#17: Charles Morgan: Breathwork, Amygdala Training, Neuroscience, AI, Transhumanism, Altered States of Consciousness, Jhanas, and Enlightenment

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Episode 17 — Charles Morgan (@dontpunkout) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip, for an illuminating conversation about breathwork, AI, neuroscience, amygdalas, brain health, altered states of consciousness, Kundalini awakening, the 8 jhanas, and much more.

This was a very in-the-flow episode that covered so many fascinating topics. Thanks so much to Charles for joining me on this episode, and sharing your enthusasiam and energy around breathwork and the brain! 

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Shownotes from this episode:

- Don't Punk Out book
- BAEWA - Business PTSD
- Don't Punk Out soundtrack
- Don't Punk Out YouTube channel

CHAPTERS:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:10) - The 1 Billion Humans Mission
• (04:12) - Fear-Driven Missions
• (09:14) - God King Mythology
• (12:24) - Anterior Cingulate Cortex Explained
• (15:24) - Understanding the Amygdala
• (21:50) - Exploring Psychopathy
• (22:50) - CEO Trauma in Business
• (28:11) - Neuroplasticity Insights
• (31:58) - Awakening Power
• (32:55) - Questioning Life's Purpose
• (37:13) - First Mushroom Experience
• (44:34) - Psychedelic Ego Death
• (49:10) - Ego and Mirror Phase
• (55:10) - Meeting My Wife Story
• (01:03:28) - Burning Man Wedding
• (01:05:28) - Healing with Music and Sound
• (01:19:33) - Sonic Acupuncture
• (01:19:51) - Snoop Dogg Mention
• (01:23:00) - Making a Book Impactful
• (01:24:55) - The 8 Jhanas Explained
• (01:29:20) - First Jhana Experience
• (01:30:30) - Air Hunger Exploration
• (01:32:00) - First Conscious DMT Experience
• (01:36:00) - Deep Dive into Jhanas
• (01:44:45) - Joy Atri Discussion
• (01:47:57) - 8 Pillars of Joy
• (01:50:59) - Guided Breathing Exercise
• (02:03:15) - Heart Rate Variability
• (02:04:08) - Breathing Patterns and Heart Rate
• (02:08:25) - Neuroplasticity and Tonglen Meditation
• (02:14:28) - Where to Find Charles
• (02:16:57) - Final Words

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