In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker and musician Ben Joseph Stewart (@BenJosephStewart) a true pioneer in the conscious art space, to explore how story, symbolism, and film shape the way we see the world. Ben shares the wild night that first set him on this path and ignited his journey into filmmaking, with Esoteric Agenda and Kymatica, projects that unexpectedly went viral and transformed his life.
We dive into the power of story as the oldest human technology (older than science, older than data) and why myth, metaphor, and narrative influence our consciousness more than raw facts ever could. Ben explains how film, much like psychedelics, can act as a neurotechnological tool, sculpting perception, entraining brainwave states, and opening us to deeper layers of meaning. He also reflects on the responsibility of artists and storytellers to create not just awareness of darkness, but pathways toward empowerment.
Our conversation spans everything from the chaos and beauty of cymatics, to the pitfalls of conspiracy culture, to what it means to live in alignment with humility and boldness. Ben offers a refreshingly grounded take on accountability, explaining how real transformation begins not by blaming “the system” but by embodying our own power, values, and love in everyday life.
If you’ve ever wondered how films, myths, and archetypes can rewire your reality—and why story is the invisible architecture of culture—this episode is one you won’t want to miss. Visit https://souloffilm.com for more information on the Soul of Filmmaking Academy. Mention Luke Storey at checkout for 15% off.
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) The Night That Made Me a Filmmaker
(00:13:34) Cymatics, Neurocinema, & the Discipline of Loving Truth
(00:56:14) Why Story Runs the Human Operating System
(01:10:04) AI, Story, & the Next Civilizational Narrative
(01:26:28) Neurocinema & Bespoke Film: Editing Your Brainwaves
(01:41:01) Soul of Film, Endogenous DMT, & Codes in the Wall
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