into elderhood.” </em> I could immediately feel the truth of his insight.</p> <p>As men, we have nothing that signifies the necessity of this movement. In fact, everything in our society is rigged against men becoming proper elders. Collectively, we worship at the alter of youth and beauty and achievement. Our narrative would have us believe that these qualities are really the only ones that matter. <em>How sad is that?</em> There is nothing particularly Soulful about these shiny qualities, is there? Nothing to comfort us as we travel our unique Hero‘s Journey.</p> <p>We have many things in common, you and I. One thing for sure is we are all inching closer to our passing, to our ultimate Hero’s Journey. How will we hold up? What rituals or people or guideposts will help us?</p> <p>It is these questions in the back of my mind that I sat down with my very good friend Mark Jackson to kick the tires on why we need to properly mark the passage to elderhood. Enjoy!</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E169: Basecamp Classics
<h2>E169: Basecamp Classics</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E169 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. Today’s episode has a few memes and then a Basecamp Classic. I have a few good interviews coming up after this week so we’ll start a run of the traditional format of my monologue then the interview then the Outro. I stitched this one together for you. I thought it was better to do it this way rather than do a shorty. Enjoy!</p> <p>What a time to be alive! Are you starting to get a sense of the dynamics at play? This clash of ideas and narratives btw the Globalists with their Totalitarian/Communist agenda in one corner. You know their menu. CBDC, mandatory “vaccines” ad nauseum, social credit scores for your carbon footprint and more and more restrictions on our freedoms. Put forth by self-appointed so-called “authorities” , the WEF, the WHO, the CDC and other so called “experts”. God, its exhausting just describing these anti-humanists. Oh, and just a reminder: they have ZERO authority. None.</p> <p>And you have humanity in the other corner. Full of promise, fellowship, shared vision (with differing opinions), and BTC aka the peoples money. We have a front row seat for this and, many of us are throwing out hearts and souls on the side of humanity. Who else are you going to fight? Hollywood? The corrupt status quo? The sociopaths who long to tighten their control of WE THE PEOPLE? I don’t think so.</p> <p>Georgia Meloni, the fierce new pro-humanist Prime Minister of Italy, has this to say “<em>Everything that defines us is now an enemy for those who would like us to no longer have an identity. </em><em>And so, they attack national identity, they attack religious identity, they attack gender identity, they attack family identity. I can no longer define myself as an Italian, Christian, woman, mother. No. I must be citizen x, gender x, parent 1, parent 2. I must be a number. Because when I am only a number, when I no longer have an identity or roots, then I will be the perfect slave at the mercy of Globalist financial speculators.”</em></p> <p>Then she goes on to say “<em>That’s the reason why we inspire so much fear. Because we do not want to be numbers (or QR Codes for that matter). We will defend the value of the human being, of every single human being.” </em></p> <p>That’s the fighting spirit. God I love this woman!</p> <p><strong>The Memes</strong></p> <p>It’s meme time Basecampers! I like to bust out a few memes on the show. They are like little red truth bombs. A bite size piece of information for your consideration. Here we go.</p> <p>Here is one from Joe Blo on Twitter who says “<em>There’s a growing portion of the population that will never, ever again believe a goddamn thing they hear from mainstream media, government and health officials. We just need that number to reach a tipping point.”</em> Aho and I believe we are getting there Joe.</p> <p>Here is one from Michael Knowles who says “<em>The Left controls every major institution in America: MSM, the educational academy, administrative government, Hollywood, Big Tech (well, except for Twitter now), etc. So if “institutional racism” really does exist, whose fault would that be?” </em>Good question Michael.</p> <p>And one from Joel Rafidi, another fellow freedom-lover. He says “<em>I don’t care if you worship Jesus, Jehovah, Krishna, or Muhammad. I don‘t care if you believe you’re a starseed, a lightworker or an intergalactic traveller. Just don’t tell me what to do.”</em><em> </em></p> <p>And lastly, an old one from the Q-Drops. Oh my God, he is dropping something from Q! Look away, look away! The drop is Q1690 and it is simply <em>“ You are Witnessing/Watching the systematic destruction of the Old Guard.” </em></p> <p>Look at that Basecamper, you just survived a Q drop without imploding, Good on ya.</p> <p>And one from Ultra Patriots in Progress (I love this guy). He connects Bitcoin with Q. He is not the first. He s
Basecamp for Men E168: Freedom and The Good Fight
<h2>E168: Freedom and the Good Fight with Special Guest Lisa Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E168 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I am trying to find a balance in subject matter inside of a whole slew of things that are vying for my attention. Before I started Season Five, I drew a quadrant and put various subject matter in each quad.</p> <p>The first quadrant had the spiritual war that we currently find ourselves in. The Globalists vs. Humanity. This seems to want center stage at times right now as Truth continues to look for WE THE PEOPLE. In the second quadrant I put BTC. More and more people will be flocking to Bitcoin once the Globalists roll out CBDC and WE THE PEOPLE get a good long look at it.</p> <p>The 3rd quadrant I had the Walkaways. As in former liberals that walked away from the Left and their wokeism. This is important as more and more people will hear former traditional liberals who are now Libertarians or Conservatives or Independents and resonate and find new community and resources for themselves and their loved ones.</p> <p>The final quadrant I had the esoteric with Galactic Disclosure and the topic of ET’s headlining that quadrant. This one might feel out there and a bit too Star Trek and futurist but just bear with me. I wouldn‘t include it if it wasn’t important to OUR Hero’s Journey.</p> <p>Also in the mix will be vaccine questions and people that have been injured by them. I feel this is an important voice to be heard. I don’t really care if you continue to get MRNa shots, that is on you. But I want those that took the shots and now regret it to be heard. They have an important contribution to make and the Globalist media wants nothing to do with them as it conflicts with Big Pharma and any future injections they may want us to take “<em>for our own good.”</em></p> <p>And I will continue to look at some of the issues that men face. I have one of those coming up fairly soon. Its just that Basecamp has become more of a Basecamp for Humanity as opposed to something just for men. It is meant to be a podcast to help US on OUR Hero’s Journey. Wherever you are at on your journey, I welcome you. You may just well be another emerging human, a Warrior for Truth and someone who values freedom and humanity. We will continue to take our usual pro-humanity WE THE PEOPLE viewpoint and stand in the principles that we have come to adore: freedom, courage, truth, and justice. All the while respecting our neigbors, wherever they are on the philosophical and political spectrum. . What principles will you stand for on your Hero’s Journey?</p> <p>I am reminded of a line from one of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs The Rain Song. The line is “<em>These things are clear to all from time-to-time.”</em></p> <p>Let’s go find Lisa and have a chat with her.</p> <p><strong>Lisa Rezac Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Lisa Rezac. Lisa is a fund-raising auctioneer, a walkaway from the left and their woke agenda, and the chairperson for the Legislative District 32 here in Seattle. She has also been my life-partner for the past 28 years. Here is my interview with Lisa Rezac.</p>
Basecamp for Men E166: The War We Are All In
<h2>E166: The War We Are All In</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E166 Introduction</strong></p> <p><em>“I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I‘m a human being, first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.” </em></p> <p>Malcolm X</p> <p>It is one of the defining characteristics of the times that we live in. This dawning realization. That like generations before us, we are engaged in a world war, a conflict of epic proportions. However, unlike previous generations, this one is not fought exclusively in the battlefields of Europe or the waters of the Pacific. Warfare has evolved and changed with technology. Make no mistake Basecampers, this one is for the hearts and souls and future of this nation, the world, and the direction that the planet will move towards. What sort of future will we have? One of personal freedom and cooperation. One of fellowship and brotherhood and shared ideas?</p> <p>Or will we continue down the Marxist road of confusion and division? The road to totalitarianism. Or a tightly-controlled, top-down hydra with machine-like precision and larger and larger government giving us more and more restrictions on our expression, our humanity, our way of life? The war we find ourselves in is a war of information and ideas. It is a war of narratives. And it pits We The People with our humanity against an entity that does not care for humanity. In fact, quite the opposite. This Globalist/communist adversary is set on a Great Reset where the population of the planet is trimmed significantly and each person succumbs to the rules of unelected Elites, after a series of so-called “crisis”. On Basecamp, we have named this over and over again as the Great Reset vs. the Great Awakening. Some call it God and Christ against the Luciferians. Others simply say Globalists vs Freedom. Communism vs. America and the freedom loving nations.. You can add Bitcoin vs. CBDC as one of the battlefields, I think……enjoy the episode!</p>
Basecamp for Men E165: Season Five Kickoff
<h2>E165: Season Five Kickoff</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E165 Introduction</strong></p> <p>My name is Tony Rezac. I was a liberal for 30 years , who now identifies as a Pro-America Libertarian. I believe in personal freedom at each and every point. I am a no-bullshit kind of guy. Freedom is my essence , its in my DNA from my ancestors who had freedom in their DNA. My love for our beloved America I proudly wear on my sleeve. My pronouns are burn these Marxist lies to the ground. The tools I use are my heart, my love of humanity, my inner knowing , and my voice which I pray will find your heart and your inner knowing.</p> <p>We have important work to do, you and I. Each human will play his or her part. Some will play large roles, like Elon Musk and General Flynn and Donald Trump. You may not like these men but you cannot deny that they are each playing a huge role in the story. Others will play mid-sized roles. I guess I could be included in that group with a show that is growing its listenership and more people have been reaching out to kindly recognize my contribution. But small, everyday heroes are just as important. Even holding onto pro-humanity principles and speaking your truth with courage and compassion around divisive issues can make a big difference. Live from your heart, love humanity, and you are on our side.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers!</p>
Basecamp for Men E164: Season 4 Finale
<h2>E164: Season 4 Finale</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E164 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. We have come to the end of season four. Today will be the last episode of 2022. We will start back up in early January of 2023. For today, I have a Basecamp Classic.</p> <p>But before we get to that, I wanted to announce that we now have categories for all of the episodes. This has been a project I was meaning to get to for quite some time and I really wanted to have all episodes categorized before we went on break, so you could browse and click on some episodes that are in a category that you are particularly interested in.</p> <p>The categories are as follows: Men and Shadow Work, Our Hero’s Journey, Mythic Viewpoints, The Walkaways, Firestarters Tony Rezac Solo EPs, Red Pills and the Great Awakening, The Freedom Chronicles, Bitcoin and Our Future, A Walk on the Wild Side, Tony’s Favorites and Misc.</p> <p>Hopefully this will help you and future listeners find the episodes that most assist you on your Hero’s Journey.</p> <p>Today’s epiosode is a Basecamp Classic. EP 60 Living a Mythic Life with my friend and mentor Jon Wilson.</p> <p>And Merry Christmas everyone. I hope you all have a joyous Holiday season and find just the right balance of friends, family, cheer, and rest and renewal. Thank you Basecampers and I will see you all around the fire after the first of the year.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E163: Truth with Compassion
<h2>E163: Truth with Compassion with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Roy Holman</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E163 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers. We are winding down season number four but today will be the second to the last instead of the last episode of season four. I am working on a project with Corey (my website guy) to categorize all the episodes so that you and future listeners can easily find what types of episodes they are looking for. So next week will likely be a combination of just me and perhaps a short Basecamp Classic, depending on my creative output.</p> <p>Today’s episode is a good one I think with my good friend Roy Holman. Roy and I have had similar walkaway journeys. I count him as a trusted friend and fellow truth warrior. When you take this Hero’s Journey and let go of so many ideas and people (like Roy and I and others have) that were part of your earlier chapters, you bring a deep appreciation and gratitude to your newfound friends and travel-companions.</p> <p>Being singled out as domestic terrorists and a blight to society for standing for personal freedom tends to bond people who are excommunicated from the herd. As you all know by now, I have a deep respect for the brave men and women who stand for truth and freedom. Thank you Basecampers and enjoy today’s episode.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E161: Pandemic Amnesty?
<h2>E161: Pandemic Amnesty?</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E161 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, today is a short-format <em>Firestarter</em> for your enjoyment.</p> <p>I know liberals are upset at Elon Musk for taking over Twitter. But he will restore free speech to a very important platform. I was kicked off Twitter for questioning the safety of the experimental MRNa shots. I had on a doctor that did not like what she was seeing and I asked her some questions. That alone got me booted and all my followers erased. The message from Twitter was loud and clear: conform to our mono-narrative or be erased.</p> <p>Today my unwavering stance on informed consent and medical freedom of choice has aged quite well, hasn’t it?. I know a lot of people. Most took the vaccine or some of them anyways. I also know a lot of people who did not take the MRNa shot. Here is what I have to say about that.</p> <p>Of all the people that refused all of the Covid shots and risked job, gave up access to travel and restaurants and medical care, of all of those people who were ostrasized by friends, family, and society (and I am one of them) not one single one, NOT ONE, has a regret for not taking them. Think about that for a second. Not one has even a sliver of regret for standing in their truth, speaking out, and being blacklisted damn near everyone. These people are warriors that stood for freedom and their truth. I salute all of you and I am proud to stand alongside you.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E160: The Path of Humility
<h2>E160: The Path of Humility w Special Guest</h2> <h2>Michael Knight</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E160 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Humility. Being humble. This is not a characteristic that comes natural for us in the West, is it? We are encouraged at a young age to not only have a healthy ego but to strive to be special, to be “the Man” in whatever endeavors you seek to make your mark. Be the smartest, the best, be special, be famous, blah blah blah.</p> <p>We can see this lack of humility all over the place. Especially wherever there is “status”. In corporate business, with lawyers and doctors, with celebrities, with our athletes, and within ourselves. It is not something that many of us were taught, or so it seems. Humbleness isn’t flashy is it? So why cultivate it?</p> <p>Yet something new is emerging as my guest today so eloquently expresses. That the humble path is the earthy and soulful path. That it has an elegance and a sort of magic to it.</p> <p>I remember reading about the world famous New Zealand rugby team the All-Blacks. They are the greatest rugby team in world. Legendary. What do they teach and lead with? You guessed it, humility. The author of a book about the All-Blacks went to their training facility to interview their most well-known and most beloved players and found them happily sweeping out the locker room. Can you imagine seeing Michael Jordan or Kobe or Aaron Rogers or Aaron Judge sweeping up the garbage? Neither can I.</p> <p>Yet, this humbleness permeates much of the male culture in Polynesia. The All-Blacks have many of the indigenous Maori and this emphasis on service comes from them. I have noticed this same, wonderful characteristic in many of the Polynesian men I have met. A gentle nature. A humility. A willingness to serve the tribe in whatever way is needed in the moment.</p> <p>There is an invitation here for growth. For you and I to surrender to the process of letting go: of old identities and ways of being, of our arrogance, of old behaviors and ways of thinking and feeling that no longer serve us. The invitation is to travel lighter my friend. And right-sizing the ego and embracing the humble path may just be the key. My guest today is a friend and a man who exemplifies what I am talking about. Let’s go sit around the fire with him.</p> <p><strong>Michael Knight Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Michael Knight. Michael is a friend, former professional basketball player, a mentor/trainer and entrepreneur. Here is my interview with Michael Knight.</p> <p><strong>E160 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Michael Knight. He is part of a new generation of athletes that carry a strong spiritual vibe about them. These athletes express some deep wisdom about who we are and that, sometimes when we focus on ALL of us getting better, each individual finds his or her unique Hero’s Journey in life. All of that resonates here.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E158: A Doctor’s Journey
<h2>E158: A Doctor’s Journey</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E158 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers. Today’s episode is a reading of an excellent substack article I saw from Dr. Michael Turner MD. I thought it would just interesting to just act as a voiceover for the excellent article. It pairs well with last weeks episode on western medicine.</p> <p>The article appeared on substack and is titled Losing My (Vaccine) Religion: A Doctor’s Journey from Hope to Despair by Dr. Michael Turner MD. Enjoy!</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E159: The Walkaways
<h2>E159: The Walkaways with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Gracie West</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E159 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The walkaway movement has certainly gathered much momentum in recent months. When I say walkaway I am, of course, talking about the walkaways from the Democratic party and their radical Marxist agenda. People are figuring it out, like my guest today. Once you see the tools and techniques of this deep conditioning, you can’t unsee it. That is how this awakening works. It has a momentum all its own. You may well be next my friend.</p> <p>And the walkaway reasons are varied although you will hear variations of the same themes. Maybe you are a parent and you are starting to notice all the strange things happening in public school. The indoctrination against America, tradition, and family. Or the insane sexual content that public schools are exposing our young children to. What 6 or 7 year old needs to hear all about drag queens and gender reassignment? Good god, let them be kids for a few years. Enough with all the grooming.</p> <p>Or maybe you are noticing (like Lisa and I did) that your child’s intellectual development was or is stagnating. One reason for this might be that they are not reading books anymore in public schools. Did you know that? That’s right. No more reading or writing book reports. Why is that? Indoctrination and ideology have taken the place of reading, writing and arithmetic.</p> <p>Or perhaps curiosity got the best of you and you started to listen to a Jordan Peterson video to see what all the hubbub was about. Maybe Dr. Peterson opened your eyes to something, as he has done for countless other liberals and former liberals.</p> <p>Or you may have wandered over to Telegram to see what all those crazy Maga people are talking about and found yourself agreeing with or at the least understanding a few too many of them. It’s been known to happen.</p> <p>I believe that when it starts to dawn on WE THE PEOPLE that we have a common enemy and we have identified that enemy, the infighting will more or less stop. We have been choking on the lies and deception, haven’t we? But I can see coming out of the fog of war into the light. What a long, strange trip it has been.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Gracie West Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Gracie West. Gracie is an author, a parent, a former feminist and another member of the growing walk-away tribe. Here is my interview with Gracie West.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>E159 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed interview w Gracie West. To find her excellent book Breathing in Water, simply go to Amazon. And if you are interested in John Taylor Gatto’s books(he was the legendary NYC teacher of the year and thought leader), I found a couple on Amazon. You can find Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling and Weapons of Mass Instruction both on Amazon.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E157: The Cult of Western Medicine
<h2>E157: The Cult of Western Medicine with Special Guest Rochelle Summers</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E157 Introduction</strong></p> <p>With all the misinformation and disinformation coming out of the MSM about Covid and the vaccination program engineered by Big Pharma, something has gradually come into focus. That our blind trust in the “medical authorities” when they are intimately tied to something as corrupt as the pharmaceutical industry, no longer serves us. It is never easy to challenge something as monolithic as the western medical industry and the pharma-hydra that birthed it.</p> <p>The fact is that more and more people are waking up. To the lies and deception. About the origins of Covid, about the so-called vaccines. And about the gaslighting and censorship that was administered by MSM and Big Tech.</p> <p>Covid and its aftermath has turned out to be a massive red-pill for an unsuspecting public. Creating at first a sort of cognitive dissonance as most people put masks on and did what they were told. But people are going to be PISSED OFF when they get the full story of the Covid origins. Just wait. You can see it cresting just over the hill there and barreling towards us like a freight train.</p> <p>It never ceased to amaze me how much blowback ordinary citizens and parents received by simply asking questions and challenging the mono-narrative. God forbid ask questions or have a different perspective or make different choices. Oye vay.</p> <p>It has been an exhausting journey yet here WE THE PEOPLE stand. Wiser to the corruption, seeing the pattern, calling out each over-reach by the Globalists with more and more confidence and larger and larger numbers.</p> <p>If you are just now starting to figure this out, we welcome you. For every one of you who have held two or more perspectives and haven‘t thrown the rest of us under the bus, I salute you. This information war has not been easy on any of us.</p> <p>I will finish with a quote from the actor Woody Harrelson ,who said <em>“The last people I would trust with my health is Big Pharma and Big Government because neither one of those strike me as caring entities.”</em> Aho.</p> <p>Enjoy the interview.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E156: The Open Way
<h2>E156: The Open Way with Special Guest Enna Reittort</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E156 Introduction</strong></p> <p>We have done quite a few episodes about or alluding to a changing of the guard on this planet. A reorganization of structures and ideas. Not the Great Reset as Klaus Schwab, Bill Gates, and the WEF would have in store for you. To be succinct, they have all sorts of new ways of reducing our population and enslaving humanity in sometimes clever but mostly really obvious ways.</p> <p>No, the reorganization we are talking about is along a much more humane path. The Open Path as my guest calls it. It is a path of cooperation, gratitude, and inspiration amongst all of us good humans, no matter your age, sex, status, skin color, or political affiliation. We have bonds that are much deeper than that. <em>Are you following me?</em></p> <p>People seem a bit uneasy right now and for good reason. Most are reaching for resources that help discern the truth from the noise and man is there a lot of noise right now. Hang in there Basecampers. It feels like we are on the precipice of about 3-5 major world events that will be coming at us. Ones that we will talk about for years and decades to come. We will be here doing our part to help discern and make sense of what is happening. And offering an alternate perspective, if that is helpful for you. A perspective that is perhaps a bit more uplifting and pro-humanity.</p> <p>There seems to be a new future that is calling for us. One that is not dependent on our past or any preconceived notions. It‘s not confined by any religion or even any myth. There is something emerging in humanity. A recognition, perhaps. An inner knowing and strength in our respective missions.</p> <p>Before we get to our interview, I would like express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for youFor all the ways you serve our tribe. In the 1001 ways you show up as a human, warts and all. And for all the ways you let go of things that no longer serve you and, therefor, humanity. I see you and I know how far you’ve come on YOUR Hero‘s Journey.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers and enjoy the interview.</p>
Basecamp for Men E155: Shadow, Sense, and Donald Trump
<h2>E155: Shadow, Sense, and Trump with Special Guest</h2> <h2>James Rapson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E155 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As someone who has done his fair share of shadow work, it is easy to see the emotional charge and projection of shadow traits onto Donald Trump. Want to trigger and unhinge the left? Simply mention Donald Trump and watch the emotional upheaval that ensues. This has become well-known as Trump Derangement Syndrome. It‘s all very interesting. And why is that? Let’s take a look.</p> <p>In men‘s work, which has some of its roots in Jungian psychology, whenever a man (or woman) has an emotional charge, it can be a signal that there is a projection afoot.</p> <p>What exactly is a projection? It is everything you can’t stand about yourself. To be precise, it’s everything you hide, deny, or repress about yourself. All the traits and behaviors and things that you can’t own about yourself, you will find a person to carry those for you. It sounds harsh at first but if you work with it a bit, it frees you and freedom from projections helps everyone, especially yourself.</p> <p>And how do you know that you are projecting? Easy. You will feel a clear emotional charge (either positive or negative), an aversion or attraction towards the individual or group of people.</p> <p>So why is the left so unhinged and triggered by Donald J Trump? Through this lens, its crystal clear. The left is projecting a lot of unwanted traits and behaviors onto this one man. Donald Trump is the mirror that the left can‘t look at. I say this with compassion and a desire to assist you on your Hero‘s Journey. Trump is here to teach you something.</p> <p><strong>Part Two</strong></p> <p><strong>Would you like to be free of this emotional trigger? If so, here’s how I did it.</strong></p> <p>Set aside 15 minutes. Take out a sheet of paper and a pen and list all of the traits you absolutely disdain in Trump. Make sure you get them all. Aggressive, narcissistic, inappropriate, rude, selfish, keep going, arrogant, thinks the rules don’t apply to him. Did I miss any? I am sure I did. Keep going until you get them all. Next, you are going to claim all of these projected shadow traits or behaviors. How do you do that? By claiming each one as your own.</p> <p>I will show you how to do that right now.</p> <p>Even though I do not have a projection (or much of one) any longer. Now Trump feels like an ally to me. Partly because of this work.</p> <p>You see, Trump used to trigger me just like you back when I was a lefty. Here is my old list back in 2016. I will list the projected trait and how I can be that way. In effect, removing the projected shadow. You will do this with your list. Here we go.</p> <p>Trump is aggressive. I can be aggressive in all sorts of ways. I used to be a successful athlete and you don‘t get to be that way without a healthy dose of aggression. I can be aggressive about asserting my opinions, as I do on this show from time-to-time.</p> <p>Trump is narcissistic. I can be narcissistic and self-serving at times. There have been a thousand times when I have been vain and concerned with my image. Even at my age, a middle-aged white dude, I still want people to think I am healthy and handsome and attractive and smart……you get it.</p> <p>Trump is inappropriate and rude. I can be this way at times. How? Oh, when I think the other person is being an idiot! I seem to enjoy wrecking peoples pre-conceived notions of things. I can be a provocotuer and be a bit of a bull in a china shop. I have a direct communication style that everyone has experienced, right? And that can come across as rude and inappropriate. I have used a cutting, snarky, sarcastic tone on Twitter to skewer groups that I thought had it coming. You following me?</p> <p>Trump thinks he’s above the rules. I want to be above the rules? Don’t we all?!?! There is an inner teenager, an inner rebel that thinks that rules suck. Rules are for other people. Now, I follow law
Basecamp for Men E154: Basecamp Classics
<h2>E154: Basecamp Classics</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E154 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers. Well, I was going to skip this week as I had two partial episodes that didn’t feel very compatible as one episode. In other words, they are two separate episodes with more work to do.</p> <p>I shared this with my wife Lisa who reminded me that when Adam Carolla does not have fresh content on a given week, he re-releases one of his classic episodes. I think this is great idea! So with that being said, here is a classic Basecamp episode all the way to season two . The episode is E78 The Path with Heart. The guest is Scott Wyman. Enjoy.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E153: Building Bridges for the Left
<h2>E153: Building Bridges for the Left</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E153 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As a podcaster, writer, and former liberal, I seek to build bridges for the left. Not as a way to convert them. I am not interested in being right or converting anyone to any certain views or ways of thinking. But to show them where I, and others like my guest today, found OUR PATH out of the shrinking silo of conformity that we had found ourselves in on the left.</p> <p>We talk a lot about the Hero’s Journey on this show. It helps frame much of what we are about. The Hero, whether that be a man, woman, or child, will always have to be willing to let go of his or her positions when they no longer serve the Journey. Who out there can skillfully leg go of a position or viewpoint without losing their essence of who they are? That my friends is the real path!.</p> <p>To keep letting go of your identity around politics and whatever side you found yourself in on the COVID issues and see if you can bring yourself back to the collective human tribe. To WE THE PEOPLE. Once more and more people find breathing room to express whatever truth (and not be censored or shamed for it), the more clear seeing there will be for all people.</p> <p>Much of what has been going on has been hidden from sight and, for those of you that know me best, you know that I believe that this has been intentional. Evil? Sure. But there is something powerfully uniting and affirming of our mutual humanity stirring just under the surface of this realization. Let’s go talk to another member of Team Human and see what she has been noticing.</p> <p><strong>Kelly Lamb Bio</strong>– Kelly Lamb is a musician and Canadian prairie girl. She is an ex-SJW and leftist and created her You Tube channel to help foster productive meaningful conversations on divisive issues, while balancing the head, the heart, and the gut. Here is my interview with Kelly Lamb.</p> <p><strong>E153 Final Thoughts</strong>– I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Kelly forwarded some of her favorite Jordan Peterson videos, which I will be diving into next. Dr. Peterson has enraged and awaken a whole lot of people I am looking forward to listening to what the good doctor has to say on some of these issues we face.</p> <p>Everything seems to be the left vs right, Trump haters vs. Trump supporters, vax vs no vax, etc. It can be so tiresome and draining , right? I love what she said about how people in her community were fine with political and philosophical differences and that humor was often used as a common ground and way to carry your views a bit lighter. God, can you imagine engaging with the other side willingly and with humor? I like to imagine it and I hope you will too.</p> <p>You can find Kelly Lamb on You Tube, go subscribe to her excellent channel.</p> <p>And if you like the show and want to donate to the cause, please go to <a href="http://www.basecampformen.com">www.basecampformen.com</a> and click on the Podcast tab and then Donate. I really appreciate your support.</p> <p>Thank Basecampers, I will see you around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E152: Soft Disclosure Has Arrived
<h2>E152: Soft Disclosure Has Arrived w Special Guest Lily Nova</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E152 Introduction</strong></p> <p>This episode is dedicated to my late grandmother Louis who used to take me and my brother out on the porch to stargaze on clear evenings. And to every person who has ever stared in awe at the night sky and thought <em>“I just know that there is something going on out there.” </em>Turns out, you were right all along. Thanks Grandma.</p> <p>One of the things that Basecamp has tried its best to capture is: <em>What is emerging in humanity? What myths are being activated? What new faculties and collective knowing will emerge in our times? How is consciousness expanding and how do we each do our part? What is our collective Hero’s Journey?</em></p> <p>These are some of the most relevant questions you can participate in and keep an open mind about. It is with humility and service to our tribe that I do my best to bring out what is on our edges and hopefully present it in a way that is relatable and helps you on your own Hero’s Journey.</p> <p>The topic of ET Disclosure or extraterrestrial disclosure has been circling us (no pun intended) for decades. Shows like Star Trek, Star Wars, the X-files, Ancient Aliens, etc etc has helped to seed an understanding of what has been hidden from us. Each one of us perhaps holding a small piece of the puzzle. Each a microcosm of understanding in the macro awakening that is spreading through our tribe.</p> <p>This episode will be one in a series of shows on this topic and we will try and get different perspectives and trust God and the Divine to continue to help guide us. We are not doing the episodes one after the other but will sprinkle them in as we get good guests and make valuable content.</p> <p>It is telling to me that even a year ago, I would not been comfortable with this topic, even though I am very well-versed in ET’s and Disclosure. But I have been given the signal. The thumbs up, if you will, to go ahead and proceed. The story of our awakening and emergence is starting another extremely fascinating chapter. Enjoy the interview.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Lily Nova Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Lily Nova. Lily is an astrophotographer, ET contactee, and a teacher in the disclosure movement. Here is my interview with Lily Nova.</p> <p><strong>E152 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. I like what Lily said about DNA activation. This seems to be a common theme in this conversation. I remember Barbara Marciniak talking about this in Bringers of the Dawn. I have a feeling that there will be more downloads for all of us in this area- ET Disclosure, DNA activation, heightened psychic abilities and sharpened vision and intuition. All fruits of this inquiry.</p> <p>Our pattern at Basecamp is to explore important topics from a number of different perspectives with different voices adding their wisdom to the collective. We have danced around the ET discussion. No more. We will be adding episodes so that future listeners will get a full picture of Disclosure and how it all went down. Basecamp for Men is expected to do our part to speak the truth and help bring forth the myth that is starting to show itself. A myth that is both new and ancient. Stay tuned.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers. I look forward to sitting around the fire next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E150: Around the Campfire
<h2>E150: Around the Campfire with Special Guest Matthew Marnitz</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E150 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Welcome Basecampers. I would like to start off by welcoming you all regardless of political orientation. Welcome liberals, conservatives, libertarians, Christians, atheists. All of you are welcome as you are, inside of this and all future conversations.</p> <p>This show has and will always stand for OUR spiritual development and it is a stand for YOUR spiritual development as well. And right now, things are not what you think, this much I can promise you.</p> <p>It seems the Divine, God, Great Spirit, Christ, however you conceive the Divine, is asking us to let go. To let go of black and white thinking. This bifurcation seems to be the one last hurdle in our collective awakening. Masks v no masks, vaccinated v not vaccinated, Trump lover v Trump hater, the so-called Anons with their awareness of what has lurked in the shadows v the normies thinking all that shit is crazy. NONE of these divides will survive what is coming. Not one</p> <p>For the truth that has arrived at our shore is a mythic and ancient one. There is no “other” over there that you are projecting onto. There is just one of us here. This awareness is spreading like wild fire through the human mythic imagination. Burning all illusion that touches it.</p> <p>Our future, yours and mine, depends on the in-between spaces now. Black and white thinking is a thing of the past. A characteristic of the ego and the ego is being transcended as we speak. There seems to be some ancient wisdom that is drawing us near.</p> <p>Personally, the best I can do is have a novice mystic mindset. That is to say, be humble. Don’t cherish opinions right now (especially my own). Tread lightly, be fluid. Which, of course, means shedding the ego. How do you shed the ego? Cease to cherish your opinions for they are forming the very last prison cell in your liberation.</p> <p>Let’s go speak with my guest today. We talk about the White Hat perspective, what it means for humanity, and the power and relevance of tapping into the Higher Self. This is the first half of a two-part interview. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Matthew Marnitz Bio-</strong></p> <p>Matthew Marnitz is a mystic, intuitive, and spiritual teacher. He teaches people how to differentiate one’s lower self, also known as ego from our Higher Self using one-on-one coaching and a variety of spiritual techniques. Here is my two-part interview with Matthew Marnitz.</p>
Basecamp for Men E151: Around the Campfire Part 2
<h2>E151: Around the Campfire Part 2 w Matthew Marnitz</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E151 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all well. Here is part 2 of my interview with futurist and mystic Matthew Marnitz.The Great Awakening is barreling along, isn’t it? You have humanity expanding its consciousness in a bunch of obvious ways. And you have these powerful new inputs that are vying for our attention.</p> <p>Corruption has been laid bare in broad daylight for all to see. The old illusory, egoic structures are dissolving. How do we make space for the truth? It seems we need to make a LOT of room as what held everything together prior to this awakening was lies and deception. Now we all know. What happens next?</p> <p>It‘s good to think of the esoteric topics like you would music. Don’t try to jam it into any of your known categories. Instead, let the download of new information settle in and see how it works its inner alchemy, transforming every assumption and illusion that came before it.</p> <p><strong>E151 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that far-reaching conversation. The ET conversation is being had all over the planet and, in fact, next week I have a woman on whom I just love. I can’t wait to introduce you to her.</p> <p>There was some good resources that I would like to remind you. These will be part of your own inquiry and investigative journalism. It is always best to arrive at truth from your own curiousity and research.</p> <p>Dr. Michael Salla‘s books on the secret space programs are absolutely essential to understanding this topic. I have four of them and they are all excellent. The four I have are US Air Force Secret Space Program, US Navy Secret Space Program, a third book just called Space Force, and the most recent one I read called Galactic Federations and Councils which gives you an overview of who is out there, what they are about, and how they are collaborating with our military and certain corporations. Really interesting and insightful reading.</p> <p>The book Matthew and I were talking about is Bringers of the Dawn by Barbara Marciniak. It is a classic and passed around by those in the know.</p> <p>Thank you Basecampers, I look forward to sitting around the fire next week with you.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E149: A New Vantage Point
<h2>E149: A New Vantage Point</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E149 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello listeners. I hope everyone is well. I had my interview postponed this week due to illness so its just me. I‘ve got some things to chat about that I think are relevant to the times.</p> <p>No episode next week. I will be off work and doing some hiking and stuff. We will resume on Aug 23rd for EP 150. Wow, I can’t believe we are all the way up to 150 already. Pretty cool.</p> <p>I‘m looking over some things. We covered some of the vaccine stuff recently. Somebody has to talk about it. It’s uncomfortable, I know. I see at least 3 different camps on this. One is the unvaccinated and they are grateful and healthy and haven’t changed their tune one bit. Don‘t be looking for them to go out and get the Monkey Pox shot (also known as the Midterm Variant btw). Nobody I know that exercised their freedom of choice and chose NOT to get any of the Covid shots have any regrets whatsoever. The “winter of death” for the unvaccinated (as Biden called it) came and went and here we all are. Strong, sovereign, and healthy.</p> <p>The second group is the vaccinated that have some regret and will perhaps not be participating in any more of Big Pharma’s mass experiment. Maybe they had a health issue after one of the shots. Or they watched as everyone they knew (vaccinated or not) get Covid. So, you know, what’s the point of the shots? They have maybe even been red-pilled a time or two by getting on Telegram or clicking on a link that one of their in-the-know friends sent them. The result: they are starting their own awakening process. They are starting to find the threads through the insane narrative that the media keeps blaring, hoping to keep you confused, in fear, and in the dark as to what is REALLY going on.</p> <p>Then there is the 3rd group. Vaccinated, happy they did it, gleefully will get another as they parrot out the “I trust science” mantra. Refusing to look at any of the scientists that have been banned and censored on Big Tech for presenting evidence against the globalist narrative and Big Pharma’s money grab.</p> <p>What I find encouraging about this is that there was really only two groups before and they were quite busy name calling the other: fuckin idiots, brainwashed, blah blah blah. I now see less of that with this middle group who seems to be wrestling with it all in a good way. It gives me hope.</p>
Basecamp for Men E147: The Elephant in the Room
<h2>E147: The Elephant in the Room with Special Guest Cat Parker</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E147 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I saw a meme going around that perfectly captures the current rash of health issues going around from being jabbed. It has been passed around IG and FB. It says “<em>We are in the midst of the longest, saddest, most excruciating and unsatisfying I TOLD YOU SO in the history of the world.</em>” I think this captures a particular moment in time right now.</p> <p>As someone who was sounding the alarm bells about these experimental, untested shots, I know in my heart I did everything I could. And it brings me absolutely no satisfaction to be right about this. I don’t care about being right. I value health for all of us. My allegiance is always with WE THE PEOPLE.</p> <p>A few positive developments I am seeing is more and more good nurses are starting to band together and sound the alarm bells. These nurses are hoping that parents will at least look into the adverse reactions happening all over the planet. If we can keep parents from jabbing the little ones, this would be a big win for us.</p> <p>And I think this is happening. Parents are waking up. According to the corrupt CDC, Only 2% of children 6-month to 5 years old have had it. This has Pfizer flabbergasted, I‘m sure. And in the 5-11 year olds, only 16% have taken it. Big Pharma has lost our trust. Evidence (both anecdotal and hard data) are sinking the corrupt, careening industry that decided that experimenting on US was fine…..as long as the payday was big enough .Parents have been put on notice and have risen to the occasion. This brings a smile to my face.</p> <p>Lastly, I saw a post my Dr. Horace Drew who says “<em>Writing as a professional scientist, I would like to emphasize that ANY vaccine which requires 5 doses, once every three months, just to reduce symptoms, but not infection or transmission, would NEVER be approved under normal circumstances. Please get a grip on facts and reality. “</em> Well said doctor. Let’s go talk to our guest today, who has an interesting story to share with us.</p> <p><strong>Cat Parker Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Cat Parker. Cat is a creative photographer, a former law enforcement officer, and comes to share her story of health and censorship of information. Here is my interview with Cat Parker.</p> <p><strong>Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my interview the awesome Cat Parker. To check out her photography or help her with a donation for her health costs, go to <a href="http://www.catparkerphoto.com">www.catparkerphoto.com</a> Please consider helping her, every bit helps.</p> <p>Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all good health. I hope that you and your family are feeling your best and, if not, finding the resources to return to vibrant good health. God bless you all.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E145: About Men
<h2>E145: About Men</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E145 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Wow, there is so much going on in the world right now. How are you all holding up?</p> <p>God you hear some absurd stuff about men and masculinity these days. Men are not really celebrated for the gifts they bring anymore. Everything has to be viewed through a Marxist, transgendered lens. To speak of positive masculinity and the abundant gifts that men bring to our world is to be sort of old-fashioned, isn’t it?</p> <p>If all things transgendered is HIP (is it hip?) then ordinary, good men will seem outdated and out of step. It is as if they are trying to tell the world that it doesn’t need men. How absurd is that?</p> <p>To counter this absurdity and in celebration of men I offer you 10 gifts that men bring the world. What a radical idea huh? Celebrate men and boys for what they inherently bring to our lives. This list is far from exhaustive. See if you recognize some of your gifts that you bring to the world. And don’t let the strange anti-humanist MSM agenda diminish you in any way. Men have work inner work to do but there is much to stand tall about. Here we go.</p>
Basecamp for Men E144: Forgiveness
<h2>E144: Forgiveness with Special Guest Nancy Polsky</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E144 Introduction</strong></p> <p><em>“Forgiveness is perhaps the most challenging of all resources available to us- and the most transformational.”</em></p> <p>-Shauna Shapiro, author-</p> <p>One of the themes of Basecamp has been personal development, for both the men and women out there. There is something that I gradually noticed about humanity over time. We really struggle with forgiveness. As in nearly every one of us! I know I do.</p> <p>We tend to turn our heartbreaks and affronts to our delicate ego’s into revenge scenarios in our minds. Because we were wronged, so the ego says, we are right to still be mad or at least to still hold a low-level grudge, never restoring the world with the lost affinity and love we have kept from it. . Friends that left, siblings that just don’t get us, parents that didn’t love us in just the way we needed to be loved.</p> <p>The cycle goes on and on and on. We age and maybe arrive at a point where forgiveness starts to talk to us more and more. Is my desire for peace and commitment to love greater than my desire for revenge and for being right about some hurtful situation from so many, many years ago? If I am still upset when I think about a situation where I perceived I was wronged, is the work with that person over there or with me? I think you know where I am going with this? If you are 30 or 40 or 50 and you are still holding onto a grudge for 10 or 20 or 30 years, the work to resolve this and have peace in the world is on your plate NOT theirs. Just as my grudges are on my plate. We are at a place where how skillfully we handle this issue may be one of our keys to living a higher truth. Can we let go of what has, up until now, confined us? Let’s go talk about it with our guest today.</p> <p><strong>Nancy Polsky Bio</strong>–</p> <p>Nancy Polsky is a leadership coach, speaker and award-winning leader in corporate learning. Nancy has been a recognized leader in workforce development as part of Training Magazine’s lifetime achievement Top 125. We got together to talk about, among other things, the power of forgiveness. Here is my interview with Nancy Polsky.</p> <p><strong>E144 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Nancy Polsky. A couple of resources for you, in regards to incorporating a forgiveness practice as part of your personal development.</p> <p>The Buddhist author Pema Chodron, that is spelled ____ has wonderful books addressing the very dynamic that Nancy and I spoke of. Pema is a wonderful writer, full of humor and humanity. She has a bunch of books on Amazon to choose from.</p> <p>The Hawaiian practice of Hooponoponono, can be learned online for free at <a href="http://www.hooponoponomiracle.com">www.hooponoponomiracle.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.healingbrave.com">www.healingbrave.com</a></p>
Basecamp for Men E142: A Firestarter for Men
<h2>E142: A Firestarter for Men</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E142 Introduction</strong></p> <p>God I had a hard time finding this episode. Generally, I have an interview that frames everything. We didn’t have that. I can get Lisa to do one but that didn’t quit feel right either. There is the Firestarters for Men, my short format also known as my “oh shit, the deadline is here and I need to record something” format.</p> <p>Firestarter it is, but what? I looked under every rock on my computer and finally looked at some of my miscellaneous writing to try and shape something there, which is what I choose to do.</p> <p>I have a couple of memes and a sketch of the next quarter of what I am trying to bring you. I have Mark Jeftovic coming back on next week and I am really looking forward to speaking with him. He is the futurist and Bitcoin investor and he has done some great writing recently that we are going to talk about.</p> <p>I plan on having Enna Reittort back on as I feel we just scratched the surface with our recent two-parter.</p> <p>There is something about myth (particularly the Annunaki myth), Galactic disclosure, and the secret space program that is being unfolded before our very eyes. Have you picked up on any of this yourself? We will be having discussion with thought leaders and researchers here as it relates to, well, EVERYTHING doesn’t it?</p> <p>Enjoy this 8 minute nugget and we’ll see you next week for our normal format.</p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E140: Krivda Part 2
