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June 11, 2021

262: Imagine A World Without Veteran Suicide -with Wyly Gray from VeteransofWar.org

262: Imagine A World Without Veteran Suicide -with Wyly Gray from VeteransofWar.org

How can a plant known as the "vine of the dead" help heal instead of simply treating symptoms in the living?

22 veterans commit suicide each day. Veterans of War have made it a point and their mission to create a world without veteran suicide.

 

Ironically enough, today's guest is using plant medicines nicknamed The Vine of the Dead the help solve the trauma end demons that veterans are dealing with every single day.

 

Wyly Gray joins the program to show how group psychedelic therapy implant medicine like ayahuasca has been changing the conversations on mental health in military veterans.

 

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Friday there, folks, Brian Nichols here on The Brian Nichols Show. Thank you for joining us. Yes, we made it through this crazy week. And hopefully you had a great week as much as I did. I know I got I got a little tan here. You can tell you a little red at the beach. Under overclass over overclass, overcast clouds. I don't know how that happens, but it did. So Surprise, surprise, but you're in store for of course, a phenomenal episode you don't hear about how I got all my redness here from the beach, you want to hear about today's guest because today's guest, of course, is a phenomenal guests and he has won Wiley grey now Wiley is the head of veterans of war.org, where there's an organization focusing on helping addressing the growing epidemic. That is we're losing 22 soldiers every single day to suicide, veteran suicide and trying to help change the conversation about how veterans are approaching the demons that they have to deal with. And in this case, we discuss how Wiley takes his group of veterans on part of veterans of war.org and brings them out of the street to use plant medicines. In this case I was guided and the value and the benefit that that brings towards helping these veterans deal with the the just countless years of PTSD, TBI, depression anxiety that they've had to deal with no more, are they dealing with it alone, Wiley grey is offering solutions to helping those veterans in need. So a great conversation. Thank you Wiley for offering a great solution to a very, very important problem. So that being said, under the show wildly great from veterans of war.org, here on The Brian Nichols Show. Thanks for having me. Absolutely. Thank you for joining the program number one and thank you for reaching out you got to see me I was hosting the event there from micro dose dot buzz, which is an amazing organization helping raise up different forms of alternative medicine to help a lot of people in the organization or the rather, the event that we were having, that you took part in was the microdoses event, the heroic dose focusing on particularly those folks who have been impacted with PTSD, depression, anxiety, so on and so forth. Those in the armed services as well as first responders and Wiley. That is where you join us today, coming from veterans of war.org. And you guys are out there very much in the same kind of ballpark as what micro does dose was focusing on in the heroic dose and that is offering alternative forms of treatment to people in need. So let's kind of start things off your introduce yourself to the audience and let's maybe dig in do veterans of war.org and a little more specifics.

My name is Wylie gray. I'm the founding director of veterans of war.org. And what we tried to do is connect veterans that are suffering from treatment resistant depression, with group psychedelic therapy. To put it pretty simply, we're in the business of preventing veteran suicide using plant medicine,

group psychedelic therapy, what is group psychedelic therapy?

So what we try to do is create a program or a curriculum that fosters long term positive outcomes in our participants and our medicine of choice is plant medicine. And the way that we attack this problem is by providing a space for guided group therapy bi weekly over the course of a six month fellowship program for participants. And over the course of that six months they're able to work with a team that's sharing the goal of searching for personal healing. in recovery, and I trained facilitator or coach curriculum designed on four very important foundational tenants, which are education, preparation, integration and support. And we have a bit of a better I think mousetrap in that what we're doing is piggybacking off of the kind of tribal nature of the military itself, as well as the tribal lien of the medicine that we choose to work with Iosco in the sense and what we hope to do is create a space for the growth of shared neural pathways for a group identity formation for a return to service if that's the calling of the veterans that are participating, for Moreover, a space where peers can hold peers accountable to a quest for healing. The medicine provides an opportunity to sort of analyze the things in our life that aren't really working for us and to reprogram the traumas that we felt in our in our relationship to them. So we want to provide a safe and clean point of access as well as the book ending work. So that long term we have good results.

Wow notes I was writing down there because you were tossing out a lot of stuff now, for your your average listener of the program, we really don't have many conversations actually, I think I'm happy to play from is a open his name escapes me. I thought it was Gaurav, I'm sorry, Gaurav. dubay. There we go. Um, from from microdots. He's on the show, I think that's the only conversation I've had specifically talking about, like psychedelics or anything in that kind of realm. So I asked them, let me do some educating, let's say my average listener, they're gonna be like, I Oh, wow. So yeah, that's what I was gonna.

So I will ask is one of what the indigenous people would call and by indigenous, I mean, like people that are still living in a tribal sort of setting still in life, typically around the Amazon rainforest. For us, what I'm speaking of specifically now, I Alaska is considered by them to be one of the master plant teachers. And they kind of have a view of life where everything that is alive has its own spirit has its own sense of, of direction in agency. And they believe that through the use or working with specific plant medicines, that we can overcome a lot of the maladies that affect us in the West. That's super interesting. And in an interesting jumping off point to where the science gets started, what some of these substances seem to be able to do is nothing short of magic, in that they can, excuse me, they can actually help you to regrow new neurons and the bonds that form at the end of your neurons that allow them to fire back and forth. And they overall tend to decrease the amount of inflammation across the entire body within the brain and throughout other groups.

Okay, so I know, I know, you're not a scientist, but like, how does this magic work? You say he jokingly say, it's magic, but like, how does this sound like magic? Right?

