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Welcome to the Divine Download Podcast, friends, a place where we share stories of how ordinary people manifested extraordinary lives. I’m your host, life transformative coach, Rona Lalezary. On this podcast, expect to learn from creators of incredibly re

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    • Apr 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Rona Lalezary’s The Divine Download Podcast

    Brewing Purpose: Healing, Ritual, and the Power of Tea with Steve Schwartz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 50:53


    In this inspiring episode of The Divine Download, I sit down with Steve Schwartz—CEO of Art of Tea, master blender, and soulful entrepreneur whose journey from personal loss to global impact is nothing short of extraordinary.We talk about how a moment of grief led him to Ayurveda, how he built a tea empire rooted in intention, and what it means to infuse purpose into every part of your work. Steve shares how rituals can be a path to healing, the divine downloads that guided his biggest business decisions, and why trusting timing is everything.Whether you're a tea lover, a founder, or someone navigating your own awakening—this conversation will move you, ground you, and spark something new within.

    Manifestation Lessons from Passover: What Freedom Really Looks Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 13:38


    In this special episode of The Divine Download, I'm sharing my recent talk on Manifestation lessons from Passover — because this ancient story isn't just about history; it's about your soul's journey to freedom today.We dive deep into how the themes of exile, resistance, and liberation mirror the inner work of manifesting a life aligned with purpose. You'll learn how the Israelites' journey out of Egypt holds powerful truths about shedding limiting beliefs, trusting divine timing, and stepping into your promised land (even when it looks nothing like what you expected).This is for anyone who's ever felt stuck, scared to leap, or unsure if their vision is too much. Spoiler alert: it's not.Tune in for a soulful blend of spiritual insight, mindset coaching, and modern magic woven through ancient wisdom.

    Unlocking Your Manifestation Potential by Rona Lalezary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 20:39


    This episode takes you on a corporate keynote Rona recently delivered to a group of CEO's in the financial sector. In this powerful keynote, Rona shares a transformative journey of manifestation, persistence, and surrender. After spending two years chasing a dream interview with an influential speaker, she faced repeated rejection. Despite her strong belief in the law of attraction, the opportunity slipped through her fingers—until she learned the power of releasing attachment to the outcome. Through surrender, Rona discovered that manifesting isn't about force or control, but about alignment with higher vibrations. When she let go of the “how” and focused on her inner energy, the universe delivered her dream effortlessly, in a way she never imagined. This talk explores the delicate balance between desire and detachment, proving that when you trust the process, everything aligns in your favor.The Four Pillars of Manifestation:Thoughts Create Feelings – Your mindset shapes your emotions.Feelings Create Vibrations – The energy you emit determines your attraction.Vibrations Create Your Point of Attraction – Your frequency dictates what you attract.Your Point of Attraction Creates Your Reality – What you focus on becomes your life.Final Summary:Rona's keynote reveals that true manifestation comes from surrendering to the unknown while maintaining a high vibrational energy. Letting go of the need to control every detail allows the universe to work in ways beyond our imagination. By focusing on the “why” instead of the “how,” aligning with purpose, and trusting in divine timing, we can effortlessly attract our deepest desires.

    Gedale Fenster Unlocks the Power of Manifestation and Surrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 54:28


    Take a seat and indulge in this powerful conversation with renowned motivational speaker, spiritual leader, author, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Gedale Fenster. Explore the transformative themes of manifestation and spirituality, focusing on surrender, healing, and personal growth. Gedale shares deep insights on positivity, the role of God in daily life, and the importance of inner work. We explore understanding self-worth, particularly within the Jewish community, and the need for divine connection. Gedale encourages individuals to seek validation from God and engage deeply with their healing journey.Guest Bio: Gedale Fenster has become known worldwide as one the most recognized faces in the field of personal development. His approach, simple and straightforward yet profound and wise, has empowered millions of individuals to achieve success in all aspects of life. His teachings are firmly rooted in spirituality and the belief that problems are truly blessings in disguise.Our Sponsor: A special thank you to this episode's sponsor, Art of Tea. Based in Los Angeles, Art of Tea is your destination for the world's finest organic teas and botanicals. Founded by Master Tea Blender Steve Schwartz, they craft award-winning blends sourced directly from the top 1-2% of teas worldwide. With prestigious clients like Google, The White House, and Vera Wang, Art of Tea is a true leader in the industry. Explore their exceptional collection at ⁠artoftea.com⁠ and taste the difference today!

