Modern Mantra Podcast

Whether you’re emerging from a plant medicine journey or from an internal practice, there is a period of integration that follows. When rightfully honored, the integration is what truly crystallises the wisdom from your journey.Amánda Efthimiou’s work is centered around medicine integration: both the initial transition in the ritualistic space, and longer term practices for assimilating your journey's learnings back into your life.Amánda talks through the responsibility facilitators and...

Theodore Bajard, the visionary behind RIMA, joins Nick to traverse the dimensions of consciousness and AI, art, spirituality and authenticity.We’re stepping into a New Renaissance – a narrative which we are collectively writing as it unfolds. Nick and Theodore explore what the new paradigm might look like, and what role AI can play in this story.Turning the lens inward, the pair look at the ‘cracks’ in our consciousness – the vulnerable gaps through which we can let the light shine. Theodore ...

What is a spiritual soup? Drawing from her 20 year healing journey, entrepreneur, radio and TV host Jennifer K Hill sat down with Nick to share her personal recipe.A dark time in Jennifer’s youth catapulted her onto a path of personal development and spiritual practice. Later in life, her Aspergers diagnosis uncovered innate superpowers that deepened her understanding of human connection: transforming how she relates to others, and informing the algorithm behind her new business.With Kabbalis...

What are endogenous and exogenous technologies, and how can this framework help us bring our ideas to life? Join Modern Mantra founders Nick and Elijah as they catch up on the concepts that have been circulating for them recently. Elijah starts by sharing around his recent explorations with music and plant medicine. Find out how making music has deepened his connection with nature, and expanded his understanding of endogenous tools: our inbuilt technologies, such as the breath and the voice.T...

Rocket scientist Ben Haldeman is on a mission to create a blueprint of life on Earth (from sacred plants to animal and human DNA) and send it out into the universe.In conversation with Nick, Ben introduces his astronomical venture LifeShip, the Noah’s Ark of the new space age, that has already sent the genomes of 500 species into the cosmos.The intention? To back up Earth and spread life to the stars. The dream? To populate new worlds with these seeds of earthly life, consciousness and cultur...

Darius Mora, CEO of Vitality Therapeutics, channels learnings from his personal healing journey to develop AI technology that can diagnose mental health conditions, giving individuals sovereignty over their personal growth.What happens as we begin optimising our wellbeing with the aid of technology?Speaking to the dangers of ‘living life like a self help book’, Darius recounts his own story of burning out despite hitting all the markers of a healthy and mindful lifestyle.Given how unique and ...

Multi-talented Modern Mantra creative and designer, Nibras Ibnomer, joins studio co-founder Elijah for a conscious, emotive and fluid exploration that will resonate with all artists and creatives.To begin, they discuss one of the biggest blocks to authentic self expression: fear of judgement, and our unconscious bias towards likeability. This programming permeates how we show up in the world, and ultimately, how we create. How to rewrite these codes?Nibras and Elijah radically reframe the cre...

Can robots become our best friends… or will they eventually kill us?!We sat down with Julian Johnson to explore how AI and tech advancement might help us move toward an age of deepened connection.Together we weave a mycelium of futurist ideas and earth-rooted principles, dreaming up systems that address scarcity, regenerate nature, accelerate innovation, and superpower the globe.Julian speaks to the collective fears around robots, gives insight from his personal journey as an entrepreneur, an...

Chris Corsini is one of the most awe-inspiring and powerful forces of nature we know. Watching him work is unlike anything else you'll ever see, as he integrates American Sign Language, astrology, tarot card reading, and musicianship into a pure expression of channeling mastery. Through his work he has helped thousands of people to throw off their inner shackles and walk their own life’s path.In this podcast, we take a deep dive into Chris’s spiritual and entrepreneurial journey, as we chat a...

Elijah embarked on a metaphysical journey with Anne Marie Pizarro, an exceptionally knowledgeable Akashic Records practitioner and entrepreneur.Together they explored the nuances of multidimensional awareness - from spiritual enlightenment in Alaska to our ongoing connection with technology. You’ll gain invaluable perspective into how different dimensions of consciousness influence human existence while discovering tools - like crystal grids and unifying head intelligence with heart wisdom - ...

Nick & Elijah sit down with psychic medium and entrepreneur, Medium Fleur, for an awesome chat about innovation in the field of mediumship & spiritual communication.You’ll learn about Fleur’s unique scientific approach to channelling spirits; the power of intuition and how it can be cultivated in all of us; and the experience of reading someone’s spirit from a medium’s perspective.The conversation then ends with a look into the future of spiritual work, as the trio riff on how technol...