Yeah, that's a great question. So there, there are a few sort of theories on the mechanisms involved and how they trigger. But ultimately, if we're talking about Iosco, specifically, that's one of the plant medicines of choice I wassa. It comes from a catch well, word it means vine of the dead or vine of souls. And traditionally, it's been used really for two things, which is warfare and healing. And so I wosk itself is pretty interesting. The way it works is, it's basically tea you take you take water, you take a leaf that's very high and dimethyltryptamine, or DMT, which is sometimes called the spirit molecule, it's a it's a connector molecule found in basically everything alive. And a communicator molecule overall like it seems to break down barriers and allow the passage of information. So what so what DMT does is typically whenever you ingest DMT because like I said, it's an almost everything, your body breaks it down, it has a system in your stomach that automatically starts to break it down so you don't feel any psychoactive effects whatsoever. But when it's boiled with a very specific vine called Bennett, stairs Cappy or Iosco colloquially inhibits the ability for your body to break it down. So suddenly, all of this orally active DMT is now writing and coursing through your body. And what that means in reality is that you take about a four to six hour psychedelic quest. And this is marked by pretty intense, tailored visions that come from not just your subconscious, but some people would say from the consciousness of the plants themselves, but what is it what is it doing in your Brain, like I said, is incredibly fascinating. I don't understand personally, because as you said, I'm not a chemist or a doctor, I'm a Marine, I eat crayons for a living for three years. So this is way above my paygrade. But it seems to have the ability to, well, why don't I put it in the words of one of the fire team members, that's probably the best way I asked him what Iosco was. And he said, it's a chemical portlet portal to a timeless dimension. So take that what you for whatever you will, okay. But what it seems to do is, as I said, it has an anti inflammatory effect over your whole body nervous system, it absolutely promotes the growth of new neurons, and the connections between those neurons. So what that means in reality is you can physically recall, memories that maybe you've suppressed in order to keep moving forward, right in order to keep sometimes in the military, you have a pretty specific trauma. And because you don't have a way to really deal with it effectively, you just suppress it. And that doesn't have to be military. That's a part of the human condition. So what what these masterplan teachers such as Iosco had the ability to do and I watched this specifically, is to retrieve these buried traumatic memories, and then you can reprogram that reprogram them in real time during the course of the ceremony. But the real magic happens, because the way that your brain saves that information now has the updated significance. So for example, if I had a recurring traumatic memory of, say, running from a mortar, right. And every time I remember it, I'm viscerally locked into the fear of that of that moment of the helplessness of the of the sheer banality of not being able to escape something that you can't adequately target in iOS guy might be plugged right back into that memory. But rather than feeling that fear, what I might do instead is a moment of like, you can't control this, there's no sense to be afraid or to be angry, or to beat any of these things. Besides, you've already felt this emotion in real time. So there's no need to like, open that wound to the same level where you have to re experience the trauma to recall the memory. So then later on, when I now for the next time after having medicine, when I recall this traumatic memory, I don't have to feel the trauma of the memory while still having access to it overall, forever moving forward, you get to save over that memory with outdated significance. And for somebody that I had insomnia for years, like for somebody that is struggling with how their brain now works with the altered chemistry that seems to present itself with post traumatic stress, that is a huge change, and nothing short of really flipping the model on its head of what we were sold as kids, you know, being this is your brain. This is your brain on drugs. Once the egg is broken, you're done. Well, this would seem to suggest that not only can we put the egg back together, but we might able to be able to put that bag back together better than it was originally. That's

Wow. Like, so? Are you familiar Family Guy? Yeah. There's the old like, original Family Guy. And Peter had a stroke. He had a stroke from Yeah, the burgers and he walks in. Yeah, the 70s. Like, it comes out. He's like, why are we funding this? that's kinda how I feel right now. Now, my libertarian audience is like, Brian, who's funding private sector funding, regardless, but wow. Like, this is incredible. And I guess, is it widely that there is this and this is kind of going back to the conversation on the rug dose? Is it that there's this stigma, that we don't want to have this conversation? Because the it's just, it's almost like a tainted, like Voodoo conversation to have.

I think that that's part of it, I think there are two competing narratives. on the conservative side, typically, one of which is that this is a drug and drugs are evil. Propaganda has been incredibly effective over the last, you know, 50 or 60 years. And that's, that's something that it's gonna be hard to change the narrative on. The way to do that, I think is with data. I think that's what we're trying to do with veterans of war with every cohort, every group of veterans that goes through our programming, they get administered the caps five, which is the gold standard sort of data tracking, or analytical tool to measure the, I guess, the perseverance or the manifestations of PTSD. And so what we do is we give that to our veterans at the beginning, we give it to them after the ceremonies themselves, and then at a six month mark after the programming and the idea there is that using data we can refine our programming so that it meets them the most that it makes the most impact and helps the most amount of people without you know betraying any sort of ethical standards that we've set up. Yeah, it's crazy to look at these things in in in you know, I really got into psychedelic As a whole, after tragedy, right and in 2017. And I think about the landscape of veteran suicide, where it's, you know, at least 20 a day, some estimates are higher. And I'm just sick of burying my friends. It's crazy to me that we've had a solution to this for literally millennia. And and of course, it makes perfect sense that we would as humans, we're very clever. You know, it took us like 2000 3000 years to learn how to fly and then 66 years to get on to the moon. Like we're an incredibly intelligent species, and we use information. Well, the fear right now, and the stigma isn't just so much that it's like something bad. But it's also what it could potentially mean for society. What these entheogens these hallucinogens, these psychedelics, depending on whatever word I like to use the word plant medicine, I think that has the right framework to it. When you use these plant medicines, they tend to dissolve the barriers that make us feel sort of like we're not connected. In fact, they just had a study last week where Israeli and Palestinian people were taking group Iosco This is the first group Iosco study I'm aware of in the world. And veterans awards, the only group therapy or group, psychedelic assisted therapy organization in the world as well.

He was really quick now when you say group therapy with the Iosco does that quite literally mean, as a group. Veterans are sitting and taking Iosco together.

Yeah, so let me let me explain it. So our programming has three phases. And the first phase is two and a half months, and it's bi weekly zoom calls, which are basically group therapy sessions, right. Those last for a couple hours each in the in the first phase of the programming, all we're trying to do is build up for the participant and education on what it is they're getting into, and the ability to prepare for the actual encounter itself. Also, what we're doing during that first two and a half months is getting the group used to the other group members creating a safe place, making sure that that the container that we're trying to have this experience in is one that is sort of sacrosanct one that that you can be vulnerable in and one that's protected. Phase Two is medicine phase. And that's when all the veterans we don't do anything of veterans of war, illegal anywhere we go. But because of the scheduling of Iosco and many other psychedelics that necessitates us having to go out of country. So for fireteam alpha, for example, we're going to Costa Rica, that'll be the first time that the veteran participants, the coach and the Val, staff member who make up fireteam alpha, all meet each other face to face. And then over the course of those 10 days, they'll have four opportunities to have Iosco ceremonially, then all of the participants go back to their homes or record to start phase three. And phase three is really the bulk of the fellowship itself. Phase Three is the integration and support portion, and it lasts an additional four and a half months. So what we've tried to do is create a bookend on either side of the actual experience and that book end is is designed in such a way to hopefully support long term positive outcomes.

Now, the experience and I know I asked Gaurav this when he was in the show when he said it did different various single person and I get that but I mean, your average person they have no, they probably have no frame of reference. Right? So what is this kind of? I remember, I guess what, number one? It's a weird question like, what is it like to do DMT? But number two, what is the sense of connective, like the connection that you refer to what what is that kind of feeling like?

