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In this episode, join me as I demo aNUma ClearLight, an immersive VR program designed to foster profound interconnection experiences. Yes, you read that right: VR as a tool for human connection.

If you’re into non-ordinary states of consciousness, peak experiences, and how technology can be something other than brain rot that might take over humanity…this one’s for you.

Following my reflections from experiencing the VR demo myself, watch my fascinating interview with the CEO of aNUma and Numadelic, Gregory Roufa. Gregory and I delve into the significance of communal experiences, the ethical use of technology, and how mortality awareness can enrich our lives. Rufa also shares his journey from a tech career to creating spiritually enriching VR experiences, emphasizing the ripple effect of positive human connections.

ABOUT VR AS A PEAK EXPERIENCE TOOL

00:00 Drug-Free Peak Experiences

01:55 Exploring Virtual Reality for Consciousness

02:28 Demoing Anuma Clear Light

03:00 Personal Mortality Awareness Journey

03:57 The Power of VR in Facing Mortality

04:37 Engaging with Mortality for a Fuller Life

05:05 Experiencing the aNUma ClearLight Demo

05:29 Challenges and Benefits of Psychedelics

06:00 Overview of Today's Journey

REFLECTIONS AFTER MY VR DEMO

07:02 Post-Demo Reflections

07:56 The Most Powerful Moment of the Demo

INTERVIEW WITH GREGORY ROUFA, CEO of aNUma and Co-Founder of Numadelic Labs

10:48 Gregory's Insights on VR and Consciousness

14:08 ClearLight Program and Mortality

18:31 Expanding VR Applications

18:43 The Role of Technology in Human Connection

21:38 Future of VR in Healthcare and Beyond

28:27 Ethical Use of Technology

31:45 Personal Choices for Digital Well-being

32:48 Diagnosing Technology's Impact

34:23 The Importance of Attention

35:42 Navigating Digital Consumption

37:41 The Role of Long-form Content

44:13 A Personal Journey to Mindfulness

47:15 Facing Ecological and Spiritual Realities

55:33 The Power of Mortality Awareness

01:00:35 Connecting Through Numadelic Labs

01:02:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Who is Gregory Roufa? Mr. Gregory Roufa is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer at Anuma and is a founding member of the Numadelic Labs Collective.

Gregory devotes his time to being the best father and local community member he can be, as well as work dedicated to wise use of technology to help humans appreciate the preciousness, joy and beauty of all life.

An entrepreneur and executive with a deep product background, Mr. Roufa started his first VR company in 1995 driven by a vision of embodied experiences of deep inter-connection.

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Greg's response to: When you think about living your most alive life - what does that mean to you?

“Joyful experiences of the mundane. Balancing peak experiences with the janitorial aspects of life. Playing with edges.” —Gregory Roufa
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👉If you've ever wondered how, often, the people with the hardest lives end up being the most wise and how you might use their perspective on your own life challenges...don't miss this episode.

Allyson's life started in adversity from Day 1: as the product of an affair between her mother and her church minister. Then, homelessness, child abuse...and yet, Allyson has transmuted this trauma into healing for herself and others.

How? Find out by listening to Allyson's truly moving story on Be Alive with Kate Manser.

Alison shares her incredible life journey from overcoming childhood abuse and homelessness to becoming a best-selling author. We touch on themes of loneliness, the significance of meditation, and emotional healing. Alison also shares a personal, transformative story about learning the truth of her parentage late in life and offers wisdom on how to handle life's challenges with grace and humor. This episode is a testament to the power of love, vulnerability, and personal growth.

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👉Key points

(00:00) Introduction and Warm Welcome

(00:34) Synchronicity and Spiritual Connections

(01:48) Alison's Journey and Overcoming Adversity

(03:13) Finding What Makes You Feel Alive

(04:42) Meditation and Self-Love

(05:38) Dealing with Loneliness and Depression

(08:26) Discovering Family Secrets

(10:43) Building Resilience and Finding Community

(15:56) The Power of Humor and Laughter

(25:11) Balancing Expectations and Resilience

(29:58) The Realization of Never Knowing It All

(32:07) Unlocking the Heart: A Journey of Self-Discovery

(33:12) The Power of Inner Child Work

(37:54) Embracing Self-Love and Setting Boundaries

(43:42) The Inspiration Behind the Latest Book

(48:53) Everyday Moments of Profound Aliveness

(53:24) Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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Allyson Roberts knows what it takes to make it in this world. After surviving homelessness and childhood abuse, she still left her heart open enough to allow herself to heal. Through Allyson’s journey of both spirituality and science, she came to deeply understand that our paths are our responsibility and she helps others understand this, too. Her work has been recognized all over the globe and you can read how her journey began in her best selling book, The Spiritual Journey: The Part No One Talks About.

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