Technology today is bombarding us with noise and blocking us from getting back to our highest selves—the true us: that wise, calm, loving being connected to all that is. But are the two really diametrically opposed?Join us for a packed 40 minutes as Nick & Elijah challenge the notion that human intelligence and artificial intelligence are fundamentally different, presenting ideas that will blow open your mind and make you question everything you thought you knew about technology and natur...

Elijah speaks with Rebecca Kockler, educator turned tech leader, about illiteracy in the United States and her pioneering approach to fixing it. American kids today are the worst at reading on record, with Black, Latino, and Native American kids suffering most from lack of access to good literacy education. With reading an almost prerequisite for success in life, this dynamic will only serve to widen wealth disparity across races in years to come.In a fascinating 1 hour chat, we go to the hea...

If aliens came to earth post-armageddon, they wouldn’t find much, but they would find a sh*t ton of plastic! Join Nick & Elijah for 1 hour as we explore possible tech solutions to environmentally destructive behavior by big business and the dishonest greenwashing that comes with it.Companies these days make promises about producing less waste and pollution, but the reality is nobody is really holding them accountable. That’s one reason they can continue to pump out masses of single-use ju...

Elijah speaks with Kate Gerson about her journey as a white woman devoted to dismantling systemic racism in the United States. The two talk about how Kate’s early interest in the writings and poetry of African-American women led her to choose a “path of service”, challenges encountered along the way, and the eventual creation of her current vessel for healing, Rethinc. We hear how Rethinc are redesigning work culture by putting spirituality at the center, and in doing so are helping society t...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah look at the roots of toxic masculinity and explore how we could redesign sex education for male adolescents. Join us for 1 hour as we share our own experiences of sex education as kids, unpack how our current approach to sex education is harming us, and conceptualize a new digital-first sexual education grounded in spiritual alignment.In this episode we discuss: 01:34 — "What is it that we weren't taught as kids?" about sex11:36 — First sexual experiences...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah talk about intention, presence, and ceremony of everything. We cover how you bring intention and presence in everything that you do and touch in your life. On the flip side, we talk about a bit of a lower frequency space — we talk about the space of gossip and the cultural prevalence and presence of gossip and what is lost with gossip.Some of the topics that they speak to are:The ceremony of everything — placing intention and presence with everything that you ...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah talk about the role of spirituality in the future of work and different principles for operating a high-vibe organization. Some of the topics that they speak to are:What does a “spiritually motivated” company translate toThe real presence of a company and its impact in the collective consciousnessHow does a “spiritually motivated” company conduct businessThe Modern Mantra way of doing businessOur continuous iteration as individuals and as an entityA bette...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah talk about the transformative experience that Elijah had in Costa Rica where he took part in a retreat inside of an intentional community — sitting with songs, with earth, and with the sacred medicine. They also speak about the implications of that experience on how they work within Modern Mantra and the offering they provide.Some of the topics that they speak to are:Elijah’s perspective shifting and perspective enhancing experience in Costa RicaThe journey of...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah talk about the construct and confine of time, this concept that governs our everyday life. We also dive into different perspectives and take on the concept work, and how we treat and approach work in our lives. We also share some tools, tips and tricks that have allowed us to spend time in the way we want. Some of the topics that they speak to are:The value your time as an entrepreneurThe common excuse of “I don’t have time” when it comes to pursuin...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah talk about sexual energy and how to channel it for creativity and vitality. They also talk about the lack of sex education at scale and the impact that it has on society and the trauma that it has brought to our planet.Some of the topics that they speak to are:Dating, mating, and sexual masteryBoundaries and unlearning behaviors, preconceived conditioningHow sex, technology, and social media platforms/apps are correlatedHow lack of innovation in sex education ...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah discuss the product ideas and the climate crisis. Some of the topics that they speak to are: Pre- and Post-checkout experiences How brands can incentivize individual wellbeingTaking the COVID-19 approach to other pressing issuesThe requirements for sustainable swaps to be successful Actions that people can take to reduce their carbon footprint Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the Mod...

