Podcasts about Ego

Es sumamente importante conectar con nuestra parte más auténtica para poder sanar de manera integral, ya que no hay sanación posible si no somos verdaderamente nosotros mismos. La terapeuta Gayatri nos ayuda a comprender cómo la energía de la Fuente nos conecta con la Esencia que reside en nuestro interior; más allá de las máscaras que el Ego nos lleva a utilizar. ¡Esta conexión es la que verdaderamente sana! Gayatri Maestría de Reiki Usui Japonés, Reiki Egipcio Sekhem Seichim y Registros Akáshicos. Formación en Constelaciones Familiares y Terapia Floral del DR Bach. Terapeuta capacitada de LNT, La Nueva Terapia Cuántica. http://www.terapiacuanticabarcelona.com https://www.instagram.com/gayatri_terapiasenergeticas https://www.facebook.com/share/1DNaB8ARtb/ Más información en: https://www.mindaliatelevision.com PARTICIPA CON TUS COMENTARIOS EN ESTE VÍDEO. ------------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA----------DPM Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional, sin ánimo de lucro, que difunde universalmente contenidos sobre espiritualidad y bienestar para la mejora de la consciencia del mundo. - Apóyanos con tu donación en: https://www.mindalia.com/donar/ - Suscríbete, comenta positivamente y comparte nuestros vídeos para difundir este conocimiento a miles de personas. Nuestro sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com SÍGUENOS TAMBIÉN EN NUESTRAS PLATAFORMAS - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindalia.ayuda/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindalia_com/ - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mindaliacom - Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas. #Ser #Sanación #LaFuente

Peers and Innovation – Peernovation This week on A New Direction with Coach Jay, we're diving back into a powerful idea that has only grown more relevant: Peernovation. Leo Bottary returns with the newly revised 2nd Edition of Peernovation: Leverage Peer Wisdom to Create Team Excellence and trust me… this update is not just a cosmetic refresh. It is a transformational rethinking of how people, teams, and leaders rise together. In a world where complexity increases and isolation becomes easier; Leo makes a bold case: the future belongs to the teams who intentionally harness the wisdom of their peers. This is not “team building”—this is unlocking human potential through connection. We'll explore why the most successful groups don't happen by accident—they happen by design. Peernovation challenges leaders to rethink the way they select, develop, and inspire teams. It shows why the who always comes before the what, and why the right peers can elevate performance faster than any strategy, incentive program, or motivational campaign. Leo breaks down the research behind high-performing groups and reveals the hidden habits that allow teams to become more innovative, more accountable, and more resilient. If you've ever wondered why some teams consistently outperform—even when they shouldn't—this episode will give you the blueprint. We're also going to dig into the shift from individual excellence to collective greatness—something many leaders say they want but rarely know how to cultivate. Peernovation demonstrates that peer influence is the most powerful driver of behavior and performance inside any group. When you understand how peer dynamics shape standards, culture, and outcomes, you stop “managing people” and start unleashing them. This is where the magic happens. This is where belonging fuels bravery, and where teams start to multiply their potential instead of adding to it. Join us to discover how peer-powered teams are built, how they sustain excellence, and how you can create them in your organization, your business, or your life. Whether you’re a business owner, a leader under pressure, or someone who wants to elevate the people around you, this conversation with Leo Bottary will challenge you, inspire you, and give you tools you can use immediately. Peernovation isn't just a concept… it's a movement. And tomorrow, we're going to show you how to become part of it. Leo Bottary‘s book, “Peernovation: Leverage Peer Wisdom to Create Team Excellence (2nd Edition) is insightful and gives the most fundamental and necessary components to building organizational and business groups and teams that are not only effective but will lead your business to greater growth and profitability. We all know it’s true, we can be far more creative in a group that we can be on our own.  We know that we make better decisions in groups then we can on our own. We also know that growth doesn’t happen in a silo it happens in groups and teams.  So how do we build these groups and teams so that we can be as successful as possible.  This is where “Peernovation” comes to the rescue. Peernovation is the combination of two words.  Peers, such as your colleagues and people like you, and Innovation, the creative process that helps us grow and achieve more.  We put them together to create Peernovation.  But it is not for the faint of heart.  To have successful peernovation there are some hard choices we have to make.  Such as insuring that there is absolute psychological safety, that there are value and behavior alignment, etc. The 2nd edition is a great read.  It flows well.  The new ideas added to the book are fantastic and insightful.  After reading it I also found myself trying to figure how I take my own existing teams and reestablish ground rules and better communication so that I have better Peernovation. Click here to get your copy of Peernovation Please thank our sponsors for joining us here on A New Direction Linda Craft Team, Realtors has been a partner with A New Direction since the very beginning. They are the relationship real estate professionals, and for more than 40 years they have built a reputation in the world wide real estate community as the real estate people with “Legendary Customer Service”. They understand that a home is made not of bricks, sticks and mortar, but of people and those are memories that are personal and last a lifetime.  You don’t last for 40 years in the real estate business if you don’t provide an amazing client experience and fantastic customer service after a home has sold and closed.  Are you ready to experience the Linda Craft Team difference?  Click on over to www.LindaCraft.com. and Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you're an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities, and professional-grade production tools—all in one intuitive platform. Whether you're recording your own book or refining your narration, Zoundy ensures every word is heard with perfection. And here's the best part: As a listener of A New Direction, you get an exclusive deal! Head over to zoundy.com/jay and use the code JAY25 at checkout to unlock special savings on your audiobook production. Don't settle for anything less than studio-quality sound—power up your audiobook journey today with Zoundy! There are No Business Problems… Only Personal Problems that Infect Your Business Most Consultants Fix the Spreadsheet. I Fix the Human Who Broke It. If you are running a company of $10M+, you don't need more strategy. You have plenty of strategy. You don't need more “motivation.” You have plenty of drive. So why are you stuck? Why is the profit margin slipping? Why does everything feel like it relies on you? Here is the uncomfortable truth: The bottleneck isn’t the market. It isn’t the product. It's the psychology. And that is exactly why you hire me. 1. I Go Where Others Won't Most business coaches will look at your P&L and tell you to cut costs. I look at your leadership team and tell you to cut the behavior. Whether you are navigating a high-conflict divorce, suffering from “Founder's Ego,” or paralyzed by indecision—I don’t shy away from the personal chaos. I build a blast shield around your business so the personal storm doesn’t sink the ship. 2. I Don't “Guess”—I “Profile” I am a Behavioral Strategist. I don’t operate on gut feeling. I use deep behavioral diagnostics to see exactly why your team is failing. Example: I recently found a “COO” hiding inside a client’s Marketing Department. We didn’t hire an expensive executive; we just realigned an existing employee based on her psychological profile. Result: 100% execution rate. 3. I Turn “Mindset” into “Millions” “Psychology” sounds soft until you see the math. I recently worked with a Founder who was psychologically attached to a “global footprint”—expensive offices and servers he didn’t need. The “business” advice was ignored. It took a Behavioral Intervention to break that attachment. The result? We saved $3 Million annually and brought investors back to the table. The Bottom Line: There are no business problems. There are only personal problems that infect your business. If you want a cheerleader, hire a coach. If you want to unlock the millions trapped behind human friction, hire a Strategist. Check out my case study on LinkedIn Hey book lovers!  Would you rather read or listen to a book?  Well, here is your chance to listen to books and a FREE 30-day trial. Now you can get your FREE 30-day trial and other discounts by using going to www.audibletrial.com/AND

the TFP Gang Gang is back and man they are full of heat!!! Hater Mike and Jonathan have a tennis match, Arianna wants nothing to do with what Hater Mike is delivering and Nando T can help but to listen to his dysfunctional family implode!!! Feeling like Clark Grismond.......we get into heated discussion about Gunther, LA Knight and what's next for him, Bron hitting below the belt and making his promo personal towards Punk and so much more!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSNikki Bella is not hooking up with fans lolJohn Cena will be forgotten in 2026Fans cross the line…..again…..Saraya tells recent story “You Just Made the List” Top 5 WWE fan chants SMACKDOWN Terror Twins are back but for how long???Dragunov gives us another banger of a match…….this guy is making a strong case for one of the greatest US Champs Nia and Lash Legends look grrrreat together Cody gives a shot to NXT for SNME, let's gooooo Oba!!!Its tough being at the top…….Chelsea and Jade have a line Sol vs Bailey is damn good for businessLA Knight and Gunther put on a banger buuuuttt Gunther gets the win…….hows everyone feeling???RAWGunther kicks off RAW and doesn't have a nice message for Cena……does this move the needle???Iyo gets the win over Kairi, think this match was too early with no build up Whats with Logans voice??? Did he hit puberty finally???LA Knight to the rescue for Rey is interesting……what's happening here???USO's back in the tag team division is damn good for business War Raiders put on a great match with AJ Lee, we need to see more of themRaquel vs La Primera is great for businessJudgement Day drama, lets talk about it We finally have an LA Knight story…….YEAH!!!Wow Bron……..he's hitting below the belt with Punk, be careful what you ask for NXTNXT's constant reminder Evans will be champ someday……do not screw Oba vs Cody Tatum coming for the Culling doesn't move the needle Kelani vs Jordynne was off and so is Jordynnes story Blake Monroe is grrreat at her job, can't stand her Shiloh Hill gives off Corbin/Mad cap Moss vibes Time for Ego to get called up to the big leagues Who's this new Tony D???Does every GM need a drink??? Is Sol and Zaria good???Oba gets some help from a SaintIcon Sting will be at Duke City Toys 12/13 11am to 2pm Episodes dropping weekly!!!Follow on the gram @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

Is your life guided by choice… or by your cosmic design? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with world-renowned astrologer and psychotherapist Debra Silverman to explore how astrology, psychology, and past-life patterns intersect to shape who we are today. Debra shares how discovering astrology at a young age set her on a path to helping thousands understand themselves through their birth charts. She breaks down the difference between surface-level horoscopes and true chart analysis, and explains why Carl Jung believed psychology was incomplete without astrology. They unpack how planetary influences can impact personality, relationships, purpose, and even rebellion against authority, and how that awareness can become a powerful tool for healing and self-acceptance. In this episode, Darius and Debra will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Debra Silverman (02:17) Debra's Origin Story and Early Fascination with Astrology (05:06) The Intersection of Astrology and Psychotherapy (10:37) Understanding Astrology: Beyond the Basics (15:24) The Science and History of Astrology (19:14) Applying Astrology in Psychotherapy (25:31) Finding Fulfillment Through Astrology (28:28) The Dance of Ego and Soul (30:47) Understanding the Ego's Role (34:06) Astrology as a Tool for Self-Discovery (37:17) The Intersection of Ego and Soul (40:37) Living in the Present Moment (43:12) Surrendering Control for Inner Peace (51:26) Overcoming Barriers to Greatness Debra Silverman is a pioneering psycho-therapist and astrologer with over 35 years of experience helping people understand their strengths, challenges, and life purpose through an integrated approach to psychology and astrology. Her work has been featured in major publications, conferences, and on radio, and she has applied her expertise in unique settings, including on tour with Sting and The Police and in private school environments. A futurist at heart, she is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and teams cultivate self-awareness, reduce stress, and live with greater clarity and intention. Connect with Debra: Website: https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/  Email: info@debrasilvermanastrology.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-silverman-38946078  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Believe-Astrology-Therapists-Life-Changing/dp/1250342392  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with author and host of the podcast The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday. He has written several bestselling books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key, which blend Stoic philosophy with modern life to emphasize resilience, discipline, and self-awareness. He's also the former Director of Marketing at American Apparel and later founded the creative agency Brass Check, advising major brands and bestselling authors. His latest release, Wisdom Is the Way, is the fourth book in his Stoic Virtues series, following Courage Is Calling, Discipline Is Destiny, and Right Thing, Right Now. Follow Ryan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday The Daily Stoic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Hollow Socks For a limited time Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2 , Get 2 Free Sale. Head to http://Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. #HollowSockspod Mizzen and Main Get 20% off your first purchase at https://www.mizzenandmain.com with promo code IRONCLAD20 Delete MeDeleteMeGo to https://www.joindeleteme.com/IRONCLAD and use coupon code IRONCLAD, or scan the QR code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mirror test is the hardest and most revealing challenge you will ever face as a leader. It forces you to confront the gap between who you believe you are and how others actually experience you. Most leaders avoid that truth. The best ones run toward it. As leaders rise, fewer people are willing to give honest feedback. According to organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich, 95 percent of people believe they are self-aware, but only 10 to 15 percent actually are. That gap is where most leadership breakdowns begin. I share two personal stories that shaped my understanding of the mirror test. The first came through 360 feedback, when I learned that my tone sometimes made people feel unsafe speaking up. I was shocked. There is a biological reason for this. Bone conduction softens the sound of your own voice inside your head, which means you hear yourself calmer and gentler than others do. My intent and impact were misaligned, and I had to recalibrate how I communicated. The second story is about my evolution as a leader. I no longer need to win every argument. I care more about impact and alignment. But my team was still reacting to an older version of me. Internal change matters only if people can feel it or understand it. I needed to articulate what winning means for me now and how I want conversations and debates to feel going forward. I also explore the four most common leadership blind spots—ego, defensiveness, inconsistency, and avoidance—and how these patterns quietly undermine trust, influence, and team performance when left unchecked. From there, I walk through a simple four-step reflection framework that helps leaders realign their intention and impact. The Four-Step Reflection Framework 1. Name the pattern Identify exactly what you do when you are not at your best. No story. No justification. Just the behavior. 2. Look at the impact Ask who experiences the fallout and how it affects trust, performance, and culture. 3. Ask for feedback Accept that you cannot always see yourself clearly. Invite two or three people you work closely with to share how they experience your tone, energy, presence, listening, and consistency. Treat their input as data, not judgment. 4. Choose the correction Define what your highest self would do instead. Pick one specific behavior to practice for the next ten days and share your commitment with someone who can help hold you accountable. Mic Drop Moments • Growth does not matter if no one can feel the change. Leadership is defined by how people experience you, not how you think you show up. • If you refuse to look in the mirror, your team ends up carrying the weight of the truth you are unwilling to face. • You are not judged by your intentions. You are judged by your impact. Leaders who forget that slowly lose the room. • Self-awareness is not a trait. It is a choice. Every day you avoid the mirror, you choose stagnation over growth. Key Takeaways • You cannot outlead your own self-awareness. • Most leaders dramatically overestimate their level of self-awareness. • Ego, defensiveness, inconsistency, and avoidance are patterns—not flaws—and they can be changed once you see them clearly. • The four-step reflection framework gives you a discipline to correct your behavior and improve your impact. • True transformation begins when you choose to lead the person in the mirror first. Connect with Kerry Visit my website, kerrysiggins.com, to explore my book, The Ownership Mindset, and get more leadership resources. Let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok! Find Reflect Forward on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerrysiggins-reflectforward Find out more about my book here: https://kerrysiggins.com/the-ownership-mindset/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-siggins/

