Here For The Truth

Dive into the mystical world where an ordinary deck of playing cards reveals itself to be an ancient spiritual technology, encoding the cycles of nature, seasons of life, and your unique soul blueprint. In this mind-expanding episode, we welcome back Alexander Dunlop for his second appearance on the podcast to take us even deeper into the numerology and symbology of the deck of playing cards. A Harvard philosophy student turned spiritual guide, Alexander unveils how the 52 cards mirror the 52 weeks of our year while connecting to elemental forces and cosmic patterns that have guided seekers for centuries. From calculating birth cards that reveal your life's purpose to understanding the synergy between relationships, this conversation takes you on a journey through ancient wisdom hidden in plain sight—showing how this everyday object might be the most profound tool for self-discovery and personal mastery you've ever overlooked.   https://www.thesourcecards.com/ Buy Alexander’s book. Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Take the Real AF Test Now! Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi

Step beyond the symbols, shadows, and conspiracy theories as we welcome back whistleblower Shane Bales for a raw, unfiltered conversation about power and control in the modern era. Shane reveals how the shadowy groups controlling global systems have evolved from ritualistic practices to technological dominance, creating what he calls "The Umbrella Corporation." Discover the surprising truth about their objectives for humanity, how they've manipulated both mainstream and alternative media to create cycles of fear and false hope, and most importantly—how to reclaim your personal power in a world of engineered consent. This conversation strips away the mystique to expose the practical mechanics of influence in our rapidly changing world, offering real insights into breaking free from invisible chains most people don't even realize they're wearing.   https://www.instagram.com/shaynardvox https://www.youtube.com/@fearandhopium   Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Take the Real AF Test Now! Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi

Brett Hall offers a compelling exploration of knowledge, progress, and human potential through the lens of David Deutsch and Karl Popper's philosophy. He articulates how the tradition of criticism—the willingness to question everything—propelled the Enlightenment and remains essential for human advancement. Hall presents a refreshingly optimistic worldview where progress comes through solving problems, knowledge is infinite, and humans are unique in their capacity to create explanations of reality. Throughout the conversation, he challenges mainstream pessimism, anti-human sentiment, and educational practices that undermine critical thinking, while making a passionate case for individual liberty, free speech, and the centrality of human creativity in understanding our place in the universe.   https://www.bretthall.org/ Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Take the Real AF Test Now! Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi

In this episode, we explore Human Design, known as "the science of differentiation." We dive into how this framework integrates ancient wisdom with modern science to help people understand their unique nature. As fellow Generators, we discuss the core concepts of strategy and authority—explaining how different types (Manifestors, Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors) are designed to navigate the world and make decisions aligned with their authentic selves. We emphasize how understanding your Human Design can provide profound relief from societal conditioning, reduce unnecessary suffering, and enhance relationships, especially with children. Our conversation highlights this as a practical tool for self-acceptance that doesn't require dogmatic adherence but rather experimentation and embodied experience, ultimately empowering you to recognize and honor your unique blueprint in a world that often pressures conformity.   Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Take the Real AF Test Now! Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi

Aaron Stupple challenges conventional parenting wisdom through the compelling philosophy of ‘Taking Children Seriously.’ In this episode, the former teacher, physician and author of “The Sovereign Child” shares how treating kids as rational beings worthy of respect transforms both childhood and family dynamics. Through personal stories of raising his five children, Stupple demonstrates how abandoning control-based parenting in favor of trust, authentic connection, and collaborative problem-solving creates more confident, capable kids. His radical yet practical approach reimagines everything from screen time and food choices to education and discipline, offering parents a liberating alternative to the exhausting power struggles that define modern family life.   https://www.thesovereignchild.com/ https://x.com/astupple Click here to purchase the Sovereign Child. Take the Real AF Test Now! Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

Family Constellations expert Tiziano Sguerso shares his remarkable journey from teenage criminality to becoming a globally recognized healing practitioner. Tiziano explains how our family systems shape our relationships and behaviors through the "morphogenetic field" - an energy field connecting us all across generations. The episode reaches extraordinary depths as he conducts powerful mini-sessions with both Joel and Yerasimos, revealing hidden family dynamics with uncanny precision and guiding them through emotional breakthroughs that demonstrate how acknowledging our ancestral patterns can lead to profound healing and personal freedom.   Topics discussed: Family Constellations, Morphogenetic Field, Fatherhood, Emotional Healing, Ancestry, Systemic Patterns, Relationships, Unconscious Bonds, Family Dynamics, Personal Transformation, Inherited Trauma, Soul Purpose, Codependency   https://tizianosguerso.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tiziano_sguerso/ Take the Real AF Test Now! Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

