This was a fascinating, can’t miss conversation. Andrew Bustamante is a deep cover CIA Operator who believes that the most ethical thing he can do right now is to reveal the mind control secrets of the agency so that we can all be protected from being a target. We talk about ethical flexibility, dark programs enacted on Americans such as MK Ultra and Midnight Climax, deep undercover spy work in hostile territory, as well as acknowledging the countless amount of good things the CIA has done that no one ever hears about. He also shares an unbelievable Mission Impossible style story about his work with his wife in enemy territory that almost got him killed. This story is set to be a book and major motion picture called Shadow Cell. Check him out under the moniker Everyday Spy. Want to learn more from Andy? Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/AubreyMarcusPodcast Order Andy's book 'Shadow Cell' here: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4fUwOEO Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Join the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast 00:00 - Intro 05:00 - CIA Energy Research – The agency’s interest in altered states and consciousness. 07:26 - What Has CIA Done For Good? – The hidden successes of intelligence operations. 12:00 - Dying For Your Country – The psychology behind sacrifice and nationalism. 18:00 - Anatomy of a Conspiracy – How intelligence failures fuel conspiracy theories. 28:34 - R.I.C.E & The 4 Motivations – Reward, ideology, coercion, and ego in espionage. 39:36 - Persuasion vs. Influence – How intelligence agencies shape public perception. 50:39 - Childhood Trauma & High-Performance – How adversity shapes elite operatives. 56:54 - New Espionage Memoir "Shadow Cell" – Inside Andrew Bustamante’s CIA experiences. 1:04:11 - Can You Spot Another Officer? – Recognizing intelligence operatives. 1:11:54 - “Catch Me If You Can” Frank Abagnale – Real vs. fictional intelligence tactics. 1:15:01 - Regulating Your Nervous System – Stress management in high-risk professions. 1:24:43 - Detecting Someone Who’s Lying – Techniques for spotting deception. 1:36:38 - Working With High Performers’ Mental Architecture – The mindset of elite professionals. 1:45:20 - “Shadow Cell” & Finding The “Mole” in CIA – Internal espionage and agency betrayals. 1:53:17 - Combat & Weapons Training in CIA – The physical preparation of intelligence officers. 1:56:34 - Measuring Energy & Navajo Elders – Ancient wisdom and modern intelligence work. 2:05:17 - Mysterious Sightings in the Sky? – Unidentified aerial phenomena and intelligence perspectives. | Andrew Bustamante | ►Website | https://andrewbustamante.org/ ►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy/ ►YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante ►Check out Andrew Bustamante’s new book Shadow Cell : https://bit.ly/3Xrqdeg | Aubrey Marcus | ► Fit For Service: https://fitforservice.com/ ► Own The Day, Own Your Life: http://bit.ly/2vRz4so ► Aubrey Marcus Podcast: https://apple.co/2ns8zFP ► Ayahuasca Documentary: http://bit.ly/2OrNBTf ► Get 10% off all Onnit Products: https://bit.ly/3LMVArK ►Aubrey Marcus Poetry: http://bit.ly/2My1ezC ►Aubrey Marcus Binaural Beats: http://bit.ly/2vVc3EC ►Metal Mark Golden Collectable Art | https://mtlmrk.com/ ►Korrect Energy | https://korrectlife.com/ ►Check out Love To The Seventh Power by Aubrey Marcus: https://chakaruna.com/collections/books | Listen to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast | ►iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCn ►Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO ►Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2G8ccJt ►IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3 ►Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3nzCJEh ►Android | https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg | Connect with Aubrey | ►Website | http://bit.ly/2GesYqi ►Instagram | http://bit.ly/2BlfCEO ►Facebook | http://bit.ly/2F4nBZk ►Twitter | http://bit.ly/2BlGBAdAd ========================================­===== About the Podcast: Founder of Onnit and modern philosopher Aubrey Marcus asks the important questions: How do we find our purpose, wake up to who we truly are, have a few more laughs, and human being a little better? The Aubrey Marcus Podcast brings in world-class guests from the fields of athletics, health, business, fitness, science, relationship and spirituality, and asks them to open up about the failures and successes that define their wisdom and character. Follow me on social to keep up with the latest, and meet many of the incredible guests we’ve been honored to have on the show.