https://simplecast.com Beyond 80% Beyond 80 Percent is a podcast that delves into critical thinking, shifting perspectives, and deeper discussions around self-growth and societal narratives. Join us as we interview interesting, everyday people who share their personal journeys, the experiences that shaped them, and the missions that drive them today. We invite you to awaken your consciousness and explore the world with a deeper perspective. Each episode encourages you to think critically, push beyond the surface, and engage with the ideas that shape our consciousness. Ready to awaken your mind? Let’s evolve together. en Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:08:52 +0000 https://beyond-80.simplecast.com Beyond 80% https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/545d1058-48be-4ca5-a771-76c2bd3b89f5/a5dca917-b0b6-4d85-9b2b-1a972d8c914b/3000x3000/54.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://beyond-80.simplecast.com episodic Beyond 80 Percent is a podcast that delves into critical thinking, shifting perspectives, and deeper discussions around self-growth and societal narratives. Join us as we interview interesting, everyday people who share their personal journeys, the experiences that shaped them, and the missions that drive them today. We invite you to awaken your consciousness and explore the world with a deeper perspective. Each episode encourages you to think critically, push beyond the surface, and engage with the ideas that shape our consciousness. Ready to awaken your mind? Let’s evolve together. Ryan Olexson true https://feeds.simplecast.com/PH4p_Ll9 consciousness, mental health, perspectives, philosophy, trauma Ryan Olexson rynolexson@gmail.com ed9151db-39d3-446a-abd1-6313b3f4d77c Beyond the Brain Finale: Consciousness, Death, and the Meaning of Life We’ll be back with regular Beyond 80% episodes in April. 

In the meantime, this final episode of the Beyond the Brain series steps back to reflect on the journey we’ve taken together.

Across eight episodes, we explored near-death experiences, neuroscience, philosophy, and firsthand accounts from people who have been to the edge of death. From scientific research to spiritual interpretations, the series examined multiple perspectives on one of humanity’s oldest questions: what happens to consciousness when we die?

Rather than offering a final answer, this episode asks a deeper question: What does thinking about death teach us about how to live?

Because whatever the truth may be about what comes next, one thing becomes clear—life itself is extraordinary, and how we live it might be the most important question of all.

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]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-the-brain-finale-consciousness-death-and-the-meaning-of-life-4k5BdERe We’ll be back with regular Beyond 80% episodes in April. 

In the meantime, this final episode of the Beyond the Brain series steps back to reflect on the journey we’ve taken together.

Across eight episodes, we explored near-death experiences, neuroscience, philosophy, and firsthand accounts from people who have been to the edge of death. From scientific research to spiritual interpretations, the series examined multiple perspectives on one of humanity’s oldest questions: what happens to consciousness when we die?

Rather than offering a final answer, this episode asks a deeper question: What does thinking about death teach us about how to live?

Because whatever the truth may be about what comes next, one thing becomes clear—life itself is extraordinary, and how we live it might be the most important question of all.

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]]> Beyond the Brain Finale: Consciousness, Death, and the Meaning of Life Ryan Olexson 00:04:48 We’ll be back with regular Beyond 80% episodes in April. In the meantime, this final episode of the Beyond the Brain series steps back to reflect on the journey we’ve taken together. Across eight episodes, we explored near-death experiences, neuroscience, philosophy, and firsthand accounts from people who have been to the edge of death. From scientific research to spiritual interpretations, the series examined multiple perspectives on one of humanity’s oldest questions: what happens to consciousness when we die? Rather than offering a final answer, this episode asks a deeper question: What does thinking about death teach us about how to live? Because whatever the truth may be about what comes next, one thing becomes clear—life itself is extraordinary, and how we live it might be the most important question of all. We’ll be back with regular Beyond 80% episodes in April. In the meantime, this final episode of the Beyond the Brain series steps back to reflect on the journey we’ve taken together. Across eight episodes, we explored near-death experiences, neuroscience, philosophy, and firsthand accounts from people who have been to the edge of death. From scientific research to spiritual interpretations, the series examined multiple perspectives on one of humanity’s oldest questions: what happens to consciousness when we die? Rather than offering a final answer, this episode asks a deeper question: What does thinking about death teach us about how to live? Because whatever the truth may be about what comes next, one thing becomes clear—life itself is extraordinary, and how we live it might be the most important question of all. consciousness, beyond 80%, beyond the brain, consciousness studies, nde, investigation, near death experiences false full 75812501-f410-4393-8a4c-395315637976 Ep. 8: What Death Teaches the Living: Shared Death Experiences and the Wisdom of a Death Doula In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson is joined by Gretchen Jones, a death doula who supports individuals and families through the final stages of life, and someone who has personally experienced profound shared death experiences. While much of this season has explored near-death experiences from the perspective of those who return, Gretchen offers a different lens: the experiences of those who remain and those who sit with the dying and sometimes cross the threshold alongside them. Gretchen shares what she has witnessed at the bedside, including common patterns in the dying process, moments of unexpected clarity, and the extraordinary phenomenon of shared death experiences, where loved ones or caregivers briefly experience non-ordinary states of consciousness during another person’s death. Through deeply personal stories, Gretchen invites us to reconsider our cultural relationship with death, and how embracing mortality can transform the way we live. This conversation explores death not as something to fear or avoid, but as a sacred transition, one that reveals connection, compassion, and a deeper understanding of consciousness itself.
 

Timestamps: 
01:00 – Introducing Gretchen Jones and death work
02:15 – What is a death doula?
04:00 – How Western culture became disconnected from death
07:45 – Being present at the bedside and what it reveals
10:00 – Rituals that help families reconnect with dying
12:10 – Near-death experiences vs. shared death experiences
15:30 – Common features of shared death experiences
18:30 – Consciousness beyond the physical body
21:45 – A powerful shared death experience with Mr. Virgil
32:00 – What dying teaches us about love and acceptance
35:00 – Terminal lucidity and final moments of clarity
38:00 – How facing death changes how we live
41:30 – Letting go of fear and reframing death
44:00 – Final reflections on death as a doorway

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]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Ryan Olexson, Helen Gretchen Jones) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/what-death-teaches-the-living-shared-death-experiences-and-the-wisdom-of-a-death-doula-7A3Am0WG In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson is joined by Gretchen Jones, a death doula who supports individuals and families through the final stages of life, and someone who has personally experienced profound shared death experiences. While much of this season has explored near-death experiences from the perspective of those who return, Gretchen offers a different lens: the experiences of those who remain and those who sit with the dying and sometimes cross the threshold alongside them. Gretchen shares what she has witnessed at the bedside, including common patterns in the dying process, moments of unexpected clarity, and the extraordinary phenomenon of shared death experiences, where loved ones or caregivers briefly experience non-ordinary states of consciousness during another person’s death. Through deeply personal stories, Gretchen invites us to reconsider our cultural relationship with death, and how embracing mortality can transform the way we live. This conversation explores death not as something to fear or avoid, but as a sacred transition, one that reveals connection, compassion, and a deeper understanding of consciousness itself.
 

Timestamps: 
01:00 – Introducing Gretchen Jones and death work
02:15 – What is a death doula?
04:00 – How Western culture became disconnected from death
07:45 – Being present at the bedside and what it reveals
10:00 – Rituals that help families reconnect with dying
12:10 – Near-death experiences vs. shared death experiences
15:30 – Common features of shared death experiences
18:30 – Consciousness beyond the physical body
21:45 – A powerful shared death experience with Mr. Virgil
32:00 – What dying teaches us about love and acceptance
35:00 – Terminal lucidity and final moments of clarity
38:00 – How facing death changes how we live
41:30 – Letting go of fear and reframing death
44:00 – Final reflections on death as a doorway

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]]> Ep. 8: What Death Teaches the Living: Shared Death Experiences and the Wisdom of a Death Doula Ryan Olexson, Helen Gretchen Jones 00:37:52 In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson is joined by Gretchen Jones, a death doula who supports individuals and families through the final stages of life, and someone who has personally experienced profound shared death experiences. While much of this season has explored near-death experiences from the perspective of those who return, Gretchen offers a different lens: the experiences of those who remain and those who sit with the dying and sometimes cross the threshold alongside them. Gretchen shares what she has witnessed at the bedside, including common patterns in the dying process, moments of unexpected clarity, and the extraordinary phenomenon of shared death experiences, where loved ones or caregivers briefly experience non-ordinary states of consciousness during another person’s death. Through deeply personal stories, Gretchen invites us to reconsider our cultural relationship with death, and how embracing mortality can transform the way we live. This conversation explores death not as something to fear or avoid, but as a sacred transition, one that reveals connection, compassion, and a deeper understanding of consciousness itself. In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson is joined by Gretchen Jones, a death doula who supports individuals and families through the final stages of life, and someone who has personally experienced profound shared death experiences. While much of this season has explored near-death experiences from the perspective of those who return, Gretchen offers a different lens: the experiences of those who remain and those who sit with the dying and sometimes cross the threshold alongside them. Gretchen shares what she has witnessed at the bedside, including common patterns in the dying process, moments of unexpected clarity, and the extraordinary phenomenon of shared death experiences, where loved ones or caregivers briefly experience non-ordinary states of consciousness during another person’s death. Through deeply personal stories, Gretchen invites us to reconsider our cultural relationship with death, and how embracing mortality can transform the way we live. This conversation explores death not as something to fear or avoid, but as a sacred transition, one that reveals connection, compassion, and a deeper understanding of consciousness itself. death doula, consciousness, psychic, consciousness studies, nde, end of life care, consciousness research, near death experiences, death, death culture, shared death experiences false full 99f955a1-6e9c-45cc-83bf-3d72158efb35 Ep. 7: If There Is No Self… Who Are You? A conversation with Dr. Susan Blackmore In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson explores the profound nature of consciousness with Dr. Susan Blackmore, a psychologist and philosopher renowned for her work on out-of-body experiences and the nature of the self. Dr. Blackmore recounts her own transformative experiences and discusses how neuroscience and zen practice converge in understanding consciousness. The conversation delves into the concept of the self as a dynamic process rather than a fixed entity, the brain's role in constructing reality, and the implications for how we live and face mortality. Listeners are invited to reconsider deeply entrenched notions of identity, free will, and the mystery of being conscious at all.

 

Timestamps

  • 00:00 Introduction: The Mystery of Consciousness
  • 00:36 Exploring Near Death Experiences
  • 00:56 Meet Dr. Susan Blackmore
  • 02:48 A Life-Changing Out-of-Body Experience
  • 06:52 Skepticism and Parapsychology
  • 11:26 The Self as a Process
  • 18:17 The Neuroscience of Consciousness
  • 25:42 Near Death Experiences and the Brain
  • 31:24 Altered States of Consciousness
  • 35:53 Living Without Free Will
  • 40:19 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Ryan Olexson, Susan Blackmore) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-6-if-there-is-no-self-who-are-you-a-conversation-with-dr-susan-blackmore-sWMF0S3E In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson explores the profound nature of consciousness with Dr. Susan Blackmore, a psychologist and philosopher renowned for her work on out-of-body experiences and the nature of the self. Dr. Blackmore recounts her own transformative experiences and discusses how neuroscience and zen practice converge in understanding consciousness. The conversation delves into the concept of the self as a dynamic process rather than a fixed entity, the brain's role in constructing reality, and the implications for how we live and face mortality. Listeners are invited to reconsider deeply entrenched notions of identity, free will, and the mystery of being conscious at all.

