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We grew up in a world we didn’t create. And one idea after the next—whether it was culture or society—we were told how to look, how to feel, and who to be. We were told that if we checked off the “right” boxes (think: career, car, money), we’d feel good, we’d be whole, and—naturally—we’d be set. But, turns out, there’s more to the story. On The Great Unlearn, Cal dives into unlearning and questioning what the world taught us, and—in the process—how to be the truest version of yourself, minus the bullshit. Whether it’s figuring out how to navigate a relationship, dealing with your emotions, diving into spirituality, or just feeling comfortable in your own skin, Cal and friends navigate the choppy waters of what it really takes to unlearn all the ideas we took for granted, and how to be the best version of what, sometimes, can be so hard to be: yourself.

Michael Trainer, author of Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection, illuminates one of the greatest pandemics of our time: loneliness. Michael shares his deeply healing journey with human connection after being jumped by a gang early in life and developing an intense fear of others — a wound that eventually became one of his greatest gifts in learning how to truly relate.In a world filled with technology and endless approximations of connection, we explore why loneliness is actually intensifying. We unpack the quality of online relationships, the importance of long-term connection, and the growing body of research showing that our happiness is deeply tied to the quality of our closest long-term relationships.Watch This Episode on YouTubeResources:Resonance: The Art and Science of Human ConnectionAlive Inside documentaryConnect with Michael:InstagramWebsiteResonance, The Art and Science of Human ConnectionConnect with Cal:UNLEARN BookInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors

Chase Hughes returns for another round, joined by Adam Schell, for a wide-ranging conversation on what “awakening” actually points to. We’ve come to realize that maybe it’s less about feeling better and more about seeing clearly once illusions fall away. We explore how much of our suffering comes from taking too seriously what was meant for play, reflect on parenting in an age of conflicting information, question the idea that the news is more theater than truth, and touch on the edges of human potential that science can’t yet fully explain.Watch This Episode on YouTubeReferenced:Nephilim Death Squad PodcastConnect with Chase:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeConnect with Adam:WebsiteInstagramPodcastYouTubeConnect with CalUNLEARN BookInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/discountcodes

We’ll always have blind spots. We won’t reach some final state of being healed. But we can continue to see more clearly, relate more honestly, open ourselves to new ways of connecting, and live more fully in our body.David Sutcliffe, emotional and relational mastery guide, speaks to the idea that transformation isn’t about fixing or arriving, but rather about becoming more fully embodied over time.At the heart of this episode is an invitation. To simply inhabit your experience more fully and honestly you.Watch This Episode on YouTubeConnect with DavidWebsiteInstagramYouTubeMasterclass: Awaken Your Masculine Authority and Learn to LeadConnect with CalUNLEARN BookInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/discountcodes

Alex Sachon is an esoteric philosopher who is deeply attuned to the rhythms shaping geopolitics. In this conversation, we explore the core ideas behind his book The Coming World Nation: Why Global Government is Inevitable. We’re living through a period of global transition. As systems shift, so does our understanding of reality itself. From the emergence of UFO phenomena to a broader reorientation toward spiritual law, Alex invites a deeper question: are we being guided out of purely material frameworks and into something far more expansive and supportive?Watch This Episode on YouTubeConnect with AlexThe Coming World NationThe Wisdom Tradition podcastThe Wisdom Tradition substackConnect with AdamBRAINSUPREMEEpisode 127 on The Great UnlearnEpisode 197 on The Great UnlearnConnect with CalInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/discountcodes

Alec Zeck, host of The Way Forward, joins for a deep dive exploring the nature of viruses and the body’s innate intelligence to adapt and heal in relation to our state of wellbeing, something that is ultimately our responsibility and can be deeply empowering. We unpack what it actually means to “catch” a virus in light of current research, and why understanding the body’s self-regulating, self-healing capacity is essential to true vitality.Watch This Episode on YouTubeConfluence, use code UNLEARNAlec’s InstagramThe Way Forward PodcastWebsiteThe Way Forward InstagramYouTubeConnect with CalInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/discountcodes

Hapa Lomi is a high-touch bodywork experience designed by Kyle Coursey to help the body process pain and restore coherence between mind and body. Rooted in the belief that we are the architects of both our suffering, and our healing, Kyle’s work focuses on feeding integrity over distortion through extended sessions with consistent touch lasting up to 10 hours. In this episode, Luke Storey and I share our personal experiences and transformations from this deeply immersive work.Watch This Episode on YouTubeConnect with KyleHapa LomiInstagramThe Reset InstagramConnect with LukeThe Life Stylist PodcastInstagramYouTubeWebsiteConnect with CalInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/discountcodes

