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Okay… I think we can all agree that it's a solid idea to establish a specific time each year to set some new goals and start some new habits. There's no doubt!  That's a good and healthy thing.  Right?  But who's the jackhole who suggested we try doing that during the holidays???  Seriously?   That timing is nuts!  Heck… I think it's the biggest reason why most end-of-the-year goal sessions and most New Year's resolutions fail so quickly!!!  And that's exactly why we're declaring the 3rd week of January… our 3rd annual RESET WEEK! It's the time when we can set some goals for 2024 and start some new habits!  And in THIS very special episode… I give you a simple but powerful strategy called the “G.E.T. Method™! It's something I use with my Success Coaching clients to help to set them for more success and more of the experiences they want to have!  I think you'll love it!  So let's dive in!   MORE RESOURCES TO HELP:   Download the Participant Guide for the episode here: www.mitchmatthews.com/resetguide   Listen in to the DTD episode that kicked off RESET WEEK three years ago: https://mitchmatthews.com/346/    I mention my Mastermind in the Q&A… so I wanted to get you a couple of DREAM THINK DO episodes where I talk about how to form a Mastermind of your own.  Check them out here: www.mitchmatthews.com/120 and mitchmatthews.com/masterminds    I also gave a shout to my good friend Adam Carroll during the training.  You can listen to my most recent interview with A.C. here: www.mitchmatthews.com/389      HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!)   Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU?   Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa    That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!     I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:   How about YOU!?  What did you think of the G.E.T. Method™?    And… I'm curious. What steps and strategies (big or small) resonated with you?   More importantly… what's something (BIG or small) YOU want to try as a result? What's an EXPERIENCE you want to be intentional about THIS YEAR? Let me know!  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful episode with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you!   Mitch   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Welcome to reset week! What's inside today's special episode 3:02 Let's Reset: The history of the event and how to crush it in 2024 6:36 Why most people don't hit their yearly goals 11:16 Why is it so important to succeed in 2024? 16:01 The most powerful ways to reset your mindset 41:21 What do you want to experience this year? 49:11 Perfectionism and Procrastination: How to overcome both 56:01 A practical exercise to help you accomplish more

We got some Mixed economic data, which includesRecord online sales for holidaysLowest job openings in 2 yearsAnd fear from small business owners across the country is palatablevigilance is still the best policy right nowThen, we have a study on work-life balance…Apparently, the concept is flawed at its core!We have some employee - employer relationship information you don't want to miss!And last but not least, the % of people who think Money can buy you happiness, but it is shrinking. Let's find out why!COMMENT HERE! COMMENT ON IF BY CLICKING HERE; I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Check out this week's news updates, build Strong Business, and serve your customers better!We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements. Your clients are too!+Being informed is an integral part of the success of any community or business. +You now have extra things to talk to your customers about!Sources:https://www.statista.com/topics/1103/holiday-season-e-commerce/#topicOverviewhttps://www.businessinsider.com/job-openings-federal-reserve-economy-markets-investors-interest-rates-labor-2023-12https://www.uschamber.com/small-business/small-business-weekly-forecasthttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/push-life-balance-fatally-flawed-171642670.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/almost-75-millennials-67-gen-113000279.htmlComing up in the hair industry and visiting London for classes, I noticed that hairdressers were held in higher esteem there than they were in the USA...I want that for us!One of our missions is to raise the esteem and perceived importance & value of hairdressers across the USA. HS NEWS is part of that effort. We believe in order to achieve this goal, we must raise the bar of professionalism, service, and sophistication of hairdressers. We hope you enjoy the news and look forward to your comments!Is this useful?Is this interesting?Are there any other topics you pay attention to that you believe help you run your business or serve your customers?#hair #hairnews #hairpreneur #beautypreneur #hairdresserstrong #hairdresser #strong #entrepreneur

Our journey through the music of your lives is starting to wind down but not before we hear from a listener who shares songs that make her cry, make her laugh and remind her of the most important people in her life. Before we get there, I do another round of Would You Rather and introduce you to a very lonely man with a very powerful tongue who I came across on social media. No official homework assignment this week so that means it's open lines.  Got something on your mind you desperately need advice on? Have a topic or question you'd like addressed on the show? Have a WYR scenario you'd like me to answer? You help make the content of the show! Let your voice be heard! Completely anonymous and confidential! Just click the link pinned at the top of the shows social media pages. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Thanks for listening!