 

Timestamps

  • 00:00 Introduction: The Mystery of Consciousness
  • 00:36 Exploring Near Death Experiences
  • 00:56 Meet Dr. Susan Blackmore
  • 02:48 A Life-Changing Out-of-Body Experience
  • 06:52 Skepticism and Parapsychology
  • 11:26 The Self as a Process
  • 18:17 The Neuroscience of Consciousness
  • 25:42 Near Death Experiences and the Brain
  • 31:24 Altered States of Consciousness
  • 35:53 Living Without Free Will
  • 40:19 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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]]> Ep. 7: If There Is No Self… Who Are You? A conversation with Dr. Susan Blackmore Ryan Olexson, Susan Blackmore 00:37:56 In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson explores the profound nature of consciousness with Dr. Susan Blackmore, a psychologist and philosopher renowned for her work on out-of-body experiences and the nature of the self. Dr. Blackmore recounts her own transformative experiences and discusses how neuroscience and zen practice converge in understanding consciousness. The conversation delves into the concept of the self as a dynamic process rather than a fixed entity, the brain's role in constructing reality, and the implications for how we live and face mortality. Listeners are invited to reconsider deeply entrenched notions of identity, free will, and the mystery of being conscious at all. In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson explores the profound nature of consciousness with Dr. Susan Blackmore, a psychologist and philosopher renowned for her work on out-of-body experiences and the nature of the self. Dr. Blackmore recounts her own transformative experiences and discusses how neuroscience and zen practice converge in understanding consciousness. The conversation delves into the concept of the self as a dynamic process rather than a fixed entity, the brain's role in constructing reality, and the implications for how we live and face mortality. Listeners are invited to reconsider deeply entrenched notions of identity, free will, and the mystery of being conscious at all. consciousness, consciousness studies, nde, brain science, body science, consciousness research, near death experiences, self, the illusion of self, out of body experiences, the illusion of i false full edd79e92-93db-4eae-8164-ded9f219e794 Ep. 6: The Neurology of Near-Death: Dr. Kevin Nelson's Insights In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson speaks with Dr. Kevin Nelson, a neurologist and author of 'The Spiritual Doorway in the Brain,' about the neurological underpinnings of near-death experiences (NDEs). Dr. Nelson explains how extraordinary experiences during NDEs, such as tunnels of light and out-of-body sensations, can be traced back to brain physiology. He discusses the role of REM intrusion and the brain's intricate wiring in merging different states of consciousness. The conversation explores whether NDEs are supernatural or if they reveal the brain's profound ability to generate reality, even at its limits. Dr. Nelson also shares compelling anecdotes from his career and offers insights into the ongoing debate over whether consciousness can exist independent of the brain.

  • 00:00 Introduction: The Extraordinary Claim of Consciousness Beyond the Brain
  • 01:02 Experiencers' Stories and the Skeptical View
  • 01:35 Introducing Dr. Kevin Nelson: The Neurologist's Perspective
  • 02:26 Dr. Nelson's Journey into Near-Death Experiences
  • 04:10 The Brain's Role in Near-Death Experiences
  • 05:13 REM Intrusion and Its Connection to NDEs
  • 07:22 The Spiritual and Mystical Aspects of NDEs
  • 10:13 Common Features of NDEs Explained by Neuroscience
  • 21:41 The Brain's Primitive Functions and Evolutionary Purpose
  • 22:34 The Debate: Consciousness Beyond the Brain
  • 27:19 The Importance of Understanding the Brain
  • 37:43 The Ongoing Mystery of Consciousness
  • 38:47 Conclusion: NDEs as Windows into the Mind

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]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:09:42 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Ryan Olexson, Kevin R Nelson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/the-neurology-of-near-death-dr-kevin-nelsons-insights-zixqvvxj-IZj93fCh In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson speaks with Dr. Kevin Nelson, a neurologist and author of 'The Spiritual Doorway in the Brain,' about the neurological underpinnings of near-death experiences (NDEs). Dr. Nelson explains how extraordinary experiences during NDEs, such as tunnels of light and out-of-body sensations, can be traced back to brain physiology. He discusses the role of REM intrusion and the brain's intricate wiring in merging different states of consciousness. The conversation explores whether NDEs are supernatural or if they reveal the brain's profound ability to generate reality, even at its limits. Dr. Nelson also shares compelling anecdotes from his career and offers insights into the ongoing debate over whether consciousness can exist independent of the brain.

  • 00:00 Introduction: The Extraordinary Claim of Consciousness Beyond the Brain
  • 01:02 Experiencers' Stories and the Skeptical View
  • 01:35 Introducing Dr. Kevin Nelson: The Neurologist's Perspective
  • 02:26 Dr. Nelson's Journey into Near-Death Experiences
  • 04:10 The Brain's Role in Near-Death Experiences
  • 05:13 REM Intrusion and Its Connection to NDEs
  • 07:22 The Spiritual and Mystical Aspects of NDEs
  • 10:13 Common Features of NDEs Explained by Neuroscience
  • 21:41 The Brain's Primitive Functions and Evolutionary Purpose
  • 22:34 The Debate: Consciousness Beyond the Brain
  • 27:19 The Importance of Understanding the Brain
  • 37:43 The Ongoing Mystery of Consciousness
  • 38:47 Conclusion: NDEs as Windows into the Mind

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]]> Ep. 6: The Neurology of Near-Death: Dr. Kevin Nelson's Insights Ryan Olexson, Kevin R Nelson 00:39:35 In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson speaks with Dr. Kevin Nelson, a neurologist and author of 'The Spiritual Doorway in the Brain,' about the neurological underpinnings of near-death experiences (NDEs). Dr. Nelson explains how extraordinary experiences during NDEs, such as tunnels of light and out-of-body sensations, can be traced back to brain physiology. He discusses the role of REM intrusion and the brain's intricate wiring in merging different states of consciousness. The conversation explores whether NDEs are supernatural or if they reveal the brain's profound ability to generate reality, even at its limits. Dr. Nelson also shares compelling anecdotes from his career and offers insights into the ongoing debate over whether consciousness can exist independent of the brain. In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson speaks with Dr. Kevin Nelson, a neurologist and author of 'The Spiritual Doorway in the Brain,' about the neurological underpinnings of near-death experiences (NDEs). Dr. Nelson explains how extraordinary experiences during NDEs, such as tunnels of light and out-of-body sensations, can be traced back to brain physiology. He discusses the role of REM intrusion and the brain's intricate wiring in merging different states of consciousness. The conversation explores whether NDEs are supernatural or if they reveal the brain's profound ability to generate reality, even at its limits. Dr. Nelson also shares compelling anecdotes from his career and offers insights into the ongoing debate over whether consciousness can exist independent of the brain. consciousness, consciousness studies, brain science, consciousness research, near death experiences, brain, neurology, neuroscience false full bbd2787c-d21f-48de-bf68-7f3d1024cd78 Ep. 5: Life After Near-Death: The Reality of Coming Back (Part 2) In part 2 of the Experiencers episode, host Ryan Olexson examines the challenging aftermath of near-death experiences (NDEs) through the personal stories of five individuals. The episode chronicles the painful and transformative journey of reentry into life, highlighting the physical, emotional, and spiritual adjustments each person undergoes. From medical recoveries to existential realizations, it delves into the messiness of living with the profound insights gained from near-death experiences.

  • 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
  • 01:18 The Journey Back: Awakening in a Body
  • 02:21 Ash Perrow's Return: From Surgery to Suffering
  • 03:44 John Davis: From Marble Halls to Recovery Lights
  • 05:14 Christina Duffy: An Eight-Year-Old's Transition
  • 06:29 Kathy McDaniel: From Coma to Consciousness
  • 07:17 Rosemary's Miraculous Healing
  • 07:58 The Challenges of Reentry
  • 11:49 Personal Transformations and New Purposes
  • 21:38 Catholic Near-Death Experiences
  • 22:45 Skepticism from Friends and Family
  • 24:29 Life Review and Its Lessons
  • 28:46 Past Lifetimes Revealed
  • 32:43 Free Will and Negative Energy
  • 33:36 Healing Through Compassion
  • 34:47 Living with a New Compass
  • 44:40 The Brain's Role in Near-Death Experiences

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Rosemary Thornton, Ryan Olexson, Christina Duffy, Kathy McDaniel, Rosemary Ringer, John J Davis, Ash Perrow) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/life-after-near-death-the-reality-of-coming-back-VOrgPnUW In part 2 of the Experiencers episode, host Ryan Olexson examines the challenging aftermath of near-death experiences (NDEs) through the personal stories of five individuals. The episode chronicles the painful and transformative journey of reentry into life, highlighting the physical, emotional, and spiritual adjustments each person undergoes. From medical recoveries to existential realizations, it delves into the messiness of living with the profound insights gained from near-death experiences.

  • 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
  • 01:18 The Journey Back: Awakening in a Body
  • 02:21 Ash Perrow's Return: From Surgery to Suffering
  • 03:44 John Davis: From Marble Halls to Recovery Lights
  • 05:14 Christina Duffy: An Eight-Year-Old's Transition
  • 06:29 Kathy McDaniel: From Coma to Consciousness
  • 07:17 Rosemary's Miraculous Healing
  • 07:58 The Challenges of Reentry
  • 11:49 Personal Transformations and New Purposes
  • 21:38 Catholic Near-Death Experiences
  • 22:45 Skepticism from Friends and Family
  • 24:29 Life Review and Its Lessons
  • 28:46 Past Lifetimes Revealed
  • 32:43 Free Will and Negative Energy
  • 33:36 Healing Through Compassion
  • 34:47 Living with a New Compass
  • 44:40 The Brain's Role in Near-Death Experiences

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]]> Ep. 5: Life After Near-Death: The Reality of Coming Back (Part 2) Rosemary Thornton, Ryan Olexson, Christina Duffy, Kathy McDaniel, Rosemary Ringer, John J Davis, Ash Perrow 00:45:55 In part 2 of the Experiencers episode, host Ryan Olexson examines the challenging aftermath of near-death experiences (NDEs) through the personal stories of five individuals. The episode chronicles the painful and transformative journey of reentry into life, highlighting the physical, emotional, and spiritual adjustments each person undergoes. From medical recoveries to existential realizations, it delves into the messiness of living with the profound insights gained from near-death experiences. In part 2 of the Experiencers episode, host Ryan Olexson examines the challenging aftermath of near-death experiences (NDEs) through the personal stories of five individuals. The episode chronicles the painful and transformative journey of reentry into life, highlighting the physical, emotional, and spiritual adjustments each person undergoes. From medical recoveries to existential realizations, it delves into the messiness of living with the profound insights gained from near-death experiences. consciousness, nde documentary, consciousness studies, nde, spirituality, consciousness research, near death experiencers, near death experiences, death, subconscious, nde exploration false full ee0e6128-f504-4f61-8960-3d67bacac6a3 Ep. 4: Stories from the Edge (part 1) In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson explores profound Near Death Experiences (NDEs) through the stories of five individuals: Ash Perrow, John J. Davis, Christina Duffy, Kathy McDaniel, and Rosemary Thornton. In part one of a two-part series, each recounts their unique journey beyond death, from tranquil voids and realms of light to darker, heart-wrenching experiences. These narratives provide compelling insights into the continuity of consciousness, the universal essence of love, life reviews, and the redefined meaning of self. The episode also traces the emotional and spiritual transformations faced upon returning to the physical world. Themes of fear, love, interconnectedness, and the purpose of life are examined, challenging conventional views on life and death.

Timestamps

  • 00:00 Awakening to the Afterlife
  • 01:46 Experiencer Stories Introduction
  • 03:27 Ash Perrow's Near-Death Experience
  • 05:50 John J. Davis' Journey Beyond
  • 08:20 Christina Duffy's Childhood Encounter
  • 09:16 Kathy McDaniel's Descent and Ascent
  • 10:39 Rosemary Thornton's Peaceful Void
  • 11:48 Lessons from the Other Side
  • 13:01 Life Reviews and Soul Lessons
  • 14:18 Messages from Beyond
  • 22:31 Returning with Purpose
  • 24:24 Living with Newfound Wisdom
  • 36:14 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Ash Perrow, John J Davis, Rosemary Thornton, Christina Duffy, Kathy McDaniels, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-4-stories-from-the-edge-part-1-Ccvv5N_q In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson explores profound Near Death Experiences (NDEs) through the stories of five individuals: Ash Perrow, John J. Davis, Christina Duffy, Kathy McDaniel, and Rosemary Thornton. In part one of a two-part series, each recounts their unique journey beyond death, from tranquil voids and realms of light to darker, heart-wrenching experiences. These narratives provide compelling insights into the continuity of consciousness, the universal essence of love, life reviews, and the redefined meaning of self. The episode also traces the emotional and spiritual transformations faced upon returning to the physical world. Themes of fear, love, interconnectedness, and the purpose of life are examined, challenging conventional views on life and death.

