The Trail To Transcendence

Austen Gravett

The Trail to Transcendence Podcast: No Map. No Rules. Just You, Facing Yourself. At some point, you wake up and realize the life you’ve built isn’t the one you actually want. On the outside, everything might look fine... success, relationships, achievements. But inside? You feel lost. Disconnected. Like you’re playing a role instead of actually living. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone. (This Podcast was formerly known as The HYHR Podcast, but like all great transformations, it has evolved.) The Trail to Transcendence is a raw, unfiltered podcast on self-mastery, mental health, addiction, resilience, and identity shifts. It’s not about “thinking positive” or following five easy steps to success... It’s about stripping everything down to rebuild from the inside out.. It's about guiding you down the unconventional trail to self-mastery, identity redefinition, and ultimately, transcendence. Hosted by Austen Gravett, a life transformation coach who’s walked this road himself, this podcast dives deep into what it actually takes to break old patterns, redefine yourself, and step into your power. Each week, you’ll hear: Solo episodes where I unpack the hard-earned lessons that changed my lifeUnfiltered guest interviews with people who have faced themselves and come out transformedQ&A sessions tackling the real, messy questions about growth, healing, and self-leadership This isn’t a podcast for passive listening. It’s a challenge. An invitation. A call to finally face yourself. So.... where in your life are you pretending things are fine when they’re not? Hit play. And start walking.

  1. From Rock Bottom to Revival: How Radical Ownership Helped Nick Barba Overcome Addiction & Help Others Revive.

    08/29/2025

    From Rock Bottom to Revival: How Radical Ownership Helped Nick Barba Overcome Addiction & Help Others Revive.

    What if hitting rock bottom was actually the beginning of your greatest comeback? In this raw and powerful conversation, Skate boarder Nick Barba shares how he went from the depths of addiction to becoming a leader in recovery.... now 8 years sober, a soon-to-be father, and the founder of Revival Recovery Residence. His journey isn’t sugar-coated. It’s real, gritty, and packed with hard-won wisdom on what it actually takes to rebuild your life. Nick's journey from skeptic to advocate showcases how even the strongest resistance can transform into powerful motivation for change. His story proves that with willingness and support, anyone can find their path to recovery. Whether you’re in the storm, climbing your way out, or helping someone else find the light... this episode will move you. In This Episode, Nick Opens Up About: • Why he rejected traditional recovery methods at first • The rock bottom moment that changed everything • Founding a sober living house to give others a second chance • How radical ownership became his turning point • What the 12-step program really taught him about freedom 4 Trail Markers (Key Takeaways): 1. Resistance is part of the journey. Nick’s story proves transformation doesn’t require perfection — just willingness. 2. Helping others helps you. Founding Revival became both his mission and medicine. 3. Structure saves lives. Routine, community, and brotherhood are non-negotiables for sustainable recovery. 4. Ownership = freedom. The moment Nick stopped blaming and started owning, everything shifted. More About Nick & Revival: Support Nick’s Mission on GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-revival-recovery-support-sober-livingFollow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarba/?hl=enFollow Revival Recovery Residence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival.recovery.residence/If this episode hit home: Feel free to drop a review & Share it with your brother from another mother, friend, family member, or a random stranger on the street.Comment on this episode Or DM your biggest takeaway on IG @grav_fitt & @thetrailtotranscendence,New episodes every Thursday... Subscribe so you never miss a moment.

    1h 52m
  2. Kanna for Anxiety, Connection, & Nervous System Healing with Ryan Latreille (Founder of Kanna Extract Co.)

    08/22/2025

    Kanna for Anxiety, Connection, & Nervous System Healing with Ryan Latreille (Founder of Kanna Extract Co.)

    Could a legal plant medicine really help calm your nervous system, reconnect you to your body, and support deep healing… without the chaos of a psychedelic trip? What if you didn’t have to trip to heal? In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Latreille, founder of Kanna Extract Co., to explore one of the most promising legal plant medicines available today: Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum)… a heart-opening plant medicine native to South Africa that’s been used for centuries to regulate mood, process trauma, and restore emotional balance. Ultimately, it’s a natural empathogen that’s gaining popularity fast and changing the game for emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and deeper connection to self. Unlike p$ilocybin or MDM@ , Kanna keeps you fully grounded all while opening the heart and calming the mind. It’s what many are calling “the plant for the in-between” ideal for integration, reconnection, and embodying the lessons post-breakthrough. Key Trail Markers: How Kanna works in the brain and body (serotonin, oxytocin, and safety through science + somatic wisdom)Why it’s perfect for daily use, microdosing, or emotional processingHow it’s different from MDMA, mushrooms, and traditional psychedelicsUsing it to heal anxiety, navigate transition, and rewire old patternsThe nervous system, embodiment, and the “real work” of healingHow to microdose or stack Kanna safely and effectivelyWhy the real medicine is presence and the most powerful healing is subtle Ryan’s story isn’t just about creating another product… it’s about becoming a more embodied man. And this conversation bridges plant intelligence, emotional maturity, and soul-level transformation in a way few conversations ever do. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, stuck in your head, or unsure how to feel again without getting overwhelmed.. THEN this one’s for you. Learn More OR Try Kanna: Try Kanna: kannaextract.com & use code AUSTEN10 for a special discountLearn About Kanna: https://kannaextract.com/pages/extractsFollow Kanna Extract co: @kanna.extract.coIf this episode hit home: Feel free to drop a review & Share it with your brother from another mother, friend, family member, or a random stranger on the street.Comment on this episode Or DM your biggest takeaway on IG @grav_fitt & @thetrailtotranscendence,New episodes every Thursday... Subscribe so you never miss a moment.

