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| #448:Dismantling the Productivity Lie with Kate Northrup | 21 Apr 2025 | 01:13:59 | |
In this episode, Mark Groves sits down with the always-wise Kate Northrup for a heart-expanding, truth-bomb-filled convo that flips the script on how we think about money, success, and self-worth. Kate unpacks the surprisingly deep connection between your nervous system and your relationship with money—how the way you spend, save, or stress is often tied to how safe you feel in your body. They dive into the power of doing less, the myths of hustle culture, and how rest and regulation are the real keys to abundance. From motherhood and identity to healing old patterns and choosing aliveness over burnout, this one’s all about coming home to yourself—and rewriting the rules of what it means to live a rich life. As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and mother, Kate Northrup supports ambitious people to light up the world without burning themselves out. Kate teaches how to heal your relationship with money, time, and work. She’s the author of the bestsellers Money: A Love Story and Do Less, the creator of the Do Less Planner, and the host of the top ranking podcast, Plenty. Her work has been featured by The NY Times, Oprah Daily, The Today Show, Glamour, Harvard Business Review, and more. Links:
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| #447: You’re not Stuck, You’re Afraid | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:06:13 | |
In this solo episode, I dive deep into the idea that you’re not stuck—you’re afraid. I explore how fear, comfort, and unconscious loyalty to old stories keep us from stepping into our full potential. I read my viral Substack article aloud and riff on why real growth feels risky, how we sacrifice truth for belonging, and what it really means to live in integrity with your values. This is a call to stop fixing yourself and start becoming—because your freedom lives in choosing you. Resources: —Ready to transform your relationships? Download The Relationship Toolkit for free and learn the 5 essential skills to thrive in love and life! https://go.markgroves.com/relationship-toolkit-podcast —Join My Online Community: http://markgroves.com/community —Get My Book! Liberated Love - Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire: https://markgroves.com/book —Explore My Courses: https://markgroves.com/courses Follow me and my work here: —Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/markgrovestv —Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://markgroves.com/newsletter —Subscribe to my Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com —Instagram - @createthelove: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove —Facebook - @createthelove: https://www.facebook.com/createthelove Have A Question? —Have a Question For Mark That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Leave us a Voice Note Here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcast If you want to dive deeper into Mark’s content, search through every episode, find specific topics we’ve covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.com This episode is sponsored by: —Mighty Networks: Go to http://www.markgroves.com/mightynetworks to learn how you can create your own community! Drop us a note at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, guest suggestions, or just to say hello! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| #297: Awakening to Right Relationship with Self with Jayson Gaddis | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:55:39 | |
Themes: Finding Yourself, Grief, Healing, Relationships, Mentors, Friendship, Connection, Transformation, Mental Health, Narcissism, Codependency
Summary:
Today, I welcome back a returning guest and good friend, Jayson Gaddis! He is an artist, author, podcaster, speaker, executive coach, CEO, founder, human behavior specialist, and relationship expert. He is the creator of Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries. His book Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict In Your High Stakes Relationships was voted Editors Choice, Best Non-fiction, and Best Leadership and Business Book in 2021 on Amazon.
In this episode, we talk about the powerful journey of awakening to the soul’s desire to be in right relationship with self. We both share personal experiences on how we found our guides or mentors, and what motivated us to continue seeking transformation. Jayson also dives into the challenges of being in a relationship with a person exhibiting covert narcissism, the importance of valuing oneself and setting boundaries, the role of community and supportive relationships in personal transformation, and the significance of confronting shame and engaging in grief work.
Discover:
Going on a journey to finding yourself – finding a mentor and the motivation to go through a transformation
Becoming comfortable with change and accepting the hard truths about ourselves
The importance of being alignment with your core values and the transformative power of accountability and purposeful living
Exploring the complexities of covert narcissism and other personality disorders in relationships
00:00 Intro
00:47 Journey to yourself
04:10 The pain of grace
06:01 The first step to finding yourself
10:42 How to find the right teacher or guide?
20:52 The feeling when you “feel seen”
24:45 Discovering what truly matters
27:10 Becoming the witness of transformation
31:49 Learning to embrace the hard truths
36:37 How to orient yourself to change
39:27 Relationship complexities with personality disorder
43:09 Recovery from covert narcissism
46:29 Grief as a gateway
51:49 Become a Helper
Links:
Certified Relationship Coach Training (RCT): https://relationshipschool.com/rct
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaysongaddis/ @jaysongaddis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therelationshipschool @therelationshipschool
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayGaddis @JayGaddis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysongaddis/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JaysonGaddis
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| #296: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Lael Stone | 13 Jul 2023 | 01:02:29 | |
Themes: Parenting, Emotional Intelligence, Technology, Mental Health, Connection, Education, School, Authenticity, Belonging
Summary:
Today I’m excited to welcome Lael Stone to the show for eye-opening episode about children and parenting! Lael Stone is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counsellor who has been working with families for over 20 years. She is the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional well-being and connection. Lael is the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication.
Join me in this fascinating conversation where Lael teaches us about how to raise emotionally intelligent children, the importance of modelling properly dealing with our emotions as regulation tools, and how connection (or lack of) can impact a child’s development. There are so many gems in this convo, so if you’re a parent or thinking of becoming one, this episode is for you!
Discover:
Emotional modeling and teaching kids how to understand and manage their emotions
Impact of technology on child development and the importance of having more non-screen play and nature connection
How to identify when your child needs more time to connect with you
00:00 Intro
01:19 How do we raise emotionally intelligent children?
05:25 Meeting your personal needs AND your child’s needs
15:55 Emotional modeling
28:59 Enmeshment in parenting
36:30 Importance of supportive systems and village
38:46 Impact of technology on child development
50:39 Effect of the lack of play or time in nature on children
51:59 Children’s education and emotional safety
Links:
Website: http://www.laelstone.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laelstone/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laelstone/
Woodline Primary: https://www.woodlineprimary.com.au/
About Birth: https://www.aboutbirth.com.au/
Tedx Talk: How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids: https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-raise-emotionally-intelligent-kids/
Book: Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children: https://www.amazon.com.au/Raising-Resilient-Compassionate-Children-Understanding/dp/0645551562
Sponsors:
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| #295: The Alchemy of Initiation with Francis Weller | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:58:51 | |
Themes: Nature, Culture, Initiation, Life’s Challenges, Loss, Grief, Death, Individualism, Community, Technology, Transformation, Authenticity, Belonging, Spirituality
Summary:
Today I welcome back returning guest Francis Weller, MFT, a psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist. He is a master of synthesizing diverse streams of thought from psychology, anthropology, mythology, alchemy, indigenous cultures, and poetic traditions. For 40 years, Francis has worked as a psychotherapist and developed a style he calls soul-centered psychotherapy. As a gifted therapist and teacher, he has been described as a jazz artist, improvising, and moving fluidly in and out of deep emotional territories with groups and individuals, bringing imagination and attention to places often held with judgment and shame.
In this episode, Francis teaches us about initiations—what they are, why they are important for finding our place in this world, and the power they hold in ushering in personal growth and cultural belonging. We also jam about the importance of returning to nature, how disconnected and individualistic we are, and the soul’s relationship with grief. Francis has had a profound impact on me over the last three years, and I’m so excited to share this episode with you so that you can experience a deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you. Dive in!
Discover:
What initiation is and its role in personal growth and cultural/planetary belonging
Rebuilding our lost relationship with nature
The power of grief and how to move through it
The impact of technology on our soulful connection with the world
00:00 Intro
01:22 Initiation as a path to personal growth and cultural belonging
04:21 The impact of individualism
08:23 The grief for our loss of intimacy with nature
11:38 What is an Initiation?
14:27 Accepting and moving through initiation
20:07 Relationship between grief and initiation
24:09 The loss of your soul
28:05 Returning back to the community
30:30 Impact of technology in our world
37:09 Rough initiation
44:59 Finding a place of belonging
48:34 Being disassociated from our own attention
52:13 Befriend your own life
55:19 A journey of transformation
Links:
Website: www.francisweller.net
The Alchemy of Initiation: Soul Work and the Art of Ripening Audio Recordings: https://www.francisweller.net/the-alchemy-of-initiation-a-five-week-series.html
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| #294: You’re Not Broken, You’re Just Stuck with Britt Frank | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:01:31 | |
Themes: Repeating Patterns, Trauma, Mental Health, Somatic Therapy, Chaos, Addiction, Healing, Detox, Religion, Spirituality, Truth, Acceptance, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation
Summary:
Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Britt Frank! Britt is a licensed psychotherapist and trauma expert who is trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). In addition to her private practice, Britt is also a speaker and an award-winning adjunct instructor at the University of Kansas, where she’s taught classes on ethics, addiction, and clinical social work.
In this episode, Britt opens up about her own journey through addiction, how she was finally able to address and accept her challenging childhood, and how she got “unstuck” from it all—coining the term “the science of getting unstuck.” Join us as we explore the reasoning behind our repeating patterns and how we can boldly address the truths on the other side of them to help ourselves get unstuck, love ourselves fully, and live in the present moment.
Discover:
The science behind the concept of being stuck and how to get unstuck
How we can accept the truth about our past and use it as a stepping stone to being more present today
The power of a “micro-yes”
How to become a responsible adult and commit to your truth
00:00 Intro
00:32 The Science of Stuck
02:42 Why do we think we don’t have a choice?
04:50 Stop being the nice guy
07:07 Understanding the pathology of our behavior
09:31 Somatic therapy vs. psychotherapy
12:39 It’s me, I’m the problem!
14:24 How do we get unstuck?
16:52 The power of a ‘micro-yes’
19:40 Learn to tolerate the chaos
25:25 Joining a cult
29:59 What influences people to get addicted?
32:13 Let go of your past
35:31 When truth comes forward
39:09 Acceptance without understanding won’t work
42:59 Don’t gaslight yourself out of trauma
45:28 Becoming a responsible adult
47:15 Come up with a survival plan
49:51 Detox and withdrawal
54:36 Live in the present moment
56:03 Spiritual aspect of psychology
59:32 Commit to your truth
Links:
Book: www.scienceofstuck.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank
Sponsors:
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| #293: Love, Loss, and Life After with Kelsey Chittick | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:47:30 | |
Themes: Midlife Crisis, Grief, Anxiety, Parenting, Mental Health, Marriage, Death, Loss, Pain, Coping, Healing, Authenticity, Spirituality, Transformation, Purpose
Summary:
Today I welcome Kelsey Chittick to the show, writer, comedian, and inspirational speaker. Over the past 14 years, she has performed stand-up comedy all over Los Angeles and speaks at events around the country. She is the author of the best seller “Second Half - Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing,” about the sudden death of her husband, an NFL Superbowl Champion, and her journey back to herself and finding joy. She is the host of Mom’s Don’t Have Time to Grieve Podcast, which explores the beautiful and hard ways we walk through Grief. Kelsey is also the co-host of “SexTox with Tracey and Kelsey” which explores sex and relationships with humor and honesty.
