Shop Talk Radio with Nick Onken

“In this moment, are we bridging our own gaps?” – Rev. Briana Lynn Today I continue my conversation with Reverend Briana Lynn. Last week we discussed unraveling religion from society and culture and how to avoid the pitfalls of leadership. In this episode, Briana shares how she came to be at peace after having spent so much of her life trying to escape her own body. She argues that art is anything we interact with or participate in. She and I also discuss the importance of both celebrating the kink in each of us and avoiding the guru-fication of the self.  Listen in as we talk about learning to be okay with things as they are while also striving for personal growth. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “The battle or the journey that we all have…is about bridging the persona and the person.” – Rev. Briana Lynn Some things we learn in this podcast: How does Briana define identity alchemy [4:00] What are the dangers of adopting a persona to mask your personhood [5:54] How to close the gap between persona and person [14:29] When is judgment healthy [22:27] How does Briana Lynn define narcissism [30:08] Ways to work through Narcissistic Personality Disorder [33:31] Can judgment be a good thing [39:58] How to create from a place of self-expression [42:17] Final takeaways from Briana [45:49] Links Mentioned: Listen to Onken Radio Episode 222: Burning Religion and the Witches with Rev. Briana Lynn Sign up for the Free Masterclass for Entrepreneurs: Go from Invisible to Influential Connect with Reverend Briana Lynn on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Orgasmic Oracle Mystery School

“Our greatest joy comes when we are giving our purpose for the highest good of the most people that we can.” – Rev. Briana Lynn Today I talk with Reverend Briana Lynn about the journey of getting to a place of self-expression. Briana is a coach, mentor, and ceremonialist and the Founder of the Orgasmic Oracle Mystery School. We talk about treating ourselves like a piece of art and how to use our angst as fuel. We also touch on the ideas of bottling of our ecstasy and mastering energy. Listen to this episode to learn more about burning witches, unraveling religion from society and culture, and how to avoid the pitfalls of leadership. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “The more I stepped away from the church, the more hungry I was for spirituality and actual experiences of God.” – Rev. Briana Lynn Some things we learn in this podcast: Briana’s journey [6:17] What is Briana’s work [11:24] How do people get in the way of their full self-expression [12:50] What is Briana’s religious background [24:12] How to avoid the pitfalls of leadership [33:00] What do people get out of religion [42:14] How to unravel religion from society and culture [50:05] What is the history of the witch [55:37] Are witches relevant today [1:02:49] Links Mentioned: Sign up for the Free Masterclass for Entrepreneurs: Go from Invisible to Influential Connect with Reverend Briana Lynn on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Orgasmic Oracle Mystery School

“Your identity is a blank canvas for who you want to be.” – Nick Onken Today I share some of the identity alchemy that I have been working on and go into detail about what it means to master ourselves. These past few years I have been going through some major changes that I talk about. I have been doing some serious work to grow as a person and I’ve been searching for a partner who is on the same path. Identity alchemy and the five C’s of self-mastery are helping me to get where I want to go. What do commitment, containers, and celebration have to do with becoming who are meant to be in this world? You can learn all of these things in your head, but if you’re not practicing them, they don’t get integrated into this vessel that we call our earthly body. In this episode, I define what self-mastery actually is and share a list of the five C’s that you can implement in your own life. I also explain how to use containers and introduce my upcoming Identity Alchemy course. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “Self-mastery is something you have to care about.” – Nick Onken Some things we learn in this podcast: What does it mean to master oneself [3:37] What are the five C’s of self-mastery [5:23] How is Nick working towards mastering himself [7:05] What are containers [7:52] What is Nick’s Identity Alchemy course [12:33] The Five C’s of Self-Mastery: Care and awareness Commitment Containers Consistency Celebration Links Mentioned: Listen to Onken Radio Episode 215: The Statistical Importance of Building Your Personal Brand with AJ Vaden Connect with Nick on Instagram

