Awaken with Oliver Podcast

Why do success, money, and fame so often fail to bring fulfilment?

We’re told achievement equals happiness. That status, wealth, recognition, and ambition will finally make us feel whole.

Yet so many outwardly successful people feel inwardly empty.

In this powerful conversation, we unpack the hidden cost of modern achievement — burnout, loneliness, emotional disconnection, and the quiet loss of inner stability.

We explore:

• Why chasing external validation leads to emotional emptiness
• The psychology of ambition and burnout
• Loneliness at the top and the isolation of success
• Meditation as a practical tool for mental clarity
• Nervous system regulation and emotional resilience
• The nature of thought and shared consciousness
• Ancient wisdom vs modern technological acceleration
• Artificial intelligence and the future of humanity
• What truly endures as attention fragments

This episode bridges personal growth, mental health, mindfulness, community, and deep philosophical inquiry.

If you’ve achieved “success” yet still feel something is missing — this conversation will resonate.

This Episode Is For You If:

– You feel burnt out despite external success
– You’re questioning ambition and inherited expectations
– You struggle with loneliness or emotional disconnection
– You want to understand meditation beyond surface-level calm
– You’re curious about consciousness and artificial intelligence
– You’re designing a more intentional life

If you’ve ever asked, “Why doesn’t this feel like enough?” — this is for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Why achievement doesn’t guarantee emotional fulfilment
• How modern success can quietly create isolation
• The neuroscience of meditation and clarity
• The connection between community and longevity
• The difference between thought and awareness
• How technology is reshaping attention and consciousness
• Why inner stability matters more than external validation

Timestamps

00:00 — Meditation as a Daily Discipline for Clarity
00:32 — Chasing Money & Fame: Why It Fails
01:07 — Are Thoughts Original? Shared Frequency
02:44 — Gratitude & Conscious Community
04:08 — Loneliness, Human Connection & Longevity
05:51 — How Modern Success Creates Isolation
07:23 — Why Wealth & Fame Don’t Create Happiness
08:41 — Loneliness at the Top
10:51 — Burnout, Ambition & Meaning
12:06 — Letting Go of Inherited Dreams
15:24 — Questioning Conditioning & Identity
16:33 — Healing Through Stillness & Meditation
18:14 — Consciousness, Energy & Awareness
19:54 — Overthinking & Mental Noise
21:10 —

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About the Podcast

This is a raw, unedited podcast exploring healing, self-awareness, emotional health, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal growth. Conversations are unscripted and led by the moment, focusing on what it actually takes to live authentically in the modern world.

Hosted by Oliver — who healed Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD at 21 through lifestyle changes, meditation, and nervous system regulation — the podcast explores real-world healing beyond theory, labels, or surface-level spirituality.

Each episode dives into topics such as childhood trauma, emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, mental health, identity, nervous system healing, breaking generational patterns, and building emotional resilience through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insight.

This podcast is for anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding — without bypassing reality or pretending healing is simple.

Emotional suppression doesn’t just silence feelings — it reshapes identity.

When we learn to hide emotions to feel safe, accepted, or loved, we slowly disconnect from our inner truth. Over time, that disconnection erodes self-trust, clarity, and emotional stability.

In this deeply grounding conversation, I sit down with transformational teacher and author Kute Blackson to explore emotional healing, authenticity, surrender, and what it truly means to live in alignment.

We unpack:

• The hidden psychological cost of suppressing emotions
• How emotional repression shapes identity
• Why fear and self-judgment create inner disconnection
• Presence as emotional safety
• Authentic self-expression as a daily practice
• Healing through feeling rather than avoiding
• Rebuilding self-trust and emotional integrity
• Surrender as a path to freedom

This conversation bridges psychology, spirituality, emotional intelligence, and lived experience.

If you feel disconnected from your emotions, tired of performing for others, or ready to live more honestly — this episode will resonate.

This Episode Is For You If:

– You struggle with emotional suppression
– You feel disconnected from your authentic self
– You want to rebuild self-trust
– You’re healing from fear or self-judgment
– You’re ready to stop performing and start living honestly
– You want emotional alignment and integrity

If you’ve ever felt like parts of you are hidden just to feel safe — this conversation will bring clarity.

