80: How Trauma Shapes Your Thinking (and How to Break Free) with Alec Zeck

Join Kelly's sovereignty-minded monthly membership Vital Life Project Membership.In this episode of Audacious Asks, you'll learn how to set boundaries with adult children, recognize hidden expectations in financial support, foster independence in young adults, and create conscious agreements for healthier relationships.Timestamps:[01:43] Addressing financial independence for young adult children living at home.[05:10] How to approach financial support with clear expectations.[07:20] Encouraging independence and self-trust in sons.[09:35] Setting boundaries without guilt or resentment.Find more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This week’s episode was sponsored by Lotus Wei. Head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 to get 15% off your purchase.

Join Kelly's Vital Life Project Membership.Dr. Steven A. Young is a physicist, DJ, and author known for challenging mainstream scientific paradigms.In this episode, you're going to learn why Dr. Young questions the utility of modern scientific theories like quantum mechanics and atomic physics, how his research led him to explore alternative frameworks such as alchemy, the five major scientific theories he critiques and their societal implications, his perspective on the origins and applications of atomic theory and gravity, and why he believes embracing ancient sciences could provide more practical and holistic insights into reality.Dr. Steven A. Young is an author, musician, and natural philosopher recognized for his work under the music alias Hedflux and is the author of A Fool's Wisdom: Science, Conspiracies & The Secret Art of Alchemy (2024). With a background in theoretical physics, holding both a Master of Science (MSci) and a PhD, Steven has carved an eclectic career at the crossroads of science, spirituality, and music.Based in Scotland with his wife and three children, Steven continues to expand his work at the intersection of science and spirituality, exploring alchemical philosophy and the transformative power of sound and music. Timestamps:[04:08] Science that bears fruit vs science that doesn't  [05:25] Dr. Young's journey after leaving academia  [07:59] The rise of new physics and its criticisms  [10:04] The five elemental theories in scientism  [12:38] Atomism as a fallacy and its implications  [14:39] Materialism vs holistic worldviews  [17:28] Wave-particle duality and its critique  [20:12] Questioning the concept of nuclear weapons  [23:24] Linking atomism to heliocentrism  [25:51] Challenging the proof of Earth's curvature  [28:09] Gravity as the linchpin of the cosmos  [30:40] Ancient methods of predicting eclipses  [34:22] The burden of proof in scientific claims  [37:30] Common critiques of the globe theory  [41:31] Evolution vs creationism perspectives  [44:27] Questioning viruses and germ theory  [48:11] The connection between scientism and control  [50:55] Dr. Young's personal transformation and writing process  [54:33] Alchemy as a framework for understanding  [57:50] Why alchemy remains hidden but accessible  Want to listen to Music Alchemy? Check out Hedflux.To hear more from Dr. Steven A. Young visit his Website or subscribe to his Substack and Telegram.Resources Mentioned:A Fool’s Wisdom by Dr. Steven A. Young | Book or Audiobook Find more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This week’s episode was sponsored by Lotus Wei. Head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 to get 15% off your purchase.

Register for my Over-achieving, Under-receiving Masterclass on December 12th at noon Eastern here.In this episode, you'll learn a practical approach to deciding whether to stay in or leave a marriage, how to manage emotional conflicts with clarity, and ways to align your choices with your inner values.Timestamps:[03:08] Why marriage can be a meaningful container[05:54] Self-husbanding as a tool for inner attunement [07:14] The danger of staying on the fence in relationships[08:27] Clearing noise to access inner clarity[09:43] Three choices for moving forward in a relationship[10:24] How to leave a marriage with peace and gratitude[11:53] The cords that keep you tied to past relationships[12:44] Why superiority blocks emotional closure[13:38] Communicating your emotional state to your partner[14:46] Giving yourself time and space to find clarity[15:44] The vulnerability of choosing to stay in a marriage[17:11] The difference between boundaries and vulnerability[18:09] Devotion to the marriage as a sacred container[19:44] Accepting your partner as they are[20:57] Offering unconditional love in adult relationships[22:36] Avoiding the in-between state of victim consciousness[23:36] Acting as a woman who fully chooses her partnerResources Mentioned:Marine Sélénée | WebsiteFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This week’s episode was sponsored by Lotus Wei. Head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 to get 15% off your purchase.