Join us today as we chat about navigating grief and healing after a devastating loss. Kelsey opens up about the loss of her husband, how she found the strength to move forward, and what keeps her motivated to live life to the fullest. This is an episode you don't want to miss, as we explore the raw emotions, inspiring insights, and the power of embracing life after loss.
Discover:
How to effectively handle and navigate through life's unexpected curveballs
The topic of grief and strategies to swim through its overwhelming waves, finding ways to be present and heal along the journey
How we can overcome fear of death, embrace life and make the most of each day
Why avoiding or numbing painful emotions can hinder the healing process and the importance of fully experiencing grief to facilitate healing and growth
00:00 Intro
00:54 Unexpected events in our lives
08:00 Meeting an angel when you’re in great pain
10:12 Navigating the ocean of grief
12:04 Embracing the healing process of loss
14:30 Finding strength in memories and moving forward
18:21 Connection between laughter and pain
20:53 Is crying good for you?
25:11 Fear of death
28:05 Living in the moment
32:53 Experiences that unleash the power within you
35:26 Alcohol as a coping mechanism
39:10 Being a friend to someone who is grieving
41:37 Three M’s to do when you’re experiencing grief
45:09 What’s now?
Links:
Website: https://kelseychittick.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseydchittick/?hl=en
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Half-Surviving-Finding-Missing/dp/1951407490?ref_=ast_author_dp
Sponsors:
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| #292: Transgender Politics and Gender Dysphoria with Julia Malott | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:12:02 | |
Themes: Gender Identity, LGBTQ, School, Parenting, Gender Transitioning, Transphobia, Transgender, Gender Dysphoria, Mental Health, Tough Conversations, Authenticity, Belonging
Summary:
Today I welcome Julia Malott to the show! Julia is a transgender woman from Toronto, Canada and creator of Alotta Thoughts: Quick Take Videos exploring nuanced conversations about our identity political divide. Julia is concerned that our recent politics surrounding gender identity and ideology have become increasingly divisive, and she's determined to bridge this gap. Through thoughtful conversation with individuals from all political perspectives, Julia seeks to cut through the noise and have productive conversations across the ideological spectrum to demonstrate that we are not nearly as divided as we might have thought.
Join us today as we consciously dialogue about things that most people are afraid to talk about: gender identity especially in terms of being taught to young children, the parent-school divide, transphobia and hate, pronouns, and transitioning. Julia opens up about her personal story on how she navigated the shame around her identity, how she overcome her victim mentality, and the hate she experienced during her transition. She also shares how parents can better understand their kids who may be questioning their gender, build a supportive and safe relationship, and guide them through their experience in a safe and mindful way. This is a conversation you surely wouldn’t want to miss!
Discover:
The importance of having discussions about gender identity, gender dysphoria, and transitioning
Navigating and overcoming transphobia and hatred while embarking on the journey of transition
Understanding Puberty Blockers, what they are and how they affect young individuals
How parents can better understand their children who may be questioning their gender
00:00 Intro
01:36 Why do we need to have these conversations?
06:35 The Parent-School Divide
11:09 Teaching young kids about gender identity
17:27 Providing gender-affirming care
21:59 Finding joy in the transition
25:57 Victim mentality in the journey of transition
29:38 Transphobia and hate
35:46 Transgender inclusion in sports
42:15 Learning and understanding pronouns
47:41 Letting go of external validation
49:03 Overcoming shame and narcissism
54:32 Why girls can be masculine but boys can't be feminine
1:00:10 What are Puberty Blockers?
1:05:10 Parenting with transitioning kids
1:08:19 Gender identity is not everything
Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlottaMalotta
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3Rbb9vPPu44G2Zxd8FbLA
Website: www.alottamalotta.com
Sponsors:
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| #291: Why Relationships are Vehicles to a Spiritual Awakening with Maryam Hasnaa | 22 Jun 2023 | 01:01:56 | |
Themes: Awakening, Purpose, Meditation, Relationship, Parenting, Grief, Alignment, Intuition, Self-Love
Summary:
Today I’m welcoming Maryam Hasnaa to the show who is an intuitive, a channel, an energy healer and a lover of all things that create a feeling of being connected to something bigger than ourselves. Maryam uses her own highly sensitive gifts to remind other beings of the energetic nature of this universe and teach the importance of living in alignment with one’s intuition and most authentic self.
Tune in to learn about spiritual awakenings and how we receive invitations to higher our vibration or make adjustments to our path, whether it’s with our relationship with ourselves or in our relationships with others. If you’ve ever questioned whether it was a gut feeling or intuition, or if a breakup was meant to happen in order to change your life path, this episode is for you!
Discover:
How you can awaken your purpose in life and unlock your inner wisdom
Maryam’s near-death experience and how it triggered her spiritual awakening
Relationships are a way for you to find your own awakening
The transformational effects of grief and how you can find awakening through it
00:00 Intro
00:32 New Earth Mystery School
04:21 Awakening to your purpose
10:35 Maryam’s near-death experience
17:33 Returning back to consciousness
21:50 Walk-ins and awakening
28:40 Relationships as vehicles of awakening
36:33 How your childhood affects your relationship
40:33 Awakening through grief
48:55 Stepping into the alignment of your soul
Links:
Bonus for listeners: Use code NEMSMG23 for $19.99 off one month of any of Maryam’s membership offerings
Maryam’s NEW Course - The Subtle Art of Relationship Dynamics: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/subtle-art-of-relationship-dynamics
Website: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com
New Earth Mystery School: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/new-earth-mystery-school
Resonance Apothecary: https://resonanceapothecary.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryamhasnaa
Sponsors:
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| #290: Why We Need Discomfort To Thrive with Michael Easter | 19 Jun 2023 | 01:32:09 | |
Themes: Comfort, Discomfort, Mental Health, Technology, Parenting, Cancel Culture, Media, Journalism, Mortality, Belonging, Transformation, Purpose
Summary:
Today I am jamming with the bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis, Michael Easter! As an author, professor, and adventurer, he writes and speaks about how humans can leverage modern science and evolutionary wisdom to perform better and live healthier and more meaningful lives.
Join us today as we jam about the surprising idea that our cozy, comfortable lives may be at the root of our major physical and mental health issues. Michael shares his powerful experiences from his adventure in Bhutan and the Alaskan Arctic, where he uncovers the power and benefit of sitting with discomfort and silence. Tune in to learn why you need discomfort and how to navigate it to help bring more happiness into your life!
Discover:
How and why should you disrupt your comfort and why staying too long in your comfort zone could affect your physical and mental health
What the Japanese practice called Misogi is and why it’s so powerful
The power of silence and how it affects your creativity
How we can challenge the discomfort of boredom
The process of hunting and how it will teach you to value life and mortality more
00:00 Intro
01:11 Why should you disrupt your comfort?
05:37 New generations and lack of discomfort
10:25 Misogi
18:53 Being alone
24:02 The power and influence of silence
30:30 Writing a book in a world full of distractions
33:18 Choosing discomfort vs comfort
35:59 Remerging with the cycles of the planet
41:11 The discomfort of boredom
46:26 Addictive technology
49:32 The process of hunting
54:24 Life and death
1:01:15 Younger generation taking responsibility
1:03:56 Cancel culture and freedom of speech
1:15:09 Are journalists left-wingers?
1:22:37 Psychological media manipulation
1:27:02 Differences in political views impacting relationships
Links:
The 2% Newsletter: https://unique-painter-9003.ck.page/441934d2f0
Website: http://eastermichael.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_easter/
The Comfort Crisis: https://easterm.square.site/product/TCCSigned/1?cs=true&cst=custom
Sponsors:
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| #289: Unleash Your Brain’s Full Potential with Dr. Patrick Porter | 12 Jun 2023 | 01:13:56 | |
Themes: Power of Mind, Brainpower, Meditation, Trauma, Mental Health, Technology, Beliefs, Health, Transformation, Biohacking, Neuropsychology
Summary:
Today I am jamming with award-winning author, speaker, and the founder of BrainTap®, Dr. Patrick K. Porter! Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave entrainment to improve clarity, sleep, and energy and remains at the forefront of scientific research. He founded BrainTap, offering over 1800 original audio sessions in 12 languages and serving a worldwide user base with its mobile app and headset.
Tune in to hear Dr. Porter unleash loads of fascinating information about the power our brains hold, and how we can use neuropsychology to change our emotions, reactions, nervous systems, bodies, brainwaves, and so much more - way beyond what we ever imagined our brains could do. If you want to feel more regulated, release your victim mentality, stop letting fear dictate your life, or just to better grip your emotions, this episode is for you!
Discover:
How our brains are wired for repetition and comfort and create our narratives and beliefs, plus how we can change that
How you can rewrite your memory just by changing the way you perceive your past experiences
How the frequency of our environments dictate our energy and wellbeing
What Brain Tap is and how it can help hack our mind’s potential and improve our health
00:00 Intro
00:54 What is Neuropsychology?
05:31 Our brain is making it all up
09:06 How to change a belief
15:09 How to rewrite and change your memory
24:53 Three phases to brain fitness
29:21 The frequency of your environment changes you
34:50 What is Brain Tap?
43:17 See past experiences as learned experiences
47:33 Psychoimmunology
48:57 What happens when you think of fear?
49:44 Confusion
50:21 Hacking the brain
55:22 Retinal flashing
1:00:26 Effect of music on your brain
1:03:45 Types of sessions with Brain Tap
Links:
Brain Tap: https://braintap.com?afmc=DrPorter
Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZZ2tOyICABoDsExUuz9n7A
Sponsors:
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| #288: Life Force Energy, Medicine, and Physics with Dr. Beth McDougall of Manna Vitality | 08 Jun 2023 | 01:04:08 | |
Themes: Energetic Signatures, Health, Physics, Healing, Energy, Vitality, Radical Healing, Holistic Healing, Food, Spirituality, Transformation
Summary:
Today I’m welcoming Dr. Beth McDougall to the show, who is an internationally recognized Integrative physician with a specialty in multifactorial degenerative disease. She is the founder of CLEAR Center and the co-founder and medical director of the cutting-edge, bio-optimization lab, JYZEN in Mill Valley, CA. Long known as a medical detective, Dr. McDougall excels at unraveling complex, multi-factorial conditions.
She is advancing a new medical paradigm, one at the intersection of medicine and contemporary physics, to transform the practice of medicine. Dr. Beth discusses the magical benefits of Manna Vitality - a combo of the highest quality minerals, amino acids, fulvic and humic acid, and nutrients gathered from both the Earth and the Sea. Listen in on this fascinating episode where we jam on health from an energetic point of view, and how physics and holistic medicine can unlock the secrets to radical healing.
Discover:
What are energetic signatures, and what could ours be?
The effect of relationships, environment, and food on our body
How we can hack aging and vitality
The correlation between food and fertility
00:00 Intro
00:51 Intersection of Physics and Medicine
05:44 Discovering energetic healing
11:01 Discovering healing patterns beyond the physical approach
18:48 Energetic signatures in our lives
21:33 Impact of dysfunctional relationships on health
24:27 Why are people sicker than they’ve ever been?