Timestamps

  • 00:00 Awakening to the Afterlife
  • 01:46 Experiencer Stories Introduction
  • 03:27 Ash Perrow's Near-Death Experience
  • 05:50 John J. Davis' Journey Beyond
  • 08:20 Christina Duffy's Childhood Encounter
  • 09:16 Kathy McDaniel's Descent and Ascent
  • 10:39 Rosemary Thornton's Peaceful Void
  • 11:48 Lessons from the Other Side
  • 13:01 Life Reviews and Soul Lessons
  • 14:18 Messages from Beyond
  • 22:31 Returning with Purpose
  • 24:24 Living with Newfound Wisdom
  • 36:14 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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]]> Ep. 4: Stories from the Edge (part 1) Ash Perrow, John J Davis, Rosemary Thornton, Christina Duffy, Kathy McDaniels, Ryan Olexson 00:37:02 In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson explores profound Near Death Experiences (NDEs) through the stories of five individuals: Ash Perrow, John J. Davis, Christina Duffy, Kathy McDaniel, and Rosemary Thornton. In part one of a two-part series, each recounts their unique journey beyond death, from tranquil voids and realms of light to darker, heart-wrenching experiences. These narratives provide compelling insights into the continuity of consciousness, the universal essence of love, life reviews, and the redefined meaning of self. The episode also traces the emotional and spiritual transformations faced upon returning to the physical world. Themes of fear, love, interconnectedness, and the purpose of life are examined, challenging conventional views on life and death. In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson explores profound Near Death Experiences (NDEs) through the stories of five individuals: Ash Perrow, John J. Davis, Christina Duffy, Kathy McDaniel, and Rosemary Thornton. In part one of a two-part series, each recounts their unique journey beyond death, from tranquil voids and realms of light to darker, heart-wrenching experiences. These narratives provide compelling insights into the continuity of consciousness, the universal essence of love, life reviews, and the redefined meaning of self. The episode also traces the emotional and spiritual transformations faced upon returning to the physical world. Themes of fear, love, interconnectedness, and the purpose of life are examined, challenging conventional views on life and death. heaven, consciousness, purpose of life, human abilities, near death experiences, death, died and came back, human experience, hell, experiencers false full ac924eba-cd39-476d-99ad-5d8125b609e7 Ep. 3: Understanding Life Reviews in Near-Death Experiences with Dr. Robert Coppes In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson delves into the profound phenomenon of life reviews within near-death experiences (NDEs) with Dr. Robert Coppes, a seasoned researcher in the field. Dr. Coppes shares his journey from an economist to a leading figure in NDE research, and discusses the pivotal influence that Raymond Moody's pioneering book had on his career. The conversation covers various aspects of life reviews, highlighting the interconnectedness and impact of our actions on others, the omnipotence of consciousness, and the common themes across different cultures and religions. Dr. Coppes' insights provide a nuanced understanding of how NDEs challenge our views on consciousness, morality, and life's purpose.

 

In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson delves into the profound phenomenon of life reviews within near-death experiences (NDEs) with Dr. Robert Coppes, a seasoned researcher in the field. Dr. Coppes shares his journey from an economist to a leading figure in NDE research, and discusses the pivotal influence that Raymond Moody's pioneering book had on his career. The conversation covers various aspects of life reviews, highlighting the interconnectedness and impact of our actions on others, the omnipotence of consciousness, and the common themes across different cultures and religions. Dr. Coppes' insights provide a nuanced understanding of how NDEs challenge our views on consciousness, morality, and life's purpose.

  • 00:00 Introduction to Life Reviews in Near-Death Experiences
  • 00:49 Exploring Consciousness and Near-Death Experiences
  • 01:49 Introducing Dr. Robert Coppes and His Research
  • 02:51 Dr. Coppes' Journey into Near-Death Experience Research
  • 05:27 Understanding the Life Review Phenomenon
  • 10:28 The Mechanics and Impact of Life Reviews
  • 32:16 Cultural and Religious Perspectives on NDEs
  • 35:50 Distressing Near-Death Experiences
  • 41:22 The Omnipotent Nature of Consciousness
  • 43:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future Research

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]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Robert Coppes, Bob Coppes, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-3-understanding-life-reviews-in-near-death-experiences-with-dr-robert-coppes-GblBBlZa In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson delves into the profound phenomenon of life reviews within near-death experiences (NDEs) with Dr. Robert Coppes, a seasoned researcher in the field. Dr. Coppes shares his journey from an economist to a leading figure in NDE research, and discusses the pivotal influence that Raymond Moody's pioneering book had on his career. The conversation covers various aspects of life reviews, highlighting the interconnectedness and impact of our actions on others, the omnipotence of consciousness, and the common themes across different cultures and religions. Dr. Coppes' insights provide a nuanced understanding of how NDEs challenge our views on consciousness, morality, and life's purpose.

 

In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson delves into the profound phenomenon of life reviews within near-death experiences (NDEs) with Dr. Robert Coppes, a seasoned researcher in the field. Dr. Coppes shares his journey from an economist to a leading figure in NDE research, and discusses the pivotal influence that Raymond Moody's pioneering book had on his career. The conversation covers various aspects of life reviews, highlighting the interconnectedness and impact of our actions on others, the omnipotence of consciousness, and the common themes across different cultures and religions. Dr. Coppes' insights provide a nuanced understanding of how NDEs challenge our views on consciousness, morality, and life's purpose.

  • 00:00 Introduction to Life Reviews in Near-Death Experiences
  • 00:49 Exploring Consciousness and Near-Death Experiences
  • 01:49 Introducing Dr. Robert Coppes and His Research
  • 02:51 Dr. Coppes' Journey into Near-Death Experience Research
  • 05:27 Understanding the Life Review Phenomenon
  • 10:28 The Mechanics and Impact of Life Reviews
  • 32:16 Cultural and Religious Perspectives on NDEs
  • 35:50 Distressing Near-Death Experiences
  • 41:22 The Omnipotent Nature of Consciousness
  • 43:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future Research

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]]> Ep. 3: Understanding Life Reviews in Near-Death Experiences with Dr. Robert Coppes Robert Coppes, Bob Coppes, Ryan Olexson 00:41:25 In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson delves into the profound phenomenon of life reviews within near-death experiences (NDEs) with Dr. Robert Coppes, a seasoned researcher in the field. Dr. Coppes shares his journey from an economist to a leading figure in NDE research, and discusses the pivotal influence that Raymond Moody's pioneering book had on his career. The conversation covers various aspects of life reviews, highlighting the interconnectedness and impact of our actions on others, the omnipotence of consciousness, and the common themes across different cultures and religions. Dr. Coppes' insights provide a nuanced understanding of how NDEs challenge our views on consciousness, morality, and life's purpose. In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson delves into the profound phenomenon of life reviews within near-death experiences (NDEs) with Dr. Robert Coppes, a seasoned researcher in the field. Dr. Coppes shares his journey from an economist to a leading figure in NDE research, and discusses the pivotal influence that Raymond Moody's pioneering book had on his career. The conversation covers various aspects of life reviews, highlighting the interconnectedness and impact of our actions on others, the omnipotence of consciousness, and the common themes across different cultures and religions. Dr. Coppes' insights provide a nuanced understanding of how NDEs challenge our views on consciousness, morality, and life's purpose. consciousness, consciousness studies, nde, nde experiences, consciousness research, life review, near death experiences, exploration ndes, nde research, brain, neuroscience, impressions of near death experiences false full f52392ff-552f-4847-9b03-c3310551d580 Ep. 2: Consciousness Beyond the Brain: A Journey with Dr. Eben Alexander In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson sits down with neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander to explore the near-death experience that radically reshaped his understanding of consciousness. Once a firm materialist, Dr. Alexander recounts how a severe case of bacterial meningitis left his neocortex shut down. Yet during that time, he experienced a vivid realm of profound love, meaning, and awareness. The conversation examines whether consciousness can exist independently of the brain, the idea of the brain as a filter or transceiver, and how meditation, spirituality, and altered states of consciousness may reveal deeper truths about who we are and what lies beyond physical life.

Dr. Eben Alexander is a board-certified neurosurgeon, author, and consciousness researcher, known for his transformative near-death experience following a coma caused by bacterial meningitis. Formerly a staunch materialist, Dr. Alexander’s experience profoundly altered his understanding of the mind, leading him to explore the relationship between neuroscience, consciousness, and spirituality. He is the author of the bestselling book Proof of Heaven, and his work focuses on the idea that consciousness may exist independently of the brain, positioning him as a prominent voice at the intersection of science, philosophy, and spiritual inquiry.

  • 00:00 Introduction: The Brain as a Transceiver
  • 01:16 Dr. Eben Alexander's Near-Death Experience
  • 03:20 Exploring Consciousness and Materialism
  • 07:48 The Impact of Meningitis on the Brain
  • 12:36 Navigating Spiritual Realms
  • 15:21 The Role of Meditation and Binaural Beats
  • 26:40 Scientific Insights on Consciousness
  • 31:02 Quantum Physics and the Nature of Reality
  • 41:23 The Power of Love and Spiritual Connection
  • 47:21 Conclusion

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]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Dr. Eben Alexander, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-2-consciousness-beyond-the-brain-a-journey-with-dr-eben-alexander-XjPReERC In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson sits down with neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander to explore the near-death experience that radically reshaped his understanding of consciousness. Once a firm materialist, Dr. Alexander recounts how a severe case of bacterial meningitis left his neocortex shut down. Yet during that time, he experienced a vivid realm of profound love, meaning, and awareness. The conversation examines whether consciousness can exist independently of the brain, the idea of the brain as a filter or transceiver, and how meditation, spirituality, and altered states of consciousness may reveal deeper truths about who we are and what lies beyond physical life.

Dr. Eben Alexander is a board-certified neurosurgeon, author, and consciousness researcher, known for his transformative near-death experience following a coma caused by bacterial meningitis. Formerly a staunch materialist, Dr. Alexander’s experience profoundly altered his understanding of the mind, leading him to explore the relationship between neuroscience, consciousness, and spirituality. He is the author of the bestselling book Proof of Heaven, and his work focuses on the idea that consciousness may exist independently of the brain, positioning him as a prominent voice at the intersection of science, philosophy, and spiritual inquiry.

  • 00:00 Introduction: The Brain as a Transceiver
  • 01:16 Dr. Eben Alexander's Near-Death Experience
  • 03:20 Exploring Consciousness and Materialism
  • 07:48 The Impact of Meningitis on the Brain
  • 12:36 Navigating Spiritual Realms
  • 15:21 The Role of Meditation and Binaural Beats
  • 26:40 Scientific Insights on Consciousness
  • 31:02 Quantum Physics and the Nature of Reality
  • 41:23 The Power of Love and Spiritual Connection
  • 47:21 Conclusion

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]]> Ep. 2: Consciousness Beyond the Brain: A Journey with Dr. Eben Alexander Dr. Eben Alexander, Ryan Olexson 00:45:15 In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson sits down with neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander to explore the near-death experience that radically reshaped his understanding of consciousness. Once a firm materialist, Dr. Alexander recounts how a severe case of bacterial meningitis left his neocortex shut down. Yet during that time, he experienced a vivid realm of profound love, meaning, and awareness. The conversation examines whether consciousness can exist independently of the brain, the idea of the brain as a filter or transceiver, and how meditation, spirituality, and altered states of consciousness may reveal deeper truths about who we are and what lies beyond physical life. In this episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson sits down with neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander to explore the near-death experience that radically reshaped his understanding of consciousness. Once a firm materialist, Dr. Alexander recounts how a severe case of bacterial meningitis left his neocortex shut down. Yet during that time, he experienced a vivid realm of profound love, meaning, and awareness. The conversation examines whether consciousness can exist independently of the brain, the idea of the brain as a filter or transceiver, and how meditation, spirituality, and altered states of consciousness may reveal deeper truths about who we are and what lies beyond physical life. consciousness, binaural beats, proof of heaven, ebenalexander, spiritual, spirituality, quantum physics, living in a mindful universe, near death experiences, iands, neuroscience false full b8916532-32de-4739-8dd3-921e95f1a23d Beyond the Brain: The Series Introduction What happens when we die — and what does that question reveal about being alive?

For as long as humans have existed, we’ve wrestled with the mystery of consciousness and death. Across cultures, religions, and time, people have reported profound near-death experiences: leaving their bodies, moving through light, meeting loved ones, feeling peace, and sometimes reliving every moment of their lives. Are these glimpses of an afterlife…or the brain’s final attempt to make sense of the unimaginable?

Beyond the Brain is not about proving one side right. It’s an exploration.

