The Big and Small Podcast

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Welcome to Big & Small, a podcast from Dr. Jason Shields, Marit Gabrielsen and The Integrated Human. Jason and Marit take their everyday conversations from the local coffee shop into the studio. They discuss everything—big and small—in life, with the goal of gaining a new perspective, of growing in spirit, mind, heart and body, and becoming an Integrated Human.Join in the conversation by sending questions and comments to support@integrated-human.comThis podcast is brought to you by The Integrated Human.Sign up to our newsletter at www.integrated-human.com to see what we're up to next and to get the best discounts for our events. 

  1. APR 3

    #119 Gates of Heaven, Disappointed Cat and Emotional Mastery

    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 impacts personal growth and relationships Chapters * 00:00 Choosing a Better Life * 06:09 The Impact of Emotional Work * 13:11 Managing Emotions and Self-Work * 19:00 Awareness and Information * 25:09 Curiosity and Continuous Growth Learn more about the Flow State Continuum Workshop: https://integrated-human.com/flow-state-continuum/ Connect with The Integrated Human: Website: http://www.integrated-human.com YouTube: The Integrated Human Instagram: @integratedhuman Facebook: The Integrated Human Music: http://www.bensound.com

    36 min

  2. MAR 20

    #118 Open Heart, Smash and Recovery

    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 community: How do we keep our hearts open in a world that doesn't always meet us there? This isn't a conversation about being nice or staying positive. It's about building the kind of heart that can take a hit, feel it fully, and come back — not hardened, but wiser. That's the lion heart. Strong and soft at the same time. What We Cover in This Episode: 00:00 — The question that started it all — how do we meet the world with an open heart?05:33 — We are literally connected — and why that changes everything about how we respond to others07:36 — Feeling loved vs. feeling love — a shift that transforms how we walk through life09:53 — The morality of difficult people — why unconscious behaviour isn't personal12:03 — Viktor Frankl and the power of consciousness above circumstance14:07 — Why we can only work on our relationship with the storm, not the storm itself16:30 — Trauma, authority, and the filters we don't know we're running21:09 — Waking up to our patterns — and the moment we realise every situation is healable23:37 — Recovery speed: the real measure of emotional resilience26:01 — The Jumanji framework — we're all playing different levels of the same game28:00 — When the body holds back what the mind already knows30:24 — Cultural frames and the "welcome home" moment — how our nervous system seeks lock-in32:45 — The strategy for keeping an open heart — remove triggers, or recover faster (ideally both)34:00 — Why we can't walk out with an open heart if we haven't accepted what's inside us firstReady to Build an Unshakeable Heart? If this episode resonated, our Flow State Continuum Workshop is where we go deeper — building the emotional resilience and inner structure that helps us stay open, recover faster, and move through life with more clarity and compassion. Learn more about the Flow State Continuum Workshop: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/ Connect with The Integrated Human: Website: www.integrated-human.comYouTube: The Integrated HumanInstagram: @integratedhumanFacebook: The Integrated HumanMusic: www.bensound.com

    36 min

  3. MAR 6

    #117 Inside out, Inside and Kitty Litter

    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 authentically — and why so many of us confuse self-expression with self-awareness. Through hilarious stories (including a disastrous gourmet dinner and a very opinionated cat metaphor), they reveal the crucial difference between unconscious projection and conscious self-creation. What We Explore: 00:00 — What "be the perfect you" actually means (and why it confused Jason as a kid)03:26 — The $800 dinner that explains why perfection is always personal05:44 — The biggest mistake people make about inside-out living07:07 — When authentic enjoyment clashes with outside opinions08:05 — Outside-in living: how brands and status symbols hijack identity10:34 — Why having a mission and purpose cuts through the noise12:39 — The layers of self — beyond feelings, thoughts, and worldview14:48 — The fair-trade t-shirt story: why one mistake doesn't define us17:06 — How the outside world quietly reshapes how we see ourselves18:02 — IKEA, doom scrolling, and the 6,000 daily distractions pulling us away22:31 — Virtue signaling vs. real inner work — and why the difference matters25:34 — The kitty litter test: owning who we are without making society adapt27:17 — Eudaimonia: Aristotle's secret to total happiness (and flow states)29:06 — Why this work never ends — and why that's actually the best partReady to Go Deeper? If this conversation resonated and there's a pull toward doing deeper, more conscious inner work, our Flow State Continuum Workshop is designed to help build exactly that — real tools for coming back to ourselves when the outside world pulls us away. Learn more about Flow State Continuum Workshop: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/ Connect with The Integrated Human: More Info: https://www.integrated-human.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integratedhuman8416Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integratedhuman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIntegratedHuman/Music: https://www.bensound.com

