<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[Amplify the Light]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amplify the Light is a space for exploring what is authentic, real, and true. It offers philosophical reflections and spontaneous thought streams—ideas and insights that arise as I navigate this strange and beautiful existence. Through impromptu talks, I delve into topics like philosophy, spirituality, sociocultural issues, and more, all as part of an ongoing journey of discernment and inquiry. <br/><br/><a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/s/amplify-the-light?utm_medium=podcast">tranceblackman.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/s/amplify-the-light</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:09:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2739598/s/239370.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[trance@tranceblackman.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2739598/s/239370.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amplify the Light is a space for exploring what is authentic, real, and true. It offers philosophical reflections and spontaneous thought streams — ideas and insights that arise as I navigate this strange and beautiful existence. Through impromptu talks, I delve into topics like philosophy, spirituality, sociocultural issues, and more, all as part of an ongoing journey of discernment and inquiry.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Trance Blackman</itunes:name><itunes:email>trance@tranceblackman.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/s/239370/039a50eef5cd65b1f58c9c3bdf9b248c.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Living the Paradox: Reconciling Beauty and Brutality in a World that Tests Our Awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Living the Paradox: Reconciling Beauty and Brutality in a World that Tests Our Awareness</strong></p><p>Life unfolds as a paradox — astonishing in its beauty, devastating in its violence. Within this tension lies the call to choose: to be captured by systems that distort, or to remember the deeper spark within. This reflection lingers on the traps of belief, the illusions of control, and the quiet strength of reclaiming one’s own knowing.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* Existence holds both wonder and horror, inseparable and constant.</p><p>* Systems of power thrive on belief, distraction, and consent.</p><p>* True knowing arises from within, not from imposed narratives.</p><p>* Awareness does not eliminate paradox but allows us to walk it with clarity.</p><p>* To remember what cannot be touched by this world is to step into authenticity.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>* 00:00 – The paradox of beauty and brutality</p><p>* 02:20 – Choice: human, humane, or parasitic</p><p>* 05:30 – War, propaganda, and the illusion of justification</p><p>* 07:45 – Democracy, control, and compulsory belief</p><p>* 10:30 – The trap of medicine, fear, and mortality</p><p>* 13:40 – Illness, distraction, and mortality’s shadow</p><p>* 16:00 – Remembering the authentic self</p><p>* 20:00 – Discernment, vigilance, and the nature of the game</p><p>* 24:00 – Media, illusion, and narcissism</p><p>* 26:00 – Truth, authenticity, and faltering forward</p><p>* 28:30 – Teachers, rites of passage, and tested reality</p><p>* 31:00 – Awareness over belief</p><p>* 33:20 – The transient nature of existence</p><p>* 34:30 – Affirmations of sovereignty and creative spark</p><p>* 35:30 – Remembering what cannot be touched</p><p>Mentions / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.jchristoff.com">Jason Christoff - Mind Control Expert</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://howdiemickoski.com">Howdie Mickoski - Exit the Cave / Empty the Cave</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://archaix.com">Jason Breashears - Archaix - Real History / Chronology</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9EefAR7XmQ">Frank Jacob - Plasma Cosmology</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.cyberhive.tv/ancient-x-files">https://www.cyberhive.tv/ancient-x-files</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://slavlandchronicles.substack.com/p/i-the-aether-question-w-paulo-correa">Paulo Correa - Aetherometry / Plasma</a><a target="_blank" href="https://vocaroo.com/14fLoIIt6Jdz">(Better audio)</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/living-the-paradox-reconciling-beauty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:174379466</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:35:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/174379466/016865134b4e07cfba2ff3b37a5066fd.mp3" length="37326881" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2190</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/174379466/a84208f41b24a7435139ac89810a8ead.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Shock Rituals of Illusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Shock Rituals of Illusion: When events are staged to steer belief, clarity begins in remembering what cannot be taken.</strong></p><p>A meditation on shock, belief, and the endless search for truth. The reflection moves through the traps of ritualized events and the exhaustion of external authority, toward the quiet recognition that all answers ultimately return inward. It is an invitation to see illusion for what it is, without fear or denial, and to live from what endures beneath it.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* Shock events are designed to capture attention and harvest energy.</p><p>* External sources of truth are always filtered, distorted, and incomplete.</p><p>* Belief is self-reinforcing; discernment requires questioning even cherished convictions.</p><p>* The endless search for external answers must yield to inner knowing.</p><p>* Life in this construct is temporary; what endures is the authentic self beyond illusion.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>00:00 – Shock Rituals: Events as staged catalysts for mass emotional manipulation</p><p>03:00 – The Trap of Belonging: Groups, conspiracies, and the impossibility of full knowing</p><p>06:00 – External Authority: Why outside sources can never provide unfiltered truth</p><p>09:00 – First Principles: Turning inward to the questions that matter</p><p>12:00 – Belief vs. Knowing: How conviction becomes a prison</p><p>15:00 – Remembering the Self: Choosing awareness within the illusion</p><p>18:00 – Agency and Context: Retaking authorship of one’s life experience</p><p>21:00 – Colors of Experience: Pain and joy as expressions of a larger spectrum</p><p>24:00 – Energy and Choice: Where to place attention in a world of manipulation</p><p>25:00 – Closing Reflection: Illusion, identity, and the path of becoming</p><p>Related / Mentions:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/shock-rituals/">Shock Rituals and the Machinery of Illusion</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/the-ritual-operating-system/">The Ritual Operating System: History as Sacred Script</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDa5t-qi_iY">Rise of the Christian Reich</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLi90rcl0wE">Urgent Fake Reality CK Public Service Announcement For Truth Researchers!</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-shock-rituals-of-illusion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:173797283</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:05:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/173797283/db3d326066de8534b86e446f10c8e6fb.mp3" length="25443402" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1590</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/173797283/64f61bdff4ac64fb8cb0e32b39e7335f.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Minds: The First Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Two Minds: The First Sense — Exploring the quiet truth beneath the synthetic noise.</strong></p><p>A meditation on the nature of the “two minds” — the original, quiet sense that speaks without bias, and the synthetic overlay shaped by repetition, ideology, and control. This reflection traces how the artificial mind mirrors societal narratives, technologies, and cultural conditioning, and points back to the necessity of reclaiming presence and listening to the still, authentic voice within.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* We carry both a true, original mind and a synthetic overlay.</p><p>* The first sense is quiet, direct, and unfiltered — it simply knows.</p><p>* The synthetic mind is noisy, repetitive, and easily manipulated.</p><p>* Technology and culture mirror this polarity through curation, bias, and narrative control.</p><p>* Awareness and practice can reclaim agency from the synthetic overlay.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>* <strong>00:00 – Two Minds</strong>: Introducing the first sense and synthetic overlay.</p><p>* <strong>02:00 – Dualities Everywhere</strong>: How polarity shapes human experience.</p><p>* <strong>03:30 – Artificial Overlays</strong>: Technology, AI, and curated knowledge.</p><p>* <strong>07:00 – Subjective Answers</strong>: How prompts shape outcomes.</p><p>* <strong>10:00 – Consensus and Control</strong>: Narratives, peer review, and propaganda.</p><p>* <strong>12:30 – Egregores and Collectives</strong>: How overlays extend into society.</p><p>* <strong>15:00 – The Quiet Knowing</strong>: Returning to the first sense.</p><p>* <strong>16:00 – Social Media Parallels</strong>: Algorithms and addiction.</p><p>* <strong>18:30 – The Parasitic Mind</strong>: How the overlay feeds on energy.</p><p>* <strong>21:00 – Reclaiming Agency</strong>: Taking back authority from the noise.</p><p>* <strong>22:30 – Synthetic Overlays in Society</strong>: Seeing the mirrors in media and culture.</p><p>* <strong>23:30 – Begin Within</strong>: Aligning with truth at the personal level.</p><p>Related / Mentions:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb3sMC7ki3g">You Have Two Different Minds (And You're Using the Wrong One) - Amara Strand</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://amarastrand.com">Her website</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LfXVTHhx8M">The Parasitic Mind with Gad Saad | Brainfluence</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://a.co/d/f8vj2wN">His book</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga7m14CAymo">I Convinced Grok God Is Real (Using Math, Science, and Logic)</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/two-minds-the-first-sense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:171942980</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 01:54:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171942980/64f944588f85bd455880d792e156b94c.mp3" length="23255386" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1453</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/171942980/1b04b9b2f935ca6f7d579bb165977eb6.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life as a Highlight Reel]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Life as a Highlight Reel: Moments of triumph and failure as glimpses into something deeper.</strong></p><p>This reflection weaves between the fleeting brilliance of athletic highlights and the possibility of a soul’s life review. It questions what counts as meaningful, who chooses what is remembered, and whether every moment — triumph or error — carries equal weight in shaping the whole.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* Highlight reels condense hours of effort into fleeting moments of perfection or failure.</p><p>* These moments carry the weight of years of practice, sacrifice, and unseen struggle.</p><p>* The metaphor extends to life itself, suggesting a “life review” beyond death as a reel of experiences.</p><p>* Cultural narratives, beliefs, and subjectivity shape how such experiences are remembered and interpreted.</p><p>* Perhaps every moment, not just the highlights, informs the greater whole of being.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>* 00:00 – Sports highlights as condensed moments of triumph and error</p><p>* 03:30 – Sacrifice, training, and the human stories behind achievement</p><p>* 05:45 – The larger context of professional sports and culture</p><p>* 06:50 – Parallels between highlight reels and a spiritual life review</p><p>* 08:30 – Subjectivity, belief systems, and cultural filters in experience</p><p>* 10:20 – Beyond linear time: every moment as essential to the whole</p><p>Related / Mentions:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zARvxkSBgnE">TSC 093 - Your Life is Your Medicine - What Does that Mean? with Dr. Cassie Wuthrich (Huckaby)</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/life-as-a-highlight-reel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:171781002</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:42:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171781002/88dda405e7956115d88979aa136bead1.mp3" length="12442781" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>778</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/171781002/58bfb1248c8b689f408d508f3b33165b.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeopathy and the Lie of Broken Bodies]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Homeopathy and the Lie of Broken Bodies: A reflection on healing, fear, and the stories we’re told about our bodies.</strong></p><p>This reflection examines how modern systems have taught people to see themselves as fragile, dependent, and in need of constant intervention. It contrasts that conditioning with the inherent wisdom of the body — always adapting, always healing — and considers homeopathy as a more aligned foundation. What shifts when we begin trusting our own wholeness instead of the institutions built on fear?</p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>* The body is inherently self-healing and adaptive.</p><p>* Western medicine sustains itself on fear, conditioning, and dependency.</p><p>* Most “tests,” "labs," and "check-ups" are snapshots of a moment, not reflections of holistic truth.</p><p>* Homeopathy offers a principle-based, individual-centered perspective.</p><p>* Healing begins by remembering and trusting the body’s innate intelligence.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</p><p>* 00:00 – Homeopathy as a starting point for healing</p><p>* 01:00 – The body’s natural healing intelligence</p><p>* 02:00 – Conditioning through media and medical narratives</p><p>* 03:20 – Returning to self-knowledge of health and symptoms</p><p>* 04:40 – Industries built on fiction and fear</p><p>* 06:30 – Health as physical, emotional, and spiritual alignment</p><p>* 08:10 – The fallacy of thousands of remedies</p><p>* 10:00 – Limits of tests and medical snapshots</p><p>* 12:00 – Why homeopathy resonates as a foundation</p><p>* 13:20 – Trusting the body vs. trusting fear</p><p>* 14:50 – The system’s co-option of healing modalities</p><p>* 16:00 – The training of doctors and suppression of humanity</p><p>* 17:45 – A reminder of simplicity and natural design</p><p>Mentions / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://dawnlester.substack.com/p/dawn-of-discernment-ep-10-healing">Dawn of Discernment - Ep. 10: Healing with Homeopathy</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zARvxkSBgnE">TSC 093 - Your Life is Your Medicine - What Does that Mean? with Dr. Cassie Wuthrich (Huckaby)</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/homeopathy-and-the-lie-of-broken</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:171773423</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:01:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171773423/fd8e4306b6b4febc6bffe18f4c9792a6.mp3" length="23770655" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1167</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/171773423/fd4a29a65023ddf274687f578a6ba960.