Core Truth

Rudy is an expert on the subject of victims and victim-hood. Did you realize that in many situations in your life you are likely to behave and act like a victim. This episode is the fourth and final of several on the topic of victims and the series takes our listeners through an understanding of their […] The post CT 30: Victims – Part 4 appeared first on Mark Follett.

Rudy is an expert on the subject of victims and victim-hood. Did you realize that in many situations in your life you are likely to behave and act like a victim. This episode is the third of several on the topic of victims and the series takes our listeners through an understanding of their own victimhood […] The post CT 29: Victims – Part 3 appeared first on Mark Follett.

Rudy is an expert on the subject of victims and victim-hood. Did you realize that in many situations in your life you are likely to behave and act like a victim. This episode is the second of several on the topic of victims and the series takes our listeners through an understanding of their own victimhood […] The post CT 28: Victims – Part 2 appeared first on Mark Follett.

Rudy is an expert on the subject of victims and victim-hood. Did you realize that in many situations in your life you are likely to behave and act like a victim. This episode is the first of several on the topic of victims and the series takes our listeners through an understanding of their own […] The post CT 27: Victims – Part 1 appeared first on Mark Follett.

So many people battle for control over their own lives and this then extends to their need to control the actions of other people around them. In this episode we discuss the need to control which can come from a fear of not having control of your life. We also answer the question…..What does it […] The post CT 26: What is real control appeared first on Mark Follett.

As the podcast name suggests, the discussion topic for this episode is trust. Rudy explains how a your own personal distrust of others is actually a deep distrust of oneself. This is a fascinating dissection of the human psyche as we explore the origins of distrust and the fears behind this. There may even be […] The post CT 25: Trust and distrust appeared first on Mark Follett.

This podcast episode is a first for Core Truth. We take some insightful questions from a Core Truth subscriber and Rudy gives some very interesting answers. Dustin has been listening to the podcast from the beginning and has been noticing how fear plays such a large role in daily life. So this podcast is devoted […] The post CT 24: Living in a fearful world appeared first on Mark Follett.

Mark and Rudy continue with the discussion on theme of human relationships and this episode focuses on dysfunctional communications. Have you ever wondered why close personal relationships break-down as a result of poor communication between the partners? This episode may shed some light on what is really going on when we each struggle to express […] The post CT 23: Dysfunctional Communications appeared first on Mark Follett.

Mark and Rudy return to a conversation about relationships with a specific focus on effective communication. Rudy tells a fascinating parable of Timmy who changes the way he interacts and communicates with others based on his own perception of the world. Timmy learns that perceptions based on fear are not true and lead to negative […] The post CT 22: Communication in relationships appeared first on Mark Follett.

Rudy is certainly passionate about the topic of this podcast – finding your true Passions and Desires. Although Core Truth has briefly discussed this topic in the past, this episode gives a better understanding of how to distinguish your innate passions and desires from impulses based on fear (in the absence of unconditional love). The […] The post CT 21: Passions and Desires appeared first on Mark Follett.

There is often a conflict in the mind of those who follow a spiritual path about the role that worldly success plays in spirituality. In this episode of Core Truth Rudy explains what form true success really takes on. The discussion follows on of course about what true success is NOT… We explore some of […] The post CT 20: Success appeared first on Mark Follett.

We take a short break from our recent focus on personal relationships to discuss the ‘Law of Attraction’. It seems that there are many books and self-help courses devoted to explaining how the forces of the universe can be used to make you rich and famous! But surely Rudy has some original views on this […] The post CT 19: Debunking the law of attraction appeared first on Mark Follett.

The next podcast in our series on relationships is focused on those of you who find that you continuously end up in relationships that don’t work out and always fail. The discussion broadens into related issues including: – why there are often recurring issues in one relationship after another – how our relationships with our partner mirror our […] The post CT 18: Relationships Part 4 Revolving Doors appeared first on Mark Follett.

This is part 3 in our series on relationships. We focus on people who have trouble finding a partner and are lonely in their lives because they can’t find intimate relationships. Being lonely often affects all aspects of a person’s life and not just their romantic partner because they are unable to connect with others in […] The post CT 17: Relationships Part 3 Loneliness appeared first on Mark Follett.

This episode is the second in our series about relationships. We explore the topic of conflict in relationships and discuss why often relationships start with love at first sight and eventually end in conflict. Rudy explains how the very reasons why two people fall in love are likely to be the causes of conflict within […] The post CT 16: Relationships Part 2 Conflict appeared first on Mark Follett.

