EP 45: The Myth of Spiritual Enlightenment

What does it actually mean to be spiritual?

Because if social media is the reference point, spirituality looks like perfect morning rituals, curated retreats, flowing dresses, calm voices, and people who appear completely unbothered by the world.

But real spirituality might look more like:

yelling at someone for littering

crying for two weeks straight

crashing out on Verizon customer service

taking a walk, folding laundry, and trying to stay human in chaotic times

Experience the conversation face-to-face—head over to YouTube to watch the episode HERE

In this episode, Elizabeth and Elisha unpack the myth of spiritual perfection and the performative narratives surrounding enlightenment, healing, and "being evolved."

They talk about why spirituality that disconnects you from your body, your anger, or your humanity can actually become its own form of ego.

In this conversation

Why the myth of transcendence is collapsing