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A compound discovered in algae might be one of the most overlooked tools for longevity.

I’ve spent years trying to build resilience in a world where avoiding stressors isn’t realistic. This conversation sharpened my thinking about astaxanthin's benefits and what’s actually happening inside the body.

Dave Watumull has spent nearly three decades studying this compound, from early work in Hawaii to leading AX3 Life. His focus has been on understanding how a molecule produced by microalgae under extreme UV stress translates into oxidative stress support for humans.

We break down how this works at the cellular level, including how free radicals form and why they’re unavoidable. The real shift is learning how to interrupt that damage before it spreads.

This episode is for anyone interested in longevity, daily energy, and building resilience in a high-stress modern environment.

You’ll learn:

[00:00] Introduction
[04:19] The science behind astaxanthin as nature's internal sunscreen
[13:10] Building internal resilience against EMF when physical shielding isn't enough
[25:12] Why algae ponds were abandoned and how AX3 achieves 3x greater absorption
[40:53] The NIH study that put astaxanthin in the same conversation as rapamycin for longevity
[49:57] How astaxanthin anchors inside cell membranes to stop lipid oxidation before it spreads
[01:01:45] The blessing and curse of a molecule that works on nearly every organ in the body
[01:12:09] Finding your astaxanthin dose, from baseline to therapeutic
[01:16:52] Astaxanthin for joints, dogs, and the real reason farmed salmon are pink

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Resources Mentioned:

Hecht et al, Astaxanthin (AstaReal®) improved acute and chronic digital eye strain in children: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial | Article
AX3 Advantage | Website
Harrison et al, Astaxanthin and meclizine extend lifespan in UM-HET3 male mice; fisetin, SG1002 (hydrogen sulfide donor), dimethyl fumarate, mycophenolic acid, and 4-phenylbutyrate do not significantly affect lifespan in either sex at the doses and schedules used | Article BodyBio Balance Oil (Omega 6 +3) | Website
Mitolife PUFA Protect | Website
Jung-Piao et al, Effect of astaxanthin supplementation on cycling performance, muscle damage biomarkers and oxidative stress in young adults: a randomized controlled trial | Article
Activation Products Oceans Alive | Website
EnergyBits Algae Tablets | Website
Black Lotus Shilajit | Website
BEAM Minerals Advanced Canine Mineral & Electrolyte Replenishment Set | Website

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What if grief isn’t something to get over, but something that reveals what you haven’t felt yet?
Today, I’m joined by my wife, Alyson Charles Storey, bestselling author and shamanic teacher known for guiding people back to their connection with the Divine, for a deeply personal conversation on grief, death, and sacred friendship.
There’s a difference between understanding loss and being pulled into it without warning. We break down how grief as a living process can reopen emotions you thought were complete, and why that can be part of healing.
We also explore what it means to honor someone without turning their life into content, and how Alyson approaches this work through devotion, spiritual practice, and grounded human experience.
From there, we shift into sobriety and surrender. I share why real change didn’t come from discipline, but from giving up control and trusting something greater.
You’ll learn:
[00:00] Introduction
[03:56] What losing James Van Der Beek revealed about the rarest kind of friendship
[15:01] The kind of person who makes you realize how few of them there are
[33:43] The prayer that got me sober and what 29 years taught me about surrender
[46:10] Why the most spiritually masterful people are the hardest to recognize
[01:02:45] The exhaustion nobody warns you about when you've been awake too long
[01:15:03] Two biohacking discoveries I can't stop using
[01:26:09] Doyle Bramhall II's healing session delivered plant medicine depth without the plant medicine
[01:33:46] When the audience knows what you need before you do
Get the Animal Power book and deck, plus a free guided drumming shamanic journey to meet your power animal, at alysoncharles.com/animalpower

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Resources Mentioned:
Read: Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom by John O'Donohue | Book
Read: A Horse Named Lonesome: Tales and Teachings for Spiritual Transformation and Healing the Wounds of Separation by Luke Storey | Book
Alejandro Sanzon | Instagram
Paige Britt | Website
Swami Vidyadhishananda | Website
David R. Hawkins | Website
Read: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle | Book
The Light System | Website
Aurora Vitra Lite Water Gel | Website
Analemma Whole House Structured Water Filter | Website

Full show notes at https://lukestorey.com/658

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What if the patterns driving today’s global instability have been repeating for far longer than we realize?
I sit down with Alex Sachon, a philosopher trained in the social sciences who uses ancient philosophy to make sense of the rapidly shifting social, cultural, and geopolitical landscape we’re living through. His work brings together esoteric philosophy, historical analysis, and a systems-level view of civilization to explain how we arrived at this moment.
We trace how early exposure to Daoism and Zen Buddhism opened the door to deeper questions about consciousness, and how that eventually intersected with the study of empire, financial systems, and the evolution of power structures. His recent book, The Coming World Nation, outlines a model of social hierarchy and offers a revisionist look at the last 200 years of American history.
If you’ve ever felt like something about the current system doesn’t add up, but couldn’t quite articulate why, this conversation helps connect those dots. It’s especially relevant for people who question mainstream narratives, think in systems, and want a deeper framework for understanding where we might be headed next.
You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction
[07:26] Why humans keep choosing rulers, even when it destroys them
[17:02] The one thing keeping the masses from organizing against the elite
[28:44] Soft power, hard control, how empire stopped needing soldiers
[40:38] Free energy, anti-gravity, and why even the ruling class was kept in the dark
[01:01:50] What's really behind UFO disclosure, and who's engineering it
[01:19:04] Atlantis, astrology, and a 25,000-year pattern we're living through today
[01:35:39] Karma, cosmic justice, and why the elite's arrogance is already their punishment
[01:43:41] What you bring with you when you die, and how psychedelics show you first
[01:53:12] Shakespeare, Masonry, and a secret lineage hiding in plain sight
[02:21:51] Philosophy, science, religion; why all three collapse without each other