AJ and Johnny sit down with Dave Berke, retired Marine Corps fighter pilot, Top Gun instructor, and leadership coach with Echelon Front. Dave shares lessons from the cockpit, the battlefield, and the boardroom on how to lead without ego, turn failure into fuel, and build teams that thrive under pressure. From losing dogfights to learning humility, to redefining perfection and taking ownership, this episode reveals how real leaders balance confidence with curiosity — and why the best ones listen more than they speak. Chapters:00:00 – Losing is the best teacher03:00 – Leadership lessons from the Marine Corps07:00 – Ego, feedback, and the power of course correction10:00 – How your ego “loves you to death”15:00 – What losing to Top Gun taught about complacency20:00 – Perfection is a lie — the real definition of mastery25:00 – Building a culture of ownership30:00 – Turning failure into credibility and leadership capital40:00 – Learning to listen and communicate with empathy50:00 – Leading from behind and redefining success A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unlockyourxfactor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially.  Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠artofcharm.com/intel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for a social intelligence assessment and discover exactly what's holding you back. If you've put off organizing your finances, Monarch is for you. Use code CHARM at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monarch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in your browser for half off your first year.  Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince. Upgrade your wardrobe today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Grow your way - with Headway! Get started at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠makeheadway.com/CHARM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use my code CHARM for 25% off. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Sign up for your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Need to hire top talent—fast? Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indeed.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/charm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHARM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TODAY to get started  Curious about your influence level?  Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theartofcharm.com/influence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Episode resources: ⁠EchelonFront.com Check in with AJ and Johnny! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AJ on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AJ on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Charm on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Charm on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Charm on TikTok⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin reconnects with longtime Buddhist practitioner and former Synthesis co-founder Martijn Schirp, founder of Upāyosis. They explore his journey from pioneering modern psilocybin retreats to creating A Path Between Worlds, a year-long contemplative training that integrates Buddhist practice, ecological ethics, and psychedelic skillful means. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-333/?ref=278  Martijn shares lessons from Synthesis's rise and collapse, how time in the Himalayas reshaped his contemplative path, and why "ego porousness" may offer a healthier frame than "ego death." He and Paul discuss how Buddhist principles like interdependence and skillful means can guide responsible psychedelic work — and why awakening today must include service to a planet in crisis. Martijn Schirp is a longtime Buddhist practitioner and founder of Upāyosis, where he leads A Path Between Worlds, a yearlong contemplative training blending Buddhist practice, ecological ethics, contemplative science, and optional psychedelic components. Previously, he co-founded the Synthesis Institute, helping pioneer modern, medically supervised psilocybin retreats and training programs. He writes, teaches, and mentors at the intersection of Buddhist wisdom, contemplative science, and psychedelic practice. Highlights: From Synthesis to spiritual renewal in the Himalayas Lessons from crisis: leadership, burnout, impermanence What Buddhism can teach the psychedelic field The fifth precept and "skillful means" First principles of skillful psychedelic use Ego porousness vs. ego dissolution Ecological ethics as spiritual practice A Path Between Worlds: a contemplative year of service Episode Links: Upāyosis A Path Between Worlds 12-month program Episode Sponsors: The Microdosing Practitioner Certification at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. The Practitioner Certification Program at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Disclaimer: Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes. This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.

Just because a decision feels good now doesn't mean it's the right one for your gym's long-term success.In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper breaks down 12 choices that seem smart in the moment but can sabotage a gym's profitability down the line.He explains how mistakes such as paid-in-full deals and monthly discounts erode value and bleed out revenue, and he shares how short-term conveniences, such as hiring friends or subleasing to trainers, create downstream operational headaches.You'll hear how ego-driven decisions to criticize competitors or train to be the best athlete in your gym steal focus from the systems that actually grow revenue.Coop also discusses retention and pricing errors, and he explains how three major growth traps—expanding too early, trying to serve everyone and buying failing gyms—create more problems than they solve.Tune in to learn the sustainable strategies top gyms use to avoid these mistakes and make smart decisions that pay dividends for decades.LinksGym Owners UnitedBook a Call1:23 - Discount death spiral8:07 - Staff and space nightmares14:40 - Ego-driven mistakes21:33 - Retention and pricing errors24:50 - Growth without foundation

This week offers us an opportunity to embrace the most sensitive and transformative spiritual assignments we face: the fractures within our soul family. Through the lens of ancient Kabbalistic wisdom and real-life therapeutic insight, we dive into the deeper purpose behind the conflicts, estrangements, and emotional turbulence that arise in our closest relationships.Together, we examine why the most difficult people in our lives are often the very channels through which our greatest blessings are meant to flow—and how pushing them away can unintentionally cut us off from the light we're seeking. Our conversation uncovers a profound spiritual framework for understanding conflict, repair, and the divine design behind the relationships we're tempted to reject.Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and special guest, @DrRachelGlik. Dr. Rachel Glik is a psychotherapist, a student and teacher at the Kabbalah Centre and the author of “A Soulful Marriage: Healing Your Relationship with Responsibility, Growth, Priority, and Purpose.” Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts. Find out more about our work, dig into our archives, and send us a message at www.weeklyenergyboost.com.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

MDAVIS kicks off after a lit Thanksgiving in New York | drinks pouring, Bad Bunny shaking the walls, and a real argument about whether rice belongs on the Thanksgiving table. MDAVIS says yes. Reggie swears he's calling the food police.From there, the crew tries to figure out what the DR uses for Christmas trees, and Reggie's GOT THE answers.Then it jumps off in Vegas as the Reggie vs MDAVIS'S Father-In-Law Bowling Beef goes live. Ego, trash talk, and questionable bowling stances everywhere.The fellas break down the new Diddy documentary, Netflix buying up the whole entertainment industry, and an AI company claiming they can make 3,000 podcast episodes a week | pure disrespect to US We only in the 200'sAnd to close it out, the room gets heated debating which R&B x Rap Power Couple Concert they'd buy a ticket for if they all performed on the same night. Oh and we still not EDITING SH*T!!

This is a quantum clean-out year — mentally, emotionally, spiritually, relationally.Think of this as a spiritual graduation: You're not who you were. And you're not meant to repeat what you've already mastered.MAGNETIC AFFIRMATIONS (1HR+): https://21-day-break-up-glow-up-challenge.teachable.com/p/making-mind-magnetic-affirmations-all-eyes-will-be-on-you-793498

In this month's energy update, Brandee shares the messages that came through for December—a powerful month of rising into a new frequency, heart-centered healing, and stepping fully into the intuitive age. We begin with the final alphabet shout-out, closing things off with gratitude for the downloads from the Yukon Territories. No more structured shout-outs going forward—just appreciation for this beautiful community and how Spirit Talk continues to grow. Brandee also shares a quick personal update about why this episode is landing on the 5th instead of the 1st (including an unexpected dog bite story that will get its own episode soon!). Then we dive into the energy: December Themes Arising out of the old: In November, we saw what needed to fall away. December asks us to shake off the old version of ourselves and step into a new vibration. Heart-centered healing: This month is deeply connected to the heart chakra. Simple practices—hand on the heart, slow breathing, setting intentions—help anchor the new frequency. Shadow work & self-awareness: To align with the high frequencies coming in, tending to your emotional and energetic body is essential. Healing isn't linear—be gentle with yourself. A new collective vibration: Sensitives, intuitives, and those doing the inner work may feel lighter, renewed, or propelled forward. The energy is supportive of intuitive development like never before. Manifestation power: December is especially potent for visioning, dreaming, and calling in the next two years. Vision boards, goal setting, and clarity of intention are encouraged. Ego flares & shifting relationships: Both our own ego and the ego of others may rise as frequencies shift. Some relationships may change as not everyone enters the new vibration at the same pace—this is normal and okay. Sensory Signatures of December Colours Soft pearlescent pink White-gold light Moss green Scents Rose Vanilla Fir Textures / Energetic Feel Warm, plush, soft textures Gentle heat on the chest—melting, soothing, grounding Crystals Rose quartz Rhodochrosite Selenite A Notable Channeled Date December 23rd came through strongly as a day of connection, oneness, and significance—possibly collective, possibly for specific listeners. Closing Brandee pulls a card for the collective and invites you to notice the light moving into your life this month. Happy December! This is a beautiful, heart-opening frequency to step into, and Brandee is truly excited for what's ahead for the Spirit Talk community. Join the Facebook soul tribe: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17rBeZpvye/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spirittalk13/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spirittalk_13   

The Donkey Leadership Mindset Every Leader Needs From "I Don't Know: to Great Leadership Episode 284 (Gary is based in California) In this conversation with Gary Ridge we explore: how humility accelerates learning and strengthens leadership why saying “I don't know” unlocks collective intelligence what servant leadership looks like in practice inside WD-40 how leaders shift from managing to coaching why culture requires consistency, not charisma what it means to lead from the “stinky locker room” how clarity about “what an A looks like” transforms performance why purpose matters more than product how to protect culture by removing toxins early how great leaders help people step into the best version of themselves ----- About Our Guest, Gary Ridge: Garry has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. He's the USA Today Bestselling Author of Any Dumb Ass Can Do It and co-author of Helping People Win at Work with Ken Blanchard. Learn more about Gary Ridge and his services at https://thelearningmoment.net/ Follow Gary on Linkedin    https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ ----- Key Points from this Conversation with Gary Ridge: Leadership begins with humility and the willingness to say “I don't know.” Great leaders embrace the role of forever learner and forever teacher. Coaching, not managing, is the true work of effective leadership. Trust is built in the “stinky locker room,” not the corner office. Culture requires values, behavior, and consistency — not quick fixes. Purpose gives meaning beyond the product and unites people around impact. Clarity about “what an A looks like” prevents conflict and accelerates performance. Leaders must remove cultural toxins early, even when performance is high. Ego destroys leadership; empathy and awareness enable it. Leadership is not about the leader — it is about helping people step into the best version of themselves. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills  

