One World in a New World - Apocalyptic Chats

Zen Benefiel - Founder, Planetary Citizens

🌍One World in a New World – Apocalyptic Chats One World in a New World explores consciousness, systems thinking, AI-human partnership, global transformation, spirituality, leadership, coherence, sustainability, and the future of humanity through conversations with visionary leaders, scientists, authors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Discover insights on planetary consciousness, personal growth, social innovation, peace, wellness, awakening, and emerging technologies shaping a new world rooted in wisdom, collaboration, creativity, and collective evolution.

  1. 5d ago

    Why Healthy Organizations Begin With Healthy People | Fabian Szulanski

    Ep 249 One World in a New World with Fabian Szulanski What if organizational transformation begins long before strategy—and starts with the health, values, and relationships of the people involved? In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Fabian Szulanski, Managing Director of Being in Systems, co-founder of the Values Foundation, educator, and co-author of Transcending Personal Apocalypse: Replace Your Beliefs, Revitalize Your Future. Together they explore: • Systems thinking and organizational health • Why values drive sustainable leadership • Personal transformation during times of crisis • Belonging, trust, and relational capital • Alignment between thoughts, beliefs, words, and actions • AI, digital transformation, and human-centered organizations • Coherence as a leadership practice Fabian shares why thriving organizations emerge when individuals cultivate physical, mental, and relational well-being, creating stronger communities and more resilient businesses. His perspective reminds us that coherence isn't merely an organizational strategy—it's a way of living. If you're interested in leadership, organizational culture, systems thinking, conscious business, or building stronger relationships, this conversation offers timeless insights grounded in both theory and lived experience. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations exploring humanity, leadership, and coherence. 👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net to download complimentary books on planetary citizenship, coherence, and perpetual peace. Because healthy systems begin with healthy people. Connect with Fabian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabianszulanski/ Transcending Personal Apocalypse: https://amzn.to/3RDDFMx Managing Director: https://www.beinginsystems.com/ #FabianSzulanski, #Leadership, #SystemsThinking, #Coherence, #OrganizationalCulture, #ConsciousBusiness, #OneWorldinaNewWorld Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join __________ A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8 🎁 Support: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁 Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join

    Why Healthy Organizations Begin With Healthy People | Fabian Szulanski

  2. Jul 12

    Neale Donald Walsch Reveals God's Most Important Message

    Ep 248 One World in a New World with Neale Donald Walsch Some voices don't simply inspire—they help millions remember who they already are. For decades, Neale Donald Walsch has invited readers around the world into a deeper conversation about God, consciousness, purpose, and the nature of reality through his groundbreaking Conversations with God series. In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Neale for an intimate exploration of awakening, commitment, unconditional love, world peace, quantum awareness, indigenous wisdom, and humanity's next evolutionary step. More than an interview, this is an invitation to remember that we are not separate beings trying to find God—we are expressions of the same infinite consciousness learning to recognize ourselves in one another. What if God's most important message to humanity could be expressed in just five words? Together they explore: ✨ Spiritual awakening ✨ Conversations with God ✨ Consciousness and oneness ✨ The purpose of suffering ✨ Quantum awareness ✨ Indigenous wisdom ✨ Humanity's collective evolution ✨ World peace ✨ Love without conditions ✨ The agenda of the soul Neale shares the remarkable events that led to his now-famous conversation with God after losing his marriage, career, and nearly his life in a devastating automobile accident. Those experiences became the catalyst for one of the most influential spiritual book series of our time. Among the many memorable insights discussed: • Why life begins with Being, not Doing. • The powerful question: "What does this have to do with the agenda of my soul?" • Why "differences do not have to create divisions." • How commitment opens the doorway to transformation. • Why humanity may be entering "the storm before the calm." • God's five-word message to humanity: "You've got me all wrong." The conversation concludes with a hopeful vision for humanity's future—one built not upon fear or separation, but upon remembering our shared divinity and choosing love one relationship at a time. If you've ever wondered: • Why am I here? • What is my soul's purpose? • Can humanity truly create world peace? • How do I awaken spiritually? • What does it really mean to be one with God? This conversation is for you. Neale's new book, Letters to a Young Seeker: https://amzn.to/3SSC063 Conversations with God series: https://amzn.to/4ycXcnp 👉 Subscribe for more transformational conversations. 👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net and download your complimentary copy of Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity. Because remembering who we are may be the greatest adventure of all. #NealeDonaldWalsch, #ConversationsWithGod, #SpiritualAwakening, #Consciousness, #WorldPeace, #HumanPotential, #OneWorldinaNewWorld Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with internationally acclaimed author Neale Donald Walsch, whose Conversations with God books have inspired millions around the globe.