26:26 Finding an antidote
28:32 Correlation of food stress on fertility & testosterone production
33:57 Remineralizing your body
37:29 Aging and vitality
44:28 Nature is the answer
48:36 Choose the life that you want
51:06 Effects of Manna Vitality
57:12 “We’re intersecting waves of energy…”
59:18 Journey to liberation
Links:
Manna Vitality: https://mannavitality.com/
Manna Vitality Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannavitality/
Manna Vitality Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mannaelements
Dr. Beth’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bethmcdougallm.d.4704
Dr. Beth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmcdougallmd/
Dr. Beth’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbethmcdougall
Jyzen labs Website: https://jyzen.com/
Innovative Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eW2p7SfVlU&list=PL5rXEjDCSV03yt440eVIm9wd41Ey_2gi3
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The Pristine Blueprint Book: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Pristine-Blueprint-Longevity-Transforming/dp/B09PMH14GZ
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| #287: Breaking Free from Codependency with Melody Beattie | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:54:22 | |
Themes: Codependency, Addiction, Relationships, Boundaries, Technology, Social Media, Spirituality, Self- Love, Healing, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Mental Health, Grief
Summary:
Today I am jamming with self-help pioneer, Melody Beattie! Melody is the author of many bestselling books—including The Language of Letting Go, Playing It by Heart, The Grief Club, Beyond Codependency, and The Codependent No More Workbook. In 2009, Codependent No More was named one of the four essential self-help books of all time by Newsweek.
Melody Beattie’s compassionate and insightful look into codependency—the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another—has guided millions toward the understanding that they are powerless to change anyone but themselves and that caring for the self is where healing begins. Join us today as we jam about the ins and outs of codependency in relationships, the challenges faced by those stuck in addictive or enabling cycles, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to break free.
Discover:
Melody's incredible journey of overcoming codependency and how she turned her life around, finding freedom and happiness along the way
What codependency actually means, and how people can unknowingly fall into its trap
The importance of setting boundaries with technology and social media, and why connecting with real people is where it's at for our well-being
Tips and tricks to break free from addictive and enabling cycles, empowering yourself to make positive changes and embark on a journey of personal growth and healing
00:00 Intro
00:33 The fine line between being human and a codependent
04:06 How writing ‘Codependent No More’ saved her life
12:31 The role of men and women in relationships
17:58 Healing the division
24:00 Choose your own circumstance
28:21 Boundaries for tech and social media
32:42 Unveiling collective codependency
38:02 Trauma reflecting in present-day anxiety
40:22 How to break free
46:38 Learn to love yourself unconditionally
49:26 There’s nothing human about technology
Links:
Book: Codependent No More (2022 updated edition!) https://melodybeattie.com/books/codependent-no-stop-controlling-others-start-caring/
Website: https://melodybeattie.com/
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| #286: Wake Up to Your Best Life with Hal Elrod | 29 May 2023 | 01:04:54 | |
Themes: Morning Routine, Personal Development, Habits, Adversity, Mental Health, Meditation, Affirmations, Curing Cancer, Authenticity, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Health, Transformation
Summary:
Today I’m welcoming Hal Eldrod to the podcast! Hal is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time. He teaches about The Miracle Morning – his powerful method to transform your life by simply changing how you start your day. Tune in to hear all about Hal’s proven successful morning routine, how he used it to get out of depression and change his life, and how you can jump on the Miracle Morning train to change your life starting tomorrow morning!
Discover:
How to build the perfect morning routine that will elevate your life and health
The two problems with affirmations and how can we manifest the life that we want the right way
The connection between emotions and inflammation, and how if you do the work, you achieve total wellness
00:00 Intro
02:13 Mediocrity
04:26 The Miracle Morning origin
07:07 What’s your level of personal development?
10:50 Learn to get excited about waking up
16:51 Starting a morning routine
20:05 The problem with affirmations
27:44 Commitment in the face of fear
37:52 The correlation between emotion and inflammation
42:22 How do you become a morning person?
57:11 Every adversity is an opportunity
1:01:08 Transforming relationships with the Miracle Morning
Links:
Movie: http://miraclemorningmovie.com/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B5RD8MK?ref_=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_tpbk&binding=paperback
Speaking: https://halelrod.com/speaking/
Podcast: https://miraclemorning.com/category/podcast/
Community: http://miraclemorningcommunity.com/
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| #285: Why Cold Plunging is the Hottest Thing with Ryan Duey | 22 May 2023 | 01:25:09 | |
Themes: Business, Health, Social Media, Technology, Mortality, Death, Grief, Change, Self-Development, Mental Health, Purpose, Transformation
Summary:
Today I’m jamming with Ryan Duey, CEO of Plunge, one of the most affordable cold plunge tub manufacturers on the market. Cold plunge benefits include nervous system regulation, boosting energy, greater recovery/performance, increased immune support, increased motivation, mood improvement, pain relief, stress relief, better sleep, and so much more! If you know me, you know I love the benefits of cold showers and cold plunges, and I was stoked to get my hands on one of their amazing plunge tubs. (P.S. I got you a discount—code below in the links!)
Join the conversation as we deep dive (no pun intended!) into the fascinating story of how Plunge was created as a business thriving out of the pandemic and the challenges their company faced with growth. We also jam everything you need to know about cold plunging—how it affects your brown fat, how it can help you regulate your nervous system and tackle your biggest fears—and muse about death, mortality, fears, and emotions that cold plunging can help you regulate.
Discover:
Discover the surprising benefits of cold plunging for optimal physical and mental health
How cold plunging is an amazing tool to regulate your nervous system in a word filled with stress, anxiety, and overstimulation
The post-pandemic shift to digitalization and social media affecting everything from our nervous systems, to analog life, to business operations in today's world and how cold plunging can help us deal better
00:00 Intro
01:15 Why should you try cold-plunging?
06:53 Doing business during the pandemic
11:11 Digitalization in business
17:33 Cold-plunging is a +gym for your nervous system
20:09 Benefits of cold-plunging
22:27 The growth of Plunge
30:27 Using social media in business
41:25 Analog to digital shift
43:18 Recalibrate your nervous system
46:38 Mortality and death
59:40 Rejecting the concept of aging
1:02:10 It’s important to question everything
1:05:03 Maturing and processing change better
1:12:02 Start with small changes, don’t go big
Links:
Plunge: https://thecoldplunge.com - Use code CREATETHELOVE for $150 off!
Instagram: @plunge
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/coldplunge
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| #284: Breaking Free from Toxic Friendships with Violet Benson | 18 May 2023 | 01:20:04 | |
Themes: Friendships, Boundaries, Toxic Relationships, Trauma, Childhood Patterns, Healing, Mental Health, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Codependency
Summary:
Today I’m welcoming back my friend Violet Benson, comedian, motivational speaker, creator of Daddy Issues, and podcast host of the largest self-love podcast and movement for women, Almost Adulting. Tune into this episode to learn how to navigate toxic friendships, set healthy boundaries, stop giving others power over you, and reframe your past traumas to stop repeating patterns. Violet offers valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their relationships, and friendships, and prioritize self-love.
Discover:
How to navigate toxic friendships and set healthy boundaries
The importance of not giving others power over you and how to reclaim your own power in relationships
How discovering your patterns and choosing to stop the cycle can help you heal and chose a new path forward
00:00 Intro
00:54 Friendships aren’t always easy
05:19 Handling negative comments online
07:16 Letting go of toxic friendships
10:36 How the pandemic changed our identities
13:17 Posting for likes vs business
19:02 Prioritizing yourself over social media popularity
27:47 Creating the “Daddy Issues” Identity
32:29 The problem with idolization
35:54 Reinventing yourself and cutting ties with people who hold you back
39:57 Stop giving others power over you
46:07 The “I can change him/her” mindset
49:26 Repeating a pattern with friends
52:20 Childhood patterns shape our lives
57:48 Not everyone is a villain
1:00:47 Stop crossing your own boundaries
1:02:47 The reason we choose emotionally unavailable people
1:08:13 Children are our teachers
1:13:43 Generational traumas are passed down
Links:
Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/
Personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/
Meme IG - https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissues
Almost Adulting on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IY1Gjc1uktmDCmNLA0HXo
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| #283: Say it Out Loud and Set Yourself Free with Vasavi Kumar | 15 May 2023 | 00:59:16 | |
Themes: Inner Voice, Trauma, Self-Talk, Inner Child, Healing, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Transformation, Mental Health, Purpose, Bi-Polar
Summary:
Today I welcome back my good friend, the “Queen of Saying It Out Loud,” Vasavi Kumar!
She has relentlessly searched to find her own voice, access the freedom of her creative spirit, and help others along the way… out loud. When she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19, she made it her life’s purpose to understand how her mind works, starting with making room to hear herself think. Her mission is to share everything—the good, bad, and ugly—in order to teach a more mindful, practical, and simple way of running every aspect of your life.
In this episode, Vasavi teaches us the importance of “saying it out loud” - how to talk to yourself to build self-trust, heal from past traumas, and gain greater clarity about who you are and your calling. Vasavi shares practical tips for cultivating a discerning, gentle, and firm inner voice and unlocking the power of your inner child's voice. She also shares some of her powerful exercises to help guide our self-talk. Don't miss this powerful jam sesh!
Discover:
The difference between writing down what you feel and actually saying it out loud
Explore how the tone of your inner voice affects your mental health, and find out how to speak to yourself in a positive and empowering way
How unspoken trauma can manifest in your life, and how to heal from it and move toward a more fulfilling life
How you can trust yourself again and let your inner child's voice be heard
00:00 Intro
01:12 Writing Say It Out Loud
08:22 Difference between saying and writing what you feel
11:04 The power of talking to yourself out loud
18:21 Importance of the tone of your voice
21:51 Have trust in yourself
31:39 Your inner child wants to be heard
33:35 Exploring unspoken trauma
39:45 Practice and prepare
43:15 Overcoming fear and embracing visibility
53:57 The healing power of writing
Links:
Book: sayitoutloudbook.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mynameisvasavi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasavikumar1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VasaviKumarUnfiltered
YouTube: https://youtube.com/vasavikumar
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| #282: Unlock Your Life Purpose Through Heart Healing with Dr. Kevin Preston | 08 May 2023 | 01:09:31 | |
Themes: Health, Traditional Medicine, Healing, Transformation, Alignment, Belonging, Spirituality, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Mental Health, Grief
Summary:
Today I’m jamming with Dr. Kevin Preston, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbalist and acupuncturist, trained in biological medicine. Known for his experience treating toxicity, chronic illness, and mystery syndromes, Kevin has served thousands of patients across North America, by combining extensive education and experience with intuition and heart connection, letting compassion rise to the forefront of all he does. He’s passionate about activating the inherent medicine within each of us, unlocking the true potential of the DNA and cellular network.
