What happens when a high-achieving corporate executive, obsessed with movement and success, reaches complete burnout? For Michael Sanders, the answer came in the form of a life-changing experience deep in the Amazon rainforest. In this episode, Michael shares his incredible transformation—from a driven advertising VP and startup founder to an explorer of consciousness, author, and advocate for decentralized technologies.

Michael takes us through his intense personal journey of pushing himself to the limit, only to find healing through meditation, play, and ultimately, an ayahuasca ceremony that completely rewired his perception of love, reality, and existence. He describes his vivid encounters with otherworldly beings, his realization that love is the fundamental force of the universe, and how that understanding has shaped his life ever since.

We also explore how his psychedelic experiences influenced his path into blockchain and Web3, leading him to work alongside Ethereum’s founder, Vitalik Buterin. Finally, Michael opens up about his father’s unexpected passing and how a deeply personal mushroom ceremony allowed him to grieve, heal generational wounds, and release years of stored shame from his body.

This is a powerful conversation on transformation, surrender, and the profound wisdom that can be accessed when we quiet the mind and open the heart.

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Episode Summary:

In this introspective first episode of 2025, Tonya shares her profound personal transformation journey that began in September 2024. She recounts how facilitating the Ethereal Reset retreat in Greece catalyzed profound internal shifts, leading to a period of intense physical and spiritual cleansing and the re-writing of her personal mythology.

Key moments include:

• What Personal Mythology is and why it's important we evaluate the myths we live by
• A spontaneous 5-day water fast combined with parasite cleansing
• Ancestral healing: A powerful quantum coaching session that cleared 13 generations of ancestral limiting beliefs
• A mystical encounter with her spirit animal, the hummingbird, marking a significant timeline shift
• Revelations through dream work and the Gene Keys, particularly connecting with the 22nd gene key of Grace
• A transformative dream experience and how to practice Dream Incubation

Tonya discusses how these experiences coincided with Pluto’s shift into Aquarius, marking the beginning of a transformative 44-year era. She explores the concept of “spiritual emergency” as described by Stanislav Grof, suggesting that many non-ordinary states of consciousness are evolutionary crises rather than mental illness.

The episode concludes with Tonya’s emerging new personal mythology centered on grace, courage, and living through the heart. She hints at upcoming offerings and invites listeners interested in walking similar transformative paths to join her newsletter for updates.

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One of a person's most distinguishing features is their hair. Dianna Cohen's luxury haircare brand, Crown Affair, crafts love letters to hair and self-care through their intentionally made hair-care products. Today, Dianna shares the integrity of her brand vision, how she stays inspired, the journey of haircare, and the power of ritual.

Staying inspired and active as a founder can be a difficult balance to strike. Dianna shares how she connects to inspiration daily and her favorite places to look. The key to striking this balance is tapping into what excites you and staying clear on your goals. Dianna reminds us that great things take time, from building an empowering hair ritual to building a powerful brand, and the practices along the way matter the most.

Dianna discusses how she created a culture within Crown Affair built on feminine energy and empowerment. She intentionally approaches time by never rushing, returning to the present, and moving slower. These philosophies underline Crown Affair’s workplace culture and products. Throughout her career, intuition has played an important role in her business decisions and trajectory. By learning to trust her intuition and her team, her business has expanded more than she could have imagined.

A key part of showing up as our most empowered self every day is how we engage in grounding and embodiment practices. Diana’s favorite daily grounding habits include stretching, reading, looking at art, journaling, gua sha, and brushing her hair. She especially enjoys being in her partner’s calming presence. Having a steady partner can really support the nervous system during times of chaos as an entrepreneur. Committed to helping women feel their best, in this episode, Diana shares ways to lift ourselves and each other.

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Topics Covered:

• Rituals to stay inspired
• The journey of great hair
• Reflections on time
• Demystifying haircare
• Role of intuition in business
• Diana’s daily rituals

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