Expanded Minds Podcast

Ezekiel Funches
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Welcome to my podcast! Here, I am committed to providing you with valuable insights that will help you explore and broaden your horizons. My aim is to inspire and motivate you to reach your full potential and lead a successful and fulfilling life. Through my engaging and practical content, you will learn how to take charge of your life and make positive changes that will enhance your personal and professional growth. Join me on this journey of self-discovery and let's unlock the endless possibilities together.

  1. FEB 19

    Shri Vidya Tantra: Meenakshi's Call To The Divine Mother Lalita

    In this weeks episode, Meenakshi discusses her profound journey into Shri Vidya, the tantric tradition centered on the worship of Goddess Lalita. The conversation explores the union of Shiva and Shakti, the dissolution of karma, the significance of beauty and divine desire, and Meenakshi's new book coming soon.Find Meenakshi Here:https://linktr.ee/yogini.meenakshiJoin Her Book Waitlisthttps://mailchi.mp/5edd543a5864/book-waitlistTimestamps00:00 - Welcome 00:25 - What first called you to Shri Vidya?01:43 - Lalita Sahasranama 02:35 - Growing up In The West Coming From Eastern Tradition07:14 - What is a "normal life" vs. living in constant devotion?09:10 - What exactly is Shri Vidya?09:59 - Liberation from Maya & illusion12:00 - Shiva & Shakti: The formless + the creative power of illusion13:53 - How devotion to Shakti dissolves ego & karma15:34 - Why does the Goddess create the illusion? → Lila (divine play)17:16 - What do you actually renounce on the Shri Vidya path?20:53 - Kundalini Shakti in Shri Vidya & its impact on the nervous system24:18 - The role of the Guru vs. direct guidance from the Goddess25:21 - How mantras help burn karma peacefully & internally27:46 - The real power of mantras: Seed syllables & tuning to reality29:16 - Personal examples of ego/karma dissolution (relationships & more)33:33 - How deep practice dramatically increases creativity35:24 - Initiation requirement & your unique expression in the lineage37:34 - Beauty as a powerful path in Shri Vidya39:20 - What Shakti worship looks like in daily life42:30 - The long sādhanā process of writing her book on Shiva-Shakti46:58 - Why Tantra gets misunderstood & hyper-sexualized in the West49:06 - The world runs on the desire for liberation (not just sex)53:20 - Meenakshi's book: Shiva-Shakti union, cosmic marriage & the map of reality56:56 - Final message: Revere the Mother – She is taking us all home57:26 - Where to follow Meenakshi (TikTok, upcoming platforms & mailing list)Buy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/TheGrandEntryFind me here:Apple Podcast/Spotify (Audio): https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funchesMeditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVs_dLp5JfFnwSnu2Dsv8QIG: https://www.instagram.com/expandedmindspodcast/Outro Music CreditsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Darren Curtis- Camelot Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Vgb8UC07IBusiness inquiries/Collabs:Expandedmindsbusiness@gmail.comDonate to Expanded Minds Podcast:https://buy.stripe.com/00wfZagaj5jT1hobl56AM00

    59 min

  2. FEB 18

    Manifesting Your Reality and Spiritual Awakening

    Today on the Expanded Minds Podcast, Nina and I have an honest conversation about turning hardship into growth. Nina opens up about her journey through trauma, early mystical experiences, and finding strength in solitude, self-worth, manifestation, and presence. Timeline:00:00 – Welcome & Introduction00:28 – Triggers Towards The Spiritual Path02:14 – Questioning Reality & Self04:41 – Building Self-Worth Through Action05:53 – The Work Starts Internally06:34 – Internal Foundation & Environment07:12 – Understanding Projection09:37 – Self-Validation & Detachment10:42 – Intentional Choices & Timelines13:08 – Flow State in Presence14:32 – People Pleasing & Its Roots19:21 – Meditation 25:11 – Journey Inward & Key Realizations29:05 – Principles of True Manifestation36:47 – Solitude39:58 – Protecting Empathy & Boundaries42:40 – An Empaths Insights on Friendships & Dynamics49:37 – Visions, Downloads & Supernatural Moments55:10 – Cults & Communities01:01:41 – Rewiring the Mind01:04:24 – Closing & Where to Find NinaFind Nina Here-Emailchilliemartini@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chilliemartini/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCXHVy7TTohmUQ-qHNRMcpbQ Find me here:Apple Podcast/Spotify (Audio): https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funchesMeditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVs_dLp5JfFnwSnu2Dsv8QIG: https://www.instagram.com/expandedmindspodcast/Buy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/TheGrandEntryOutro Music CreditsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Darren Curtis- Camelot Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Vgb8UC07IBusiness inquiries/Collabs:Expandedmindsbusiness@gmail.comDonate to Expanded Minds Podcast:https://buy.stripe.com/00wfZagaj5jT1hobl56AM00