So, um, Terence McKenna said a long time ago, once you kind of start doing this work, it ends up being the secret that divine defies its ability to be shared, what you're dealing with is a sort of encounter that not only is personally tailored, but it's incredibly dependent on what your own brains information set is also to make sense of sort of the noise. I can't speak for every hallucinogen or every psychedelic or every plant medicine and how each of them operates. Though they there tends to be a narrative of sort of release into the experience in flow with the experience. They all kind of have different flavors for lack of a better term they have they have different personalities. The indigenous people will tell you they're different spirits and they have different goals and in and and states that they're seeking. I would say that each of them just simply operates differently within your mind. The experience of, of touching, I don't know how else to put this. So I try not to sound with as much gravity as it certainly was for me. But I searched my whole life all over the planet. I've been to 35 plus countries, five continents, I speak three languages. I don't say any of that to boast, just like everywhere that I've ever been. With what I've tried to do is like, find God, for lack of a better term, I've always tried to find what it is that makes the other side like what happens after death. What is all that? And how does each culture that I've been a part of define it. So whether it was from my Midwest upbringing, trying to figure it out through Lutheranism, or Mormonism, or the Evangelical Church, or Catholicism, you know, to Yemen, looking at it through the lens of Islam or or looking at it through the lens of Buddhism or Hinduism. I've really tried hard to sort of understand and find that moment that that road to Damascus moment for Paul, right where like, everything changed. And I had that in 2019, where I had done enough work on myself that I could sort of approach this entity that was all love, and all light and all accepting, I can't put it into words, because unfortunately, I'm just like a piece of meat, pushing air through other pieces of meat. And so like, at some point, the limit of my ability to like actually give you useful information or a way that you can put it in your own mind is going to be hobbled. But to put it in an experience that you can maybe understand, I, that moment when I sort of interfaced or I touched the light. I remember thinking in my heart and in my in my in my soul, my my being I remember thinking this is what I've looked, under every rock for this is what I entered every church for, like this idea that something is there that loves you unconditionally, 100%, and that you're a part of it, that it's kind of missing you in a way. And you know, I think that a lot of humans, I mean, I guess I'll just speak for myself, I know, I've always felt like I was missing a piece of myself. Like I was always sort of searching for something I was always incomplete. And in that moment, I wasn't, I wasn't incomplete anymore. For a timeless out of time, experience, your moment. I felt what it was like to be reconnected again. And to be able to come back and say to people, man, every Love Song you've ever heard every every song you've ever read every every religious experience or piece of religious art or iconography that's ever moved you there, there's a real tangible piece of reality that's captured in that and, and death isn't real. That's that's the other thing that you know, sort of the breakdown of all of the, like the Internet of the complete understanding of the interconnectivity of everything means that we all sort of just exist as as part of a scale as part of a sliding a wave for lack of a better term, that would be very fine. And ask, we all live for about a moment, you know, we're like waves captured, breaking against, you know, rocks, and even though we're absorbed back into the ocean, the energy that made that wave is still there. It's just changes form. So yeah, I think that some of the things that I found through my experiences, I mean,

I mean, look at COVID, right, you got so many people dying, so much fear, so much outright fear. And if you could say to somebody you love that was really scared and was really battling this with with 100% certainty, just knowing it, you're no matter what happens, you're not going to die, the lights don't just go out, you didn't mean nothing. This was an important part of something, and you're an important piece of machinery in that thing. I think that would take away a lot of it. And I see why, you know, these sort of things have been, I think, covered up for a long time, because they tend they tend to reveal that a lot of the things that, that we use in society to manipulate people are completely baseless. I mean, the color of our skin, whether or not we pronounce or we identify as a specific gender, none of these things matter. Your soul is genderless we're all genders is probably a better way to put it. It's not neutral. It's the inclusiveness of everything. At least that's my belief, right? And I come to that belief through this work kind of behind the veil. I think that what's really interesting to me about medicine work, aside from the amazing potential in your brain, for a real recovery to like really come home. It really presents a really interesting moral quandary. Which is like if you believe that this earth is for us, if we're uniquely made for it, then is an experience that you could have on this earth. Somehow bad weather or somehow forbidden. I don't know. But for me what This this journey has showed me is that we're all connected and that love is incredibly powerful. And, you know, sometimes what you do is enough, you know, whatever it is

love. That seems to be so did you really quickly. I mean, it's not on topic, but maybe I don't know. Did you watch Steven Greer's documentary over on Amazon Prime? Now? You should, I think you would like it. It's it. There's two, there's unacknowledged and then Close Encounters of the fifth time because it was something knowledge. Okay. Yeah. I don't know if there's a connection in all of this, like what you're referring to, from your experiences in DMT. What he refers to in the Close Encounters of the fifth kind, which no spoiler alert, but just as idea of consciousness. And yeah, that just knowing that there is this other thing? Yeah, I know, it definitely makes my wheels turn. And unfortunately, I mean, I want to keep going. But we're getting close to time here, Wiley. So before, I know, we're getting, you know, press harder time, I want to make sure we do talk about operation tree branch, because that is something that you are focusing on. And I want to make sure that we raise that up as well, because we're definitely gonna have you back on By the way, this is a conversation that we're just at the tip of the iceberg. So I think you probably most perfectly painted the picture in terms of trying to understand what it would be like that I've heard anywhere. Um, so that was awesome. And I think that's something that people are going to take away and more better understand and understand better frame of reference for the context of what this is what we're actually referring to here versus the stigma the you know, to your point before, right? This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs. So how about this, let's go ahead really quickly focus on operation tree branch widely.

So operation tree branch is something that we're very proud of the veterans of war, it's our initiative to give back to the indigenous wardens of this medicine that have kept it alive over the last couple of millennia. So that our veterans, our first responders, and anybody that could need it would have access to it when the time was right. Through that initiative, we've been able to help the agwa tribes, specifically with more than 2400 pounds of food and supplies during this very, I would say, specifically, incredibly difficult time for them, as they were ravaged both by COVID-19 and Dengue fever.

Wow. Man, why late? Well, thank you for number one for joining the show. Number two, for raising up awareness for I think the future of medicine. This is what we talked about in the rogue dose. This is where the future will be 510 15 years. And I'm I'm ecstatic, because I'm excited to see how many lives you're going to help change because this is at the end of the day, why I do what I do, from a political standpoint, why you're doing what you're doing is because we're trying to help real people. So thank you for that. And thank you for joining us here on today's very fun filled episode, but also very informative episode of The Brian Nichols Show. Thank you, Brian, so much. Appreciate it.