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Last week's episode, The Key to Gnostic Cosmology, was well-timed to greet the slew of new subscribers who joined The Gnostic Reformation as a result of the wonderful review by The New Unhinged that appeared on Mariah's Substack website on November 28, 2025. It's titled: Roast for Relief #17: The Gnostic Who Broke My Brain in the Best Way If you haven't seen the piece yet, please hightail it over there and take a look. It's funny and reverentially irreverent at the same time. I feel honored by Mariah's appreciation and the hours she spent on the review. Today, I'm going to run through the Gnostic Cosmology again, this time pairing the explanations with illustrations from my kid's book, Children of the Fullness: A Gnostic Myth. My brother Bill thinks the kid's book will be the version that survives into the far future as a new Gnostic Gospel in some distant version of the Nag Hammadi codices. Personally, I’m not so sure there will be a far future here on this material plane, but we'll see… In any event, I'm doing my best to get the hard cover edition into libraries and bookstores in the here and now. Meanwhile, we need more reader reviews to help the book rise up in amazon. So, please, buy the paperback or download the kindle version for free or almost free and then leave your review. You will be supporting gnosis and love. ALL of the following illustrations are from Children of the Fullness. For the purposes of this episode, I have removed the text from the pages and am only presenting the images as I narrate a grown-up version of the pictured events. Believe me, the kiddie book is written as a young child's bedtime story. And because of that, the Gnostic characters are personified into recognizable forms. The Father looks like a father. The Son looks like a son. The Aeons are personified as Angels, although in truth, not all Aeons are angels. But kids can relate to angels, so I gave the Aeons wings and halos. I’m putting the illustrations into the transcript so that if you are listening to this as an audio podcast, you can go to GnosticInsights.com or to my Substack location, the Gnostic Reformation, under the name of Cyd Ropp, so that you can see the illustrations. The gnosis is simple. It has to be, because all living creatures know and embody it. So, if my dog can't understand the gnosis, it ain't gnosis, it's just knowledge or good or bad information. And if you can grasp today's illustrated gnosis, then you will have enough to go onward and upward. Sure, more explanations are nice, but they are not essential. All we really need to know is that we come from Above, and we will return to Above. That's it in a nutshell. The rest is a lifetime of practicing love and embodying virtue. So let’s get started. The Father’s mind is the initial, illimitable consciousness. Consciousness is the ground state that predates everything. Consciousness is part of the existence of God, and it is the very first thing before anything that follows. There is no gender associated with this Father. Obviously the Father is not a man with a beard and long robes, rather “he possesses this constitution without having a face or form, things which are understood through perception.” The Tripartite Tractate describes the Father this way: Whence also comes the title, the incomprehensible. If he is incomprehensible, then it follows that he is unknowable, that he is the one who is inconceivable by any thought, invisible by anything, ineffable by any word, untouchable by any hand. He alone is the one who knows himself as he is, along with his form and his greatness and his magnitude. Step number two is the emergence of the Son. It is the emergence of consciousness from the illimitable, infinite consciousness of the Father into a singularity—into a monad, as it’s called. It’s like the bucket dipped into the sea. It contains all of the characteristics and quality of the Father, but it’s contained as an individual. The Son doesn’t separate from the Father. It stays plugged into the Father. This first illustration shows the Father holding his baby Son and showing Him the contents of His imagination. The facing page shows the mature Son releasing Aeons into the vision. The Tripartite Tractate says that as soon as the Son was formed, what are called the Totalities of the ALL were formed. The Totalities of the ALL are all of the variabilities that make up the Son, all broken out and enumerated. The Totalities of the ALL do not recognize themselves as individuals. It is only through their giving of glory to the Father and Son that each of the Totalities comes to self-awareness. In the children's book, we skip the step where the Son divides itself into all of its discreet variables and jump right to the self-aware Aeons populating the hierarchy of the Fullness of God. Now, back to the children's book. The next page shows the Aeons giving glory to the Father and Son by singing their songs of praise. The facing page shows the Aeons reproducing and making new Aeons through their combined singing. Each of the Aeons of the hierarchy of the Fullness has a position, a place, a duty, and a name—in the Gnostic Gospel as I describe it, I say that this is the emergence of ego, for every Aeon is a self-identified individual. And basically what they do is sing songs of glory upstream to the Father and the Son, just like the Totalities did. And all together, they dream of Paradise. We turn the page of the children's book to see a young Aeon building a model of Paradise as the other Aeons look on with admiration. This final Aeon was produced through a combination of all of the Aeons of the Fullness of God giving glory to the Father and the Son at the same time. “This aeon was last to have brought forth by mutual assistance, and he was small in magnitude,” referring, I think, to the fractal nature of his pleroma. This youngest Aeon carried within itself all of the traits of every other Aeon, perfect and complete. This was a very talented Aeon resembling the Son of God Himself, who also carried all of the traits of the Aeons within its singular Self. This final Aeon was named Logos, because he was also endowed with the ability to reason thoughtfully and to figure things out in a step-by-step manner. The word Logos in Greek means reason and logic. The Tripartite Tractate puts it this way: “This aeon was among those to whom was given wisdom, so that he could become pre-existent in each one's thought. By that which he wills, will they be produced. Therefore, he received a wise nature in order to examine the hidden basis, since he is a wise fruit…” This is a curious statement, because it seems to indicate that Logos was equipped to bring others into existence without the cooperation of his fellow Aeons. If the Father had not wanted an individual Aeon to be able to procreate without the agreement of the Fullness, why would the Father have equipped Logos to do so? All of the Aeons have free will, because the Father has free will and everything that emanates from the Father carries the attributes of the Father. The Tripartite Tractate says, “for, the free will which was begotten with the Totalities was a cause for this one such as to make him do what he desired, with no one to restrain him.” Logos was loaded with free will, as are all of the Aeons. The Father foresees our behavior before we do, which seems to contradict the idea of free will. We can resolve this classic theological conundrum by realizing that the Father anticipates every possible outcome of our free will. At the universal level, the infinity of the Fullness of God is represented by the potentiality of all possible choices a person could make as their life passes from one decision to the next. The fullness of all possible futures are within our reach as we pass through this universe; our own free will is driving our consciousness through those possibilities. The Father anticipates all possibilities in his infinite wisdom, and all possible courses of action are anticipated. This choice that Logos made was anticipated though not predetermined. We turn the page in the children's book to see Logos happily carrying his model of Paradise upward to the Father's mountain top. The Father is not there to receive the gift. The middle panel shows Logos falling down from the heights. The panel on the far right shows Logos crashed down into a dark space with his broken model of Paradise scattered about him. He wears an expression of pain and clutches his head. An eerie, shadowy copy of Logos emerges from him. Logos didn’t have the power or greatness of the original Son, but he had the blueprint—he had the model. He thought he was complete and could build a perfect Paradise on his own because he contained the Fullness of God in a smaller fractal iteration. He left his position and place in the hierarchy of the Fullness and headed upward to “the realm of perfect glory.” But he was mistaken and he crashed out of the ethereal plane, broke apart, and his pleroma lost its hierarchical arrangement. It became random and chaotic. Logos tried his best to bring it all back in order, tried to put his pleroma back together into a proper hierarchy, but it would not cooperate. Quote: “The Logos himself caused it to happen, being complete and unitary, for the glory of the Father, whom he desired, and (he did so) being content with it, but those whom he wished to take hold of firmly he begot in shadows and copies and likenesses. For, he was not able to bear the sight of the light, but he looked into the depth and he doubted. Out of this there was a division – he became deeply troubled – and a turning away because of his self-doubt and division, forgetfulness and ignorance of himself and which is.” “He became increasingly desperate. He was dumbfounded. Instead of perfection he saw deficiency; instead of unity he saw division; instead of stability he saw disturbance; instead of rest, upheaval. He was unable to bring their love of disturbance to an end, nor could he destroy it; he had become utterly powerless when his wholeness and his perfection had abandoned him.” Turning to the next page we see sad Logos flying back up to the Fullness, looking over his shoulder at the mess below and his shadow rising from the gloom. And on the facing page we see the shadow of Logos, whom we call the Demiurge in Gnosticism, dark, no halo, a mean look on his face, staring at the pieces of the broken model of Paradise scattered about. When Logos falls and abandons his ego down below, his ego is separated from the direct flow of consciousness, life, and love of the Father, Son, and Fullness. So this is the beginning of ego running amok. Ego found itself in this weird, dark, chaotic space, and thought it was all that existed because it didn’t remember what came before. It had all of the blueprints for Paradise because they were in the mind of Logos when he fell. It also had the ambitious overreaching that Logos was engaged in when he fell. The next two pages show the Demiurge building our material creation, with Logos looking down from above. The Demiurge builds rocks and mud, but he can't make his muddy models come to life because he doesn’t contain the consciousness and life of the Fullness and the Father. On the next double-page spread we see the Angels sending living creatures down from the Fullness to the Earth. The Tripartite Tractate says that the Earth was populated by the fruit of the Aeons, “from the smallest to the largest.” In Gnosticism the fruit of the Aeons are known as the Second Order of Powers, and they/we contain all of the attributes of the Fullness—the life, consciousness, free will, and love of the Father flowing down from the Fullness of God. Everything that’s alive, from the bacteria and the cells and the organs that make up our bodies and all of the critters and birds and fish, all of the insects and mammals, all living creatures, the grasses and the trees, the moss and the slime molds—everything that’s alive is a fruit of the Fullness of God, pre-designed in the Fullness. And we come down with a mission. We Second Order  Powers were supposed to come down here to remind the Demiurge of the Father above; to remind the Demiurge of Logos, his better half; to remind the Demiurge of love and consciousness and that he is not God and he needs to return home. We are supposed to be calling to the Demiurge to return home to the Fullness of God. So the next page of the children's book shows a loving Earth. Hearts and flowers; everybody happy and loving. We Second Order Powers operate according to the same Aeonic principle I call the Simple Golden Rule of reaching out to others with love to help build things that we can’t do on our own. We make families and work together. We make villages and work together. We make small communities and build things that we can all enjoy together. Sadly, this state didn't last long, because the Second Order of Powers became caught up in a “never-ending war” with the material world. Gnostics speak of a division between the material world and our eternal spirits. Gnostics say that our eternal spirits are “trapped” in the material. We forgot about bringing love and remembrance to the Demiurge because of the never-ending war of spirit against material, the never-ending war of right and left, the never-ending war between us and the archons. It’s a constant battle here between life and death, with the Aeons promoting life and love and the archons promoting death and division. I portray this division on the next two pages as the once-happy people and animals fight tooth and claw against one another. Because of their isolation and strife, the Second Order Powers lost their purpose and joy. The people let their egos take control. Because the ego of Logos had been reaching for the heights, the egos of the Second Order Powers also reached for power and control, each thinking they were more worthy than the next. They forgot about the Simple Golden Rule and couldn't work together in cooperation without favoring themselves. Narcissism ruled. The next two pages of the children's book shows people filling their spiritual poverty with lots of materials riches and tasty treats as the Aeons watch and pray from Above. We Gnostics would say that you can't patch over a spiritual void with material prosperity, no matter how much stuff you accumulate. And so the Fullnesses realized that that plan wasn’t working. The Aeons prayed to the Father, the Son, and the Totalities for true salvation to come and rescue the Second Order Powers, just like we were supposed to rescue the Demiurge. Now it takes a superpower, the most super Power, to come into our cosmos, rescue all of the Second Order Powers by reminding us of God’s love and what our true mission is of sharing love. Christ has the most power of any entity ever, more than enough power to bring remembrance, love, salvation, peace, comfort, joy to all of us down here who have forgotten. That’s the job of the Christ. On the next page, we see the Savior standing with his hands on the shoulders of a pretty girl. The facing page shows many of the kids we saw in the previous unhappy page now feeling love and salvation as the Savior radiates love to them all. Once the Christ succeeds in bringing remembrance to everyone, then the Demiurge will remember Logos above. Logos and his ego reunited. All is joy. All is gnosis. The material cosmos dissolves like snow and all souls are released to return to their home in the Fullness. This ushers in the age known as the Third Economy. Paradise at last. To quote from my book, The Gnostic Gospel Illuminated, Redemption means returning to the Father's abode—that Paradise dreamed by the Fullness, where there is no death, no disease, no disappointment, and no deficiency. That Paradise where Christ is King and peace reigns supreme, and there is only cooperation, fellowship, and true love. In Paradise there is naught but life; so all the grass is green, and flowers blossom endlessly, and every soul that has ever lived, lives happily with their friends and families. That’s the end of this Gnostic Cosmology, as illustrated in my kid's book, “Children of the Fullness: A Gnostic Myth.” It’s not all that complicated, is it? Last week I said we'd get into the applications of gnosis, and I released an extra episode this week for that purpose. It's called “Remembering the Mission,” and it's an update of an earlier episode from 2021 called “Why Not Be Sinful?”. Meanwhile, if you have any questions or comments, please don’t be shy. Make some comments. I look forward to reading them. God bless us all and onward and upward. The Gnostic Gospel Illuminated presents gnosis as simply as possible for your enlightenment.