Across this multi-episode series, we’ll journey through science, spirituality, skepticism, philosophy, and lived experience. You’ll hear from:

  • Scientists rigorously researching near-death experiences
  • Neurosurgeons and neurologists who have seen the brain on the edge of life
  • Authors and researchers who collect firsthand accounts
  • Philosophers who question whether the “self” even exists
  • Death doulas who walk people through their final moments

By the end of the series, you may not walk away with one definitive answer.
But you will walk away with:

  • Evidence to consider
  • Perspectives to challenge your assumptions
  • Stories that might forever change how you see consciousness, death…and life

Most of all, you’ll be invited to ask:
What do you believe about consciousness — and how does that belief shape the way you live today?

Welcome to Beyond the Brain, a special series on Beyond 80%.
Let’s begin.

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]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 11:10:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-the-brain-the-series-introduction-ofQiZro8 What happens when we die — and what does that question reveal about being alive?

For as long as humans have existed, we’ve wrestled with the mystery of consciousness and death. Across cultures, religions, and time, people have reported profound near-death experiences: leaving their bodies, moving through light, meeting loved ones, feeling peace, and sometimes reliving every moment of their lives. Are these glimpses of an afterlife…or the brain’s final attempt to make sense of the unimaginable?

Beyond the Brain is not about proving one side right. It’s an exploration.

Across this multi-episode series, we’ll journey through science, spirituality, skepticism, philosophy, and lived experience. You’ll hear from:

  • Scientists rigorously researching near-death experiences
  • Neurosurgeons and neurologists who have seen the brain on the edge of life
  • Authors and researchers who collect firsthand accounts
  • Philosophers who question whether the “self” even exists
  • Death doulas who walk people through their final moments

By the end of the series, you may not walk away with one definitive answer.
But you will walk away with:

  • Evidence to consider
  • Perspectives to challenge your assumptions
  • Stories that might forever change how you see consciousness, death…and life

Most of all, you’ll be invited to ask:
What do you believe about consciousness — and how does that belief shape the way you live today?

Welcome to Beyond the Brain, a special series on Beyond 80%.
Let’s begin.

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]]> Beyond the Brain: The Series Introduction Ryan Olexson 00:02:38 For as long as humans have existed, we’ve wrestled with the mystery of consciousness and death. Across cultures, religions, and time, people have reported profound near-death experiences: leaving their bodies, moving through light, meeting loved ones, feeling peace, and sometimes reliving every moment of their lives. Are these glimpses of an afterlife…or the brain’s final attempt to make sense of the unimaginable? For as long as humans have existed, we’ve wrestled with the mystery of consciousness and death. Across cultures, religions, and time, people have reported profound near-death experiences: leaving their bodies, moving through light, meeting loved ones, feeling peace, and sometimes reliving every moment of their lives. Are these glimpses of an afterlife…or the brain’s final attempt to make sense of the unimaginable? consciousness, spirituality, near death experiences false full 18e9a11b-2b42-4794-bea6-19e857ad8a09 Ep. 1: Mapping the Mystery: Researching Near Death Experiences with Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova In the premiere episode of 'Beyond 80% Near Death Experience mini-series,’ host Ryan Olexson discusses the mysteries of consciousness, near-death experiences (NDEs), and reincarnation with Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova from the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies. Dr. Pehlivanova shares her journey into this esoteric field, the transformative power of NDEs, and the necessity of studying these phenomena with scientific rigor. The discussion delves into the universality of NDEs across cultures, the integration of psychedelic experiences, and compelling cases of children recalling past lives. Whether viewed through the lens of science or spirituality, these conversations challenge our understanding of life, death, and what lies beyond.

Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova is a research assistant professor at the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies, where she investigates near-death experiences, after-death communications, and past-life memories in children. Trained in both psychology and consciousness studies, her work bridges rigorous scientific inquiry with some of the most profound questions about human existence. Dr. Pehlivanova is known for approaching anomalous experiences with intellectual humility, emphasizing cross-cultural research and careful empirical methods, while exploring the possibility that consciousness may extend beyond physical life.

  • 00:00 Introduction to Near-Death Experiences
  • 00:32 Exploring Consciousness Beyond Death
  • 01:07 Scientific Research on NDEs
  • 01:31 Meet Dr. Marietta Anova
  • 08:43 Understanding Near-Death Experiences
  • 25:58 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on NDEs
  • 29:31 Reincarnation and Past Life Memories
  • 37:59 Concluding Thoughts on Consciousness

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]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 11:10:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Marieta Pehlivanova, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/exploring-the-unknown-consciousness-beyond-life-with-dr-marieta-pehlivanova-5K4QWtJK In the premiere episode of 'Beyond 80% Near Death Experience mini-series,’ host Ryan Olexson discusses the mysteries of consciousness, near-death experiences (NDEs), and reincarnation with Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova from the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies. Dr. Pehlivanova shares her journey into this esoteric field, the transformative power of NDEs, and the necessity of studying these phenomena with scientific rigor. The discussion delves into the universality of NDEs across cultures, the integration of psychedelic experiences, and compelling cases of children recalling past lives. Whether viewed through the lens of science or spirituality, these conversations challenge our understanding of life, death, and what lies beyond.

Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova is a research assistant professor at the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies, where she investigates near-death experiences, after-death communications, and past-life memories in children. Trained in both psychology and consciousness studies, her work bridges rigorous scientific inquiry with some of the most profound questions about human existence. Dr. Pehlivanova is known for approaching anomalous experiences with intellectual humility, emphasizing cross-cultural research and careful empirical methods, while exploring the possibility that consciousness may extend beyond physical life.

  • 00:00 Introduction to Near-Death Experiences
  • 00:32 Exploring Consciousness Beyond Death
  • 01:07 Scientific Research on NDEs
  • 01:31 Meet Dr. Marietta Anova
  • 08:43 Understanding Near-Death Experiences
  • 25:58 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on NDEs
  • 29:31 Reincarnation and Past Life Memories
  • 37:59 Concluding Thoughts on Consciousness

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]]> Ep. 1: Mapping the Mystery: Researching Near Death Experiences with Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova Marieta Pehlivanova, Ryan Olexson 00:43:21 In this episode of the Beyond 80% Near Death Experience mini-series, host Ryan Olexson interviews Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova, a research assistant professor at the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies. They delve into the scientific exploration of near-death experiences (NDEs), past life memories, and after-death communications. With insights from both research and personal accounts, Dr. Pehlivanova discusses the transformative impact of these experiences, the intellectual humility required in studying them, and their potential implications on our understanding of life, death, and consciousness. In this episode of the Beyond 80% Near Death Experience mini-series, host Ryan Olexson interviews Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova, a research assistant professor at the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies. They delve into the scientific exploration of near-death experiences (NDEs), past life memories, and after-death communications. With insights from both research and personal accounts, Dr. Pehlivanova discusses the transformative impact of these experiences, the intellectual humility required in studying them, and their potential implications on our understanding of life, death, and consciousness. consciousness, university of virginia dops, uva dops, consciousness studies, near death experiences, marieta pehlivanova, research, past life research false full 82f6cb28-d460-41ef-82ff-0602efe685c5 Introducing: Beyond the Brain *Episode 1 premieres January 7, 2026*

What happens when we die? Who are we without the brain—and why do so many people report awareness when their brain is offline?

This trailer introduces Beyond the Brain, a special multi-episode investigation into one of the most profound questions in science and human experience: Does consciousness end with the brain, or continue in ways we don’t yet understand?

Across this series, host Ryan Olexson speaks with:

  • Neuroscientists researching brain activity, consciousness, and the edges of perception
  • Philosophers exploring identity, selfhood, and the nature of awareness
  • NDE experiencers who describe vivid moments during medical crises
  • Researchers examining the patterns that emerge across thousands of near-death accounts
  • Death doulas who bring cultural, spiritual, and human perspectives from the bedside

Together, we explore the reported features of Near-Death Experiences—tunnels, light, presence, life reviews—and the surprising findings that challenge conventional explanations.

This series doesn’t claim to have the final answer. Instead, it offers a spacious, interdisciplinary inquiry—inviting you to think critically, listen deeply, and consider what these stories and data points might mean for our understanding of consciousness.

Episode 1 premieres January 7, 2026.

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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Eben Alexander, Bob Coppes, Helen Gretchen Jones, Marieta Pehlivanova, UVA DOPS, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-beyond-the-brain-VU0GwOLp *Episode 1 premieres January 7, 2026*

What happens when we die? Who are we without the brain—and why do so many people report awareness when their brain is offline?

This trailer introduces Beyond the Brain, a special multi-episode investigation into one of the most profound questions in science and human experience: Does consciousness end with the brain, or continue in ways we don’t yet understand?

Across this series, host Ryan Olexson speaks with:

  • Neuroscientists researching brain activity, consciousness, and the edges of perception
  • Philosophers exploring identity, selfhood, and the nature of awareness
  • NDE experiencers who describe vivid moments during medical crises
  • Researchers examining the patterns that emerge across thousands of near-death accounts
  • Death doulas who bring cultural, spiritual, and human perspectives from the bedside

Together, we explore the reported features of Near-Death Experiences—tunnels, light, presence, life reviews—and the surprising findings that challenge conventional explanations.

This series doesn’t claim to have the final answer. Instead, it offers a spacious, interdisciplinary inquiry—inviting you to think critically, listen deeply, and consider what these stories and data points might mean for our understanding of consciousness.

Episode 1 premieres January 7, 2026.

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]]> Introducing: Beyond the Brain Eben Alexander, Bob Coppes, Helen Gretchen Jones, Marieta Pehlivanova, UVA DOPS, Ryan Olexson 00:02:38 *Episode 1 premieres January 7, 2026* What happens when we die? Who are we without the brain—and why do so many people report awareness when their brain is offline? This trailer introduces Beyond the Brain, a special multi-episode investigation into one of the most profound questions in science and human experience: Does consciousness end with the brain, or continue in ways we don’t yet understand? Across this series, host Ryan Olexson speaks with: Neuroscientists researching brain activity, consciousness, and the edges of perception Philosophers exploring identity, selfhood, and the nature of awareness NDE experiencers who describe vivid moments during medical crises Researchers examining the patterns that emerge across thousands of near-death accounts Death doulas who bring cultural, spiritual, and human perspectives from the bedside Together, we explore the reported features of Near-Death Experiences—tunnels, light, presence, life reviews—and the surprising findings that challenge conventional explanations. This series doesn’t claim to have the final answer. Instead, it offers a spacious, interdisciplinary inquiry—inviting you to think critically, listen deeply, and consider what these stories and data points might mean for our understanding of consciousness. Episode 1 premieres January 7, 2026. 🔔 Subscribe to Think. Question. Evolve. Learn more: https://www.beyond80percent.com/podcast *Episode 1 premieres January 7, 2026* What happens when we die? Who are we without the brain—and why do so many people report awareness when their brain is offline? This trailer introduces Beyond the Brain, a special multi-episode investigation into one of the most profound questions in science and human experience: Does consciousness end with the brain, or continue in ways we don’t yet understand? Across this series, host Ryan Olexson speaks with: Neuroscientists researching brain activity, consciousness, and the edges of perception Philosophers exploring identity, selfhood, and the nature of awareness NDE experiencers who describe vivid moments during medical crises Researchers examining the patterns that emerge across thousands of near-death accounts Death doulas who bring cultural, spiritual, and human perspectives from the bedside Together, we explore the reported features of Near-Death Experiences—tunnels, light, presence, life reviews—and the surprising findings that challenge conventional explanations. This series doesn’t claim to have the final answer. Instead, it offers a spacious, interdisciplinary inquiry—inviting you to think critically, listen deeply, and consider what these stories and data points might mean for our understanding of consciousness. Episode 1 premieres January 7, 2026. 🔔 Subscribe to Think. Question. Evolve. Learn more: https://www.beyond80percent.com/podcast consciousness, uva dops, nde, documentary podcast, philosophy, spirituality, near-death experiences, science communication, human experience, neuroscience false trailer 045f2f7c-8b70-4c63-863c-073d0c2cfb71 2025 Recap — And the Big Question We’re Exploring Next Beyond 80% didn’t even exist a year ago—and now, after a season of conversations that cracked open beliefs, challenged assumptions, and pushed us into territory most people avoid, Ryan is looking back at the moments that changed everything.

