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Spirit Gym with Paul Chek

Paul Chek
Holistic Health
Spirit Gym
Herbal Medicine
Hero's Journey
Personal Development
Personal Mythology
Spirituality
Consciousness
Spiritual Awakening
Plant Spirits
Shamanic Practices
Mindfulness
Abundance Archetype
Psychology
Vaporizing Herbs
Ritual Practices
Creativity
Technology
Organized Religion
Holistic Healing

Get ready for a no-holds-barred exploration of life and why we’re all here. Each week, world-renowned Holistic Health Practitioner Paul Chek and his guests will tackle topics like spirituality and metaphysics, human performance, diet, science, plant medicine, relationships, sexuality, lifestyle, and personal development with a depth and honesty that you won’t find anywhere else. Previously called ... more

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Recent Guests

Sean O'Laoire
Priest, mystic, scholar of six languages and six world mythologies
Spirit Gym / Sean O'Laoire Ministries
Episode: 394 — Every Parable Has 3 Levels of Understanding and Most People Are Stuck on Level One With Sean O’Laoire
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Neuroscientist, researcher and educator focused on the science of how humans learn
The Digital Delusion / Horvath Lab
Episode: 393 — Your Kid’s Dropping IQ Is Not An Accident — Here’s the Proof With Dr. Jared Horvath
Ben Earl
Writer for Marvel Comics and scholar of depth psychology, myth, and esoteric arts
Marvel Comics (writer); Depth Psychology, Myth and Artificial Intelligence
Episode: 392 — What Writing Spider-Man Taught Me About the Fool’s Journey With B. Earl
Chip Richards
Author and creative coach known for transformative storytelling practices
Episode: 386 — The Ancient Template That's Been Guiding Your Life All Along With Chip Richards
Mansal Denton
Founder of Real Provisions and expert on sacred hunting practices.
Real Provisions
Episode: 380 — The Spiritual Practice Behind the Cleanest Meat You'll Ever Eat With Mansal Denton
Lara Day
Creator of the 13 Sacred Nights Oracle, author, researcher of holiday origins
Beyond Words Publishing
Episode: 376 — Everything You Know About Holidays is a Manufactured Lie With Lara Day
Mark Gober
Author and speaker focused on the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, and social structures.
Episode: 375— The Social Contract You Never Signed Is Destroying Your Freedom With Mark Gober
Paul Levy
Author of The Quantum Revelation and expert on the intersection of physics and consciousness
Awaken in the Dream
Episode: 366 — The Dreamlike Nature of Reality: Not Just a Metaphor With Paul Levy
Thomas Mayer
A researcher, author, and long-time meditation teacher specializing in anthroposophy.
Anthroposophy Researcher
Episode: 363 — COVID Vaccines: A Spiritual Perspective You Haven’t Heard About With Thomas Mayer

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Paul Chek
Host of Spirit Gym and Holistic Health Practitioner; associated with Spirit Gym and CHEK Institute

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Loud ego

    He has some good things to say and has interesting guests but WOW, he has a huge spiritual ego. Always talking about how much experience he has, all that he knows… people will understand that through what he says, not needing him to constantly point out these things about himself.

    He also talks so much I forget he is suppose to be interviewing. Looks like he hasn’t changed- people have been commenting on this for over 7 years. When a person can’t receive feedback like that from listeners and is... more

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    Zemyna21
    United States15 days ago
  • Scheming, Sexist Snake-Oil Salesman. 🚩🚩🚩

    Don’t fall for it. This guy’s a narcissistic, “spiritual” nut-job with absolutely no professional medical experience or degrees to account for. A friend of mine introduced me to his podcast, and it only took the first few minutes of one episode to realize that this guy is not only incredibly chauvinistic and sexist, but is also a complete quack.

    Be a natural skeptic and do your research before buying into made-up, unscientific theories by privileged old white men.

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    1
    Shreddy_Poppins
    United Statesa month ago
  • New Subscriber

    Although I have been following Paul Chek for a few years now, I have just started listening to the podcast and it is awesome. The episodes are incredibly engaged with a lot of good science woven in. It's important we support the people that are bringing health and happiness into our world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheGnomeSeeker
    United States3 months ago
  • Wealth of wisdom

    Paul Chek is a wealth of wisdom. Decades of deep training, lived experience, and honest inquiry come through in every episode of the Spirit Gym with Paul Chek. This show challenges you to think, live, and train at a higher level. I genuinely love it and always walk away better for listening.

    Apple Podcasts
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    shaync
    United States4 months ago
  • Really enjoyed this podcast and learnt a lot!

    Thank you Paul! That was very helpful and I learnt a lot. It’s great you have teamed up with others that are creating healthy products and able to get us discounts too. Looking forward to learning more

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    Anonymous
    United States6 months ago

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Guests bring unique expertise, adding credibility and variety to conversations.
Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of topics, often weaving science with spirituality.

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393 — Your Kid’s Dropping IQ Is Not An Accident — Here’s the Proof With Dr. Jared Horvath
Q: Why is it important that education retain a holistic, value-based direction rather than personalization that outruns common fundamentals?
The guests argue that while personalization can tailor learning, education should unify students around core knowledge and cognitive skills; without this, students may become proficient with tools but shallow in understanding and problem-solving.
393 — Your Kid’s Dropping IQ Is Not An Accident — Here’s the Proof With Dr. Jared Horvath
Q: What shaped you into the person you are and inspired you to write The Digital Delusion?
Horvath describes a lifelong arc from outdoor, hands-on learning to studying the science of learning, emphasizing deep engagement with knowledge and practical experience as the foundation for his work.
394 — Every Parable Has 3 Levels of Understanding and Most People Are Stuck on Level One With Sean O’Laoire
Q: Why do parables resonate as stories rather than as straightforward teachings?
Because parables work on multiple levels, engaging the soul and heart; they require transcending left-brain processing to access deeper wisdom that can transform the listener over time.
386 — The Ancient Template That's Been Guiding Your Life All Along With Chip Richards
Q: What's a test that you're currently facing?
Chip shared that he's facing the challenge of growing sustainably while holding the real core essence of his work.
EP 341 — John Churchill: The Evolution of Consciousness
Q: What would you say your living spiritual philosophy is?
My living spiritual philosophy is that of what we would call the Bodhisattva path, which has both a kind of non-dual contemplative dimension, a developmental dimension, and then a way of understanding that the path unfolds through a particular non-dual engagement with the world itself.

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The show tends to explore spirituality, consciousness, and personal transformation through deep-dive conversations with guests who blend science, myth, and esoteric traditions. Episodes frequently center on parables, education, mythic storytelling, sacred practices around food and hunting, and the intersection of modern technology with spiritual life. A notable strength is the willingness to host diverse thinkers—from neuroscientists and authors to mystics and mythologists—who bring rigorous inquiry and practical insight to big questions about meaning, health, and society. The format often balances philosophical reflection with actionable takeaways for listeners seeking growth, resilience, and a broader view of reality.

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Recent guests on Spirit Gym include:

1. Sean O'Laoire
2. Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
3. Ben Earl
4. Chip Richards
5. Mansal Denton
6. Lara Day
7. Mark Gober
8. Paul Levy

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