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Already folks, that's gonna wrap up my conversation with Wiley gray, thank you, Wiley for joining the show. And thank you for creating such an amazing solution to the problem that's out there. Now. This is what I was doing over at the heroic dose, which is part of microdose dot buzzes awesome events that they sponsored back here in April, where I was the moderator for a panel where we discussed the offer alternative forms of medicine for military veterans who are in need of help. And this is part of the path forward. And I think it's a great chance especially for the greater Liberty world to be an advocate. We see too often, there is an unnecessary division between those who have served in our armed forces and libertarians. Those who served in our armed forces should be the easiest people to talk to because they have seen firsthand just how horrible government power being used by people with nefarious goals. intentions can be and they know that it needs to change. So let's talk to them. Let's then let's help those who have already served who are dealing with the past the terrorist that they have to tackle every single day because of that. So let's not instead of saying, oh, look what you did joining the military, how dare you? No, no, what are we doing? Stop that. Instead say, we're here to help. We're gonna help solve the problems that you see around right now with the veterans that are needed help. But also we are going to help change the conversation with active military personnel by showing that yes, we aren't just going to be out there you know, calling the negatives all the time but rather offering solutions to help out there. I think that's where we are going to find folks the most success and folks out there like Wiley are leading the charge by offering solutions in the marketplace. Where is so absolutely needed. 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523: The Art of Influence (How if You're Winsome, You May Win Some!) …

Speaking the truth in love means considering the other person's interests and doing it out of helping the other person. But sometimes you need to say something that they're not necessarily going to like.

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Aug. 31, 2022

574: 4 EFFECTIVE Sales Pitches from 4 Former Presidents

In today's episode, I'm walking through 4 speeches/ads from 4 past presidents and outlining why they worked and what we can learn from them.

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Aug. 6, 2022

556: Meet the CYPHERPUNK STOCKBROKER Running for US Senate in New Ham…

Bruce is running on a platform of privacy, decentralization, and digital freedom. In this episode, we talk about his campaign and how the principles behind those ideas can change our world.

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June 27, 2022

532: Get Paid In Crypto - Learn How to Automatically Convert Your Pay…

GetHedge makes it simple to get paid in crypto by automatically converting your pay into Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum.

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June 16, 2022

525: Messaging Matters - Why Libertarians Have Continued to Lose the …

Facts don't care about your feelings? I mean, sure, facts don't care about your feelings, but feelings sell. And that's where we're losing the battle. It's the battle on actually appealing to people's feelings, and appealing to people's emotions

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July 21, 2021

285: Freedom is Nature! -with Dr. Adrian Bejan

Freedom makes sense because not freedom is not only nature... freedom is science!

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May 19, 2023

726: Trump's Achilles' Heel - Will Trump's Pandemic Handling Make or …

@KDCodyTN Returns to discuss how Trump's pandemic handling could make or break his 2024 prospects

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July 14, 2022

545: The Alpha Mission - A New Vision of Black Wall Streets Across th…

How the "JUST DO BUSINESS" approach is the pathway for ending the generational poverty of black communities across the country, by proving that the Free Enterprise System works for everyone.

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May 10, 2022

499: Capitalizing on the Parallel Economy & Defeating Wokeness (with …

There is a whole separate economy emerging for the people that are just tired of the wokeness. And they just want a break.

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Feb. 22, 2022

447: Economics For Business (with Hunter Hastings)

Giving business owners and entrepreneurs the Austrian economic tools, intelligence, and community to win in today's marketplace.

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May 5, 2021

241: To Sell Freedom, Tell Better Stories -with Matt Kibbe

How can telling better stories help #SellLiberty? Matt Kibbe returns to the program to show how storytelling is a crucial tool in the toolbelt in helping illustrate our ideas and our solutions to a market of non-libertarians who are looking …

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Jan. 3, 2022

424: Gifting the Opportunity of Being Wrong (feat. Brian Nichols)

How can giving someone the opportunity to be wrong help us win more deals?

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Nov. 9, 2021

376: Trigger Event Selling (with Craig Elias)

Harnessing the trigger events that turn prospects into customers.

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Oct. 14, 2022

606: How Can Sales Strategies Help Push Musicians & Artists to the Ne…

On today's episode, I'm over on Chis Goyzueta's podcast, "Making it with Chris G", where I'm helping explain how sales strategies can help musicians and artists take their craft to the next level.

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Oct. 31, 2022

614: Do We Need to Declare a Pandemic Amnesty?

Emily, who forced her kids to mask while hiking OUTSIDE now says we need to forgive one another for what we did and said when we were "in the dark about COVID". Today, I outline why my answer to her …

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March 21, 2023

706: Big Changes Coming to The Brian Nichols Show!

Big Changes & Exciting News - The Brian Nichols Show's Revamp!

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March 13, 2023

700: Bringing Calvin Coolidge Back to Life with AI

@AP4Liberty & @SteffiP4Liberty Unveiling the Making of 'Calvin the Coolest President

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March 3, 2023

694: House on FIRE- America's Dark Future & The Power of Narrative

House on Fire: @mattjbatt's Cautionary Tale for America's Dark Future

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Aug. 25, 2021

304: Helping People Buy School Choice -with Corey DeAngelis

Selling is half the battle... helping people buy is where we win!

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Feb. 22, 2023

687: The COVID Mask Delusion - Revealing the MYTHS Surrounding Mask M…

Unveiling the TRUTH behind the COVID mask delusion

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Oct. 3, 2022

597: Don't Argue with Donkeys - (Even When they Say the Grass is Blue…

This week, we're going to explore this question and more as I take you through the old tale of why you should never argue with a donkey, no matter what color it claims its grass is. And how does this …

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Sept. 9, 2021

317: Becoming the Trusted Advisor (feat. Brian Nichols)

How can using expert insights help you become your prospect's go-to trusted advisor?

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Nov. 21, 2022

628: Can We Sell More Liberty By Saying Less?

Want to sell more? Then try saying less. Sounds counterintuitive, I know. But it’s true. In fact, many of the most successful consumer brands and political organizations in the world do just that—and it works for them. So, how can …

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Dec. 19, 2022

646: How to Make Compelling Arguments that Win Over Voters? Expert Ti…

Discover the Secrets of Making Compelling Arguments and Persuading Others with VA Delegate Nick Freitas

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March 3, 2022

454: What's the DNA of a Top Sales Pro? (with Tim Wackel)

How do the top sales pros get to where they are? Hard work? DNA? A little of both?

