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Existential Breakdown

Stephen Vielleux

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Existential Breakdown is a podcast where one man stares into the void and rambles on about video games, general entertainment news, and reads your feedback! Follow me on Twitter @stepsvayoo for ramblings and grumpiness limited to 120 characters.
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The Skeptic Metaphysicians | A Pragmatic Guide to Spiritual Awakening, Metaphysics & Enlightenment

Will & Karen | Hosts of The Skeptic Metaphysicians - Awakening Seekers of Spiritual Growth & Expanded Consciousness

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The Skeptic Metaphysicians One Truth. Many Paths. Endless Curiosity. Join Will and Karen, hosts of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, as they dive into spiritual awakening, ascension, expanded consciousness, and metaphysical mysteries with humor and humanity. Born from an existential breakdown (yep, the spiritual kind), the show dives headfirst into the wild world of spiritual awakenings, energy work, consciousness expansion, soul growth, near-death experiences, psychic phenomena, manifestation, my ...
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The Philosophy Junkie

Tanishq Khurana

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Ever had an existential crisis in the middle of the night or during your afternoon work routine? Well, I am here to help you out with it. With answering interesting questions like 'Why do we exist', 'What's my purpose in Life', 'Am I a good human being' and many more, this podcast is for anyone even remotely interested in Philosophy. Here, we breakdown critical thinkers and present you with a simple yet reliable explanation!
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From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity ...
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Political Economy for the End Times