Kevin shares his fascinating journey through Traditional Chinese Medicine and breaks down the mind-body connection to show how our emotions (especially stored/unprocessed ones!) play a massive role in our health. Kevin also talks about the intuition and heart connection and how our heart center often stores the greatest potential for setting us free, and how we can gain greater clarity around our life purpose when we create more awareness around the energy in our body and our environment.
Discover:
The importance of identifying the root cause of pain for effective healing
How our emotions impact our health
How our environment(s) impact our overall well-being
The transformative power of processing our emotions and how it creates greater clarity in our lives
00:00 Intro
01:14 Getting into Traditional Chinese Medicine
05:54 Importance of identifying the root cause of pain
09:51 The connection between physical pain and emotions
15:21 How do autoimmune diseases start?
20:12 Toxicity in our environment
28:42 Connection between environment and health
34:21 Creating change and transformation
36:51 Frequency and energy
43:25 Being disconnected to your intuition
47:11 It’s okay to not be okay
51:55 Living the heart path
55:07 Alignment with yourself
59:22 The transformation after pain
Links:
The New Human Event: https://drkevinpreston.com/the-new-human/
Website: drkevinpreston.com
Instagram: @drkevinpreston
Sponsors:
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| #281: Don't Give Up on Great Love – Solo Episode | 04 May 2023 | 00:12:32 | |
Themes: Relationships, Dating, Personal Values, Beliefs, Transformation, Authenticity, Boundaries, Codependency, Conflict
Summary:
Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you feel like you're constantly sacrificing your true desires to meet your partner at their level? Mic drop: you shouldn’t have to compromise your own happiness to make a relationship work. Join me in this solo episode as I talk about the importance of prioritizing your desire for great love and how to communicate your deal breakers effectively in dating and relationships.
Discover:
The most common misconception in relationships when it comes to shared desires
The importance of choosing what you really want and why we don’t often know what that is
The biggest deal breaker in a relationship
00:00 Intro
01:25 Why doesn't everyone seek great love?
03:27 Navigating differences in a relationship
04:41 You must question the system
06:47 We choose lives and circumstances that we don’t actually want
07:31 Prioritize your desires in a relationship
11:25 The biggest deal breaker in a relationship
Links:
How to Be a Better Partner with Jillian Turecki
Hilary Jacobs Hendel – Why You Can’t Just “Get Over It”
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| #280: How to Use Manifestation in Parenting, Love, and Money with Lacy Phillips | 01 May 2023 | 00:53:46 | |
Themes: Manifestation, Authenticity, Parenting, Nervous System Regulation, Boundaries, Transformation, Money, Relationships
Summary:
Today I’m welcoming back Lacy Phillips, a global manifestation expert and speaker specializing in unblocking beliefs of unworthiness and expanding into alignment with what one is calling in.
As a manifesting bad*ss, Lacy shares her parenting journey and how consciously raising an emotionally healthy child has informed her work through integrating shadow and inner child using somatic experiencing and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as regulation tools. We also discuss the connection between love and money, and Lacy shares three important steps to manifest the relationship, health, money, love, and any other common human desires we’ve always wanted.
Discover:
Parenting methods to raise an emotionally healthy and self-regulating child in a technology and trauma-driven world
Why we need to do shadow and inner child work in order to attract the life we want
Three important steps to manifesting your desires
00:00 Intro
02:59 How children help us to become integrated adults
06:24 Raising emotionally healthy children
13:37 Navigating analog and digital worlds in parenting
18:20 Lacy’s process of manifestation
26:27 Love and money are always connected
37:06 The power of saying NO
49:38 Freeing yourself from old patterns and automation
Links:
Website: https://tobemagnetic.com
The Pathway - Membership: https://www.howtomanifest.com/p/the-pathway
Instagram: @tobemagnetic
Mark’s Substack on Technology: They’re Coming for Every Second
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| #279: Living On Purpose: Unlocking Your Full Potential with Amy Wong | 27 Apr 2023 | 01:00:04 | |
Themes: Self-Worth, Self Discovery, Happiness, Limiting Beliefs, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Love, Transformation, Purpose
Summary:
Today, I’m jamming with Amy Wong, the founder of Always On Purpose®. Amy is an executive leadership coach, author, speaker, and facilitator working with organizations such as Airbnb, Salesforce, Roku, LinkedIn and more. She offers transformative leadership development and cutting-edge communication strategies to executives and corporate teams around the world, as well as institutions including Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley.
In this episode, we break down her latest book, Living on Purpose. Join us as we discuss the true benefit behind knowing your self-worth and value, and how you can make small but profound shifts in your thoughts, actions, and words to live a life completely aligned with your purpose. If you’re someone who is always worried about what other people think about you, this episode is one you won’t want to miss!
Discover:
How resisting doing what you hate turns you away from what you truly want to do
Learning the skill to be more in-tune with your feelings
How our personal stance affects how we communicate
How to organically shift the focal point of conversations to be more present and aligned with others
The truth about rejection and the physical form it takes in our body
Why you need to stop trying to prove your worth to others
00:00 Intro
01:03 What does living on purpose mean?
02:49 Choice at the state of perception
07:08 Making choices that align with the concept of thriving
12:13 Ways to make decisions that will truly make you happy
24:27 Your feelings about things is what matters the most
27:29 What we focus on determines everything
33:43 Being positional actually create more disconnection
36:06 What happens when we always try to make it about ourselves?
40:02 What rejection does to our body
45:54 Getting stuck in the paradigm of constant validation
51:37 Shifting from believing to knowing who we are
54:56 The ultimate paradox: from belief, to knowing
56:42 Transpersonal psychology
Links:
Website: https://www.alwaysonpurpose.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Purpose-Deliberate-Choices-Fulfillment/dp/1956072020/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1635792712&sr=8-1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyelizawong/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyelizawong/
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| #278: The Ultimate Comeback: Rebuilding Life After Addiction with Donny Starkins | 24 Apr 2023 | 01:03:49 | |
Themes: Addiction, Comeback, Recovery, Healing, Sobriety, Personal Development, Transformation, Authenticity, Self-Love, Purpose, Grief
Summary:
In this episode, I’m joined by my good buddy Donny Starkins! As a former Division I baseball player, Donny’s journey into Yoga, Personal Development, and Mindfulness began after seven operations on his left knee and an addiction to painkillers. Fast forward to today, Donny has a decade of sobriety under his belt and has become one of the most dynamic leaders in his industry. He is a professional speaker, teacher, podcast co-host of Comeback Stories, and a personal development coach leading classes, workshops, and seminars all across the world. He’s the creator of “The Shift” Transformational Coaching, a 90-Day Personal Development Private Coaching program, and works one-on-one with some of the top professional athletes in the world on mindset, yoga, life coaching, and mindfulness.
Join me for a powerful conversation with Donny about his battle with addiction, his comeback journey, and how he uses his experiences to inspire others to live their lives to the fullest. So much more than just an inspiring story about addiction and recovery—you'll be surprised at how many gems of wisdom are in here that you can apply to so many areas of your life!
Discover:
Donny’s 6-year battle with addiction and how he was able to take ownership of his pain, fear, and anxiety even after relapsing
The mind and body connection and how important it is in the recovery journey
The power of sharing and vulnerability in healing
00:00 Intro
00:56 The power of making a positive impact
02:32 Donny’s comeback story
07:17 Overdosing and AA meetings
13:45 Surrendering to recovery
17:48 Loss of athletic identity
20:41 Taking ownership of pain and addiction
26:03 The hardest step in recovery
28:31 The power of sharing and vulnerability in healing
34:46 Mind-body connection
41:05 Relapse and Sobriety 2.0
48:13 Finding freedom in sacrifice
52:16 Creating safe spaces
55:34 Tech addiction
59:26 The power of honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness
Links:
Instagram: @donny_starkins
Website: donnystarkins.com
Comeback Stories: comebackstories.com
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| #277: Hot/Cold Dating: Decoding Emotional Distancing – Solo Episode | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:19:09 | |
Themes: Relationships, Attachment Theory, Dating, Emotions, Breakups
Summary:
In relationships, we all crave connection and intimacy. But what happens when someone we’re dating suddenly becomes emotionally distant? Let’s talk about emotional distancing and how we can increase our ability to love and be loved.
Whether you're struggling with your own emotional availability or trying to connect with someone who is emotionally distant, this episode will leave you with a new perspective on the hot/cold dynamic.
Discover:
The connection between distancing tactics and attachment theory
How to stop the hot/cold dynamic from repeating in your relationships
00:00 Intro
01:51 Distancing tactics and attachment theory
05:38 Why do people distance themselves?
09:07 How to date emotionally avoidant people
16:33 How to increase your availability to love
Links:
Lexie Herod’s Tik Tok Video
Attachment Theory 101 with Silvy Khoucasian
All About Ghosting
The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin
The Attachment Theory & Nervous System Connection with Sarah Baldwin
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| #276: How to Intentionally Create a New Reality with Dr Joe Dispenza | 17 Apr 2023 | 01:00:58 | |
Themes: Meditation, Mindfulness, Healing, Self-improvement, Empowerment, Beliefs, Health, Transformation
Summary:
In this podcast episode, I had the privilege of talking with Dr Joe Dispenza, a New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant, whose research has led him to develop a practical formula to help people transform their lives. Dr Joe’s passion can be found at the intersection of the latest findings from the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics to explore the science behind spontaneous remissions. He integrates that knowledge to teach people how to heal their bodies of health conditions, make significant changes in their lives, and evolve their consciousness.
Tune in to hear Dr Joe speak to the power of the mind and how we can reframe our thoughts, beliefs, experiences, and feelings to change our reality. Whether you're looking to overcome limiting beliefs, increase your resilience, change your health, or create a different life for yourself, this episode has something for you. Tune in to this thought-provoking conversation and learn how you can harness the power of your mind to create the life you've always wanted!
Discover:
The transformative effects of meditation and intentional thinking on one's mental and physiological state
How we can shift our fear-based thinking, which is hardwired in us as a species that has lived in survival for thousands of years, to an elevated state of consciousness
The importance of thinking differently, making different choices, and creating different experiences to bring about positive changes in our biology
The amazing healing potential that humans possess when they connect with an invisible field of frequency or energy
00:00 Intro
00:38 The power of reframing your reality
04:58 How positive thoughts affect your biology
11:57 We’re addicted to fear
16:59 How your thoughts shape your health
21:24 Your nervous system is a pharmacy
27:49 Healing frequency and the healing potential of the human body
37:52 We’re changing the science
43:48 The brain thinks, but the heart knows
48:16 Changing your state of being to achieve lasting transformation
54:44 Meditation for physical and mental well-being
Links:
Dr Joe’s Meditation of the Month: Walking Meditation 4
Unlimited Website
YouTube: @drjoedispenza
TikTok: @official_drjoedispenza
Twitter: @drjoedispenza
Facebook: @DrJoeDispenzaOfficialNewsFanPage
Instagram: @drjoedispenza
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| #275: Cracking the Code of Successful Relationships with Elizabeth Earnshaw | 10 Apr 2023 | 01:08:22 | |
Themes: Dating, Relationships, Communication, Vulnerability, Boundaries, Marriage and Family Therapy, Marriage, Premarital Counseling
Summary:
Join in the conversation with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT + Gottman therapist. What are the benefits of premarital counseling? How can we best deal with our partner's differences? What is the science behind flooding and its effects on emotional communication? Elizabeth shares how you can have a long-lasting relationship by consciously navigating the relationship obstacles we all experience.