Greetings Stranger Friends!!!! I told you I'd be back in a couple days with something cool! Yes it's contest time. Listen to learn how you can win ONE of THREE Stranger Things comics! Grand Prize winner gets their choice of "The Bully" (which I haven't covered in the Book Club yet), "Zombie Boys" or "Into The Fire!" The first name chosen gets their choice of those three (plus some Stranger Things stickers!). The second name chosen gets their choice of the remaining two comics - and the third place winner...well you get the book that is left - but you still win! Listen to the episode to find out where you can enter and please only enter once! This contest will run until July 31st, and the winners will be announced live on TikTok (@StrangerDangerPod) on  Monday, August 1st EST. Don't worry if you can't make it live - I will contact you! This contest is only available to residents of US and Canada. I apologize to the rest of the world - but hopefully next time I can do something digital that I can include THE ENTIRE EARTH IN! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email StrangerDanger@fansnotexperts.com Leave a Voicemail Message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings Stranger Friends!!!! I know it's only been a few days since you last heard from me, but I told you I would be back soon to talk about some thoughts I had on what the future may hold. In this (much much shorter than last time) episode I discuss some thoughts I have about what we might see next. And I take a guess on what we might hear next too - if the timing lines up. I also talk about what is next for Stranger Danger! You didn't think I'd just sit around waiting for Stranger Things 5 did you? Plus I play some voicemails - and mention a little something I have cooking (again stay tuned to your podcast feed in the next couple days). I look forward to having more details on that VERY soon. Until then - STAY STRANGER MY FRIENDS! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email StrangerDanger@fansnotexperts.com Leave a Voicemail Message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings Stranger Friends! I know it's been over a week since you last heard from me and 17 full days since Volume 2 rocked our worlds - but I wanted to take the time to make sure this finale episode was the best I could make it...It definitely was the longest! I can't believe after all this time - all the waiting. All the watching and rewatching. And rewatching again...Stranger Things 4 is all over! What a fun/amazing ride it's been with an absolutely wonderful season of television...and a very enjoyable season of TALKING about that wonderful season of television. Thank you so much for sticking with the show and making this my most successful podcast season yet! I really am looking forward to talking more with you in the future (sooner than you make think) and I really hope you enjoy the episode. Remember, normal is boring - SO STAY STRANGER MY FRIENDS! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email StrangerDanger@fansnotexperts.com Leave a Voicemail Message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings Stranger Friends! I know it's been over a week since you last heard from me and 17 full days since Volume 2 rocked our worlds - but I wanted to take the time to make sure this finale episode was the best I could make it...It definitely was the longest! I can't believe after all this time - all the waiting. All the watching and rewatching. And rewatching again...Stranger Things 4 is all over! What a fun/amazing ride it's been with an absolutely wonderful season of television...and a very enjoyable season of TALKING about that wonderful season of television. Thank you so much for sticking with the show and making this my most successful podcast season yet! I really am looking forward to talking more with you in the future (sooner than you make think) and I really hope you enjoy the episode. Remember, normal is boring - SO STAY STRANGER MY FRIENDS! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email StrangerDanger@fansnotexperts.com Leave a Voicemail Message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're answering the question, “Should YOU be a life coach?” this week.  Why?  Well, according to a recent study, almost half of employees in the US are looking for a new job or plan to soon.   Which suggests that the curious pandemic-era phenomenon known as the “Great Resignation” is continuing into 2022. Specifically, 44% of employees now consider themselves “job seekers,” according to Willis Towers Watson's 2022 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey.   Wow.  That blew me away.  How about you?  As a part of all of this, I've had more and more people ask me whether they should and/or could become a life coach.  So, I wanted to dig into that.  Now, I'll be the first to say that every once and a while... I do a deep dive on a subject that might not be for everyone.  BUT this one is for more people than you might expect. If you listen to DREAM THINK DO, I'm guessing you may have thought about it.  If you're wanting to dream bigger, think better and do more of what you're put on the planet to do… then… there's a really good chance you'd like to see others do that too!  So, if you've had that feeling… it's possible you'd make an amazing coach.  AND… many should become coaches… BUT… not all. That's why I'm doing this episode. I'm going to take you behind the scenes of the coaching industry and I'm going to be straight up with you as I answer some common questions I get about who should become a life coach, business coach or success coach.   I'll shoot straight with you about the industry and WHO would be a good fit... and have a chance to really make an IMPACT and... quite possibly... some serious INCOME from it.   And.... who I'll also share who I think shouldn't try to become a life coach too.  It's going to be a fun… eye-opening… truth filled conversation and I can't wait to get started.  So, let's do this!!! FREE TRAINING: 3 Hours to $3K Masterclass http://www.mitchmatthews.com/masterclass MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: Why are we talking about whether you should/could become a life coach… NOW?  Well… like I said, in the introduction, LOTS of people are wanting a change.  There are a LOT of things contributing to this… but if 44% of the workforce are now considering themselves “job seekers,” there's a very good chance that MANY of them  are wanting to do something more meaningful.  Something that's more true to their purpose And if YOU are wanting more purpose from your work… there's a chance that you'd love to help OTHER PEOPLE find more purpose and fulfillment too.   So, one of the things that pops to some people's lists is life coaching.   They might think about hiring their own life coach, but they might also be asking, "I wonder if I should become a life coach?" But let's be honest… right from the start!  Some might wonder if it's a scam or a get-rich-quick scheme? NOTE: You can make a LOT of money as a coach but that's NOT the reason to get into it. There are a few BAD coaches out there… BUT what industry do you know that doesn't include a few bad apples who screw things up for everyone?   That's why I like to set the record straight... and try to do our part to make things right! If you wonder whether being a life coach or a success coach is legitimate: You can now get your Masters and your Ph.D. in coaching...  NOTE: Although I don't recommend that and I'll tell you why more in a bit. BUT just the fact that you can get advanced degrees in coaching proves it's needed and that a LOT of people are seeking help! FREE TRAINING: We have some new free training coming up... because I really do want to help people who feel called to become a life coach to keep moving forward with confidence.   BUT I really do want to scare the wrong people away from becoming a coach...  So let's get started! I often get asked, “SHOULD I BECOME A LIFE COACH?” Good question: Is becoming a life coach ideal for you?  More specifically, here are some of the most common questions I get around the idea of becoming a life coach: What does a life coach actually do? Should I get certified as a life coach and/or do certifications matter? Are there too many life coaches and/or is the coaching market saturated? What are some of the things that keeps people from becoming successful life coaches? Question 1: What does a Life Coach actually do? The question seems to be, "What do SUCCESSFUL life coaches actually do?" Because we've all seen those people who seem to be all talk in regards to being a coach, but you're just not sure what they actually do. When someone is curious about this and they're asking about what a success coach actually does… I ask THEM a question that usually shocks them: "Are you willing to shut up?" Yup.  That sets people back a bit… but it's important to ask… especially if someone is wanting to be an EFFECTIVE and SUCCESSFUL Life Coach. Here's why: As a coach… it's good to have systems and processes in place. BUT as a foundation, I believe in a "question-based approach." What I mean is... I'm going to bring a VAST MAJORITY of my value to my clients by ASKING QUESTIONS... as opposed to TELLING them what to do. The main reason for this approach is something I call:  "The Intellectual Immune System ™" This is based on the idea that we tend to reject things / ideas that come from outside us and we tend to embrace things that come from within. Think of a time when you got advice… and you eventually rejected it… because it came from outside you.  Maybe it was advice from a parent, a manager, a friend, a mother-in-law or a complete stranger.  You knew it was good advice… but you just couldn't move forward… because it just wasn't YOU!  Been there?  I sure have! For me… as a Coach… I work with talented... successful people... and most of the time... they know 90% of what they need to do... they just need a safe place to acknowledge that.  Plus, they need a safe place to talk through the ideas... vet those ideas... and vent... and bitch and moan a bit!  We're human.  It's needed!  And for the other 10%... I always say, "We'll figure it out together." As a life coach, my job is to ask questions and create an environment where we can get to their genius.  Now... a key here is: You need/have to:  "Hold people as capable." Some people get into coaching because they can't wait to tell everyone THEIR answers.  BUT... we all know how THAT goes over.  That's why they're not often very successful. People will feel it… if you believe in them… if you believe they can do it... and they often RISE to that. SIDE NOTE: This applies to LEADERSHIP and PARENTING too!!! So... are you willing to ask some questions and then shut up?   If so... there's a very good chance you could be an awesome coach! QUESTION 2: Should I get certified as a life coach and/or do certifications matter? The big question behind the question here is: “What is a life coaching certification for and what is it NOT for? IDEALLY: A well-designed life coaching certification is something that's going to make you more confident and more effective as a coach.  Helping you… so you can help your clients achieve CLARITY… and help them get to their GOALS more quickly. IT IS NOT: A marketing tool or strategy.  Meaning… don't get a life coaching certification to sell your coaching.  Nope.   Here's the straight scoop.  I'm not “anti-coaching certification.”  Heck... I actually created a coaching certification called “The Coach Mindset” and it's helped thousands of coaches around the world.  So, I believe in getting you the training and the tools you need to be a confident and a competent coach! BUT... I'll be the first one to say that the only people who seem to ask whether I'm certified are other coaches.   I've never been asked by a potential coaching client whether I'm certified or not.   Why?  Because they just want to know whether I can help them or not.  They don't care about a piece of paper on the wall.  They want to know can I help them break through the junk... and achieve what they want to do? So... if you want to grow in your confidence as a coach... find a program that's a great fit for you!  But don't invest in a coaching training program because you think THAT accomplishment will wow potential clients.  It won't.  Much like adding letters behind your name JUST to impress people doesn't tend to work either.  (Sorry… not sorry!) It's the WORK that makes a difference.  It's whether you can help someone get the job done that moves the needle!  So, invest in a training program that helps you DO THE WORK!  Don't invest in a program because you think it's fancy title or HUGE investment will impress people.   Make sense?  I'm hoping so.   One more side note on this before we move on.   If you're looking for a training program,  I'd also really recommend that you find a life coach certification that includes BUSINESS training... as well as coaching training.   Because… to be honest... most people who are attracted to the idea of coaching find that the coaching strategies come more easily to them.  They'll be quick to say they need MORE help on the business-building side... than they do on the coaching side.   But MOST coaching programs don't include business training... so be really careful there!!!  In fact, that's something Brendon Burchard asked me about when he interviewed me about my work with Life Coaches and Success Coaches.  QUESTION 3: Is the Life Coaching market saturated?   I'll sometimes get the question: Are there too many life coaches out there? Let me first run some stats by you:  There are 328+  million people in the US There are 445+ million people in the European Union There are 1.4+ billion people in India There are roughly 8 billion people in the world 8 BILLION people.  That's so big… it's hard to get your head around.  That's a LOT of people.  Now, I'll be the first to say that not all of those people need coaching and/or not all of those people can afford coaching. EVERYONE would benefit from working with a good life coach, but let's be real.   Let's not say 50%... or 25%... let's just do the math on 2% of those people.  Let's say that 2% of people want a coach.  That's still around 160 million people.  (Think about that number.  If you took all the people that live in Los Angeles, New York City and London… that would just be 21 million people!  So 160 million people is a LOT of people!) And… at the same time… depending on your coaching rates... most coaches can have a REALLY profitable coaching practice with 10 clients at a time.   You can make $100K a year with 10 clients (or less) a month! And A LOT of coaches coach on the side.   I know successful people that kept getting those "Can I pick your brain" requests.   So they decided to get trained up as coaches and they sell their services now and make extra $3K to $10K a month from that.  Heck, one of the members of our coach's mastermind made an extra $50K in one month… coaching on the side of his job as a health care administrator.  How cool is that? So there's a LOT of ways to do this. Here's my best insight on the question of whether there are too many coaches in the world.  Ready?   As you become a Life Coach, your true competition won't be other coaches.   Nope.  Not at all.  The biggest competition is the: “COUCH!” That's right!   As a Life Coach... the BIGGEST competition isn't other coaches... the biggest competition is the "couch."  It's distraction.  It's "going grey."  It's all the things that cause people to tune out, to go numb, to settle. That's the biggest competitor. So, you will need to find ways to inspire and equip people to break free and to want more.  THEN... you can help them to clarify what they actually want and help them to achieve it. Want another BIG shocker from behind the curtain?   The vast majority of the people who hire me as their coach haven't been "coach shopping."  They haven't been googling coaches and then decide on me because of a certification I completed.   Nope, they've either been consuming my content for a while and say to themselves, "When I finally invest in a coach... Mitch is my guy."   Or they're referred to me by people who consumes my content or by past clients. So if you commit to helping people... the right clients will find you!  You can find ways to put out content that's true to you… content that helps people in big or small ways… and clients will find you! And yes… I have a long-standing podcast… but my first paying client came from one of my first blog posts I ever wrote!  A friend forwarded it to him and said READ this.  And that person reached out immediately to get some help! This is what gets me fired up and moving forward.  Because I don't want people to live lives that are less than they were supposed to live or experience.  I want people to find their jam… and rock that thing!  That drives me. I don't compete with other coaches.  I compete with how I performed yesterday.   So, some questions I often ask myself are: Am I finding new ways to serve? Am I finding innovative ways to help? Am I growing... if YES?  Then game on... let's go! If I get caught up in looking at other coaches... or what the world would call "my competition" then I'm toast.  I'm not going to be good to anyone!   Who's with me on THAT?  COMPETE with the YOU from yesterday... and that will keep you growing! QUESTION 4:  What are some of the things that keeps people from becoming successful life coaches? This is a big question because people want to be successful.  So, it makes sense that they're curious about what might get in the way of success! It won't surprise you but part of the answer goes back to the things we've already talked about: Thinking they have to have all the answers!!!   Getting TOO much training and getting caught up in that rat race! Disqualify themselves because they caught up in looking around instead of looking forward. But when I talk about one of the BIGGEST "ditches" that potential coaches often fall into… it surprises people. That is: they're not willing to get paid! Now... you might think I'm crazy but hang with me here! Many of the people I talk to that are interested in becoming a life coach are natural encouragers.  They're the safe place that people come to to hash out ideas, vent or dream big! Heck... if you're one of these people… and there's a good chance you are… maybe you've even had someone say, "Wow.  Why am I telling you this?  I don't tell anyone this." Maybe people have joked you're like a “bartender” because they just tell you stuff!  Or… you have people seek you out because they want to ask you questions, or share ideas or celebrate a big win. Co-workers… friends… family members.  They seek you out! And if that's you… maybe encouraging people comes easy to you. AND… If it comes naturally to you... you tend to dismiss it's value.   Seriously… if you've always done it... it's easy to think EVERYONE does it.  So... you devalue it. SO... some people wind up having trouble with the thought of being paid thousands of dollars for doing something they've always done! NOW... I would argue that with training... you add to your natural gifting and take it to the next level... BUT still... people often wrestle with getting paid really well for something they'd do for free! BUT... I'd argue the FEE is necessary! Sure... it puts food on your table and a roof... (hopefully a very nice roof) over your head.  BUT the fee also helps to bring a level of commitment for the client.   They have skin in the game. They're committed. It's funny… but the person I mentioned that generated $50K in one month was in this category.  When we first started working together… the most he'd made was about $500.  But we started to work together to tweak his mindset and some of his systems and almost instantly… he had his first $5K Client.   Not only was he blown away by getting paid more of what he was worth… BUT he also found that his clients were soooo much more committed to the process! Now... I charge thousands for my packages and I tell them... it's as much for them as it is for me!  Because if they're willing to invest in themselves… that means they're all in and it's go time! So... ask yourself, "Are you willing to get paid well for something you love to do?" QUESTION 5: What do I need to have in place to be a life coach? We'll keep this one short. As a new life coach as well as successful life coach with a sustained practice, you just need a few things: Good training (Focuses on Coaching AND Business!) A good community A personal willingness to experiment (and learn as you go)! Belief you can do it. Join me for a Masterclass for new and experienced coaches: www.mitchmatthews.com/masterclass  REVIEW: The questions: What does a life coach actually do? Should I get certified as a life coach and/or do certifications matter? Are there too many life coaches and/or is the coaching market saturated? What are some of the things that keeps people from becoming successful life coaches? What do I need to have in place to be a life coach? Episode Minute by Minute:   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! How about YOU!?  What questions do YOU still have? And… what stood out to you from this conversation?  What resonated?  What's a small but significant step you want to take?  Comment and let me know! JOIN US:  Check out the LIVE event: www.mitchmatthews.com/masterclass  Share this... with someone who YOU think could or should be a coach OR if you're thinking about it... join us or reach out!  I'd love to help you make the decision. 