<h2>E140: Krivda Part 2 with Special Guest author Enna Reittort</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E140 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today is part two of our conversation with author Enna Reittort. We cover a wide range of topics including ET’s, the Deep State, the Russian/Ukrainian conflict, and the wordspell and etymology of the word “Matrix”.</p> <p>Enna has a unique perspective on the Russia/Ukrainian situation as someone who has spent a good deal of time in Russia and understands the dynamic in a way that you won‘t hear about in our mainstream media.</p> <p>What is emerging from all of this is a similar looking dynamic. Wherever you go on the planet, you can see all the signs of this sort of spiritual war taking place. I am talking about the Deep State sociopaths/psychopaths with their anti-humanist agenda on one side and WE THE PEOPLE on the other. You see it here you see it there, you see it in the Russia/Ukraine conflict.</p> <p>We are an emerging tribe. One that is starting to figure out who we are AND who they are. Each lie in the media is obvious to more and more people. The Great Awakening continues its inevitable momentum. It’s movement towards its ultimate victory for the good people on this planet. Enjoy the episode.</p> <p><strong>E140 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed the second half of my interview with Enna Reittort. As someone who used to throw around the word “the Matrix”, I will be reconditioning myself, knowing that the word has etymological roots in the womb, the mother, and other associations with the feminine principle.</p> <p>I hope the question of “who are they/the Deep State globalists at the top” and who are WE THE PEOPLE is a question you can sit with and investigate with an open mind. I promise you, you will start to figure it all out if you do.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E141: Truth and Synchronicity
<h2>E141: Truth and Synchronicity with Special Guest Dr. Kenneth Harris</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E141 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As you all know, I HIGHLY value authentic conversations and authentic people. Give me someone who wears their heart on their sleeve any day over some hyper-achiever who is constantly having to prove his worth to the world. I have to thank the Mankind Project for teaching me that the authentic, emotionally-honest, heart-centered road was the way into a more heroic way of living.</p> <p>There is something about speaking your truth (even if its unpopular) and self-acceptance that has a boatload of power. The men I know, the ones I respect the most, are the ones that resonate with truth. And when I say truth, I simply mean: what is your heart telling you? What is resonating with you deeply? What does your inner knowing tell you about challenges you are facing?</p> <p>We saw this over and over again during the past couple of years. Arguments amongst family and friends over what each of us should do: get the jab/don‘t get the jab; wear a mask/don’t wear a mask; speak out at what you are seeing/stay quiet and let the storm (hopefully) pass.</p> <p>There will be more of these tests ahead of us I am sure. I promise that I will give you space to work this out on your own timeline. Knowing that your timeline and my timeline may be quite different. The Soul moves at the speed that the Soul moves. Let’s get to our interview today. It‘s a good one.</p> <p><strong>Ken Harris Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today has been a pioneer in holistic medicine. Ken Harris is a transformational teacher, healer, speaker, and author . Ken was the founder of Waldrick Wellness Center in New Jersey, a multi-doctor facility providing all-natural health and wellness care for forty-five years. He is the author of a new book titled <em>Synchronicity: The Magic, the Mystery, the Meaning.</em> Ken also has the distinction of being the first guest on BFM to hit a home run in Yankee Stadium. Here is my interview with Dr. Ken Harris.</p> <p><strong>E141 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Ken as much as I did. He is an elder that I have a ton of respect for and I hope to have him back on Basecamp for further conversations.</p> <p>You can find Ken, his book about synchronicity, and all of his content and work at <a href="http://www.doctorkenharris.com">www.doctorkenharris.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E139: Krivda…Crooked Truth
<h2>E139 Krivda: Crooked Truth with Special Guest Enna Reittort</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E139 Introduction</strong></p> <p>If you are going to follow your Hero’s Journey and be committed to principles like Truth and Freedom and our mutual humanity, you path will inevitably take you far and wide. Once you leave the well-worn path that everyone knows, you start to pick up the scent of the mystics trail.</p> <p>Why have mystics always lead the way in our understanding our ourselves and our history? Well, for one, they are fearless explorers of all things human. They are not confined by orthodox or cultural norms. They say, do, and read and research things that are uncomfortable. And they help draw patterns for the rest of us. Patiently sketching out all the things that they are noticing.</p> <p>The good ones seem to be able to point to something that is both timeless and eternal AND is extremely relevant to the landscape we find ourselves in today. When lies and deception and KRIVDA (to use my guests vernacular) are the order of the day, keeping alive what is deeply human is the task of the mystic and the seer.</p> <p>My guest today is one such human. A woman who has done a tremendous amount of work to understand who we are and where we might be going. And she’s written a very important book that we will talk about today.</p> <p>Some of our talk about the Old Testament might be upsetting to some of you. I get that.</p> <p>For mystics, it is important to look at all of the clues as to who we are and the Bible has some important ones, especially when viewed mythically and through the eyes of a Gnostic. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this conversation and connection as much as I did.</p> <p><strong>Enna Reittort Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is a an author, anthropologist, linguist, and mystic. Enna Reittort is the author of <em>Krivda: Godrix Against the Matrix</em> and is a kindred spirit living in rural Thailand. Here is my interview with author Enna Reittort.</p> <p><strong>E139 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed the first part of my interview with Enna Reittort. You can find her book Krivda: Godtrix Against the Matrix at <a href="http://www.ennareittortbooks.com">www.ennareittortbooks.com</a> We also mentioned John Lash and his book on Gnosis is also a classic. It is titled Not in His Image and can be easily found on Amazon.</p> <p>Part two of my interview with Enna we cover some more interesting terrain. Including ET’s, more about the Aeon Sophie, and a different take on the Russia/Ukraine situation as Enna used to live in Russia and has a perspective not heard in the western media. Imagine that! Thank you listeners, I appreciate your attention.</p>
Basecamp for Men E137: Learning to Listen
<h2>E137: Learning to Listen with Special Guest Glenn Gordon</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E137 Introduction</strong></p> <p>My involvement with the Mankind Project and my work in the field of men‘s personal development has given me so many gifts in life. My mission and life path, my voice, my clarity of who I am and what I offer the world.</p> <p>In addition, this work has given me incredible mentors along my Hero’s Journey. Men who have my best interest and growth as their lens and who have counseled me from a place of understanding, fierce compassion, and wisdom.</p> <p>I have had many of these men on my show. Jon Wilson, Bob Beare, Eric Hansen, Earl Hipp, Mark Jackson, and Chris Pallis. Today‘s guest is another one of my mentors. A man who modeled for me how a mature man walks through the world: in his heart, in his mission, with authenticity and humor. My blessing to you dear listener is that you too draw to yourself the men and women who can offer you the wisdom of their years. Someone who sees you and your gifts and helps you live courageously and in alignment with who you want to be for the world. I hope you enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Glenn Gordon Bio</strong></p> <p>Glenn Gordon is an Executive coach, graduate of the Cronkite school of journalism and works with individuals, couples, and executives teaching better listening skills and the neuro science behind coaching. Glenn has been a leader in the area of men‘s personal development and was a mentor of mine when I needed mature and wise guidance. Here is my interview with Glenn Gordon.</p> <p><strong>E137 Final Thought</strong>s</p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Glenn. I like many of the things he addressed but one thing in particular that I want highlight. He talked about how we tend to give too many opinions and consequently, don’t listen all that well. These two aspects go hand-in-hand it seems. For me, I spoke of listening better and it is front and center for me. But the other side of that is this: how do I refrain from constantly giving my opinions? Really, are they helping? Usually not.</p> <p>My experiment for myself and my invitation to you is this: let‘s work on our deep listening together and, collectively and individually, cut our opinions in half. What sort of world would that create? What would be there in the world without the flood of opinions, which are always laden with judgments and projections and always separates us and puts others in a negative context. Men, I think we can we do better. Aho!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E136: Rezac v Marx
<h2>E136: Rezac v Marx</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E136 Introduction</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><em>“Never let your enemies educate your children.”</em></p> <p>Malcolm X</p> <p>As promised, today is the follow up to last weeks episode with the always insightful Mark Jackson. I had a funny moment as I was titling last weeks episode. I always try and come up with a short, catchy title. Sometimes the titles come right away and sometimes I am sitting there on Tuesday morning with only the title left, looking for the missing piece of the puzzle.</p> <p>And when I do controversial episodes or at least episodes where Big Tech will block, censor, or shadow ban my work, I look for workarounds. Can I title it something that the bots won’t recognize, etc, etc.</p> <p>As I was looking for a title last week and thinking these thoughts, I concluded with <em>“Fuck these guys and their censorship, I am going to title it Punching Karl Marx!”</em> My original thought was “Punching that fat hairy bastard Karl Marx repeatedly in his anti-humanist, anti-American face!” However, the writer in me, who values concise, succinct titles, would’t green light it. So Punching Karl Marx it is…..that hairy anti-humanist.</p> <p>You know that game where you ask other men, if you could fight any man, dead or alive, who would it be? For me, it‘s not even close. I would love to kick the living crap out of Karl Marx for all the misery and death he has caused my human tribe. Just a couple of rounds please! I know that is not very enlightened of me. I‘m not advocating violence, just having a bit of fun at Marx’s expense. It‘s just the more I read about Marx and his ideas, the more the Warrior in me is ready to defend the children.</p> <p>Today‘s episode is a Firestarter solo episode but I hope it acts as a primer into how Marxism is impacting our government run education system. Indeed our collective education system. I have borrowed heavily from The Epoch Times great book <em>How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World.</em> I don‘t think they will mind and I will leave reference to it at the end.</p> <p>My hope is parents of young children will roll up their sleeves and find a better option for their kids. If only a few of you do this, then this episode served its purpose.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E138: Language as a Creative Act
<h2>E138: Language as a Creative Act with Special Guest Robert Stevens</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E138 Introduction</strong></p> <p>If you are going to study human potential, sooner or later you are likely to come to the realization that how most of us typically use language is haphazard at best. When you get around real masters in the use of language- I‘m talking about people like Tony Robbins or Sophie McLean (a former Landmark Forum leader who has been a guest on my show twice), you really see the difference between how masters operate and the layperson.</p> <p>The layperson will often create from a disempowering context and not even realize he or she is doing this. You can here it in the way they express life. Sometimes it’s a cynicism about the world or you sense a sort of resignation or victim mentality in how they habitually express themselves.</p> <p>What makes this problematic is that most of us don’t know we are doing this. We think we are just expressing a fleeting frustration or excuse. Never suspecting that we are doing it all the time.</p> <p>Or the ways that we habitually gossip and perpetrate against the so-called “others” in our lives. Never suspecting that our language tells more of a story about US than we would ever suspect. Are you following me?</p> <p>My guest today is someone who has made language his life-long study. His books and programs are the fruits of this study and extremely beneficial for humanity. I hope you enjoy the interview.</p> <p><strong>Robert Stevens Bio</strong></p> <p>Robert Stevens is an author and teacher who discovered what he now calls Conscious Language in 1968 while doing an independent study on the Hopi Language. He is the Founder of Mastery Systems International Inc. and Mastery Systems Online University focusing on Awakening Our Masterful Selves through many proprietary Conscious Human Operating System Upgrades. Here is my interview with Robert Stevens.</p> <p><strong>E138 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>You can find Roberts excellent book and work at www.masterystysems.com .</p> <p>And if you have not read a book by Dr. Emoto, both Bob and I highly recommend his books on water and the impact of human thought, intention, and vibration to either positively or negatively effect the environment, ourselves, and one another. Essential reading for seekers and mystics. You can find most of Dr. Emoto’s books on Amazon.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E135: Punching Karl Marx
<h2>E135: Punching Karl Marx with Special Guest Mark Jackson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E135 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well, I am back and refreshed after a week down on the Gulf side of Florida. Sun, sand, water, and lots of good food. I highly recommend a visit to the Gulf side of Florida if you have not been.</p> <p>This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Mark Jackson, a man who I count as one of my best friends for the past 20 years. We have been through initiations together and supported one another on our respective Hero’s Journeys. I have sat with him over countless coffees and laughs around Manhattan to discuss the deeper issues and challenges that we face as men.</p> <p>When I first became friends with Mark, we were both die hard liberals. Everything seemed fine back then. But communism and Marxism was shape shifting and moving along the American cultural landscape and both Mark and I started to sense something darker and sinister unfolding here in our own country.</p> <p>This episode is really the first part of a primer on Marxism and America. Not as a scholarly expression. Neither Mark or myself feel qualified for such a deep dive. The episode is meant to show how two friends see what is becoming an obvious threat to our nation and its principles.</p> <p>The next episode I do will be an exploration of American Marxism and its impact on our education system. Something I have an active interest in. Yes, the content is dark and heavy. But I believe it is necessary to warn you, my dear listeners. Particularly if you have young children.</p> <p>Anyways, here is my friend Mark Jackson and I. Two men talking around the campfire, so to speak. I hope you enjoy it.</p> <p><strong>Mark Jackson Bio</strong></p> <p>Mark Jackson is the senior film critic of the Epoch Times whose film reviews can be found on Rotten Tomatoes and Flickster. He has been a professional actor for 25 years and is the official radio and television voice of the world touring Chinese classical dance show Shin Yun. He is also the narrator of the audiobook How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World. Here is my interview with Mark Jackson.</p> <p><strong>E135 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Mark as much as I did. The audiobook and books are titled “How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World” from the Epoch Times and the editorial board of “Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party”. These writers are absolute experts and authorities on all things communist and Marx and how it is impacting us and threatening our future.</p> <p>You can find the book at <a href="http://www.theepochtimes.com">www.theepochtimes.com</a> and go to their store at Epoch Shop. Go get yourself educated. It may change how you approach things like who you vote for or where you send your child to school. All food for thought.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E134: We Need BOTH the Masculine and Feminine Perspectives
<h2>E134: We Need BOTH the Masculine and Feminine Perspectives with Lisa and Tony Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E134 Introduction</strong></p> <p>There are so many things unfolding right now. It can make your head spin. The Truth movement is really gathering momentum. A quickening. People are waking up all over the nation and the world. You can see abundant evidence even if you live in one of the woke enclaves like I do.</p> <p>Sometimes I am not sure what I will do an episode about. Of the many topics that I cover, certainly a sort of metanarrative about how WE THE PEOPLE are doing would be near the top, wouldn’t it? How is YOUR awakening going? Feeling in the dark about what we are talking about? That is fine, you’re coming along. Pissed off at the corruption and lies in the media? Good! You should be and your awakening is in full bloom. Is your radar for truth seem to be getting sharper and more trust-worthy? Ahh, now I know things are going to get really interesting for you.</p> <p>Today’s guest is a regular and she always makes good radio. She’s also been at my side for the past 27 years or so. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Lisa Rezac Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is the beautiful, always insightful Lisa Rezac. Lisa is a fundraising auctioneer and the new Regional Field Director for the Washington State Republican party. Here is my interview with Lisa Rezac.</p> <p><strong>E133 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed listening in on the conversation in the Rezac household. We will be stepping away for a week to go recharge and get some sunshine and celebrate Easter. So no episode next week. We will resume our journey together on April 26th. I am really looking forward to the conversations we will be having.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E133: Our Joy is Our Strength
<h2>E133: Our Joy is Our Strength with Special Guest Walkyria Whitlock</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E133 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I have grown to love how organically my episode’s arrive. Guests can seem to come out of thin air, popping up to have a conversation with me just as I am starting to get a bit anxious about how do I make my next one.</p> <p>I am excited about the direction of the show. I can see where humanity is heading. The Hero’s path is lit before us. We are resourced for this journey. I know the conversation that I want to have. I can almost sense their form in the imaginal realm. Can you sense it as well? It is whispering to us.</p> <p>My guest today arrived in this synchronistic fashion. A charming young women who I now see as a fellow seeker. Our conversation reminded me about something important. That our joy and sense of innocence and wonder are part of our gifts. The Divine LOVES that through this whole spiritual war that we have been a part of, we can still laugh and play and express tremendous joy and gratitude!</p> <p>It’s incredible isn’t it. Humanity is truly astounding. We show our strength in many ways- our resilience and heart, our love and commitment, our deep loyalty to one another. And our Warrior spirit. All are undeniable.</p> <p>But one aspect of strength that doesn’t often get mentioned is our capacity for joy and play. This dance with the Divine. For isn’t play and joy a sure sign of our faith- in God, in the Divine plan, in one another, and our own place in this emerging story.</p> <p>If we can carry all the spiritual Warriors gifts AND not give up our child-like innocence and joy, what can’t we do together?</p> <p>Thank you for riding shotgun with me. I have enjoyed our conversation and your insights on this incredible journey that we have all been on together.</p> <p><strong>Walkyria Whitlock Bio</strong>–</p> <p>My guest today is Walkyria Whitlock. Walkeria is an author, yoga teacher, and a young woman who has followed her dreams, travelling to over 29 different countries. Her personal mission is to bring more joy to the world through the practice of gratitude. Here is my interview with Walkyria Whitlock.</p> <p><strong>E133 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Walkyria Whitlock. I love what she said about being action-oriented. That even when you are trying to figure out the direction or the next chapters of your life, be in action around things. I think this is really good advice for all sorts of people who are working through feeling stuck.</p> <p>And her expression of joy being a sort of “thank you” for your life is great. I plan on using this very reminder myself as I also love to express joy and play in its many forms. To find Walkyria’s book “I love What I’ve Forgotten” or her meditation instruction for schools, go to <a href="http://www.walkyriawhitlock.com">www.walkyriawhitlock.com</a></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E132: Healing and the Big C
<h2>E132: Healing and the Big C with Special Guest Federico Vallin</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E132 Introduction</strong></p> <p>This episode is dedicated to my dear departed friend Sjon Delmore. You are missed and thought about more than you know.</p> <p>As a writer and someone who has a deep interest in how we use words and language to create transformation, I am always interested when I see someone who takes metaphysical principles and applies them to an area of life that I haven’t yet seen before. The topic of cancer is one such area. With all my reading and studying in the metaphysical and spiritual traditions, I have yet to see anyone really take a unique and powerful approach to cancer.</p> <p>Up until today’s conversation, I have viewed cancer as many of you probably do: as an extremely unfortunate fate that could befall any of us at anytime. And if a friend got diagnosed with a cancer (up until now), I didn’t really have any resources for them. As evidence, I watched my dear friend Sjon pass away two years ago and sat with him through chemo. I felt helpless and frustrated that I didn‘t have another option to point him to.</p> <p>Cancer is in everyone’s circle, is it not? Everyone knows someone who has had or who passed away from the big C. It is the cloud that lurks behind every suspicious lump, every test that the doctor says we want to do another. It lurks behind every bioposy and colonoscopy and breast exam. There is such an air of fear around it.</p> <p>What would do if you received a cancer diagnosis from your doctor? Most would say, dig in, fight, do your chemo and your radiation. Pray and hope for the best. This is mainstream medicines best option and has been the de facto approach for damn near everyone. And this approach hasn’t seemed to changed much or evolved over the years and decades, has it?</p> <p>Without really being aware of it, I was always looking for a different approach. One I could point people towards as an alternative. Many people have and will find themselves with cancer in the coming years. It will be part of their Hero’s Journey. Most will take the tried-and-true path and I understand that.</p> <p>Mainstream medicine does save some who have cancer. But I have long wondered why the numbers weren‘t very good. Could there be other approaches out there that we don’t know about or haven’t discovered yet? Not necessarily to replace the orthodox approach but to add to our toolbox as an option. My guest today is someone who has developed one such approach and I am excited to have a conversation with him and for you to listen in.</p> <p><strong>Federico Vallin Bio</strong></p> <p>Federico Vallin is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Integrative Cancer Coach and practices Intuitive Healthcare. He has helped hundreds of people over the years overcome conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Pain, Phobias, the Side Effects of Cancer and much more.</p> <p>His Intuitive abilities in combination with his clinical approach makes him a one of a kind practitioner and he has been devoted to helping people transcend their limitations since 2003.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Federico Vallin.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E238: Basecamp Classics
<h2>E238: Basecamp Classics</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E238 Introduction</strong></p> <p>It seems we have crossed a rubicon with the Trump assassination attempt. As in things are about to get REAL INTERESTING for everyone regardless of political affiliation. Personally I was reading on the wires for weeks and months that there would be a FAILED assassination attempt on President Trump. It is one of the markers in the military game theory that is playing out before our eyes. It seems everything they do to Trump makes him stronger, doesn’t it? His following grows as they have attempted everything: impeachment, character assassination, indictment, arrest, trial, and now an attempt on his life.</p> <p>The left looks disheveled. They are stuck wishing the CIA/Deep State had succeeded in murdering a President, a Patriot, a father because the MSM has told them incessantly that he is dangerous to them. Yet, they can’t express that or they look like a shell of a human, void of morality, brainwashed by the Marxist/Globalist enemies of our true tribe, which is WE THE PEOPLE and humanity. It must be a sort of nightmare for the left, who look flat-footed, spouting off tired old fake news/ Mockingbird Media sound bites about President Trump and his loyal band of America First patriots.</p> <p>One of the interesting things that came through the fog of war is that the MSM was not reporting it as an assassination attempt. They all said that he had fallen and scraped his ear. Even thought there were hundreds of videos taken that captured the gunfire and Trump coming up off the ground, surrounded by Secret Service with blood running from his ear and down his face. None of the video evidence is hard to find, its ubiquitous. Think about that for a second. An assassination attempt on President Trump and YOUR news source, what YOU rely on to shape your understanding of things, tells you he merely fell. Are you starting to see why the Mockingbird Fake News can’t be trusted. They are LYING to you constantly.</p> <p>Well I have been preparing a solo episode and a couple of great interviews coming up but I just wasn’t happy with the finished product. Not yet anyways. I will get this one to you soon. I like to save the Basecamp Classics, reruns of episodes I feel are top shelf, when I get in a pinch and I try to only do one per quarter. Today is the day.</p> <p>I tried to pick one that fit with the news of the day and may give you some inspiration and insight. We are going to make it through the fog of war Basecampers. We keep ticking off markers that show us that things are moving in our direction. Things are likely to get pretty chaotic in the coming weeks and months. Our strength is in our fellowship, standing in our values, knowing who we are as WE THE PEOPLE and that we represent something to the world as Americans. It is our divine right to stand against tyranny and the totalitarian dreams of petty Marxists who are no match for us.</p> <p>Today is a Basecamp Classic from back in Season Four titled My Favorite F-Word, which is FREEDOM, of course. Enjoy the Classic and we’ll see you around the fire next week.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E131: My Favorite F-Word
<h2>E131: My Favorite F-Word</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E131 Introduction</strong></p> <p>This episode is dedicated to all who love freedom in all of its glorious colors. And a special thank you to Jason Hoyt who writes beautifully about civics. It’s not a natural topic for me to create from and I am thankful for Jason and his sharp and intelligent perspective.</p> <p>Today is one of my short format Firestarters for Men titled My Favorite F-Word. What is my favorite F-word? Freedom, of course. And if you believe the mainstream media, whose corruption everyone is coming to see for themselves, then I am a racist and domestic terrorist for having freedom and liberty and the constitution at the center of my value system. Think about that for a second.</p> <p>This is a different sort of episode for me and my apologies if it comes off as a sort of rehashed Civics course. As I was watching WE THE PEOPLE’s confusion during the shitshow that was you know what, I consequently did a deep dive into Natural Law, the Constitution, and the purpose of government. I sought to, at least, empower myself with knowledge. I hope this episode doesn’t come off as too preachy. I made it in case there are some points for you to study and remember in our near future. Here we go.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E129: Restoring Our Health and Sanity
<h2>E129: Restoring Our Health and Sanity with Special Guest Dr. Jeannette Daneals</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E129 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I have been extremely fortunate. My whole life really. To continually have people around me who inspire me and live from their deepest purpose. In fact, it seems the only people in my inner circle these days are these mission-driven, courageous people.</p> <p>When I was young, I only had one or two people who carried this torch for me. I think this is true for many of us. One person showed us some gnosis or inner truth that would be the spark for the flame we would create and honor. My inner circle has changed drastically the past two years as destiny would have it. As I grew in my awareness and inner knowing, so my constellation changed. Gone is the old Tony and his old group of friends. To be replaced by, you guessed it, a new version of myself. This is something we have talked about on many episodes. Your Hero‘s Journey molding you for the next chapters of your story and OUR story and your role in it.</p> <p>I can feel the mythic dimensions of what is happening speaking to me. And I long to do episodes with myth front and center. I think you all know how much I love doing those episodes. There is just one problem. I don’t know what the mythic dimension wants from me right now! If you saw all the books around me with myth broadly as the theme, you would chuckle. I can’t yet find the next through line, but I will.</p> <p>Today, I have the pleasure of doing an episode with a courageous woman that I know. A badass and hero whom I have a great deal of respect for. We talk about navigating the minefield of the MSM narrative and how we can all flex our sovereignty in the area of health, no matter what our choices have been up till now. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Jeannette Daneals Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is naturopathic doctor Jeannette Daneals. Jeanette is a healer, teacher, and one of those people that positively impacts all of the people that come to her for insights and resources.</p> <p>She says in her bio that “<em>There are times in which, as a naturopathic physician, I am confronted by the system’s resistance. But I have hope nonetheless as I can see an awakening in the general populace for deeper, meaningful healing. It inspires me to continue to show up and do the work that I know we are all here to do and that is to grow and be the best versions of ourselves both physically and spiritually.”</em></p> <p>Here is my interview with Dr. Jeannette Daneals.</p> <p><strong>E129 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Dr. D, as she is affectionately known as. To participate in her hand analysis reach out to her and let her know at <a href="mailto:drdaneals@gmail.com">drdaneals@gmail.com</a> . I am going to be grabbing a spot for a reading as it sounds really interesting to me.</p> <p>And she sent me an email in the 11th hour mentioning that we got side-tracked a bit and didn’t give the listeners specific recommendations for detox from the jab.</p> <p>Here are 10 recommendations from Dr. D:</p> <ol> <li>Vitamin C in lyposomal form</li> <li>Buffered vitamin C</li> <li>NAC</li> <li>Nebulizer Hydrogen peroxide</li> <li>Vitamin D3</li> <li>Zinc</li> <li>Sweat!!!! Sauna etc</li> <li>Good sleep</li> <li>Hugs, dance and laugh</li> <li>IV Detox Supreme at the Tummy Temple (Seattle)</li> </ol> <p>For those in the Seattle area, the Tummy Temple remains an oasis of health and wisdom. You can find Dr. D there helping with health, both physically and spiritually.</p> <p>For those in other areas, a simple Google search of naturopathic doctors in your area will give you a short list of people that can assist you on optimizing your health, no matter what your choice has been on the Big Pharma shots.</p>
Basecamp for Men E128: Growing Our Sovereignty
<h2>E128: Growing Our Sovereignty with Special Guest Christian Elliot</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E128 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The topic of sovereignty has been moved into the center for me and many others. It seems the little things that we do and learn in the coming weeks and months might be the difference between thriving and living in fear in our not-so-distant future. Are we heading for a societal and financial collapse? One that is violent and freaks everyone out? I hope not.</p> <p>I hope the transition to the new paradigm is gradual and one that each one of us can integrate. But when you are talking about entrenched systems of power and control (Central Banking, centralized food and supply distribution, centralized education), not to mention technology and its invasive application into our lives and minds, a gradual transition would not be my prediction. It will happen in a rapid destruction and I believe we are already seeing it.</p> <p>With all that being said, I want any systems that have enslaved us to be deconstructed. We all have money in the banks but that does not mean Central Banking is a friend to you and I. Quite the contrary as only a bit of basic research will reveal to you.</p> <p>Do I consider myself a prepper? No. But I, like any responsible father, am doing my research, learning new skills, and making adjustments. My conversation today with my guest is part of my offering to you. I hope you will join me in educating yourself and your loved ones on the principles and tools of sovereignty. I believe it is the sanest and most empowering road for us.</p> <p>One little piece of news before we get to our interview, I see Go Fund Me took 10 million dollars that were donated to the Canadian truckers who are marching for freedom of choice and redistributed it to more “woke” causes. Are you kidding me? So if you don‘t agree with them philosophically, they will steal your money and give it to someone else? I missed that part on their website. This is something that should concern anyone, no matter their political orientation. What if your group was championing an environmental or climate change cause and Go Fund Me took the money and gave it to the NRA because they thought that was better use?</p> <p>Personally, I will no longer donate to any cause that asks for my money using Go Fund Me. And yes, I am not above taking pleasure in their downward spiral and ultimate failure. Who wouldn’t? Hey Go Fund Me, here is something really obvious. When people trust you to broker donations to the causes THEY choose, they don’t want it stolen from them. Just a little FYI. Oh, and news travels fast when your business does something unethical. But you are already finding that out, aren’t you?</p> <p><strong>Christian Elliot Bio-</strong></p> <p>Christian Elliot is a husband, father of five, and a certified personal trainer, health coach, and nutrition expert. He has a Masters of Divinity and since 2003 has logged over 15,000 hours of one-on-one coaching. He and his wife Nina run TRUE Whole Human, a high-touch, personal-coaching practice where they help clients radically transform their health and keep it that way. Here is my interview with Christian Elliot.</p> <p><strong>E128 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you all enjoyed our talk with Christian Elliot. I am going to be participating in his upcoming Sovereignty program and I recommend you to do the same. I’m looking over the modules and it is tempting for me to do the Health and Healing module first as you know Christian and Nina will have great content. I see they are including material on fasting and how to protect yourself and your family from EMF pollution. Really important and relevant information.</p> <p>But another module, Food Fundamentals, also looks really relevant to me. As someone who has been a life-long urbanite and who grocery shops for his food, this is an obvious area to grow my autonomy outside of any central control. If you outsource import
Basecamp for Men E127: Up the Mountain
<h2>E127: Up the Mountain with Special Guest Chris Pallis</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E127 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of our topics on Basecamp is Consciousness, spiritual awakening and inner knowing. These are really the same topic and it is near and dear to me as a Seeker of Truth. If we are all heading towards the same mountaintop, then showing the various ways we move out of our respective “basecamps” can have a unifying and inspiring effect.</p> <p>There is no one road that is right for each one of us. Yet in our own unique ways, how we choose to live impacts the collective way up. As people find love and light and how to better serve these foundational principles, our strength is fortified. We are, in cosmic terms, a legendary race of beings.</p> <p>We seem to be on the verge of something. Something that is reflected in both the inner and the outer world. There is an interconnectedness and Truth that is looking for you. It may look like you have been adrift yet here you find yourself…..at the brink of your own spiritual awakening and deep understanding of our place in the cosmos.</p> <p>Wisdom is your native language. Maybe you have not been in the habit of exploring your inner depths and what you understand but there it is. Your birthright as a human.</p> <p>We have stated it before and I will say it again. Spiritual awakening is a group effort. We all get there when we all get there and when we get there is NOW. We are an evolving, interconnected, emerging tribe of people that are just now realizing what this is all about.</p> <p>Metaphorically, people are gathering around the fire to hear the myths and truths that will set us free.</p> <p><strong>Chris Pallis Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Chris Pallis and he is a mystic, a teacher, and the director of the St. Germain Foundation here in Seattle. He is also a man I consider a mentor. A man who walks the talk and selflessly serves humanity. Here is my interview with Chris Pallis.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E126: Throwing Bombs
<h2>E126: Throwing Bombs with Special Guest Mark Jeftovic</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E126 Introduction</strong></p> <p>We are in an unprecedented time in our lifetime. On a global scale you are seeing a Great Awakening. Ordinary citizens (of all colors and stripes) finding their voice and making it heard. It is a beautiful thing to behold. The Covid narrative is crumbling to the ground. Can you sense it? Nobody gives a shit any longer. Everyone is ready for something new and something new is most certainly coming.</p> <p>What is happening in the fiat/ cryptocurrency dynamic seems to be a reflection of what is happening in consciousness. A clear move into more sovereign ways of thinking and being with structures such as Bitcoin to support our collective emergence.</p> <p>What happens when the blockchain revolution reaches every nook and cranny of our lives? A decentralized architecture without all the choke points and corruption that we know so well. It is easy to see how it revolutionizes money and transactions and how we store value. But how does this new paradigm impact voting? Or medicine? Or education? Etc. etc.</p> <p>Because of the increasing speed of technology, this awakening is one that you can not only feel, you can SEE it like a great wave occurring. As my guest today points our, only the most brainwashed True Believers will miss it.</p> <p>I, for one, am optimistic for 2022. There is a lot going in our favor right now and by “in our favor” I mean WE THE PEOPLE. We are not even to the end of the 1st quarter and we have truckers across Canada building a freedom convoy. Will American truckers do the same? God, let’s hope so. Anything that is built on a lie is collapsing or on the verve of collapse. We are in the process of strengthening the processes, structures, and inner knowing that will set us free. What a time to be alive!</p> <p><strong>Mark Jeftovic Bio</strong></p> <p>Mark Jeftovic is an author, CEO of Easy DNS, career contrarian and anti-guru and one of the founding members of the band Parkdale Hookers. Love it. He is, in my opinion, offering a fresh take on our future and what is unfolding, particularly in the Crypto space. I caught up with Mark to talk about, well, all the stuff we love to talk about.. Here is my interview with Mark Jeftovic.</p> <p><strong>E126 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Mark. I love his newsletter and blog at bombthrower.com . For Mark’s insights into what is happening and, more importantly, how to secure your financial future and make some money off of this paradigm shift, go subscribe to <a href="http://www.thecryptocapitalist.com">www.thecryptocapitalist.com</a> He is one of 8 or 10 people that I like to track in the futurist/crypto/blockchain space.</p> <p>And lastly, if you are a fan of the show, please consider donating. A small monthly donation or one-time donation are both greatly appreciated. And once again, thank you listeners!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E130: Tony Rezac and the Hero’s Journey
<h2>E130: Tony Rezac and the Hero’s Journey</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E130 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>I was recently on Eric Zimmer’s excellent pod called <em>The One You Feed</em>. I highly recommend subscribing, if you have the bandwidth for another show. Eric is an excellent interviewer of his guests and is comfortable to hang out with, which is a necessary super-power amongst podcasters.</p> <p>He was gracious enough to send me over the interview audio file so I could turn it into a Basecamp episode. Which is what I did here.</p> <p>I love being in these sorts of conversations. Deep, authentic, humorous at times. I love talking to people that are willing to cut through the small talk and get down to what is really going on.</p> <p>In this hour, we talk about my 2014 book <em>Body and Soul: The Essential Handbook for Men.</em> We also cover the challenges that men face, male archetypes and how they show up or not show up in our lives. And we talk a bit about my Life Renewal Program for Men, which I offer as an ongoing program.</p> <p>Here is me on the other side of the conversation, so to speak, on The One You Feed with Eric Zimmer. I hope you enjoy it.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E125: The Authenticity of Men
<h2>E125: The Authenticity of Men with Special Guest Dr. Eric Hansen</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E125 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of the shadows of growing up as an American man is the manbox we have all been cultured in. Part of the messaging from the manbox is to be stoic and self-reliant at all costs. Never let men (or women) see you asking or seeking support. Never speak of your struggles is the message that men internalize. It seems a bit absurd now as I write this.</p> <p>When I was brought into the tribe of men through a powerful initiation called the New Warrior Training with the Mankind Project, I saw something entirely different. I saw powerful, authentic men who spoke of the full spectrum of the male experience. The struggles and challenges that we all face without all the macho posturing that comes with the manbox. I also saw men that were emotionally expressive but they didn’t seem wimpy or weak. Quite the contrary. These men were emotionally truthful, comfortable in their skin, and skilled at relationships of all sorts. And I wanted some of that for myself.</p> <p>The initiation and the work changed my life. I did episodes about this in the early days of the show. If you go back to that first season (particularly those first dozen episodes) or read my book, you will hear my testimony and gratitude for this work and the men who lead and participate in it.</p> <p>My guest today is the man who brought me into this work. One of my early mentors. He guided me onto the path that would alter the course of my life for the better. I have been thinking a lot lately about mentoring. How do we better mentor the younger men? How do we meet them where they are and honor their gifts and their brilliant and offer the wisdom that we carry as the older generation? How do we see them with fresh eyes?</p> <p>The topic of mentoring and elderhood is one we will be diving a bit more into as season four unfolds.</p> <p><strong>Eric Hansen Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Eric Hansen. Eric has been a leader in the fields of economic development and men’s work.</p> <p>He has travelled the world MANY times over as the President of Economic Transformations Group for the past 23 years. And he has been leader on dozens of trainings for The Mankind Project. Eric has also staffed a number of these trainings in Folsom Prison with the Inside Circle. Bringing healing and transformation to the men who reside there. Here is my interview with Eric Hansen.</p> <p><strong>E125 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Eric. The film we were speaking about is called The Work and it is a powerful expression of how men’s work can transform lives, no matter the circumstances.</p> <p>And lastly, if you find the show valuable and would like to support us, please consider a small monthly donation. Any donation is greatly appreciated and you can do that at the donation tab at <a href="http://www.basecamp-podcast.com">www.basecamp-podcast.com</a> . Thank you listeners.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E124: Finding Our Way
<h2>E124: Finding Our Way with Special Guest Roy Holman</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E124 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I would like to start with a quote by St. Augustine who said: <em>“The Truth is like a lion. You don’t have to defend it. Let it loose and it will defend itself.”</em></p> <p>We are at a most interesting time in our awakening. It seems the truth is making itself known to more and more people. And not just the libertarians and freedom-loving tribe. The center, center-left, and yes even some lefties I know are seeing things differently than even a few months ago.</p> <p>People seem, dare I say, LESS DIVIDED than before? The new book by Robert Kennedy Jr. <em>The Real Anthony Fauci </em>has stormed up the charts. It is red-pilling the center and center-left as we speak. Do you wan to know who Tony Fauci REALLY is? Go grab a copy for yourself and see what all the buzz is about.</p> <p>And people seem to be turning more to God or Christ or the Divine and this is the other aspect of the Great Awakening. Humanity is learning of our Divine partnership in unique ways with each one of us adding to the whole.</p> <p>My guest and I were marveling off microphone that we have both traversed the spiritual road far and wide and arrived back at God and Christ. There has been a particular magic for me in all of this. My spiritual journey has been a constant in my life. It was always imbued with myth and teachings from the East. It is only now, well into my middle years, that I have taken a keen interest in Christ and his teachings. It seems that God and the Divine like to keep us on our toes.</p> <p>With that being said, I have always felt that BFM was divinely guided. My guests and topics come to me in often synchronistic ways. And it has taught me to trust God, to trust myself as a medium and messenger, and to trust you my listener to be able to pull from the conversations the insights and tidbits that you need to accelerate YOUR awakening and Hero’s Journey.</p> <p>2022 is going to have us on the edge of our seats. There is protests for medical freedom and sovereignty happening all over the place. The center and center/left are waking up. This is the stage that mystics call The Quickening.</p> <p><strong>E124 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Roy. I love his podcast Soulful Warrior. He is so down to earth and approachable in his conversations and never comes from a egoic point of view. Always offering the higher ground and insights for his listeners. It’s really valuable. To find his yoga and meditation classes and retreats or listen to his podcast The Soulful Warrior, go to <a href="http://www.holmanhealthconnections.com">www.holmanhealthconnections.com</a></p>
Basecamp for Men E123: The Kybalion
<h2>E123: The Kybalion with Special Guest Ronni Thomas</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E123 Introduction</strong></p> <p>If one is to be a seeker of Truth, you will inevitably find yourself in a forested maze, so to speak. Truth is looking for us and is embedded in myth, the Western mystery schools, esoteric and occult topics, and things like conspiracy theories where the seeker will rub shoulders with all sorts of characters. Some for us and some against us.</p> <p>I used to think I was looking for “the Way”. As I have aged, I realize that I was always looking for MY way. My way of interpreting the data, speaking the Truth with courage, helping others understand what is happening to us. And my way of being in the flow and helping to ready ourselves for what is coming.</p> <p>I believe there is great value in looking at the deeper patterns that are showing themselves to us. Can you be in conversations that are a bit uncomfortable? Ones that take you out to your edge of understanding? We are all being forced to our edges and this is how the Divine intended it to be. Let’s go meet our guest (from Brooklyn) and unpack some esoteric ideas.</p> <p><strong>Ronni Thomas Bio</strong></p> <p>Ronni Thomas is a Brooklyn based artist and filmmaker most known for his web series The Midnight Archive, his 2014 film Walter Potter the Man Who Married Kittens and the AMC digital series The Broken and the Bad which is a documentary compendium to Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. His most recent film, The Kybalion released early this year is a surreal documentary expansion of the 1908 text of the same name. Here is my interview with Ronni Thomas.</p> <p><strong>E123 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Ronni Thomas. I look forward to keeping track of him and his future projects and hopefully having him back on Basecamp later this year.</p> <p>For Ronni’s work and to find his latest film The Kybalinon, go to <a href="http://themidnightarchive.com/">themidnightarchive.com</a> .</p> <p>In terms of the esoteric classic, The Kybalion, I highly recommend The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition by William Walker Atkinson writing as Three Initiates. Introduced and Edited by Philip Deslippe.</p>
Basecamp for Men E122: Archetypes for Men
<h2>E122 Archetypes for Men with Special Guest James Rapson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E122 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Throughout my journey as a man and leader in the field of men’s personal development, one particular approach has stayed with me over time: the use of male archetypes to help men on their Hero’s Journey, whatever path that might be for each man.</p> <p>It was how I was trained as a young man and I have had a love affair with these archetypes ever since. As the philosophical backbone of the Mankind Projects New Warrior Training, work in these concepts have continually provided a forward path with upward movement.</p> <p>The use of archetypes has many dimensions, as the great philosopher, author, and therapist Carl Jung helped us to understand. Archetypes can bring us into mythical and transcendent realms where the collective and personal intersect. They also act as a diagnostic lens where we can read what is happening in humanity be looking in any direction: inward, outward, personal, or collective. Once your inner eye starts to focus on myth and archetypes, you start to see with new vision. A new vision that is full of magic and possibility as to where we are going and how you might properly play your role.</p> <p>Archetypes are great for enlarging the context. For making the conversation bigger. The larger the context for our unfoldment, the more excited I get. With that in mind, let’s go have a conversation about male archetypes with our friend James Rapson.</p> <p><strong>E122 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. If working with male archetypes is interesting to you, I happen to emphasize this approach in my coaching practice.</p> <p>I currently have a Life Renewal Program for Men that helps you work with these four archetypes plus the archetypal Hero. I love working with this framework and I can certainly help you create them as powerful tools for whatever transition or challenge you are facing.</p> <p>If you are interested and want to get started or are just curious as to what this would be like, I offer the first session for free, no strings attached. This is a way for you to see how you might benefit and if working with me is in alignment with you and where you want to go as a man.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E121: Leaning Into 2022