Elizabeth is a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (MA), author, and influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. She is a co-founder and the Head of Relationship Health of OURS, a virtual premarital counseling service that provides accessible and destigmatized couples counseling for the young, modern couple.
Grab your journals and soak up new skills that you can immediately implement to take your relationship to the next level!
Discover:
The benefits of premarital counseling
How to deal with your partner’s differences
The science behind flooding and its effects on emotional communication
The Four Horsemen of conflict communication that most often destroy relationships and how to avoid them
00:00 Intro
01:11 Redefining traditional premarital counseling with OURS
05:41 Navigating perpetual differences in relationships
09:19 Finding richness in our differences
12:49 Overcoming resistance to premarital conversations
18:22 Flooding and its effects on emotional communication
22:15 How to have difficult conversations
27:52 Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling
51:21 The silent killer in relationships
55:35 Can a fractured relationship be healed?
1:01:47 The Imago Framework
Links:
OURS premarital counseling: https://www.withours.com
Website: https://elizabethearnshaw.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/
OURS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ours.wellness/
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| #274: Finding Your Voice and Living Your Truth with Christine Chang | 06 Apr 2023 | 01:25:37 | |
Themes: Parenting, Relationships, Personal Development, Marriage, Interracial Relationships, Authenticity, Boundaries, Transformation, Purpose
Summary:
Today I’m jamming with my long-time friend, Christine Chang, a serial entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. Her book "Show Up: Finding Love for Independent Women" has helped professional women all over the world create the relationship of their dreams.
Tune in to hear Christine share her experiences growing up as an Asian American and how she handles comments about her interracial marriage, how she has navigated healing from generational trauma and finding her voice, and the importance of listening to your soul’s desires to figure out how you want to show up in this world. As an entrepreneur having explored different paths (professional photographer, dating mentor, and branding specialist to name a few!), Christine drops her tips for branding and rebranding without relying on social media.
Discover:
How Christine went from being a celebrity wedding photographer to helping inspire women all over the world
The importance of adding joy into your life and only doing the things that light you up
Finding your own voice and identity without buckling in the face of codependency
00:00 Intro
01:35 The impact of negative online conversations
06:20 Finding your identity
10:19 From certainty to uncertainty
18:23 Importance of adding humor in parenting
21:54 Allowing kids to learn resilience on their own
26:51 Confronting stereotypes in interracial relationships
30:20 Having a voice through media representation
34:49 Start something new & be ok with sucking at it
39:02 Healing from generational trauma
42:22 The responsibilities that come with marriage
47:37 Negotiating boundaries in relationships
49:37 Effect of news and social media on your mental health
53:55 Bridging the divide
56:42 Disagreements and differences in relationships
58:53 When extroverts need introverts
1:00:32 Creating boundaries around technology
1:05:11 How to rebrand without relying on social media
1:12:43 What’s next and trying out new things
Links:
Instagram: @cchangandco
Website 1: www.christinechangphoto.com
Website 2: www.christinechang.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyv2WHLUch8m66QoKT2lZ0w
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Show-Up-Finding-Independent-Women-ebook/dp/B08BBB446J/
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| #273: Overcoming Challenges and Birthing a New You with Christine Hassler | 03 Apr 2023 | 01:00:54 | |
Themes: Parenting, Coaching, Therapy, Personal Growth, Healing,, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Career, Mental Health
Summary:
Today I have the pleasure of hosting coaching OG and powerhouse Christine Hassler on the pod! Christine is a master coach, facilitator, and speaker with over 20 years of experience.
In this episode, Christine and I jam on everything from becoming a new parent, to the evolution of the coaching industry and the rise of young influencers, to the collective trauma we currently face and the need to deconstruct broken systems. We also dive into the importance of nervous system regulation (especially for educators), the power of somatic and talk therapy when combined, and Christine’s recommendations for daily regulation, integration, and empowerment. A fascinating talk you’ll gain so many insights from!
Discover:
Christine’s story on how she transitioned from a career-focused woman to a new mother and how she dealt with the overwhelming change of caring for a child
The season of early parenthood and why parents shouldn’t put so much pressure on themselves
The evolution of the personal growth industry, including its expansion into mainstream media and the corporate world and the acceptance of therapy and coaching
The impact of social media, on young influencers
How we’re living in a time where nearly everyone’s nervous system is dysregulated and why it’s so important for us to recognize that, plus tools you can use for regulation
00:00 Intro
01:09 Transitioning from working woman to new mother
09:02 The season of early parenthood
12:15 What makes happy and well-adjusted humans
19:31 The evolution of the coaching industry
27:38 Rise of young influencers (“iGen”)
37:18 Importance of nervous system regulation for educators
43:59 Somatic and talk therapy
46:42 Collective & individual trauma and deconstructing broken systems
51:03 Tools to help regulate your nervous system and feel more integrated and empowered
Links:
Website: www.christinehassler.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinehasslerpage/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christinehassler/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/over-it-and-on-with-it/id1050321415?mt=2
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| #272: Honesty is the New Foreplay with Matt Gottesman | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:18:41 | |
Themes: Intuition, Spirituality, Trust, Alignment, Relationships, Authenticity, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Dating, Transformation
Summary:
Today I'm excited to have founder, creative, podcaster, writer, entrepreneur, all the things… Matt Gottesman. Matt soulfully aligns culture, creativity, spirituality, and entrepreneurship to help people live with intention and step into greater soul alignment.
In this episode, we explore the beautiful yet challenging path of what it means to walk your soul’s path with honesty, integrity, and trust at the forefront. Learn how to identify when your intuition is speaking, where it’s leading you, and how to get out of your own way so that your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others can expand in greater clarity and with less friction. Join us for this spiritual, relational jam session with mind-blowing AHA moments!
Discover:
How to tell the difference between intuition and fear
The life-changing practice of being radically honest with yourself and others
Why we can have whatever we want when we play with clarity, consistency, leadership, honesty, integrity, and knowing who we are
How being in alignment with one's true self leads to healing and growth, both internally and externally
The importance of running your own race and letting your relationship expand you by stepping out of the way of your partner’s greatest alignment
00:00 Intro
01:20 Your soul is your GPS
06:18 Honesty is a form of unconditional love
12:23 Honesty is like foreplay
16:42 The sacred tension between biology and soul
21:42 The power of living in alignment with your soul’s truth
26:11 Overcoming distractions and honouring your calling
31:00 The dopamine of the journey vs the outcome
37:56 The nuance of discourse creating connection
45:43 Trusting in oneself, the universe, and God
53:00 Finding yourself through marriage and divorce
58:38 Running your own race
1:05:26 Can we love each other without needing each other to be the one?
Links:
Writing: mattgottesman.substack.com
Podcast: The Niche Is You
Community: https://community.build1thing.com
Website: mattgottesman.com
Instagram: @mattgottesman
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| #271: A BS Free Blueprint for Optimal Health with Ben Azadi | 27 Mar 2023 | 01:00:53 | |
Themes: Health, Mindset, Transformation, Growth, Wellness, Self-care, Self-discovery, Gratitude
Summary:
Today's guest, Ben Azadi, is a force to be reckoned with in the health and wellness world. Ben is on a mission to help 1 billion people live healthier lives after having gone through a personal health transformation and losing 80 pounds. Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Known as 'The Health Detective,' he investigates dysfunction and educates to bring the body back to normal function.
In this episode, Ben and I jam on what it means to be truly healthy and why modern-day health advice is so misleading and ineffective. Ben takes us through his easy-to-implement steps to instantly improve our health, the top 8 highly most inflammatory foods we should avoid, and how intermittent fasting, ketosis, and protein intake can help us achieve optimal health when done right. If you’re like me and are constantly looking for ways to improve your health and need practical, no-BS guidelines to do it, this episode is for you!
Discover:
How small changes can lead to big results that transform the quality of your health and your life
The top inflammatory foods that lead to poor health and why
How you can minimize toxin intake and damaging your health when eating at restaurants
The incredible benefits of the ketogenic diet, lowering glucose levels and increasing ketone production
The immense power of your mind when it comes to improving your overall well-being
00:00 Intro
00:43 From victim to victor
04:46 From pain to purpose
06:09 The power of small changes
08:18 Importance of eating whole food
14:14 Eight highly inflammatory foods people should avoid
17:50 Start communicating your needs in restaurants
19:48 Three easy steps to instantly improving your health
24:58 Intermittent feasting
29:45 Ben's guidelines for protein intake
35:05 Benefits of ketones and the keto diet
39:49 Our body is a miracle
44:07 The cholesterol myth
48:25 The best ways to monitor your metabolic functions
53:43 The power of mindset on healing
58:00 The most important vitamin
Links:
Instagram: @thebenazadi
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi
YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokamp
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadi
Podcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast
Website: www.benazadi.com
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| #268: You Were Lied To - Solo Episode | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:25:24 | |
Themes: Politics, COVID, Individualism, Fear, Health, Government, Accountability, Truth, News & Media, Misinformation, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Conflict, Mental Health
Summary:
In this solo episode, I share my thoughts and grief on what has occurred over these last few years as a result of the pandemic. I believe in having open and honest discourse and avoiding inflammatory language that only pushes us further apart. I want to invite curiosity back into our experiences and encourage us to hold manipulative and dishonest individuals and groups accountable while keeping in mind that love and truth always win in the end! Let’s come together to change this world.
Discover:
Alternative viewpoints on how information as delivered to us during the pandemic
The usage of “misinformation” labels, nudge tactics, divisiveness, gaslighting, narcissism, and other abusive tactics
Why we must stand up as a village to hold the media and governing bodies accountable and demand truth and change
00:00 Intro
00:53 Nudge tactics
02:45 Misinformation
03:56 You’re not free to choose if your freedom is at stake
07:22 There wasn’t enough data
10:16 They turned us against each other
13:34 Divisiveness, gaslighting, and narcissism
16:30 The importance of discourse without inflammatory language
21:52 We need to come together to make change
Links:
Emails referenced - The Virality Project: Twitter Files revealed that the US government and major social media companies worked hand-in-hand with Stanford University to censor or limit true information about Covid-19, suppress “true vaccine side effects” and “true posts which could fuel [vaccine] hesitancy.” The emails and documents were provided to Matt Taibbi by Twitter CEO Elon Musk. The documents, dubbed the "Twitter Files" and retweeted by Musk, were selected from "thousands of internal documents obtained by sources at Twitter." Matt Taibbi is an award winning author, journalist, and contributing editor for Rolling Stone. (Sources: New York Post, The Maine Wire, TRT World)
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| #269: How to Be a Better Partner with Jillian Turecki | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:59:20 | |
Themes: Psychology, Relationships, Anxiety, Resilience, Attachment Theory, Transformation, Conflict
Summary:
Join me in a fascinating exploration of psychology and relationships with Jillian Turecki, a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves. Under the tutelage of Tony Robbins and world-renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes and fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands through her teaching and writing revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their relationships with others.
