Black Metal Alchemist

Black Metal Alchemist

Author: Carlos Ødemark Language: English Episodes: 61
Hosted by Carlos Ødemark, Black Metal Alchemist is a personal journal recorded during long walks in the forest. This isn't a music history lesson, but rather a raw exploration of personal transformation-the alchemy of taking life's darker, more challenging elements and forging something meaningful from them. Carlos draws metaphorical inspiration from the resilience and introspective spirit often found in black metal culture, using it as a lens to examine his own path. Each episode is a reflection on the tools, philosophies, and hard-won lessons that have proven useful, moving beyond mere survival to building a life of authentic pride. The atmosphere of the podcast is intentionally immersive, aiming to bring the listener along on these contemplative journeys. You'll hear candid discussions about navigating inner turmoil, societal expectations, and the ongoing work of self-creation, all framed through Carlos's unique perspective and experiences. It's a deeply personal project that connects individual struggles to broader themes in culture and society, offering a solitary yet companionable space for those engaged in their own transformative work.
Episodes
#30 Rebel, god damn it! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:06
I believe that rebellion is not to be negative, is not to be violent, is not to be aggressive or punk-like, rebellion can be the very fuel that changes a life, and pushes societies forward, what to revel from and how to…
#29 - Isolation, the universal human punishment. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:08
In this episode I explore the depths and connections of the concept of isolation. --- Check on the blog of my site, Mindwork/s - Coaching, and Self-empowerment; if this interests you, there are more content freebies, vid…
#28 Misteries hide within the obvious. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:52
Today I talk about a side effect of our natural reason making, and how sometimes, explaining the unknown can lead to cognitive distortions that pile up in our global understanding of reality. --- Check on the blog of my…
Let's talk a bit about the past [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:18
The past is not there to become dependent on it but to learn and let go. The past is not a resource, is not who we are, is perhaps an addon, not to be dependent on, in this episode, I talk a bit about how the past affect…
The limits that constrict our life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:57
Today I want to talk about the things that limit our range of actions and therefore limit our lives, below our conscious awareness. And we end with a compelling question for your journal. ---- <p>Check on the blog of my…
The dimension I found- Deep inquiry challenge. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:00
Today I challenge you to make a commitment with yourself. I challenge younto take a road of self-understanding, self-dedication, and attention to the detail that your life is made of. Do you have what's needed?
With all due respect, fu**ck you! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:32
This is a statement that I believe we could allow ourselves to say a bit more often than we do, moreover when it comes to those virtual images of people in our heads, creeping in our daily lives in shapes of memories tha…
The great scope of self destructive behaviour. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:44
Self-destructive behavior is not a problem of few, in fact, most people indulge or have some of these traits deep in their personalities. The question is whether you see your patterns or not. <p>Check on the blog of my s…
Stuck states of being [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
In this episode, we explore those situations in which we feel stuck in life. How do we get there and how to prevent getting there? I also talk about this in my blog entry get out of stuck states in case you enjoy quick a…
The upside of the global quarentine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:28
I talk here about some of the actually positive aspect of the Covid19 outbreak and about some news regarding changes to this very podcast