Are you tired of constantly feeling like you're in “figure it out mode”?    …Of trying to solve problems and put out fires and adjust to ALL that life throws at you?    Do you crave consistency and lack of CHANGE? …just ONE moment of COMFORT please! lol   Well, I get it and my personality craves consistency, stability, and having a plan. I love to feel in control and change is often exhausting because I'm a “processor.”

Today we're talking about what it takes to build a confident mind… no matter what.  Our tour guide for this discussion is Dr. Nate Zinsser… who's the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He uses applied performance psychology to help cadets prepare for and perform in high-stakes situations.  But he also helps world-class athletes, Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, NHL All-Stars, college All-Americans… as well as countless business professionals and leaders!  In fact, NFL MVP Eli Manning said, “Studying confidence with Dr. Zinsser helped me win two Super Bowls!”   He teaches people how to overcome pressure and succeed.  By the way… Doc Z has applied these concepts himself… to allow him to deliver consistently… but to also become a world-class mountaineer and accomplished martial artist.. just to name a few.  His brand new book is called, “ THE CONFIDENT MIND: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance.” It's a book designed to help us all better understand confidence… build it… protect it… and rely upon it when performance matters most!  It's a powerful conversation I think you're going to love so let's get to it!   RESOURCES: Dr. Nate Zinsser's book: “The Confident Mind - A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance” - Click here Dr. Z's website: www.natezinsser.com/   RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Two Minutes To Confidence (A deep dive with Mitch): mitchmatthews.com/246/  Let Me Go Do It Like It's Never Been Done - An interview with The Orville's J. Lee: mitchmatthews.com/j-lee/ Breaking Down Barriers & Setting New Records - An interview with McKenna Hasse. mitchmatthews.com/mckenna-haase/   EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Have you noticed this in people lately? 2:35 Get to know Dr. Nate 4:20 Conversation starts 8:15 The fruit of having higher confidence 11:38 How to avoid becoming overly confident 17:00 The starting point of confidence 20:03 Why Dr. Nate changed the name of his book 27:07 Being ridiculous honest about execution 29:50 How to actually believe your positive self-talk 33:42 How Mitch started to overcome worry 37:37 Keys to upgrade your confidence in the moment 44:14 How to connect with Dr. Nate 44:45 Mitch's minute   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Leave a comment and let me know what stood out to you from this interview with Dr. Z.   More importantly, let me know which strategy, story, or pearl of wisdom (BIG or small)… inspired you to take action.  What's something (Big or small) you're going to experiment with as a result?   I can't wait to hear from you!

