The Life Stylist

In this episode, I explore what it really takes to break free from the relationship patterns that keep us stuck—with trained educator and relationship expert Stefanos Sifandos. With a background in behavioral science, trauma, and somatics, Stefanos brings a grounded, embodied perspective to the way we love, attach, and relate to ourselves and others.
We unpack how early experiences and unprocessed trauma quietly shape our nervous systems, our choices, and the dynamics we recreate in intimate relationships. Stefanos explains why awareness alone isn’t enough, and how lasting change requires working with the body—not just the mind—to rewire safety, trust, and emotional regulation. If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same cycles despite years of “knowing better,” this conversation sheds light on why that happens and what actually helps shift it.
We also talk about self-leadership, emotional responsibility, and what it means to cultivate a healthier sense of self without bypassing the discomfort that growth often demands. Stefanos shares practical insights on boundaries, communication, and how to meet conflict as an opportunity for deeper connection rather than something to avoid or dominate.
This episode is an invitation to relate more consciously to your partner, your past, and yourself. If you’re committed to personal growth, healing relational wounds, and stepping into your highest potential with honesty and integrity, this conversation offers both clarity and depth.
Order Stefanos’ book, Tuned In and Turned On: A Path to True Connection, Deep Healing, and Lasting Love, at tunedinandturnedonbook.com.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.
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MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) Place, Memory, and the Moment Everything Broke Open
(00:20:03) How Childhood Wounds Shape Our Adult Relationships
(00:33:33) Codependency, the Nervous System, and the Real Work of Intimacy
(01:14:34) Celibacy, Solitude, and Rebuilding Self-Worth from the Inside Out
(01:45:15) Body Shame, Transparency, and Emotional Responsibility in Relationship
(02:10:35) The Mother Wound, Enmeshment, and Integrating Growth
(02:32:58) Integrity, Service, and the Inner Conflict Around Being Paid to Help
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What does it actually mean to be wild in the modern world—and why does it matter so much for our health, identity, and sense of belonging? In this episode, I explore those questions and more with Daniel Vitalis, host of the TV series WildFed and a lifelong advocate for reconnecting with nature through food, place, and embodied experience.
We dive deep into what wildness really is—not as a romantic ideal, but as a lived, practical relationship with the natural world. Daniel shares how wild foods offer more than just nutrition; they provide feedback, resilience, and a kind of intelligence that modern systems have largely stripped away. We talk about how convenience culture has distanced us from our instincts, our land base, and even our own hunger cues, and why reclaiming these relationships is essential for both personal and ecological health.
This conversation also weaves through nervous system regulation, ancestral skills, and the quiet confidence that comes from direct experience—whether that’s foraging, hunting, or simply learning to trust your own perception again. Daniel reflects on the responsibility that comes with sourcing food from the wild, the ethics of reciprocity, and how participation in nature changes the way we see ourselves as humans.
If you’ve felt a pull toward something more grounded, more honest, and more alive—this episode is an invitation to listen to that signal. It’s a reminder that wildness isn’t something we’ve lost; it’s something we can remember, one relationship at a time.
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MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) Origins, Mentorship, & Navigating Truth in a Fracturing World
(00:30:04) Faith, Power, & the Illusion of Saviors at the End of an Age
(01:01:41) From Hunter-Gatherer Sovereignty to Hierarchy, Control, & the Modern Psyop
(02:10:48) Heaven, Hell, & the Choice Between Becoming Gods or Becoming Whole
(02:49:42) Consent, Control, & Choosing Humanity over the Machine
(03:10:23) Lost Civilizations, Broken Timelines, & the Architecture That Doesn’t Add Up
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As we move into a new year, Alyson and I explore one of the most important skills of our time: discernment. In a world saturated with noise, manipulation, and endless information streams, this conversation is about reconnecting with what actually feels true—in your body, your heart, and your lived experience.
We talk about why the traditional calendar feels increasingly out of sync with natural rhythms, and how ancient systems rooted in the sun, moon, and seasons offer a deeper sense of alignment. From there, we unpack how modern technology, media, and algorithm-driven platforms hijack attention, overstimulate the nervous system, and subtly pull us away from our inner guidance—often without us even realizing it.
Alyson shares the practices that anchor her back into truth, including prayer, sacred fire, drumming, plant medicines, and daily rituals that reconnect her to Earth and spirit. We also get into the medicine of imperfection—why releasing the pressure to be flawless is essential for real growth, compassion, and humility, especially for those walking spiritual paths.
Along the way, we reflect on unity versus division, the importance of nature as a reality check, and how fear-based operating systems can quietly shape our lives until we consciously choose something else. There’s also a memorable (and cautionary) story involving incense, firemen, and a very unexpected lesson in presence.
