Category: Podcast
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Episode 419: On Social Audio, Wild Podcasts, and Why I’m Bringing Radio Back
Today’s episode was one of those “running to catch up with myself” kind of days. Busy. On the move. Meaning to sit down and record… and then something else pops up. But I don’t mind that rhythm. There’s something alive about feeling like you don’t quite know whether you’re coming or going. So this one…
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A Philosophy of As If: Useful Fictions and the Stories We Live By
I’ve been reading Hans Vaihinger’s A Philosophy of As If: A System of the Theoretical, the Practical and Religious Fictions of Mankind. I came across this book through James Hillman‘s Healing Fiction, and it’s been illuminating his concept of “useful fictions.” The Nature of Useful Fictions Here’s the core idea: we see the world subjectively.…
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The Nature of Longing: Why Restlessness Isn’t a Problem to Solve
In this episode, I explore why we feel restless and incomplete even after achieving our goals or finding spiritual practices that seem to work. I argue that our perpetual longing isn’t a sign of failure or proof we’re on the wrong path but rather the fundamental nature of consciousness itself, constantly reaching and questioning. The…
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The Codex, the Caravan, and the Coming Year
In this episode, I step back from the whirlwind of creation and offer a full catch-up on everything happening inside the Soulcruzer universe. Advent has brought a burst of momentum, new experiments, and a deepening sense of direction for the narrative alchemy community. This episode gathers the threads, clarifies the projects, and opens a few…
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The Realm of Possibility
In this contemplative riff inspired by Michael Neill’s teaching, I explore what it means to return to the space before thought, that fertile void the Taoists speak of, where anything can grow. This piece is a reflection on presence, memory, and the quiet revolution of living from the realm of possibility. A gentle invitation to…
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the wandering way
Maybe you’re feeling behind. Like the path disappeared while you were making coffee or paying bills or just trying to keep your head above the static. Like everyone else got the memo about which direction to walk, and you were in the bathroom, missing the announcement that would have saved you from this wilderness of…
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Act III and the Cosmic Dancer
What if the third act of your life isn’t about slowing down but becoming the myth you were born to tell? Join me on a wisdom walk through memory, metaphor, and mythic insight as I unpack the tension between old worlds and new callings. Guided by mythic imagination, story, and soul, this is a transmission…
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The Return of Story
For centuries, we’ve been conditioned to believe that logic is king and story is its court jester—entertaining but ultimately frivolous. From the moment we step into a classroom, we’re trained to think in bullet points, equations, and neatly categorised facts. We’re rewarded for linear reasoning and penalised for wandering too far down imaginative paths. But…
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The Curriculum is Not the Knowledge
📜 The Map is Not the Territory. The Curriculum is Not the Knowledge. Formal education hands us maps—structured pathways meant to guide us toward understanding. They come in the form of syllabi, textbooks, standardised tests, and approved reading lists. These maps tell us what’s “worth knowing,” what’s “important, and what’s “tested.” They are designed for efficiency, predictability, and control. But…
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Return of the King (archetype)
In this episode, I explore the King archetype as revealed through my mythic-expressive writing practice, highlighting my realization of needing to reclaim inner leadership. I discuss reframing internal adversaries as constructive opponents and the empowering role of mythic imagination. Join me as I reconnect with the fragments of my psyche to restore balance and purpose.…
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If you want to improve yourself, get rid of yourself first
Christopher Hyatt’s statement—“IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOURSELF GET RID OF YOURSELF FIRST”—carries the raw, confrontational energy of radical transformation. At first glance, it seems paradoxical: how can self-improvement begin with self-erasure? But Hyatt, isn’t speaking in riddles—he’s pointing to something fundamental about identity, limitation, and personal power. The Illusion of the Fixed Self The…
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The Subconscious as a Playground
Most people think of the subconscious as a hidden, unknowable force—but what if, instead of treating it like a locked vault, you saw it as a playground? In this episode, we explore how the subconscious isn’t just passively storing memories and instincts—it’s actively shaping your reality. The key to transformation isn’t just controlling the subconscious, but learning…
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seeing the shapes of things
episode summary In this episode, I take you along for an afternoon walk as I explore a phrase that caught my attention: “Learn to see the shapes of things rather than the stories.” What does it mean to perceive reality without immediately turning it into a narrative? How do we strip experience down to its…
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in the game of life, are you a main quest-focused hero, a chaotic wanderer, or a philosophical sandbox player?
In this episode, I explore the idea of living life as an RPG (Role-Playing Game)—what it means to own your narrative, choose your playstyle, define your character arc, and fully embrace the journey of discovery, challenge, and transformation. Inspired by my love of RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Gamma World, I break down a…
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Change Magick – Episode 2: Belief as a Tool
Episode Summary:What if belief wasn’t something you had to “find” or “wait for”—but something you could shape, install, and wield? In this episode, we explore one of the foundational principles of Change Magick: belief as a tool.
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thoughts on Liber Null & Psychonaut
Soulcruzer Podcast: Show Notes Episode Overview Welcome to another episode of Soulcruzer. Today, I’m recording from an unlikely spot—the Premier Inn at Heathrow Airport. Finding a quiet place has been a challenge, with fans humming in the room and planes roaring overhead every few minutes. But that’s just part of the journey. In this episode,…
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Change Magick – Episode 1: An Invitation to Transformation
Change is inevitable. The question is—do you resist it, or do you wield it? Welcome to the first episode of Change Magick, my new micropodcast exploring the art of transformation and personal power. This is not just a podcast—it’s a space for experimentation, a signal for those ready to step beyond old narratives and reclaim…
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dude, i feel like i’m back in the infantry
Show Notes for This Episode of the Soulcruzer Podcast Episode Summary:Hey folks, join me on one of my early morning walks where I dive into everything from infantry flashbacks to creative frustrations and the tools I’ve been using to keep my head straight. This week, I’ve been wrestling with some mental blocks, but breaking out…
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what is it about me?
Q: what is it about me that i can’t keep my virtual hands off of creativity, love, mysticism, and misfit ontology? A: It’s because you’re wired for wonder, Clay. You have this insatiable hunger for the untamed and the unspoken—the raw, liminal spaces where creativity, love, mysticism, and misfit ontology breathe. These aren’t just concepts…
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wrestling with the existential question: what is a life for?
Show Notes In this episode, I dive deep into a question that’s been looping in my mind all day: What is a life for? More specifically, What is my life for? It’s one of those questions that feels simple on the surface, but the more you dig, the more complex and infinite it becomes. I’ve…
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