Explore every episode of the podcast Spiritual Asshole
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| Love is the Cheat Code for Every Level (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons) | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:25:41 | |
What if every multiple-choice question in life had the same answer—and it wasn’t “C:" drink a White Claw. It's Love. Brendan takes you from cicada symphonies in his childhood backyard to the Hollywood Hills, unpacking why love is always the move, even when your ego wants to honk, flip off strangers, or buy a fedora. In this solo ep, Brendan riffs on the hilarious, messy loop of forgetting love, then clawing our way back to it. Along the way, you’ll hear about: ✨ The fake sword improv option we all secretly want to try in traffic RESOURCES | |||
| You're the Center of the Universe (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons) | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:32:30 | |
Did you know everything in your life is flowing through you even if your nervous system is like the big ass Jurassic Park fence keeping you stuck on autopilot? In this brand new solo episode, Brendan dives into why you’re not just in the universe, you are the universe. From childhood programming to bathroom graffiti wisdom, this episode will snap you out of victim mode and show you how to reclaim your infinite potential. In this episode, Brendan goes all in on: RESOURCES | |||
| My 7 Days with Joe Dispenza (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons) | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:26:43 | |
Fresh off a chill coyote encounter, Brendan films this solo episode to talk about his life-changing experience at the week-long Joe Dispenza Advance Retreat in Dallas. With a very special appearance by Willoughby, he goes all in about:
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| The Well-Lit Road Back to You | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:49:36 | |
It's ok! You can carry a flashlight. Brendan talks with the fantastic Kass Thomas, coach, speaker, and author of Dancing with Riches. The two do an incredible deep-dive into: *How to use your flaws as your superpower, *What it means to dance with riches, *How to be ok doing the weird thing, *The first step to taking any risk, *The simple, EASY way to know if something is true, *The NUMBER ONE ip for international travel, *And of course, what it's like dry humping with poverty. | |||
| Say Goodbye to Your Sh***y Life | 09 Feb 2022 | 01:11:37 | |
If you want your life to change, listen to this episode. Brendan talks with the incredible badass Kim Velez, conscious life coach and popular YouTuber. They dive into: *Why you keep manifesting sh*tty relationships, *How everything is YOU pushed out, *Neville Goddard's amazing Law of Assumption, *Why your feelings AREN'T valid, *Best techniques to change your story and your life, *How to manifest a specific person even if it's John Mayer *How to change your self-concept, *And why everyone who manifests is hot. | |||
| "You Are the One You've Been Waiting For" | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:42:08 | |
Wow, turns out the person you're looking for is you, damn, that's cool. Brendan talks with the amazing Venus Castleberg, best-selling author and coach. Brendan and Venus really get into the thin line between being vulnerable and being annoying, why judgement kills and gratitude grows, Venus' 21-year battle to like herself, important tips for how to leave an abusive relationship, a surprising tool to up your money game, why judgement is a fluffy rabbit you need to kill, and what it's like being the only person in Utah talking about sex. | |||
| Your Intuition Told You to Listen to This | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:58:19 | |
Your intution has lead you here. GOOD! Brendan sits down with the amazing Jeffrey Allen, Mindvalley coach, speaker and intuition expert. The two have a fantastic time talking about what your intuition sounds like, your "God Mind" vs. your "Regular Mind," the difference between thinking with your intuition vs. thinking with your gut, tips for hearing and honing your intuition, effective energy tools to help you get what you want, and accidentally burning your house down with sage.
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| "Don't Should on Yourself" | 20 Jan 2022 | 01:00:10 | |
It's true, it's not cute. Brendan talks with the amazing Kaley Klemp, author, TedX speaker and coach. The two get real about some incredible topics like the difference between growth vs, change, why you need to stop "shoulding on yourself," the enneagram personality test, the nine different personality types and how you can use them to your benefit, the importance of not keeping score in relationships, fun and provocative ways to inject energy in your relationship, and figuring out why everyone in Colorado is in a bluegrass band.
