Brian Whetten is a leadership coach, author of Yes, Yes, Hell No! and the founder of Core Coaching. He’s spent the last 25 years reverse-engineering how some of the most successful entrepreneurs combine high consciousness with high agency. Along the way he’s discovered what separates people who just talk about consciousness from those who actually overcome “the wall” to unite power, consciousness, and integrity to create lasting value. Much of our conversation centered around the image below that sparked our relationship and the inspiration for the episode title. Most people get stuck choosing between spiritual bypass and achievement addiction, never figuring out how to integrate both dimensions successfully to embody the illusive “agentic sage” territory. Brian does an incredible job sharing how you can move to the top right and expand your leadership to integrate the best of both worlds. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/ (00:00) The Journey to High Agency and Consciousness (02:46) Navigating the Wall: Challenges in Growth (05:52) Understanding the Dimensions of Life (08:42) The Role of Consciousness in Business (11:54) The Frustration of Spiritual Awakening (14:45) The Struggle of Conscious Entrepreneurs (17:44) The Dilemma of Spiritual Coaches (20:52) Wealth and Its Impact on Meaning (23:51) Problems of Excess vs. Problems of Lack (26:44) The Nature of Power and Leadership (29:31) The Relationship Between Power and Value (37:06) Power and Leadership: The Balancing Act (40:24) Creating Value: The Purpose of Power (44:22) Pride and Power: The Dangers of Excess (48:01) Healing the Inner Wall: The Journey to Freedom (54:09) Proving Worth vs. Providing Value: The Conscious Business Trap (01:04:42) Navigating the Poor but Pure Phenomenon (01:11:56) The Meaning of Life and Abundance (01:12:25) Solving Problems: The Key to Growth (01:15:04) The Cycle of Giving and Receiving (01:16:49) The Value of Revelation and Growth (01:17:47) Pushing Against the Wall vs. Being Pulled Through (01:19:58) The Importance of Community and Containers (01:24:38) The Three Keys to Spiritual Growth (01:36:05) Creating Mature Faith Without Suffering (01:40:16) Building Scalable Containers for Growth
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The MBA Professor Who Teaches Non-Duality (Dr. Srikumar Rao)
Dr. Srikumar Rao is the founder of The Rao Institute, a celebrated TED speaker and bestselling-author who created the pioneering Creativity & Personal Mastery course. A program so impactful it has remained the only business school course in the world with its own alumni association. It is taught at Columbia Business School, London Business School, Kellogg, and Haas (UC Berkeley). In this conversation, we explore how someone teaches the dissolution of the separate self to future business leaders. Dr. Rao's approach challenges the very foundation of Western achievement culture by showing high performers that their greatest breakthroughs come not from being better doers but from recognizing they're not doers at all. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/ (00:00) The Power of Letting Go (03:04) Understanding Tension and Resistance (05:50) The Role of Action and Acceptance (08:41) Free Will vs. Destiny (11:27) The Purpose of Human Existence (14:11) Tools for Awakening (17:02) The Impact of Presence (19:54) Surrendering and Performance (22:39) Navigating Obstacles (25:33) Mental Models and Their Influence (30:29) The Power of Perspective in Life's Challenges (32:47) Evaluating Mental Models: True or Useful? (33:57) Starting Your Journey with Mental Models (34:15) The Dance of Co-Creation with the Universe (36:14) Letting Go of Doership for True Happiness (37:56) The Flawed If-Then Happiness Model (39:28) Finding Happiness in Acceptance (41:17) Managing Mental Chatter for Inner Peace (45:55) Creativity as a Natural Outcome of Passion (48:42) Being a Vessel for Change
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It's never to late to reinvent yourself (Chip Conley - Modern Elder Academy, Airbnb, Joie de Vivre)