Political Economy for the End Times

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We are faced with intersecting crises. The world economy has remained stagnant since 2008. The European project confronts a series of existential threats. Several Latin American economies are wracked by devastating economic imbalances. Even the Chinese juggernaut appears to be slowing. The natural world is groaning under the strain of capitalism’s ravenous appetite. And the most jarring political mobilisation that has arisen to meet these threats is a form of chauvinistic nativism. A politic ...
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Pull up a chair and pour a cup. Welcome to When Aliens Come To Tea, the galaxy's most unique conversation podcast, broadcasting from the heart of Terra Nova centuries in the future. Join charming host and interstellar tea master Felix Andromeda as he sits down with guests from across the cosmos—humans, dignitaries from distant star systems, sentient flora, and beings you've only imagined—for intimate, surprising, and often hilarious discussions. Forget the usual headlines; here, the tea cere ...
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Come and eavesdrop on the Gorgeous Ladies of Psychology as they wrestle with the demands of the the personal, the professional and the existential. Follow their story, as they and the clients they work with tackle the weighty mighty issues of our time and sit in that uncomfortably comfortable place … the boxing ring for Psychologists, the couch. In the Ancient Greek tradition of achieving cultural Catharsis through Drama and the now lost Theory of Comedy penned by Aristotle, get yourself a r ...
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Episode 336 Looking for something great to read or watch on TV over the festive period? We’ve got you covered. In a special edition of the podcast, we share our favourite books, TV and films of 2025 - for those moments when you need a break from the festivities. From pure science fiction to books exploring climate change and the history of our earl…
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What if the key to silencing your overactive mind exists at a specific frequency? In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, hosts Will and Karen dive deep with Ryan Stanley, owner of Sacred Sound of the Soul, to uncover how sound healing moves beyond relaxation fluff into genuine neurobiological transformation. Ryan, a former corporate executi…
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Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered! This week: Travelers: A Spiritual Quest for Proof of the Metaphysical World What if the line between mental health, spiritual awakening, and non-ordinary reality is far thinner than we think? In this episode, we sit down w…
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Episode 337 As we reach the end of the year, catch up on some of New Scientist’s most exciting and thought-provoking features of the past twelve months. For decades we’ve got autism in girls all wrong. Symptoms present quite differently in girls to boys, meaning they often go undiagnosed. So why have we failed to see the differences - and why are g…
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What if the most powerful tool for emotional healing, trauma release, and spiritual awakening has been inside you since birth? This week on The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we sit down with Kurtis Lee Thomas, global corporate mindfulness trainer, founder of Breathwork Detox, #1 bestselling author, and the man NASA, Nike, and The Today Show call when the…
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What happens when a sixth-generation shaman, psychic medium, and spiritual activator sits down with us live at Spirit Fest? Energy surges so strongly it literally knocks the livestream offline. In this electrifying conversation, we meet Jax Cassie, the first female shaman in her powerful Vietnamese lineage, a role traditionally passed only to men. …
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Episode 336 In an unlikely turn of events, orcas and dolphins have been observed teaming up - to hunt and kill massive chinook salmon in the pacific. Given that orcas sometimes prey on dolphins, what’s going on? Despite the promising signs of cooperation between these two species, there may be something less heartwarming at play. We dig into the fi…
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Most people think their pets just want food, walks, or belly rubs. Alicia Sweezer says they’re doing far more than that; they’re guiding your spiritual awakening. In this eye-opening conversation with intuitive guide and professional animal communicator Alicia Sweezer, we uncover how deeply our animals understand us, mirror us, and even help us evo…
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For years, we were told that the secret to spiritual awakening was simple: stay positive, think high-vibe thoughts, avoid negativity, and manifest harder. But what if that entire framework is backwards? What if the real catalyst for consciousness expansion isn’t escaping low vibration...but using it? In this solo episode, Will cracks open the myth …
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Episode 335 Exercise has been shown to shrink tumours by 60 per cent. A new study shows another link between regular exercise and cancer prevention, this time revealing that muscle cells may outcompete cancer cells for energy - basically starving them. We explore the links between metabolism and glucose - with the caveat that so far this has only b…
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What if the very emotions you’ve been trying to escape are the key to your spiritual awakening, your manifestation power, and your deepest soul purpose? Today’s episode challenges the entire “high-vibe only” culture in modern spirituality. Our guest, David Strickel, creator of the Tya Practice (Trust Your Abundance), says we’ve been trying to skip …
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Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered! This week: The Purpose of Life: The Unpopular Truths You Weren’t Supposed to Hear Featuring Dr. Toni Reilly — Past-Life Regression Expert, Bestselling Author, and SoulLife™ Creator Everyone wants to know the same thing: Wh…
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Episode 334 Which sperm is the oldest sperm - the ancestor sperm that came before all others? Well, you might think it links back to an ancient animal that came before us, but the oldest sperm may actually predate animals altogether. We explore this plus the enduring mystery of the scrotum - and why a male’s most important body part is so delicate …
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Is Earth literally waking up? Not in a poetic, mystical sense, but in a real, scientific, and possibly terrifying way. In this mind-bending episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we dive into one of the most provocative conversations we’ve ever hosted: the possibility that the Earth is evolving into a planetary superconsciousness, powered by artifi…