    How to Cope Pt 2- With Rabbi Manis Friedman and Dennis Prager

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 19:41


    700 members of the LA community gathered together on May 30, 2025 to launch the Mental Health IsReal campaign, providing mental health resources to Jewish communities around the world. Dennis Prager and Rabbi Manis Friedman joined Rona Lalezary in conversation addressing how we heal in a post 10/7 world. Catch some of the event's highlights and messages from this impactful event, here on The Divine Download with Rona.

    On How To Cope Pt1- With Rabbi Manis Friedman and Dennis Prager

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 24:52


    700 members of the LA community gathered together on May 30, 2025 to launch the Mental Health IsReal campaign, providing mental health resources to Jewish communities around the world. Dennis Prager and Rabbi Manis Friedman joined Rona Lalezary in conversation addressing how we heal in a post 10/7 world. Catch some of the event's highlights and messages from this impactful event, here on The Divine Download with Rona.

    HEART, SOUL AND PEN- Healing through Journaling with Author Robin Finn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 39:25


    Robin Finn, award winning author of Heart. Soul. Pen. guides us all on how to find our inner voice through the power of journaling. While for many of us it seems impossible to even give space to explore our deepest desires, Robin shows us how writing unlocks so much of the blocks that hold us back from living our most authentic lives. Catch this episode in its entirety to learn a simple practice you can incorporate daily, even when you may only have five minutes to spare, that could make all the difference. You don't want to miss Robin's wisdom as she blends actionable advice and spiritual insight, giving women the tools they need to discover their voice—and themselves—on the page.

    With IDF Combat Medic Adi Levita on Why Mental Health Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 23:35


    Meet hero Adi Levita, an IDF combat Medic and hear the many challenges with mental health she and her cohort in Israel have faced. Mental health is so very real and our work in advocating for the wellbeing of all affected by the trauma post 10/7 in Israel and the diaspora is that much more real. Go to www.mentalhealthisreal.co to book up to six free one on one sessions with wellness experts from around the world. Mental Health IsReal is your safe space to get healing and build resilience.

    Rise Above- Jewish Resilience Amidst Trauma with Expert Gina Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 46:08


    On this episode, I share with you excerpts from a recent virtual healing session I hosted through my nonprofit Mental Health IsReal to address the global trauma in a post 10/7 world. Expert Trauma Specialist Gina Ross, MFCT, Founder and President of The International Trauma-Healing Institute, shares some of her most powerful techniques on how we can all work the heaviness through our bodies. Gina leads us through 4 real somatic healing tools we can activate on the daily to deal with moments when we are triggered or overwhelmed. As Gina teaches, our bodies are designed to naturally heal our emotions, no matter how big or small, we just need to allow them to work through us. Watch/listen to find out just how!

    From Chaos to Calm- Change Your Focus and You Will Change Your Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 56:49


    On this episode, I invite you to join me on a powerful virtual retreat workshop I lead, organized by Ignite Fitness Academy, on how to navigate chaos and find the calm. I share with you the fundamental tools, including the power of our words and thoughts, in attracting all around us- especially chaos! By understanding the power of our energy, we can better learn to properly harness it. Listen to hear how simply changing your focus can change your entire life.

    How Coming Close to Death Brought Him to Purpose in Life- Meet IDF Sargeant Eli Wininger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 39:08