“Like a lot of men, I was convinced that nothing would change until I hit rock bottom.” – Connor Beaton Today, serial guest Connor Beaton and I discuss what it means to be a good, healthy, grounded, and responsible man. In this episode, Connor opens up about his own personal journey to manhood and explains how he reconciled his relationship with men. We also unpack men’s complicated relationship with porn and talk about the roots of that relationship.  Listen in as Connor and I explore the shadows of men’s psyches, break down the patterns of arousal, and discuss his new book. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “When we are in some kind of pursuit of developing ourselves we are more fulfilled.” – Connor Beaton Some things we learn in this podcast: What is men’s work [4:29] How does work spill over into relationships [6:56] What is the end goal of men’s work [10:46] Connor’s journey with men’s work [13:40] What are some key takeaways from Connor’s book [20:26] Is Connor’s new book also for women [33:05] Which topics are covered in Connor’s new book [35:25] What effect does porn have on men [43:06] How to understand male arousal [48:14] What does sexual mastery look like [59:13] Links Mentioned: Listen to Onken Radio Episode 129: Connor Beaton – How Personal Growth Catalyzes Your Creativity Listen to Onken Radio Episode 200: Creating Together in Partnership with Vienna Pharaon and Connor Beaton Get your copy of Men’s Work by Connor Beaton Learn more about Onken Made Connect with Connor Beaton on Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | ManTalks

“How we feel, move, and be in life directly affects our business.” – Nick Onken In this episode, I offer up a list of the best business tools for entrepreneurs that I have learned over the past few years. Listen in as I explain how our mindset affects our business. I share the morning routine that I have cultivated to set myself up for success each day. I also talk about when it makes sense to hire a consultant for your business, when you should outsource work, and how to optimize your business networking skills. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “When you dive into yourself to develop and evolve as a human your business will grow with that.” – Nick Onken Some things we learn in this podcast: Nick tools for entrepreneurs [0:01] How does mindset affect business [1:07] Personal development tips for business [1:25] Nick’s morning routine [2:39] Moving your body to clear your mind [4:17] Should you hire a consultant for your business [9:13] When to outsource [9:52] Tips to optimize business networking [11:09] Finding your social media sweet spot [11:59] Helping yourself by giving back [14:03] 11 Tools I use as an Entrepreneur: Personal Development Morning Practice Meditation Movement/Exercise Books/Education Consultants Outsourcing to other professionals My Network building & Relationships Social Media Psychedelics Giving Back Links Mentioned: Learn more about Ziva Meditation Listen to Onken Radio Episode 148: Jordan Harbinger – Secrets To Building And Maintaining Lifeline Relationships

“We can all be polyamorous.” – Meleza Morris I am going through a phase of exploring my sexuality, so today I talk with Meleza Morris, an intimacy coach and intimacy coordinator for television and film, about love, sex, tantra, gender-bending, and more. In this episode, Meleza breaks down ethical non-monogamy, conscious non-monogamy, and consensual non-monogamy and shares the journey she took to re-learn her boundaries through kink, bondage, and BDSM (discipline or domination, sadism or submission, masochism). We also talk about using sexuality as a tool to heal trauma. Listen in to learn how to step into polyamory, what consent really looks like, and the role of an intimacy coach. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “Understanding the definitions and the differences between gender, biological sex, and sexual orientation is so huge.” – Meleza Morris Some things we learn in this podcast: Meleza Morris’ exploration of spirituality [7:12] Stepping into polyamory [10:49] Defining sexuality terms to know [12:17] The real definition of bisexual [14:11] Exploring gender transcendence [15:28] The pull of sacred sexuality [22:27] Perks to controlling ejaculation [27:15] The balance of giving and receiving [33:39] Sexuality as a tool to heal trauma [37:54] What consent looks like [44:47] How Meleza created her boundaries [52:04] Dealing with unwanted advances [55:39] What does an intimacy coach do [1:04:49] Polyamory and the Gene Keys [1:07:57] Links Mentioned: Connect with Meleza Morris on Instagram | LinkedIn | Eat My Cake | Meleza S Morris

