The Competitive Edge

Tami Simon is the founder and CEO of Sounds True. She launched the company at just 22 years old with a tape recorder, a $50,000 inheritance, and a vision to disseminate spiritual wisdom. She has grown Sounds True into the preeminent multimedia publisher of transformative teachings with over 6,000 titles and two appearances on the Inc. 500 list. She has built what can only be called a spiritual empire all without ever compromising her deepest values. In this conversation we talked about how she maintains unwavering integrity while scaling a business over 40 years. Tami's journey offers a masterclass in conscious business building, showing that staying true to your values may just be the secret to sustainable success. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Brian Whetten is a leadership coach, author of Yes, Yes, Hell No! and the founder of Core Coaching. He’s spent the last 25 years reverse-engineering how some of the most successful entrepreneurs combine high consciousness with high agency. Along the way he’s discovered what separates people who just talk about consciousness from those who actually overcome “the wall” to unite power, consciousness, and integrity to create lasting value. Much of our conversation centered around the image below that sparked our relationship and the inspiration for the episode title. Most people get stuck choosing between spiritual bypass and achievement addiction, never figuring out how to integrate both dimensions successfully to embody the illusive “agentic sage” territory. Brian does an incredible job sharing how you can move to the top right and expand your leadership to integrate the best of both worlds. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Dr. Srikumar Rao is the founder of The Rao Institute, a celebrated TED speaker and bestselling-author who created the pioneering Creativity & Personal Mastery course. A program so impactful it has remained the only business school course in the world with its own alumni association. It is taught at Columbia Business School, London Business School, Kellogg, and Haas (UC Berkeley). In this conversation, we explore how someone teaches the dissolution of the separate self to future business leaders. Dr. Rao's approach challenges the very foundation of Western achievement culture by showing high performers that their greatest breakthroughs come not from being better doers but from recognizing they're not doers at all. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Chip Conley is the founder of Modern Elder Academy, the world's first midlife wisdom school, and a bestselling author who has become the leading voice on conscious aging and midlife transformation. Before creating this revolutionary educational platform, he spent 24 years building Joie de Vivre into the second-largest boutique hotel company in the US then joined Airbnb at age 52 as the strategic advisor to the founders. He helped guide the startup to become the world's most valuable hospitality company. In this conversation, we explore Chip's complete reinvention journey and the practical framework he's developed for midlife transformation. We discuss the neuroscience of aging, the shift from ego to soul-driven living, and how to leverage accumulated wisdom in new contexts. I've always been fascinated by people who successfully reinvent themselves, especially later in life when it seems riskier and harder. Chip represents the gold standard. His journey from hotel mogul to tech sage to wisdom educator offers a

Eben Britton is a former NFL offensive lineman turned spiritual teacher, podcast host, and breathwork facilitator who spent six years in the league before embarking on a profound journey of personal transformation. After leaving football in 2014 at 328 pounds, Eben has become a yoga teacher, men's group leader, and retreat facilitator who helps others navigate their darkest moments. In this conversation, he shares that rock bottom isn't the end of your story. It's often the beginning of your real one. What struck me most about our conversation is how Eben has learned to treat every breakdown as a breakthrough in disguise, transforming his most painful moments into his greatest sources of wisdom and service. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Allyn Evans is the CEO of the Monroe Institute, an organization that has cracked the code on rapid consciousness development. For over 50 years, they've been using revolutionary audio technologies to guide ordinary people into extraordinary states of awareness that typically take monks 25+ years to achieve. This isn't a new age fantasy. We're talking about measurable, repeatable experiences backed by decades of scientific research and validated by thousands of participants including scientists, medical doctors, and engineers. In this conversation we talked about how to access superhuman consciousness with technologies that can get you there safely in days and does not require a lifetime of discipline. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

This episode is a little different. My dear friend Tracy Lawrence, who is an extremely talented entrepreneur and executive coach, hosted me on her platform to discuss my new business Conscious Talent and the intersection of inner work and professional excellence. We both talk about our experience blending these two worlds as founders, and how we see the future evolving as this type of integrated path becomes more normalized. I enjoyed the conversation so much I wanted to republish it here. I hope you enjoy it! For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Dr. Tucker Peck is a clinical psychologist and meditation teacher who brings a unique perspective to the intersection of Western therapy and Eastern contemplative practices. With a PhD in clinical psychology focused on meditation research and decades of teaching experience across the globe, Tucker offers a grounded approach to combining psychological work with spiritual development. I've been getting this question a lot from listeners lately: "Should I do therapy or should I meditate?" It's usually asked with the assumption that you have to pick one path or the other. People seem to think therapy and meditation are competing approaches to wellbeing where one is better than the other. In this conversation, Dr. Tucker makes a compelling case for why forcing yourself to choose between these approaches might be exactly what's keeping people stuck. His perspective as someone who has mastered both worlds offers a refreshing take on an old debate. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podca