    In this powerful interview, Eli Wininger, a former IDF combat soldier, shares his inspiring journey from the front lines in Gaza to becoming a wellness advocate. He speaks about the deep sense of purpose that sustained him during combat and how those experiences shaped his commitment to health and wellness. Eli emphasizes the importance of consistency in achieving success, whether in the battlefield or in daily life. After facing life-and-death situations, he realized that living a purposeful and healthy life was paramount. Now, through his wellness coaching and health-focused businesses, Eli helps others make sustainable lifestyle changes, highlighting the significance of both physical and mental well-being. This is a story of resilience, transformation, and the pursuit of a life well-lived. 5 Key Take-Aways: • Purpose and Resilience in Combat: The interviewee discusses the deep sense of purpose that drove him during his time in combat. He emphasizes the importance of having a mission or a reason, which in his case, was fighting for his family, country, and heritage. This sense of purpose helped him endure the extreme challenges of war. • Transition from Combat to Wellness: After experiencing the hardships of war, the interviewee shifted his focus to wellness, recognizing the importance of health and self-care. His experiences in Gaza made him realize the value of life and the need to live a purpose-driven, healthy lifestyle. • The Importance of Consistency: The interviewee highlights consistency as a key factor in achieving success, whether in combat, fitness, or life in general. Consistency in actions and habits leads to long-term results, be it in maintaining health or achieving personal goals. • Wellness as a Lifelong Commitment: The interviewee started two companies focused on wellness and health, reflecting his belief that wellness is not a temporary goal but a lifelong commitment. He stresses the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes over short-term diets or fitness plans. • Overcoming Challenges and Changing Habits: The interviewee acknowledges that changing deeply ingrained habits is a gradual process. He advises making slow, incremental changes rather than attempting to overhaul one's lifestyle overnight. This approach helps in achieving lasting, meaningful results.

    Ilana Muhlstein- The 100 Pound Weight Loss Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 39:08


    Today, I sit with the nutrition manifestation queen that turned her 100 pound weight loss transformation to a thriving business, inspiring hundreds of thousands around the world to take control of their wellness, Ilana Muhlstein. Muhlstein earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics, is a registered dietitian license, and has master's degree in nutrition and dietetics. Beyond her education, it's her own wellness journey that has given her the credibility to garner her such a strong fan base, creating such successful endeavors as the 2BMindset and Ilana Meals. Listen in as Ilana guides us through some of her powerful principles, such as breaking up larger goals into smaller more attainable goals, i.e. 2 pounds at a time. We dive into how to measure success and maintain the vision of the greater version of ourselves, regardless of external pressures. This is a conversation you don't want to miss! Make sure to follow Ilana Muhlstein @ilanamuhlsteinrd on social for more!

    How One Story Will Change Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 23:40


    This podcast episode is just YOU AND ME and is perhaps the most important talk I give. Listen in to learn about self-love and changing one's narrative to improve self-perception and life outcomes. I guide listeners on the importance of rewriting one's love story by shifting focus from negative self-talk to positive affirmations based on real experiences. I share with you a personal example and the story of a client, David, to illustrate how changing one's internal narrative can lead to significant personal and professional growth. In this episode, I lead you to identify three areas in your lives where you can benefit from a better narrative and to actively replace negative thoughts with positive, believable stories. Quotes: "You are not your experiences. What you are and what becomes your reality is the weight you give and the meaning you attach to those experiences." (Rona) "We're gonna rewrite our love story." (Rona) "I'm gonna say that again. You are not your experiences." (Rona) "The good news is you get to choose a better story." (Rona) "Whether we think we can or we think we can't. Guess what? You're right." (Rona) Takeaways: Shift Your Perspective: Understand that you are not defined by your experiences; rather, it's the significance you assign to them that shapes your reality. Rewrite Your Narrative: Actively work to change the negative stories you tell yourself into positive ones that reflect your true potential. Focus on Real Experiences: Base your affirmations on real, positive experiences to make them more believable and impactful. Repetition and Emotion: Use repetition and heightened emotion to reinforce your new, positive narrative. Take Control: Remember that you have the power to choose your thoughts and stories, and in doing so, you can significantly impact your life and happiness.

    Be the One to Attract the One- with Dating Coach Jackie Glaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 51:48


    Be the one to attract the one is a concept that can be applied beyond dating and for anyone seeking the right match in all realms of life, whether professional or personal. And today, Jackie Glaser and I go deep about how to find the right match and align with our greatest purpose. After being single for many years, Jackie finally got married to her soulmate and decided to give back by helping other single women shift their fears, blocks, and be truly open to receiving an amazing spouse. Jackie works full time as a dating coach, and also works with married women who want to live life on purpose. You're going to absolutely love this conversation! Find Jackie on social media @jackieglaserofficial

    On Purpose with Moms Matter's Shirin Yadegar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 23:28


    Today I'm sharing my interview on Moms Matter with the fabulous Shirin Yadegar, of LA Mom Magazine, on living in alignment and tapping into purpose. We discuss the importance of group coaching, finding joy, and being present for personal growth, emphasizing the power of shared experiences and meaningful conversations with children. In this talk, I share my journey from the financial world to life coaching, driven by my faith and desire to be a light. We dive deep into the significance of acknowledging feelings, creating space for growth, and channeling energy into purposeful activities. The conversation also touches on manifestation, the impact of COVID-19, and the importance of joy for well-being.