“It takes courage to be able to do plant medicine.” – Nick Onken I am flying high after my last retreat in Tulum, Mexico, and today I am sharing my experience with not only my own personal metamorphosis through the guided use of plant medicines but also co-hosting one of these powerful events for the first time with my spiritual co-creator, the wonderous and mythic E11even, who has been featured in past episodes of the show. We are all on our own paths and it is my pleasure to be able to share a piece of my journey with you in the hopes that you might find something useful or relevant in my story. In this episode, I talk about more of my recent experiences with plant medicine and the purpose behind these spiritual journeys. I also talk about plant medicine as a beautiful tool to help us know ourselves better and to work through past trauma. The impact of working with plant medicines is wide-reaching and is having a profound effect on my relationship with the world. I dive into those effects in this episode. Listen in to learn how to accept the uncomfortable side effects of plant medicines and how recent experiences with plant medicine have opened my eyes to the world around us. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “The more you can surrender to the medicine the deeper the healing.” – Nick Onken Some things we learn in this podcast: Recent experiences with plants as medicine [0:47] Accepting discomfort [3:49] Plant medicine as a tool [4:30] Tools to work through trauma [6:11] What is the purpose of shadow work [11:40] The impact of plant medicines [17:26] Links Mentioned: Link to next retreat HERE Connect with Nick Onken on Instagram | TikTok

“People are following people more than companies more than ever before.” – AJ Vaden My guest this week, AJ Vaden, has found herself doing something she never thought she would be doing: teaching people how to become more well known for what they do. AJ is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group, one of the world’s leading authorities in personal brand strategy. In this episode, AJ talks about the power of the personal brand and explains how she helps people turn their thoughts into thought leadership. She and I discuss what Americans consider a personal brand and how to use each social media platform to appeal to a different part of who you are. Listen in to learn why it’s important to build a personal brand within a company, which surprising factors affect your return on investment, and one key thing that lawyers, employers, and doctors have in common. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “People don’t care much about what you sell or what you do; they care about who you are.” – AJ Vaden Some things we learn in this podcast: How did the Brand Builders Group get its start [3:51] What are the course offerings from the Brand Builders Group [5:54] Why is visual branding important [8:59] What important statistics did Brand Builders Group glean from brand research [11:45] How to create authentic product content [17:34] Why it’s important to build a personal brand within a company [26:03] Which surprising factors affect your return on investment [29:51] Why Victoria’s Secret is switching up their branding [34:45] Fun facts about building a personal brand [44:52] Why are companies losing credibility in the marketplace [47:05] For which profession is personal brand most important [48:04] What is the correlation between trust and personal branding [50:27] AJ’s 3 Tips for Building Your Personal Brand: Figure out what problem you solve in the world What is the unique way that you solve the problem Figure out what person you are doing this for Links Mentioned: Download the Brand Builders Group study Learn more about my Entrepreneur Personal Brand Photography Connect with AJ Vaden on Instagram | LinkedIn | Pinterest | Brand Builders Group

“Are psychedelics the Google Maps to the kingdom of heaven?” – Brian Muraresku Today’s guest is author Brian Muraresku. I just finished his book, “The Immortality Key”, so it’s the perfect time to have him on the show to dive into the fascinating topic of the role of psychedelic use in early Christianity. Brian was raised Catholic just like I was, so we had a great conversation about seeing the Church as a business today and what role rituals have in society. Humans have been studying this question for thousands of years and we are still pinning down an answer. In this episode, Brian and I discuss what was in ancient wine, what they drank at the last supper, and when Christianity became mainstream. He also shares some of the research he came across while writing his book that points to early psychedelic use within the communities that gave rise to Christianity. While looking into the historical records of mysticism and the birth of religion as we know it, Brian found examples of people seeking out the meaning of life by bringing about experiences of “mini deaths” and coming out the other side understanding their true identities. Listen in to learn who Jesus really was and what he wanted, why beer is such a fascinating beverage, and what Brian learned from a near-death experience. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “Eventually the bureaucracy is going to pump up against the mystics.” – Brian Muraresku Some things we learn in this podcast: What is the eucharist [6:10] What did they drink at the last supper [7:00] What was ancient wine [8:00] Where did Christianity begin [10:00] When did Christianity become mainstream [11:00] What is noetic science [23:50] Who was Jesus [30:00] What is the purpose of creating religion [37:00] What does kykeon mean in Ancient Greek [50:00] How to prepare your body for psychedelics [1:01:25] Links Mentioned: Get your copy of The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name by Brian C. Muraresku Get your copy of How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan Connect with Brian Muraresku on Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Brian Muraresku

