Best Tim Fletcher Co Podcasts (2025)

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Where Generosity Gathers: The Big Sur Big Share 14:52

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In this episode, we spotlight The Big Sur Big Share, a grassroots food program founded by Joseph Bradford and Helen Handshy that has quietly become essential to life in Big Sur. Every Monday, rain or shine, locals gather at the Grange to share farm-fresh produce, pantry staples, garden abundance, and maybe most importantly, time with one another.Wh…

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S3E06 | Understanding NARM: A New Way to Heal Complex Trauma with Gabriel Schüßler 1:26:35

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NARM® (The NeuroAffective Relational Model®) is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Laurence Heller that helps people heal developmental and complex trauma by restoring connection with their authentic self in the present moment. It focuses on shame, survival patterns, and disrupted attachment, offering a compassionate path toward agency, self-t…

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Nature is The Way with Tim James 30:20

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On today’s episode of The Two Mikes, Tim James—known as the “Health Hero”—returns to expose the silent chemical war being waged on the American people through processed food, which he says is killing over 4,000 citizens a day. James blasts the lie that poor health is just a part of aging, pointing instead to our disconnection from nature, toxic die…

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S3E05 | The Truth About Human Trafficking in Canada, with Katelyn Campbell of The Joy Smith Foundation 1:37:58

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Human trafficking often hides in plain sight. In this conversation, Katelyn Campbell from the Joy Smith Foundation shares how emotional pain, shame, and the longing for love can make people vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. With Tim and Andy, she explores how traffickers use trust and affection to control, what warning signs to look for,…

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Stanislav Grof on LSD Psychotherapy: Live Talk at Esalen, 1969 49:04

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Stanislav Grof, born in Prague in 1931, was among the most influential figures in the early clinical use of LSD. Sometimes referred to as the Godfather of psychedelic psychotherapy, Grof was was trained as a Freudian psychoanalyst in Prague and was on track to follow in Freud's footsteps when his path was derailed by a powerful LSD session. He chan…

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Publishing at the Edges: A Conversation with Tim McKee of North Atlantic Books 34:32

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Since 2016, Tim McKee has been the publisher of North Atlantic Books, a nonprofit press with a 50-year legacy of advancing healing, consciousness, and cultural transformation. North Atlantic Books has long been aligned with a similar spirit that animates Esalen: a commitment to somatics, trauma-informed healing, a willingness to platform voices wor…

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S3E04 | Find What Makes Your Heart Sing with Morag Clark 1:38:01

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After a traumatic childhood, Morag’s life spiraled into judgment, drinking, and searching for validation in all the wrong places. In this episode of Time with Tim, she shares her journey from trauma and addiction to freedom, spirituality, and self-compassion. Morag opens up about the roots of her pain, the moment everything began to change, and wha…

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Free Trade Doesn’t Work with Ian Fletcher and Marc Fasteau 49:59

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Today, the Two Mikes dive deep into America’s economic future with economists Ian Fletcher and Marc Fasteau, co-authors of Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries. This episode dismantles the globalist free trade orthodoxy that’s gutted U.S. manufacturing and empowered Communist China…

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From the Archives: John Lilly and the Quest for Satori (1971) 1:22:08

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Today we revisit a 1971 talk by Dr. John C. Lilly: physician, neuroscientist, tireless psychonaut, and one of the most audacious explorers of consciousness in the twentieth century.John Lilly was a frequent teacher at Esalen and a close friend of Esalen co-founder Dick Price. He begins teaching at Esalen as early as 1968, focusing on what he called…

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S3E03 | The Road Back: Healing, Brotherhood, and the Power of Honest Change w/ Troy Koerntjes 1:32:39

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Troy Koerntjes’ path led from outlaw motorcycle clubs and chaos to recovery and compassion. Through injury, grief, and therapy, he discovered the kind of belonging he’d always searched for and now leads programs that help others find connection, strength, and healing. Follow Troy and Complete Health Geelong: Instagram: @troykoerntjes Website: https…

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The Decline in The UK is Extraordinary With Edward Dutton 1:08:54

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Today, the Two Mikes sat down with evolutionary psychologist Edward Dutton to expose the insidious rise of wokeism as a weaponized ideological regime aiming to dismantle Western civilization. Dr. Dutton pulled no punches in tracing the origins of this anti-reality cult, warning that its spread throughout Britain and the U.S. signals nothing short o…

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Eckhart Tolle at Esalen in June, 2001: The Power of Now 1:12:32

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In June of 2001, the Esalen Institute hosted Eckhart Tolle for a weekend workshop. By that time, Tolle’s book The Power of Now had already begun an improbable ascent, exploding from a totally unknown into something of a cultural phenomenon. The central insight of Eckhart Tolle’s work is that the future doesn’t hold your salvation, and it doesn’t pa…

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Apricot Seeds Kill Cancer? With Rick Hill  30:25