<h2>E121: Leaning Into 2022 with Special Guest Claire Morency</h2> <p> </p> <p>Hello listeners, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas season and are off to a good start to the new year. I got a much needed rest and am off and going here with season four.</p> <p>2022 will certainly be an interesting year. More and more people are waking up. Even the most positional of us are starting to realize, shit, I think they might be lying to us. If you still can’t admit this, it’s ok. I‘m not judging you. However the Truth is coming and can’t be stopped.</p> <p>To me, the pandemic is essentially over. Done. It has lost all steam and credibility. I talk to all sorts of people from all different backgrounds and political stripes. People just don’t give a shit any longer. Omicrom….a mild variant with no deaths. We’re supposed to stay afraid? I don’t think so.</p> <p>I have been watching along with you, all the people (fully vaccinated) who are testing positive for Covid. This fact alone will wake up a lot of people. The vaccinations are not preventing people from getting or spreading the variants. It was never designed to do so.</p> <p>2022 will be the year of letting go for many of us. Silo‘s like Democrat/Republican, liberal/conservative, vaxxed/unvaxxed really don’t mean much any longer. It seems that, as Americans, we have a unique opportunity to finally transcend all that has kept us bound and separate. We are Americans. We stand for a set of principles-freedom and liberty being front and center.</p> <p><em>Do you like your liberties? Your freedoms?</em> Good! So do I and I don’t care where you are on the political spectrum. I will make you a promise. I won’t box you in and turn you into a cliché if you can afford me the same courtesy. I respect you too much to put you “over there” and label you ignorant. We will all arrive at the mountaintop together. Some are marching straight up. Some are taking a circuitous road. All good.</p> <p>What will happen in consciousness in 2022? Where are we at?</p> <p>What myths will serve us in this next year? What will BFM explore? These are exciting questions for me. My role in our awakening has gradually come into greater focus. I am to keep a meta-narrative of WE THE PEOPLE at all times. If I deliver an uncomfortable Truth, I am to pull back to see the bigger picture. When people are triggered and in fear and denial, I am to give them space to work it out.</p> <p>I am very optimistic for 2022. There will be many things unfolding, some of which will be jaw-dropping. Is this the year the Great Awakening hits its stride or reaches its apex? Is this the year Americans come together to strengthen our Republic? Time will tell. One thing is for sure. We are rapidly moving towards something that will forever change the way we see the world and ourselves. Are you ready? I am.</p> <p>I would like to start with an intention. That 2022 is a year like no other for you. This is the year that Truth finds you and does its magic. That you find the resources to make sense of it all and that you and your family are protected and assisted by the Divine at all times. This is the year that humanity transmutes its fear into something that elevates us. And that this is the year we all sense our essential Unity and make our collective and individual choices based on that realization.</p> <p>Let us all step into the next chapters of our Hero’s Journey boldly together. I am with you. Here we go.</p> <p><strong>Claire Morency Bio</strong></p> <p>Claire Morency is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Conscious Language Instructor and Body Language translator, a natural teacher and facilitator of health and wellness. She acts as a bridge to specific, clear, and insightful wisdom, coalesced by more than 30 years of education and experience. Here is my interview with Claire Morency.</p> <p><strong>E120 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our interview with Claire. Hypnotherapy has always existed in those in
Basecamp for Men E120: Season Three Wrap-Up
<h2>E120: Season Three Wrap-Up</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E120 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well Basecampers, we have come to the end of season three. I hope you have been finding value in the episodes. Today we have a Firestarter short format with no interview. I really enjoyed season three. I feel privileged to be able to meet all these great people and bring you something different with these conversations. And I know that sometimes you and I are not in complete agreement on something and I want to thank you for giving me space to explore and express certain ideas and themes. I hope I am giving you space as you express your concerns and viewpoints and hopes about where we are going as a tribe.</p> <p>There is so much going on in the world right now. There is a lot of people waking up. I will continue to do my best to hold and present a meta and mythic viewpoint for us. I invite you to join me in creating the new narrative. It is my belief that 2022 will be an astounding year for us. Our collective awakening is quickening and events will certainly come fast and furious in the coming year. Let’s continue to help one another make better sense of it.</p>
Basecamp for Men E119: The Road Forward
<h2>E119: The Road Forward with Special Guest Christian Elliot</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E119 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello listeners. We are finishing up season three and my sound editor Chris and I will be taking a short holiday break. We have today‘s episode and then a season wrap up/preview of 2022 and what Basecamp for Men will be up to in the coming year. The break will be short. We will be back with a new episode to start off season four on Jan 11th.</p> <p>This will give me a chance to catch my breath and not have a Tuesday deadline breathing down me neck each week. It was always my plan to run seasons. 40 or so episodes before taking a short hiatus. The break between season one and season two was long. Many months as we built the new platform etc etc. I never actually took a break between season two and season three. We simply announced a new season and kept on recording. This upcoming break is more what I had in mind. Just a few weeks to breathe. I am very much looking forward to season four and what we will be covering.</p> <p>This weeks episode is one of my favorites of the entire season. My guest today is not only holding space for all of our views, he is helping to create the more pro-humanity narrative that we are all instinctively looking for, whether we realize it or not.</p> <p><strong>Christian Elliot Bio</strong></p> <p>Christian Elliot is a husband, father of five, and a certified personal trainer, health coach, and nutrition expert. He has a Masters of Divinity and since 2003 has logged over 15,000 hours of one-on-one coaching. He and his wife Nina run TRUE Whole Human, a high-touch, personal-coaching practice where they help clients radically transform their health and keep it that way. Here is my interview with Christian Elliot.</p> <p><strong>E119 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. I learned a lot by talking with Christian and I am really looking forward to his Sovereignty Project in 2022. His excellent writing and content can be found at his website <a href="http://www.truewholehuman.com">www.truewholehuman.com</a> or his blog <a href="http://www.deconstructingconventional.com">www.deconstructingconventional.com</a></p> <p>Lastly, if you find Basecamp for Men a valuable resource on your Hero’s Journey, please consider a small monthly donation at <a href="http://www.basecamp-podcast.com">www.basecamp-podcast.com</a> Thank you listeners!</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E118: Entangled in Myth
<h2>E118: Entangled in Myth with Special Guest Dr. Anne Baring</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E118 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of the things I see that can really assist us on this Great Awakening is to keep having conversations with the wisdom keepers. The ones who have done more inner work than we have or are a bit further along. I think this affirms our Soul‘s Journey.</p> <p>Which myths and modes of seeing the world will best serve us? How does each of us “serve the Grail” so to speak. It is these questions lived in each heart that will ultimately heal the Wasteland that we find ourselves in. We are not living in hopeless times, far from it.</p> <p>There has never been a better time to be alive. And I don‘t mean because there are opportunities to get rich. Really, who cares about that when the inner and outer Wasteland is so evident all around us and desperately needs our attention.</p> <p>No, there has never been a time when so many of us are receptive to Divine intervention. Open to the magic of transformation and alchemy. When so many of us are experiencing a deep awakening of our collective mythic imagination or epinoia as the Gnostics referred to it as.</p> <p>There has never been a time when the Grail myth was so close to completing IT’S mission. That’s right. I have it heard said many times over the last couple of years say we are living in biblical times. I can certainly see and appreciate this perspective. However for me, I would say that we are living in mythical times. That the culmination of our great search for truth and meaning as a collective is about to enter an exciting new chapter.</p> <p>To quote my guest today:</p> <p><em>“What is being born in the collapse and dissolution of the old mythologies- the old belief systems which have divided instead of uniting humanity- is a recognition that we do not live in a dead, meaningless universe but within a Sacred Cosmic Order.”</em></p> <p>I couldn’t agree more. Let‘s go have another enlightening conversation with wisdom keeper and author Anne Baring.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E117: Cryptocurrency
<h2>E117: Cryptocurrency with Special Guest Erin Cobb</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E117 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. This is THE watercooler talk all over the world right now. Can you sense that? Why has this topic become so relevant, seemingly overnight?</p> <p>As a long-time equity investor, I have an active interest in markets and trends. That and I like to know what the hell is going on! So in late 2019 I bought my first cryptocurrency, dipping my toe in the water to the tune of a few hundred bucks.</p> <p>I then continued to do more research. Then I dipped another toe into the waters. Then I did more research. And now I have my whole foot in. And I continue to do more research. We are all just learning about this new technology and new platform and how it will impact us.</p> <p>With just 3% of Americans currently holding cryptocurrency, we are still very much in its infancy. I can see a not so distant future where that number will be 30% and growing.</p> <p>My intention with this episode is to pique your interest and to perhaps break down some barriers to entry into this fascinating world. I thought if you could hear my guest and I share our journeys and how early it is for cryptocurrency and blockchain, that this will spur you to start to roll up your sleeves to do your research. And perhaps, when the time is right for you, to push a few chips onto the table and state ”I am in” for this new paradigm. Enjoy the episode.</p> <p><strong>Erin Cobb Bio-</strong></p> <p>I have been looking to do a first episode on cryptocurrency but I was waiting to find the right guest and I found him.</p> <p>Erin Cobb is a friend, entrepreneur, and blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiast and investor. He sat down with us to help us better understand this emerging paradigm that everyone seems to be talking about. Here is my interview with Erin Cobb.</p>
Basecamp for Men E115: Elderhood and the Legacy of Men
<h2>E115: Elderhood and the Legacy of Men with Special Guest Paul Dunion</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E115 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I was thinking yesterday about the Journey of the Soul. The DESCENDED path, as it is often referred to. My guest today speaks and writes beautifully about this road.</p> <p>The Descended path runs counter to everything about our Western culture. Collectively, we tend to push forward with technological progress and quest for more, more, more. More speed, more improvement, fast results, fast information, fast internet speed and blah blah blah. Everything has to happen 5 minutes ago.</p> <p>The Soul doesn’t care about any of this. Not one damn bit. The Soul wants to marinate, to meander, to get lost, and to slowly figure things out. All the people I know who have a largeness of Soul carry this expression with them. It is such an attractive quality in people. Those that speak from the Soul.</p> <p>It’s interesting to me that all of the New Age talk and books are about Ascension. The Ascending Spirit. It is easy to see why. The dynamic of Ascension has an escaping quality to it. As in I am tired of all this suffering and I want to help lift us (and myself) out of this place. I think both dynamics are probably important. At least that is my hunch. The spirit and lightness of ascension and the earthy, authenticity, and truthfulness of the Soul.</p> <p>I think again and again of the Grail myth here. The Grail speaks wonderfully of the descended path. Remember, Parcival (the Hero of the story) was unable to heal the Fisher King‘s wound and restore the Kingdom until he did his inner work in this descending path. He needed to become humble, which is a derivative of humus, which means earthy, feminine, unsophisticated. In short, Parzival needed more Soul. Or I should say, he needed to do the work to contact and express the largesse of his own inner experience.</p> <p>How many of us are at this point in the Grail story? We took whatever tools we had and arrived at a place to heal the ailing King. But none of us knew what to do. The story shows us that Parzival (ourselves) had more inner work to do. The DESCENDING path of the Soul. This is where we start to meander. To notice the depths in ourselves and those around us. Nature starts to have an incredible beauty and interconnectedness. The Descended path starts to awaken our inner mystic. The part of us that needs to feel a bit lost and confused in order to properly arrive at our destiny.</p> <p>If we are to grow into elderhood and properly mentor the good men that are younger than us, as well as awaken the archetypal King, then this path of the Soul will need to be walked and brought into clear focus for future generations. Remember, there are mystics and teachers that will arrive at our shores who have not yet been born.</p> <p>It is important for men to do this inner work, as my guest today speaks about so eloquently. Let’s go talk to him about the path of the Soul, meandering, and the importance of mentorship and elderhood.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E114: Leaning Into the Mystery
<h2>E114: Leaning Into the Mystery</h2> <h2>with Special Guest Sophie McLean</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E114 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As you can probably tell by now, I am attracted to people who are leaning into the mystery. I think that the mystics I have on are some of my best guests. This list includes among others Paul Dunion (who is coming back on next episode), Anne Baring, Champ Parinya, Chris Pallis, Sally Kempton, Howard Ferguson, Janell Hartman, Lisa Rezac, Ben Tobias as well as my guest today.</p> <p>I like to be in dialogue with mystically-inclined people. I find their depth of seeing to be reassuring to my own path. And by taking the long-view, mystics always seem to be optimists. Indeed, most mystics can barely contain their excitement for the awakening that unfolding. I find this characteristic to be very attractive. What a time to be alive!</p> <p>The old, corrupt systems seem to be in full collapse. Are you sensing it? The political, media, and financial narratives are in near free-fall as humanity continues to awaken.What sort of structures and systems will we create in its place? As we better understand consciousness and how it molds perceptual reality, how will we partner with one another to envision and manifest what we are able to see for ourselves. This is the excitement of our times.</p> <p>I can see bad news as much as the next person. However I am not building the future with any of these depressing tidbits. I am choosing a higher road for this task with more elevated material and I hope you can see the wisdom in this. We are here to help one another see the faint trail that will take us higher. Everyone is finding their way right now.</p> <p>I met my guest today more than a decade ago. But her influence in my life has been substantial. I count her among my many important teachers. Someone who walked the talk long before I was able to. Her commitment to humanity is something I hold as a model for how to better live and serve the greater good. Let’s go chat with her about what is going on.</p> <p><strong>Sophie McLean Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is wisdom teacher Sophie McLean. Sophie has spent decades leading transformational seminars to over 80,000 people around the world. People of all ethnicities, ages, religious and social backgrounds. Her seminar topics span both the human and metaphysical dimensions and touch on such topics as: deconstructing the ego, consciousness, the nature of fear, relationships, the dynamics of the feminine and the masculine, and how to make a difference in the world.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Sophie McLean.</p> <p><strong>E114 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I love what Sophie said about keeping a Beginner’s Mind. To be in a space of “not knowing” is a powerful place to be standing right now. Beginners mind along with a steady commitment to the spiritual path and to our tribe, goes a long ways to bringing you along in this Great Awakening.</p> <p>To participate in one of Sophie’s excellent courses or find out more about her work, go to <a href="http://www.sophiemclean.com">www.sophiemclean.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E113: Awakening the Mythic King
<h2>E113: Awakening the Mythic King</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E113 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers, come sit around the fire as Tony Rezac does a short riff on awakening the mythic King. Instead of a controlling “ruling over others” dynamic, Rezac presents the King as a collective archetype. One that each of us contributes to and draws from.</p> <p>Our ability to forge our own sovereignty and step into a brighter future as WE THE PEOPLE may very well depend on our ability to access these powerful energies. How do we masterfully meet the challenges we are facing? Come listen to a fresh perspective on all that is unfolding.</p>
Basecamp for Men E116: A Walk on the Wild Side
<h2>E116: A Walk on the Wild Side with Special Guest Champ Parinya</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E116 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today’s episode is dedicated to all of the brave souls who communicate truth, no matter how uncomfortable or unpopular. The rebels, the mystics, the seers, the researchers. The ones who have courageously put their necks out there. On behalf of humanity, I want to thank you for bringing us along. We couldn’t have done it without you.</p> <p>This episode brings us into some esoteric yet essential terrain. My friend Champ Parinya, the creator of the Great Awakening Map, and I finally take an honest look at the SSP. My hope is that the episode acts as initiation for you. That you hear just enough truth and curiosity and perhaps synchronicity to have you do your own dive into the rabbit hole.</p> <p>How do you dive down the rabbit hole on the SSP? By reading a couple of Dr. Michael Salla’s books. That is where I would point you. Why there? He is a meticulous researcher with rock solid military whistleblowers and declassified documents. He organizes this material in a way that the layperson can follow and integrate.</p> <p>It seems the new paradigm is here and this piece of the puzzle is perhaps the one that brings the whole galactic and cosmic picture into focus. It did for me and for my guest today. Let’s take a walk on the wild side with a trusted guide, Great Awakening Map creator and researcher Champ Parinya.</p>
Basecamp for Men E112: Seeing Through the Fog
<h2>E112: Seeing Through the Fog with Special Guest David Whitehead</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E112 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Truth, freedom, and justice….that is all we want! Seriously. For too long now the public has been swimming in the lies and deception brought to us by good ole MSM. The momentum has changed in the game. Can you sense it?</p> <p>There has been a heavyweight fight that we have been witnessing (and intimately involved in) whether you realize it or not. The Deep State is like a prizefighter on the ropes. Flailing, still a bit dangerous to us, but ultimately about to hit the canvas. And this is extraordinary news for WE THE PEOPLE. Books will be written about this for years to come.</p> <p>What will happen next? Well, much of that depends on us. I am seeing more and more people questioning the MSM narrative……about Covid, about the Deep State, about Trump and Biden and China, and about us. We are figuring it out.</p> <p>I think the question everyone needs to ask themselves is this: <em>if the mainstream media is doing their best to deceive and divide us (that should be fairly obvious at this point), how can I continue my own momentum in this Great Awakening? </em></p> <p>For some, maybe you start looking at Telegram where you’ll find more citizen journalists and critical thinkers. You start listening to Project Veritas and Clif High to broaden your perspective. Or you go dig into Patel Patriots Devolution series on Subtack because everyone is talking about it and you don’t undertand it. Well, please go understand it. It will certainly help you.</p> <p>For others, you may just need to drop your MSM addiction. Just let it go and see what comes to you without all that propaganda fogging up your perceptive abilities.</p> <p>For still others, it may not be any of this. What you may need to do is deepen your spiritual life or your meditation practice. Maybe you need to deepen your expression of gratitude and reverence for the mystery of it all and the Divine. Or increase your capacity for silence. Perhaps you have gotten accustomed to the noise of the intellect and this is keeping you from clear seeing. Can you take an honest look at THAT?</p> <p>My point here is we all have an edge to explore in the Great Awakening. I have an edge and so do you. Together, we will continue to grow our courage and our sovereignty to face whatever comes at us, knowing that I have your back and you have mine.</p> <p>The questions that keeps coming up for me is this: <em>How do we collectively develop our strength, wisdom, and humility? Can we do this NOW? How do we do this?</em> This will be part of my ongoing inquiry moving forward.</p> <p>I am excited to talk to my guest today. Really excited actually. He is a fellow truth seeker, freedom lover, mystic and podcaster. Let’s go have a conversation with him and find out what is going on.</p> <p><strong>David Whitehead Bio</strong></p> <p>David Whitehead is a full-time Martial Arts instructor, entrepreneur, and a man with a lifelong interest in esoteric philosophy, mythology, and ancient and modern mysteries.</p> <p>David is an avid adventurer and independent researcher, and runs his own podcast called ‘Truth Warrior’ which is centered around his own personal quest to seek out the answers to many of the interesting and challenging questions of our time. Here is my interview with David Whitehead.</p> <p><strong>E112 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation with David. I love this guy. To hear David’s excellent podcast Truth Warrior, go to <a href="http://www.dwtruthwarrior.com">www.dwtruthwarrior.com</a></p> <p>Are you having these types of important conversations in YOUR life? Remember, the discovery and expression of Truth, like spiritual enlightenment, is a group effort. It takes a village, as they say. What will be your unique contribution to the Truth and the Great Awakening? Be well mighty Warriors.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E111: You Have to Show the People
<h2>E111: You Have to Show the People with Special Guest Richard Citizen Journalist</h2> <p>We are in a most interesting, surreal moment in history, aren’t we? Never before have so many of us seen the obvious lies and deceit of the MSM. People are turning away in droves, looking for truth and how to make sense of this through new avenues and channels such as Telegram and Project Veritas.</p> <p>I respect where you are right now my listeners, wherever you at at. I remember how difficult my own awakening has been at times, especially at the beginning. You feel like Neo from the Matrix, throwing up as one Morpheus or another lays down another truth bomb meant to help you see. We all wanted a cushy, fun adventure in life. Turns out we made a choice to incarnate here during the apex of a system-wide takedown and meltdown.</p> <p>I wonder how long before the public realizes we are at war with the CCP and that this war involves our 2020 election and the weaponized, gain of function Covid-19 virus? It can’t be long now. A few more weeks? A few more months? It’s coming. You can see it barreling down the tracks.</p> <p>The conventional military stand-off in Taiwan seems to be just tip of the iceberg. A natural extension of the hidden cyber and information war that has been raging for years. The fact that it is bubbling up into conventional warfare tells us that it is coming to a head (literally) and will be hard to ignore.</p> <p>The mainstream media continues to use a mushroom farmers technique on WE THE PEOPLE: Keep us in the dark and feed us shit. But people are waking up. I can sense it. Are you gently red-pilling your friends and family? At least the ones with an open enough mind to look at alternative data sets and a different meta-view as to what is unfolding?</p> <p>We will be tracking this closely now. What is happening in the world and what is happening in consciousness are a mirror image. As we dissolve illusory boundaries between us, so the world will show its foundational unity to us. The lies that the media so obviously pushes at us don’t match the frequency or vibration of who we are becoming. We have the high ground. Frequency-wise, intention-wise. We will all be arriving together at a place that is new and strangely familiar.</p> <p>Before we get to our interview, I would like to read you a quote by the great Mark Twain who says “<em>In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and</em> scorned.<em> When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.”</em></p> <p>Keep up the good work my friend. I honor your courage and open-mindedness. Let’s go talk to another courageous man, Richard Potcner.</p> <p><strong>Richard Potcner Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is a citizen journalist and Patriot with one of the most watched channels on Telegram. Richard Potcner, aka Richard Citizen Journalist as he is known on Telegram. He criss-crosses the United States with videos that often show the incongruences and deception of the MSM. Here is my interview with Richard Potcner.</p> <p><strong>E111 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my interview with Richard Potcner. I encourage everyone to make their way to Telegram. It is, for now, the hub of WE THE PEOPLE. Telegram does not censor the citizen journalists and writers that are posting there, so you will certainly read and hear truth bombs that MSM is not going to show you. I am seeing more and more curious liberals making their way there and that makes sense to me. It is hard to get a clear picture without this piece, I would think.</p> <p>The Devolution series by Patel Patriot is a must read for every American. There are 11 or 12 parts to Devolution now plus a couple of Addendum‘s. Devolution will help you understand what is unfolding, no matter your political orientation. You can find Devolution on Patel Patriot’s TG channel or on Substack at patelpatriot.subtstack.com.</p> <p> </p> <p>&nbs
Basecamp for Men E109: Breaking Habits
<h2>E109: Breaking Habits with Eric Zimmer</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E109 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello listeners, I hope you are all doing well. If you find our content and resources valuable, please consider donating to our show. You can make a monthly donation or a one-time donation at <a href="http://www.basecamp-podcast.com">www.basecamp-podcast.com</a> . Thank you and here is today’s episode.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>E109: Breaking Habits</strong></p> <p>No matter where you are at in your life, habits will form a large portion of your time spent. We often will use habits distract or to self-soothe ourselves and we can tend to overdo things , especially if we have a compulsive tendency, which many of us do. Too much drinking or smoking, too much eating junk food or just too much eating, too much internet and porn, too much sports fixation or work fixation. Maybe we do all of it.</p> <p>Or perhaps we have a habitual way of speaking. We always talk about the same things in the same ways over and over and over again, ad nauseum. Or maybe we habitually gossip or complain. I notice this habitual speech in myself as I engage in yet another conversation about sports. It’s not bad, per se. It’s just not particularly relevant. Not really anyways. We have so many other layers that want expression. Why habitually stay on the surface?</p> <p>To make matters worse, we can spot this in others more readily. Habits are easy to see in others, aren’t they? We can spot the denial in our friends and loved ones a mile away. We can really SEE it in them but not so much with ourselves. So it is here that we find ourselves at the edge of our learning.</p> <p>Habits tend to live in the shadow so we can’t always get a clear picture of them or the effect they are having on us. Sometimes it is not until we strip something away that we can see how something was impacting us or those around us.</p> <p>How do we upgrade habits that don’t serve our best interests? As someone who has given up drinking and smoking years ago, I have been the direct beneficiary of looking at and letting go of habits that are unhealthy. And I am not a saint. Quite the contrary. My Hero’s Journey has been messy. Full of addiction and compulsion and methods of self-soothing that are less-than-noble.</p> <p>Yet, none of that matters, does it? You may arrive at your next chapters tattered and worn-out and unsure of why you do what you do. I remember the fear that would come up whenever I would challenge myself to let go of an unhealthy habit. My ego would absolutely SCREAM to not do it!</p> <p>What did I do? (after procrastinating and telling myself I couldn’t do it for months on end), I used the tools in my toolbox. I looked at my mission statement and my purpose in life and said, that is the kind of man I want to be. For my loved ones, for future generations, for my ancestors, and for the world.</p> <p>I also asked for support whenever I needed it. Believe me, it takes a village to get us all to align with our courage and dignity. We are getting there, each of us. I am continually amazed at the soulful level of conversations I am having all over the place.</p> <p>Sometimes the most heroic thing you can do is to challenge yourself to let go of the things you know really don’t serve you. To travel lighter in the next chapters of your story. I can promise you, you won‘t regret it. Let’s go talk to my guest today. A man who has also walked on, and continues to walk on, this path of discovery.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Eric Zimmer Bio</strong></p> <p><em>Eric Zimmer is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, The One You Feed, which is based on the old parable about two wolves at battle within us. With over 300 episodes and over 15 million downloads, the show features conversations with experts across many fields of study about how to create a life worth living. Here is my interview with Eric Zimmer.</em></p> <p><strong>E109 Final Thoughts</strong
Basecamp for Men E110: The Heartbeat of Our Counter Narrative
<h2>E110: The Heartbeat of Our Counter Narrative</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E110 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello listeners, I hope you are well. I recently did an interview with Roy Holman’s Soulful Warrior podcast. I took a listen to the interview and thought you would appreciate it here.</p> <p>Roy and I talk about men’s work, the spiritual and information war that is upon us and the current state of the world. I think it is particularly valuable for each of us to be in conversations about how we go about elevating our narrative. It is how we claim the higher ground. In a war, the higher ground has the advantage.</p> <p>There is something emerging on the radar for me. As I see it, how we weave this narrative using myth, archetypes, and Divine partnership will ultimately be our legacy.</p> <p>Our political differences are about to mean absolutely NOTHING my friend. I am in your hands and you are in mine. I trust that you are doing the messy, sometimes challenging work of awakening yourself to truth. We prepare ourselves and one another for the historic time we are about to step into.</p> <p>Here is the interview. I hope you enjoy it.</p> <p><strong>E110 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you found that interview valuable. I like being on the other end of the interview from time to time as it allows me to express certain truths in a slightly different way. More off the cuff.</p> <p>The piece about awakening and strengthening the collective King is, I believe, our edge. Since this is our edge, we will be returning to this archetype and idea again and again in the coming months as I feel this is how we help move the narrative upwards and in our favor.</p> <p>One last thing, If you find this show valuable. If you sense that you will hear things here that you don’t elsewhere and this content helps you, please share this with a friend, family member, or colleague. Man or woman. Someone that you would like to see inside of this story with us. I appreciate your trust and you have my word that we will continue to bring you truth, wisdom, and a love of our mutual humanity.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E108: The Mystery of St. Germain
<h2>E108: The Mystery of St. Germain with Special Guest Chris Pallis</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E108 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Over the years, I have become accustomed to looking out at the edges. We have found that if we are going to walk the talk on our own transformation, and live inspired and mission-driven, then it’s important to not get too complacent. We tend to gather resources as we live our lives. Adding as we mature into men and women. It can be breath of fresh air to look at and bring yourself out to your edges. This is where some of your new tools will be. The ones you haven‘t learned about yet.</p> <p>We have spoken about this in previous episodes. How do we receive the deeper clues that are whispering to us? How do we sharpen our perceptive abilities and grow our inner knowing? This is and will be crucial.</p> <p>I first came across St. Germain as I was exploring the various mystery schools. He held an elevated position amongst mystics. There were rumors in spiritual circles that St. Germain was an Ascended Master who is still actively assisting humanity in their current predicament. Perhaps a being who has evolved to the point of being able to traverse dimensions of time and space. These elevated masters (such as Christ or Mary Magdalene or St. Germain) are beings who are committed to assisting us in our ascension.</p> <p>In short, we have allies in high places and will need to access them as we move forward. We all know many who count Christ as an Ascended being committed to helping humanity. There are others and they are available to contact.</p> <p><strong>Chris Pallis Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Chris Pallis and he is a mystic, a teacher, and the director of the St. Germain Foundation here in Seattle. He is also a man I consider a mentor. A man who walks the talk and selflessly serves humanity. Here is my interview with Chris Pallis.</p> <p><strong>E108 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my interview with Chris. I meet with Chris every couple of months and I always come away inspired and uplifted and remembering what is important. My hope for you men is that you also draw to yourself a mentor a two. Someone who will help you prepare for the next chapters of your Hero’s Journey.</p> <p>One thing I firmly believe in is the wisdom of bringing other perspectives into your life. When you do this you will hear more that will be out on your edge, particularly on the spiritual side of things. This will help you find new resources in the coming days.</p> <p><em> </em></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E107: Dealing with Ourselves
<h2>E107 Dealing with Ourselves</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E107 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One thing that we have come to understand through all this is that we are in a messy process. We are, as a tribe, learning how to deal with uncertainty and chaos. It is all around us right now. And my sense is that we also learning how to develop our inner knowing and our connection to the Divine light. For some this will be through Church and the Light of Christ. For others it will be a Gnostic path with Goddess motifs and the natural world. For still others, it may be an eastern wisdom tradition or aplant medicine of one kind or another to help accelerate this inner knowing. All roads lead to the mountaintop, as the mystic would say.</p> <p>The process is always messy. Never neat and tidy. As we deal with our repression, denial, trauma, and amnesia. Many of us are working our way out of a kind of numbness that we have used to try to insulate us from the pain of separation or trauma. Others are working through the fog of disinformation that acts like a pollution in our minds. Making it difficult to see the truth or the Divine Light and to know which way is up and out of this mess.</p> <p>How do we meet one another <em>“where we are.” </em>Knowing that where you are and where I am might be quite different. How do we get our arms around everyone we care about, which is this whole tribe that is in our care. It is my belief and my vision that we are entering a whole new chapter of our collective Hero’s Journey. We will leave cynicism and disbelief and habitually dark patterning behind us.</p> <p>We are all, you and I, learning to hold the Light for one another. When one of us slips, another stops to help them up. This is our alchemy and our work. We are all in this together, working to elevate one another. Hang in there for we are almost to the next chapter of our story.</p> <p><strong>Ben Bio-</strong></p> <p>Because of the nature of our conversation today, my guest wants to be able to speak freely and remain somewhat anonymous and we will use only his first name.</p> <p>Ben is a friend, a software developer and spiritual warrior. He leads men’s groups and a Brazilian church that uses Ayehuasca or plant medicine as their sacrament. Something we talk about in today’s episode. Here is my interview w my good friend Ben.</p> <p><strong>E107 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Ben. I love how authentic and heart-centered Ben is. It was fascinating to me how his work in a church with plant medicine looks a lot light a laboratory that shows us what we are all going through. Processing fear and uncertainty, healing trauma, letting go of ego and habitual ways of doing and seeing things.</p> <p>It stood out to me when Ben said that in his work, the medicine is the body or Consciousness of Christ. I could feel the power and truth in this declaration.</p> <p>Not everything is the way we once thought it was. It seems right now, EVERYONE is having to navigate this. THE TRUTH IS ALSO SEEKING THE SEEKER.</p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em> </em></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E105: The Sovereign Project
<h2>E105: The Sovereign Project with Special Guest Peter Stone</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E105 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As we have watched the events of the past couple of years unfold, there was something that was coming into clearer and clearer focus for many. That we have inverted our ladder of authority. We have forgotten our own sovereignty, instead giving our power over to the state and worse yet, the media-driven narrative.</p> <p>It was shocking to me to watch people I care about capitulate so easily. I watched a level of obedience that scared me. I know some feisty people but I haven’t seen many who were expressing much of this during this so-called pandemic.</p> <p>I naturally started to gravitate to those that were asserting their strength and their freedom and know their rights, like my guest today. I quickly and quietly left circles that were too conformist and whose narratives were driven by fear. It’s just not for me.</p> <p>This episode is in the same vein as one I did back with Paul Remington Jones, which is one I know many of you enjoyed. If you like today’s episode and want to go give that one a listen, it is E87 Standing in Strength.</p> <p>I find it a bit interesting that, of the four archetypes we use in men’s work, the one that men consistently have difficulty accessing, myself included, is the King or Sovereign. Americans have gotten flabby as to our Constitutional rights. I see this all over the place. We will need citizen leaders in this area in the coming months and years if we are to restore the Republic. Something I believe we are in the process of doing, whether you are aware of it or not.</p> <p>It may just be time for you to roll up your sleeves and start to educate yourself on Common Law, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. Learning or re-learning this will only give you strength and confidence in both yourself and the direction we are heading.</p> <p>Our foundation is strong and gets stronger each time a citizen becomes clear as to where his or her authority comes from. I invite you today into deeper learning in this area of study.</p> <p><strong>Peter Stone Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Peter Stone and he is a thought leader in the area of empowering citizens to live in their own power and sovereignty. He is also the founder of The Sovereign Project. Here is my interview with Peter Stone.</p> <p><strong>E105 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my interview with Pete Stone. I really enjoyed my time with him. If I was in the UK, I would take him to the pub and buy him a beer (or two).</p> <p>To find all of the great resources he has in The Sovereign Project go to <a href="http://www.thesovereignproject.live/">www.thesovereignproject.live</a>You can join for free and there is all sorts of resources there for you to start to empower yourself in all the ways we talked about.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E106: Shaping Our Narrative
<h2>E106 Shaping Our Narrative with Special Guest Roy Holman</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E106 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I love to interview people who can see patterns and speak with depth. It has always been my aim that Basecamp for Men would be a trusted source of resources and wisdom. So it is not an accident that I gravitate towards guests that express Soul.</p> <p>For it is in this quality of earthiness or Soul that our ancient teachings can reach us. When each of us humbly does our work, we prepare ourselves for Divine messages and inspiration. We are the vessel for what is emerging.</p> <p>I sometimes can barely contain my excitement for what is starting to crest in WE THE PEOPLE. Will we win? Or will fascism prevail? As we continue to anchor our thoughts, emotions, and intentions in the higher planes or dimensions, we all help to bring forth the new age we all seek. America will certainly lead as she always does.</p> <p>It seems we are all just now discovering that there is another dream that is looking for us. Can you sense it? Are you participating? Our collective Hero’s Journey is about to turn another page. Let’s take a deep breath and continue to move into our story with courage.</p> <p><strong>Roy Holman Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Roy Holman. Roy is a meditation and yoga teacher, a lover of nature, and the creator and host of the podcast The Soulful Warrior. Here is my interview with Roy Holman.</p> <p><strong>E106 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Roy. To find his yoga and meditation classes and retreats or listen to his podcast The Soulful Warrior, go to <a href="http://www.holmanhealthconnections.com/">www.holmanhealthconnections.com</a></p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em> </em></p> <p> </p> <p><em> </em></p>
Basecamp for Men E204: Basecamp Classics
<h2>E204: Basecamp Classics</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E204 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Man, did I get knocked for a loop this past week. I ended up getting Shingles. I still have it really bad actually and it put a stop to the Basecamp flow here. I could see Tuesday coming up and I had no interview, no ideas that were coming up, just me trying deal with this excruciating pain all day long.</p> <p>I was talking to Lisa this morning about what is going on in the world. Part of the fog that people are experiencing is that we are in the middle of world war 3. It‘s just that war has evolved with our technology and the big guns now are psy-ops and propaganda, control of the narrative for the enemy’s purposes, bioweapons in the form of so-called “vaccines” and weather modification that is doing God knows what to our health and our DNA. We are a tribe of people, humanity that is, that has been kept in the dark as to what has happened here, who we really are, in terms of our own divinity and place in the Cosmos, and what our adversary is trying to do with us.</p> <p>I tried to pick a Basecamp Classic today that aligns with these themes. It is probably not a perfect fit but hey, I have a torso full of open blisters so , honestly let’s just do the best we can!</p> <p>Looking ahead, I have a couple of good interviews coming up with Mark Jeftovic and Dr. Jeanette Daneals. And it is looking like the Secret Space Program episode, which has been the most daunting of topics for me to present to you, will likely be the season finale.</p> <p>Oh for those of you that don‘t know, I have become fond of taking a break during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time frame. Usually 6 weeks off or so to recharge, see family, and not have podcast deadlines to navigate. But don’t worry, we aren’t there yet. We‘re still chugging along season five.</p> <p>Today‘s Basecamp Classic features my trusted friend, Roy Holman. It is always good to sit around the fire with him with his wisdom and calm demeanor and love of humanity. This one is from E106 all the way back from fall of 2021. But it holds up I think as Roy and I talk about the underlying dynamics and where we are at in humanity’s awakening. Enjoy the episode.</p>
Basecamp for Men E104: Finding the Flow in Chaotic Times
<h2>E104: Finding the Flow in Chaotic Times with Special Guest author Kari Hohne</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E104 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I first came across today’s guest in a beautiful 7-minute video she made titled The Art of Going with the Flow. It resonated with me. Sometimes with wisdom teachings, we just need to be reminded. The essential truth is already inside of us.</p> <p>We are all doing our best to navigate these strange times we find ourselves in. There is not agreement amongst us and that is fine.</p> <p>As my guest today so eloquently states, chaos is a sign of growth and renewal. It means the old systems and energies that go with it are in decay. This is how nature intends it. There is a lot of talk in spiritual circles about the chaos of ushering the new paradigm. I for one am optimistic as is my guest today.</p> <p>There is a strong tendency amongst my inner circle to fight. We are actively engaged in protecting our Constitutional rights from over-reaching Governors and health bureaucrats with an agenda.</p> <p>But my guest today reminded me in a gentle and powerful fashion that perhaps all of this chaos is a test. Not necessarily a test of our willingness to fight for our principles, although we are being tested that way as well. But a test of faith. Can we trust this whole process we are in? Can we trust one another and the Divine to usher us into the new epoch?</p> <p>I for one can see where I can still strengthen my faith and trust that we are unfolding the truth in a beautiful and perfect way. Can we leave all the angst and fear and scarcity behind? What do you think? What parts of us are starting to emerge? This is the question that excites me and inspires me on a daily basis. I am happy to have you along for the ride my friends. Let’s renew our faith in our emerging story and one another.</p> <p><strong>Kari Hohne Bio-</strong></p> <p>Kari Hohne is a popular author of many translations of ancient texts. Her books include The Mind’s Mirror, The Mythology of Sleep, Nothing Bad Happens in Life, and her latest book The Common Archetypes of the Tarot. Here is my interview with Kari Hohne.</p> <p><strong>E104 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Kari Hohne. To find her and all of her great resources, go to <a href="http://www.cafeausoul.com/">www.cafeausoul.com</a>.</p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em> </em></p>
Basecamp for Men E103: Freeing Yourself from “Niceness”
<h2>E103:Freeing Yourself from “Niceness” with Special Guest James Rapson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E103 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of the common things I see men struggle with is how do you break out of this people pleasing fixation. It is the curse of Nice Guys and Nice Girls. You always need to be getting your approval and validation “over there”. It seems that, if this was a strategy we used as children, unaddressed, this coping pattern will continue to assert itself, showing us in spades that simply pleasing others with our niceness is an insufficient strategy if we are to navigate our lives in more heroic and authentic ways.</p> <p>I used to be a full on people-pleaser. No shit. Many from my past might remember this side of me. A Nice Guy. UGH!! Now I see that it was all part of my development as a man. I needed to outgrow this immature, validation-seeking part of myself. And I had many teachers along the way. Particularly when I got involved with the Mankind Project.</p> <p>I remember when I first got initiated by MKP and attending my very first men’s wisdom councils. I couldn‘t believe how these guys spoke to one another. There was a rough-and-tumble honesty among the men and complete disregard for being nicey-nice. These men commanded respect with their truthfulness and authenticity.</p> <p>It wasn’t that these men were just being assholes, although sometimes this happened when a man was triggered. It’s that they had a freedom of expression that was not bound by the Nice Guy mold. I would use these chapters in my life to grow past the old Happy-Go-Lucky Nice Boy that was such a dominant part of my young adult life. The Warrior archetype would finish him off in my forties as my inner strength as a man grew.</p> <p>I still know many men that are hemmed in by incessant people-pleasing. It‘s widespread. My guest today wrote a book and knows a lot about this topic. I’m looking forward to dialoguing with him.</p> <p><strong>James Rapson Bio</strong></p> <p>James Rapson has been an innovator in the field of personal and professional development for over 20 years. A former psychotherapist, his focus is now on training and coaching. He is an internationally-published author and a nationally-recognized speaker and workshop leader.</p> <p>And he co-authored the book Anxious to Please: 7 Revolutionary Practices for the Chronically Nice with long-time friend and collaborator Craig English. Here is my interview with James Rapson.</p> <p><strong>E103 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with James as much as I did. To find James and his book, go to <a href="http://www.jamesrapson.com/">www.jamesrapson.com</a></p>
Basecamp for Men E102: The Alchemy of Vibration
<h2>E102: The Alchemy of Vibration</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E102 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I have long been a fan of esoteric studies. This has been true for around 20 years or so. It could be just about anything off the beaten path- alchemy, meditation, ET stuff, Tesla, fractal geometry, crop circles, secret space program. Anything that is in the occult, which is a word that means “hidden”, not “devil worshipper” as some would have you believe.</p> <p>In some of the spiritual/consciousness communities there is something that starts to come into focus over time. That frequency or vibration may just be the key to understanding the whole kit and caboodle. Here is a quote by the great visionary scientist and futurist Nicola Tesla. He said,</p> <p><em>“If you want to know the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.”</em></p> <p> </p> <p>The esoteric classic The Law of One speaks of vibration on dozens of occasions. Mystery schools east and west speak of vibration and alchemy as keys to something astounding. What could it be, I wonder? It seems there is something here that we are discovering in this process of our awakening.</p> <p>We have been so conditioned to receive the world as a passive observer. That whatever happens in the world is out of our control. Like a hand at blackjack, whatever happens is just unfolding. Is this true or have we all just been taught and then internalized this belief?</p> <p>Does happiness, bliss, creativity, inspiration, joy and play just happen when the circumstances are just right? Or are these higher states of consciousness that we cultivate and grow in our neuropathways to be shared and co-created with others in our tribe. Remember, alchemy is an inside game and spiritual awakening is a group effort.</p> <p>Come listen in on a discourse about frequency, energy, and vibration.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E101: What is Skillful Living?