“Create your moments.” – Nick Onken As we close out 2021 and step into the new year, I wanted to take some time to reflect back on some of the things that I learned recently. For today’s episode, I compiled a list of 11 things that I learned over the course of the past year that I want to share with you. Life is a learning process, so it’s great to take some time to muse on your experiences and all that you can learn from them. I hope this list is a reminder to you that an important part of growth is to always be creating. In this episode, I share some of the most important things I learned in the past year, how I’ve been affected by them, and how I am incorporating what I learned into my outlook on life as we glide into 2022. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “We need the community,” – Nick Onken Some things we learn in this podcast: What did Nick learn this year [1:00] How to use identity alchemy [7:00] What is the identity alchemy process [7:20] How to understand the dynamics between masculine and feminine [14:00] How to overcome a scarcity mindset [16:30] What value does money have in our society [17:40] How do stress and fear affect our health [19:00] How to redefine your self-worth [24:30] 11 Things I Learned This Past Year Health optimization is of the utmost importance How to use identity alchemy Uncomfortable conversations are growth The universe has bigger plans, just trust Relationships are complicated Life is a dance of the masculine and feminine Money is energy and must stay in a flow cycle Managing an extra layer of fear narrative is like a second career Creating from a service space is a subconscious battle Your joy is your responsibility The power of detaching your self worth from your identity Links Mentioned: Listen to Onken Radio Episode 203: What is Identity Alchemy? Listen to Onken Radio Episode 212: Death & Transition of Momma Bear’s Passing Listen to Onken Radio Episode 205: E11even – Blurring the Lines Between Artist and Muse Listen to Onken Radio Episode 210: East Forest – Music, Psychedelics, and Creative Flow Listen to Onken Radio Episode 211: Grace Harry – Creating Your Arsenal of Joy Snacks

“It’s an in-your-face moment.” – Nick Onken My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about two years ago and we became a lot closer as I spent as much time with her as possible, even while we don’t necessarily see eye to eye on the way that we view the world.  In today’s episode, I share my recent learnings from her passing away a couple of weeks ago. Sharing with you helps me to process and move through a lot of emotions that I’ve been feeling. I talk about navigating my mother’s last few days, grappling with the loss of a parent, and the ways grief evolves. If there is something that I can be certain about in this uncertain time, it is that healing comes from the inside out. We are all just consciousness receptors and my mother is moving on to the next stage of her journey as I am moving through the world with one more guardian keeping watch over me. Listen in as I muse on tough topics like what death really is and how we can give permission for someone we love to move on into the next stage of consciousness. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “This whole world is a hologram.” – Nick Onken Some things we learn in this podcast: How to give permission for your loved one to let go [10:44] What is it like to watch someone die [11:39] How to handle the loss of a parent [13:15] What is death [14:18] How does grief evolve [16:08]

“All of these things around joy and pleasure are so penalized and stymied in this country for the business of capitalism.” – Grace Harry Today’s guest, Grace Harry, is a Joy Strategist among many other things. What even is a Joy Strategist you may ask? In this episode, I sit down with Grace as she explains the job title that she created for herself, her upbringing as a wild child with a young mother in Brooklyn, and her drive to help other people focus on joy and pleasure as their only teachers. After dropping out of high school in tenth grade and working for The Cosby Show, Grace ended up working in the record industry for 27 years. When she decided to move on from the industry, she was the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Creative Services at Def Jam Records. She shares her fear that people are forgetting how to be their own selves and explains that, now, her thing is people who create art to connect with others. She and I talk about how to get back to how we feel and the process of shedding the things that don’t grow us. Listen in as Grace and I discuss the many times we shift identities throughout our lives, how to cultivate our own “joy snacks”, and what we lose when we don’t protect our joy. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “We have to get back to a connection to the self and source without an intermediary.” – Grace Harry Some things we learn in this podcast: What does a Joy Strategist do [12:20] How to protect your joy [14:30] What is Joy’s favorite joy snack [15:40] How to stay connected to yourself [18:00] Were the Salem witches midwives [26:00] What does the rainbow signify [27:30] How many times do we shift identities in one lifetime [37:00] Links Mentioned: Podcast? Connect with Grace Harry on Instagram  | Play With Grace

