Speak with Confidence w. Melanie Spring

We sit down with Melanie Spring to explore voice, embodiment, and the difference between sounding good and being true.We talk about:Why words alone no longer signal depthHow AI can clarify or bypass intuitionThe ways we mute ourselves to belongSpeaking as a boundary, not a performanceLearn more about Melanie Spring's upcoming Speak with Confidence program (begins Feb 18, 2026) at www.melaniespring.com

Gene Key 45 — Dominance & SynergyThis episode explores Gene Key 45 through a fractal lens, examining how dominance and synergy repeat across systems, relationships, and the individual nervous system.Rather than focusing on politics or personalities, the conversation looks at how fear organizes authority at the macro (societal), meso (group), and micro (internal) levels and why control tightens under uncertainty.We'll explore reactive and repressive forms of dominance, and the Gift of Synergy as an alternative to fear-based hierarchy: coordination, shared intelligence, and internal leadership that doesn’t rely on force.

Gene Key 12 — Vanity & DiscriminationThis episode explores the Shadow of Vanity and its evolution into the Gift of Discrimination, examining how subtle forms of elitism, exceptionalism, and spiritual superiority can quietly reinforce separation rather than freedom.Rather than focusing on external figures or movements, the conversation turns inward looking at how vanity operates as an internal pattern rooted in the fear of losing freedom, love, or identity.We explore how vanity can appear as refinement, moral superiority, or spiritual “knowing,” and how true discrimination emerges as the ability to distinguish soul-led guidance from ego-driven motivation.This episode invites a shift from self-identification with growth toward embodiment where authenticity, creativity, and expression arise without comparison or separation.

Watch the Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/tUdWCmvwSpo?si=cJi5nxvcQvFhIAHD - Insight Schema: https://youtu.be/tUdWCmvwSpo?si=iiFyJEgRN8nBiezK&t=1293 Gene Key 43: Shadow of Deafness, Gift of Insight, Siddhi of Epiphany Connect with Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepa... [email protected] Resources mentioned: Gene Keys: https://genekeys.com/books/ref/1288/ Art of Contemplation: https://genekeys.com/books/ref/1288/ Triple Flame App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/triple-... John Vervaeke: Awakening from the Meaning Crisis Ep 9 Insight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkWNB... Dark Night of Our Soul Documentary: www.posttraumaticgrowth.film Michael Polanyi: The Tacit Dimension: https://www.amazon.com/Tacit-Dimensio... Jillian Acosta: https://www.therootcausemethod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jillianacos...

Watch the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/UvE2g1ueSxQ This workshop was presented at the Onnit Tribe Summit Nov 2023. Inspired by the work of my colleague Rick Alexander, writer of Dark Night of Our Soul www.posttraumaticgrowth.film Get his transformation lecture series here: https://artofadversity.com/rebirth/ Produced by: Preston Maddox Connect with Jessica: https://instagram.com/jessicadepatie_ https://shadowmedia.group Intro music: Paul Cauthen "Holy Ghost Fire"

Watch the Youtube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjlxK_iwQps Vote for us to speak at SXSW: Surreal Sparks: Psychedelics' Role in the Creative Process >> https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/145352 Explore the Evolutionary Purpose of Trauma >> https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/145350 Creativity Unleashed: How to Turn Big Anxiety into Big Ideas >> https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/134314 Will has walked a path from zen monasteries through touring rock bands into his current role as the Global Brand Ambassador for Reddit where he also serves as the company’s weekly meditation guide and tarot reader. On his path, he's studied deeply with virtuoso musicians, mystical healers, and boundary-breaking entrepreneurs to develop a uniquely potent practice for cultivating creative energy. This practice is at the core of how he builds, leads, and advises teams of creators today. https://www.will-cady.com/ https://www.instagram.com/willcady/ Order "Which Way is North": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731274/which-way-is-north-by-will-cady/ === Jessica: https://instagram.com/jessicadepatie_ https://shadowmedia.group Watch the Dark Night of Our Soul Trailer: https://www.posttraumaticgrowth.film

Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/SOxXzQ5N60Q This is a behind-the-scenes interview with musician and activist Nahko which was originally recorded for the purposes of my team's new film "Dark Night of Our Soul". If you'd like to watch the trailer and support our crew with a donation to view https://bit.ly/posttraumaticgrowthfilm 00:00 Meet Nahko 02:20 Nahko's Remarkable Origin Story and Formidable Life Moments 20:15 Recognizing the Power of His Voice 24:18 Nahko's Transformational Journey to Stepping Into His Power 26:50 Nahko's Rite of Passage 46:45 Power of Forgiveness 53:59 Impact of Father/Child Relationships 01:00:35 Post-Traumatic Growth 01:03:47 Shame as a Teacher 01:06:09 Humor 01:08:17 Nature 01:11:28 Walking the Red Road 01:14:35 What it Means to "Share Your Medicine" 01:18:23 Effect of Trauma in Western Culture 01:20:44 Music as a Carrier for the Emotional Experience === Nahko: Born to a Puerto Rican/Native American mother and a Filipino father, Nahko was adopted and raised in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. Beginning his musical journey at 6 years old, Nahko began traveling widely in his teens, wrestling with identity, purpose, and perception. Busking on streets, selling CDs out of his guitar case, he earned a cult following. Backed by his band, Medicine For The People, Nahko’s 2013 commercial breakout album Dark As Night landed in the Billboard Heatseekers Chart top 10. Medicine For The People played major festivals including Outside Lands, Electric Forest, Wanderlust, and Bumbershoot, and sold-out Colorado’s 10,000-capacity Red Rocks Amphitheater as headliners. https://www.nahko.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nahkobear/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gkeG... Connect with Jessica Depatie: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.shadowmedia.group LOVE THE SHOW? Then youʻll really love: - Dark Night of Our Soul: www.posttraumaticgrowth.film - this is a documentary I'm producing that's a culmination of all of the shadow work-like practices I've learned through the world's leading experts in all things growth and evolution related. Other ways to support: SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts + Stitcher + Google Podcasts + Spotify LEAVE SPOTIFY/APPLE PODCASTS REVIEW :) SHARE: Spread the word! Tell your family, friends, neighbors, pets…