Valentine's day is right around the corner… so today's subject is CRITICAL!  And hey… it's always good to find ways to inject some extra romance into a date.  The good news is… it's a lot easier than you might think!  And whether it's early in your relationship… or you've been together for a while (my bride and I have been married for 29 years!!!)... you can use these strategies to bust out of the norm, and take a ho-hum date to “dream date” status!  We're going to get you real-world strategies that won't break the bank and won't involve a two-week trip to Fiji!  You'll be able to apply these concepts and have more romance, connection, AND fun!  So let's get to this! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Melissa and I talked about the 5 Love Languages in www.mitchmatthews.com/214  3 Keys to Breaking Free from the Past with Travis Crutcher: www.mitchmatthews.com/344  "Surprised By Prayer" - Another interview with my bride Melissa: www.mitchmatthews.com/207   RESOURCES: 5 Love Languages: You can find out more at: Discover Your Love Language - The 5 Love Languages®: (www.5lovelanguages.com) The FIVE Love Languages are: Quality Time Words of affirmation Physical Touch Acts of Service Receiving Gifts       Grab Mitch's game: “Q Dates” at www.mitchmatthews.com/store   STEPS: Know YOUR Primary Love Languages Know your SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S Primary Love Languages Plan THIS date... around your SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S LOVE LANGUAGES   BONUS TIP 1: Create a Mixtape! Playlist - Mixtape!!! Put a playlist together of songs that mean something to you as a couple! Use Apple... Spotify… or put a literal mixtape together! Examples from “Our History” Playlist: “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel “I will always love you” by Whitney Houston “Crazy Love” by Van Morrison “I can't help falling in love with you” by UB40 “My One and Only” by John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman Other romantic examples (you're welcome): “At Last” by Etta James “I want you back” by Colbie Caillat “I'd love you all over again” by Alan Jackson “I won't give up” Jason Mraz   BONUS TIP 2: Ask and then REALLY LISTEN!!! Grab Mitch's game: “Q Dates” at www.mitchmatthews.com/store    Conversation Starter Questions: Complete the following sentences: My favorite class in high school was _________? (Why?) A perfect Saturday morning is when I get to ______________________. One of my favorite things about my week is when I ________________. One of my favorite TV shows from my childhood was ______________. (Why?) My favorite season of the year is ____________. (Why?) Other questions: If you could meet any celebrity, who would you want to meet and why? If you could have a personal assistant do one thing for you, what would you have them do? If you could instantly learn how to play an instrument, which instrument would you want to be able to play?  Where would you want to perform? If you could take a trip anywhere in the world (cost is not an issue), where would you want to go and why?   BONUS TIP 3: Be a Tourist: My friend and coaching client, Lisa Even (www.EvenConnection.com) suggests giving yourself permission to be a “Tourist” in your own town.  Try things you haven't tried.  Go somewhere you haven't gone.  Be willing to risk looking like a “tourist” to see something for the first time.  And/or to see something you've seen a hundred times… through new eyes!   BIG SHOUT OUT TO SOME NEW REVIEWERS ON APPLE: Thanks to Aree and Mandy who left reviews on Apple Podcasts!  We couldn't do this without you guys!  If you haven't already, please leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast.  You can get to the show on Apple here: www.dreamthinkdo.com.   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 A new topic for Dream Think Do 2:58 Let's start planning your next dream date 7:50 Focus on romance even if you're busy 13:24 One resource every couple needs  19:10 Date night example from Mitch and Mel 26:32 Having fun with acts of service  28:21 Mitch's romance playlist 34:30 Shout-outs! Did you hear your name? 37:53 Ways to love your significant others 43:11 Little things can make every day better 46:00 What's coming up next on Dream Think Do   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Leave a comment and let me know what stood out to you from this episode.  More importantly, let us know a favorite way to take a date to the next level?  BIG or small… what's some of YOUR special sauce?  I can't wait to hear from you! Lastly, don't forget to share this episode!  And when you do either tag me or just include the #dreamthinkdo and we'll send 5 lucky sharers a copy of “Q Dates!”  You can find me on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  Let's connect!

We're declaring this week (the 3rd week of January) as our first annual: “RESET WEEK!”  Why?  Well… I think we can all agree that it's a solid idea to establish a specific time each year to set some new goals and start some new habits.  That's a good and healthy thing.  Right?  But who's the jackhole who suggested we try doing that during the holidays???  Seriously?  That timing is nuts!  Heck… I think it's the biggest reason why most New Year's resolutions fail so quickly!!!  Think about it… is the best time to start a new diet really the same week you're just coming off a glutinous multi-day tour of Christmas meals with four different sets of family?  Is the best time to establish a new exercise plan really the same week you haven't gotten out of your PJ's for 3 out of 7 days?  Is the best time to experiment with better spending habits the same week the employees at Target started to greet you by your first name when you walked in for that one last “quick” gift?  The answer is no.  A very solid no.  On all counts. That's why we're calling THIS week our first… official… “RESET WEEK!” In this podcast, I walk you through three powerful and deceptively simple (and fun) strategies to help you set some new goals, get clear on what you want and truly thrive this WEEK and this YEAR!  Let's give ourselves some grace and some space to “reset” and to set ourselves up for a MUCH better year!  Who's with me?  #letsdothis RELATED EPISODES: Manage Time & Live more Intentionally: Click here A Calendar-Driven To-Do List: Click here You've Got a Dream… Now How Do You Ask for Help?: Click here Dream BIG. Start Small: Click here MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: We're digging into 3 questions to help guide you through your “RESET WEEK!” Question 1: What's something you want to give yourself PERMISSION to be a NOVICE at? Question 2: What's something you want to BE more this year? SPECIFIC STRATEGY for QUESTION 2: It's always good to ask yourself “What do I want to DO today?”  Right?  That's a solid question.  But it can also be powerful to first ask yourself, “What do I want to BE more today?” I'll talk you through this more on the episode but here are some sample “BE” words to get you started: CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM! STEPS: Come up with some of your “BE” words this year Create a list and keep them so you can refer to them weekly / daily As you're planning for your week and/or day… decide on a few “BE” words to focus on Then tie some specific items on your “To-Do” list to those words to keep them top of mind Listener Spotlight: Click here to see if we gave you a shout out! If the Dream Think Do podcast has helped you in some small or big way… please leave a review on Apple's platform.  You can find the show here: www.dreamthinkdo.com.  And… we always love to hear from YOU and get your thoughts on each episode.  So please leave a comment below and let us know what you think of THIS episode! EVEN MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: Here's the 3rd question to help guide you through your “RESET WEEK!” Question 3: What's something you want to change or tweak this year? It can be big or small… but here's a simple process to help you get clear on a few specific things. STEP 1: Create a list of “possible” areas for tweaks and changes.  Here are some areas to consider. Internal: Mindset Outlook Spiritual-Life Beliefs Habits External:  Career Business Relationships Network Team STEP 2: Pick one to three and ask yourself, “Why would this be important to change this year?” “If you get clear on your WHY, your HOW will always come!” STEP 3: Ask yourself, “What's one small but significant step I could take this week?” PERSONAL EXAMPLE: I love doing this DREAM THINK DO podcast, but as it grows… it's possible to fall out of love with it.  It can get overwhelming.  Example: We get 50+ pitches a week to be on the show! But I prayed about it and took this 3-step process.  As a result, I realized for 2022, I'm going to simplify and only teach from 3 different playbooks I'm excited about!   The Abundant Life Playbook The Elite Coach Playbook The Growing Business Playbook Then… as another small but significant step, I put a schedule together for the Q1… listing out all the things we could dig into based on those 3 playbooks… and I started to get more and more excited! So strap in folks… 2022 is going to be an AWESOME year and we're going to get a LOT done!!! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Leave a comment and let me know what stood out to you (big or small) from this episode.  Then include something (big or small) you're going to do to RESET!  Oh… and if you think giving yourself some intentional time and space to RESET is important… let me know you agree!   Lastly, don't forget to invite a friend to RESET with you!  Share the episode with them and come up with your ways to RESET and make 2022 a great year… no matter what!

We all want change, and yet most of us are too scared of change to actually take action. In this episode, we'll discuss the funny paradox of change and how you can embrace change -and enjoy it so you can finally take the actions you need to create and live your best life. • Become comfortable with change - and even learn to love it• How society is actually holding you back from your best future• Learn to trust your inner and outer wisdom to guide you through life• Finally gain the courage to make massive change in your life• Stop worrying about judgement from others so you can be your best self--*****When you're done, please tag me or send me a message on instagram @KandisJames.KJ and let me know what you think! Share your takeaways, share this episode, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!--Ready to make 2022 your best year yet? Join me for a FREE live workshop January 23: kandisjames.com/vision---PLUS... if you're ready to think, act and behave like the powerful human you were meant to be... Go through my FREE audio course FIND YOUR COURAGE to live your best life from the inside out.*** kandisjames.com/courageAs always, please find me on Instagram to share your insights from this episode.@kandisjames.kj

