I am a 71 year old female retired high school teacher. This has been one of the most beautiful exchanges between 2 grown men that I have ever heard. I admire you both greatly. This is what the world needs...adults who are honest and vulnerable and model that to others. Thank you both.
Me too, but 68, and I was thinking the same thing. I wish the system would quit the constant testing of menial details, teach the students real-life skills and bring in role-models they may not have at home, like these two men. I used to teach the students to meditate, because they were so stressed. They still thank me on Facebook, although other teachers frowned on my practice. 🙏💕
@@Tinyteacher1111 Thank you for teaching meditation to our students, and for understanding what they are going through. That influence is alive in the world and will continue forever. Great work. Thank you!
I love how the tables turned when Branden started questioning Alex....what a beautiful dance! You both are inspirational! Thank you for sharing your stories! Just being born on this earth there’s suffering...everyone has a story....nobody is perfect so i don’t understand why we continue to judge each other. 🙏🇨🇦❤️🌈🌎🦋🌺🛹🏄♀️
@@GreatAwakening-s7r and nobody is better than anyone else....we all have faults...we all have layers of shit inside us we need to see...and this is the purpose....to see...to clear....to love once again....
@@GreatAwakening-s7r Shiva is not real....you are Shiva....you are God...love...whatever the word you use..you are shaking all the shit out yourself....everything that we see is an illusion to help us shake that shit out of us...yes....but the real you and the real me is like always with us....like the breath we breath..the air between form...we see form...but we not not see air...it’s just empty..but empty glued to our hearts. God bless you with light!
Good morning, I had to come to terms with years of sexual abuse and I was angry and really messed up for years and what helped me come to terms with it and find my own peace was a I had to take a deeper look, what was hurt, my body, my mind, my feelings but...was my spirit damaged in any way? No. So ...since I am spirit and am only wearing the body...I can truly say... Can't Touch This! And I mean it. They did not win. And I have forgiven them but...am wiser now also. Best wishes, hugs, Catie 😊💞😊
That fact, the fact that we are the spirit and our spirits are completely sacrosanct, should be taught from kindergarten to the last year in college. A great many people would live much happier lives if it was.❤️🤗🐝
I wish I would have found your channel sooner for my youngest son, he transitioned April 2022 fentanyl. My only living son is one year older and has been in turmoil for many years, now incarcerated waiting to go through rehab for addiction and I pray he sees the light and change his path. I'm so glad Brandon is sharing his experience and has the chance to live a healthy life and experience good things.
Lost my only son in 2015 when he was 31 to alcoholism so my heart goes out to you. I found my son in my living room floor around 1 am and did cpr and called 911 but he was past saving. It was a very difficult thing to go through and I had such guilt and grief and miss my son every day even though I do believe he is okay now on the other side.
I lost my middle son TJ Nov 1st 2021 at the hands of a family friend......he gave my son Fentanal with out his knowledge.......I'm the one who found them but my son was already dead......it's only my faith in God that has brought me through.....my heart goes out to you and you have my prayers.....God Bless and much love to everyone.
@@anediareese I am so sorry for the passing of TJ. I'm praying for peace and healing 🙏. If you don't mind me asking, did the person who did this get prosecuted? You don't have to respond if you don't want to, I'm pushing detectives to follow through with the one who gave my son fentanyl in the hopes to save a life. Again so sorry 😞 😢.
I wish this conversation went on for infinity. You both dropped some serious gems throughout this episode. ANDThis man was speaking my reality. I am living the nightmare he escaped. This gives me so much hope!
I already see you healed and thriving. Look, I’m not even being spiritual. If you weren’t on a massive healing path of consciousness, you would not be watching this. Beating addiction comes through love and connection to your source. Healing is happening for you, and there’s nothing you can do to stop it.
I was molested when I was 12. I wrote a book about my STE’s and included a chapter about the molestation and it healed me more than all the time in therapy. Just before I published my book, I took that chapter out, but I still remember how it cleansed my mind and soul. I highly recommend writing/journaling about your experience. God bless
For the first time in my 72 year-old life, I understand how to deal with my own physical and psychological abuse, which has really covered my whole life thus far, since I never learned the things said in this interview that will begin to help. Thank you so much for your honesty and courage to become well and most of all for sharing your knowledge with those of us who are in need.
