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Arlin Moore is an entrepreneur and creator exploring the intersection of consciousness, creativity, and business.

From building communities and companies to diving deep into mysticism and self-realization, Arlin has been in a season of transformation, merging his spiritual awakening with practical creation. So what does life look like after stepping away from constant achievement? What happens when you stop chasing and start aligning?

Expect to learn how Arlin’s 30-day “follow the energy” experiment changed everything, how he rediscovered God beyond religion, what it really means to surrender to divine purpose, how he’s merging art and entrepreneurship into one path, why flow requires both structure and stillness, and how faith can become a daily creative practice.

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0:00 Clarity, Focus & Following Intuition
1:06 The Malibu Fires
2:21 The 30-Day “Follow the Energy” Experiment
5:06 What Meditation Does For You
7:01 The Journey of Spirituality
12:21 Rediscovering God Beyond Dogma
15:01 From Using God to Being Used by God
17:01 What a Guru Really Is (and Isn’t)
20:41 Experiencing God Through Peace & Stillness
22:01 Naval Ravikant on Happiness & Meditation
23:21 Creative Flow
27:02 Spiritual Synchronicities
29:41 Returning to Entrepreneurship After a Year Off
33:31 Bringing Spirituality into Corporate Life
37:31 Merging Structure and Flow
42:31 Free Will, Fate & Divine Orchestration
47:01 The Feeling of True Flow States
52:01 Redefining Success & Fulfillment
56:01 Integrating Art, Business & Spirit
59:31 Closing Reflections on Growth & Gratitude

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My guest today is Nick Gilkey

In this conversation, Nick shares his journey from struggling with ulcerative colitis to building a successful coaching business and now venturing into e-commerce. He discusses the importance of organic marketing, the challenges of paid advertising, and the value of coaching and mentorship. The conversation also touches on the significance of systemization in coaching, the long-term perspective needed in e-commerce, and the impact of product quality on business success. Additionally, they explore health awareness, detox strategies, and the role of AI in content creation, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.

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Ryan Duey is the co-founder and CEO of Plunge, one of the fastest-growing brands in wellness and recovery. After a near-fatal motorcycle accident in Thailand, Ryan’s life took a radical turn—from spiritual exploration to building a $200 million company redefining modern cold therapy.

Expect to learn the real lessons behind entrepreneurship—why business is harder than most people think, how stress shows up differently for every founder, and why early-stage chaos can sometimes feel easier than managing success. Ryan shares how psychedelics shaped his leadership style, what it means to evolve from founder to CEO, and how to find peace inside the storm.

You’ll also discover the power of resilience, why endurance matters more than inspiration, how AI is changing business strategy, and what most entrepreneurs get wrong about selling high-ticket products. This is a raw, unfiltered conversation on business, stress, and the pursuit of meaning behind success.

Chapters

00:00 Ryan Duey’s Near-Death Experience & The Birth of Plunge
02:41 The Truth About Building a $200M Brand
07:12 Why Business Is Harder Than You Think
12:48 How Stress Manifests for Different Founders
18:05 Lessons from Psychedelics and Leadership
23:17 The Founder-to-CEO Transition
29:44 Resilience, Endurance & What Keeps You Going
34:55 AI’s Role in Business Growth
41:20 Selling High-Ticket Products the Right Way
47:58 Why Most People Misunderstand Cold Plunging
51:35 Final Reflections on Entrepreneurship & Purpose


Takeaways

Business is hard. The highlight reel never shows the sleepless nights, pressure, or doubt.

Unit economics matter more than ego. Scale doesn’t mean success.

Stress is personal. Some founders thrive in chaos; others in calm.

Psychedelics can expand leadership perspective—but only when integrated intentionally.

AI is a multiplier, not a replacement.

Selling high-ticket products requires trust, communication, and human connection.

Resilience trumps talent. Endurance is the real competitive advantage.

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