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| When God Gives You Lemons, Throw Them Back at Him | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:50:17 | |
When life gives you lemons, you're supposed to make lemonade, but sometimes you just gotta throw them back, or turn the lemons into a delicious alcohol. Brendan talks with the amazing
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| Trauma Magic | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:50:17 | |
Brendan talks with the unassailable Yemi Penn, amazing author, entrepreneur and TedX speaker. The two find that they can laugh at just about anything as they dive into: the line between processing trauma and moving on, determining how much we can blame on our parents (it's a lot), three critical steps in dealing with trauma, tips for making the first step in any creative project, how to get our sexuality out from under a rock, wise words for survivors of sexual abuse, a third way to look at COVID, and of course, being traumatized by white people doing karaoke. | |||
| Begin at the End | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:56:23 | |
Brendan talks with powerhouse manifestation coach, Shelly Bullard. The popular YouTuber and author provides some incredible insight on a different way to manifest, how to embody the life of your dreams RIGHT NOW, signs that your manifestation is on the way, how to attract the ideal partner, the line between action and allowing, why you don't have to change anything to get what you want, and how you can manifest a wonderful, specific person like Kim Jung Un. | |||
| Bagels and Birth Charts | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:53:37 | |
Ohhh this is a fun one. Brendan talks with Colin Bedell, the hilarious, insightful astrologer, author, and founder of Queer Cosmos. The two dive into practical ways to use astrology, the danger of using it to make the uncertain, certain, the line between astrology as a blueprint vs. religion, whether or not its smart to date someone based on their sign, astrology as the choice maker, three skills you need in relationships, what happens if you don't identify with your sign and bagels, so, so many bagels.
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| You Don't Suck and You Shouldn't Die | 15 Dec 2021 | 01:10:54 | |
If sage (both the person and evergreen plant) were a person, it'd be Jeff Kober. The actor, meditation teacher and photographer spoke with Brendan about all of life's secrets like overcoming the idea that you will "be better when," being blissfully comfortable in the idea that there's no where to go, overcoming addiction, being comfortably numb staring at something pretty, how to be more present in auditions, talks and speeches, and asking the Dali Lama for his head shots. | |||
| Maybe Your Trauma is Hot (w/Carolyn Lovewell) | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:53:41 | |
We're about to take radical acceptance to a whole new level. Brendan talks with the amazing and magical, Dr. Carolyn Lovewell, author of Existential Kink: Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power. They dive right into:
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| It's All an Adventure | 02 Dec 2021 | 01:08:38 | |
Brendan sits down with the Justin Bieber of the Spiritual Asshole podcast community, Ellie Bassick-Trovato. She is an incredible, coach, author and founder of The New Brave. The two dive very deep into why worry is an unruly toddler, how to navigate around judgement from others, why everyone needs a safe place to fall apart, the difference between self-love and over indulgence, the thin line between self-love and self-hate, tips for getting out of depression and lots and lots of pulled pork sandwiches. | |||
| "Feelings Aren't Facts" | 25 Nov 2021 | 01:11:39 | |
Facts: your feelings aren't them. Brendan talks with Dailyn Santana, speaker, poet, author and mental health advocate. The two dive deep and discuss how serious should we take a diagnosis, the difference between having bipolar and being a SoundCloud Rapper, Dailyn's struggles with bipolar in a world where mental health wasn't talked about, powerful tools for when you're feeling down, the importance of radical acceptance, and joining the Mile Sigh Club. | |||
| You're Already Beyoncé | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:58:10 | |
Yes it's true, you're Beyoncé, and possibly even better. Brendan sits down with Andrew Leedham, coach and author of Unstoppable Self-Confidence. The two dive into the difference between confidence and someone who's just an a**hole, the REAL distinction between the 1% and 99%, a powerful 15-second practice to regain your natural confidence, how to FINALLY control your thinking, why it's important to dare to be wrong about who you think you are, how to let go of the baggage of past mistakes, and finally...a cologne named "Forever Douchebag."