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Rick Hill appeared on the Two Mikes show to discuss his experience with apricot kernels and their connection to what some claim to be a cancer treatment. The claims behind this is that Laetrile, or Vitamin B17, a compound known as amygdalin found in apricot kernels, is a natural and effective treatment for cancer. This substance supposedly works by…

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S3E02 | Facing Fear, Finding Freedom: Breanne Fletcher’s Story 1:41:21

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Breanne Fletcher joins Andy Carlson for an honest and inspiring conversation about her journey through complex trauma, addiction, and recovery. She shares how inner child work, reparenting, and facing painful emotions became turning points in her healing, and how those experiences now shape her leadership in the LIFT program. This episode explores …

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The Best of Comedy with Leonarda Jonie 35:41

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Today, on the Two Mikes, we spoke with the increasingly popular comedian/political commentator Leonarda Jonie. Ms. Jonie was born in Albania and is now an American. Her comedy act – for which she writes all of jokes – is usually a sharp and conservative commentary of politics and foreign policy in the United States and the rest of the world. In rec…

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Error is the Absence of Truth with Bishop Robert E Smith 46:51

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How We’re Really Using AI 42:24

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What if AI was capable of being more than just a new and improved Google search? What if there was ways to harness its predictive powers for growth, self-realization, or even freedom?Today we'll hear from four thinkers: Larissa Conte, a leadership guide and systems healer with a focus on power, on the principle of mutual co-enactment. Then we hear …

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S3E01 | Reconnecting With the Body After Trauma with Jamie Lee Finch 1:42:48

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Tim and Andy speak with author and embodiment coach Jamie Lee Finch about healing from religious trauma, rebuilding self-connection, and reclaiming identity. Their conversation explores body image, sexuality, shame, and somatic practices like movement and meditation as powerful tools for trauma recovery and personal growth. Follow Jamie Lee Finch: …

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Tim Talk | Why You Don't Know Who You Are | The Characteristics of Complex Trauma 32:35

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Why is it common for people with Complex Trauma to not know who they are? Are there practical tools that can help them get to know who they are? This is a lecture originally published on YouTube on Aug 27, 2021 [link]. We are making some of Tim's lectures available as bonus episodes on the podcast so you can listen on the go. To see all of Tim's ta…

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From Pelvic Floor to Whole Self: A Conversation with Dr. Tia Ukpe-Wallace and Krishna Dholakia 1:09:48

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The pelvis, home to our reproductive, digestive, and eliminatory systems, is responsive to stress, pregnancy, birth, hormones, lifestyle, and trauma. When balanced, it supports vitality and ease. When out of balance, it can profoundly affect quality of life.Joining the conversation are two extraordinary practitioners:Dr. Tia Ukpe-Wallace, an orthop…

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S2E10 | The Myth of the Problem Child with Andrea Ashley of AdultChildPod 1:53:42

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What does it really mean to be the “problem child” in a dysfunctional family? In this powerful conversation, Andrea Ashley (host of The Adult Child Podcast) joins Tim Fletcher and Andy Carlson to share her story of growing up with an alcoholic parent, being scapegoated, and turning to addiction as a teen. Andrea opens up about the shame that shaped…

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Heavy Metal Teeth with Tim James 33:59

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In this explosive episode of Two Mikes, Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col. Mike sit down to expose the toxic war being waged against the American body—and the elite's silent weapon of choice: chemical-laced food, water, and pharmaceuticals. Featuring a deep dive into Chemical Free Body’s mission to rescue one gut at a time, the conversation reveals how g…

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Power Must go Back to We The People with Murray Sabrin 49:11

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In this explosive episode of Two Mikes, Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col. Mike sit down with renowned libertarian thinker and financial expert Murray Sabrin to break down how America’s economic and foreign policy disasters stem from one root cause—Washington’s addiction to intervention. Dr. Sabrin makes the case that both capitalism and national securit…

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Alan Watts, interviewed by Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy (1966) - Part Two 34:48

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Today I’m super excited to present to you another episode from the Archives From this trove of 1/2 inch reel to reel tapes that we recently found mouldering in a storage facility near the Monterey Airport - a 1966 dialogue between Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy and philosopher Alan Watts and today is PART TWO— notable for being one of the only in…

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S2E9 | Neurodivergence and Healing from Toxic Relationships w/ Núria 1:42:16

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Andy sits down with LIFT Staff Member Núria to explore her journey of living with both autism and ADHD while healing from complex trauma. She opens up about shame, masking, and the search for authentic connection, sharing how recovery programs, community, and self-compassion helped her break old patterns and begin to truly see herself. Subscribe to…

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Alan Watts, interviewed by Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy (1966) - Part One 33:12

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Today we present a rare archival conversation between Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy and philosopher Alan Watts, recorded in 1966.Watts, who taught at Esalen from its founding in 1962 until his death in 1973, was among the foremost interpreters of Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. In this wide-ranging dialogue, Watts articulates his theor…

