# tcm (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tcm. Page: Feed: --- ## [Personal and Planetary Purification \[King Hero Interview\]](https://veilofreality.com/2026/08/21/personal-and-planetary-purification-king-hero-interview/) _2026-08-21 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ I had a great conversation with Beth Martens, exploring deeper questions behind the work I’ve been sharing for many years. The post Personal and Planetary Purification \[King Hero Interview\] appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [Shadow Work and Occult Spiritual Warfare](https://veilofreality.com/2026/08/19/shadow-work-and-occult-spiritual-warfare/) _2026-08-19 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ An exploration of the occult law of rebound, psychic attacks, the externalization of evil, wetiko, inner differentiation, and why genuine shadow work is one of the most important forms of psychic and spiritual protection. The post Shadow Work and Occult Spiritual Warfare appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## 237. Robert Redford Top 3 (with Adam Kautzer) _2026-08-19 · Ticklish Business_ Robert Redford is our August birthday boy and with his passing in September it seemed the perfect time to do a proper Redford Top 3. Longtime Ticklish Biz guest Adam Kautzer joins me to give our lists as well as lay out why Redford changed the movie biz forever. We also discuss '70s cinema, why Downhill Racer deserves to be in the same category as Rocky, and why some of the biggest Redford movies… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP1785626113.mp3) ## Queer Horror at the End of the World _2026-08-13 · Cinema Junkie_ Cinema Junkie talks about queer horror and indie filmmaking with Michael Varrati and Brendan Haley, the filmmakers behind a new apocalyptic, supernatural horror tale called 'Scorch Marks.' Their film will have its world premiere at FilmOut, San Diego’s LGBTQ Film Festival. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/cinema_junkie/20260813005204-CJScorchMarksPodcast.mp3) ## Best of KPBS Podcasts - Cinema Junkie _2026-08-10 · Cinema Junkie_ Best of KPBS Podcasts brings the best of KPBS storytelling to our listeners. Each episode features curated highlights from across the KPBS podcast lineup, paired with conversations with the producers and hosts. This episode features the podcast Cinema Junkie [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/cinema_junkie/20260807120722-BESTOFKPBSPODCAST-CINEMAJUNKIEPODCASTVERSION.mp3) ## [August Eclipse Season: Endings, Beginnings & Fated Turning Points | TCM #180 (Part 1)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/08/09/august-eclipse-season-endings-beginnings-fated-turning-points-tcm-180-part-1/) _2026-08-09 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ In this podcast, we explore the deeper meaning of eclipse season, the astrology of the August 12 solar eclipse and August 27/28 lunar eclipse, and the major themes of endings, beginnings, revelations, and accelerated change. The post August Eclipse Season: Endings, Beginnings & Fated Turning Points | TCM #180 (Part 1) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/content.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/CM180p1.mp3) ## [August Eclipse Season: Endings, Beginnings & Fated Turning Points | TCM #180 (Part 2 For Members)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/08/09/august-eclipse-season-endings-beginnings-fated-turning-points-tcm-180-part-2-for-members/) _2026-08-09 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ In Part 2, we explore how to work with eclipse season, the Saros cycle and its historical echoes, real-life case studies, and what both eclipses may mean for each of the 12 rising signs. The post August Eclipse Season: Endings, Beginnings & Fated Turning Points | TCM #180 (Part 2 For Members) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## 236. How to Steal a Million (1966) with Princess Weekes _2026-08-05 · Ticklish Business_ We're pulling a heist in this week's episode. An art heist! YouTube essayist and critic Princess Weekes joins Kristen to talk Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole in William Wyler's How to Steal a Million. The duo talk about this being a game changer for both Hepburn and O'Toole (as well as being the beginning of the end for Wyler). They also analyze Hepburn's change in looks, and even get to briefly… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP6252043380.mp3) ## [Spiritual Warfare: What Makes You More Vulnerable To Malevolent Forces](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/28/spiritual-warfare-what-makes-you-more-vulnerable-to-malevolent-forces/) _2026-07-28 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ Lian and psycho-spiritual researcher Bernhard Guenther explore spiritual warfare, what unseen forces actually are, how they operate through human consciousness, why most people have no map for recognizing them, and