21 episodes

This is a podcast about initiation, grief, and remembering who you are. When leaving the NFL I would have given anything to find community within these stories. As professional athletes, we live an entire life compressed into a decade. We experience love, loss, victory, and defeat on the worlds stage. We achieve society's dreams and have to live to watch them fade away. Life Beyond The Game has conversations with the world’s greatest athletes to hear their highest achievements, hardest moments and, ultimately, the death of who they thought they were.

Life Beyond The Game Joe Hawley

    • Sports
    • 5.0 • 33 Ratings

This is a podcast about initiation, grief, and remembering who you are. When leaving the NFL I would have given anything to find community within these stories. As professional athletes, we live an entire life compressed into a decade. We experience love, loss, victory, and defeat on the worlds stage. We achieve society's dreams and have to live to watch them fade away. Life Beyond The Game has conversations with the world’s greatest athletes to hear their highest achievements, hardest moments and, ultimately, the death of who they thought they were.

    Erick Godsey | The Myths of our Culture, Divine Intervention, and Playing the Infinite Game

    Erick Godsey | The Myths of our Culture, Divine Intervention, and Playing the Infinite Game

    Are you interested in joining a powerful group of high-impact individuals on a wilderness expedition that’ll be sure to anchor you back into a remembering of who you are and why you’re here? Learn more HERE

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    This week we have the man, the myth, the legend, Erick Godsey on the podcast. Erick is a writer, philosopher, and coach for Fit For Service. He helps people garden their psyche through his coaching, articles, newsletter, podcast and courses. His goal is to share the most effective science that helps people improve their lives.



    In this episode we dive into topics such as the power of the breath, the myth of reincarnation, the collective awakening, and the importance of meditation and journaling. Throughout the episode, Erick shares incredible practical advice and resources for listening to the whisper and awakening the artist within.



    Chapters

    0:00 - Erick Godsey

    9:00 - The power of the breath

    11:50 - Erick’s dream of basketball

    20:00 - Career ending surgery and Erick’s battle with painkillers

    25:30 - Erick’s experience in college and when he woke up to his arrogance

    37:00 - Finding resolution in loss and transition

    42:00 - Finite and Infinite Games

    58:00 - A new perspective on reincarnation

    1:10:15 - What is “the whisper”? What is a dream?

    1:22:00 - The Myth of Er

    1:35:00 - A collective awakening and the power of meditation and journaling

    1:43:30 - The story of Victor Frankl

    1:50:00 - How can we learn to grieve

    2:06:00 - Allowing parts of ourselves to die

    2:12:00 - What Erick is creating



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    Resources

    Dopesick Documentary

    The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

    The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris

    Finite and Infinite Games - James Carse

    Life Before Life - Jim B. Tucker

    The Artist’s Way - Julia Cameron

    Man’s Search For Meaning - Viktor Frankl

    The Smell of Rain on Dust - Martín Prechtel



    Connect with Erick Godsey:

    Website | https://www.erickgodsey.com/

    Instagram | @erickgodsey

    LinkTree | https://linktr.ee/ErickGodsey 

    Book | The Art of Dharma

    Find The Dharma Journal and Make Your Myth here



    Connect with The Härt Collective and your host, Joe Hawley:

    Instagram | @joe.hawley

    LinkedIn | Joe HawleyYoutube | https://www.youtube.com/@LifeBeyondTheGame

    • 2 hr 21 min
    Justin LaPree | Providing Healing and Hope for Those in Service

    Justin LaPree | Providing Healing and Hope for Those in Service

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    Justin LaPree is Marine veteran, ex-Wall Street salesman, entrepreneur, and former Austin firefighter. He is the Founder and President of Heroic Path to Light, an Entheogenic Church, Non-Profit Organization, based in Austin, Texas. This organization champions entheogenic therapy as a therapeutic tool for the veteran, first responder, and Gold/White Star communities. His mission, born out of his own journey to recovery, centers on providing holistic, alternative therapies to address mental health issues at their core in a legal, secure and sacred environment within the borders of our own country.