We're welcoming Chandler Bolt BACK to DREAM THINK DO!   If you know him… you love this guy.  Chandler Bolt is the host of the wildly popular Self Publishing School Podcast and he's the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.”  He's also the founder & CEO of Self-Publishing School… which is an INCREDIBLE online resource for writing your first book.  And in recent news… Chandler was just named to Forbes' 30 under 30 list due to SPS's success with helping more than 6,000 authors to write… publish and market their books!  He's doing a lot of good in the world… and since I know A LOT of you want to write books… I wanted to have Chandler back to help us to dig in and figure out the steps needed so you can finally get your BEST SELLER done!   HELPFUL LINKS:  The first 50 People can grab their FREE copy of Published here: www.publishedbook.com/published Check out Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com  Watch Self Publishing School training videos here: http://bit.ly/SPS-YT  OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES MENTIONED: 3 Keys to Publishing your FIRST BOOK (with Chandler Bolt): www.mitchmatthews.com/160  Write and Publish YOUR Best Seller (Part 1): www.mitchmatthews.com/061  From Sky Slopes to Bestseller (An interview with Chandler Bolt): www.mitchmatthews.com/006  New Perspectives, Simple Truths & Tree Houses (An interview with Chandler's brother, Seth Bolt from NEEDTOBREATHE): www.mitchmatthews.com/043 MINUTE-BY-MINUTE: 0:02 Spoiler Alert! We have a gift for you. 2:11 Welcome back Chandler Bolt 4:07 How Chandler and Mitch met 5:22 Who? not, How? 8:20 Why Chandler is republishing his book 12:51 The best advice for beginner authors 16:36 How to overcome overthinking in your writing 18:00 Never deal with imposter syndrome again 21:38 The importance of niching down 28:43 Chandler ideal writing day 33:30 Start before you're ready 34:44 Mitch's minute I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What did YOU think?  What stood out to you?  What helped?  What got you thinking you could do this (which you can!!!)?  Drop a comment below and let me know.  I can't wait to hear from YOU!

Hello friends! In this episode I sit down with fellow lightworker and Cosmic Intuitive, SA Smith, AKA: A Girl In the Universe, to discuss some important dates that are coming up energetically. The 2 recent eclipse's have passed but there are some big dates to be aware of coming up. From Dec 9, to of course the 12-12 portal and the 12-21 solstice, December is going to be a roller coaster of a ride but the destination will all be worth it. It's quite a magical time we are in so let's all make the most of it. But, it might not feel quite magical to you yet...If you've been feeling off, are having vivid dreams, ringing in your ears, or perhaps even had relationships end or new ones begin, you're not alone and it's all part of this next phase of growth and upgrade. In this episode we discuss what you can do to navigate through, the importance of self care, and how to set intentions to live the life of your dreams. It's up to you! SA Smith shares her intuitive insight as well as messages from her guides that you don't wan't to miss. And as always, please share this episode with anyone you think it will help. It's time for us all to feel. more connected and step into the light. We also discuss: The importance of meditation right now...for EVERYONE White light showers and how to replenish your energy How to call upon your spirit guides for assistance, even if your not sure what that means What a lightworker is and your role in the world Ascension, Upgrade, 5D Manifesting your life and how to set intentions A Girl in the Universe's Daily video messages for the global collective How to break negative thought patterns and why it's important Why you shouldn't be afraid...The BEST is coming! Weekly Mantra: "I am light, I am love, I am connected to source, I am happy, I am powerful, I am healthy" *If you like the spiritual side of this show and want to know more about Starseeds, spirit guides and Lightworkers, then check out the complete episodes on these topics in Season 1 as well as A Girl in the Universe. Links below If you like this podcast, please subscribe/Follow/download/write a review and help spread the word by sharing it with your friends and on social media. The more light we can get out into the world, the better it will be. Check out this link to make giving a review easy :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344) Contact & Resources My Guest + Private sessions https://agirlintheuniverse.com/ (https://agirlintheuniverse.com/) Starseed Youhttps://starseedyou.com/ ( https://starseedyou.com/) A Girl In the Universe daily updates https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_in_the_universe/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/a_girl_in_the_universe/?hl=en) A Girl in the Universe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tko2d4Np1f4cGZYukN-bA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tko2d4Np1f4cGZYukN-bA) Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://michelleschoenfeld.com/ (https://michelleschoenfeld.com) Podcast Website https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/ (https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/) Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) Questions at michellecschoenfeld@gmail.com What are Starseeds https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ea228adc-0817-41f6-a41e-955d72a140ec (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ea228adc-0817-41f6-a41e-955d72a140ec) Are You a Lightworker? https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e007d051-9c5e-4cd9-b048-33f084272bf8 (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e007d051-9c5e-4cd9-b048-33f084272bf8) I Want To Hear From You! Send me your questions and be part of the show. Ask ANYTHING from Chakras and crystals to relationships, finding your light and plant-based diet...ask away at Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com or DM

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Welcome to the YOLO Revolution Podcast! Before we begin… Ask yourself, “If today was the last day before you die, would you be okay with that?”Have you done all the things you've wanted? Or are you still waiting for someday or one day to do that thing - change your job, start a business, go back to school, move, travel, tell that person how you feel? Are you still waiting for one day or someday to finally feel happy and joyful each and every day? --You only live once. --Do you want to get to the end of your life never having done what you truly desire? Never having become your greatest self? Felt your own worth and purpose from the inside out? Creating joy on demand each and every day?--You only live once. --It's a statement you might have heard before. And it's true. --We don't know what happens when we die. Tomorrow may never come. Right now - this present moment - is all we have control over.--If you continue to push your dreams and desires aside, there may never be a time to make them a reality.--Right NOW is the time to start making a change. It is never too late. --So join me inside this podcast as we talk about:How living your life knowing you can die at any moment is the number one way to create your best life.Steps you can take to start creating your own best life today.The opportunity and possibility waiting around the corner for you when you learn how to find it.--Don't miss this episode - the quality of your life quite literally depends on it ;) *****When you're done, please tag me or send me a message on instagram @KandisJames.KJ and let me know what you think! Share your takeaways, share this episode, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!--PLUS... if you're ready to think, act and behave like the powerful human you were meant to be... Go through my FREE audio course FIND YOUR COURAGE to live your best life from the inside out.*** kandisjames.com/courageAs always, please find me on Instagram to share your insights from this episode.@kandisjames.kj

The mind is a wildly powerful place. And if we're not careful, the mind will use us instead of us using the mind. -Our mind can take us on this runaway train of thoughts, ideas and beliefs that may not always be helpful. In fact, most of the time they're not.  Our mind is the number one thing preventing us from creating and living our dream life. It's the number one thing holding us back from becoming the person we truly want to be, actually living the life we dream of instead of dreaming it. -And it all comes down to harnessing the immense power of our mind. In this episode, you'll learn: How the mind is holding you back from living your best lifeWhat steps you can do to start training your mind now to allow you to achieve your goalsThe secret to finally living your dream life--*****When you're done, please tag me or send me a message on instagram @KandisJames.KJ and let me know what you think! Share your takeaways, share this episode, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!--PLUS... if you're ready to think, act and behave like the powerful human you were meant to be... Go through my FREE audio course FIND YOUR COURAGE to live your best life from the inside out.*** kandisjames.com/courageAs always, please find me on Instagram to share your insights from this episode.@kandisjames.kj

Fear is the number one thing that's holding you back from actually getting out there and living the best version of your life - even if you think you're fearless.--In this episode I'm going to list out the top ways in which fear is holding you back from living living your best life.  See, we often see fear as a reality - something that's true, real - when in fact, fear is a belief. It's a belief that something now or in the future could cause you harm. And so when we start to look at what our actual fears, are they warranted is it actually causing us danger? Or for the most part, we have created a mental story, a program in our mind, a belief that is telling us that this is bad, scary, we must retreat, etc.--And in actuality, there's nothing to fear. --So today, we're going to be talking about:The nine ways fear is holding you back (whether you're aware or not) How to reframe your fear so you can move forwardSteps to change your relationship with fear so you can reach success - whatever that means to you*****When you're done, please tag me or send me a message on instagram @KandisJames.KJ and let me know what you think! Share your takeaways, share this episode, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! --PLUS... if you're ready to think, act and behave like the powerful human you were meant to be... Go through my FREE audio course FIND YOUR COURAGE to live your best life from the inside out.*** kandisjames.com/courageAs always, please find me on Instagram to share your insights from this episode.@kandisjames.kj