what it takes to begin developing one. The post Spiritual Warfare: What Makes You More Vulnerable To Malevolent Forces appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [The True Self, the False Self, and Finding Yourself Again | TCM #179 (Part 1)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/24/the-true-self-the-false-self-and-finding-yourself-again-tcm-179-part-1/) _2026-07-24 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ This episode explores how the False Self develops, why it disconnects us from who we truly are, and how we can begin recovering the True Self through awareness, grief, embodiment, boundaries, self-compassion, and safe relationships. The post The True Self, the False Self, and Finding Yourself Again | TCM #179 (Part 1) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/content.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/CM179p1.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8Lfsp3ao5qF0) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [The True Self, the False Self, and Finding Yourself Again | TCM #179 (Part 2 For Members)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/24/the-true-self-the-false-self-and-finding-yourself-again-tcm-179-part-2-for-members/) _2026-07-24 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ Part 2 explores how to recover the True Self, recognizing dysfunctional adaptations, developing healthy boundaries and self-compassion, and becoming more authentic in safe relationships. The post The True Self, the False Self, and Finding Yourself Again | TCM #179 (Part 2 For Members) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## 235. International Month: The Third Man (with Jeremy Fassler) _2026-07-22 · Ticklish Business_ We've got one more cinematic trip around the world before International Month closes! We're visiting our British Ticklish Biz patrons with a look at Carol Reed's iconic 1949 noir The Third Man. And to help us talk Orson Welles, sewer fights, and David O. Selznick I'm joined by political journalist Jeremy Fassler. Fassler discusses Selznick, how Noel Coward wouldn't work for this movie, and Pinky &… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP3615635661.mp3) ## [The “Astrology Bypass”: The Great Shift Requires the Great Work](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/17/the-astrology-bypass-the-great-shift-requires-the-great-work/) _2026-07-18 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ The rare 2026 planetary basket may mark a major turning point in civilization, but there is a difference between opportunity and guarantee, and the Great Shift still requires the Great Work. The post The “Astrology Bypass”: The Great Shift Requires the Great Work appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## Midday Movies: Is 'The Odyssey' worth the journey? _2026-07-16 · Cinema Junkie_ Christopher Nolan wants you to see his epic tale of ancient Greece in 70mm IMAX but is it worth a trip to the cinema? Cinema Junkie hosts Midday Movies to find out. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/cinema_junkie/20260716033414-CJMiddayMoviesTheOdysseyPodcast.mp3) ## [The Astrology Of Civilization’s Next Turning Point: The Basket Formation | TCM #178 (Part 1)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/12/the-astrology-of-civilizations-next-turning-point-the-basket-formation-tcm-178-part-1/) _2026-07-12 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ We explore one of the most significant astrological configurations of our lifetime: the rare planetary basket formation involving Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and connect it with Terence McKenna’s Timewave Zero, the Yuga Shift, Singularity, UFO disclosure, and more. The post The Astrology Of Civilization’s Next Turning Point: The Basket Formation | TCM #178 (Part 1) appeared first on… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/content.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/CM178p1.mp3) ## [The Astrology Of Civilization’s Next Turning Point: The Basket Formation | TCM #178 (Part 2 For Members)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/12/the-astrology-of-civilizations-next-turning-point-the-basket-formation-tcm-178-part-2-for-members/) _2026-07-12 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ In Part 2, we connect Barbault’s Cyclic Index with Terence McKenna’s Timewave Zero, the Yuga Shift, AI, UFO disclosure, and the deeper spiritual threshold unfolding behind the acceleration of history. The post The Astrology Of Civilization’s Next Turning Point: The Basket Formation | TCM #178 (Part 2 For Members) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [What If Death Does Not Automatically Free the Soul?](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/09/what-if-death-does-not-automatically-free-the-soul/) _2026-07-09 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ A reflection on earthbound spirits, distorted beliefs about the afterlife, the