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A feel-good, self-help, at times inspirational, at other times informative, sometimes a little silly and playful, always welcoming and inviting… a brand new podcast by David R. Michaels. This free podcast will connect you with your own heart, inspire you to follow your dreams, and give you hope for…

David R. Michaels


    • Oct 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Minimum Meaningful Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022


    Successful artists have a daily practice and discipline. They show up and work, whether they're feeling inspired or not. While performing a little experiment, I discovered a trick that makes everything easier.

    Who or What Decides When It’s Your Time to Die?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 27:03


    People who have near death experiences are often told by God or a spirit guide that "it's not your time yet" before being sent back to their body Earth. If that's true -- who or what decides "when" it's our time? And does that mean we can't die before then?

    It’s Not Always Time to Be Productive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 51:06


    There's a season for everything. It might be time for you to rest.

    Heal Your Trauma to Improve Your Finances (with Andrea Wylan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 75:16


    Can emotional traumas from your childhood prevent you from being financially successful as an adult? Trading success coach Andrea Wylan shares real life examples and a guided meditation practice to help begin our own healing journey.

    Discover Your Life Purpose Echo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 74:27


    Here's another way to discover why you're here, what makes you come alive, and your unique, authentic way to make the world a better place.

    What’s in a Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 17:05


    Your name is your label, who you are, and how you're represented to the world. Does it fit you? Does it feel right to you? If not, changing it may be one of the most meaningful and self-empowering things you can do!

    The Time I Was Almost in a Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 53:45


    It doesn't matter if you've never done it before, you can do anything!

    Whom Do You Need to Forgive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 22:53


    I was having trouble letting go... and then my angel helped me see a connection between past relationships and how I now trade stocks.

    Are You Stuck in an Abusive Relationship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 118:47


    If you're currently in a toxic, abusive relationship -- or recently got out of one -- and you feel like you'll never heal or the pain will never end, this episode is for you.

    Does Life Have to Be So Hard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 84:45


    There's more than one way to reach your goals and dreams. If it feels too hard and overwhelming, you might be on the wrong path. Right now, I'm struggling to master a new skill. I'm on information overload and feeling exhausted and discouraged because of it. But maybe there's a better way -- an aligned, flowing, feel-good, self-authentic alternative path -- that works for me and keeps the entire process joyful and fun.

    How to Manifest Your Soulmate’s Wound (with Michelle Frink)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 77:57


    Nobody's perfect. Your soulmate's gonna come with some baggage and emotional wounds, just like you. Special guest Michelle Frink shares her story of how she discovered what kind of wound she wanted in her own soulmate, and how he learned from, grew, and became a better quality man because of it. We talk about how to figure out what kind of baggage is right for you in a potential partner -- and what kind absolutely isn't. And when creating your ideal relationship list, it's important to also know how you want to fight, resolve differences, and grow closer together through the hard times too. Michelle provides a unique, powerful, and meaningful approach to find and recognize your soulmate -- which includes the whole person, both light and shadow, who's truly right for you, and you for them.

    A Self-Love Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 28:08


    Here's a little exercise I did as part of my self-love practice.

    Expressing Your Authentic Soul (with Katie Lipman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 55:59


    It takes courage to be who you really are. Soul expression coach Katie Lipman shares her own personal story, and how self-connection is the first step toward living a full, meaningful, and authentic life.

    If You Feel Scared and Powerless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 32:22


    I’m feeling scared, stressed, and worried. And unfortunately, there’s not much I can do about the problem. But in this episode, I walk us through a simple guided meditation that’s helpful in times like these.

    When You Don’t Know What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 89:57


    12 tips for finding what you want — when you don’t know what you want.

    Resurrecting Your Life through Breathwork (with Jay Bradley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 53:49


    Jay’s life changed when he discovered the power of breathwork. Now he uses it to help others heal their mind and body, gain clarity and insight, release deep emotions, open their chakras, manifest their desires, and more. One simple practice can get you out of your head, back into your heart and body, and rediscover… Read more

    My Parakeet is Afraid of Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 54:19


    What I learned about stepping outside your comfort zone from my parakeet.

    A New Love Story for Your Future (with Christina McMahon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 60:40


    It doesn’t matter what you’ve experienced (or haven’t) in your past, you can have the ideal romantic relationship you’ve always dreamed of. Christina McMahon shares her own personal transformation story from being single and left out of love, to finding and being with her soulmate who’s everything she wanted and more.

    Baby Steps to Your Destiny (with Susan Gilbert)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019 68:44


    Sometimes, to live your dreams and find your destiny, all you need to do is to take that first step. It might take courage and a little risk, but with baby steps, your entire life can change for the better.