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dethroning the Rulers]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Dethroning the Rulers: On resistance, discernment, and the quiet power of inner change.</strong></p><p>This reflection questions the notion of overthrowing entrenched systems of control, suggesting instead that real transformation begins within. The exploration touches on history, manipulation, and collective spells, while pointing back to the necessity of discernment, balance, and authenticity in the face of overwhelming external forces.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* Systems of control are ancient, cyclical, and deeply embedded in culture and institutions.</p><p>* Attempts to “dethrone” rulers often overlook the necessity of resistance as a teacher and mirror.</p><p>* Major events (2001, 2008, 2020) act as inflection points — collective spells reshaping consciousness.</p><p>* True change requires inner reprogramming, healing, and dissolving personal illusions.</p><p>* What is authentic and eternal within cannot be harmed by external constructs.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>* <strong>00:00</strong> – Opening thoughts on mind control and “dethroning the rulers”</p><p>* <strong>00:45</strong> – The entrenched system: history, war, and engineered crises</p><p>* <strong>02:40</strong> – Cultural programming and the illusion of resistance</p><p>* <strong>04:30</strong> – The hero archetype and the limits of collective uprising</p><p>* <strong>06:00</strong> – Inflection points and spellcasting moments (2001, 2008, 2020)</p><p>* <strong>08:40</strong> – Subtle poisons: slow-drip conditioning in daily life</p><p>* <strong>12:50</strong> – The trap of anger, projection, and misplaced resistance</p><p>* <strong>15:40</strong> – Healing, remembrance, and inner transformation</p><p>* <strong>18:40</strong> – Respecting the force you oppose and choosing wisely</p><p>* <strong>20:30</strong> – Closing: nothing real within can be harmed</p><p>Mentions / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://alfavedic.podbean.com/e/280-are-you-mind-controlled-w-jason-christoff/">Alfacast: #280 - Are You Mind-Controlled? w/ Jason Christoff</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/BPH4mWISzQk">YouTube</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/dethroning-the-rulers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:171770428</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 23:34:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171770428/ef8ae8bd58b1dc2112a455e13d97bf9d.mp3" length="20953266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1310</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/171770428/097ccc8940e632bbc4dec6f0d0d15f42.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatekeepers and the Flow of Creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Gatekeepers and the Flow of Creation: On navigating resistance, resources, and the narrowing channels of art.</strong></p><p>An unflinching reflection on how creative industries shape what rises and what withers. The patterns of gatekeeping and curated trends reveal both barriers and hidden openings. Beneath the noise lies a choice: to compromise, or to stand rooted in authenticity.</p><p>Mentions / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC2x-vG_LHw">The Flow of Wealth</a></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* Institutional and corporate gatekeepers define which projects are funded.</p><p>* Mainstream trends often favor distortion, inversion, and repetition over originality.</p><p>* Creative resistance is not only external but also internal—beliefs, fears, and paradigms.</p><p>* Alternative paths exist: self-funding, smaller networks, and parallel systems.</p><p>* The choice remains personal: accommodate, compromise, or remain committed to truth.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>00:00 – 02:00: Flow of wealth and creative gatekeepers</p><p>02:00 – 05:30: Trends shaping what gets funded</p><p>05:30 – 08:00: Consequences of ideological curation</p><p>08:00 – 12:00: Tools, access, and reframing the creative path</p><p>12:00 – 15:00: Mindset, limitations, and international perspectives</p><p>15:00 – 18:00: Resistance, compromise, and long-term perspective</p><p>18:00 – 21:00: Personal agency, framing, and the power of choice</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/gatekeepers-and-the-flow-of-creation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:171706806</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:36:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171706806/2ea8788eb2a1bb13cfbfafbee1efe993.mp3" length="21010527" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1313</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/171706806/7de75c6779c5d56acdfed0a16b0223f4.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Flow of Wealth]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Flow of Wealth: Exploring how money, desire, and awareness shape the currents of our lives.</strong></p><p>This talk questions the assumptions surrounding wealth, scarcity, and the pursuit of money. It reflects on how conditioning, dependency on systems, and unexamined desires shape our relationship with resources. Rather than chasing windfalls or blaming external forces, it calls for clarity of intention, awareness of inherited narratives, and a reorientation toward what is truly valued.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* Money reflects intention, not mere effort or luck.</p><p>* Dependency on centralized systems creates vulnerability.</p><p>* Cultural conditioning fosters scarcity and confusion about value.</p><p>* Clarity of desire shapes the flow of resources.</p><p>* Waiting for perfect conditions reinforces delay and stagnation.</p><p>* Change begins with honest self-examination and small, consistent shifts.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> – Framing money, wealth, and desire</p><p><strong>02:00</strong> – Why resources may not flow as expected</p><p><strong>04:40</strong> – From past stability to today’s debt economy</p><p><strong>07:30</strong> – Family fragmentation vs. communal traditions</p><p><strong>09:00</strong> – Systemic dependence and hidden fragility</p><p><strong>11:15</strong> – Scarcity, consumption, and the trap of material pursuit</p><p><strong>13:00</strong> – Inherited beliefs and unconscious programming</p><p><strong>15:00</strong> – Manufactured crises and narrative control</p><p><strong>16:30</strong> – Clarifying what wealth truly means</p><p><strong>19:00</strong> – Internal barriers vs. external blame</p><p><strong>20:30</strong> – Preparing for flow by defining priorities</p><p><strong>22:30</strong> – Recognizing opportunities in motion</p><p><strong>24:00</strong> – Breaking patterns of waiting and deferring</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-flow-of-wealth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:171614509</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 02:13:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171614509/2ce65fa2c91132fdf2eb8ba01b047ac5.mp3" length="24262667" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1516</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/171614509/6d435beda0df0def2431de3262e0d81d.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Removing the Shades of Perception]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Removing the Shades of Perception: On seeing clearly when the world insists on distortion.</strong></p><p>This reflection considers how stress, fear, and practiced reactions narrow perception, limiting what can be seen and lived. It explores the quiet power of awareness — how every event, offer, and challenge presents an opportunity to reclaim agency, expand vision, and meet life without filters that distort truth.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>- Stress and anxiety narrow perception, reducing awareness of possibility.</p><p>- The world constantly makes “offers” that we unconsciously accept or resist.</p><p>- Awareness and discernment allow us to choose rather than react.</p><p>- Both rose-colored optimism and shadowed pessimism distort clarity.</p><p>- Removing filters—literal and metaphorical—restores access to unfiltered truth.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>00:00 – Hidden thoughts and “spiritual blinders”</p><p>00:20 – How stress and worry limit perception</p><p>01:10 – The cost of unconscious mental “background processes”</p><p>02:35 – Remembering innate creative potential</p><p>03:15 – Chronic reactivity and practiced release valves</p><p>05:00 – Life’s offers and our role in co-creation</p><p>06:50 – The apocalyptic agent: living in a time of revealing</p><p>08:50 – Life meets us where we are</p><p>09:40 – Negative defaults and ritual programming</p><p>10:25 – Awareness and discernment as keys to freedom</p><p>11:15 – Beyond rose-colored optimism or shadowed pessimism</p><p>12:00 – Seeing without filters: light as uncolored information</p><p>12:50 – Closing reflection</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/removing-the-shades-of-perception</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:171524258</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:21:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171524258/724b61e534ee72f0c6b6d4aba141632a.mp3" length="16468634" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>809</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/171524258/d957ecfddbfaa3d36ab66bc6fa0afc88.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate Lockdowns & The Quiet War]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Climate Lockdowns & The Quiet War: On fear, narratives, and reclaiming inner sovereignty.</strong></p><p>Amid new climate lockdowns in Canada, the talk traces the long arc from pandemic restrictions to environmental mandates—through the fires, policies, and manufactured narratives that frame them. It asks not for outrage, but for discernment: to see beyond the spectacle, to question the story, and to guard the small, local sphere where choice still lives.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* Patterns of crisis often repeat under new labels.</p><p>* Headlines can trigger unconscious fear, shaping behavior before reason.</p><p>* Many environmental emergencies have complex, less-public origins.</p><p>* Personal agency survives in attention, discernment, and local action.</p><p>* Emotional and energetic boundaries are essential forms of resistance.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 – Introduction: From pandemic to climate lockdowns</p><p>00:54 – Fires, timing, and engineered narratives</p><p>02:30 – Suppression capacity vs. political will</p><p>04:50 – Agendas, policy shifts, and historical context</p><p>06:01 – Fear, propaganda, and behavioral shaping</p><p>08:58 – Recognizing psychological and spiritual warfare</p><p>10:10 – Economics, resources, and political motivations</p><p>13:13 – Firsthand wildfire observations and unanswered causes</p><p>15:20 – Testbeds, global parallels, and curated trauma</p><p>18:15 – The limits of escape and the reach of influence</p><p>20:38 – Realignment with what is real and true</p><p>22:40 – Bringing power back to the personal sphere</p><p>24:27 – Discernment, choice, and protecting energy</p><p>27:14 – Closing: reframing and reclaiming</p><p>Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/wildfire-reality/">Wildfire Reality: Beyond the Climate Narrative</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/climate-lockdowns-and-the-quiet-war</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:171017569</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:49:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171017569/28d4cd9598d775f55c94037e9e9c3e82.mp3" length="26828519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1677</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/171017569/902c3a903a3099de3ed675e4da58f7eb.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fools and Rebels]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fools and Rebels: Two ways of living, neither wrong, both inevitable.</strong></p><p>Through the lens of the fool and the rebel, this reflection unpacks how we navigate a world built on both consensus and dissent. Each path — compliance or defiance — shapes its own rewards and costs. The choice is never about winning; it’s about inhabiting one’s nature without apology, while remaining open to what might yet be remembered.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* Consensus reality offers comfort, stability, and ease — but at the cost of unquestioned assumptions.</p><p>* Rebellion offers clarity, autonomy, and self-authorship — but at the cost of uncertainty and fatigue.</p><p>* Both roles are part of the same construct; neither is inherently “right.”</p><p>* Awakening mid-journey is possible but often tangled in the same temptations as before.</p><p>* The only sustainable path is one aligned with what is real and true for you, lived from the inside out.</p><p>* All choices, whether compliant or defiant, are temporary expressions in a larger unfolding.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>00:00 – Introducing the “fool” and the “rebel”  </p><p>00:38 – The fool: life shaped by consensus reality  </p><p>03:28 – The rebel: questioning the world’s script  </p><p>07:39 – The endless search for truth  </p><p>10:34 – Duality and predestination  </p><p>14:02 – When fools awaken into rebels  </p><p>17:56 – Authority, saviors, and personal responsibility  </p><p>21:04 – Going all in, whatever path you choose  </p><p>27:16 – Limits, possibilities, and shifting perspective  </p><p>29:01 – Inside-out vs. outside-in living  </p><p>33:34 – The system accommodates every role  </p><p>36:09 – Energy, focus, and immovable objects  </p><p>39:01 – Light, dark, and the point of polarity  </p><p>42:49 – Choosing where to place your energy  </p><p>44:09 – The primacy of mind and self-authorship</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/fools-and-rebels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:170937527</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:08:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/170937527/96814a96d1eb4c7731ec2b9cdf18d59c.mp3" length="43655973" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2728</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/170937527/ccbf65badc4c36446512acf76a4d44ca.