What You’ll Learn

• Why suppressing emotions damages self-trust
• The link between authenticity and nervous system safety
• How awareness becomes the gateway to healing
• Why surrender creates emotional freedom
• How to live in alignment rather than reaction
• The power of presence in emotional integration

Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction & Emotional Grounding
02:10 — Emotional Awareness & Inner Honesty
05:35 — The Hidden Cost of Suppression
08:55 — Authentic Expression & Freedom
12:20 — Fear, Judgment & Emotional Safety
15:40 — Awareness as the Gateway to Healing
19:10 — Reclaiming Authentic Self-Expression
23:30 — Surrender & Emotional Alignment
28:10 — Living with Integrity & Truth
32:40 — Integration & Personal Responsibility
38:10 — Closing Reflections

About Kute Blackson

Kute Blackson is a globally recognised transformational teacher, speaker, and bestselling author known for his work on surrender, emotional healing, and authentic living.

His teachings bridge psychology and spirituality, guiding individuals back to truth, alignment, an

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About the Podcast

This is a raw, unedited podcast exploring healing, self-awareness, emotional health, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal growth. Conversations are unscripted and led by the moment, focusing on what it actually takes to live authentically in the modern world.

Hosted by Oliver — who healed Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD at 21 through lifestyle changes, meditation, and nervous system regulation — the podcast explores real-world healing beyond theory, labels, or surface-level spirituality.

Each episode dives into topics such as childhood trauma, emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, mental health, identity, nervous system healing, breaking generational patterns, and building emotional resilience through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insight.

This podcast is for anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding — without bypassing reality or pretending healing is simple.

Low energy isn’t a motivation problem — it’s an energy management problem.

After healing Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD through lifestyle change and meditation, I sit down with Thor Aarsand to uncover how morning routines and semen retention rebuild energy, focus, confidence, and personal power.

We explore why modern life drains vitality, how sexual energy can be transmuted into creative force and disciplined action, and why mastering your energy accelerates manifestation, performance, and self-trust. No hype. No shortcuts. Just real discipline and real results.

This episode is for anyone done with burnout, distraction, and inconsistency — and ready to reclaim control of their energy, focus, and direction.

What you’ll learn in this episode

• The most powerful morning routine for energy mastery
• Why semen retention increases focus and mental clarity
• How to transmute sexual energy into confidence and drive
• Discipline as the foundation of freedom
• Faster manifestation through energy alignment
• The real costs and rewards of retention

About Thor Aarsand
Thor Aarsand is a performance coach and lifestyle mentor specialising in energy mastery, discipline, and peak performance for men and high achievers.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifebythor

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Exchange healing services, connect with aligned people, plan journeys across Asia, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work at
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Reflection
What would happen if you mastered your energy completely?

Timestamps
00:00 — Real power and energy truth
02:15 — Why motivation fails
05:10 — Morning routines for dominance
09:30 — Semen retention and vitality
14:20 — Focus, clarity, confidence
18:40 — Sexual energy and creation
23:10 — Discipline over desire
27:55 — Manifestation through energy
32:30 — The cost of inconsistency
37:10 — Sustaining power long-term
41:00 — Closing reflections

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About the Podcast

This is a raw, unedited podcast exploring healing, self-awareness, emotional health, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal growth. Conversations are unscripted and led by the moment, focusing on what it actually takes to live authentically in the modern world.

Hosted by Oliver — who healed Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD at 21 through lifestyle changes, meditation, and nervous system regulation — the podcast explores real-world healing beyond theory, labels, or surface-level spirituality.

Each episode dives into topics such as childhood trauma, emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, mental health, identity, nervous system healing, breaking generational patterns, and building emotional resilience through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insight.

This podcast is for anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding — without bypassing reality or pretending healing is simple.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting money — or confused about how spirituality and wealth can coexist — this episode is for you.

I sit down with Preston Smiles, spiritual teacher and author of Spiritual Millionaire, to uncover the real truth about manifesting abundance without losing your soul.

