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Deeper conversations on authentic and intentional living

Nathan Vrabel


    • Feb 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 22 EPISODES


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    22- Understanding Your Brain To Create Lasting Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 9:02


    In this episode, I expand on understanding how our brain's archive memories, to build more meaningful ones. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com.

    21- Social Media with Graham Merwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 54:54


    In this episode, I'm joined by Graham Merwin (legend, photographer, and media producer), as we discuss social media and its widespread impact on our world. Most importantly, we discuss the ways it can be optimized in an intentional manner to be used productively and positively. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com.

    20- The Power of Mantras and Positive Self-Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 12:27


    In this episode, I discuss power of mantras and positive self-talk. How are you using the voice inside your head either for or against you? How are you feeding your mind? Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com.

    19- Tribute to Roger Federer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 18:02


    In this episode, I discuss the legacy of Roger Federer, who recently announced his retirement from professional tennis. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com.

    18- Introducing Nathan Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 10:03


    In this episode, I discuss the launch of my new literature-inspired personal growth vehicle: Nathan Notes. All subscribers to The Weekly Spark will receive Nathan Notes totally free, focused on your growth and development. If you want to receive, please send me your email or sign up at Candlelightconversations.substack.com. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message.

    17- What Can 18 High School Students Teach You About Life, Leadership, and Teamwork?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 15:27


    In this episode, I reflect on my week as Company Advisor at Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week, a business camp for high school students. I discuss the numerous lessons from the week, as well as insightful thoughts on qualities of good leaders and teams. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com

    16- Father's Day Special #2 with Jeff Vrabel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 22:11


    In this episode, I'm joined by my Dad, Jeff Vrabel, as we reflect on a range of topics including connections, relationships, careers, and learning. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com

    15- Mother's Day Special #2 with Sharon Vrabel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 21:06


    In this episode, I'm joined by my Mom, Sharon Vrabel, as we reflect on a range of topics including careers, relationships, and leading a fulfilling life. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com

    14- Lessons from Avicii

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 20:23


    In this episode, I reflect on the life of legendary DJ Avicii and lessons we can take away from his life. This podcast was inspired by “Tim: The Official Biography of Avicii” by Mans Mosesson. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com

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    13- Succeeding as an Individual in a World that Values Sameness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 19:56


    In this episode, I reflect on how to succeed and value individuals in a world that values sameness/average. This podcast was inspired by “The End of Average: How to Succeed in a World that Values Sameness” by Todd Rose. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com

    12- Crafting Resolutions That Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 16:43


    In this episode, I reflect on creating lasting habits/resolutions. Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Also check out my weekly newsletter, The Weekly Spark, where I deliver a positive message of reflection to your inbox every Monday morning at 7 AM… Candlelightconversations.substack.com

    11- Lessons from 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 18:37


    In this episode, I reflect on a few major lessons from 2021, which is by no means an exhaustive list. What are your biggest lessons from 2021? Please subscribe for free and share this podcast with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who you think may benefit from hearing the message. Candlelightconversations.substack.com

    10- 10% Happier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 20:42


    This episode reflects on lessons learned from “10% Happier,” a book written by Dan Harris, as well as incorporating things into our lives that consistently contribute to our physical, spiritual, and mental well-being. Please subscribe to my podcast wherever you listen, and don't hesitate to share with a friend who can benefit from hearing the message. Thanks for listening and supporting!

    9- Saying No is Your Superpower

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 6:38


    This episode reflects on how saying “no” establishes our priorities, boundaries, and helps us align our actions with our mission, while protecting and preserving our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

    8- Follow Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 9:26


    A simple conversation about under promising & over delivering, while consistently following through

    7- Lessons from 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 10:40


    In this episode, I discuss a few lessons to take away from 2020. This is by no means an exhaustive list, in fact I thought of more after recording, but ideally will generate some thoughts and reflections as we begin the new year. Feel free to share feedback on Instagram, email, or text. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

    6- The Power of Journaling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 12:51


    In this episode, I talk about the power of mindfulness through journaling, and tips and tricks for creating your own personal journal routine to supplement your growth journey. Feel free to share comments, thoughts, and feedback on Instagram or Facebook. I hope you enjoy!

    5- Life Lessons with Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 18:57


    In the fifth episode, the Father's Day Special, I'm joined by my dad, Jeff Vrabel. We discuss various lessons, including lifelong learning, change, relationships, and my favorite lesson he taught me: do your talking on the scoreboard. Feel free to share comments and feedback on candlelightconversations.com/podcasts or join the conversation on instagram.com/candlelightconvos or facebook.com/candlelightconvos

    4- Authenticity and Vulnerability with Frank Bruno

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 30:07


    In the fourth episode, I'm joined by Frank Bruno. Frank is a good friend of mine and former Campus Ministry Associate at Saint Joseph's University. We share a simple conversation below the surface about the importance of being authentic and willing to share your true self with the world and the benefits of doing so. Feel free to share comments and feedback on candlelightconversations.com/podcasts or join the conversation on instagram.com/candlelightconvos and facebook.com/candlelightconvos

    3- Walk With Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 8:59


    In the third episode, I discuss Walk With Purpose: 26.2 to Benefit Philabundance. In promotion of intentional living and service, I will be walking a marathon on June 13th to raise funds and awareness for Philabundance, an organization striving to make nutritious food available to all. My goal is to create a community of people doing good and living in service to others. There are tons of ways to get involved, which I detail in this episode, from supporting, donating, spreading awareness to anyone interested, or walking with purpose in your own hometown; we can come together despite staying apart. It will be beautiful and I couldn't be more excited. For more information, feel free to text me, email me Nathan.Vrabel@candlelightconversations.com or visit candlelightconversations.com/walkwithpurpose Official donation link (100% of donations directly to Philabundance): http://phlb.convio.net/site/Donation2?df_id=6410&mfc_pref=T&6410.donation=form1 Venmo: Nathan-Vrabel

    2- Life Lessons with Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 16:26


    In the second episode, the Mother's Day Special, I'm joined by my mom, where we discuss various lessons, including people, values, gratitude, and other important topics. Feel free to share comments and feedback on candlelightconversations.com/podcasts or join the conversation on instagram.com/candlelightconvos and facebook.com/candlelightconvos

    1- The Candlelight Conversations Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 6:15


    In the first episode, Nathan shares the background and inspiration behind Candlelight Conversations and talks about the importance of intentional and authentic living. Feel free to share comments, feedback, and join the conversation on instagram.com/candlelightconvos and facebook.com/candlelightconvos . Background Music: Coconuts by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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