    1h 6m

  3. 12/30/2025

    Do Past Lives Exist? How J.A Gratias Went From Skeptic to Believer

    00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:36 Why Study Past Lives? 01:07 Background: Raised in Church, Curiosity Drove Exploration 02:03 Stubbornness, Self-Thinking, and Gaps in Bible 03:20 Aquarian Gospel and Broader Sources 04:40 Science and Spirituality Connection 05:55 Other Books and Research Fields 07:25 First Eye-Opening Book 08:35 Nine Consistent NDE Elements. Details 9 common elements across cultures: lucid experiences while clinically dead, verified out-of-body observations, blind people seeing, life reviews, meeting deceased loved ones/pets, heightened consciousness, etc. Emphasizes soul over body. 12:57 Second Book and Transformation 14:30 How Past-Life Regression Works 18:00 Alternative Access Methods (No Hypnosis Needed) 20:26 Multiple Past Lives and Soul Connections 23:35 Ancestral vs. Past-Life Influences 25:30 Distinguishing Ancestral DNA vs. Past Lives 30:13 Healing Process 33:05Signs of True Healing 36:02Birthmarks, Compassion, and Purpose 41:12 Avoid Attachment to Past Lives43:19First Metaphysical Experiences 46:04Developing Spirituality 49:58We Are Fragments of God 52:30 Death Experience 57:36 Energy and Practical Application 59:12 Closing Thoughts 01:00:29 -Final Message Find J. A. Gratias Here:https://lnk.bio/jagratiasBuy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/TheGrandEntry

    1h 3m

  4. 12/20/2025

    How to Meditate When Your Mind Won't Stop Racing

    Discover beginner-friendly tips to handle overwhelming thoughts, why your mind derails in meditation (and how to gently return), the surprising link between meditation and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) for subconscious reprogramming, breaking cyclical habits & dopamine rewards, overcoming withdrawals from bad habits or toxic relationships, the dangers of social media comparison, and finding peace through detachment & presence in everyday life. Find Lenny Here:https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@StrengthInSpirit⁩  Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Beginners struggling with endless thoughts in meditation 00:23 - Why trying to "stop thinking" makes it worse00:53 - The right approach: Bring awareness inward without fighting thoughts 01:09 - Analogy: Thoughts like background music in a grocery store 02:02 - Common mind triggers that derail meditation 02:32 - How to gently return when thoughts pull you away 02:55 - Physical benefits: Improved posture and releasing tension through meditation 04:03 - Meditation beyond sitting: Being present in daily activities (cooking, shopping) 04:29 - Would you go on a meditation retreat? Benefits of removing stimuli 05:15 - How NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) enhances meditation & subconscious reprogramming 06:01 - Connection to computer programming: Revisiting & rewriting old "code" in the mind 07:03 - Why the past keeps resurfacing and creates stuck patterns 08:11 - The cyclical nature of thoughts (90-95% repeat daily) and dopamine rewards 09:11 - Overcoming withdrawals from habits, sugar, or toxic relationships 10:50 - Biology of withdrawal: Neural pathways rewiring (takes days to 60+ days) 12:16 - Role of boredom in falling back into old habits (and why it's actually valuable) 13:00 - Psychological effects of excessive phone/social media use (anxiety, comparison, FOMO) 14:33 - How to know you're "on track" in life: Law of detachment + taking action 16:16 - Taking inventory of your skills/resources and equipping yourself for goals 16:51 - Importance of mentors: Ask someone one step ahead 18:10 - Where to find the guest (Instagram: @lettingthatcme | YouTube: Strength in Spirit) 19:03 - Final advice: Cultivate positivity – everything works out better than you imagine 19:11 - Outro & thanksBuy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/TheGrandEntry

