Ep. 208 - Sarah Janes - Dreams, Mystery Traditions, & Alchemy

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UWP Ep. 208 — Sarah Janes

In this episode, I speak with Sarah Janes, who has been fascinated by dreams since early childhood. We explore her lifelong connection to the dream landscape, the importance of dreams in ancient traditions, Greek mythology and history, Mystery traditions, holistic healing, plants, working with dreams, and much more. Sarah is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom.

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Sarah Janes

Sarah Janes is an author, curator, and retreat leader with a lifelong passion for the transformative and otherworldly powers of dreams. She specialises in the history, culture, and practice of dreaming, ancient mystery cults, and the archaeology and memory of the soul. She is the author of Initiation into Dream Mysteries: Drinking from the Pool of Mnemosyne (Inner Traditions, 2022) and leads Dream Mysteries Retreats in Greece, exploring ancient healing sanctuaries, oracle sites, and sacred dreaming practices. Her work combines ancient history, mythology, dream incubation, and lived spiritual practice to investigate how the ancient world understood healing, consciousness, and encounters with the divine. Sarah co-founded Dream Palace Athens, collaborates with researchers in dreams, psychedelics, and esotericism, and hosts Explorers Egyptology on YouTube.

Connect with Sarah

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Dream Masterclass

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Upcoming Plant Medicine Dietas & Trainings

Jason will be guiding his upcoming plant medicine dietas and trainings with his colleague Merav Artzi, whom he interviewed in Episode 28.

November 2–30, 2026 — Sacred Valley, Peru

December 9–16, 2026 — Remote Online Dieta

February 7–March 7, 2027 — Sacred Valley, Peru

May 21–June 7, 2027 — Portugal

June 11–19, 2027 — Lithuania

June 24–29, 2027 — Practitioner Training, Portugal

For more information about joining Jason and Merav, Jason's work, or future retreats: https://NicotianaRustica.org

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The Universe Within Podcast explores spirituality, consciousness, plant medicines, animism, shamanism, holistic health, philosophy, psychology, science, and the many threads that shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Hosted by Jason Grechanik

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Ep. 207 - Dean Pohlman - Yoga, De-Coupling Spirituality, & Life

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UWP Ep. 207 — Dean Pohlman

In this episode, I speak with Dean Pohlman about his background as an athlete and how that led him to yoga, his journey with the practice, and his decision to decouple yoga from spirituality and focus on teaching men. Dean also speaks candidly and beautifully about his life, finding balance and harmony, and what the practice has taught him along the way.

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About Dean Pohlman

Dean Pohlman is a men's fitness expert who created Man Flow Yoga, a fitness-centric yoga program designed specifically for men, in 2012. A former college athlete, Dean designed a no-nonsense, functional approach to yoga tailored specifically for the male anatomy to help men restore their bodies, improve functional strength, flexibility, and mobility, and promote longevity. He's built a massive global reach with more than 48 million YouTube views and a dedicated following of 759,000+ across social media. As a bestselling author and creator, his book, Yoga Fitness for Men has sold more than 50,000 copies, and his Body by Yoga DVD series has sold 120,000+ units. He has created more than 800 workouts and targeted programs, with a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating from nearly 200,000 customers. Dean has been featured in Men’s Health, GQ, and Muscle & Fitness, and is a trusted coach who trains men 40+ to eliminate pain, prevent injury, and achieve peak athletic performance as they age. He lives in Austin, TX.

Connect with Dean: https://manflowyoga.com

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Dream Masterclass

To purchase Jason & Merav’s Dream Masterclass:

https://nicotianarustica.org/book#courses

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Sacred Tobacco

To watch Sacred Tobacco, the documentary about Jason's work with sacred tobacco:

https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_w

---------------------

Upcoming Plant Medicine Dietas & Trainings

Jason will be guiding his upcoming plant medicine dietas and trainings with his colleague Merav Artzi, whom he interviewed in Episode 28.