Episode 1 of 4 Part Series — Dying to Know: My Ayahuasca Experience Into the Sacred Valley of Peru This opening episode marks the true beginning of a five-part, raw, unfiltered account of my time working with plant medicine in the Sacred Valley of Peru at the Arkana Spiritual Center. Before any medicine was poured, before the visions or revelations, there was the quiet ache. The inner calling. The fear beneath the fear. The deep, restless sense that something in life still feels unfinished. Most people don't seek out Ayahuasca or Sapo because everything is perfect. They come because something inside them is dying to know, Who am I really? What is this life for? Did I miss something essential while trying to keep it all together? The paradox is that what we're dying to know is not “out there” somewhere in a jungle or temple. It's here, buried beneath layers of identity, protection, trauma, and roles that no longer serve us. Plant medicine doesn't teach you new information; it excavates. It dismantles the inner tyrant who insists life must be predictable and safe. It burns off outdated versions of the self so a truer knowing can rise. Ego death isn't your death; it's the death of everything blocking your access to truth. But the real challenge isn't the ceremony, it's integration. You can't pour awakened clarity back into the shape of an old life. Integration is about becoming the version of you that the medicine revealed and staying awake in a world designed to pull you back to sleep. This is why I came back to Peru, not for novelty or visions, but for the soul's quality control. To shed another layer, to die another small death, to remember something ancient living inside me. Something I had forgotten. This is the moment before the beginning.Where running stops.Where remembering starts.Where the real journey begins. For more information on the Arkana Spiritual Center: www.arkanainternational.com Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: ► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button on the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com 0:00 - Intro 3:43 - Dying To Know 5:17 - The Paradox of Plant Medicine 6:59 - Ego Death 7:52 - Integration - What comes after the experience? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the stories you repeat every day aren't yours—but someone else's script running your life?In this episode, Byron and Michael look closely at narratives—the powerful stories we absorb from media, culture, and community—and how they shape what we feel, believe, and choose. They explore the difference between raw facts and the emotional storyline built around them, naming how hype can manipulate attention, belonging, and identity. They invite a return to truthfulness (Satya) and witness consciousness (sakshi bhava)—seeing the story without becoming the story—so decisions come from inner integrity, not crowd pressure. He also touches on collective “open secrets,” victim narratives, and why neutrality can get misread as opposition. For teachers, he offers a practical lens: every class is a narrative—so what are you feeding? Ego, or autonomy and intention? They close with a simple map for crafting transformational stories in class: personal lesson → yogic principle → clear bridge back to the student's life. Curious where your choices end and the narrative begins? This conversation is your mirror. —-------—-------—-Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:43 Rebrand Tease00:02:08 What Is a Narrative?00:03:39 Algorithms & Echo Chambers00:07:16 Facts vs. Story (Manipulation & Hype)00:10:56 Self, Other, and Collective Narratives00:15:29 Belonging, Shame, and Agreeableness00:20:50 “First to Share” and Worthiness00:24:57 Satya & Witness Consciousness00:27:28 Language: From Truth to Spin00:28:38 Victim Narratives00:29:40 Why Old Stories Stick00:33:17 Truth in the Present Moment00:34:40 Teaching as Narrative00:37:07 From Personal Story to Student Insight00:39:40 Neti Neti & Ego Softening00:41:07 Closing—-------—-------—-

It's an emotional episode for the TFP crew, Nando T struggles to find the words and keep his emotions together when it comes to the loss of Larry the Dog!!! He does his very best to speak about this amazing dog that blessed CM Punk and AJ Lee, our hearts go out to them and we let them know they are not alone in this loss. You Just Made the List is dedicated to Larry, we get into round table of topics, cover Smackdown, Survivor Series and RAW!!! CHEERS to Larry!!! He will be missed but NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSThe WWE family lost a great one…..RIP Larry…..hearts go out to Punk and AJ Lash and Trick get engaged Ric Flair says Hogan took street drugs No touchy Jey Uso WWE Universe TNA is moving to AMC next year “You Just Made the List” Top 5 Pets in WWE history SMACKDOWN LA Knight is not wrong Jey defeats Rusev Nick Aldis has too many balls on his handsWho do we need to call to get some protection for Chelsea……Jade trying to impeach Chelsea is bad business LA Knight moves on, is the picture getting more clear???Charlotte wins for Team AJ Fans checked out on the 5 on 5, MFT gets the win but Uncle Howdy has the last laugh RAWLiv shows Foxy Roxy no love Team Rhyo calls their shot but team CharBliss has a different idea…..crowd loves it Ivy Nile returns and wants Maxine Has the Jey train lost steam???Judgement Day is ADHD on steroids and they have problems Maxine's training montage does nothing for me……anyone else drinking the kool aid Adam Pierce is on the case The double stomp styles clash was pretty damn cool Liv and Steph move the needle??? Ladies and Gentlemen…..Bron Breaker

Join Nick Zei and Hitesh in Rishikesh for a long-form conversation on the Bhagavad Gita and the hidden mechanics of consciousness. This is not a religious discussion. It is a direct exploration of how Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna reveals the structure of human experience, choice, and purpose.Most recent “What If with Nick Zei” episode (Bhagavad Gita episode currently in solo production):https://youtu.be/9efBN-qWxEQFind Hitesh on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@UC3wxPA1Sph–HxKGdOGVjrgSupport the podcast and the work:Direct contribution:https://donate.stripe.com/bJe3cn61Ic486iE1Q1fIs0821 Day Shadow Integration Challenge:https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ3cndua6JOayU7alfIs09Black Stuff:https://www.black-stuff.com/nickzeiAll other links:https://linktr.ee/nick.zeiThe Bhagavad Gita is presented here as a living manual for the modern seeker. The discussion moves through its core teachings:Dharma and action with clarityKarma Yoga and the mechanics of choiceBhakti Yoga and devotion as intelligenceJñāna Yoga and the unity of Self and SourceEquanimity, surrender, and flow as a mode of masteryNick and Hitesh connect the Gita with broader philosophies, the biblical tradition, and the modern creator's path. Expect exploration into identity, death, devotion, and navigating life with purpose.Filmed on the banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh, this episode weaves Eastern philosophy with modern consciousness studies. It reflects on the art of living and the practical structure of the Human Game.Host: Nick ZeiGuest: HiteshLocation: Rishikesh, IndiaChapters00:00 – Opening Context in Rishikesh03:25 – The Nature of Reality and Consciousness07:42 – Why Humans Feel Confused About Purpose12:36 – The Game of Life as a Spiritual System18:44 – Identity, Ego, and the Search for Clarity26:01 – The Inner War Between Thought and Awareness34:58 – Dharma and Aligned Action Explained42:17 – Karma Yoga and the Mechanics of Choice49:06 – Hidden Structures of the Mind55:38 – How Conditioning Shapes the Player01:03:24 – The Roots of Suffering and Self-Misunderstanding01:12:10 – True Spiritual Practice in the Modern World01:21:53 – How to Discern Truth from Illusion01:30:40 – Direct Experience and Inquiry01:37:58 – Vedic Knowledge and Universal Principles01:46:22 – What the Gita Suggests About Human Nature01:55:41 – The Path of Inner Mastery02:04:12 – The Field, Subtle Perception, and Awareness02:12:54 – Why Humans Fear Change02:20:33 – Consciousness Expanding Through the Player02:29:18 – Realization and Higher Intelligence02:37:06 – Integrating Teachings into Daily Life02:45:42 – The Journey Toward Self-Knowledge02:53:33 – Reflections in Rishikesh02:59:41 – Closing Message

 “Informed Disbelief” ; IPS Deprogram December the 3rd, 2025.The recording focuses on defining and advocating for the "off-world stage perspective," which is presented as an active mode of media observation and analysis, contrasting sharply with the passive media consumption found in both mainstream and alternative (alt-media) spheres. The speaker asserts that both mainstream and alt-media audiences are susceptible to "mind viruses," or passively acquired belief systems that radicalize people and are spread evangelically by carriers. Alt-media followers ("truthers") are criticized as being just as dogmatic and deceived as mainstreamers, often serving as "alternative controlled opposition talking points" or "propaganda mules" who are "locked into those issues".A core premise of the off-world stage perspective is the recognition that the world stage is an "invisible cage" and a "system based on lies". Key events are not spontaneous but are "proactively inserted into our timeline" and "planned decades in advance" as part of a sophisticated, closed informational system that maintains a "worldview monopoly".The immediate goal is to scale up outreach to those who have already "seen through the deception" but lack a platform for their perspective, using target marketing and AI agents to reach those who noticed specific media events (like the "Charlie Kirk thing") were fake. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a "higher standard of evidence" and "informed disbelief" to avoid the pitfalls of low-information belief or disbelief. The central barrier preventing people from adopting this view is often the ego, which resists admitting being wrong or stepping outside the established, compartmentalized paradigms of the info war."The beginning of wisdom is the ability to call things by their right names.""Because they're adhering to the mainstream unchallenged propaganda. But the alt-media people are just as dogmatic, just as deceived.""If you're carrying any red pills, you're a fool... because you've been served alternative controlled opposition talking points...""So what the off-world stage perspective offers is an active mode of media observation and analysis.""If you can't prove it's fake to a normie, a skeptic, then you don't have anything. You just have an opinion.""These events are planned decades in advance.""If you're not anti-anti, you're one of them.""You have to get out of the role of info warrior."Critique of Passive Consumption: Both mainstream and alt-media audiences are passive recipients whose minds are like "open garbage cans for big brother to dump its garbage into".The Role of Mind Viruses: Belief systems, or "mind viruses," are passively taken in and aggregated, leading to rigid, dogmatic beliefs that are impervious to logic and facts.The "Off-World Stage Perspective" (OWSP): This perspective requires stepping "outside of this movie paradigm" and acting as a media analyst engaging in a philosophic breakdown, rather than a media consumer.Media Duopoly and Triangulation: Mass media is designed to include the alternative so they remain inside the system, maintaining a bifurcated "info war" that keeps people distracted and fighting.Fake Events and Planning: Major fake events (psyops) are not random; they are planned 10, 15, 20, 30 years in advance and are proactively cemented into history.Religiosity in Media: Alt-media individuals often exhibit "religiosity," holding beliefs without evidence, using emotion and dogma rather than objective facts, similar to religious beliefs.The Ego as a Guardrail: The ego is the "main guardrail" preventing people from acknowledging they are wrong or changing their perspective, even when confronted with facts.Skepticism vs. Incredulity: True skepticism requires knowledge of the issue being refuted and suspension of judgment, whereas incredulity is "low information disbelief" that ignores information and mocks the opposing view.