“You have to allow the messiness and the struggle.” – East Forest Today’s guest, East Forest is one of my all-time favorite musicians and a kindred creator. His music has been the soundtrack to many of my magic mushroom journeys and in this interview, we talk about the ins and outs of creativity, healing, and mindset. After a difficult childhood plagued with depression, East Forest started using psychedelics and making music for other people on psychedelic journeys. He maintains that you have to allow the messiness and the struggle to unleash your creative potential. We touch on many key questions surrounding music and psychedelics, like how to create music that can accompany a psychedelic trip, which instruments he uses for his albums, and how to unlock your creativity. We also answer some questions that have been nagging me for a long time, like why psychedelic ceremonies so often begin with percussion. Listen in to this episode as he and I discuss the line between commerce and art, why we need to take back control of our consciousness, and how music informs psychedelics journeys. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “Just showing up is the main thing.” – East Forest Some things we learn in this podcast: How to make music for a psychedelic trip [14:00] How to unlock your creativity [17:30] Which instruments are good for music to accompany psychedelics [40:00] How to accompany a psychedelic trip with music [45:00] Why do psychedelic ceremonies begin with percussion [46:45] Links Mentioned: Listen to the Ten Laws Podcast Listen to IN exclusively on the Trip App Connect with East Forest on Instagram | Soundcloud | Facebook | East Forest

“Follow your feels.” – Nick Onken Let’s talk mindset, folks. Your mindset controls so much of your world experience, why not make every effort to optimize it? Along the way, you’ll solidify your values and optimize your days to suit the life you seek. That’s what I’ve been doing over the past few years and it has made a world of difference in my creativity, productivity, and overall happiness. I put together a comprehensive list of the things that have been working for me as I seek a more expansive life. They might not work for everyone, but they can be a great jumping-off point for your own journey. In this episode, I share steps you can take to access your creativity, live a better life, and feel better doing it. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “You attract who you are.” – Nick Onken Some things we learn in this podcast: How to deal with your trauma [4:00] What is the difference between medicines and drugs [5:00] How to optimize your health [6:00] How to create healthy habits [6:45] What is intermittent fasting [9:15] How to set a routine for success [13:30] How to optimize your sleep [16:15] How to destress the body [20:00] How to monitor your media intake [26:00] 11 Life Values in Creativity & Life Optimization Personal development Health Movement Staying in my zone of genius Space curation and optimization Sleep optimization for mental health and productivity Mental health Community Hydration Media intake Personal creative projects Links Mentioned: Learn more about Ascension Leadership Academy Learn more about Organifi and use the code ‘onken’ for 15% off Get the recipe for Nick’s Protein Smoothie Bowl Learn more about Nurish.Me’s CoreCumin and Cogninurish Listen to Onken Radio Episode 184: Todd & Tara Youngblood – Chilling Your Way to Better Sleep Use the code ‘Nick15’ for 15% off the Ooler Sleep System and Nick25 for 25% off the chiliPAD Learn more about the NuCalm sleep system Learn more about the Aquatru reverse osmosis water filter and use the code ‘ONKEN299’ for $150 off

