One World in a New World - Apocalyptic Chats

Ep 262 One World in a New World with Lucas Pawlik What if “apocalypse” does not mean the end of the world, but the unveiling of what we have been unable, or unwilling, to see? That question opens an unusually expansive conversation between Zen Benefiel and Lucas Pawlik, a writer and systems-oriented thinker whose work explores cybernetics, consciousness, human perception, technological power, plan...

Ep 261 One World in a New World with Sarasha Elion What if the most important question about artificial intelligence isn’t what AI can do for us, but who we might become in relationship with it? In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel enters a wide-ranging conversation with Sarasha Elion, author, educator, founder of Trivian Technologies and Trivian Institute, longtime student an...

What if the strongest leadership advantage is not control, strategy, or technology, but the ability to make people feel seen, valued, safe, and capable? In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with Mark Crowley, leadership expert, keynote speaker, consultant, host of the Lead from the Heart podcast, and author of Lead from the Heart and The Power of Employee Wellbeing....

Ep 259 One World in a New World with Greg the Hydrogen ManWhat if the simplest and most abundant element in the universe has something to teach us not only about biology—but about consciousness itself? In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with molecular hydrogen researcher and educator Greg the Hydrogen Man for a conversation that travels far beyond con...

Ep 258 One World in a New World with Marty Clemons, JDWhat if AI isn't the crisis—but an accelerant revealing how urgently our human systems need to evolve? In this expansive conversation, regenerative strategy advisor and governance attorney Marty Clemons joins Zen Benefiel to explore what happens when inner development, systems thinking, technology, governance and regenerative design converg...

Ep 257 One World in a New World with Nkechi Egonu What if the emotions we’ve been taught to suppress, manage or dismiss are actually data—signals revealing how our human systems really work? In this provocative and deeply personal episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Nkechi Egonu, human experience architect and African systems researcher, for an exploration of intuition, emot...

Ep 256 One World in a New World with Elinor Stutz What if the experiences that nearly break us are actually invitations to discover who we came here to become? In this inspiring episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes international bestselling author, speaker, sales innovator, and Nice Girls DO Get the Sale author Elinor Stutz for a remarkable conversation about intuition, resil...

EP 255 One World in a New World with Rollin McCratyWhat if one of the most sophisticated technologies you'll ever encounter is already beating inside your chest? In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Rollin McCraty, Ph. D., psychophysiologist, researcher, author, and Research Director at the HeartMath Institute, for a fascinating exploration of heart...

Ep 254 One World in a New World with Steve PasinWhat if some of our deepest beliefs about love, truth, choice, spirituality—and even human goodness—are stories we've never seriously tested? In this provocative episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Steve Pasin for a conversation that quickly becomes a spirited exploration of epigenetics, human nature, consciousness, quantum...

Ep 253 One World in a New World with Paolo Sironi - Author of "Quantum Sapiens"What if the greatest danger of artificial intelligence isn't that machines become human—but that humans begin mistaking what can be measured for everything that matters? In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Paolo Sironi—fintech and banking thought leader, global...

Ep 252 One World in a New World with Colin SmithWhat if listening could change the world? In this thoughtful episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Colin Smith, founder of Dexterity Solutions and widely known as "The Listener." Together they explore why genuine listening is far more than hearing words—it's an act of presence that creates trust, belonging, clarity, and transform...

One World in a New World with Maxwell Gail Jr. Most people know Max Gail as the beloved Detective Stan "Wojo" Wojciehowicz from Barney Miller. Few know the remarkable inner journey that has shaped his life. In this heartfelt episode of One World in a New World, longtime friends Zen Benefiel and Max Gail reconnect after years apart to explore the experiences that shaped Max far beyond tel...

Ep 250 One World in a New World with Jude Currivan What if everything belongs together? In this profound episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes cosmologist, author, futurist, and consciousness researcher Dr. Jude Currivan to explore the extraordinary convergence of science, spirituality, quantum physics, AI, indigenous wisdom, and the evolution of humanity. Drawing from decades...

Ep 249 One World in a New World with Fabian Szulanski What if organizational transformation begins long before strategy—and starts with the health, values, and relationships of the people involved? In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Fabian Szulanski, Managing Director of Being in Systems, co-founder of the Values Foundation, educator, and co-author of Transcending P...

Ep 248 One World in a New World with Neale Donald Walsch Some voices don't simply inspire—they help millions remember who they already are. For decades, Neale Donald Walsch has invited readers around the world into a deeper conversation about God, consciousness, purpose, and the nature of reality through his groundbreaking Conversations with God series. In this extraordinary episode of One Wor...

Ep 247 One World in a New World with Michael Brook What if the most important patterns in your life only become visible when you stop trying to force answers and begin following curiosity? In this profound conversation, Zen Benefiel sits down with Michael Brooke—publisher of Bridgewave Magazine, founder of the Inside Atlas, longtime systems thinker, and creator of a unique self-reflection framewor...

Ep 246 One World in a New World with Matt Maes What if the path to a better world begins with curiosity? In this inspiring episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with artist, educator, visual storyteller, and Octopus Movement co-founder Matt Maes to explore creativity, consciousness, personal sovereignty, mythic thinking, and humanity's collective evolution. Matt shares hi...

Ep 245 - One World in a New World with Jacqueline Way What if the future of humanity depends less on artificial intelligence… and more on human intelligence? In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Jacqueline Way — keynote speaker, founder of the global giving movement 365 Give, TEDx speaker, and advocate for the human intelligence AI can never replace. Tog...

Ep 244 One World in a New World with Christian Torres What happens when a gifted young man from the South Bronx earns a scholarship to one of New York's most prestigious schools, becomes a police officer, commits a life-altering mistake, spends nearly a decade in prison—including 18 months in solitary confinement—and emerges with a profound understanding of human potential, decision-making, an...

Ep 243 One World in a New World with Phillip HumphriesWhat happens when a retired CIA officer, police investigator, comedian, actor, and lifelong seeker sits down to discuss the biggest mysteries of existence? In this captivating episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel reconnects with childhood friend Philip Humphries for a conversation spanning over five decades of life experience, curi...

Ep 242 One World in a New World with David Lapin What if the future of humanity depends less on technology… and more on our ability to truly see one another? In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with internationally respected executive advisor, author, and spiritual thinker David Lapin for a sweeping conversation about consciousness, identity, leadershi...

Ep 240 One World in a New World with Norman Wolfe What if the future of leadership isn’t about control… but coherence? In this profound episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes visionary organizational strategist and author Norman Wolfe for a deeply human exploration of consciousness, leadership, organizational transformation, heart-centered living, and the evolving nature of bus...

Ep 240 One World in a New World with Zappy Zapolin What if consciousness, psychedelics, frequency, quantum awareness, and humanity’s future are all connected through one hidden thread? In this profound and exhilarating episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes futurist, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and psychedelic advocate Zappy Zapolin for a fearless exploration into the nature of re...

Ep 239 One World in a New World with Sylvain Rochon, PhD. What if humanity is standing at the edge of its greatest transformation in history? In this provocative episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Professor Sylvain Rochon—author of Engineering Paradise, futurist, AI strategist, educator, and Vice President of Terrestrial Strategy for Interstellar Engagements at the Alliance...

Ep 237 One World in a New World with Nigel Hughes There’s a quiet truth most of us overlook… The clarity we seek isn’t out there—it’s already within us. In this deeply reflective episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Nigel Hughes, CEO of Outstanding Global and founder of Greenlight Trust, for a profound exploration of awareness, nature, leadership, and the power of stillness....