This is the first Core Truth Podcast Episode in a series devoted specifically to personal relationships. This episode focuses on “Love at first sight” and our initial attractions to each other. We go deeper into the reasons behind these initial attractions and tease apart the fears that play a part in our personal attractions. Our […] The post CT 15: Relationships Part 1 Love at First Sight appeared first on Mark Follett.

Have you every considered what it means for you to change? Many of us believe that we have fears, health problems, and negative beliefs, and that we must just live life with these issues and problems. We have been conditioned to believe that the best we can hope for is to be provided with coping […] The post CT 14: What is Change? appeared first on Mark Follett.

In this episode Mark and Rudy discuss the fears that exist and play out in situations where bullying occurs. Mark uses the example of his son’s own experiences at school where the way you wear your hat is of utmost import in the social fabric of our culture. Of course you cannot be a bully […] The post CT 13: Bullying and Difference appeared first on Mark Follett.

If you have listened to some of our previous episodes you may be starting to consider that we each create our own reality, experiences, outcomes, and even our own bodies. In this episode we discuss how each individual influences their children through the lens of their own fears and insecurities. This causes emotional issues and problems […] The post CT 12: Emotional Genetics appeared first on Mark Follett.

I think that at some stage nearly all of us have asked the question “Does my life have a purpose” or perhaps you have wondered how to find out what your purpose in life really is. This is the topic we are tackling in this podcast episode of Core Truth. The discussion takes many twists and […] The post CT 11: Does my life have a purpose? appeared first on Mark Follett.

This podcast episode broaches the controversial topic of Domestic Violence and Rudy provides his unique insight into this deep social problem. A new understanding of this topic is necessary if we are to develop an effective approach to prevent violence in relationships. The measures that protect women from immediate danger need to stay in force […] The post CT 10: Domestic Violence appeared first on Mark Follett.

This episode focuses on the power of choice and pits this ideal against the chaotic belief in pre-determinism or karma. Mark and Rudy discuss how often people give up their power by not taking responsibility for their life experiences. There is a common belief that our lives are driven by forces outside our direct control whether they […] The post CT 09: Choice and Purpose appeared first on Mark Follett.

In this episode Mark and Rudy tackle some big questions about the nature of human existence. What is the consciousness of a human being? What is a belief and how does it affect human experience? We discuss the nature of beliefs and how they affect all aspects of our lives. Beliefs act like a focusing […] The post CT 08: What is a Belief? appeared first on Mark Follett.

Rudy has recently invented a new term….”Offendability” This episode is devoted to discussion about who is responsible when someone is offended by the actions or free expression of another person. Where does this responsibility lie? Most would say that the person who became offended was the victim of the more aggressive offender but in this […] The post CT 07: Offendability appeared first on Mark Follett.

Rudy and Mark follow-on their discussion from the previous episode about living your life focused outwards or inwards. “Fear is like driving a car with the brakes permanently on” – Rudy Eckhardt The discussion starts with a picture of what it is like to live life without fear, issues and insecurities. By taking responsibility for your […] The post CT 06: Getting Strength From Within appeared first on Mark Follett.

Mark initiates discussion with Rudy about the difference between living your life facing outwards versus living your life with an inward focus. Facing outwards describes a personal psyche that is fear driven whereby there is a belief that negative feelings are caused outside of you by others and that they are to blame for your life […] The post CT 05: Facing Inwards or Outwards appeared first on Mark Follett.

Mark and Rudy continue their discussion about how you create your own reality through the specific physical tool that is your own body. Rudy describes his own experience with heart surgery and draws parallels between this event recently and his childhood conditioning that created negative belief systems. Mark explains his own experiences with creating his […] The post CT 04: Part 2 – Create Your Body appeared first on Mark Follett.

In episode 02 we discussed the concept of creating your own reality in general terms. In this episode we discuss in detail the specific way in which your are the creator of your own physical body. This includes a discussion on how and why we sometimes experience illness and injury within our body and give some […] The post CT 03: Part 1 – Create Your Body appeared first on Mark Follett.

Have you ever heard the concept that you create your own reality? Maybe this is new to you or you may be an active co-creator of your own life experiences already. Whatever level of understanding you bring to this topic you will find some new ideas to expand your understanding of how life really works […] The post CT 02: Introducing Your Reality appeared first on Mark Follett.

Welcome to the first episode of Core Truth. Before we delve into the secrets and magic that lie behind mankind’s reality let us introduce your co-host, Rudy Eckhardt. Rudy is a master healer and author with over 25 years experience working with people to remove their fears and live in a state of love. We […] The post CT 01: Meet Rudy Eckhardt appeared first on Mark Follett.