Bo Staloch is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter exploring the highs and lows of being alive. From failing a songwriting course to seeing that same song reach over 4 million listens, he shares how trusting his inner pull matters more than external opinion.In a raw conversation about coming down from touring and success, Bo reflects on the quieter, in-between moments — and how music becomes a way to heal, process emotion, and stay connected to what’s real. By staying true to himself within the industry, he lets the rhythm of real life guide both his art and the work he offers the world.Watch This Episode on YouTubeReferenced:Bo on Audiotree Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvWAogCnqVEConnect with Bo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bostaloch/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bo-staloch/1698048247Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EtiCherSxAKu7mnbU8Poh?autoplay=trueWebsite: https://www.bostaloch.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bostalochConnect with Cal:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

As we step into a new year, I wanted to pause and pay gratitude to the incredible guests who joined me on The Great Unlearn in 2025. Each conversation carried depth from lived experience, from truth-telling and vulnerability to curiosity and courage, each guests showed up fully to share their unlearning moments.I also want to thank you, our Unlearn community, the ones who return week after week, who sit with these conversations and reflect just as deeply. Thank you for walking this path with me. Excited to see what we create in 2026!Watch This Episode on YouTube[1:28] 181. One Month Alone in the Dark: A Journey into Presence with Andrew Holecek[14:04] 184. The Upside Down Paradigm: Turning Science Inside Out with Mark Gober[27:26] 185. Story as Reality: Reclaiming Your Inner Authority with Filmmaker Ben Stewart[38:04] 188. The Ammortal Chamber: Science and Spirit of Healing with Co-Founder Brian Le Gette[51:31] 189. Moving Beyond Your Blocks: Emma Dunwoody on Transformational Human Design[59:16] 190. HRV: The Key to Slow Aging and Increase Vitality with Salim Najjar[01:07:43] 192. Quest Nutrition Co-Founder Tom Bilyeu on Living in Growth Mindset and The Only Belief That Matters[01:16:21] 193. Awakening to the Dream: Toltec Teachings for Life in Flow with Joel Schafer[01:29:33] 195. Why Are We Here? A Roundtable on Consciousness, Choice, and The Human Experiment with Alec Zeck, Joel Schafer, and Mark Gober[01:39:00] 197. Brainwashing & Influence: What Breaks the Human Will, What Restores It & The Future of Ethical Persuasion with Chase Hughes and Adam SchellConnect with Cal:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

As we step into a new year, I wanted to pause and pay gratitude to the incredible guests who joined me on The Great Unlearn in 2025. Each conversation carried depth from lived experience, from truth-telling and vulnerability to curiosity and courage, each guests showed up fully to share their unlearning moments.I also want to thank you, our Unlearn community, the ones who return week after week, who sit with these conversations and reflect just as deeply. Thank you for walking this path with me. Excited to see what we create in 2026!Watch This Episode on YouTube[1:28] 166. Training for Life with Opscotch Founder & RBC GranFondo Runner Matt Christopherson[12:42] 167. Behavioral Expert Chase Hughes on The Art of Influence: From Military Intelligence to Mind Mastery[25:12] 169. The 90-Day Alcohol-Free Blueprint: James Swanwick on 15 Years of Clarity & Health[39:47] 170. Marianne Williamson on The Mystic Jesus and Unlocking More Miracles Through Free Will and Prayer[52:16] 171. Christ Over Doctrine: Alex Wolfe on Reclaiming a Heart-Led Path[1:07:02] 172. The Midlife Male MAP: Mastering the Middle Years with Greg Scheinman[1:17:10] 173. Unraveling the Victim, Villain, Hero Loop: Tah and Kole Whitty of The Condor Approach[1:27:53] 175. "I Don’t Believe in Astrology": Debra Silverman on The High Road of Astrology, The Soul’s Agreement, and Human Acceptance[1:36:33] 179. 110 Days Through Antarctica: Akshay Nanavati on Fearvana & the Sacred Path of SufferingConnect with Cal:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com

I recently joined Preston Douglas Boyer on his Liquid Life podcast for a wide-open, deep dive into my experience of waking up to what truly matters in my life. It gave me the chance to share my unfiltered truth in a big way.We explore my evolution and lessons as a father, my path through psychedelics, and how all of it weaves together to support a new way of being in the world. So if you’re unlearning the roles you once held and feeling the pull toward a new identity, I hope you’ll listen in.ResourcesWatch This Episode on YouTubeConnect with Douglas:Douglas' InstagramLiquid Life InstagramLiquid Life PodcastLiquid Life YouTubePreston Douglas Boyer ArtConnect with Cal:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.comSponsors:BERSKI: Use code UNLEARN for the best holistic, nutrient-dense meat sticks in the gameCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors