Agents of Everything with James Tripp
James Tripp 38 episodes Nov 10, 2026
Agents of Everything with James Tripp explores neurolinguistics, generative sensemaking, and personal sovereignty in an increasingly complex world. James Tripp uses the show to examine how language, perception, and mental models shape experience and agency. Episodes connect to his Substack writing and practical work on change, influence, and self-direction. The tone is exploratory and idea-driven rather than news-focused.
Episodes
AoE #39 - Creative Spirit and the Fool
How do we bring our unique creative spirit into the world in a way that works, without losing that spirit in the process?It’s been a while since I put out an episode of Agents of Everything, but an impulse has been a-stirring and so here I am back behind the AoE microphone.So in this episode we are diving into the creative pool of The Fool. A pool brim-full of creative spirit and much else that is
AoE #38 - James Lavers: The Guru Maker
In this episode of Agents of Everything, I’m joined by entrepreneur, coach, and ‘Guru Maker’ James Lavers for a conversation that begins with business... before progressively becoming something so much bigger!I’ve known James for almost two decades now. We first met in person at a point where I was desperately trying to keep my fledgeling business from falling apart, and over ensuing years we’ve h
AoE #37 - Trance-Planting and Growing Change with Bill O'Hanlon
🎙️Episode 37: Bill O’Hanlon on Erickson, Strategic Changework, Creativity, Trance, and the Garden of Change 🎧In this episode of Agents of Everything, I’m welcoming Bill O’Hanlon back to AoE for a second conversation - and this one goes deep!Bill is one of the world’s foremost interpreters of Milton H. Erickson’s work, and over the years he’s become known not only for his contributions to brief the
AoE #36 - Emergent Design with Bobby Rebholz
🎙️Episode 36: Emergent Creativity with Bobby Rebholz 🎧In this one, I’m in conversation with Bobby Rebholz - senior concept artist, creature designer, and the mind behind the Draw Sessions YouTube channel. I found Bobby’s work while I was doing a 100-day drawing challenge and, honestly, it landed at exactly the right moment. His “draw-along” sessions have this wonderfully emergent quality: you star
AoE #35 - New Year’s Revolutions
Episode 35 — New Year’s RevolutionsIt’s January 1st, 2026, and this episode exists thanks to a beautifully accidental malapropism.One of my daughter’s friends declared at a New Year’s party: “My New Year’s revolution is…” - when he meant “resolution.” He was promptly mocked for this by his friends. But I loved it! Because, unlike a resolution, a revolution isn’t a vow to try. A revolution is an ac
AoE #34 - Is Everything Agential?
🎙️Episode 34: Is Everything Agential!? (Intelligence, coherence, and the living world through the ideas of Michael Levin) 🎧Hey there, this is James Tripp — and welcome (back) to Agents of Everything. This is episode 34 - a bit of a reboot, really. It’s October 2025 as I record this, and I haven’t released as many episodes this year as I’d have liked. So this one’s both a reorientation and a deep d
AoE #33 - Identity, Insight & the Art of Letting Go with Jamie Smart
🎙️Episode 33: Identity, Insight & the Art of Letting Go with Jamie Smart 🎧Welcome to episode 33 of Agents of Everything!In this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Jamie Smart—someone I’ve known now for over 15 years and whose work has profoundly evolved since the days when he was a leading figure in the UK NLP scene. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, from the nature of identity a
AoE #32 - Creativity, Wellbeing and Filmmaking with Ruckus Skye
🎙️Episode 32: Creativity, Filmmaking & Agency with Ruckus Skye 🎧Welcome to Episode 32 of Agents of Everything! I’m James Tripp, and in this episode, I sit down for an expansive and deeply engaging conversation with my guest, Ruckus Skye.Ruckus is a screenwriter, filmmaker, and storyteller who, along with his partner, Lane Skye, creates compelling films that bring unique visions to life. He’s also
AoE #31 - Memory, Hypnosis, Perception and Pain Management with Elad Einav