“Informed Disbelief” ; IPS Deprogram December the 3rd, 2025.SynopsisThe recording focuses on defining and advocating for the "off-world stage perspective," which is presented as an active mode of media observation and analysis, contrasting sharply with the passive media consumption found in both mainstream and alternative (alt-media) spheres. The speaker asserts that both mainstream and alt-media audiences are susceptible to "mind viruses," or passively acquired belief systems that radicalize people and are spread evangelically by carriers. Alt-media followers ("truthers") are criticized as being just as dogmatic and deceived as mainstreamers, often serving as "alternative controlled opposition talking points" or "propaganda mules" who are "locked into those issues".A core premise of the off-world stage perspective is the recognition that the world stage is an "invisible cage" and a "system based on lies". Key events are not spontaneous but are "proactively inserted into our timeline" and "planned decades in advance" as part of a sophisticated, closed informational system that maintains a "worldview monopoly".The immediate goal is to scale up outreach to those who have already "seen through the deception" but lack a platform for their perspective, using target marketing and AI agents to reach those who noticed specific media events (like the "Charlie Kirk thing") were fake. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a "higher standard of evidence" and "informed disbelief" to avoid the pitfalls of low-information belief or disbelief. The central barrier preventing people from adopting this view is often the ego, which resists admitting being wrong or stepping outside the established, compartmentalized paradigms of the info war.Key Quotes"The beginning of wisdom is the ability to call things by their right names.""Because they're adhering to the mainstream unchallenged propaganda. But the alt-media people are just as dogmatic, just as deceived.""If you're carrying any red pills, you're a fool... because you've been served alternative controlled opposition talking points...""So what the off-world stage perspective offers is an active mode of media observation and analysis.""If you can't prove it's fake to a normie, a skeptic, then you don't have anything. You just have an opinion.""These events are planned decades in advance.""If you're not anti-anti, you're one of them.""You have to get out of the role of info warrior."Talking PointsCritique of Passive Consumption: Both mainstream and alt-media audiences are passive recipients whose minds are like "open garbage cans for big brother to dump its garbage into".The Role of Mind Viruses: Belief systems, or "mind viruses," are passively taken in and aggregated, leading to rigid, dogmatic beliefs that are impervious to logic and facts.The "Off-World Stage Perspective" (OWSP): This perspective requires stepping "outside of this movie paradigm" and acting as a media analyst engaging in a philosophic breakdown, rather than a media consumer.Media Duopoly and Triangulation: Mass media is designed to include the alternative so they remain inside the system, maintaining a bifurcated "info war" that keeps people distracted and fighting.Fake Events and Planning: Major fake events (psyops) are not random; they are planned 10, 15, 20, 30 years in advance and are proactively cemented into history.Religiosity in Media: Alt-media individuals often exhibit "religiosity," holding beliefs without evidence, using emotion and dogma rather than objective facts, similar to religious beliefs.The Ego as a Guardrail: The ego is the "main guardrail" preventing people from acknowledging they are wrong or changing their perspective, even when confronted with facts.Skepticism vs. Incredulity: True skepticism requires knowledge of the issue being refuted and suspension of judgment, whereas incredulity is "low information disbelief" that ignores information and mocks the opposing view.Targeted Outreach: The strategy involves using AI agents for target marketing to find the estimated 50,000 people who have already noticed media fakery and can benefit from a platform that offers an explanation for it.

Ever watch a simple contact spiral because someone felt disrespected? We sat down with Ofc. Jorge Lopez, a 30-year officer and veteran trainer, to unpack why ego flares so fast on the street and how to keep decisions anchored in reason, law, and outcome. Jorge doesn't preach clichés—he maps the psychology. Using Freud's id–ego–superego as a field-ready model, he shows how the “horse” (id) wants instant gratification, the “reins” (superego) tug toward ideals, and the “rider” (ego) has to steer under stress. When a “snake on the trail” appears—insults, defiance, a sudden kick—officers feel before they think. The trick is noticing the spike and buying time.We break down the limbic system and amygdala's threat signals versus the prefrontal cortex where law, policy, and judgment live. Anger is fast, fear is loud, and love—duty to protect—often proves stronger than both. George offers practical tools: the RULER method to recognize, label, and regulate emotions; the Johari Window to reveal blind spots that only emerge under heat; and his Four C's—Camera, Communicate, Contact, Control—to structure every interaction. Add his favorite formula—Distance + Cover = Time—and you get a simple path to safer, smarter choices that hold up in court and on camera.We also challenge the illusion of control. Crowds can't be commanded into calm; you monitor potential threats while solving the actual problem. Talk more, force less. Competence breeds calm, and the best fighters rarely need to prove it. You'll hear how internal scripts—It's not personal; Don't take the bait; Is this worth my career?—help officers steer back to thinking. And beyond tactics, we talk identity: building a life outside the badge so the job doesn't own you.If you're a cop, trainer, or curious citizen, this conversation delivers actionable mindset, emotional intelligence, scenario training insights, and street-proven frameworks to reduce unnecessary force and improve outcomes. Subscribe, share this with a teammate, and leave a review with the one tool you'll practsend us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.comPeregrine.io: Turn your worst detectives into Sherlock Holmes, head to Peregrine.io tell them Two Cops One Donut sent you or direct message me and I'll get you directly connected and skip the salesmen.Support the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com

Unlock the secret to overcoming anger in Episode 179 of the DYL Podcast! Join host Adam Gragg as he dives headfirst into those fiery moments we all face, and turns them into opportunities for growth. Ever felt your blood boil over a holiday drama or at the office? You're not alone! Discover why anger really shows up, what's hiding beneath it, and the three powerful actions you can take today to reclaim control.From wild tales of flying pen holders and kitchen knives, to honest confessions about facing fear, this episode is packed with relatable stories, laugh-out-loud insights, and practical tools to help you cool the flames before they burn bridges. Learn how externalizing your anger, digging into your hidden fears, and leaning on your “monkeys", those trusted friends, can set you free.Ready to transform your frustration into confidence, gratitude, and lasting change? Listen now and start living the legacy you want to be remembered for. Don't miss out—your courage upgrade begins here!Click Here ➡️ Shatterproof Yourself Light CourseTop 5 Most Relatable Blogs:3 Foolproof Ways To Motivate Your Team: 3 Areas to Focus on as a Leader7 Benefits of Being Courageous4 Ways You're Demotivating Your Team: And What You Can Do About Each One10 Ways to Encourage People: How to Break The Invalidation TendencyHow to Make Good Decisions: 14 Tools for Making Tough Life Choices00:00 "Managing Anger and Expectations"03:35 "Accepting the Uncontrollable"08:20 "Unpacking and Addressing Fears"10:23 "Overcoming Fear and Anger"15:30 "Perspective on Wealth and Life"18:01 "Fighting for Gratitude"20:34 "Overcoming Anger and Legacy"Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who could use help managing anger!Live the life today that you want to be remembered for 10 years after you're gone—you decide your legacy! Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

What separates great franchise founders from the ones who hold brands back?   In this unfiltered episode, Erik Van Horn and Bobby Brennan break down: -The traits elite founders all share -The biggest red flags Erik sees behind the scenes -Why "franchisee-first" founders always win -How to succeed even if your brand doesn't have a strong founder -The mindset shift founders MUST embrace ("It's not my fault, but it's my problem") -Why honesty, transparency, and problem-solving beat charisma and hype every time -How the best founders build trust with franchisees -What happens when ego gets in the way of growth   Whether you're a franchisee evaluating leadership, a founder trying to improve, or part of a growing system, this episode is PACKED with insider truths you won't hear anywhere else.   Timestamps: 00:00 – People are people: why founders and franchisees both make mistakes 00:47 – Why this episode exists: what Bobby has learned from 20+ founders 02:15 – "Great founder vs. disaster founder" — why it matters to franchisees 03:51 – Early red flags when evaluating a founder 04:17 – The power of a clear vision + the "bridge" analogy 05:16 – The problem with visionary founders hiring clones 05:44 – Why founders need charisma AND scars 06:37 – Hard times create seasoned leaders 07:33 – Behind closed doors: the questions Front Street gets to ask 09:49 – Franchisee-focused founders vs. bottom-line founders 11:37 – The integrity test: Item 7, Item 19, and honesty 13:25 – Ego, feedback, and what founders must get right 16:07 – The rough-around-the-edges founder who became a rocket ship 18:21 – Why selling "the hard truth" builds stronger franchisees 19:50 – The problem-solving mindset: "It's not my fault, but it's my problem" 21:40 – What GREAT founders do every day 25:30 – Who gets credit for success? (Spoiler: not the franchisor) 27:05 – How the best founders deal with unfair criticism 30:46 – How founders build trust 34:47 – Trust killers: legal letters, pointing to the FA, hiding problems 36:48 – Do the best founders invest in coaching and mastermind groups? 41:53 – How two top founders grew in totally different ways 45:49 – Why franchise brands must lean into AI NOW 46:37 – The final takeaway: quantify the leader YOU want to follow   Connect with Erik Van Horn:

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If you're curious as to whether you have any stored emotions or trauma that might be causing your illness, preventing you from achieving your goals, or even just showing up as the best, authentic version of yourself, I invite you to take my free Stored Emotions and Trauma QuizWhat is the thing that broke you down, is actually the process of building you up?This episode dives into the wild arc of a CFB season that went from devastating loss to an unstoppable surge. I walk through the emotional undercurrent of that turning point and the raw, uncomfortable honesty that cracked something open. No guests here, just a story pulled straight from lived experience and what unfolded inside a team I've followed for years.A strong foundation becomes the reason you don't collapse when everything hits at once. Responsibility forces a reckoning when pretending no longer works. Accountability turns into self-leadership the moment you're willing to say this isn't working and it's on me. Belief becomes non-negotiable when the ground moves and you need something bigger than your own effort to keep going.Press play and feel what shifts when resilience stops being theory and starts being lived.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[03:14] Why one painful loss can expose the exact moment you've drifted from your core identity[05:47] How emotional awareness turns frustration into a deeper understanding of what's actually driving your reactions[07:32] The surprising shift that happens when belief and spirituality start strengthening the emotional fabric of a group[09:18] What erupts when honesty finally outweighs ego in a room full of people who can't afford to pretend anymore[10:41] The reason surrender becomes more powerful than strategy when control keeps collapsing on itself[12:26] How accountability reignites momentum after a setback that could've fractured everything[15:03] Why a brick-by-brick foundation becomes the thing that holds you steady when plans fall apart and pressure spikes[22:14] What happens inside your nervous system when resilience finally shows up the way it did for Christie[26:52] The reason self-leadership begins the moment you can say this isn't working and my part in it matters[28:47] How belief in yourself and a higher power becomes the anchor when life pushes you past your limitsFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:20 min Free Call | BookDr. Stephanie Davis | WebsiteQuantum Rx | InstagramQuantum Rx | Skool

In dieser neuen Folge des Limitbrecher Podcasts geht es um ein Thema, das mich tief bewegt: Mut beginnt dort, wo das Ego aufhört. Ich teile eine sehr persönliche Erfahrung aus dem Ultra-Cycle, bei der mir klar geworden ist, wie stark unser Ego uns lenken kann – und wie wichtig es ist, mutig bei sich selbst zu bleiben. Beim Race Around Niederösterreich habe ich mich anfangs von dem Gedanken leiten lassen, unbedingt die anderen Teilnehmer einholen zu müssen. Mein Ego hat übernommen, ich habe über meine eigenen Grenzen hinaus gehandelt, zu viele Körner verschwendet – und am Ende die Quittung dafür bekommen. Diese Erfahrung hat mir einmal mehr gezeigt, dass innere Stärke nicht darin liegt, andere zu überholen oder sich zu vergleichen, sondern darin, mutig sein zu können, den eigenen Weg, das eigene Tempo und die eigene Strategie zu leben. Ich habe gelernt, dass Mutig sein bedeutet, auf sich selbst zu achten, eigene Grenzen zu respektieren und das Ego bewusst zurückzustellen. Es bedeutet, sich selbst zu vertrauen, den eigenen Rhythmus zu folgen und die Verantwortung für das eigene Handeln zu übernehmen. Innere Stärke zeigt sich darin, auch unter Druck bei sich zu bleiben, sich selbst zu respektieren und für sich zu sorgen, anstatt sich von äußeren Erwartungen oder Vergleichsdenken leiten zu lassen. Wenn du dich fragst, wie du deinen eigenen Weg mutiger gehen kannst, wie du dein Ego zurücknimmst und deine innere Stärke entfaltest, dann ist diese Podcast-Folge genau für dich. Ich teile meine Erkenntnisse, die mir geholfen haben, aus Herausforderungen zu lernen, und gebe dir Impulse, wie auch du mutig sein und deinen eigenen Weg selbstbewusst gestalten kannst.

Episode #147 – “Titles & Responsibility” | Daily Dimensions Podcast In this episode of Daily Dimensions, we're diving into a truth many people avoid: everyone wants the title, but not everyone wants the responsibility that comes with it.