Are you feeling it? If you're anything like me, you or someone close you has been experiencing some wack energy in the past few weeks. There is a reason for it and you are NOT alone. The November 19th lunar eclipse was energetically the strongest in 600 years! And it opened up a portal of sorts that will last until the solar eclipse Dec 4. (Those of us in the northern hemisphere with a clear sky were lucky enough to see the first one. The upcoming solar eclipse will only be visible in the southern most part of the southern hemisphere, but those who are sensitive to energy will feel its effects no matter where you are.) The lunar eclipse activated more feminine energy which is important to everyone. You may have experienced some heaviness, fear, even a bit of depression as shadow energy from our subconscious was brought to light. Many people had arguments and even breakups, as well as being able to finally have closure on things that needed attention. This is a good thing. It is preparing us for what is coming next. Helping us clean up a bit and make space at a higher vibration. Basically clear what we couldn't on our own to get into a better happier alignment. So what can you do to help along the process this week? MEDITATE, SET YOUR INTENTIONS, CLEAN YOUR SPACE, CLEAN YOUR ENERGY, STAY IN A POSITIVE/APPRECIATION MINDSET NO MATTER WHAT, NO GOSSIP OR COMPLAINING, DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE< DRINk LOTS OF WATER. The Solar eclipse is coming December 4 and it will activate a more masculine energy. It will bring with it new beginnings, new opportunities and will help move us along the timeline to a higher vibration and consciousness. This all sounds great, right? Well overall it is, but it might not always feel that way. Especially right now, so just breathe and let the energy flow. Have faith that the best is yet to come and this is just the prep work. This new phase will bring improved self worth and security. So buckle up and get ready for the ride. I also mention: How to set intentions/manifest Shadow work Chakra clearing and how to quickly clean up your energy Self love rampage "I'm a YES to love, abundance, feeling happy..." Gabby Bernstein and tons of other things you might want to know to feel better. If you like this podcast, please subscribe/Follow/download/write a review and help spread the word by sharing it with your friends and on social media. The more light we can get out into the world, the better it will be. Check out this link to make giving a review easy :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344) Contact & Resources Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://michelleschoenfeld.com/ (https://michelleschoenfeld.com) Podcast Website https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/ (https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) Questions and pitch ideas at michellecschoenfeld@gmail.com Chakra 101 episode. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0e7e86ad-26dd-4365-9b32-4b6966c369af (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0e7e86ad-26dd-4365-9b32-4b6966c369af) Self Love Rampage "Yes" https://player.captivate.fm/episode/138dcf49-6673-4b11-adfe-4601e4e53b37 (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/138dcf49-6673-4b11-adfe-4601e4e53b37) I Want To Hear From You! Send me your questions and be part of the show. Ask ANYTHING from Chakras and crystals to relationships, finding your light and plant-based diet...ask away at Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com or DM me on Instagram @Michelleschoenfeldofficial @youlostmeatnamaste https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) HOUSEKEEPING + Promos Find me on Clubhouse @mschoenfeld. 2022 Beach Pray Love and Manifest Your...

Jon Acuff is a creative force for good.  Heck, I'd even call him a creative juggernaut.  He's written 7 NYT bestselling books in the last 11 years… including “Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done,” and “​​START: Punch fear in the face, escape average and do work that matters.”  His most recent book is “Soundtracks - The Surprising Solution to Overthinking.”  (It's crazy good!)  Guys… 7 books in 11 years?  Creatively… that's like having 7 babies in 11 years.  Not only that… but he's talking with and creating content for a lot of people.  He's an INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and companies around the world.  Plus, he's creating content for his “robust” (total understatement) social media following.  Oh… and he's got his podcast too… “All it takes is a goal.”As he delivers all of this amazing content… he brings powerful tools and strategies… with some serious doses of humor… truth and hope.  During our conversation… we're going to talk about how he creates all of this content AND how he has to apply the strategies from his own book… to bust through the overthinking trap that can shut us all down!  It's a powerful and fun conversation I think you're going to love!  So let's get to it! FIND JON ON THE WEBS: Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/authorjonacuff/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonacuff/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonAcuff Websites: https://acuff.me  https://www.amazon.com/Soundtracks-Surprising-Overthinking-Jon-Acuff/dp/1540900800    EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 1:27 Episode begins 4:30 A look into Jon's creative process 10:02 Why speaking is perfect for introverts 15:41 Jon's journaling routine 20:36 How Jon sets his week up for success 27:11 Your key to stop overthinking for good 32:02 Finding your “broken soundtracks” 41:12 Jon's Doppelganger 42:48 How to add more honest humor to your life 44:43 A new project Jon is working on 50:26 Mitch's Minute  I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Okay… so I shared some of my biggest takeaways during my Mitch's Minute (which may have been a little bit more like 10 minutes!).  How about YOU!?  What's something that struck you from this conversation?  I want to hear from YOU!     Somewhere you've been overthinking and you need some new “Soundtracks” Something you needed to hear Something that resonated (big or small) Something you TOTALLY agreed with Or… something you DIDN'T agree with at all Or… what's a NEW “soundtrack” that you're playing after listening to this convo         Leave a comment and let me know.  I can't wait to hear from YOU!

HELLO FOR THE ONE FAM! It has been a while since I've been active. In this episode I just share the season of life I'm just coming out of. I just want you to remember that you are so loved, you are so appreciated, and this season may be hard for you, as my season was, but YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Take care of yourselves, spiritually and mentally. Love you guys, see you in the NEXT EPISODE! For The One Podcast with Angelyz Danielle is aimed for young christian woman that need guidance, a friend, a place to feel safe, and know that we all go through struggles. Topics vary from every day life struggles, mental health, lifestyle, advice and more! This podcast is aimed for the ONE that needs encouragement or just a reminder of who they are in Christ. YOU, reading this, may be that ONE that God is trying to reach. Let's do life together and talk about it. Follow my socials: TikTok | Instagram: @angelyzdanielle I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! DM me for Prayers, advice or just to talk to a friend!

It's time for an update people!We've done over 60 episodes, brought on big names, shared fantastic stories, and undoubtedly have some new listeners to the show from all around the world . So, I wanted to take this week to re-introduce myself a bit, as well as re-introduce the show -- what we're all about here at Tuckered Out, what we're trying to accomplish, and where we're hoping to go with everything.I started this show because I wanted to tell the stories of South Asian voices around the world and share all the amazing contributions my community is a part of.  I also wanted to hear their journeys and how they found their calling because frankly, I was Tuckered Out (see what I did there) from trying to find what mine was.The hope for this podcast is simply this- to share stories for underrepresented voices, to share lessons to those who are figuring out what their mission really is, to share what our culture and heritage represents, and of course to share laughs.   Because let's face it, I gots the jokes.Also, I need some help from you guys!  I  NEED YOUR VOTE for Best Asian Hosted Podcast!  Please log on to www.podcastawards.com and vote.  I WOULD SO APPRECIATE you rating and reviewing on Apple.  It really does help support the podcast and let's face it, it helps my ego.I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT my website and sign up for upcoming emails I'll throw your way.  I promise, they'll be entertaining.I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! You guys, I need to hear your voices, your thoughts, your random uncle jokes.  Please email me or DM me to ask questions about the podcast,  if you have suggestions on people I should  interview, if you want to collaborate, or even if you have direct questions for my guests!  I'm sure I can make that happen.  I think.THANK YOU AGAIN FOR LISTENING AND SUPPORTING!!!  I love doing this and appreciate each and every one of you.  ami@tuckeredoutwithami.comwww.tuckeredoutwithami.com@tuckeredoutpodcast

