What if the things you spend your life building were never meant to last?

In this episode of Better Beliefs, Brent Kocal sits with Tibetan monks creating a sand mandala—a sacred artwork that takes days to build and seconds to destroy. Their teaching? Everything in life is impermanent, and that truth is what makes it beautiful.

You’ll hear how these monks view life, effort, and the purpose of creation—not as something to cling to, but as something to experience fully and release with grace. Brent explores why Western culture struggles with impermanence, our deep attachment to results and outcomes, and how we can find lasting joy in the act of creation itself.

If you’ve ever felt like your achievements fade too fast, or your happiness depends on what you accomplish next—this conversation will shift your perspective.

Listen now to discover:

• Why Tibetan monks spend days building mandalas they’ll immediately destroy
• What impermanence can teach us about freedom and fulfillment
• How to find joy without attachment to results
• Why letting go might be the most powerful creative act of all

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Music Credits

"Breath Deep" by Master Minded

"Ea" by Hans Johnson

"Hallow" by Stephen Keech

"Flicker of Thought" by Eleven Tales

"Like a Bird" by Letra

"Moving Forward" by The Tennessee Pistols

What if death isn’t the end—but a doorway we’ve walked through countless times before?

In this episode of Better Beliefs, host Brent Edward explores one of humanity’s oldest and most controversial ideas: reincarnation. Through the story of a woman who experienced vivid past life regressions and readings from the Akashic Records, we ask a question that challenges everything Western culture teaches us about life and death: Do we live more than once?

You’ll hear what she saw on the other side of death, what those memories revealed about the soul’s purpose, and why the experience gave her peace instead of fear. Along the way, we’ll look at ancient cultures that embraced reincarnation, modern psychological skepticism, and the possibility that consciousness continues long after the body stops breathing.

If you’ve ever wondered where we go when we die—or why some lives feel connected in ways we can’t explain—this conversation might change how you see everything.

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Music Credits:

"Duality" by Kyle Preston

"Suspicion" by The Bows

"Parallel Dimension" by Onyx Music

"Pluto" by Alon Peretz

"Hallow" by Steven Keech

"Resonate" by Romeo

"Lift" by Starlux

Why does it feel so good to be praised — and so painful to be criticized?

From ancient tribes to modern timelines, our brains are wired to crave belonging. But that same wiring can trap us in a lifelong chase for validation, measuring our worth through the eyes of others.

In this episode of Better Beliefs, former NFL player Chase Winovich opens up about reaching the top of his dream — and realizing the applause that once defined him could no longer sustain him. Together, we explore what happens when the crowd’s approval fades, why criticism cuts so deep, and how to begin crafting your own definition of enough.

If you’ve ever wondered why external validation feels irresistible, or how to quiet the noise of others’ opinions long enough to hear your own truth — this episode will meet you there.

🎧 Listen to learn the science behind our need for approval, the cost of chasing it, and the freedom that comes when you finally stop needing to prove yourself.

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Music Credits

"Feeling" by Bortex

"Scarlett" by Dodo Danciu

"Flight of the Inner Bird" by Yehezekle Raz

"Above the Clouds" by Theater of Delays

"The Gathering" by Will Van De Crommert

"Surfing On The Milky Way" by Semo

"Contemplative Question" by The Tennessee Pistols