R. C. Hand

I’ve known for years that everyone has a story—sometimes the most unlikely beginnings become the most powerful catalysts for transformation. In this episode, I sit down with R.C. Hand, a man who grew up shining shoes in a barrio bar and witnessing brawls, then went on to build a contracting empire, retire early with creative focus, and explore over 100 countries.

We dive deep into:

How survival instincts and early exposure to raw emotions shaped his inner narrative and art.

The practical wisdom of building with your hands—whether brick, straw, or earthen architecture—and how that translates into clarity and purpose.

Adventures from Cuba’s crumbling beauty and North Korea’s facades, to Machu Picchu, Bhutan’s living traditions, and Persia’s ancient echoes.

Why envisioning your own death—down to the tree you rest under—can become a powerful tool for living fully, avoiding regret, and passing on meaning.

The human paradox: how our darkest origins can spark compassion, creativity, and generosity—and why giving back remains the richest legacy.

This is a conversation about building—not only houses and businesses, but lives that stand strong, rooted in purpose, curiosity, and deep humanity. I hope it inspires you to ask: What kind of structure are you building… in the world, and in your soul?

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This episode felt like a homecoming.

Betsy Kudlinski has spent a life immersed in nature—working with animals, tending land, and learning how nervous systems heal when given the chance to remember. But when chronic pain and trauma created a deep disconnect from the body, a new path emerged—one that Betsy now calls “renaturing.”

We talk through what it means to live in freeze mode, why presence can feel dangerous after trauma, and how somatic experiencing, evolutionary biology, and Taoist wisdom all point toward the same truth: the body already knows the way home, if we can learn to listen.

Together, we explore healing not just as recovery, but as reconnection—with ourselves, with others, and with the wild world that’s been waiting all along.

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In this episode, I speak with Jim Marshall, polymath and creator of Septemics, a revolutionary system he describes as “the periodic table of human nature.” Jim’s discovery of 35 distinct seven-level scales reveals a law-bound structure to human behavior—where every action, trait, or dysfunction unfolds along a precise gradient.

As someone who values frameworks rooted in both science and spirit, I found Jim’s synthesis of engineering logic, empirical psychology, and philosophical insight incredibly provocative. We explore the origins of Septemics, the mathematical integrity behind the seven-level model, and the practical applications it offers for relationships, leadership, self-assessment, and even navigating death.

Jim’s goal isn’t to inspire belief—it’s to provide a rigorous system that helps people see themselves and others with clarity and compassion. Whether you’re a student of human development, spirituality, or simply trying to make sense of your place in the world, this conversation will challenge the way you understand growth, purpose, and the path to wisdom.

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