<h2>E101: What is Skillful Living with Special Guest Chris Beatie</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E101 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I received a text message from a friend that had a little list of Right Livelihood principles and I immediately wanted to do an episode about it. Making a weekly 30 minute show turns you into someone who makes fast creative decisions.</p> <p>I don’t have tons of episodes in the pipeline the way some podcasters do. I am a shoot-it-and-upload-it-now sort of guy. I tend to find stuff and turn it into content quickly. I think this has been a blessing as I know some podcasters who labor over episodes for weeks trying to get it just right.</p> <p>I really don‘t have the temperament for that. So I will see a meme or read an article that someone sends me and I’m off and running. Make it good, pull the trigger on publish, and move onto the next episode.</p> <p>Also, podcasters rarely have time to listen to other peoples podcasts. Isn’t that funny? All of the podcasters I have interviewed and spoken with all tell me the same thing: I am too busy making my show to listen to much else. Such is creative life at the microphone.</p> <p>My guest today is my good friend Chris Beatie. He’s a man who walks the talk and someone I can always count on. Let’s go have a conversation with him about skillful living.</p> <p><strong>Chris Beatie Interview</strong></p> <p><strong>E101 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Chris and found value in that episode. I love the way Chris shows up as a man. We had a good laugh afterwards as we asked each other-did we get too personal? And then we both shrugged and said, “<em>Fuck it, it’s good they hear this</em>.”</p> <p>I count Chris as someone I can trust on about 10 different levels. And my blessing to you my listener is that you have a man or two in your life who is unafraid of owning up to his own shadow the way that Chris models for us.</p> <p>It opens up the possibility that we can speak to one another with newfound honesty and courage. It means we can finally be real with one another.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E100: The Learning Inside of Your Marriage
<h2>E100: The Learning Inside of Your Marriage with Special Guest Kimberly Holmes</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E100 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Wow, I can’t believe we have made it to episode 100! I feel a sense of accomplishment with this and I want to start off by thanking my excellent sound editor Chris Rodd. Chris, I couldn’t have done it without you.</p> <p>And I would like to thank you my listener for giving our show a try and, for many of you, putting it into your regular rotation of podcasts. I really appreciate the follow. And if you are a fan of the show, help us by recommending it to a friend or two or giving us a review on Apple podcasts. Both of these actions help us to continue to grow and get the word out.</p> <p>As many of you know, one of my interests is how we can best show up as men in our most important relationships. These primary relationships (with our spouses or life partners, with our children, with our siblings and our parents) will inevitably bring our most challenging issues to the surface. They always do.</p> <p>There is an interesting dynamic at play. These most intimate relationships are the ones we CARE the most about. And what tends to show up in the things we care about the most? Challenges and obstacles. Ones that we seem to sub-consciously put in our own way as we learn to love one another and ourselves unconditionally.</p> <p>It is not hard to see that is is not always the great parts of us that are in our marriages and partnerships. We each show up with our unique wounds and insecurities. Our neediness, our upsets, our fears.</p> <p>And there is a paradox at play. We seem to want unconditional love from one another but then keep putting parts of ourselves out there that we don’t even love. It is like we are telling our partners, “I don’t really like this small, needy, insecure part of myself, what do YOU think?”.</p> <p>We long for the healing of our deepest wounds and then misguidedly ask our poor unsuspecting partner to do the healing. We often don’t suspect that it is ourselves that hold the key to the healing and love we have been looking for from our partners.</p> <p>I sometimes think that our spouses and life-partners are really here to bear witness to our courage to confront ourselves and to change. They encourage us to be true to ourselves and do our best to love life and them, with a full and open heart.</p> <p>My guest today knows a lot about learning in a relationship. Let’s go have a conversation.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Kimberly Holmes Bio-</strong></p> <p>Kimberly Bean Holmes is the CEO of Marriage Helper, an organization that seeks to give couples new resources for their journey. She is also the CEO and Creator of PIES University. Kimberly is also the host of the It Starts With Attraction Podcast. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 200K people a month who are making changes and becoming the best that they can be. Here is my interview with Kimberly Holmes.</p> <p><strong>E100 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my interview with Kimberly Holmes. I love what she said about how even if you are the only one to do inner work to help the relationship. This will often be enough to get positive development going. Because some of you might have partners that are not interested in therapy or working on things and that is ok. As long as YOU are willing to work on yourself, things will tend to grow in the relationship as well.</p> <p>I also love what she said about remember that how you make your spouse FEEL is so important. I think this is such an important point and I think it can get lost in long-term relationships. I know I lose sight of it from time to time.</p> <p>Lastly, I asked Kimberly for a couple of book recommendations for you and I have a couple as well. Kimberly recommends <em>8 Dates</em>by Dr. John Gottman and <em>Daring Greatly </em>by Brene Brown. My two relationship books that I love are <em>Getting the Love You Want </em>by Ha
Basecamp for Men E99: Leaving the Left
<h2>E99: Leaving the Left with Special Guest Lisa Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E99 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I wanted to speak with you a bit today about a particular part of my Hero’s Journey and bring my life-partner and wife of 27+ years on as another set of eyes.</p> <p>I have spoken of my political leanings in season three from time-to-time. I have even unpacked how I felt jettisoned by the radical left agenda. Many of you might be feeling the same way.</p> <p>One of the most alarming things that I witnessed throughout this so-called pandemic was the liberties that Americans seemed so willing to give up in service to an authoritarian voice that told them this is how it had to be. It was and is appalling to me.</p> <p>There is a part of me that is still scratching my head a bit. But I have also moved on. My take is that people will wake up when it’s their time. <strong>Neo will awaken. This much I know. For it lives inside of our Divine Imagination as mythic prophesy.</strong></p> <p>Like I said in the last episode, using some of our most cherished and valuable myths and interfacing them with the Matrix and the Lord of the Rings, etc. If you can only parrot what the MSM is saying, you are still in the slime pod. Even if you pride yourself on your intellect and your critical skills, if you are parroting what the enemy wants you to parrot, you are still in the Matrix. You are playing a character Neo. The character you are playing is one that can’t be duped or fooled. You are too smart. Too on the ball. Too aware. You are a proud liberal and dammit, that means something. Such is the way of the ego.</p> <p>As I have continued to riff on myths such as the Fallen Goddess Myth, I have started to become aware of an interesting dynamic. That, as Americans, we have our own version of the Goddess: our beloved Lady Liberty, the Feminine Soul of our great nation. That she has been treated so shabbily and nearly forgotten by a group that will do nothing but hate and demean her. WHAT THE HELL?!?</p> <p>Will everyday men and women defend her honor? Will liberals? Do you really need to have your freedoms stripped from you before you see what you truly have in this country? It’s an insane approach if you do. And much more full of suffering.</p> <p>Why not honor the Goddess that is in front of you by showing her the reverence, love, and and awe that she deserve . And defend her when she is attacked. Are you following me?</p> <p>I see people not wanting to step up here, no matter their political leanings. Maybe they are following the riffs on myth and the Grail and the Goddess and all the things I seek to challenge you with. But they still take too passive of a stance when defending this Goddess. She needs Warriors, both men and women, that are awake. People that are willing to put their backs into it. Our ancestors (and future generations) are counting on us. We will not them down.</p> <p>I want to let my mythic imagination run free. When I look back on my life, I see that freedom was always of utmost importance to me. It is in the core of my being. And the country that I was born and raised in and even taught to hate by my liberal education, is a living breathing Goddess herself, isn‘t she? America is and will continue to be a beacon of Light, for the world. And she is in the middle of HER rebirth.</p> <p>Just consider what I am sharing with you. Trust me.<strong> I want to challenge you but we are on the same side, you and I. My prayer and my deep intention is that we continue to find each other through boundaries that we were always meant to break free from.</strong></p> <p>Speaking for both Lisa and I, we welcome those of you who are arriving and we deeply honor you on your Hero’s Journey, no matter which chapter you are on.</p> <p><strong>E99 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with the always interesting Lisa Rezac. My hope is that, if you are a die-hard liberal, you can come away with a fresh per
Basecamp for Men E98: Our Mythic Imagination
<h2>E98: Our Mythic Imagination</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E98 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Without a guest lined up and leaving for vacation for a week, I found myself bringing one of my short format episodes to you. I am calling this one Our Mythic Imagination. It is my hope that it sparks your curiousity or rekindles something in you.</p> <p>Whenever I step into this mythic landscape, I always feel supported. There is something much larger than me that is wanting to speak to you. If I can stay out of the way and let the images and words flow, they will hopefully arrive in your ears and hearts in a coherent fashion. It is not always an easy balancing act as all sorts of ideas and images vie for the stage. Such is the way of myth. Messy, a bit chaotic, but ultimately staying true to the central message or motif. The mythic landscape that is our birthright is alive and well. Humanity is resourced for these next chapters.</p> <p>There is SO much going on in our emerging story. When I say “our” story, I am of course referring to WE THE PEOPLE. I do not see division in us. I refuse to buy what our adversaries are selling. We seem to have a spiritual war at the foundation of what we are dealing with. A battle for our Souls, if you want to state it in a biblical fashion.</p> <p>The enemies of WE THE PEOPLE, whom we’ve spoken about on a number of occasions, are counting that we don’t wake up. That we continue our slumber, unaware of our situation and what is at stake.</p> <p>We have work to do. The shadow is asking to be seen and acknowledged. It wants to be found. Both in the world and in ourselves. There is nowhere to hide right now, if I can state it in bold terms.</p> <p>For me, these are times to lean on our stories and our myths. The ones that bring forth our courage and our mutual humanity. As I see it, we are either listening to the narrative of our adversaries as it blares out along the mainstream airwaves, or we lean on our tried-and-true myths that have been handed to us for to help us in for these very sorts of times. Mythic imagination is our secret weapon. It is how we know where we are and what we need to do. It is the weapon our enemy fears the most.</p> <p>I will share with you today how I spark my own mythic imagination and hopefully this will help awaken what is beginning to spark inside you. We are one tribe. There is no division. All separation is an illusion. Or as Gnostics say <em>There is Just ONE of Us Here.</em></p> <p>Once you arrive at this universal truth (and really know it in your bones), all confusion and fog will dissipate. You have now arrived at the fork in YOUR Hero’s Journey.</p> <p>The Great Awakening of humanity has been prophesied in every wisdom tradition. The Quickening that brings an acceleration of the Divine Light and inner knowing into our tribe. We are at the part of the story where mythic motifs and themes, long-forgotten characters, and unexpected movements in the story line start to assert themselves.</p> <p>There seems to be magic afoot. As if each one of us, RIGHT NOW, is playing a crucial part in this unfolding story. Something is stirring in the tribe. Are you aware of it? Is there inner work you need to do to better prepare yourself for the coming days?</p> <p>I am inviting you to bring mythic imagination into your being. Into your Soul. It is how you will know what is unfolding. The chosen myth will whisper its secrets. It is not as hard as you might think. Sitting quietly as you contemplate your Hero’s Journey or The Grail or the Fallen Goddess Myth. These myths will, with a fisherman’s patient mentality, whisper where you are at and what you need to do or who you need to grow into to complete your Divine mission.</p> <p>Myths are meta-stories. They create transcendent imagery and feelings in the initiate to guide the brave soul who awaits his or her instructions.</p>
Basecamp for Men E97: The Bottom Side of the Rock
<h2>E97: The Bottom Side of the Rock with Special Guest author Marie Jones</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E97 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Two quotes to start off. One from George Carlin who said <em>“I have certain rules. My first rule, I don’t believe anything the government tells me</em>.”</p> <p>And another from Aldous Huxley who said “<em>The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”</em></p> <p>Here in Huxley’s quote, we see a way to detect the work of the Deep State’s media propaganda. Are you moving a certain group of people beneath you? Is the other side stupid or racist or uniformed or crazy? Or is this what you are being told to believe by propagandists?</p> <p>We have clearly been swimming in disinformation and I believe it is making us sick. And most are only vaguely aware of it. Or the left is only aware of the propaganda of the right and vice versa. We seem to be, as a whole, quite poor at detecting spin that is inside our own silo.</p> <p>I find it useful to assume anything coming out of MSM is spin. There is no objective journalism any longer on the mainstream airwaves. WE THE PEOPLE know this. More and more are coming to terms with it.</p> <p>My guest today has a quote in her book: <em>“Covid was one big mess of misinformation, disinformation, progaganda, and spin. Beneath it all, were people trying to dog paddle and not drown in the chorus of chaos, waiting for facts that only time will tell.”</em></p> <p>I think this captures the past year and a half in succinct fashion. We are still trying to make sense of it as the facts have been slow to roll in. Of course, MSM has not assisted us in understanding the situation but, then again, that is not their roll, is it? Quite the opposite.</p> <p>I saw a great little post from Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers. She says <em>“The global corporate shill press is NOT the real media. Individuals with their pens, phones, computers, and cameras are the real media.”</em></p> <p>I completely agree and we are seeing an activated and awakened citizenry right now. I would also add microphones and podcasts to that list of tools of WE THE PEOPLE. It is how we are able to counter the deception campaign that has been waged against us. We seek the truth, have conversations, report what we find, and let you decide for yourself who seeking to empower and who is seeking to disempower you.</p> <p>As they say <strong><em>We Are the News now</em></strong>. My guest today is one such citizen journalist and an excellent and prolific writer.</p> <p><strong>E97 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Marie Jones. Marie has generously donated her new book Disinformation and You to the first three listeners that raise their hands. We are fixing my work email so just send me an email with your name and address to tonyrezac@mac.com saying you would like a free copy and Marie will send you an autographed copy of her excellent book.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E96: Everyday Heroes
<h2>E96 Everyday Heroes with Special Guest Victoria Palmer</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E96 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>As a former athlete, I highly value courage. I always have. As a kid, I saw athletes as warriors who lived at the edge of what they thought they were capable of doing.</p> <p>I still count Muhammad Ali as one of my favorite Americans. As a man who spoke truth to power, I know that the champ would have had some pointed words to give to those that perpetrate the official Covid-19 narrative. Can you imagine a young Ali if he were asked about Tony Fauci or Bill Gates and what he thought of their opinions? I can just see Ali laying into their hypocrisy in his inimitable style and swagger. Do you think Muhammad Ali would have lined up to get vaccinated? Ha! Yeah right.</p> <p>Or how about the great George Carlin? Do you think he would have complied with the narrative and the mandates? Or eviscerated the lies and have you laughing hysterically while he did it! George would have had a field day with this and we all know it.</p> <p>I still take my cues from those with courage although it looks different today. I don‘t look to athletes anymore. Today I admire people who can stand in and express their values and their principles. Especially when those values are courage and freedom, which is at the core of who I am as a man.</p> <p>Heroic people come in all shapes and sizes. Everyday hero’s that remind us of something. That as Americans, we carry this courage and a love freedom in our DNA. It is certainly active and alive in one part of our tribe. And is coming like a wave, an activation key that has waited for the right sequence, to further awaken WE THE PEOPLE.</p> <p>My guest today, is one such everyday hero.</p> <p><strong>Victoria Palmer Bio</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Victoria Palmer. Victoria is a truth activist, a Seattle native, and organizer of the Seattle Truth Network. An open discussion group that is questioning the Covid narrative. She has made over 145 appearances on the streets and freeways of Seattle with signs such as “<em>Honk if You Question the Mask Mandate.”</em> I love this. Here is my interview with Victoria Palmer.</p> <p><strong>E96 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my interview with Victoria Palmer. She is inviting the entire state of Washington to come to Seattle on July 3rd for the March For Freedom 3 starting at 11:00 at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Come join us there. If you have any questions or wish to open a dialogue with her, you can contact her directly at contact@MarchForFreedomWA.com.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E95: Holding onto Your Truth
<h2>E95: Holding onto Your Truth</h2> <h2>with Special Guests Isabelle and Howard Ferguson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E95 Introduction</strong></p> <p>There are so many things I love about doing this podcast. To be able to explore the nature of all things human and offer some resources and assistance to WE THE PEOPLE is a great honor for me.</p> <p>I also love that I can pivot at a moment’s notice to offer a different perspective to the events that are unfolding. Acting as an agent for this Great Awakening.</p> <p>When I did E64 Vaccine Q and A with Dr. Jennifer Margulis, we questioned the vaccine rollout and whether or not it would be safe for people. I am always wary of telling people what to do. What you do with your own health and your life is not any of my business. Just as my choices are none of yours.</p> <p>E64 was flagged and banned all over social media. It was also a great success for BFM. Even though my friends and family on the left were whispering “anti-vaxxer” and “conspiracy theorist” behind my back. I knew that if Big Tech was kicking me off their platform (as Twitter did) and banning my episodes (as Facebook and Google did), then I was “over the target” as they say in the military.</p> <p>I have a sense that, when all is told and done, the vaccination program currently being rolled out by Big Pharma will be a health disaster. We are already well on our way, whether you realize it or not. We all know lots of people that have received them. For many liberals, EVERYONE they know is fully vaccinated and ready to step up to the needle again as soon as the so-called authorities tell them it is time.</p> <p>Data scientist Cliff High says that his algorithms say that soon 19 out of 20 Democrats will be fully vaccinated. As opposed to only 1 in 4 Republicans. Think about that for a second. If the vaccine program provides to be a health disaster, it will be particularly devastating to the people and families on the left. I say this with compassion and concern.</p> <p>The MSM is suppressing so much information from WE THE PEOPLE. Large groups of medical experts have banded together to sound the alarm bells around these experimental and untested quote/unquote vaccines. The MSM has completely suppressed this story. If you are on the left, you have not heard a peep from your sources.</p> <p>Recently, Four British Airways pilots all died within days of receiving the vaccine. All were in perfect health between the ages of 35-55. The MSM said nothing about this either as they continue to work against WE THE PEOPLE.</p> <p>Sometimes the best way to reach people is by sharing a story to illustrate something. Something truthful that occurs in your close inner circle, which is what I will do today. Just a week ago I got a terrifying text message from my close friend Howard, telling me something happened to his young daughter Isabelle after she received the J and J shot. Let’t go talk to both of them about what exactly happened.</p> <p><strong>Isabelle and Howard Ferguson Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today has the distinction of being the youngest guest on Basecamp for Men, by far. Isabelle Ferguson is a bright, intuitive young woman who just graduated from high school and will be heading to culinary school in Paris and then onto Villanova for undergraduate school. Also on the show is my close friend and Isabelle‘s father Howard Ferguson.</p> <p>Isabelle and Howard have harrowing story to share with you and a message for young adults and their parents. Here is my interview with Isabelle and Howard Ferguson.</p> <p><strong>E95 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Isabelle and Howard. I so appreciate how honest and vulnerable they both were. I hope this story will serve to awaken parents and anyone who is on the fence with this important health issue.</p> <p>I would like to finish with a list someone made of the “25 Reasons our Family is Declining the Covid-19 Shots”. See if any of these resonate
Basecamp for Men E94: The Path of Initiation-Part 2
<h2>E94: The Path of Initiation with Special Guest Joe Grube</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E94 Introduction</strong></p> <p>This week I wanted to do a continuation of the theme we set in E86 The Path of Initiation but with a different guest. I believe that initiations mark our Soul’s journey. And that these initiations will come throughout our lives and can come in unusual ways. Sometimes we don‘t even realize that we were in an initiatory phase until the years ripen us and we look back. Through this initiatory lens, we can see how life was bringing us forth through mythic dimensions. Teaching us all the way.</p> <p>Like so many young people, both my guest and I experienced the initiatory intensity of psychedelics on many occasions. It is not something I talk about very often but as it was a clear initiation with a “before” and “after” Tony. So I thought I would take a look at it today.</p> <p>There is something expansive and transcendent in this path. But it is fraught with danger, as spiritual teachers have often stated. Psychedelics are strong. Sometime REALLY strong. And they can take their toll on your nervous system and your mind. I would not recommend them to everyone.</p> <p>Yet for the intrepid explorer, psychedelics have proven to open the doors of perception to a more cosmic dimension. Furthermore, what is seen, felt, and understood under the influence of psychedelics will often last a lifetime. In other words, you don’t need to take them over and over again. Although some people certainly do.</p> <p>To bookend this edgier initiation, I thought I would include some wisdom from another initiation that my guest and I share: fatherhood. Here is another initiation that some men take and some don’t. It is a terrifying thing, becoming a father. You might not hear men say how scared they are as they await the arrival of their child but I can certainly attest to it.</p> <p>I can usually tell if a man is a father just by how he carries himself. There is something intangible in a man’s aura or body language that indicates that he has children. It is something in the man’s soul. Perhaps it‘s that he has participated in his lineage in an active way and seems to carry something from his ancestors and future generations with him. Or perhaps it’s just because he has skin in the game, literally.</p> <p>It might seem like strange bedfellows for an episode. Psychedelics and fatherhood. Let’s see if we can make a little sense of these powerful initiations.</p> <p><strong>Joe Grube Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is my friend Joe Grube. Joe is an attorney, a husband and father, and a man known for his love of life, his great sense of humor, and for bringing a lightness and ease to his conversations and interractions with others. Here is my interview with Joe Grube.</p> <p><strong>E94 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my interview with Joe Grube. Joe and I both recommend Ram Das’s <em>Be Here Now</em>, which is considered a classic in psychedelic and mystical literature. Whether or not you ever explore the psychedelic path, <em>Be Here Now</em>carries incredible wisdom and Light. It has the distinction being one of the first books that brought the teachings and wisdom of the east to the minds of us westerners.</p>
Basecamp for Men E93: Walking with Mystics
<h2>E93: Walking with Mystics with Special Guest Tricia McCannon</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E93 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I want to start off by letting you know that the issues we were having with Season One episodes are fixed. Apparently people couldn’t download and listen to season one, which are episodes 1-37. So if you are a fan of the show and tried to go back and hear what we were talking about in season one, those episode are almost all available now. There are still one or two that we are working on to clear up but go listen to season one if you haven’t yet, we did some really valuable episodes in that first year.</p> <p>As a show that attempts to chronicle and aid in the evolution of consciousness, I am constantly floored by how fast we are discovering ourselves. The Great Awakening, it seems, is reaching far, wide, and deeply into our human experience.</p> <p>If the external events mirror our internal state of affairs then we are fast approaching a brand new chapter and one that will take a leap of faith. Do we have what we need? Will the allies of humanity be there when we most need them? Can we trust one another as we ready ourselves for the next important chapters?</p> <p>I have repeatedly tapped into myth to help us make sense of the inner landscape and with good reason. Myth is like a grand old ship: dependable, weather-beaten, and proven in the storm. I sometimes think that if every single person worked with just one myth (of their own choosing), we would all have our maps and collectively find our way home.</p> <p>My guest today is an expert on reading the mythic landscape and shining a light on all things soulful. If we are all mystic travellers making our way up the mountain, then we all need guides. Wise elders who can help us keep our heads and hearts about us.</p> <p>My guest today is one such wisdom keeper.</p> <p><strong>Tricia McCannon Bio-</strong></p> <p>Tricia McCannon is a renowned clairvoyant, teacher, and mystic. She is the author of several books including Return of the Divine Sophia. Tricia is the founder of the Phoenix Fire Lodge Mystery School and has led hundreds of workshops worldwide. Here is my interview with Tricia McCannon.</p> <p><strong>E93 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my interview with Tricia McCannon. To find out more about Tricia, order one of her excellent books, or to book a reading with her, go to <a href="http://www.triciamccannon.com/">www.triciamccannon.com</a>.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E91: Restoring Our Republic
<h2>E91: Restoring Our Republic with Special Guest Lenka Koloma</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E91 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As someone who was educated on liberal principles at an American university, I was taught to (perhaps not HATE my country) but to be deeply suspicious of anything that smacked of jingoism or pride in our nation. Noam Chomsky was a writer and thinker who drove much of this way of thinking.</p> <p>I remember when I became aware of the CIA black ops when I was a young man and being appalled at what we were doing to other countries and their people. Running heroin and cocaine to introduce to inner city populations here, helping to foment revolution when it suited our corporate interests, assassinating leaders if need be. It was an education in the grisly reality of geopolitics.</p> <p>Looking back I can see the clever trick that was played on my young mind. If my conditioning could get me to doubt anything American, then I was ripe for further conditioning in cultural Marxism with its hatred of unity, WE THE PEOPLE and all things family, God, and country.</p> <p>Chomsky also, to my young mind, did not properly differentiate the CIA from the American Republic, making the two seem one and the same. We now know that the CIA is a powerful, deceptive arm of the Deep State and does not carry the same values as WE THE PEOPLE or the American Republic.</p> <p>I have come full circle. Raised in a working class, conservative small town and educated in college and having lived in great liberal cities, I have in the past five years arrived a place where I unabashedly ADORE our nation and what she represents. We are, right now (whether you realize it or not), renewing our beloved Republic and all that she stands for.</p> <p>A few things that have emerged for me and others in this movement. One, the U.S. Constitution is a priceless treasure. One that many Americans have given their lives to protect. Every American (left, right or center) should have a copy and study it.</p> <p>I liken it to the American Grail. If you honor and treasure this exceptional gift to our nation, it will be there to serve WE THE PEOPLE. Like the myths we have been unpacking for you, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights are a living, breathing document that responds to your reverence and respect, activating something profound in oneself.</p> <p>Personally, I was embarrassed that I had lost so much of my knowledge of the Constitution and everything it stands for. I think many of you, especially on the left, can probably say the same thing. It wasn’t until left leaning Governors and Tony Fauci started to attack our liberties with all their rules, guidelines, and mandates hoping WE THE PEOPLE would simply comply instead of taking a cool, rational look at things and recognizing that mandates and recommendations do not supersede Constitutional law.</p> <p>There is a feistiness that runs in our American blood. I know my guest today exhibits it. I know my wife does and I like to think that I do too. I am willing to fight for what is true and good and beautiful. The founding fathers meant for us to cherish this divinely given document and to keep it close in times like these. It is one of our many Allies in restoring the Republic.</p> <p>Our rights and liberties are protected by the highest court and highest law in the land. Whatever Tony Fauci or Andrew Cuomo or Jay Inslee or any other so-called authority figure says doesn‘t change that one damn bit. Oh people are free to voice their OPINION of what you should do. You just don‘t need to act like that opinion changes your constitutional rights. It doesn’t. And the more people that realize this, the stronger WE THE PEOPLE will be, no matter which way you lean politically.</p> <p>There will come a time soon when most Americans will realize how close we came to losing our ability to choose our lives for ourselves. To live free and pursue happiness as sovereign people. WE THE PEOPLE were awakened by the
Basecamp for Men E89: The Myth of the Fallen Goddess
<h2>E89: The Myth of the Fallen Goddess</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E89 Introduction</strong></p> <p>It seems that season three is the season to deepen our mythic imagination. And since the tagline of BFM is “Men, Myth, and the Hero‘s Journey”, this seems like an appropriate direction right now. Among Gnostics, May is the month of the Divine Goddess. So what better month to pay homage to her than this one.<strong> </strong></p> <p>Throughout our history, there were always groups that held secrets to our heritage and our potential. These groups were not confined to one region or one philosophy or one way of thinking. Yet, when you compare their essential truths and expressions, there is a tremendous amount of agreement as to who we are as a species and how we got here.</p> <p>These groups had many myths and tales for future generations. Yet the central myth, told in secret over and over again so it would not be forgotten, was the myth of the fallen goddess Sofia. It was the story of the descent of the Soul into the material realm. It is, in every sense,<strong>our story.</strong></p> <p>I will do my best to represent this myth but please allow me a bit of clumsiness. I have been working with it for just a few short years. One finds that the more you work with a myth, the more fluent and powerful your speaking becomes when it comes to expressing the central themes and motifs of that particular myth.</p> <p>I was first exposed to this myth a number of years ago. I came across it in my interest in Gnosticism and soon found that the Fallen Goddess Myth was central to Gnostics. After all of my “men’s work”, I had finally arrived at the footsteps of the Goddess herself. I was spellbound.</p> <p>As I began my study of and courtship of Sophia, as fate would have it, she seemed to take an instant liking to me. She was approaching me in dreams and visions, and making herself know in all sorts of ways throughout the day. I found myself typing Gnosticism and Goddess Sophia into You Tube and following the rabbit hole. The myth (and the Goddess) was starting to talk to me. It seems, perhaps, that I have been here before.</p> <p><em>“It is truly a miracle that our species has survived the patriarchal campaign to eliminate the Goddess and her Mysteries. Without the indigenous peoples all around the world preserving the native wisdom in their lives, we would never have seen it today. At any given moment there are vastly more good and decent people in the world than evildoers. Yet those who intend evil and practice deceit gain a disproportionate advantage because they rely on the passive consent of the believers.”</em></p> <p>Author, Jacques Lacarriere</p> <p> </p> <p>What is the myth trying to say to you? What wisdom does it hold? How do you begin to interact with it so as to bring you to your own awakening?</p> <p><em>“The Watchers became jealous. They could sense that humankind’s mercurial intelligence provided the potential for the awakening of the Divine Sparks within matter. The imprisoned Light had been active all this time.</em></p> <p><em> The very resistance of the enemy was bringing the Divine plan to fruition. In each human there emerged the potential to have contact with a Higher Self or Holy Guardian Angel. The enemy angels now took a more concentrated interests in humans. Forming a plan to thwart the All-Mind from realizing Itself. The cosmic battle between the Light and Darkness descended from the macrocosm to the microcosm.</em><em>As above, so below.”</em></p> <p><strong>By entering this myth with your consciousness, what might you learn? How might it transform you?</strong></p> <p>We are on the verge of something historical. In the world and in ourselves. Myths such as the Fallen Goddess or the Grail are here for us. Pointing us in a direction we can trust. Restoring our Kingdom, our world, and ourselves. We have come this far together. Walk with me just a bit further. I promise you that this transformation include
Basecamp for Men E90: Body and Soul
<h2>E90: Body and Soul with Special Guest Beth Pettengill Riley</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E90 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As a former athlete, I have always been appreciative of my body. I have long intuited that the body could be a portal into something vast and mysterious. This ran counter to the old lower masculine, Cartesian way of looking at the body as simply a machine. A separate object set aside from one’s mental, emotional, and spiritual lives. The body, in this way of looking at things, is not sacred. It is just a thing.</p> <p>While it is true that the body is a temporary vessel for our Soul and Spirit, to diminish the body or disregard it leaves us dry and up in our heads. How many men are smart but lack the juicy presence of being embodied? How might men continue our evolution with a proper reverence for earth, bodies, the sensuous, and the feminine?</p> <p>I think we will need to build it like a muscle. Something that has atrophied but not left us. Presence and embodiment seem to be waiting for our collective discovery. Men are starting to find what we have left behind.</p> <p>I have said this before on a number of episodes. We aren‘t going to be able to think our way along the faint trail of the Hero’s Journey. If we could think our way through it, we would have done that already. For aren’t we all really good at thinking about it all. No. We will need to navigate it with our hearts and our FELT sense. It is here that the body suddenly arrives as an obvious ally in our quest.</p> <p>There are ways of discovering this aspect of yourself. Somatic movement is a growing field that carries much wisdom and gifts for our tribe. As my guest today so elegantly expresses, the body’s wisdom can be the path that takes you all the way to the top of the mountain.</p> <p><strong>Beth Pettengill Riley Bio</strong></p> <p><em>Beth Pettengill Riley is a global leader in Somatic movement education and therapy with over 40 years of experience facilitating workshops in Continuum, Yoga & Meditation. She is the author of the book A Moving Inquiry: The Art of Personal Practice and maintains a private practice in the Santa Cruz area teaching classes and workshops and assisting individuals in finding greater freedom of movement. Here is my interview with Beth Pettengill Riley.</em></p> <p><strong>E90 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Beth. To find her online classes or her great book A Moving Inquiry, which was created to help you create your own somatic movement practice, go to Beth’s website at <a href="http://www.themovingwell.com/">www.themovingwell.com</a></p> <p>To find out more about Somatic Movement, go to the hub of all things Somatic Movement at <a href="http://www.ismeta.org/">www.ismeta.org</a>Ismeta has a directory of practitioners in your area and a list of approved trainings in case you are looking to be trained in this exceptional work.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E88: Conversations About Men
<h2>E88: Conversations About Men with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Brandon Clift</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E88 Introduction</strong></p> <p>It has been interesting to me to watch the evolution of the show as we make our way along season three. When we created the tagline of the show of “<strong><em>Men, Myth, and the Hero’s Journey”</em> </strong>it was made to be specific enough to give me focus but wide enough to make room for inspiration, the esoteric, and any other topics that caught my fancy.</p> <p>I knew that if we continued to focus on our collective awakening, The Great Awakening, as it is now being called and giving you tools for your own Hero’s Journey, you would find value in the 30 minutes each week that you listen.</p> <p>As my own spiritual journey has progressed, I have found that my radar for Truth has been fine-tuned by the Divine. I know that many of you are having your own breakthroughs as well. Whether that comes in the form of deepening your spiritual work, taking better care of yourself, or challenging the oftentimes surreal narrative of the MSM, I hope that you are finding that, in the final analysis, WE THE PEOPLE are one tribe and one heart.</p> <p>I have been promising you an episode on the UFO phenomenon. I did an interview recently but it just wasn’t good enough. Not interesting enough. So I am reaching out to a few more people. I am committed to making a good episode or two on this topic.</p> <p>I am really excited about the upcoming guests. I think it will provide us a nice balance between menswork, mythic viewpoints, the evolution of humanity, and some edgy red-pill episodes for your consideration.</p> <p>I appreciate you riding shotgun with me. And thank you for all the email and text messages supporting the show. I really appreciate it.</p> <p><strong>Brandon Clift Bio</strong></p> <p>Brandon Clift is on a mission to break the archaic and outdated molds of manhood that have led to many of the challenges we face in the world today. He is the host of The Mankind Podcast where he interviews leading researchers, experts, and influencers of change to find out how you can become a champion for healthy manhood.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Brandon Clift.</p> <p><strong>E88 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Brandon. For a different sort of men’s podcast, one that is more focused on racial issues and social justice, go check out <em>The Mankind Podcast</em> at all the places you listen to podcasts. I like the sound of EP #7 with Tony Porter, so that might be a great place to start.</p> <p>Also, I have been meaning to recommend Jeremy Elliot of the <em>Iconic Podcast</em>. It has been in my notes for a month now. Jeremy speaks truth to power and does it in a gracious and skillful way.</p> <p>Like most other podcasters, I don‘t have time to listen to many other podcasters as I am really busy making mine once a week. But I have recognized in Jeremy a kindred spirit. A man who is committed to truth and the elevation of our human tribe.</p> <p>He is not available on the usual podcast platforms. The best way to listen to Jeremy is to go to <em>The Iconic Podcast</em> on Facebook. You can also find him on You Tube (although they are deeply censoring counter-narrative voices like his) or BitChute.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E87: Standing in Strength
