IGNITE THE SPARK WITHIN

Sebastian Hernandez
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Welcome to a space where I share my journey towards self-mastery through personal experiences and learning. I have been through depression and have experienced the overwhelming emotions of "Hell," but I have also experienced the joy and happiness of "Heaven." Every week, I will share my thoughts on self-mastery and invite amazing people in my world to share their growth stories and achievements. As a US Navy Veteran, Author, Self-Mastery Coach, and Tantric Shaman Apprentice, I will speak from my experiences in the field. Join me on this journey toward self-mastery!

  1. Jungle Stripped My Ego

    FEB 4

    Jungle Stripped My Ego

    → Start your Self-Mastery Journey Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 153 Jungle Stripped My Ego Ryan shares what it's really like to take the leap into the unknown, literally. From almost missing his flight to Peru, to getting stuck in mud on the way to the jungle, to bathing in a river with no running water, Ryan's Ayahuasca journey tested him in ways he never expected. This conversation goes deep into why someone would willingly sign up for eight days in the Amazon with bugs, rats, snakes, cold water, and no Wi-Fi. Ryan opens up about the fear leading up to his first Ayahuasca ceremony, the powerful conversation he had with God during the experience, and why kambo (frog medicine) might have been even harder than the plant medicine itself. But this isn't just a story about drinking Ayahuasca. It's about doing hard things on purpose. Ryan breaks down how the jungle itself became a teacher, why discomfort is actually a gift, and how taking a freezing river bath can make you grateful for things you've taken for granted your whole life. He also gets real about the voices in his head telling him to quit, the moment he almost backed out of the final ceremony, and what changed when he decided to drink the full cup anyway. Plus, he shares the one realization that shifted his entire relationship with fear, money, and taking risks. If you've been sitting on the fence about something that scares you, or wondering whether you're strong enough to handle the hard stuff, Ryan's story will remind you that fortune really does favor the bold. PODCAST I RECOMMEND Available on All Platforms → Damn Dude Podcast → Ignite The Spark Within

    35 min
  2. Shadow Work Over Ceremonies

    FEB 4

    Shadow Work Over Ceremonies

    → Start your Self-Mastery Journey Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast! This is Season 3, Episode 152: Shadow Work Over Ceremonies Neenah went into the Amazon jungle without really knowing what she was getting into. First time doing Ayahuasca. First time meeting the shaman. First time in that kind of wilderness. But she had something most first-timers don't: her partner Brandon, who'd done this before. In this conversation, Neenah shares what it's like to face plant medicine as a couple, how she took two Kambo dots when the guys could barely handle one, and why she realized the real work isn't drinking Ayahuasca. It's what comes after. We talk about: How doing this work with your partner can bring you closer or expose everything you've been avoidingThe difference between actually being a healer and feeling like an impostorWhy the jungle experience itself breaks you open in ways a comfortable retreat center never couldWhat happened when she looked up and saw the shaman's third eye clear as dayHer commitment to shadow work and finally loving herself for real, not just saying itNeenah didn't come to the jungle looking for answers. She came looking for an adventure. What she found was way bigger than that. She found herself, the hard parts included. If you've ever struggled with self-love, doubted your gifts, or wondered what real healing work actually looks like, this episode will hit different. PODCAST I RECOMMEND Available on All Platforms → Damn Dude Podcast → Ignite The Spark Within

    29 min
  3. I Failed Ayahuasca. Came Back

    FEB 4

    I Failed Ayahuasca. Came Back

    → Start your Self-Mastery Journey Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 151: I Failed Ayahuasca. Came Back Brandon Castro went to the jungle once. Got inspired. Then life happened. Old habits came back. He stopped journaling two days after leaving. His sound healing certification? Never finished. Two years later, he went back, this time with his partner of 21 years. In this raw conversation, Brandon shares what actually happens when you face Ayahuasca a second time. No fear. No illusions. Just honest work on the patterns that keep showing up, especially around money, patience, and looking for answers outside yourself. We talk about: Why the jungle itself is medicine (even the ants that kept attacking us)How his view of money completely shifted from "evil" to a tool for serviceWhat it's like to sing healing songs in ceremony and feel something ancient move through youThe difference between being in a luxury retreat and being deep in virgin forest with no running waterWhy bringing his partner made everything more powerfulBrandon didn't come back perfect. He came back honest. And that's what makes this conversation so real. If you've ever quit something you know you should've kept going, or felt stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, this one's for you. PODCAST I RECOMMEND Available on All Platforms → Damn Dude Podcast → Ignite The Spark Within

    24 min
  4. The Cost of Living for Validation

    JAN 15

    The Cost of Living for Validation

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode EP. 150: INNER VS OUTER - The Cost of Living for Validation Most of us aren't living our own lives; we're in the bleachers watching everyone else play the game, terrified to step onto the court because of what people might say. In this milestone episode, Coach Sebas breaks down the real cost of living for other people's approval instead of your own truth. He shares raw stories from his own life, joining the military against his family's wishes, leaving his financial career to discover his spiritual path, and learning to trust himself even when standing completely alone. You'll discover the difference between being on the court (living from your truth) and being in the bleachers (performing for validation). Plus, the sneaky way we convince ourselves we're being independent when we're actually just seeking approval in disguise. This episode will challenge you to ask: - Where am I pretending? - Where am I more concerned with being liked than being true? - What would it cost to finally step onto the court and play my own game? If you've ever edited yourself to be acceptable, stayed small to be safe, or watched others live fully while you stayed on the sidelines, this one's for you. It's time to get on the court. The world is waiting. → ⁠Start your Self-Mastery Journey⁠