    31 min

  4. FEB 20

    #116 Work Life Balance, Moksha and Vision

    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 what it actually looks like to build a life we don't need to escape from. Not another productivity hack. A genuine reframe of how we relate to our work, our families, and ourselves. When we see our work as something separate from our "real life," we spend one third of every single day just surviving until the weekend. But when work becomes an expression of vision and love — everything shifts. What We Explore Together: 00:00 – Why the work-life balance conversation is worth questioning 03:17 – The 8-8-8 principle: how our hours are really being spent 05:37 – What it means to "squander" one third of our life 07:33 – Finding vision and love in whatever we're doing 09:50 – The difference between feeling trapped and choosing our life 12:12 – Why becoming the person, not taking the thing, is the real path 14:14 – Living and working from the inside out — from vision to action 16:35 – How the same work can renew or deplete us depending on how we see it 19:01 – "I don't crack backs for money" — a perspective that changes everything 21:14 – Chunking and simplification: what our brain does when we lose our why 23:38 – Awareness as the first skill — and why coming back is everything 26:38 – When work IS love, and how that transforms our relationships too 28:58 – Designing life by choice, not by default This episode is for anyone who's been searching for balance — and wondering why it never quite feels like enough. Ready to Build a Life You Don't Need to Escape? The Flow State Continuum Workshop helps us reconnect with vision, purpose, and the awareness to design life from the inside out. If this episode resonated, this is the next step. 👉 Learn more: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/ Connect with The Integrated Human: 🌐 www.integrated-human.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integratedhuman8416 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integratedhuman/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIntegratedHuman/ 🎵 Music: https://www.bensound.com

    33 min

  5. FEB 6

    #115 Zero Point, Quantum Manifestation and Flow

    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 framework for what mystics have known for centuries—consciousness comes first. We're exploring how understanding zero-point energy, flow states, and the mostly empty space that makes up our reality can transform how we show up in life. This isn't abstract theory. This is about why some people seem to effortlessly manifest their goals while others stay stuck, why anxiety keeps showing up no matter how much work we do, and how to build the capacity to stay in flow even when life throws curveballs. What You'll Learn: 00:00 - The Norwegian physicist proving consciousness comes first07:11 - Why science and spirituality aren't opposites anymore09:36 - The truth about matter: 99.9999% of everything is empty space15:15 - How zero-point energy connects to manifestation20:48 - What quantum physics reveals about creating reality26:39 - The difference between visualization and true manifestation29:17 - Why clearing your channel matters more than trying harder37:14 - How flow states work in real life (not just peak performance)39:39 - Building capacity so anxiety doesn't derail everything42:02 - Expanding what's possible by widening imagination44:24 - What actually kicks us out of flow (and how to stop it)Ready to Build Your Flow State Continuum? If this resonates and you're ready to widen your channel from pure consciousness to everyday excellence, our Flow State Continuum Workshop shows exactly how to clear the blocks that keep kicking you out of your zone. Learn more about Flow State Continuum Workshop: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/ Start with our 11-Minute Meditation Challenge: https://integrated-human.com/11-minute-meditation-challenge/ Connect with The Integrated Human: More Info: www.integrated-human.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@integratedhuman8416Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integratedhuman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIntegratedHuman/Music: https://www.bensound.com

