How Trauma Shapes Your Thinking (and How to Break Free) with Alec Zeck
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In this episode, Kelly talks with Alec Zeck, a former military man and founder of The Way Forward Podcast. Alec shares his critical views on mainstream health paradigms and the importance of self-responsibility. They discuss the pitfalls of certainty in beliefs, the concept of "victim consciousness," and the empowering journey of metaphysical alchemy. Alec’s unique perspective will inspire you to question established narratives and explore deeper truths about health and self-ownership.
D. Alec Zeck is an independent researcher, podcaster, speaker, writer, former Army Captain, husband and father of two young children. He is best known for his popular Podcast “The Way Forward with Alec Zeck” which is consistently one of the highest-ranking alternative health podcasts in the world.
Alec is the Founder and Chief Storyteller of The Way Forward— an organization focused on educating, empowering, and uniting men and women from all walks of life in pursuit of health, liberty, and awareness— and the producer of the viral educational series The End of Covid. He is also the former Executive Director and Founder of Health Freedom for Humanity. Alec received his B.S. in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Timestamps:
5:00 Understanding how trauma blocks rational thinking and decision-making.
10:45 Reframing victim consciousness to reclaim your power and autonomy.
17:30 Challenging foundational beliefs to break free from disempowerment.
23:10 The importance of logical fallacies in evaluating scientific claims.
30:20 Using inner alchemy to transform trauma into empowerment.
38:40 Recognizing when external sources of power are limiting personal growth.
45:50 Why 100% self-responsibility is key to true freedom and healing.
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