Hello! In this weeks episode I recap the season, sharing some highlights from some of my favorite episodes from the interviews with a Chilean medicine man on ayahuasca and A Girl in the Universe on Schumann Resonance to Tantra, finding your purpose, and my favorite SELFLOVE RAMPAGE. I also go over briefly how to clear your energy with a white light shower, why chakras are important, how to deal with ascension symptoms and so much more. The best is yet to come for us all as we evolve into the best versions of ourselves. It's an exciting time in history. This will be the last episode of Season 3. I am taking a month break to work on my new travel show "Discover Turkey with Michelle Schoenfeld" and will be coming back in September with all new episodes and interviews with some fantastic trailblazers in wellness and spirituality. I also give a heart felt shout out to my new favorite podcast of 2021, The New Feminist, with host Jill Sorensen. This former super model has spent the last 20 years advocating for women in Washington DC and California, and now her voice reaches over 130 counties! She has a list of celebrity guests who share their stories, but more than that, she is sharing important messages that we need to get out there with a modern feel. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vdGhlbmV3ZmVtaW5pc3Q?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwj4nrXI6IXyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg&hl=en (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vdGhlbmV3ZmVtaW5pc3Q?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwj4nrXI6IXyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg&hl=en) I also mention: Dealing with Ascension Symptoms White light showers to cleanse your energy All you need to know about Chakras Episodes 3 & 4 Schumann Resonance Episode 51 Tantra and Tantric Sex Episode 32 The Alcohol Experiment, Annie Grace Episode 36 The SelfLove Show Benefits of Water Fasting for Rejuvenation Episode 57 DIY Juice Cleanse Ancestral Healing Episode 59 Discover Turkey, Bodrum Episode 55 Weekly Mantra: " I am attracting limitless love and possibilities." If you like this podcast, please subscribe/Follow/download/write a review and help spread the word by sharing it with your friends and on social media. The more light we can get out into the world, the better it will be. Check out this link to make giving a review easy :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344) Contact & Resources Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://michelleschoenfeld.com/ (https://michelleschoenfeld.com) Podcast Website https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/ (https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) Questions and pitch ideas at michellecschoenfeld@gmail.com The New Feminist Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-feminist/id1565623460 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-feminist/id1565623460) Knock Out Abuse Charity https://www.knockoutabuse.org/about (https://www.knockoutabuse.org/about) I Want To Hear From You! Send me your questions and be part of the show. Ask ANYTHING from Chakras and crystals to relationships, finding your light and plant-based diet...ask away at Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com or DM me on Instagram @Michelleschoenfeldofficial @youlostmeatnamaste https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) HOUSEKEEPING + Promos Find me on Clubhouse @mschoenfeld. 2021/2022 Beach Pray Love and Manifest Your Life Retreats at The LifeCo, Email me to be put on the advanced info list. 20% off EnergyBits with Code: NAMASTE https://www.energybits.com/ (https://www.energybits.com/) 25% Off CBD at Social CBD with Code: Namaste2021 https://socialcbd.com/ (https://socialcbd.com/)

Kim Kaupe is my guest and she's one of the hardest people to introduce… because her background is sooooo diverse and freakishly cool… it's hard to encapsulate.  BUT… I'm going to try.  In short… she's a dynamic female entrepreneur.  She has her marketing agency called “Bright Ideas Only.”  Through that… Kim has helped people and brands like Oprah, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, The New York Mets, ACE Comic Con, Miller Coors and KISS to create raving fans!  Now… she's taking what she's learned and applying it to help individuals to grow their networks and relationships.  Call it an updated and revised approach to “Winning Friends and Influencing People.”  We dig into her specific strategies so you can spread your ideas, grow relationships and get your dreams done!  Let's get to this. RESOURCES: Kim's website: https://kimkaupe.com/  Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe/ Mitch on Kim's Podcast: https://kimkaupe.com/mitch/ OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: Antonio Neves - A Bolder Happier You: https://mitchmatthews.com/307/ Mitch Matthews - How to Meet 50 Really Interesting People This Year: https://mitchmatthews.com/255/ 3 Keys for Meeting New People: https://mitchmatthews.com/nice-to-meet-you-3-keys-to-meeting-new-people/   MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: With all the wildness that COVID brought… Kim Kaupe uncovered a superpower.  In addition to helping celebrities and major brands grow a relationship with their audience… she's also started to help individuals harness the power of building relationships and influence.   Not by generating millions of followers on Instagram… but by being intentional about what you're putting out on social media and online… as well as how you're showing up for people in day to day life.  I think of a lot of what she's doing as “How to win friends and influence people… version 2.0.” She's doing all sorts of innovative things… like her weekly LIVE podcast called “Coffee with Kim.”  Which by the way… I was recently on and I loved it! Kim also has created courses that run in partnership with LinkedIn… and about 200,000 people have utilized those!!!  So THAT's huge. Plus… I've got to say… that if name-dropping past clients like Oprah and Katy Perry isn't enough to establish her street cred… Kim's also been named to: Forbes 30 Under 30,  Ad Age 40 Under 40  Inc. 35 Under 35 PLUS… she's been on Shark Tank  & a judge on the Miss USA Pageant Lastly… I'll just say that friend and past Dream Think DO guest Antonio Neves introduced us a few months ago… and since that time Kim's become one of my favorite humans on the planet!  So I can't wait to get to this! EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:01 What to expect today 1:39 Get to know Kim 4:18 Conversation starts 6:46 How entrepreneurship found Kim 11:50 Two winning strategies to build influence  16:31 The importance of growing in influence  20:57 How Kim is helping high-performers convert more 27:57 I know my superpower - now what? 32:40 Get quite and get away from the noise 35:18 Why you need to be on LinkedIn now 44:15 Helping others always helps you 46:48 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Which strategies stood out to you?  Where are you needing/wanting to work on your growing your influence and being more intentional about building your network and developing new relationships?   What's something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  And… most importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

May marked the 15th Anniversary of the BIG Dream Gathering! It's been a wild ride since that first “accidental” Gathering at our house... but we're wildly blessed to say it inspired countless events and thousands and thousands of dreams too!  And we have loved DREAMING BIG with so many of you over the years.  So, we wanted to have a special episode of DREAM THINK DO where we celebrate with YOU!  My bride, Melissa joins us!  Plus, we have some surprise guests who have inspiring stories to tell about pursuing and achieving BIG dreams.  Oh… and... we'll be sharing some behind the scenes stories we've not shared before… and we'll answer audience questions too!  It's time to celebrate.  Who's in?  Let's do this! RESOURCES: FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BIG DREAM GATHERING and WATCH SOME OF THE VIDEO SERIES: www.BIGDREAMGATHERING.com    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Adam Carroll: www.AdamSpeaks.com  Mandy Franje: www.instagram.com/mandyfranje/ Lindsay Palmer: www.hirealindsay.com   UPCOMING BIG DREAM GATHERING: BIG Dreams happen in small towns!  That's why we're teaming up with the innovative people in Earlham, Iowa to hold a BIG Dream Gathering this summer!   WHEN: Saturday, June 26th - 10am to noon.  Click Here to find out more and register! THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! It's designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality!   So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! MORE ABOUT THE BIG DREAM GATHERING: The back story is in 2006, one of Mitch's big dreams was on the ropes and he was about to give up.  As a last ditch effort… he decided to host something he called a “BIG Dream Gathering” at his home. It was an opportunity for friends to come and write down their dreams and goals, and then post them on the walls of his family home. Next everyone could read all the dreams and see if they could help with encouragement, connections or support. It was supposed to go for a few hours… but it wound up lasting a full week! And as a result… all sorts of dreams were launched. Everything from helping kids in Africa to a couple of dreamers scoring a contract with NIKE! These BIG Dream Gatherings have continued and Mitch and his Dream Team have seen this revolution take off with countless dreams reawakened and incredible connections made. To find out more about the BIG Dream Gathering, visit: BIGDreamGathering.com. To follow along with the adventures and to help inspire YOUR dreams, join Mitch and the BDG team on Facebook by clicking here.   THE EPISODE - MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Welcome! It's time to celebrate. 1:59 Download the Dream Together App 3:11 Episode starts 3:41 What to expect from the event 4:11 Welcome, Melissa, and a look back at the first Dream Big Gathering. 13:47 Start messy but try your best 16:42 Melissa's dream to own a farm 21:19 The week-long instigator: Meet Andy 27:30 The role of prayer in Mathew's journey 29:19 Some of the Matthew' favorite dreams over the years 35:28 Granting permission to dream 40:37 The power of encouragement 42:00 Meet one of our first dreamers, Mandy! 46:51 You never know where your dreams will take you 53:07 Meet the women behind the scenes, Lindsey Palmer! 59:28 How Lindsey's dreams have evolved 1:03:31 Q&A with Mitch and Melissa 1:14:27 Closing thoughts I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: Leave a comment and let me know what stood out from all the great stories!  What do YOU think?  How important is it to go after dreams?  How do YOU decide which dreams to go after? Why do you think it's important to encourage other people to go after their dreams?  Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