November 2–30, 2026 — Sacred Valley, Peru

December 9–16, 2026 — Remote Online Dieta

February 7–March 7, 2027 — Sacred Valley, Peru

May 21–June 7, 2027 — Portugal

June 11–19, 2027 — Lithuania

June 24–29, 2027 — Practitioner Training, Portugal

For more information about joining Jason and Merav, Jason's work, or future retreats: https://NicotianaRustica.org

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Work With Jason

Integration / Consultation Call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultation

Nicotiana Rustica: Plant Medicine Dietas: https://NicotianaRustica.org

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Support The Universe Within Podcast

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Follow The Universe Within Podcast

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Music

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Stefan Kasapovski — Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

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Hosted by Jason Grechanik

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Ep. 206 - Mingtong Gu - Qigong, Spirituality & Embodiment

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UWP Ep. 206 — Mingtong Gu

In this episode, I speak with Mingtong Gu about his childhood in China during the Cultural Revolution, being adopted and moving from home to home, and eventually moving to the United States. We explore his lifelong longing to understand who he was and find a sense of home, his discovery of Qigong and deep immersion in the practice, spirituality, embodiment, the times we’re living through, AI, and much more. Mingtong brings a beautiful presence, depth, and wisdom to the conversation.

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Mingtong Gu

Master Mingtong Gu is the Founder & Visionary of The Chi Center & Southwest Sanctuary for Embodied Wisdom, a Global Movement Leader empowering 100,000+ seekers globally, and a Master Teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong, a 5,000-year tradition, helping others to reclaim power, presence, and fulfillment in the age of AI and disruption.

Get a Free Chapter of Master Mingtong Gu’s Book here

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Special Offers for UWP Listeners

Real Mushrooms

This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms. UWP listeners receive 25% off your first order at checkout.

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Discount code: UNIVERSE

MEA Water

If you enjoyed my recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to learn more about MEA Water, UWP listeners receive 10% off all orders.

https://meawater.com/universe

Coupon code: UNIVERSE

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Dream Masterclass

To purchase Jason & Merav’s Dream Masterclass:

https://nicotianarustica.org/book#courses

---------------------

Sacred Tobacco

To watch Sacred Tobacco, the documentary about Jason's work with sacred tobacco:

https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_w

---------------------

Upcoming Plant Medicine Dietas & Trainings

Jason will be guiding his upcoming plant medicine dietas and trainings with his colleague Merav Artzi, whom he interviewed in Episode 28.

November 2–30, 2026 — Sacred Valley, Peru

December 9–16, 2026 — Remote Online Dieta

February 7–March 7, 2027 — Sacred Valley, Peru

May 21–June 7, 2027 — Portugal

June 11–19, 2027 — Lithuania

June 24–29, 2027 — Practitioner Training, Portugal

For more information about joining Jason and Merav, Jason's work, or future retreats: https://NicotianaRustica.org

---------------------

Work With Jason

Integration / Consultation Call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultation

Nicotiana Rustica: Plant Medicine Dietas: https://NicotianaRustica.org

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Support The Universe Within Podcast

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YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdpyN7hE6Nv8H3QTfclW_tg/join

PayPal: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanik

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Follow The Universe Within Podcast

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Facebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcast

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Music

Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound

Stefan Kasapovski — Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

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Hosted by Jason Grechanik

Source: https://www.universewithinpodcast.com

Ep. 205 - Lucas Bergendahl - Remembering Past Lives, Telepathy & The Akashic Field

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UWP Ep. 205 — Lucas Bergendahl

In this episode, I speak with Lucas Bergendahl about his childhood, his memories of past lives and how those memories began to fade, his experience of the dark night of the soul and the process of remembering, the development of his telepathic abilities, spirit guides, demons, healing people and animals, and much more. It was a fascinating conversation, and Lucas speaks from a place of deep experiential wisdom and a unique perspective on consciousness and the unseen world.

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About Lucas Bergendahl

Lucas Bergendahl teaches telepathy, intuition, and consciousness to students around the world. His work is known for making complex and often misunderstood subjects practical, relatable, and easy to engage with. Through courses, trainings, and live programs, he introduces people to the role that intuition, synchronicity, and non-verbal communication play in everyday life. Rather than focusing on belief systems, Lucas encourages exploration through direct observation and personal discovery, helping people develop greater trust in themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.

Connect with Lucas: https://www.lucasbergendahl.com

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Special Offers for UWP Listeners

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If you enjoyed my recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try nitric oxide, UWP listeners receive 10% off all orders at N1O1.

https://n1o1.com

Coupon code: UNIVERSE

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