    Just What the Doctor Ordered- Health Hacks with Dr. Sogol

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 48:04


    Dr. Sogol is committed to supercharging her patients' health with innovative testing, personalized treatments, and natural remedies. As a dual Naturopathic Doctor and Medical Doctor, Dr. Sogol has the most integrated approach to wellness that brings together eastern and western medicine. On this episode, Dr. Sogol shares some of her most prized health hacks and recommendations on how to achieve wholistic health- from the inside out. If you're ready to up your mental and physical health, and live more in-tune to what your body is really saying, you don't want to miss this episode! Want more? Find Dr. Sogol at www.sogolnmd.com and on social media @drsogolnmd.

    An IDF Wife's Words of Strength- with Tova Eastman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 51:55


    When Tova Eastmam, the wife of an IDF Reserve Soldier, is faced with the hardest obstacle a wife and mother could face, she found strength from a powerful place of purpose. This conversation will uplift you and remind you that, while there is so much to fear and so much uncertainty, there is only one thing within our control- how we handle life. Tova, with her booming fitness business and community of female empowerment, Ignite Fitness, is teaching women around the world the importance of putting ourselves first in order to give to all those around us. Want more? Find Tova Eastman on social media @ignitefitnessforwomen and online at www.ignitefitnessforwomen.com

    When There's Nowhere Else to Turn with Basya Kovacs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 45:32


    In the darkest of moments, transformational coach Basya Kovacs reminds us to turn to Gd. Listen in on this powerful conversation we shared on shedding the guilt, shame and fear by accessing our most powerful weapon, our relationship with our Creator. When there's nothing left to give and no where else to turn, we come back home, to our souls. Want more? Find Basya on social media @mybkcoaching and mybkcoaching.com

    Bring My Father Home- Strength from a Hostage's Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 41:45


    Only in a world post October 7th does it make sense to hear a daughter would be happy to know her father is in terrorists' captivity. Nevertheless, this is the story for many Israelis, When Shay Benjamin got news her father was still alive, she turned her life's mission into bringing him home. Now, she calls herself the CEO of Bring Ron Home and she has inspired hundreds of thousands around the world to stay strong and keep positive. She is our reminder of who we are doing it for and why we must never stop.

    What's Eating at You vs What are You Eating-with Health Coach Brigitte!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 30:45


    Today we're learning the triggers of emotional eating and what we can do to properly tackle the core issue with my amazing guest, wellness coach Brigette Sakhai! What's the root source and most promising solution to emotional eating? We dig into how our emotional eating is a reflection of an emotional imbalance from within. Take a listen to learn how to reframe this self deprecating habit and redirect to more fulfilling ones. bhealthyla.com

    If Boobs Could Kill- A Real Talk on Women's Health with Andi Lew

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 42:11


    Join Rona and leading wellness expert and best selling author, Andi Lew, on a powerful conversation about women's health and the questions you SHOULD be asking about breast implants, botox and aging in health! Andi reveals shocking findings from her own experience with implants and how they nearly killed her, which she documents in her latest book, "Treasured Chest." Learn more about Andi and her incredible work at AndiLew.com and on social media @andi.lew, where she shares more eye opening health tips and mindset shifts!

    What Happened in Rhome... definitely didn't stay there.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 12:51


    What my trip to Rhome recently awakened within me on the power of Modern Zionism and what has kept a nation without a nation united after thousands of years.

    3 Toxins Limiting You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 11:39


    My take on what I see as the 3 most powerful toxins that are limiting your capabilities today. I've coached countless women and have come to understand these three are the most debilitating. Want change? Take a listen and let's commit to better! You are capable of more and are standing in your own way.

    Whose Dreams are Your Living?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 17:02


    How do you know if you're living your own dream vs the dream someone else has for you? The answer is revealed to you in your feelings when you're living it. If living your life causes you immense anxiety then that's your first sign that the dreams you're living aren't your own. So I ask again, whose dreams are you living?

