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Explore the thoughtmosphere of inner and outer interconnectivity.


One World in a New World is a virtual odyssey exploring consciousness, unity, and our cosmic connections. It serves as a platform for profound dialogues that bridge intellectual and spiritual realms, offering transformative insights into the interconnectedness of life as we seek the ‘new normal’ that empowers and serves all.

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Why invite Zen Benefiel to your stage?

Because I turn big-picture consciousness into bottom-line results. In 30 + years I’ve helped leaders from aerospace plants to global nonprofits uncover hidden potential, crystallize it into clear strategy, and act—fast.

My 200+episode podcast reaches 1.8 million viewers, my 40+ books translate complexity into practical tools, and my “Possibilities Coagulator” framework leaves audiences saying, ‘I can use this Monday morning.’

If you want a speaker who blends scientific rigor, soulful storytelling, and proven methodologies—delivering ‘aha!’ moments that stick—let’s talk. Zoom with Zen

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Ep 249 One World in a New World with Fabian Szulanski

What if organizational transformation begins long before strategy—and starts with the health, values, and relationships of the people involved?

In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Fabian Szulanski, Managing Director of Being in Systems, co-founder of the Values Foundation, educator, and co-author of Transcending Personal Apocalypse: Replace Your Beliefs, Revitalize Your Future.

Together they explore:

• Systems thinking and organizational health
• Why values drive sustainable leadership
• Personal transformation during times of crisis
• Belonging, trust, and relational capital
• Alignment between thoughts, beliefs, words, and actions
• AI, digital transformation, and human-centered organizations
• Coherence as a leadership practice

Fabian shares why thriving organizations emerge when individuals cultivate physical, mental, and relational well-being, creating stronger communities and more resilient businesses. His perspective reminds us that coherence isn't merely an organizational strategy—it's a way of living.

If you're interested in leadership, organizational culture, systems thinking, conscious business, or building stronger relationships, this conversation offers timeless insights grounded in both theory and lived experience.

👉 Subscribe for more conversations exploring humanity, leadership, and coherence.

👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net to download complimentary books on planetary citizenship, coherence, and perpetual peace.

Because healthy systems begin with healthy people.

Connect with Fabian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabianszulanski/

Transcending Personal Apocalypse: https://amzn.to/3RDDFMx

Managing Director: https://www.beinginsystems.com/

#FabianSzulanski, #Leadership, #SystemsThinking, #Coherence, #OrganizationalCulture, #ConsciousBusiness, #OneWorldinaNewWorld

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Ep 249 One World in a New World with Fabian Szulanski

What if organizational transformation begins long before strategy—and starts with the health, values, and relationships of the people involved?

In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Fabian Szulanski, Managing Director of Being in Systems, co-founder of the Values Foundation, educator, and co-author of Transcending Personal Apocalypse: Replace Your Beliefs, Revitalize Your Future.

Together they explore:

• Systems thinking and organizational health
• Why values drive sustainable leadership
• Personal transformation during times of crisis
• Belonging, trust, and relational capital
• Alignment between thoughts, beliefs, words, and actions
• AI, digital transformation, and human-centered organizations
• Coherence as a leadership practice

Fabian shares why thriving organizations emerge when individuals cultivate physical, mental, and relational well-being, creating stronger communities and more resilient businesses. His perspective reminds us that coherence isn't merely an organizational strategy—it's a way of living.

If you're interested in leadership, organizational culture, systems thinking, conscious business, or building stronger relationships, this conversation offers timeless insights grounded in both theory and lived experience.

👉 Subscribe for more conversations exploring humanity, leadership, and coherence.

👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net to download complimentary books on planetary citizenship, coherence, and perpetual peace.

Because healthy systems begin with healthy people.

Connect with Fabian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabianszulanski/

Transcending Personal Apocalypse: https://amzn.to/3RDDFMx

Managing Director: https://www.beinginsystems.com/

#FabianSzulanski, #Leadership, #SystemsThinking, #Coherence, #OrganizationalCulture, #ConsciousBusiness, #OneWorldinaNewWorld

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🎁 Support: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁

Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel

Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor

Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com

Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com

The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

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Apocalyptic Chats – One World in a New World


July 14, 2026 11:31 am


Ep 248 One World in a New World with Neale Donald Walsch

Some voices don't simply inspire—they help millions remember who they already are.

For decades, Neale Donald Walsch has invited readers around the world into a deeper conversation about God, consciousness, purpose, and the nature of reality through his groundbreaking Conversations with God series.