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Jan. 13, 2023

659: A Beginner's Guide to Selling Freedom with a Smile

Learn how to effectively explain libertarianism to your friends and family by using sales and marketing strategies on this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Feb. 1, 2023

672: The TRUTH Behind MrBeast Helping 1,000 Blind People See For The …

The Good, the Bad, and the Generous: @MrBeast Under Fire

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Jan. 9, 2023

655: Standing Up for Small Business - The Inspiring Story of Beloved …

Small Businesses Matter: One Owner's Inspiring Journey of Resistance and Persistence

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Dec. 13, 2021

406: The Human Element (feat. Brian Nichols)

Serving Your Clients By Being Uniquely You & By Bringing The Human Touch

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Dec. 15, 2021

407: How to Build a "Dream Team" -with Dane Espegard

How can dreaming big and focusing on bettering the individual help us build phenomenal teams?

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March 16, 2022

462: Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other (with Cor…

Talking about difficult topics doesn't have to be as bad as we think.

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Nov. 30, 2022

633: 5 Ways to INSTANTLY Improve Your Persuasion & Communication Skil…

Persuasion is a crucial skill for anyone in business—whether you're convincing your boss to give you a raise or trying to close a client on the phone. But it's not as easy as it sounds. In fact, some people spend …

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March 27, 2021

BONUS: The Ugly Truth About the Lockdowns (Time to Reopen Society) -w…

The data, facts, and realities of COVID were far away from what the media and public health institutions were presenting to the world at the advent of the pandemic. And while the controlling narrative was that of lockdowns and fear …

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Jan. 6, 2023

654: How to WIN Your Local Election - FREE EBOOK SNEAK PEEK!

Win Your Local Election: Tips and Strategies from Our Free Ebook

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March 24, 2022

468: Upending Outdated Approaches to Medical Research & Enabling Univ…

Healthcare access should not be limited to the wealthy, the insured, or the geographically well located. Healing is for everyone.

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Nov. 11, 2022

622: Can Libertarianism Help Save the WORLD?!

On today's episode, I present a series of reasons why libertarianism offers some brilliant solutions to many of the world's problems. We'll talk about 5 ways in which libertarianism can save humanity.

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Oct. 18, 2022

608: Eternal Spring - The Falun Gong's Fight Against Communist Chines…

Today, we discuss the Falun Gong's fight against Chinese Communist Party propaganda and persecution, as we dig into the story of a group of heroes who sought to highjack the CCP corporate television broadcasts in 2002.

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Oct. 11, 2022

603: Changing Hearts, Minds, & Laws to Build a Freer Society

Market-based solutions that create change, and how they're working to make people aware of the power they have to change their government.

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March 16, 2022

461: NFL Extravaganza: BuyTheBroncos DOA! (with Sean O'Brien)

The Denver Broncos are officially up for sale, and a group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are planning on putting their hat in the ring!

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Sept. 20, 2022

588: Good People Bring Out the Good in People - The Importance of Com…

I've known Remso for about a number of years and have been thoroughly impressed with his ability to connect with others and create meaningful relationships with them. This quality is what drove him to start Club Memos—a group dedicated to …

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March 25, 2022

469: Why This Chinese Immigrant Fears the United States is on a Path …

“I fear the country I love is becoming like the country I left.”

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May 3, 2021

240: The Unified Theory of Scare Stories -with Dr. Patrick Moore

What are the two emotions that drive buyers into action? Love and...? Fear. Knowing that, how is fear being using to sell us on massive government policies with price tags ranging from the billions and even trillions of dollars. Dr. …

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March 29, 2022

471: You Can Do It! Spread Positivity... Recklessly! (feat. Brian Nic…

How can changing your outlook help your mental health AND your career prospects!?

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April 4, 2022

473: Mastering the Upsell (with Victor Antonio)

The fastest way to revenue growth is not finding new business - it's upselling to your existing customer base!

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June 11, 2021

262: Imagine A World Without Veteran Suicide -with Wyly Gray from Vet…

How can a plant known as the "vine of the dead" help heal instead of simply treating symptoms in the living?

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April 15, 2022

482: Why Do the Elites HATE Elon Musk So Much!? (with Hannah Cox & Br…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Hannah Cox and Brad Polumbo to discuss Elon Musk potentially buying Twitter, and why the elites have been reacting like it's "the end of the world". "I just I …

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April 27, 2022

490: Building a Story Brand and Using the Right Strategies (with Morg…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Morgan Bonwell (Founder, Right Strategies) to discuss the importance of building a storybrand to help candidates and campaigns effectively meet their constituents wh...

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July 28, 2021

289: The Future of Nuclear Energy -with Mark Schneider

How is nuclear energy a solution to climate change, energy independence, and planetary prosperity?

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May 2, 2022

493: Can't Sell, Won't Sell - Advertising, Politics, & Culture Wars (…

Why adland has stopped selling and started saving the world.

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May 5, 2022

496: Tolerance vs. Acceptance & Setting Narratives vs. Responding to …

Tolerance isn't blind acceptance. Nor is it tacit acceptance.

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May 6, 2022

497: Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom! (with Dr. Patri…

Returning to The Brian Nichols Show today is Dr. Patrick Moore (Author, "Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom") to discuss how most of the scare stories in the media today are based on things that are invisible, li...

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May 9, 2022

498: How to Talk About Roe v. Wade /Abortion without Tempers Flaring …

The conversation towards abortion/Roe v. Wade has always been a heated discussion... but does it have to be that way?

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May 11, 2022

500: 5 of My Favorite Episodes From Over the Past 500 Shows (feat. Br…

After 4 and 1/2 years, we've hit an incredible milestone at The Brian Nichols Show. Not only have we hit the top 1.5% of podcasts globally , but we have just reached our 500th episode! Today, I'm sharing 5 of …

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May 17, 2022

504: How Has Inflation Impacted Small Business? (with David Belman)

Inflation has been felt at the grocery store, at the gas pump, at the car dealership, traveling.... okay, pretty much everywhere. And yes, that means that the home building industry has been hit just as hard. How hard has it …

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Aug. 18, 2021

300: The Undefeated Marketing System -with Phillip Stutts

How to grow your business and build your audience using the secret formula that elects presidents.

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Oct. 29, 2021

365: How Do You Ask Great Questions?! -with Tim Wackel

Asking great questions. It is both a science AND an art.

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Nov. 8, 2021

375: Being Courageous in the Name of Freedom & Truth (Feat. Dr. Adria…

"The word freedom is very important, because it's not discussed freely and openly and courageously in academia."

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June 7, 2022

518: How Is this Old-School Retro Gamer Enhancing the Sales Experienc…

When people are best friends with other people, they usually stay at a company.