    Why Affirmations Don't Work, Unless...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 13:57


    Today, I'm calling BLUFF on these good meaning but zero impacting affirmations you've been told to recite daily. Can affirmations work? Yes! Are they working for you? Probably not. Why? Because they haven't been written by you with an actual story attached. Watch/Listen to this eye opening episode to learn how to do affirmations right!

    It Just Takes ONE Story!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 18:05


    Your entire life could change by choosing ONE story of your most recent win! Pick one story, one in each of the three realms most challenging you right now, and rewire your brain! Listen to find out how in just 20 minutes!

    Who Has the Mic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 4:02


    A Conversation with Your 8 Year Old Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 9:30


    What are the childhood narratives still living within you, dictating your current reality? Those narratives have been self fulfilling prophecies that are creating limitations in your life. Join me on this short break through shift as we embrace that part of our path while finding the strength to move to a better future. You will leave this quick 10 minute episode empowered to write a better story that will propel you forward vs the story that currently holds you back. Have a seat with me...

    Zibby Owens: What this Powerhouse "Bookfluencer" is teaching the world about connectivity, passion and authenticity!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 34:58


    Powerhouse Zibby Owens shares with us her passion for books and creating communities that make us more connected with one another and the world. New York Magazine named her as "New York's Most Powerful Bookfluencer" and considering the impact she's already having with her award-winning podcast "Mom's Don't Have Time to Read Books", publishing house and magazine (among other achievements) it's pretty clear why! My favorite takeaway from Zibby is to make sure we don't take our natural gifts for granted- as they are the key to our greatest gifts. Listen in on how she started small and worked her way to building a massive book empire. You don't want to miss this talk! More on Zibby: Zibby Owens is an author, award-winning podcaster, entrepreneur, and CEO. Owens founded Zibby Media, a privately-held media company, in 2018, with her award-winning podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books. The company has since grown to include the publishing house Zibby Books, the magazine Zibby Mag, the podcast network Zibby Audio, the education platform Zibby Classes, and community events like retreats, a book club, and a writing community. She was celebrated as “New York's Most Powerful Book-fluencer” by New York Magazine. Owens is a regular contributor to "Good Morning America" and other broadcast outlets. She is the author of the memoir Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, the children's book, Princess Charming, and the editor of two anthologies. Owens is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School. She lives in New York with her husband, Kyle Owens of Morning Moon Productions, and her four children. Follow her on Instagram @zibbyowens.

    Process vs. Outcome: A Lesson from Jay Leno

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 4:25


    What meeting Jay Leno taught me about the process vs outcome! Ultimately, the desired results aren't what change us, but rather the process of getting there that does. Will he be a guest on my show? Watch/listen to find out! PS- Jay, my BFF offer still stands

    What Gd taught me about trust!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 3:22


    A quick but deep reflection on one of the most powerful message from the Old Testament (the Torah). In all the studying I've done of these holy scriptures, this one line hits so differently . This one line incapsulates the entire point of religion, faith and all the teachings we seek. This is what true trust looks like. The only question is- are we ready to take the plunge of faith? All I can tell you for certain is this- Gd and the Universe are clearly cheering us on.

    Monday Morning Blues? Let's get out of any funk together!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 5:20


    Monday morning (or any morning for the matter) blues? I'm right there with you. I've got you!

    The Self Love 24 Hr Challenge- Preparing for Valentine's Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 4:20


    How to love yourself in one day in this 3-minute mind-blowing power pod!

    The Pregame Warmup of Life- With Pauly Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 60:54


    When a simple mama's boy from Ohio turns into a top fitness mogul in LA, you give him a mic! Listen in on how one of the most exclusive physical trainers in town dowloaded his divine calling and followed his passion with nothing less than the most disciplined, laser gun focus. Let's just say he "figured it out" as only a shogun could do. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the one and only, Pauly SOLO!