dangers of the “don’t go into the light” narrative, and why spiritual orientation during life matters is essential. The post What If Death Does Not Automatically Free the Soul? appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## 234. International Month - Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975 with Alicia Malone) _2026-07-08 · Ticklish Business_ It's time to pack our bags and take another cinematic vacation around the world for International Month! And this year, in honor of Ticklish Biz's 10 year anniversary, I'm going to take a vacation by watching the films of some of our international Patrons. First, we're stopping off in Australia, the home of our most international Patrons and talking about Peter Weir's 1975 feature Picnic at… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP5194794452.mp3) ## [The Shadow Behind “Social Responsibility”](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/07/the-shadow-behind-social-responsibility/) _2026-07-07 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ The most dangerous forms of tyranny rarely announce themselves as tyranny. They arrive dressed as fairness, compassion, equality, sharing, and “social responsibility.” The post The Shadow Behind “Social Responsibility” appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [The Higherside Chats: Psychospiritual Development For The Conspiratorial Mind](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/03/the-higherside-chats-psychospiritual-development-for-the-conspiratorial-mind/) _2026-07-03 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ Bernhard Guenther joins Greg Carlwood on The Higherside Chats to explore the deeper architecture of reality, the influence of hyperdimensional forces, and the spiritual battle beyond the material layer. Together, they discuss spiritual warfare, dark entities, shadow work, the true nature of evil, and the importance of inner work in navigating the current spiritual and… The post The Higherside… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SD132Mzshnkf) _2026-07-03 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [The Smoke Trail: Piercing The Veil w/ Bernhard Guenther](https://veilofreality.com/2026/07/03/the-smoke-trail-piercing-the-veil-w-bernhard-guenther/) _2026-07-03 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ Bernhard Guenther on Shadow, the Time of Transition, and Discernment in an Age of Deception Two men who arrived at the same trail from opposite directions. Smoke spent decades building businesses before the hollow set in. Bernhard rejected the material world entirely in his twenties, chasing one question: who am I, and what is this… The post The Smoke Trail: Piercing The Veil w/ Bernhard Guenther… ## 'Your Fluff is Enough' _2026-07-02 · Cinema Junkie_ Find out how a film critic and a drag queen created and self-published a delightful children's book about 'Your Fluff is Enough.' [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/cinema_junkie/20260702132958-CJYourFluffPodcast.mp3) ## [Spiritual Awakening or Spiritual Psychosis? | TCM #177 (Part 1)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/06/27/spiritual-awakening-or-spiritual-psychosis-tcm-177-part-1/) _2026-06-27 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ A grounded exploration of the fine line between genuine spiritual awakening, spiritual emergency, and spiritual psychosis, and why real awakening requires psychological maturity, discernment, and integration. The post Spiritual Awakening or Spiritual Psychosis? | TCM #177 (Part 1) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/content.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/CM177p1.mp3) ## [Spiritual Awakening or Spiritual Psychosis? | TCM #177 (Part 2 For Members)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/06/27/spiritual-awakening-or-spiritual-psychosis-tcm-177-part-2-for-members/) _2026-06-27 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ In Part 2, we explore what healthy spiritual integration actually looks like, why awakening often brings unprocessed trauma to the surface, and how to avoid inflation, fragmentation, and spiritual bypassing. The post Spiritual Awakening or Spiritual Psychosis? | TCM #177 (Part 2 For Members) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## Cinema Junkie and Midday Movies go on a summer viewing vacation _2026-06-25 · Cinema Junkie_ This summer there are big Hollywood blockbusters like 'Supergirl' but also indie hits like 'The Furious,' so here's a rundown of what's in theaters now and coming up in cinemas later this season. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/cinema_junkie/20260625164254-MiddayMoviesSummerFilmsPodcast.mp3) ## 233. Cape Fear (1962 with Emily Edwards) _2026-06-24 · Ticklish Business_ Ticklish Business host Kristen Lopez and author Emily Edwards sit down to discuss 1962's CAPE FEAR, in honor of the new Apple TV+ series. The duo discuss Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck's personas, the movie's harsh themes, and how it upends the idea of Old Hollywood in the 1960s. \*\*Note, this episode discusses sensitive topics.