George Boyd is the founder of the Mudrashram Institute of Spiritual Studies and Mudrashram Publishing, author of 18 books, and a spiritual cartographer. Through the Mudrashram lineage, he reveals how it’s possible to see, understand, and even traverse all spiritual paths active on the continuum of consciousness in a single lifetime. George’s story is fascinating. In 1983, he was empowered by masters of an emerging lineage to bring forth what might be the most comprehensive spiritual teaching system ever developed. He shares that there are 73 distinct spiritual paths active in human consciousness right now. And with the right approach you can access all of them. What drew me to George's work is my friend Ian. He’s a fellow entrepreneur whose path I deeply respect, so I decided to take the Mudrashram 10-week meditation course. I learned A TON. In this conversation, we explore the scope of accessing multiple spiritual paths simultaneously, why most seekers are working on the wrong techniques for their current l

Ricky Williams is a former NFL star and Heisman Trophy winner. In 2004, he stepped away from football to explore consciousness, spirituality, and ultimately astrology. Ricky has become a master astrologer who helps others discover their authentic path through his astrology apps Lila, ask Lila, and personal consultations. He's transformed astrology from entertainment into a sophisticated psychological tool for understanding your deepest motivations and living in alignment with your true nature. In this conversation, we explore what it took for Ricky to walk away from a system that defined him and how he's come to define himself through his own direct experience. We also dive deep into how you can use astrology to discover your own truth and live a life guided by inner authenticity rather than external expectations. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Dr. Sandra Rose Michael is the inventor of the revolutionary scalar wave technology called the Energy Enhancement System (EESystem). She has dedicated over 45 years to developing what may be the most advanced healing tech on the planet. I don’t say this likely. I have spent over 100+ hours in an EESystem and have been blown away at its impact on my body, as well as the miracle stories you can read all over the internet. In this conversation, Dr. Michael shares her story of creating this technology and explains exactly how it works at the quantum level. She claims that it uses bio-photonic light and scalar waves to repair and activate dormant human potential stored within our DNA. This restores our DNA to its original blueprint and creates a natural environment for the body to heal and regenerate. At some point in the future, I will do a full breakdown of my personal experience with the EESystem. One promising anecdote is that I just got my biological age report from Function Health, and I am 9 years younger t

Raja John Bright is a Princeton graduate and longtime leader in the Transcendental Meditation movement who spent decades studying under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1970 he was trained as a TM teacher under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and worked as his personal assistant until 1973. During this time, he became the first administrative vice president of Maharishi International University, and later that year traveled to the Middle East, where he opened the first TM centers in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. Since then he has led Bhagavad-Gita study groups and taught meditation for over 40 years around the world. In our conversation, John breaks down the exact mechanisms by which transcendental states trigger physiological upgrades. We discuss why our body must physically transform before higher consciousness can stabilize. He has witnessed thousands of people undergo profound physiological transformations. I was excited to explore this topic, because I’ve experienced how the physical body changes with consciousness first h

Dr. Dave Rabin is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and health tech entrepreneur who is revolutionizing our understanding of how specific vibration patterns can rewire the nervous system to eliminate anxiety, PTSD, and depression. As the co-founder and CEO of Apollo Neuro, he's conducted 17 clinical studies across over 2,000 subjects showing that therapeutic vibrations can induce the same healing states as psychedelic medicine for mental illness. His research began in 2014 studying chronic stress and trauma in veterans at the University of Pittsburgh. This led to a breakthrough discovery that vibrations could replicate the safety-inducing effects of MDMA therapy. I was excited to have Dr. Rabin on because I've been fascinated by frequency-based healing modalities for years. I wanted to understand the actual science behind why vibration seems to have such profound effects on our wellbeing and how he has managed to take something as esoteric as vibrational healing and ground it in rigorous scientific methodology

Terri O'Fallon is a former student of integral theorist Ken Wilber and ego development pioneer Susanne Cook-Greuter and the founder of the groundbreaking Stages International Model Of Human Development. The STAGES model has a comprehensive framework with 12 distinct stages and 6 different kinds of perspectives for understanding the evolution of human consciousness. The primary utility in this model (and others) is that they provide structural definitions that map how awareness evolves through predictable patterns. The more we understand the patterns, the better we can place ourself and understand the terrain. In this conversation, Terri offers a structural roadmap that helps us understand exactly where we are, where we're going, and why transformation can feel so disorienting… For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast

Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist, psychotherapist, entrepreneur, co-founder and Chief Evangelist at Muse. The pioneering brain-sensing headband that's transforming how we approach mental fitness. As someone at the forefront of consumer neurotechnology since launching the first Muse device commercially in 2014, Ariel is uniquely positioned to reveal how brain monitoring tools are revolutionizing our ability to train, measure, and improve our mental capabilities. In our fascinating conversation, Ariel shared her vision of a world where mental fitness becomes as quantifiable, accessible, and respected as physical fitness. This isn't just about meditation anymore. It's about creating a comprehensive approach to brain health and performance that's backed by science and accessible to everyone. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast (00:00) Introduction to Muse and Neurofeedback (02:57) The Science Behind Meditation and EEG (05:57) Exploring Different Meditation Styles (09:06) The Ro

Erin Claire Jones is a Human Design expert, executive coach, and author of the new book How Do You Choose? Over the past 10 years she has helped thousands of individuals and companies discover their unique energetic blueprint. In this conversation, we explore how understanding your Human Design can unlock greater success, flow, and abundance in every area of your life. This was one of those conversations that unlocked multiple ahas for me. Since we spoke, I have been leaning into learning more about my design and aligning to it, and I must say, it’s been incredibly helpful. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast (00:00) Introduction to Human Design (02:46) Understanding the Unique Aspects of Human Design (06:09)The Mystical Origins of Human Design (08:56) Exploring the Five Types of Human Design (11:53) Diving Deeper into Manifesting Generators (15:02) Understanding Projectors and Their Unique Challenges (22:24) Understanding the Manifestor Type (24:09) Exploring the Reflector

Arnaud Saint-Paul is the founder of the Heart Leadership Community and dedicated to helping leaders transform their inner world to create tangible external impact. His approach focuses on how heart-centered leadership creates measurable business results, financial prosperity, and improved organizational culture. In our conversation, Arnaud shares how making shifts in your inner world directly impacts your external results. Including business growth, financial prosperity, and improved relationships. He illuminates the profound connection between inner coherence and outer success through his work with CEOs and leaders worldwide. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast (00:00) The Mind vs. The Heart: A Duality Explained (06:07) The Heart's Role in Leadership and Prosperity (11:46) Transformative Stories: Real-World Examples of Heart Leadership (17:58) The Journey to Heart-Centered Leadership (23:59) Seven Pillars of Heart Leadership (29:58) Practical Steps to Grounding and Presen

Dr. Jude Currivan is a cosmologist and planetary healer whose work bridges cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom traditions. She holds a PhD in archaeology and a master's in physics from Oxford, and is the award-winning author of the book The Cosmic Hologram. In this fascinating conversation, we explore how cutting-edge scientific evidence across multiple fields is converging to support the fundamental reality of unity consciousness, what this means for our personal and collective evolution, and how this understanding is beginning to transform global institutions and governance. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast (00:00) The Early Awakening of Consciousness (02:45) The Intersection of Science and Spirituality (05:57) Understanding Our Current Reality (08:46) The Metamorphosis of Humanity (11:48) The Role of Institutions in Consciousness (15:10) The Emergence of a Unitive Narrative (17:54) Governance in a New Paradigm (20:53) The Necessity of Individuation (28:20) The Jo

Eileen McKusick is a researcher, author, educator, and bioelectrician who pioneered Biofield Tuning. A therapeutic method that uses tuning forks to detect and correct distortions in the human body's electrical system. Since her first experiences with tuning forks in 1996, she's developed a comprehensive map of the biofield through hands-on clinical work and academic research including a master's thesis on this subject between 2010-2012. I was excited to dive into this conversation with Eileen because I've become increasingly interested in energy medicine and the electromagnetic nature of our bodies. While these concepts are starting to gain more mainstream acceptance, there's still so much to learn about how we can work with the body's electrical system for healing. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast (00:00) Exploring the Biofield and Tuning Forks (03:00) Understanding the Human Energy Field (05:55)The Anatomy of the Biofield (08:58) Emotional Blockages and Physical Pain

Dr. Martha Beck is a Harvard-trained sociologist, bestselling author, and renowned consciousness expert whose academic background gives her a unique lens to analyze the global awakening many believe is currently underway. With her PhD in sociology from Harvard University, Martha brings analytical rigor to her observations about the collective consciousness shift happening around us right now. In this illuminating conversation, she applies sociological frameworks to explain why she believes we're witnessing the emergence of a new global paradigm in real-time. Drawing on both her Harvard sociological training and decades of research into human consciousness, Martha offers a compelling analysis of current global events as indicators of a massive shift in human awareness that is already in progress. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast Chapters (00:00) Cultural Collision and Personal Awakening (02:58) The Journey of Authenticity and Spiritual Experiences (05:54) The Impact of J