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In this episode, you'll discover:• Why the survival patterns you developed around sexuality are the exact same patterns keeping you stuck everywhere else - and how seeing this connection sets you free• The difference between using sex to escape pain versus using it to heal pain, and how to tell which side you're actually on• How to separate your authentic desires from the stories you inherited, so you can finally make choices based on who you are instead of who you think you should beWhat if the most dangerous thing you could do is keep pretending you're fine?Let's get real for a second. Seventy percent of women have never had an orgasm during partnered sex. Not sometimes. Never. Meanwhile, boys learn by age seven that they're responsible for everyone else's pleasure. We're all walking around carrying sexual shame that doesn't even belong to us, wondering why intimacy feels like performing instead of connecting.I spent years thinking something was wrong with me because I couldn't just magically know what felt good. Turns out, most of us are operating from scripts written by people who never lived in our bodies. Religious purity culture tells us desire is dangerous. Hook-up culture treats sex like a sport. Neither one teaches us how to actually connect with another human being.Want to know what's really messed up? The World Health Organization says sexual health is fundamental to human wellbeing. Yet we spend more time learning algebra than understanding our own anatomy. We memorize the periodic table but stay clueless about consent. We study dead languages but can't speak the language of our own pleasure.This stuff ripples out everywhere. When you disconnect from what you actually want sexually, you lose touch with what you want period. You become someone who says yes when you mean no. Who gives until you're empty. Who performs instead of living. This isn't just about bedroom problems. It's about life problems.Today our guest is Lauren Elise Rogers, a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach, celebrated for her warm and approachable style. Her holistic and embodied approach to education and coaching is deeply rooted in her own pain to purpose journey, bringing an empathetic and non-judgmental approach that empowers clients to take ownership of their pleasure and grow in confidence and connection.Links from the episode:Show Notes: mindlove.com/410Join the Mind Love CollectiveSign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspiredSupport Mind Love SponsorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn:• How to catch yourself projecting your definitions onto others and create real understanding instead• Why the stories you tell yourself about tough experiences keep you stuck, and how reframing heavy words unlocks healing• The communication patterns that show when you're assuming versus getting curious, and how this one shift transforms everythingHave you ever had someone tell you to "just have faith" and wanted to punch them in the face? Or maybe you started consoling someone about their divorce, only to realize they threw a party to celebrate and you're standing there like an idiot with your sympathy face on?Here's what nobody talks about: we're all walking around with these secret dictionaries in our heads. Same words, completely different meanings. And we're out here having conversations thinking we're on the same page when really, we might as well be speaking Martian to each other.Your brain collects definitions your whole life based on what you've actually lived through. So when someone who grew up in chaos hears "boundaries," they might think about walls and isolation. But someone else hears the same word and thinks about self-respect and clarity. When someone says "vulnerability," one person pictures weakness and danger, while another sees courage and connection.Ancient wisdom traditions understood that language shapes reality. The stories we tell ourselves and the meanings we attach to our experiences literally create our world. When you're unconscious about the definitions you're carrying around, you're operating on autopilot, assuming everyone else sees through your lens.And here's the part that'll change your life: the meaning you've been carrying around for a word that causes you pain? That's not carved in stone. You can consciously choose to reframe your relationship with any concept. Sometimes healing starts with something as simple as realizing that your definition of "selfish" might actually be someone else's definition of "self-care."What if the words that have been limiting you could become the keys to your freedom?Today our guest is Donna Reed, a 67-year-old author who discovered the power of conscious language while writing a book exploring different meanings behind everyday words. Her journey reveals how our relationship with language evolves as we grow, and why getting intentional about communication changes everything.Links from the episode:Show Notes: mindlove.com/409Join the Mind Love CollectiveSign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspiredSupport Mind Love SponsorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: Why validation has nothing to do with agreement and why that distinction saves relationships How to stay connected to people even when their choices make no sense to you How to validate others while holding onto your own truth and boundaries What if every conflict you've ever had was actually your soul trying to teach you something about unconditional love? I know how that sounds. But stick with me here. We throw around the word "validation" like it's some basic relationship skill. Like it's about saying "that sounds hard" when someone's having a bad day. But real validation? The kind that actually transforms relationships and heals trauma? That's something entirely different. It's about learning to see someone so completely that they remember who they really are underneath all their defenses and patterns and pain. It's about holding space for another person's truth without abandoning your own. It's about loving someone exactly as they are while they're making choices you can't understand. Today we're talking to Caroline Fleck, a psychologist who spent over ten years mastering validation through dialectical behavior therapy. She's worked with everyone from people in crisis to couples ready to call it quits. She's discovered that this one skill can keep relationships intact even when you're on opposite sides of everything. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/408 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn:Why validation has nothing to do with agreement and why that distinction saves relationshipsHow to stay connected to people even when their choices make no sense to youHow to validate others while holding onto your own truth and boundariesWhat if every conflict you've ever had was actually your soul trying to teach you something about unconditional love?I know how that sounds. But stick with me here.We throw around the word "validation" like it's some basic relationship skill. Like it's about saying "that sounds hard" when someone's having a bad day. But real validation? The kind that actually transforms relationships and heals trauma? That's something entirely different.It's about learning to see someone so completely that they remember who they really are underneath all their defenses and patterns and pain. It's about holding space for another person's truth without abandoning your own. It's about loving someone exactly as they are while they're making choices you can't understand.Today we're talking to Caroline Fleck, a psychologist who spent over ten years mastering validation through dialectical behavior therapy. She's worked with everyone from people in crisis to couples ready to call it quits. She's discovered that this one skill can keep relationships intact even when you're on opposite sides of everything.Links from the episode:Show Notes: mindlove.com/408Join the Mind Love CollectiveSign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspiredSupport Mind Love SponsorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:  • The latest neuroscience on how alcohol hijacks your brain's reward system and why willpower alone never works  • A four-step method for rewiring cravings and handling social pressure without feeling deprived  • How to shift from seeing alcohol-free living as deprivation to embracing it as the ultimate competitive advantage What if the very thing you think is helping you relax is actually stealing your energy, your clarity, and your connection to the people you love most? Last week, I was talking to my neighbor Sarah about her morning routine. She was glowing – literally glowing – and I asked what she'd been doing differently. "I stopped drinking," she said simply. "Three months ago." Then she told me something that stopped me in my tracks: "I didn't realize how much mental space alcohol was taking up until it was gone. I used to spend so much energy thinking about when I'd have my next glass of wine, whether I'd had too much the night before, making excuses for why I deserved a drink after a hard day. When all that noise stopped, it was like someone turned the volume down on anxiety I didn't even know I had." Sarah isn't alone. Something is shifting in our culture around alcohol, and the research is finally catching up to what millions of people are experiencing firsthand. A recent study of over 1,700 people found that even moderate drinking – as little as eight drinks per week – increases your risk of brain lesions by 133%.  But here's what really gets me excited: the research on brain recovery is stunning. When people stop drinking, their brains begin reversing damage in as little as two weeks. We're talking about improved cognitive function, better sleep quality, and what scientists are calling "executive function restoration" – basically, your brain's ability to make decisions, control impulses, and focus dramatically improves. Today our guest is James Swanwick. He's the founder of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, author of the book "Clear," and has been alcohol-free for over 15 years. His neuroscience-based approach was recently validated in a University of Washington study showing a 98% reduction in drinking among participants. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/407 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:  • The latest neuroscience on how alcohol hijacks your brain's reward system and why willpower alone never works  • A four-step method for rewiring cravings and handling social pressure without feeling deprived  • How to shift from seeing alcohol-free living as deprivation to embracing it as the ultimate competitive advantage What if the very thing you think is helping you relax is actually stealing your energy, your clarity, and your connection to the people you love most? Last week, I was talking to my neighbor Sarah about her morning routine. She was glowing – literally glowing – and I asked what she'd been doing differently. "I stopped drinking," she said simply. "Three months ago." Then she told me something that stopped me in my tracks: "I didn't realize how much mental space alcohol was taking up until it was gone. I used to spend so much energy thinking about when I'd have my next glass of wine, whether I'd had too much the night before, making excuses for why I deserved a drink after a hard day. When all that noise stopped, it was like someone turned the volume down on anxiety I didn't even know I had." Sarah isn't alone. Something is shifting in our culture around alcohol, and the research is finally catching up to what millions of people are experiencing firsthand. A recent study of over 1,700 people found that even moderate drinking – as little as eight drinks per week – increases your risk of brain lesions by 133%.  But here's what really gets me excited: the research on brain recovery is stunning. When people stop drinking, their brains begin reversing damage in as little as two weeks. We're talking about improved cognitive function, better sleep quality, and what scientists are calling "executive function restoration" – basically, your brain's ability to make decisions, control impulses, and focus dramatically improves. Today our guest is James Swanwick. He's the founder of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, author of the book "Clear," and has been alcohol-free for over 15 years. His neuroscience-based approach was recently validated in a University of Washington study showing a 98% reduction in drinking among participants. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/407 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: How to shift from viewing death as a medical emergency to understanding it as a sacred human experience that can teach us everything about how to live fully The practical wisdom that people at the end of life consistently share about what truly matters and how to apply these insights before it's too late Why developing your own end-of-life plan isn't morbid but actually the most life-affirming thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones What if everything you've been taught about death is wrong? I was nineteen when I watched my father dying of cancer. His nickname had been Buff Bob, and now he looked like a child. Half the weight I was used to seeing, struggling to sip peach nectar from a can with a straw. I sat there watching this man who had been so strong become so fragile, and I had zero tools to process what was happening. My religious upbringing talked about heaven and hell, but it was full of holes and doubts that provided no comfort when I needed it most. So I just didn't know. And that not knowing made everything harder. That experience shaped me in ways I didn't understand for years. It wasn't just the grief. It was the complete lack of preparation, the feeling that we were all just fumbling through this massive moment without any roadmap or wisdom to guide us. We live in a culture that has made death the ultimate taboo. We push it into the shadows while desperately clinging to youth and pretending like our own mortality is somehow optional. Today our guest is Suzanne O'Brien, a former hospice and oncology nurse who has been with over a thousand people at the end of life. She's the founder of the Doula Givers Institute and author of "The Good Death," and she's dedicated her life to bringing back the sacredness of dying well. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/406 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: How to shift from viewing death as a medical emergency to understanding it as a sacred human experience that can teach us everything about how to live fully The practical wisdom that people at the end of life consistently share about what truly matters and how to apply these insights before it's too late Why developing your own end-of-life plan isn't morbid but actually the most life-affirming thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones What if everything you've been taught about death is wrong? I was nineteen when I watched my father dying of cancer. His nickname had been Buff Bob, and now he looked like a child. Half the weight I was used to seeing, struggling to sip peach nectar from a can with a straw. I sat there watching this man who had been so strong become so fragile, and I had zero tools to process what was happening. My religious upbringing talked about heaven and hell, but it was full of holes and doubts that provided no comfort when I needed it most. So I just didn't know. And that not knowing made everything harder. That experience shaped me in ways I didn't understand for years. It wasn't just the grief. It was the complete lack of preparation, the feeling that we were all just fumbling through this massive moment without any roadmap or wisdom to guide us. We live in a culture that has made death the ultimate taboo. We push it into the shadows while desperately clinging to youth and pretending like our own mortality is somehow optional. Today our guest is Suzanne O'Brien, a former hospice and oncology nurse who has been with over a thousand people at the end of life. She's the founder of the Doula Givers Institute and author of "The Good Death," and she's dedicated her life to bringing back the sacredness of dying well. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/406 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: The real reason you feel drained even when nothing "bad" is happening - and how to spot the energy thieves hiding in plain sight Why most people stay stuck solving the same small problems instead of the bigger ones that could actually change their lives A simple process for turning past emotional events into fuel instead of letting them drain your battery in the background Are you tired of being tired for no good reason? You know what I'm talking about. You wake up already feeling behind. You've got your green smoothie, your meditation app, your gratitude journal. You're doing everything the self-help gurus tell you to do. But you still feel like you're dragging yourself through quicksand most days. I spent years thinking I was broken. Maybe I had chronic fatigue. Maybe I needed therapy. Maybe I was just one of those people who wasn't meant to have energy or motivation. Then I learned something that changed everything. And it's going to piss you off when you realize how simple it is. Your energy isn't missing. It's being stolen. By your own brain. Every time you think about that thing your ex said five years ago and feel that familiar sting? That's energy being used right now. Every time you start a new project and immediately think about all the ways it could fail? That's energy being diverted to keep old fears alive. You're literally funding your own limitation. Like paying monthly rent on a house you don't even live in anymore. Today our guest is Reg Malhotra. He's spent years studying why some people seem to have endless energy for their goals while others struggle to get out of their own way. Through his work at Neuromasters Academy, he's helped thousands of people identify exactly where their energy is going and take it back. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/405 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: The real reason you feel drained even when nothing "bad" is happening - and how to spot the energy thieves hiding in plain sight Why most people stay stuck solving the same small problems instead of the bigger ones that could actually change their lives A simple process for turning past emotional events into fuel instead of letting them drain your battery in the background Are you tired of being tired for no good reason? You know what I'm talking about. You wake up already feeling behind. You've got your green smoothie, your meditation app, your gratitude journal. You're doing everything the self-help gurus tell you to do. But you still feel like you're dragging yourself through quicksand most days. I spent years thinking I was broken. Maybe I had chronic fatigue. Maybe I needed therapy. Maybe I was just one of those people who wasn't meant to have energy or motivation. Then I learned something that changed everything. And it's going to piss you off when you realize how simple it is. Your energy isn't missing. It's being stolen. By your own brain. Every time you think about that thing your ex said five years ago and feel that familiar sting? That's energy being used right now. Every time you start a new project and immediately think about all the ways it could fail? That's energy being diverted to keep old fears alive. You're literally funding your own limitation. Like paying monthly rent on a house you don't even live in anymore. Today our guest is Reg Malhotra. He's spent years studying why some people seem to have endless energy for their goals while others struggle to get out of their own way. Through his work at Neuromasters Academy, he's helped thousands of people identify exactly where their energy is going and take it back. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/405 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: How to get clear on what you actually want in a partner (beyond surface-level preferences) and why this clarity is the key to attracting the right person The difference between people who date successfully versus those who just date often—and the mindset shifts that make all the difference Why most of us are unconsciously repelling the very people we want to attract, and the simple changes that can transform how others see you Have you ever found yourself dating the same type of person over and over again, wondering why you keep attracting the wrong people? Or maybe you're clear on what you don't want, but when someone asks what you're actually looking for, you draw a blank? I used to think that getting specific about what I wanted in a partner would somehow shrink my dating pool. Like I was being too picky or limiting my options. But what I didn't realize was how much time and emotional energy I was wasting on people who were never going to be a good fit. I was operating from this scarcity mindset, thinking I had to keep my options wide open, when really I was just keeping myself wide open to disappointment. Here's what's wild—recent studies show that people who have a clear vision of what they want in a relationship are 40% more likely to find lasting love within two years. Meanwhile, those who cast a wide net and hope for the best often find themselves stuck in the same frustrating patterns for years. Today our guest is Marni Kinrys, creator of the Wing Girl Method and a dating expert who's been helping people find love for over 21 years. She's worked with hundreds of thousands of clients and has a unique perspective on what actually works in modern dating versus what we think should work. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/404 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: How to get clear on what you actually want in a partner (beyond surface-level preferences) and why this clarity is the key to attracting the right person The difference between people who date successfully versus those who just date often—and the mindset shifts that make all the difference Why most of us are unconsciously repelling the very people we want to attract, and the simple changes that can transform how others see you Have you ever found yourself dating the same type of person over and over again, wondering why you keep attracting the wrong people? Or maybe you're clear on what you don't want, but when someone asks what you're actually looking for, you draw a blank? I used to think that getting specific about what I wanted in a partner would somehow shrink my dating pool. Like I was being too picky or limiting my options. But what I didn't realize was how much time and emotional energy I was wasting on people who were never going to be a good fit. I was operating from this scarcity mindset, thinking I had to keep my options wide open, when really I was just keeping myself wide open to disappointment. Here's what's wild—recent studies show that people who have a clear vision of what they want in a relationship are 40% more likely to find lasting love within two years. Meanwhile, those who cast a wide net and hope for the best often find themselves stuck in the same frustrating patterns for years. Today our guest is Marni Kinrys, creator of the Wing Girl Method and a dating expert who's been helping people find love for over 21 years. She's worked with hundreds of thousands of clients and has a unique perspective on what actually works in modern dating versus what we think should work. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/404 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: How to navigate the fear and freedom of questioning your faith Why letting go of hell might be the most spiritually honest thing you do A deeper perspective on forgiveness, ego, and reclaiming your inner divinity Isn't it kind of messed up that so many of us were traumatized as kids by the idea of eternal hell? We were just trying to be good. Trying to make sense of the world. But instead of being taught how to connect with love, we were taught how to fear God. “Narrow is the gate.”Only 144,000 get in.Lukewarm believers will be spit out.Many are called, but few are chosen. So you start asking: Am I one of the chosen? And if I am… how do I know I'm choosing this? How does that even make sense? You try to believe hard enough. You pray the right way. You do everything you're told. But deep down, you still feel unsafe. Still wonder if you'll be punished forever just for getting it wrong. John Rainey was a teaching pastor who spent decades inside the system—until one question about eternal hell cracked it wide open. What followed was a complete spiritual awakening and a return to divine love, free from fear. He's the author of Finding God, Losing God, Becoming God and host of the podcast House of Saint Rainey. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/403 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: How to navigate the fear and freedom of questioning your faith Why letting go of hell might be the most spiritually honest thing you do A deeper perspective on forgiveness, ego, and reclaiming your inner divinity Isn't it kind of messed up that so many of us were traumatized as kids by the idea of eternal hell? We were just trying to be good. Trying to make sense of the world. But instead of being taught how to connect with love, we were taught how to fear God. “Narrow is the gate.”Only 144,000 get in.Lukewarm believers will be spit out.Many are called, but few are chosen. So you start asking: Am I one of the chosen? And if I am… how do I know I'm choosing this? How does that even make sense? You try to believe hard enough. You pray the right way. You do everything you're told. But deep down, you still feel unsafe. Still wonder if you'll be punished forever just for getting it wrong. John Rainey was a teaching pastor who spent decades inside the system—until one question about eternal hell cracked it wide open. What followed was a complete spiritual awakening and a return to divine love, free from fear. He's the author of Finding God, Losing God, Becoming God and host of the podcast House of Saint Rainey. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/403 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: Why “you're not that good” might be the most freeing thing you'll hear all year How to stop performing connection and actually feel it What your nervous system, your kids, and your future self really need from you You ever feel like connection shouldn't be this hard? We're wired for it. Built to bond. Yet somehow, we live in a world where loneliness feels like a personal failure—like if you're not constantly fulfilled by your partner, your kids, your group chat, your job, something must be wrong with you. We love to look back and pretend we had it better before. When moms baked sourdough and kids played outside and families sat down for dinner without a single screen in sight. But ask your parents if they ever felt truly seen. Ask your grandparents if they ever really knew their own parents. The truth is, disconnection isn't new. We've just gotten better at distracting ourselves from it. Now we're not only lonely—we feel broken for being lonely. Like we're doing life wrong. Like we just need to try harder, be more intentional, fix ourselves. But what if the answer isn't in trying harder? What if the truth is… you're just not that good? Not in a shameful way. In a liberating way. You're not supposed to be perfect. You're not supposed to hold it all together, all the time, with no village and no margin for error. And the sooner you admit that, the sooner you get to breathe again. And by the way—that line? You're not that good? That's from today's guest, Dr. Jody Carrington. And when she said it, it hit like a truth I didn't know I was waiting for. She's a psychologist, speaker, and bestselling author who's spent decades helping people reconnect—with each other and with themselves. From psychiatric units to packed stages, her work is refreshingly raw, deeply human, and just the right amount of hilarious. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/402 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: Why “you're not that good” might be the most freeing thing you'll hear all year How to stop performing connection and actually feel it What your nervous system, your kids, and your future self really need from you You ever feel like connection shouldn't be this hard? We're wired for it. Built to bond. Yet somehow, we live in a world where loneliness feels like a personal failure—like if you're not constantly fulfilled by your partner, your kids, your group chat, your job, something must be wrong with you. We love to look back and pretend we had it better before. When moms baked sourdough and kids played outside and families sat down for dinner without a single screen in sight. But ask your parents if they ever felt truly seen. Ask your grandparents if they ever really knew their own parents. The truth is, disconnection isn't new. We've just gotten better at distracting ourselves from it. Now we're not only lonely—we feel broken for being lonely. Like we're doing life wrong. Like we just need to try harder, be more intentional, fix ourselves. But what if the answer isn't in trying harder? What if the truth is… you're just not that good? Not in a shameful way. In a liberating way. You're not supposed to be perfect. You're not supposed to hold it all together, all the time, with no village and no margin for error. And the sooner you admit that, the sooner you get to breathe again. And by the way—that line? You're not that good? That's from today's guest, Dr. Jody Carrington. And when she said it, it hit like a truth I didn't know I was waiting for. She's a psychologist, speaker, and bestselling author who's spent decades helping people reconnect—with each other and with themselves. From psychiatric units to packed stages, her work is refreshingly raw, deeply human, and just the right amount of hilarious. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/402 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: The surprising science behind what happens in our brains when we're truly heard Simple ways to become a better listener—even in triggering or high-stakes moments How space, silence, and presence can transform your most important relationships Have you ever felt the difference between being truly heard... and just being tolerated? Like someone's nodding while mentally replying to a Slack message. Versus the rare moment when a person locks eyes with you, puts their phone down, and you can feel them catching not just your words, but the meaning underneath them. We all think we're good at listening. But let's be real—we're not. Studies show that while 95% of people rate themselves as “above average” listeners, most of us remember only about 25% of what we hear. That number tanks even further when we're stressed, multitasking, or ready to argue. And it makes sense. Our brains process words four times faster than people can speak them. So while someone's talking, we've got extra mental bandwidth—and most of us fill it with judgment, solutions, or planning our next line. In a world that's loud, reactive, and full of half-listening, deep listening is a radical act. It heals. It reconnects. It reveals things we didn't know we knew. So what if the most powerful thing you could offer someone right now isn't your wisdom or your words… but your presence? Today our guest is Emily Kasriel. She's a BBC journalist, executive coach, and workplace mediator. After experiencing the transformative power of being truly heard, she began exploring how deep listening could bridge divides and spark change in even the most charged conversations. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/401 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: The surprising science behind what happens in our brains when we're truly heard Simple ways to become a better listener—even in triggering or high-stakes moments How space, silence, and presence can transform your most important relationships Have you ever felt the difference between being truly heard... and just being tolerated? Like someone's nodding while mentally replying to a Slack message. Versus the rare moment when a person locks eyes with you, puts their phone down, and you can feel them catching not just your words, but the meaning underneath them. We all think we're good at listening. But let's be real—we're not. Studies show that while 95% of people rate themselves as “above average” listeners, most of us remember only about 25% of what we hear. That number tanks even further when we're stressed, multitasking, or ready to argue. And it makes sense. Our brains process words four times faster than people can speak them. So while someone's talking, we've got extra mental bandwidth—and most of us fill it with judgment, solutions, or planning our next line. In a world that's loud, reactive, and full of half-listening, deep listening is a radical act. It heals. It reconnects. It reveals things we didn't know we knew. So what if the most powerful thing you could offer someone right now isn't your wisdom or your words… but your presence? Today our guest is Emily Kasriel. She's a BBC journalist, executive coach, and workplace mediator. After experiencing the transformative power of being truly heard, she began exploring how deep listening could bridge divides and spark change in even the most charged conversations. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/401 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll discover: Why humans create meaning in fundamentally similar ways regardless of their cosmic beliefs How suffering can be both brutal reality and catalyst for transformation The unexpected freedom that comes from separating your identity from your beliefs Are we discovering meaning that's already built into reality, or are we just making it up as we go in a universe that couldn't care less? Last week we dove into the wild possibility that our reality might actually be a simulation. Today we're tackling something just as mind-blowing - what happens when you tear down religious beliefs and have to build something new from scratch? I grew up with Christianity giving me all the answers. Heaven, hell, God watching everything - the whole package. Then I started asking questions nobody could answer, and my entire belief system crumbled. That's terrifying. You're standing in this void where nothing makes sense anymore, and you have to figure it all out yourself. What nobody tells you about spiritual deconstruction is that the void isn't just intellectual - it's emotional, social, even physical. Your entire identity gets ripped apart. The community that once supported you becomes foreign territory. The certainty that grounded you vanishes. For me, that process was both devastating and ultimately liberating. My guest today is Britt. She went from Mormon true believer to theology scholar and landed at atheism. But here's the twist - she didn't throw spirituality out with religion. She built a secular approach that captures the good stuff without requiring you to believe in anything supernatural. We're diving into territory most spiritual podcasts won't touch - that messy space between blind faith and total emptiness. No sugar-coating, no spiritual bypassing. Just real talk about free will, consciousness, quantum weirdness, and what the hell you do when everything you once believed turns out to be someone else's story. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/400 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll discover: Why humans create meaning in fundamentally similar ways regardless of their cosmic beliefs How suffering can be both brutal reality and catalyst for transformation The unexpected freedom that comes from separating your identity from your beliefs Are we discovering meaning that's already built into reality, or are we just making it up as we go in a universe that couldn't care less? Last week we dove into the wild possibility that our reality might actually be a simulation. Today we're tackling something just as mind-blowing - what happens when you tear down religious beliefs and have to build something new from scratch? I grew up with Christianity giving me all the answers. Heaven, hell, God watching everything - the whole package. Then I started asking questions nobody could answer, and my entire belief system crumbled. That's terrifying. You're standing in this void where nothing makes sense anymore, and you have to figure it all out yourself. What nobody tells you about spiritual deconstruction is that the void isn't just intellectual - it's emotional, social, even physical. Your entire identity gets ripped apart. The community that once supported you becomes foreign territory. The certainty that grounded you vanishes. For me, that process was both devastating and ultimately liberating. My guest today is Britt. She went from Mormon true believer to theology scholar and landed at atheism. But here's the twist - she didn't throw spirituality out with religion. She built a secular approach that captures the good stuff without requiring you to believe in anything supernatural. We're diving into territory most spiritual podcasts won't touch - that messy space between blind faith and total emptiness. No sugar-coating, no spiritual bypassing. Just real talk about free will, consciousness, quantum weirdness, and what the hell you do when everything you once believed turns out to be someone else's story. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/400 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll discover: How questioning mainstream narratives can free up massive amounts of mental and emotional energy The concept of "rendering reality as we go" and what it means for how we live our lives Practical ways to reclaim your attention from the constant pulls of outrage and distraction Have you ever wondered if reality is actually... real? What if everything you experience—the chair you're sitting in, the people you interact with, even the thoughts in your head—are all just pieces of a simulation that's rendering in real-time as you move through it? A few years ago, I found myself going down some pretty intense rabbit holes. I was pregnant with my first child, the world seemed increasingly chaotic, and I started questioning everything. What began as curiosity about conventional conspiracy theories quickly evolved into something much deeper—a fundamental questioning of reality itself. The thing is, once you start asking these questions, it's hard to stop. If quantum physics has proven that particles don't actually exist until they're observed, what does that tell us about the nature of our reality? If our attention and focus literally shape what manifests in our lives, how much power do we actually have to create our experience? Today our guest is Human Vibration, a researcher and podcaster who explores the nature of reality, manufactured narratives, and personal sovereignty. She co-hosts Real Eyes Radio and has developed a passionate community of people questioning conventional reality frameworks. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/399 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll discover: How questioning mainstream narratives can free up massive amounts of mental and emotional energy The concept of "rendering reality as we go" and what it means for how we live our lives Practical ways to reclaim your attention from the constant pulls of outrage and distraction Have you ever wondered if reality is actually... real? What if everything you experience—the chair you're sitting in, the people you interact with, even the thoughts in your head—are all just pieces of a simulation that's rendering in real-time as you move through it? A few years ago, I found myself going down some pretty intense rabbit holes. I was pregnant with my first child, the world seemed increasingly chaotic, and I started questioning everything. What began as curiosity about conventional conspiracy theories quickly evolved into something much deeper—a fundamental questioning of reality itself. The thing is, once you start asking these questions, it's hard to stop. If quantum physics has proven that particles don't actually exist until they're observed, what does that tell us about the nature of our reality? If our attention and focus literally shape what manifests in our lives, how much power do we actually have to create our experience? Today our guest is Human Vibration, a researcher and podcaster who explores the nature of reality, manufactured narratives, and personal sovereignty. She co-hosts Real Eyes Radio and has developed a passionate community of people questioning conventional reality frameworks. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/399 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: Why women connect past and present experiences while men focus only on what's happening now The brain science behind women's ability to read nonverbal cues (and why this superpower can sometimes bite us in the ass) Real strategies to work WITH your brain differences instead of fighting against them Ever feel like you and your partner are speaking totally different languages? Like you're saying words in plain English but somehow they're not computing on the other side? True story from my life: My husband comes back from trips, drops his suitcase on our bedroom floor, and... that's it. The damn thing sits there for weeks, clothes spilling out like some kind of fabric explosion. Last month after his third trip, I lost it: "This happens EVERY SINGLE TIME you travel! The suitcase becomes furniture!" His response? Complete confusion. "Why bring up other trips? I just got home yesterday." This isn't a character flaw. It's brain wiring. And I'm not the only one dealing with this disconnect. When I talk about this with my female friends, they instantly get it. They also connect past events with current ones - not because they're holding grudges, but because their brains naturally link related experiences together. Here's what we're told: "Good communicators stay present and don't bring up past issues." But what if your brain is literally built to connect patterns across time? What if that's not immaturity but your actual neural wiring? Today our guest is Steven Furlich. He's a professor who's studied gender communication through both social science and biology lenses. After seeing the same patterns across different cultures and time periods, he started looking at brain structure and hormones to understand why these differences stick around no matter how much society changes. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/398 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: Why women connect past and present experiences while men focus only on what's happening now The brain science behind women's ability to read nonverbal cues (and why this superpower can sometimes bite us in the ass) Real strategies to work WITH your brain differences instead of fighting against them Ever feel like you and your partner are speaking totally different languages? Like you're saying words in plain English but somehow they're not computing on the other side?True story from my life: My husband comes back from trips, drops his suitcase on our bedroom floor, and... that's it. The damn thing sits there for weeks, clothes spilling out like some kind of fabric explosion. Last month after his third trip, I lost it: "This happens EVERY SINGLE TIME you travel! The suitcase becomes furniture!" His response? Complete confusion. "Why bring up other trips? I just got home yesterday."This isn't a character flaw. It's brain wiring. And I'm not the only one dealing with this disconnect. When I talk about this with my female friends, they instantly get it. They also connect past events with current ones - not because they're holding grudges, but because their brains naturally link related experiences together.Here's what we're told: "Good communicators stay present and don't bring up past issues." But what if your brain is literally built to connect patterns across time? What if that's not immaturity but your actual neural wiring?Today our guest is Steven Furlich. He's a professor who's studied gender communication through both social science and biology lenses. After seeing the same patterns across different cultures and time periods, he started looking at brain structure and hormones to understand why these differences stick around no matter how much society changes.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/398 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: The shocking physical and emotional changes nearly every woman faces but nobody talks about Real strategies for managing symptoms when your doctor just shrugs How to flip the script and use menopause as your portal to becoming the badass wise woman you were meant to be Ever notice how life comes at you in phases? One minute everyone's getting engaged, the next they're having babies, and just when you think you've got this adult thing figured out, there's a whole new transition waiting around the corner. I'm turning 40 this year, and suddenly menopause has appeared on my radar. Not because I'm experiencing it yet, but because I'm starting to realize it's this massive life event that nobody talks about until it's happening. And by then, most women are completely blindsided. It's wild when you think about it. We get the puberty talk. We have baby showers. But menopause? Complete radio silence. Like we're all supposed to just silently suffer through one of life's biggest transitions because... periods are icky and aging is scary? Give me a break. Half the population goes through this, and we still can't talk about it without whispering. Today our guest is Tamsen Fadal. She's a news anchor who found herself collapsed on a bathroom floor from symptoms nobody had warned her about, only to discover she was in menopause. After being left to figure it out alone, she's now fighting to change how we handle this universal female experience. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/397 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: The shocking physical and emotional changes nearly every woman faces but nobody talks about Real strategies for managing symptoms when your doctor just shrugs How to flip the script and use menopause as your portal to becoming the badass wise woman you were meant to be Ever notice how life comes at you in phases? One minute everyone's getting engaged, the next they're having babies, and just when you think you've got this adult thing figured out, there's a whole new transition waiting around the corner.I'm turning 40 this year, and suddenly menopause has appeared on my radar. Not because I'm experiencing it yet, but because I'm starting to realize it's this massive life event that nobody talks about until it's happening. And by then, most women are completely blindsided.It's wild when you think about it. We get the puberty talk. We have baby showers. But menopause? Complete radio silence. Like we're all supposed to just silently suffer through one of life's biggest transitions because... periods are icky and aging is scary? Give me a break. Half the population goes through this, and we still can't talk about it without whispering.Today our guest is Tamsen Fadal. She's a news anchor who found herself collapsed on a bathroom floor from symptoms nobody had warned her about, only to discover she was in menopause. After being left to figure it out alone, she's now fighting to change how we handle this universal female experience.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/397 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify your human design type and what it suggests about your natural decision-making process Practical ways to work with your energy instead of constantly fighting against it How to rewrite limiting stories that come from comparing your path to people with completely different designs Have you ever noticed how we're all expected to work the same way? Focus on one thing. Follow a linear path. Stick with it until you "succeed." I spent years feeling like I was doing something wrong because I couldn't make myself fit that mold. I'd get excited about a project, dive in deep, then feel my energy shift to something completely different. And instead of trusting that shift, I'd beat myself up for being "unfocused" or "lacking commitment." Sound familiar? Then I stumbled across human design. It gave me a fascinating lens to see myself differently. I was a Manifesting Generator with wiring that craves variety and multiple channels for my energy. What's stuck with me is how it's shifted the story I tell myself about who I am. We all carry these stories. Stories about being "too much" or "not enough." Too slow or too impulsive. Too quiet or too loud. And we base these stories on comparing ourselves to people who might be operating from completely different blueprints. Your human design suggests why certain people thrive under pressure while you need space to process. Why some people can make snap decisions while others need time to feel into what's right. Why pushing harder often gets you absolutely nowhere. It offers something powerful – permission to stop forcing yourself into someone else's mold. Today our guest is Erin Claire Jones. She's helped thousands of people explore their human design and use it as a tool for better decision-making and stronger relationships. She's offering a perspective that might just change how you see yourself and others. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/396 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify your human design type and what it suggests about your natural decision-making process Practical ways to work with your energy instead of constantly fighting against it How to rewrite limiting stories that come from comparing your path to people with completely different designs Have you ever noticed how we're all expected to work the same way? Focus on one thing. Follow a linear path. Stick with it until you "succeed."I spent years feeling like I was doing something wrong because I couldn't make myself fit that mold. I'd get excited about a project, dive in deep, then feel my energy shift to something completely different. And instead of trusting that shift, I'd beat myself up for being "unfocused" or "lacking commitment."Sound familiar? Then I stumbled across human design. It gave me a fascinating lens to see myself differently. I was a Manifesting Generator with wiring that craves variety and multiple channels for my energy.What's stuck with me is how it's shifted the story I tell myself about who I am. We all carry these stories. Stories about being "too much" or "not enough." Too slow or too impulsive. Too quiet or too loud. And we base these stories on comparing ourselves to people who might be operating from completely different blueprints.Your human design suggests why certain people thrive under pressure while you need space to process. Why some people can make snap decisions while others need time to feel into what's right. Why pushing harder often gets you absolutely nowhere.It offers something powerful – permission to stop forcing yourself into someone else's mold.Today our guest is Erin Claire Jones. She's helped thousands of people explore their human design and use it as a tool for better decision-making and stronger relationships. She's offering a perspective that might just change how you see yourself and others.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/396 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: How to create your own "frequency medicine" for different emotional states Practical techniques for using music to strengthen neural pathways for focus, creativity, and emotional regulation How to use the science of entrainment to create deeper connections with others through shared musical experiences Ever notice how music has this weird power to completely change your state in an instant? One moment you're going through the motions, and then—boom—a certain melody catches you off guard and suddenly you're feeling everything. It's like different songs hold different keys to unlock different parts of us. The right sound at the right moment can crack you open, give you chills, or transport you to a memory so vivid you can almost smell it. Scientists have caught cells talking to each other through vibrations, not just chemicals. It's a whole language happening inside you right now. When these frequencies sync up, you feel clear, balanced, healthy. When they're scrambled? That's when the physical and emotional crap hits the fan. External sounds literally reprogram your internal rhythms. That's why a chaotic, noisy Target run leaves you drained, while the right playlist can reorganize your scattered brain into something resembling sanity. Most of us have no clue this is happening. We're unconsciously tuning – or mistuning – ourselves all day through our environments and especially through what we listen to. We're walking around letting random frequencies dictate our internal state without even realizing we have a choice. Today our guests are Sarah Botta and Mort Schindler, authors of "Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music One Note at a Time." Sarah is a classical pianist and founder of Mozart for Munchkins, while Mort brings decades of experience in education and mindfulness practice. Together, they've created a practical approach to using music as a tool for transformation. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/395 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: How to create your own "frequency medicine" for different emotional states Practical techniques for using music to strengthen neural pathways for focus, creativity, and emotional regulation How to use the science of entrainment to create deeper connections with others through shared musical experiences Ever notice how music has this weird power to completely change your state in an instant? One moment you're going through the motions, and then—boom—a certain melody catches you off guard and suddenly you're feeling everything. It's like different songs hold different keys to unlock different parts of us. The right sound at the right moment can crack you open, give you chills, or transport you to a memory so vivid you can almost smell it.Scientists have caught cells talking to each other through vibrations, not just chemicals. It's a whole language happening inside you right now. When these frequencies sync up, you feel clear, balanced, healthy. When they're scrambled? That's when the physical and emotional crap hits the fan.External sounds literally reprogram your internal rhythms. That's why a chaotic, noisy Target run leaves you drained, while the right playlist can reorganize your scattered brain into something resembling sanity.Most of us have no clue this is happening. We're unconsciously tuning – or mistuning – ourselves all day through our environments and especially through what we listen to. We're walking around letting random frequencies dictate our internal state without even realizing we have a choice.Today our guests are Sara and Mort Sherman, authors of "Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music One Note at a Time." Sara is a classical pianist and founder of Mozart for Munchkins, while Mort brings decades of experience in education and mindfulness practice. Together, they've created a practical approach to using music as a tool for transformation.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/395 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: Why mainstream science might not be telling the whole story about reality and consciousness How questioning what we've been taught can shift the way you see your life and your own potential The subtle ways information is controlled—and how to think for yourself in a world full of noise What if everything you thought was solid, unquestionable truth… wasn't?** Not in a paranoid way, not in a lose-your-grip-on-reality kind of way, but in a way that cracks open possibilities you never even considered. Because here's the thing—most of us don't choose our beliefs. We inherit them. From school, from the media, from people we trust who probably also inherited them. But what happens when we stop blindly accepting and start questioning? I had this moment a few years ago when I realized how many of my core beliefs—about the world, about my own potential, about what was possible—weren't even mine. They were just things I absorbed. And once I started really looking, I saw just how much of my reality had been shaped by things I never even chose to believe. So, let me ask you—when's the last time you questioned something you've always assumed was true? When's the last time you considered an idea that felt too out there… but you entertained it anyway, just to see where it led? Today, our guest is Mark Gober. Mark is a former investment banker turned researcher and author, whose work explores the nature of consciousness, reality, and the hidden structures shaping our world. His books and podcast challenge conventional thinking, pushing the boundaries of what we consider fact. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/394 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors mindlove.com/magic  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: Why mainstream science might not be telling the whole story about reality and consciousness How questioning what we've been taught can shift the way you see your life and your own potential The subtle ways information is controlled—and how to think for yourself in a world full of noise What if everything you thought was solid, unquestionable truth… wasn't?**Not in a paranoid way, not in a lose-your-grip-on-reality kind of way, but in a way that cracks open possibilities you never even considered. Because here's the thing—most of us don't choose our beliefs. We inherit them. From school, from the media, from people we trust who probably also inherited them.But what happens when we stop blindly accepting and start questioning?I had this moment a few years ago when I realized how many of my core beliefs—about the world, about my own potential, about what was possible—weren't even mine. They were just things I absorbed. And once I started really looking, I saw just how much of my reality had been shaped by things I never even chose to believe.So, let me ask you—when's the last time you questioned something you've always assumed was true? When's the last time you considered an idea that felt too out there… but you entertained it anyway, just to see where it led?Today, our guest is Mark Gober. Mark is a former investment banker turned researcher and author, whose work explores the nature of consciousness, reality, and the hidden structures shaping our world. His books and podcast challenge conventional thinking, pushing the boundaries of what we consider fact.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/394 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors mindlove.com/magic  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation, you'll learn: The four biggest barriers that keep people stuck—and how to move past them How to cultivate everyday audacity, even if you don't think of yourself as a risk-taker The surprising way to reframe fear so it stops running the show Have you ever felt like you're waiting for permission to live the life you actually want? Like there's some invisible checklist you have to complete before you're allowed to take up space, speak up, or go after the things that call to you? Most people don't think of themselves as risk-averse. They tell themselves they're just being responsible. That they'll make the move when they're more qualified, more ready, more financially stable. But that moment of being ready never actually arrives. And in the meantime, someone else—someone with less experience, less talent, and fewer credentials—is already out there doing the thing you keep putting off. I see this all the time. People with big ideas who stay stuck in research mode. People who wait until they're 100% confident before they make a move, as if confidence just magically appears before action, instead of being something you build through action. So let me ask you—where are you holding back? What opportunities are you watching pass you by while you tell yourself someday? And what if waiting was actually the bigger risk? Today our guest is Anne Marie Anderson. She's an award-winning sports broadcaster and keynote speaker who built her career by making bold, audacious choices—even when they scared the hell out of her. When a tragic event early in her career forced her to confront how quickly life can change, she decided she was done waiting. And she's here to help you stop waiting too. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/393 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors The Story Alchemist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, you'll learn: The four biggest barriers that keep people stuck—and how to move past them How to cultivate everyday audacity, even if you don't think of yourself as a risk-taker The surprising way to reframe fear so it stops running the show Have you ever felt like you're waiting for permission to live the life you actually want? Like there's some invisible checklist you have to complete before you're allowed to take up space, speak up, or go after the things that call to you?Most people don't think of themselves as risk-averse. They tell themselves they're just being responsible. That they'll make the move when they're more qualified, more ready, more financially stable. But that moment of being ready never actually arrives. And in the meantime, someone else—someone with less experience, less talent, and fewer credentials—is already out there doing the thing you keep putting off.I see this all the time. People with big ideas who stay stuck in research mode. People who wait until they're 100% confident before they make a move, as if confidence just magically appears before action, instead of being something you build through action.So let me ask you—where are you holding back? What opportunities are you watching pass you by while you tell yourself someday? And what if waiting was actually the bigger risk?Today our guest is Anne Marie Anderson. She's an award-winning sports broadcaster and keynote speaker who built her career by making bold, audacious choices—even when they scared the hell out of her. When a tragic event early in her career forced her to confront how quickly life can change, she decided she was done waiting. And she's here to help you stop waiting too.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/393 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors The Story Alchemist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: Why the concept of hell might be more about control than truth How fear-based faith blocks real spiritual growth What it actually means to reclaim your beliefs in a way that serves you What happens when the foundation of your beliefs starts to crack? When the things you were raised to accept without question suddenly don't make sense? Maybe you've felt it—that moment when your gut tells you something is off, but everything in you resists pulling the thread. Because you know if you do, the whole thing might unravel. I know that moment well. I was raised to believe certain things were absolute. Hell. Sin. Salvation. The idea that if you followed the rules, you were safe—and if you didn't, eternal torment was waiting. No room for debate. No space for doubt.  And to be honest, I always had questions. But for a long time, I was afraid to ask them. I thought maybe I wasn't one of the chosen ones because I had them in the first place. That fear kept me in line. It made me second-guess my own thoughts. It made me wonder if I was broken for not being able to just believe like everyone else seemed to. At the same time, the loudest voices in religion seem more concerned with power than with actual connection to God. It's not just about personal belief anymore. It's politics. It's legislation. It's shaping entire systems. And the question is—are we willing to look at it for what it really is? Today, our guest is Brian Recker—a former pastor who went through his own deep reckoning with faith. He spent years unraveling harmful religious teachings, redefining spirituality outside of fear, and helping others reclaim their beliefs in a way that actually leads to freedom. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/392 https://mindlove.com/reframe  Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: Why the concept of hell might be more about control than truth How fear-based faith blocks real spiritual growth What it actually means to reclaim your beliefs in a way that serves you What happens when the foundation of your beliefs starts to crack? When the things you were raised to accept without question suddenly don't make sense? Maybe you've felt it—that moment when your gut tells you something is off, but everything in you resists pulling the thread. Because you know if you do, the whole thing might unravel.I know that moment well. I was raised to believe certain things were absolute. Hell. Sin. Salvation. The idea that if you followed the rules, you were safe—and if you didn't, eternal torment was waiting. No room for debate. No space for doubt. And to be honest, I always had questions. But for a long time, I was afraid to ask them. I thought maybe I wasn't one of the chosen ones because I had them in the first place. That fear kept me in line. It made me second-guess my own thoughts. It made me wonder if I was broken for not being able to just believe like everyone else seemed to.At the same time, the loudest voices in religion seem more concerned with power than with actual connection to God. It's not just about personal belief anymore. It's politics. It's legislation. It's shaping entire systems. And the question is—are we willing to look at it for what it really is?Today, our guest is Brian Recker—a former pastor who went through his own deep reckoning with faith. He spent years unraveling harmful religious teachings, redefining spirituality outside of fear, and helping others reclaim their beliefs in a way that actually leads to freedom.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/392 https://mindlove.com/reframe  Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: The subtle difference between love and attachment—and why most people get it wrong How to allow your relationships to evolve instead of holding onto old dynamics The key to loving others without losing yourself Have you ever outgrown a version of yourself but felt guilty for it? Like you're supposed to stay the same person you've always been because it makes other people comfortable? Maybe you're the “fun” friend who's suddenly craving quiet. Or the overachiever who's realizing that success at all costs isn't actually success. Or the person who's spent years in a relationship, but something inside you is whispering: You're changing. Real love—whether it's romantic, platonic, or self-love—requires evolution. It asks us to stop clinging to what was and start creating something new. It asks us to let go of attachment, control, and old expectations so we can build relationships that actually support the people we're becoming. Today, our guest is Yung Pueblo aka Diego Perez is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo. He has sold over 1.5 million books worldwide that have been translated into over 25 languages. Online he has an audience of over 4 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. Diego's new book, How to Love Better, is available for preorder and will be released in March 2025.  Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/391 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: The subtle difference between love and attachment—and why most people get it wrong How to allow your relationships to evolve instead of holding onto old dynamics The key to loving others without losing yourself Have you ever outgrown a version of yourself but felt guilty for it? Like you're supposed to stay the same person you've always been because it makes other people comfortable? Maybe you're the “fun” friend who's suddenly craving quiet. Or the overachiever who's realizing that success at all costs isn't actually success. Or the person who's spent years in a relationship, but something inside you is whispering: You're changing.Real love—whether it's romantic, platonic, or self-love—requires evolution. It asks us to stop clinging to what was and start creating something new. It asks us to let go of attachment, control, and old expectations so we can build relationships that actually support the people we're becoming.Today, our guest is Yung Pueblo aka Diego Perez is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo. He has sold over 1.5 million books worldwide that have been translated into over 25 languages. Online he has an audience of over 4 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. Diego's new book, How to Love Better, is available for preorder and will be released in March 2025. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/391 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If fear of judgment has ever stopped you from sharing your story, this episode is for you.For years, I held back parts of my truth—worried about what people would think, convinced I needed to clean it up before I could own it. But here's the truth: Confidence isn't something you wait for. It's something you build.Inside this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you create.✅ How to stop overthinking and start owning your story—even if you feel like a total mess.✅ Why fear of judgment is actually a sign you're on the right path.Your story isn't just about you. It's about the people who need to hear it. And they can't find you if you stay quiet.

If fear of judgment has ever stopped you from sharing your story, this episode is for you. For years, I held back parts of my truth—worried about what people would think, convinced I needed to clean it up before I could own it. But here's the truth: Confidence isn't something you wait for. It's something you build. Inside this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you create. ✅ How to stop overthinking and start owning your story—even if you feel like a total mess. ✅ Why fear of judgment is actually a sign you're on the right path. Your story isn't just about you. It's about the people who need to hear it. And they can't find you if you stay quiet.

In this episode, you'll learn: Why you keep falling back into old patterns (and the weird brain science behind breaking free) The real reason most people fail when trying to change themselves How to tell if your personality traits are helping you grow or just keeping you safe and stuck   What if everything you believe about your personality is just an elaborate story you've been telling yourself? You know where these stories come from, right? That voice in your head. You know the one. It's got you totally convinced about who you are. "I'm just not good with money." "I'll always be anxious." "This is just my personality." But here's the thing about personalities. They're not set in stone. They're more like stories we tell ourselves over and over until we believe them. And trust me, our brains are really good at finding evidence to support whatever story we're telling.Think about it. Every time you react to something, your brain is basically taking notes. "Oh, this is how we handle stress. Got it. Filing that away for next time." Before you know it, you've got these deep grooves in your brain. Like a record that keeps playing the same song because that's where the needle naturally falls. Here's where it gets good though. Science is showing us something pretty wild: these grooves in our brain? They're not permanent. Every single experience you have is literally rewiring your brain. Creating new pathways. New possibilities.Today our guest is Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of "Me, But Better." She's done the research, run the experiments, and found out what it really takes to change who you are. Not just on the surface, but at your core.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/389 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: Why you keep falling back into old patterns (and the weird brain science behind breaking free) The real reason most people fail when trying to change themselves How to tell if your personality traits are helping you grow or just keeping you safe and stuck    What if everything you believe about your personality is just an elaborate story you've been telling yourself? You know where these stories come from, right? That voice in your head. You know the one. It's got you totally convinced about who you are. "I'm just not good with money." "I'll always be anxious." "This is just my personality." But here's the thing about personalities. They're not set in stone. They're more like stories we tell ourselves over and over until we believe them. And trust me, our brains are really good at finding evidence to support whatever story we're telling. Think about it. Every time you react to something, your brain is basically taking notes. "Oh, this is how we handle stress. Got it. Filing that away for next time." Before you know it, you've got these deep grooves in your brain. Like a record that keeps playing the same song because that's where the needle naturally falls. Here's where it gets good though. Science is showing us something pretty wild: these grooves in our brain? They're not permanent. Every single experience you have is literally rewiring your brain. Creating new pathways. New possibilities. Today our guest is Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of "Me, But Better." She's done the research, run the experiments, and found out what it really takes to change who you are. Not just on the surface, but at your core. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/389 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn:·      Why creating is a rebellious act and how to own that power·      How to ditch the perfectionism that's keeping you stuck·      The science behind how creativity rewires your brain and changes your bodyWhen was the last time someone told you your dreams were too big? Too impractical? Not serious enough? Maybe it wasn't even someone else. Maybe it was that voice in your head telling you to grow up and get real.Let me be real with you. In my twenties, I was that person. The one rolling my eyes at artists and creatives. I thought they were self-indulgent. Like, how are you helping anyone by making a wall look prettier? If you want to make a difference in the world, shouldn't you be solving real problems?The system doesn't tell you that you can't create. That would be too obvious. Instead, it convinces you that you shouldn't even try. Unless you're naturally talented. Unless you can make money from it. Unless you can be the best. I fell for this lie for years. I dismissed art as fluff until I started seeing its real power.Here's what I want you to consider. What if that urge to create isn't just some random impulse? What if it's actually the key to unlocking who you really are? What if art isn't just about pretty pictures, but about transforming lives?Today our guest is Amie McNee. She's a mindset coach and author who helps people break free from the stories keeping them from creating. After transforming her own life through creativity, she's here to spark a revolution and remind us all that our art isn't just important. It's necessary.