    Neale Donald Walsch Reveals God's Most Important Message

  3. Jul 5

    Michael Brooke | Curiosity, Coherence & Following Life's Hidden Patterns

    Ep 247 One World in a New World with Michael Brook What if the most important patterns in your life only become visible when you stop trying to force answers and begin following curiosity? In this profound conversation, Zen Benefiel sits down with Michael Brooke—publisher of Bridgewave Magazine, founder of the Inside Atlas, longtime systems thinker, and creator of a unique self-reflection framework—to explore coherence, consciousness, curiosity, AI, purpose, and the remarkable interconnectedness that quietly shapes our lives. Questions this episode explores: • What if your greatest strength is something no traditional personality test can measure? • How does curiosity become the doorway to coherence? • Can AI help us understand ourselves more deeply rather than replace us? • Why do life's seemingly random events often reveal profound patterns decades later? • What is the difference between systems thinking and systems feeling? • How do willingness, reflection, alignment, balance, harmony, and flow naturally build upon one another? Together they discuss: • Finding your authentic operating system • Why many gifted people never feel they fit in • Systems thinking versus systems feeling • Curiosity as a transformational practice • Death, grief, hospice, and the changing cultural conversation • AI as a partner for human reflection • Synchronicity and life's "reverse breadcrumbs" • Alignment, balance, harmony, and flow • Why coherence may be humanity's next evolutionary step One particularly memorable insight emerges through Michael's reflection: "Curiosity." Sometimes a single question changes everything. If you've ever sensed there is more happening beneath the surface of everyday life, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for navigating that deeper reality. Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brooke-1bb378370/ Inside Atlas: https://theinsideatlas.com/ BridgeWave Magazine: https://bridgewavemagazine.com/ #MichaelBrooke #Curiosity #Coherence #SystemsThinking #AI #HumanPotential #Leadership #OneWorldinaNewWorld __________ A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8 🎁 Support: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁 Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

    Michael Brooke | Curiosity, Coherence & Following Life's Hidden Patterns

  4. Jun 28

    Matt Maes | Creativity, Consciousness & the Mythic Journey of Becoming

    Ep 246 One World in a New World with Matt Maes What if the path to a better world begins with curiosity? In this inspiring episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with artist, educator, visual storyteller, and Octopus Movement co-founder Matt Maes to explore creativity, consciousness, personal sovereignty, mythic thinking, and humanity's collective evolution. Matt shares his personal journey through neurodiversity, depression, artistic discovery, meditation, mythology, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Together, Zen and Matt dive into profound questions about identity, belonging, intuition, spirituality, coherence, and the role of creativity in transforming both individuals and society. Topics include: 🎨 Creativity as a path to sovereignty 🧠 Neurodiversity and unique ways of perceiving reality 🌎 Unity consciousness and interconnected humanity ✨ Intuition, inspiration, and the creative process 📖 Mythology and archetypes as guides for life 🌱 Personal transformation through curiosity and wonder 🤝 Community, belonging, and collective flourishing ⚡ The relationship between spirituality and science 🌍 Building a more coherent and compassionate future One of Matt's most powerful insights: "Creativity is a faculty of sovereignty." And perhaps the central message of the entire conversation: Curiosity leads to exploration, exploration leads to understanding, and understanding becomes embodiment. This is a conversation for artists, visionaries, seekers, educators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who believes humanity can become something greater than it is today. 👉 Subscribe for more transformational conversations 👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net for free books and resources 👉 Join us in exploring harmony among people and planet Because a better world begins with better questions. ❓ Questions This Episode Explores What role does curiosity play in personal transformation? How does creativity connect to personal sovereignty? What can mythology teach us about modern life? Why do many creative people feel different or disconnected? How do intuition and rationality work together? What is coherence and why does it matter? Can spirituality and science be reconciled? How do we build communities of empowered individuals? Why is wonder essential to learning? How can humanity evolve toward greater unity? Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mythic-matt-maes-844b1a3b/ Matt's Artistry: https://www.quantumkeyholestudio.com/ #MattMaes, #Creativity, #Consciousness, #PersonalGrowth, #HumanPotential, #Mythology, #Coherence, #OneWorldinaNewWorld Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join __________ A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8 🎁 Support This Public Charity: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁 Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join

