The Great Unlearn
We grew up in a world we didn’t create. And one idea after the next—whether it was culture or society—we were told how to look, how to feel, and who to be. We were told that if we checked off the “right” boxes (think: career, car, money), we’d feel good, we’d be whole, and—naturally—we’d be set. But, turns out, there’s more to the story. On The Great Unlearn, Cal dives into unlearning and questioning what the world taught us, and—in the process—how to be the truest version of yourself, minus the bullshit. Whether it’s figuring out how to navigate a relationship, dealing with your emotions, diving into spirituality, or just feeling comfortable in your own skin, Cal and friends navigate the choppy waters of what it really takes to unlearn all the ideas we took for granted, and how to be the best version of what, sometimes, can be so hard to be: yourself.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 99 minutes
- Episodes
- 188
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Reserve The Right to Change My Mind, and You Do Too | Solocast
In this solocast, Cal deep dives into the moment he awakened to his hand-me-down belief system and programming. Although incredibly grateful for his journey thus far, he abruptly arrived at the reali…
Wes Hurt | Sobering Up, Facing Fears & Coming Clean
An entrepreneur, person in recovery, and a man on a mission, Wes founded CLEAN Cause with the commitment of creating a sustainable source of funding to support the fight against the epidemic. He’s an…
Cory Allen | The Inward Journey.
Author, Podcaster, audio engineer, and meditation teacher, Cory Allen is here to talk about the wonder and flow of life. This belief-shifting conversation challenges perspectives and leads with curio…
New Marriage, Same Partner | Cal and Peyton
Peyton and Cal break down, for you, what broke down their relationship. The two discuss what it means to give ourselves what we need so that we can show up fully in relationships.
In this episode of T…
Mehcad Brooks | Unlearning Racism. Pt 2
Mehcad Brooks is a Hollywood actor, talented musician, and a former Calvin Klein model. Recently, he has been prolific on social media during this incredibly challenging period that hit a tipping poi…
Mehcad Brooks | Unlearning Racism.
Mehcad Brooks is a Hollywood actor, talented musician, and a former Calvin Klein model. Recently, he has been prolific on social media during this incredibly challenging period that hit a tipping poi…
Luke Ryan | Exposing Corruption in the Justice System & Unpacking White Privilege
Today’s guest, is an old college buddy of mine…when I say old, I mean over 25 years ago. Today I welcome on Luke Ryan to the Great Unlearn. In this Podcast Overturning 15,000 criminal convictions (fe…
Anahata Ananda | The power and practice of really showing up for your kids.
We Discuss: 5:04 - Find your version of patience 5:21 - Big lifestyle shifts 34:21 - Say YES to your intuition 43:38 - Children change and we need to give them space to change 49:18 - The power of s…
Brandon Hawk | Losing Wimbledon, Running to Religion & How to Deal with Emotional Pain
We Discuss: 2:59 - Brandon grew up in an environment of performance based love 5:20 - Everything unraveled as he achieved his dream 14:40 - My armor closed me off to growth 17:38 - Who will you be wh…
Aaron Alexander | Align Your Environment to Heal Your Body, Mind, and Soul
We Discuss: 9:30 - My introduction to rapé (ha-peh) 12:30 - The inability for masculinity to be received in our culture 14:40 - My armor closed me off to growth 15:51 - Why would you want to be groun…
James FitzGerald | Waking Up through Fitness with The World’s Fittest Man
We Discuss: 3:50 - The human element of the drum 9:59 - From fanboy to family 14:10 - James’ ability to be unapologetically himself 18:50 - Detached caring isn’t not caring 21:07- The highest order f…
Sheldon Souray | NHL Success, Addiction, and How to Let Go of an Identity that No Longer Serves You
We Discuss: 3:40 - From a town of 300 to NHL All-Star 7:20 - “If I have a son, he is going to play hockey” - Sheldon’s Father 10:23 - Sheldon wanted to be a hockey player his entire life 14:07 - The …
Aubrey Marcus | The Beauty of Unorthodox Challenges
In this podcast we focus on the importance of orchestrated struggle to know yourself and the value of having a brotherhood or community. Aubrey shares insane stories from his recent trip to Poland to…
Solocast | This is the work
We Discuss: 1:11 - Using the TGU podcast as a personal check-in 2:11 - Things aren’t as “rosy” as they may appear 3:36 - What did I do to make my son FEEL this way? 5:33 - A call with a friend that r…
Boyd Varty | Pursuing Presence to Find Your Authentic Track
In this episode, we discuss the importance of decision-making through presence, how to foster “track awareness”, and discovering that all we need is already within us. Boyd’s gift of storytelling is …
JP Sears | Finding Peace Amidst Chaos
In this podcast, I took the opportunity to highlight a side of JP that is often overlooked. He isn't just an accomplished comedian, but an incredibly sincere and thoughtful person who has leveraged c…
Erick Godsey | Foster Stillness and Follow Your Inner Whisper
In this podcast, we get to hear Erick’s personal path of self-discovery and exploration. He shares how he was able to alchemize an unintended heavy dose of THC into a transformation that propelled hi…
Ryan Frisinger | Create An Environment To Help Your Body Heal Itself
I started working with Ryan Frisinger a little over two years ago. He has fundamentally changed my life. He has given me incredible tools to strengthen my resilience. Not in an abrasive “Do Hard Shit…
Poranguí | Rediscover the Healing Art of Music
Poranguí is one of those guys who has been instrumental in the changes that I’ve felt in my life. He’s a man in true alignment, and when you spend enough time with someone like that, you understand w…
Dave Regula | Being Vulnerable as a Man
Dave Regula is one of my best friends. We worked together in Chicago for over 15 years and have known each other for over 20. So, let’s take a step back to the turn of the century. In 1998, everyone …