    43 min

  6. JAN 22

    #114 Winter Depression, Emotional Methods and Swag Bags

    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" advice. You'll discover why awareness doesn't make you immune to difficulty (it actually makes you see more), how to work with your body's natural rhythms instead of fighting them, and the crucial difference between staying in the struggle versus staying on purpose. What You'll Learn: 00:00 - Staying on purpose during uncertain times02:06 - Why your body reacts even when your mind is clear04:23 - The awareness paradox: seeing more holes as you grow06:39 - Depression as a frequency, not an identity08:59 - Winter depression: the biological reality of darkness13:38 - The cultural fantasy of emotional immunity18:52 - Why comparing your process to others' highlight reels sabotages growth22:27 - The consistency principle: how water carved the Grand Canyon27:17 - Building on purpose through highs and lows29:41 - Working with difficulty like bottom side control in Jiu-JitsuReady to Build Unshakeable Self-Regulation? If you're ready to develop the skills they can't take from you—nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and the ability to recover no matter what's happening around you—our Flow State Continuum Workshop gives you the practical tools to stay on purpose through any season. Learn more about Flow State Continuum Workshop: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/ Start with our 11-Minute Meditation Challenge: https://integrated-human.com/11-minute-meditation-challenge/

    32 min

  7. JAN 8

    #113 Fire horse, Seeds and Spooky Action

    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 momentum for planting seeds that grow over the next nine years. But here's where it gets scientifically wild: they dive into quantum physics research showing how meditation literally connects us at the unified field level—and how group meditation can measurably decrease crime rates through something called the super radiance effect. This isn't metaphysical theory; it's physics-verified consciousness work. What You'll Discover: 00:00 - Setting intentions for meaningful growth in 202602:44 - Why time perception shifts as we evolve (and what this reveals)05:05 - How metaphors program your subconscious for success07:26 - The power of synchronicity in 10-year planning12:03 - Understanding different states of consciousness through experience17:49 - Why meditation transforms your entire nervous system25:51 - Quantum entanglement explained: how we're literally connected28:02 - The "free ride" effect when meditating with experienced practitioners30:25 - Super radiance effect: how group meditation impacts entire communities32:46 - Choosing to become Homo Lumines (beings of light)Ready to Plant Seeds That Actually Grow? If you're someone actively seeking deeper transformation—and ready to use science-backed tools that create lasting change—our Flow State workshops show you how to access these elevated states consistently. Learn more about Flow State workshops: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/ Connect with The Integrated Human: More Info: www.integrated-human.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@integratedhuman8416Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integratedhuman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIntegratedHuman/Music: https://www.bensound.com

    31 min

  8. 12/25/2025

    #112 Quantum physics, No Time No Space and Pure Consciousness

    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 spiritual bypassing. This is physics with mathematical equations validating what you've experienced in deep meditation: that separation is an illusion, that time isn't linear, and that consciousness doesn't come from your brain—everything comes from consciousness. If you've ever struggled to explain your meditation experiences or felt crazy for sensing "everything is connected," this episode gives you the scientific language for what you've been experiencing all along. What You'll Learn: 00:00 - The scientific proof that changes everything03:00 - How TIH has been working with pure consciousness all along04:00 - Why knowledge literally expands your experience of the universe06:00 - The stunning similarity between quantum physics and ancient mysticism07:00 - Why consciousness has been a "career killer" in science—until now10:00 - John Haglin's early work connecting Vedic science and physics12:00 - Federico Faggin's spiritual awakening (the inventor of the silicon chip!)13:00 - Dr. Maria Stema's revolutionary research paper14:00 - Why you can never "calculate" your way to consciousness16:00 - How pure consciousness gives rise to literally everything17:00 - All moments existing simultaneously (mind-bending but true)20:00 - The wave-particle experiment that proves observation changes reality23:00 - Quantum entanglement: proof that particles can affect each other BACKWARDS in time25:00 - What this means for the future of consciousness research26:00 - The psychological freedom of understanding probability vs. determinismConnect with The Integrated Human: More Info: www.integrated-human.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integratedhuman8416Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integratedhuman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIntegratedHuman/Music: https://www.bensound.com

    28 min
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Welcome to Big & Small, a podcast from Dr. Jason Shields, Marit Gabrielsen and The Integrated Human. Jason and Marit take their everyday conversations from the local coffee shop into the studio. They discuss everything—big and small—in life, with the goal of gaining a new perspective, of growing in spirit, mind, heart and body, and becoming an Integrated Human.Join in the conversation by sending questions and comments to support@integrated-human.comThis podcast is brought to you by The Integrated Human.Sign up to our newsletter at www.integrated-human.com to see what we're up to next and to get the best discounts for our events. 

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    The Big and Small Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
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