Have you noticed the days feeling heavier lately—where the things you usually love start to feel like obligations? On The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit dive into the reality of winter depression, the biological facts behind seasonal shifts, and why acknowledging the struggle is the first step toward working with it instead of against it.

This conversation goes beyond "just push through it" advice. You'll discover why awareness doesn't make you immune to difficulty (it actually makes you see more), how to work with your body's natural rhythms instead of fighting them, and the crucial difference between staying in the struggle versus staying on purpose.

What You'll Learn:

• 00:00 - Staying on purpose during uncertain times
• 02:06 - Why your body reacts even when your mind is clear
• 04:23 - The awareness paradox: seeing more holes as you grow
• 06:39 - Depression as a frequency, not an identity
• 08:59 - Winter depression: the biological reality of darkness
• 13:38 - The cultural fantasy of emotional immunity
• 18:52 - Why comparing your process to others' highlight reels sabotages growth
• 22:27 - The consistency principle: how water carved the Grand Canyon
• 27:17 - Building on purpose through highs and lows
• 29:41 - Working with difficulty like bottom side control in Jiu-Jitsu

Ready to Build Unshakeable Self-Regulation?

If you're ready to develop the skills they can't take from you—nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and the ability to recover no matter what's happening around you—our Flow State Continuum Workshop gives you the practical tools to stay on purpose through any season.

Learn more about Flow State Continuum Workshop: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/

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Have you ever wondered why some people can create lasting change while others stay stuck in the same patterns year after year?

In this episode, Jason and Marit explore something fascinating: what happens when we align ancient wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience to create real transformation. As we enter 2026 (the Chinese year of the fire horse), they reveal why this specific moment offers unique momentum for planting seeds that grow over the next nine years.

But here's where it gets scientifically wild: they dive into quantum physics research showing how meditation literally connects us at the unified field level—and how group meditation can measurably decrease crime rates through something called the super radiance effect. This isn't metaphysical theory; it's physics-verified consciousness work.

What You'll Discover:

• 00:00 - Setting intentions for meaningful growth in 2026
• 02:44 - Why time perception shifts as we evolve (and what this reveals)
• 05:05 - How metaphors program your subconscious for success
• 07:26 - The power of synchronicity in 10-year planning
• 12:03 - Understanding different states of consciousness through experience
• 17:49 - Why meditation transforms your entire nervous system
• 25:51 - Quantum entanglement explained: how we're literally connected
• 28:02 - The "free ride" effect when meditating with experienced practitioners
• 30:25 - Super radiance effect: how group meditation impacts entire communities
• 32:46 - Choosing to become Homo Lumines (beings of light)

Ready to Plant Seeds That Actually Grow?

If you're someone actively seeking deeper transformation—and ready to use science-backed tools that create lasting change—our Flow State workshops show you how to access these elevated states consistently.

Learn more about Flow State workshops: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/

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What if everything you've been experiencing in meditation and consciousness work has been scientifically proven—and you just didn't know it yet?

Today on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason brings groundbreaking news: A Norwegian physicist just published peer-reviewed research proposing that pure consciousness is PRIMARY—it comes before the quantum field, before matter, before everything.

This isn't spiritual bypassing. This is physics with mathematical equations validating what you've experienced in deep meditation: that separation is an illusion, that time isn't linear, and that consciousness doesn't come from your brain—everything comes from consciousness.

If you've ever struggled to explain your meditation experiences or felt crazy for sensing "everything is connected," this episode gives you the scientific language for what you've been experiencing all along.