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| What if You Were NEVER Wrong? | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:58:47 | |
Wow! What a question! Brendan talks with the AMAZING Simone Milasas, author of the "Joy of Business," "Getting out of Debt Joyfully," and "Relationship. Are You Sure You Want One?" The two dive deep into why people create debt, three very important tools for getting out of debt, what would happen if you were never wrong, how money controls you, the conscious way to breakup with someone, and why it's not a great idea to put your genitals in quarantine. | |||
| Power City, Population: You! | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:56:25 | |
Find out why you have so much more power than you realize. And I'm not just talking about voting for Comptroller. Brendan talks with Chrissy Papetti, amazing coach, speaker, named "One of the Top Ten Female Mindset Coaches of 2020." The two dive into how Chrissy healed a lifetime of chronic back pain, the ONE THING that her mom said to her that changed everything, tools she used to heal her subconscious mind, we explore the Gene Keys and how its a tool that can be used for ultimate good, the importance of pivoting from "Why Me" to "What Now?" And if every Michigan cheerleader should dress like Jim Harbaugh.
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| "Be Still Yet Still Be" | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:54:16 | |
Learn how to keep calm and be awesome. Brendan talks with the amazing John Lefebvre, author, musician, former convict and 1/3 billionaire. The two dive into what it's really like being wildly rich, the one thing people who don't have a lot of money should know about what it’s like having A LOT of money, what it's like to fly from the Burbank Airport to LAX, what it’s really like being in jail, why it's important to know that the part of us that dreams at night is always awake, and why we should have lavender body wash in prisons. | |||
| Does Everyone Cheat? | 20 Oct 2021 | 01:01:16 | |
And we don't mean at cards. Brendan talks with Jillian Hamilton, host of the hit new podcast, "Cheating: When Loves Lies." The two dive into some incredible territory and find out if everyone is cheating, if people cheat because it's awesome, the reason why people cheat in the first place, the future of monogamy, the affect of the Internet on relationships, the real reason why people are terrified of cheaters, and we learn if we all eventually have sex with John Mayer. | |||
| Step Out of the Matrix | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:53:50 | |
You can always be Neo. Brendan talks with Amanda Monnier, mindset coach, energy healer and host of the Upleveled as F*ck Podcast. The two dive deep into some life-changing topics like why we stop listening to our intuition, how we can always tune back into it, some fun and critical words for the Catholic Church, why people living in fear look to others for answers, the amazing power of dogs, why the sh*t you want isn't showing up, and of course, shooting babies out of cannons. | |||
| Don't Hug with an Agenda | 29 Sep 2021 | 01:13:34 | |
Your hug shouldn't have an itinerary. Find out why when Brendan talks with James Brown (not that one but still a Godfather of the Soul), founder of the Vedic Path Meditation and Flow meditation online program. The two spiritual friends talk about giving up the need to find the right way, why you will never get it done and why that's a good thing, the importance of being in flow, the Vedic meditation process, and what happens where there's a disagreement between Spirit Animals. | |||
| Episode 84: Chicken Soup for the Asking Soul | 22 Sep 2021 | 01:00:03 | |
Annnnnd we're back, BIG TIME! Season 2 kicks off amazing with Brendan talking with Mark Victor Hanson, legendary co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books and franchise, and co-author of the new amazing book, Ask! The Bridge from your Dreams to Your Destiny. The two spiritual friends discuss why asking is so powerful, the best practices for asking, the importance of comedy, why you're always ascending or descending, and why its' a good idea to let a six-year-old write your book. | |||
| "Calling Me Crazy is a Compliment" (w/Kyera Kacey) | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:46:53 | |
You know it's all perspective, right? Brendan talks with the magnetic powerhouse, Kyera Kacey, author, coach and founder of founder of LiberateHER.™️ They have all kinds of fun and dive right into:
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| Episode 83: Season 1 Wrap! | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:05:56 | |
That is a wrap on the amazing Season 1 of Spiritual Asshole. In this quick party episode, Brendan gives some Season 1 shoutouts and talks about what's next for the podcast, including its return for Season 2 on August 25th. He also tells the greatest story of all time about his dad.