    Matt Maes | Creativity, Consciousness & the Mythic Journey of Becoming

  5. Jun 21

    Why Love May Be Humanity’s Greatest Intelligence with Jacqueline Way

    Ep 245 - One World in a New World with Jacqueline Way What if the future of humanity depends less on artificial intelligence… and more on human intelligence? In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Jacqueline Way — keynote speaker, founder of the global giving movement 365 Give, TEDx speaker, and advocate for the human intelligence AI can never replace. Together, they explore the deep intersections of spirituality, trauma, adoption, consciousness, emotional intelligence, parenting, love, coherence, and the simple practices that reconnect us to what matters most. Jacqueline shares her remarkable personal journey: ✨ Childhood spiritual awareness ✨ Trauma and healing ✨ Becoming an adoptive mother ✨ Creating the worldwide 365 Give movement ✨ Discovering the science of giving and happiness ✨ Learning to reconnect to herself after divorce ✨ Teaching children kindness, presence, and emotional intelligence This conversation dives into: ❤️ The biological power of love and giving 🧠 Why humans are “wired” for compassion 🌍 Planetary consciousness and interconnectedness 🤝 Conscious relationships and conscious uncoupling ⚡ AI, recursive awareness, and human evolution 🎭 Daily practices that restore inner peace 🌱 Spirituality beyond religion or dogma One of the most moving reflections: “When you give love freely every day, it becomes your spiritual practice.” Jacqueline beautifully explains the “daily dose of happiness” created through love: ✨ Dopamine ✨ Oxytocin ✨ Serotonin ✨ Endorphins And perhaps the most powerful daily practice shared in the episode: “If love was a person, what would love think, what would love say, and how would love act in the world?” This is a conversation about: 🌟 Remembering who we are 🌟 Reconnecting to ourselves 🌟 Creating coherence through kindness 🌟 Becoming more fully human If you’ve been searching for hope, meaning, healing, or deeper connection in a rapidly changing world, this episode offers a profound reminder: Love is not weakness. Love may be humanity’s greatest intelligence. 👉 Subscribe, like, and share 👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net for free transformational resources 👉 Join the growing movement toward a more conscious world Because the future may not belong to the loudest voices… But to the most coherent hearts. #365Give #HumanIntelligence #Kindness #Love #Consciousness #EmotionalIntelligence #PlanetaryCitizens __________ A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8 🎁 Support This Public Charity: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁 Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join

    Why Love May Be Humanity’s Greatest Intelligence with Jacqueline Way

  6. Jun 14

    From Prison to Decision Intelligence | Christian Torres on AI, Leadership & Redemption

    Ep 244 One World in a New World with Christian Torres What happens when a gifted young man from the South Bronx earns a scholarship to one of New York's most prestigious schools, becomes a police officer, commits a life-altering mistake, spends nearly a decade in prison—including 18 months in solitary confinement—and emerges with a profound understanding of human potential, decision-making, and artificial intelligence? In this remarkable conversation, Zen Benefiel sits down with Christian Torres, decision intelligence strategist, former NYPD officer, and Director of Business Intelligence, to explore one of the most powerful redemption stories we've featured on One World in a New World. Together they dive into: 🔹 The lessons hidden inside adversity 🔹 Why smart people make terrible decisions 🔹 The psychology of fear, pride, greed, and scarcity 🔹 Solitary confinement, self-reflection, and transformation 🔹 AI as a tool for human evolution rather than replacement 🔹 The importance of values, reputation, and integrity 🔹 Decision intelligence and organizational leadership 🔹 Why community may be humanity's greatest technology 🔹 The future relationship between AI and human wisdom 🔹 How to redirect your gifts toward purpose and service Christian shares how two books—The Bible and Think and Grow Rich—became catalysts for transformation during his darkest moments, and how a prison factory job using Microsoft Excel unexpectedly launched a career in analytics, forecasting, systems thinking, and strategic decision-making. More importantly, he reveals a truth that applies to all of us: The same talents that can lead us astray can also be redirected toward extraordinary contribution. This conversation is ultimately about redemption, responsibility, human potential, and what becomes possible when we stop defining ourselves by our mistakes and start building from our strengths. If you've ever wondered: Can people truly change? What creates better decisions? How should humans work with AI? What happens when identity is stripped away? How do we turn adversity into wisdom? This episode is for you. 👉 Subscribe for more transformational conversations. 👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net for free resources and books. 👉 Join us in exploring harmony among people and planet. Because the future belongs not to those who avoid mistakes—but to those who learn from them. #ChristianTorres #Leadership #AI #DecisionIntelligence #HumanPotential #Redemption #PersonalGrowth #Podcast Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join __________ A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8 🎁 Support This Public Charity: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁 Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

    From Prison to Decision Intelligence | Christian Torres on AI, Leadership & Redemption