Chip Conley is the founder of Modern Elder Academy, the world's first midlife wisdom school, and a bestselling author who has become the leading voice on conscious aging and midlife transformation. Before creating this revolutionary educational platform, he spent 24 years building Joie de Vivre into the second-largest boutique hotel company in the US then joined Airbnb at age 52 as the strategic advisor to the founders. He helped guide the startup to become the world's most valuable hospitality company. In this conversation, we explore Chip's complete reinvention journey and the practical framework he's developed for midlife transformation. We discuss the neuroscience of aging, the shift from ego to soul-driven living, and how to leverage accumulated wisdom in new contexts. I've always been fascinated by people who successfully reinvent themselves, especially later in life when it seems riskier and harder. Chip represents the gold standard. His journey from hotel mogul to tech sage to wisdom educator offers a practical blueprint for anyone feeling stuck in their current identity and ready for something new. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/ (00:00) Introduction & Defining the Modern Elder (01:38) From Ego to Soul (03:31) A Near-Death Wake-Up Call (05:34) The U-Curve of Happiness (09:20) Midlife Crisis or Midlife Chrysalis (13:20) Redefining Midlife (16:19) Self-Worth, Bracing, and Overachievement (19:00) From Attaining to Attuning (22:02) Resilience vs. Adaptability (23:37) Can You Achieve from Attunement? (27:23) Lessons from Airbnb (30:55) Ripples of Impact (34:22) Living Soul-Led (39:30) Where Are the Elders? (43:15) Sharing Wisdom Across Generations (45:15) Knowledge vs. Wisdom
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Spiritual Growth Is Harder Than The NFL (Eben Britton)
Eben Britton is a former NFL offensive lineman turned spiritual teacher, podcast host, and breathwork facilitator who spent six years in the league before embarking on a profound journey of personal transformation. After leaving football in 2014 at 328 pounds, Eben has become a yoga teacher, men's group leader, and retreat facilitator who helps others navigate their darkest moments. In this conversation, he shares that rock bottom isn't the end of your story. It's often the beginning of your real one. What struck me most about our conversation is how Eben has learned to treat every breakdown as a breakthrough in disguise, transforming his most painful moments into his greatest sources of wisdom and service. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/ (00:00) The Journey Begins From Football to Spiritual Awakening (09:21) Facing Inner Demons: The Struggle with Addiction (19:17) The Illusion of Progress: Finding Clarity in Chaos (28:37) Taking Responsibility: The Power of Choice (38:07) Navigating Life's Crossroads: Trusting Your Inner Guidance (47:47) The Balance of Work and Purpose: Finding Meaning in Action
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A Deep Dive On The Monroe Institute w/ CEO Allyn Evans
Allyn Evans is the CEO of the Monroe Institute, an organization that has cracked the code on rapid consciousness development. For over 50 years, they've been using revolutionary audio technologies to guide ordinary people into extraordinary states of awareness that typically take monks 25+ years to achieve. This isn't a new age fantasy. We're talking about measurable, repeatable experiences backed by decades of scientific research and validated by thousands of participants including scientists, medical doctors, and engineers. In this conversation we talked about how to access superhuman consciousness with technologies that can get you there safely in days and does not require a lifetime of discipline. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast 🌀This podcast is sponsored by Conscious Talent - where business leaders and companies who value both inner work and professional excellence connect. Learn more and join the Conscious Talent network here: https://www.conscioustalent.com/ (00:00) Exploring the Monroe Institute (03:00) The Mission and Impact of the Monroe Institute (05:46) Understanding Altered States of Consciousness (08:56) The Role of Sound Technology in Meditation (11:34) Experiencing Different Focus Levels (14:50) Psychedelics vs. Sound Technology (17:46) The Evolution of Hemi-Sync Technology (20:25) Scientific Insights and Mystical Experiences (23:25) Developing Consciousness Skills (26:49) The Future of Consciousness Practices (29:48) Expanding Access to Consciousness Tools (32:30) The Journey of Remote Viewing
We are living during the most exciting time in history to be a human being. Our understanding of consciousness and human evolution is starting to take shape as humanity moves into the next phase of its journey. This show explores these topics with host Scott Britton and a wide range of guests who are seeking to understand how to live and love life with an open heart. We will be discussing spirituality, consciousness, ancient and modern technologies, and how to apply these ideas to a modern life.
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