In this episode, we explore the fascinating experiences in relationships that are often overlooked or labeled with pop-psychology terms like anxious and avoidant. Listen in to hear Jillian’s perspective on what women and men need most, how to be more objective to understand your partner better, and more of her greatest learnings from being in a relationship.
Discover:
Why attachment theory only scratches the surface of understanding each other
The biggest reasons why relationships fail
What men and women want and need most in relationship and how to understand each other better
00:00 Intro
00:54 Jillian’s journey from yoga to relationship coach
10:36 Yoga and the mind
14:15 Somatic awareness
18:03 The loneliness of not being with yourself
19:52 The toxic dance of push-pull
26:43 How much anxiety in a relationship is too much?
28:25 We over-pathologize others as anxious or avoidant
38:24 Asking for your needs to be met
40:28 Greatest learnings in relationship
44:13 Men and their needs in a relationship
49:31 The importance of being appreciated and understood
54:01 The complexity we hold due to familial dynamics
Links:
Website: www.jillianturecki.com
Podcast: https://listen.qcodemedia.com/jillianonlove
IG: @jillianturecki
Tik Tok: @jillian.turecki
Twitter: @JillianTurecki
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| #270: You Must Trust Yourself - Solo Episode | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:08:55 | |
Themes: Trusting Yourself, Intuition, True Liberation, Self Love, Authenticity, Transformation
Summary:
Comin’ at ya with a quick espresso shot of love on embracing change and trusting our internal guidance system. I hope my reflections inspire you to gain insight into your own circumstances and ways of being in the world.
Discover:
Why you need to trust yourself when you say yes to change
How we’re being asked to orient ourselves from intellectual/logical to intuitive/heart centered
True liberation and how can we find it
00:00 Intro
00:17 Trust your intuition
03:00 True liberation
03:49 Orient through your sensations
05:37 Start asking the right questions
Links:
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| #267: How to Cultivate a Strong Romantic Relationship with Nick Solaczek | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:05:30 | |
Themes: Relationships, Romantic Relationships, Relationship Struggles, Couples Therapy, Communication, Healing, Conflict
Summary:
Back for the second time is my good friend, Nick Solaczek. Nick is a relationship coach and teacher specializing in romantic relationships with an emphasis on safe conversations, conscious relationship principles, mindfulness, authenticity and boundary setting. Nick works closely with IMAGO theory in his practice, believing that the image we project has a significant influence on who we are attracted to and how we show up in our relationship.
In this episode, we jam on how to create stronger romantic relationships, how our childhood experiences are responsible for many of our triggers in our adult relationships, the influence of fear and how it guides our actions, and more juicy relational truths. Tune in to hear Nick share mic-drops on how to communicate more clearly to ask for what we want and how to use struggle to strengthen our partnerships instead of drive us apart.
Nick also teaches us about his relational theory, The Developmental Mountain, which he shares in depth in his new course: Romantic Relationship Reset. Get the link and a discount below!
Discover:
Core relational dynamics of romantic relationships and which ones you and your partner relate to
How and why opposites attract when it comes to romantic relationships
The power of fear and its presence in our interactions with our partners
The benefits of both individual and couples therapy when it comes to long term relationships
The power of IMAGO dialogue as a powerful method of communication for couples
00:00 Intro
02:12 How we have historically approached couples work
06:34 Romance is propagandized by culture
10:14 We all have conflicts in the kitchen
18:24 Relational dynamics of the Seeker, Maximizer, Minimizer
25:40 How childhood experiences show up in adult relationships
26:48 We show and respond to emotion differently
29:56 The power of fear
34:54 The struggle is normal
41:47 Ways to ask for what you want
48:01 Why we deal with things the way we do
50:35 The Developmental Mountain
57:32 The Relationship Reset
Links:
Special offer: $50 off Nick’s course "Romantic Relationship Reset" with promo code: CREATE50
Website: www.nicksolaczek.com
Course: www.nicksolaczek.com/mark
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicksolaczek/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachingwithnick
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| #266: Secrets to a Happier Life with Dr. Robert Waldinger | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:43:34 | |
Themes: Relationships, Connection, Health, Mental Health, Transformation, Belonging, Purpose
Summary:
Today I’m nerding out with Dr. Robert Waldinger, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and co-author of The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness. Dr. Waldinger is also a Zen master (Roshi) who teaches meditation worldwide.
In this episode, we explore Dr. Waldinger’s fascinating research on what makes a “good life” based on the longest study of adult life that has ever been done - the Harvard Study of Adult Development. He shares his insights on the power of relationships and how they affect our mental and physical health, practical tips for improving our happiness, and how to create and nurture thriving relationships. This is a pod you won’t want to miss!
Discover:
The power of relationships and how they affect our mental and physical health
The types of relationships we need to thrive
The impact of conflict and how to use it to nurture relationships
How to improve the quality of our relationships
Ways to build resilience and cope with conflict
00:00 Intro
01:55 What is the happiness study?
04:34 Relationships help us live longer
09:26 Impacts of life events
11:03 High-conflict relationships
12:27 Stress and the body
14:11 Attachment styles and relationship longevity
17:21 Relationships and the body
19:26 Social fitness
21:20 Be curious
24:30 Stratifying the data
27:42 Effects of the study on participants
31:39 Being in Zen
33:28 Religion and spiritual practice
36:39 Rituals and habits
38:38 Study results and expanding the research
Links:
Website | Harvard Study of Adult Development
Book | The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
Sponsors:
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| #265: Elevate Your Mind, Body, and Spirit with Chervin Jafarieh | 06 Mar 2023 | 01:28:44 | |
Themes: Self Worth, Self-Love, Health, Sustainability, Rituals, Human Behaviour, Wellness, Rituals, Purpose
Summary:
Join me in this captivating, gem-filled conversation with Chervin Jafarieh, founder of Cymbiotika and one of the most respected and influential health experts in the world. Chervin combines studies in Eastern and Western medicine, orthomolecular medicine, epigenetics, physiology, nutrition, detoxification, biodynamic agriculture, and philosophy to wake people up to their highest potential. He is committed to seeking knowledge, revealing the truth, and exercising keen discernment in all areas of life. In this episode, Chervin guides us on an engaging journey that touches all of these topics and opens our eyes to the symbiotic states of being that our minds, bodies, and souls are craving right now.
Discover:
Current energies of the collective of humanity and how it affects our wellbeing
The importance of grounding, hydration, and finding equilibrium for optimal health
Technology today and how it’s affecting the health of our community
The importance of discipline and rituals in achieving wellness, and the value of being part of growth-minded communities
Important foods and supplements and designing a food & fitness system that fits your lifestyle
00:00 Intro
01:23 Where is humanity at this time?
04:45 Social media is the ultimate paradox of our time
10:28 AI vs. epigenetics
20:02 The internet of eyes - AI and surveillance hidden in plain sight
24:28 Technology’s effect on our health and nature
33:00 The power of discipline
36:11 Programming and energy exchange on a cellular level
39:19 What humans desire most
39:52 Our body is an ecosystem with a specific set of instructions
50:50 The greatest source of addiction
53:02 What we all crave the most
1:02:43 Victim mentality & virtuosity
1:09:19 It’s time to reconnect to our intuition and our body
1:11:08 Practical supplementing of food and vitamins for better health
1:14:31 Tend the garden
1:18:43 Food is a merging of worlds
1:24:50 Follow the synchronicities
Links:
Website | cymbiotika.com - use code GROVES for 15% off sitewide!
Instagram | @chervin333 + @cymbiotika
TikTok | @realcymbiotika
Podcast | Wake The Fake Up (listen to my episode with Mark here!)
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| #264: How to Be a Better Parent with Dr. Shefali Tsabary | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:52:53 | |
Themes: Parenting, Ego, Social Media, Child Development
Summary:
Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Shefali to the podcast. I have been a longtime fan of her work, and as I step into parenthood myself, this episode comes at the perfect time! In it, we dive into concepts from her most recent book, The Parenting Map, and explore the traditional parenting paradigm (and why it’s not working anymore), plus how to develop awareness around your behaviours to foster a deeper connection with your kids.
Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, including her two landmark books, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family.
Discover:
The traditional parenting paradigm and why it’s not working anymore
Why shifting from control to connection is key in conscious parenting
How to nurture your child’s essence, so they develop resilience and self-worth
Why our children trigger us (hint: it’s about you, not them)
How your past pain influences the way you parent
How social media impacts your child’s self-worth and self-image
How to identify your child’s ego pattern
00:00 Intro
01:05 The traditional parenting paradigm
05:28 Conscious parenting
11:28 It’s not your kid; it’s you
12:52 Parents are not aware that their love is conditional
16:43 Parenting from ego & parenting as spiritual growth
26:08 Recognizing your ego patterns
28:56 Projecting onto your kids
34:40 The impact of social media on parents and kids
42:37 Repairing parenting mistakes
44:13 Dismantling the ego
48:40 It’s a difficult time to raise children
Links:
Website | drshefali.com
Instagram | @doctorshefali
Book | The Parenting Map
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| #263: Why Free Speech Matters with Greg Lukianoff | 23 Feb 2023 | 01:14:22 | |
Themes: Freedom of Speech, Censorship, Social Media, Cancel Culture, Mental Health
Summary:
Join me for an insightful conversation with Greg Lukianoff: attorney, New York Times best-selling author, and President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Greg co-authored one of my all-time favourite books, The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure, with Jonathan Haidt. This New York Times best-seller expands on their September 2015 Atlantic cover story of the same name and is an absolute MUST read. In this episode, we discuss some main themes from the book, including free speech, why it matters, the dangers of censorship, and more.
Discover:
The importance of free speech and why diverse viewpoints are essential for growth, peace and a thriving democracy
The dangers of censorship and why diverse thought, even when offensive, is necessary to develop critical thinking
Why society tends to put someone in a box based on an opinion or belief (and why it’s lazy)
00:00 Intro
01:09 Why Greg is passionate about free speech
05:10 When is censorship okay?
08:15 Handling pushback to free speech
13:08 Being placed in a box for your beliefs
17:39 Moral certitude
19:54 Free speech and private companies
24:59 The noble lie
27:21 Lack of viewpoint diversity on campuses
29:52 The benefits of free speech
37:40 Disagreement and diverse thought
42:45 Biases in mainstream media
47:31 Conservative = evil?