<h2>E87: Standing in Strength with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Paul Remington Jones</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E87 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>With all of the complying by the masses. With all of the mandates and near totalitarian narrative around what is best for us (wear masks, everyone get vaccinated, keep wearing masks, prepare for your next vaccination), we seem to have lost sight of something. That this whole <em>“let’s all comply to everything that is asked of us”</em> is not going to get us there. Not by a long shot. In fact, it’s likely taking us in the wrong direction.</p> <p>When is trading freedoms for safety ever worked out for us humans? Ever?</p> <p>In today’s times, we need and will continue to need feisty men and women. People with guts and courage. We will create nothing new by complying to every pseudo-authority figure. Whether that be Fauci, Gates, the Governor or any other rep for the so-called NWO.</p> <p>The human spirit will not be weighed down by all this compliance and conformity. Where is our backbone? Where is our character? Our strength?</p> <p>This reminds me of the great beat poet Gary Snyder who, when asked “why fight for the human tribe? Why try and change things?” Snyder simply responded, “<strong><em>because it’s a matter of style.”</em></strong></p> <p>I agree. I for one, am not interested in what the herd is doing for so-called herd immunity. My response? FUCKING WAKE UP! You’re being lied to all over the place and you know it.</p> <p>Men, am I calling you out? Am I saying grow some balls? I am.</p> <p>Remember, fortune favors the bold. As my guest today so beautifully illustrates.</p> <p><strong>Paul Remington Bio-</strong></p> <p>I first came across my guest today in a viral video where he gets pulled over by a police officer for not having his license plates, registration, insurance, or drivers license. What then follows is a jaw-dropping master class in common law and civil liberties. I couldn’t wait to get this man on the show.</p> <p>Paul Remington Jones is a living example of walking the walk and living your truth. He is a man who lives free and knows his constitutional rights and common law. Something that we all might want to educate ourselves in the coming days. Here is my interview with Paul Remington Jones.</p> <p><strong>E87 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Paul Remington Jones as much as I did. To see his viral video with the police officer or the hilarious one where he walks into Home Depot with no mask, go to his You Tube channel at <em>It’s Paul Unslaved</em>.</p> <p>Since this episode is about guts and being a free thinker and having some balls as you go about navigating a narrative that seems hell bent on taking away your liberties. I give you one of my favorite feisty individuals. One of my all-time heroes, the great George Carlin. Enjoy!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E86: The Path of Initiation
<h2>E86: The Path of Initiation with Special Guest Hunter Toran</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E86 Introduciton</strong></p> <p>In episode #83, <em>The Myth of the Grail</em>, I brought forth some of the initiatory themes that lie at the heart of the Grail. Living a life that is marked by initiation is one that allows a person to grow “slowly wise” to use the words of Wolfram Von Eschenbach.</p> <p>In every persons life, there are countless small initiations and usually a few big ones. The big ones are marked with a big “BEFORE” and “AFTER” signs in your soul’s journey.</p> <p>It can be a good exercise to take out a notebook and mark out your initiations large and small. It can help you see your Hero’s Journey with more clarity. I like to mark the initiation in one column and what you learned or how you are different now in the other column. And then ask yourself, what initiations still await my arrival?</p> <p>To broaden your scope on this, a list of initiations might include things like getting your drivers license or having your parents get divorced when you were young. It definitely would include leaving home for good or the first time you fell in love. Something like military bootcamp is clearly an initiation. Moving to a strange city or country is also an initiation. Anything that marks a clear before and after for the soul qualifies as you will learn much about yourself and where you are going through these trials and tribulations.</p> <p>I have spoken of my big initiations from time to time but I will mention a few of them again here. Like I said, it is good to know your own. To know when your Soul found a deeper, more truthful song for you.</p> <p>For me, moving to NYC was an initiation. I had never even been there when I arrived and had grown up my whole life in the PNW. New York was a strange, powerful, scary new land where I would find new parts of myself that I didn‘t know I had. I became gutsier and more confident because of it.</p> <p>Another big initiation, as you all know, was doing the Mankind Projects New Warrior Training. This was a clear “before Tony” and “after Tony”. I came out with a chestful of new tools: a mission I created (and then lived), knowledge of the male archetypes and how to access them, a deep appreciation of the tribe of men and my place in it. MKP gave me a Warrior’s fire and a container to express it. I would never go back to the overly nice, people-pleaser I was when I was younger. Between NYC and the New Warrior Training, I was finding all sorts of newfound inner power as a man.</p> <p>The next big initiation was becoming a father. I was scared shitless waiting for Lucas to be born. All new fathers feel this (although few will admit it). It is an absolutely awesome, terrifying initiation to be brought into. My son arrived like some tiny force of nature. Divine, powerful, full of raw feeling and powerful vocal chords. He let me know, in no uncertain terms, that my old life was over. It has been a big, incredible initiation. One that I am grateful for every day.</p> <p>My sobriety was another initiation for me. I know this is true for any addict or alcoholic who has taken on his or her recovery. Quitting drinking 8 years ago changed me. It was an initiation that I was never quite sure I was up to until one day it just happened. I stopped and I didn‘t die. And in my soul, I could feel the excitement that accompanied this new me. I knew it would lead to a hundred new great things if I could just stay with it. And it has! You’re listening to one of the gifts that was awaiting me once I crossed that threshold.</p> <p>And my marriage to Lisa has certainly been an initiation. In a long-term relationship, you don‘t have anywhere to hide. Oh, you can try and I certainly do. But a life partner or soul mate will bring your love to a new level. It often won’t look the way you would like it to look but the alchemy of a long-term relationship is undeniable. You bring your strengths and your short-
Basecamp for Men E85: Cultivating Curiosity
<h2>E85: Cultivating Curiosity with Special Guest Jim Willis</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E85 Introduction</strong></p> <p>We seem to be collectively suffering from cultural amnesia. We tend to get boxed in by one perspective on so many important topics: our origins and true history, a monolithic interpretation of the bible.</p> <p>The whole pattern comes into view but you need other sources than the ones you get spoon fed in public education and the corrupt MSM. Each of us is responsible for our own emergence. What is out on the frontiers of our own spiritual knowing? How far back does our history REALLY go? Has there been clues left for us to discover and untangle the mysteries of our past?</p> <p>We seem to be at a point in our collective Hero’s Journey where we are reclaiming some things that have been lost. We are gathering the pieces of ourselves, supporting one another, and readying ourselves for the upcoming chapters.</p> <p>Each awakening, each bit of wisdom uncovered, each mythic motif that begins to resonate inside us helps bring us closer to our Divine destiny. We are supported and uplifted in ways we are only now beginning to understand.</p> <p><strong>Jim Willis Bio</strong></p> <p>Jim Willis was a Christian minister for forty years. The author of thirteen books on religion and spirituality, he has served as an adjunct college professor in the fields of world religions and instrumental music. Upon retirement he was determined to confront the essential spirituality that has inspired humankind since the very beginnings of time. Here is my interview with Jim Willis</p> <p><strong>E85 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed that as much as I did. I took an instant liking to Jim as you could probably tell. He has an easygoing way about him that is really endearing. Not to mention he brings so much wisdom to the coversation. He and I have both found useful patterns in mythic stories and esoteric studies.</p> <p>And I like what Jim said about how we‘re learning to read things mythically and metaphorically. Even poetically. This jives with my approach, as you all know.</p> <p>As an example of furthering my understanding, I am very likely to go dig into the Book of Enoch to see what I can find. And maybe a deep dive into the Nag Hammadi scriptures to better understand Christ and Mary Magdalene. I honestly find these investigations natural and fulfilling. This is my own way of putting the pieces back together.</p> <p>To order any of Jim’s excellent books, go to <a href="http://www.jimwillis.net/">www.jimwillis.net</a></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E83: Fireside Chat with Howard Ferguson
<h2>E83: Fireside Chat with Howard Ferguson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E83 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>As a show that is assisting in the awakening of humanity and attempting to do our part using myth, Gnosis or spiritual knowing, and an unflinching stand for what is true I see roughly three groups right now. There is the group that is having one epiphany after another, this is the group that are the meditators, truthers, , the seers and the Gnostics. This group is excited. For these are the early adopters in this huge shift in consciousness. They are seeing more and more of the pattern.</p> <p>There is a middle group where things have begun to stir. They are sensing that things may not be what they thought and perhaps the MSM is not telling them the truth about what is happening.</p> <p>Maybe they took one or two of the red pills and things are shifting. Or some of what we are talking about mythically is starting to resonate with them. Things are expanding for this group but cognitive dissonance may still be the order of the day as they try to discern the pattern that is emerging. This group is neither early adopters nor the laggards. This group is starting to right-size the ego and so not be as entrenched in their old ways of seeing and categorizing reality. They are starting to sense that we are at a tipping point and that THEY might have something to do with the outcome.</p> <p>The final group does not appear to be stirring nor awakening and that is fine as well. They are perhaps too entrenched or invested in the old reality. They seem to believe that anyone that does not think and talk as they do are crazy.</p> <p>For this group there does not seem to be enough inner resources to either right-size the ego nor prepare themselves for the massive amount of information that will need to be downloaded and integrated into our tribe in the coming weeks and months.</p> <p>I know a lot of people in each of these three groups: friends and former friends, collegues, family members, people I know in the community. I am fine with whatever group you find yourself in although my sense of the third group is that nobody is going to put themselves in that final group. The ego won’t allow it. Such is the way of things. My focus is on helping those that are showing the unmistakable spark to find some footing and participate in a growing tribe during these strange shifting sands we find ourselves on.</p> <p>What follows is another red-pill episode. Part of a series of episodes we have done and will do sprinkled throughout season three. Think of it as two friends sitting around the fire talking about the pattern they are seeing right now.</p> <p>And make no mistake, these red-pill episodes are for the middle group, the one that is starting to make sense of things. If we can help fill in the picture a bit more clearly or you take something you heard and investigate it for yourself, then Howard and I will have succeeded.</p> <p>Whether you confirm our findings as true or not is not really the point. Not ultimately anyways. Your honest inquiry and ability to throw aside the mainstream media’s disinformation campaign and propaganda and discern for yourself is what will further your awakening. I wish you Godspeed listeners. We are, as they say, at the precipice.</p> <p><strong>Howard Ferguson Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is a friend, entrepreneur, restaurateur, and fellow seeker of Truth. Howard Ferguson is a man known as straight shooter, a truth teller, and someone who is able to integrate new information and form it into a collective vision of what is happening and where we might be going.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Howard Ferguson.</p> <p><strong>E83 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Howard Ferguson. One resource that both Howard and I love is the writing of Martin Geddes. Martin is really good at giving you a birds-eye view on much of this stuff. I highly recommend you check out hi
Basecamp E82: The Myth of the Grail with Tony Rezac
<h2>E82: The Myth of the Grail with Tony Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E82 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>Why does the myth of the Grail still enchant us? What is it about it? Its instruction, its hidden meanings, its mystery? As you begin to engage with this myth, something starts to stir in you. If myths carry information and transformative images over time and generations, then this one packs a punch. You can tell as soon as you start to step into it.</p> <p>I found this episode to be a daunting task. This myth is mighty and commands my respect. I sense all the powerful beings that are connected to this story. My best option, and the one I took, is to approach it like Parzival, the innocent fool who becomes the hero of the story. Step into the myth in an unsophisticated way and allow it to shape this communication with you.</p> <p>We must remember that a myth is a living entity and exists within every person. You will get the true, living form of the myth if you can see it as it spins away inside yourself. When working with a myth, it is good to keep in mind that the characters are representatives of all the various levels of consciousness or parts of ourselves as we seek to put ourselves back together. The boundaries between literal and psychological, inner and outer, symbolic and actual, part and whole, microcosm and macrocosm- become very fluid and porous…..</p> <p>I hope you enjoy the episode!</p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E84: Health as Your Foundation
<h2>E84: Health as Your Foundation with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Janell Hartman</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E84 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I hope you are all well. I wanted to start off by saying that I loved what Howard Ferguson said at the end of our last episode. He pointed to something that I love to return to and restate over and over. There is no division in WE THE PEOPLE. We are all in this learning together despite our differences of opinion about Covid, about Donald Trump, about whether or not we are getting vaccinated.</p> <p>A couple of tidbits I found interesting on this front. That Merck, one of the major global pharmaceutical companies pulled their Covid 19 vaccine. They issued a statement saying that, after all their research, it turns out that the human immune system is the best defense against Covid-19. We already knew this.</p> <p>There is a big controversy in Europe as multiple countries pull the Asta Zeneca Covid 19 vaccine. All sorts of issues with that including deaths and side effects we may not know for quite some time.</p> <p>And here in the news, dozens of Washingtonians are coming down with Covid 19 even though they have been fully vaccinated. Just food for thought.</p> <p>And after all the controversy as to whether or not this is a new type of “vaccine” (it is) and whether or not it alters your DNA (it does), the CEO of Moderna comes out and says it absolutely DOES alter your DNA. What do you think of that?</p> <p>And according to the US Dept of Health and Human Services, Florida’s number of hospitalizations of patients with Covid continues to stagnate and in some age groups it is dropping. This despite opening up the businesses and the economy and throwing away or burning their masks in civic dispays of freedom and sovereignty. I like your spunk and your spirit Floridians. Keep leading us along!</p> <p>Lastly, I was at a friends house for dinner the other night and a young man in his late-teens was asking me about vaccines and what my thoughts and feelings were about them. He said he was having issues with his family. That he is expected to get the vaccine because they are. I asked him how he felt about getting it. He confided that he doesn’t want it and doesn‘t feel like he needs to get it.</p> <p> </p> <p>I simply told him that every young person comes to a fork in the road where what they feel is right for him or her conflicts with what everybody else wants for them. I told him that I am not saying to openly defy your family but that honoring yourself and your own inner knowing and wisdom is a resource that you will come to trust and rely on as he gets older. What better time than now to exercise it?</p> <p>And to be clear, I am fine with whomever is getting a vaccine. I respect your sovereignty and your freedom to choose what is best for you. My request is that you simply extend that basic respect to those that are choosing a different road than you.</p> <p>Today we will talk about foundational health and give you some tips and suggestions on on how to create that. Good health is phase one for the Hero’s Journey. It is extra difficult to have energy for the challenges we face if you are not feeling your best. Let’s go talk to Janell.</p> <p><strong>Janell Hartman Bio</strong></p> <p>Janell Hartman has always been drawn to art, music and mysticism as the means to navigate and integrate her journey. She currently lives and serves in Seattle as a colon hydrotherapist and education director at a naturopathic health clinic called Tummy Temple.</p> <p>She spent a decade in social services working with homeless women where she turned to yoga for sanity and self-care. This led Janell to a long career of teaching yoga, which includes many years of offering classes to incarcerated men via the organization Yoga Behind Bars.</p> <p><strong>E84 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Janell Hartman. I have tinkered with supplements my whole life and thought I would share
Basecamp for Men E81: The Quest for the Soul
<h2>E81: The Quest for the Soul with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dr. Anne Baring</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E81 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>So many of our wisdom traditions and myths speak of the recovery of the Soul. In the central myth of the Gnostics, The Goddess Sophia has fallen. The Feminine Soul has descended. Out of the Pleroma or Heavenly Abode all the way to the material dimension that we find ourselves in. Sophia: confused, lost, bewildered, and homesick, the Feminine Soul begins its slow, steady journey back to its Heavenly Abode.</p> <p>Myths and fairy tales often contain the clues and maps of the Soul’s Journey. It’s descent and eventual ascension. Myths awaken and nourish the Divine imagination. <strong>They nourish the Soul.</strong></p> <p>To use my guests’ words, when we are not in touch with the Soul, it is as if a vital part of us is asleep. It cannot communicate with us, nor we with it. Civilizations such as ours may die because we have forgotten how to nourish the soul and imagination. We have forgotten how to honor and love nature and the Divine Feminine.</p> <p>All of our most vibrant myths seem to be pointing in this direction. To the marriage of the Divine Masculine Spirit with the Divine Feminine Soul. We are, as a tribe, being asked to reclaim what has been dormant but not forgotten.</p> <p>We will not restore the Wasteland we find ourselves in without this awakening. <strong>Technology will not rescue us.</strong> Not with its dry, digital landscape. It’s algorithms. Technology represents a kingdom without the Goddess, without nature and the Divine Feminine.</p> <p>In mythic terms, the most beautiful maiden of the forest is in a deep sleep and awaits for the right Prince, for the right moment in the story. It seems we have arrived at this part of the story. We are there.</p> <p>The destiny of the entire kingdom is dependent on this outcome. Can the Prince, the symbol of Solar Consciousness, turn inward and find the Lunar Soul, his inner Divine Feminine?</p> <p>Each one of us holds part of this Soul. The myth of the Holy Grail includes all of us. Each one of us IS the Sleeping Beauty AND the Prince that restores her and the kingdom.</p> <p>It is important to remember that the Soul does not communicate primarily through words. It does through myth and poetry but the Soul seems to prefer feelings, intuitions, emotions, and dreams. It is in this inner direction that holds the key to the Grail and has the potential to awaken the sleeping Princess.</p> <p>My guest today has written an incredible book. One that ought to sit high up in anyone’s library.</p> <p><strong>Anne Baring Bio-</strong></p> <p>Doctor Anne Baring is a Jungian Analyst and the author of 7 booksincluding her most recent book <em>The Dream of the Cosmos: A Quest for the Soul</em>which was awarded the Scientific and Medical Network Book Prize for 2013. The ground of all her work is a deep interest in the spiritual, mythological, shamanic and artistic traditions of different cultures. Her website <a href="http://www.annebaring.com/">www.annebaring.com</a> is devoted to the affirmation of a new vision of reality and the issues facing us at this crucial time of choice. Here is my interview with Anne Baring.</p> <p><strong>E81 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed my discussion with Anne Baring as much as I did. I felt like I could talk to her all night and not run out of things to ask her.</p> <p>If you have not read the fairy tale The Sleeping Beauty or you have kids and you want to introduce them to a powerful tale of the lost feminine principle and the Soul’s Journey, go pick up a copy.</p> <p>Fairy tales carry an amazing transformative power in them. I was speaking with a friend the other day and I was saying that sometimes I think you could take out all the literature of the world and leave only the fairy tales and the Soul would still be able to figure out where it is and where it is going.</p> <p>Anne’s book <em>The Dr
Basecamp for Men E80: Spiritual Guidance for Men
<h2>E80: Spiritual Guidance for Men</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E80 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>Hello dear listeners. Here we arrive at the conclusion of our second season and what a season it has been. However, Chris and I will NOT be taking a break and will continue to bring you fresh episodes every Tuesday.</p> <p>My website guy Corey and I will make some different categories for the episodes to live under, making it easier for listeners to find episodes on the topics that most resonate with them, knowing that not all topics will be of equal interest for you. We will also divide up episodes by seasons as well.</p> <p>My intention was to run a season for 40 episodes or so and then take a short break but I don‘t feel ready for a break quite yet. We have some great interviews lined up and I want to continue to speak with you. Hopefully, there will be time later this year for a short break for Chris and I.</p> <p><strong>Part 1-</strong></p> <p>I had the wonderful experience recently of connecting with a good friend and he asked me how the podcast was going. I said great but that I recently was banned by Twitter, had episodes removed by Apple, and even had Google put a banner over Basecamp for Men warning visitors that they are entering dangerous territory.</p> <p>I told my friend that I found myself in some controversial terrain in recent weeks starting with the episode I did where I was asking Dr. Jennifer Marugulis questions about vaccines. To the episodes we did on the Great Awakening and the Q phenomenon.</p> <p>I continue to be proud of these “Red Pill episodes”. I believe they will stand the test of time and age well. I really do. I have no intention of altering them or removing them. I don’t see the point as they serve to point to you to something. In an ironic twist, these red pill episodes have been the most downloaded episodes. Go figure.</p> <p>It‘s funny, I have seen all sorts of things about Q in the mainstream media. 60 minutes and CNN and more. And those reports are so full of lies and misconceptions about what Q is and what the value is for WE THE PEOPLE. Completely off base but again, that is to be expected, isn‘t it?</p> <p>I never set out to be a right-wing conspiracy podcast and I still don‘t consider us as such. This show is still, at its core, about humanity. It’s about men and masculinity and finding new narratives and tools that will help elevate us. I am simply seeking to serve WE THE PEOPLE and the awakening of our tribe.</p> <p>When you change your philosophy or political orientation or find new terrain that is in alignment with your heart and your truth, it can be challenging. Old friends may find your new ideas to be threatening or wrong-headed or foolish. Such is the way of things.</p> <p>If we are going to walk the talk of aligning with the truth, the letting go process will have some growing pains. To anyone who feels I have betrayed them in this Hero’s Journey, it was not my intention to have it be this way. I would love to take all my friends from all stages of my life along for the ride…….but that is not the nature of a Hero’s Journey. Like Frodo and Sam, you take a small fellowship down the faint trail and face the truth from there. The process of letting go and travelling light is difficult for most of us. I know it can be for me.</p> <p><strong>Part 2-</strong></p> <p>So, what is coming in season three? I wish I knew man! I have some pretty good ideas of what may be unfolding but it is, in every sense of the word, in God’s hands. We will continue to speak with guests about what is happening in the world. Some of these likely get categorized as “Red Pill episodes”. So be it.</p> <p>Additionally, seems to be something interesting going on in the Divine Masculine/Divine Feminine balance and we will explore that with great interest. My next guest is author and Jungian Anne Baring and I can’t wait to speak with her. It should be a great episode.</p> <p>The topic of UFO’s is knocking at ou
Basecamp for Men E78: The Path with Heart
<h2>E78: The Path with Heart with Special Guest Scott Wyman</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E78 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>I would like to start by thanking a dear friend of mine, Roger Songster. Roger, your text message really helped strengthen me this week so thank you for that. You’re a true friend.</p> <p>I have found that when you follow your Hero’s Journey and commit to living your deepest truth, it doesn’t always come as a celebration to those that are closest to you. This is part of what makes it heroic. You leave what is familiar. This inevitably takes us away, sometime <em>far away</em>, from the familiar faces and viewpoints and identities of where we have come from and where we have been.</p> <p>I didn’t think when we started <em>Basecamp for Men</em> that it would be such an important chapter in my life. I have learned just as much as you have about this emerging tribe we are calling WE THE PEOPLE.</p> <p>Of all the things I have tried and done, I think writing and hosting this podcast has been my favorite endeavor. I never thought it would bring me this much satisfaction. I just love it! It feels like a culmination of all my life experiences and all the things I have read and researched all rolled into one expression. That and I get to interview incredibly wise and kind-hearted people like my guest today.</p> <p><strong>Scott Wyman Bio-</strong></p> <p>Scott Wyman has been a passionate student of the spiritual path for over 40 years. A psychotherapist for over 30 years he as come to blend western psychological insights with ancient teachings that have stood the test of time, using practices that go directly to the source of our suffering, connecting the highest truth of our Soul with the darkest aspects of our shadow.</p> <p><strong>E78 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>A couple of final things. If all this talk of meditation as a tool for your own growth and development has piqued your interest and you like Scott as much as I do, go sign up for his upcoming 3-day online meditation retreat on March 5-7that <a href="http://www.scottwyman.com/">www.scottwyman.com</a>This will surely be a great retreat for beginners and advanced students alike. Let Scott know you heard him here on the show.</p> <p>And Scott recommended a beloved meditation teacher and author from Vietnam named Thich Nat Hahn. His book Being Peace is considered an absolute classic in most spirituality circles. I have a number of his books in my library and they all contain great wisdom.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E79: Meditation as a Portal
<h2>E79: Meditation as a Portal with Special Guest Richard Haight</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E79 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>Meditation is a topic that we have covered here on <em>Basecamp for Men</em> a number of times. It is not a coincidence that most of my guests have not only a familiarity with meditation but most have active practices spanning many decades and many different types of meditation.</p> <p>We have done episodes with Paul Dunion and Ziad Masri. We have done episodes with Janell Hartman and Howard Ferguson. We’ve done them with Sally Kempton and Sophie Maclean. And we have recently done EPs with Champ Parinya and Lisa Rezac, all active meditators. I bet if I asked all my guests, most would say they have some sort of meditation practice. And it makes sense, doesn’t it?</p> <p>If meditation speeds up evolution then a show about men’s personal development really should have a lot of meditators on the guest list.</p> <p>My take on meditation is that it is one of the most powerful tools you can use for yourself and your development. What are the benefits of a meditation practice? The answer: comprehensive. In other words, it helps with everything.</p> <p>And there is a touch of magic and mysticism in a meditation practice. Something transcendent. And who doesn’t love these qualities? You are, in a very real sense, communicating with the Divine. You may not start with that as your notion but over time, it hits your awareness as this jaw-dropping discovery.</p> <p>Your awareness starts to expand. Ego starts to dissolve and, with it, all its unnecessary suffering. Patterns that seemed on the edge of your awareness suddenly come into full, clear view. Subtle energies that eluded you suddenly become available to you.</p> <p>I like this quote by the great Ken Wilber. He says “<em>Meditation speeds up evolution. It accelerates the remembering and the re-discovery of the Spirit that you eternally are. Meditation quickens the rate that acorns grow into oaks, that humans grow into God.”</em></p> <p>My guest today is a life-long student and teacher of meditation and meditation techniques. Let’s go have a chat with him.</p> <p><strong>Richard Haight Bio-</strong></p> <p>Richard L. Haight is the founder of the Total Embodiment Method (TEM), which is an awareness training system designed to integrate meditation into one’s daily life. Richard is the author of five bestselling titles, most notably <em>The Warrior’s Meditation</em>, <em>Unshakable Awareness</em>, and <em>The Unbound Soul. </em>He is a considered one of world’s foremost experts in the traditional Japanese martial arts.</p> <p>Through his books, his meditation, and martial arts seminars, Richard seeks to ignite a worldwide movement for personal transformation that is free of all constraints and open to anyone of any level.</p> <p><strong>E79: Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Richard. I have found that, like Richard, meditation has greatly improved my writing. There is an allowing in writing, a giving yourself over to the flow of words that meditation helps prepare you for.</p> <p>I also like what he said about how training ourselves in open awareness or what the Buddhists call “Big Mind” is often times easier for beginners. There is something interesting to this. If meditation walks you along a path of Light with fellow mystics and seers, then this vast, expansive exploration will certainly hold treasures for those brave enough to plunge into the deep end of the ocean, so to speak.</p> <p>I sometimes wonder, as I prepare to do a meditation, how many millions of other Souls am I joining in this extraordinary experiment in energy, frequency, and vibration. Who might I meet next along these ancient roads? I thank you my listeners and I wish you Godspeed.</p>
Basecamp for Men E77: Why the World Will ALWAYS Need Men
<h2>E77: Why the World Will ALWAYS Need Men</h2> <h2>with Special Guest Nicky Billou</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E77 Introduction-</strong></p> <p><strong>I believe that we still need masculine men</strong>. Men who know who they are, who are comfortable in their own skin. I believe we will always need the rock solid strength that men bring to the world.</p> <p>Look, not everyone is going to be transgender or androgynous, despite what the MSM or pop culture is telling us. I do not believe it is best for our nation to have a world full of overly sensitive, politically correct soy boys. Do you?</p> <p><strong>The world has always and will always need men</strong>. After all, who will defend our nation? Who will protect our women and children? Who will father our future generations? Where will humanity derive its strength, which is inherent in men.</p> <p>The eroding impact of cultural Marxism has temporarily put good men on their heels. Masculinity is under attack. This is not the cry of a victim here. I am just noticing.</p> <p>There is a concerted effort to emasculate men. To turn us into something that we aren’t. Boys are being educated to sit down and shut up and are often shamed simply for being of “the aggressive gender”.</p> <p>I had the experience recently of finishing up a 9-year stint on the Board of Directors for a NYC not-for-profit. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. However, as I was finishing up my tenure, our Board happened to schedule a day-long training in Critical Race Theory. I politely declined to participate.</p> <p>According to Critical Race Theory, the fact that I declined to participate automatically makes me a racist. It doesn’t take much these days.</p> <p>Yet, the truth is I didn’t want to waste 6 precious hours talking about how best to treat people, which I feel I do pretty well. As a man, I’ve been trained to guard my boundaries well and I am just am not interested nor available to be shamed, confused, and isolated by trained cultural Marxists. It seems that shaming, dividing, and confusing people is what they do best.</p> <p>Political correctness has brought us a long ways from something so common sense as this: <em>have respect and kindness for everyone you meet</em>. This seems to me a much simpler approach to all the hand wringing, angst, and finger-pointing that we see today.</p> <p>In these issues, I am really clear about a couple of things. One, I refuse to let others tell me what my experience is within the human tribe. I trust myself and I see us all as brothers and sisters on an epic Hero’s Journey. If that is not good enough for cultural Marxists and their followers, fuck ’em I say.</p> <p>And I am also really clear that we will continue to need good men to help anchor strength in the human tribe. Men are needed now more than ever. If the men of our human tribe don’t claim and honor their inner strength, the part of them that is essentially masculine, then what do we do when the world once again needs the clarity and presence and strength of good men?</p> <p>Let’s go talk to my guest today about some of these very issues.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Nicky Billou Bio-</strong></p> <p><strong>Nicky Billou </strong>is the International Best Selling Author of the book: <strong>Finish Line Thinking: How to Think and Win Like a Champion.</strong>He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker and an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada. He is the co-founder of eCircle Academy (<a href="http://www.ecircleacdemy.com/">www.eCircleAcademy.com</a>) where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, and Corporate Trainers.</p> <p>Nicky is the host of the podcast The Thought Leader Revolution where he has interviewed over 200 of the world’s top thought leaders. Here is my interview with Nicky Billou.</p> <p><strong>E77 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation
Basecamp for Men E76: Building Bridges
<h2>E76 Firestarters for Men: Building Bridges</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E76 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>Well today we come in with one of our short format Firestarters for Men. I am calling it <em>Building Bridges</em>. For what it’s worth, I am feeling incredibly optimistic right now. That may surprise some of you. It hit me this week. A feeling that we are right on the verge of something historic. A restoration of our Republic. A reclaiming of what is rightfully ours as WE THE PEOPLE.</p> <p>I want to get a guest on to unpack The Act of 1871 and its implications. I mentioned this at the end of the last episode. It seems this knowledge is making its way to the center stage. Were any of you able to go do some research on this?</p> <p>I am also starting to put together interviews that will serve us as a tribe NO MATTER what happens in the world. If the shit hits the fan, what are our resources as men? What can we count on? Where is our edge right now as men?</p> <p>It seems we are being asked to transcend our boundaries. To integrate the polarities that have kept us divided. I hear it from both sides, right and left. I have been in both camps at different points in my life. Here is what you will hear: <em>I can’t talk to them. THEY are brainwashed. THEY don’t listen. THEY are crazy</em>. <em>THEY are stupid. THEY are violent.</em>If you move across the political spectrum in this country, it’s the one thing that both sides have in common. They view the other side as a bunch of brainwashed idiots.</p> <p>I am not sure if way of thinking if going to get us there. Do you? If what we have been talking about here the past ten episodes or so is true, this polarity will need to be transcended. What work do you need to do?</p> <p>Let’s not forget what we have learned about projecting our shadow. We have a strong, unconscious tendency to hide, repress, and deny all the traits that we don’t want to own in ourselves. We then project them onto the other person or other group. So, it is always them. THEY that are ignorant ones, never us. THEY are violent, not us. THEY are brainwashed and conditioned, never us. THEY are wrong about something never us. And finally, it is THEY who are arrogant and lack humility, not us.</p> <p>Do you see how prevalent that is in our thinking? To remedy this, we can get out one of our most powerful tools in menswork and just own the projection.</p> <p>I can be ignorant of many, many things. There is so much I DON’T know.</p> <p>I can be violent and angry. Sometimes I want to burn this old, corrupt system to the ground.</p> <p>I can be brainwashed and conditioned. My whole life I have processed information that wasn’t true. Even though it was packaged as such. So have you, my friend.</p> <p>I can be wrong….about lots of things. Maybe I am even wrong about this.</p> <p>And finally, I can be arrogant and lack humility. I can think I know more or am better because I do spiritual work or mens work or I’m smart and well-read and so on and so forth. I can lack humility. This is a shadow that many men have.</p> <p><em>Can you find these in yourself?</em> These qualities you project to the other side, whether that other side is on the left or on the right. This sort of owning your shadow is what helps build the bridge. Are you starting to see that?</p> <p>We have forgotten that WE ARE We The People. There isn’t a political divide in WE THE PEOPLE. The divide is an artificial construct. An impediment or obstacle in our collective awakening .</p> <p>Sure the MSM, which is controlled by the DS and CIA, stokes and fuels our division. This is by design. However it is up to us to see this and ultimately decide: <em>does this division serve us? Will it take us to where we need to go? Does it feel good to constantly put our friends and family members “over there” in the box we label as idiots or brainwashed or misinformed (even when you can easily make the case for this). Will standing above others ever awaken them?</em
Basecamp for Men E74: The Beginning or the End?