In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Neale for an intimate exploration of awakening, commitment, unconditional love, world peace, quantum awareness, indigenous wisdom, and humanity's next evolutionary step.

More than an interview, this is an invitation to remember that we are not separate beings trying to find God—we are expressions of the same infinite consciousness learning to recognize ourselves in one another.

What if God's most important message to humanity could be expressed in just five words?

Together they explore:

✨ Spiritual awakening
✨ Conversations with God
✨ Consciousness and oneness
✨ The purpose of suffering
✨ Quantum awareness
✨ Indigenous wisdom
✨ Humanity's collective evolution
✨ World peace
✨ Love without conditions
✨ The agenda of the soul

Neale shares the remarkable events that led to his now-famous conversation with God after losing his marriage, career, and nearly his life in a devastating automobile accident. Those experiences became the catalyst for one of the most influential spiritual book series of our time.

Among the many memorable insights discussed:

• Why life begins with Being, not Doing.
• The powerful question: "What does this have to do with the agenda of my soul?"
• Why "differences do not have to create divisions."
• How commitment opens the doorway to transformation.
• Why humanity may be entering "the storm before the calm."
• God's five-word message to humanity:
"You've got me all wrong."

The conversation concludes with a hopeful vision for humanity's future—one built not upon fear or separation, but upon remembering our shared divinity and choosing love one relationship at a time.

If you've ever wondered:

• Why am I here?
• What is my soul's purpose?
• Can humanity truly create world peace?
• How do I awaken spiritually?
• What does it really mean to be one with God?

This conversation is for you.

Neale's new book, Letters to a Young Seeker: https://amzn.to/3SSC063

Conversations with God series: https://amzn.to/4ycXcnp

👉 Subscribe for more transformational conversations.

👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net and download your complimentary copy of Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity.

Because remembering who we are may be the greatest adventure of all.

#NealeDonaldWalsch, #ConversationsWithGod, #SpiritualAwakening, #Consciousness, #WorldPeace, #HumanPotential, #OneWorldinaNewWorld

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In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with internationally acclaimed author Neale Donald Walsch, whose Conversations with God books have inspired millions around the globe.

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A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8

🎁 Support: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁

Connect with Zen:   / zenbenefiel  

Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor

Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com 

Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com

The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

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Ep 248 One World in a New World with Neale Donald Walsch

Some voices don't simply inspire—they help millions remember who they already are.

For decades, Neale Donald Walsch has invited readers around the world into a deeper conversation about God, consciousness, purpose, and the nature of reality through his groundbreaking Conversations with God series.

In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Neale for an intimate exploration of awakening, commitment, unconditional love, world peace, quantum awareness, indigenous wisdom, and humanity's next evolutionary step.

More than an interview, this is an invitation to remember that we are not separate beings trying to find God—we are expressions of the same infinite consciousness learning to recognize ourselves in one another.

What if God's most important message to humanity could be expressed in just five words?

Together they explore:

✨ Spiritual awakening
✨ Conversations with God
✨ Consciousness and oneness
✨ The purpose of suffering
✨ Quantum awareness
✨ Indigenous wisdom
✨ Humanity's collective evolution
✨ World peace
✨ Love without conditions
✨ The agenda of the soul

Neale shares the remarkable events that led to his now-famous conversation with God after losing his marriage, career, and nearly his life in a devastating automobile accident. Those experiences became the catalyst for one of the most influential spiritual book series of our time.

Among the many memorable insights discussed:

• Why life begins with Being, not Doing.
• The powerful question: "What does this have to do with the agenda of my soul?"
• Why "differences do not have to create divisions."
• How commitment opens the doorway to transformation.
• Why humanity may be entering "the storm before the calm."
• God's five-word message to humanity:
"You've got me all wrong."

The conversation concludes with a hopeful vision for humanity's future—one built not upon fear or separation, but upon remembering our shared divinity and choosing love one relationship at a time.

If you've ever wondered:

• Why am I here?
• What is my soul's purpose?
• Can humanity truly create world peace?
• How do I awaken spiritually?
• What does it really mean to be one with God?

This conversation is for you.

Neale's new book, Letters to a Young Seeker: https://amzn.to/3SSC063

Conversations with God series: https://amzn.to/4ycXcnp

👉 Subscribe for more transformational conversations.

👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net and download your complimentary copy of Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity.

Because remembering who we are may be the greatest adventure of all.