53:38 Group polarization
56:39 Talking back to the voices in your head
1:00:34 Interpersonal trust
1:02:56 Conflicts and disagreements in relationships
1:08:01 How to be advocates of free speech
Links:
Website | thefire.org
Book | The Coddling of the American Mind
Instagram | @thefireorg
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| #262: How to Change Unwanted Patterns in Life and Love with Vienna Pharaon | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:05:56 | |
Themes: Childhood Wounds, Family Systems, People-Pleasing, Relationships, Self-Worth
Summary:
I think it’s safe to say that none of us had a perfect childhood, and we all carry around behaviours and unhealed pain that doesn’t serve us. But it doesn’t have to be that way: our past may have created our patterns, but we can change them with some self-awareness and the right tools. Join my bestie Vienna Pharaon and me as we dive into understanding and overcoming wounds from our Family of Origin, so you can move beyond your frustrating patterns in life and love and into a more liberated way of being.
Vienna is a licensed marriage and family therapist and one of New York City’s most sought-after relationship therapists. She has practiced therapy for more than fifteen years and is the founder and owner of the group practice Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy. Her first book, The Origins of You, hits shelves on February 21st, 2023.
Discover:
How unhealed pain or “wounds” from our Family of Origin manifest in our adult behaviours
Why it’s so difficult to hold the paradox of being both disappointed with and grateful for our upbringing
Five common “origin wounds” and how they show up in our adult lives
How to identify and start to heal the origin wounds that hold you back
00:00 Intro
02:10 How childhood wounds impact us today
13:57 You don’t need to have a traumatic childhood to have wounds
18:19 Being both disappointed with and grateful for aspects of your upbringing
29:23 Examples of origin wounds
32:35 The belonging wound
36:53 The prioritization wound
45:15 Safety and trust wounds
55:42 How to begin healing
Links:
Website | viennapharaon.com
Instagram | @mindfulmft
Book | The Origins of You
6 Week LIVE Coaching Experience with Vienna
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| #261: The Power of Passion with Ant Anstead | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:29:58 | |
Themes: Career, Purpose, Media, Divorce, Breakups, Parenting
Summary:
This week I’m honoured to welcome the master mechanic himself, Ant Anstead, to the show. Ant and I met serendipitously a few years back when he took my Breakup Recovery Course, and I’ve been blessed to call him a friend ever since.
Ant is the CEO and co-founder of Radford Motors and is responsible for overseeing the build process of every single bespoke, hand-made vehicle to meet exacting customer specifications. For many years, Ant built bespoke cars for elite clients and collectors all over the world and is best known for hosting car-centric television shows such as Celebrity IOU: Joyride, Radford Returns, For the Love of Cars and Wheeler Dealers, the number one most distributed show on The Discovery Channel.
Join us as we chat about Ant’s career journey, life (and divorce) in the public eye, parenthood, and more.
Discover:
How Ant transitioned from being a police officer to playing football to building cars
How he turned his passion for cars into a career
His journey into television
How he deals with the media, clickbait and life in the public eye
Ant’s perspective on parenting in the social media generation and his top advice for fathers
00:00 Intro
02:31 Ant’s police career
11:13 Flipping and building cars
16:05 Turning your passion into a career
21:19 Starring on a television show
27:27 Being in the public eye
31:34 Clickbait & the media
35:02 Getting hate for hosting Wheeler Dealers
43:01 Social media trolls
47:30 Divorce
54:50 Fatherhood
1:03:55 Upcoming works
1:06:48 Radford Racing School
1:12:29 Mark as a father-to-be
Links:
Website | ant-anstead.com + radford.co
Instagram | @ant_anstead + @radfordmotors
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| #260: Saying No Creates Space for Your Yes — Solo Episode | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:19:17 | |
Themes: Boundaries, Regret, Awareness, Appreciation, Self-Love, Victim Mentality, Community
Summary:
Today I’m comin’ at ya with a short but sweet solo episode and sharing some things I’ve read lately that have blown my mind and brought some newfound awareness to my behaviour. I hope sharing these reflections offers insight into your own circumstances, behaviours and ways of being in the world so we can all move together towards creating a more loving, open, boundaried and secure space!
Discover:
Boundaries: how they’re medicine for both you and those around you
Having reverence and appreciation for new awarenesses instead of feeling shame and regret for past decisions
Saying no (and sitting in the discomfort of a no) in order to make space for your yes
Appreciation for our parents and their struggles
The grief of not having the village
Creating what you crave
00:00 Intro
00:57 Boundaries
03:17 Awareness and regret
05:50 The tension of our no
08:42 Appreciating our parents
11:05 Medicalization of birth
13:29 Presence
16:49 Removing martyr energy
Links:
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Facebook | @createthelove
ReBloom: Archetypal Trauma Resolution For Personal & Collective Healing by Rachael Maddox
The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Weller
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| #259: That Sucked, Now What? Cultivating Resilience with Dr. Neeta Bhushan | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:19:01 | |
Themes: Grief, Loss, Transformation, Resilience, Anger
Summary:
Today I’m chatting with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a world-renowned emotional health advocate and expert in the areas of grit and resilience. In this episode, we talk about her new book That Sucked. Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess, embracing the suck, and how to get back up after life inevitably knocks us down.
Neeta has shared her thought leadership on international stages, is the host of her popular podcast The Brave Table, and has authored best-selling books such as Emotional GRIT: 8 Steps to Master Your Emotions, Transform Your Thoughts, and Change Your World. She’s also been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, NBC, Verve, Tatler Magazine and more. Talk about a powerhouse!
Discover:
The stoic practice of Amor Fati and how it changed Neeta’s perspective on the hardships she experienced as a young woman
Using the pain of a rock bottom as fuel for transformation
Actionable tools for building resilience
00:00 Intro
01:09 Neeta’s story of loss and grief
13:30 Finding magic in the mess
18:00 Amor Fati
26:00 Moving beyond the suck
37:20 The pain of a breakup
39:18 Taking action
44:01 Validation
46:11 Integrating all parts of yourself
54:03 Big ignite vs. small ignite moments
56:25 Spend time with a child
1:02:25 Healthy anger
Links:
Website | neetabhushan.com
Instagram | @neetabhushan
Book | That Sucked, Now What?
Podcast | The Brave Table
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| #258: Men’s Work: Facing Your Darkness and Finding Freedom with Connor Beaton | 30 Jan 2023 | 01:52:38 | |
Themes: Masculinity, Emotions, Vulnerability, Relationships, Men’s Work, Self-Worth, Purpose, Pornography
Summary:
Today I’m chatting with one of my good friends, Connor Beaton. Connor is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization dedicated to men's wellness, success, and fulfillment. Connor is a coach, facilitator, teacher, podcast host, and speaker who helps men from all over the world find purpose, healthy love, a joy-filled life, and fulfilling sexual connection. His teachings draw from an in-depth apprenticeship in Jungian psychology, Gestalt, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and both Buddhist and Taoist traditions.
Known for his no-nonsense approach and compassionate understanding of human limitations, Connor has coached thousands of men through private coaching, group work, workshops, retreats, and masterminds. He has also shared the stage with renowned speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Lewis Howes, and Danielle LaPorte.
Tune in for a free-flowing conversation where we jam on the challenges men face today, masculinity, turning towards our pain, and his new book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom.
Discover:
Our thoughts on why toxic masculinity manifests
Why emotional suppression is so common for men in our culture today
The healing that is being asked of men right now
The value of an initiatory process as young men
Why turning towards your pain is necessary in order to find freedom and be the man you want to be
Why porn has become an addiction for many and its effect on relationships
00:00 Intro
04:12 The men’s movement
06:10 Emotionality in men
12:00 Toxic masculinity
16:28 Hurt people hurt people
25:41 Men and vulnerability
33:44 Healing the divide between men and women
49:09 Men’s work
54:42 A relationship with something bigger than yourself
59:20 “I don’t trust men…”
1:05:19 You don’t need to hit rock bottom to change
1:13:53 There’s more to it than vulnerability
1:22:51 What fulfilling relationships require
1:28:00 Being present
1:31:27 Pornography
1:42:49 Impact of pornography on relationships
1:46:18 Healing a porn addiction
Links:
Website | mantalks.com
Instagram | @mantalks
Book | Men's Work, A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom
Podcast | ManTalks
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| #257: It’s Okay That You’re Not Okay: Coping with Grief and Loss with Megan Devine | 23 Jan 2023 | 01:01:55 | |
Themes: Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Pain, Mental Health
Summary:
Join me for a thoughtful conversation with Megan Devine: best-selling author, psychotherapist, and grief advocate. With over 20 years in the field - and deep personal experience of grief - she is the go-to authority for grievers, supporters, and industry professionals. Her pioneering work provides a professional, inclusive, and realistic approach to grief, one that goes beyond pathology-based, reductive models. If you’re currently feeling the deep pain of loss or are looking for ways to support someone who is, this episode is for you.
Megan’s book It’s OK that You’re Not OK has sold over 250K copies and is available in 16 languages. New York magazine’s The Strategist named the book in their “Top 16 Grief Books Recommended by Psychologists in 2021.” Her animated short, “How to Help a Grieving Friend,” has been viewed over 70 million times and is used in training programs worldwide. She’s been published in Psychology Today, The New York Times, and The Washington Post and has served as a grief expert for major media outlets, including NPR, iHeartRadio, and the PBS documentary, Speaking Grief.
Discover:
Megan’s personal experience with grief
What not to say to someone who is grieving and how to be truly supportive instead
The problematic way society responds to pain and grief and how this contributes to rising loneliness, substance abuse and suicide rates
Why looking for the silver lining in a painful experience, while well-intentioned, isn’t helpful
00:00 Intro
01:20 Megan’s story
07:09 How society responds to grief
09:11 You don’t need to find the silver lining
13:03 Movies modeling the happy ending
15:17 The fallacy of suffering as punishment
20:25 The “nobility” of suffering
24:33 The history of dealing with pain
31:21 How medicine handles grief
36:43 Timeline of grief
38:16 Why do we avoid sadness?
43:54 How to actually support someone who’s grieving
47:46 Expanding your idea of what grief is
Links:
Website | refugeingrief.com & megandevine.co
Instagram | @refugeingrief
Facebook | @refugeingrief
Book | It’s OK That You’re Not OK
Podcast | Here After with Megan Devine
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| #256: Healing in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté | 16 Jan 2023 | 01:06:54 | |
Themes: Attachment Theory, Child Development, Trauma, the Mind-Body Connection, Authenticity, Boundaries, Illness, Health
Summary:
It is such an honour to welcome renowned speaker and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté to the podcast this week. Dr. Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on various topics, including addiction, stress, and childhood development. He has written several bestselling books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection, and Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It, and has coauthored Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers. His works have been published internationally in nearly thirty languages.
In this illuminating episode, we discuss his incredible new book, The Myth of Normal, and how much of what we deem the norm in today’s culture is neither healthy nor natural. Join us as we explore a range of topics, including trauma and its effects, attachment theory, the mind-body connection, the cost of repressing emotions, and more.
Discover:
How much of what we deem ‘normal’ in today’s culture is neither healthy nor natural and is actually responsible for a lot of illness in both mind and body.