“Whose story was I living?” – Blu Today’s guest on Onken Radio is Blu, a friend I met at Arkana who is defying expectations at every turn. Blu also goes by Blu Cosmic Eagle and she served in the Royal Air Force before trying magic mushrooms for the first time and starting her journey as a curious mystic. When she learned that she would gradually lose her hearing due to an incurable hereditary disorder, she bought a guitar and went traveling with it. Now an accomplished musician, Blu had to work through her own shifting identity alchemy to reach the point she’s at today where she sees her hearing loss as an invitation to listen deeper. She encourages others to turn their traumas own into their greatest gifts in her recent TEDx Talk where she shares the amazing story of how she moves through the world. In this episode, Blu explains what it looks like to live to blow your own mind. We also discuss what it was like for Blu to lose her hearing, the difference between prayer and performance, and why she wants everything in her life to be beautiful. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “People will spend their whole lives at Expectation Station.” – Blu Some things we learn in this podcast: What is boarding school like [5:00] What is Expectation Station [17:00] How to create a beautiful life [25:00] What is entropy [25:45] How to recharge [26:30] What is the difference between followers and leaders [33:45] What is the value of nudity in art [42:00] How to deal with losing your hearing [44:00] Why is a morning routine important [55:00] How to deconstruct your identity [58:10] What is the original definition of weird [1:02:25] Links Mentioned: Watch Blu’s TEDx Talk: From Limitation to Liberation Listen to Deja Blu Podcast Episode 58: Becoming a Creative Alchemist – with Nick Onken Listen to Onken Radio Episode 197: Healing & Traversing the Fabric of the Matrix with Ayahuasca Get your copy of The Gene Keys: Embracing Your Higher Purpose by Richard Rudd Listen to The Model Health Show Podcast with Shawn Stevenson Learn more about the Anima Mundi Apothecary Learn more about Cacao Laboratory Learn more about Tenzo’s Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder Connect with Blu Cosmic Eagle on Instagram | YouTube | Deja Blu Podcast | Blu Cosmic Eagle

“Our ego is our teammate.” – Nick Onken A few weeks ago, I explained that I am developing a new process to help entrepreneurs build their personal brands. Today we’re diving deeper into this concept of identity alchemy. I want to share with you how I lost myself in my work and eventually found my self-worth in my identity. How do we become who we want to be in this world? What’s our message and our legacy? These are important questions to ask when we begin the process of detaching ourselves from our work. Our self-worth cannot stem from our jobs, so how do we redirect it? Early on in my business as a photographer, I had to contend with professional ebbs and flows and learn how to navigate social media. I booked huge campaigns before losing out on other gigs for months at a time. I battled depression. I second-guessed myself. And then I found my self-worth in an arena that was completely separate from my work and I used the process of identity alchemy to do it. Listen in to this episode as I discuss the process of detaching yourself self-worth from your identity, how to rebuild your self-worth, and what action steps I took right before my career took off. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “As my business declined, I declined.” – Nick Onken Some things we learn in this podcast: How does social media affect photographers [3:00] How do artists build their business [6:15] How to get out of a depression [10:45] How to find your self-worth [11:15] How to define your identity [12:00] How to detach yourself from your self-worth [14:45] Links Mentioned: Listen to Nick Onken on Soundcloud Listen to Onken Radio Episode 203: What is Identity Alchemy? Learn more about Ascension Leadership Academy

“I have made a conscious decision to evolve without pain.” – Maejor I’m at the beach with Maejor and today we’re talking about his journey of healing and moving through the darker times. He started working in the music industry at 17 years old and, from a young age, he always knew he wanted to make an impact on the world. Then he was diagnosed with leukemia in his 20s and his whole timeline changed. People are going through a lot right now and Maejor’s words are a good reminder that it’s okay to be on your own frequency. He even says that with the right mindset this pandemic can be a blessing in disguise. He shares his journey to communicate with fewer words, how he made the first mainstream sound healing album, and the correlation between frequency, light, and sound. Listen in as Maejor shares why it’s a good time for growth, how to heal the world through frequency, and how Nikola Tesla influences his work. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “Messages for us are given first in a whisper.” – Maejor Some things we learn in this podcast: How to remain present [3:40] How to set intentions [4:30] How to stay grateful [7:00] What was Maejor’s childhood like [22:30] How to be less judgmental [26:00] How to navigate your spirituality [27:00] How do mantras work [35:35] What can we learn from the pyramids [41:00] How do sound frequencies heal [42:00] What was the Music Standardization Act [46:30] Do colors have frequencies [53:00] Links Mentioned: Get your copy of The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life’s Perfection by Michael A. Singer Check out Nick Onken on Soundcloud Listen to Onken Radio Episode 203: What is Identity Alchemy? Connect with Maejor on Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Maejor

