Rise Above - Master your Energy, Master your Life

In this 50th episode of The Art of Becoming Unstuck podcast show, Elizabeth, Beth, Jon and Arda discuss everything about People Pleasing: Are you a people pleaser? What are your tendencies? How do you feel after you "people please"?   How do you break free from your People Pleasing tendencies? What are the communication strategies that can help you set boundaries? How did you become a People Pleaser? What to do with the guilt - and the fear that you feel when you start saying no to others and yes to yourself?  All answers are in this episode. Listen in. Join the conversation.

A few months ago, Valeria Teles, Fit For Joy (fitforjoy.org) interviewed me for her podcast show, A Quest for Well-Being, and graciously permitted that interview to be republished on Rise 2 Realize podcast. So here it is, an intimate, spiritual conversation exploring the purpose of life, higher conscoiusness and ultimate happiness. Enjoy!

Are you aware of your perceptions that give meaning to your life? Do you know your emotional reactions are direct result of your perceptions? Join the conversation. Enjoy.

As irritating as they can be, triggers are actually here for a reason. They serve as an invitation to understand the root cause of your emotional reactions in life. The message that each trigger carries is a substantial one because every time you're triggered, you have a chance to learn about your Self. 

Join the conversation between Elizabeth, Dionne, Beth and Arda about how to regulate your emotional reactions. 

Law of Life #2: Life is not meant to be heavy or confusing. Our fears make it so. And our fears create the emotions we feel, when we get triggered by the challenges of life. Join in the conversation between Beth, Dionne, Elizabeth and Arda and reflect on your repressed fears that may be the cause of your emotional reactions toward life.

Join in the conversation between the certified Rise 2 Realize life coaches, Beth, Lisa and Dionne on Law of Life #1 of The Art of Becoming Unstuck. You have questions about life? Meet us on Thursdays at 5pm PST on Rise 2 Realize YouTube channel. What this episode is all about: Limiting life patterns are the fabric of life, the structure within the matrix, the system designed to push our buttons and tighten our comfort zones so that we must search for answers. All patterns force us to go inward to find our inner strength. In other words, they're meant to serve as guidance on how we can take our lives back from the governance, the stronghold, and the influence of our subconscious internal programming. We must consciously work to take our lives into our hands so we can rise above our limiting life patterns, above the matrix, and respond to others, and to life, in a completely different way that preserves our mental and emotional balance. Only from that state of balance can life open doors for you, for me, and for everyone, leading us together to new possibilities and positive experiences in life, where we can all find more love, joy, abundance, fulfillment, and meaning, which is the Ultimate Happiness that we all deserve as our highest potential in life.

Would you like to experience success in your job search, in your dating, in your family life, in your career, in your projects, in your personal goals, in forming healthy habits? Practice this guided meditation 11 minutes a day to shift your energy, and to bring success into any area of life you desire.   

The following self-observation meditation is designed to train your focus and sharpen your concentration so that you can create a mental space to consciously respond to life's challenges.  You'll see that doing this practice 3 minutes a day will bring you mental clarity and emotional balance within a few weeks.

How can we achieve mental and emotional balance by breaking free from the matrix? How can we live free from others' expectations? How can we set our own value system and stop following others' values as ours? How can we realize a level of happiness that doesn't rely on others?

Negative life patterns are the fabric of life, the structure within the matrix, the system designed to push your buttons and tighten your comfort zone so that you start to search for answers in life.  All patterns force you to go inward to find your inner strength.  In this episode, join me to explore the deeper intricacy of these patterns and why they exist in your life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Too many thoughts in your mind? Use this incredibly effective tool, Square Breathing, whenever you want to quiet your mind and create a peace of mind. 

Why do we attract the same people when we're dating, why are we running into same arguments with our partners, why do we have the same type of boss wherever we work? Wait a second! Does life really repeat itself?

An invitation for you to embark on a journey toward Inner Calmness in three simple steps. What are these steps? 1. The Square Breathing, also known as Box Breathing to first calm your mind. 2. Then, the Single-Focus Self-Observation meditation to sharpen your focus. 3. And finally, the Double-Focus meditation to activate the tranquility of deeper sensations in your body. It's time to say goodbye to chaotic, hectic, fight-or-flight response life, and get into a neutral, flow state toward inner calmness.

We all emotionally react to people or situations that don't align with our values or belief systems. It's part of life to judge and react to others' attitudes, bad behaviors, personalities, actions, or words. And nothing's wrong with these emotional reactions, but maybe they hold the cues for what really make us feel stuck.

Would you like to rise above the difficult people, stressful situations, people's attitudes, conflicts and arguments? Arda guides you through a powerful meditation introducing a profound technique to help you to ward off future triggers.

The next wave of deeper exploration of who I am and what life is about has led me to this profoundly transformative POWER Method that came to life from the teachings of Gurdjieff, the ancient studies of Yoga Nidra, the Buddhist meditations and Qigong.

I was thirty-nine. I had worked my way up the corporate finance ladder in Silicon Valley. Even though I was enjoying my success in the corporate world as an executive, for some reason, I started getting sick. Physically exhausted and sleep deprived, I began suffering from sinus infections along with my anxiety and depression. That's where my search for healing started. And this is the story what came next.