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July 17, 2023

748: Grassroots Efforts & Local Elections - Establishing Trust with V…

Discover Joshua Toms' journey from socialist to a Libertarian City Council candidate, as he shares insights on wealth disparity, social issues, and the impact of local politics in Lebanon, Ohio,

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July 15, 2023

747: Decoding the Path to Victory - 2024 Election Insights for Trump,…

@rkmcshane discuss the path to victory for top GOP & DNC candidates, shedding light on campaign strategies, key issues, and the challenges faced in the ever-evolving political landscape.

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Sept. 29, 2021

335: You're Selling Change! -with Victor Antonio

Stop overthinking the sales process... remember that you're selling change!

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April 10, 2023

711: Do You Know What's REALLY in Your Cannabis Products? 🌿

CEO Brian Fitzpatrick of @GetInQredible discusses how his company is using blockchain and third-party verification to ensure safe, quality CBD products in the cannabis industry.

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Feb. 9, 2023

678: How to Build Trust (Works EVERY SINGLE Time)

Discover the key to success in leadership with trust expert Darryl Stickel on the importance of trust in organizations and society

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Jan. 30, 2023

670: The COVID Conspiracy - UNMASKED

@NickHudsonCT unmasks the TRUTH behind the COVID-19 pandemic and its political connections in this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Dec. 3, 2021

396: Cutting Through the Clutter -with Art Sobczak

"The only way to cut through the clutter is to have a message that is going to resonate with the prospect and what's going on in their world, right at that very moment."

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Nov. 2, 2022

616: GOP vs. LP? - Are We Winning Hearts & Minds, Winning Elections, …

Are we winning hearts and minds, winning elections, or both? On today's episode, I'm joined by Kenny Cody and Jeremy Todd to talk about Blake Masters recently receiving the endorsement of Libertarian US Senate candidate, Marc Victor, and the implications …

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Oct. 21, 2022

611: Fighting for What Matters - Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In f…

On today's episode, I'm joined once again by Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In for Governor of Maryland!

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Sept. 23, 2022

591: To Sell Freedom, Listen More

On today's episode, we're going back to January 2021, when I joined Matt Kibbe on his program, Kibbe on Liberty.

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Jan. 1, 2022

423: 2021's TOP 3 STORIES OF THE YEAR (Crossover episode with Eric Br…

Eric Brakey and Brian Nichols break down the top stories of 2021!

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Dec. 27, 2021

419: Let's Talk Omicron -with Dr. Eric Larson

Mass hysteria and weaponized hypochondria have no place in healthcare.

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Sept. 12, 2022

582: Call Scripting 101 - Proven Call Scripting Tips to Help you DOMI…

Today, I'll also be sharing some of my own personal call scripts that have worked for me and will give you some tips on how to create a great script that will help you in your day-to-day sales activities.

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Sept. 6, 2022

578: The Danger of "DO SOMETHING!" Politics

Do you ever feel like your government is making decisions without really knowing what it's doing? On today's episode, Rodgir and I discuss the danger of "do something" politics and how this type of thinking can lead to bad policy …

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July 18, 2022

547: HERO 22-Year-Old Ends Mass-Shooting - How a Good Guy with a Gun …

When a madman with a rifle started shooting at an Indiana mall this past weekend, a good guy with a gun stopped him—and saved countless lives.

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Feb. 21, 2022

446: Sell Different! (with Lee Salz)

How can selling different help you win more business?

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Nov. 26, 2021

391: The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Closing More Business (feat. …

Brian Nichols: "Why why is it so hard to close business? Because we make it harder than it actually has to be." Check out today's special solo episode where we dig into how to adapt with the changes, plus helping …

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Aug. 24, 2022

569: Never Fly Solo & The 7 Wingman Principles

On today's episode, I'm joined by Lt. Col Waldo Waldman to talk about leading with courage, building trusting partnerships, and reaching new heights in business.

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July 21, 2023

749: Rethinking the College Experience - Student Loan Forgiveness & t…

@JP_Kirby explores the alarming decline of confidence in American higher education, discussing the impact of student loan forgiveness, indoctrination on campuses, and the importance of empowering students to reclaim their freedoms and make informed choices for a brighter future.

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July 28, 2023

751: Bitcoin - The Future of Money in a Digital World!?

@adamobrien_ joins to discuss the world of Bitcoin, exploring its potential future in the cryptocurrency industry, the importance of autonomous banking, and the risks and rewards of decentralized finance.

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Aug. 8, 2023

756: Winning Hearts & Votes - The Power of Persuasion in Political Ca…

@libertywoody unveils innovative tactics for flipping political landscapes, leveraging sales and marketing approaches to connect with voters, and dismantling traditional strongholds.

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Aug. 16, 2023

759: Cold Calling Mastery with The SDR Whisperer - Prospecting SECRET…

Former pastor turned sales pro Jacob Tacher reveals the transferrable skills of questioning, listening, storytelling, and relationship-building he honed in ministry to become an expert in the art of cold calling and sales prospecting.

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Sept. 3, 2023

764: The Political Marketing Playbook - The Ultimate Guide to Politic…

Robert Lee discusses why candidates need to connect with people's issues and provide valuable solutions without anger, discussing the secrets behind successful political marketing campaigns and the importance of connecting with voters on a personal level.

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Sept. 8, 2023

766: Your Potential UNLOCKED - The NFL Exec's Secrets to Playing Offe…

Former NFL executive @PaulEpsteinLA reveals his strategies for playing offense in business and life, overcoming adversity, making fast confident decisions, and building unshakeable confidence by consistently acting on your values.

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Sept. 28, 2023

772: The Creativity CRISIS - Chad Stewart on Igniting Creativity & Pr…

Chad Stewart discusses how schools are killing creativity in kids and solutions like homeschooling to nurture imagination and empower the next generation.

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Oct. 13, 2023

776: Alone No More - How the WhiteFlag App is Rewriting the Rules on …

@RealSpikeCohen and @whiteflagapp founder @Jonny_McCoy have a raw, inspiring discussion about embracing peer support and human connection to transform mental health and save lives.

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Dec. 2, 2023

788: Common Ground for Uncommon Times - How to Break Bread Without Br…

Brian Nichols & @Jtodd601 expose the conversational pitfalls sabotaging holiday political talks and detail tactics to foster genuine dialogue on charged issues.

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Dec. 22, 2023

794: Selling Below the Surface - Navigating Hidden Buying Motivators …

Host Brian Nichols and guest Karl Becker discuss transforming sales through embracing the powerful human truths and motivations lying below the surface that typical tactics never uncover.

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Dec. 28, 2023

796: Is Our Food System Failing Us?

After overcoming her own health crisis, Sonia Gomez is on a mission to transform our broken food system by empowering families to take control of their health and build self-reliance through homesteading.

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Feb. 7, 2024

808: Bill Maher EXPOSED as FAKE "Libertarian"

Biden's reckless spending fuels historic inflation that crushes families, while Bill Maher's fake libertarian virtue signaling is exposed by Patrick Bet-David's principled consistency.

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Feb. 12, 2024

810: Charged $23K Tax to Build on My Own Land?!

A retiree fights an extortionate $23,000 California home-building fee all the way to the Supreme Court to defend property rights and rein in a dystopian system allowing unchecked legislative power grabs that drive up housing prices.

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Feb. 15, 2024

811: The Kitchen Table Strategy - Changing Minds Where It Matters Most

Amid despairing predictions, Brian makes an impassioned case that ordinary citizens reclaiming active empowerment through local community renewal centered on timeless truths, not partisan politics, can rescue the fraying American fabric.

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March 9, 2024

819: Laughter vs. Lunacy - Redefining Extremism in the Age of Woke Cu…

In this groundbreaking episode, recorded during Amp America's first-ever Twitter/X Spaces, Brian Nichols and "The eXtremist Files" producer Matt Edwards explore the power of satire in challenging extreme political narratives, revealing how humor can be a potent tool for exposing …

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March 14, 2024

822: The School Choice REVOLUTION - Parental Power in a New Era of Ed…

@mattfrendewey shares how the closure of a failed micro school in West Virginia demonstrates the true power and importance of school choice in holding educators accountable and empowering parents to make the best decisions for their children's education.

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March 21, 2024

824: Rewrite Your Sales Story - Remove Resistance, Embrace Success, &…

Embrace your authentic leadership voice, harness the power of storytelling, and rewrite your sales mindset to scale your business while staying true to your values, as shared by Justin Janowski, founder of Faith 2 Influence, in this insightful conversation with …

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March 28, 2024

827: The TSA of the Internet - Why Online ID Requirements WON'T WORK

@CarlSzabo explores the unintended consequences of government overreach in the digital realm, emphasizing the importance of parental responsibility and targeted solutions in protecting children online while preserving privacy and free speech rights for all Americans.

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April 5, 2024

831: Why Culture Trumps Politics - How is Laughter is Sparking a Libe…

@mkibbe explores how the liberty movement can harness the power of culture, comedy, and storytelling to create a compelling vision for a freer future, celebrating recent victories and supporting the unsung heroes who are fighting for freedom on the front …

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April 12, 2024

834: AI Apocalypse? - Navigating the End of Work as We Know It

AI expert @JoeGulesserian returns to explore the potential consequences of AI on democracy, employment, and society, warning of a dystopian future marked by mass unemployment, corporate-government collusion, and the erosion of individual freedom, while offering strategies for adapting and resisting …

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April 22, 2024

838: The Ozempic Era - Treating Symptoms vs. Addressing the Root Cause

Michael Pickens returns to share his insights on reprogramming your subconscious mind for success by setting clear goals, breaking them down into actionable steps, and using powerful tools like affirmations and visual reminders to stay focused and motivated on your …

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April 26, 2024

840: "Be Curious, Not Judgmental!" - Ted Lasso & Mastering the Art of…

Rewire your brain for sales success by mastering the internal art of influence, living your values, and embracing curiosity to uncover your prospects' true needs and have your best year ever.

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May 3, 2024

843: The Dropout Millionaire - How Can Mentors Help You Uncover Billi…

Self-made multimillionaire @Thedropoutmm shares his inspiring journey and the invaluable lessons he learned while building a business empire without a college degree or startup capital, emphasizing the crucial role of perseverance, mentorship, and coachability in achieving entrepreneurial success against all …

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May 8, 2024

845: Ideology vs. Identity - Separating Beliefs from the Self

In this thought-provoking episode, Brian Nichols and host Randy Wilinski explore the art of engaging in productive, nuanced conversations amidst a polarized political landscape, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, good-faith discussions, and focusing on root causes to foster personal growth …

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May 17, 2024

849: Debunking the Myths About Homeschooling

@Homeschool_LLC shares how homeschooling empowers parents to provide a personalized, efficient, and creativity-fostering education that prepares children for an ever-changing future while strengthening family bonds.

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May 29, 2024

854: Why is the New Zealand Government Destroying Beehives?

Beekeeper Steven Brown reveals the shocking extent of government overreach in New Zealand, detailing how authorities destroyed $2 million worth of his beekeeping equipment and products, and then billed him for the destruction, highlighting the dire consequences of unchecked bureaucratic …

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June 7, 2024

858: The BIGGEST Mistake Libertarians Make in Politics

Brian Nichols explains why libertarians need to shift their focus from preaching to the choir to effectively selling their ideas to a broader audience by understanding and addressing the kitchen table issues that matter most to voters, rather than getting …

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June 10, 2024

859: Debunking MYTHS About School Choice and Funding

Halli Faulkner from @yes_everykid_f explores the transformative potential of school choice, discussing how empowering parents and breaking down traditional barriers to educational options can revolutionize the future of education in America.

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June 12, 2024

860: Why Your Paycheck is SMALLER Than it Should Be - The Tax Secret …

Tax expert @scottahodge reveals the shocking ways taxes secretly control our lives, driving up costs and stifling economic growth, and offers a compelling vision for a simpler, fairer tax system that could unleash prosperity and freedom for all.

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June 17, 2024

862: What Happens to Taxes if Trump or Biden Wins in 2024?

Steve Hayes explores the stark contrasts between Trump and Biden's tax plans, painting a vivid picture of America's economic future and the potential for a fairer, simpler tax system under the FairTax plan.

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June 24, 2024

865: How Progressive Policies Hurt the Poor

@BenjaminAyanian explains how progressive economic policies often harm society's most vulnerable by misdiagnosing problems and creating detrimental unintended consequences.

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June 26, 2024

866: Why Are Public Schools Getting More Money But Worse Results?

Explore why increased education funding isn't improving student outcomes, challenging listeners to reconsider how we structure and fund our schools to truly benefit teachers and students. Copy Retr

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June 28, 2024

867: Biden's Debate DISASTER | Will Bad Debate Cost Democrats the Ele…

The recent Trump-Biden debate exposed Biden's apparent cognitive decline and reinvigorated Trump's campaign, potentially reshaping the entire 2024 election landscape and throwing the Democratic Party into chaos.

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July 3, 2024

869: Border Crisis Explained | What Libertarians Get Wrong

Libertarians must confront the real-world complexities of the border crisis, abandoning mockery for empathy and offering practical solutions that balance principles with reality, or risk irrelevance in crucial policy debates.

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July 9, 2024

871: The Brain Science Behind Great Storytelling EXPLAINED

Expert storyteller Andrea Sampson reveals how to use emotional language, sensory details, and a five-step framework to craft compelling narratives that make complex ideas stick, build trust, and inspire positive change in business, media, and everyday life.

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July 12, 2024

873: Why Do People Trust Experts Without Thinking?

Brian explores the unsettling shift he's observed in many of his friends who have gone from questioning authority to blindly following government mandates and expert narratives, urging listeners to maintain critical thinking and value individual liberty in an increasingly compliant …

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July 26, 2024

879: How Politics is Changing for Young People | Week in Review

Millennials are reshaping American politics as they face unique economic challenges and demand fresh voices in leadership, while also grappling with unexpected issues like drug-affected marine life, highlighting the urgent need for younger generations to get involved and make their …

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Aug. 12, 2024

886: Is Your Money Safe? | 3 Money Moves to Make Before the Economy C…

Financial expert Joe Lombardi warns of economic disaster under a potential Harris presidency and reveals unconventional strategies to protect your wealth, regardless of who wins the 2025 election.

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Aug. 14, 2024

887: What Makes Things Cost What They Do? | EXPLAINED

Using a banana farmer's dilemma as a relatable example, this episode unravels the complex interplay of supply, demand, and pricing in a free market economy, revealing how these forces shape every business decision and consumer purchase in our daily lives.

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Aug. 20, 2024

889: Brain Glue | How to Make Ideas STICK

Glue your ideas to their brains: the sticky science of unforgettable communication.

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Sept. 2, 2024

895: Why Africa Needs Fossil Fuels to Fight Poverty | Climate Activis…

A Kenyan farmer challenges Western climate policies, arguing that fossil fuels are essential for Africa's development and poverty reduction, not a threat to be eliminated.

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Sept. 7, 2024

897: Why Pennsylvania Decides the 2024 Election | Week in Review

@BNicholsLiberty and @HeyRemso challenge conventional political wisdom, exposing the dire consequences of unchecked immigration, the critical role of Pennsylvania in the 2024 election, and the potential fallout of third-party voting, ultimately questioning whether America is on the brink of losing …

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Sept. 18, 2024

901: How to Save Money on Healthcare | SECRETS Hospitals Hide

@PeterGillooly from @twc_health shows how our healthcare system's perverse incentives are costing you money and potentially your health, and teaches how taking control through early intervention and medical autonomy could be your lifesaver in a world where hospitals and insurance …

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Sept. 20, 2024

902: How to Talk Politics Without Sounding Like a Nerd

Libertarians must shift from selling features to solving problems, ditching the "autistic approach" for emotional connections, to effectively communicate their ideas and win hearts and minds.

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Oct. 5, 2024

908: How to Make Money in Countries You've Never Heard Of | Expat Mon…

Rethink your approach to wealth and freedom by exploring unconventional strategies like offshore investing and international diversification, as traditional political activism and US-centric investing may no longer be enough to secure your financial future in an increasingly uncertain global economy.

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Oct. 18, 2024

913: Alcoholism Recovery & Dealing with PTSD | New Approaches for Vet…

A Marine veteran's raw journey from trauma to transformation reveals how questioning everything, embracing vulnerability, and exploring unconventional healing methods can lead to profound personal growth and self-discovery.

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Oct. 25, 2024

915: Why Government Wants to Control Social Media | THE HIDDEN TRUTH

As governments worldwide move to ban social media platforms and criminalize online speech - from Brazil's complete ban of X to UK police monitoring citizens' posts - this episode reveals how quickly digital freedom can vanish overnight and why America …

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Oct. 26, 2024

916: Why Libertarians Are Switching to Trump in 2024 | Week in Review

Popular libertarian voice Dave Smith's endorsement of Trump signals a larger shift in the liberty movement, as key figures like Rand Paul, Ron Paul, and Thomas Massie coalesce around Trump's campaign - highlighting how pragmatic libertarians are choosing strategic influence …

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Nov. 3, 2024

918: Ron Paul and Elon Musk Team Up With Trump? | Week in Review

In a shocking pre-election bombshell, as Ron Paul and Elon Musk join forces in a potential Trump administration, New York state's killing of a beloved Instagram-famous squirrel becomes a rallying cry against government overreach, revealing how bureaucrats will dispatch more …

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Nov. 21, 2024

923: How COVID Changed American Politics Forever | The Real Story Beh…

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government overreach shattered public trust in institutions, leading to a massive political realignment as Americans across the spectrum rejected establishment narratives and embraced new coalitions focused on personal freedom and government accountability.

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Dec. 5, 2024

926: Dear Santa: All I Want for Christmas is Freedom

Host Brian Nichols crafts a heartfelt Christmas list to "Liberty Santa," asking for practical freedom-oriented gifts like fiscal responsibility, school choice, and honest journalism while teaching listeners how to effectively communicate liberty principles during the holiday season.

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Dec. 7, 2024

927: Bitcoin Hits $100,000 | What This Means For Your Money in 2024

Bitcoin's historic rise to $100,000 represents more than just a price milestone - it signals a growing movement toward financial independence as people seek alternatives to government-controlled money in an era of inflation and increasing centralized control.

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Dec. 19, 2024

930: How to Heal Your Body NATURALLY (Step-by-Step Guide)

A former Wall Street insider exposes the truth about our broken health system while sharing how natural solutions and proper supplementation can transform your health, challenging everything we've been told about "genetic" health problems.

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Dec. 24, 2024

932: Weight Loss SECRETS (Without Surgery or Pills!)

A former college football player shares his remarkable journey from 470 pounds to vibrant health through the power of walking, intermittent fasting, and proper supplementation, proving that sustainable weight loss starts with simply taking the first step.

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Dec. 27, 2024

933: What They SHOULD Have Taught You in School (But Didn't)

Our education system prioritizes theoretical knowledge over essential life skills, creating generations of graduates who can solve complex equations but struggle with basic adult responsibilities.

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Jan. 20, 2025

937: How to HEAL Your Body (Without Prescription Drugs!)

A groundbreaking conversation revealing how a Colombia-based healing center is combining cutting-edge natural treatments with ancient wisdom to help patients heal from serious illnesses while exposing the corruption in American healthcare.

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