The Flynn Skidmore Podcast

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  The Concept of Traumatizability 05.06.2026 14min

  There is probably a spectrum of traumatizability. Some people, for reasons that span psychology, biology, spirituality, and beyond, just don't deeply internalize damage the way the world expects them to. I share something I have carried for nearly 20 years: a vague sense that a sexual violation happened to me when I was young, which became as close to confirmation as I will probably ever get during a meditation retreat in India on my honeymoon. And my most honest report is that it didn't hurt...
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  When Is This Version of You Ready to Die 03.06.2026 18min

  If you’d like to continue this conversation with me live, join us this Friday in The Membership. The central question: is violent self-murder ever necessary, or is it actually the part of us refusing to consent to a death that's already trying to happen? I share what came up for me sitting with that question, starting with a week of post-dental agony that led me to something I want you to feel more than understand: all you are is space, and what we are looking for in every choice we make is t...
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  My Jealousy Journey 02.06.2026 16min

  If you’d like to continue this conversation with me live, join us this Friday in The Membership. In the first seven months of my relationship with Julia, I was jealous. Not hyper controlling, but a silent suffering that verged on obsessive compulsiveness. I was beginning and ending my days with anguish, rage, despair, blame, and frustration. I share the full arc of that experience, what triggered it, what it revealed in me, why none of the tools I tried worked, and how Julia's extraordinary c...
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  Welcome to The Flynn Skidmore Podcast! 30.03.2026

  Welcome to The Flynn Skidmore Podcast. I'm Flynn, and this podcast is for learning to light your soul on fire and become exactly who you want to be. Ways to Work with Me Join the membership here for weekly live discussionsApply to join a future The Way of Mastery small group cohort1:1 with me
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  Exploring the Intricacies of Shame and What it Means to be Embodied with Dr. Scott Lyons 31.07.2025 1j 17min

  In today's episode, I speak with holistic psychologist, educator and author, Dr. Scott Lyons. Scott is a world-class body-based trauma expert, helping people break free from cycles of pain, limiting beliefs, and trauma. In this conversation, we explore cyclical thoughts, shame and its effects, positive and toxic shame, self-actualization, social isolation and loneliness, and what it means to have an internal experience. We also discuss detecting repressed shame and manipulation, reson...
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  The Emotion You Fear Most 11.12.2024 22min

  In this episode, I explore the often-overlooked fear of joy and the profound impact it has on our lives. Through a powerful client story and reflections on my personal journey, I uncover the ways early life experiences teach us to repress joy as a survival strategy. Together, we examine how these patterns shape our personality, relationships, and creative potential, often keeping us disconnected from our truest selves. Through the lens of amplifying joy as a bonding energy, we delve into the...
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  What It's Like to Want to Die 04.12.2024 28min

  In this episode, I delve into the journey of navigating darkness and discovering the beauty that emerges when we embrace our contradictions. I share my personal experience of living out of alignment with my true self, the pain of hiding behind masks, and the profound transformation that comes from aligning your external reality with your internal truth. Through the lens of congruence—where your inner essence and outer life harmonize—we explore the creative potential unlocked by authenticity ...
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  A Meditation to Grow your Desires 27.11.2024 20min

  In this episode, I guide you through a powerful meditation designed to help your desires feel safe to grow and flourish. I’ll help you create a space where you can explore what you truly want, hold space for the fears that may arise, and transform them with warmth and tenderness. This practice allows you to connect with your desires, understand their potential, and create an environment where they can thrive. This meditation is an invitation to expand your capacity to hold both your dreams a...
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  The True Cost of Isolation and The Power of Belonging 20.11.2024 35min

  In this episode, I share my thoughts on why material wealth alone doesn’t create a truly fulfilling life. I talk about the epidemic of isolation in our culture and how many of us, myself included, have sacrificed genuine connection in the pursuit of success. I explore what’s at the core of this need for “life force” and how nurturing friendships with shared aspirations can shift our experience, bringing us closer to true abundance. I also open up about my own journey through loneliness, my s...
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  How to Like Yourself 13.11.2024 47min

  In this episode, we explore the journey of becoming someone who genuinely inspires yourself. I share my personal transformation from relying on fear-based motivation to cultivating a life of true self-inspiration, highlighting both the struggles and revelations along the way. We dive into: Owning Your Desires: Why aligning with what you genuinely want can shift everything.Self-Actualization and Collective Growth: How your personal growth impacts the world around you.From Manipulation to Insp...
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  The Power of Self-Love: Beyond What You Think, Into What You Feel 30.10.2024 34min