“Nick was such a huge part of capturing the beauty of our relationship.” – E11even Today we’re seeking discomfort, y’all. In the last episode of Onken Radio, I sat down with my longtime friend E11even to discuss their journey of identity alchemy. They opened up about their recent transition into identifying as nonbinary, all the personal baggage they had to deal with along the way, and how their new identity informs their current and future relationships — it was a blast! And we had so much to talk about that we’re back with another episode. This time we’re talking about blurring the lines between the muse and the artist. E11even and I have a unique relationship. We’ve explored beyond friendship, we’ve created together, and in this episode, we open up about the identity alchemy of our ever-evolving connection. Listen in as Nick and E11even discuss blurring the lines between the muse and the artist, how to be more vulnerable online, and how to make space for creativity. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “I’m putting Edie Sedgwick and David Bowie in a blender.” – E11even Some things we learn in this podcast: How did Nick and E11even meet [1:10] What is the dynamic between the artist and the muse [25:30] Why should we seek discomfort [30:00] How to navigate consent [47:45] How to navigate expectations in relationships [48:00] How to let go [49:20] Links Mentioned: Listen to Onken Radio Episode 204: Eleven – Transitioning to Non-Binary Get your copy of Untamed by Glennon Doyle Get your custom Onken Hat Connect with E11even on Instagram | The Soul Initiation

“It’s been quite the hero’s journey, y’all.” – E11even In today’s episode, I sit down with my old friend E11even. I’ve been talking a lot this year about the process of shifting our identity alchemy and they have recently gone through that exact process. We discuss flirting with creativity, how Mary Magdalene jumpstarted their quest for a new spirituality, and everything they learned about divinity from their relationship with a woman. We also talk about the process of becoming E11even, blurring the lines between the muse and the artist, and how plant medicine has helped them along their journey of self-discovery. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “Smoke machines and mirrors feel like home.” – E11even Some things we learn in this podcast: What is the process of deconstruction like [9:20] Which plant medicines can help with personal growth [9:30] What does toxic masculinity look like coming from a woman [15:00] How do you know if you are nonbinary [30:00] How to determine your gender identity [31:00] What does it mean to flirt with creativity [48:00] Links Mentioned: Get your copy of The Sophia Code: A Living Transmission from The Sophia Dragon Tribe by Kaia Ra Connect with E11even on Instagram

“The idea is to align your identity with your optical brand.” – Nick Onken As you may know, we’re in the process of creating an identity alchemy course, so in this episode, we’re going to break it down. What is it? How do we use it in our daily lives? How does it play a role in our personal business or brand? At its core, identity alchemy is the deconstruction of the self, then the curation of the new version of the self, and finally becoming who that is. Once you understand the three parts of this process, you can use them to help you build your personal brand and tell your story authentically. Listen in as I explain why building a personal brand is important, how to build a personal brand, and how brands can connect with their audience. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! “People want to know that who you are as a person is the same person you’re putting out into public.” – Nick Onken Some things we learn in this podcast: How to tell an authentic brand story [3:05] How brands can connect with their audience [3:20] How to reinvent yourself [7:00] How to curate your life [8:45] What is the identity alchemy process [10:15] How can I use identity alchemy [11:30] How can I build a personal brand [13:00] Why is building a personal brand important [14:15] Who needs identity alchemy for their personal brand [16:00] Who needs to build a personal brand [16:15] The Three-Step Process Deconstruct Curate Become Links Mentioned: Listen to Onken Radio Episode 201: Deconstructing & Implementing Self-Care Listen to Onken Radio Episode 202: Gary Zukav – Becoming a Universal Human