we was vibing and she wanted to record a podcast soooo bad.

we talk about reading, learning and mastery.

talking with CAL about art, emotions and postmodernism.

We catch up and talk about things we have been learning.

ANGELO was laying down crazy hot sax for "SPECS" and the conversation got interesting so I started recording.

Was working on a video project with my good friend EDDIE and the conversation got interesting so I started recording.

Went to see Candyman (2021) with Felicity and we had this conversation afterwards. Some of the topics are the same as the last episode because I was thinking about them a lot.

We were hanging out and the conversation got interesting so I started recording.

ANDREW and GIO discuss the current state of music streaming with both independent and industry artists paying for fraudulent streams.

Finding ways to record remotely to facilitate the recording process.

Talicia joins The Ataraxy Podcast to talk about tiktok, our attention spans getting shorter, her spiritual journey, holistic health, and much more.

Brooke joins us this week to talk about the state of activism, and how it has become harder to determine what is performative and which is genuine. We entertain what it may take to create a revolution and how power can corrupt a movement. AP058 video version: http://hyperurl.co/theataraxypodcast REFERENCES: • NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden: https…

Lorgio joins us this week to talk about his art, the creative process, cryptocurrency, NFTs, stocks, religious scriptures and Carl Jung's Shadow concept. Lots of different interesting topics are discussed in this one. AP057 video version: https://youtu.be/dMA_tBkS-yQ REFERENCES: • "Science of Breath" by Swami Rama: https://amzn.to/3nSImPu • "The Ox…

Around March 13th marked the one-year anniversary of the first lockdown. It's been quite an experience so far as we've tried many ways to cope with the new lifestyle. In this episode, Aakrist and Gio talk about the effectiveness of lockdowns, the importance of thinking for yourself, and empowering yourself so you don't have to depend on others to d…

This episode starts off with each of us reviewing our experiences and lessons from the year 2020. Paloma then explains the Great Conjunction that happened on December 21st and the Age of Aquarius that we're currently transitioning into, and what it means for us individually and globally. Gio talks about his experience doing Jordan Peterson's Self-A…

PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • David Goggins on Joe Rogan #1080: https://bit.ly/3jfGJHD • Weckmethod: https://bit.ly/2HqVV7i • The Mind Palace Technique: https://bit.ly/3kn2IO3 • "The Only Skill That Matters" by Jonathan Levi: https://amzn.to/…

We both summarize our experience from May to August. Aakrist speaks of his experiences at British Columbia. Gio speaks of his experiences with spirituality as the world re-opened. PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • SOUTH PARK bikers episode: https…

this is an episode we recorded back in MAY that i never edited. we talked about how our routines had evolved during quarantine, shit we were reading and watching, lots of RAM DASS, and the subtleties of the "spiritual path". PODCAST instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 R…

Fifty-two weeks later, here we are with another episode. In this one we exploring various topics as usual, including fasting during the quarantine, serving your community, the opportunity this time of isolation brings us to work on ourselves and learn skills, the importance of pacing in physical exercise, and quality over quantity when learning new…

This week we coming at you with a special quarantined episode, with a casual discussion on our day-to-day during this social distancing, meditation (of course bro always bro), and the differences between the physical, astral and causal realms. PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http…

Hella deep thoughts in this fine episode from three brothers including the legendary Chris as a guest. We fall into a huge pit of deepest thoughts conceivable by human beings, from modern-day ADD to materialism to states of CONSCIOUSNESS and how that's all that matters. Strap-in and be ready for intellectuality on levels never before seen! CHRIS In…

Alaa and Paloma join us this week to talk about prayer, culture, language and the relationship and influence these three have over each other. We each share our own experience with all three and how we think it may have shaped us into the people we are today. ALAA Instagram: http://bit.ly/2XzCA7g PALOMA Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Nicbaf PODCAST Inst…

This one starts with a (poor) reading from a passage in Yogananda's "Autobiography of a Yogi" in which he breaks down miracles in the most scientific manner possible. We make a connection to how the Law of Attraction may be connected to that (just slow miracles). We also explore a lecture from the late and great Baba Ram Dass on Love and how we get…

Rico joins us this week to talk about nothing and everything including power naps, our experiences with stealing shit, psychedelic drugs, and close it off with a nice rant on self-righteousness. RICO Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SXMj7k PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2…

Is there a difference between delusion and faith? How many times do we see people of faith doing their business and laugh at them for being delusional? When someone stays in a bad relationship, are they being faithful or delusional? This is one of the many topics we discuss in this episode. Tune in! PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST …

Just a few updates on where we are in our lives. We talk about many interesting things (that we always talk about) like aging, the game of life and how lost we get in it to the point of forgetting it's a game, meditation—of course—reincarnation and more. PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Inst…

This week, we talk about movement and the benefits and differences between slow and fast movement when during exercise. We transition, of course, into a talk about meditation, the chaotic mind and renunciation. PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • C…

This week, we talk about our difficulties in our meditation practice. We also discuss Zen Buddhism, and the importance and magic in finding Zen in everything you do (whether big or small). PODCAST instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • "Zen Mind, Beginner's M…

What do people mean when they advise you to be yourself? How do you shift your mindset from scarcity to abundant? How do you break addictions? The answer is AWARENESS. This week, Dija joins us to discuss Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth" which talks about the importance of presence and spiritual awakening, especially in our current era. DIJA instagram:…

For the first episode of 2020, Gio talks about his experience on a cruise and what it taught him about ego and the present moment. We also discuss the importance of movement and the art of selling. PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • "Be Here Now" …