Full show notes at https://lukestorey.com/wisdom

Resources Mentioned:

Read: Tao Te Ching by Laozi | Book
The Century of the Self | IMDb
Westworld | IMDb
Carl Jung, Stanislav Grof, and the Science of the Soul by Sachon, A. | Article
Read: The Collected Works of C. G. Jung, Vol. 10: Civilization in Transition by C. G. Jung | Book
Read: The Scientist in the Crib: What Early Learning Tells Us About the Mind by Alison Gopnik | Book
Read: The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Hall | Book
Read: Manly P. Hall: The Maestro of Esoteric Philosophy by Alex Sachon | Book
Cracking the Shakespeare Code: The Seven Steps to Mercy | YouTube
Read: The Lost Keys of Freemasonry: The Legend of Hiram Abiff by Manly P. Hall | Book

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Alex Sachon | Website
The Wisdom Tradition | Substack | Instagram | YouTube

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What if illness, loss, and hardship are actually signals guiding you toward awakening?
Jason Shurka is an author, entrepreneur, executive producer, and truth-seeker devoted to helping people expand awareness and reconnect with their innate human potential. Through media, education, and emerging wellness technologies, his work focuses on advancing consciousness and encouraging people to live with greater sovereignty and purpose.
Jason’s life changed dramatically during what he describes as a profound dark night of the soul. Between the ages of 14 and 18, he experienced 23 shoulder dislocations, multiple surgeries, and a severe infection that nearly cost him his leg. Instead of breaking him, those experiences pushed him into a period of deep reflection and transformation that ultimately redirected the course of his life.
Jason shares his perspective on death and dying, consciousness, and the idea that we are far more than the physical body we inhabit. His experience witnessing his father’s passing reshaped how he understands life, loss, and the nature of the soul.

If you’re interested in spiritual awakening, holistic health, and the deeper meaning behind life’s hardest challenges, this conversation offers a thought-provoking perspective.

You’ll learn:

[00:00] Introduction
[08:21] The real reason you get sick when everyone around you is sick
[17:11] The injuries that almost killed Jason, and the one question that changed everything
[36:46] Why treating physical problems without addressing the spiritual root never works
[50:57] The law of oneness, and the subconscious programs running your reality
[59:20] Time is the movement of light, and why your past lives are happening right now
[01:23:40] The past life session that finally explained Jason's 23 shoulder dislocations
[01:39:13] How the CIA uses remote viewers, and what that tells us about mass mind control today
[01:48:36] Why a small number of high-vibration people can counterbalance millions
[01:56:03] How a programmer trying to hack meditation accidentally built a healing device

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Resources Mentioned:

Read: Energy Medicine by Donna Eden | Book
Read: The One-Minute Cure by Madison Cavanaugh | Book
Read: A Horse Named Lonesome by Luke Storey | Book
Read: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle | Book
Read: Forming the Formless by Jason Shurka | Book
Read: Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss | Book
Unifyd Healing | Website
THE INVENTOR SPEAKS OUT | Robert Reglia Shares the Truth | SHARE THIS EVERYWHERE!!! | YouTube
Read: Rays of Light by Anonymous | Book
Read: The Master Key System by Charles Haanel | Book

Full show notes at lukestorey.com/thelightsystem

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The Light System | Website | Instagram | Facebook
UNIFYD Healing | Website

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Some musicians learn the blues. Others are raised inside it.
Today I sit down with Doyle Bramhall II, one of the most distinctive voices in modern blues guitar and contemporary roots music. Raised in Texas as the son of legendary musician Doyle Bramhall, he grew up surrounded by the raw musical energy of the Austin music scene, absorbing the sounds of blues and rock from an early age.
Doyle has built a remarkable career as a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer, collaborating with artists including Eric Clapton, Elton John, Gary Clark Jr., Dr. John, Gregg Allman, Sheryl Crow, and Erykah Badu. His playing style is instantly recognizable, partly because he plays left-handed with a guitar strung for a right-handed player and flipped upside down.
We dive into the fascinating origins of his musical journey, including the moment when a visit from someone special inspired him to take the guitar seriously. Doyle shares his insight into his personal work developing the Ultimate Breakthrough, a process designed to support energetic and consciousness shifts aligned with one’s purpose.
You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction
[07:53] Growing up inside the Austin blues scene
[17:03] How playing guitar upside down led to the Eric Clapton gig
[38:54] From the Fabulous Thunderbirds to the Archangels
[44:05] How Stevie's death sent Doyle into a two-year heroin spiral
[57:51] What made Sly Stone one of the most innovative artists who ever lived
[01:23:46] Staying sober while working with plant medicine
[01:35:14] The chain of synchronicities that led Doyle from isolation to his life's calling
[01:55:23] How Doyle's healing practice works and happens during a session
[02:07:55] The three influences that shaped Doyle as a musician

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Resources Mentioned:

The Arc Angels | Wikipedia
Doyle Bramhall | Wikipedia
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins | Website
Hot Pepper | Website
READ: A Course in Miracles by Helen Shucman | Book
READ: Alcoholics Anonymous by AAWS | Book
READ: A Horse Named Lonesome by Luke Storey | Website
READ: How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan | Book
Carl Jung | Wikipedia
READ: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda | Book

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