What You'll Learn:

• 00:00 - The scientific proof that changes everything
• 03:00 - How TIH has been working with pure consciousness all along
• 04:00 - Why knowledge literally expands your experience of the universe
• 06:00 - The stunning similarity between quantum physics and ancient mysticism
• 07:00 - Why consciousness has been a "career killer" in science—until now
• 10:00 - John Haglin's early work connecting Vedic science and physics
• 12:00 - Federico Faggin's spiritual awakening (the inventor of the silicon chip!)
• 13:00 - Dr. Maria Stema's revolutionary research paper
• 14:00 - Why you can never "calculate" your way to consciousness
• 16:00 - How pure consciousness gives rise to literally everything
• 17:00 - All moments existing simultaneously (mind-bending but true)
• 20:00 - The wave-particle experiment that proves observation changes reality
• 23:00 - Quantum entanglement: proof that particles can affect each other BACKWARDS in time
• 25:00 - What this means for the future of consciousness research
• 26:00 - The psychological freedom of understanding probability vs. determinism

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Today on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit explore how seasonal darkness affects your nervous system, why your body needs support even when your consciousness is clear, and how the stories you're living by might be keeping you stuck.

This isn't about pushing through or pretending you're fine. This is about understanding what your system actually needs—from D vitamins to meditation techniques—and learning to use low-energy seasons as opportunities for deep inner work.

What You'll Learn:

• 00:00 - How Norway's darkness reveals what winter does to your system
• 05:00 - Why light directly impacts your mental health and bone density
• 06:00 - The D vitamin connection to anxiety and depression
• 08:00 - Why consciousness work alone won't fix a depleted body
• 09:00 - Yoga's original purpose vs. Western "yoga pants culture"
• 12:00 - How discomfort becomes the doorway to enlightenment
• 14:00 - Jason's deep meditation practice: 4 hours daily
• 16:00 - Why community matters when accessing altered states
• 18:00 - The wildest meditation experiences (photocopied bagels, anyone?)
• 20:00 - How the flow funnel creates clarity in your consciousness
• 24:00 - When childhood trauma surfaces in meditation
• 26:00 - Social media's design: addiction by survival instinct
• 28:00 - Inward vs. outward emotions: using your state strategically
• 30:00 - Narratives: the stories you live by and how to change them
• 34:00 - Why emotional regulation determines financial success

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What if your symptoms are invitations to build something stronger within yourself?
Today, Jason and Marit share the power stacking method—Marit's journey from chronic stress-triggered migraines to symptom-free living through small, grounded changes that built lasting capacity.

This conversation explores how your symptoms carry valuable information, and how building sustainable habits through self-work creates the foundation for genuine transformation. Discover how small, consistent actions compound into profound change when you approach your inner work with patience and commitment.

What You'll Learn:

00:00 - Why patterns need external eyes to spot
06:12 - How jujitsu mirrors your life patterns under stress
08:39 - Why repetition in challenging situations reveals your mechanics
13:48 - The difference between understanding concepts and embodying change
18:02 - Why transformation isn't one dramatic awakening
22:38 - How to evaluate if your coping mechanisms are actually helping
28:12 - The power stacking method: small adjustments compound over time
32:26 - Why sustainable practice beats intense spurts of effort
41:22 - Building self-work habits like you'd dose physical training
43:48 - The value of community and space repetitions in inner work
46:10 - From stress-triggered migraines to symptom-free living
48:37 - Why upgrading yourself upgrades everything in your life

Ready to Build Your Practice?
If you're done with surface-level fixes and ready for the sustainable inner work that creates lasting change, explore our Flow State Continuum Workshop to develop the practice that transforms symptoms into growth.

Learn more: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/
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What if you could end your day energized instead of depleted—even on challenging days? Today on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit reveal how to build an emotional fuel bank that actually sustains you, using restorative emotions that prevent burnout instead of causing it.

This isn't about positive thinking or pushing through. This is about discovering which emotions restore your energy and which ones drain it—then consciously choosing how you want to fuel your life.