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| Episode 82: "There's Not a Right Way to Human." | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:58:56 | |
It's time to get Wylde and be ok with being a human. Brendan talks with Rainier Wylde, powerhouse speaker, author, and coach about the rapidly changing gender dynamics, purity culture, lessons learned from his affair, the power of great love and great suffering, and having an impurity bracelet that's just a picture of you naked looking awesome. | |||
| Episode 81: We're in This More Than Together | 21 Jul 2021 | 01:03:17 | |
Making everything equal in a relationship is good...IN THEORY. Luckily, Brendan sat down to talk with Dr. Nate Klemp, wellness and mindfulness coach, and co-author of the new book, The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model For a Happier, Stronger Relationship. The two discuss how practicing a 50/50 marriage almost caused him a divorce, why keeping score kills a marriage's intimacy, the idea of radical generosity in a relationship, the importance of keeping a healthy ratio of fun over logistics, why sex is an indicator of EVERYTHING, and a new mindfulness dating app called "Date Me or Not, I Don't Really Care."
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| Episode 80: You Can Be Happy in Russia | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:55:25 | |
You can be happy in Russia. Or China. Or 9 other countries in 12 years. Just ask today's guest, Taylor Rochestie, professional basketball player, motivational speaker and author of A New 20/20 Vision: Cultivate Joy, Reprogram Your Mind, and Define Life Through an Authentic Lens. The two spiritual/sports heroes discuss some things that make other cultures unique that Americans don't know about, why so many of us are "living for the 5%," the perfect mantra for dealing with stress, what it's like to play against Allen Iverson, and what an honest remake of Hoosiers would look like. | |||
| Episode 79: Remembering That Your Life Doesn't Suck | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:57:34 | |
Hey sometimes you need to remember that your life in fact does not suck. And that's where gratitude comes in. Luckily, Brendan sat down with Nancy Davis Kho, speaker, podcast host and author of The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time. The two gratitude heroes discuss how gratitude levels your mind and triggers positive recall bias, the incredible positive effects of writing 52 gratitude letters in a year, the 3 "S's'" of gratitude letter writing, and of course, Mom Bod outfits.
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| Episode 78: Lots of Strings Attached | 01 Jul 2021 | 00:58:47 | |
Ok so you get attached in relationships, no big deal. Take a deep breath and RUN!!! Just kidding! Brendan sits down with Tana Espino, love and relationship coach and founder of "Love's Hustle." The two relationship heroes dive deep and discuss the four different attachment styles, the fine line between a healthy relationship and a codependent one, who should pay on a date, and why women love cuddling and why Brendan's arm is asleep. | |||
| Episode 77: Face Values | 23 Jun 2021 | 01:02:23 | |
It's time to find out what you value. And even more importantly, are you living your life according to the values that matter to you even if it is skateboarding. Brendan sits down with Dr. John Demartini, human behavior expert, author and transformational coach. The two discuss, the difference between values and ideals, the number one way spirituality and science are connected, the true key to financial independence and whether or not it's ok to set the bar extremely low on dating apps. | |||
| Episode 76: Party Like You're Divine | 16 Jun 2021 | 01:06:15 | |