    20 min

  5. 12/14/2025

    How to Let Go of Limiting Beliefs, Practice Detachment, and Create Real Change

    In this episode of Expanded Minds, we sit down with Lenny to explore presence, detachment, and the beliefs that quietly shape our lives. We talk about breaking free from hustle culture, understanding reality as flexible, and how awareness, faith, and consistency create real change. Lenny also shares how his background in science and NLP informs his approach to helping people recognize patterns, release limiting beliefs, and build a more aligned life. Find Lenny Here:https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthInSpirit Timestamps: 00:00:00- Introduction 00:00:31- How did you become present, and where did that ability come from? 00:00:56- What limiting beliefs did you notice in yourself and others? 00:01:52- How do people deconstruct the belief that success requires overworking? 00:03:13- In what ways is reality malleable? 00:05:18- Can seeking itself become a limiting belief?00:05:55- How did practicing detachment change you personally? 00:06:40- Did detachment come from tradition, teaching, or experience? 00:07:47- Where does perseverance fit into detachment?00:08:47- Is there a connection between detachment and perseverance? 00:09:56- What makes your coaching and NLP approach scientific? 00:11:14- How does your background in data and software influence coaching? 00:12:34- Is change always gentle, or can it be sudden?00:13:53- Does change have to be intentional to work?00:15:00- How do people apply new information and make change stick? 00:16:06- Does consistency play a role in lasting change?00:17:05- How do friends and family affect personal change?00:18:19- How do you stay positive without external support?00:19:39- Why do people try to keep you in old versions of yourself? 00:20:49- How does environment shape who you become?00:21:50- When should someone change their environment or move? 00:24:10- What does it mean to let go of “how” and “when”?00:25:44- How do people calm the mind and stop overthinking change? Buy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/TheGrandEntryFind me here:Apple Podcast/Spotify (Audio): https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funchesMeditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVs_dLp5JfFnwSnu2Dsv8QIG: https://www.instagram.com/expandedmindspodcast/Outro Music CreditsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Darren Curtis- Camelot Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Vgb8UC07IBusiness inquiries/Collabs:Expandedmindsbusiness@gmail.comDonate to Expanded Minds Podcast:https://buy.stripe.com/00wfZagaj5jT1hobl56AM00

    26 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    The Creation of Rent by @12xce : The Music Video + How to Hit Music Flow

    Give me 500 likes and i'll release the behind the scenes footage on this channel.Rent- The Music Videohttps://youtu.be/L5sMmfwFm-g?si=Fi5Wri3Lu2Tyzv23Follow 12xcewebsite https://12xce.comInstagram / its12xcebutdoce Support 12xce | Buy XII at https://12xce.comFollow 1memohttps://www.instagram.com/th3omack/Join the Paid Discord For Community, Spiritual Training, Downloads, and much morehttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/expandedmindscommunityBuy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://emst.gumroad.com/l/TheGrandEntryFind me here:Apple Podcast/Spotify (Audio): https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funchesMeditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVs_dLp5JfFnwSnu2Dsv8QIG: https://www.instagram.com/expandedmindspodcast/Outro Music CreditsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Darren Curtis- Camelot Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Vgb8UC07IBusiness inquiries/Collabs:Expandedmindsbusiness@gmail.comDonate to Expanded Minds Podcast:https://buy.stripe.com/00wfZagaj5jT1hobl56AM00