    Episode 13: Go Make Love to Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 18:59


    Whether you're looking to attract a new love in your life or bring out the love in the one you already have, recognize you are the magnet drawing in only that which matches how you treat yourself. So, go make love to yourself today. Yes, today

    Power Pod 14: Your Talents Must be Shared!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 3:09


    My response to people who say they're too shy, too humble, or simply don't want to “rub people the wrong way” in sharing their gifts. Why sharing your gifts is a responsibility and, is in fact, what keeps you truly humble. It's when we truly accept that Gd gave us this gift for a purpose when we live with the highest level of humility. Step up and lean in, beautiful friends. The world needs your talents.

    Power Pod 13: Hold on to the VISION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 3:03


    Holding on to a vision of your desired result in any challenge is what will get you through. Dark times are just that- dark. Shine light on them by holding on for DEAR LIFE to a vision of what your victory, end result you desire looks like. Hang on to that vision and anytime you catch yourself going into darkness, refocus on that vision. Doing so keeps your vibration high and vibrations and FAITH in your desire is will bring about the miracles

    Power Pod 12: Don't Go At It Alone!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 4:54


    Don't. Go. At. It. Alone. Why pulling in from your circle creates an energetic sphere to help get you through. More powerfully, you will give strength to those you let in. We continue spreading the light for my father Asher Ben Saltanat's full and speedy recovery

    Power Pod 11: The art of surrendering- the ultimate act of faith.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 4:13


    Knowing when to surrender is just as important as is being ambitious in our pursuits of our dreams. Reinvigorate your faith in Gd that something just may not be made for you- whether you understand why.

    Dis-ease leads to Disease- How Auna Simon Turned her Pain into Healing Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 41:13


    After being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Auna opted to turn to wholistic remedies and harnessed the energy to bring endless abundance and manifestations that, not only brought her healing, but also allowed her to help thousands. Auna chose to deviate from the typical medical treatments and turned to spiritual healing from within and was able to significantly cure herself, without surgery or medication, with the power of her mind/body alignment. Auna shares with us the healing capabilities within each of us by tuning into our bodies and focusing on taking care of our individual needs. We talk inflammation, bloating, gut health, vitamins, juicing, movement, problematic foods like gluten and trying various methods to bring about our body's highest functionality. Listen in to see how what we eat can completely change our physical and mental well being and for some actual deep breath work practice. Auna teaches us “Deep breaths are like love notes to ourselves.” Auna now dedicates her life as a nutrition coach to helping others work through the challenges of dealing with chronic diseases and relieving stress and shares with us some of the most important changes that brought her the biggest impact. As Auna says, “Mindset is everything” and her powerful story is a testament to it! Bio on Auna: Auna Simon loves inspiring others to take care of themselves from the inside out. She has been in the health and fitness industry for over two decades. She is a personal trainer, fitness, boxing and yoga instructor, nutrition and transformational coach, mindset and breath work facilitator, retreat leader and on her way to becoming a holistic wellness practitioner. She continues to educate herself because she believes once we stop learning, we start dying. She has overcome many challenges living with Crohn's Disease and would like to share her knowledge and experience with auto immune disorders with as many as possible.Her goal in life is to help people heal themselves and to live happy, healthy lives. Auna loves inspiring others to find their peace, purpose and passion in life. Find Auna on social media @spiritualfitnesswithauna and on her website www.spiritualfitnesswithauna.com