    In this episode, Justin shares his experience in the Marine Corps during 9/11, his battle with PTSD, and his first experience with psychedelics. He shares vulnerably about his extreme struggles with depression, homelessness, and suicide and how he found hope through discovery of the life-saving potential of entheogenic therapy. He also talks about the genesis and mission of Heroic Path to Light and his mission to provide holistic, alternative therapies to address mental health issues for veterans and first responders



    Chapters

    0:00 - Justin Lapree

    10:30 - Justin's Childhood

    16:30 - Early Desire for Community

    29:30 - Justin's Experience in the Marine Corps after 9/11

    36:30 - The Battle of Fallujah

    43:00 - Facing the Prospect of Death

    46:30 - Returning Home with PTSD and Reintegrating into the World

    55:30 - Justin's Experience Going from Homeless to Financial Success While Still Struggling Internally

    1:08:30 - Becoming a Firefighter for the City of Austin

    1:19:00 - Justin's Suicide Attempt

    1:22:30 - Justin's First Experience with Psychedelics

    130:30 - How Psychedelics Have Changed Our World

    1:38:30 - Justin's Mission to Share the Power of Psychedelics with the World

    1:52:30 - The Genesis and Mission of Justin's Organization, Heroic Path to Light

    2:13:30 - Serving America in a New Way

    2:20:00 - How to Connect with Heroic Path to Light



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    Resources

    How To Change Your Mind - Michael Pollan

    The Immortality Key - Brian C. Muraresku



    Connect with Justin

    LinkedIn | Justin LaPree

    Instagram | @justinlapree

    Email | justin@heroicpathtolight

    Heroic Path to Light



    Connect with Joe Hawley:

    Instagram | @joe.hawley

    LinkedIn | Joe Hawley

    Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@LifeBeyondTheGame

    • 2 hr 22 min
    Aubert Bastiat | The Quest For Inner Strength & Spiritual Awakening

    Aubert Bastiat | The Quest For Inner Strength & Spiritual Awakening

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    Aubert Bastiat, an empowering coach based in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to fostering strong connections with the Self, partners, purpose, and God. Alongside his impactful coaching work, Aubert is a Co-Founder of Sacred Sons, a renowned global men's group. In this profound episode, we embark on a profound exploration of Aubert's transformative journey.

    Join us as we delve into the depths of Aubert's remarkable journey. From the early challenges of childhood trauma to the struggles of living a double life and battling addiction, Aubert's story is a testament to resilience and the power of personal growth. Explore his profound connection with God, the discovery of Inner Child Work, and the integration of Eastern and Western wisdom, leading to a path of healing, forgiveness, and reclamation.



    Chapters:

    0:00 - Intro

    13:50 - The beginning of Aubert’s journey, religion, and coping through childhood trauma

    36:20 - Living a double life, fitting in, and addiction

    45:50 - Crying out to God before being pushed to the brink of suicide

    1:06:30 - Discovering the power of Inner Child Work, and weaving in Eastern & Western wisdom

    1:21:20 - The importance of initiation & confronting death

    1:31:50 - On forgiveness

    1:37:20 - Reparenting our inner child & healing from the father wound

    1:43:20 - Over consumption & the disconnect with the Mother Archetype

    1:47:20 - The destruction of Earth & what to do about it

    2:07:20 - Reclamation & Sacred Sons



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    Connect with Aubert

    Social | @Aubertbastiat

    Sacred Sons | https://www.sacredsons.com/



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    Instagram | @joe.hawley

    LinkedIn | Joe Hawley

    Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@LifeBeyondTheGame

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    • 2 hr 23 min
    Jessica Depatie | From Trauma to Triumph: Embracing Post Traumatic Growth

    Jessica Depatie | From Trauma to Triumph: Embracing Post Traumatic Growth

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    Jessica Depatie is a renowned shadow work educator and host of the Shadow Work Library podcast. She is educated in the fascinating realms of altered states, taboo spirituality, and embraces ancient wisdom in the modern world.

    In this episode we discover the power of personal growth and transformation as Jessica shares her journey of alchemizing past experiences, integrating her shadow, and evolving into a stronger self. Gain insights on Post Traumatic Stress versus Post Traumatic Growth and learn how to embark on your own path of healing and self-discovery.



    Chapters

    0:00 - Intro

    10:50 - What does “getting better” even mean, and the frequency of the food we consume

    31:50 - The mental health crisis

    38:20 - Post-Traumatic Stress, Post Traumatic Growth, and what is trauma?

    1:03:20 - The beginning of “Dark Night of Our Soul”

    1:19:20 - The importance of Post Traumatic Growth

    1:39:20 - Gene Keys

    1:47:20 - Cheating, plant medicine, and rebirth

    2:03:50 - Forgiveness through shadow work and active imagination

    2:21:50 - Real life alchemy

    2:30:05 - Do you think Jeff Bezos has ever done ayahuasca?