    Transforming Your Pain Into Purpose (with Erin Gallagher)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 72:16


    Erin Gallagher shares her story of how she fell into drugs and alcohol, and slowly overcame her addiction to find new purpose in helping, healing, and inspiring others.

    Audit Your Bucket List

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 32:21


    I discovered something interesting when I looked over my bucket list. Maybe this will help you too.

    An Orientation to Investing in the Stock Market (Stocks, Options, and Futures, Oh My!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 70:23


    I actively invest in the stock market. Did you know there’s a lot more options available to you, besides just buying and holding stocks, hoping for the best? I share with you the stuff I wish someone had told me about decades ago. This is just a brief, general, overview orientation — nothing too heavy… Read more

    Why Play is Essential to Avoid Burnout and Financial Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 97:02


    If you want to turn your passion into a business, that’s great. But there’s a big pitfall I fell into, that I want to help you avoid.

    My Thoughts on the Law of Attraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 54:22


    Recently, a friend was asking me what I thought about the Law of Attraction. I do believe it really works. And after talking with her about it, I felt inspired to record a more in-depth podcast episode about it too. It includes the 4 step system that I personally use, as well as some thoughts… Read more

    How to Face Your Fears – The Easy Way!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 68:56


    We’ve all got fears. That’s never going to go away. But you don’t have to let your fears stop you from following your heart or living your dreams. There’s an easy way to face your fears.

    A Day in the Life of a Hollywood Background Actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 65:33


    You see them all the time. Miscellaneous characters in the background of every scene. They populate the world, but you never hear them speak or learn their name. They’re background actors (also known as “extras”) — and without them, television shows and movies simply wouldn’t work. And if you want an easy way to be… Read more

    More Than Good Enough (Your Weakness Is Your Strength)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 35:28


    Sometimes, we may feel weak or “not good enough” in a certain area, but it turns out that your strength and talent from another (possibly unrelated) area actually makes you more than good enough. Also, even without that, sometimes the very thing that makes you “weak” in one environment will prove to be an asset… Read more

    Being Good Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 87:08


    Ever feel like you’re not good enough — in your career, your talent, or your relationships? Feeling frustrated, hopeless, lonely, or discouraged from not being good enough? In a world that glorifies perfection, it’s easy to feel insecure and inferior. But listen to this podcast and you’ll see a new way of looking at things.

    Sharing Your Authentic Voice (with Dave Gieselman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 35:02


    Transformation & mindset coach Dave Gieselman talks with David R. Michaels about the importance of finding and sharing your own authentic voice with the world.

    Finding Your Element

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 55:30


    Wish you could live in your “element” and do what you were meant to do? It’s the place where you thrive, come alive, and feel like you can keep doing this all day. Maybe you already know what your element is, and maybe not. Either way is okay. Because this podcast explains WHY you being… Read more

    Why I’m Afraid to Time Travel Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 33:38


    A true story about one time I almost accidentally changed my own history — and a personal experience that suggests we may actually be living in a multi-verse. This is the “special story” I promised to record, at the end of the previous “You Can Be Supernatural” episode.

    You Can Be Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 73:20


    It’s time for me to come out of the spiritual closet. And you can be supernatural — psychic abilities, talking with angels, even using a unique form of remote viewing to cheat at Battleship — if you want, too.

    The Benefit of Play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 19:59


    Feeling stressed, exhausted, burnt out? I’m discovering just how powerful — and essential — genuine play is in our lives. It’s more than just “having fun” — it’s actually necessary to stay successful and productive long-term.

    4 Questions to Have a Happier Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 53:48


    Ask yourself these four questions. Many of your answers may be small, simple, easy-to-change things — and that’s perfect! It’s the little stuff that adds up and makes a huge overall difference. These questions are designed to help you improve the quality and enjoyment of day-to-day “ordinary” life. It doesn’t have to big, expensive, or… Read more

    There’s a Joyful Path to Financial Freedom (with Deborah Razo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 38:59


    Deborah was a busy entrepreneur whose businesses were taking up all her time and energy, keeping her away from her family — until one day a major car accident changed everything. Hospitalized and with plenty of time to think about her life, Deborah realized she needed a new plan and a better path for building… Read more

    10 Tips for When Starting Something New

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 47:42


    Whenever you’re trying something new for the first time — a new career, hobby, passion, business, or project — it’s easy to push too hard or try to accomplish too much too fast. These 10 tips are drawn from a lot of personal experience (and learning them the hard way), and now I offer them… Read more

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