\*\* Listen to Emily's Silver Screen Sleuths on Apple Podcasts or… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP8678050150.mp3) ## [The Necessity of Psychospiritual Work in the Time of Transition](https://veilofreality.com/2026/06/23/the-necessity-of-psychospiritual-work-in-the-time-of-transition/) _2026-06-23 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ This article is a foundation piece for what I understand as psychospiritual work and why I believe it is essential during the Time of Transition: to help ourselves, help others, and align with the underlying evolutionary changes and forces. The post The Necessity of Psychospiritual Work in the Time of Transition appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## Marilyn Monroe Centennial Top 3 (with Alisha Soper) _2026-06-10 · Ticklish Business_ We're celebrating Marilyn Monroe's centennial with an episode fit for a legend! Kristen and guest Alisha Soper look at Marilyn's filmography and lay out their top 3 favorite films from the blonde bombshell. Along the way, Soper talks about being an actress with a skillset in playing Monroe. We also grouse about Don Murray in Bus Stop and why Arthur Miller screwed up everything. I have a new book… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP5267205063.mp3) ## [Personal Will vs. Divine Will: From Striving to Surrender | TCM #176 (Part 1)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/06/08/personal-will-vs-divine-will-from-striving-to-surrender-tcm-176-part-1/) _2026-06-09 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ This episode explores the movement from personal will to spiritual will and Divine Will, clarifying how true surrender requires conscious participation, inner work, discernment, and the purification of the personal will rather than passivity or egoic striving. The post Personal Will vs. Divine Will: From Striving to Surrender | TCM #176 (Part 1) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/content.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/CM176p1.mp3) ## [Personal Will vs. Divine Will: From Striving to Surrender | TCM #176 (Part 2 For Members)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/06/08/personal-will-vs-divine-will-from-striving-to-surrender-tcm-176-part-2-for-members/) _2026-06-09 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ Part 2 explores why sincere inner work requires spiritual will, what true surrender to the Divine really means, and how the personal will can become an instrument of Divine Will without becoming passive or avoiding life’s challenges. The post Personal Will vs. Divine Will: From Striving to Surrender | TCM #176 (Part 2 For Members) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DXydwvZU12VQ) _2026-06-09 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## 'Dead, White and Blue' -- A green movie! _2026-06-05 · Cinema Junkie_ 'Dead, White and Blue' is made from 100 percent recycled film and filmmaker Mike Davis explains what that means. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/cinema_junkie/20260605020206-246DeadWhiteandBlueCJPodcast.mp3) ## 231. Elaine in May - Ishtar (1987 with Elizabeth Alsop) _2026-05-27 · Ticklish Business_ Our tribute to beleaguered director Elaine May closes with a look at the movie that ruined her career, 1987's Ishtar. Is it the worst film ever made? May biographer Elizabeth Alsop joins Kristen to break down the infamous flop and what went wrong. The pair discuss Warren Beatty as the Patient Zero for everything, debunking established stories, and if telling the truth really is a dangerous… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP4970247327.mp3) ## Pride and Prejudice (1940 with Ann Foster) _2026-05-20 · Ticklish Business_ We have a great bonus episode! Friend of the podcast Ann Foster joins us to talk about her new book Rebel of the Regency (a must-read for history buffs). But we aren't just talking about Ann's fabulous book. We're also talking about the 1940 take on Pride & Prejudice, breaking down Laurence Olivier's uncomfortable Mr. Darcy, costume inauthenticity, and whether this adaptation does anything for the… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP9033787220.mp3?updated=1772849105) ## [UFO Disclosure, False Light, and Spiritual Warfare | TCM #175 (Part 1)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/05/19/ufo-disclosure-false-light-and-spiritual-warfare-tcm-175-part-1/) _2026-05-20 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ In this episode, we explore how UFO disclosure is not just about aliens or hidden technology, but opens into the unveiling of the unseen, the rise of false light narratives, the battle over human consciousness, and the need for embodied discernment in the Time of Transition. The post UFO Disclosure, False Light, and Spiritual Warfare | TCM #175 (Part 1) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/content.