How to differentiate trauma from a stressful experience
The impacts of trauma on mental and physical health and how normalized trauma is in our culture
Why the medical system ignores the mind-body connection
The cost of repressing your emotions and people-pleasing
How to heal in the toxicity of modern culture
00:00 Intro
00:47 The Myth of Normal
03:26 The idea of normal
05:28 The toxicity of modern culture
09:38 How our childhood wounds show up in the present day
12:43 Trauma
17:16 Why medicine ignores the mind-body connection
23:46 When does an experience become trauma?
26:16 Importance of attuned caregivers
34:15 The cost of suppressing your emotions
39:00 The cost of people pleasing & no boundaries
43:42 Choosing your pain - authenticity vs. belonging
50:00 Exercises for self-understanding
55:00 Healing a toxic culture
Links:
Website | drgabormate.com & wholehearted.org
Book | The Myth of Normal - Trauma, Illness, & Healing in a Toxic Culture
Instagram | @gabormatemd
Facebook | @drgabormate
Twitter | @drgabormate
Neurobiology and the Development of Human Morality by Dr. Darcia Narvaez
The Evolved Nest: Natures Way of Raising Children and Creating Connected Communities by Dr. Darcia Narvaez
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| #255: How to Raise Independent Kids with Lenore Skenazy | 12 Jan 2023 | 01:08:50 | |
Themes: Parenting, Safetyism, Fragility, Resilience, Childhood Independence, Autonomy, Technology
Summary:
After her newspaper column “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” created a media firestorm, Lenore Skenazy got the nickname “America’s Worst Mom.” Nice. She went on to write Free-Range Kids, the book-turned-movement. (Second Edition just out!) She has been profiled in The New Yorker and lectured everywhere, from DreamWorks to Microsoft HQ to schools across America. On TV, you may have seen her on The Today Show, The Daily Show or her own reality show, World’s Worst Mom. Now Lenore is co-founder and president of Let Grow, the national nonprofit promoting childhood independence.
I was struck by Lenore’s story, and as I step into fatherhood this year, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Tune in to learn how parenting has changed over the past few decades, why safety has become a top priority for parents nowadays, and how unsupervised play and letting go a little are key in raising resilient, confident and independent children.
Discover:
Why Lenore let her nine-year-old son ride the subway alone in NYC
Why the degree of independence and autonomy parents give their kids has changed drastically over the past couple of decades
Safetyism: what it is and how it contributes to fragility in our kids
The massive benefits of unsupervised play & tech-free play
Why tracking your kids erodes trust and can actually cause more harm than good
How to overcome parental anxiety
00:00 Intro
00:31 Parenting then vs. now
03:00 Letting her son ride the subway alone
06:43 Why are we so afraid for our kids?
10:52 The problem with prioritizing safety
24:09 Tech-free play
37:23 Why keeping kids safe has become a top priority
44:00 Is tracking your kids worth it?
51:21 How to overcome parental anxiety
Links:
Website | letgrow.org
Book | Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow
Twitter | @freerangekids
Facebook | Raising Independent Kids
The Coddling of the American Mind
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| #254: Love, Forgiveness and Healing with Danielle LaPorte | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:55:15 | |
Themes: Virtuosity, Self-Love, Self-Awareness, Virtue Signaling, Cancel Culture, Transformation, Boundaries, Forgiveness, Narcissism
Summary:
Back for the second time is my good friend, Danielle Laporte. Danielle is an author, speaker, podcaster and a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.” In this episode, Danielle and I chat about allll the things, including true, embodied virtuosity, virtue signaling, cancel culture, boundaries, narcissism and how to be loving in a world that’s waking up.
Danielle is the author of The Fire Starter Sessions, The Desire Map, White Hot Truth, and producer of dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support. Her most recent book, How To Be Loving…when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up, is also an Audiobook + ebook, with a companion deck and journal. Danielle is the creator of the Heart Centered Membership and the Heart Centered Leadership Program with 400+ leaders in 30 countries hosting conversation circles, retreats, and workshops in all kinds of communities and businesses.
Her podcast, With Love, Danielle, often ranks in iTunes’ top 10 for wellness. Most of her offerings—from the Heart Centered Membership to her online classes—are on a pay what you choose basis. Named one of the Top 100 Websites for Women by Forbes, millions of people a month visit DanielleLaPorte.com.
Discover:
Having reverence for your shadow and the parts of yourself you dislike
Our thoughts on virtue signaling and what it truly means to be virtuous
The absurdity of cancel culture
A theory on why there’s tyranny and evil in the world
Setting boundaries from a loving and healed place
Forgiving yourself and others (even if you feel like they’re unforgivable)
Things to reflect on if you’ve been with a narcissist
00:00 Intro
03:45 The turning point in Danielle’s work
07:51 Loving what you hate about yourself
11:52 Psychological virtue
15:04 Virtue signaling
22:08 Cancel culture
27:07 Theory about tyranny
31:57 How To Be Loving
37:59 Boundaries
43:18 Forgiving the unforgivable
46:27 Narcissism
48:28 Overidentification
51:22 Becoming radiant
Links:
Website | daniellelaporte.com
Instagram | @daniellelaporte
Book | How To Be Loving... when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up
Podcast | With Love, Danielle
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| #253: Food for a Better Mood with Dr. Will Cole | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:55:00 | |
Themes: Health, Relationships, Boundaries, Mental Health, Nutrition, Gut-Brain Axis
Summary:
Is there a connection between the foods we eat and how we feel? How does the quality of our relationships and our boundaries (or lack thereof) impact our gut health? Does trauma affect the microbiome? In this episode, I’m chatting with leading functional-medicine expert Dr. Will Cole to explore the connection between our relationships, the food we eat, and our overall mental and physical health.
Dr. Cole consults people around the globe and started one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world over a decade ago. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, he specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Will is also the host of the popular The Art Of Being Well podcast and was the co-host of Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand goop's first spinoff podcast, the goopfellas podcast. He is the bestselling author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and the New York Times bestseller Intuitive Fasting. His upcoming book, Gut Feelings, will hit shelves in March 2023.
Discover:
How our relationships influence our physical health
The gut-brain axis and how the foods we eat impact our mental health
How trauma affects gut health
Why we’re seeing an explosion of mental health issues and autoimmune diseases right now
Four inflammatory foods to avoid for optimal health (plus what to eat more of)
One thing to cut out of your diet if you want to move the needle
00:00 Intro
00:24 How do our relationships impact our health?
02:26 Boundaries are medicine
04:10 The gut-brain axis
07:14 The food & mood connection
09:08 Taking inventory in all areas of our lives
12:37 How trauma impacts the gut
17:06 The explosion of mental health issues and autoimmune diseases
18:52 The parallels between our internal and external world
21:45 Glyphosate
23:17 Effecting change as consumers
33:25 The four core inflammatory foods
35:23 What to eat more of
36:12 The problem with seed oils
38:37 The truth about fat & cholesterol
46:33 Healthy fats
49:19 Cut this food out to move the needle
Links:
Website | drwillcole.com
Instagram | @drwillcole
Podcast | The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole
Book | Gut Feelings by Dr. Will Cole
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| #252: New Beginnings with Kylie McBeath | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:09:32 | |
Themes: Alignment, Codependency, Family Dynamics, Gender Roles, Transitions, Trust
Summary:
For the last episode of the year 2022, Kylie and I are here to share an exciting milestone in our lives. We are so excited for what’s to come and to finally share this part of our journey with you. Big love and happy holidays to you and yours!
Discover:
What it means to live in alignment
Trusting your choices and inner knowing
Mature love and how to recognize it
A special announcement from Kylie and me!
Our thoughts on the provider role and societal expectations
00:00 Intro
01:10 The past two years
02:33 Making hard decisions
08:02 Alignment
11:40 Returning to the soul
13:36 Contrast is a beautiful teacher
15:12 Trusting your choices
18:52 Love and grief
22:25 Mature love
26:45 Community support
27:58 A special announcement
34:49 Stewarding a new life
44:31 Biggest fears
47:07 Shift in family dynamics
49:40 The role of the provider
1:00:53 Feeling safe and assured
1:03:33 Creating space for both sides of the experience
1:07:25 Raising and growing your consciousness
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| #251: Body, Mind, and Soul Alignment with Bobbi Vogel | 22 Dec 2022 | 01:05:52 | |
Themes: Etheric Medicine, Health, Spirituality, Clairvoyance, Purpose
Summary:
Bobbi Vogel is the founder of the Center for Etheric Medicine. She is a spirit taught clairvoyant healer, medical intuitive and medium to the soul, mind and body. She ascertains what is out of alignment creating vibrational dis-ease in the etheric body, both before and after it duplicates as a physical body illness. Light, intention and reverence are the tools used as an architect of vibrational anatomy. She brings into alignment the soul, mind and body to create the environment for intrinsic healing and release.
Bobbi teaches that we must have compassion for our humanity as we consciously collaborate with our soul on the journey to health and healing. It all begins with faith. She currently collaborates with doctors as this is the now of medicine.
Discover:
How the etheric body differs from our physical body
Bobbi’s thoughts on why anxiety and depression manifest
The soul’s journey, why we’re here and the purpose of our wounds
How disease relates to false beliefs and emotional wounds and why healing on a soul level is essential for physical recovery
Why you don’t need to “find” your purpose
00:00 Intro
01:54 What is etheric medicine?
08:45 We are disconnected from the truth of who we are
15:05 Power of victimization
17:02 Purpose
21:20 The soul’s journey
29:02 Not being connected with your etheric self
32:33 Inflammation translates to density
43:32 The first step to healing
54:57 Vibrational medicine
58:34 Download about the broken heart
Links:
Website | ethericmedicine.com
Instagram | @ethericmedicine.bobbi
Youtube | @bobbivogel
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| #250: The Magic of Uncertainty — Solo Episode | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:28:11 | |
Themes: Uncertainty, Trust, Transformation, Alignment, Surrender
Summary:
I truly believe life always works out — even when it feels like nothing is going to plan. But this idea, of course, can be a challenging one to accept. It’s so hard for us to see the magic of what’s unfolding and trust the timing of the universe when we’re still in love with a previous story of what could have been. Imprisoned by the idea of how things were supposed to work out. We so often get stuck in the moment we were wishing for that we don’t allow the beauty of this moment to unfold.
Join me in the special solo episode as I expand on what it means to trust life’s timing, embrace the uncertainty and walk the path as it appears.
Discover:
The magic in embracing the way things are instead of forcing outcomes
Why we get stuck in frustrating patterns, and what holds us back from creating the life and relationships we desire
The profound benefits of understanding your triggers, learning from past wounds and integrating that knowledge
How the universe conspires to make your dreams come true when you’re brave enough to trust your intuition and leap into the unknown
Why you can’t rush the knowing and gotta embrace uncertainty
00:00 Intro
01:20 Life update
03:07 When things don’t work out
05:10 Protective mechanisms
07:14 Growing from your triggers
09:32 Leap, and the universe will catch you
19:00 Stepping into your fullest self-expression
22:45 You’re the one who designs your life
25:16 You’re always in the perfect place
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