I was abused as well and exposed to alot as a child. It's waaaay more common than people know unfortunately. I can see where he's coming from. My ego is huge!! I have all this resentment and expectation. I get angry at the world because it doesn't operate the way I think it should. I thought I let go of the mentality associated with the abuse. I thought I forgave the abuser but maybe I haven't completely. I've always hated myself, my body, my personality. Im always identifying with the narrative in my head. You've given me alot to digest. Amazing interview! 👏
If you still feel that way about yourself, your body, your personality......you've yet to begin the path of healing from the trauma. Until you heal the trauma, you can't truly forgive the abuser. Some never "forgive" their abuser (s) even after healing. I don't forgive mine, they knew exactly what they were doing. But I have let it go & no longer waste emotion on them. You'll know when you've healed. It's a freedom there are no words for. ((hugs))
It is so difficult for boys to admit they have been sexually abused. My hunch is that is why the Catholic Church abuse went on for so long. I was abused as a child by the neighbors’ grandfather. I was so positive as an adult that my brother had been abused as well but he always denied it.
This interview should get an award of some kind. It is the most incredible podcast interview I have ever heard!! Seriously Alex, you need to submit this for an Ambie or other award. If Branden says it's ok.
Bless you Branden! You are not what happened to you. You are so much more. What happened … happened for and through you but not to you. Now your soul has have grown so much. That you are standing upon a national platform and give many thousands of people hope, strength, love, courage and bravery! Thank you very much. My mother was raped by two family members 52 years ago. She ended up having 68 operations. Having someone like yourself sharing your important experience would have saved her so much hurt. You are helping millions by standing up and sharing. Thank you Alex and Branden. Bless you. ❤
Pain is something very old that is passed along from human to human, like in a gigantic wheel. If you manage NOT to pass on to others a pain that has "traveled" around the world for a long time, but to transform it into love through insight, you have all the reason to believe in your self. You stopped it. You did it. That is the power we have. Great talk, all the best for both of you.
Those of us who have gone through the trauma of abuse in all its forms and manage to not carry it into our future are cycle breakers! How liberating it is to be free of that conversation of victimhood!
My heart goes out to Branden for his struggles in life and his perseverance was incredible. Also Alex you handled his questions for you with such reverence toward his situation and trying to sharing insight at the same time very commendable, well done.
As soon as he mentioned melestation in his childhood, I got why his life turned the way it did. This is a very important subject and if people would be comfortable talking about it without feeling guilty, the world would be much different place.
Dear Alex and Brendan, l am on this Planet 69 years . Listening to you both was not only a pleasure but a huge lesson for me...l have never learned so much about life , all ups and downs I' m so happy and full of hope that the young generation, people like two of you a beutiffull Souls , so honest, humble in respectful manners, teaching howe to cope with our demons and giving a hope to others... Sending you a light 💥 peace 🐦and love ❤
Wow, Alex, I was blown away by Branden's story and his honesty. What a guy! Also love what he says about being kinder to yourself, cutting yourself some slack and treating yourself with respect! It just works. Honour yourself and you will honour and respect everyone you come into contact with. Be the blessing that you are!!! Thank you Branden and Alex.
Thank You for Loving Your Mother that much to save her from the excruciating grief I lost my son from Heroin and found him on the couch I still suffer with extreme depression from his death I thanked. GOD FOR You Sharing Your Experience And for Alex and His Help for all of us out here You are Our Earth Angel Love & PRAYERS Mary Pearl
I too found my son the night he died, he had a heart attack from alcohol abuse and I tried cpr and called 911 but he was gone. My condolences to you, it's a terrible thing to go through.
Brandon, I too was molested at a very young age before kindergarten. I remember 90% of it. This went on for a while. When I was in my 30's I was talking to my Angeles and Guides. For me, it's like having a team meeting and doing some brain storming. They plant the sead of thought then we discuss it. They told me that I needed to forgive him. He was a young man and like you two discussed in the show, if he did that to me and my sister, what happened to him? He was my dad's 1/2 brother. I would have to see him at family function or run into him at a family member's house. I ran into him one day at the hospital. I decited after being nudged to do it by my team to let him know how I felt. I walked up to him and told him that I know and remember what you did to me and my sister. (He has always denied it to other family members.) I then told him that I forgave him, but he would have to answer to God. I thought that would make me feel better, but it didnt. I have spent many years trying to figure it out. Then one day I realized that I had not forgiven him 100%. I started to really question why he did that to me and my sister. His father also molested me, my step Grandfather. Then I started asking some of my female cousins and they took had been molested by him. So I figured out why he did that For 1, he too had been molested. 2. His age and he still lived at home with his mom and dad and brother. 3. He has always disliked my father because my father was educated and was a vet and successful in anything he set out to do. He was a news broadcaster in Denver, Co and had his own radio show in my hometown. What a great way to hurt our Father by hurting his little girls in a way that it would devistate our father. I finely gave him forgiveness. I feel no anger or negative feeling towards him. Today he is very old and I see him sometimes and I feel sorry for him. I would help him if he needed me too. My Angeles and Guides were right, I now am good with myself and the bitterness and anger that I felt is gone. Do it for your soul! Make it health again. Tear that dead toxic root out of you!
Thank you Branden for such an honest and raw interview concerning the intimacies of your life. Thank you Alex for exhibiting genuine compassion. And for all you watching, YOU too are worthy. Sending love and gratitude to everyone.
We choose a lot of trauma and pain experiences but at the end we are the ones who can truly help for those who we needed but we never got. Unconditional Love Light Peace to All of you beautiful souls 💜🌏🤍 Thank you Alex ❤
Branden, thank you so much for sharing your incredible story. One of the most important events in my healing journey was when someone suggested that my abuser might have also been sexually abused as a child. When that tiny sliver of compassion was let in, I was truly on my way to being free of those oppressive memory triggers. It was ok that I also loved this person who was a good caretaker in many ways. The understanding that abuse is a cycle shifted my perspective just enough to get out from under all the destructive resentment and fear. Congratulations on your sobriety, today is my 29th anniversary ❤️
This interview was so raw and powerful. Thank you so much to both of you for being willing to share such intimate matters with us. To be able to forgive our abusers is not discussed openly as much because the focus of our world is so much on retribution. But in order to truly free ourselves of past abuse, this is the discussion that needs to happen. Thank you both for being willing to go there.
I think I had a NDE one time. I heard my mom in the distance screaming for me not to leave my baby needs me & I felt like I didn’t care, I was at peace. First I felt the beats (pain) on my chest (CPR) then I was floating in nothing but darkness. Then in my head it was like someone telling me that everyone I’ve meet I’ve touch and they will always carry a piece of me with them. But I never seen anyone or heard anyone but my own voice. I seen no tunnel or bright white light. More of a blue sphere shape like star figure but I never made it to the light. Next I was waking up in the ER confused. I had no idea how I got there or why I was there. I got up & left. The nurses were freaking out not wanting me to leave. One said you were just literally dead you can not leave. We need to run test. I said test are going to show I’m alive, then she stepped to the side & let me leave. I didn’t have thousands for their test to tell me what I already knew.
Wow, I also have Crohns Disease, dropped out of high school because I hated it, was bullied and now I’m interested in studying psychology and philosophy. I love knowledge, esoteric knowledge and self development books. This guy and I have a lot in common.
Its strange Soulsoar... Ive been on a few shows now and always get these comments with folks who have so many similarities that its mind-blowing... Maybe we are part of the same soul pattern of spiritual development. Thanks for the comment. :)
Crohn is an autoimmune disease. This means there is imperatively leaky gut. Only eat meat, fat, salt and water, and once a week organ. Only animal fat. No vegetable- or seed oils.👍
@@everanon4914 it means to me to set myself and the other person free. It may sound simple but can be hard to do. However when I can do it the benefits are enormous. The heart of it is forgiveness
Brandon I was a JW too till I left 30 years ago. I understand why I chose that experience. I am about to release a second book called Past Lives That Matter. It shows how I became aware of how my parents had been shunned in that medieval scenario and this time they chose to be the perpetrators. That’s helped me so much.
Wow, Brandon came a long way. God bless you my brother. You have been through a lot and you have taught me a lot. Continue to walk on the path you are.
Alex, totally spot on with the ego conversation. The ego would protect the child within, and once we, as adults, come to an emotional point of being able to protect that inner child still reeling from that abuse, is when the adult can say to the ego, 'I appreciate your protection all this time. I've got this now, you can relax. We're no longer in fear and the abuse is over and no longer a threat. Nothing but love for you, Ego, for your protection all this time.' Good for you, Sir, for being brave enough to turn your journey around.
We’ve all had some very difficult experiences and as a result of my own (which were traumatic at the time) I’ve always recited to myself “The victim mentality creates the victim reality”. This singular sentence has helped me personally to heal. Love and light to all those out there who are looking for solace and understanding xx ❤ Great interview !! ⭐️
Brendan is one of the most genuine, authentic & honest people I have experienced in a long while. Most Refreshing ! Loved the podcast & the inter play with the two of you . Just Beautiful! Thank you, Thank you. Thank You Two!