In this year-in-review, we revisit the stories and guests who shaped the show’s first season: the people who faced illness, identity collapse, trauma, rebirth, somatic awakening, and the systems that shape our lives without us even realizing it. These weren’t just interviews—they were turning points, each revealing something deeper about who we are and what drives us.

We break down the four big themes that kept emerging again and again—themes that didn’t just teach us something, but shifted us. Hosting these conversations didn’t just build a podcast… it rewired our perspective.

And then comes the moment this entire year has been leading toward.

At the end of the episode, Ryan reveals the next evolution of Beyond 80%: A multi-part exploration into consciousness and near-death experiences, featuring neuroscientists, experiencers, death workers, researchers, and skeptics.

This is the biggest step the show has taken so far… and it opens an entirely new chapter on January 7th, 2026. 

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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/2025-recap-and-the-big-question-were-exploring-next-55OYJFDZ Beyond 80% didn’t even exist a year ago—and now, after a season of conversations that cracked open beliefs, challenged assumptions, and pushed us into territory most people avoid, Ryan is looking back at the moments that changed everything.

In this year-in-review, we revisit the stories and guests who shaped the show’s first season: the people who faced illness, identity collapse, trauma, rebirth, somatic awakening, and the systems that shape our lives without us even realizing it. These weren’t just interviews—they were turning points, each revealing something deeper about who we are and what drives us.

We break down the four big themes that kept emerging again and again—themes that didn’t just teach us something, but shifted us. Hosting these conversations didn’t just build a podcast… it rewired our perspective.

And then comes the moment this entire year has been leading toward.

At the end of the episode, Ryan reveals the next evolution of Beyond 80%: A multi-part exploration into consciousness and near-death experiences, featuring neuroscientists, experiencers, death workers, researchers, and skeptics.

This is the biggest step the show has taken so far… and it opens an entirely new chapter on January 7th, 2026. 

Listen to the new trailer here: https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-beyond-the-brain

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]]> 2025 Recap — And the Big Question We’re Exploring Next Ryan Olexson 00:22:28 Beyond 80% didn’t even exist a year ago—and now, after a season of conversations that cracked open beliefs, challenged assumptions, and pushed us into territory most people avoid, Ryan is looking back at the moments that changed everything. In this year-in-review, we revisit the stories and guests who shaped the show’s first season: the people who faced illness, identity collapse, trauma, rebirth, somatic awakening, and the systems that shape our lives without us even realizing it. These weren’t just interviews—they were turning points, each revealing something deeper about who we are and what drives us. Ryan breaks down the four big themes that kept emerging again and again—themes that didn’t just teach her something, but shifted her. Hosting these conversations didn’t just build a podcast… it rewired her perspective. And then comes the moment this entire year has been leading toward. At the end of the episode, Ryan reveals the next evolution of Beyond 80%: 📌 A multi-part exploration into consciousness and near-death experiences, featuring neuroscientists, experiencers, death workers, researchers, and skeptics. A direction she never expected—yet one the year’s conversations kept pointing her toward. This is the biggest step the show has taken so far… and it opens an entirely new chapter. Beyond 80% didn’t even exist a year ago—and now, after a season of conversations that cracked open beliefs, challenged assumptions, and pushed us into territory most people avoid, Ryan is looking back at the moments that changed everything. In this year-in-review, we revisit the stories and guests who shaped the show’s first season: the people who faced illness, identity collapse, trauma, rebirth, somatic awakening, and the systems that shape our lives without us even realizing it. These weren’t just interviews—they were turning points, each revealing something deeper about who we are and what drives us. Ryan breaks down the four big themes that kept emerging again and again—themes that didn’t just teach her something, but shifted her. Hosting these conversations didn’t just build a podcast… it rewired her perspective. And then comes the moment this entire year has been leading toward. At the end of the episode, Ryan reveals the next evolution of Beyond 80%: 📌 A multi-part exploration into consciousness and near-death experiences, featuring neuroscientists, experiencers, death workers, researchers, and skeptics. A direction she never expected—yet one the year’s conversations kept pointing her toward. This is the biggest step the show has taken so far… and it opens an entirely new chapter. consciousness, beyond 80%, near death experiences, 2025, year in review false full 9a300fe6-8faf-4248-be09-e3006965f02f From Psychiatric Nurse to Psychic Detective: The Extraordinary Path of Nancy Orlen Weber Hey listeners —  This will be our last episode of 2025. We’re taking a short break, but we’ll be back in 2026 with something completely new.

We’re launching a brand-new series exploring consciousness. We’ll dive into stories, research, and perspectives that push the edges of what we think is possible. So stay tuned, stay curious, and get ready — because what’s coming next is going to take us far beyond where we’ve gone before. More soon.

 

In this episode of Beyond 80%, we sit down with Nancy Orlen Weber, a retired RN who led an acute psychiatric unit and has spent over four decades as a medical intuitive and psychic detective working alongside law enforcement. Nancy shares how her abilities first emerged in childhood, how service and curiosity guided her from traditional nursing into holistic and intuitive work, and why she believes biology, emotion, and spiritual purpose can’t be separated. She recounts powerful moments from an experimental psych unit—like reaching a man who’d been catatonic for 20 years—and explores how people diagnosed with “serious mental illness” sometimes heal when underlying physical or energetic imbalances are addressed.

We also dive into Nancy’s life as a psychic detective: how her first case found her, what it feels like to “receive” information, and why she insists on strong ethics, evidence, and boundaries in every investigation.

Nancy's website: https://nancyorlenweber.com/

 

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]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Nancy Orlen Weber, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/from-psychiatric-nurse-to-psychic-detective-the-extraordinary-path-of-nancy-orlen-weber-D0Pgpngl Hey listeners —  This will be our last episode of 2025. We’re taking a short break, but we’ll be back in 2026 with something completely new.

We’re launching a brand-new series exploring consciousness. We’ll dive into stories, research, and perspectives that push the edges of what we think is possible. So stay tuned, stay curious, and get ready — because what’s coming next is going to take us far beyond where we’ve gone before. More soon.

 

In this episode of Beyond 80%, we sit down with Nancy Orlen Weber, a retired RN who led an acute psychiatric unit and has spent over four decades as a medical intuitive and psychic detective working alongside law enforcement. Nancy shares how her abilities first emerged in childhood, how service and curiosity guided her from traditional nursing into holistic and intuitive work, and why she believes biology, emotion, and spiritual purpose can’t be separated. She recounts powerful moments from an experimental psych unit—like reaching a man who’d been catatonic for 20 years—and explores how people diagnosed with “serious mental illness” sometimes heal when underlying physical or energetic imbalances are addressed.

We also dive into Nancy’s life as a psychic detective: how her first case found her, what it feels like to “receive” information, and why she insists on strong ethics, evidence, and boundaries in every investigation.

Nancy's website: https://nancyorlenweber.com/

 

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]]> From Psychiatric Nurse to Psychic Detective: The Extraordinary Path of Nancy Orlen Weber Nancy Orlen Weber, Ryan Olexson 00:29:21 In this episode of Beyond 80%, we sit down with Nancy Orlen Weber, a retired RN who led an acute psychiatric unit and has spent over four decades as a medical intuitive and psychic detective working alongside law enforcement. Nancy shares how her abilities first emerged in childhood, how service and curiosity guided her from traditional nursing into holistic and intuitive work, and why she believes biology, emotion, and spiritual purpose can’t be separated. She recounts powerful moments from an experimental psych unit—like reaching a man who’d been catatonic for 20 years—and explores how people diagnosed with “serious mental illness” sometimes heal when underlying physical or energetic imbalances are addressed. We also dive into Nancy’s life as a psychic detective: how her first case found her, what it feels like to “receive” information, and why she insists on strong ethics, evidence, and boundaries in every investigation. In this episode of Beyond 80%, we sit down with Nancy Orlen Weber, a retired RN who led an acute psychiatric unit and has spent over four decades as a medical intuitive and psychic detective working alongside law enforcement. Nancy shares how her abilities first emerged in childhood, how service and curiosity guided her from traditional nursing into holistic and intuitive work, and why she believes biology, emotion, and spiritual purpose can’t be separated. She recounts powerful moments from an experimental psych unit—like reaching a man who’d been catatonic for 20 years—and explores how people diagnosed with “serious mental illness” sometimes heal when underlying physical or energetic imbalances are addressed. We also dive into Nancy’s life as a psychic detective: how her first case found her, what it feels like to “receive” information, and why she insists on strong ethics, evidence, and boundaries in every investigation. mental illness, psychic, psychic detective, psychology, mental health, psychiatry false full 4335e323-0e0a-4056-8e51-859c0a62ab55 Dreams, Symbols, and the Subconscious: A Conversation with Benjamin the Dream Wizard In this episode of Beyond 80%, we dive deep into the mysterious world of dreams with Benjamin the Dream Wizard — a Jungian-inspired interpreter who blends psychology, folklore, and symbolism to decode the language of the subconscious.

 

From the roots of Freud and Jung’s dream theories to the archetypal power of symbols, Benjamin shares how our nighttime stories can reveal our deepest fears, desires, and lessons waiting to be learned. Together, they explore why we dream, how the mind uses metaphor to process emotion, and why certain images, like falling teeth, being chased, or finding hidden portals, show up again and again.

 

Benjamin also shares his “wizard’s path” — how he evolved from working in psychiatry to guiding others through the terrain of their inner worlds. This episode unpacks the balance between science and mysticism, logic and magic, and how listening to your dreams can reconnect you to a forgotten language of meaning.

Key Topics:

  • The intersection of psychology, mythology, and dream interpretation
  • Freud vs. Jung: two paths to understanding the unconscious
  • The wizard archetype and its role in modern self-discovery
  • Why some dreams feel more significant than others
  • Common dream themes (teeth falling out, running in slow motion, portals, etc.)
  • How to begin decoding your own dreams

Get a FREE dream interpretation with Benjamin here: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/contact/

Benjamin's Books: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/books/

The Dream Wizard Podcast: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/episode-archive/

Ryan's episode on Dreamscapes: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/dreamscapes-episode-200-beyond-80-percent/

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]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Benjamin Davidson, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/dreams-symbols-and-the-subconscious-a-conversation-with-benjamin-the-dream-wizard-J0aPQiS4 In this episode of Beyond 80%, we dive deep into the mysterious world of dreams with Benjamin the Dream Wizard — a Jungian-inspired interpreter who blends psychology, folklore, and symbolism to decode the language of the subconscious.

 

From the roots of Freud and Jung’s dream theories to the archetypal power of symbols, Benjamin shares how our nighttime stories can reveal our deepest fears, desires, and lessons waiting to be learned. Together, they explore why we dream, how the mind uses metaphor to process emotion, and why certain images, like falling teeth, being chased, or finding hidden portals, show up again and again.

 

Benjamin also shares his “wizard’s path” — how he evolved from working in psychiatry to guiding others through the terrain of their inner worlds. This episode unpacks the balance between science and mysticism, logic and magic, and how listening to your dreams can reconnect you to a forgotten language of meaning.