As the wise sage, Miley Cyrus, once said, "Party in the U.S.A...or Internationally, It's 2021 and We're All One." Brendan talks with the hilarious, wise and wild, Joanna Walden, transformation coach and author of "The Inside Hustle: A Mystical Misfit's Travel Adventure into the Unknown." The two spiritual partiers discuss what it's like living a double life as a partier/spiritual seeker, why there are NO lessons to be learned on earth, how to stop repeating patterns in your life by giving yourself the thing you're seeking, why even spiritual people don't have the answer, and the amazing, healing power of tailgating before meditating. | |||
| Episode 75: The Pleasure is all Yours | 10 Jun 2021 | 01:04:03 | |
Hey remember fun? Hey remember pleasure? Hey remember remembering? This week, Brendan talks with the amazing Helena Woods, blogger, coach and founder of The Simple Joys YouTube Channel. Helena explains why she left America for France at a very young age, and the two dive into why you're worth is NOT your work, what it actually means to live slow, the French's secret to happiness, the European social contract, and the importance of wrapping a croissant around a Thanksgiving Day turkey. | |||
| Episode 74: "The Only Person Judging You is YOU" | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:57:59 | |
Go ahead...you can do it, stop judging yourself. It doesn't matter that you're a bad dancer. Brendan talks with Dr. Dain Heer, co-founder of Access Consciousness and author of the new book, Body Whispering. The two dive deep into how Dr. Dain overcame a suicide pact he made with himself, how Access Consciousness saved his life, why judgement is the #1 killer even more than sharks, and why it's ok to refer to a fart as a "body whisper." | |||
| "You're a Timeless Soul on an Endless Journey" (w/Dr. Amy Albright) | 29 Jan 2025 | 01:06:59 | |
Have you guys ever had to take a couple weeks off your podcast because your city almost burned down? Us either. This week, Brendan is back and gives the inside scoop on his experience with the LA fires. He's then joined by the amazing Dr. Amy Albright, coach, neurobiological wizard and co-founder, of the Holon Experience.
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| Episode 73: Your Guru is F*cked Up | 26 May 2021 | 00:58:32 | |
Hey gurus got issues too. Brendan talks with the very insightful and funny Jeff Brown, coach, speaker and author of Grounded Spirituality. The two discuss why Jeff thinks most of today's spiritual leaders are full of sh*t, the most effective tool to release past trauma, the best ways to get the anger out, (good news it involves a baseball bat), why if you keep seeking you'll never get anywhere, and what it's like getting an oracle reading from Stormy Daniels. | |||
| Episode 72: "I Don’t Meditate, I Just Scream.” | 19 May 2021 | 01:02:01 | |
Hey sometimes self-love involves a little screaming. Brendan talks with the very funny Paul Fishman, self-love expert and host of the "Road to Self-Love Podcast." The two spiritual buddies talk about why self-love is the opposite of being selfish, why it's so damn hard to say nice things to yourself in the mirror, how you can finally STOP saying 'I'm sorry' all the time, and why singing the shower is always good, even in jail. Oh and no big deal ALIENS ARE REAL! | |||
| Episode 71: Loving What Is | 12 May 2021 | 00:57:21 | |
In this very special episode, you’ll learn how to love what is, which includes everything…even the dentist, or slam poetry. Brendan talks with Tom Volkar, author, life coach and founder of CoreU. The two spiritual pals discuss “Amor Fati,” the practice of loving what is, the powerful 3-step process to feel your feelings, WHY you should stop asking WHY, and why sometimes you need to go out in the forest and break some trees over your knees. RESOURCES | |||
| Episode 70: Grounded For Life | 06 May 2021 | 01:05:14 | |
Why is it that getting grounded is so bad as a kid but so good as an adult? Luckily, Brendan talks with Dr. Erin Yu-Jin McMorrow, coach and author of the amazing new book, "Grounded: A Fierce, Feminine Guide to Connecting with the Soil and Healing from the Ground Up." The two grounded spiritual heroes talk about what it actually means to get grounded, how losing touch with nature is a direct reason for climate change, why soil is sexy, and why it's ok to refer to your plants as your children.