This episode is a juicy one as Nick and Elijah both come back from testing positive for COVID-19 over the Christmas holiday. This episode covers the following topics and questions: Covid Christmas Which sense would you choose to give up?Covid illuminating the a war on consciousnessThe misaligned incentives of media and capitalizing on fear Toxic positivity and the role of polarity of positive and negative chargesThe social cases for media censorship and lack thereofThanks for l...

In this distinctly Modern Mantra episode, Nick and Elijah explore the relationship between channeling, the natural world, and technology in the following ways:Understanding your key markers as a guided being Crystal and frequency as the foundation of modern technology The illusory opposition of technology and spirituality Staking consciousness and a prototype for programmatic channeling Consensus mechanisms 101 We hope you enjoy this conversation, join our discord se...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah discuss amphetamines following a recent experience that Elijah had with ritalin. Nick speaks to his journey of prescribed usage from a young age under pressure from family and society to meet certain expectations. This gets into a broader discussion around the following: The role of amphetamine's in Nick's life and known changesThe overprescription of amphetamines in the United States The disproportionate weight we put on ambitionFitting people...

In this episode, we discuss: Downloads from a recent Temazcal ceremony Helping loved ones pass through and the role of family tiesThe last few weeks spent together in Portugal The challenge with taking one collective action Breaking down some blockchain misconceptions We also make reference to a recent NFT drop in collaboration with Mirros, which you can checkout here. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah have a juicy discussion that speaks to how they integrate channeled information into their product design work. Over the course of the episode, they speak to the following:Breakdown of the Akashic RecordsBackground of Modern Mantra What it means for a project to be "Guided"Introduction to ThankfishMeasuring the impact of creation on a frequency scaleDeconstructing the layers to being ourselvesHave a listen and let us know what you think. This is the 25th ...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah dive reflect on recent experience with plant medicine and the interconnectivity of living forms. They speak to the following topics: The impact of placing guided meditations before everyday activitiesPodcasting in different contexts outside of studios and officesReflections on a recent plant medicine ceremony The sacred wisdom of plants and the ways in which they share it The interconnectedness of living forms and the things that often get taken...

In this episode, Nick and Eli speak to the work engagement failure that the United States and other countries are facing. We cover a range of topics such as: Increasing autonomy and options in how one can generate capital Evolving generational values making talent more discerning The difficulty of hiring for EQEmotions have an inherent place in work, contrary to old work adagesWhy work-life balance is a flawed notionAnd much more, so we hope that you enjoy the episode here. Hit...

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss the importance of men's work. The conversation begins by discussing the role of well-facilitated men's circles and similar gatherings. From there, the two speak to acknowledging and navigating the role of men, past and present, to create a better future. The last part of the discussion revolves around breaking the social conditioning around sex and embodying a more connected orientation to male sexuality. So if something like masturbation as a manife...

In this episode, Nick and Elijah kickoff by discussing frog and toad medicine - speaking to the profound experiences that were experienced and how life-altering they were. They proceed to discuss our endogenous medicines that are available to us at anytime, such as Kundalini, breath work, and mantra. The last part of this podcast, the two cover finding partnership in common spaces. A newly-single Nick speaks to how he's been approaching his romantic connection with others and on the flip...

In this episode, Nick and Eli kickoff with a discussion around what is and isn't considered natural by most standards - taking it a few layers deeper to grapple with this notion that everything we do is perhaps human nature and that even the most artificial of things stem from something naturally occurring. So where does the line of natural end and artificial begin? Well, it may not be that binary. From that, this episode unpacks the reality that we are the only known species with multig...

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss connecting with people during their travels and the impact that specific interactions have had. The discussion then leads into a discussion about the use case of blockchain, the emergence of NFTs, and the hard-to-conceptualize notion of decentralized living. Crypto is putting things into a new perspective. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co mailing list here.

In this episode, Nick and Eli begin the conversation discussing the current situation with COVID-19 in their respective homes and around the world. It leads to a broader discussion around misaligned economic incentive models that are being highlighted by our current situation with vaccine production and distribution. The conversation then transitions into the dire need for the open embrace and integration of femininity into the constructs that govern everyday lives. As well as the need t...

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss the emergence of quantified social standing evident in new investment platforms like IdeaMarket or BitClout all the way to China’s social credit system. The growing ability to put a number on someone’s reputation has allowed attention to emerge as a core currency. The conversations then gets into engineered bias - the biases that inherently exist when we use computer-generated metrics to determine someone’s worth, status, or reputation. The une...