'Wow' was the first thing I thought when I watched this NLS episode. It was a wonderful interaction between the two of you guys. Very powerful. Love and Light my friends 💞🌀
Alex you are such a intuitive and compassionate person .it reflects on your guests and your interviews are so in depth and comforting for so many people .
This is one of my favorite interviews on your channel. It is wonderful to hear two grown men discuss evolving, getting over their egos and figuring life out to the best way they can.
Tough journeys make tough people too! I wouldn't be surprised if we plan certain aspects of our lives. And then take karma into account. There's probably a waiting list to be human! 🤣😇
@@gretapantophlet9201 I guess I'm confused. I wasn't being facetious. I was building on what you said. I liked your comment. Yes alot of people commit suicide, and I don't blame them. This life is hard. I've thought about it myself. If I came off as insensitive I apologize. It's hard to determine tone in a text sometimes. I was trying to be sarcastic, like "yeah right who would want to be on a waiting list for this place."
@@GreatAwakening-s7r Now I'm confused, I didn't take any of that as sarcastic because that's exactly how it is. I absolutely never forgot the Council of Elders and making the plan for this life. We are indeed the creator of our lives. There is a line up and only one our of three is accepted. Everything has to be planned out and coordinated, that's why it's not a great idea to take yourself out. A ton of work has gone into it. It's a huge defeat and you have to wait in line again because you really do want to go through and grow from these experiences. This is the souls entertainment, we love having a life even if it's short and painful. It's like climbing a mountain, the harder the challenge, the greater the reward is. It amazes me how much people can not understand others in the comments. We tend to take them far too seriously and only through our own lense. We see the comments as we are, rather than as the way the other person meant them. Joshua you weren't insensitive at all but everything you thought was the way it truly is. It's hard to believe but we are quite different when we're not in a body. We have SO much faith in ourselves. The Council tried very hard to talk me down, to insist I was taking on too much, that I wouldn't be able to handle it and in my arrogance I refused to take their advice. I insisted I could do it. Wow did I ever apologize to them. I came SO close to leaving it's not funny. Now I am SO glad I stayed.
The best discussion I've ever seen and heard. Describes my years when I was not living in the moment, when I was preoccupied with all the crap that had been heaped upon me in my younger years. I went to a therapist who had escaped from Austria just ahead of hitler, she gave me perspective, but i didn't give her the truth about how worthless i felt. I avoided drugs and booze, sugar and junk food were my addictions. Two NDE's and beautiful caring friends helped me navigate the abyss. Gratitude saved my ass and my life. Thank you for your wonderful show.
There is a difference between ego and self-confidence. As long as we keep a balance with the two, we will be able to move forward. There isn't an ego holding on to being a victim of sex abuse. This is where we are holding on to not forgiving because holding on to anger only hurts the victim. Learning to forgive is so powerful, and you're able to move forward. I know what he's been through, and this is what helps many people that I know. Remember, you survived and wanted to and saw a way to move forward. I'm so proud of you! It doesn't matter if the abuser was abused. That's not your responsibility to hold on to. Just forgive. I personally know exactly what you're feeling. Not everyone who has been abused will abuse others. It's not your responsibility to fix the abuser. You just need to find your way to forgive. Because that's when you will find peace within your soul.
Powerful human testimony and spiritual journey.Everyone old enough to understand and comprehend need to watch this and other truth filled human life stories. Good luck people of the human race☮️💗
You might like the JeffMara Podcast too here on RU-vid. They've had some fantastic guests. Soul Crossings with Cash Peters is another extraordinary channel. He draws what he sees us go through as we pass from our bodies to the Light. Enjoy!
This is my favorite podcast on youtube, so glad I accidentally found you. I also can relate to your guest, who grew up Jehovah Witness and know what goes on behind the scenes, I understand and can relate to his pain. Thank you for sharing your story.
What a heart warming conversation you guys! Bravo to you both for overcoming the darkness within, taking full responsibility for your human failings that we ALL have - and finding your peace, self-love and happiness against the odds - and rebuilding yourselves from the ground up! Inspiring - thank you - pure awesomeness🙏
Alex you handled this episode so beautifully with compassion! I was on the edge of my seat! So beautiful and I got to hear your story, which I didn’t know!