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Past the Boundaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Walking Past the Boundaries: Truth reveals itself only when nothing is off limits.</strong></p><p>An unhurried meditation on the courage to try on — and shed — beliefs, systems, and identities. In moving through the whole spectrum of human experience, clarity emerges not as a doctrine to adopt, but as something unmistakable, quietly present, and entirely one’s own.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* Seeking truth requires openness to all experiences, yet attachment to none.</p><p>* Beliefs — religious, scientific, or cultural — can both guide and confine.</p><p>* Early conditioning shapes lifelong patterns unless consciously questioned.</p><p>* Truth is not found in allegiance, but in the willingness to let go.</p><p>* The only lasting source of truth is within.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 – The innate human pull toward truth</p><p>00:54 – Trying on beliefs without staying bound to them</p><p>03:02 – Early religious exposure and its limits</p><p>05:04 – Conditioning and the habit of “picking sides”</p><p>07:24 – Dogma in science and other systems</p><p>09:46 – Letting go of cherished but false ideas</p><p>10:12 – The threat of inner alignment to systems of control</p><p>12:04 – The inevitability of co-opted movements</p><p>13:37 – The impossibility of lying to oneself</p><p>15:22 – The value of broad experience in discernment</p><p>16:07 – Walking as the way of knowing</p><p>18:03 – The buffet approach to life’s offerings</p><p>19:25 – Staying mentally and spiritually flexible</p><p>20:49 – No shortcuts to truth</p><p>21:53 – Truth as self-evident simplicity</p><p>22:34 – Keep exploring; don’t stay in one place too long</p><p>Mentions / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/okQUNWB7_VQ">You Are an Apocalyptic Agent</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL43l2SFVWQ">The Kybalion</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"The Hidden Power," "Drought"</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/walking-past-the-boundaries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:170565216</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:47:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/170565216/9466e9ccf04f922bbb66dcdea2b55a2f.mp3" length="27651478" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1428</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/170565216/de17c2832bf411a1be3997d986e5c879.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same Energy, Different Direction]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Same Energy, Different Direction: A quiet inquiry into how we unknowingly spend our deepest source of power.</strong></p><p>There is only one energy — and we use it for everything. From worry to wonder, tension to trust, this shared current powers all thought, emotion, and movement. In this meditative exploration, attention turns inward: toward the patterns we replay, the distortions we embody, and the possibility of reclaiming agency through awareness. What if our exhaustion isn’t from depletion, but misdirection?</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* All energy — physical, emotional, spiritual — is the same at its root.</p><p>* Misused energy often manifests as illness, tension, or persistent emotional distress.</p><p>* Healing begins before the body: in the energetic, emotional, and spiritual layers.</p><p>* Discernment is recognizing when beliefs or inputs are out of resonance.</p><p>* Real change requires stillness, pattern interruption, and self-inquiry.</p><p>* Unity is not the goal — balance within polarity is.</p><p>* Every moment offers a chance to reclaim energy by choosing where and how it flows.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>00:00 – Waking thoughts and the nature of energy</p><p>00:58 – The body’s self-sustaining systems</p><p>02:00 – Internal vs. external sources of fuel</p><p>03:30 – Misappropriation of energy and stress</p><p>04:50 – Awareness and misuse of inner power</p><p>06:30 – Illness as downstream from energetic disruption</p><p>08:00 – The signaling system of discomfort</p><p>10:00 – Autonomy, misdirection, and modern distractions</p><p>12:30 – The false promise of imposed unity</p><p>14:30 – Duality, paradox, and reconciling opposites</p><p>16:30 – Repeating emotional patterns and ancestral imprints</p><p>18:00 – The realignment begins within</p><p>Mentions / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMwTBt5SKVI/">The Root Cause Protocol - Post</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DM0Dd2bhLWw/">Dr. John Demartini - Collective Conscious</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"What You Don't Want Me To Say," "Drought" -- <a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets">Soundcloud</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/energy-and-power</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:169902712</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:02:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169902712/dab7d537ee612bdf8f21ffa72a44352b.mp3" length="19283101" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1205</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/169902712/f6ea006558886779eeeab6c5129fdd78.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the World No Longer Makes Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>When the World No Longer Makes Sense: A meditation on staying human in an age of distortion, disconnection, and spiritual fatigue.</strong></p><p>In a time defined by inversion and engineered confusion, this reflection explores the weight of staying conscious while many check out—physically, emotionally, or spiritually. It considers the metaphysical underpinnings of modern crises, the quiet resilience of those who remain, and the creative reclamation of self amidst a collapsing narrative. Without judgment, it speaks to those navigating despair with discernment, urging a return to inner authorship in a world increasingly scripted by external forces.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* Not everyone is meant to endure the density of this era—and that’s not a failure.</p><p>* Sovereignty begins with discerning which stories are worth participating in.</p><p>* Reality is increasingly synthetic; inner clarity is essential.</p><p>* Sensitivity is not weakness—it’s a form of deeper perception.</p><p>* Choosing to stay is a creative act, not just a survival one.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>00:00 – Sensitivity, soul choices, and why some check out</p><p>01:30 – Contending with modern energies and metaphysical roots</p><p>03:50 – Capitalism, resilience, and energetic sovereignty</p><p>06:00 – Death, disease, and the deeper spiritual context</p><p>09:00 – Avoiding resistance traps and reclaiming inner authority</p><p>11:00 – The illusion of societal participation</p><p>13:40 – Medicalized control, predictive programming, and MAiD</p><p>16:00 – Culture-engineered despair and its hidden costs</p><p>20:00 – Isolation as a weapon; reintegrating fragmented selves</p><p>24:00 – Reclaiming the narrative and the power of inner direction</p><p>25:30 – Remembering what cannot be taken</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/when-the-world-no-longer-makes-sense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:169709413</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:36:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169709413/67531bfd96ea7677058ce466ba61b3fb.mp3" length="26021439" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1626</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/169709413/1d1f72c6fe23f9bf1f6df1f514dbb65c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living Truthfully]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Living Truthfully: In a world built on distortion, what does it mean to live with integrity?</strong></p><p>In this reflection on capitalism, deception, and spiritual clarity, a deep tension emerges: the longing to live honestly within a system that often rewards misrepresentation. The monologue navigates the paradox of seeking truth in a world where commerce, survival, and identity are entangled. What unfolds is not a manifesto, but a meditation on awareness — on what we’re willing to trade, and what we refuse to forget.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>* Much of modern society is structured around subtle (and not-so-subtle) deceptions.</p><p>* The pursuit of truth often leads to personal conflict in a commercialized world.</p><p>* True self-awareness reveals where we compromise — even when no one else notices.</p><p>* Technological “progress” often conceals ethical and spiritual regress.</p><p>* Integrity is less about purity and more about conscious, ongoing discernment.</p><p>* The path of truth is not superior — it’s simply a different kind of burden.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 – Obsession with uncovering truth</p><p>02:00 – Deception embedded in everyday life</p><p>04:00 – The illusion of “earning a living”</p><p>06:00 – The reality gap between elites and the rest</p><p>09:00 – Why exposing corruption changes little</p><p>11:00 – Layers of distortion through history</p><p>13:30 – The paradox of ethical capitalism</p><p>16:00 – Planned obsolescence and tech deceit</p><p>18:30 – AI, creativity, and counterfeit artistry</p><p>20:00 – Misrepresentation in work and identity</p><p>24:00 – Relative ease, hidden costs</p><p>28:00 – Family, compromise, and integrity</p><p>32:00 – Slavery, self-deception, and truth</p><p>34:00 – Conscious choice in a paradoxical world</p><p>36:00 – No victims, only volunteers</p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"Trip And Fall," "What You Don't Want," "Drought" — <a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets">Soundcloud</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/living-truthfully</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:169635663</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:18:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169635663/d2c0ae3484e0a7d306d96ce779c9eacb.mp3" length="36472091" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2279</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/169635663/b851b04c8cb3cdc46e3d1a1a4e85259b.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Myth of the Rebel]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Myth of the Rebel: A quiet questioning of the stories we’re told — especially the ones that claim to warn us.</strong></p><p>This reflection traces the hidden architecture of cultural narratives that shape collective memory and dissent. It considers the possibility that some of the most enduring “truth-tellers” of the last century may have served the very systems they appeared to critique. Rather than inspiring resistance, their works may subtly train us to comply — to mistake recognition for rebellion. The discussion invites a deeper inquiry: What if the stories that shaped our awareness were never truly ours?</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* Popular dissent in culture may be part of a controlled narrative designed to prevent true disruption.</p><p>* Literature and media canonized as warnings may actually entrench compliance.</p><p>* History is shaped as much by who retells it as by who experiences it.</p><p>* The machinery of empire often masquerades as its own opposition.</p><p>* Reclaiming agency starts with noticing which stories we've been asked to never question.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>00:00 – Cultural icons as controlled dissent</p><p>01:00 – The myth of prophetic literature</p><p>02:30 – Tavistock, media, and narrative engineering</p><p>04:00 – Manufactured history and emotional conditioning</p><p>06:00 – The illusion of peace and progress</p><p>08:30 – Storytelling as pacification</p><p>10:00 – Predictive programming and passive consent</p><p>12:00 – The false promises of technocratic salvation</p><p>14:00 – The worldwide simulation of empire</p><p>16:00 – Reclaiming the archetype of the rebel</p><p>18:00 – Awakening through scrutiny and stillness</p><p>20:00 – A quiet return to what is real and human</p><p>Related / Mentions:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/cultural-icons/">Mythmakers and Mind Control: Rethinking Cultural Icons</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"<a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/disclosure">Disclosure</a>," "<a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets/opus-synthetica">Drought</a>"</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-myth-of-the-rebel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:169271066</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:38:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169271066/912afd25bcdb1e2487c79ce9e9acb863.mp3" length="20719627" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1295</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/169271066/268dc6828fbfbd2bf45ed337e056a871.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[You're Not Here to Fix the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>You're Not Here to Fix the World: An honest meditation on truth, illusion, and the soul’s quiet purpose in a distorted reality.</strong></p><p>This reflection calls into question the urge to “wake up the world” and instead invites a deeper inward shift. When the systems around us are built on illusions, the only meaningful work left is within: unlearning, remembering, and realigning with the soul's compass. The message isn’t defeat — it’s liberation from misplaced responsibility. We’re not here to fix the script. We’re here to see through it.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* The mainstream narrative is tightly controlled and cannot be overturned from the outside.</p><p>* Most “truth-seeking” movements inadvertently become part of the very systems they oppose.</p><p>* Real change begins by unlearning internal conditioning — not external revolution.</p><p>* The soul’s journey is deeply individual; mass awakening may be a false premise.</p><p>* Pursuing authenticity within is not just enough — it is the only real work.</p><p>* Don’t waste energy trying to fix illusions; use it to reconnect with what’s true in you.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 – Can We Shift Collective Consciousness?</p><p>01:50 – Why the Truth Can't Be Mass Marketed</p><p>05:00 – The Illusion of “Fixing the System”</p><p>08:30 – Authentic Souls vs. Projected Masses</p><p>11:00 – Gatekeepers, Controlled Narratives, and False Icons</p><p>14:00 – The Trap of Wanting to “Wake People Up”</p><p>17:00 – The Reality of Soft Censorship and Suppression</p><p>20:00 – Rule of Opposites: Inverting the Narrative</p><p>23:00 – Embracing the Game Without Identifying With It</p><p>24:30 – Remembering the Immortal Spark Within</p><p><strong>Mentions / Related:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJU4bkMQGyE">Archaix Explains Why Gaia Will Never be an Historical Authority</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/the-ritual-operating-system/">The Ritual Operating System: History as Sacred Script</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/barf-parrots/">Barf Parrots and System Saints: The Truth Management Complex</a></p><p><strong>Featured Music:</strong></p><p>"Elevate," "Drought" — <a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets/opus-synthetica">Soundcloud</a></p><p><strong>Support My Work:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/youre-not-here-to-fix-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:169180567</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:51:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169180567/6c83eb58d207433cafd5224991669957.mp3" length="25077688" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1567</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/169180567/7e1793c54c29d30743e2c64aaa9bc82e.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deciphering the Ritual Operating System]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Deciphering the Ritual Operating System: A reflection on cycles, consciousness, and reclaiming authorship of our shared story.</strong></p><p>In this deeply reflective solo exploration, I unpack recent thoughts sparked by a chat with GPT — weaving through the nature of ideas, the strange intelligence of historical cycles like the Metonic rhythm, and the shadowy rituals embedded in our collective timeline. It's a call to curiosity, not certainty — an invitation to see the patterns without fear, and to reclaim the authorship of your own reality with clarity and compassion.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* Speaking and writing activate different cognitive pathways — each offers unique insight.</p><p>* Thought patterns are often triggered by words, memories, and unseen associations.</p><p>* Different media (text, conversation, video) serve different modes of processing truth.</p><p>* Curiosity, not blind belief, is the foundation for discernment.</p><p>* Historical and current events may follow ritualistic, even symbolic, cycles.</p><p>* The Metonic cycle (19 years) appears to align with major world-shaping inflection points.</p><p>* Our modern timeline may be more curated than organic — memory, narrative, and truth are often manipulated.</p><p>* Recognizing patterns (without fear) helps reclaim personal sovereignty.</p><p>* False flags and symbolic crises aim to reshape collective consciousness.</p><p>* Awareness is a shield — understanding the "operating system" reduces trauma and reclaims power.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 – The Nature of Thought and Speaking</p><p>01:00 – Writing vs. Speaking: Different Ways of Knowing</p><p>02:00 – Multi-Modal Integration: Video, Blog, GPT</p><p>03:00 – Information as Invitation, Not Instruction</p><p>04:00 – Antarctica, Rabbit Holes, and Misinformation</p><p>06:00 – Questioning Narratives and Perception of Reality</p><p>07:15 – The Metonic Cycle and Patterned Events</p><p>08:30 – Symbolism in 2001 and 2020</p><p>09:45 – Calendars as Ritual Tools</p><p>11:00 – Simulated Reality and Predictable Cycles</p><p>12:30 – Chronological Studies & Jason from Archaix</p><p>14:00 – Obfuscation of Historical Truth</p><p>15:00 – Competing Agendas and Hidden Factions</p><p>16:00 – Reclaiming Sovereignty through Awareness</p><p>17:00 – Owning Your Story, Dispelling Fear</p><p>18:00 – Closing Reflections on Creatorship and Consciousness</p><p><strong>Mentions / Related:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/the-ritual-operating-system/">The Ritual Operating System: History as Sacred Script</a> (<a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-ritual-operating-system">Substack</a>)</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://fairfoodforager.buzzsprout.com/791252/episodes/17150455-176-john-hamer-andy-ross-sixty-degrees-south-beyond-the-ice-wall-the-un-antarctic-interceptor-force">The Fair Food Forager & Friends Show - #176 John Hamer & Andy Ross - Sixty Degrees South, beyond the ice wall & the UN Antarctic Interceptor Force</a></p><p><strong>Featured Music:</strong></p><p>"What You Don't Want Me To Say," "Drought" — <a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets/opus-synthetica">Soundcloud</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/deciphering-the-ritual-operating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:169097095</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:29:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169097095/7f353f37b7c22504a5c94b2705576118.mp3" length="17834455" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1115</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/169097095/039a50eef5cd65b1f58c9c3bdf9b248c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Are an Apocalyptic Agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>You Are an Apocalyptic Agent: Unveiling isn’t destruction — it’s the beginning of remembering.</strong></p><p>This reflection reclaims the meaning of apocalypse — not as doom, but as disclosure. It’s about seeing through the illusions, remembering why we came, and reactivating the inner knowing that transcends fear and control. As we shed false narratives and external scripts, we reclaim agency over our lives, our thoughts, and our souls.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>* The term apocalypse has been inverted from its original meaning: a revealing.</p><p>* Much of modern fear is manufactured through predictive programming and narrative control.</p><p>* Spiritual heaviness or despair often follows deep realizations—but clarity is waiting on the other side.</p><p>* No one forced us into this life; we chose it. There is no soul trap, no prison planet.</p><p>* Recognizing distortion is part of awakening; despair is not the destination.</p><p>* Apocalyptic agency means choosing awareness over fear, and reclaiming authorship of your own experience.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</p><p>(00:00) – What Is an Apocalyptic Agent?</p><p>(01:00) – The Inversion of Apocalypse</p><p>(02:00) – The Weight of Seeing Behind the Veil</p><p>(03:00) – Oscillating Between Darkness and Awareness</p><p>(04:40) – Remembering We Chose This</p><p>(06:00) – Truth-Seeking as a Soul Assignment</p><p>(07:00) – The False Notion of a Soul Trap</p><p>(08:30) – Distortion Through Narrative and Fear</p><p>(10:00) – Predictive Programming in Media</p><p>(12:00) – Remaining Conscious Amid Manufactured Crisis</p><p>(13:30) – Reclaiming Language, Energy, and Self</p><p>(15:00) – Apocalypse as a Clarifying Force</p><p>(16:00) – Closing: Realign with Your Immortal Self</p><p>Mentions / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-sacred-unveiling">The Sacred Unveiling: Apocalypse as a State of Mind</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjiYOXrHlLE">Do You Have "The Feeling?" - The "Blissful-Dread"</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"<a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/disclosure">Disclosure</a>," "<a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/drought-var-1">Drought</a>"</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/you-are-an-apocalyptic-agent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:169002963</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:50:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/169002963/17d55ae9eeeebe392db34c8f9a88e423.mp3" length="21531629" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1041</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/169002963/37b0f17b02dfa32c542ccd995d323cda.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Machine, The Music, and the Mirror]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Machine, The Music, and the Mirror: A raw exploration of control, illusion, and the choice to reclaim authorship of our own lives.</strong></p><p>This personal reflection moves through the distortions of the music industry, the systemic co-opting of culture, and the broader manipulation of collective consciousness. But beneath the critique is a deeper invitation — to confront the illusion, reclaim agency, and remember our role as creators within the game of this world.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* The music industry, like many institutions, has been shaped by forces of control and distortion.</p><p>* Popular culture is curated to manipulate frequency, narrative, and consciousness.</p><p>* Illusions are designed to keep us passive — but awakening to them, though painful, is freeing.</p><p>* True power lies in remembering who we are: sovereign creators with the ability to reframe and re-author reality.</p><p>* The spiritual path includes confronting darkness, choosing expression, and embracing the messiness of this human experience.</p><p>* “There are no victims, only volunteers” — we're here for a reason.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 – Frequencies, Tuning, and the Music Industry</p><p>02:00 – The Hidden Machinery Behind Fame</p><p>06:00 – All Systems Are Controlled</p><p>10:00 – On Truth, Research, and Gatekeeping</p><p>14:00 – Life’s Work and Soul’s Purpose</p><p>17:00 – Why the World Feels Upside Down</p><p>20:00 – AI, Artistry, and the Sterilization of Music</p><p>26:00 – Reframing the Game of Life</p><p>30:00 – Language, Control, and Shared Mythology</p><p>34:00 – Empowerment Through Perspective</p><p>36:00 – The Role of Contrast in Growth</p><p>42:00 – Painting Your Own Canvas</p><p><strong>Mentions / Related:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28501651-the-440-enigma">The 440 Enigma: The Musical Conspiracy to Separate Mankind from the Divine - L C Vincent</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.crrow777radio.com/411-speak-your-mind-with-rhythm-rhyme-harmony-music-free/">Ep. 411 - Speak Your Mind with Rhythm, Rhyme & Harmony – Music</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=34UfQuhBzls">Conspiracy Music Guru “True Solfeggio” full album</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://djmarkdevlin.com/books/">Musical Truth (Book Series) - Mark Devlin</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFzHH9EL9x0">Metropolis (1927)</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyInmxVLukg">You've Done Enough</a></p><p><strong>Featured Music:</strong></p><p>"What You Don't Want Me To Say," "For Your Information," "Elevate" <a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets/opus-synthetica">Soundcloud</a></p><p><strong>Support My Work:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-machine-the-music-and-the-mirror</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168825881</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:58:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168825881/791e5558d23b95311bfadd4d8928289f.mp3" length="45225410" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2827</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/168825881/a84c5f3435ad228f4c7b83513efabc4e.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frauds and Hoaxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Frauds and Hoaxes: How fraud, fear, and false stories shape our lives — and how we find our way back to truth.</strong></p><p>A quiet reflection on the presence of deception in our collective story — from global events to personal beliefs — and the importance of slowing down, discerning deeply, and reclaiming our perception from the machinery of modern narratives. Not everything is a lie, but enough is false to change everything — if we’re willing to look.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>* Hoaxes and frauds aren’t just historical — they’re ongoing tools of control.</p><p>* Major events like 9/11 and the 2020 pandemic altered civilization, not just policy.</p><p>* Being aware of deception doesn’t require obsession — discernment is a muscle.</p><p>* Researchers like Ole Dammegard offer a lens into hidden mechanisms of power.</p><p>* Our natural state is compassionate, not combative — distortion is imposed.</p><p>* Technology is increasingly invasive, often sold as progress but rooted in control.</p><p>* Truth isn’t just a set of facts — it’s a frequency you feel in the body.</p><p>* Discerning truth is less about expertise and more about inner alignment.</p><p>* Letting go of false beliefs can be painful but is also liberating.</p><p>* You don’t need to know everything — but knowing enough can set you free.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</strong></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> – What Is a Hoax? And Why It Matters</p><p><strong>02:20</strong> – Culture Built on Trickery and Control</p><p><strong>04:00</strong> – 9/11 and 2020: Defining Events</p><p><strong>06:00</strong> – Ole Dammegard and the Truth-Seeking Path</p><p><strong>10:00</strong> – Programming vs. Human Nature</p><p><strong>12:00</strong> – Technology, Consent, and the Illusion of Progress</p><p><strong>15:30</strong> – Breaking the Spell: Discernment as Skill</p><p><strong>19:15</strong> – Everyday Deceptions and the Noise of Modern Life</p><p><strong>24:20</strong> – Letting Go of False Stories</p><p><strong>27:30</strong> – The Decision That Changes Everything</p><p><strong>31:38</strong> – Closing Reflections: Rebuild and Live True</p><p>Mentions / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://fairfoodforager.buzzsprout.com/791252/episodes/17388774-182-ole-dammegard-exposing-false-flag-psychological-operations-what-to-look-for-next-time">#182 Ole Dammegard - Exposing false flag, psychological operations, what to look for next time</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"What You Don't Want Me To Say (var 2)," "For Your Information (var 4)," "Drought" — <a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets">Soundcloud</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/frauds-and-hoaxes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168677825</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:31:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168677825/80f8b0360449680db49d26347a3e8f70.mp3" length="31173622" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1948</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/168677825/6afbacb6841f05c20c5ac2f53097dacb.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Path of a Peaceful Warrior]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Path of the Peaceful Warrior: Finding strength, stillness, and self-honesty in a world at war with truth.</strong></p><p>This reflection explores what it means to live as a peaceful warrior — to move through life’s noise, trauma, and distortion with clarity, presence, and heart. In a time of psychological and spiritual warfare, the true battle lies in remembering who we are, choosing authenticity, and embodying resilience without losing our compassion.</p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>* A peaceful warrior embraces life’s hardships without becoming hardened.</p><p>* True power arises from self-honesty, stillness, and the ability to reframe adversity.</p><p>* Every person’s journey is unique — comparison is a distraction from inner growth.</p><p>* Even in the midst of manipulation and societal chaos, we can return to presence and clarity.</p><p>* Warfare today is often psychological and spiritual — awareness is essential.</p><p>* Being real with ourselves is the foundation for genuine relationships and purpose.