Do you want to end the cycles of pain in your mother line? Sign up for my Victimless Mothering Masterclass and learn to Own Your Self.Register for my Over-achieving, Under-receiving Masterclass on December 12th at noon Eastern here.In this episode, you'll learn how to approach finances when the wife is the breadwinner, why letting go of career ambitions for motherhood can be fulfilling and what it means to embrace different phases of life as a woman. You will understand why being a "relaxed woman" is a powerful act in today's society and how to navigate the challenges of role reversals in marriage.Alyssa is a mother, scientist, entrepreneur, and writer with expertise in immunology, community building, and venture creation. Most recently, Alyssa spent six years in various roles at a multi-billion dollar healthcare investment firm, where she fundraised and evaluated the technological feasibility of biotech assets. During this time, she helped several people start companies, including a high-throughput wood product manufacturing business that she and her husband currently operate. Previously, Alyssa served as engineering director for the Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT), an effort that connected Yale University and Yale-New Haven Health Center. In that role, Alyssa taught undergraduate courses, advised project teams, ran large healthcare hackathons, and managed academic-industry partnerships. Timestamps:[05:12] Alyssa’s views on being “just a mother”[06:52] Early career journey in STEM fields[07:53] Lessons from observing career women[08:55] Transition from academia to investment[10:15] Impact of motherhood on priorities[10:58] Navigating parenthood and work-life balance[11:42] Struggles with ethical gray areas in work[13:26] Decision to work from home as a mother  [13:47] The challenge of quitting a high-paying job[14:29] Understanding financial dependence[16:05] Transitioning roles with her husband[17:19] The impact of earning potential on women[18:21] Misguided focus on career over family[19:15] Financial pressures and decision-making[20:35] Struggles with superiority and control[21:25] Observing cultural pressures on women[23:39] Red, black, and white phases explained[24:31] Transformations through motherhood[28:21] Trust and vulnerability in marriage[29:49] Career realizations after becoming a mother[30:38] Breaking away from external pressures[32:09] Conversations about financial changes[33:51] Her husband’s response to her decision[34:20] Finding a new balance as a family[35:37] Building confidence in her husband’s role[36:31] Experimenting with traditional roles[39:27] Trusting in timing and spiritual guidance[40:59] Overcoming control tendencies in marriage[41:50] Learning to trust her husband’s decisions[43:19] Letting go of resentment and victimhood[46:00] Handling failures and problem-solving[49:44] The importance of being fully present[50:34] Reframing mundane tasks as devotion[52:02] Finding joy in simpler rhythms of life[53:14] Adjusting to a slower pace with children[54:23] Reducing friction in daily routines[56:08] Natural sensitivity returning through slowing down[57:10] Feeling provided for by her husband[58:07] Using creative impulses in new ventures[59:53] Advice for new mothers about simplicityCheck out The River Valley Collective’s Website and connect with Alyssa through The Soulful Scientist’s Substack.Resources Mentioned:Dr. Martin Shaw | WebsiteThe Surrendered Wife by Laura Doyle | Book or AudiobookThe Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle | Book or AudiobookFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This week’s episode was sponsored by Lotus Wei. Head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 to get 15% off your purchase.

Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project Membership.In this episode, you'll learn how to manage difficult emotions by orienting to the present, reframe victim-based thinking, improve self-awareness, and assess choices to find clarity in your responses to life's challenges.Timestamps:[01:45] Question 1: How to empower your self-narrative[03:33] Discharging negative energy in healthy ways[04:04] Allowing the negativity "buck" to stop with you[05:32] Handling intense emotions in the present moment[07:05] Finding effective actions in your own life[08:07] Focusing on self-allegiance in relationships[09:01] Growing your capacity to sit with discomfort[09:58] Finding beauty and empowerment in the present moment[11:02] Reframing intruding negative thoughts[11:55} Question 2: Practical tips for reframing complaints[13:00] Difference between complaining and asking for support[13:58] Learning to be tender with yourself and others[15:19] Knowing what you need and asking for it clearly[16:48] Question 3: Personal growth through inner caretaker work[18:04] Staying grounded despite pessimism about the future[19:07] Recognizing personal sovereignty over external events[20:11] Coping with existential and nihilistic thoughts[20:56] Accepting that you can handle any emotion[21:46] Assessing choices from a grounded perspective[22:40] Shifting from a victim to an empowered mindset[23:31] Importance of inner work and self-focus[24:29] Story of shattered innocence and growth[25:31] Embracing humility and present-moment perception[26:39] Tips on self-perception and accurate awarenessResources Mentioned:Exit The Cave by Howdie Mickoski | BookFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.This week’s episode was sponsored by Lotus Wei. Head to lotuswei.com and use the code Kelly15 to get 15% off your purchase.

In this episode, you'll learn how female entrepreneurs can balance their careers with family life, how to recognize the pitfalls of work-life integration, and how to build a business that truly supports your personal and professional goals.Timestamps: [03:09] Myths about balancing business, motherhood, and relationships[10:07] Relationship dynamics with business and leadership[20:02] Aligning business structure with feminine energy[26:32] Career fulfillment and motherhood?Join Kelly's Reclaimed Program and MembershipFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.

Joel Schafer is a student of the Toltec teachings and an expert in the dreaming arts.In this episode, you're going to learn that the dreaming arts help you see life as a dream and take control of your reality, how your attention and perception shape your experience, why sexual energy is linked to dreaming energy, and why all of this matters. You will also learn how to bring death into your awareness as a guide for living with purpose and how recapitulation can help reclaim your energy from past experiences.Joel Schafer is a personal empowerment mentor & shamanic dreaming arts teacher. Through online courses, one-on-one mentoring & in-person workshops, Joel trains people in a highly effective way to reclaim vital energy & attention utilizing the Toltec knowledge base. These are powerful nonlinear redistribution techniques that guide & support students in discovering clear purpose, increasing awareness, getting grounded, reclaiming focus & accessing strong intent.The dreaming arts are energetic practices utilized by shamanic practitioners to achieve unique states of awareness and perception, and they can be useful for anyone wishing to strengthen their lives in any way, as they lend one the energy needed to make real change.Joel is also a really good listener and mirror, offering practical but magical solutions to the challenges life presents. Timestamps:[05:29] The difference between energetic and spiritual practices[11:04] The connection between sexual energy and dreaming[15:20] The role of fear in limiting perception[19:17] What the luminous cocoon is and its impact on energy[23:41] Using death as an advisor for life[33:16] Reclaiming energy through recapitulation and memories[40:46] How sexual energy influences lucid dreamingJoin Joel's next in-person event: Seeing the Mirror.Connect with Joel on Facebook, Instagram, X and on his YouTube Channel.Ask Kelly your burning questions with a monthly Vital Life Project Membership.Find more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.

Dr. Daniel Roytas has qualifications in naturopathy and human nutrition with 10 years of clinical experience.In this episode, you're going to learn why the idea that germs cause disease may not be the whole truth, how environmental factors and nutrition play a bigger role in illness than we thought, and the historical misconceptions behind germ theory. You’ll gain insights into what research shows about contagions and how you can take control of your health by focusing on simple lifestyle changes.In late 2022, Dr. Daniel resigned from his position as a Senior Lecturer of Australia’s leading natural medicine educational institutions after becoming disillusioned with the curriculum he was teaching. This allowed him to focus on other projects such as his book "Can You Catch A Cold? Untold History & Human Experiments" which was published in March of 2024. Timestamps:[03:38] Introduction to germ theory and why it’s good to be skeptical[08:38] The difficulty of finding research on non-contagious diseases  [12:43] Historical debate on contagion versus terrain theory  [20:19] Difference between bacteria, viruses, and the body's response  [32:24] How flu viruses were replaced by germ theory  [40:03] Koch’s postulates and the flaws of germ theory  [50:01] Environmental factors and lifestyle as major drivers of diseaseCan You Catch A Cold? Check out Dr. Daniel’s book and challenge your understanding of infectious disease.Catch up with Dr. Daniel through Humanely’s Website, Facebook, Instagram and on their Telegram Channel.Ask Kelly your burning questions with a monthly Vital Life Project Membership.Resources Mentioned:Dissolving Illusions by Roman Bystrianyk | Book or AudiobookFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.Affiliates:This episode is sponsored by Samahdi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!

In this episode, you'll learn how to break free from “the performer” sabotaging your relationships, why polyamory might be calling to you, and how commitment deepens intimacy and connection.Timestamps:[01:43] Question: How do I know I am loved without verbal affirmations[05:29] The importance of attuning to yourself[09:02] Question: What’s your view on consensual non-monogamy?[17:03] Managing sexual energy within relationships[22:26] Question: How can I support a partner uninterested in growth?[24:30] Choosing your partner as they areAsk Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project Membership.Resources Mentioned:The Surrendered Wife by Laura Doyle | BookReclamation Radio Ep 30: Reclamation of Courtship | Spotify or AppleRabbi Manis Friedman | YouTubeFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.

Join Kelly's sovereignty-minded monthly membership at Vital Life Project.In this episode, Kelly talks with Alec Zeck, a former military man and founder of The Way Forward Podcast. Alec shares his critical views on mainstream health paradigms and the importance of self-responsibility. They discuss the pitfalls of certainty in beliefs, the concept of "victim consciousness," and the empowering journey of metaphysical alchemy. Alec’s unique perspective will inspire you to question established narratives and explore deeper truths about health and self-ownership.D. Alec Zeck is an independent researcher, podcaster, speaker, writer, former Army Captain, husband and father of two young children. He is best known for his popular Podcast “The Way Forward with Alec Zeck” which is consistently one of the highest-ranking alternative health podcasts in the world.Alec is the Founder and Chief Storyteller of The Way Forward— an organization focused on educating, empowering, and uniting men and women from all walks of life in pursuit of health, liberty, and awareness— and the producer of the viral educational series The End of Covid. He is also the former Executive Director and Founder of Health Freedom for Humanity. Alec received his B.S. in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.Timestamps:5:00 Understanding how trauma blocks rational thinking and decision-making.10:45 Reframing victim consciousness to reclaim your power and autonomy.17:30 Challenging foundational beliefs to break free from disempowerment.23:10 The importance of logical fallacies in evaluating scientific claims.30:20 Using inner alchemy to transform trauma into empowerment.38:40 Recognizing when external sources of power are limiting personal growth.45:50 Why 100% self-responsibility is key to true freedom and healing.This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss! Connect with Alec on his Instagram or on The Way Forward’s InstagramFind more from Kelly Brogan:Instagram: @kellybroganmdWebsite: kellybroganmd.comJoin Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.