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/CM175p1.mp3) ## [UFO Disclosure, False Light, and Spiritual Warfare | TCM #175 (Part 2 For Members)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/05/19/ufo-disclosure-false-light-and-spiritual-warfare-tcm-175-part-2-for-members/) _2026-05-20 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ Part 2 goes deeper into the larger esoteric context of UFO disclosure, the Time of Transition, the unveiling of the “heaven of the gods,” and why discernment of true and false spiritual forces is essential. The post UFO Disclosure, False Light, and Spiritual Warfare | TCM #175 (Part 2 For Members) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## 230. Elaine in May - A New Leaf (1971 with Carrie Courogen) _2026-05-13 · Ticklish Business_ The sun's out and we're kicking off our Elaine in May series! The entire month is devoted to the female filmmaker and we're kicking things off with a look at her 1971 debut feature A New Leaf with May biographer Carrie Courogen. Courogen discusses May's foray into directing, the challenges of making her debut feature, and how it started to show the cracks that would see May exit Hollywood. We also… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP7552479069.mp3) ## [Official Disclosure and the Rise of the Alien Religion](https://veilofreality.com/2026/05/09/official-disclosure-and-the-rise-of-the-alien-religion/) _2026-05-10 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ This article explores why “official UFO disclosure” may be less about revealing the truth and more about formalizing a managed narrative that prepares humanity for a new alien religion rooted in external savior beings, “alien technology,” and false spiritual authority. The post Official Disclosure and the Rise of the Alien Religion appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [Uranus in Gemini: A Turning Point in Human Consciousness w/ Mark Jones | TCM #174 (Part 1)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/05/04/uranus-in-gemini-a-turning-point-in-human-consciousness-w-mark-jones-tcm-174-part-1/) _2026-05-04 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ In this episode of The Cosmic Matrix Podcast, we welcome back astrologer, teacher, and author Mark Jones for a deep exploration of the major outer planet shifts shaping our time. The post Uranus in Gemini: A Turning Point in Human Consciousness w/ Mark Jones | TCM #174 (Part 1) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/content.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/CM174p1.mp3) ## [Uranus in Gemini: A Turning Point in Human Consciousness w/ Mark Jones | TCM #174 (Part 2 For Members)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/05/04/uranus-in-gemini-a-turning-point-in-human-consciousness-w-mark-jones-tcm-174-part-2-for-members/) _2026-05-04 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ In Part 2, we go deeper into Pluto in Aquarius, Pluto’s slowing orbit, Pluto and Uranus transits, and the meaning of planets squaring the lunar nodes. The post Uranus in Gemini: A Turning Point in Human Consciousness w/ Mark Jones | TCM #174 (Part 2 For Members) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [The Golden Shadow, Luciferic Inflation, and the Trap of Spiritual Identity](https://veilofreality.com/2026/05/02/the-golden-shadow-luciferic-inflation-and-the-trap-of-spiritual-identity/) _2026-05-02 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ This article explores the Golden Shadow, hero worship, spiritual identity, archetypal inflation, Luciferic inflation, and why real discernment cannot be separated from shadow work and psychological self-honesty. The post The Golden Shadow, Luciferic Inflation, and the Trap of Spiritual Identity appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## 229. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946 with Alison Macor) _2026-04-29 · Ticklish Business_ The TCM Classic Film Festival is upon us and we're honoring both a movie playing at the festival and one celebrating its 80th (!) anniversary: 1946's The Best Years of Our Lives. Giving insight alongside Kristen is author Alison Macor, author of Making the Best Years of Our Livesand who will be introducing the movie at the festival. Kristen and Alison talk about the movie's legacy, including its… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/495/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP9616508814.mp3?updated=1776042554) ## [The Tragedy Of David Wilcock And What It Reveals](https://veilofreality.com/2026/04/23/the-tragedy-of-david-wilcock-and-what-it-reveals/) _2026-04-23 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ A reflection on David Wilcock's death and a deeper issue in New Age and disclosure circles: how psychological decline, delusion, and paranoia are often spiritualized, explained away, or turned into stories of special