# 249: Through The Portal

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Podcast: [Bledsoe Said So](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bledsoe-said-so-4023192)
Published: 2026-05-06T07:00:03+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3217

## Resource

As a new father, Ryan opens up about his recent, challenging childbirth experience, sharing the emotional depth of the moment and the lasting impact it’s had on him. He and Alex explore the phenomenon of reality and perception, question the limits of free will, and reflect on “angels and demons” as symbols of inner conflict and moral tension.

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