🎙️Episode 31: Memory, Hypnosis, Perception and Pain Management with Elad Einav! 🎧Welcome to episode 31 of Agents of Everything, where we swim through the currents of the intersections between psychology, perception, and human potential. I'm your host, James Tripp, and today we’re exploring some truly compelling topics, ranging from the mysteries of memory and hypnosis to the nature of pain and the
AoE #30 - Transcending Ambivalence and Aligning Motivation
🎙️Episode 30: Transcending Ambivalence and Aligning Motivation (New Year 2025) 🎧Welcome to Episode 30 of Agents of Everything. In this New Year's Day 2025 special we dive head first into the natural human struggle with conflicting desires and motivations. Join me as we explore the art and craft of balancing creativity and productivity, and aligning our differing fears and desires. We discuss the n
AoE #29 - Shamanics, Hypnotics, Neuroscience and Change with Melissa Tiers
🎙️Episode 29: Shamanics, Hypnotics, Neuroscience & Change with Melissa Tiers 🎧Welcome to episode 29 of Agents of Everything. For this episode I (James Tripp) am joined by integrative hypnotist Melissa Tiers for a revealing conversation through which explore the realms of shamanism, hypnotics, and neuroscience, exploring how these diverse areas intersect with the art of change.(The image of me on t
AoE #28 - Creativity, Changework and Life with Bill O'Hanlon
🎙️Episode 28: Creativity, Changework and Life with Bill O'Hanlon 🎧In this episode I am in conversation with the magnificent Bill O'Hanlon. Bill is amongst tother things a songwriter, a retired psychotherapist (of some note), author of over 40 books and expert analyst of the work of Milton H. Erickson. Together here we embark on a journey through themes of therapy, hypnosis, music composition, and
AoE #27 - History, Progress and Personal Change with Dr. Paul J Leslie
🎙️Episode 27: History, Progress and Personal Change with Dr. Paul J Leslie 🎧In this episode of Agents of Everything, renowned psychotherapist, author, and educator Dr. Paul J Leslie joins me for an insightful conversation on history, progress, and personal change. As we explore the impact of the internet on parenting, the importance of achieving balance in handling technology and media consumption
AoE #26 - How to Choose When the Path Ahead is Unclear
🎙️Episode 26: How to Choose When the Path Ahead is Unclear 🎧In this episode we explored the myth of the correct decision and how it paralyzes us. Life is about engaging with the dynamic, unfolding world. It's not about getting it right, but about moving forward with adaptive responsiveness. By embracing the philosophy of "no big deal," we can free ourselves from the burden of excess importance and
AoE #25 - Financial Freedom and Self Expression with James Lavers
🎙️Episode 25: Financial Freedom and Self Expression with James Lavers 🎧Welcome back to Agents of Everything. In this episode I am in conversation with James ‘No.Guru’ Lavers. James is the guy who saved my financial bacon back in the 2008 global financial crisis, through his business (though James doesn't look at it that way), impact and creation mentoring.In this rich conversation James shares his
AoE #24 - Are Your Problems Real or Just In Your Head?
🎙️Episode 24: Are Your Problems Real or Just In Your Head? 🎧Welcome to another episode of Agents of Everything: the podcast that delves into the complexities of the mind, human interaction, and the challenges we face in our daily lives. In today's we explore this most important of questions: "Are your problems real or just in your head?"Join me in unravelling the feedback loop between the mind and
AoE #23 - Understand You Control Nothing, But Influence Everything
🎙️Episode 23: Understand You Control Nothing, But Influence Everything! 🎧Welcome to episode 23 of Agents of Everything, where we explore the intricate balance of control and influence in life's complex systems. In this episode, we shine a light on how neurolinguistic programming (NLP) can help us navigate the complexities of the 21st century. From understanding systems to embracing emergent phenom
AoE #22 - Can We REALLY Change Ourselves (and Our Lives)?