    1h 21m

  7. 07/27/2025

    The Energetic Connection: Dogs, Orbs, and Human Awareness

    This podcast explores the surprising connections between dog behavior and deeper metaphysical concepts. It starts by discussing how a dog's natural eating patterns mimic hunting, highlighting their health benefits and connection to the wild. The conversation then ventures into the realms of astral projection and the astral body, exploring how consciousness might travel beyond the physical.Connect with NicoWebsite: theschoolofmystics.com/course/energy-healingPaypal: paypal.me/nicoministryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSchoolOfMysticsTime Stamps00:00:00 - 00:00:09: Mimicking Nature: Why Dogs Fast for Seven Days00:00:09 - 00:00:13: Natural Dog Diet and White Poop00:00:13 - 00:01:00: Bone Digestion and Canine Hibernation00:01:00 - 00:01:48: Observing Wild Dogs and Communication During Mating Season00:01:48 - 00:02:45: Do Dogs Communicate in Dreams?00:02:46 - 00:02:56: Astral Projection and Astral Bodies00:02:56 - 00:03:52: Can Technology Capture the Immaterial?00:03:52 - 00:05:17: Orbs and Dimensional Manifestation Through Camera Filters00:05:17 - 00:06:09: Projection and Layers of Reality00:06:09 - 00:08:12: Experiences with Orbs and Angelic Manifestations00:08:12 - 00:09:09: Feeling Chills and Seeing Images within Orbs00:09:09 - 00:10:09: The "Spark of the Eye" Experiment for Intuition00:10:09 - 00:11:34: The Eye as a Gateway to the Soul and Life Force00:11:35 - 00:12:53: How to Observe Deeply and Access a Freer Will00:12:53 - 00:14:05: The Circle Practice for Controlling Consciousness00:14:05 - 00:15:47: Consciousness as an Algorithm and the Lotus Flower Analogy00:15:48 - 00:17:25: The Power of Choice and Carrying Burdens00:17:25 - 00:18:27: Boxing as a Metaphysical Game of Attention00:18:27 - 00:19:26: Philosophy in Fighting and Expanding Awareness00:19:26 - 00:21:13: Getting Rid of "Wasteful" Energy for Higher Vibration00:21:13 - 00:21:57: Introduction to a PracticeBuy "The Grand Entry"- An Original Song by Me and Brother Colinhttps://expandedmindssoundtracks.bandcamp.com/track/the-grand-entryFind me here:Apple Podcast/Spotify (Audio): https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funchesMeditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVs_dLp5JfFnwSnu2Dsv8QIG: https://www.instagram.com/expandedmindspodcast/Outro Music CreditsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Darren Curtis- Camelot Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Vgb8UC07IBusiness inquiries/Collabs:Expandedmindsbusiness@gmail.comFeel free to Donate:https://buymeacoffee.com/expandedminds

    23 min

  8. 07/27/2025

    Football, Identity & Transformation: Kidane's Drive to Excel

    In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Kidane—from wearing leg braces as a child to becoming an elite athlete and now a high-performance coach. We explore the identity shifts, mental discipline, and defining moments that forged his mindset. Find Kidane here:IG-https://www.instagram.com/_kidane__/Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@_kidane_\Find me here:Apple Podcast/Spotify (Audio): https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funchesMeditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVs_dLp5JfFnwSnu2Dsv8QIG: https://instagram.com/ezekiel011?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Outro Music CreditsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Darren Curtis- Camelot Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Vgb8UC07IBusiness inquiries/Collabs:Expandedmindsbusiness@gmail.comFeel free to Donate:https://buymeacoffee.com/expandedmindshttps://www.paypal.me/EzekielFunches

    41 min
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Welcome to my podcast! Here, I am committed to providing you with valuable insights that will help you explore and broaden your horizons. My aim is to inspire and motivate you to reach your full potential and lead a successful and fulfilling life. Through my engaging and practical content, you will learn how to take charge of your life and make positive changes that will enhance your personal and professional growth. Join me on this journey of self-discovery and let's unlock the endless possibilities together.

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  • Creator
    Ezekiel Funches
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ezekiel Funches
  • Show Website
    Expanded Minds Podcast