  7. Jun 8

    A Retired CIA Officer Speaks Out: The Truth About UFOs and Consciousness

    Ep 243 One World in a New World with Phillip HumphriesWhat happens when a retired CIA officer, police investigator, comedian, actor, and lifelong seeker sits down to discuss the biggest mysteries of existence?In this captivating episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel reconnects with childhood friend Philip Humphries for a conversation spanning over five decades of life experience, curiosity, service, and exploration.Together they explore:🛸 UFO investigations and unexplained encounters🧠 Quantum physics and consciousness🌎 Humanity's shared nature across cultures🏛️ Government secrecy and public trust⚡ Artificial Intelligence and ethical responsibility🙏 Spiritual awakening and faith🌟 The search for meaning beyond material realityPhil shares firsthand experiences from law enforcement and the CIA, including encounters with credible UFO reports, reflections on intelligence operations, and his evolving perspective on spirituality, morality, and humanity's future.This episode isn't about fear. It's about curiosity.It's about asking the questions that help us become more conscious, compassionate, and connected.If you've ever wondered:Are we alone?What is consciousness?Why are people losing trust in institutions?Can AI evolve ethically?What does it truly mean to be one of the "good guys"?This conversation offers insight, humor, wisdom, and hope.👉 Subscribe for more transformational conversations👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net for your free copy of Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity👉 Join the movement toward harmony among people and planetBecause understanding the world begins with understanding ourselves.❓ Questions This Episode ExploresWhat convinced a police officer and CIA operative that some UFO reports deserve serious attention?Are consciousness, space, and time interconnected?Why do so many people distrust institutions today?What role should ethics play in AI development?How do different cultures reveal our shared humanity?What separates good from evil?How can humanity evolve beyond fear?What does it mean to live as one of the "good guys"?Can spirituality and science coexist?What lessons emerge after a lifetime of service and adventure?Connect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-humphries-750b9247/#PhilipHumphries, #CIA, #UFOs, #Consciousness, #QuantumPhysics, #AI, #Spirituality, #Humanity, #Truth, #OneWorldinaNewWorldJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join__________A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8🎁 Support This Public Charity: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendorZen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.comThe Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

  8. May 31

    Why Humanity Feels So Disconnected — And What Comes Next with David Lapin

    Ep 242 One World in a New World with David Lapin What if the future of humanity depends less on technology… and more on our ability to truly see one another? In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with internationally respected executive advisor, author, and spiritual thinker David Lapin for a sweeping conversation about consciousness, identity, leadership, empathy, AI, spirituality, and the future of human connection. David Lapin—founder of Lapin International and author of Lead by Greatness—shares deeply personal reflections from growing up in South Africa, helping shape one of the world’s first corporate ethics codes during the post-apartheid era, and working with leaders across cultures and nations. Together, Zen and David explore: 🌍 Planetary consciousness and human evolution 🤝 Empathy, emotional intelligence, and leadership ⚡ AI and humanity’s next developmental leap 🧠 The tension between individuality and interconnectedness ❤️ Love, reciprocity, and the power of contribution 🏠 Borders, belonging, and global identity 🎭 Playfulness, creativity, and authentic human expression 📈 Why business may transform humanity faster than politics This conversation dives into: ✨ The subtle “whispers” guiding personal growth ✨ Why many people feel disconnected or unseen ✨ How COVID changed humanity’s relationship with self ✨ The difference between fear-based and love-based living ✨ Why organizations struggle with coherence ✨ How generosity unlocks human potential ✨ The importance of experimentation and stepping outside comfort zones One of the most powerful moments comes as David reflects: “Difference creates energy, and difference is completely bridgeable.” And perhaps the central insight of the episode: “We have two operating systems functioning side by side… one outward and loving, the other fearful and self-protective.” This is one of those conversations that lingers long after it ends. 👉 Subscribe, share, and join the dialogue 👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net for your free companion book 👉 Explore what it means to become a planetary citizen in a rapidly changing world Because humanity’s next evolution may not come from domination… But from understanding, reciprocity, coherence, and love. Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlapin/ David's Web: http://rabbilapin.com/ Lead by Greatness: https://amzn.to/3RecJ5x #Leadership #ConsciousBusiness #OrganizationalCulture #HumanPotential #Coherence #LivingSystems #AI Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join __________ A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8 🎁 Support This Public Charity: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁 Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

    Why Humanity Feels So Disconnected — And What Comes Next with David Lapin
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🌍One World in a New World – Apocalyptic Chats One World in a New World explores consciousness, systems thinking, AI-human partnership, global transformation, spirituality, leadership, coherence, sustainability, and the future of humanity through conversations with visionary leaders, scientists, authors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Discover insights on planetary consciousness, personal growth, social innovation, peace, wellness, awakening, and emerging technologies shaping a new world rooted in wisdom, collaboration, creativity, and collective evolution.

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