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| Episode 69: "Highlight to Delete" | 28 Apr 2021 | 01:02:16 | |
Brendan sits down with his great buddy, Natasha Elias, actor, acting coach and big time spiritual practitioner. The two discuss why acting is such a reflection of your inner life, why perfectionism is anything but perfect, grief, the amazing brand new short THE GET OVER IT GURU staring Brendan and Natasha, unrealistic beauty standards in Hollywood, and why you should always yell "CUT" during bad sex. | |||
| Episode 68: “Don’t Bleed on the People Who Didn’t Cut You” | 21 Apr 2021 | 01:03:20 | |
Hey keep your bleeding to yourself. Brendan talks with Manon Matthews, comedian, actress and author of “Funny How it Works Out.” Manon also has a unique interest in spirituality and spiritual comedy and the two talk about if everything really does work out in the end, overcoming tremendous heartbreak, how fear is actually a hallucination, and why every girl on a date needs to know WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN! | |||
| Episode 67: "I'm Scared But I'm Doing it Anyways" | 14 Apr 2021 | 01:01:35 | |
If there's something you've always wanted to do but haven't yet, we're here to tell you why it's time to do it. Brendan talks with Justin Michael Williams, hit singer, speaker and best-selling author of "Stay Woke." The two discuss what to do when your light gets dimmed, how you can break through the fear and do it anyway, how politics and spirituality can co-exist and the importance of getting a hype man for Zoom. | |||
| Episode 66: P**sy Power | 07 Apr 2021 | 01:09:51 | |
It's time to feel powerful everywhere, seriously everywhere. Brendan talks with Jenny Braxton, life coach and founder of P**sy Centered Living. The two go all in on the definition of Pu**sy Centered Living, why we are so repressed in our sexuality, the important of polarity in our sex lives and attraction, dealing with sexual trauma, and whether or not it's ok to picture cartoon characters during sex. The answer is yes. | |||
| Episode 65: Self-Love on Tap | 31 Mar 2021 | 01:05:47 | |
It's time to tap like no one's watching. Luckily, Brendan talks with Brad Yates, one of the world's leading experts on EFT tapping and host of the very popular 'Tap With Brad' YouTube channel. The two tapaholics dive deep into the scientific benefits of tapping, why you say you want more money but you're subconscious is saying 'nah bro,' how self-sabotage is just misguided self-love, and how to tap to finally get rid of LinkedIn notifications. | |||
| Episode 64: The Ceiling is NOT the Sky | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:54:38 | |
It doesn't matter how many times you've been to Burning Man, the ceiling is not the sky. Brendan talks with Amber-Lee, badass chakra expert, and host of the Chakra Girl Radio. The two deep dive into all things chakra, how we can clear anything that's blocking us, the REAL key to manifesting a life you want, and why you should always bedazzle a baby. | |||
| Are You Barefoot Up a Mountain? (w/Brendan Fitzgibbons) | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:21:02 | |
Happy Holidays! 'Tis the season to be triggered. The incredible news is that Brendan is back in this epic solo episode to help you navigate this holiday season with a smile on your face, peace in your heart, and ideally, little to no Taco Bell in your stomach.
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| Episode 63: YOU in HD! | 17 Mar 2021 | 01:08:11 | |
It's time to see yourself in HD, don't worry you look good. Brendan sits down with Tara Kinden, self-worth expert and human design coach. The two dive deep into the origins of human design, breakdown what it is exactly and how we can use our HD charts to improve our lives. They also discuss practice things you can do to boost your self worth, how to embrace your inner weirdness and what it's like having an aura that's just Michael Jordan cologne. | |||
| Episode 62: "Everything's an Emergency and Nothing's an Emergency" | 10 Mar 2021 | 01:09:51 | |
Brendan is very happy to welcome back Amy B. Scher, energy coach and author of the groundbreaking book, "How To Heal Yourself From Depression When No One Else Can." The two energy warriors talk about the difference between making bad choices and being depressed, where depression actually comes from, methods you can use to heal yourself from depression, and why you should never wear 14 snuggies at once. | |||
| Episode 61: Grateful for the Glass | 03 Mar 2021 | 01:01:13 | |
Today's incredible guest, Kristi Nelson, says instead of seeing the glass as half full or half empty, we can be grateful for having a glass at all. Kristi Nelson is the Executive Director of the Network for Grateful Living and the author of "Wake Up Grateful." She talks with Brendan about how a brush with death made her live gratefully, how we can actually cultivate a consistent gratitude practice, the biggest inhibitors to gratitude, and the genius of a writing a "No Thank You" card. | |||