missions, psychic attack, or conspiracy. The post The Tragedy Of David Wilcock And What It Reveals appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [Why We Put People on Pedestals: The Golden Shadow | TCM #173 (Part 1)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/04/18/why-we-put-people-on-pedestals-the-golden-shadow-tcm-173-part-1/) _2026-04-18 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ Laura and Bernhard explore the golden shadow, positive projection, and why we so often put people on pedestals, only to later feel disappointed, betrayed, or disillusioned, and what it takes to step more fully into our own light and potential. The post Why We Put People on Pedestals: The Golden Shadow | TCM #173 (Part 1) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/content.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/CM173p1.mp3) ## [Why We Put People on Pedestals: The Golden Shadow | TCM #173 (Part 2 For Members)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/04/18/why-we-put-people-on-pedestals-the-golden-shadow-tcm-173-part-2-for-members/) _2026-04-18 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ In Part 2, we go deeper into the illusion of romantic love, what happens when the spell of projection breaks, the five steps to withdrawing projections, and how to consciously reclaim the gold we have given away. The post Why We Put People on Pedestals: The Golden Shadow | TCM #173 (Part 2 For Members) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [The Time of Transition: The End of an Age and the Birth of a New Humanity](https://veilofreality.com/2026/04/10/the-time-of-transition-the-end-of-an-age-and-the-birth-of-a-new-humanity/) _2026-04-10 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ An Exploration of Humanity’s Evolutionary Threshold, drawing on Esoteric Christianity, the Yuga Cycle, and Sri Aurobindo’s revelation to explore what this Time of Transition is really about and what it is asking of us. The post The Time of Transition: The End of an Age and the Birth of a New Humanity appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . ## [Cinema Junkie Book Club: 'Black Film' by David F. Walker](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/cinema-junkie/cinema-junkie-book-club-black-film-by-david-f-walker) _2026-04-03 · Cinema Junkie_ Cinema Junkie has a new book recommendation, David F. Walker's "Black Film: A History of Black Representation and Participation in the Movies." [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/cinema_junkie/20260403143642-CJ245BlackFilmPodcast.mp3) ## [The Yuga Shift and the Planetary Transition Ahead w/ Bibhu Dev Misra | TCM #172 (Part 1)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/03/30/the-yuga-shift-and-the-planetary-transition-ahead-w-bibhu-dev-misra-tcm-172-part-1/) _2026-03-30 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ Bernhard speaks with researcher and author Bibhu Dev Misra, author of Yuga Shift: The End of the Kali Yuga and the Impending Planetary Transformation, about the Yuga Cycle, the end of the Kali Yuga, and the larger planetary transformation now underway. The post The Yuga Shift and the Planetary Transition Ahead w/ Bibhu Dev Misra | TCM #172 (Part 1) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of Reality . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/content.blubrry.com/thecosmicmatrix/CM172p1.mp3) ## [The Yuga Shift and the Planetary Transition Ahead w/ Bibhu Dev Misra | TCM #172 (Part 2 For Members)](https://veilofreality.com/2026/03/30/the-yuga-shift-and-the-planetary-transition-ahead-w-bibhu-dev-misra-tcm-172-part-2-for-members/) _2026-03-30 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ In Part 2, the conversation explores comets, prophecy, spiritual hierarchies, aliens & UFOs, the thinning of the veil, the split in humanity, and why the real preparation for the coming transition is inner transformation and alignment with dharma. The post The Yuga Shift and the Planetary Transition Ahead w/ Bibhu Dev Misra | TCM #172 (Part 2 For Members) appeared first on Piercing the Veil of… ## Cinema Junkie and Midday Movies celebrate women directors _2026-03-27 · Cinema Junkie_ To close out Women's History Month, here's a tribute to both the women directors who blazed a trail as well as the provocative new female voices emerging today. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/cinema_junkie/20260327115811-CJMiddayMoviesWomenDirectorsPodcast.mp3) ## [The Great Work Begins Where Self-Actualization Ends](https://veilofreality.com/2026/03/23/the-great-work-begins-where-self-actualization-ends/) _2026-03-23 · Bernhard Guenther · Piercing the Veil of Reality_ Most of us do not truly know ourselves, even though we think we do. We know only the ego-personality and mistake it for who we are. This articles explores the deeper meaning of “Know Thyself” and why the Great Work begins where self-actualization ends. 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