  In this episode, I’m diving into the heart of self-love, breaking down some of the biggest misconceptions that can actually hold us back and deepen self-criticism. I’ll share how looking at self-love as an energetic process can help us move beyond judgment and obligation, opening up space for real acceptance and powerful transformation. I’ll guide you through exercises to help you reconnect with your inner self and build a nurturing presence that reaches beyond your own boundaries. Together,...
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  Tidying the Studio of Your Mind: A Path to Greater Fulfillment and Creativity 16.10.2024 28min

  In this episode, I explore the profound impact of completion on personal growth and success. I share my journey in recognizing the importance of signing off on both tangible projects and intangible parts of myself, including past versions of who I’ve been. By acknowledging what’s complete, I’ve found that it reduces overwhelm and frees up energy for new creations. Using the metaphor of water flowing from a mountain to the ocean, I illustrate the process of creation and the obstacles that can...
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  From Energy to Matter: Creating Reality with Intention 09.10.2024 33min

  In this episode, we explore the intricate dance between energy and the material world, uncovering how these two layers of reality shape our experiences. Through the lens of my personal journey, we examine how our energetic states—whether rooted in shame or love—ripple out to influence the physical world. Understanding the cycles of creation, assimilation, and completion, we gain the power to cultivate life-giving energy, transforming not only ourselves but also the environments we touch. By p...
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  The Energy of Creation: Aligning Actions with Long-Term Vision (Pt. 2) 02.10.2024 48min

  In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of creating our desires in life. I explore how our general orientation, like my goal of becoming 100% love, guides our actions and shapes our journey. I emphasize the importance of embracing the tension between our current state and our aspirations, viewing it as a space for creation and growth. We discuss the rhythm of creation - birth, maintenance, and death - and how honoring each stage is crucial for sustainable progress and energy management....
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  How to Create Pt .1 25.09.2024 25min

  In this episode, I dive into the concept of creation and share my personal journey of identifying as an artist. I explore how this decision has transformed my perspective on life and creativity. I discuss the importance of embracing all dimensions of ourselves, dissolving perceived contradictions, and how identifying as an artist has allowed me to love mistakes and take myself less seriously. I also touch on the idea that we are all artists, constantly creating in every moment, whether we're ...
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  How to Balance Giving and Receiving 20.09.2024 39min

  I share how I've transformed potentially tense situations into opportunities for connection and growth. By approaching these encounters with an intention of giving of giving - offering presence, friendliness, and genuine interaction - I've not only often avoided traffic tickets but more importantly, created moments of real human connection. This approach, I believe, is about transcending societal programming and contributing to a collective evolution in how we interact with one another. I al...
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  Why Does Change Take Time? 11.09.2024 33min

  In this episode, I ask the question, “Why does growth take time?” I explore the mechanisms underlying the materialization of desires and intentions, and consider why sustainable change takes time, using my own experience with eyesight as an example. I discuss why quick fixes or "winning the lottery" or “chiropractor” scenarios might not lead to lasting transformation, and how God (or the universe/love/nature/light/oneness) might actually be loving by allowing us to go through the proc...
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  How Two People Grow Within a Relationship 04.09.2024 22min

  In this episode, I dive into the complexities of personal growth within relationships and share my 4-part framework for co-creation. We explore the challenging dynamics that arise when partners have different visions for their lives and the importance of understanding each other's ideals. We discuss the three options you face when your partner's growth doesn't align with your expectations: accept them as they are, change your expectations, or choose to leave the relationship. I emphas...
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  The Relationship Between Art and Honesty 28.08.2024 27min

  In this episode, I follow up on last week’s topics of superiority and inferiority and share my growth since. I speak about into the concept of empowerment and the journey from perceiving relationships vertically to embracing horizontal connections. I explore the realization that safety and genuine connection come from allowing ourselves to be seen horizontally by others. This shift in perspective has transformed my creative process, enabling me to operate with a more nourishing worldview. I ...
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  Self Worth and the Inferiority/Superiority Complex 21.08.2024 42min

  In this episode, I dive deep into the personal journey of understanding and transforming my internal concept of worth and value. I explore the idea of being seen as the "best option" and how it has influenced my actions and relationships. Through a reflective process, I discuss the importance of shifting from a vertical, hierarchical mindset to a more horizontal, interconnected view of relationships and self-worth. I share insights from conversations with friends and personal reflections tha...