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Most people think they know what the Hare Krishna movement is, until they actually speak with a monk living the lifestyle. In this eye-opening conversation recorded at Spirit Fest USA, we sit down with Jadardana Krishna Das, a modern monk who breaks down the truth behind one of the world’s most misunderstood spiritual traditions. If you’ve ever won…
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Episode 333 It’s not often you get to see or hear someone playing music on a conch shell. So prepare yourself for a musical treat with musician and podcaster Steve Pretty, who brings into the studio a trumpet and a collection of his favourite conches, rigged up to some modern electronics. Steve is best known as the bandleader of the Hackney Collier…
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What happens when your entire relationship with money, worthiness, and abundance is built on stories you absorbed before you were old enough to understand them? And what if those stories are the very things keeping you stuck, small, and spiritually exhausted? In this powerful, hilarious, and deeply human conversation, we sit down with Sarah Walton.…
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Most people crumble the second someone hurls an insult their way. You, me, everyone. But this short episode throws a Zen-sized wrench into that reaction with one of the simplest, hardest truths in spiritual awakening: You only suffer when you accept the insult that was handed to you. Will reads “The Gift of Insults,” a powerful parable from The Mon…
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Episode 332 For only the second time, the genome of an ancient Denisovan has been sequenced - thanks to the discovery of a 200,000-year-old tooth found in a Siberian cave. This ancient member of the human family has long been a mystery, so this genome is being described as a bombshell moment, revealing an early stage of Denisovan history. We explor…
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Episode 331 This week sees the broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK of a documentary called Hitler’s DNA: Blueprint of a dictator. Geneticists have managed to find a DNA sample from Adolf Hitler and have sequenced it and verified it, and now we have his genome. The big question is what does this really tell us – what can we tell from someone’s genome? …
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What if your spiritual awakening isn’t about becoming more enlightened… but about letting go of the identity of “being awakened” altogether? In this powerful conversation with Patrick Paul Garlinger...Ivy League lawyer turned spiritual teacher, channel, and author, we peel back the truth behind why so many seekers feel stuck on their path… even aft…
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What if the universe has been speaking to you all along, and you just didn’t recognize the language? In this cinematic, narrative-style episode, host Will Rodriguez weaves together the wisdom of six remarkable guests, each a translator of unseen realms, to explore how energy, spirit, and even the spaces we inhabit are constantly communicating with …
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Episode 330 COP30 is nearly upon us - and this climate conference may be the most crucial so far. In a year where we’ve seen the first major global tipping point reached, destructive wildfires raging in Los Angeles and much more, joint action has never been more urgent. But as hope starts to wane and climate goals continue to be missed, many are qu…
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What if the voices guiding you toward your highest good have been there all along...you just needed to learn how to listen? In this transformative conversation, channeling expert Stephanie Banks reveals how she communicates with spirit guides, Mother Earth, beloved pets, and even the souls of the living to access profound wisdom that transcends the…
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Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered! This week: Uncover Your Life's Purpose Through Vibrational Frequencies of Your Name Have you ever heard the myths that soul contracts are just superstitions, that our birth names have no influence on our life purpose, or t…
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Episode 329 America’s health data system is in crisis. The US government has been bleeding public health experts – many of whom run crucial public health surveys and databases which help identify, monitor and respond to health threats across the country. From drug use to food security and birth data, discover the 5 surveys most critically hit by th…
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What if the secret to raising emotionally resilient, confident kids was never about being perfect, but about being present? This episode is a masterclass in manifestation, intentional living, and mindset mastery...not just for children, but for the adults who are still trying to find their way back to magic.​ Ashley Gonor, mindset coach, host of Un…
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If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like when real energy moves through you, this bonus episode is your chance to find out. In this special standalone release, we’re bringing you the full healing session from our recent interview with Benton Ryer, the mystic healer and Ko Shinto practitioner whose ancient Japanese energy work has left audiences a…
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Episode 328 Not only has the mRNA covid vaccine saved 14 million lives, it may also help our bodies fight off cancer. A study of cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy treatment showed those who received an mRNA vaccine lived nearly twice as long - and this effect was discovered by accident. In a trial of cancer vaccines, Elias Sayour’s team at t…
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He once wore a ninja mask on our show. Now, he’s back, unmasked, unapologetic, and wielding ancient energies like a multidimensional Jedi. In this mind-expanding episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we welcome back Benton Ryer, a shamanic energy healer, occult practitioner, and author of The Shores of Eternity. But this time, he’s stepping out of…
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Episode 327 A special episode recorded on October 18 at New Scientist Live in London, featuring experts in geoscience, dark matter and neuroscience. Anjana Khatwa is an Earth scientist and TV presenter. In her new book, The Whispers of Rock, she brings together Western scientific knowledge about the evolution of our Earth and indigenous knowledge a…
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Ever wonder what happens when the next generation wakes up before we do? At Spirit Fest USA, we sat down with Kris Owsley, founder of Lightworkers United Training Academy, to talk about how she’s helping kids...and adults...embrace their gifts, manage energetic overload, and step fully into their purpose as healers in a world that desperately needs…
