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Episode 17 — Charles Morgan (@dontpunkout) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip, for an illuminating conversation about breathwork, AI, neuroscience, amygdalas, brain health, altered states of consciousness, Kundalini awakening, the 8 jhanas, and much more.
This was a very in-the-flow episode that covered so many fascinating topics. Thanks so much to Charles for joining me on this episode, and sharing your enthusasiam and energy around breathwork and the brain!
Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!
Shownotes from this episode:
- Don't Punk Out book
- BAEWA - Business PTSD
- Don't Punk Out soundtrack
- Don't Punk Out YouTube channel
CHAPTERS:
This was a very in-the-flow episode that covered so many fascinating topics. Thanks so much to Charles for joining me on this episode, and sharing your enthusasiam and energy around breathwork and the brain!
Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!
Shownotes from this episode:
- Don't Punk Out book
- BAEWA - Business PTSD
- Don't Punk Out soundtrack
- Don't Punk Out YouTube channel
CHAPTERS:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:10) - The 1 Billion Humans Mission
- (04:12) - Fear-Driven Missions
- (09:14) - God King Mythology
- (12:24) - Anterior Cingulate Cortex Explained
- (15:24) - Understanding the Amygdala
- (21:50) - Exploring Psychopathy
- (22:50) - CEO Trauma in Business
- (28:11) - Neuroplasticity Insights
- (31:58) - Awakening Power
- (32:55) - Questioning Life's Purpose
- (37:13) - First Mushroom Experience
- (44:34) - Psychedelic Ego Death
- (49:10) - Ego and Mirror Phase
- (55:10) - Meeting My Wife Story
- (01:03:28) - Burning Man Wedding
- (01:05:28) - Healing with Music and Sound
- (01:19:33) - Sonic Acupuncture
- (01:19:51) - Snoop Dogg Mention
- (01:23:00) - Making a Book Impactful
- (01:24:55) - The 8 Jhanas Explained
- (01:29:20) - First Jhana Experience
- (01:30:30) - Air Hunger Exploration
- (01:32:00) - First Conscious DMT Experience
- (01:36:00) - Deep Dive into Jhanas
- (01:44:45) - Joy Atri Discussion
- (01:47:57) - 8 Pillars of Joy
- (01:50:59) - Guided Breathing Exercise
- (02:03:15) - Heart Rate Variability
- (02:04:08) - Breathing Patterns and Heart Rate
- (02:08:25) - Neuroplasticity and Tonglen Meditation
- (02:14:28) - Where to Find Charles
- (02:16:57) - Final Words
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The James Xander Trip explores the intersection of psychedelics, personal growth, and spirituality. Subscribe for more conversations that inspire transformation and alignment. Visit jamesxandertrip.com to join the newsletter.
Support the podcast:
• Share this episode with a friend 🙏
• Rate, review, and follow the podcast
• Subscribe to the YouTube channel
• Subscribe to the Telegram channel
RESOURCES:
• Follow my YouTube channel
• Download The Mushroom Trip Checklist
• Access The Mushroom Playlists
• Join my free newsletter
• Dive deeper with Unlock God Mode
• Guidance: Work with me 1:1
• Join the free Telegram channel
Connect with James Xander:
• YouTube
• Newsletter
• Official Site
• Telegram
1:1 GUIDANCE
• Book a consultation call with James
★ Join my cosmic newsletter ★
Creators and Guests
What is The James Xander Trip | Decode Reality. Unlock God Mode. Live the Trip.?
The James Xander Trip is a portal into the minds of spiritual pioneers, psychonauts, and reality-shifters — delivering soul-awakening conversations on spirituality, psychedelics, plant medicine, manifestation, mindset, and conscious evolution.
Each episode is crafted to expand your awareness, activate your inner Creator, and connect you to the deeper magic, mystery, and destiny of your life.
Connect with me at emperorjames.com or @emperorjames – I would love to hear from you, how you found this podcast, and what your spiritual journey has been like. ❖
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