Shamanic Journeying

Dr. Riz Virk on Riding the Dragon: Startups, Dreams & Higher Consciousness

Aeon Byte Gnostic RadioOct 13, 2026

Simulation Hypothesis author Dr. Rizwan Virk returns to discuss his new book, The Zen Entrepreneur and the Dream, which claims our inner karmic patterns create the challenges we face in business and love, like quests written for us in a cosmic video game. He describes a vision he had in the ICU after heart surgery, in which Tibetan monks reminded him of a pre-birth plan to become a writer after his career as an entrepreneur. The conversation ranges from AI myths and censorship to the theme of forgetfulness found across Sufi, Gnostic, Hindu, Greek, Chinese and Jewish traditions.

Mandy Tang: Heal Your Career Wounds

Earth AncientsSep 16, 2026

Career coach and shamanic practitioner Mandy Tang explains how toxic workplaces can leave lasting emotional injuries she calls career wounds, which often show up as physical symptoms like acid reflux, chronic coughs, and insomnia. She describes how the achievement trap, cultural pressure, and Silicon Valley hustle culture keep people stuck in jobs that drain them. The conversation also turns to shamanic journeying and the idea of a visualized 'power place' as tools for healing and decision-making, while host Cliff Dunning opens with musings on solar flares, the Brookings Report on alien contact, and the end of the Kali Yuga.