Topic: Resistance

Resistance comes up in 33 chapters across 29 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2013 to September 2026.

February 2013 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 5:18:58 - 5:25:16

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Alchemizing Wounds into Gifts and the Guitar Metaphor

Personal tendencies, such as a dislike for travel, are analyzed as potential shadow processes where "gifts live next door to wounds." A debate over contrasting childhood experiences—one of universal acceptance and one of psychological terror—reveals how individuals may project their own "resistance" onto their parents' styles. The metaphor of learning the guitar is used to show how "wounds" (regret over lack of discipline) can be alchemized into "gifts" (acceptance of one's unique path) once the underlying shadow need is addressed.

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Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty
• 29:05 - 32:26

Etienne De La Boetie 2 | Mind Control America, The Statism Psyop, & The Art of Liberty

Cognitive Dissonance, The Three Classes of Men

A discussion on public awareness uses Leonardo da Vinci's classification of men into those who see, those who see when shown, and those who do not see. Cognitive dissonance prevents many individuals from accepting information that conflicts with their lifelong conditioning or causes psychological pain. This resistance is a primary hurdle in reaching the segment of the population that refuses to look at evidence regarding government illegitimacy.

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Dr. Joanna Kujawa | The Alien Goddess, Spiritual Machines, & Baba Yaga
• 1:14:57 - 1:18:43

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | The Alien Goddess, Spiritual Machines, & Baba Yaga

Philip K. Dick Hat, Biblical Translation and Organized Resistance

Carlwood explains the meaning behind his hat, which features the phrase "God is nowhere" (or "God is now here"), attributed to Philip K. Dick. He uses the hat as an example of how ancient texts without spaces or punctuation are open to interpretation. He expresses his willingness to align with any "organized resistance," including religious groups, against the "one-world government centralized surveillance state."

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Dr. Alexis Cowan | The Sunlight Psyop, Blue Light Conspiracy, & Your Solar Callus
• 34:58 - 38:52

Dr. Alexis Cowan | The Sunlight Psyop, Blue Light Conspiracy, & Your Solar Callus

POMC Prohormone, UVB Light and Cortisol Regulation

UVB light exposure to the eyes and skin triggers the production of Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) in the hypothalamus. While blue light can stimulate POMC in the pituitary gland to produce cortisol (ACTH), only UVB light unlocks the full repertoire of ten cleavage products. Chronic blue light exposure without UV balance leads to extended cortisol levels, which can promote catabolic tissue breakdown and systemic insulin resistance.

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Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution
• 1:14:23 - 1:17:31

Wayne McRoy Jr. | The 2025 System Language, Synchromystic Metadata, & The Alchemical Tech Revolution

Passive Resistance and The Mandibles Novel

Carlwood shares his personal strategy for "passive resistance" by minimizing his digital footprint and staying engaged with the physical world. He recommends the novel *The Mandibles* by Lionel Shriver, which depicts a family's struggle in a future of economic collapse and technological control. He also briefly touches on Trump's potential plans to weaken the dollar to incentivize domestic investment.

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Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust
• 55:01 - 1:00:37

Ryan Cristian | Trump 2.0 Election Aftermath, Statism, & Smart Dust

Peaceful Resistance, Military Revolt and Status Mindsets

The speakers discuss the mechanics of transitioning away from a statist society through peaceful resistance and non-compliance. They analyze gamed-out scenarios where the military or police might refuse to fire on their own citizens if a certain threshold of the population revolts. The segment emphasizes the difficulty of overcoming centuries of "status mindset" programming that makes people feel they need a ruler.

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Dr. Gregory Shushan | Near Death Experience in Indigenous Religion, Afterlife Journeys, & Resurrection
• 49:43 - 53:58

Dr. Gregory Shushan | Near Death Experience in Indigenous Religion, Afterlife Journeys, & Resurrection

Native American Resistance and Missionary Encounters in the Afterlife

Native American NDE accounts frequently featured encounters with Europeans in the afterlife, sometimes including warnings of future genocides carried out by missionaries. These experiences provided indigenous people with a rational basis to resist Christian conversion; they could argue against the existence of "hell" based on first-hand testimony from those who had died and returned. These spiritual reports often served as a tool for tribal survival and cultural preservation against colonizers.

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Jackie Jolie | Your Light Life, Quantum Health, & Sun Magic
• 38:26 - 41:54

Jackie Jolie | Your Light Life, Quantum Health, & Sun Magic

Circadian Rhythms and the Master Biological Clock

Jolie describes the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the brain as the master clock that receives timing cues through the eyes. She explains how morning sunlight regulates hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin, preventing insulin resistance. She uses the analogy of a house full of unsynchronized watches to describe the internal chaos caused by circadian mismatches.

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Carey Gillam | The Monsanto Papers, Glyphosate Damage, & Corrupted Science
• 43:28 - 45:54

Carey Gillam | The Monsanto Papers, Glyphosate Damage, & Corrupted Science

Agent Orange Legacy, Pesticide Treadmill, Regenerative Agriculture

Modern herbicides like 2,4-D and dicamba are chemical descendants of warfare agents like Agent Orange, repurposed for industrial agriculture. As weeds develop resistance to glyphosate, companies push a "pesticide treadmill" of increasingly toxic chemical combinations. Agronomists and proponents of regenerative agriculture argue for a return to traditional practices and soil health to break this cycle of chemical dependency.

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Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story
• 52:37 - 55:34

Alison McDowell | Graphene World Order, The Bio-Surveillance State & The Better Story

Global Solidarity and the Dandelion Manifesto

To counter the technocratic assault, McDowell advocates for a movement based on "global solidarity" and spiritual care rather than fear. She introduces her "Dandelion Manifesto" as a motif for resistance that exists outside the mainstream COVID narrative and emphasizes forgiveness and the preservation of natural life.