What You'll Learn:
00:00 - Happiness vs. fulfillment: what's the difference?
05:21 - The "being yourself" trap
07:45 - Owning who you are vs. expecting others to adapt
13:24 - How Gini coefficient reveals your drivers
18:38 - The negative motivation addiction
24:15 - Restorative emotions that prevent burnout
30:42 - How emotion creates your internal climate
37:07 - The fuel bank: restore vs. deplete
39:30 - Why "easy" days exhaust you more
41:52 - Childhood negativity and adult burnout patterns
44:19 - Breaking free from society's depletion conditioning

Ready to Stop Running on Empty?

If you're done being exhausted by your own internal climate and ready to build an emotional fuel bank that actually sustains you, our Flow State Continuum Workshop teaches you how to work with restorative emotions instead of constantly depleting yourself.

Learn more about Flow State Continuum Workshop: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/

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What if your traditions could become portals to deeper connection instead of sources of stress?

In this week's episode of The Big & Small Podcast, Jason and Marit explore the art of mindful living through the lens of traditions — showing you how to embrace what truly serves you while consciously choosing what stays and what goes.

From Halloween celebrations to Christmas dinner timing, from family expectations to cultural practices, they reveal how bringing awareness to the invisible frames we inherit transforms everything. You'll discover how to honor your traditions while creating space for what genuinely fills you with connection and meaning.

This is about embracing your power to choose — keeping the traditions that light you up and reimagining the ones that don't.

In This Episode:
00:00 - Exploring Halloween and Norwegian Christmas traditions: What cultural differences teach us about mindful participation
03:00 - Building resilient communities through conscious connection (and why knowing your neighbors matters)
07:00 - The Yuli book tradition: A beautiful example of choosing participation with awareness
10:00 - Discovering the invisible frames that shape your worldview — and learning to see them clearly
12:00 - The Porsche frame exercise: Understanding how choice actually works in your life
14:00 - How examining traditions with awareness transforms them into meaningful rituals
18:00 - Embracing cultural participation with respect: Learning from other traditions with humility
22:00 - The five horsemen framework: Your practical tools for awareness, flow, choice, authenticity, and meaning
24:00 - Uncovering the true purpose beneath your traditions (and creating space for what matters)
28:00 - Inside/out living: Expressing your authentic self through conscious choice
30:00 - Understanding burnout through the lens of mindful living — and how awareness shifts everything
32:00 - The "have to" vs "get to" mindset: Embracing participation over obligation
34:00 - Finding meaning and service in your everyday life

Learn more: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/

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Can you actually sit in silence for five minutes without reaching for your phone? If the answer is no, you're giving away your power to everyone and everything except yourself—and it's costing you more than you realize.

This week on The Big and Small Podcast, Jason and Marit dismantle the fluffy meditation mythology and reveal what recentering actually means. This isn't about quieting your mind (spoiler: that's impossible). This is about developing the ability to observe yourself so you can stop being controlled by your internal chaos and start directing your own life.

From a chiropractic clinic conversation to the neuroscience of why your brain is running 150 channels simultaneously, this episode exposes why elite performers treat meditation like the competitive advantage it is—while everyone else stays distracted and mediocre.

What You'll Learn:
00:00 - Why a 70-year-old wedding reveals everything about finding new meaning in stable relationships
05:41 - The clinic conversation that exposed meditation stereotypes
08:07 - What "recentering yourself" actually means (hint: it's not what you think)
10:29 - The structure of consciousness: why you're not really "in the moment"
17:29 - Your brain's 150 simultaneous channels and the predictive processing trap
21:52 - Why CEOs pay $8,000/hour to learn meditation (the performance secret)
24:21 - Silent meditation: why it's the hardest and why that matters
25:59 - Elite parents are removing technology from their kids—here's why
30:37 - The chain of manifestation: goals, habits, emotions, and roles
35:06 - From vision to prophecy: how success becomes inevitable

Ready to Stop Being Controlled By Distraction?

The Flow State Continuum Workshop teaches you how to access the centered, powerful state that creates consistent performance and real transformation. Learn to work from your cleanest internal place instead of being pulled by every emotion and distraction.

Learn more: https://integrated-human.com/the-flow-state-continuum/

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