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Episode 326 The world’s first major climate tipping point has been triggered. The decimation of warm water coral populations caused by rising temperatures is now irreversible - passing the point of no return. The global consequences of widescale coral dieback could be catastrophic, so experts are sounding the alarm. But is anyone listening? A man w…
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Ever walked into a room and felt like something wasn’t quite right...even though it looked perfectly fine? That’s not your imagination. According to this week’s guest, your home might be energetically constipated. In this clutter-busting, vibe-lifting, chi-realigning episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we welcome Meena Jagpal-Paré, a globally so…
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A special episode all about the future of space exploration, recorded in front of a live audience at the Royal Society in London. Earlier this year, the Royal Society published ‘The Space: 2075 report’, which recognises the huge changes we’re seeing in space exploration, and urges for action to be taken to make sure the next 50 years of activity in…
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Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered! This week: Mastering Astral Projection: Are You Ready? In this classic episode of the Skeptic Metaphysicians, hosts Will and Karen delve into the world of astral projection with special guest Florentine Ionita, an astral p…
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Episode 324 The legendary primatologist Jane Goodall died last week aged 91, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. Her work studying tool use in chimpanzees completely reshaped the way we view animal intelligence. Fiercely protective of the natural world, she was also responsible for a huge amount of advocacy during her life. Primatologist Alejandra …
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In this episode, discover how a simple channeled process from Amy Jo Ellis is helping thousands heal relationships, resolve conflicts, and find peace at the soul level. What if you could resolve years of family conflict with just one sentence? In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen sit down with Amy Jo Ellis, the singer-songw…
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Recorded live at SpiritFest USA, this short-but-soul-stirring episode takes you straight into the heart of the Dulles Expo Center, where Will and Karen finally sit down with one of the most elusive and fascinating vendors of the weekend; a master sound therapist and maker of perfect pitch healing instruments. With nearly two decades of experience c…
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Episode 323 Temperatures in Antarctica have soared by over 35°C. Scientists are concerned about how quickly things are changing on the continent as these warmer temperatures impact the polar vortex. Coupled with record lows in sea ice cover over the last decade, this could be a sign that Antarctic weather patterns have shifted permanently. What’s d…
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What if angels weren’t just watching over us… but walking among us? In this awe-inspiring, deeply human, and surprisingly hilarious episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we’re joined by Rachel Corpus, a self-identified angel in human form. Rachel isn’t just tuning in to the higher realms, she’s been living them since birth. With a childhood filled…
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Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered! This week: Decoding Your Life Path with Numerology In this episode of the Skeptic Metaphysicians, hosts Will and Karen explore the idea of a personalized life blueprint, aligned with their spiritual gifts and soul contract…
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Episode 322 An ancient skull discovered in China may have just rewritten the story of human evolution. It’s widely accepted that the common ancestor of Homo sapiens, Denisovans and Neanderthals came out of Africa. But this skull upends that assumption - potentially showing human evolution began in Asia. Discover how a new reconstruction of the Yunx…
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MIND-BLOWING Med Bed Technology Revealed! Join Will and Karen as they get exclusive access to USA Med Bed facility in Richmond, Virginia, where cutting-edge Tesla technology meets ancient healing wisdom. What if the key to spiritual awakening and total wellness isn’t a pill or a procedure—but a frequency? This episode is a soul journey into the fut…
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What happens when two podcast hosts walk into a metaphysical expo and get their lives read like open books, by a complete stranger? In this eye-opening (and slightly soul-rearranging) episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen sit down at Spirit Fest USA with intuitive spiritual guide and psychic medium Jax, whose healing gifts are as vi…
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Episode 321 Humans live a lot longer than other primates - and much of that is down to our immune system. But there’s a price we pay for the capacity to fight off infections: inflammation. Chronic inflammation is to blame for a range of health issues, especially those related to older age. And now research has revealed exactly why inflammation is g…
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Is your spiritual awakening making you question… everything? From quitting your 9-to-5 to selling crystals on Etsy, it’s easy to wonder what “living your purpose” even means. But what if you didn’t need to burn your life down to wake up? What if spiritual awakening could look a lot more grounded? This week, we’re diving deep with Kara Goodwin, host…
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What happens when two spiritual explorers known for their curiosity and discernment get interviewed themselves? In this special crossover episode, The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen, take a turn in the guest seat on Soul Elevation with Kara Goodwin. It’s a beautifully candid conversation that dives deep into their personal awakenings, unexp…
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Send us a text Ambassador Snooze McWideawake from Somnambula 12 has turned everything upside down. As workplace productivity crises mount in 2025 , this sleeping diplomat who solves galactic conflicts while unconscious might have the answer we need. Deep Dive Analysis: Our hosts unpack the philosophical revolution behind Snooze's radical approach t…
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Episode 320 Was Mars once home to alien life? The evidence is stronger than ever, since NASA’s discovery of rocks marked by patterns similar to those made by microbes on Earth. Found in an area now named Bright Angel, these rocks give us a tantalising insight into Mars’ ancient past - but just how definitive is this finding? It’s long been thought …
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