Watch the Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/JApMAE_eugM Welcome to my new studio and enjoy this episode on the shadow of dislocation and the gift of orientation. Gene Key #2. 00:00 Intro to the shadow of dislocation 03:24 Reactive and repressive manifestations 06:03 Beginning the transformation process 11:25 3 stages of spiritual evolution through time 15:39 Rise of the patriarchy and eclipse of the goddess 17:27 The shadow of the hero’s journey 20:28 The purpose of dislocation 22:39 Deep dive into “Raising Your Vibration” 26:18 Deep dive into Synchronicities 32:14 Closing thoughts on the gift of orientation Resources mentioned: Gene Keys by Richard Rudd: https://amzn.to/3DkoQE6 My documentary “Dark Night of Our Soul”: www.posttraumaticgrowth.film Blu’s interview with Richard Rudd and Zach Bush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FKz7GqrGxs Rick Alexander's Transformation Series: https://www.rickalexander.com/product-page/rebirth-six-part-lecture-series Dr. Danielle Alexander: https://www.drdaniellealexander.com/ Dancing in the Flames by Marion Woodman: https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Flames-Goddess-Transformation-Consciousness/dp/1570623139 Interview with John Vervaeke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTa3b9aSozc John Vervaeke’s Awakening from the Meaning Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ How to use the iChing (or Gene Keys) for synchronistic messages: https://youtu.be/AM0tfQ1fUXs?t=135 === Connect with Jessica: https://instagram.com/jessicadepatie_ https://shadowmedia.group Watch the Dark Night of Our Soul Trailer: https://www.posttraumaticgrowth.film #shadowwork #selfdevelopment #genekeys

Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/beTKhAZHEKw This is a behind-the-scenes interview with author and mystic Richard Rudd which was originally recorded for the purposes of my team's new film "Dark Night of Our Soul". If you'd like to watch the short version of our documentary, visit and support our crew with a donation to view https://bit.ly/posttraumaticgrowthfilm Learn more about Richard Rudd's Gene Keys at www.genekeys.com Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:57 What are the Gene Keys? 03:48 Making Sense of the Current Epoch 06:26 "The Great Change" (Prophetic Message) 09:16 We're Approaching a Collective Breakthrough 11:11 The Dragonfly's Dream (Prophetic Message) 17:47 Initiation and Rites of Passage 22:00 "The Devil's trick is to make you look for God" 24:27 The Shadow Keeps us Human and Humble 27:02: Post-Traumatic Growth through Relationship 33:25 Initiating Your Dark Night of the Soul 39:10 Art of Contemplation 46:00 What's the Change Richard Rudd Wants to See for the World? 49:06 Trauma as a Doorway to Deep Self Exploration 54:28 Finding your Vocation 56:50 Shadow Work 01:06:27 The Difference Between Success and Fulfillment 01:12:00 Soul vs Spirit 01:13:46 Different Types of Trauma 01:15:55 Loneliness 01:20:19 Guilt 01:23:12 Awakening is a Series of Softenings 01:32:55 Richard's Secret to Awakening Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.shadowmedia.group LOVE THE SHOW? Then youʻll really love: - Dark Night of Our Soul: www.posttraumaticgrowth.film - this is a documentary I'm producing that's a culmination of all of the shadow work-like practices I've learned through the world's leading experts in all things growth and evolution related. Other ways to support: SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts + Stitcher + Google Podcasts + Spotify LEAVE SPOTIFY/APPLE PODCASTS REVIEW :) SHARE: Spread the word! Tell your family, friends, neighbors, pets…

Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/eFQ1fTYwRPY This is a behind-the-scenes interview with Anderson Todd which was originally recorded for the purposes of my team's new film "Dark Night of Our Soul". If you'd like to watch the short version of our documentary, visit support us with a small donation at https://bit.ly/posttraumaticgrowthfilm You can check out more of Anderson on his Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC6Hrwd_CHQ78oBocLCVUp2g Enjoy the show! About Anderson Todd: Anderson Todd is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, at the University of Toronto, where he has taught in the Cognitive Science programme, Interdisciplinary Courses on Jungian Theory, and Buddhist Psychology and Mental Health programme. He teaches on Consciousness and The Unconscious, focusing on the techniques and technologies of intentional self-transformation. He consults internationally with individuals and organizations, in private practice as a Registered Psychotherapist, and as an enrichment education specialist. His research interests include altered states, insight and intelligence enhancement, non-invasive brain stimulation, attentional neurofeedback, roleplaying games, neo-Jungian lucid dreaming, practical psychotechnology, and the mechanics of psychotherapeutic efficacy. He has been an avid roleplaying game enthusiast, writer, and storyteller for nearly 40 years. His library has become immense. He has learned from his videos just how much he talks with his hands. Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.shadowmedia.group LOVE THE SHOW? Then youʻll really love: - Dark Night of Our Soul: www.posttraumaticgrowth.film - this is a documentary I'm producing that's a culmination of all of the shadow work-like practices I've learned through the world's leading experts in all things growth and evolution related. Other ways to support: SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts + Stitcher + Google Podcasts + Spotify LEAVE SPOTIFY/APPLE PODCASTS REVIEW :) SHARE: Spread the word! Tell your family, friends, neighbors, pets…