In this episode of Changing the Channel, host Joe Garner introduces Bernie Youngblood, a serial entrepreneur and brand strategist, to discuss the intricacies of consciousness and its role in the modern world. Bernie shares his insights on how contemporary culture and systems, including education and the healthcare industry, are designed to suppress individual potential. The conversation delves into the implications of AI, the importance of human connection, and the potential for a higher understanding to guide humanity toward a more unified and enlightened society. The episode touches on the power of love and faith as means to navigate and transcend the challenges of our time.

Bernie Youngblood is the founder of ThinkPartners, a boutique marketing firm dedicated to bridging the worlds of commerce, cause, and creativity. With a background spanning finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate consulting, Bernie brings a unique perspective to building partnerships that benefit for-profits, non-profits, and artist communities alike. His work focuses on creating shared-value programs that drive brand growth, deepen community impact, and elevate creative voices. By challenging traditional silos, Bernie helps organizations discover new ways to collaborate with purpose. His mission is simple: align business goals with human values—and prove that doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive.

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00:00 Introduction: The Constraints of Modern Culture01:23 Welcome to Changing the Channel01:35 Meet Bernie Youngblood: Serial Entrepreneur02:24 The Journey into Consciousness03:09 The Impact of Societal Programs on Consciousness06:40 The Role of Faith and Understanding in Human Experience10:52 The Potential of Human Understanding and AI26:06 The Importance of Human Connection32:30 The Challenges of Modern Systems and Health40:36 The Era of Instant Transparency43:57 The Role of AI in Shaping the Future44:26 The Value of Human Life and Consciousness46:19 The Concept of Heaven and Hell55:53 Perception and Reality01:05:53 The Power of Love and Positivity01:10:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections