Season 58 Episode 1792
S1E16: From Lab Coats to Cosmic Quests: Dexter Morton's Journey to Unlocking "Why"
Atlanta native Dexter Morton wasn't always a stargazer on a mission to crack the cosmic code. He started with a heart set on microscopes, dreaming of a scientist's life exploring the world of atoms and molecules. But childhood depression cast a long shadow, and the 2008 recession's bite forced him to trade lab coats for Home Depot uniforms. Just when despair threatened to engulf him, Dexter took a daring leap, joining the military as a laboratory technologist at 21. In that unexpected step, he found more than acceptance - he found family. The service nurtured his leadership, built his confidence, and planted the seeds of a self he could finally believe in. But the scientist's spirit wouldn't rest. After five years, Dexter packed his bags for Phoenix, Arizona, determined to finish his biochemistry degree. Juggling studies and lab work, he embarked on a new journey – exploring the hidden realms of metaphysics, philosophy, and spirituality. Now, with a blend of science and soul, Dexter is on a quest unlike any other: to break free from the mundane, crack the cosmic code, and answer the ultimate question – why? Join Dexter on this electrifying odyssey as he uncovers the mysteries of existence, challenges perceptions of reality, and embarks on a daring search for meaning. This isn't just a journey through the galaxies; it's a deep dive into the soul, a roadmap to discovering your own ""why.""