Byron Loflin, Global Head of Board Advisory at Nasdaq and co-author of CEO Ready, explained on the Strategy Skills Podcast why many talented executives never make it to the top. " Because you perform well isn't going to automatically get you the job." Boards are looking for more than results. They look for humility, curiosity, and authentic relationships across stakeholders. Byron shared a personal lesson from riding with Ronald Reagan before he was president: "He was genuinely interested in others. And that surprised me. I didn't get the sense that he was a pompous or aristocratic kind of person. He was genuinely interested in identifying what are you interested in? What makes you tick?" He also warned that unchecked ego is one of the biggest risks to leadership: "Ego is a powerful motivator when it's focused properly. But when it becomes dominant in one's personality and drives inappropriate types of responses to the needs of others… Ego can become a significant problem." To counter ego, he recommended building close, truth-telling relationships. This is what Byron said about conversations with his children: "I listen to them very closely when they speak to me and I invite them to speak truth into my life." And he reminded us that succession is political: "Surprise is the enemy. Structure is your friend." Finally, boards now expect leaders to be fluent in technology and disruption: "The expectation of management delivering understanding on the relevancy of AI to your organization with the emphasis on relevancy."   Actions you can take now Seek feedback aggressively. Create a circle of truth-tellers: colleagues, mentors, even family, who will tell you the truth. Check your ego daily. Build humility into routines by asking: "Am I genuinely interested in others, or focused only on myself?" Engage all seven stakeholders. Byron identified investors, employees, vendors, customers, communities, regulators, and the environment as decisive. Map your relationships and strengthen the weakest link. Signal reliability to boards. Remove surprises. Show discipline in how you work and how you communicate. Become AI-fluent. Don't chase every trend. Focus on the relevancy of AI and digital disruption to your business and be prepared to explain it clearly.   Get Byron's book, CEO Ready, here: https://tinyurl.com/z87xz94h   Claim your free gift: Free gift #1 McKinsey & BCG winning resume www.FIRMSconsulting.com/resumePDF Free gift #2 Breakthrough Decisions Guide with 25 AI Prompts www.FIRMSconsulting.com/decisions Free gift #3 Five Reasons Why People Ignore Somebody www.FIRMSconsulting.com/owntheroom Free gift #4 Access episode 1 from Build a Consulting Firm, Level 1 www.FIRMSconsulting.com/build Free gift #5 The Overall Approach used in well-managed strategy studies www.FIRMSconsulting.com/OverallApproach Free gift #6 Get a copy of Nine Leaders in Action, a book we co-authored with some of our clients: www.FIRMSconsulting.com/gift

In this candid year-end episode of Rethink Real Estate, Ben Brady, CEO of Harcourts Auctions, sits down with Auction Associates Matt Blethen and Chase Boruff to unpack one of the most misunderstood, yet most powerful, tools available to real estate agents today: the non-distressed auction process. After a year filled with longer days on market, stalled listings, and multiple price reductions, the trio dives into the real frustrations they've seen across the industry and why so many agents unknowingly work against their own clients.Ben, Matt, and Chase break down the full outreach sequence: how they identify aging listings, what messaging goes out, and the typical responses they hear from agents every single day. From fear of the word “auction,” to ego-driven decision making, to the myth of “good activity,” they expose the patterns that keep listings stagnant far longer than they should be. They also reveal what good agents do differently: leaning into transparency, inviting third-party expertise, and using auction as a high-integrity way to uncover true market value quickly.The conversation then shifts to the outcomes agents never talk about — the listings that don't sell at auction. Instead of viewing those moments as failures, the team explains why they often lead to the clearest price discovery, the fastest path to a realistic relaunch, and in many cases, a sale that would have taken months longer traditionally. If you've ever wondered how the auction process really works behind the scenes, what objections the team hears daily, or how to stop relying on hope as a strategy, this episode is the reset button most agents didn't know they needed.Timestamps & Key Topics:[00:00:00] — Introduction [00:00:36] — Why agents fear the auction word [00:01:52] — Biggest industry frustrations in 2025 [00:03:45] — How the auction outreach sequence actually works [00:06:18] — Common agent objections & how to overcome them [00:10:44] — Why price reductions aren't a strategy [00:13:06] — Ego in real estate: the hidden problem [00:15:22] — What great agents do differently [00:18:04] — The REAL downsides of staying traditional [00:22:15] — Why the auction process isn't “marketing” [00:26:11] — What happens when a property STILL doesn't sell [00:30:14] — The biggest disconnect agents have [00:33:00] — What we're improving for 2026 [00:36:40] — Why auction volume will grow in the U.S. [00:38:51] — Closing thoughts & call to action

If the first step in Purifying the mind is enjoying Beauty, the second step in Awakening is to let everything else go until all that remains inside is Beauty. Please enjoy this brief and simple reminder. If you are new to these podcasts, it could be helpful to know that the previous podcasts offer practical "How To" open up and let go into Awakening.These podcasts are here to support your personal path of awakening whatever that might be. I feel they are most powerful when listened to in sequence from podcast one forward because each is built on the last. Though they, also, all stand on their own. If anything does not resonate, please disregard it and follow your heart. All my podcasts and website are free. Enjoy!Though I am a psychotherapist, and these podcasts are offered to be spiritually helpful, they are not psychotherapy. If psychotherapy is ever needed, please reach out to a psychotherapist.www.williamecooper.wordpress.com for more support. You may, especially, enjoy the short contemplations and the resource page which gives you some supportive material.

What if the biggest force holding you back is hiding in plain sight—inside your own thoughts, reactions, and excuses?This week's episode dives into one of the most transformative Kabbalistic teachings: recognizing and overcoming the “shadow,” the inner opponent that disguises itself as your voice, your logic, and even your comfort.In this deeply practical and eye-opening conversation, we explore how the opponent blinds us, tricks us, and keeps us from connecting to our soul's power. With clear tools, revealing examples, and the spiritual energy of the week supporting heightened awareness, you'll learn how to expose the subtle inner lies that drain your peace, dim your potential, and derail your purpose. In this episode, you'll learn:• How the opponent disguises itself and manipulates your thoughts• Why discomfort is often a divine compass pointing toward your purpose• The link between emotional disturbance and hidden internal sabotage• How to shift from judgment and avoidance to clarity and empowerment• The key to reclaiming your peace, potential, and spiritual strengthWhen you learn to identify the voice that keeps you small, stuck, or reactive, you reclaim the power to rise, choose differently, and access the miracles meant for you. This is a week to see clearly, act courageously, and step into the next level of who you came to this world to be. 

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Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is an entrepreneur, performance coach, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker known for his work in personal development, business branding, and turning adversity into "rocket fuel" for success. He emphasizes faith, authenticity, and mission-driven leadership, often drawing from his own experiences with setbacks to inspire others. Mike is the founder and CEO of That1 Brand and That1 Agency, a PR, media, and branding consultancy focused on amplifying entrepreneurs' voices through podcasts and strategic exposure. Mike is the host of the That1 Podcast (previously What Are You Made Of?), where he interviews guests on topics like high performance, biohacking, faith, and business growth.  In this episode, Mike shares his views on the role of 'celebrity' in entrepreneurship, the common pitfall of avoiding confrontation and being stuck in "maybe's" and much more.   RESOURCES: Learn more about Mike C-Roc here: https://that1agency.com/  Instagram: @mikeycroc Get the book Rocket Fuel Mike co-authored with Grant Cardone here: https://amzn.to/49Jh1cq Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 3:53 Mike's personal background 11:00 Most people live in a chase mode 14:56 The pitfall of avoiding confrontation 24:25 Stuck in "maybe's" 28:40 The importance of getting clarity 35:22 All celebrities are manufactured 41:50 Using AI as a mindset coach 43:35 Ego vs. being authentic   WORK WITH ME: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how I can help you: TRY COACH TARA APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app LEVEL UP PROGRAM: http://taragarrison.com/level-up INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