Key Topics:

  • The intersection of psychology, mythology, and dream interpretation
  • Freud vs. Jung: two paths to understanding the unconscious
  • The wizard archetype and its role in modern self-discovery
  • Why some dreams feel more significant than others
  • Common dream themes (teeth falling out, running in slow motion, portals, etc.)
  • How to begin decoding your own dreams

Get a FREE dream interpretation with Benjamin here: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/contact/

Benjamin's Books: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/books/

The Dream Wizard Podcast: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/episode-archive/

Ryan's episode on Dreamscapes: https://benjaminthedreamwizard.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/dreamscapes-episode-200-beyond-80-percent/

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]]> Dreams, Symbols, and the Subconscious: A Conversation with Benjamin the Dream Wizard Benjamin Davidson, Ryan Olexson 00:49:06 In this episode of Beyond 80%, we dive deep into the mysterious world of dreams with Benjamin the Dream Wizard — a Jungian-inspired interpreter who blends psychology, folklore, and symbolism to decode the language of the subconscious. From the roots of Freud and Jung’s dream theories to the archetypal power of symbols, Benjamin shares how our nighttime stories can reveal our deepest fears, desires, and lessons waiting to be learned. Together, they explore why we dream, how the mind uses metaphor to process emotion, and why certain images, like falling teeth, being chased, or finding hidden portals, show up again and again. Benjamin also shares his “wizard’s path” — how he evolved from working in psychiatry to guiding others through the terrain of their inner worlds. This episode unpacks the balance between science and mysticism, logic and magic, and how listening to your dreams can reconnect you to a forgotten language of meaning. Key Topics: The intersection of psychology, mythology, and dream interpretation Freud vs. Jung: two paths to understanding the unconscious The wizard archetype and its role in modern self-discovery Why some dreams feel more significant than others Common dream themes (teeth falling out, running in slow motion, portals, etc.) How to begin decoding your own dreams In this episode of Beyond 80%, we dive deep into the mysterious world of dreams with Benjamin the Dream Wizard — a Jungian-inspired interpreter who blends psychology, folklore, and symbolism to decode the language of the subconscious. From the roots of Freud and Jung’s dream theories to the archetypal power of symbols, Benjamin shares how our nighttime stories can reveal our deepest fears, desires, and lessons waiting to be learned. Together, they explore why we dream, how the mind uses metaphor to process emotion, and why certain images, like falling teeth, being chased, or finding hidden portals, show up again and again. Benjamin also shares his “wizard’s path” — how he evolved from working in psychiatry to guiding others through the terrain of their inner worlds. This episode unpacks the balance between science and mysticism, logic and magic, and how listening to your dreams can reconnect you to a forgotten language of meaning. Key Topics: The intersection of psychology, mythology, and dream interpretation Freud vs. Jung: two paths to understanding the unconscious The wizard archetype and its role in modern self-discovery Why some dreams feel more significant than others Common dream themes (teeth falling out, running in slow motion, portals, etc.) How to begin decoding your own dreams consciousness, carl jung, wizard, freud, psychology, folklore, jungian, decoding dreams, dreams, subconscious false full ae75715a-7de9-4d1b-a4b3-937a792e82d5 Addiction, Identity & the Brain: Dr. Robb Kelly on Breaking the Pattern Addiction isn’t just substances; it’s patterns, identity, and survival wiring. Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD, a leading recovery expert seen on The Doctors, Good Morning Texas, USA Today, and host of Breaking Through Addiction, argues we must treat causes, not symptoms. He explains why alcoholism is a brain-level hijack while many other addictions grow from trauma + learned behavior. We unpack the tug-of-war between subconscious and conscious mind, how family scripts drive self-sabotage, and why most of us run at half power until we reclaim identity. 

Website: https://robbkelly.com/

 

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]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Robb Kelly, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/addiction-identity-the-brain-dr-robb-kelly-on-breaking-the-pattern-Eomy0u_i Addiction isn’t just substances; it’s patterns, identity, and survival wiring. Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD, a leading recovery expert seen on The Doctors, Good Morning Texas, USA Today, and host of Breaking Through Addiction, argues we must treat causes, not symptoms. He explains why alcoholism is a brain-level hijack while many other addictions grow from trauma + learned behavior. We unpack the tug-of-war between subconscious and conscious mind, how family scripts drive self-sabotage, and why most of us run at half power until we reclaim identity. 

Website: https://robbkelly.com/

 

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]]> Addiction, Identity & the Brain: Dr. Robb Kelly on Breaking the Pattern Robb Kelly, Ryan Olexson 00:44:48 Addiction isn’t just substances; it’s patterns, identity, and survival wiring. Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD, a leading recovery expert seen on The Doctors, Good Morning Texas, USA Today, and host of Breaking Through Addiction, argues we must treat causes, not symptoms. He explains why alcoholism is a brain-level hijack while many other addictions grow from trauma + learned behavior. We unpack the tug-of-war between subconscious and conscious mind, how family scripts drive self-sabotage, and why most of us run at half power until we reclaim identity. Addiction isn’t just substances; it’s patterns, identity, and survival wiring. Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD, a leading recovery expert seen on The Doctors, Good Morning Texas, USA Today, and host of Breaking Through Addiction, argues we must treat causes, not symptoms. He explains why alcoholism is a brain-level hijack while many other addictions grow from trauma + learned behavior. We unpack the tug-of-war between subconscious and conscious mind, how family scripts drive self-sabotage, and why most of us run at half power until we reclaim identity. consciousness, beyond 80%, recovery, addict, drug abuse, alcoholism, addiction treatment, human behavior, robb kelly, addiction, trauma false full 5b87eae9-1b26-458a-9e51-1a6b8d5b8e7c What Forgiveness Really Means — And Why It’s Hard with Katharine Giovanni What if the key to your peace, your health, and even your sense of freedom isn’t something you need to find — but something you need to let go of? In this episode of Beyond 80%, Ryan Olexson sits down with award-winning author, coach, and speaker Catherine Giovanni to explore forgiveness as a radical act of self-liberation. Catherine’s approach isn’t about excusing harm or pretending it didn’t happen — it’s about reclaiming your power from the pain of the past.

Together, they unpack: 

Why forgiveness is often so difficult — and why “just get over it” doesn’t work.

The emotional, physical, and even spiritual cost of holding onto resentment.

Catherine’s practical, step-by-step process for moving through forgiveness at your own pace. 

How releasing the past changes the way you relate to yourself, others, and the future. 

This isn’t just a conversation about letting go — it’s an invitation to transform the way you live.

  • Catherine Giovanni — Author, Coach, Speaker
  • Website: 
  • Books: 

 

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]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (ryan olexson, katharine giovanni) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/forgiveness-LM_fBh_e What if the key to your peace, your health, and even your sense of freedom isn’t something you need to find — but something you need to let go of? In this episode of Beyond 80%, Ryan Olexson sits down with award-winning author, coach, and speaker Catherine Giovanni to explore forgiveness as a radical act of self-liberation. Catherine’s approach isn’t about excusing harm or pretending it didn’t happen — it’s about reclaiming your power from the pain of the past.

Together, they unpack: 

Why forgiveness is often so difficult — and why “just get over it” doesn’t work.

The emotional, physical, and even spiritual cost of holding onto resentment.

Catherine’s practical, step-by-step process for moving through forgiveness at your own pace. 

How releasing the past changes the way you relate to yourself, others, and the future. 

This isn’t just a conversation about letting go — it’s an invitation to transform the way you live.

  • Catherine Giovanni — Author, Coach, Speaker
  • Website: 
  • Books: 

 

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]]> What Forgiveness Really Means — And Why It’s Hard with Katharine Giovanni ryan olexson, katharine giovanni 00:32:28 What if the key to your peace, your health, and even your sense of freedom isn’t something you need to find — but something you need to let go of? In this episode of Beyond 80%, Ryan Olexson sits down with award-winning author, coach, and speaker Catherine Giovanni to explore forgiveness as a radical act of self-liberation. Catherine’s approach isn’t about excusing harm or pretending it didn’t happen — it’s about reclaiming your power from the pain of the past. What if the key to your peace, your health, and even your sense of freedom isn’t something you need to find — but something you need to let go of? In this episode of Beyond 80%, Ryan Olexson sits down with award-winning author, coach, and speaker Catherine Giovanni to explore forgiveness as a radical act of self-liberation. Catherine’s approach isn’t about excusing harm or pretending it didn’t happen — it’s about reclaiming your power from the pain of the past. consciousness, forgive, health, forgiveness, internal emotions, critical thinking, how to forgive, freedom, forgiveness is freedom, emotions false full 4cea0043-18dc-4c4c-9eb3-92291f9aad27 Declassifying Sleep: FBI Sleep Expert Dr. Leah Kaylor on Reclaiming Your Brain What’s your lack of sleep really costing you? Memory, judgment, empathy — maybe even truth. Sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s the currency of everything we care about.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Leah Kaylor, the FBI’s official sleep expert and licensed clinical psychologist. After years of helping agents recover from the Bureau’s toughest moments, she’s made her science-backed strategies public — and her mission is clear: declassify rest.

We explore what really happens during sleep, how systems and schedules quietly engineer fatigue, why trauma comes back at night, and how creating a sense of safety unlocks better rest.

Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP — FBI Sleep Expert, prescribing psychologist, author of If Sleep Were a Drug.

Topics Covered:

  • The neuroscience of sleep: why it’s essential for memory, performance, and mental health
  • How overwork culture and hidden stressors rob us of rest
  • Why trauma often resurfaces at night — and what to do about it
  • Simple, high-leverage shifts to reclaim your sleep without perfectionism

Learn More and Get Dr. Kaylor's new book here: drleahkaylor.com

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]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/declassifying-sleep-fbi-sleep-expert-dr-leah-kaylor-on-reclaiming-your-brain-TELY7Xoi What’s your lack of sleep really costing you? Memory, judgment, empathy — maybe even truth. Sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s the currency of everything we care about.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Leah Kaylor, the FBI’s official sleep expert and licensed clinical psychologist. After years of helping agents recover from the Bureau’s toughest moments, she’s made her science-backed strategies public — and her mission is clear: declassify rest.

We explore what really happens during sleep, how systems and schedules quietly engineer fatigue, why trauma comes back at night, and how creating a sense of safety unlocks better rest.

Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP — FBI Sleep Expert, prescribing psychologist, author of If Sleep Were a Drug.

Topics Covered:

  • The neuroscience of sleep: why it’s essential for memory, performance, and mental health
  • How overwork culture and hidden stressors rob us of rest
  • Why trauma often resurfaces at night — and what to do about it
  • Simple, high-leverage shifts to reclaim your sleep without perfectionism

Learn More and Get Dr. Kaylor's new book here: drleahkaylor.com

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]]> Declassifying Sleep: FBI Sleep Expert Dr. Leah Kaylor on Reclaiming Your Brain Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ryan Olexson 00:54:41 What’s your lack of sleep really costing you? Memory, judgment, empathy — maybe even truth. Sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s the currency of everything we care about. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Leah Kaylor, the FBI’s official sleep expert and licensed clinical psychologist. After years of helping agents recover from the Bureau’s toughest moments, she’s made her science-backed strategies public — and her mission is clear: declassify rest. We explore what really happens during sleep, how systems and schedules quietly engineer fatigue, why trauma comes back at night, and how creating a sense of safety unlocks better rest. What’s your lack of sleep really costing you? Memory, judgment, empathy — maybe even truth. Sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s the currency of everything we care about. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Leah Kaylor, the FBI’s official sleep expert and licensed clinical psychologist. After years of helping agents recover from the Bureau’s toughest moments, she’s made her science-backed strategies public — and her mission is clear: declassify rest. We explore what really happens during sleep, how systems and schedules quietly engineer fatigue, why trauma comes back at night, and how creating a sense of safety unlocks better rest. sleep, beyond 80%, sleep science, nightmares, better sleep, sleep cycles, sleep expert, rem, fbi sleep expert, clinical psychologist, trauma, rest false full 1e3bac53-734f-4f6f-b956-1408974f0dc0 Why Men Are Struggling — and What We Can Do, with Simon Lee Today’s men face a cultural double bind — too masculine and they’re criticized, too emotional and they’re dismissed. In this conversation, Simon Lee, founder of The Courage Project, explores how childhood wounds shape men, why courage is key to growth, and how rites of passage can create stronger, more connected communities.

This episode is about empowering men to move beyond victimhood, embrace responsibility, and live with purpose.

Simon Lee's website: https://www.unlimitedcourage.com/

 

 

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]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Simon Lee, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/why-men-are-struggling-and-what-we-can-do-with-simon-lee-cW__mUQI Today’s men face a cultural double bind — too masculine and they’re criticized, too emotional and they’re dismissed. In this conversation, Simon Lee, founder of The Courage Project, explores how childhood wounds shape men, why courage is key to growth, and how rites of passage can create stronger, more connected communities.

This episode is about empowering men to move beyond victimhood, embrace responsibility, and live with purpose.