If you’ve been feeling disoriented, overstimulated, or unsure what to trust lately, this episode offers grounded reminders, practical anchors, and a powerful invitation to reclaim your own inner compass.
Get the Animal Power book and deck, plus a free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower.
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MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) Fake Calendars, Real Time, & Finding Your Inner Compass
(00:20:38) Sacred Smoke, Fire Trucks, & a Very Real PSA
(00:30:00) Nature, Unity, & the Practices That Reveal Truth
(00:43:59) Fear, Imperfection, & the Courage to Say “I Don’t Know”
(01:04:09) Expanding Your Capacity for Joy, Bliss, & Safe Expression
(01:49:55) Understanding Female Cycles, Communication, & Conscious Partnership
(01:59:53) Power Animals, Creative Awakening, & the Energetic Themes of...

This episode goes deep into the strange, powerful, and often misunderstood terrain of psychedelics, consciousness, and human potential. I’m joined by Adam Butler, a psychedelic philosopher and long-time DMT psychonaut, whose work lives at the intersection of mental health, neuroplasticity, trauma healing, and radical self-exploration.
Adam shares his personal transformation story—moving from addiction, chronic stress, and emotional repression into sobriety, balance, and embodied clarity—and how intentional psychedelic use played a pivotal role in that shift. We explore how compounds like DMT can act as catalysts for confronting fear, dissolving trauma patterns, and reprogramming deeply-ingrained mental and emotional loops when approached with discipline, reverence, and integration.
From there, the conversation expands into the mechanics of the mind itself. We talk about neuroplasticity, meditation, lucid dreaming, tantric practices, and how these tools can be woven together to access altered states without bypassing responsibility or grounding. Adam offers a refreshingly honest take on the risks, the myths, and the shadow side of psychedelic culture, especially when it comes to escapism, ego inflation, and spiritual shortcuts.
This is not a surface-level conversation. It’s about facing discomfort, rewiring fear responses, and learning how to meet extreme inner experiences with presence instead of avoidance. If you’re curious about the deeper psychological and philosophical implications of psychedelics—or you’re interested in what real integration looks like beyond the hype, this episode will challenge, expand, and ground you all at once.
For a free pdf version of his book, Butler's DMT Field Guide: A Brief History, Step by Step Recipes, and Personal Experiences From a DMT Saturated Consciousness, email Adam at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.
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(00:00:00) From Hemi-Sync Curiosity to a Life-Altering Awakening
(00:29:51) Integration, Intention, and the Line Between Awakening & Escape
(00:53:54) DMT 101: What It Is, How It’s Used, and Why It’s Different
(01:18:46) Trauma, Nervous System Lock-In, and the Body’s Memory
(02:26:05) Family, the DMT Laser Code, and the Edge of Reality
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This episode is a deep exploration of purpose, initiation, and what it truly means to live in right relationship with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. I’m joined by Tim Corcoran, founder of Purpose Mountain and co-director of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, whose life’s work is devoted to helping people reconnect with their soul-level calling through nature-based mentoring and rites of passage.
Tim shares his personal journey from a conventional path in computer science to a life shaped by wilderness immersion, indigenous wisdom, and long-term mentorship. We explore the cultural gap created by the absence of meaningful rites of passage in modern society, and how that absence often leads people to unconsciously create their own initiations through suffering, addiction, or crisis. Tim offers a radically different framework—one rooted in intentional initiation, deep nature connection, and guided vision quests that help individuals discover who they are and why they’re here.
We also dive into the mechanics and philosophy behind vision quests, including fasting, solitude, mindset, and the importance of preparation and integration. Tim explains why these experiences are not about endurance or bravado, but about presence, humility, and listening—both to oneself and to the living intelligence of the Earth. We talk about mentorship as a reciprocal relationship, resilience as a cultivated capacity, and how true healing often emerges from being witnessed over time rather than chasing peak experiences.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that purpose isn’t something we invent—it’s something we remember when we slow down, step outside, and allow life to speak back.
Visit purposemountain.com to sign up for a Vision Quest or Discover Your Purpose mentoring.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.
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MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) From the Matrix to the Mountains: Awakening to a Different Path
(00:22:03) Earning the Right to Ask for a Vision
(00:40:20) What Makes a True Initiation
(01:01:50) The “Greatest Hits” of a Vision Quest
(01:20:08) Wilderness Skills as Medicine
(01:34:58) Finding Your Role in the Tribe
(01:55:21) Vision Quest vs. Psychedelics
(02:20:14) Holding Pain Without Losing Your Heart
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