<h2>E74: The Beginning or the End?</h2> <h2>with Special Guest Champ Parinya</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E74 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>Have you noticed something a bit odd about the Biden inauguration and his quote/unquote Presidency? Did you notice anything odd about the inauguration itself? I mean besides the massive military presence. Most of which are still there in DC and will remain there until mid-March.</p> <p>Why do you think this is? Do you think it’s to protect Biden from the rabid mobs of Patriots, the way the MSM claims? Why are none of the Patriots getting upset by anything Biden is doing? Even as they were disappointed in the lack of fireworks on Jan 20th? Is it because they are resigned to four years of Biden/Harris or are they aware that Biden has no authority right now and thus, no ability to further harm the republic.</p> <p>Here is part of a correspondence I received from a military friend.a He asks (with a wink and a smile):</p> <p>– Why was Biden denied a military plane to bring him to DC?</p> <p>-Why was the typical song for the arrival of POTUS not played for Biden during the inauguration?</p> <p>-Why wasn’t Biden rendered a 21-gun salute as is customary for an incoming President?</p> <p>-Why did the military turn their back on Biden when he drove by in his motorcade, rather than face and salute, which is a requirement for all service members?</p> <p>-Why is the pentagon still blocking access for members of Biden’s administration?</p> <p>He’s pointing to something. <strong>The military are not answering to the Biden administration.</strong> Are we, in fact, in a de facto military rule?</p> <p>I stand by everything I said in E72: The Storm is Upon Us. However, I don‘t sit in meetings with President Trump and General Flynn and Ezra Cohen-Watnick and others. I don’t know what events make most sense by what date. But we do know they are coming.</p> <p>I’ve started to see something unfold in recent days. That if the arrests that the military is preparing for had been done on President Trump’s watch, half the country would have never accepted the arrests. They (and the Deep State controlled MSM) would have called it the maneuvers of a fascist dictator and never accepted the evidence presented before them.</p> <p><strong>This is optics for the public.</strong> Trump is in Florida playing golf. Joe Biden is in control of the nation and the military, right? Are the troops in DC to protect Joe Biden and his Administration or to finish the job that has been in the works for years? Do you think the military will just hand over the nation to the CCP, the Great Reset, and treasonous politicians, with ALL the evidence they have? Are you at all aware of the evidence? Will enough people awaken to alter the course of the Hero’s Journey? What does your gut tell you about this question?</p> <p><strong>Champ Parinya Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is again Champ Parinya, the creator of the Great Awakening Map. We caught up with Champ to help us make sense of the unfolding current events (using the Great Awakening as a context). Here is my interview with Champ Parinya.</p> <p><strong>E74-Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>The world is watching the United States right now and for good reasons. Enough people have heard the rumors. Will the U.S. fall to its enemies? Will we succumb to the Chinese Communist Party and The Great Reset? Will treasonous politicians and those that traffic in children and human suffering continue to breathe fresh air? Will enough people awaken to alter the course of the Hero’s Journey? My sense is that we won’t have to wait long.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
E73: Jan 19th, 2021…..On the Brink
<h2>E73: Jan 19th, 2021…..On the Brink with Special Guest Spencer Thurston</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E73 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>Well, my last episdode E72: The Storm is Upon Us got taken down by Apple. So I have been banned from Twitter and had an important episode removed from Apple. Both are considered badges of honor in the podcast community. It means your doing something right. It’s still an annoyance though.</p> <p>I am going to try and rename the episode and use special characters to see if I can evade Apple’s algorithms. You can always just go directly to www.basecampformen.com or Spotify.</p> <p>Here we sit on the precipice. The world as we know it is about to change, drastically. Are you aware of this? The MSM is not reporting this so you won’t get a clear picture from them. When we did this interview, we were just a few short days away from a Jan. 20th. When this hits the airwaves, it will be Jan. 19th. There is a beehive of activity coming from our military, national guard, and FEMA. The fence around the capital looks more like a fence to keep people IN rather than keep people OUT. Which I find very interesting.</p> <p>Men, have you been doing your work regarding your own awakening? Are you looking at what is going on beyond the Deep State’s narrative on the news and print channels? Are you learning how to find the right information and discern for yourself what is really happening?</p> <p><strong>The rumors that have been swirling around the internet are about to be put to the litmus test.</strong> Will Biden be inaugaurated and then serve as our President? HA! Will President Trump address the nation via Emergency Broadcast System? Will there be a false flag terrorist event staged by the Deep State to try and hold onto power? Has the CCP made their move on our Republic? Are we going to declare war on China because of this? The truth is looking for you and the coming days will tell the tale.</p> <p>Keep your wits about you men. The next time I speak here will be after the historic events on Jan. 20th.</p> <p><strong>Spencer Thurston Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is Spencer Thurston and he is a Patriot and author as well as a musician. Spencer is a free thinker and, like myself, just got banned from Twitter for speaking truth. Here is my interview with Spencer Thurston.</p> <p><strong>Spencer Thurston-Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Spencer Thurston.</p> <p>Keep your head and hearts about you men. If we are unable to post episodes for a week or two, we‘ll return to the airways just as soon as we are able.</p> <p>I thank you for listening. We’ll see you on the other side.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E71: Bringing Truth into the Light
<h2>E71: Bringing Truth into the Light with Special Guest Howard Ferguson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E71 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>We sit at the precipice. The completion of 2020 and the start of what will be an epic 2021 for humanity. If you have been listening and investigating, you are certainly finding some interesting truth threads. They are everywhere these days.</p> <p>It seems that we are being asked to integrate conflicting narratives right now. How will you process information that makes you angry or upset? How will you treat people that have a drastically different viewpoint from you? Will the left hand and right hand continue to condescend and project onto one another? Can you find the higher ground in the coming days? If you do, I promise you will receive exactly what you need to understand what is unfolding.</p> <p>The new information that is coming into your awareness now and into early 2021 will be some of the most important information you will process in your lifetime. Can you make room? Can you let go of your preconceived notions? Can you recognize what is happening? In humanity? In the world? In yourself?</p> <p>We enter 2021 with a sense of excitement and trepidation. Something big is upon us. The Hero has prepared and has taken a hunter’s stance.</p> <p><strong>Howard Ferguson Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is a friend, entrepreneur, restaurateur, and fellow seeker of Truth. Howard Ferguson is a man known as straight-shooter, a truth teller, and someone who is able to integrate new information and form it into a collective vision of what is happening and where we might be going.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Howard Ferguson.</p> <p><strong>E71 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with our friend Howard Ferguson. A few resources for you for the upcoming year. I HIGHLY recommend my teacher Patrick Conner’s New Year Intention meditation. If you go to <a href="http://www.sharmada.org/">www.sharmada.org </a>you will see it right there at the top of the first page and its free.</p> <p>Howard recommended the Heart Math Institute; Dr. Joe Dispenza and his excellent book <em>Becoming Supernatural;</em> and Dr. Bruce Lipton’s <em>Spontaneous Evolution.</em></p> <p>I also love what Howard said about accessing Heart coherence. It’s not only for your health and spiritual well-being but as a way to fine-tune your instrument for resonating with truth. Seems like a good thing for us to continue to develop right now.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E72: The Storm is Upon Us
<h2>E72: The Storm is Upon Us</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>EP Dedication-</strong></p> <p>Special thanks to the writer Martin Geddes who provided much of the content of the episode. I added and re-arranged and this episode took me the longest to put together out of all 70 episodes. A combination of the importance of the topic, the controversial nature, and working hard to find just the right context to put the content in. I hope you enjoy the episode.</p> <p><strong>EP Introduction-</strong></p> <p><strong>Nothing I am about to tell you is true. Everything I am about to tell you is true.</strong></p> <p>I would like to start with a quote by former CIA director William Casey who told his staff:</p> <p>“<em>We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false.”</em><em> </em></p> <p>It is clear the CIA disinformation program Casey spoke of IS complete.</p> <p>We are currently immersed in an unconventional war. A spiritual war for the Soul of our country. Can you sense it? Are you awake to this?</p> <p>This war pitches a global Elite (aka Deep State or Cabal) along with the Chinese Communist Party against a popular uprising of WE THE PEOPLE across multiple countries, centered in the United States.</p> <p>This shadow cabal has covertly ruled over the people via criminal control of banking, media, government, academia, industry, religion, and the military. Many, many of you know this already. Many others are just now starting to see it. It is a global crime-syndicate that involves mafia-like families, secret societies, and extensive hoarding of information. It’s members sit on the Trilateral Commision, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Bilderburg Group, the Council of Rome, among others.</p> <p>The result of this Cabal is a breathtaking level of criminality and corruption, global in scale, sickening in scope, generational in development. Our nations have been hijacked by psychopaths, with government by organized crime cartels, using media tools of deception to pacify and manipulate the public.</p> <p><strong>Enter Q-</strong></p> <p>So, what exactly is Q and what is he trying to tell us about all this? How can we best engage with this phenomenon? How does it serve our awakening?</p> <p>I believe Q is delivering a “soft disclosure” of a shadow war that has been silently raging around us for years. The “drops” expose the present and past crimes and large-scale conspiracies of a transnational anti-humanist “Deep State Cabal”. An international crime syndicate that has sat, HIDDEN, at the very top of our power pyramid for generations.</p> <p>It seems that Q is presenting us with is the end game of a process that has been in progress for decades. The assassination of JFK was a coup d’etat initiated by these <em>deep state </em>forces against formal government and WE THE PEOPLE. JFK was attempted to undo, among other things, the power of the private central banking cartel (an essential arm for the Deep State led by Rothchild , Rockefeller, JP Morgan,Lazard, etc, etc) and they moved to terminate him before he could complete the plan.</p> <p>JFK was the first President to confront the Cabal. Up until President Trump, JFK has been the only US President to take dead aim at them. The Kennedy brothers were well aware of the criminal Cabal and sought to destroy it.</p> <p>Here is what President Kennedy said and I quote:</p> <p><em>“For we are opposed around the world by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy that relies on covert means for expanding its sphere of influence. On infilteration instead of invasion, on subversion instead of elections, on intimidation instead of free choice, on guerillas by night instead of armies by day. It is a system which has conscripted vast human and material resources into the building of a tightly knit, highly efficient machine that combines military, diplomatic, intelligence, economic, scientific and political operations. It’s preparations are concealed,
Basecamp for Men E70: Evolving Ourselves with Special Guest Dulce Ruby
<h2>E70: Evolving Ourselves with Special Guest Dulce Ruby</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E70 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>Hello listeners! I would like to start off by thanking you all and wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. As we wind down a most strange 2020 and look forward with hope, anticipation, and uncertainty at 2021, it will be more important than ever for us to dialogue about how we shape the narrative in the coming months and years.</p> <p>In terms of awakening ourselves, if you are listening to the whispers, murmurs, and your own intuition, then 2021 is sure to be a monumental year for humanity.</p> <p>I was speaking with dear friend of mine, a most wise woman, who chuckled as she said, <em>“2021 is going to make 2020 look like a cake walk.” </em>In other words, we have some upcoming tests on our Hero‘s Journey. Some courage we will need to muster as we face ourselves and step into what is certain to be an epic year.</p> <p>Essential to the coming year will be more dialogue about how do we live courageously and spiritually in a world that may look to many like it’s chaotic, falling apart, or imploding. One of our resources, as you know, is the conversations we have with one another about how we best navigate the uncertain waters we face in the coming chapters of our collective Journey.</p> <p>My guest today is a fellow seeker of Truth. One who embodies and expresses the spiritual truths she has dedicated her life to.</p> <p><strong>Dulce Ruby Bio-</strong></p> <p>Dulce Ruby is an artist of written, visual and audio formats. Through exploration and expression of both inner & outer worlds, she aims to connect with & help awaken the masses.</p> <p>She works in meditational guidance, coaching and leading while maintaining continuous practice and study around the globe. And the key, she believes, is meditation.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Dulce Ruby.</p> <p><strong>E70 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Ruby. To find her work, go to Collective Evolution at <a href="http://www.collective-evolution.com/">www.collective-evolution.com</a>You can find her classes there on CETV along with all the great content with Joe Martino and the rest of the team at Collective Evolution.</p>
Basecamp for Men E69: The Great Awakening with Special Guest Champ Parinya
<h2>E69: The Great Awakening with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Champ Parinya</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E69 Introduction-</strong></p> <p><em>“A mind that is stretched by new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”</em></p> <p>Oliver Wendell Holmes</p> <p><em>“Some kind of dialog is now going on between individual human beings and the sum total of human knowledge and nothing can stop it.”</em></p> <p>Terrance McKenna</p> <p><strong>The Great Awakening has arrived in your story.</strong></p> <p>I invite you to bring yourself into the story. <em>I can explain it for you but I can’t understand it for you.</em>I am not trying to convince you of anything. That is not my mission. I came to assist you in the coming transition and I am traversing the same terrain as you are my friend. We are, as a tribe, finding the Truth together.</p> <p>The Great Awakening is rippling through us. If you can’t sense it, don‘t worry. You just can’t sense it YET.</p> <p>This interview is will be introducing some radical new ideas and new resources for many of you. We will be riffing far and wide and connecting dots with, I hope, some skill and agility and hopefully a light touch. If our aim is true, you will start to see what we are pointing at. A meeting point in our collective Journey. You are being offered the infamous red pill. What will Neo do? Will he return to his sleep….or will he follow his curiosity to find out just how far down the rabbit hole goes?</p> <p>This episode has the potential to sound VERY different to you if you hear it now and then listen again in a few weeks or months. Just like myth itself, The Great Awakening (with its mythic components) at first catches your attention, then it seems like it is something “out there” that Tony and his guest and other lightworkers or truthers are experiencing. Then, <em>something happens.</em>As you meditate, research, pray, sit in contemplation, open your mind and heart to the Truth, it starts to work its magic. Your part in the Great Awakening happens. Naturally and inevitably.</p> <p>My guest today is a young man who has created a map of the Great Awakening and WOW! Let’s go talk to him!</p> <p><strong>Champ Parinya Bio-</strong></p> <p>Champ Parinya is a hyperdimensional artist and Dzogchen yogi who is the creator of the Great Awakening Map—the supreme Red-Pill meme that has awakened countless minds around the world. Presently living in meditation retreat and travelling Thailand, he also runs Instagram’s Ascension Knowledge page that some of you may know as: 5D Awakening Consciousness.</p> <p><strong>E69-Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our far-ranging conversation with Champ Parinya. To order the Great Awakening Map, which is on the wall in front of me, go to greatawakeningmap.co . Mentioned in this episode, the work of David Wilcock at divinecosmos.com, the Law of One books, which I highly recommend, Bringers of the Dawn by Barbara Marciniak. There are so many resources right now that are trying to find you. Step in, find the red pill that works for you, and begin. Knowledge is power.</p>
Basecamp for Men E68: Our Hero’s Journey
<h2>E68: Firestarters for Men-Our Hero’s Journey</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E68 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>We are moving towards the end of 2020 and what a year it has been! The Hero’s Journey that we collectively share has entered a new chapter. The storyline or our great Hero is accelerating. Many of you already know this. Others are just now starting to hear the song.</p> <p>I just did an interview with the creator of the Great Awakening map Champ Parinya. I am really excited to bring you that episode in the next week or two. It’s a good one. However, I thought a short-format Firestarter for Men would be appropriate right now. I like to do these every 12 episodes or so and it will help set the table for the next couple of episodes, I think.</p> <p>I was talking with a good friend of mine about The Great Awakening and Q-Anon and a dozen other things. I could hear him trying to work it all out. But here’s the thing. Your intellect can bring you to the red pill and your own quickening. But you won‘t be able to cross this bridge that you are currently at. The Hero is trying to think his way through it <em>“should I take the red pill, what will happen, why is he doing this to me</em>”? and so on and so forth.</p> <p>There is a tipping point in our story. A chapter when the Hero takes a leap of faith. His heart and his radar for Truth are what guide him. All sorts of new allies come to greet him: just as Yoda and Gandalf and Morpheus were there to greet their Hero. So too are all Ascended Masters, Light workers, and yes, benevolent ET’s are here to assist and support our ascension.</p> <p>BUT, we are being lied to all over the place. I think many of you are sensing this with the heightened faculties that come with any awakening. I was laughing today when I saw a clip of the corrupt and compromised CNN anchor Chris Cuomo. He stated that essentially, these are the darkest days for humanity, Covid-19 is raging and killing everyone, and Trump is trying to end our republic. I laughed because EVERYTHING about his statement is a flat-out lie.</p> <p>We define Light not just as Love, although Love is an important aspect. Light can also be seen as information. Information that allows you to see your true Self in the cosmos. If corruption has held dark secrets from us, then the Light shines the Truth for us so we can choose rather than have the choice being made for us.</p> <p>Back to Cuomo’s statements:</p> <ol> <li>We are entering the darkest period for humanity. This is not true. Not by a mile. We are, according to every wisdom tradition and our own spiritual knowing, on the brink of a new golden age, once the corruption from the last age is swept away. This is currently happening NOW btw. In this Hero’s Journey.</li> <li>Covid-19 is raging worse than ever and killing everyone. No it isn’t. The test is faulty, CLEARLY with tons of false positives. Elon Musk is just one small example, because he was curious asked the nurse to take 4 samples and run them all through the same machine. Two came back positive, two came back negative. Again, this is one small famous example. There is emerging a massive group of scientists that are saying that there is so much bunk data around the test and the virus itself as to defy any logic ,science, or even common sense. And you have all the whistleblowers, courageous nurses and doctors who, in their own commitment to the truth, have come forth and said, there are things you should know about this and then spoken their truth. And lets not forget the death count. I‘m talking how many people die every year from ANY cause. If this is such a deadly pandemic, shouldn‘t that number be spiked like it was with the Spanish Flu, which was a REAL pandemic? Why the flat-line on the number of deaths in the past year? People counter this by saying NO wait, it is just a bit higher than last year. But this is supposed to be a DEADLY PANDEMIC they are screaming. Although with a 99.8% survival rate, it’s basically
Basecamp for Men E67: The Intelligence of the Heart
<h2>E67: The Intelligence of the Heart with</h2> <h2>Special Guest Howard Martin</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E67 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>Since it inception, Basecamp for Men has zeroed in on a number of themes. Men’s work and myth to keep us connected and inspired. Health and vitality so that we look and feel out best. We’ve had episodes on the tools we need to better see ourselves with clarity and honesty. As well as how we can be the best husbands and fathers we can be. How do men go about growing their emotional intelligence? Or their spiritual intelligence? What does that look like for men? And we have looked at what is in the shadow, both in ourselves and the world at large.</p> <p>Today’s episode fits nicely with our catalogue as it is about the intelligence of the heart. If there is a thread that runs through all of Basecamp (besides the Hero’s Journey), it is this: <strong>how do men live with more heart? This is a central question in all of the men’s groups that I lead.</strong> How do we cut through all the excessive thinking, the cognitive noise, and ego to live our lives more fully from the heart?</p> <p>Remember men, the heart always knows the way. No matter what is going on. No matter how crazy and confusing the world looks like and feels, the heart can be counted on as your most reliable compass of what is true.</p> <p>My guest today is an expert on matters of the heart and I am excited to be in dialogue with him.</p> <p><strong>Howard Martin Bio-</strong></p> <p>Howard Martin is a key spokesperson for the HeartMath Companies. Through his public speaking events, Howard illuminates the intelligence of the heart, describing how we can all access it to create positive and sustainable change. He is a co-author of the highly acclaimed book <em>The HeartMath Solution</em> and contributing author of <em>Heart Intelligence</em>. Most recently, Howard helped to co-create <em>The HeartMath Experience</em>, a new online video program introduced by HeartMath in January 2020.</p> <p><strong>E67 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Howard.</p> <p>Howard is gifting Basecamp for Men listeners with free access for a limited time to the HeartMath Experience. A beautifully crafted online video program experience that feels like you’re watching a movie while you learn key techniques based on research and developed by HeartMath. To get free access go to <a href="http://heartmath.com/">HeartMath.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E66: The Truth is also Seeking the Seeker
<h2>E66: The Truth is also Seeking the Seeker</h2> <h2>with Special Guest Marie Jones</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E66 Introduction-</strong></p> <p><em>“The Truth is also seeking the Seeker.”</em></p> <p>Here we are, in our collective Hero’s Journey. Each contributing what he or she is able to. We started with myth and men’s work, gathering our resources and seeing which tools we would need for the next chapters of our Hero’s Journey. We’ve talked to men and women about the most important topics that we can find, leaving no stone unturned.</p> <p>We are coming up on a series of episodes that are very important for us as a tribe. The faint trail of the Hero has taken us out into the darkness, out to our edges.</p> <p>You may disagree with the information I am uncovering or even get mad and triggered. That is fine with me. It is to be expected. <strong>I honor where you are at in your awakening</strong>. I really do.</p> <p>There is something that has been hidden from our view that has slowly emerged in our inner vision. We are finally seeing it clearly. We have arrived at a threshold. The Truth is, indeed, seeking the Seeker. We have traversed the landscape, found our allies, and now confront a dark dragon. One that many of us did not know that we would have to face.</p> <p>So we continue along the faint trail, picking up allies and using our sense of Truth as our compass and guide. The Hero in the story is developing latent and long-dormant abilities that he or she will need for the coming chapter. We are pre-destined to awaken, you and I. This, it seems, has already been written.</p> <p>There is a sense of Divine intervention in these episodes for me. The subject matter has evolved but he foundation remains the same. I hold the question <strong><em>“What do we need for our next chapters?” </em></strong>Then I listen and follow the instructions. My guests have all arrived at <em>Basecamp for Men</em> through this process.</p> <p>Today’s guest shares my love of the Divine and myth and the mystery of our collective Journey.</p> <p><strong>Marie Jones Bio-</strong></p> <p>Marie D. Jones is the best-selling author of over 25 non-fiction books on diverse topics including the paranormal, Ufology, mind control, propaganda and media manipulation, myth and symbolism, ancient knowledge, archetypes, cutting edge science, time travel, and more. She is also a novelist and screenwriter and has been interviewed on over 2,000 radio shows and podcasts all over the world. She also appeared on the History Channel’s “Ancient Aliens” and “Nostradamus Effect” series.</p> <p><strong>E66 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>The second half of our conversation reminded me of a quote by the Indian author Arundhati Roy. She says:</p> <p><em>“THE SYSTEM will collapse if we refuse to buy what they are selling- their ideas, their version of history, their wars, their weapons, their notion of inevitability. Remember this: We be many and they be few. They need us more than we need them.Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”</em></p> <p>For more information on Marie Jones or to find any of her 26 books, go to <a href="http://www.mariedjones.com/">www.mariedjones.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E65: The Conspiracy To Awaken Us
<h2>E65: The Conspiracy To Awaken Us with Special Guest Ole Dammegard</h2> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><em>“The Truth is also seeking the Seeker.”</em></strong></p> <p> -Sufi Saying-</p> <p><strong>E65 Dedication-</strong></p> <p>This episode is dedicated to all who are about to awaken. I honor your courage, your heart, and your commitment to living your truth.</p> <p><strong>E65 Intro-</strong></p> <p>The topic of conspiracies and how we deal with this information is an important part of our awakening as a tribe. I would not include it here if it was not important. The time when conspiracies were considered a fringe topic is fading in the rearview mirror. To not know what is going on at the top of the power pyramid is to show an unwillingness to look.</p> <p>And if we are to commit to truth, no matter what it shows us, is to experience discomfort. The truth takes us out of our comfort zone. Sometimes FAR out of our comfort zone. So we find ourselves in the Hero’s Journey once again.</p> <p>If you are a man or woman who has been unable to even poke your head down the rabbit hole, I ask you, why not? Why are you so afraid? These truths that you have been running from have now arrived at the shores of your awareness. And the events in the coming weeks and months will further confirm what was long ago discovered by intrepid explorers like my guest today.</p> <p>Part of coming to clear seeing is to cut through the fog of conditioning and disbelief. Notice your reactions as you hear two people talk about things like the Deep State or Cabal. Do you know that millions of people around the world know about this stuff? Do you really want to stay asleep, unaware, and ignorant of what is happening? Are you just waiting for sports to come back and for things to get back to “normal”? Are you unable to discern the elephant in the room? This is not about intelligence, by the way.</p> <p>If I have built up any credibility in the work I do here, if the things I say ring with the truth, then trust me when I say that things are about to get unsettling for a lot of people. Cognitive dissonance will be the order of the day. You will want to have this information and the episodes that are coming about the Great Awakening and what that means for us.</p> <p>Hang in there. If I am wrong, I will quietly go back to talking about strictly men’s issues. But if what I am saying is true, then you will all want this information. I cannot live in my mission and not lay out the pattern that has been so clearly explained to me. I took an oath. To awaken the men that found their way into my circle. If you are listening to this, then that circle includes you my friend.</p> <p>Do not worry if some stuff feels too out there at the beginning. Sit with what resonates, investigate when your curiosity sparks up. But know that the Truth is coming. It’s day has arrived.</p> <p><strong>Ole Dammegard Bio-</strong></p> <p>Ole Dammegard is a truth seeker, code breaker, and peacemaker. Ole is an author, international speaker, and former journalist. He is widely considered one the world’s foremost experts in false flags and global conspiracies. Ole has been awarded the Prague Peace and has had millions of people around the world listen to his interviews and presentation. Here is my interview with Ole Dammegard.</p> <p><strong>E65-Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I know that is a lot to think about and consider. I like what Ole said about tracking what is happening. The problem-reaction-solution chainlink. If something happens that causes cognitive dissonance and you (and the masses) have a big emotional reaction (usually fear) and then there is a solution presented by authorities to this reaction. Really look at the solution they are offering. Are they proposing something that further limits your freedoms and liberties? Are they proposing something that is for the so-called “greater good” that doesn’t align with your value sy
Basecamp for Men E63: The Power of Slow
<h2>E63: The Power of Slow with Special Guest Carl Honore</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E63 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>How many people out there have felt their inner power grow as they age? I know I have. I feel like a better version of my self even though I am well into my 50’s. I may not look as good. But I don’t really give a shit anymore and that is freedom.</p> <p>As you age, you get better at letting go; of not taking things too personally. You’re more apt to forgive others as you have come to know your own shortcomings with more clarity and a sense of shared humanity.</p> <p>And older people, if they have done some inner work, will have right-sized the ego. There is less of a heaviness about them that the ego brings. Years of living will tend to have shown you that it’s not all about you. It never really was.</p> <p>Additionally, our elders hold the wisdom for the tribe. This has always been so. As we enter into our next phase, and as the Great Awakening moves through humanity, it will be the wisdom keepers that will be desperately needed. And I am proud to call myself one. In our collective narrative and in any Hero’s Journey, the mentor to the central character is always an elder. This is not by accident.</p> <p>My guest today speaks of the gifts of slowing down and the power of embracing aging as an adventure or a Hero’s Journey to use my own language. I love people who show us a different, more elevated perspective and my guest today is just that. Enjoy the interview!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Carl Honore Bio-</strong></p> <p>Carl Honoré is an author, broadcaster, two-time TED speaker and the voice of the Slow Movement. After working with street children in Brazil, he covered Europe and South America for the <em>Economist</em>, <em>Observer </em>and other publications. His bestselling books are published in 35 languages.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>E63 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Carl. If you are interested in building a better and slower life, you can find tools for this in Carl’s online course. To find this and his books and Ted talks, go to <a href="http://www.carlhonore.com/">www.carlhonore.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E64: Va¢¢ine Q & A with Special Guest Dr. Jennifer Margulis
<h2>E64: Va¢¢ine Q & A with Special Guest Dr. Jennifer Margulis</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E64 Dedication-</strong></p> <p>Today’s episode is dedicated to all the parents of young children out there. As well as soon-to-be parents. May your family be blessed with good health, vitality, and well-being!</p> <p><strong>E64 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>The topic of va¢¢ines and health seems an especially timely one. As we rush to find a va¢¢ine for Covid-19 and many people eagerly line up to get it, I thought it would be a good opportunity to do some research of my own and talk to some people who have done a deep dive into this.</p> <p>Today’s episode is Basecamp‘s longest episode. By far. I thought of cutting it down or making it into two parts to keep with our roughly 30- minute format. However, when I was editing the episode, it just seemed too valuable and my hunch was to let it play as a long format episode.</p> <p>I am not sure how often Chris Rodd (my sound editor) and I will do this. I really do like the easier digestable 30 minute EP. But every time I listened and tried to cut or create an end to part one, the next part of the conversation seemed to want to be part of the episode as well.</p> <p>It is a wonderful thing for me to create and edit these for you. Intuition plays a big part. <em>What will assist the listeners the most? What resources will they take away from this? How will this help them on their Hero’s Journey?</em> These are the questions that Chris and I both keep as our guide in making these.</p> <p>Many people do not have the bandwidth to research things like vaccine safety. Thankfully for all of us, there are people like my guest today who do. I have noticed that asking questions that challenge the status quo tends to ruffle feathers. This is a natural process, asking questions that lead to discoveries that may challenge assumptions. Is the status quo really all that sacrosanct, especially in the area of health?</p> <p>What if, instead of reflexively and defensively defending the status quo, we learned how to lean into the discussion as if there might be an important viewpoint or insight that may just be a key component to understanding our health, our children’s health and our future.</p> <p><strong>Jennifer Margulis Bio-</strong></p> <p>Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D., is an award-winning science journalist who has been researching and writing about health-related topics for over 15 years. She is the author or co-author of eight non-fiction books, including <em>Your Baby, Your Walkjuy</em> (Scribner) and <em>The Va¢¢ine-Friendly Plan</em> with Dr. Paul Thomas (Ballantine). She is currently working on a book about her mother, a renown microbiologist whose theories have changed our basic understanding of the mechanisms of evolution.</p> <p>Her books have been translated into Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, German, and Estonian.</p> <p><strong>E64 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Dr. Margulis. If you want to do a deep dive into the vaccine safety conversation, Ty Bolinger’s <em>The Truth about Va¢¢ines</em> is where I got my initial information. It’s an excellent documentary. You can start there or with either of the books Jennifer mentioned: Dr. Bob Sears <em>The Va¢¢ine Book</em> and her book with Dr. Paul Thomas titled <em>The Va¢¢ine Friendly Plan</em>.</p> <p>I loved her technique of checking the CDC (the section for doctors) and then cross referencing with the nvic.org National Va¢¢ine Information Center’s website. Seems like smart research, doesn’t it? To find any of Jennifer‘s books, including her upcoming book, or sign up for her newsletter at <a href="http://www.jennifermargulis.net/">www.JenniferMargulis.net</a>.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E62: Marriage as a Hero’s Journey
<h2>E62: Marriage as a Hero’s Journey with Special Guest Lisa Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <h3>E62 Introduction-</h3> <p>As part of our Hero’s Journey, men will often struggle with our interractions with the Feminine. Both the women in our lives and the Feminine aspect that is inside every man. Women have the ability to confound us, test us, push us, as well as celebrate and elevate us.</p> <p>My own marriage and partnership with my wife Lisa has lasted more than twenty-five years now. The learning in this relationship has been astounding. She has, in many ways, been my most important teacher. I would not be the man I am today without her influence.</p> <p>In your primary relationships, ALL of your baggage and your shadow come into play. The soft underbelly of your ego gets exposed. Any bullshit you might be trying to pull out in the world, any persona that you construct to come across as nothing but confident and positive will surely be exposed (and wilt) in the slow burn furnace of a long-term relationship.</p> <p>A good marriage absolutely REQUIRES you to show up authentically. Warts and all. Fear and shame, needy and insecure. These are the childhood wounds that we bring into our partnerships. Even if we had a relatively healthy childhood, which very few of us have had, marriage will test you every step of the way.</p> <p>A long-term partnership teaches you about heart and what it is to love. However, our clumsy attempts at unconditional love repeatedly show us our bias’s and our fear of intimacy. It’s easy to say I accept you and love you but my subconscious mind, with all of it’s baggage and wounds and insecurities, keeps me projecting my preferences onto my beloved. I’m ok when you show up as x but not when you show up as y.</p> <p>Marriage and life-long partnerships are a true Hero‘s Journey. Together you will face dragons that seem terrifying. Childhood monsters, traumas, fears of all sorts. You may face infidelity and fear of abandonment. You will face a dark night of the soul, where it looks like it is falling apart and all hope is lost. When you are there, remember that it is just a chapter in your Hero’s Tale. Look for your resources and your mentor and forge on. You can do it.</p> <p>And, like in a Hero’s tale, you will change and grow. Who you are in the next chapter will be a different version of yourself. It will be the same for your partner. I honor all of you on this path. For I know how challenging and frustrating it can be. Learning how to deal with yourself and this force of nature called your life partner.</p> <p>With that being said, my blessing to you is you that you deeply honor your partner for what he or she is to you: a Soul mate who is deeply committed to your growth and someone who is helping you strengthen your heart. Interestingly, strong and loving hearts is exactly what the world is calling for right now.</p> <h4><strong>Lisa Rezac Bio-</strong></h4> <p>My guest today is an exceptional woman known for her beauty, intuition, humor, and courage. Lisa Rezac has been an classically trained actor, corporate trainer, entrepreneur, mother, and a fundraising auctioneer. She is a creative thinker and a person who models living your deepest truths. She has also been my life-partner for the past 26 years.</p> <h4><strong>E62 Final Thoughts-</strong></h4> <p>I hope you enjoyed hearing what conversations are like in the Rezac household. If you are a person who is committed to growing inside your relationship, I’ll recap some of the recommendations for you.</p> <p>The Gottman Institute does some really amazing couples workshops and they have a list of Gottman trained therapists if you are looking for guidance. If your relationship is feeling stuck in some old patterns, finding a good therapist is essential to getting forward movement. It always worked for us. They are at <a href="http://www.gottman.com/">www.gottman.com</a></p> <p>What would Lisa and I have done had we not learned how to mirror? An essenti
Basecamp for Men E61: The Male Archetypes
<h2>E61 Firestarters for Men: The Male Archetypes</h2> <p> </p> <p>I have talked about and teach within a framework of a collective masculinity expressed through five primary archetypes. These are Lover, Warrior, Magician, and King. The four horsemen of the mature masculine. As well as a fifth, the archetypal Hero.</p> <p>I like to think of it as a sort of archetypal compass. The Hero will be in the middle and the four archetypes in four directions acting as allies to the Hero, which is you.</p> <p>Since one of my functions within my mission is to bring men new perspectives and new resources, I thought you might find it useful to unpack some of these collectives. Additionally, I thought if I could share with you some of the ways that men access and express these energies in the world, it would give you not only an overview but some tools that will help you where “the rubber meets the road”, so to speak.</p> <p>Whenever I lead men’s groups, I always bring attention to these archetypes as a way to activate potential. Men are better able to activate the Hero within if they have a roadmap and allies. It is here in a more archetypal way of seeing or what Jung called the <em>archetypal mind </em>that men can find the start of new chapters for themselves.</p> <p>I will go through each of these five archetypes and give you a snapshot as well as access points to help you get in touch with these important parts of yourself.</p> <p>I hope you enjoy E61: The Male Archetypes.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E60: Living a Mythic Life
<h2>E60: Living a Mythic Life with Special Guest Jon Wilson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E60 Introduction</strong></p> <p>As a collective, I see much in the male tribe to be optimistic about. Men from all walks of life seem to be ready for new tools and new narratives. Men are tired of the worn-out old stories about who we are and what we are capable (or incapable) of doing.</p> <p>I feel a bit sheepish writing about myth . I don’t feel qualified. After all, Joseph Campbell laid it all out for us. However if I have learned anything from my studies it’s that myths are <strong><em>living stories</em></strong>. They demand our active participation to keep the transformative power in them. They are our partners through the ages and epochs, carrying wisdom and warnings and giving us a roadmap of the (sometimes) treacherous road that we face.</p> <p>Once we learn to read the signposts of myth, we can step out onto the faint trail with much more confidence, having a bit more of an inkling of what might await us.</p> <p><strong>Myth also connects us to our ancestors near and far.</strong> This is important in a number of ways. For one, that perspective can inspire us. If my late grandparents and great-grandparents and my son’s not-yet-born kids and grandkids are included in our mythic viewpoint, it starts to get interesting and personal in very immediate way. You’re not just playing for you. You’re playing for everyone in your circle. We’re all depending on you.</p> <p>By consciously living a mythic life, you raise your hand to be counted. No matter where consciousness is taking us; no matter what our great human story has in store for us; by setting your life in mythic terms you state to unseen forces, higher beings and allies that are always helping us that <em>YOU CAN COUNT ON ME. I am paying attention.</em></p> <p><em> </em>In our modern lifestyle, men can feel that life is reduced to making as good a living as you can and be as good of a husband/partner/father you can be. It can feel a bit <em>small </em>for a man’s spirit. I know it can for me. Myth helps with this by enlarging the story into more proper proportions. <strong>This approach always works, by the way. 100% of the time.</strong></p> <p>If we are, as philosopher Charles Eisenstein says, “in-between stories”, then what tools are at our disposal to fully arrive at the new story? In this changing narrative, we will need a powerful, sturdy framework to keep us grounded.</p> <p><strong>It is here that myth is so valuable. </strong>In our search for our most courageous life, myths contain the instructions. They are built right into the story. The sub-conscious mind will pick up on all the details and nuances. You don’t necessarily have to be aware of all that (at least not at the beginning).</p> <p>In high-level modern myth-telling like <em>Lord of the Rings</em>, or <em>Star Wars</em>, or <em>The Matrix</em>, you start with an awareness of a battle between Light and Darkness. This is a meta-myth. But as you watch or read the story, all the fascinating teachings start to unfold in your awareness: the arrival of the mentor, the dark night of the soul, the ascent, etc. AND as you steep yourself in this more mythical way of seeing the world, the EXACT SAME THING starts to happen to you. YOU see your test and your fear and reluctance. YOU leave the well-troden path to go find the faint trail. YOU experience the dark night of the soul and the arrival of a mentor. The Hero‘s Tale brings you into the action to share with you the transformative power of the myth.</p> <p><strong>Men need inspiration and clarity, not to mention magic and mystery, to lift them. It is here on the mythic byways that men can find inner sustenance and food for the Soul.</strong></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E59: Mental Health for Men
<h2>E59: Mental Health for Men with Special Guest Frank King</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E59 Introduction-</strong></p> <p>The topic of mental health and better self-care for men is one that is near and dear to me. For 7 out of 10 suicides are by men, many middle-aged men who can so easily find themselves in a place of quiet desperation.</p> <p>Most men, if they are paying attention, will arrive at a “dark night of the Soul”. A time in their lives when everything seems to fall apart. This is mythical and archetypal and part of any authentically lived life.</p> <p>It takes a particular courage to descend for descending feels terrifying. It feels like you are not in control anymore and YOU ARE NOT. Larger forces are at work, testing the Hero. Yet, every Hero’s Journey has a descent before redemption and ascension and return to the village. This is true on a macro level (humanity and the planet) as well as on a micro level (your life).</p> <p>This episode is dedicated to the brave Souls who have experienced this dark night of the Soul. Both the ones that made it back to us and the ones that did not.</p> <p>My guest today is someone who made it back and is sharing his wisdom, humor, and insights so that others may recognize their own path back to health and life.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Frank King Bio-</strong></p> <p>Frank King is a Suicide Prevention speaker and Trainer was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. He’s fought a lifelong battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, something that runs in his family. He turned this dark night of the soul into five TEDx Talks and shares his lifesaving insights on Mental Health Awareness with associations, corporations, and colleges.</p> <p>A Motivational Public Speaker, he believes that where there is humor there is hope, where there is laughter there is life, nobody dies laughing. The right person, at the right time, with the right information, can save a life.</p> <p><strong>E59 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I love how authentic Frank is. We need more men in the world that can speak truth to men and mental health. Especially ones that have been down in the darkness, found their way back to the Light, and commit to helping others do the same. For more information on Frank or to hire him to do one of his excellent, funny talks on mental health, go to <a href="http://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/">www.thementalhealthcomedian.com</a></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E57: Do We Need the State?