In this profound conversation, we reconnect with Tom Barnett after three years to explore the evolution of his philosophical journey since moving away from the "truther" movement. Tom shares his insights on breaking free from limiting identities and programs, discussing how many truth-seekers become trapped in victimhood rather than embracing empowerment. He explains natural law as the fundamental truths that govern our existence and how understanding these principles enables us to live authentically rather than merely responding to external offers and programs. The discussion delves into personal responsibility, the power of spoken word, and the critical importance of self-knowledge as the foundation for morality and authentic living. Tom also reflects on his reasons for launching The Humble Kingdom, designed to help people master the basics of natural law and discover who they truly are beyond societal conditioning.   https://www.thehumblekingdom.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tombarnett.tv/ Take the Real AF Test Now! Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

In this soul-stirring conversation, Cyan Banister takes us on an extraordinary journey from sleeping in parks as a homeless teenager to becoming one of Silicon Valley's most visionary investors. With raw authenticity, she reveals how a chance encounter with technology sparked her escape from survival mode, leading to groundbreaking investments in SpaceX and Uber that transformed industries. Beyond her remarkable professional achievements, Cyan shares the profound spiritual awakening that rewired her understanding of reality—from hardcore skeptic to someone who sees magic in life's interconnections. Her philosophy of radical accountability cuts through the noise of victim mentality, offering a powerful framework for facing life's challenges. This isn't just a success story; it's a testament to human resilience, the power of presence, and the mysterious synchronicities that reveal themselves when we remain open to life's deeper dimensions.   https://uglyduckling.substack.com/ https://x.com/cyantist/ Take the Real AF Test Now! Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

What if true strength isn't about shutting down the heart, but protecting its openness? In this penetrating conversation with spiritual guide Xavier Dagba, we explore the revolutionary concept of "heart warriorship"—a masculine path that integrates rather than represses. Xavier shares his journey through fatherhood, relationship conflicts, and the delicate balance of emotional expression, offering a vision of masculinity that transcends both traditional stoicism and hollow spiritual bypassing. This isn't theory—it's hard-earned wisdom from a man navigating cultural expectations, three young children, and his own shadow work. As polarized teachings about masculinity flood our culture, Xavier cuts through the noise with refreshing clarity. He reveals the power of brotherhood for emotional processing, the art of relationship repair after conflict, and why our deepest wounds—when integrated rather than avoided—become our greatest strengths. Whether you're wrestling with your role as a partner or parent, seeking authentic connection, or simply tired of superficial spiritual solutions, this conversation offers both challenge and promise: that we can protect our open hearts without diminishing our power.   https://www.xavierdagba.com/ https://www.instagram.com/xavier.dagba/  Take the Real AF Test Now! Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

In this episode, we get real with Thor Aarsnad, a Viking who said “f*ck it" to high school in 2018 and jumped straight into the entrepreneurial fire. Thor's been through the grinder—from chasing clients and cash to realizing most of that hustle was bullshit disconnected from what actually matters. No spiritual platitudes here. We dive straight into the mess of what it takes to face your own shadows instead of pretending they don't exist, and why most "self-help" keeps you trapped in the same patterns with different packaging. Thor drops all pretense as we get into the raw stuff—how society has completely warped our relationship with ourselves, his mushroom journey in Ibiza, and why building communities based on radical truth-telling is the only path forward that makes any sense. He doesn't sugarcoat the struggle of breaking free from people-pleasing and performance, or the discomfort of choosing sovereignty when everyone around you wants compliance. But through it all, Thor's core message hits like a sledgehammer: stop taking life so damn seriously and PLAY more. Not as some cute self-care practice, but as the revolutionary act that might just save us from our own self-importance.   https://www.instagram.com/lifebythor/ https://www.youtube.com/@lifebythor Take the Real AF Test Now! Subscribe to Here for the Truth Fridays. Discover Your Truth Seeker Archetype. Join our membership Friends of the Truth. Watch all our episodes. Connect with us on Telegram. Access all our links.   Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)