    1h 12m
  3. The Mirror Moment… From DJ to Depth with Jared Lucas on Ego Death, Identity Shifts & the Path of Right Action.

    08/07/2025

    The Mirror Moment… From DJ to Depth with Jared Lucas on Ego Death, Identity Shifts & the Path of Right Action.

    What happens when the lights fade, the crowd disappears, and you no longer recognize who you’ve become? In this soul-expanding episode, former EDM DJ Jared Lucas, known to the world as “Kap Slap” opens up about the moment he hit an identity crisis… and the journey that followed. From headlining festivals, to opening for widely recognized DJ’s like Tiesto/ Steve Aoki, and then to chasing external validation to letting go of the persona he built… this conversation is about ego death, identity unraveling, and choosing truth over performance. In This Episode We Cover: The hidden cost of living for validationThe masculine myth of “keeping it together”The path of right action and what it really meansHow metaphysics and quantum choice play into healingWhy slowing down became Jared’s biggest act of courage You’ll also hear his deeper personal reflections, nervous system recovery methods, his MBTI personality type and how Jared now lives and coaches with Aletheia unfoldment principles in Asheville, NC. Whether you’re a high performer in transition, a man silently struggling, or someone awakening to something deeper… This one will hit your soul. 4 Key Trail Markers: Jared’s journey from fame-fueled DJ to embodied coach reveals the power of surrendering identity.Why “win-win” choices aren’t just spiritual, they’re practical for long-term alignment.What quantum physics and metaphysics reveal about making choices that transform your life.How emotional digestion, nervous system attunement, and present-moment awareness saved his future. LISTEN IF YOU’VE EVER: Felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming.Wondered if success without peace is worth it. Wanted to live from your values, not just for them If Jared's story resonates & you'd like to learn more about him then check out: The Anti-Fragile Heart Retreat LIVE Retreat & Coaching: https://linktr.ee/jaredclucas His Music: https://soundcloud.com/kapslap Follow him: @kapslap If this episode of the new guest series hit home for you: Feel free to drop a review and Share it with your brother from another mother, friend, family member, or a random stranger on the street.Also, comment on this episode Or DM your biggest takeaway on Instagram @grav_fitt & @thetrailtotranscendence, (yes, I do answer every message)New guest episodes every Thursday... Subscribe now so you never miss a moment.

    1h 38m
  4. The Man I Had to Bury... From Addiction to Embodiment with Michael Morelli

    07/31/2025

    The Man I Had to Bury... From Addiction to Embodiment with Michael Morelli

    From rock bottom to becoming one of the 50 fittest men in the world... Michael Morelli's journey is a testament to the transformative power of confronting our demons. In this raw and powerful episode of Trail to Transcendence, Michael opens up about his decade-long battle with addiction that began at age 19, taking listeners through his evolution from managing nightclubs and battling substance abuse to finding redemption through fitness and fatherhood. The turning point came when he learned he was going to be a father, catalyzing a dramatic lifestyle transformation. Trading drugs for dumbbells in his mother's basement, Michael embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one of the top fitness influencers and coaches, bestselling author of "The Sweet Potato Diet," and creator of successful programs like HITTMAX. Beyond the physical transformation, Michael addresses the deeper psychological aspects of change, emphasizing the importance of "burying the liar within" and embracing radical honesty. His story isn't just about fitness... it's about the power of community, support, and the courage to ask for help. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about turning pain into purpose and finding strength in vulnerability. Listen now to hear the full story of Michael's remarkable journey from addiction to impact. Video of Full Episode: https://youtu.be/3OysXWYFxlY Key Trail Markers: Michael Morelli, once one of the fittest men in the world, reveals that his journey to success was heavily influenced by confronting his past struggles with addiction.His transformation was catalyzed by the life-changing realization of impending fatherhood, highlighting how personal connections can drive profound change.Michael emphasizes the power of discipline and radical honesty, suggesting that vulnerability can be a strength in pursuing health and purpose. If Michael's Story resonates and you want to learn more: Check out: https://www.fitscript.me/ Follow him: @morellifit & @fitscript If this first episode of the new guest series hit home for you: Feel free to drop a review and Share it with your brother from another mother, friend, family member, or a random stranger on the street.Also, comment on this episode Or DM your biggest takeaway on Instagram @grav_fitt & @thetrailtotranscendence, (yes, I do answer every message)New guest episodes every Thursday... Subscribe now so you never miss a moment.