Simon Lee's website: https://www.unlimitedcourage.com/

 

 

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]]> Why Men Are Struggling — and What We Can Do, with Simon Lee Simon Lee, Ryan Olexson 00:48:00 Boys and men today face a lose-lose scenario: too masculine and they’re labeled dangerous, too emotional and they’re dismissed as weak. Vulnerability is mocked, emotional depth undervalued, and many are left feeling unsure of their place in the world. In this episode, Simon Lee, founder of The Courage Project, shares how childhood wounds shape men, why courage is essential to redefining masculinity, and how rites of passage can build stronger, more connected communities. This conversation is about more than “toughening up” — it’s about helping men step out of victimhood, take responsibility, and live into their full potential. Boys and men today face a lose-lose scenario: too masculine and they’re labeled dangerous, too emotional and they’re dismissed as weak. Vulnerability is mocked, emotional depth undervalued, and many are left feeling unsure of their place in the world. In this episode, Simon Lee, founder of The Courage Project, shares how childhood wounds shape men, why courage is essential to redefining masculinity, and how rites of passage can build stronger, more connected communities. This conversation is about more than “toughening up” — it’s about helping men step out of victimhood, take responsibility, and live into their full potential. courage project, men, unlimited courage, masculine, simon lee, masculinity, moral degradation, courage false full 73134fe2-aef6-426c-b522-86b4cb6a94dc Horses Are Emotional Mirrors - with Kasia Bukowska This episode dives into equine therapy with Kasia Bukowska—how emotions and horses connect, and why her approach is unique, blending consent-based work with horses, simple body-first tools, and art. We also walk through her illness story and how, in her words, slowing down, nervous-system work, and time with horses led to full healing—she says she no longer needs medication. You’ll hear what a fiery young stallion taught her about clear cues and calm, plus practical steps you can use in daily life and in horses and trauma work.

Explore more of Kasia’s work—visit her website and check out her equine artwork.

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Artwork

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]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Kasia Bukowska, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/horses-are-emotional-mirrors-with-kasia-bukowska-75ge6Mlg This episode dives into equine therapy with Kasia Bukowska—how emotions and horses connect, and why her approach is unique, blending consent-based work with horses, simple body-first tools, and art. We also walk through her illness story and how, in her words, slowing down, nervous-system work, and time with horses led to full healing—she says she no longer needs medication. You’ll hear what a fiery young stallion taught her about clear cues and calm, plus practical steps you can use in daily life and in horses and trauma work.

Explore more of Kasia’s work—visit her website and check out her equine artwork.

Website

Artwork

Webinar

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]]> Horses Are Emotional Mirrors - with Kasia Bukowska Kasia Bukowska, Ryan Olexson 00:50:37 This episode dives into equine therapy with Kasia Bukowska—how emotions and horses connect, and why her approach is unique, blending consent-based work with horses, simple body-first tools, and art. We also walk through her illness story and how, in her words, slowing down, nervous-system work, and time with horses led to full healing—she says she no longer needs medication. You’ll hear what a fiery young stallion taught her about clear cues and calm, plus practical steps you can use in daily life and in horses and trauma work. This episode dives into equine therapy with Kasia Bukowska—how emotions and horses connect, and why her approach is unique, blending consent-based work with horses, simple body-first tools, and art. We also walk through her illness story and how, in her words, slowing down, nervous-system work, and time with horses led to full healing—she says she no longer needs medication. You’ll hear what a fiery young stallion taught her about clear cues and calm, plus practical steps you can use in daily life and in horses and trauma work. grand prix, therapy horses, horses, lupus, equine therapy, healing, trauma, poland false full 52f40008-66ac-427e-b1bb-b64e944dd646 Unmasking Capitalism – Escaping the Illusion with Aaron Scott In today’s episode of Beyond 80%, we’re cutting past the glossy image of capitalism to the lived reality, the one shaping how we see ourselves, spend our time, and define success. Aaron Scott, is a former Wall Street hedge fund founder, challenges the myths that keep us grinding for productivity and profit, and offers a way to reclaim our worth on our own terms. This isn’t just about economics, it’s about identity, dignity, and what becomes possible when we stop chasing endless growth. If you’ve ever questioned why your value feels tied to output, this conversation will help you see work, time, and self-worth in a whole new way.

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]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Aaron scott, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/unmasking-capitalism-escaping-the-illusion-with-aaron-scott-_ZNerHou In today’s episode of Beyond 80%, we’re cutting past the glossy image of capitalism to the lived reality, the one shaping how we see ourselves, spend our time, and define success. Aaron Scott, is a former Wall Street hedge fund founder, challenges the myths that keep us grinding for productivity and profit, and offers a way to reclaim our worth on our own terms. This isn’t just about economics, it’s about identity, dignity, and what becomes possible when we stop chasing endless growth. If you’ve ever questioned why your value feels tied to output, this conversation will help you see work, time, and self-worth in a whole new way.

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]]> Unmasking Capitalism – Escaping the Illusion with Aaron Scott Aaron scott, Ryan Olexson 00:38:37 In today’s episode of Beyond 80%, we’re cutting past the glossy image of capitalism to the lived reality, the one shaping how we see ourselves, spend our time, and define success. Aaron Scott, is a former Wall Street hedge fund founder, challenges the myths that keep us grinding for productivity and profit, and offers a way to reclaim our worth on our own terms. This isn’t just about economics, it’s about identity, dignity, and what becomes possible when we stop chasing endless growth. If you’ve ever questioned why your value feels tied to output, this conversation will help you see work, time, and self-worth in a whole new way. In today’s episode of Beyond 80%, we’re cutting past the glossy image of capitalism to the lived reality, the one shaping how we see ourselves, spend our time, and define success. Aaron Scott, is a former Wall Street hedge fund founder, challenges the myths that keep us grinding for productivity and profit, and offers a way to reclaim our worth on our own terms. This isn’t just about economics, it’s about identity, dignity, and what becomes possible when we stop chasing endless growth. If you’ve ever questioned why your value feels tied to output, this conversation will help you see work, time, and self-worth in a whole new way. consciousness, psychology, capitalism, economy, culture, people over profit true full d6b4f009-c513-49c5-b2d4-6aef2b81163e The First Ten: Beyond 80% in Review Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/the-first-ten-beyond-80-in-review-04rYAE9n The First Ten: Beyond 80% in Review Ryan Olexson 00:06:12 In this special solo episode of Beyond 80%, Ryan pauses to reflect on the first ten conversations since launching the podcast. Rather than just interviews, these episodes have been powerful lessons, reshaping what change, systems, and beliefs mean in our daily lives. As the show moves into its next ten episodes, this reflection invites listeners to keep questioning, keep exploring what’s beneath the surface, and keep shaping a different future, one choice at a time. In this special solo episode of Beyond 80%, Ryan pauses to reflect on the first ten conversations since launching the podcast. Rather than just interviews, these episodes have been powerful lessons, reshaping what change, systems, and beliefs mean in our daily lives. As the show moves into its next ten episodes, this reflection invites listeners to keep questioning, keep exploring what’s beneath the surface, and keep shaping a different future, one choice at a time. podcast host, recap, review, ten episodes, beyond80% false full 308bd9a2-48c0-4723-932d-9b8043b50d16 Why Political Outrage Feels Like Purpose (But Isn’t) - with David Beckemeyer Check out more at Outrage Overload

 

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]]> Wed, 6 Aug 2025 13:35:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (David Beckemeyer, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/david-b-zUYDrU_U Check out more at Outrage Overload

 

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]]> Why Political Outrage Feels Like Purpose (But Isn’t) - with David Beckemeyer David Beckemeyer, Ryan Olexson 00:41:41 In an era dominated by outrage, tribalism, and echo chambers, it's harder than ever to have meaningful conversations across political lines. In this episode, we sit down with David Beckemeyer, host of Outrage Overload, to explore why we cling to political identities, how media reinforces division, and what it takes to depolarize genuinely. In an era dominated by outrage, tribalism, and echo chambers, it's harder than ever to have meaningful conversations across political lines. In this episode, we sit down with David Beckemeyer, host of Outrage Overload, to explore why we cling to political identities, how media reinforces division, and what it takes to depolarize genuinely. consciousness, criticalthinking, beyond 80%, tribalism, politics, outrageculture, curiosity, political divide false full a3f6ad5e-196e-43b9-a54a-fc2225d04741 Designed to Distract: How Platforms Hijack Your Mind with Tim O’Hearn Tim's Website

Framed: A Villain's Perspective

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]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Tim O'Hearn, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/designed-to-distract-how-platforms-hijack-your-mind-with-tim-ohearn-4pVC3Hnu Tim's Website

Framed: A Villain's Perspective

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]]> Designed to Distract: How Platforms Hijack Your Mind with Tim O’Hearn Tim O'Hearn, Ryan Olexson 00:59:23 In this episode of Beyond 80%, Tim O’Hearn, a former software engineer turned digital ethics advocate, joins us to talk about how modern platforms are intentionally designed to keep you scrolling, reacting, and consuming. He explains the psychology behind notification systems, the mechanics of algorithmic engagement, and the emotional cost of being constantly online. We explore how this affects your nervous system, your relationships, and your ability to stay grounded in your own thoughts, especially in a world that thrives on speed, outrage, and distraction. Tim also shares insights from his book Framed: A Villain’s Perspective, where he unpacks the psychology of manipulation through the lens of storytelling, and how it mirrors what’s happening in real life, online. In this episode of Beyond 80%, Tim O’Hearn, a former software engineer turned digital ethics advocate, joins us to talk about how modern platforms are intentionally designed to keep you scrolling, reacting, and consuming. He explains the psychology behind notification systems, the mechanics of algorithmic engagement, and the emotional cost of being constantly online. We explore how this affects your nervous system, your relationships, and your ability to stay grounded in your own thoughts, especially in a world that thrives on speed, outrage, and distraction. Tim also shares insights from his book Framed: A Villain’s Perspective, where he unpacks the psychology of manipulation through the lens of storytelling, and how it mirrors what’s happening in real life, online. consciousness, beyond 80%, algorithmic engagement, psychology, social media, awareness, dead internet theory true full 431f5940-d592-4430-afe0-18acc4f8cd93 The Diagnosis, the Dewormer, and the Decision That Changed Everything Resources from the episode: 

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]]> Wed, 9 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Joe D, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/the-diagnosis-the-dewormer-and-the-decision-that-changed-everything-xtBNqEzd Resources from the episode: 

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]]> The Diagnosis, the Dewormer, and the Decision That Changed Everything Joe D, Ryan Olexson 00:47:42 Joe was blindsided by a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and the urgency that followed. Doctors had a plan: aggressive chemo, radiation, and zero time to process. But instead of jumping into the system’s script, Joe hit pause. What he chose instead led him down a path few would dare take: an off-label protocol involving fenbendazole, a canine dewormer stirring controversy in alternative health circles. In this episode of Beyond 80%, Joe shares his raw, unfiltered journey from the moment the scans lit up to shrinking his tumors without chemo. We unpack the pressure to comply, the fear of doing something different, and the power that comes from trusting your gut when the stakes are life or death. This isn’t medical advice. It’s a story about reclaiming choice when everything tells you not to. Joe was blindsided by a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and the urgency that followed. Doctors had a plan: aggressive chemo, radiation, and zero time to process. But instead of jumping into the system’s script, Joe hit pause. What he chose instead led him down a path few would dare take: an off-label protocol involving fenbendazole, a canine dewormer stirring controversy in alternative health circles. In this episode of Beyond 80%, Joe shares his raw, unfiltered journey from the moment the scans lit up to shrinking his tumors without chemo. We unpack the pressure to comply, the fear of doing something different, and the power that comes from trusting your gut when the stakes are life or death. This isn’t medical advice. It’s a story about reclaiming choice when everything tells you not to. fenbendazole, alternative medicine, cancer, pancure, dewormer, fenben, safeguard, joe tippens, alternative treatments, alternatives to chemo, canine dewormer, cancer treatments false full 2b368eb9-2b82-4d4d-971f-ccae321edb8b No Acreage, No Problem: Redefining Homesteading with Melissa Drees Follow Melissa on her Instagram page for homesteading tips and tricks!

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]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Melissa Drees, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/no-acreage-no-problem-redefining-homesteading-with-melissa-drees-NFqVlqV8 Follow Melissa on her Instagram page for homesteading tips and tricks!