    2:33:35 - Post Traumatic Growth film 



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    Connect with Jessica Depati

    Instagram | ⁠@jessicadepati_⁠

    LinkedIn | ⁠Jessica Lee Depati ⁠

    Podcast | ⁠Shadow Work Library ⁠



    Mentioned Within Podcast

    Dark Night of Our Soul | ⁠Website⁠

    Film Kickstarter | ⁠Donate⁠



    Connect with The Härt Collective and your host, Joe Hawley:

    Instagram | ⁠@joe.hawley⁠

    LinkedIn | ⁠Joe Hawley⁠

    Youtube | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeBeyondTheGame⁠

    Haven Telegram | ⁠https://t.me/+DG9F8IUWsgY5OGIx⁠

    • 2 hr 37 min
    Charlie Sarmiento | Escaping The Corporate Rat Race To Pursue Your Passion

    Charlie Sarmiento | Escaping The Corporate Rat Race To Pursue Your Passion

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    Charlie Sarmiento is an endurance athlete and successful entrepreneur. He is the founder of Vertikal Sports, a performance athletic studio located in Guatemala, that focuses on personalized training programs based on results of medical, metabolic, mental, power and strength evaluations carried out by the team of high-performance specialists.

    In this episode we discuss Charlie's adventure in moving to America, his escape from the corporate rat race, how he discovered his passion for endurance sports, his deeply spiritual experience during an ultra marathon, and much more.



    Chapters

    0:00 - Intro

    14:15 - Death and uncertainty

    29:15 - Processing old emotions like anger and resentment

    35:15 - Combating depression through the North Face endurance challenge

    44:30 - Healing the mother wound

    47:45 - Travels, adventure, and moving to America

    54:45 - Escaping the rat race, finding fulfillment in life, and pushback from loved ones

    1:03:30 - Pursuing your dream from a place of love

    1:06:45 - The runners high

    1:13:00 - Integrating insights after ultra marathon in Fiji

    1:19:15 - Nasdaq for athletes

    1:33:15 - Current cultural and societal shifts around technology and AI

    1:41:15 - How to navigate the current shifts if our world

    1:53:15 - Overcoming rejection fear

    1:57:00 - The one play that ended Joes NFL career, & owning your value

     

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    Connect with Charlie Sarmiento:

    Instagram | @ultrasarmiento

    LinkedIn | Charlie Sarmiento

    Website | https://charliesarmiento.com/



    Mentioned Within Podcast

    Volcano Summit | https://www.volcanosummit.com/

    Vertikal | https://vertikalsportscapital.com/



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    Instagram | @joe.hawley

    LinkedIn | Joe Hawley

    Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@LifeBeyondTheGame

    Haven Telegram | https://t.me/+DG9F8IUWsgY5OGIx

    • 2 hr 14 min
    Eben Britton | From NFL Warrior To Ambassador Of Love

    Eben Britton | From NFL Warrior To Ambassador Of Love

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    Eben Britton is a former NFL athlete turned successful businessman, coach, yogi, podcast host and author. When he isnt coach or podcasting, Eben leads individuals through meditation, breath work, and yoga at events.



    In this episode we discuss Ebens career in the NFL, and how a spinal injury led him to experience first hand the corruption within the league between team, doctor, and athlete. We also discuss Ebens childhood trauma, how it affected his adult life, and Ebens eventual overcoming of inner turmoil through the Al-Anon program. Finally we delve into his journey on the shamanic path, his experience with certain medicines, and how he has chosen to share his inner medicine man with the world.



    Chapters

    0:00 - Eben Britton

    15:50 - What did it take to play in the NFL?

    23:00 - Ebens transition into college football

    25:31 - The power of writing and storytelling

    28:20 - How writing has changed Joes and Ebens life for the better

    33:35 - Hitting rock bottom

    41:40 - Dealing with injury rookie year

    1:04:30 - The conflict of interest between players and doctors in the NFL

    1:26:30 - Trial and tribulations in retiring from the league 

    1:34:30 -  The broken systems within the NFL

    1:40:10 - How Al-Anon changed Eben’s life

    1:45:10 - Ebens connection with God

    1:55:50 - Psychedelic use and experiences

    2:10:30 - Taking LSD every day for a year

    2:23:40 - How to handle the chaos of life

    2:17:30 - The importance of fear

    2:33:30 - Where Eben is now on his journey

    2:37:50 - A message to all professional athletes who are in transition



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    Connect with Eben Britton

    Instagram | @edsbritton 

    Website | Ebenbritton.com

    Podcast | The Eben Flow Podcast

    Events | Events Eben Leads Or Facilitates



    Mentioned Within The Podcast

    Family & Friends Group For Those Affected By Alcoholism | Al-Anon

    Ebens Book | The Eben Flow: Basic Tools To Transform Your Life

    Ebens Article | What Does It Take To Stay In The NFL? You Don’t Want To Know



    Connect with The Härt Collective and your host, Joe Hawley:

    Instagram | @joe.hawley

    LinkedIn | Joe Hawley

    Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@LifeBeyondTheGame

    • 2 hr 42 min

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