🎙️Episode 22: Can We REALLY Change Ourselves (and Our Lives)? 🎧Welcome to the Agents of Everything podcast! In today's episode, 'Can We REALLY Change Ourselves (and Our Lives)?', we unpack the possibility and process of personal change. Host James Tripp shares his insights on accessing different versions of ourselves and breaking free from limiting beliefs. From understanding neuroplasticity to t
AoE #21 - Fear and the Ego
Sponsored By: Creating Courage and Fearlessness🎙️Episode Highlight: Fear and The Ego! 🎧Ego driven fear - is it even a thing? Animals experience fear and little kids experience fear and they don’t have Egos (most likely) so how can fear be related to ‘the Ego’ well…🔍 Episode Contents:Topic: Introduction to Agents of Everything- Purpose of the podcast: Increasing personal agency and adaptiveness in
AoE #20: Is It Better To Be Fearless or Courageous?
Sponsored By: Creating Courage and Fearlessness🎙️Episode Highlight: Is It Better To Be Fearless or Courageous? 🎧Welcome to another episode of Agents of Everything, where we unpack the one of the barriers to personal agency and in our modern, complex world.In this episode we explore the pivotal role of groundedness and courage in overcoming mental barriers through developing a more sophisticated re
AoE #019 - Embracing Choice, Creativity, and Freedom with Steve Chandler
🎙️Episode 19: Embracing Choice, Creativity, and Freedom with Steve Chandler 🎧So first things first - the thumbnail is Midjourney’s best shot at turning Steve into Merlin (listen to the conversation and you’ll get reference), so apologies to Steve if it isn’t quite fully him!As cliched as it may sound, it really is a great honour (for me - I’ll own it!) to have Steve as my first guest on AoE. Steve
AoE #018 - A Note on Organizing Reality
🎙️Episode Highlight: A Note on Organizing Reality! 🎧This episode was created in response to some questions received on some of the specifics of how we unconsciously ‘organise’ our perception of reality via our conceptual systems.The AI says…“Your host James Tripp delves into the fascinating concept of how our perception and experiences of the world are shaped by the ideas and concepts we hold.Thro
AoE #017: You Cannot Change What You Cannot See
🎙️Episode Highlight: You Cannot Change What You Cannot See! 🎧Welcome to episode 17 of Agents of Everything! In this episode, titled "You Cannot Change What You Cannot See," we unpack the importance of awareness and witnessing and their crucial roles in initiating and facilitating personal change.Through a combination of personal experiences and other illustrative examples, we explore the importanc
AoE #016: NLP - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
🎙️Episode Highlight: NLP - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly! 🎧Welcome to episode 16 of Agents of Everything! In this instalment, we are taking a look at Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) from three different perspectives - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.I’ll admit this episode is something of an introspective look as it necessarily comes from my own ever-evolving relationship with NLP, so I’m shari
AoE #015: The Trauma Frame - Limitation or Liberation?
🎙️Episode Highlight: The Trauma Frame - Limitation or Liberation? 🎧Welcome back to another episode of Agents of Everything, the podcast that explores the limitless possibilities of the human mind. I'm your host, James Tripp, and in today's episode, titled "The Trauma Frame - Limitation or Liberation?", we'll be diving deep into the concept of trauma and its impact on our lives.Our brains are remar
AoE #014: Certainty Will Destroy Us All! (Maybe)
🎙️Episode Highlight: Certainty Will Destroy Us All! (Maybe) 🎧Welcome to episode 14 of Agents of Everything! In this episode we delve into the power of uncertainty and its impact on our interactions, beliefs, and ability to create meaningful change. We take a look at the work of Milton Rokeach on how minds 'open' and 'close' and the importance of keeping an open mind when influencing others to open
AoE #013: Sources of Knowledge and Wisdom
🎙️Episode Highlight: Sources of Knowledge and Wisdom 🎧Welcome to Episode 13 of "Agents of Everything," titled "Sources of Knowledge and Wisdom." Today, we are unpacking a simple model from Armenian mystic, George Gurdjieff. George Gurdjieff's central tenet is that we walk through life asleep, and that if we wish to awaken and live consciously and intentionally, it is important to be aware of the '
AoE #012: If The Secret is So Great, Where's My Ferrari?
🎙️Episode Highlight: If The Secret is So Great, Where's My Ferrari? 🎧Welcome back, fellow agents! In this episode we are diving into the magic of non-linear generative engagement. Join me as we explore how shifting our mindset and embracing the complexity of reality can lead to both a more fulfilling and rewarding existence. We discuss little of the metaphysics of the matter, focusing more on the
AoE #011: Doomer Optimism (While You Were Sleeping, How the World Went and Changed!)