#NealeDonaldWalsch, #ConversationsWithGod, #SpiritualAwakening, #Consciousness, #WorldPeace, #HumanPotential, #OneWorldinaNewWorld

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In this extraordinary episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with internationally acclaimed author Neale Donald Walsch, whose Conversations with God books have inspired millions around the globe.


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Neale Donald Walsch Reveals God's Most Important Message


Apocalyptic Chats – One World in a New World


July 12, 2026 7:00 am


Ep 247 One World in a New World with Michael Brook

What if the most important patterns in your life only become visible when you stop trying to force answers and begin following curiosity?

In this profound conversation, Zen Benefiel sits down with Michael Brooke—publisher of Bridgewave Magazine, founder of the Inside Atlas, longtime systems thinker, and creator of a unique self-reflection framework—to explore coherence, consciousness, curiosity, AI, purpose, and the remarkable interconnectedness that quietly shapes our lives.

Questions this episode explores:

• What if your greatest strength is something no traditional personality test can measure?
• How does curiosity become the doorway to coherence?
• Can AI help us understand ourselves more deeply rather than replace us?
• Why do life's seemingly random events often reveal profound patterns decades later?
• What is the difference between systems thinking and systems feeling?
• How do willingness, reflection, alignment, balance, harmony, and flow naturally build upon one another?

Together they discuss:

• Finding your authentic operating system
• Why many gifted people never feel they fit in
• Systems thinking versus systems feeling
• Curiosity as a transformational practice
• Death, grief, hospice, and the changing cultural conversation
• AI as a partner for human reflection
• Synchronicity and life's "reverse breadcrumbs"
• Alignment, balance, harmony, and flow
• Why coherence may be humanity's next evolutionary step

One particularly memorable insight emerges through Michael's reflection:

"Curiosity."

Sometimes a single question changes everything.

If you've ever sensed there is more happening beneath the surface of everyday life, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for navigating that deeper reality.

Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brooke-1bb378370/

Inside Atlas: https://theinsideatlas.com/

BridgeWave Magazine: https://bridgewavemagazine.com/

#MichaelBrooke #Curiosity #Coherence #SystemsThinking #AI #HumanPotential #Leadership #OneWorldinaNewWorld
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A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8

🎁 Support: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁

Connect with Zen:   / zenbenefiel  

Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor

Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com 

Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com

The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

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Ep 247 One World in a New World with Michael Brook

What if the most important patterns in your life only become visible when you stop trying to force answers and begin following curiosity?

In this profound conversation, Zen Benefiel sits down with Michael Brooke—publisher of Bridgewave Magazine, founder of the Inside Atlas, longtime systems thinker, and creator of a unique self-reflection framework—to explore coherence, consciousness, curiosity, AI, purpose, and the remarkable interconnectedness that quietly shapes our lives.

Questions this episode explores:

• What if your greatest strength is something no traditional personality test can measure?
• How does curiosity become the doorway to coherence?
• Can AI help us understand ourselves more deeply rather than replace us?
• Why do life's seemingly random events often reveal profound patterns decades later?
• What is the difference between systems thinking and systems feeling?
• How do willingness, reflection, alignment, balance, harmony, and flow naturally build upon one another?

Together they discuss:

• Finding your authentic operating system
• Why many gifted people never feel they fit in
• Systems thinking versus systems feeling
• Curiosity as a transformational practice
• Death, grief, hospice, and the changing cultural conversation
• AI as a partner for human reflection
• Synchronicity and life's "reverse breadcrumbs"
• Alignment, balance, harmony, and flow
• Why coherence may be humanity's next evolutionary step

One particularly memorable insight emerges through Michael's reflection:

"Curiosity."

Sometimes a single question changes everything.

If you've ever sensed there is more happening beneath the surface of everyday life, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for navigating that deeper reality.

Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brooke-1bb378370/

Inside Atlas: https://theinsideatlas.com/

BridgeWave Magazine: https://bridgewavemagazine.com/

#MichaelBrooke #Curiosity #Coherence #SystemsThinking #AI #HumanPotential #Leadership #OneWorldinaNewWorld
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A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8

🎁 Support: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁

Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel

Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor

Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com

Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com

The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

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Michael Brooke | Curiosity, Coherence & Following Life's Hidden Patterns


Apocalyptic Chats – One World in a New World


July 5, 2026 7:00 am


Ep 246 One World in a New World with Matt Maes

What if the path to a better world begins with curiosity?