<h2>E57: Do We Need the State?</h2> <h2>with Special Guest Gregory Sams</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E57 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today’s guest reminds me of a Paul Arden quote.</p> <p>Paul said, <em>“Making the safe decision is dull, predictable and leads nowhere new. The problem with making sensible decisions is that so is everyone else. The unsafe decision (or the Hero’s Journey) causes you to think and respond in a way you hadn‘t thought of. It will take you to a place where others only dream of being.”</em></p> <p>We need to give ourselves permission to explore new ideas about all sorts of things. This is how we grow. Radical ideas really shouldn’t scare us off. At least not before we have explored them and their possibilities.</p> <p>Ideas that seemed too radical even 10 years ago suddenly are on the table and seem more plausible, doesn’t that often seem to be the case? Can you dear listener explore things without quickly and completely dismissing them? Can you turn over an idea and let it perculate in your sub-conscious mind without having your conscious mind slam the door on it. Give this a go and see what you find out.</p> <p><strong>Gregory Sams Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is a cultural change agent Gregory Sams. Gregory is a fractal artist, social thinker, author of both <em>The State is Out of Date</em> and <em>Sun of gOd</em>. He is also a publisher, inventor and the creator of the veggie burger.</p> <p><strong> E57 Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our conversation as much as I did. I absolutely love people who take the road-less travelled and lead an adventurous life. Gregory certainly fits the bill. I will think of Gregory from now on whenever I eat a veggie burger, or contemplate a world with no top-down hierarchy. Thank you for joining us listeners and we’ll see you next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E55: The Measure of Men
<h2>E55: The Measure of Men with Jeff Perera</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E55 Introduction</strong></p> <p>What is the current measure of a man? We have all grown up with all sorts of cultural imprints around this. The macho tough guy. The stud athlete. The alpha male and high-achiever and blah, blah, blah. I’m so bored with these guys.</p> <p>And to a certain extent, we have all been asked to accept that the measure of a man is about his status and how much money he brings in. What sort of house he lives in or what kind of family he comes from. Everything is meant to put you in some sort of imaginary pecking order.</p> <p>But things are changing. The conversations that men are having ABOUT men is taking how we measure ourselves into a new arena. One with more heart and soul and more breathing room for all of us. The new measure doesn’t exclude the high-status former alpha male. It’s just requiring him to right-size his ego and stop making everything about him and his image.</p> <p>We have outgrown the old measure. This much is clear. The new measure will show that men are capable of a lot more than just being status ponies.</p> <p>I’m excited to talk to my guest today as he is an expert on the inner lives of men and is helping to create this new measure that I am speaking of.</p> <p><strong>Jeff Perera Bio-</strong></p> <p><a href="https://higherunlearning.com/videospodcastsandinterviewswithjeff/"><em> </em><em>Jeff Perera</em></a><em> has been speaking for over 12 years to audiences and teams across North America about men helping end gender-based violence, modelling healthy ideas of manhood, and empathy-building. Jeff started </em><a href="http://higherunlearning.com/"><em>HigherUnlearning.com</em></a><em> to explore how ideas of manhood impact all of us. </em><em>Jeff has delivered two TEDx talks and contributes opinion pieces for </em><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/black-lives-matter-men-allyship_ca_5ee906a8c5b6b0bfe7be7043"><em>Huffington Post</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E52: Psychedelics and the New Vision
<h2>E52: Psychedelics and the New Vision</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E52: Introduction</strong></p> <p>Growing up on the west coast, the lore of the 1960’s free-thinking hippie/peace movement was something that was part of our heritage. Within this culture, psychedelics always had a strange, mysterious, and transformative power. An elixir that had the ability to throw open the doors of perception, revealing a sacred, divinely infused electromagnetic field that we are in constant communication with.</p> <p>The lineage of these psychedelic explorers carried forth into the rave and music culture of the 80’s and 90’s and today is kept alive by festivals like Burning Man. Whatever your take is on this controversial topic, psychedelics seems to be an important part of our mythical Tree of Knowledge.</p> <p>Tales of seeing the face of God or the Goddess abound. Scores of courageous people have had profound experiences that changed the course of their lives. What these intrepid psychic explorers seemed to discover was a portal in consciousness. A DMT-primed access point that seemed to accelerate their understanding of the underlying design and meaning of the cosmos.</p> <p>My guest today has built his podcast around profound discoveries made in sacred space, having participated in many ayuhuasca ceremonies with shamans in the Amazon. I am excited to dialogue with him about what he learned from what is commonly called plant medicine.</p> <p>Alex is the host of the Natural Born Alchemist podcast. The podcast has been going since 2014 and features a wide array of guests. The theme of the podcast revolves around shamanism, psychedelics, philosophy and alternative ideas. <a href="http://www.naturalbornalchemist.com/">www.naturalbornalchemist.com</a> it is also available on Apple podcasts, Spotify and elsewhere.</p> <p>Alex has had a life long interest in esoteric topics and his quest for meaning eventually led him to visiting many different indigenous groups around the world and discovering his main teacher in life: Ayahuasca</p> <p>Here is my interview with Alex from Natural Born Alchemist.</p>
Basecamp for Men E54: Educating Our Boys
<h2>E54: Educating Our Boys with Special Guest Jennifer Fink</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E54 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Currently there is a sea change happening in how we educate our boys. Brought on by this pandemic, parents are looking at alternatives in how we prepare our boys for adulthood. For many, public schools have long been an over-regimented learning environment for our youth. If an institution can suck the joy out of learning, a modern day public school, with its “no child left behind” mentality, may just do the trick.</p> <p>I remember picking up my exhausted-looking son from school on most days and thinking that something just wasn’t right. Learning shouldn’t sap all the joy out of you. At least, that is my sense of it. When I would ask him why he looked so tired, he would often talk of not having enough free time or time to run around with his friends. Schools had started dropping recess and trimmed lunch to 15-minutes. Both crucial re-set times for boys. <strong> In their attempt to check every curriculum and testing box, schools forgot one thing: the emotional well-being of our boys.</strong></p> <p>Part of the problem is that we can‘t customize education the way we need to. Each boy is unique. Schools, with lots of well-meaning adults leading them, just don’t have the resources. As a parent, it’s my job to look beyond the school and have my eyes on what sort of learning is my son ready for that falls outside of his public education. The phrase “it takes a village” has never been more fitting when it comes to educating and readying our boys for adulthood.</p> <p>Maybe, just maybe, this experiment in online learning and homeschooling, might have a silver lining. Maybe we can get back to learning at THEIR pace a bit more, without all the fear that our boys are “falling behind”, whatever that means.</p> <p>My guest today has wisdom to share in the ways we educate our boys and is a great resource for parents of boys.</p> <p><strong>Jennifer Fink Bio</strong></p> <p>Jennifer L.W. Fink is the founder of <a href="http://buildingboys.net/">BuildingBoys.net</a> and co-host of the podcast ON BOYS: Real Talk About Parenting, Teaching & Reaching Tomorrow’s Men. She’s also an award-winning writer whose work has been published by <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>Washington Post</em>, <em>FOX News</em>, <em>U.S News & World Report</em>, <em>Parents</em> and <em>Your Teen</em>.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Jennifer Fink.</p>
Basecamp for Men E53: Envisioning Our Future
<h2>E53: Envisioning Our Future with Special Guest Ian Mackenzie</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E53 Introduction</strong></p> <p>In the coming episodes, I hope to speak with more futurists and visionaries. I like to have conversations about what is possible as we navigate change.</p> <p>I am reminded of a Kurt Vonnegut quote. He said,<em>“I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things that you can’t see from the center.”</em></p> <p>It is good for us to listen to alternative perspectives and ideas. It sharpens our intellect and keeps our brains working well. You may not agree or can envision these ideas bearing fruit. But new systems are often started by visionaries and futurists who try and sketch out what they are seeing. And we, as early adopters of these new ideas, work to turn these ideas over in our conscious and sub-conscious minds. Working the fertile ground of our imagination. Trying our best to allow others to contribute as we seek our own place and contribution to the greater good.</p> <p>I am at a point in my life where I don’t want to close off an idea because it initially feels “out there”. Our greatest transformations, both external and internal, may come from these very esoteric and edgy ideas and concepts.</p> <p>My guest today is someone I have a great deal of respect for, both as filmmaker and a futurist.</p> <p><strong>Ian Mackenzie Bio</strong></p> <p>Ian Mackenzie is a filmmaker and visionary artist and creator and host of the podcast The Mythic Masculine. For over 11 years, Ian has been tracking the global emergence of new culture, seeking out and amplifying the voices of visionaries, artists and activists who have ben working towards planetary system change.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Ian MacKenzie.</p>
Basecamp for Men E51: The Happiness Index
<h2>E51: The Happiness Index with Special Guest Nic Marks</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E51 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Happiness is something that I have had a keen interest in for a long time. I have enjoyed looking at this topic and experimenting in my own life as to what makes a happy person. I have even created a presentation that I deliver to groups called How To Create Happiness, which I will talk about in an upcoming episode.</p> <p>What I love about my guest today is that he has studied happiness in countries and workplaces using statistics as a guide. Which is something that you don‘t see every day. What does this data tell us about what makes a happy country or happy workplace? And most importantly, how do we create more happiness, satisfaction, and well-being in the world while treading lightly on our beloved planet? Here is a conversation about this very issue.</p> <p><strong>Nic Marks Bio</strong>– My guest today is Nic Marks and he was once describe as a “statistician with a soul” due to his unusual combination of hard statistical and soft people skills. He has been working in the field of happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for over 25 years with a particular emphasis on measurement and how to create positive change.</p> <p>In 2010, he gave a TED talk on his work in public policy, which has now been watched over 2 million times.</p> <p>Nic as ben applying his creative thinking to the world of work since 2012. He is the founder of Friday Pulse and has worked with over 1000 organizations and teams measuring and improving their happiness at work. Here is my interview with Nic Marks.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E49: Men’s Health and Virility
<h2>E49: Men’s Health and Virility with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dr. Myles Spar</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E49 Introduction</strong></p> <p>With a pandemic afoot and all the stress generated by the media, it seems a good time to look at some common sense things that we can focus on that will actually make a difference for us men. Our health is one such area. And with all the talk about viruses and immune systems, what better time to take a look at health and how to optimize for this for yourself.</p> <p>I have gone into our social conditioning many times on this show. How we have been taught to more or less ignore our health unless something terrible starts to happen to us. Rarely do men, especially middle-aged men, take an active approach to their vitality and well-being. We tend to coast along. Why is that? Is “good enough” REALLY good enough for us?</p> <p>It is my hope that you come to see your health and self-care as an essential foundation for yourself. One that you can quietly build on over time and that, by taking better care of yourself, you’ll feel better, be a better version of yourself. Vibrant good health and healthy habits are not just for women. They are very much for us men. I hope today’s conversation will help show you this.</p> <p>My guest today is Dr Myles Spar and he is a thought leader and expert in the area of men’s health. Join us as we talk about building healthy habits, testosterone, and how to optimize your vitality and your virility.</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E48: The One You Feed
<h2>E48: The One You Feed with Special Guest Eric Zimmer</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E48 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I love speaking with people who have risen out of personal challenges. We all do this at different chapters in our Hero’s Journey. I think it’s naturally inspiring for us to hear redemption stories. There is something human and real about somebody who spirals downwards but recognizes their descent before</p> <p>it’s too late for more courageous choices. We are imperfect people, learning at each choice point, and then sharing what we learned with our tribe. <strong>That is the very essence of the Hero’s Journey.</strong></p> <p>We have been so cultured to cover up our flaws or our mistakes or our character defects, as if we are the only ones that have them. It never occurs to us that by revealing more of ourselves to the world, we draw others in. <strong>Being authentic with others is like building a campfire.</strong> People want to come over and pull up a seat and listen in. It‘s human nature.</p> <p>Personally, my life got 10 times better and more interesting when I dropped the pretense that I had it all figured out and started to share my faults, blind spots, and fears and doubts. <strong> I hope these conversations help you in some small way. For we are fellow travellers in the middle of an epic story.</strong></p> <p><strong>Eric Zimmer Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is someone who exemplifies the authentic road. Eric Zimmer is a behavior coach, podcast host and author. At the age of 24, Eric was homeless, struggling with drug addiction, and facing jail time. In the years since, he not only found a way to overcome these obstacles to create a life worth living, he now helps others do the same.</p> <p>Eric is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, <em>The One You Feed</em>, which is based on the old parable about two wolves at battle within us. With over 300 episodes and over 15 million downloads, the show features conversations with experts across many fields of study about how to create a life worth living.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Eric Zimmer.</p> <p>To find out more a about his programs or to listen to his excellent podcast, go to <a href="http://www.theoneyoufeed.net/">www.theoneyoufeed.net</a>.</p>
Basecamp for Men E46: Wisdom for Uncertain Times
<h2>E46: Wisdom for Uncertain Times with</h2> <h2>Special Guest Paul Dunion</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E46 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Whenever we find ourselves in uncertain times, it’s important to listen for voices of wisdom. This has always been true. Hearing truths that resonate and touch the human heart is a very good way to navigate confusion. Whenever we find ourselves amongst old structures and narratives that are no longer vibrant and alive, the Soul is indicating that it is time initiation into something new. Together, we are travelling the faint path, you and I. Right now, there is no sure, safe way. This much, I think, is clear.</p> <p>Sometimes one simple conversation can make a difference in your perspective and trajectory. It’s interactions that carry depth that reaffirm our humanity. These conversations can help us back onto our true path or hero’s journey. It is clear to me more now than ever that we are here to help one another in these challenging times. My guest today is one such voice of wisdom.</p> <p><strong>Paul Dunion Bio-</strong></p> <p>Paul Dunion is a co-founder of the Connecticut’s Mens’ Gathering, a biannual retreat for men that began in 1992. He is the founder of Boys To Men, a mentoring community for teenage boys. He’s been in private practice as a Psychotherapist for 37 years and is presently a faculty member for Mobius Executive Training. Paul is the author of several books including my favorite, Path of the Novice Mystic. His blogs can be accessed at the Hufington Post as well as <a href="http://medium.com/">Medium.com. </a></p> <p><strong>E46 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>To find out more about Paul and his work and writing, go to <a href="http://www.pauldunion.com/">www.pauldunion.com</a></p> <p>I always enjoy talking with Paul. I come away feeling better, more connected to my truth and to what is REALLY happening, as opposed to what all the media noise is trying to convince me about what is happening.</p> <p>I love what Paul said about when we are in a paradigm shift, as we so clearly are now, our willingness to get shamelessly lost is something that can serve us well. It’s an interesting notion and it runs completely counter to how we have been cultured as men.</p> <p>And what he said about cultivating tenderness is so powerful. In mythic terms, this is activating and strengthening the archetypal Lover.</p> <p>What if, as men, we take on being more tender and caring? Would this make us less manly? Would it make us less courageous? What if this was the direction that our collective courage was taking us right now?</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E45: Free Yourself from Suffering
<h3>E45: Free Yourself from Suffering with Special Guest Sophie McLean</h3> <p> </p> <p><strong>E45 Introduction</strong></p> <p>There seems to be spiritual truths that are trying to find us, you and I. One prominent one is that the ego, or sense of separation, is the chief cause of much of our suffering. This is something that echoes down through the wisdom traditions, particularly from the east.</p> <p>However, westerners are also awakening from the illusion of the ego. As my guest today so eloquently states, identification with the ego creates an illusory disconnect from Source, or from the Divine.</p> <p>When you start to see the workings of the ego……..its strategies for keeping itself safe; its incessant desire to be right and make others wrong; and it’s binary thinking where we draw boundaries between me and my side of the conflict as “the good guys” and the others on the other side of the conflict or “the bad guys, the idiots, etc”. This is ego identification in action and the primary driver of much of our unhappiness.</p> <p><strong>Would you like to be truly happier?</strong> One sure path is to learn to investigate and dissolve the ego in service to something greater than yourself. See if you can stop trying to get everyone to believe and feel as you do. <strong>Let everyone have their particular truth.</strong> Even if it doesn’t jive with your perspective. Try to give everyone space just as you want space to figure things out as well. We really don’t need to feel so distance from one another simply because we disagree about a few things.</p> <p>Any narrative that has separation built into it is driven by the ego. It’s an easy litmus test. Can we, dear listeners, drop all “us vs. them” thinking? Can we stop polarizing whoever is over there? <em><strong>Can we awaken from the illusion of separation?</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Sophie McLean Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is an exceptional wisdom teacher. Someone who has stood at the front of the room and helped usher in new possibilities and new understanding for those in attendance.</p> <p>She’s been a helicopter pilot, a teacher, a designer, a relief worker, a war refugee, and a CEO.</p> <p>As a wisdom teacher, Sophie has spent decades leading transformational seminars to over 80,000 people around the world, of all ethnicities, ages, religions and social backgrounds.</p> <p>Her seminar topics span both human and metaphysical dimensions and touch on such topics such as: deconstructing the ego, consciousness, the nature of fear, relationships, spirituality, the dynamics of the feminine and the masculine, and how to make a difference in the world.</p> <p>Sophie’s new book <em>The Elegance of Simplicity </em>is a compelling, thought-provoking work of autobiographical fiction.</p>
Basecamp for Men E43: Creating Your Future Self
<h2>E43: Creating Your Future Self with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dr. Benjamin Hardy</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E43 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The topic of how we actualize our potential has long been a fascinating one to me. What habits do we need to examine and, perhaps, let go of to be a better version of ourselves? What builds courage in our lives?</p> <p>My guest today is Dr. Benjamin Hardy and he is someone who has been exemplary at putting his principles to the test. He has evolved himself into a prolific writer and thought leader with content that continually has you think and examine yourself and the results that you produce. This is not just about productivity. He examines the psychology and inner workings of what creates your results and gives you new tools to set a different course for yourself.</p> <h3><strong>Dr. Benjamin Hardy Bio</strong></h3> <p>Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work. From 2015-2018, he was the #1 writer in the world on Medium.com. His blogs are read by millions every month. Ben and his wife Lauren adopted 3 children from the foster system in Febuary 2018 and one month later Lauren got pregnant with twins who were born in Dec. of 2018.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Dr. Benjamin Hardy.</p> <p>And go pick up a copy of his great new book <em>Personality Isn’t Permanent. </em> When you do, if you go to <a href="http://www.benjaminhardy.com/">www.benjaminhardy.com </a>and give them your purchase code, Ben and his team has some great free resources for you.</p>
Basecamp for Men E39: The Law of One with Ziad Masri
<h2>E39: The Law of One with Ziad Masri</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E39 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Some of the episodes I do will feel like I’m taking you out of your philosophical comfort zone and I‘m ok with that. It would not serve you if I held back and I would feel like I‘m betraying myself and my mission. My hope is that I can present challenging content that I know is valuable in a way that is accessible and inviting to you.</p> <p>My aim is to strike a balance between men’s work and the practical resources that we know helps men, and the more philosophical and mythical themes that I am drawn to explore and find expression for. It‘s a balancing act between creating a more uplifting narrative, using myth and stories, and giving you practical tools that you can use for the challenges you face as a man.</p> <p>None of my more mystical leanings exclude any particular philosophy. Not really anyways. You can be a Christian or a Buddhist or an atheist or just about anything and draw from the spiritual wellspring. That is what it is there for.</p> <p>The Hero’s Journey inevitably takes you on a faint trail. So when you find fellow travellers that have found a useful map or an approach to a particular challenge you will face, my instinct is to share the map, share the gold and let you see how it aligns with the inner work that you are undertaking.</p> <p>If you are just beginning to enter into a phase that feels more scary and, perhaps, more heroic, I welcome you. Inside these conversations will be metaphorical flashlights for the dark night that every Hero and Heroine inevitably face.</p> <p><em>“I always knew that I would take this road but yesterday, I did not know it would be today.” </em></p> <p><em> </em><em> Narithra, poet</em><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Ziad Masri Bio-</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>My guest today has been a fellow seeker and student of consciousness.</p> <p>Ziad is the author of the #1 best selling book, Reality Unveiled, which is I consider to be one of the more transformative books in recent times. He is also a highly successful online entrepreneur in multiple arenas. Following nearly two decades of spiritual seeking, he experienced a series of very powerful spiritual awakenings which have led him to dedicate his life to helping people transcend their limited sense of self and awaken to their true, limitless nature.</p>
Basecamp for Men E42: Honoring the Divine Feminine
<h2><strong>E42: Honoring the Divine Feminine w Sally Kempton</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E42: Introduction</strong></p> <p>In season one, I did a bunch of episodes on the sacred masculine. I like to use masculine archetypes to help orient the listener to a larger inner landscape, using myth when appropriate. I promised I would return with some episodes about the Divine Feminine as I think it warrants a deeper exploration.</p> <p>In my studies of myth, I have been particularly attracted to two myths: One is The Holy Grail. The other is the Fallen Goddess Myth or the myth of Sophia, which is the central mythic motif in Gnosticism. Both are Goddess myths.</p> <p>And India, being a suppository of Feminine divinity, has always carried this lineage forward in a powerful and enchanting way.</p> <p>The Goddess traditions, and there are many from all times and places, come with a whole new set of insights, practices, and wisdom. For the open-minded seeker, this lineage has the potential to open up vast new vistas for the spirit.</p> <p>My guest today is Sally Kempton and she is a teacher in the great Feminine lineage. I am a HUGE fan of her work and her wisdom.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Sally Kempton Bio</strong></h3> <p>Sally Kempton is a widely respected teacher of meditation and spiritual wisdom. A former journalist who wrote for <em>Esquire</em>, <em>New York</em>, and the <em>Village Voice</em>, she has spent over four decades practicing, teaching, and writing on meditation and spiritual philosophy.</p> <p>Sally is the author of two best-selling books, <strong>Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga, </strong>and <strong>Meditation for the Love of It</strong>,” which <em>Spirituality and Health </em>magazine called “the meditation book your heart wants you to read”. Sally teaches online courses and seminars on meditation and spiritual philosophy, and leads retreats and workshops in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Her website is <a href="http://www.sallykempton.com/">www.sallykempton.com</a>.</p>
Basecamp for Men E38: Mentoring Our Boys
<h2>E38: Mentoring Our Boys with author Earl Hipp</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E38 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The topic of guiding adolescent boys into manhood seems to me an extremely relevant one right now. As a society, we have not created the initiatory structures that enable our young people to come into manhood as a celebration. We almost dread it when a boy is creeping towards manhood, as if that is a terrible thing. What sort of message does that send our boys? Is being a man really that awful? Do men not have anything to offer? Or is it the cultural conditioning that is in dire need of being upgraded? How come boys aren’t properly celebrated as they enter the tribe of men?</p> <p>There has been a movement to create rites-of-passage trainings for boys but we need more. We need more imperfect men stepping up to mentor adolescent boys.</p> <p>My guest today exemplifies being committed to helping our boys arrive at manhood as a celebration and with the support of caring, appropriate elders.</p> <p><strong>Earl Hipp Bio-</strong></p> <p>Earl Hipp is an author, speaker, adviser to mentoring groups, and community consultant. Since 1982, Earl has been involved with organizations that focus on men’s issues and development. He speaks at national conferences and delivers workshops across the country, teaching organizations how to call men to mentoring.</p> <p>Since 2005, Earl has published the Man-Making Blog, discussing manhood, male culture, mentoring, and men’s rites of passage. His mission is to help men discover and use their innate man-making gifts, so fewer boys (and men) are left to wander alone in the dangerous never-never land between boyhood and manhood.</p> <p>Lastly, here is a quote from Meladona Some, an African spiritual teacher, <em>“When a civilization lacks rites of passage, its soul is sick. The evidence for this sickness is threefold: first, there are no elders; second, the young are violent; and third, the adults are bewildered</em>.”</p>
Basecamp for Men E41: Conversations with Men
<h2>E41: Conversations with Men featuring Chris Beatie</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E41 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of the many things that we talk about in men’s circles is to how to have a more open mind. Being curious about things brings a kind of magic to your life. I have discovered that when you adopt a growth-mindset, all sorts of things begin to open up.</p> <p>With this in mind,I like to bring on writers and thought-leaders as guests to bring new perspectives to you. I also like to talk with friends, as I did many times in season one. My guest today is my good friend Chris.</p> <p>Sometimes we can find great value in hearing two friends talking honestly about the challenges they’ve faced and what constitutes “the edge” of their learning. My hope with these conversations is that you the listener will feel that you are sitting in our circle, drawing inspiration and finding new terrain for your own personal development.</p> <h3><strong>Chris Beatie Bio</strong></h3> <p>Chris Beatie has been a computer engineer for the last 25 years. Finding that the stress and rigors of 12+ hour work days was taking a toll on his health, Chris decided to apply his engineering skills to improve his life, becoming a biohacker of sorts. Books, podcasts, doctors, medications, eastern medicine, Chris has explored and experimented far and wide. His personal mission passion is to help others find their most enlightened, capable, healthy and happy version of themselves.</p>
Basecamp for Men E40: Optimizing Your Health
<h2>E40: Optimizing Your Health with Mary Purdy</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E40 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of our sub-topics here on Basecamp is health and wellness for men. Many men I know are rethinking health, self-care, and diet. It used to be that men didn’t give these things too much thought. It was actually considered unmanly to speak of taking better care of yourself, of getting proper rest, of having a body that is flexible and feeling, of eating better food. Athletes would consider these because they are more tuned into how they feel. However, everyday men would often skip over these important topics.</p> <p>With the release of the pro-plant based diet documentary <em>The Game Changers</em>, men are starting to have serious conversations about diet. Especially the pros and cons of a plant-based diet. And I am committed to continue to co-create the narrative with you on men and self-care here on Basecamp for Men.</p> <p>My hope is that by listening to the show, you gain new perspectives and come away with a few new resources every show. If you are finding new tools that uplift and improve your life and your energy, then I’m serving my mission. Thank you men.</p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Mary Purdy Bio-</strong></p> <p>My guest today is a friend and a nutrition and health expert.</p> <p>Mary Purdy holds a Master’s Degree from Bastyr University where she is currently a member of the adjunct faculty. She has given over 100 nutrition workshops, speaks regularly at health and nutrition conferences and was the keynote speaker at Bastyr University’s Commencement Ceremony 2019. Additionally, she hosts the podcast THE Nutrition Show (formerly “Mary’s Nutrition Show”) and is author of the book <em>“Serving the Broccoli Gods.”</em></p> <p>Here is my interview with Mary Purdy.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E37: Season One Finale
<h2>E37: Season One Finale-Best of 2019</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E37 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Well my dear listeners, we’ve come to the end of season one. I hope you enjoyed the show and picked up some new resources and perspectives for the next chapters of your life‘s journey.</p> <p>Season two will pick up in March or April. We will be continuing with some great guests and seeking to balance the tried and true resources for men that we know and love with all the new tools that we try out and find valuable. My commitment is to continue to find our edge together and to share as authentically as possible, where you and I get stuck and how to proceed powerfully and to live as courageously as possible.</p> <p>Until then, please go to <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://basecampformen.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">basecampformen.com</a> and sign up for our quarterly newsletter.</p> <p>I only send this out 4 times a year and it will have valuable and sometimes free stuff in it. I will be posting updates on the show from this email list so be sure I have your email address.</p> <p><strong>I would like to thank my team!</strong> Sound editors extraordinaire Chris Rodd and Tahu Parkinson. Thank you, men, for making the show sound so professional. And I would like to thank my producer Tabitha Smiles for all of her hard work and for putting up with my periodic freak-outs as we worked to make the show all it could be. Thanks, Tabitha.</p> <p><strong>Now for the best of Season One</strong>. I’ll first give you the most listened to episodes and then share the listener’s favorites. <em><strong>The three most listened to episodes were:</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>At number three was Ep #14 The Porn Trap with Wendy Maltz.</li> <li>Coming in at number two was EP #13 The Hero Within with Carol Pearson</li> <li>and the #1 most listened to the episode, drum roll please, was E10 Inside the Men’s Circle which was the first one we did with the Warrior Dogs. All right Warrior Dogs!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Now for the listener’s choice of Best of Season One.</strong> We got votes for E7 How to Raise a Boy with Michael Reichert and E11 Building Boys with Nicky Wilks, both excellent episodes if you haven’t heard them. The two episodes I did with Ben Seaman, #4 The Secret Lives of Men and E23 Men and Depression also received plenty of love. Go listen to those if you haven’t. But the two top shows according to you were E29 Into the Mystic with Paul Dunion and E14 The Porn Trap with Wendy Maltz. You have excellent taste as those are two really great episodes, in my opinion. But I can only run one and I choose E14 The Porn Trap. Only because we just aired E29 a few short weeks ago and E14 feels like a looooong time ago!</p> <p>So, here is your favorite episode of Season One. Enjoy and we’ll see you back here in the spring for season two of Basecamp for Men! Thank you, listeners, and have a great start to 2020!</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E35: Pitfalls of the Path
<h2>E35: Pitfalls of the Path with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Michael Anderson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E35 Introduction</strong></p> <p>First off, I want to remind listeners to go to <strong><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.basecampformen.com/">www.basecampformen.com </a></strong>and sign up for my newsletter and please vote for your favorite season 1 episode or episodes. You can choose more than one. It looks like we will air the final season one episode on either Jan. 7thor Jan. 14thdepending on a few things.</p> <h3>One of the sub-topics we will continue to explore in Season Two is men’s health and aging well.</h3> <p>We all want to feel good and sometimes just a little more awareness of a situation goes a long way. Has it started to dawn on you that our system is not made for optimal health? If it was, we would have radically different outcomes than the ones we have now.</p> <p>It seems the chemical industry has partnered with the food industry and the municipal water companies to give us chemical compounds that may be making us sick. There’s plenty of science to back this up if you care to look.</p> <p>Everyone I know is buying organic and questioning the system. Gone are the days of just putting our heads in the sand, assuming big corporations have our health in mind (I can’t even say that with a straight face), eating a bunch of over-processed food and then taking prescription drugs (again more chemicals) to hopefully correct course and have us feel good again. More and more people that I meet and talk to are looking at creating the healthy road NOW for themselves, their families, and the communities they live in.</p> <p>So here’s to 2020 being a healthier one for all of us. Here on Basecamp for Men, will continue to share resources here on with that end in mind.</p> <p><strong><em>Have a great Holiday season!</em></strong></p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E34: The Gifts of Solitude
<h2>E34: The Gifts of Solitude with Special Guest Rick Controneo</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E34 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello listeners, I hope you are all having a great festive Holiday season. Before we get to our interview, I wanted to give you some updates on Basecamp. We are finishing up Season 1 in the coming weeks. I anticipate doing the final season One episodes in January.</p> <p>After that, we will take a short hiatus (likely two months) to recharge and re-set things before season two. I will continue to make announcements throughout but to start with, <strong>I would like to keep you in the loop by going to the website <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://basecampformen.com">basecampformen.com</a> and going to the newsletter sign-up sheet and putting your name and email in there.</strong> That way when I send out an announcement, you will be in the loop.</p> <p>We will also be running the best of Season One. What that looks like is I would like you to vote on your favorite show of season one. When you go to sign up for the newsletter, in the comments section you can vote for your favorite or your two or three favorites of season one. I will compile those votes over the Holidays and run a Best of Season One sometime in January.</p> <p><strong>It has been a terrific Season One for Basecamp for Men and I would like to thank you, listeners, for making this so.</strong> I am looking forward to season two and the important conversations we’ll be having then.</p> <p>In service,</p> <p>Tony</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E33: Firestarters for Men- Owning Your Shadow
<h2>E33: Firestarters for Men- Owning Your Shadow</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E33 Introduction</strong></p> <p>In Menswork, there is always talk about working with the shadow. The shadow is defined as everything that we hide, repress, and deny about OURSELVES. It can be a tricky business, becoming aware of your shadowy tendencies. It takes patience, and perseverance, and compassion.</p> <p>However, the upside is…..it humanizes everyone. You stop putting all the things you find unsavory OUT THERE and then demonizing the other person.</p> <p>We tend to project onto others all the traits and emotions that we are not comfortable claiming in ourselves. Learning how to own your projections is a powerful tool.</p> <p>It allows you to reclaim the power and energy you have (subconsciously) repressed and hidden from yourself. It can be used every day in all sorts of settings. Once you understand the dynamics of projections, you may find it’s one of your most useful tools for moving from shadow back to the mission.</p> <p><strong><em>“There is a way to recognize the shadow: what strongly attracts or repels us in others is a clue to where our own darkness lurks. As we begin accepting our shadow, we acknowledge the projections of our shadow qualities onto others as truths about ourselves. My hatred of your controlling ways may cloak controlling ways in me that I do not see. The negative shadow in us is projected onto others as strong dislike or disgust. The positive shadow is projected onto others as admiration or envy.”</em></strong></p> <h2><strong style="font-size: 16px;"> David Richo, author <em>Shadow Dance </em></strong></h2> <p>So you see, you can project shadow and gold, so to speak. I would like to walk you through an exercise to deepen your understanding of this important concept.</p> <h3><strong>Here is an exercise from my book <em>Body and Soul: The Essential Handbook for Men:</em></strong></h3> <p>For this process, you’ll need a piece of paper, a pen and about 15 minutes of time. Once you do this a few times, you’ll be able to do it all in your head and on the fly. Which makes it an enormously useful tool for your emotional growth.</p> <p>I’d like you to think of a person or group of people that bring up an emotional charge in you. You will usually feel angry, disdain, or upset at the thought of this person or group. In life, you may find yourself complaining about or plotting against this person or group. It can be someone you’re related to, someone you love, someone who is in power, someone you know from work or church or just about anywhere.</p> <p>Once you have someone in mind, list the qualities that you can’t stand in that person or group. List the worst ones that come to mind and then stay with the exercise and see if you can come up with two or three additional qualities that you really don’t like.</p> <p>Now comes the fun part. For each quality, name a way that <strong>you are also that way</strong>. Do it for every quality you disdain and don’t cop out with <em>“I’m not that way.” </em>Sure, if your person is a serial killer, you may not own that. But can you own that you can be ruthless at times? Or unconscious? Or insensitive to others?…you get my point. Own <em>something </em>about each trait.</p> <p>Here is the one I did for Dick Cheney in my book. I spent years absolutely loathing Cheney. I still might not want to go duck hunting with him but through this exercise, I humanized him by recognizing our common ground.</p> <p><strong>DICK CHENEY PROJECTION- </strong></p> <p><strong>Qualities I disdain in Dick Cheney</strong>: conservative; rigid; power-hungry; insensitive to others; arrogant; righteous; ruthless.</p> <p>Now I’m going to break these down, one by one, and OWN them. This is what is known as owning your shadow.</p> <p><strong><em>The ways I display these shadow traits: </em></strong></p> <p><strong>Conservative</strong>: I can cr
Basecamp for Men E32: The Heart of Addiction
<h2>E32: The Heart of Addiction with Special Guest Dr. Bob Beare</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E32 Introduction</strong></p> <p><strong>Addiction is a life experience that touches us all. </strong>More than 21 million Americans have at least one addiction. Of those 21 million, only 10% receive any sort of treatment.</p> <p>Addiction is something that nearly every family knows. In a typical family, you don’t have to look very far to find someone who has an addiction or an addictive/compulsive personality.</p> <p>I am one certainly of these people. My compulsive tendencies have provided me with a lifetime of learning and not always the fun kind of learning. How do I live a healthy, creative life without spinning out of control? I have never been someone who likes a LITTLE of something. I like a LOT. And this is something every addict can relate to. It’s a strange combination of wanting ecstasy and bliss and wanting to numb myself from emotional pain.</p> <p>If I’m honest, the part of me that is connected to my addiction is a young part of myself. A part that needs soothing and is confused about how to do that. It’s a part that needs shelter from stress, anxiety, boredom, and loneliness. Without adequate resources, this young part of myself would prefer to reach for any soothing substance: alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, or something like porn. Anything that will ease this sense of feeling raw and exposed.</p> <p>That is the best way I can describe it to you. And I know there are many of you that have struggled to figure this one out. I got sober nearly seven years ago and it vastly improved my life. However, I will always carry and do my best to love this delicate part of myself that so desperately needs tender love and care. The challenge for all of us is to find healthier ways to self-soothe and to forgive and love ourselves and others as we all learn the power of unconditional love.</p> <p>Enjoy the episode with my very special guest Dr. Bob Beare as we “look under the hood” of addiction.</p>
Basecamp for Men E30: Free Play and Improvisation
<h2>E30: Free Play and Improvisation with Special Guest Stephen Nachmanovitch</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E30 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I remember reading Stephen Nachmanovitch‘s book ‘Free Play’ when I was a young man. I was getting curious about new ideas and new ways of approaching my life. The idea that improvisation could be an important life skill seemed both radical and relevant to me. I love writers that take a road-less traveled and then share the fruits of their path with the rest of the tribe.</p> <p>We tend to think that great improvisers are jazz musicians and improve comedy geniuses like Robin Williams. We don’t think of improvisation as a skill that we possess and can craft for better creativity and expression.</p> <h2>Here is a quote from my guest today.</h2> <p><em> “We are all improvisers. The most common form being speech. Every conversation is a form of jazz. The activity of instantaneous creation is as ordinary to us as breathing.”</em></p> <p>We tend to think that we can meticulously plan our lives and follow the plan to the “T” and that will make for an ideal life. Yet, let’s be honest. Isn’t there a large improvisational element to any well-lived life? Isn’t that what gives life it’s magic? This ability to surprise us and keep us creative and on our toes?</p> <p><em> “A creative life is risky business. To follow your own course, not patterned on parents, peers, or institutions, involves a delicate balance of sticking to your guns and remaining open to change.”</em></p> <p>I am excited to introduce you to my guest today, author Stephen Nachmanovitch. I hope you enjoy this episode on improvisation and expression. </p> <p>Thank you, listeners!</p> <p>Tony</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E162: Basecamp Classics
<h2>E162: Basecamp Classics</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E162 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello Basecampers. Today is a Basecamp Classics day. We are nearing the end of season number four with next weeks interview, a good one to finish with, coming next Tuesday.</p> <p>We will be taking a short hiatus for the Holidays as we did last year. Chris and I will catch our breath and spend time with family and friends. I will make some final announcements next week as we get set to rest before 2023 and season five.</p> <p>Today’s episode is one of my favorites from way back in season number one. The title is Into the Mystic. The guest is author Paul Dunion. Enjoy!</p>
Basecamp for Men E29: Into the Mystic
<h2>E29: Into the Mystic with Special Guest Paul Dunion</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E29 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I have long been attracted to teachers who aren’t afraid to explore psychological truths. Whether the teacher is considered a spiritual master, a mystic, a therapist, or someone who can speak from the Soul, my heart has gravitated towards learning that feels deep and timeless.</p> <p>And anything that runs counter to the shallow, banal, and distracting nature of our culture is like food for the soul. I want to feel that we are all on an adventure together, a collective Hero’s Journey that we all play an important part in.</p> <p><strong>In all of the wisdom traditions, there has been the talk of an awakening in the human Spirit. </strong></p> <p>A quickening in our learning. Consciousness seems to be entering a new phase and let’s be thankful for that. As a tribe, we are ripe for new information, new models for problem-solving, and new methods for transcending our habit of creating a sense of separation in the world.</p> <p>My guest today is a gifted writer and teacher and someone I am excited to introduce to you.</p> <h4><strong>Paul Dunion Bio-</strong></h4> <p><strong><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://pauldunion.com/events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paul Dunion</a></strong> is the co-founder of Connecticut’s Men’s’ Gathering, a biannual Retreat for men that began in 1992. He is the founder of Boys To Men, a mentoring community for teenage boys. He’s been in private practice as a Psychotherapist for 37 years and is presently a faculty member for Mobius Executive Training. His blogs can be accessed at the Huffington Post as well as <a href="http://medium.com/">Medium.com</a>.</p> <p>His next book: <strong><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://pauldunion.com/events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Wisdom – Apprenticing To The Unknown & Befriending Fate</em></a></strong> is due to be released in the summer of 2020.</p>
Basecamp for Men E28: Gnosis-Cultivating Spiritual Wisdom
<h2>E28: Gnosis- Cultivating Spiritual Wisdom with</h2> <h2>Special Guest Janell Hartman</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E28 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Spiritual wisdom is something that I have been fascinated with since I was a young man. Tales of spiritual enlightenment and the quest for deeper truths have long held my heartstrings.</p> <p>I remember one of the first books on mysticism I read was Ram Dass’s <em>Be Here Now</em>. Like it has for countless people over the decades, that book opened a door for me into the deeply mysterious nature of not only a reality but my own inner being.</p> <p>As a young man, I explored as many of the wisdom traditions as I could, comparing and contrasting. I was also drawn to philosophers and teachers that could elegantly synthesize the vast amount of information that I was being exposed to. There were mountains beyond my own small-town upbringing and my heart was seeking truth and moving me towards them.</p> <p>I would eventually go from my own traditions here in the west to Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta in India back to Egypt, the Hermetic tradition, as well as Native American and other earth-centered traditions. Along the way, there was Joseph Campbell and the Hero‘s Journey and the myth of the Holy Grail. Each stop seemed to have spiritual truths to teach me and all seekers who came. There seemed to be universal threads that ran through it all and my curiosity kept me eagerly seeking universal patterns.</p> <p><strong><em>The Gnostics were always mentioned in my travels</em></strong>. Here seemed to be a tribe that had intimate knowledge of the Divine. For a Gnostic, there are techniques for direct communication with the Sacred. Through prayer, meditation, and other techniques, a seeker could fine-tune his body-mind-and- spirit to become a better two-way receptor for Divine guidance and messages. And the more you can open up yourself to receive this information, the more you trust the process and are able to live from your deepest wisdom and truth.</p> <p>There are many ways up the mountain as the mystics have said so often. I am deeply grateful to all of our teachers, yours and mine, and the myths that we keep alive to help shine a light on our path. Even though our paths might be different, I see all the work YOU are doing and I am grateful for you. We will see each other a bit higher up the mountain my friend.</p> <h5>My guest today is a mystically inclined, wonderful woman named Janell Hartman. I hope you enjoy our interview.</h5>