Arda Ozdemir, the author of The Art of Becoming Unstuck, reads a few pages from his book, and provides his unique commentary to start a dialogue with his readers. In this episode, he talks about his early childhood memories where he couldn't be himself and how all these situations made him feel stuck and lost. 

Today, we'll embark on a journey together to understand the deeper meaning of happiness. We will challenge the societal norms and others' expectations, as we explore ways to figure out who we are and what we want from life.

There's a phenomenon called Pandemic Burnout. How do you manage it? How do you recover from it? Join in the conversation between Arda Ozdemir and Julie Jobak and learn about the practical tools and solutions to navigation the challenges of pandemic and thrive for a better life.

It's Saturday morning, my friend and I are heading to Half Moon Bay, a beautiful local beach in San Francisco Bay Area and we happen to discuss the story about the Blind Men and The Elephant, exploring what it means to have different perspectives on things. Well, we're now approaching the merge from Highway 280 to 92. And there's some traffic. It's a beautiful Saturday morning. Everybody's heading to the beach. Two lanes merging into one. And I can't believe it. A driver cuts me off when it was my right of way to merge. I'm pissed off. And here's what my friend and I talked right after.

It's anybody's guess, when this pandemic is going to be over. What's certain is the uncertainty. Nothing is normal anymore. And, wherever we're going, we're going to adapt to a new normal. Today, I'm sharing 3 powerful tips that will help you A.C.E. these crazy times and find a way, your way to thrive now!

Guided meditation to release the negative emotional charge from the body and activate the joy and child-like playful energies for the upcoming holidays during pandemic.

Do you live a conscious life? Do you make your own decisions? After all, what is consciousness? Well, it's a state where you are awake and also aware of your surroundings. Wait a second! Who lives like that – 24/7 – awake and aware?

During challenging times, you might be overwhelmed and consumed by your negative thoughts and emotions. During this 12-minute guided meditation, you will learn how to release them and return to a more balanced, calm and grounded state.

We're going through some tough times, and it's very natural to panic and give in to fear. And you're not alone feeling stressed and overwhelmed. We are all in this together. At the same time, you know very well how much stress and fear affects your immune system.   While you reflect on what's happening globally and around you, I invite you to bring your attention inward, and take charge of your own immune system. Here's a guided meditation to help you cope with stress and boost your vitality.

Julia gets crystal clear about her holiday expectations and connects with how she can manage her stress and enjoy it to the fullest during the season.

Dave thinks financial fears are what is driving his reactions, but when he focuses inward he realizes his priceless value system.

Zendel updates us on his last session and then we dive deep into another trigger that reveals Zendel's true desires. 

Zendel is triggered because his GF is on IG all the time. Listen to Arda take Zendel from reacting to responding using the Rise 2 Realize empowerment method. 

Redefining Masculinity with 2020 Vision. Has the "man box" stifled you in any areas of your life? Listen to Julie and Arda discuss this important topic and what the future holds.

Do you stress over finances? Listen to find out the value of it all.

How to manage when you love and live with someone with mental illness.

There are 11 stages of love. The first stage is pre-dating. How do you prepare for dating?

Sometimes life is too hard! How do you cope with it? Do you drink, smoke, watch tv, eat. What do you do? Let's explore together how to face the challenges of life.

Co-parenting can suck, especially after divorce. Do you co parent with an ex? Sometimes  co-parenting with your ex can feel like a nightmare? Is there any hope of ever parenting well with your ex?

Does your inner voice give you mixed messages? “Remember practice Unconditional self love.  Please, don't fool yourself, you're not good enough.”

Do you love your job, but there's that one colleague that drives you crazy on the regular? Do you feel like if they left, work would be perfect?

Does it seem like your sweet, loving child had been replaced with an attitude filled, ungrateful monster? What is going on?  

Is your partner bad at parenting? Does it seem like they have no clue what they are doing and they won't take your advice? Do you think they would be such a better parent if they did

  Has jealousy ever made you show the insecure side of yourself? Have you felt shame or embarrassment for being jealous? Is jealousy normal?

Are you in love with being in love? Do you fantasize about romantic dates that lead to a life happily ever after? Are you constantly being disappointed that the fairytale horse with the prince or princess isn't showing up?

Has your need for intimacy clouded your judgment? Is make up sex a good idea? Do you ever feel like telling your partner, don't talk to me, but touch me now?

Have you ever felt conflicted about a relationship? Your head says one thing and your heart says the opposite? How do you choose which one to listen to?  

Do your arguments escalate to where the verbal gloves come off? Do you resort to name calling, hitting below the belt with your comments or bringing up the past? Does this type of communication feel like it's doing irreparable damage to your relationship?

Are you a serial first dater? Do you get caught up in appearances, status. Are you wondering how to graduate to a second, possibly third date?

Maybe it's been a while since you dated, and now you're feeling like you're ready to date again, but you don't know where to start? Is it scary to you to meet new people? Are you afraid of being rejected? Are you concerned that you will go on many dates, and won't meet someone special? Do you know what the most successful approach to dating scene is?

After a break up, what do you do? Is there a magic formula on how to recover from a bad break-up? And.. how long are you supposed to wait before you date again?

What if we could divide the complexity of love into 11 stages, ranging from preparation for love, to universal love springing out from within? Would you like to explore them?