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In this episode:
What if hitting rock bottom unlocked the cosmos? In this gripping episode, spiritual seeker and The Broader Lens Podcast host Booboo Garcia shares his raw journey from gang life and addiction to a soul-shattering ego death that rewired his reality.
Booboo opens up about the trauma that shaped him, the moment of pure nothingness that awakened him, and how glimpses of past lives and vivid spiritual encounters set him on a path of truth and transformation.
We dive deep into ancient wisdom—from the Nag Hammadi to Yogananda—while unraveling the spiritual codes hidden in pop culture. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or sensed there’s more beyond the veil, this episode is your invitation to explore the mystical side of healing, awakening, and who we really are.
Guest Biography:
Booboo Garcia is a spiritual seeker, writer, and host of The Broader Lens Podcast. After overcoming trauma, gang life, and addiction, a profound awakening in 2009 set him on a lifelong path of self-discovery and sobriety. He explores consciousness, ancient wisdom, and humanity’s hidden origins, blending mysticism, science, and personal experience to challenge what we think we know.
📣Booboo Garcia’s Website:
➡️https://www.youtube.com/@broaderlenspodcast
Episode Chapters with Short Key Points:
(0:00:01) – Spiritual Awakening and Transformation Interview
Booboo Garcia shares his transformative experience of hitting rock bottom due to addiction, leading to ego death and a state of nothingness.
(0:06:29) – Journey From Darkness to Awakening
Personal transformation from a turbulent past to a spiritually awakened present, shaped by violence, addiction, and gang life.
(0:12:40) – Healing Trauma and Self-Discovery
Reconnecting with estranged father, shared death experience, addiction as escape from suffering, challenging 12-step model, healing through self-love.
(0:26:05) – Journey of Spiritual Discovery
A spiritual journey exploring different teachings, including Yogananda’s and the Gnostic Gospels, with a past-life connection to India.
(0:29:11) – Exploring Ancient Texts and Beliefs
Nature’s teachings in ancient texts, like the Nag Hammadi Library, offer alternative perspectives on inner divinity and the impact of societal filters on perception.
(0:34:40) – Exploring Ancient Mysteries and Spiritual Connections
Ancient civilizations, mysteries, global connections, myths, and personal experiences are explored in this chapter.
(0:48:11) – Exploring Spiritual Awakening and Oneness
Daily 12 steps, spiritual awakenings, disarming judgments, unity and oneness, hidden spiritual messages in media.
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