    1h 21m
  5. How to Feel What You've Been Avoiding Through Emotional Digestion (Between the Peaks Pt. 3 of 4)

    07/24/2025

    How to Feel What You've Been Avoiding Through Emotional Digestion (Between the Peaks Pt. 3 of 4)

    There’s a reason you still feel heavy… even after the breakthrough. In this raw and powerful episode of Trail to Transcendence, we explore a truth most people miss: If you don’t emotionally digest what you’ve been through… your body will carry the weight… Just like undigested food clogs the system, unprocessed feelings back up our emotional, physical, and spiritual flow. And for so many men, this emotional indigestion is masked as strength… when really, it’s a silent ache. In Pt. 3 of the Between the Peaks series, I share what it took for me.. as coach who once numbed to cope to finally feel what I had spent years avoiding… and how it led to real freedom. Key Takeaways: The Body-Emotion Connection and why your gut might be carrying your griefWhy men in particular struggle with emotional indesgestionThe difference between emotional numbing and true stillness3 trail markers for emotional digestion and how to apply themHow fatherhood cracked me open in a way no journal ever couldA single journal prompt that can free what you’ve been holding Journal Prompt: “What emotion have I been avoiding… and what would it say if I finally let it speak?” If this episode hit home for you: Share it on Instagram and tag @grav_fitt & @thetrailtotranscendenceComment or DM me your biggest takeaway, I answer every message.New episodes every Thursday... Subscribe so you never miss a moment. This is the part no one talks about. But it’s the piece that sets you free....

    22 min
  6. Let Your Body Catch Up... Nervous System Integration After a Breakthrough (Between The Peaks Mini Series Pt. 2 of 4)

    07/19/2025

    Let Your Body Catch Up... Nervous System Integration After a Breakthrough (Between The Peaks Mini Series Pt. 2 of 4)

    Discover why rushing through personal transformation might be holding you back. In this compelling episode of The Trail of Transcendence, we explore the vital connection between mental breakthroughs and physical embodiment, revealing why your body needs time to catch up with your mind. The episode unpacks 3 telling signs that your nervous system isn't aligned with your growth: Replaying old narratives despite new knowledgeSelf-sabotage of emerging identitiesPost-achievement exhaustion and numbness'. Learn the powerful concept of "regulate before you elevate" - a game-changing approach to sustainable personal growth. Through practical techniques like breath work and grounding, discover how creating intentional pauses can lead to deeper transformation and lasting change. The conversation delves into why these "between the peaks" moments are not just empty spaces but crucial integration periods where real transformation takes root. By embracing slowness as a strength rather than a weakness, you'll understand how to turn moments of stillness into catalysts for profound personal evolution. The 3 Honorable Trail Markers Mentioned: Trail Marker 1: Regulate Before You Elevaterail Marker 2: Stillness Is a Nervous System VitaminTrail Marker 3: Slowness Is the Pace of Embodiment If you’ve ever said, “I know better, so why do I keep falling back?”... then this episode is your answer. If this episode hit home for you: Share it on Instagram and tag @grav_fitt & @thetrailtotranscendenceComment or DM me your biggest takeaway, I answer every message.New episodes every Thursday... Subscribe so you never miss a moment.

    26 min
5
out of 5
6 Ratings

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The Trail to Transcendence Podcast: No Map. No Rules. Just You, Facing Yourself. At some point, you wake up and realize the life you’ve built isn’t the one you actually want. On the outside, everything might look fine... success, relationships, achievements. But inside? You feel lost. Disconnected. Like you’re playing a role instead of actually living. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone. (This Podcast was formerly known as The HYHR Podcast, but like all great transformations, it has evolved.) The Trail to Transcendence is a raw, unfiltered podcast on self-mastery, mental health, addiction, resilience, and identity shifts. It’s not about “thinking positive” or following five easy steps to success... It’s about stripping everything down to rebuild from the inside out.. It's about guiding you down the unconventional trail to self-mastery, identity redefinition, and ultimately, transcendence. Hosted by Austen Gravett, a life transformation coach who’s walked this road himself, this podcast dives deep into what it actually takes to break old patterns, redefine yourself, and step into your power. Each week, you’ll hear: Solo episodes where I unpack the hard-earned lessons that changed my lifeUnfiltered guest interviews with people who have faced themselves and come out transformedQ&A sessions tackling the real, messy questions about growth, healing, and self-leadership This isn’t a podcast for passive listening. It’s a challenge. An invitation. A call to finally face yourself. So.... where in your life are you pretending things are fine when they’re not? Hit play. And start walking.

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