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/388 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll learn: ·      Why creating is a rebellious act and how to own that power ·      How to ditch the perfectionism that's keeping you stuck ·      The science behind how creativity rewires your brain and changes your body When was the last time someone told you your dreams were too big? Too impractical? Not serious enough? Maybe it wasn't even someone else. Maybe it was that voice in your head telling you to grow up and get real. Let me be real with you. In my twenties, I was that person. The one rolling my eyes at artists and creatives. I thought they were self-indulgent. Like, how are you helping anyone by making a wall look prettier? If you want to make a difference in the world, shouldn't you be solving real problems? The system doesn't tell you that you can't create. That would be too obvious. Instead, it convinces you that you shouldn't even try. Unless you're naturally talented. Unless you can make money from it. Unless you can be the best. I fell for this lie for years. I dismissed art as fluff until I started seeing its real power. Here's what I want you to consider. What if that urge to create isn't just some random impulse? What if it's actually the key to unlocking who you really are? What if art isn't just about pretty pictures, but about transforming lives? Today our guest is Amie McNee. She's a mindset coach and author who helps people break free from the stories keeping them from creating. After transforming her own life through creativity, she's here to spark a revolution and remind us all that our art isn't just important. It's necessary. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/388 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn: ·      How institutional religions often distort spiritual truths, and how to rediscover their original meaning ·      The surprising parallels between mystical teachings across different traditions ·      How to move beyond surface-level interpretations to access deeper spiritual wisdom that can transform your life   Have you ever felt like you were getting the dumbed-down version of something profound? Like someone was giving you the children's picture book edition of life's deepest mysteries? My brain has always worked in a specific way. I spot inconsistencies immediately. When I was a kid, I used to write to publishing companies showing them typos in their books. I'm not kidding - I probably wrote to them about 50% of the books I read. I couldn't believe how many errors made it to print. When something's off, I feel it in my bones. This feeling followed me well into adulthood. I'd read spiritual texts and feel electricity running through certain passages, sensing deeper meaning just beyond my grasp. But whenever I'd ask questions trying to dig deeper, I'd get shut down with "that's just how it is" or "you just need to have faith." The real question is - what happens when we start taking these deeper teachings seriously? What becomes possible when we move beyond surface-level spirituality and really engage with these profound truths about the nature of consciousness, reality, and our own divine nature? Today our guest is Bob Peck. He's the author of "Original Sin is a Lie" and a profound scholar of mystical traditions across religions. After growing up with a spiritually seeking father and experiencing his own journey through various traditions, Bob has dedicated himself to uncovering and sharing the deeper layers of spiritual truth that unite rather than divide us. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/387 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn:·      How institutional religions often distort spiritual truths, and how to rediscover their original meaning·      The surprising parallels between mystical teachings across different traditions·      How to move beyond surface-level interpretations to access deeper spiritual wisdom that can transform your life Have you ever felt like you were getting the dumbed-down version of something profound? Like someone was giving you the children's picture book edition of life's deepest mysteries?My brain has always worked in a specific way. I spot inconsistencies immediately. When I was a kid, I used to write to publishing companies showing them typos in their books. I'm not kidding - I probably wrote to them about 50% of the books I read. I couldn't believe how many errors made it to print. When something's off, I feel it in my bones.This feeling followed me well into adulthood. I'd read spiritual texts and feel electricity running through certain passages, sensing deeper meaning just beyond my grasp. But whenever I'd ask questions trying to dig deeper, I'd get shut down with "that's just how it is" or "you just need to have faith."The real question is - what happens when we start taking these deeper teachings seriously? What becomes possible when we move beyond surface-level spirituality and really engage with these profound truths about the nature of consciousness, reality, and our own divine nature?Today our guest is Bob Peck. He's the author of "Original Sin is a Lie" and a profound scholar of mystical traditions across religions. After growing up with a spiritually seeking father and experiencing his own journey through various traditions, Bob has dedicated himself to uncovering and sharing the deeper layers of spiritual truth that unite rather than divide us.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/387 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big news… Mind Love has a brand-new look!

Big news… Mind Love has a brand-new look!

 In this episode, you'll learn:·      How specific minerals in your body literally act as conductors for your natural superpowers and why modern life might be dampening them·      The wild connection between numerology, religious texts, and your personal life mission·      The real truth behind wellness industry "rules" and how to figure out what's actually helping vs. hurting you What if this whole thing – everything we're experiencing right now – is actually just a really intricate game? I know that sounds wild, but stick with me for a second. What if your struggles, your wins, even the random stuff that happens day to day, are all part of this massive divine program where you're literally designed to have superpowers... they're just not activated right now?Listen, I've been on both sides of this conversation. For years, I was wrestling with spirituality after growing up in this super rigid religious environment. God was painted as this figure in the sky who'd either bless you or punish you, and sometimes if you prayed hard enough, you might get what you want – but also maybe not because it "wasn't in God's plan." None of it made any sense.I'll be real with you – some of what we're about to talk about might mess with your head a little. It might make you uncomfortable. It might even sound completely out there at first. But I promise you this: by the end of this episode, you're going to see your role in this game of life in a totally different way.Today our guest is Kaleigh Mason, and she's honestly become my favorite person on the internet. After completely transforming her own life by understanding these deeper codes of reality, she now helps others recognize and reactivate their own divine programming by bringing together ancient wisdom, modern science, and real-world application in ways that will blow your mind.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/386 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 In this episode, you'll learn: ·      How specific minerals in your body literally act as conductors for your natural superpowers and why modern life might be dampening them ·      The wild connection between numerology, religious texts, and your personal life mission ·      The real truth behind wellness industry "rules" and how to figure out what's actually helping vs. hurting you   What if this whole thing – everything we're experiencing right now – is actually just a really intricate game? I know that sounds wild, but stick with me for a second. What if your struggles, your wins, even the random stuff that happens day to day, are all part of this massive divine program where you're literally designed to have superpowers... they're just not activated right now? Listen, I've been on both sides of this conversation. For years, I was wrestling with spirituality after growing up in this super rigid religious environment. God was painted as this figure in the sky who'd either bless you or punish you, and sometimes if you prayed hard enough, you might get what you want – but also maybe not because it "wasn't in God's plan." None of it made any sense. I'll be real with you – some of what we're about to talk about might mess with your head a little. It might make you uncomfortable. It might even sound completely out there at first. But I promise you this: by the end of this episode, you're going to see your role in this game of life in a totally different way. Today our guest is Kaleigh Mason, and she's honestly become my favorite person on the internet. After completely transforming her own life by understanding these deeper codes of reality, she now helps others recognize and reactivate their own divine programming by bringing together ancient wisdom, modern science, and real-world application in ways that will blow your mind. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/386 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn:·    Why traditional personality tests might be missing the most important part of who you are·    How to identify your natural abilities (and why they're different from skills or interests)·    The surprising connection between what you think are your biggest challenges and your unique geniusHave you ever wondered if there's an entirely different version of yourself that you never got to meet? Not in some parallel universe, but right here - a version of you with talents and abilities that got buried under years of well-meaning advice, standardized testing, and society's expectations? I've spent the last decade obsessing over personal growth, taking every personality test imaginable, trying to understand why certain things felt effortless while others felt like pushing a boulder uphill. After interviewing hundreds of guests about finding their path, I thought I had a pretty good handle on who I was. But this interview turned everything I thought I knew about myself upside down. Today our guests are Betsy Wills and Alexandra Ellison, co-authors of "Your Hidden Genius" and pioneers in revolutionizing how we understand human potential. They've helped millions of students and professionals unlock their innate talents through an innovative approach to aptitude testing that breaks free from traditional gender and cultural biases. Also, if you're already intrigued about figuring out more about yourself and what you're here to do, that's exactly what we're doing in the Mind Love Collective this month. I'm also putting up the follow up call exclusively in the collective. Go to mindlove.com/join to access the community, the year of growth, and this podcast bonus.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/385 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.