TFS#160 - Sebastian Siegel, Director Of "Grace And Grit" Based On Ken Wilber's True Tory About Love

THE FLIP SIDE with Andy Mai

Sebastian Siegel is a British-American polymath—a director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author—known for his versatile storytelling across film, literature, and psychology. His notable works include directing "GRACE AND GRIT," based on Ken Wilber's book, and creating films like "AWAKENING WORLD." Raised between Hawaii and Texas, he draws from a lineage of influential figures, crafting narratives that explore transcendence, consciousness, and joy.

Beyond his entertainment career, he's been an advocate for causes, a mentor, and a supporter of charities like The Smile Train and Greenpeace. In Los Angeles, he practices privately, weaving themes of transcendence into his diverse creative endeavors.

Connect With Sebastian Siegel!

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

0:54 - Meet Sebastian Siegel

04:10 - How Does the Movie Industry Work?

06:15 - Sebastian on Creating Evergreen Movies

07:50 - Sebastian Siegel on Handling the "Grace and Grit" Movie

13:01 - How Does Sebastian Stay Calm During Tapings?

15:15 - Sebastian Siegel on Reading Ken Wilber's Books

19:55 - How Does Sebastian Learn About Ken Wilber?

25:35 - Learning about Your Consciousness

28:46 - The Meaning of the "Grace and Grit" Movie

35:51 - Sebastian's Perspective on Life

40:13 - Sebastian's Thoughts on AI

47:33 - Sebastian on Setting Goals and Focus

51:42 - Sebastian's Thoughts on Death

57:52 - Purpose of Relationships, Settling in Relationships

01:02:33 - Sebastian on His First Interaction with Ken Wilber

01:04:16 - Sebastian's Similarities with Ken Wilber Regarding Having Kids

01:07:25 - Andy's Dreaming, Parallel Universe

01:14:23 - Sebastian's First Interaction with Joseph Campbell

01:16:02 - Andy on Being Tired of Being Reborn

01:22:32 - Connect with Sebastian Siegel

01:22:56 - Outro