    Episode 11: Shattering the Ceiling with Purpose, with Lisa Daftari

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 55:41


    Shattering every darn glass ceiling they tried to put over our heads, our guest today was named one of the 30 Hottest Women in Politics by the Washington Times. Lisa Daftari shares how her relentless passion and purpose gave her the sense of mission in pursuing a path of journalism and becoming a political commentator. Lisa asks us to reflect on not how successful we are but whether we use all we have in this lifetime to make a difference. It's a life journey to find what our gifts are- often times it's the very talent that we take for granted. Lisa talks about how she finds her courage in covering challenging stories abroad and handling death threats for her views, by focusing on the people who thank her for being the voice for those who don't have one. “This isn't a career or a job,” as Lisa says, “it's my calling.” Bio on Lisa: Lisa Daftari is an award-winning investigative journalist, political analyst and commentator frequently appearing on Fox News, CBS, NBC, PBS, Al Jazeera, Voice of America and SiriusXM focusing on foreign policy topics such as the Middle East and North Africa, terrorism, national security, human rights, and cyber security. Lisa also serves as director and founding editor of The Foreign Desk, a news platform covering stories and analysis from around the globe with an emphasis on their impact on U.S. foreign policy. She publishes a popular daily top-10 email briefing with the day's most vital foreign affairs stories, reaching 250,000 monthly subscribers. Her exclusives appear on The Drudge Report, Fox News, The Telegraph, Newsweek, CNN, The Huffington Post and The Washington Post. She is regularly called upon to give briefings and expert testimony to government and private entities and has worked for several think tanks in Washington, where she has written exclusive reports for the Pentagon and other government groups. Lisa speaks fluent Farsi, Spanish and English.Lisa has been named one of the 30 Hottest Women in Politics by the Washington Times. She grew up in a suburb of New York City and currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and baby boy. My key takeaways from my talk with Lisa: Allow yourself the rip and repair of life to build your emotional muscles to handle anything. Anything is possible with an authentic connection with our why and with hard work behind it! Everyone has a talent- if you cant find your gift its because you're probably taking it for granted. We don't have any excuse to not be courageous because of the sacrifices the generation before us went through to be in this free country. What if we looked at life not with the lens of how will i have the strength to do this but how could i live with myself if I didn't. Knowledge is power- there is nothing more powerful we can do to fight the good fight without being informed! Where can we find more on Lisa: sign up for Lisa's daily top 10 email via her website: https://foreigndesknews.com/ and find her on social media @lisadaftari

    PowerPod 10: Moving Beyond the Physical in Setting Our Intentions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 7:47


    In this under 10 minute Power Pod I share the magic in surrendering what we think our dreams should LOOK like and instead focusing on what we want them to FEEL like.

    Episode 10:Unleashing Passion, Unlocking Potential:How CEO Peter Micelli Keeps Changing the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 63:40


    From an NCAA basketball star to the most highly esteemed entertainment executive in the industry, Range CEO Peter Micelli shares with us his fascinating journey to countless success by paralleling his strategy in achieving greatness in business to achieving greatness on the basketball courts. Peter highlights how the standards and ethics in both realms remain the same: hard work, team work and a sharp focus on the mission. A brilliant pioneer in the entertainment industry, Peter Micelli guides us on how to surround ourselves with teachers, create daily plans and always ask ourselves what defines success for us. Peter has learned how to step into his light in using his desire to constantly bring about positive change to fundamentally changing how we view TV shows today and how we will experience entertainment in the future. Listen to learn how Peter leads, with his commitment to bringing out the absolute best in all around him. My favorite point in learning from Peter's leadership was just how much Peter ensures his team maintains a work-life balance as well, by implementing this value into his company to ensure they too enjoy the journey along the way.  Peter speaks to us all on how integral it is to create a culture in your space that ALL can benefit from and be inspired by. THERE IS SO MUCH GOODNESS HERE, incuding what Peter foresees as the next big shift in ENTERTAINMENT…. YOU JUST DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! Peter's bio: Mr. Micelli earned a B.A. in speech communication from California State University Northridge where he played and served as captain of NCAA Division I Basketball AT CSUN.  He had a 23-year career at Creative Artists Agency, rising up in the ranks quickly from working the mailroom to becoming: the top TV Literary Agent and Packaging Agent, and earning the distinction of being the youngest person to ever run the CAA TV Packaging Division and being named as the youngest person to head the entire CAA Television Department. By 2018, Mr. Micelli had a record breaking 53 TV series in production and was largely known as the executive at CAA that helped Netflix figure out its original content strategy. His work helped deliver Netflix its first eight series and propelled its ability to generate content in a cost effective, profitable manner. Thereafter, Mr. Micelli lead the change in bringing more independent studios into the marketplace. Mr. Micelli was recruited by Entertainment One to serve as Chief Strategy Officer in late 2018. Mr. Micelli was largely responsible for transitioning Entertainment One from a distribution strategy into a content studio.  While at Entertainment One, Mr. Micelli supervised over 400 professionals. and lead the company from a 1.6billion valuation to eventually selling to Hasbro for $4.2 billion in January of 2020.  Mr. Micelli serves as the Chief Executive Officer, overseeing all aspects of the growth and development of the business of Range Media Partners and its subsidiaries.