We break down how to stop self-sabotage, remove scarcity programming, and use money as a tool for purpose, service, and spiritual growth — not ego or fear.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The real reason you can’t manifest money
• How to stop feeling shame around wealth
• Why money is a spiritual tool
• How meditation & breathwork rewire the nervous system
• How to break scarcity mindset and limiting beliefs
• How to build confidence, boundaries, and self-worth
• How to create wealth without ego or fear

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Connect & explore more:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliver
FREE course — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.com

For healers, lightworkers & conscious travellers:
Exchange healing services, connect with aligned people, plan journeys across Asia, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work at

👉 https://findmytribe.org

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Spirituality + money: the truth
01:40 – Preston’s story: surf lessons → Spiritual Millionaire
04:10 – Why abundance feels “wrong” to many people
07:30 – Money as a spiritual tool
10:15 – Meditation & healing
13:00 – Plant medicine & breathwork awakening
16:40 – Breaking scarcity mindset
20:10 – Manifesting money without ego
23:30 – Self-love, boundaries, confidence
27:00 – Conscious wealth & service
33:40 – Final message
35:00 – Outro

👤 Guest Bio

Preston Smiles is a spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the Spiritual Millionaire movement. He teaches people how to unlock abundance through mindset, meditation, and authentic self-expression.

🔗 Guest Links
Website: https://prestonsmiles.com/book
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@prestonsmilesabundance

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About the Podcast

This is a raw, unedited podcast exploring healing, self-awareness, emotional health, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal growth. Conversations are unscripted and led by the moment, focusing on what it actually takes to live authentically in the modern world.

Hosted by Oliver — who healed Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD at 21 through lifestyle changes, meditation, and nervous system regulation — the podcast explores real-world healing beyond theory, labels, or surface-level spirituality.

Each episode dives into topics such as childhood trauma, emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, mental health, identity, nervous system healing, breaking generational patterns, and building emotional resilience through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insight.

This podcast is for anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding — without bypassing reality or pretending healing is simple.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own mind, trapped by negative thoughts, or unsure who you really are — this episode is for you.

Will Caminada joins the conversation to break down self-awareness, emotional mastery, mindset transformation, and identity work.

We explore how to break mental loops, understand how childhood and environment shape identity, and reclaim your power so you can step into your highest version — consciously, intentionally, and without spiritual bypassing.

This episode is packed with practical tools and deep insight for anyone on a path of growth, healing, spiritual awakening, or personal development.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to build real self-awareness (not fake positive thinking)
• How to stop negative thought loops and mental traps
• How identity is formed — and how to reshape it
• Why childhood and environment shape your inner world
• How to build discipline, intention, and emotional resilience
• How spiritual awakening can be used to upgrade real life

Watch the episode on YouTube:
YouTube.com/yeskingoliver

Connect & explore more:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliver
FREE course — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.com

For healers, lightworkers & conscious travellers:
Exchange healing services, connect with aligned people, plan journeys across Asia, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work at

👉 https://findmytribe.org

🔔 Turn on notifications for new episodes every week
💬 Comment below: What’s the biggest mental block you’re working through right now?

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro & opening thoughts
01:42 – What true self-awareness really means
04:15 – Breaking negative thought loops
07:08 – Childhood patterns & identity shaping
10:12 – Becoming aware of your internal dialogue
13:05 – Emotional mastery & regulating reactions
16:20 – Building discipline & intentional habits
19:14 – Challenging limiting beliefs
22:10 – How environment influences identity
25:05 – Becoming the person you envision
28:18 – Why people stay stuck in old patterns
31:05 – Choosing alignment over autopilot
34:20 – Will’s closing message
36:10 – Outro

👤 Guest Bio

Will Caminada is a multidimensional guide, breathwork and meditation facilitator, and channel. He supports individuals through spiritual awakening, identity expansion, and emotional integration, helping them access higher awareness while staying g

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About the Podcast

This is a raw, unedited podcast exploring healing, self-awareness, emotional health, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal growth. Conversations are unscripted and led by the moment, focusing on what it actually takes to live authentically in the modern world.

Hosted by Oliver — who healed Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD at 21 through lifestyle changes, meditation, and nervous system regulation — the podcast explores real-world healing beyond theory, labels, or surface-level spirituality.

Each episode dives into topics such as childhood trauma, emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, mental health, identity, nervous system healing, breaking generational patterns, and building emotional resilience through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insight.

This podcast is for anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding — without bypassing reality or pretending healing is simple.