In this inspiring episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with artist, educator, visual storyteller, and Octopus Movement co-founder Matt Maes to explore creativity, consciousness, personal sovereignty, mythic thinking, and humanity's collective evolution.

Matt shares his personal journey through neurodiversity, depression, artistic discovery, meditation, mythology, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Together, Zen and Matt dive into profound questions about identity, belonging, intuition, spirituality, coherence, and the role of creativity in transforming both individuals and society.

Topics include:

🎨 Creativity as a path to sovereignty
🧠 Neurodiversity and unique ways of perceiving reality
🌎 Unity consciousness and interconnected humanity
✨ Intuition, inspiration, and the creative process
📖 Mythology and archetypes as guides for life
🌱 Personal transformation through curiosity and wonder
🤝 Community, belonging, and collective flourishing
⚡ The relationship between spirituality and science
🌍 Building a more coherent and compassionate future

One of Matt's most powerful insights:

"Creativity is a faculty of sovereignty."

And perhaps the central message of the entire conversation:

Curiosity leads to exploration, exploration leads to understanding, and understanding becomes embodiment.

This is a conversation for artists, visionaries, seekers, educators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who believes humanity can become something greater than it is today.

👉 Subscribe for more transformational conversations
👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net for free books and resources
👉 Join us in exploring harmony among people and planet

Because a better world begins with better questions.

❓ Questions This Episode Explores
What role does curiosity play in personal transformation?
How does creativity connect to personal sovereignty?
What can mythology teach us about modern life?
Why do many creative people feel different or disconnected?
How do intuition and rationality work together?
What is coherence and why does it matter?
Can spirituality and science be reconciled?
How do we build communities of empowered individuals?
Why is wonder essential to learning?
How can humanity evolve toward greater unity?

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mythic-matt-maes-844b1a3b/

Matt's Artistry: https://www.quantumkeyholestudio.com/

#MattMaes, #Creativity, #Consciousness, #PersonalGrowth, #HumanPotential, #Mythology, #Coherence, #OneWorldinaNewWorld


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Connect with Zen:   / zenbenefiel  

Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor

Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com 

Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com

The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

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Ep 246 One World in a New World with Matt Maes

What if the path to a better world begins with curiosity?

In this inspiring episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with artist, educator, visual storyteller, and Octopus Movement co-founder Matt Maes to explore creativity, consciousness, personal sovereignty, mythic thinking, and humanity's collective evolution.

Matt shares his personal journey through neurodiversity, depression, artistic discovery, meditation, mythology, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Together, Zen and Matt dive into profound questions about identity, belonging, intuition, spirituality, coherence, and the role of creativity in transforming both individuals and society.

Topics include:

🎨 Creativity as a path to sovereignty
🧠 Neurodiversity and unique ways of perceiving reality
🌎 Unity consciousness and interconnected humanity
✨ Intuition, inspiration, and the creative process
📖 Mythology and archetypes as guides for life
🌱 Personal transformation through curiosity and wonder
🤝 Community, belonging, and collective flourishing
⚡ The relationship between spirituality and science
🌍 Building a more coherent and compassionate future

One of Matt's most powerful insights:

"Creativity is a faculty of sovereignty."

And perhaps the central message of the entire conversation:

Curiosity leads to exploration, exploration leads to understanding, and understanding becomes embodiment.

This is a conversation for artists, visionaries, seekers, educators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who believes humanity can become something greater than it is today.

👉 Subscribe for more transformational conversations
👉 Visit PlanetaryCitizens.net for free books and resources
👉 Join us in exploring harmony among people and planet

Because a better world begins with better questions.

❓ Questions This Episode Explores
What role does curiosity play in personal transformation?
How does creativity connect to personal sovereignty?
What can mythology teach us about modern life?
Why do many creative people feel different or disconnected?
How do intuition and rationality work together?
What is coherence and why does it matter?
Can spirituality and science be reconciled?
How do we build communities of empowered individuals?
Why is wonder essential to learning?
How can humanity evolve toward greater unity?

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mythic-matt-maes-844b1a3b/

Matt's Artistry: https://www.quantumkeyholestudio.com/

#MattMaes, #Creativity, #Consciousness, #PersonalGrowth, #HumanPotential, #Mythology, #Coherence, #OneWorldinaNewWorld

Join this channel to get access to perks:
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__________
A different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8

🎁 Support This Public Charity: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁

Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel

Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor

Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com

Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com

The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

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Matt Maes | Creativity, Consciousness & the Mythic Journey of Becoming


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