I say this all the time – but today’s interview is one of my favorites of all time. Jamie Wheal is a talented conversationalist, killer writer, and the author of Recapture the Rapture, a supremely high-level how-to book, if you will, on how people might recapture the individual bliss and collaborative magic that we’ve strayed so far away from. We assess society at this stage of de-evolution before delving into ways Jamie has uncovered that we may deepen our understanding, and thus, our experience. Then, we spend some time talking about sex – past the stigmas and social strcutures put in place to distract and confuse us – to hone in on what a deeply spiritual and connective practice it can be, if you let it. We wrap with a thoughtful dissection of what makes a bad cult, and what makes a good one. Jamie delivers his insight without even a hint of pretentiousness; he’s honest, hopeful, and confident – giving his words an inviting warmth that I know you’ll enjoy.   00:07:34 — A Critical Juncture for Humans Recapture the Rapture by Jamie Wheal 17k-foot hike to a hot spring full of snakes Connection between “Rapture” and “rapture” The Woodstock/Burning Man of 1803  American spiritual soup Why we can’t hear the centrists 00:34:23 — Ascension is Possible: Finding Meaning 3.0  William James and nitrous oxide (The Atlantic) Substances as a tool Your brain on nitrous oxide Intentionality is everything Ritualistic use in tribal Western New Guinea 00:59:01 — Sexual Practices to Deepen Your Experience Illuminating the lack of research on sexuality  Unique nature of human sexuality  Sex magic and hermetic traditions Creating a more exalted experience  Truly making love  01:31:34 — Building Ethical Cults Luke’s first (and second) cult Building communities that support each other Red flags for spotting and avoiding a culty cult  Metaphysics, ethics, and sacraments Exploring the work of Lisa Feldman Barett The Follow → Fuck → Fear → Fight cycle 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous Highlighting the influence of Alice Walker and Joanna Macy Celebrating the work of Ken Kesey, Robert Anton Wilson, and John C. Lilly Admiring Gary Snyder, George Leonard, and Paul Newman   More about this episode. Watch on YouTube.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TIMELINE NUTRITION. Mitopure is a breakthrough postbiotic that activates your body’s natural defense against aging. Clinically proven to unlock the potent bioactive, Urolithin A. It is the purest form of Urolithin A, a molecule, which is only produced as a by-product when gut bacteria digest specific ingredients found in pomegranates. Go to “LUKE10” for 10% of any 2, 4 or 12-month Mitopure plans at timelinenutrition.com. AND… SUPER SPECIOSA. Kratom is an all-natural herb related to coffee plant that has been used in Thailand for centuries. It helps energize your mind & relax your body, and just makes you feel good. Try kratom and get 20% off your entire order. Go to GetSuperLeaf.com/LUKE and use promo code LUKE for 20% off your entire order.   Resources Linkedin: Jamie Wheal Instagram: @jamiewheal Read: Jamie Wheal on Amazon Hang out with Alyson and me at the Modern Nirvana Conference 2022, September 23rd in Austin, Texas – Use the code LUKEALYSON for 15% off tickets! Are you ready to block harmful blue light, and look great at the same time? Check out Gilded By Luke Storey. Where fashion meets function: gildedbylukestorey.com Join me on Telegram for the uncensored content big tech won’t allow me to post. It’s free speech and free content: www.lukestorey.com/telegram   Related Episodes Natural Law: Hope for Humanity & Finding Light in the Darkness w/ Dr. Zach Bush #416