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</p><p>00:00 – What is a peaceful warrior?</p><p>00:45 – Letting go of false stories and attachments</p><p>02:00 – Navigating life with conscious awareness</p><p>03:30 – Responding to struggle without resistance</p><p>04:45 – Different paths to resilience and presence</p><p>06:00 – Reframing pain and finding blessings</p><p>07:15 – Authenticity over performance</p><p>08:10 – Everyone’s warrior path is unique</p><p>09:45 – Avoiding comparison and false projections</p><p>11:00 – Modern spiritual and psychological warfare</p><p>12:00 – Remembering your power and purpose</p><p>12:45 – You’re here for a reason — rise to it</p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"Awaken," "Another Way" — from <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound">Fleshwound</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-path-of-a-peaceful-warrior</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168598644</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:59:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168598644/1591443a2001e6859458366c4dd77630.mp3" length="13134922" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>821</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/168598644/fadb42813d4a9e66d817c39ab25262d5.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Go All In]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Go All In: A raw exploration of commitment, purpose, and what it means to truly choose the path that calls you.</strong></p><p>This is a reflection on the necessity — and cost — of full commitment to the creative, spiritual, or soul-centered path. It’s about confronting resistance, trusting inner knowing, and allowing life to meet you when you leap. The message isn’t about perfection or guarantees. It’s about choosing to show up, fully, without waiting for conditions to be ideal.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* Going “all in” is essential for testing the truth and depth of our callings.</p><p>* Commitment creates momentum, which reveals what’s real and worth pursuing.</p><p>* Discernment, not blind belief, is vital in a world full of noise and narratives.</p><p>* Resistance, self-doubt, and external judgment are part of the journey — expect them.</p><p>* Creative energy needs consistent expression to be fully alive.</p><p>* Delegation and support are necessary to protect your time and focus.</p><p>* Your version of “all in” is unique; trust that and move from there.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 – Introduction: Cosmic Human Design & Jaron Kenyon</p><p>01:40 – The Value of Going All In</p><p>03:00 – Creativity, Doubt & the Struggles of Commitment</p><p>05:00 – Feedback Loops & Authentic Expression</p><p>06:45 – Inner vs. Outer Guidance</p><p>08:00 – Testing Beliefs Through Action</p><p>10:00 – Facing Psychological & Energetic Barriers</p><p>12:00 – Tiny Commitments as Starting Points</p><p>13:30 – Reclaiming Authority & Autonomy</p><p>15:00 – Delegation, Prioritization & Inspired Focus</p><p>17:00 – Personal Reflections: Writing, Video, and GPT Dialogues</p><p>19:00 – Accepting Unexpected Forms of Growth</p><p>21:00 – The Role of Feedback & the Need to Act</p><p>22:45 – Final Thoughts: The Risk, the Reward, the Call</p><p>Mentions / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS2_SBPjcDs">Cosmic Human Design: Jarin Kenyon</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL-XULevxkP/">Dr. John DeMartini — Delegating</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp8ICMem9og">There Is No Tomorrow</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqpoHhuD1bU">Predators, Parasites, and Personal Power</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"The Hidden Power," "Disclosure," "A Casualty And A Warzone"</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/go-all-in</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168520852</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:04:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168520852/e32bc4fbc79a1c07b6e34afe8cec08d8.mp3" length="23048914" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1441</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/168520852/52afa6b392737d19e64fbce66c6b79df.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fear and Paranoia]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fear and Paranoia: Reclaiming the Inner Authority — A meditation on fear, systems of control, and remembering who we really are.</strong></p><p>This quiet reflection begins in the woods and unfolds into a deeper exploration of how external systems sow fear and dependence — often subtly, through signs, structures, and crisis narratives. Through this lens, we trace a path back inward, urging a remembrance of sovereignty, creatorship, and the inner responsibility we hold to reclaim truth — not through resistance, but through realignment.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* Fear and paranoia are embedded into our environment in subtle, systemic ways.</p><p>* These messages are not neutral — they accumulate and impact physical, emotional, and spiritual health.</p><p>* Much of what appears as crisis or chaos is manufactured to legitimize control and extraction.</p><p>* The world is a mirror: external dysfunction reflects internal imbalance.</p><p>* Healing begins by reclaiming inner authority, re-centering in personal sovereignty, and engaging consciously.</p><p>* True change ripples outward from within — from home, heart, and community.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</strong></p><p>00:00 – Intro: Summer reflections in the woods</p><p>00:20 – Fire warnings and water advisories as subtle fear messaging</p><p>01:40 – Local resilience efforts & the role of AI in community solutions</p><p>03:00 – The cumulative impact of ambient fear and paranoia</p><p>04:30 – How fear affects body, mind, and spirit</p><p>06:00 – Manufactured crises and the illusion of necessity</p><p>07:15 – The spiritual roots of external dysfunction</p><p>08:30 – Reclaiming the power we’ve deferred</p><p>10:00 – How systems sustain themselves through dependency</p><p>11:45 – Giving away power vs. embodying creative agency</p><p>13:00 – Realignment begins in the self and ripples outward</p><p>14:10 – Closing: Fear is data, not truth</p><p><strong>Mentions / Related:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-crisis-of-perception">The Crisis of Perception</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/disaster-capitalism-and-the-ngo-industrial">Disaster Capitalism and the NGO-Industrial Complex</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMrg5CLHFqQ">Manufactured Crises</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqpoHhuD1bU">Predators, Parasites, and Personal Power</a></p><p><strong>Featured Music:</strong></p><p>"What You Don't Want Me To Say (var 2)," "Elevate (var 3)" -- <a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets/opus-synthetica">Soundcloud</a></p><p><strong>Support My Work:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/fear-and-paranoia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168518817</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:26:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168518817/fc55bf7b27c680dffea785938fc1a668.mp3" length="14509590" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/168518817/9cbe8bacf8fa6c78f0f467a213620212.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predators, Parasites, and Personal Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Predators, Parasites, and Personal Power — </strong>Exploring the hidden energies that shape our reality, and reclaiming our agency from within.</p><p>This reflection traces the pervasive energies of parasitism and predation — both external and internal — and the subtle ways they manifest in our world and psyche. Rather than framing these forces as enemies to be fought, the conversation invites a deeper awareness of how they serve as catalysts, mirrors, and teachers. It’s a grounded call to reclaim sovereignty through conscious presence and self-responsibility.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>* "Predator" and "parasite" are energetic archetypes, not just external figures — they show up in systems, people, and even in our own thought patterns.</p><p>* The world we see is shaped by unseen energies — our five senses perceive only the downstream effects.</p><p>* Chronic stress and disconnection can shrink our emotional capacity, making us more vulnerable to parasitic dynamics.</p><p>* The true adversary isn’t “out there” but often within — the stories we believe, the fear we carry, the identities we adopt.</p><p>* Rituals and protection are tools, but over-reliance can deepen the victim narrative.</p><p>* Sovereignty is internal: it’s about how we frame, choose, and relate to the world around us.</p><p>* Politicians and public figures are often just symbolic representatives of larger, ancient energies or agendas.</p><p>* Fighting the system often fuels it; presence, awareness, and inner clarity are subtler forms of resistance.</p><p>* Life is a temporary experiment in experience—our growth comes not from conquering, but from integrating.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 – <em>Intro: Predators and Parasites as Archetypes</em></p><p>01:00 – <em>Energetic Foundations of Reality</em></p><p>03:00 – <em>How Energies Manifest in Body and Emotion</em></p><p>05:00 – <em>Modern Life as a Breeding Ground for Parasites</em></p><p>07:00 – <em>Internalization and Self-Sabotage Patterns</em></p><p>10:00 – <em>Reframing Victimhood and Reclaiming Agency</em></p><p>13:00 – <em>Parasitic Systems: Governments, Media, Ideologies</em></p><p>16:00 – <em>Public Figures as Actors of Ancient Agendas</em></p><p>20:00 – <em>The Inner Creator vs. the Outer Illusion</em></p><p>23:00 – <em>The Purpose of This Life: Experience, Not Salvation</em></p><p>25:00 – <em>Closing Reflections on Sovereignty and Power</em></p><p><strong>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/JRyhOmjjh10">Breaking Free from Manufactured Narratives</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/T4xBwVl-gI4">Distress Homeostasis and the "Virus"</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZwrRKUz90U">The Zero-Sum Game: Uncovering Hidden Agendas</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/fKjjW58NibI">Onward: The Historical Fight Against the Oligarchy with Matthew Ehret</a></p><p><strong>Featured Music:</strong></p><p>"On And On And On," "One Foot Out The Door," "Drought"</p><p><strong>Support My Work:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/predators-parasites-and-personal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168260801</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:19:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168260801/6c90ad9f651a4c473e020d6208dfb1d3.mp3" length="25124544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1570</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/168260801/e275a004c276fdd24898d01234b7f6b7.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Zero-Sum Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Zero-Sum Game: Uncovering Hidden Agendas</p><p>A deep exploration of how global conflicts, technological narratives, and media manipulation shape our perceptions of truth.</p><p>In this video, we explore the hidden forces driving modern geopolitical struggles and the systemic manipulation that supports them. The zero-sum game — an ideology that pits nations against each other for the benefit of a few — is deconstructed, revealing a web of lies perpetuated by powerful elites. Through a personal lens, the conversation delves into the brutal realities of global imperialism, media deception, and the manufactured crises that keep us in the dark. This reflection encourages deeper awareness and self-inquiry into the true cost of the systems that govern our lives.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</p><p>00:00 – Technocracy and Climate Agendas: Unveiling the manipulation in Australia and New Zealand.</p><p>01:20 – The Plandemic's Role: How the COVID-19 event accelerated global manipulation.</p><p>02:50 – A Legacy of Imperialism: The West’s role in destabilizing the Middle East.</p><p>04:50 – The Cost of Empire: The bloodshed required for Western prosperity.</p><p>06:10 – Media and Propaganda: How distorted narratives shape global perceptions.</p><p>08:30 – Conflict and Control: The ongoing violence in the Middle East fueled by Western intervention.</p><p>10:20 – The Zero-Sum Illusion: The false belief that one side must lose for the other to win.</p><p>12:40 – The Role of Technology: Is progress truly necessary, or is it just another form of control?</p><p>14:50 – The Lie of Scarcity: How narratives of scarcity hide nature’s abundance.</p><p>16:20 – Awakening to Truth: Breaking free from the propaganda and seeing the world clearly.</p><p></p><p>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://unbekoming.substack.com/p/the-great-property-heist-how-climate">The Great Property Heist: How Climate Policies Are Stealing Australian Homes</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BtpsLL1VY0">Breaking History Ep 104: Iran’s Century of Empire, Oil, and Revolutions – Featuring Cynthia Chung</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/radicalization-propaganda-and-the">Radicalization, Propaganda, and the Cost of Western Empire</a></p><p></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"My World," "Legacy," "Elevate" — <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-singles-02-to-20">Album</a></p><p></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-zero-sum-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168252514</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:19:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168252514/258079c28dec51a94f9da33451c20f0d.mp3" length="18392012" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1149</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/168252514/7cc69a8b31581065baa3875cfc35b5bf.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[There Is No Tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>There Is No Tomorrow: Moving beyond preparation to embody purpose, creativity, and action today.</strong></p><p>This conversation explores the tension between preparing endlessly and taking decisive action. It encourages a shift from seeking external validation and understanding to focusing on the "why" — the deeper motivations that drive true engagement with life. The message is clear: you've done enough preparation, it's time to step forward, embrace your creative power, and find fulfillment by walking the path, no matter how uncertain or imperfect the first steps may be.</p><p></p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</p><p>00:00 – Introduction: The exhaustion of endless truth-seeking and circular reasoning</p><p>02:06 – Shifting focus from the details to the deeper "why" behind your actions</p><p>05:50 – Breaking free from distractions and taking real, purposeful steps</p><p>09:42 – Finding your true voice and communicating with intention</p><p>12:24 – The power of taking action and failing forward to build momentum</p><p>15:44 – Letting go of excuses: Why today is the right time to begin</p><p>17:02 – The trap of waiting for the "perfect moment" and the illusion of time</p><p></p><p>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/Lh6LYRAGgL8">Author, Overview & Highlights - The Alchemy of Voice Book by Stewart Pearce</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/CyInmxVLukg">You Have Done Enough</a></p><p></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"Elevate (var 3)," "For Your Information (var 4)," "Drought (var 1)" — <a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets">Soundcloud</a></p><p></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/there-is-no-tomorrow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168120168</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:07:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168120168/cfd1cf9f6941f93466ac442d435531b9.mp3" length="19569404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1223</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/168120168/b4adfa31fdb3936d871b447e0af8a5ef.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Free from Manufactured Narratives]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Breaking Free from Manufactured Narratives: Reclaiming agency and discernment in a world driven by manipulation and propaganda.</strong></p><p>This video explores the unseen forces behind global conflicts and narratives, urging viewers to reclaim their personal power and critical thinking. It reflects on how external systems, including the media and political structures, shape our perceptions and direct our energy. The message calls for a return to self-awareness and spiritual autonomy, encouraging individuals to question everything and reconnect with their true, inexhaustible nature.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</strong></p><p>00:00 – Introduction: The disconnect between personal reality and the narratives pushed by external forces</p><p>00:14 – The role of conflict, war, and geopolitics in modern society</p><p>01:16 – The predator and parasite class: Financial and political manipulation behind the scenes</p><p>02:03 – The media’s role in spreading false narratives and propaganda</p><p>04:06 – The endless game: Military-industrial complex and its need to justify its existence</p><p>06:01 – The cycle of historical ignorance and its impact on future generations</p><p>08:44 – Manufactured crises and psychological warfare: The creation of perceived threats</p><p>11:29 – The falsity of climate change and green agendas: Exposing inefficiency and manipulation</p><p>13:35 – The manipulation of human energy and creative potential</p><p>17:45 – Reclaiming autonomy: Breaking free from societal programming and manipulation</p><p>21:53 – Embracing self-awareness and reclaiming personal power</p><p><strong>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://alexkrainer.substack.com/p/the-collapse-of-wests-strategy-of">The collapse of West's strategy of chaos</a></p><p>IRAN The Western Media Won't Show <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E6sXsF4j40">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E6sXsF4j40</a></p><p><strong>Featured Music:</strong></p><p>"Drought," "For Your Information," "Elevate" — <a target="_blank" href="https://soundcloud.com/tranceblackman/sets/binary-co-pilot">Soundcloud</a></p><p><strong>Support My Work:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p><strong>My Books:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p><strong>My Music:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p><strong>Sites:</strong></p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/breaking-free-from-manufactured-narratives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:167953813</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:16:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167953813/f11fe3fa226a227ecefdb5543d5e6c1e.mp3" length="25851330" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1616</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/167953813/2158b387de31edcfd97a6152b44f3e19.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Have Done Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>You Have Done Enough — </strong>A reminder to stop chasing what was never yours to prove and return to what is already true within.</p><p>This reflective monologue offers a quiet but powerful rebuttal to the relentless pressure of “more.” It questions societal programming, the myth of falling behind, and the illusion of external authority — inviting a return to self-authorship, inner knowing, and the radical peace of enoughness.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</strong></p><p>00:00 – The illusion of falling behind01:30 – Individual paths vs. societal measures03:00 – Internal burdens and unconscious conditioning05:00 – Motivation, personality, and creative energy06:45 – The unpredictability of life and the myth of completion08:00 – Manufactured crises and external manipulation09:45 – Truth-seeking vs. soul-centered discernment12:00 – The limits of external knowledge and inward wisdom13:30 – Embracing inside-out living15:00 – Breaking free from collective programming16:30 – The soul's journey and fear-based belief systems18:00 – The distortion of science and reality20:15 – Letting go of the lie that you’re behind23:00 – First principles, agency, and conscious creativity24:10 – You’ve done enough—and always can begin again</p><p>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/youve-done-enough/">You’ve Done Enough</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMrg5CLHFqQ">Manufactured Crises</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://Onward - The Historical Fight Against the Oligarchy https://matthewehret.substack.com/p/onward-the-historical-fight-against">Onward — The Historical Fight Against the Oligarchy</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://a.co/d/03442jv">The Immortal Within</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@quantumofconscience6538/videos">Quantum of Conscience</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.michaelneill.org">Michael Neill</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTQ4zrqNkh8">How Your Fear can Lead You to Your True Self | Dr John Demartini</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"The Hidden Power," "Elevate," "Legacy" — <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-singles-02-to-20">Album</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/you-have-done-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:167763629</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:14:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167763629/239cb9201bbf38de8d10848161bc5e0e.mp3" length="24699017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1544</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/167763629/039a50eef5cd65b1f58c9c3bdf9b248c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Do You Really Have?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>What Do You Really Have? A reflection on identity, values, and the meaning of what we truly possess in life.</strong></p><p>This video invites a deep reflection on the concept of "having" — exploring not just material possessions, but what we truly hold in terms of relationships, career, health, and inner resilience. It's an honest examination of how we assess our lives, what we've built, and what we're ready to let go of or embrace anew. Through personal insights and a commitment to authenticity, this conversation encourages viewers to reconsider the value of their experiences, and the integrity of their true selves.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</p><p>00:23 - What do you really "have"? Exploring the meaning of possession beyond material things.</p><p>02:37 - Examining relationships, career, and values: Are they aligned with what you truly want or need?</p><p>06:10 - Understanding the uniqueness of your character and what you bring to the world.</p><p>09:02 - Breaking free from unhealthy work and life situations: The importance of self-respect.</p><p>12:00 - Building resilience: What do you have in terms of discernment and critical thinking?</p><p>15:16 - Personal responsibility in health and well-being: Understanding and trusting your body.</p><p>17:26 - Closing thoughts: What you truly have to offer the world, and what truly matters.</p><p>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGhF9tBGHgs">What Do You Really Need?</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/0PM9iv7DjlQ">What Do You Really Want?</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lvpr13uuXA">Curtis Stone - Big Life Update</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"Fleshwound," "My World," "Another Way" -- <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound">Album</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/what-do-you-really-have</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:167681659</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:45:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167681659/6d725cff99c8f2b4a4e96d18df20b617.mp3" length="18336424" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1146</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/167681659/d3dd09ce8f60ab06a65bf6b1db75dc1d.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Do You Really Need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>What Do You Really Need? Exploring the authentic needs beneath societal expectations and personal desires.</strong></p><p>In this reflective video, we delve into the question, "What do we really need?" This exploration contrasts our perceived needs with those that are truly essential, urging us to discern between societal impositions and genuine desires. By re-examining our relationships, lifestyle, and environment, we confront the complexities of modern life to uncover what truly matters and supports our soul's purpose.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</p><p>00:00 - Introduction: Revisiting the question of need versus want.</p><p>01:30 - Societal Impositions: How our needs are shaped by society, culture, and upbringing.</p><p>03:40 - Real vs. Perceived Needs: The importance of distinguishing between genuine needs and those fabricated by external influences.</p><p>06:15 - Environmental Needs: How our surroundings, from geography to community, affect our sense of fulfillment.</p><p>08:20 - Communication in Relationships: Understanding and conveying your needs in close relationships.</p><p>10:00 - Manufactured Needs: Questioning the false crises and societal narratives that shape our perceived needs.</p><p>11:30 - True Knowledge: Connecting to your inner truth to discern what is real and authentic.</p><p>12:00 - Conclusion: Reclaiming your life by identifying what you truly need, beyond the noise.</p><p>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/0PM9iv7DjlQ">What Do You Really Want?</a></p><p>Quantum of Conscience — <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwlQS487MMA">Rant On Karma and The Soul Trap</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZLQvRTnjs0">Michael Neill | How To Become A Transformational Coach</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"Situation," "Enough" (Unreleased Demos)</p><p>Support My Work:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/what-do-you-really-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:167553238</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:23:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167553238/c6412559acb513449670a7a0879d7acf.mp3" length="11992639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>750</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/167553238/ce98ff68615bda71e42c945bf240a30d.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Do You Really Want?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>What Do You Really Want? A quiet exploration of soul purpose, creative struggle, and the challenge of staying true to what matters.</strong></p><p>A sincere reflection on the deeper questions that often get buried under daily life: What is your soul here to do? How do you honor that when life pulls you in every direction? Through personal story, creative longing, and grounded insight, this episode explores how to prioritize what truly matters — and how easily we forget. No answers, just an honest search.</p><p></p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</strong></p><p>00:15 – Soul purpose: not always grand, but always real</p><p>02:21 – Aligning with what truly fulfills you</p><p>03:03 – Dr. Demartini and the power of prioritization</p><p>05:00 – Shifting your life by shifting your thinking</p><p>06:08 – The creative path: gifts, delays, and regrets</p><p>09:19 – Trying to do everything alone</p><p>12:28 – Delegating and reclaiming energy</p><p>15:07 – Childhood callings and authentic expression</p><p>17:42 – Family, legacy, and music as soul work</p><p>23:00 – The deeper reason behind the art</p><p>30:05 – The daily question that reorients everything</p><p></p><p><strong>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</strong></p><p>Dr. John DeMartini</p><p>https://drdemartini.com</p><p>Michael Neill</p><p>https://www.michaelneill.org</p><p></p><p><strong>Featured Music:</strong></p><p>"Legacy," "The Hidden Power," "Disclosure"</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-singles-02-to-20">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-singles-02-to-20</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Support My Work:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>My Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p>My Music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p>Sites:</p><p>https://tranceblackman.com</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/what-do-you-really-want</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:167491768</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:08:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167491768/59eae4f1cf860d3f4502a1e5c5617683.mp3" length="33116297" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2070</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/167491768/932ce22a49c722b2258391f7576036e6.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Air of the Artificial: The Lie of Progress</strong></p><p><em>A deep reflection on how artificial solutions are sold as necessity—while disempowering what’s natural and true.</em></p><p>This video challenges the normalization of synthetic interventions in human life—especially around conception, parenting, and technology. With clarity and conviction, it exposes how systemic narratives prey on fear and convenience, gradually replacing natural processes with profit-driven control. It’s a grounded call to question, to remember, and to reclaim what we’ve always known deep down.</p><p></p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</p><p>00:00 – The normalization of artificial life</p><p>03:00 – Screens, AI, and the shaping of belief</p><p>07:00 – Why tech isn’t making life better</p><p>12:00 – Manufactured problems and false solutions</p><p>17:00 – Reclaiming the natural path</p><p></p><p>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</p><p>"Soft Force: The Air of the Artificial"</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/soft-force/">https://tranceblackman.com/soft-force/</a></p><p></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"My World (Remix)," "Awaken (Remix)"</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound-restitched-the-remixes-2">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound-restitched-the-remixes-2</a></p><p></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My Books: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books">https://tranceblackman.com/books</a></p><p></p><p>My Music:</p><p>Bandcamp: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.tranceblackman.com">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a></p><p>Apple: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611</a></p><p></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>IG: <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p>FB: <a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p><p>X: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/air-of-the-artificial</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:167414098</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:10:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167414098/54e43345d233a74ec03b192ac6f47b2d.mp3" length="21427232" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1339</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/167414098/c1b728d9a4d139e273c6deb9e34021f5.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Works With You, Not For You]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>God Works With You, Not For You</strong></p><p><em>A reflection on reclaiming your inner divinity — and dissolving the illusion of separation.</em></p><p>This video explores the deeply rooted paradox of spiritual empowerment: that the divine is not an external force to be petitioned, but an inner essence to be remembered. Through gentle yet uncompromising truth, it dismantles long-held religious constructs that disempower, inviting you back to the stillness within where agency, soul, and Source meet. It's a call to return — not to doctrine, but to self.</p><p><strong>Timestamps / Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 – The Core Paradox of Spirituality01:42 – God Works With You, Not For You02:54 – The Soul as a Fragment of Source04:28 – The Externalization of God06:10 – Reclaiming Inner Agency08:12 – Debunking Original Sin and Savior Myths10:26 – Institutions vs. Inner Truth11:44 – The Illusion of Distance from God12:40 – Enlightenment as Unburdening13:31 – Returning to the Truth Within</p><p><strong>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</strong></p><p><em>Awaken the Immortal Within</em> — Jason Breshears</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.ca/Awaken-Immortal-Within-Jason-Breshears/dp/1585091561">https://www.amazon.ca/Awaken-Immortal-Within-Jason-Breshears/dp/1585091561</a></p><p><strong>Featured Music:</strong></p><p>"With My Own Eyes," "Ordinary"</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound?from=embed">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound</a></p><p><strong>Support My Work:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">Substack</a></p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p><strong>My Books:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books/">https://tranceblackman.com/books/</a></p><p><strong>My Music:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">Apple</a></p><p><strong>Sites:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/god-works-with-you-not-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:167406297</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:07:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167406297/00ec81bdbee49bb3df5ccd26f164026e.mp3" length="13622684" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>851</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/167406297/8bc907d7aa9b8262e16b9ec36eabef95.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reclaiming the Soul of the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Reclaiming the Soul of the World — A reflection on institutional collapse, mirrored reality, and reclaiming inner truth.</p><p>Through quiet contemplation and pointed critique, this reflection explores how the soul of the world — our shared sense-making systems — has been captured by inversion and illusion. Amidst institutional decay and digital deception, we’re reminded that regeneration begins within. Only by reclaiming our individual agency and discernment can we begin to restore what’s been lost.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</p><p>00:00 – A thought on critical thinking and collapse</p><p>01:00 – Media illusions and narrative manipulation</p><p>02:25 – Institutional corruption and the distortion of truth</p><p>04:10 – AI, the mirror, and perceptual awakening</p><p>06:00 – Trickster forces and the collapse of falsehoods</p><p>08:00 – Inversion, epochs, and the soul's co-option</p><p>10:00 – Responsibility, remembrance, and reclaiming agency</p><p>12:00 – Micro-macro mirroring and internal truth</p><p>14:00 – Language, belief systems, and narrative control</p><p>16:00 – The real vs. the unreal engine</p><p>18:00 – A closing question: Have you been corrupted?</p><p>Mentions / Inspirations / Related:</p><p>Dawn of Discernment - Ep. 5: Critical Thinking & Logic</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://dawnlester.substack.com/p/dawn-of-discernment-ep-5-critical">https://dawnlester.substack.com/p/dawn-of-discernment-ep-5-critical</a></p><p>The Codex of Control</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-codex-of-control">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-codex-of-control</a></p><p>Manufactured Crises and the Theater of Control</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/manufactured-crises-and-the-theater">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/manufactured-crises-and-the-theater</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"Solutions," "Sensations," "See the Sun (Remix)"</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/wander">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/wander</a></p><p>Support My Work:Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">Paypal</a> Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">Substack</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My Books: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://tranceblackman.com/books</a></p><p>My Music:Bandcamp: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">Spotify</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">Apple</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://tranceblackman.com</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">IG</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">FB</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">X</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/reclaiming-the-soul-of-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166947497</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:52:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166947497/8a67667ff06ad54b142f404553ddfe37.mp3" length="19285191" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1205</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166947497/d264cad0eb72bf724d229d33aabbd9d1.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trickster]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Trickster: How disruption awakens truth and remembrance in a world of illusion.</p><p>A reflective meditation on the archetype of the trickster — how shadow figures, both inner and outer, catalyze growth by shaking us from passivity, revealing the stories we unconsciously live by. Rather than resisting these unsettling forces, we’re invited to see them as mirrors, provocateurs, and ultimately, necessary guides in the soul’s evolution. This is not a conversation about villains — it’s an inquiry into awakening.</p><p>Timestamps / Topics Discussed:</p><p>00:00 – Introduction: The trickster arises</p><p>00:42 – Pop culture, con men, and corruption</p><p>02:45 – Shadow elements within justice systems</p><p>04:39 – Archetypes through history and myth</p><p>05:57 – The trickster as liberator and mirror</p><p>07:32 – Growth through disruption and challenge</p><p>09:34 – Emotional and spiritual resilience</p><p>11:05 – The illusion of control and the game of life</p><p>13:20 – Conflict as catalyst for awareness</p><p>14:54 – Letting go of attachment, reclaiming agency</p><p>16:00 – The trickster as an agent of remembering</p><p>17:36 – The natural cycle: chaos, renewal, and return</p><p>Mentions / Inspirations:</p><p>The Trickster: Order, Chaos, and the Archetype of Becoming</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/the-trickster/">https://tranceblackman.com/the-trickster/</a></p><p>Distress Homeostasis and the "Virus"</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/distress-homeostasis/">https://tranceblackman.com/distress-homeostasis/</a></p><p>Garret Kramer</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DK9265TuZ9p/">https://www.instagram.com/p/DK9265TuZ9p/</a></p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"Stay," "How to Fly," "Remember"</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/runaway">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/runaway</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My Books: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books">https://tranceblackman.com/books</a></p><p>My Music: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.tranceblackman.com">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a></p><p>Apple: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>IG: <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p>FB: <a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p><p>X: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-trickster-68e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166872929</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:05:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166872929/7369b24fd42eaf4d14a011737f0e361a.mp3" length="17900910" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1119</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166872929/b374298d4d8687f5a135fae39576852e.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power and Paradox of Choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Power and Paradox of Choice: Exploring free will in a world shaped by systems, suffering, and the soul’s remembering.</p><p>A reflective inquiry into the nature of choice — what it means to have it, how it is influenced, and the deep tension between empowerment and illusion. From personal responsibility to systemic conditioning, it asks what it truly means to live consciously, and whether we choose more than we realize — perhaps even before we arrive.</p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"self," "Ordinary," "Water"</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My Books: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books">https://tranceblackman.com/books</a></p><p>My Music: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.tranceblackman.com">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a></p><p>Apple: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>IG: <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p>FB: <a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p><p>X: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/the-power-and-paradox-of-choice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166779232</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:22:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166779232/4ccbcd99275415ace47b051c6a79d37a.mp3" length="22590830" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1412</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166779232/110e313c12f2b99d379a76bff01bb08a.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distress Homeostasis and the "Virus"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Distress Homeostasis and the "Virus" -- Dispelling the Noise to Find the Middle Way</p><p>In a world saturated with noise, distortion, and narrative manipulation, we need to examine the psychological and spiritual consequences of overstimulation, the subtle tyranny of language, and the fragility that emerges when challenge disappears. I talk about concepts like distress homeostasis, the illusion of control, the spellcraft of words like viral, and the deeper call to inhabit paradox, presence, and inner sovereignty as living practices.</p><p>Mentions / Inspirations:</p><p>"Distress Homeostasis and the Middle Way" - https://tranceblackman.com/the-middle-way/</p><p>"A Viral Mirage: The Alchemy of Narrative Control" - https://tranceblackman.com/a-viral-mirage/</p><p>Featured Music:</p><p>"Disclosure," "Legacy," "Turning Pages (Demo)"</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-singles-02-to-20">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-singles-02-to-20</a></p><p>Support My Work:</p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My Books: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/books">https://tranceblackman.com/books</a></p><p>My Music: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.tranceblackman.com">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a></p><p>Apple: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611">https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>IG: <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p>FB: <a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p><p>X: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/distress-homeostasis-and-the-virus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166577631</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:09:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166577631/985e1c837ae169e7b0b5da8aab81e47a.mp3" length="18910094" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1032</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166577631/20b14225cd1b75a95606c65e6837a1ed.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust and Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Trust and Truth: Learning to discern personal truth in a world full of noise is a slow, necessary unraveling.</p><p>In this video, I reflect on the nature of inner knowing — what it is, how it's shaped, and how we learn to trust it. I explore the layers of truth we inherit, adopt, or discard over time, and speak to the process of deepening into our own lived, intuitive wisdom. It’s not about certainty or performance, but presence — about showing up with sincerity for the unfolding of our own story.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">0:00</a> – Intro & intention: trust and truth<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">0:27</a> – What is inner knowing?