    Power Pod 9: The Woman's Promise to Gd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 12:30


    Take a seat in a talk I gave on the Jewish holiday of Shavout, the receiving of the Torah. Learn how women have a unique commitment to Gd- to never waver in their faith and how women were the first manifestors in history!

    Power Pod 8- Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 3:14


    Doing something daily that makes you nervous is KEY to tapping into the wealth of possibility within you to grow. Move past your comfort zone with small acts daily to help you uncover so much more strength you haven't even accessed. Rewrite the story and you rewire your brain. Make discomfort comfortable by building daily uneasy rituals that build momentum that pushes you through the tension. Let that energy fuel the rest of what life may throw your way. Welcome to your most highest self. Want more? Let me help you build the daily ritual plan for you to help you keep rising higher and higher. Reach out for your one on one coaching with me today

    Episode 9- From Cowboy to Rabbi: The Journey from Pain to Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 53:14


    Tune in to hear the remarkable story of how one man's search for personal depth lead him on the path of bringing light to those battling with addiction. “They are us” says Rabbi Joseph Shamash, as he sheds light on the hard reality that, while not all of us may be addicts, in the technical form, we all do share similar stories with parallel challenges in finding purpose to fill our spiritual voids. Where do we turn to in filling our sense of brokenness? Many turn to drugs, alcohol, work and yes, even shopping. But what we ALL seek, as Joseph teaches, is universal: to find awe in life. Rabbi Joseph Shamash guides us on how he completely changed his own life around and in doing so learned that we can bring back that natural high in our lives as we search for meaning deeper than emptiness at the surface. This conversation touched my soul deeply- you just can't miss it.  Connect with Rabbi Shamash via email: jshamash@beittshuvah.org or phone:310-204-5200 ext 261. Or join him, in person, for a Shabbat service at Beit T'Shuvah every Friday nights at 6:30pm.

    Power Pod 7- Becoming Your Own Best Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 3:43


    How would your best friend feel if you talked to him/her the way you talk to yourself? What if you realized your best friend is actually living inside you? Would you speak differently?

    Episode 8- The Mental 911 Evac Plan!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 17:33


    Having a dip? Finding it hard to get yourself to bounce back from a setback or a detour from your regularly scheduled program? In this episode I will give you the three tools, what I call your Stop, Drop and Roll, your Emotional Emergency Evacuation Plan! In this episode you will walk away with the power to choose a better story to get yourself back on track. Remember, one step back can always be a springboard to launching you countless steps forward- it's your choice on how to change your mental narrative and take the necessary actions. You don't want to miss this episode!

    Power Pod 7- Becoming Your Own Best Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 3:43


    How would your best friend feel if you talked to him/her the way you talk to yourself? What if you realized your best friend is actually living inside you? Would you speak differently? Try this challenge and see the shift!

    Episode 7- Knowing Your Why and Pursuing It Unapologetically, with Dr. Sheila Nazarian!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 52:59


    Powerhouse Entrepreneur, Emmy Nominated TV Star and Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian discusses digging into your core and using that light and intention to block out negativity. A Bio on Dr. Sheila Nazarian:  Dr. Sheila Nazarian is an Emmy Nominated, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with a private practice in Beverly Hills. She has a Masters in Medical Management degree from the Marshall School of Business at USC. She also serves as Assistant Professor in Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Southern California. She is the founder of Nazarian Plastic Surgery, Spa26, The Skin Spot e-commerce site, and the Nazarian Institute where she brings thought leaders to teach business owners in the luxury space to Think BIG – Branding, Innovation, Growth. Dr. Nazarian is the star of the Emmy Nominated Netflix Original Series, Skin Decision: Before and After. She is married to a neurosurgeon, Dr. Fardad Mobin, has three children. Find Dr. Sheila Nazarian as she is an active influencer in the digital space: @drsheilanazarian, @themodelsurgeon, @spa26.official, @theskinspotbeverlyhills, @thinkbig on Instagram and Nazarian Plastic Surgery on Facebook/YouTube.

    Power Pod 6- Overcome Adversity in Under 10 Minutes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 9:40


    I share how I approached a family challenge that brought to the surface two important points on how to face adversity when it strikes. Activate these two steps next time you're faced with a challenge and watch how you approach the situation empowered vs helpless. Step one- give yourself the pep talk to confront and set the tone. Step two- whatever you do DON'T LOOK DOWN!

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