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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.

As a former trader, hosting The Great Unlearn has been a deeply healing way to navigate life beyond a career that, while outwardly successful, became a significant part of my identity. This journey has led me to explore new ways of being through plant medicines, unlearning patterns that limit growth, cultivating deeper presence, and practicing tools for more meaningful relationships — and everything in between. Thank you all for being part of this ongoing exploration. Looking forward to expanding and diving even deeper with The Great Unlearn this year.[1:58] Ep 129. Dan Martell | Buy Back Your Time and the Myth of Success[10:50] Ep 130. Lance Armstrong | Training with Dr. Michele Ferrari, PTSD Intensive Therapy at Onsite, and Rebuilding a Life of Integrity and Meaning[17:34] Ep 131. Emerging From the Tunnel: My Journey of Avoiding Stillness and Intimacy | Solocast[28:55] Ep 134. Justin Donald | The Lifestyle Investor: Create Wealth Without Creating a Job[35:33] Ep 137. Boyd Varty | Activate Your Wild Self and Awaken to a Fuller Life[41:43] Ep 138. Michael Chernow | Living a Sober Life, Creating Habits That Heal, Loving Yourself First[49:41] Ep 140. Hal Elrod | Heal Your Life with The Miracle Morning[57:11] Ep 146. Marcus Filly | 6X Crossfit Games Athlete, Functional Bodybuilding for Vitality, Restriction-Free Nutrition[1:08:06] Ep 147. Ron White | Ditching Retirement, Mastering Your Craft, 3 Years of Sobriety[01:15:59] Ep 149. Chase Reeves | Men's Work, Co-Parenting Guilt, and Lessons from Grief[01:20:57] Ep 151. Luke Storey | Aligning with the Rhythms of Your Creative Process[01:24:48] Ep 154. Paul Chek | Spirit Gym, the 4 Causes of Addiction, and Breaking Free From the Child Archetype[01:30:05] Ep 155. Jon Vroman | Front Row Dads: Leading from the Heart of the FamilyConnect with Cal:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteSubscribe to the newsletter

Salim Najjar has spent the last decade experimenting with ancient modalities and modern technologies to better understand the human experience. His journey has led him to studying one particular metric as the ultimate marker for longevity, creativity, and higher happiness: HRV (aka Heart Rate Variability). HRV is a measure of our relationship to stress, and chronic stress is the root cause of dis-ease and aging.Salim has developed protocols for regulating the nervous system, creating resilience, and bridging the relationship between stress and recovery.Salim and I dive into…➝ HRV: The number one marker for health and longevity➝ The correlation between our nervous system and our sense of purpose➝ Simple methods for inducing parasympathetic states➝ Creating healthy range in your HRV➝ Learning how to relate to stress more beneficiallyREFERENCEDSound: https://drinksound.com/The Body Keeps The Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NN5A87318VUT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l3LHXDXYB2gaj1o9YWu8sC_hIIoK7PVjIIb8l11IPPSdGyD4l1oAAieFst3r7nOMWBy66oby9tuDH-uxl0cV5KVVTzv7R-j0NlY2pwyvkZFlms-PTweoSye98Ti_S7YJXn4sY-IM2Lc_qyJliq1cNGYuUVEMuNDEimEqXxU5zfBUX9ErBHwxkIOq3Xp11D9GC7QiojQCDihNyUg_NiOvBFmZS5p03FYKeuz21wp6XeA.NiofMSlSIqGC3LpiW9IgutAHoFAbxLYGIAsMayt-Ie4&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score+book&qid=1712857751&sprefix=the+body+%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1The Graceline Institute: https://gracelineinstitute.org/CONNECT WITH SALIMWebsite: https://thathrvguy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/?hl=enCONNECT WITH CALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/Website: https://www.thegreatunlearn.comSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter

In this episode, we discuss the importance of decision-making through presence, how to foster “track awareness”, and discovering that all we need is already within us. Boyd’s gift of storytelling is on full display as he shares tales that made my heart race a little faster and stoked my excitement for my next trip to Londolozi. One thing I’ve learned from the current COVID-19 situation is that with all the uncertainty and challenges, I truly believe that this is an opportunity to question the pace with which I’ve been approaching my daily life. With that in mind, there are few guides (if any) that I would rather have as a companion than my South African brother Boyd Varty. Stay connected to the journey by signing up for my newsletter here! (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter) Show Notes: 8:28 - Tracking as a tool for development 16:00- The comparison concept 17:18 - The meaning of Ubuntu 20:07 - How to start REAL dinner party talk 22:21 - Separating what you want from the noise 30:05 - Byron Katie’s meditation technique 35:48 - Your wild side vs. social side 42:13 - How to handle the unknown 48:32 - Boyd and his family’s traumatic experiences 1:01:30 - The authentic track 1:09:14 - Embodying different roles 1:12:33 - My slow path to love completely 1:17:30 - Fully connecting with family 1:24:17 - Teasing the trauma out 1:31:14 - The path of the tracker 1:41:09 - Your track should scare you a bit 1:42:28 - Attuning to tracking through presence 1:46:48 - Redefining your relationship with time 1:48:56 - The paradox - is this your doing? 1:51:57 - Yoga is not about the positions 1:56:35 - Track Your Life Retreat 2:13:53 - More presence, less conditioned response 2:15:38 - 40 days, 40 nights in the wilderness 2:18:19 - How to disconnect with little time Resources: Byron Katie - TheWork.com (https://thework.com/) Boyd Varty’s Latest Book - The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life (https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Trackers-Guide-Life-ebook/dp/B07LC9C7Q4) Boyd Varty’s First Book - Cathedral of the Wild (https://www.amazon.com/Cathedral-Wild-African-Journey-Home-ebook/dp/B00F1W0R14/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2TGSD434DM9IS&dchild=1&keywords=cathedral+of+the+wild&qid=1585917136&s=digital-text&sprefix=cathedral+of+the+w%2Cdigital-text%2C157&sr=1-2) 40 Days and 40 Nights Podcast - 40 Days and 40 Nights Podcast (https://boydvarty.com/category/podcast/) Boyd Varty’s Website - BoydVarty.com (https://boydvarty.com/) Sit Spots - Disconnect in Nature (https://www.wildernessawareness.org/node/261) Adyashanti - Adyashanti.org (https://www.adyashanti.org) Connect with Boyd Varty: Website | https://boydvarty.com/ (https://boydvarty.com/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BoydVarty (https://twitter.com/BoydVarty) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Boyd_Varty (https://www.instagram.com/Boyd_Varty) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/boydvartyinc/ (https://www.facebook.com/boydvartyinc/) Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKDnU7G1VLXpWmuSvM30Kwg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKDnU7G1VLXpWmuSvM30Kwg) Connect with Cal: Website | https://www.thegreatunlearn.com (https://www.thegreatunlearn.com) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/ (https://www.instagram.com/bunkercal/) Twitter | https://twitter.com/BunkerCal (https://twitter.com/BunkerCal) Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal (https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCal) YouTube | The Great Unlearn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneI0an6qiL7t-7sne9TjhQ) Subscribe to the Great Unlearn Podcast: Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3a4ATpc (https://apple.co/3a4ATpc) Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv (https://spoti.fi/2Rb7emv) Google Play | http://bit.ly/2sehHUE...