In this episode, Nick and Eli begin by speaking about tuning to pendulums and channeling from spirit guides. From there, the conversation of pendulums evolves into how each one of us is tuned to our ethereal nature, which presents some interesting possibilities for writing new social and personal programs that allow us to live more aligned. The episode finishes off with musings around a future hybrid existence in which the body becomes less prevalent because of our ability to tap into no...

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss the power of the collective - pointing to different examples in which the public steps into its power to shape the world they want to live in. Decentralization of power is evident across different contexts in recent years, fueled by the tools that have become available to us. This leads into a broader discussion of intentional community and lifestyle design. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join th...

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss lifestyle alternatives to urban living, exploring different thoughts and models around the evolution of intentional community. Earlier in the discussion, they speak about feeling a sense of vibrancy in life and factors that influence it. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co mailing list here.

In this episode, Nick and Eli begin by discussing the Eli's work in channeling the Akashic Records, which leads into Nick's personal journey working in the Great Beyond with non-physical beings. They speak to the societal indicators pointing to a collective shift in how we regard spirituality, and the importance of both being proactive with connection and cultivating a practice.Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co maili...

Nick and Eli discuss the complexities of trauma and the non-knowing of other people’s journey. They speak to the imagery of masculinity in contrast to the divinity of masculinity, as well as the need for vulnerability as an integrated practice. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co mailing list here.

In this episode, Nick and Eli talk about sharing space, the tri-consciousness of relationships, the healing and unlayering journey, and that things that occur in our lives are happening but not happening to us. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co mailing list here.

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss minimalism, the suppression of imagination, and the entrapment of scorekeeping. There is beauty to be found all around us, it is just a matter of how we choose to see. We have become encapsulated in the tasks that we’re doing, to the point where we no longer appreciate all that is. In that regard, extending minimalism from materialism into other parts of our life, creates the space to fill our cups. The discussion leads into looking more broadly at how we...

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss awakening kundalini, doing business as dharma, and grappling with impact of business on society. Eli speaks to a few of his most beloved kundalini kriyas before they dive into a discussion around doing business as dharma. When doing business as dharma, the objectives are different than what one may be taught in a traditional academic business setting. There is an inherent calling or connection to the work that is being done - a more thorough understanding...

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss the siloed nature with which society buckets meditation and point to the meditative practices found in everyday life. There are some strong parallels between free-styling, flow states, and meditating, and it all is a matter of which lens one is viewing through. We have all become so accustomed to doing over being, and hence Nick and Eli look to early childhood as a place to begin tackling this. Given what we now understand around quantum mechanics an...

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss the power of the breath (prana) and the impact that can be had by placing more attention on this often automated action which is the first and last thing we do in our physical lives. They discuss breath as the language of connection, to ourselves, other life forms on earth, and other planes of existence. With its inherent ability to heighten our state of consciousness, the act of intentional breathing is not well integrated into our lives. Nick ...

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss how individuals and technology designers can augment reality (AR) in a positive way. They speak to the augmentation of reality that occurs without technology, such as the attachment of meaning and perception over our objective reality. They discuss the building blocks of reality and transition into ways in which emerging AR technologies can have a positive impact on people and planet - from facilitating individual healing to providing new delivery mechani...

On this episode, Nick and Eli begin with a prompt: "How might we promote and integrate optimism in the world today?" It leads into discussion around the definition of optimism, how it differs from hope, and different ways that we can each integrate a more optimistic approach and outlook to each waking moment. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co mailing list here.

In this episode, Nick and Eli discuss nurturing soul connections and the practice of relationships. They share their personal stories on that matter. Later on, they dive into a discussion about sexual compatibility, which stemmed from a useful exercise that Nick's friends took part in. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co mailing list here.

In this episode, Nick Sarafa and Eli Johnston dive into the relationship between peace and freedom, what serves inner peace within our lives, and how we might become more discerning in that regard. They also discuss the connection between inner peace and identification with the ego. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co mailing list here.

Join Nick Sarafa and Eli Johnston as they explore design prompts for the venture studio, and ultimately dive into the subtleties of the ego, detachment from it, and visualizing ego based on the stories we tell ourselves in everyday life. Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co mailing list here.

Join Nick Sarafa and Eli Johnston as they discuss integration of channeling into their everyday lives, and the prospect of kicking off a new venture studio focused on the expansion of human consciousness, and connective integration.Thanks for listening! Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or find us on LinkedIn! Join the ModernMantra.co mailing list here.