🎙️ Episode Highlight: Doomer Optimism (While You Were Sleeping, How the World Went and Changed!) 🎧In this episode of the Agents of Everything podcast we dive deep into the topic of how we meet volatility and major change in the world, looking at the whole show through the lens of "Doomer Optimism." Life itself is is a constant state of movement, growth, and flow, so seeking an end point of equilib
AoE #010: Fear... Friend or Foe?
🎙️ Episode Highlight: Fear... Friend or Foe 🎧In this episode of Agents of Everything, we take a good look at the complexities of fear and explore its its role in our lives. Fear is a powerful force that both protects us and holds us back. In this episode, we explore the relationship between fear and our ability to live the life we desire.🔍 Ideas Visited in the Episode:* James Tripp's personal and
AoE #009: The Power of the Pendulum (and the Chaos Wave)
🎙️ Episode Highlight: The Power of the Pendulum (and the Chaos Wave) with James Tripp 🎧In this episode we look at the idea of self-organising and self-perpetuating patterns of thought and interaction between people and their behaviours (internal and external), and how they 'feed on our energy' and influence our lives. Esoteric philosopher Vadim Zeland calls them 'Pendulums' (or 'Pendula') but they
AoE #008: The Creative Power of Relationship
🎙️ Episode Highlight: "The Creative Power of Relationship" with James Tripp 🎧In this latest episode of Agents of Everything - "The Creative Power of Relationship" - we take a look at how our self-created relationships with all things greatly impacts our creativity and ability to create change.🔍 Ideas Covered in the Episode:* Essence based relationship vs relating* Our mind shapes our relationship
AoE #007: Evolving The 'I That Chooses
🎙️ Episode Highlight: AoE #007: Evolving The 'I That Chooses'. 🎧In this episode of Agents of Everything I am responding to a listener request to provide further insight into developing 'the I that chooses'. Across 70 minutes we explore the different influences that shape our lives and how we can find our power within that influence. On the way we discuss the problem frame versus the outcome frame
AoE #006: What's Real? Sensemaking with Social Media (and More!)
🎙️ Episode Highlight: "What's Real? (Fundamental Sensemaking Issues)" with James Tripp 🎧In this episode we take a perspective on some of the challenges of sensemaking with others and the world around us, in part through the lens of the evolution of 20th-century philosophy and it’s shifting perspectives on truth and perception.🔍 Main Ideas Covered in the Episode:* Shifting Notions of Truth: Explore
AoE #005: Hypnotism and the Shape of Human Consciousness
🎙️ Episode Highlights for "Hypnotism and the Shape of Human Consciousness" with James Tripp 🎧In this episode of Agents of Everything we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of hypnotism and nature of ‘structured’ human consciousness. Prepare yourself for a potentially mind-bending journey into the depths of human experiences as shaped by the immense power of language.🔍 Main Ideas Covered in t
AoE #004: Are We Free to Choose or Unconsciously Programmed?
🎙️ Episode Highlight: "Are We Free to Choose or Unconsciously Programmed?" with James Tripp 🎧In this episode we are taking a dive into the thorny old issue of freedom of choice versus unconscious programming and explore the possibilities of cultivating personal agency in our lives.🔍 Main Ideas Covered in the Episode:* Reflecting on the search for personal power and agency in life.* Exploring the p
AoE #003: Sensemaking, Power, and the Truth Trap
🎙️ Episode Highlight: "Sensemaking, Power and the Truth Trap" with James Tripp 🎧In this episode of "Agents of Everything," I will be delving deep into the concept of sense-making and its profound impact on our lives. We look at how our personal operating system shapes our engagement with the world and influences the outcomes we achieve.🔍 Main Ideas Covered in the Episode:* Understanding sense-maki
AoE #002: Personal Development and the Three Wise Monkeys
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AoE #001: What is an 'Agent of Everything'?
In this episode we are introducing the concept and discussing difference making, sensemaking, generative communication, personal sovereignty, co-creation and global consciousness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamestripp.substack.com
