The Big and Small Podcast

The podcast episode discusses the concept of monk mode, self-development, and the potential dangers of prolonged monk mode. It also explores the idea of eudaimonia, the role of discipline, and the challenges of self-realization. The conversation delves into the differences between men and women in self-development and the importance of discipline and flexibility in personal growth. Takeaways Monk...

The podcast episode discusses the importance of conscious decision-making, the role of mentors and sources in personal growth, and the observations made during a trip to Rome. It also highlights the dynamics of restaurant workers in Campo de Fiori and the lessons learned from their approach to rejection and perseverance. Takeaways Conscious decision-making Mentors vs. sources Observations from Rom...

Summary This episode explores the complex nature of human perception, consciousness, and communication. It delves into how our unique experiences shape our reality, the importance of empathy, and practical insights for better understanding ourselves and others. Key Topics The structure of consciousness and manifestation The role of universal awareness and perception The importance of empathy and u...

The podcast episode explores the themes of choosing a better life, the impact of emotional work, managing emotions and self-work, awareness and information, and curiosity and continuous growth. It delves into the importance of conscious choices, emotional management, and the role of curiosity in personal growth and development. Takeaways * Conscious choices shape a better life * Emotional work imp...

What if the moments our heart slams shut are actually the most important data we have? We all want to move through the world with an open heart — but what happens when life hits back? When the grocery store guy elbows past, when trust gets broken, when we reach out and feel nothing in return? In this episode, Jason and Marit tackle one of the most honest questions asked inside the Integrated Human...

What if the phrase "living from the inside out" has been completely misunderstood — and that misunderstanding is quietly keeping us stuck? In this episode of The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit unpack one of the most overused phrases in personal development: "living from the inside out." But instead of the typical surface-level take, they go deep into what it actually means to live authenti...

What if "work-life balance" is actually the problem — not the solution? Most of us have been sold a story: work hard, earn your weekends, repeat. But what if that mindset is quietly draining the joy out of both? In this episode, Jason and Marit take on one of the most widely accepted myths in modern life — and flip it completely upside down. This is a real conversation about vision, purpose, and w...

Ever wonder why some days everything clicks and other days feel like pushing a boulder uphill? What if the secret to staying in that zone wasn't about working harder, but about widening the channel between pure consciousness and your everyday reality? This week on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit dive into groundbreaking quantum physics research that's finally giving us a mathematical fr...

Have you noticed the days feeling heavier lately—where the things you usually love start to feel like obligations? On The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit dive into the reality of winter depression, the biological facts behind seasonal shifts, and why acknowledging the struggle is the first step toward working with it instead of against it. This conversation goes beyond "just push through it...

Have you ever wondered why some people can create lasting change while others stay stuck in the same patterns year after year? In this episode, Jason and Marit explore something fascinating: what happens when we align ancient wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience to create real transformation. As we enter 2026 (the Chinese year of the fire horse), they reveal why this specific moment offers unique...

What if everything you've been experiencing in meditation and consciousness work has been scientifically proven—and you just didn't know it yet? Today on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason brings groundbreaking news: A Norwegian physicist just published peer-reviewed research proposing that pure consciousness is PRIMARY—it comes before the quantum field, before matter, before everything. This isn't...

What if your winter depression isn't something to fight, but something to work with? Today on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit explore how seasonal darkness affects your nervous system, why your body needs support even when your consciousness is clear, and how the stories you're living by might be keeping you stuck. This isn't about pushing through or pretending you're fine. This is abou...

What if your symptoms are invitations to build something stronger within yourself? Today, Jason and Marit share the power stacking method—Marit's journey from chronic stress-triggered migraines to symptom-free living through small, grounded changes that built lasting capacity. This conversation explores how your symptoms carry valuable information, and how building sustainable habits through self-...

What if you could end your day energized instead of depleted—even on challenging days? Today on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit reveal how to build an emotional fuel bank that actually sustains you, using restorative emotions that prevent burnout instead of causing it. This isn't about positive thinking or pushing through. This is about discovering which emotions restore your energy and...

What if your traditions could become portals to deeper connection instead of sources of stress? In this week's episode of The Big & Small Podcast, Jason and Marit explore the art of mindful living through the lens of traditions — showing you how to embrace what truly serves you while consciously choosing what stays and what goes. From Halloween celebrations to Christmas dinner timing, from fam...

Can you actually sit in silence for five minutes without reaching for your phone? If the answer is no, you're giving away your power to everyone and everything except yourself—and it's costing you more than you realize. This week on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit dismantle the fluffy meditation mythology and reveal what recentering actually means. This isn't about quieting your mind (s...

Are you stuck in patterns you can't explain? Dieting but mysteriously gaining weight? Working hard but hitting invisible walls? Your problem isn't discipline—it's frame conflicts you don't even know exist. Jason and Marit break down why your unconscious beliefs are literally blocking your success, your relationships, and your ability to master anything worth mastering. This isn't surface-level sel...

Why do you turn into an awkward, rude mess the moment someone genuinely appreciates you? Your nervous system is screaming information you refuse to hear. When someone bakes you a cake and you respond with "should've been cheesecake" - that's not rudeness, that's your emotional overwhelm creating protective barriers against feeling good. You've become so practiced at negative emotions that joy lite...

Are you living your life or performing roles that were handed to you by others' expectations? Today Jason and Marit expose the uncomfortable truth: you're already in a cult—but it's probably not one you consciously chose. This isn't about joining something new. It's about recognizing that your current belief system, your automatic behaviors, and your identity were largely programmed by your parent...

Why Your "Spiritual Awakening" Isn't Changing Your Actual Life? You've had the insights. You've felt the expansion. You might have even experienced what felt like a breakthrough. But here you are, months later, still caught in the same emotional reactions, still stuck in the same patterns, still living a life that doesn't match what you glimpsed was possible. The problem isn't that your awakening...

Are you tired of being at the mercy of your moods? Today on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit expose the brutal truth about why your emotional inconsistency is bleeding money, destroying relationships, and killing your professional reputation. This isn't another "just push through it" conversation. This is about discovering the third option between burning out and giving up—the skill that...

Are you stuck playing roles you never consciously chose? Today on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit dive deep into the territory most personal development content won't touch—that gnawing doubt that hits when you start doing real inner work. This isn't another "just think positive" conversation. This is about what happens when you push against the edges of who you think you are, and why t...

Jason and Marit are calling out the BS that's keeping you small. They're talking about why you confuse being worthy as a human with actually being capable at something. And here's the kicker—ChatGPT and endless scrolling are literally making your brain weaker. This isn't feel-good fluff. This is the real work of transformation, and it starts with understanding the difference between deserving some...

Join Jason and Marit this week for a warm, heartfelt conversation about what true freedom really means (hint: it's not what most people think!). With plenty of laughs and personal stories, they explore how setting healthy boundaries actually creates more freedom in your life, not less. They also tackle that phone addiction we're all struggling with—yes, even them! The episode is packed with practi...

“When you embrace your fallback, you gain access to its hidden gift.” — Jason Shields. In this episode, Jason and Marit explore the emotional patterns we unconsciously return to when under pressure—our "fallbacks"—and how recognizing them can lead to deep personal transformation. From the raw power of anger to the lessons hidden in anxiety and depression, they reveal how even our most uncomfortabl...