Dylan Charles is a self-described "battered soul" who found his way from self-sabotage to self-mastery. He did this by being open to his inner wisdom and seizing on opportunities to increase his knowledge and take action to improve his life and the lives of those around him. Dylan is an artist, publisher, podcast host, martial arts practitioner, meditator, plant medicine facilitator, and self-mastery coach. In this conversation with Carol, Dylan outlines his rocky road to "awakening" and the people and tools he encountered along the way that now define his life and his mission of helping others. He highlights the importance of discernment, trusting our inner wisdom, and taking responsibility for navigating our current environment. Blending the structure and spirituality of the east with the shamanistic tools of nature-based cultures, Dylan challenges us to see beyond the surface of "cultural indoctrination." Find out more about Dylan here: https://batteredsouls.com/ https://www.wakingtimes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WakingTimes https://shaolindylan.com FREE 15-minute insight consultation - available on Dylan's "shaolindylan.com" website ******* More about Hearts Rise Up: https://heartsriseup.com Hearts Rise Up Podcast has been named a "2021 Top Wisdom Podcast" by Feedspot.