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Trump Riding The Zelensky Express to Hell with Dmitry Makarov 26:14

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On this fiery episode of Two Mikes, Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col. Mike sit down for a blunt conversation with Dimitri Makarov, senior assistant to the Russian Foreign Minister, who drops a geopolitical bombshell: Moscow is done playing nice with the West. Makarov calls out the U.S. and NATO for engineering the Ukraine crisis through regime change, b…

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Usury Will Wreck The Nation with Gordon Oliver 37:12

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In this hard-hitting episode of Two Mikes, Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col. Mike welcome back Gordon Oliver of Cambridge Credit Counseling to expose the quiet financial crisis crushing the American middle class. From skyrocketing credit card debt—ballooning from $840 billion to $1.3 trillion—to retirees drowning in payments and 68% of Americans living …

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Songs for the More-Than-Human World: Fletcher Tucker's "Kin" 51:25

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Fletcher Tucker - Big Sur artist, Esalen faculty member, independent musician, and wilderness guide - is a kind of spiritual cartographer and wild-hearted philosopher of the sonic and sacred. He has a new album, Kin, which is the focus of this conversation. Kin is a ritual, a spell, a window into the more-than-human world. It is a collection of dro…

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S2E8 | Inside the Mind of a Narcissist with Dr. Les Carter 1:00:43

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In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Tim and Andy sit down with Dr. Les Carter of Surviving Narcissism to discuss the roots of narcissism, how it develops through trauma, and what healing looks like for those who’ve been impacted. Dr. Carter tells us about the spectrum of narcissism, why we’re drawn to familiar dysfunction, and how recover…

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Ken Robins (a.k.a. Dr. Love): A Somatic Journey from Trauma to Transformation 44:04

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Ken Robins has been part of the beating heart of Esalen for many decades. A somatic Gestalt practitioner, couples counselor, and devoted early student of Dick Price, Will Schutz, Jessica Britt and many other Esalen legends, Ken has spent his adult life exploring the transformational power of relationship, presence, and the body’s innate wisdom.In t…

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The Survivorship Collective 23:44

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In this episode, we speak with Anne Hamilton, founder of the Survivorship Collective: a survivor-led initiative offering legal, psychedelic-assisted therapy to people living with cancer. Anne is an educator, filmmaker and breast cancer survivor whose own journey through illness (and a life-altering psilocybin experience) led her to ask deeper quest…

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S2E7 | Art, Community, and Healing Differently with Tiayrra Bradley 1:46:38

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Tiayrra Bradley shares how art became a powerful refuge after childhood trauma, helping her reconnect with herself and the world around her. In this deeply personal conversation, she explores the role of creativity, safe spaces, and authenticity in long-term healing. Her story highlights the power of art to transform pain into joy, and isolation in…

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Caverly Morgan: The Self, The World, and the Space Between 40:48

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In this episode of Voices of Esalen, Sam speaks with spiritual teacher, author, and nonprofit founder Caverly Morgan about the nature of personal ego as well as the collective ego that shapes our culture, relationships, and our sense of separation.Named one of 2025’s powerful women in the mindfulness movement, Caverly brings a rare combination of Z…

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The Esalen Check In: Part 3 33:37

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Last year we brought you a real Esalen check-in (episode one). Some months later, a follow up episode dropped. This practice of the check-in is rooted in the Gestalt therapy that evolved at Esalen over the years. It's an authentic cornerstone of the Esalen experience, often described as a catalyst for self-awareness, connection, and personal growth…

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S2E6 | Anxiety Recovery with Valerie Rubin 1:32:07

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In this episode, Tim and Andy talk with Valerie Rubin about her journey healing from anxiety, trauma, and anxious attachment. She reflects on how childhood, family dynamics, and cultural identity shaped her sense of self and safety. Together, they explore the link between anxiety and shame, the role of spirituality, and how somatic practices like b…

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The Veil is Being Lifted with Victor Hugo Vaca 1:00:37

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Courage to Connect: Shame-Blocking and Flirtation Skills with Dr. Jacob Towery 54:36

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In this lively episode, psychiatrist Dr. Jacob Towery invites us into the heart of his upcoming Esalen workshop on overcoming shyness, releasing shame, and embracing authentic connection. A Stanford-trained psychiatrist, Dr. Towery works with adolescents and adults in private practice. His approach blends evidence-based therapy with playfulness, sk…

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S2E5 | Deconstructing Ideals & the "Nice Guy" Syndrome w/ Gabriel 1:12:58

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Co-host Andy speaks with Gabriel, a self-described recovering "nice guy", about healing from codependency, reparenting, and shame. They explore how vulnerability, curiosity, and self-compassion support personal growth. Gabriel reflects on German cultural influences on complex trauma, deconstructing ideals, and the importance of inner stability over…