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Welcome back to Gnostic Insights and to the Gnostic Reformation on Substack. I think we’ve got a lot of new listeners now and new subscribers. And since you haven’t been with us from the beginning, I’d like to review the Gnostic cosmology. A basic premise of Gnosticism is that we are all born with gnosis inherent within us. We already have the answers. We already are our perfect Selves. But because of the nature of the never-ending war that we find ourselves in here in this material cosmos, we forget our inherent nature. And we begin to engage in the war through what the Tripartite Tractate of the Nag Hammadi calls the law of mutual combat. That being, since we are attacked, we attack back. And then we engage in that back and forth enough that we completely forget our mission and our goal and who we are. So today, I want to run through what I call the illustrated Gnostic cosmology. And I’m putting the illustration into the transcript so that if you are listening to this as an audio podcast, you really would do well to go to GnosticInsights.com or to my Substack location, the Gnostic Reformation, under the name of Cyd Ropp, so that you can see the illustration that we’re talking about. Now, when you first look at this Gnostic cosmology, it’s very strange looking, and it’s probably incomprehensible. But by the time I talk you through this, you’ll be able to follow the steps. There are 15 steps in this Gnostic cosmology. And once you recognize these stations, then you will literally understand Gnosis. You will remember your Gnosis, and you’ll understand what all of the various versions of Gnosticism have been trying to say. One reason is that this is a pictorial presentation. It’s not just words, because I’ve noticed when reading the various books of the Nag Hammadi, for example, some of which are Valentinian Gnosticism, some of which are Sethian Gnosticism, some are straight-out Greek philosophy by Plato. They use different words, but the concepts are the same. So what I always attempt to do is to level up to a meta-level, above the words, and envision and then picture it so that you can describe it with the words you prefer. So let’s get started. The background image of this entire Gnostic cosmology key I picture as pure inky blackness, like the sky with no stars or moons. That is the ground state of consciousness. And that is the Father’s mind. Now the Father is another one of these words where many people would like to disagree with saying Father. They want to say Source, or, for example, as it is called in the Secret Book of John, the One, the Parent, the Invisible Spirit. However, in the Tripartite Tractate of the Nag Hammadi, which is the book that I mainly use as a reference, that initial, illimitable consciousness is called the Father. Now, that’s the ground state. That’s the first principle. Consciousness is not a byproduct of the little gray cells. Consciousness predates everything. Consciousness is part of the existence of God, and it is the very first thing before anything that follows. Step number two is the emergence of the Son. It is the emergence of consciousness from the illimitable, infinite consciousness of the Father into a singularity, into a monad, as it’s called. It’s like the bucket dipped into the sea. It contains all of the characteristics and quality of the Father, but it’s contained as an individual. The Son doesn’t separate from the Father. It stays plugged into the Father. The Tripartite Tractate says that as soon as the Son was formed, what are called the Totalities of the All were formed. That’s step number three. And the Totalities of the All are all of the variabilities that make up the Son. So, the Totalities and the Son are coexistent, but it is all of the characteristics broken out and enumerated that form what are called the Totalities of the All. The Totalities of the All do not recognize themselves as individuals. They are only spokes on the wheel. They have no personal identity. They know that they are part of the Son, and they glorify the Son, and they glorify the Father. So, they are glorifying upstream, as we like to say. And it is through this giving of glory that each of the Totalities comes to self-awareness. Now, instead of one singular unit that is coexistent entirely with the Son, they blossom into self-identities, and they arrange themselves in a hierarchy. So, step four is the Totalities of the All migrating from a burst of sunshine that’s sitting within the Son into a pyramidal shape, because the pyramid is the essential shape of a hierarchy. There’s more at the bottom than there is at the top. Everything keeps leveling up, following a basic Gnostic rule of the higher the fewer, until you eventually arrive at a capstone at the very top, just like our physical pyramids look. And this entity, at number five, is called the hierarchy of the Aeons of the Fullness. And in Gnosticism, we usually identify the word aeon with consciousness, with an individual. It’s an entity. It’s not a unit of time. It’s a unit of consciousness. And so the Aeons of the hierarchy of the Fullness of God are infinite in number. There aren’t only eight or 64 or 365. Those may be ones that are named in other books of Gnosticism, but conceptually, you see, they’d have to be innumerable, because they are part of the illimitable consciousness of the Father, via the Son. And the job of the hierarchies of the Fullness, well, they’ve each got a position, a place, a duty, and a name. And basically what they do is sing songs of glory upstream to the Father and the Son, just like the Totalities did. And in this combination of the Aeons in the Fullness of God, they dream. They dream of Paradise. They dream of the intelligent design of this cosmos that we live in. And so all of us down here, we’re prefigured in the minds of the Fullness of God. And that Fullness of God is generally what we humans imagine as Heaven or Paradise. Humans in cultures all over the world have a dream of Paradise. And the reason why we all have this exact same dream of Paradise is because that’s where we come from. We are the fruit of the Aeons of the Fullness, and we instantiate their dream of Paradise. Now, according to the Tripartite Tractate, the object that in my drawings looks like a starburst re-sorted themselves into this hierarchy of the Fullness of God. The last Aeon that was produced through a combination of all of the Aeons of the Fullness of God, giving glory to the Father and the Son. In the Tripartite Tractate, that Aeon, that final Aeon, the capstone to the pyramid, sitting right up there on top, is called Logos. And Logos means reasoning. It means logic. The next step in the story is when that final Aeon that’s sitting on top of the Fullness of God wants to re-insert itself into the Father—the original source of consciousness—wants to plug into the Father the way that the Son remains plugged into the Father. It tries to take that position, and it can’t do it. And it is repelled by the Father, and that is the Fall. The Father repelled that Aeon from being able to plug into itself. I wouldn’t say that Logos was trying to become God. That’s kind of an insulting way to put it. I would say that that final Aeon was simply trying to reunite with the Father. But it couldn’t. It was repelled because no one can come to the illimitable. It’s too powerful. The Tripartite Tractate says they would be annihilated because the Father’s power is too great. It would just burn it up. And so instead of plugging into the Father, Logos fell. And that, according to Gnosticism, is the Fall. And it was the Fall that created our material cosmos. Now, you could say that that was Sophia that fell and her child Yaldabaoth. I prefer to keep it simple and just to say that it’s Logos that fell. Logos was a very special Aeon that contained within its one unity, fractal representations of all of the other Aeons of the Fullness. So Logos was perfect and complete, representing the Son of God. However, he was a fractal level down. Logos crowned the top of the Fullness with fractals of all the other Aeons. He didn’t have the power, didn’t have the greatness of the original Son in step two. But he had the pattern. He had the blueprint. He thought he was complete and could build Paradise, the Paradise that all of the Aeons dreamed up together in step five. He thought he could do that because he contained the Fullness of God in a smaller fractal form. But he was mistaken and he crashed out of the ethereal plane, boom, broke apart, and his pleroma lost its hierarchical arrangement. It became random and chaotic. That is step eight. I generally depict that random chaos as quantum foam. It’s just boiling in and out of existence. Nothing can stick. Nothing can stay. Nothing can level up. It’s chaotic. Logos tried his best to bring it all back in order, tried to put his pleroma back together into a proper hierarchy, but it would not cooperate. And he was aghast, it says. He was very upset, very disturbed by the disturbance that had come out of him. He meant to bring perfection and instead he brought chaos. And he was now separated from the Fullness of God. Well, the Fullnesses prayed to help Logos return, and the best part of Logos, it says in the Tripartite Tractate, step 10, the best part of Logos returned to the Fullness of God, but it abandoned the chaos below. So what is that chaos? I’ve identified that chaotic disturbance that came out of Logos as not only quantum foam, but the Fallen ego of Logos. You see, all of the Aeons have an ego. They’ve got their perfect One Self that is a fractal copy of the Son, but they’ve also got positions, places, names, duties, which is to say they have an ego. And an ego is just their designation. It’s just their address and their name, rank, and serial number. That’s their ego. It’s not self-centered. It’s just a name. But when Logos falls and abandons his ego down below, then it is an ego that came into being that is separated from the One Self of the Son. It’s outside of the direct flow of consciousness and life and love of the Father and the Son and the God. So it is the beginning of ego running amok. Ego came to its own realization, woke up, so to speak, found itself in this weird, dark, chaotic space, and he thought he was God because he didn’t remember where he came from. He didn’t realize he was the fallen ego of Logos. He had all of the blueprints for Paradise because they were in the mind of Logos when he fell. And he also had the ambitious overreaching that Logos was doing when he fell. Step 11 in the diagram shows the chaos and this disordered pleroma of the ego of Logos down here, no longer looking like a pyramid but just random bubbles. But there’s a border around it now because the Father put up a border around the fallen bits in order to contain them, in order to protect the Fullness of God from the disaster that was occurring, we would say, down below. Logos, now reunited with the Fullness, prays for his fallen ego, prays for this mess that he left behind. Demiurge came to awareness down there at step 11. So the ego of Logos, abandoned down below, becomes what Gnostics call the Demiurge. And the Demiurge, thinking it was God, having all the blueprints for Paradise, thought it could build Paradise now down here inside of this border. And this border, by the way, could be likened to the expanding bubble around our universe. The Big Bang would have been the splat in step 8 when Logos crashed apart and began emitting these particles. So Fullness and Logos prayed for help to come to what is called now the Deficiency. Our cosmos is known as the Deficiency or the imitation because it’s a knock-off of Paradise. And what they want is to rescue the Demiurge. They’re not trying to condemn the Demiurge to hell. They’re trying to rescue the Demiurge and bring him back up to the Fullness to reunite with Logos and plug back in with them because that’s where it belongs. So in step 12, we have the fruit of the Aeons of the Fullness being sent down into this material cosmos. The Demiurge has been working on the material cosmos in step 11. He can’t get it to come to life because he doesn’t contain the consciousness and life of the Fullness and the Father. He’s a flat version, like a mirror image or like a projection on a movie screen. He doesn’t have the true depth of consciousness. Archons lack consciousness, they are not self-aware the way the Aeons are. They are tightly restrained and very strictly ordered by very strict laws of physics and chemistry and whatnot by the mind of the Demiurge only. They are projections of the Demiurge. They are shadows of the Aeons. They’re like the inversions of the beauty of that Aeonic Golden Pyramid, but they are lacking consciousness, life, and love. So the Aeons send down what are called the Second Order of Powers. The First Order of Powers were the Aeons and the Fullness of God. The Second Order of Powers is all of the life and consciousness and love of the Father flowing down from the Fullness of God down into this fallen cosmos. That is all living creatures. Everything that’s alive from the bacteria and the cells and the organs that make up our bodies and all of the critters and birds and fish, all of the insects and mammals, all living creatures, the grasses and the trees, the moss and the slime molds, everything that’s alive is a fruit of the Fullness of God. Fruits of the Aeons pre-designed in the Fullness of God and sent down here to instantiate life, love, and consciousness into this otherwise dead disaster of a cosmos. And we come down with a mission. We Second Order Powers were supposed to come down here to remind the Demiurge of the Father above; to remind the Demiurge of Logos, his better half; to remind the Demiurge of love and consciousness and that he is not God and he needs to return home. Come home, Demiurge, come home. We are supposed to be calling to the Demiurge to return home to the Fullness of God. Well, we got caught in a never-ending war instead with the material world. See, at conception, we are all bonded to the molecular level. So when a creature has the spark of life come into it from the Fullness down here, when it bonds to that material level, that molecule that then begins reproducing, reproducing, reproducing according to the pattern from above that that creature brought into the cosmos with it. We all carry the Fullness of God within every part of our living bodies, every one of our cells, every one of our organs. We are full of the Fullness of God. We have consciousness. It’s self-evident. We love. That is also self-evident. We operate according to the Simple Golden Rule of reaching out to others to help build things that we can’t do on our own. We make families and work together. We make villages and work together. We make small communities and build things that we can all enjoy together. But we forget our job. We forget about bringing love and remembrance to the Demiurge because of the never-ending war of spirit against material, the never-ending war of right and left, the never-ending war between us and the archons, the never-ending war. It’s a constant battle here between life and death. And so the Fullnesses realized that that plan wasn’t working. We forgot to do our jobs. They prayed upstream to the Father, to the Son, to the Totalities, and they prayed for true salvation to come now and rescue the Second Order Powers, just like we were supposed to rescue the Demiurge. Now it takes a superpower, the most superpower, to come into our cosmos, rescue all of the Second Order Powers by reminding us of God’s love and what our true mission is of sharing love. We can’t do it on our own. We already proved that we lost the battle in step 13. So step 14 is sending down the Savior, sending down the most powerful entity of the ethereal plane, that being what is called the Christ. And Christ is the Son of God. Christ is the Fullnesses all praying together. Christ is the Totalities all singing the song together. Christ has the most power of any entity ever, more than enough power to bring remembrance, love, salvation, peace, comfort, joy to all of us down here who have forgotten. That’s the job of the Christ. That’s step 14. And step 15 is once the Christ succeeds in bringing remembrance to everyone, then we can move into what will be called the Third Economy. We’re in the Second Economy now. That’s the economy or the system of the material world. The First Economy was the Fullness of God, where the First Order of Powers live. The Second Economy is this cosmos that we live in, where the Second Order of Powers live. And the Third Economy is after this material cosmos passes away, dissolves like snow, gets all rolled up and wrapped up, and we all return to the Fullness of God. The Third Economy is the dream of Paradise the cosmos will instantiate after this Second Economy dissolves at the end of time. We all return to the new Third Economy ruled by the Third Order of Powers, and that’s the pleroma of Christ. Christ is the Third Order of Powers, and there is an individual Third Order Power for every one of us Second Order Powers. We can’t do it on our own. We cannot love to the extent needed to demonstrate to the Demiurge love. We get caught in wars. We kill each other. We fight with each other. We quarrel. We quibble. We blow each other up and chop off heads. Bad, very bad. The Christ and the Third Order Powers comes to each of us as an individual, comes to you, comes to me, comes to our neighbors, comes to all of the critters and all of the plants, but I don’t think they’re quite as fallen as we are. I think they’re doing a pretty good job of living their lives according to what is required down here in the Second Economy. But true salvation, true redemption from this world comes by accepting the assistance of the Christ. Okay, I think we’ll stop there today. That’s the end of this Gnostic Cosmology. Next week, we’ll talk about the yeah, so what? to all of this. What good will that do me? What good will that do the world? Tune back in next week and we’ll talk about it. Meanwhile, if you have any questions or comments, please don’t be shy. Make some comments. I look forward to reading them. God bless and onward and upward. 15 steps in Gnostic Cosmology

In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Kati Morton tackles the core question: Why Do I Feel So Behind? when it seems Everyone Else Seems to Have It Together. We dive deep into the psychological struggles of comparison, isolation, and overcoming trauma.We also address the debilitating internal experience: Are You Experiencing Complex PTSD? and provide clarity on What to Do When Your Brain Relates Everything to Trauma. Finally, we cover motivation loss, asking: Do You Have Anhedonia? and share strategies for Finding Motivation When Everything Feels Boring.‌ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe for more Ask Kati Anything episodes every week! Shopping with our sponsors helps support the show and allows us to continue bringing you these important conversations about mental health. Please check out this week's special offers: • MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to http://MASTERCLASS.com/KATI for the current offer. • Go to Remi (Custom Night Guards & Dental Solutions) http://shopremi.com/KATI and use code KATI at checkout for 55% off a new night guard plus a FREE foam gift that whitens your teeth and cleans your night guard. • Visit https://on.auraframes.com/KATI for an exclusive $45-off Carver Mat - Use promo code KATI at checkout Audience questions & timestamps: 0:00:39 (Q1) Dealing with Friendship Envy. Kati reframes friendship envy as an indicator of what you truly want in life. 0:06:59 (Q2) Recovering from Burnout. The Effort vs. Reward Strategy The key to recovery is assessing where your time and energy go, and then placing boundaries in areas where... My new book is available for pre-order: Why Do I Keep Doing This? → https://geni.us/XoyLSQIf you've ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I'd be so grateful for your support. 0:14:12 (Q3) Moving On After Divorce. Rediscovery of Self Divorce is a huge loss, and therapy is a must. The core focus should be on figuring out who you are again through journaling (like The Artist's Way) and taking solo dates. 0:23:48 (Q4) Ego Death & Transformation. Ego vs. Connection Ego is a protective defense mechanism that, when overactive, can cause resistance, sabotage progress, and impede true connection. 0:30:10 (Q5) Why Everything is a Trigger (Complex PTSD) The listener is triggered by everyday items (like Vaseline) and experiences dissociation due to past sexual abuse by their mother. Kati emphasizes the brain is trying to protect the listener. 0:40:29 (Q6) In Crisis But Don't Want to 'Bug' Therapist. It's common for crisis feelings and body memories to intensify at night due to fewer distractions. Advice includes using crisis lines (988, 741741) 0:45:34 (Q7) Loss of Motivation (Approaching 70) Anhedonia and Behavioral Activation Lacking enthusiasm (anhedonia) and motivation is a common sign of depression in older adults, often linked to loss of purpose and isolation. 0:50:29 (Q8) Finding the Right Dose The feeling of being "numbed out" or lacking motivation on an SSRI is often due to blunted affect from a dose that is too high, or the wrong medication entirely. Ask Kati Anything ep. 290 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT MY BOOKS Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month) While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/kati PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snippet of wisdom 92.In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, my guest Jamie Thornhill talks about how to strengthen your intuition.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Jamie Thornhill in episode #284:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/284˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Retreating into Fear and Ego, I Block the Flow of Infinity; Can You Open Yourself to the Stream of CreativityThis class, the first in a series on the discourse V'shavti B'sholom, published in Torah Or Vayeitze, said by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei, 11 Kislev, 5568 (1807), was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 7 Kislev, 5786, November 27, 2025, Parshas Vayetzei, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9816