<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">1:41</a> – How experience builds discernment<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">3:08</a> – Books as anchor points, not authority<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">4:22</a> – Accessing the information field<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">5:53</a> – Expression through perception filters<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">8:09</a> – Practicing trust through lived experience<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">10:39</a> – Layers of truth: personal, cultural, universal<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">13:00</a> – Questioning inherited beliefs<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">16:25</a> – Spiraling inward: back to self<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">20:02</a> – Why many avoid the unraveling<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">23:55</a> – The necessity of change and paradox</p><p>Mentions / Inspirations:<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://tranceblackman.com/the-architecture-of-mass-belief/</a></p><p>Featured music:<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-singles-02-to-20</a><a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/track/nothing-to-fear</a></p><p>Support / Follow:Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a><a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">Paypal</a> Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a><a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">Substack</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My Books:<a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://tranceblackman.com/books</a></p><p>My Music:Bandcamp: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a><a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">Spotify</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a><a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">Apple</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/trance-blackman/18749611</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://tranceblackman.com</a><a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">IG</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a><a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">FB</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a><a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">X</a>: <a target="_blank" href="https://rumble.com/v6v5a2f-trust-and-truth.html#">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/trust-and-truth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166508644</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:38:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166508644/6e3eb7293bc2b6c04494db269185e950.mp3" length="25701701" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1606</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166508644/039a50eef5cd65b1f58c9c3bdf9b248c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living with Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A quiet reflection on living with purpose and discerning why we’re here. I speak to how clarity doesn’t come from thinking alone, but through movement — through showing up, stumbling, and continuing anyway. Purpose isn’t found in perfect plans, but in the lived experience that strips away the nonessential and brings us closer to what’s real.</p><p>Timestamps</p><p>0:18 Purpose & Present Awareness</p><p>1:15 Pre-Birth Intentions & Choice</p><p>2:21 Life Detours Shape the Path</p><p>3:33 Excuses and the Blame Trap</p><p>4:26 Action as the Only Clarifier</p><p>6:56 Embracing Uncertainty in Motion</p><p>8:03 Thinking vs Knowing Through Doing</p><p>11:49 Trauma as Transforming Catalyst</p><p>14:49 Letting Go of the Victim Story</p><p>17:02 Living Purposefully, Right Now</p><p>Mentions / Inspirations:</p><p>Awaken the Immortal Within</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI8PpyOHkfA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI8PpyOHkfA</a></p><p>Featured music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound-restitched-the-remixes-2">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound-restitched-the-remixes-2</a></p><p>Support / Follow:</p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>Substack (Weekly Newsletter): <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My books: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH">https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH</a></p><p>My music (available everywhere): </p><p>Bandcamp: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.tranceblackman.com">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/living-with-purpose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166447425</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 05:34:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166447425/3084afc7904c74bc95496281bb0477a0.mp3" length="20396545" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1275</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166447425/2fb6342989c2f7818d5dd3d0b070e5fb.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufactured Crises]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Manufactured Crises: Reclaiming Attention in a Manufactured World. </p><p>In a world built on distraction and fear, the quiet act of presence becomes a form of rebellion.</p><p>I sat on the edge of the sea and spoke freely — not from a script, but from a sense of quiet clarity. This is a reflection on the machinery of crisis, the roles we're nudged into, and the narratives that claim to know who the enemy is. But beneath all of that noise is something still and honest: our awareness, our will, and our power to choose where we place our attention. This isn’t about waking people up. It’s about staying awake ourselves.</p><p>Timestamps</p><p>0:00 – Intro...</p><p>0:44 – Manufactured conflict and narrative warfare</p><p>4:56 – Hero/villain scripts through history</p><p>8:50 – How media dehumanizes dissent</p><p>12:04 – Discernment beyond conspiracy or denial</p><p>15:00 – AI, distraction, and digital infiltration</p><p>17:52 – Remembering the body, returning to stillness</p><p>20:25 – No victims: choosing creation over reaction</p><p>28:48 – Crisis cycles and emotional conditioning</p><p>30:19 – Closing thoughts: sovereignty starts here</p><p>Mentions / Inspirations:</p><p>Manufactured Crises and the Theater of Control</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/manufactured-crises/">https://tranceblackman.com/manufactured-crises/</a></p><p>Messiahs, Myths, and Manufactured Meaning</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/manufactured-meaning/">https://tranceblackman.com/manufactured-meaning/</a></p><p>Paul Chek - What's The Purpose of Spiritual Growth</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDuSyfus4PY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDuSyfus4PY</a></p><p>Matt Ehret - Breaking History Ep 100: Civil Wars as Divide to Conquer Strategies</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://matthewehret.substack.com/p/breaking-history-ep-100-civil-wars">https://matthewehret.substack.com/p/breaking-history-ep-100-civil-wars</a></p><p>Featured music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-singles-02-to-20">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-singles-02-to-20</a></p><p>Support / Follow:</p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>Substack (Weekly Newsletter): <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My books: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH">https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH</a></p><p>My music (available everywhere): </p><p>Bandcamp: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.tranceblackman.com">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/manufactured-crises</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166447016</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 05:12:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166447016/f67070e08d330fb76ea51db6c3f50c95.mp3" length="30229452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1889</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166447016/ee821f3db6e3ebd587229167fe04b96b.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Them Where They Are]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Meet Them Where They Are: How Truth, Timing, and Presence Shape Awakening</p><p>I've spent years unraveling truths, challenging illusions, and writing from that ever-evolving place of understanding. But what I've come to realize is this: we can’t force anyone to wake up. We can only meet people where they are — with patience, compassion, and presence — and let our own journey speak for itself. This is a quiet reflection on discernment, humility, and the art of planting seeds without attachment. The truth isn’t something to preach. It’s something to embody.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 – Forest Ambience & Entry Point</p><p>00:36 – You Can’t Jump Ahead</p><p>02:06 – Truth Bombs Don’t Work</p><p>04:06 – The Cost of Knowing</p><p>06:01 – Choosing Your Path & Study</p><p>08:36 – Sharing Without Attachment</p><p>11:00 – Teach to Learn, Learn to Teach</p><p>13:31 – Discernment Over Dogma</p><p>16:01 – Compassionate Outreach</p><p>19:01 – Let It All Go</p><p>Featured music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/fleshwound</a></p><p>Support / Follow:</p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My books: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH">https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH</a></p><p>My music: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.tranceblackman.com">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/meet-them-where-they-are</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166446131</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:58:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166446131/2ac2a49ed395222feb2f0af952a9d3eb.mp3" length="23445139" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1465</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166446131/039a50eef5cd65b1f58c9c3bdf9b248c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change is Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Change Is Life: Embracing the Flow </p><p>I’ve been thinking a lot about how change isn’t just something that happens — it is life itself. We try to control and resist it, but that just brings more pain. Instead, I’m learning to lean into uncertainty and let life unfold. Change challenges us, shapes us, and ultimately, it’s our superpower if we accept it with curiosity and openness. Life’s fluid and unpredictable — and that’s the whole point.</p><p>00:14 — Why change is fundamental, not optional</p><p>01:26 — The built-in conflict of cultural conditioning</p><p>03:36 — Invisible boundaries that shape how we perceive possibility</p><p>05:01 — “Change or die”: reframing the cost of resistance</p><p>09:04 — Embracing uncertainty as the natural rhythm of life</p><p>12:01 — Awakening and the quickening of personal and collective change</p><p>14:29 — Finding your balance in a fluid world</p><p>Mentions:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/the-instrument/">https://tranceblackman.com/the-instrument/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com/change-or-die/">https://tranceblackman.com/change-or-die/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@quantumofconscience6538">https://www.youtube.com/@quantumofconscience6538</a></p><p>Featured music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/opus-instrumentalus-4-yoga-grooves">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/opus-instrumentalus-4-yoga-grooves</a></p><p>Support / Follow:</p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My books: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH">https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH</a></p><p>My music: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.tranceblackman.com">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/change-is-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166445648</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:28:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166445648/38f1f6cab4782303d5fceb15a6a69296.mp3" length="16489044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1031</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166445648/039a50eef5cd65b1f58c9c3bdf9b248c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evil Gets a Free Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Evil Gets a Free Pass | A Raw Reflection on Power, Perception & Personal Agency</p><p>Why does evil seem to flourish while good struggles to gain ground? In this thought-provoking reflection, I examine the systems and conditioning that shape our perception of good and evil — from mass propaganda and historical revisionism to trauma inheritance and the manipulation of attention. This is a meditation on reclaiming discernment, autonomy, and internal clarity in a world that rewards chaos.</p><p>00:00 – Opening question: Does evil really get a free pass?</p><p>01:30 – Systemic conflict, shadow work & societal programming</p><p>04:20 – Duality, beauty vs. brutality, and the nature of this realm</p><p>07:00 – Childhood conditioning, inherited trauma & lost potential</p><p>09:15 – Perception, focus, and the illusion of evil’s dominance</p><p>12:00 – Externalized control vs. reclaiming internal agency</p><p>14:00 – Closing thoughts: detachment, silence, and sovereignty</p><p>Featured music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-hidden-power">https://tranceblackman.bandcamp.com/album/the-hidden-power</a></p><p>Support / Follow:</p><p>Buy me a coffee: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trance</a></p><p>Paypal Donation: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ETG2BSPKL2KY6</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/">https://tranceblackman.substack.com/</a></p><p>My books: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH">https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Trance-Blackman/author/B0DSSLM6WH</a></p><p>My music (available everywhere): </p><p>Bandcamp: <a target="_blank" href="https://music.tranceblackman.com">https://music.tranceblackman.com</a></p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4x4UQFPIPTownfIe0cAevK</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tranceblackman.com">https://tranceblackman.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/tranceblackman">https://instagram.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/tranceblackman">https://x.com/tranceblackman</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/tblackman23">https://facebook.com/tblackman23</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Trance Blackman at <a href="https://tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">tranceblackman.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://tranceblackman.substack.com/p/evil-gets-a-free-pass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166445100</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trance Blackman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:00:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166445100/0769228865f61e4c04c63da1bb238de3.mp3" length="14150981" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Trance Blackman</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2739598/post/166445100/039a50eef5cd65b1f58c9c3bdf9b248c.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>