If you think of yourself as a negative person, don't worry, you are not doomed to be like this forever! Ceilidh joins us this week to talk about her transformation from being a very angry person to someone who is always smiling and seeing the good in life. It only takes a few steps! CEILIDH Instagram: http://bit.ly/34DPp32 PODCAST Instagram: http:/…

In this beautiful and joyful time, we put our "annoying buzzkill" hats on and use this Christmas time to talk about capitalism and consumerism. We dwell on possible alternatives and replacements of capitalism and the philosophy of gift-giving. PALOMA Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Nicbaf PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http:/…

If the reaper presented itself in front of you right now and said "your time's up, you have to go", would you resist or accept it? How can you get to a point where you feel guaranteed that you will be content with the Reaper's arrival, no matter when it happens? Well, that may take a bit of retrospection, a bit of diving into what you've done up un…

We briefly discuss our ice dip experience and the benefits of cold therapy. WATCH THE DIP: http://bit.ly/348kqfc PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • Benefits of Cold Showers: http://bit.ly/3499opX • Benefits of Cold Therapy: http://bit.ly/2E2l0AQ •…

J Chinnasz joins the Ataraxy Podcast to talk about the fecal transplants, the new Tesla Cybertruck, Kanye West, cartoons and more. J CHINNASZ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2OGzOer PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • Tesla Cybertruck: http://bit.ly/33EMi…

The first half of this episode is spent talking about Design and social innovation; how do you bring a new idea into the minds of the people to the point where it becomes a new habit? In the second half, we discuss "The Red Book" by Carl Jung which focuses a lot on how he managed to come up with all of his famous works by exploring the vast realm t…

This week we talk about appearances, loneliness, the philosophy of Taoism and how we can apply it into our daily lives. We also talk about the process of memorizing and retaining information for maximum efficiency. SIGMA Instagram: http://bit.ly/332ut4T PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Insta…

Some updates on what we've been up to. PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • Wim Hof Method: http://bit.ly/2OR0pY8 • Benefits of Cold Showers: http://bit.ly/2X4mIdl • Jordan Peterson Advice for People Who Can't Sleep: http://bit.ly/33DFPxw • "Homo De…

Fritz joins the Ataraxy Podcast this week to talk about Justin Trudeau's blackface scandal. This leads to a discussion about the history of slavery, how to break free from the gruesome cycle of self-victimization and self-hate, and how to develop enough willpower to start a revolution. FRITZ Instagram: http://bit.ly/34saNZj PODCAST Instagram: http:…

Paloma joins the Ataraxy Podcast to talk about determinism and free will, which one is true? We also discuss the underlying problems with The Matrix as a metaphor for life, spirituality, religion and the Universe. PALOMA Instagram PODCAST Instagram AAKRIST Instagram GIOVANNI Instagram REFERENCES: • What is Determinism • Daoism • Aikido Demonstratio…

For the 30th episode, the Universe sends us this angel, Dada P, to talk about the era we currently live in, and the steps we can take in order to push humanity forward. Why is meditation especially important in today's time? When will the rebirth of science unfold? We explore all these questions in this prelude to the Neo Magna Carta series. PODCAS…

Mxzy joins the Ataraxy Podcast this week to tell about the month and a half that he spent stranded in Turkey after missing his flight. A surreal and hilarious story. MXZY Instagram PODCAST Instagram AAKRIST Instagram GIOVANNI Instagram REFERENCES: • Grimes' Daily Routine • China Controlling Everything HIGHLIGHTS: • Getting the teaching job (20:20 -…

Zayd joins the Ataraxy Podcast to talk about language and his experience learning Japanese. He then talks about his process and experience writing his first-ever novel, which leads to a discussion about art as birth-giving and translation. This episode is to-be-continued. ZAYD Instagram PODCAST Instagram AAKRIST Instagram GIOVANNI Instagram REFEREN…

Ali joins the Ataraxy Podcast to talk about his love for soccer with Aakrist, which leads to an intense discussion about the importance of losing, and how parents shielding their kids from losses during their school years could be extremely detrimental to their mental health in the long run. ALI Instagram PODCAST Instagram AAKRIST Instagram GIOVANN…

Jefferson joins the Ataraxy Podcast to discuss polymathy: the knowledge of many arts and sciences. We talk about the potential upsides and downsides of learning multiple disciplines at once. We also talk about Jeff's massive weight loss after being 265lbs and diabetic for years. JEFFERSON Instagram: http://bit.ly/2loualk PODCAST Instagram: http://b…

Lovely Nardin joins the Ataraxy Podcast to talk about habits, perfection, Alan Watts and the Spiritual Revolution. NARDIN Instagram: http://bit.ly/2kiUfl9 PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • What is 5G?: http://bit.ly/2GkR4kY • The REAL Story of Ho…

Nyck joins the Ataraxy Podcast to talk music and art, both local and global. We talk about Kanye West, Travis Scott, our thoughts on Ottawa's art scene and where we see it going in the next 5 to 15 years. NYCK Instagram: http://bit.ly/2knw7Ox PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http:…

We invite Calum as a guest this week to talk about his Congrego: Supermoon event, the process behind its creation and what his objective is with it. We also take turns with giving our definitions of what we think is 'good design'. CALUM Instagram: http://bit.ly/2kqg1Dx CONGREGO Instagram: http://bit.ly/2knnqnf PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7ge…

This week, we talk about fasting and our experience of trying to not eat for 72 hours. We also talk about the benefits and challenges that come with fasting. PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • What is Fasting?: http://bit.ly/2HrU8Mz • Fasting Heal…

Letaryn joins us this week to talk about politics, the Mario Lopez and the Neil DeGrasse Tyson controversies, and many more. LETARYN Instagram: http://bit.ly/31PttkB PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • Mario Lopez Controversy: http://bit.ly/2P5Og1G…