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]]> No Acreage, No Problem: Redefining Homesteading with Melissa Drees Melissa Drees, Ryan Olexson 00:47:22 Think you need 50 acres and a tractor to homestead? Think again. In this episode, Melissa Drees breaks down what self-sufficiency really looks like, starting with a shady backyard, a couple of potted herbs, and a willingness to try. We talk about raising meat rabbits, growing your own food in any space, and why prepping isn’t fear-based, it’s freedom-based. From city living to sustainable living, Melissa’s story challenges the narrative and proves that homesteading is a mindset, not a zip code. Whether you're in a high-rise or on a half-acre, this one will have you rethinking what it means to reclaim your food, your freedom, and your future. Think you need 50 acres and a tractor to homestead? Think again. In this episode, Melissa Drees breaks down what self-sufficiency really looks like, starting with a shady backyard, a couple of potted herbs, and a willingness to try. We talk about raising meat rabbits, growing your own food in any space, and why prepping isn’t fear-based, it’s freedom-based. From city living to sustainable living, Melissa’s story challenges the narrative and proves that homesteading is a mindset, not a zip code. Whether you're in a high-rise or on a half-acre, this one will have you rethinking what it means to reclaim your food, your freedom, and your future. beyond 80%, grow a garden, livefree, sustainability, prepping, meat processing, homesteading false full dd8dcad8-93ab-4526-b8e7-8d1ad34fbf50 Built to Keep You Sick: Veronica Max on Healing, Sovereignty, and a System Designed to Fail You In this episode of Beyond 80%, Veronica, a nurse practitioner turned wellness advocate, shares her journey of reclaiming personal sovereignty and challenging mainstream healthcare. We dive into the emotional roots of chronic illness, the body’s innate healing intelligence, and the cost of speaking truth in a politicized system. It’s a powerful conversation about taking radical responsibility for your health, reconnecting with your intuition, and breaking free from narratives that keep us small.

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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Veronica Max, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/built-to-keep-you-sick-veronica-max-on-healing-sovereignty-and-a-system-designed-to-fail-you-CaBpBQf7 In this episode of Beyond 80%, Veronica, a nurse practitioner turned wellness advocate, shares her journey of reclaiming personal sovereignty and challenging mainstream healthcare. We dive into the emotional roots of chronic illness, the body’s innate healing intelligence, and the cost of speaking truth in a politicized system. It’s a powerful conversation about taking radical responsibility for your health, reconnecting with your intuition, and breaking free from narratives that keep us small.

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]]> Built to Keep You Sick: Veronica Max on Healing, Sovereignty, and a System Designed to Fail You Veronica Max, Ryan Olexson 01:20:37 Veronica Max joins Beyond 80% to talk sovereignty, self-healing, and the cost of speaking truth in today’s medical system. From the emotional roots of chronic illness to reclaiming your inner authority, this is a raw, powerful conversation about what it really takes to live free and fully alive. Veronica Max joins Beyond 80% to talk sovereignty, self-healing, and the cost of speaking truth in today’s medical system. From the emotional roots of chronic illness to reclaiming your inner authority, this is a raw, powerful conversation about what it really takes to live free and fully alive. holistic healing, medical sovereignty, functional medicine, medical freedom, emotional healing, healthcare system, personal freedom, trauma, radical self responsibility, politics healthcare false full fb5acefa-1ff4-44b1-b27b-e35435095746 Healing in the Unknown: Plant Medicine, Dreamwork, and Building Sacred Space with Danny Hallam In this powerful episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson sits down with Danny Hallam, a shaman, healer, and visionary farmer whose journey from addiction and trauma to deep spiritual healing is nothing short of transformational. Danny opens up about the sacred role of surrender, the wisdom held in plant medicine and dreamwork, and how his lived experiences have shaped his current mission: building a healing sanctuary for community and consciousness.

If you’ve ever been curious about psychedelics as a tool for healing, breaking free from generational patterns, or living with deeper spiritual intention, this episode is for you.

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]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Danny Hallam, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/healing-in-the-unknown-plant-medicine-dreamwork-and-building-sacred-space-ECq7SAQ6 In this powerful episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson sits down with Danny Hallam, a shaman, healer, and visionary farmer whose journey from addiction and trauma to deep spiritual healing is nothing short of transformational. Danny opens up about the sacred role of surrender, the wisdom held in plant medicine and dreamwork, and how his lived experiences have shaped his current mission: building a healing sanctuary for community and consciousness.

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]]> Healing in the Unknown: Plant Medicine, Dreamwork, and Building Sacred Space with Danny Hallam Danny Hallam, Ryan Olexson 01:17:50 In this powerful episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson sits down with Danny Hallam—a shaman, healer, and visionary farmer whose journey from addiction and trauma to deep spiritual healing is nothing short of transformational. Danny opens up about the sacred role of surrender, the wisdom held in plant medicine and dreamwork, and how his lived experiences have shaped his current mission: building a healing sanctuary for community and consciousness. If you’ve ever been curious about psychedelics as a tool for healing, breaking free from generational patterns, or living with deeper spiritual intention, this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of Beyond 80%, host Ryan Olexson sits down with Danny Hallam—a shaman, healer, and visionary farmer whose journey from addiction and trauma to deep spiritual healing is nothing short of transformational. Danny opens up about the sacred role of surrender, the wisdom held in plant medicine and dreamwork, and how his lived experiences have shaped his current mission: building a healing sanctuary for community and consciousness. If you’ve ever been curious about psychedelics as a tool for healing, breaking free from generational patterns, or living with deeper spiritual intention, this episode is for you. psychedelics, healing, ayahuasca, dreamwork, spiritual practice, trauma, shamanism false full 78d8b95c-14db-4650-9cf6-d627caeea8a4 Moving Through Trauma: Strength Training for Mind and Body with Nahal Robinson Love Over Fear Wellness: https://www.therapywithnahal.com/

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]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Nahal Robinson, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/moving-through-trauma-strength-training-for-mind-and-body-with-nahal-robinson-BB1c82tI Love Over Fear Wellness: https://www.therapywithnahal.com/

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]]> Moving Through Trauma: Strength Training for Mind and Body with Nahal Robinson Nahal Robinson, Ryan Olexson 01:08:36 Movement isn’t just exercise—it’s healing. Licensed therapist and trauma-informed strength coach Nahal Robinson shares how strength training helps release trauma, rebuild self-trust, and manage anxiety. What if a simple box jump could reflect how you show up for yourself? Tune in for a powerful perspective on the mind-body connection. Movement isn’t just exercise—it’s healing. Licensed therapist and trauma-informed strength coach Nahal Robinson shares how strength training helps release trauma, rebuild self-trust, and manage anxiety. What if a simple box jump could reflect how you show up for yourself? Tune in for a powerful perspective on the mind-body connection. consciousness, trauma informed lifting, strength training, weight training, mind body connection, therapy, trauma false full 81e4e1a0-f5d8-4cda-9fd7-4c15a4fff4fd Tony’s Story: Healing and The Human Potential What happens when modern medicine has no answers? For Tony, the search for healing led him far beyond the doctor’s office—and into the heart of ancient medicine and mystic discovery.

In this episode, we discuss his transformation from military service to life in a wheelchair to unlocking intuitive abilities that defy explanation. It’s a conversation about perseverance, reclaiming agency over your health, and stepping into a reality that most people never dare to consider.

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]]> Wed, 7 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Tony, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/tonys-story-healing-and-human-potential-lryQaa6Q What happens when modern medicine has no answers? For Tony, the search for healing led him far beyond the doctor’s office—and into the heart of ancient medicine and mystic discovery.

In this episode, we discuss his transformation from military service to life in a wheelchair to unlocking intuitive abilities that defy explanation. It’s a conversation about perseverance, reclaiming agency over your health, and stepping into a reality that most people never dare to consider.

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]]> Tony’s Story: Healing and The Human Potential Tony, Ryan Olexson 01:04:51 What happens when modern medicine has no answers? For Tony, the search for healing led him far beyond the doctor’s office—and into the heart of ancient medicine and mystic discovery. In this episode, we talk about his transformation—from military service to life in a wheelchair, to unlocking intuitive abilities that defy explanation. It’s a conversation about perseverance, reclaiming agency over your health, and stepping into a reality that most people never dare to consider. What happens when modern medicine has no answers? For Tony, the search for healing led him far beyond the doctor’s office—and into the heart of ancient medicine and mystic discovery. In this episode, we talk about his transformation—from military service to life in a wheelchair, to unlocking intuitive abilities that defy explanation. It’s a conversation about perseverance, reclaiming agency over your health, and stepping into a reality that most people never dare to consider. consciousness, psychic, vaccine injury, spiritual, military, human abilities, vaccine true full 572b2380-4aa1-4ecf-bc8b-847d5a9527cb The Sound of Consciousness with John Churchill Join Ryan Olexson as she talks with John Churchill—musician, composer, and philosopher—about how sound, perception, and presence shape our experiences. Hear John’s music firsthand and explore how breaking free from subconscious patterns can transform the way you listen to the world.

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]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (John Churchill, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sound-of-consciousness-with-john-churchill-U_ekMaAr Join Ryan Olexson as she talks with John Churchill—musician, composer, and philosopher—about how sound, perception, and presence shape our experiences. Hear John’s music firsthand and explore how breaking free from subconscious patterns can transform the way you listen to the world.

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]]> The Sound of Consciousness with John Churchill John Churchill, Ryan Olexson 01:11:01 Join Ryan Olexson as she talks with John Churchill—musician, composer, and philosopher—about how sound, perception, and presence shape our experiences. Hear John’s music firsthand and explore how breaking free from subconscious patterns can transform the way you listen to the world. Join Ryan Olexson as she talks with John Churchill—musician, composer, and philosopher—about how sound, perception, and presence shape our experiences. Hear John’s music firsthand and explore how breaking free from subconscious patterns can transform the way you listen to the world. consciousness, philosophy, perception, vibration, frequency, music false full 482987d8-6316-498f-b1f4-f4d21d337c2c Unlocking the Subconscious: Trauma, Healing & Psychedelic Integration with Alexandrea Long Trauma isn’t just about what happens to us—it’s about how it’s stored in the body. This week, we sit down with Alexandrea Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and founder of Live Consciously, to explore the deep layers of healing. We dive into trauma-informed therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the role of psychedelics in accessing the parts of ourselves that traditional therapy sometimes can’t reach. If you’ve ever felt stuck in repeating patterns, questioned the weight of your emotions, or been curious about the power of psychedelics in mental health, this episode is for you. Join us on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation.

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]]> Wed, 9 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 rynolexson@gmail.com (Alexndrea Long, Ryan Olexson) https://beyond-80.simplecast.com/episodes/unlocking-the-subconscious-trauma-healing-psychedelic-integration-with-alexandrea-long-AssBJQXT Trauma isn’t just about what happens to us—it’s about how it’s stored in the body. This week, we sit down with Alexandrea Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and founder of Live Consciously, to explore the deep layers of healing. We dive into trauma-informed therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the role of psychedelics in accessing the parts of ourselves that traditional therapy sometimes can’t reach. If you’ve ever felt stuck in repeating patterns, questioned the weight of your emotions, or been curious about the power of psychedelics in mental health, this episode is for you. Join us on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation.

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]]> Unlocking the Subconscious: Trauma, Healing & Psychedelic Integration with Alexandrea Long Alexndrea Long, Ryan Olexson 01:00:57 Trauma isn’t just about what happens to us—it’s about how it’s stored in the body. This week, we sit down with Alexandrea Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and founder of Live Consciously, to explore the deep layers of healing. We dive into trauma-informed therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the role of psychedelics in accessing the parts of ourselves that traditional therapy sometimes can’t reach. If you’ve ever felt stuck in repeating patterns, questioned the weight of your emotions, or been curious about the power of psychedelics in mental health, this episode is for you. Join us on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Trauma isn’t just about what happens to us—it’s about how it’s stored in the body. This week, we sit down with Alexandrea Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and founder of Live Consciously, to explore the deep layers of healing. We dive into trauma-informed therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the role of psychedelics in accessing the parts of ourselves that traditional therapy sometimes can’t reach. If you’ve ever felt stuck in repeating patterns, questioned the weight of your emotions, or been curious about the power of psychedelics in mental health, this episode is for you. Join us on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. consciousness, integration, psychedelics, mind body connection, therapy, internal family systems, trauma false full 35f75d86-e284-418d-8321-cb88243bd792 Welcome To Beyond 80% Host: Ryan Olexson

 

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]]> Welcome To Beyond 80% Nick Capena, Ryan Olexson 00:02:38 ​In this introduction episode of the Beyond 80 Percent podcast, we delve into what the podcast is all about: critical thinking and self-growth. It features insightful conversations with everyday individuals who share their transformative journeys and the missions that inspire them. Join us as we reshape narratives, encouraging you to think, question, and evolve ​In this introduction episode of the Beyond 80 Percent podcast, we delve into what the podcast is all about: critical thinking and self-growth. It features insightful conversations with everyday individuals who share their transformative journeys and the missions that inspire them. Join us as we reshape narratives, encouraging you to think, question, and evolve consciousness, beyond 80% false trailer