In this episode of Modern Alchemy, Joe and Christina explore the concept of first principles thinking, inspired by Elon Musk's approach to problem-solving. They discuss how breaking down complex problems into their fundamental components can lead to innovative solutions in both personal and professional contexts. The conversation also touches on the challenges of perfectionism and the importance of taking action with the resources available, rather than getting bogged down by the need for perfection. Through anecdotes and practical examples, they illustrate how this mindset can be applied to various aspects of life, from starting a business to personal development.

Feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or burnt out—even when life looks “good on paper”? In this episode, we unpack how your emotional frequency is either attracting or repelling success, love, and abundance.

We explore:
💥 Why chasing external validation never leads to fulfillment
🧬 The science behind emotional vibration (David R. Hawkins' Map of Consciousness)
⚖️ Masculine vs. feminine energy and the role of ego
🌈 How to shift from “need” → “neutrality” → “gratitude”
🔥 What hustle culture gets wrong—and how to manifest without burnout
🤣 Plus: Dairy Queen therapy, fast food identity quizzes, and Joe’s surprisingly deep love for Taco Bell

This episode blends spiritual insight, scientific grounding, and real-world experience for entrepreneurs, creators, and seekers of personal freedom.

✨ Whether you're healing from corporate burnout or stepping into your next level, this convo will shift your mindset and raise your frequency.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

• Map of Consciousness by Dr. David R. Hawkins

• A Happy Pocket Full of Money (Quantum Physics x Abundance)

What if some of your fears, struggles, or blocks aren’t even yours?

In this episode of Modern Alchemy, we dive into the groundbreaking science of epigenetics and how trauma, including emotional responses, can be inherited across generations. Christina breaks down a National Geographic article, 'Can Trauma Be Inherited Through Genes?' and introduces powerful studies (like a cherry blossom rat experiment) that show just how deep generational trauma runs.From hoarding tendencies to money mindset blocks, we share real-life examples of how this shows up in everyday life, and most importantly, how to heal it.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, confused, or curious about the patterns in their life and how to finally move forward.

🔑 Key Takeaways:- Trauma can be inherited biologically, not just emotionally- Your genes are the hardware, but epigenetics is the software influencing how they’re expressed- Healing isn’t just about you, it’s also about breaking generational patterns- Your environment plays a massive role in gene expression- Releasing inherited blocks can unlock new levels of success, confidence, and worthiness📖

Recommended Reading: - Mice can inherit learned sensitivity to a smell https://news.emory.edu/stories/2013/12/smell_epigenetics_ressler/index.html- Can Trauma Be Inherited Through Genes https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/trauma-genes-inherit-epigenetics-methylation

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