What is the Ego?The ego is idolatry; the sign of limited and separated self, born in a body, doomed to suffer and to end its life in death. It is the “will” that sees the Will of God as enemy, and takes a form in which it is denied. The ego is the “proof” that strength is weak and love is fearful, life is really death, and what opposes God alone is true.The ego is insane. In fear it stands beyond the Everywhere, apart from All, in separation from the Infinite. In its insanity it thinks it has become a victor over God Himself. And in its terrible autonomy it “sees” the Will of God has been destroyed. It dreams of punishment, and trembles at the figures in its dreams; its enemies, who seek to murder it before it can ensure its safety by attacking them.The Son of God is egoless. What can he know of madness and the death of God, when he abides in Him? What can he know of sorrow and of suffering, when he lives in eternal joy? What can he know of fear and punishment, of sin and guilt, of hatred and attack, when all there is surrounding him is everlasting peace, forever conflict-free and undisturbed, in deepest silence and tranquility?To know reality is not to see the ego and its thoughts, its works, its acts, its laws and its beliefs, its dreams, its hopes, its plans for its salvation, and the cost belief in it entails. In suffering, the price for faith in it is so immense that crucifixion of the Son of God is offered daily at its darkened shrine, and blood must flow before the altar where its sickly followers prepare to die.Yet will one lily of forgiveness change the darkness into light; the altar to illusions to the shrine of Life Itself. And peace will be restored forever to the holy minds which God created as His Son, His dwelling place, His joy, His love, completely His, completely one with Him.LESSON 331There Is No Conflict, For My Will Is Yours.How foolish, Father, to believe Your Son could cause himself to suffer! Could he make a plan for his damnation, and be left without a certain way to his release? You love me, Father. You could never leave me desolate, to die within a world of pain and cruelty. How could I think that Love has left Itself? There is no will except the Will of Love. Fear is a dream, and has no will that can conflict with Yours. Conflict is sleep, and peace awakening. Death is illusion; life, eternal truth. There is no opposition to Your Will. There is no conflict, for my will is Yours.Forgiveness shows us that God's Will is one, and that we share it. Let us look upon the holy sights forgiveness shows today, that we may find the peace of God. Amen.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

In this episode, JF and Phil discuss Robert Louis Stevenson's Gothic classic, the tale that conjured the fog-shrouded London hellscape that has haunted the modern imagination ever since. Though written as a quick “Christmas crawler” to earn a bit of money, the novella has exerted an incalculable influence on art and literature. It also proved strangely prophetic, anticipating Freud and others who would soon make the fragmentation of the human psyche a defining concern of the new century. "The human is two" is a recurring refrain in the work of the scholar of religious thought, Jeffrey J. Kripal. References Dan Ericson, Severance Robert Louis Stevenson, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde David Lynch (dir.), Mullholland Drive John Frankenheimer (dir.), The Manchurian Candidate Galen Strawson, British philosopher Juan Eduardo Cirlot, A Dictionary of Symbols Jeff Kripal, How to Think Philosophically Rouben Mamoullian (dir.), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Weird Studies, Episode 161 on “From Hell” Sigmund Freud, “The Ego and the Id” Arthur Machen, Hieroglyphics Arthur Machen, “The White People” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the real reason you're not progressing has nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with the patterns you refuse to see? In this episode, Kevin and Alan reveal the overlooked traits that quietly undermine health, wealth, and long-term achievement. They break down the mindsets that weaken discipline, the beliefs that distort identity, and the behaviors that separate people who create results from those who never move beyond intention. This is grounded insight built from thousands of episodes and years of watching the same patterns repeat in real clients. If you want a clearer understanding of what's holding you back and what to shift next, this conversation gives you the lens you need.Learn more about:Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club”  – Every Saturday –https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5JbhcYour first 30-minute “Business Breakthrough Session” call with Alan is FREE. This call is designed to help you identify bottlenecks and build a clear plan for your next level. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

Top Performance Coach Jim Murphy reveals how to eliminate fear, master pressure, and unlock elite performance. Jim spent 5 years writing Inner Excellence, the mental toughness manual that shot from obscurity to #1 New York Times bestseller overnight when star athlete A.J. Brown was caught reading it on the sidelines of a NFL playoff game. A personal coach to professional baseball players and Olympic athletes, he teaches how extraordinary performance and a meaningful life follow the exact same path. ----- Approximate Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:01) The Three Elements of Inner Excellence (04:36) Before Fame (05:42) Discovery: When A.J. Brown Read ‘Inner Excellence' on TV (12:01) Powering Your Life With Clean Fuel vs. Dirty Fuel (16:26) Ad Break (22:34) Why You Avoid Life by Keeping 'Busy' (25:39) Purpose in Life and How He Found Religion (31:09) The Interaction of Ego, Self-Centeredness, and Self-Confidence (33:59) How to Navigate Failure and Learn From It (41:43) Dealing With Comparison in the Modern World (47:34) Discovering Your Inner Excellence (51:25) Does Success Equal Happiness? (55:00) Feeling Guilt or FOMO About Life Choices (01:01:21) Changing Your Focus to Get Through Challenging Goals (01:05:40) Choices Are Hard to Act On, Rules Are Not (01:10:40) Daily Mantras for Success (01:12:15) Is the Best Possible Life Driven by Ambition or Love? (01:14:52) Why Do We Train Our Bodies but Don't Train Our Minds? (01:15:38) What Is Success for You? ----- Upgrade: Get a hand edited transcripts and ad free experiences along with my thoughts and reflections at the end of every conversation. Learn more @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------ Follow Shane Parrish:X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/shaneparrish Insta: https://www.instagram.com/farnamstreet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183/ ------ Thank you to the sponsors for this episode: Basecamp: Stop struggling, start making progress. Get somewhere with Basecamp. Sign up free at http://basecamp.com/knowledgeproject reMarkable: Get your paper tablet at https://www.reMarkable.com today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Una investigación en Italia revela una aterradora versión de los seres humanos Década del 90, plan de fin de semana, ir de safari humano a los Balcanes. Paquete todo incluido. Cacería fácil. Apuntando y disparando desde edificios a los que pasen por la avenida. Seguridad absoluta, guiado por mandos serbios. Disparo a niños es más caro. Placer garantizado. Italia está conmocionada. El mundo se entera a través de una investigación periodística que esto no queda en el universo de la fantasía ECDQEMSD podcast episodio 6181 Safari Humano - crimen y turismo Conducen: El Pirata y El Sr. Lagartija https://canaltrans.com Noticias del Mundo: Cacerías humanas en Sarajevo - Negocian paz en Ucrania - Bolsonaro dice que se puso loco - Apagones en Cuba - Cambios necesarios en la ONU según Narendra Modri - Europa preocupada por I.A - Escándalo en la F1 Las Vegas Historias Desintegradas: Arte y mensaje - I.A. y lo humano - Incomodar y agradar - Ego, aplauso y reconocimiento - Validación humana - Algoritmos y dolor - En lo que no me quiero convertir - La suegra religiosa - Vamos a la feria - Viaje de graduación - Un parque temático - Día del Orgullo Primate - Vino tinto para todos y más... En Caso De Que El Mundo Se Desintegre - Podcast no tiene publicidad, sponsors ni organizaciones que aporten para mantenerlo al aire. Solo el sistema cooperativo de los que aportan a través de las suscripciones hacen posible que todo esto siga siendo una realidad. Gracias Dragones Dorados!! NO AI: ECDQEMSD Podcast no utiliza ninguna inteligencia artificial de manera directa para su realización. Diseño, guionado, música, edición y voces son de  nuestra completa intervención humana.

This episode offers a powerful reminder that our greatest growth often begins in the moments we'd rather avoid—the uncertainty, the confusion, the not-knowing. According to Kabbalah these uncomfortable spaces are actually invitations to rise to a higher level of awareness. You'll discover why the unknown is not a sign that something is wrong, but a sacred opening for clarity, trust, and transformation.With relatable stories and practical tools, this conversation reframes fear, doubt, and delay as catalysts for miracles. It explores how to shorten difficult processes, how to recognize the “ladder” to your next level when life feels darkest, and how to shift from control to curiosity so you can receive the guidance already being offered to you.A grounding, encouraging, and illuminating guide for anyone navigating a transition, seeking clarity, or learning to trust the journey—even when the next step is not yet visible. Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni. Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni. Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Find out more about our work, dig into our archives, and send us a message at www.weeklyenergyboost.com.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

“I think you have to have a big ego in business and in sports but I use mine to want to protect myself from failure. Ego makes me not want to fail, it's a motivator, my ego doesn't want me to be laughed at or labeled a failure.” Zak Brown CEO of McLaren Racing The 2025 F1 season is winding down with three races left to go and McLaren has already won its 2nd Consecutive Constructors' Championship with the chance for their drivers to finish 1st and 2nd. At the helm of all this success is CEO Zak Brown, a high school dropout from California that pursued his passion for motor sports and turned around McLaren Racing.  On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, hosts Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder sit down with  Zak Brown for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, risk-taking, and the relentless pursuit of speed—both on and off the track. Zak pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to transform one of the most iconic organizations in motorsport, from rebuilding McLaren's Formula 1 program to cultivating a culture where innovation thrives, no blame is placed and a team first mantra. He talks candidly about navigating high-pressure decisions, the realities of competing at the sport's highest level, and how he balances business strategy with his pure passion for racing. The conversation amps up as Zak talks about Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's fierce but healthy internal rivalry, explaining how their push to beat each other is exactly what drives the team closer to the front of the grid. With only a few races left, McLaren is eyeing a 1st, 2nd finish for the 2025 season, hoping to prove doubters wrong with a drama-free relationship between his two drivers that sit atop the sport- a no favoritism, no fighting approach. From the dynamics inside the garage to the strategic vision for the future, Zak gives rare insight into what it takes to manage two hungry, elite-level drivers chasing the same trophy. Zak dives into the inspiration behind his new book, sharing the lessons, setbacks, and bold decisions that shaped his journey from young racing enthusiast to the executive steering one of motorsport's most iconic teams. He reveals the mindset shifts that fueled McLaren's resurgence and why embracing risk is often the only real path forward. From bold driver signings to the future of electric racing and what winning means in today's F1 landscape, this episode offers a rare look at the mindset of a global sports executive who isn't afraid to bet big. Whether you're a Formula 1 fanatic, a business leader, or someone inspired by reinvention, Zak Brown's journey shows exactly what it means to pivot with conviction. Pivot Family, don't forget too comment, like and hit subscribe! A special thanks to our partners at Jack Daniels for sponsoring this conversation and inviting us to be apart of their F1 partnership with McLaren, Las Vegas has been exciting and we wish the best of luck to Lando and Oscar down the finish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The CLS Experience, we welcome Darren Prince, the acclaimed author and powerhouse sports and celebrity agent, known for orchestrating deals with legends like Magic Johnson and Hulk Hogan. Darren takes us through an incredible journey from his battles with opiate addiction to celebrating over 15 years of sobriety. As we navigate through his professional triumphs with Prince Marketing Group, Darren is candid about his passionate commitment to helping others overcome addiction and mental health struggles through his Aiming High Foundation. The conversation deepens as Darren shares insights about the power of vulnerability and shared experiences in forming genuine connections, even with celebrities like Charlie Sheen and Jerry West. He stresses that the pursuit of success and wealth feels hollow without addressing emotional and spiritual well-being. Darren advocates for a life driven by gratitude and meaningful relationships, suggesting that when we focus on uplifting others and personal growth, true happiness naturally follows. Darren's insights offer a valuable perspective on the path to a meaningful and enriching life. Let's go deep!10:57 - Celebrity Relationships and Personal Growth16:26 - Spirituality, Ego, and Humility25:54 - Addiction Recovery and Personal Growth39:09 - Balancing Success and Inner Growth42:38 - Life, Success, and Paying It Forward49:53 - Music, Recovery, and GratitudeCheck out Darren on Instagram HERE:Check out Darren's Website HERE:Check out our brand new RISE Framework to unlock your purpose HERE.Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

You've been lied to about the Ego. "Ego is the enemy." "His ego got in the way." "Get rid of your ego." Wrong. Your ego isn't a villain — it's a survival system you created as a child. It's your internal brand, the identity you built to stay safe, get approval, avoid shame, and maintain control. The problem? The same strategies that protected you then are sabotaging you now. In this episode, you'll learn: • What the ego actually is • How and when it was formed • Why it protects you the way it does • How ego strategies create anxiety, procrastination, pressure, and self-criticism • And most importantly, how to retrain your ego so it works for you instead of against you Ego mastery is the foundation of high performance, emotional strength, discipline, and dominance. And if you want real change...deeper confidence, calmer pressure, stronger results...you need someone who can help you see the blind spots your ego hides from you. If you're ready to dominate from the inside out, book a free consultation for 1-on-1 coaching: imnotyou.com/coaching