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Dr. Christiane Northrup | COVID Shot Concerns, Medical Freedom, & The Long Game
• 52:45 - 54:57

Dr. Christiane Northrup | COVID Shot Concerns, Medical Freedom, & The Long Game

Greg Carlwood Post-Interview Reflections, Resistance Movement Strategy

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, explaining why he shifted the focus toward the resistance movement rather than rehashing technical details like PCR tests. He expresses a desire to look forward at the legal and political challenges to the current medical narrative. Carlwood also mentions a missed opportunity to discuss "Orgasmic Birth" due to the length of the vaccine discussion.

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John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic
• 55:37 - 59:07

John Michael Greer | Political Sorcery, Will, & Weaponized Magic

Magic Resistance, Brett Kavanaugh and Ritual Failures

The "Magic Resistance," composed largely of left-wing occultists and Wiccans, attempted to use magic to stop Donald Trump and the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. Despite being better organized than the 4chan "chaos mages," their efforts were largely unsuccessful, often resulting in the opposite of their intended goals.

Alex Tsakiris | Scientism, Spirituality, & Why Evil Matters
• 1:12:18 - 1:15:40

Alex Tsakiris | Scientism, Spirituality, & Why Evil Matters

Resistance to Evil, Personal Responsibility and Apathy

In a post-interview monologue, Greg Carlwood reflects on the importance of pushing back against evil rather than succumbing to spiritual apathy. He argues that even if reality is a "cosmic theater," individuals have a responsibility to play the part of those who resist corruption, child labor, and systemic abuse.

Dr. Andrew Wakefield | The Act, The Jab, & The Fallout From Both
• 24:18 - 28:33

Dr. Andrew Wakefield | The Act, The Jab, & The Fallout From Both

VAERS Underreporting and Vaccine-Driven Viral Mutations

A Harvard Pilgrim study suggests that the VAERS system captures less than one percent of actual vaccine adverse reactions, implying the true injury numbers are significantly higher than reported. Furthermore, imperfect vaccines are described as creating genetic selection pressure that drives the emergence of resistant viral variants. This cycle is compared to antibiotic resistance, where the industry profits from creating new strains that require further vaccination.

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Dr. Andrew Wakefield | The Act, The Jab, & The Fallout From Both
• 52:30 - 56:05

Dr. Andrew Wakefield | The Act, The Jab, & The Fallout From Both

Health Freedom and the Threat of Vaccine Passports

The discussion warns that the current political climate is a template for permanent mandatory vaccination and the implementation of vaccine passports. Governments are seen as offloading enforcement to corporations, such as airlines and retailers, to police their customers. The segment emphasizes that the level of public resistance will determine whether these systems of control become a permanent fixture of society.

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Dr. Andrew Wakefield | The Act, The Jab, & The Fallout From Both
• 1:17:57 - 1:21:31

Dr. Andrew Wakefield | The Act, The Jab, & The Fallout From Both

Local Farming and Taking Money Out of the Corporate System

Using the example of Sunrise Ranch and local meat production, the host argues for a total economic shift away from Big Ag and corporate systems. He warns that once independent farmers and brave doctors are forced out of business, those options will never return. The segment encourages listeners to align their livelihoods and spending with their values rather than complaining about the costs of supporting the resistance.

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Derrick Broze | The Election Circus, Quarantine Camps, & The Greater Reset
• 1:27 - 3:13

Derrick Broze | The Election Circus, Quarantine Camps, & The Greater Reset

Derek Brose on The Great Reset and Technocratic Control

Guest Derek Brose, CEO of The Conscious Resistance Network, joins the program to discuss the "Great Reset" and the rise of individualized digital control. Brose highlights his work on documentaries and books like "How to Opt Out of the Technocratic State," focusing on actionable solutions rather than just identifying problems. The conversation addresses the shift toward social crediting, de-platforming, and the implementation of global immunity passports.

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James Corbett | The Truth About Bill Gates, Police, & The New Abnormal
• 58:07 - 1:02:59

James Corbett | The Truth About Bill Gates, Police, & The New Abnormal

Leaderless Resistance and the Legacy of MLK

Corbett advocates for "leaderless resistance" as a defense against co-option and assassination by intelligence agencies. He cites the FBI's attempts to blackmail and eventually eliminate Martin Luther King Jr. as a primary reason why movements should not invest their identity in a single figurehead. The discussion emphasizes personal responsibility and bilateral negotiations over centralized leadership.

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Kosh | EVOs, Plasma Energy, UFOs, & The SAFIRE Project
• 1:29:14 - 1:35:42

Kosh | EVOs, Plasma Energy, UFOs, & The SAFIRE Project

Brilliant Light Power and the Negative Resistance Regime

Kosh examines Brilliant Light Power and Randall Mills' "SunCell" technology. He explains the "negative resistance regime" in electrical discharges, where voltage and current have an inverse relationship. This regime is where EVOs (or "complex space charge configurations") form and absorb thermal energy. Kosh argues that by pulsing systems into this specific state, companies like Brilliant Light Power are successfully tapping into anomalous heat sources.

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Chris Knowles | A Synchromystic State Of The Union, The Great Seal, Lyra & The Space Altar
• 1:07:52 - 1:13:09

Chris Knowles | A Synchromystic State Of The Union, The Great Seal, Lyra & The Space Altar

X-Files Reality, Deep State Influence and Genetic Risks

Knowles discusses "X-Files reality," noting that plotlines from the show are now appearing in mainstream science news. He claims creator Chris Carter had connections to the Deep State and received story ideas from intelligence agents. The segment warns of the dangers of "random idiots" performing gene editing, comparing the potential fallout to antibiotic resistance.