I hope some professional listening to Branden's story can reach out and help him. He's such a fighter, I hope he gets the help he needs, he's been through too much already.
The program of Alcoholics Anonymous is a profound and miraculous way to recover from addiction. If it's thoroughly and fearlessly applied, it works. I'm so happy for you, Brandon. A.A. saved my life too.
Love it! When you started to 'give' to others instead of being self-serving, that is when your life took a turn for the best! "What you give, comes back to you." We are all learning as we go.
I loved how you guys figured out the ego here. It had me dive within, thinking on it from all perspective. Great job. I felt like I was part of this session, talking to you guys. Giving you my 2c. Alex, great personal story and motivation at its best that nothing is forever, and we all will experience a real traumatic event. Love your show. It helps so many people. Thank you, dear souls.
This was an amazing interview! I loved the back and forth and that both of you shared your experiences. Thanks for having such a wide array of spiritual people on your show! xo
I'm 68 with severe scoliosis. I'm on heavy pain killers I don't think I can go without them. I don't know what to do. This podcast helped immensely. I watch you all the time. I really want to become a member and will soon.
I have been binge-watching your shows for two days. This is such a beautiful, real exchange. Thank you for the work you do. My NDEs took me to what I refer to as a waiting room, a void of nothingness and everything that was of pure love. I find it fascinating how each of our experiences are so unique.
Once we REALIZE that we are ultimately the ONLY ONE here we GET that when we are helping 'others' we are helping ourselves. Once we REALIZE our True SELF... everything changes.
The thing with Ego is that it is there, and it is not our friend. It likes to eat. Its favorite and unique food is guilt and fear. It loves guilt and fear, projected outside to others or taken in against oneself. To erase the impact of guilt and fear, we walk the path of forgiveness. Forgiving is our function. Thank you for sharing your story.
Absolutely my thoughts on Branden’s resentment “attachment.” Holding on to that attachment was the ego trying to protect him. Wow. Great conversation. I am 50 years old. My victimization journey began at the age of 8, as well. Molestation that hit its peak at age 14. Journaling is a wonderful tool to get out of the victim-victimizer- rescue pattern that plays throughout many lives from the perspective of all three narratives. So much love, grace, compassion, and unconditional forgivenes for all three scharacters is key. Hint, they all reside in the ego (or self).
These stories are the main reason of a total life change for me❤ thank you for to you for doing these and thank you to the ones sharing. Blessed Be to all❤
Two beautiful souls sharing light from their darkest places . Alex, thank you. Graciassssss wow, Que belleza de entrevista, lo dirigiste mientras te hacía preguntas como todo niño inocente que desea aprender.
Thank you, Brendon and Alex. I learned so much from this story. Being able to do a paradigm shift while processing such intense emotion, is a true example of forgiveness.
The way you two go back and forth is soooo incredible!!! I love this!!!! So many incredible guests but this man speaks in such a way about these things, i just love it!
Being violated as a child, there is nothing they can ever say that is exceptible. Always remember you are valued. I do understand, some families consider it as normal.
Great interview and great guest. I connected with everything he said. Anger and fear are powerful, but our will to survive is stronger. Stay spiritually strong everyone ❤
Alex your sensitivity was so humbling ! God bless you both ! Branden your journey has been really rough but I’m praying for you to have the best life ever with your family henceforth ‘ you so deserve it .. your vulnerability was humbling ! You are a beautiful child at heart even now !
Branden, 'give yourself a break and treat yourself with respect'. You so deserve to be proud of what you have accomplished! You got this! I 'felt' your story. The trauma is real! But, YOU are greater than your 'trauma' Big, big hug!
A hero’s journey! Brandon, you filled my heart with so much joy! May the blessings continue to flow as you help others find the way, blessings to your son Daniel and your wife.
I believe the ego holds on to painful experiences in an attempt to protect us from it happening again in the future. Ego becomes a survival mechanism in the context of trauma. That’s why releasing it feels like a death.
5 stars, Alex. One of your "realest", most engaging, heartbreaking, "no holds barred" interviews on here!!! Branden was 100 PERCENT REAL AND OPEN. And Alex you balanced him remarkably! I can almost see the thoughts swirling in your head.❤🧡💛💚💙💜 Jim
This was a beautiful exchange. The interviewer showed great skill and the one interviewed is a beautiful soul ... vulnerable, strong, and simply amazing. Sometimes I wish we could hear follow up stories to see how these lives unfold. Thank you
