Topic: Birth

Dr. Zach Bush challenges the narrative of global population growth, stating that only five countries currently maintain a positive birth rate. He predicts a significant shrinking of the human population over the next decade, which will lead to the collapse of abstract economic systems built on perpetual consumption and real estate appreciation. He advocates for a shift toward life-based metrics rather than capital concentration.

The discussion highlights the severe long-term impacts of glyphosate exposure across three generations, leading to metabolic collapse and birth defects. Carlwood expresses frustration with the lack of organic options in local markets and the difficulty of maintaining a conviction for natural living in a system that prioritizes chemical agriculture. He emphasizes the need for a "land shaman" or spiritual translator to help navigate these environmental challenges.

The conversation covers the technical aspects of creating and choosing astrological talismans based on a person's birth chart. Matt Dragonstone advises selecting planets that are already "dignified" or strong in a user's chart to amplify positive effects, using Mercury in Gemini or Virgo as examples. The host shares a story of a Mercury ring causing a physical burning sensation, which Dragonstone interprets as a sign of the tool's potency and the host's specific ninth-house placement.

The discussion addresses why "bad people" or those disrespectful to the land often seem to achieve material success. Elliott points to astrology and the concept of the Fates, noting that a person's birth chart, such as having Saturn in the second house, can dictate financial struggles or specific career paths like farming. He argues that life outcomes are often ordained by forces beyond personal control, requiring the wisdom to accept what cannot be changed.

The hosts discuss White's views on "shadow work" and the inherent difficulty of being human. White viewed humans as "meat sacks" that are often used by higher powers, a perspective rooted in Greek, Egyptian, and Gnostic thought. He encouraged seeing even "crash landings" in life, such as medical complications during birth, as part of a soul's autonomous story.

The guests describe a "medical prison" experience where a hospital threatened to call Child Protective Services (CPS) over a jaundice diagnosis. They argue that hospitals often extend stays to milk insurance companies rather than for medical necessity. Greg Carlwood shares his own experiences with hospital births that occurred despite plans for natural home births due to medical complications.

The conversation explores the possibility of occult rituals designed to engineer births that draw dark entities into physical bodies. Reference is made to Jack Parsons and the "Babylon Working" as historical precedents for using human vessels as meat suits for Archons. Icke confirms his belief that such practices are a reality within the inner circles of the elite to strengthen communication with non-human realms.

Dr. Kelly Brogan discusses her struggle with "superiority" regarding natural birth and the judgment she feels toward medicalized obstetrics. Greg Carlwood shares a personal story of his wife's traumatic birth experiences, including an emergency C-section and a post-home-birth seizure caused by ignored preeclampsia. This anecdote highlights the tension between wanting to avoid the medical system and the reality of life-threatening complications that sometimes necessitate its use.

Following the interview, Greg Carlwood reflects on the emotional difficulty of discussing his children's births and the irony of his kids ending up in "EMF artificial light voids" despite his strict prenatal precautions. He considers whether his focus on external toxins has been a diversion from necessary inner work. Carlwood concludes that maintaining a non-combative, empowering relationship with his children is more vital for their success than achieving a perfectly toxin-free environment.

The discussion frames modern societal infrastructure as an evolved form of slavery, beginning with birth certificate registration and state-mandated schooling. It critiques the corporate hierarchy, the pharmaceutical industry's influence on health, and the debt-based fiat currency system designed to lose value over time. Environmental concerns such as fluoridated water and geoengineered skies are cited as tools used to maintain a docile population.

The legal system is described as being based on Admiralty Maritime Law, where individuals are treated as "persons" or "legal fictions." Gary Fraun cites Black's Law Dictionary to define a "person" as a "monster" or "dead thing," linking this to the recruitment site Monster.com. He explains the distinction between being "hung" as a free man and being "lynched" as a slave under the historical rules of Lynch's Law.

The discussion turns to Operation Sea Spray, a 1950 U.S. military experiment that sprayed Serratia marcescens bacteria over San Francisco. Carlwood links this history to modern contamination cases involving the Chiron Corporation and medical recalls. He further explores the esoteric naming of the Chiron Corporation, connecting it to the centaur of Greek mythology and the celestial body often used in astrological birth charts.

Olson explains the "straw man" concept, alleging that the United States covertly declared bankruptcy in 1933 and began using citizens' birth certificates as collateral for national debt. He discusses the significance of all-caps names on legal documents and the history of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. While acknowledging the "sovereign citizen" movement, Olson warns of the legal difficulties involved in attempting to opt out of this corporate identity system.

The host lists upcoming Higher Side meetups in locations including New Zealand, Missouri, and Colorado. He provides a personal update regarding his wife's recent homebirth, describing it as a scary but rewarding rite of passage. The episode concludes with a final nod to the trickster archetype and a transition into the closing music.

Greg Carlwood shares the personal story of his son Roman’s birth, which began as a natural home birth but ended in a medical emergency. After a difficult delivery involving shoulder dystocia, his wife suffered an unexpected seizure and was rushed to the hospital. He describes the trauma of the experience and the subsequent diagnosis of eclampsia, which requires a 12-week recovery period.

Strieber posits that the visitors are acting as midwives for the birth of a new stage of humanity. He compares current global crises, including climate change, to the turbulent waters of a womb before birth. He suggests that through consciousness work and the study of quantum mysteries, humans are preparing to transition into a new kind of existence.

Nadi astrology focuses on the exact second of a spirit's manifestation on Earth rather than simple sun signs. Jeff Harmon shares a personal story of seeing lights join his son's body during a C-section, supporting the legend that the soul attaches at the first breath. This system emphasizes the individual's free will and the rectification of the soul's path.

Greg Carlwood shares a personal account of his daughter's birth, which transitioned from a planned natural water birth to a high-intervention hospital stay. He expresses frustration over the immediate use of IV antibiotics and the pressure to administer vaccines, feeling that months of natural preparation were undone by the medical system.

Cal Washington explains the concept of bonding a case, asserting that every commercial endeavor requires indemnification to provide recourse for financial harm. He claims that while everyone is technically bonded through their birth certificate, knowingly filing a bond for a specific amount can put a judge's personal assets at risk if their own bond is exhausted. This tactic is intended to signal to the court that the individual understands the underlying commercial nature of the legal proceedings.

The discussion traces the historical fusion of the Law Merchant and Common Law, noting that Lord Mansfield officially integrated the two in the late 1700s. Originally, the Law Merchant operated separately to handle transient maritime and trade disputes quickly, but over time, courts began treating all individuals as merchants. Washington argues that the creation of the birth certificate in the 1900s finalized this transition, allowing courts to use summary judgments instead of the strict proof required by pure common law.