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Cultured Boy

Cultured Boy

By: Calvin Wayman
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If Anthony Bourdain escaped a cult to explore people and the world - that’s me. I’m Calvin, the Cultured Boy—taking you to some of the rarest places and having some rarest conversations in the world, while still maintaining what matters most—keeping it human. Happy to be your 'white rabbit.' Ready to see how far the rabbit hole goes? Let’s explore :) ➡️Subscribe! — 🎤Speaking inquiries: contact: calvin@calvinwayman IG: @calvinwayman X: @calwayman Support my work: http://www.paypal.me/calvinwayman/11.11Calvin Wayman Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Getting BRUTALLY Honest About Sex, Dating, and Life After a Cult
    Oct 23 2025

    this raw, sleep-drunk episode, I get real about everything — from growing up with 44 siblings in a fundamentalist Mormon cult to leaving it all behind, betting on myself in New York City, and re-learning love, sex, and self-trust. I talk about following what feels real, the evolution of Cultured Boy, the future of Hearts Unknown, and why honesty — even when it wrecks your life — is the only way to truly live.💭 Real talk. No script. Just truth.Stay curious. Stay real.#CulturedBoy #CalvinWayman #ExMormon #Honesty #NYCFollow me on IG and TikTok: @calvinwaymanCollab or hire me to speak: calvin@calvinwayman.comYouTube Chapters: 00:00 — Sleep-Drunk & Honest 😴00:14 — “Wait… You Have 44 Siblings?!” 🤯03:16 — The Story of Starting Over ✨06:57 — “My Gut Was Right.” 🧭09:04 — The Moment I Left the Religion 🎧12:05 — The Courage to Question Your Own Beliefs ❓18:04 — Living on Credit & Faith 💳24:41 — What My Dad’s Death Taught Me 💔26:16 — The Bet I’m Making on Myself 🎰29:14 — How New York Healed this Fundamentalist Boy 💫32:11 — What’s Next for Cultured Boy 🎙️33:07 — My Dream for Hearts Unknown 🌍37:01 — Every Human I’ve Met Is Interesting 👁️38:33 — Every Human I’ve Met Is Interesting, Growing Up with 44 Different Personalities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦40:15 — Finding the Universal in the Personal 🌐41:48 — The Need for Real Human Connection 🤝42:56 — Upcoming Episodes I’m Excited About 🔥44:12 — Let’s Talk About Sex & Dating 💋45:24 — From Arranged Marriage to Real Love ❤️48:55 — Learning That Sex Is Normal 😅50:59 — “It’s Never About the Dishes” 🍽️53:11 — Working Through Shame & Sexual Healing 🌙56:54 — The Two Relationships I’m In 💍59:04 — What I Actually Want in Love 💌1:02:59 — The Kind of Love I’m After 💞1:05:09 — The Magic of Not Forcing Life ✨1:08:10 — Love as Synergy: 1 + 1 = ∞ ♾️1:09:42 — Curiosity About Conflict (and Global Ones) 🌍1:10:02 — The Trump Peace Treaty Surprise 🕊️1:16:20 — Rethinking Trump as a Negotiator 🤔1:18:10 — Peace Isn’t the Goal—Agreement Is 🤝1:20:31 — Final Thoughts & Gratitude ❤️

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • "Can You (Really) Stop Hating Yourself?"
    Oct 7 2025

    What if everything holding you back isn’t the world…it’s how you treat YOU?In this raw and eye-opening conversation with Justin Nault, we dive deep into self-love, authenticity, shadow work, and childhood conditioning — and how they shape everything from your relationships and health to your biggest dreams.You’ll learn why forgiving yourself might be the most powerful thing you ever do, how to stop chasing “enoughness,” and why the fastest path to growth is not grinding harder… but removing the invisible blocks that keep you stuck.Whether you’ve struggled with self-judgment, people-pleasing, impostor syndrome, or the feeling you’re “not there yet,” this episode will give you a roadmap to love yourself fully — and watch the rest of your life change. 💫FOLLOW JUSTIN:YouTube: @JustinNault2 Instagram: JustinNaultOfficialFOLLOW CALVIN:Instagram: CalvinWaymanTikTok: CalvinWaymanX: CalWaymanTimestamps: 00:00 – What if everything we do is driven by love? ❤️03:40 – “44 Siblings?!” My Wild Origin Story 🤯07:10 – Can a rockstar really become a self-love coach? 🎸10:40 – What happens when your “dream life” makes you miserable? 🍺14:10 – Could food actually save a baby’s life? 🍼17:40 – How did a homemade formula turn into a business empire? 🧪21:10 – Can psychedelics make you quit the life that isn’t yours? 🌿24:40 – Is authenticity just another word for self-love? 🪞28:10 – Are we all chasing legitimacy without realizing it? 🏆31:40 – Why is unconditional love so damn hard? 💗35:10 – What’s really keeping you from your “future self”? 🛤️38:40 – Spotting ‘Blockages:’ The Water You Swim In 💧42:10 – Could talking to your mirror change your life? 🪩45:40 – Is forgiving yourself the most radical thing you can do? 🕊️49:10 – What if withholding the truth is just another form of lying? 🚧52:40 – How do you ask for the love you actually need? 💬56:10 – What if reality is just a mirror reflecting you? 🔄59:40 – Why explain yourself when self-love needs no explanation? 🥗1:03:10 – Are you performing for love that never touches you? 🎭1:06:40 – What if love was a daily practice, not a mystery? ☀️1:10:10 – Can two tiny bedtime rituals rewire your mindset? 🛏️1:13:40 – What do your 100 wants reveal about your limits? ✍️1:17:10 – When should unconditional love not mean unconditional access? 🚪1:20:00 – Wrap: Choose Love as the Default—Everywhere 💫

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Surviving 'America's Most Wanted' Cult Leader..."He's My Dad!" | ft @JadenJeffs
    Sep 29 2025

    This story is FASCINATING!!! If you think you know Fundamentalist Mormonism (FLDS) or Warren Jeffs, think again. This gets to the deeply personal insight the world of America's Most Wanted Cult Leader. Follow me on TikTok and Instagram: @calvinwayman00:00 — “What to expect, getting into the episode--meet Jaden Jeffs” 🔥08:00 — FLDS vs LDS: Who Warren Jeffs really is (and how big this got) 🧨16:00 — When “play” was a sin: childhood without games + the Cave moment 🕳️24:00 — “Work hard, obey, maybe you’ll be saved” — the psychology of worthiness ⛓️32:00 — Three-day fasts & 24/7 prayers to free the prophet — inside the ritual 🙏40:00 — “Only 10M left in the US” — meetings, fear, and a crack in Denver traffic 🚗48:00 — Warren Jeff's public shaming from the pulpit: names, accusations, and terror of being next 🧱56:00 — The day his mom was “named” — grief, loyalty tests, and soul math 💔1:04:00 — Exile orders: houses of hiding, Short Creek demotions, and control 🧭1:12:00 — Touching the “devil’s ground”: first internet search… and nothing exploded 💻1:20:00 — YouTube at 3am, deleting phone plans, and the curiosity spiral 📺1:28:00 — The bike loophole: “better to ride than to sin online,” first taste of play 🚲1:36:00 — Human nature on display: revenge, cutoffs, and getting labeled apostate 🧪1:44:00 — Wi-Fi on, floodgates open: binging every FLDS doc and connecting dots 🌊1:50:00 — How to break a spell: “state the obvious,” spot cultiness everywhere 🧠

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    1 hr and 55 mins
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