Almost Enlightened

Alex continues a week of completely inspired discussion in yet another bonus edition that stems from an email sent to him by a friend and listener of the show. Have you ever felt like you couldn't keep going? Have you ever been shrouded in the fog? I think we've all been there. But is there a way out?

In this bonus episode, Alex takes his research on cacao trees, fungal networks, acacia trees, and communication and puts it all together with no script. If you're a nature lover, you'll love this episode.

No script, no editing, no cares. Just Alex. Just energy.

In this wild episode, Alex explores a radical concept - that your mind and your memory may not be located in your head. This is a DO NOT MISS episode!

Alex shape-shifts for this episode and becomes a fence. Yup - you read that correctly. In this most unusual of episodes, Alex takes some time to contemplate fences, space, and creation. This one's different! Enter at your own risk...

It only took him 26 episodes, but in this 27th instalment, Alex finally puts his finger on what this podcast is truly all about.  Join Alex for the big reveal in this newest episode, entitled, “Freedom.”

You never know what to expect when you listen to the Almost Enlightened podcast, except that it'll always be introspective and interesting. Join Alex as he does something he's never done in reviewing one of his own private affirmations and find out what he discovered.

Why do we make mistakes and what the heck are mistakes? Do they serve any purpose or do they serve every purpose? Alex takes a deep dive into a subject in which he's a self-proclaimed expert. Having made just about every mistake known to humankind, Alex draws upon his vast experience of blunders and uncovers the truth about mistakes... unless, of course, he's made yet another mistake!

What does baseball have to do with self-love and confidence? Well, I guess confidence makes some sense, but self-love?? Really?! This is an awesome episode that will provide you tools to take both your confidence and self-love to new heights. Not pop-fly heights - home run heights! Join Alex for a fun look at the lessons he learned this week, during a baseball game.

In this warmly heartfelt episode, Alex shares stories of a recent portage trip with family and friends. He chronicles the adversity, the victories, and the lessons learned after a 4-day trip to Algonquin Park in North-Eastern Ontario. If you stick around for the whole podcast, you may even get to hear a short guest appearance by a previous guest of the show.

Free-will vs. destiny is the topic du jour in this fascinating episode. Join Alex as he navigates the evolving nature of truth, why it's okay to dip your toe in strain and struggle, and what it's like to be grass. Huh?! Just have a listen...

Massive decisions, "finding genuine," and the essence of love make part II of a ground-breaking series, entitled "Love in the 60s," an episode you don't want to miss. Enjoy this heartwarming episode as it chronicles promo industry icon Terie Craig's remarkable story of finding true love in her 60s.

Love is in the air. Join Alex as he interviews his mentor and friend Terie about finding love later in life. This is a topic that hasn't yet been explored on the Almost Enlightened podcast but it couldn't have come at a better time as the world awakens to the true essence of love. This is part I of a two-part series.

This episode has it all. It's got soul, it's got insights galore, it's got tips, it's got real-life stories of expression and energy. Find out what the power is that moves energy and expression. It's quite the revelation!

Imagination: Is its place of creation located in the heart or the brain? The answer may surprise you in this follow-up episode to "It's a Matter of the Heart." Join Alex for a wild look into the imagination and a technique that's transformed Alex's life.

This could only happen in the heart. Find out why Alex thinks that the key to the soul is in a place so mysterious that it can't be lost and will never be found.

What do interconnectedness and infinite intelligence have in common? Could they possibly hold the key to a paradigm shift in our civilization's evolution? This episode follows a fascinating path, chronicling how our foundational beliefs have come into existence and what single realization has the potential to augment our understanding of who we truly are.

In this heartwarming episode, enjoy the first-ever interview on the Almost Enlightened podcast. Prompted by his 6-year old son, Alex has a candid conversation with his boy and discovers (among other things) that children are quite adept at guiding their own education. Alex pops in and out of this interview and makes observations and commentary on the actual interview. This is a special episode!

In this latest episode of Almost Enlightened, entitled “The Wall,” Alex reveals the extent to which he was humbled by being forced to confront his fears and insecurities. In his own words, "I'd been traveling at 100 mph and hit the wall with the might of my ego and insecurities." This is a ground-breaking episode and the most revealing, to date.

In this short episode, Alex asks a bit of a bizarre question about whether or not it's possible to be in two places at once. Have a listen and find out if you agree with the answer.

So many insights; where to start?! How about with the following revelation: "We'd rather hang-on to a finished portrait than stare into the unlimited possibility of a blank canvas." In this episode, Alex opens-up a little and provides a glimpse into his personal experience of "disrobing in public." Warning - this episode IS suitable for all ages :)

Face it - we all have fears! But do you truly understand what fear is? Is it even an emotion? Alex debates that concept by examining fear for what it truly is. And the revelation might not be at all what you expect. Bring an open mind to this episode and explore the very thing that might be keeping you from being your best self.

This one's different! Inspired by an email from a friend, Alex was so moved by such a heartfelt writing that he created an episode that speaks to purpose. In this episode, you'll discover why purpose is the precursor to action. You'll also discover why friendship is one of the most motivating forces on the planet. Enjoy this groundbreaking episode!

Could he possibly be serious? Teens to lead the world?! What??!! Alex has definitely lost his mind, right? You don't want to miss this short episode as Alex tears into the education system with the might of nuclear energy and the precision of a Swiss watch maker. Find out what it means to "question why we use the how" in this evocative and compelling episode.

If you’re anything like our host, then you can’t conceive of a world in which music doesn’t exist. In the newest episode entitled, “The Secret Power of Music,” Alex shakes it up a bit and truly enjoys musing on subject matter that’s dear to his heart. From an interesting theory on how music may have developed to a very personal account of how music has provided clarity in the darkest of momen...