Soulcruzer

Before success is a reality, it must be a belief as small as a mustard seed, yet strong enough to split mountains. This is a reflection on guarding your deepest knowing against the slow erosion of doubt.

“At 57, I’m not winding down—I’m spiraling in. This is not the finale. This is the reclamation.” In this Wisdom Walk edition of the Soulcruzer Podcast, I step into the mythic terrain of Act III—the Reclamation Phase. Blending Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, James Hillman’s mythic imagination, and the soul-deep symbolism of the Osho Zen Tarot, this episode explores the turning of the inner wheel...

What if your brain is less like a truth detector and more like a belief-confirming machine? In this episode, we dive into one of Robert Anton Wilson’s most potent mind-bombs: the Thinker-Prover dynamic from Prometheus Rising . Your Thinker forms beliefs. Your Prover goes out and finds the evidence. Whatever you believe—threat or magic, doom or synchronicity—your Prover will prove it. That’s not ju...

In this episode, I crack open Chapter 10 of Storythinking by Angus Fletcher—the part of the book that hit me in the gut and lit a fire in my mind. We explore the ancient roots of meaning, the limitations of happiness, and why story—not logic—may hold the real answer to life’s biggest question. If you're a rogue learner, a guerrilla thinker, or someone who's felt trapped in the cold machinery of re...

This morning I caught myself asking the same question I’ve asked a hundred times in my journal:   Am I actually changing… or just looping in disguise?

For the full context, read mt blog post: Unravelling into a tangle of hyperlinks, associative thinking and the metaphysics of writing .

For centuries, we’ve been conditioned to believe that logic is king and story is its court jester—entertaining but ultimately frivolous. From the moment we step into a classroom, we’re trained to think in bullet points, equations, and neatly categorised facts. We’re rewarded for linear reasoning and penalised for wandering too far down imaginative paths. But here’s the thing: our brains don’t work...

📜 The Map is Not the Territory. The Curriculum is Not the Knowledge. Formal education hands us maps —structured pathways meant to guide us toward understanding. They come in the form of syllabi, textbooks, standardised tests, and approved reading lists . These maps tell us what’s “worth knowing,” what’s “important, and what’s “tested.” They are designed for efficiency, predictability, and control...

In this episode, I explore the practice of interstitial journaling which is about cultivating a micro-reflection practice that captures the nuanced micro-moments of your day.

In this episode, I explore the King archetype as revealed through my mytho-expressive writing practice, highlighting my realization of needing to reclaim inner leadership. I discuss reframing internal adversaries as constructive opponents and the empowering role of mythic imagination. Join me as I reconnect with the fragments of my psyche to restore balance and purpose.

Christopher Hyatt’s statement—“IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOURSELF, GET RID OF YOURSELF FIRST”—carries the raw, confrontational energy of radical transformation. At first glance, it seems paradoxical: how can self-improvement begin with self-erasure? But Hyatt, isn’t speaking in riddles—he’s pointing to something fundamental about identity, limitation, and personal power. Let's discuss.

In this episode of Soulcruzer , I dive into the ancient concept of the daimon —that inner force that’s been calling me (and maybe you) toward something deeper, something more. I’ll share how I’ve learned to recognize its whispers, create the right conditions to connect with it, and most importantly, act on its guidance. This isn’t about comfort—it’s about transformation. If you’ve ever felt pulled...

Reality is not what it seems—it’s a construct, a fragile illusion upheld by collective belief. For those who glimpse beyond the veil, the realization can be both liberating and terrifying: nothing has inherent meaning. Some recoil into nihilism, paralyzed by the absurdity of it all. But the Existential Chaos Magician? They see this as the ultimate opportunity. This post is an invocation—a challeng...

In this episode, I take you along for an afternoon walk as I explore a phrase that caught my attention: “Learn to see the shapes of things rather than the stories.” What does it mean to perceive reality without immediately turning it into a narrative? How do we strip experience down to its raw structure before the mind rushes in to impose meaning? I dive into the tyranny of story —how our minds ar...

In this episode, I explore the idea of living life as an RPG (Role-Playing Game) —what it means to own your narrative, choose your playstyle, define your character arc, and fully embrace the journey of discovery, challenge, and transformation. Inspired by my love of RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Gamma World, I break down a Life RPG Framework that helps map out our personal adventures.

Soulcruzer Podcast: Show Note s  Episode Overview   Welcome to another episode of Soulcruzer . Today, I’m recording from an unlikely spot—the Premier Inn at Heathrow Airport. Finding a quiet place has been a challenge, with fans humming in the room and planes roaring overhead every few minutes. But that’s just part of the journey.  In this episode, I dive into some thoughts on Liber Null & Psy...

I'm thrilled to bring back the Musical Journey Show ! This is a nostalgic nod to my past, harking back to the days when I hosted on Radio Warwickshire . It's been years since I've been down this path, but there’s something about 2025 that feels like the perfect moment for its revival. "Because you've gotta have goals" after all, and returning to the rhythm of this show is definitely one of mine.

Episode Summary: Hey folks, join me on one of my early morning walks where I dive into everything from infantry flashbacks to creative frustrations and the tools I’ve been using to keep my head straight. This week, I’ve been wrestling with some mental blocks, but breaking out my trusty paper journal helped me see things more clearly. Along the way, I talk about the differences between digital and...

Q: what is it about me that i can't keep my virtual hands off of creativity, love, mysticism, and misfit ontology?

In this episode, I dive deep into a question that’s been looping in my mind all day: What is a life for? More specifically, What is my life for? It’s one of those questions that feels simple on the surface, but the more you dig, the more complex and infinite it becomes. I’ve been pacing around, wrestling with it, and decided to hit record and let my thoughts flow freely.

Episode Overview   It’s Monday afternoon as I record this, just before stepping out for a brisk walk to clear my head after a full day at the desk. In this episode, I reflect on the transition from holiday mode back to work, share some updates about my revamped website, and explore why blogging matters more than ever in the age of social media’s walled gardens. Along the way, I dive into my ongoin...

In this episode, I’m out on a walk—my first good ramble in weeks—navigating the muddy fields and reflecting on life as we sit in this in-between time of Crimbo Limbo, that strange stretch between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It’s a time I usually dedicate to reflecting, recalibrating, and looking ahead to what the next year might bring.

The Mirror of Echoes is a mystery play exploring the interplay between language, emotion, and thought. Four seekers , each with a unique perspective, participate in a ritual to summon the entity Logoi. The ritual unfolds in three acts, each focusing on a different aspect of this interplay: language's limitations and power , the complexities of pure feeling , and the ultimate merging of self and ot...

a late night epiphany.