Basecamp for Men E27: Healing Trauma
<h2 style="text-align: left;">E27: Healing Trauma with Special Guest</h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;">Samantha Ibarguen</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E27 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Today‘s episode is on healing trauma. As humans working on ourselves and the world, healing and learning go hand-in-hand. There is a strong tendency to think that we have not been traumatized. We tend to think that <em>others</em> have experienced trauma but we have not. Yet we ALL experience inner wounds. Many of which originated in childhood. It is here that the healing work is done.</p> <p>I have long thought that the war veteran has experienced trauma but the child that was ignored or mocked or shamed for who he or she did not. I can now see that the assumption was incorrect. All of us have wounds. Even those of us who grew up inside healthy families with good adults can know our fair share of trauma.</p> <p>My guest today is an expert at working with trauma.</p> <h5><strong>Samantha Ibarguen Bio</strong></h5> <p>Sam Ibarguen is an energy healer certified in Brennan Healing Science. Since 2009, she has been working with men and women globally, helping them heal the deep and often invisible trauma that holds them back from living the life they really want. She helps her clients transform from feeling stuck and purposeless to free and passionate. She’s based out of the Bay Area and sees clients both in-person and long-distance.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Sam Ibarguen.</p> <p>Thank you, listeners!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
Basecamp for Men E25: Championing Our Youth
<h2>Basecamp for Men E25: Championing Our Youth with</h2> <h2>Special Guest Melissa Lowenstein</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E25 Introduction</strong></p> <p>How do we help our youth thrive in today’s world? I won’t pretend that I know or have the answers. But I‘m more than willing to sit with the question. And I love to get the perspectives of others as we seek resources and new approaches to growing our young people up. It does truly take a village and, thankfully, our village has collective wisdom.</p> <p>I have long thought that getting a better communication platform for our youth is important. Getting young people accustomed to group dynamics seems to me like a ramp to better emotional intelligence and inner awareness. This could have a hugely positive impact on our youth.</p> <p>Kids are often told what to do and how to do it. What seems to be missing is a place where they can honestly express their inner lives-their hopes and fears, their challenges and struggles, the sense of isolation that so many young people feel and to do so in a way that is not judging or shaming the person.</p> <p>I‘m excited to talk to my guest today as she is out on the edge, creating this sort of platform.</p> <p><strong>Melissa Lowenstein Bio</strong></p> <p>Melissa Lowenstein is a writer and editor, parent educator, and group facilitator. Since 2011, she has worked for AHA!, a nonprofit organization that brings social-emotional learning, creativity, and character-building to in-school and after-school programs that serve 2500 youth and educators per year. Melissa has contributed to, ghostwritten, and co-authored over 25 books on topics including health, parenting, education, and spirituality.</p> <p><strong>E25 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I love all the insights that Melissa provided us. An important takeaway for me is to be mindful of how much advice and coaching that you are giving your young person. Adults can have this as a default approach, (I know I’ve been guilty of this from time to time) but it leads to our teens tuning us out, and for good reason.</p> <p>And lastly, Melissa mentioned an interesting resource in Josh Shipp, the teen whisperer. He sounds really interesting. If you have a teen at home, go check him out. I’m going to.</p> <p>That’s it for today. Thank you listeners and we’ll see you next week.</p>
Basecamp for Men E24: Awakening the Inner King
<h2>E24: Awakening the Inner King</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E24 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Lately, I have been sitting with the question: what can MEN do to help the world today? What do we need to do to insure that future generations thrive? How do we leave the world better than we found it? As a teacher who works with male archetypes, I have been dimly aware that there is one of the archetypes that today seems strangely dormant in the collective male psyche…….THE KING.</p> <p>With all of the tools at our disposal, perhaps the most powerful of all for men is a collective awakening of the archetypal King. This is NOT to ensure that the modern-day patriarchy is preserved, quite the opposite. The Feminine is emerging right now and this is what seems to be so desperately needed. As men, what we can do is help create the space for that emergence? An awakening of the collective King would bring new vitality and vision to the kingdom.</p> <p>For men, no other archetypal energy can shape our future and enlarge the context like the King. Join me for my short format Firestarters for Men as we look at the archetypal King and what a collective awakening could mean for us.</p> <p>Thank you, listeners!</p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E23: The Big D
<h2>E23 The Big D: Men and Depression with Special Guest Benjamin Seaman</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E23 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The Big D. Men and depression. I spent my early years as a man with an assumption that any man who had depression was too weak to handle life‘s natural ups and downs. After all, I was an athlete and athletes are taught to keep their energy up and throw any obstacles (emotional or otherwise) to the side so that you can “be all you can be”.</p> <p>Then I hit my thirties and IT descended upon me. This dark cloud that seemed to sap my energy and my motivation. I felt heavy. I thought I was just in a funk. “This will pass,” I told myself. Weeks and then months went by. It DID NOT and WOULD NOT pass. I had no compass or reference for this. My solution, hey let’s drink more! Yeah, that might do the trick. I don’t think I was even aware at the time that alcohol was a serious depressant. That was how clueless I was.</p> <p>One night my very intuitive and very intelligent wife came over to sit with me on the couch. She could see my struggle and confusion and knew that this was not normal for me. She told me that she thought I had depression and the first step would be to start to see a therapist.</p> <p>At first, I was resistance. After all, I am NOT a man who gets depressed. Yet as I sat with myself for a few more days, it became more and more obvious that she was right. I looked up therapists in my areas and started to gently walk myself back to wellness and energy.</p> <h3><strong>The Big D- A Few Stats-</strong></h3> <p>Before we get to our interview, here are some relevant statistics to help us understand this issue. According to the American Psychological Association, 30% of men will suffer from a period of depression in their lifetime. The National Institute of Mental Health states that 6 million American men suffer from depression each year.</p> <p>And depression is a high-risk factor for suicide. Suicide rates for American men is 4 x higher than women. Every day, 123 men in the US and 84 men in the UK take their own lives. In Australia, 3 out of 4 suicides are men. This dynamic is not just happening here in the States. It seems to be happening all over the place.</p> <p>Join psychotherapist Ben Seaman and I as we take a look at how men can best handle a “dark night of the soul.”</p> <p>Thank you, listeners!</p> <p>Tony</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E22: Introduction to The Yugas
<h2>E22: Introduction to the Yugas with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Joseph Selbie</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E22 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of the things that I love and want to continue to bring to the show is different perspectives. Whether it’s masculinity, gender dynamics, myth, or spirituality, I think the more we can expand what we understand, ultimately the better off we will be. Often this will entail putting our firmly held beliefs of what is real and how the world works aside. Our conditioning acts as a safe harbor but it keeps us there. As an evolving species, we need creative thinking and better pattern recognition to help us with the challenges we are currently facing.</p> <p>I remember the first time I read The Yugas, the book written by my guest today. It had the impact of giving me a much different perspective, a long vision of history and our place in it that filled me with wonder and hope. Even though I am an American and live far from India, I have marveled at the quality of teachers and wisdom that have poured forth from this amazing country. My hope is that as we look at some of the more esoteric topics and themes, you my dear listeners will be inspired to go have a look for yourself. Not to necessarily completely change your beliefs but to add and expand the ways that you currently see the world.</p> <p>So with that being said, here is my interview with <em>The Yugas</em> author Joseph Selbie.</p>
Basecamp for Men E21: Telling Our Stories
<h2>E21: Telling Our Stories with Special Guest Debby Handrich</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E21 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I love whenever I meet people who live an inspiring narrative. It’s one of the things that immediately attracts me to people. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man, woman, or child, if your narrative is uplifting and you have a genuine love of people, I am immediately leaning in.</p> <p><strong>People are amazing, don’t let the mainstream media tell you otherwise.</strong> One of the gifts of this show, for me, has been to be in dialogue with people who are so inspiring to be around. I seek out people who are wise, funny, uplifting and, most of all, have a love and fascination with people and their lives.</p> <p>I wanted to ask you dear listeners: is there a guest that you think would be great on the show? Someone (maybe even yourself) who fits the description. If you do, feel free to reach out to me on basecampformen.com or contact me on Facebook and let me know. Getting good guests is a dynamic process and I appreciate your help in making the show all it can be. Thank you. And speaking of inspiring guests, today I have the privilege of speaking with Debby Handrich.</p> <p>Join us for Episode #21 as Debby and I talk about the Heroine’s Journey, the creative process of writing, and how to get unstuck if you are working on a book. Debby is an exceptional coach and always provides interesting insights into life and the creative process.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>Tony</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E20: What Death Teaches Us
<h2>E20: What Death Teaches Us</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E20 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I recently came across a hospice article on the top five regrets that those who are dying have. It got me thinking about death and what it can teach us about life.</p> <p><strong>Here are the top five regrets that those at the end are susceptible to have:</strong></p> <p>#1 I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself instead of a life that others expected of me.</p> <p>#2 I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.</p> <p>#3 I wish I had the courage to express my feelings.</p> <p>#4 I wish that I had stayed in touch with my friends.</p> <p>#5 I wish I would have let myself be happier.</p> <p> </p> <p>I would like to dedicate this episode to a few dear loved ones who have passed. My beloved mother-in-law Janna Pickering, known to us as Abbey, recently passed on Aug. 12th. She was a great teacher in the ways of love.</p> <p>I would also like to dedicate this to two dear friends who passed away too soon, Sjon Delmore and Christophe Soulet. You men are loved, remembered, and missed every day.</p> <h3>This episode is for you.</h3> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E19: Conversations About Men
<h2>E19: Conversations About Men with Tony Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E19 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello readers and listeners-</p> <p>This week’s episode is a flip of our usual format. Instead of Tony hosting, he is a guest on the radio show<strong><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://coachdebby.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a> Story U in Seattle </strong>with host Debbie Handrich. Tony and Debby cover how Tony got started on all this “men’s stuff” as well as living with a Divine purpose. They cover the power of authenticity and being comfortable in your own skin.</p> <p>They also dialogue about Tony’s sobriety (he has been sober for more than six years) and how he credits his sobriety with his ability to write and create.</p> <h3>Don’t miss this unique episode as Debby and Tony talk about Basecamp for Men and what men and women can get out of listening to this show.</h3>
Basecamp for Men E56: Radio Q & A with author Tony Rezac
<h2>E56: Radio Q & A with author Tony Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E56 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Welcome to Basecamp for Men and episode 56. I can’t believe my excellent sound editor Chris Rodd and I have already done 56 of these! What a fun creative project this has been.</p> <p>Last year, I did a Radio program called Life Mastery Radio with Todd Alan and Debby Handrich. I thought you might like the conversation. We talk all about the Hero’s Journey, why we do men’s work, and I even take a couple of good call in questions from listeners. I would like to thank Todd and Debby for having me on their show. It was super fun.</p> <p>Lastly, if any of you listeners are looking to get into one of my online men’s groups in 2021, reach out to me through my website at www.basecampformen.com. You can sign up for the newletter there. We’ll be putting these together in the fall and we would love to see you in 2021.</p> <p>And here’s this weeks episode. Enjoy!</p>
Basecamp for Men E17: The Trickster- Disrupting the Status Quo
<h2>E17 The Trickster: Disrupting the Status Quo with Special Guest Shepherd Siegel</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E17 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Across time and culture, when things get soooo serious, there will arise the expressions of an archetype that will have none of this nonsense.</p> <p>The mythical Trickster. The boundary crosser. Tricksters violate principles of the social and natural order, playfully disrupting normal life and then re-establishing it on a new basis. The Trickster openly questions and mocks authority.</p> <p>As a collective expression, The Trickster can show us new possibilities when things get too regimented, too bound up by rules, and too mature or predictable. The Trickster wants to reshuffle the deck, to pull your pants down as you’re addressing the crowd, to keep us all on our toes so that play can have its say.</p> <p>Play may very well be the key to our transformation. By bringing creative thought to the forefront of our issues, we move from traditional problem solving with traditional modes of thinking to radical re-imagining along with the Tricksters hearty appetite for fun, dynamic change, and complete disregard for the status quo.</p> <p>What would a “Play Society” look and feel like? It sounds interesting to me. There are some problems that need a serious approach, no doubt. But I sometimes wonder where the light, playful approach would yield more vibrant and interesting possibilities. What would the Trickster do today? It is certainly an intriguing idea.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E18: Embracing Challenges
<h2>E18: Embracing Challenges with Special Guest Tania Poletti</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E18 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of the things I really enjoy about doing this show is the variety of guests that I get to talk to. I just love it. And I have found that the best way to line them up is to let them come to me in a natural way. I may read a book and want to speak with the author, or I will come across a teacher that I want listeners to know about.</p> <p>Or maybe a listener or friend will recommend someone to interview. It’s fun to have a name pop up on my radar and then a week or two later, I am speaking with them and making an episode. It gives the show an organic flow that speaks to the creative side of me.</p> <p>Today’s guest is a perfect example of this. I originally connected with Tania Poletti on Facebook. She was posting all about Basecamp for Men and how much she loves the show and our message. So I reached out to her to see if she would be willing to have a chat with us. And she said yes!</p> <p>She lives in Australia and is an expert on health and fitness, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to connect with Tania, find out what is happening with men in Australia, and ask her some important questions about men’s health.</p> <p>Check her out at <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.facebook.com/SchoolOfStrengthForWomen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/SchoolOfStrengthForWomen/</a></p> <p>Thank you, dear readers and listeners, and enjoy this week’s episode!</p> <p>Tony</p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E16: Understanding Men, Understanding Women Part 2
<h2>E16: Understanding Men, Undestanding Women Part 2 with Special Guest Allison Armstrong</h2> <p><strong>E16 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I hope you all enjoyed Part 1 of our discussion with Alison Armstrong. If you are just jumping into the show now, I highly recommend you listen to Part 1 first as this is a continuation of our talk last week.</p> <p>In Part 2, Alison and I talk about the differing communication style of men and women. Alison tells us why it is so important for women to be accurate and specific in their communication (men, you will want to hear this!). We cover men and anger and why our anger is so unsettling for the women in our lives.</p> <p>And lastly, we talk about the #metoo movement and what it means to men. We have not really addressed this topical issue yet on Basecamp for Men and this is a great first run at it. Alison, with her usual wisdom and humanity, has a different take on men in the #metoo era. It was a delight to hear her view of this situation and her story can help all of us regain a more compassionate and humane perspective on this divisive and charged issue.</p> <p>I hope you enjoy this interview with Alison as much as I did </p> <p>Thank you listeners!</p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E15: Understanding Men, Understanding Women Part 1
<h2 style="text-align: left;">E15: Understanding Men, Understanding Women Part 1</h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;">with Special Guest Alison Armstrong</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E15 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The male/female dynamic is one that has fascinated me for a long time. As a leader inside of the men’s movement, I have an understanding of what makes men tick. I get them. I see how men hide and get stuck and I have found approaches that help and support them. It’s second nature after almost two decades of men’s work.</p> <p>Women on the other hand, have confounded us. We love women! Yet their communication style and complex emotional lives can confuse and befuddle us men. I have been with my wife for almost twenty-five years and sometimes I feel like I have barely scratched the surface of this mystery.</p> <p>And yet there is perhaps no greater training for men than to learn to dance with the feminine (literally as well as metaphorically). The beloved women in our lives are so important to us. We want to hold onto what is true for us men as well as partner in powerful new ways with women. In many ways THIS dynamic is where the rubber meets the road, in terms of personal development.</p> <p>My guest today has been on the front lines of this work for twenty plus years. Alison Armstrong has brought an understanding of gender dynamics to a new level. By bringing compassion, authenticity, and humor to the conversation, Alison has elevated our understanding of how men and women work off one another and how all of us can partner in more powerful, loving, and joyous ways.</p> <p>Enjoy this two-part conversation with Alison Armstrong.</p> <p>Thank you listeners!</p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E14: The Porn Trap
<h2>E14: The Porn Trap with author Wendy Maltz</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E14 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Just a generation ago, only a small minority of men would have been considered regular porn users. Today porn reaches an unprecedented number of people from all walks of life. And it reaches them 356 days a year, 24/7. In the United States alone, forty million people visit Internet porn sites at least once a month. Some visit for only a few minutes at a time, while others stay for hours on a regular basis.</p> <p>A whopping 25% of all daily Internet search requests and 35% of all downloads are for pornography. There are more than 400 million pages of pornography on the Internet. As one man said, “You no longer have to go looking for porn, porn is looking for you!”</p> <p>As you might expect, most regular porn users are male (75-85%). You may be shocked to learn that youth under the age of eighteen have become one of the largest consumer groups of porn.</p> <p>So how do you know if using pornography is a healthy choice for you or not? Join author Wendy Maltz <a href="https://healthysex.com/specialty-topics/porn-addiction-recovery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(The Porn Trap)</a> and myself as we unpack this somewhat awkward but extremely relevant topic.</p> <p>We discuss the pitfalls of pornography, how to know if it has become a problem, and what to do if you suspect pornography has become an unhealthy choice. This is one of our top episodes so far with a topic that men need to know more about and get the straight talk about.</p> <p>Thank you listeners!</p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E11: Building Boys
<h2><strong>E11: Building Boys: A Conversation with Nicky Wilks</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E11 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The topic of boys and how to best set them up for optimal emotional well-being is a topic that is near and dear to me. With a twelve year-old son of my own and what I see as a woefully inept narrative when it comes to the inner lives of our boys, I have more than a passing concern with how we get our sons to healthy adulthood. What can a parent do to make sure our boys have what they REALLY need?</p> <p>My guest today is an exceptional young man. Nicky Wilks has built his life’s purpose around providing training and resources for boys through his organization: Journeymen.</p> <p>These trainings are powerful, inclusive, and help teen boys bridge the gap from confused, isolated, and hormonal young people to emerging young men with purpose, a budding emotional intelligence, and a community that supports and understands them. This is a noble mission and my conversation with Nicky is insightful and timely.</p> <p>As a parent of a young boy, I am grateful to Nicky and the team at Journeymen for providing safe spaces for our boys to take their Hero’s Journey.</p> <p>These types of trainings set a firm foundation for these boys to start their journey into adulthood. In today’s world, a true rite-of-passage for boys is a rare thing. Join Nicky and I as we look at Journeymen’s high-quality outdoor adventures, what parents need to know about them, and what the boys get out of their participation.</p> <p>Thank you listeners!</p> <p>Tony</p>
Basecamp for Men E10: Inside the Men’s Circle
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong>E10: Inside the Men’s Circle</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E10 Introduction</strong></p> <p>One of my intentions in creating BASECAMP FOR MEN is to give the listeners a sense of what the conversations are like inside of men’s wisdom circles. I thought that if I could shed a light on the types of conversations that happen inside these groups, that more men would get curious and start to look for one near them.</p> <p><strong>Men inevitably find these groups inspiring, authentic, and uplifting. And they really are for everyone!</strong></p> <p>This episode addresses this intention and marks the introduction of a segment that I am calling The Warrior Dog Council. This means that each time we do this segment, we will have a small group of men on to answer questions, have a dialogue, etc.</p> <p>This will give fresh perspectives to our Basecamp listeners, adding more voices on these important topics. We will be adding a Q & A segment to the show where listeners can email in their questions and The Warrior Dog Council will address them. That way the listener will hear multiple insights about a particular challenge that is brought to light.</p> <h4>Thank you for listening and enjoy E10: INSIDE THE MEN’S CIRCLE.</h4>
Basecamp for Men E9: Fatherhood Wide Open
<h2>E9: Fatherhood Wide Open with Special Guest Kyle Bradford</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E9 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The heartbeat of this episode is AUTHENTICITY and my guest Kyle Bradford certainly embodies this quality. He shoots straight, tells it like it is, and owns his own mistakes and shadow. In short, he exemplifies living “wide open” and Kyle parents in this same style, as you’ll find out in this episode. We talk about gender, traditional values, and difficult discussions with our children.</p> <p>Authenticity requires the courage to speak your truth. Fake is out. So is political correctness. Being real is what has others love and respect you. Join us in this discussion about living the genuine life and parenting our sons in the digital age.</p> <p><strong>Kyle Bradford Bio</strong></p> <p>Kyle Bradford is the writer behind <a href="http://chopperpapa.com/">CHOPPERPAPA.COM</a>, a blog dedicated to observations and discussions about marriage, single parenting, dating, divorce, and manhood.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Kyle Bradford.</p> <p><strong>E9 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed our time with Kyle Bradford. I think he exemplifies having courage in facing yourself and being authentic with your children. Parents often try and hide their wounds from their children and loved ones but I think this is a mistake. When you are authentic and come from the heart, people (including children) will give you space to show up in your humanity. I don‘t know any perfect people. But I do know lots of real people who make mistakes, look honestly at themselves, learn valuable lessons, and then communicate those lessons with heart and humility.</p> <p>One thing I wanted to mention is the book <em>The Porn Trap</em> by Wendy and Larry Maltz. This is an essential book for anyone that is curious about the impact of pornography on your brain and your life. And for parents of young boys, it‘s an ally in understanding this lurking element that all of our boys will have to deal with. I hope to get Wendy and Larry on soon for more insights on this important topic.</p> <p>I hope you enjoyed the episode. Thank you for listening to Basecamp for Men. And we’ll see you next week.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E8. The Power of Men’s Groups
<h2>E8: The Power of Men’s Groups with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dave Klaus</h2> <h4></h4> <p><strong>E8 Introduction</strong></p> <p>All around the world, every single day, men are gathering in circles. Known as men’s groups, men’s work, or men’s wisdom circles, these groups provide an essential resource to the men who are open enough to seek them out. One of the great gifts of men’s groups is creating environments where men can set their feet on their best path. Men’s groups act as a “basecamp” for the uncertain Hero’s Journey.</p> <h5>What lessons might YOU learn by participating in these circles? You‘ll have your own list. Here are my top five lessons I have learned by growing up inside the men’s movement:</h5> <ol> <li><strong>MEN ARE COURAGEOUS.</strong> This is something that is important for men to know about themselves. Too many men live their lives in routine and comfort. It can just suck the life out of you. One reason we do men’s work is to access the Hero within to live our most courageous lives.</li> <li><strong>WHEN IT MATTERS MOST, MEN CAN BE TRUSTED. </strong>The more I learn about the real, authentic you, the more I can relate and trust you. When you drop the b.s. and be real with other men, they’ll have your back. I’ve seen it over and over again. Men are incredible!</li> <li><strong>COLLECTIVE MALE WISDOM IS ALIVE AND WELL.</strong> Men have met in circles and counsels since the dawn of man. It‘s in our DNA. When men gather in groups, insights and possibilities arise that simply don‘t surface when men choose to go it alone.</li> <li><strong>YOU CAN HANDLE HONEST FEEDBACK FROM MEN YOU TRUST.</strong> In men’s circles, we learn to give and receive clean feedback that accelerates growth. When feedback is given from the heart, men can hear it and work with it.</li> <li><strong>LIFE GETS BETTER. </strong>When men gather to create powerful groups, life seems to move in a good way. These groups act like a compass for men. It gives you a community that knows you, understands the challenges of manhood, and gives you many opportunities to grow your leadership. Challenges that were depleting your energy are transmuted inside of a masculine circle. The collective feel of the group is that <em>this is making a big difference for me. </em></li> </ol> <p>Join Tony and special guest Dave Klaus, editor and writer for On Purpose newsletter, as they talk about the state of masculinity, the value of men’s groups, and share with the listener’s what men‘s groups feel like by doing a traditional “check-in” round for the listeners. Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Dave Klaus Bio</strong></p> <p>Dave is a speaker, writer, community leader, and criminal defense trial lawyer. He is a skilled facilitator of large and small groups, and has honed these skills in his work with the ManKind Project, and in nearly forty jury trials. He is an ordained priest with the Hollow Bones Zen Order with a daily meditation and qi gung practice. His passion is to empower others to find their way to a path of clarity, flexibility, open-hearted connection, and flow in the present moment, so they they may share their gold with the world and effect real change.</p> <p><strong>E8 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I really loved speaking with Dave. I feel like him and I could be good friends. It was the first time we did a check-in like we do in the men’s groups and the whole interview had a men’s group sort of feel to it, which is really appropriate for this episode.</p> <p>I love what Dave said that one of the things he’d like to see from more men is this willingness to be uncomfortable. I agree. If men are willing to step into new environments for learning, such as the men’s weekend and these groups, it grows their capacity to sit and be present with what is uncomfortable in life. This will always lead to growth and new insights.</p> <p>And go subscribe to On Purpose Newsletter at <a href="https://mkpusa.org/onpurposenews/">https://mkpusa.org/
Basecamp for Men E7: How to Raise a Boy
<h2>E7: How to Raise a Boy with Special Guest</h2> <h2>Dr. Michael Reichert</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E7 Introduction</strong></p> <p>We certainly live in perilous times for boys. As restrictive as the man box is for men, the pressures that boys feel to conform and measure up is relentless. Boys experience performative pressures from parents and teachers and pressures to conform to the standards of other boys version of masculinity which often entails a clear pecking order, bullying and ridicule to enforce the pecking order, and no place for kids that are outsiders or slightly different or even if they are introverted, which many boys are.</p> <p>And school curriculum is not constructed with boys in mind. If it was, you would see a lot more projects that take the boys outside and into the world. And you would see more creative offerings in the curriculum. Has any school ever asked the boys what THEY want to learn or what’s important to THEM? I doubt it.</p> <p>I am raising a son who is now twelve years old and his mother and I are readying ourselves for the teen years that are upon us with all that entails. I am certainly no expert on raising a boy. Like most parents, my approach has been trial and error, heart on my sleeve as I do my best to track my son’s needs and changes. What is the right amount of support? What is too much? What does he seem ready for? These are the questions that parents constantly have in their minds and hearts and it all comes with a great deal of anxiety. Am I screwing him up?</p> <p>I once heard a bit of wisdom about children and I don’t remember its source but it has stuck with me. That our children don‘t belong to us. They belong to the world. Our job as parents and caretakers is to do our best to train them for the world. They have their own destiny and their own song to sing. If we can get our own expectations and our own childhood wounds out of the way and hear our sons and daughters unique song, we can help them find their best path in the world. Maybe that is the best we can do for them.</p> <p>The whole process takes trust. As parents, I think we need to feel the freedom of not having the stakes so high. Mistakes will be made, feelings will get hurt. I think the best thing I can give my son is belief in him. Not necessarily a belief that he will achieve a certain outcome but belief that he has the resources to follow his heart, to be true to himself.</p> <p>My guest today is an expert on parenting and the needs of boys in particular.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Michael Reichert Bio</strong></p> <p>Dr. Michael Reichert is a psychologist, the founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys and Girls Lives at the University of Pennsylvania, and a clinical practitioner specializing in boys and men who has also conducted extensive research globally.</p> <p>Visit Dr. Reichart at <a href="https://www.michaelcreichert.com/publications" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.michaelcreichert.com/publications</a></p> <p><strong>E7 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I hope you got some valuable insights from our time with Dr. Reichert. I know I certainly did. I highly recommend his book <em>How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men</em>. It’s available at all the usual places. The book has very relevant information and stories in it and Michael is a very good writer. Anyone raising a son will benefit from having it on their book shelf.</p> <p>I immediately took Michael’s advice with my son. When I was tucking him in last night I said that I would like to make a weekly time with him. One to two hours where we get to do whatever HE wants to do: play Fortnite, go take pictures somewhere, go to the sporting good store or play golf or catch, whatever HE wants to do. His reaction? He beamed at me and said <em>“Really?, that sounds awesome”</em> And then he said, “ <em>I sometimes feel that I don’t get enough one-on-one time with you.</em>” I`m very grateful for Dr. Reichert
Basecamp for Men E6: Raise Your Energy
<h2>E6: Raise Your Energy with</h2> <h2>Special Guest David Carico</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E6 Introduction</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt; font-size: medium; font-family: Cambria; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; line-height: 17pt;">As men, we are measured by society’s old narrative by how much we DO. And we have become really good at DOING THINGS but we have not been taught the value of slowing down. The old narrative says if we slow down, we might fall behind. Is this really true? As men with inner power, do we really not have time for ourselves? It‘s an interesting assumption, isn’t it?</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt; line-height: 17pt;">Almost every man I know, myself included, could benefit from more slow time or Soul time. I have three favorite ways of slowing down and I share them with you in this episode. All three of these approaches has a deeply restorative effect on my mind, body, and spirit.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt; font-size: medium; font-family: Cambria; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; line-height: 17pt;">I know some men who use fishing or nature hikes as a way to enter this space. The point is for you to find yours. Sometimes men will decompress by fiddling with their phones or watching TV. I would counsel you to take a look at some other, more mindful approaches. Doing so will bring your energy and self-care up several notches. Try it out for yourself and see and, as usual, I will leave resources for you at the end of the show.</p> <p><strong>David Carico Bio</strong></p> <p><em>David Carico has been practicing Continuum for more than twenty years. He has been a long-time pupil of master Continuum teacher Beth Pettingill-Riley, a good friend of mine. David has been a facilitator and small group leader within the Breaththrough Men’s Community for many years helping men to examine issues of childhood trauma, gender conditioning, and social oppression</em>. <em>David is a lawyer, handling appeals in civil and criminal cases for 35 years, a father of two successful adult women and a recent grandfather.</em></p> <p><strong>E6 Final Thoughts</strong></p> <p>I really enjoyed my conversation with David and I hope you found it valuable as well. I appreciate the insights and thoughtfulness that David brings to important issues for men. And he really embodies the wisdom that comes from finding time to slow down.</p> <p>So, the end of show resources for you men are as follows: Meditation, you can find a million and one You Tube videos on meditation. You can sit in silence, use mantra or sound, walk through a guided meditation. There really is a treasure there waiting for you to discover.</p> <p>If the conversation about SOMATIC MOVEMENT interests you, go to <a href="http://www.ismeta.org/">www.ismeta.org</a>to find a class or teacher near you. I highly recommend it.</p>
Basecamp for Men E5: Breaking Open the Man Box
<h2>E5: Breaking Open the Man Box</h2> <h2>with Mark Greene and Tony Rezac</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E5 Introduction</strong></p> <p>The man box. This is the culture of masculinity we were all trained in. The hyper-competitive “tough guy” who doesn’t express himself well and uses status and sexual conquests to validate himself. Add to that the ridicule and sarcasm that “real men” use to keep women, children, and other men in their place and you have the start of the toxic man box that everyone is talking about.</p> <p>Join Tony and author and thought-leader <a href="http://remakingmanhood.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mark Greene</a> as we open up and deconstruct the training we all receive and how men can set aside the limiting beliefs about manhood that come from this constraining model of masculinity.</p> <p>Mark Greene writes, speaks, coaches and consults on the challenges we face as men raised in man box culture. He is the author of the groundbreaking <em>The Little #MeToo Book for Men.</em></p> <p>As a co-founder of ThinkPlay Partners and as a Senior Editor for the Good Men Project, Greene has spent over a decade as a writer and speaker, deconstructing our binary-riddled dialogues around manhood and masculinity. He is uniquely positioned to help men, individually and in organizations, create a healthier vision of masculine culture and identity.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Basecamp for Men E3: Know Your Mission
<h2><strong>E3: Know Your Mission with Special Guest Dr. Bob Beare</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E3 Introduction-</strong></p> <p><em>“Your mission is your priority. Unless you know your mission and have aligned your life to it, your core will feel empty.” </em></p> <p style="text-align: center;">David Deida, author and teacher</p> <p>Nothing in life is quite so invigorating for men as living a purpose driven life. When a man’s internal compass is oriented towards a mission that excite him, he is accessing powerful masculine energies. These energies are called to the man and resonate within the man. He is, in every sense, <em>in alignment</em>.</p> <p>And let’s face it, society sells a monotonous vision of masculinity: get a job, save and provide well for your family, try to take care of yourself, etc. It’s an uninspiring vision……and it creates men that play it too safe.</p> <p>Join us for a lively discussion with Dr. Bob Beare as we talk about mission and purpose, men and their development, and golf!</p> <p><strong>Dr. Bob Beare Bio-</strong></p> <p>Dr. Beare is an industrial/organizational psychologist and has been a clinical psychotherapist and executive coach for over 20 years, working with individuals, couples, families, leaders, and organizations. He was a long-time instructor at the C. G. Jung Center in Houston and a certified leader with the ManKind Project International where he led more than 85 of MKP’s New Warrior Trainings.</p> <p>Bob is also the founder of The Brave Heart Experience, an intensive 2 1/2 day workshop for men, women, leaders, and people in recovery who are ready to dive deeply into self-empowerment.</p> <p><em>“There is no moment more satisfying than to watch a person discard the negative messages they have been carrying for so long…and choose to live boldly and authentically”</em></p> <p>Bob Beare, Ph.D.</p>
Basecamp for Men E4. The Secret Lives of Men
<h2> E4: The Secret Lives of Men with Special Guest Benjamin Seaman</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E4 Introduction-</strong></p> <p><em>“Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh, and the greatness which does not bow before children.” </em></p> <p>Kahlil Gibran</p> <p>I was recently thinking about the men I admire most. I noticed that these men are, without exception, VERY emotionally intelligent.</p> <p><strong>For men, it’s one of our little secrets: </strong><em>we are emotionally intelligent and we read our emotional environments with great skill. </em>Women and the culture at large pretend that we don’t know how to do</p> <p>this. And we nod and go along with the “men are emotional dummies” assessment.</p> <p>This whole notion that women are more emotionally intelligent because they TALK about their emotions so much is a shaky assumption. If you were in a group of people having a discussion, would you automatically assume that the one who talks the most is the most intelligent? Yet we assume that just because women talk more of their feelings that they somehow “get it” more clearly than men do.</p> <p>This is not a knock on women or how theyprocess their feelings. I love women. I just take exception to the assumption that the more you <em>talk</em>, the more you <em>know</em>. It’s just not been my experience of this.</p> <p>It’s true that men can be emotionally unavailable. We can “tune-out” and be emotionally unresponsive. It can be a coping mechanism when we feel overwhelmed. But it’s a mistake to assume that we are not intelligent in our emotional expressions.</p> <p>As men, it is not our way to be <em>constantly </em>talking about how we feel. <strong>It is just not how we roll. </strong>However, we do know how to read the emotional vibe of a room…we are especially good at reading other men…we know when our women are scared or unhappy…so can we please stop pretending that men don’t “get” emotions?</p> <p>I teach and learn in men’s groups. We get together once a week to work on all the things that are most important to men. Raising emotional awareness is one of the big pieces that we learn. But here’s the thing: many of the men show up with a fairly high level of emotional intelligence to START with. We just help them grow their mastery and learn some of the more subtle aspects of emotional awareness.</p> <p>In our quest to become more emotionally intelligent, we come to know the five basic emotions: <strong>joy, anger, fear, grief, and shame. </strong>There are subtleties and other emotions (excitement, distress, etc.). However, in working to know and understand the basic five, a man can significantly improve his understanding of how these emotions show up, both in himself and others.</p> <p>What’s the point of growing our emotional intelligence? Well, for starters, it makes us smarter. It’s true. That’s why they call it emotional <em>intelligence</em>.</p> <p>Another reason is that it makes you a more skillful communicator. You can speak to and from the emotional undertones in a conversation. This gives you more power in almost every situation.</p> <p>And by growing your emotional intelligence, you’ll get more expressive. This gives you a charisma that you don’t have access to by staying with your current emotional range and depth.</p> <p>And your kids will learn greater emotional range and authenticity. They’ll come to value emotional expression and they’ll apply it to all sorts of situations, to their benefit.</p> <p>And you’ll get laid more. No shit. By raising your emotional game and becoming more expressive and charismatic, men and women will find you more sexually irresistible.</p> <p>In short, there is not a situation I can think of where greater emotional range and skill is not an advantage to you as a man. It makes you a better lover, a better father, a better son, a better friend.</p> <p>In particular, men get emotionally smarter when they c
Basecamp for Men E2: Men and the Hero’s Journey
<h2>E2: Men and the Hero’s Journey with Special Guest Mark Jackson</h2> <h4></h4> <p><strong>E2 Introduction</strong></p> <p>I absolutely love the myth of the Hero’s Journey and I use it all the time. Joseph Campbell called it the great mono-myth as it was present at all times in all cultures. It has been with us as long as we’ve been here. Myths speak the universal language of the heart and so are not dependent on a particular religion or way of thinking. As you read and then interact with this myth, it teaches you deep truths about what it means to be human, what it means to be a man, and what direction we need to go to do our part to help the world and its people.</p> <p>What is this myth trying to teach us? For one thing, it’s teaching us that we need to be courageous every day. We need to be vigilant and discerning about our habits so that we don’t find ourselves just going through the motions of our lives.</p> <p>When you start to live more mythically, you start to get more connected to the heart. You get more connected to the Divine and to a personal destiny. You feel connected to something greater than yourself and pulled out of your comfort zone. It feels exhilarating and enlivening. The more you say yes to this myth, the more clearly you will be shown your unique road. <strong>That is how it works.</strong></p> <p><strong>Men, your comfort zone is your enemy. I hate to tell you that but it’s true.</strong> I know we all love to be comfortable but it will kill your chances of looking back on your life and honestly saying that you lived courageously. Our tendency is to think that the Hero’s Journey is only for these sort of epic historic figures like Gandhi, Dr. King, Mother Teresa. We rarely suspect that the archetypal hero in the story of our lives is us. <em>Isn’t that interesting?</em> Carol Pearson is a great writer and teacher of the Hero’s Journey and I hope to have her on the show soon.</p> <p>Here’s how she describes the Hero’s Journey. And I quote,</p> <p><em>“As you go on a quest to find greater vitality and life for yourself, you also seek answers that contribute to a collective transformation. In fact, anytime you identify a wasteland element in your life such as illness, boredom, lethargy, alienation, emptiness, loss, addiction, failure, anger or outrage, it is time to take a journey. You can be called to quest by such dissatisfaction or simply by a desire for adventure. The journey will inevitably transform you.” And then she goes on to say,</em></p> <p><em>“Heroes are agents of change. The hero’s task has always been to bring new life to an ailing culture. So here you can see that you can be called out onto a new path by a sense of adventure or a sense of loss or boredom or even addiction. All can be seen as a call to the hero’s journey when viewed from this great mono-myth. When you step out onto a new path, it signals that the hero is leaving base camp and the world starts to shift and shape to the new reality. Change is afoot.”</em></p> <p>And before get to our interview, I’d like to read you just one last quote.</p> <p>I love this quote because it kind of perfectly captures the spirit of the Hero’s Journey.</p> <h4>“I have always known that at last, I would take this road, but yesterday I did not know it would be today.”</h4> <h4><strong> Narithra</strong></h4> <p><strong>Mark Jackson Bio</strong></p> <p>Mark Jackson is long-time actor and artist and is the film editor for the Epoch Times newspaper, which is read all over the world. Mark is dedicated to his meditation and spiritual practice, Falun Dafa, which is a form of Chi Gung. In his spare time, Mark loves to take long rides on his Harley.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Mark Jackson.</p> <p><strong>Final Thoughts-</strong></p> <h4>That’s our show for today, men. Remember that the story
Basecamp for Men E1: The Importance of Male Initiation
<h2>E1:The Importance of Male Initiation with</h2> <h2>Special Guest Jon Wilson</h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>E1 Introduction</strong></p> <p>Hello everyone.</p> <p>My name is Tony Rezac and I’m the creator and host of Basecamp for Men. I have grown up inside of what has been called the men’s movement or men’s work for short. It is my mission and privilege to assist men in whatever way I can. Whether it’s writing, teaching a workshop, or running a men’s group, I seek to expand the conversation that men and women are having about what is healthy masculinity and what are the tools we can use to get there.</p> <p><strong>Collectively, men are showing much wear and tear.</strong> There is widespread depression, suicide, violence, and incarceration among the male tribe. When men do get in trouble emotionally, he will invariably feel that he has nowhere to turn, literally. We need to forge a new version of masculinity, you and I. I know a few things that will help get us there and you might know too. And our guests will bring much wisdom and insights to the show.</p> <p><strong>This podcast is meant to be a conversation about men, yet my hope is that women will find it insightful as well. I hope the women that listen will come away with a better understanding of the men in their lives; their partners, their sons, their fathers, & their friends.</strong> And I think it’s important that women know that the male community has identified some of our most important issues and that we are creatively working on them as a collective. Women need courageous men in their lives. Men who are willing to look honestly at themselves and speak truthfully and authentically about what is happening.</p> <p>On a personal note, I’m a sucker for narrative building and I love myth to do that. Every man that has ever been in a men’s circle with me knows that I’m fond of the hero’s journey. My hope is that as we unpack the important issues that men are facing, the listener, whether man or woman will come to see themselves in the stories that we tell.</p> <p>The Hero’s journey is, after all, both an individual as well as a collective awakening. It’s about you and it’s about us. <strong>So welcome to Basecamp for Men. You bring yourself and we’ll bring the stories and resources for a more courageous life.</strong></p> <p>And here’s our first show.</p> <p><strong>Jon Wilson Bio-</strong></p> <p>Jon Wilson is a leader among men and has staffed and lead over 50 Mankind Project’s New Warrior training adventures. Jon finished getting his Masters degree in Social Work in 2017 & now works as a clinician in the Mental Health industry.</p> <p>Here is my interview with Jon Wilson.</p> <p> </p>