    36 min
  5. Sacred Carnivore (Part II)

    JAN 8

    Sacred Carnivore (Part II)

    → Start your Self-Mastery Journey Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 149 In this powerful episode, I slaughter our pig named Chicharrón, fulfilling a 7-year journey that began when Ayahuasca gave me clear instructions: if I wanted to eat meat, I needed to kill the animal myself. This isn't just about meat, it's about what happens when you finally do the hard thing you've been avoiding. I take you through the entire sacred process from the morning ritual with tobacco, to the moment I pulled the trigger, to the physical and emotional transformations that followed. I share the raw truth about masculine initiation, the difference between being worthy of something versus earning it, and why carrying that pig's weight up the hill with my family was just as important as taking its life. What's YOUR Chicharrón? What hard thing are you avoiding that you know you need to do? This episode will challenge you to close the gap between who you say you are and who you actually are. #WeCleanPlanet Info: → Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate Here PODCAST I RECOMMEND Available on All Platforms → Damn Dude Podcast → Ignite The Spark Within

    33 min
  6. Going Through Pain

    12/25/2025

    Going Through Pain

    Episode 148: Going through Pain Pain isn't just something to endure, it's one of life's most powerful teachers. In this raw Christmas Eve conversation, Coach Sebas sits down with Sam Believ, owner of Colombia's top-rated Ayahuasca center La Wayra, for an honest discussion about facing our darkest moments. Sam opens up about his current struggles, from business challenges to divorce, burnout, and personal loss, all happening simultaneously. Yet instead of being crushed, he's navigating through it with a toolbox of healing practices and a profound perspective shift. Key insights: Why pain accelerates personal growth when we face it directlyThe surprising connection between your darkest periods and future expansionHow men can break free from emotional numbness and rediscover feelingPractical tools anyone can use to process difficult emotionsThe difference between spiritual bypassing and genuine healingWhether you're going through your own challenges or supporting someone who is, this episode offers wisdom on finding meaning in suffering and the courage to walk through pain rather than around it. Listen to discover why sometimes the only way out is through.

    38 min
  7. Sacred Carnivore

    12/18/2025

    Sacred Carnivore

    Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast!This is Season 3, Episode 147: Sacred Carnivore - Earning the Right to Consume This episode explores what it truly means to consume consciously - especially meat. Sebastian shares his 7-year journey since receiving an Ayahuasca directive to only eat meat if he personally kills the animal. Now, he's preparing to take the life of a pig he's raised, named Chicharrón, as part of a more profound masculine initiation from "wolf energy" to "lion energy." The conversation dives into sacred reciprocity, the disconnect between modern consumption and its source, and what it means to truly EARN the right to consume something versus just feeling entitled to it. This isn't just about food - it's about our relationship with everything we consume in life. Sebastian explains how this ritual connects to king energy, responsibility, and providing for one's community with full consciousness of the impact. The episode offers a powerful invitation to examine where we might be consuming without earning in our own lives. → ⁠Start your Self-Mastery Journey⁠ #WeCleanPlanet Info: → Visit Our CleanPlanet Website→ Donate Here PODCAST I RECOMMEND Available on All Platforms → Damn Dude Podcast → Ignite The Spark Within

    27 min
  8. The Power of Forgiveness as Healing

    12/11/2025

    The Power of Forgiveness as Healing

    → Start your Self-Mastery Journey Welcome to Ignite the Spark Within Podcast! This is Season 3, Episode 146 The Power of Forgiveness as Healing. In this deeply personal episode, Coach Sebas shares the story of his aunt's remarkable recovery through the power of forgiveness. When three generations of women decided to heal their wounds together, it literally saved a life. Discover how holding onto resentment creates physical disease, why your body "keeps the score" of unresolved trauma, and how genuine forgiveness (not spiritual bypassing) can transform your health and relationships. If you're carrying bitterness or pain from the past, this episode might be the medicine you need. As Sebas says, "Forgiveness isn't weakness - it's the most powerful act of self-love you can give yourself."

    27 min
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Welcome to a space where I share my journey towards self-mastery through personal experiences and learning. I have been through depression and have experienced the overwhelming emotions of "Hell," but I have also experienced the joy and happiness of "Heaven." Every week, I will share my thoughts on self-mastery and invite amazing people in my world to share their growth stories and achievements. As a US Navy Veteran, Author, Self-Mastery Coach, and Tantric Shaman Apprentice, I will speak from my experiences in the field. Join me on this journey toward self-mastery!

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  • Creator
    Sebastian Hernandez
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sebastian Hernandez
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