Rachel Rodgers joins us! Rachel is the founder of Hello Seven, a multi-million dollar company that teaches women how to earn more money and build true wealth. Her dream has been to teach women—especially women of color—how to end the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and financial stress, once and for all. She's the creator and host of the wildly successful “Hello Seven Podcast.” And her brand new book was just released and it has been an instant BESTSELLER. It's called “We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power. Rodgers has been featured in Time, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company… just to name a few. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and four kids on their 53-acre ranch!  How awesome is THAT? She's truly living the DREAM THINK DO life and I can't wait to dive into her story… so let's get to this! RESOURCES: Rachel Rodger's Website: https://helloseven.co/ Rachel's Book: “We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power.” Rachel's Instagram: instagram.com/rachrodgersesq/ Hello Seven's Instagram: instagram.com/hello7co/ OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES TO HELP WITH YOUR MILLIONAIRE MINDSET: DTD Episode 194: Frank McKinney - Philanthro-capitalism, living life, making money and giving back! DTD Episode 233: Jaime Cross - She asked for a Billion Dollar Idea DTD Episode 228: J Lee - Let me go do it like it's never been done before MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:24 Welcome Rachel 3:40 Conversation starts 6:05 What life was like for Rachel growing up 11:16 Giving yourself permission to make a career change 15:48 Don't let people talk you out of your ideas 17:30 Why we should all build wealth 23:40 Becoming a millionaire stats with your mindset 33:11 Practical tools you can use to start making the money you want 41:15 What Rachel wishes she would have known sooner 43:42 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Which stories stood out to you? Where are you needing/wanting to work on your money mindset?  What's something that really resonated with you (big or small)?   And… most importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

Erin Rollenhagen is joining us!  Erin is the founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial Technologies - which is a people friendly-tech company based in Des Moines, Iowa.  She's also the author of “Soul Uprising - which is an incredible book that encourages entrepreneurs and business leaders to trust their purpose and embrace IMPACT as the true measurement of success.  Erin joined us back in episode 253…where we talked about how you can be strong AND authentic. It's a powerful episode and one of our most popular of 2020… so I encourage you to go back and check it out.  Since that time, Erin has continued in her leadership at Entrepreneurial Technologies… AND she's also found herself consulting entrepreneurs and other business leaders to navigate the wild emotional ride of entrepreneurship and leadership… in life in general… as well as during crazy times. We recently reconnected and as I heard about that work… I wanted to have her back on the show to talk about some of the strategies she uses herself… and well as what she suggests for her clients… especially when it comes to our emotions… and thriving at any time… but especially during unpredictable times.  So let's get to it! RESOURCES: Erin's first DTD appearance: https://mitchmatthews.com/253 ERIN'S BOOK: “Soul Uprising”   Please link to: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Uprising-Erin-Rollenhagen/dp/0578531860/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1578696966&sr=8-1 ERIN'S WEBSITE: erinrollenhagen.com ERIN'S INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/erollenhagen MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Can you resonate with this? 3:36 Welcome back Erin! 5:54 One myth about emotions that most leaders believe 9:26 The most common answer to “How are you?” 10:14 How to start freeing up your schedule 14:45 Categorizing your schedule 20:38 Practical tools that make your schedule easier 25:35 Is your ego running your schedule? 32:18 How Erin avoids burnout 38:10 What Erin wishes she knew earlier 39:25 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Which strategies stood out to you?  Where are you needing/wanting to work on your emotions and being more intentional about your emotional state?   What's something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  And… most importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result?   Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you! MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today! 2:39 Jillian ‘Juggernaut' Michaels 5:28 What Jillian wanted to be when she grew up 6:11 Jillian's journey to finding her dream job 11:56 Why Jillian almost turned down The Biggest Loser 15:11 The downside of being a reality tv star 20:33 Holding both your dreams and reality 25:43 Why Jillian hates social media 35:55 Dream Think Do-er Q&A 36:14 What drives Jillian 37:52 Bring it back to your ‘why' 39:16 How Jillian balances a healthy lifestyle with her family 42:40 Jillian's hope for the future 47:31 Wisdom of the week 29:21 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   What inspired you about Jillian's story?  What stood out to you about her journey?  What resonated?  What made you wonder?  What's something that you heard?  What's something you're going to do as a result?  Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

Past lives, my undeniable soul level draw to India and how I became a healer...spoiler alert, I was born that way, it just took me a few decades to remember. In this weeks episode I answer some of the more frequent and personal questions that I have been asked regarding comments or stories I have shared over the past 3 seasons. For the first time, I share details of a couple of my past life regressions, how cancer saved my life, the magic correlation between Mandala and life, what kind of a healer I am and what was the catalyst for my "waking up." I won't give it all away in the show notes, you will have to listen to find out, but I will share that I will be doing a complete episode on my most significant past life regression as well as sharing the details of my near death experience. I hope you enjoy, and if you have any additional questions that you would like answered or any other questions on wellness or spirituality, drop me a DM or email and I will answer them on my next show. I also mention: Feeling lonely and empty until I embraced my purpose My blunders as an intuitive Learning to feel and tune in to energy How cancer saved my life My Mandala Master What all healers have in common, including Oprah, Metin Hara Rock bottom "mistakes", lessons, and letting go of the past with love Going from a Potomac House wife (really!) to a hippie healer? Fighting for my life and the switch that flipped Living on the streets in India My past life as a man? Finding your role and seeing the beauty of your life's BIG PICTURE Finding your tribe...they want you just as much as you want them. THIS PODCASTS WRITE UP IN THE DAILY SABAH! Link below (Think Washington Post but in Turkey) Favorite Rumi Quotes This Week: "I am not this hair, I am not this ski. I am the soul that lives within." "What you seek, is seeking you." Weekly Mantra: "What I seek, is seeking me." If you like this podcast, please subscribe/Follow/download/write a review and help spread the word by sharing it with your friends and on social media. The more light we can get out into the world, the better it will be. Check out this link to make giving a review easy :) Click & scroll to the bottom https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344) Contact & Resources NEW PRESS https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/expat-corner/ways-to-relax-and-find-solace-in-self-isolation-during-pandemic (https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/expat-corner/ways-to-relax-and-find-solace-in-self-isolation-during-pandemic) Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://michelleschoenfeld.com/ (https://michelleschoenfeld.com) Podcast Website https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/ (https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) Questions at michellecschoenfeld@gmail.com Who I mention This Week: Past Life regressions and my mentor Irit Horn Irit Horn - Washington DC Hypnosis Center https://hypnosiswashingtondc.com › Home › Irit Horn Gabby Bernstein https://gabbybernstein.com/get-miracle-train-practice-creative-visualization/ Abraham Hicks https://www.abraham-hicks.com/ (https://www.abraham-hicks.com/) Deborah King https://deborahking.com/ Jeffery Allen https://www.iamjeffreyallen.com/energy-training (https://www.iamjeffreyallen.com/energy-training) Mandala Master, Aslihan Aksun https://www.instagram.com/aslihanaksunmandala/ (https://www.instagram.com/aslihanaksunmandala/) Metin Hara https://www.instagram.com/metinhara/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/metinhara/?hl=en) Joseph Campbell https://findingjoethemovie.com/ (https://findingjoethemovie.com/) I Want To Hear From You! Send me your questions and be part of the show. Ask ANYTHING from Chakras and crystals to relationships, finding your light and plant-based...

Jillian Michaels is our guest this week.  As you probably know… Jillian is one of the world's leading fitness experts.  She's also a renowned nutritionist.  And… you may or may not know this… but she's an incredible entrepreneur.  Listen to this… in the past decade… her company, Empowered Media has become a juggernaut within the wellness industry… providing products and solutions spanning all aspects of... living a healthy life… as you live your best life.  One of their most recent huge successes has been their app.  It's simply called:  Jillian Michaels: The Fitness App.  It's one of the top rated fitness apps and it's won multiple awards from Apple and Google!  You'll want to check it out… because it is impressive… and incredibly helpful!Plus… and let's just bullet point a few more things here… she has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs, she has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels), she's released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.  There's so much more too!  But the biggest thing is that she's a big believer in dreaming bigger, thinking better and doing more of what you're planet to do.  So we talk about THAT and how she's done those things in her own life.  I think you're going to love this one so let's get to it! What's that piece of wisdom you wish you'd known earlier when it comes to getting clear and going after dreams and goals? RESOURCES Website: https://www.jillianmichaels.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianmichaels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillianmichaels/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillianMichaels Her newest book: The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now on Amazon.     ABOUT THE FITNESS APP BY JILLIAN MICHAELS: It's so comprehensive.  Customizable fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness features in one single, seamless platform. There's a free trial and variety of premium subscription options available at: https://www.jillianmichaels.com.  (FYI: We don't receive any payments for this endorsement.)   THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! Speaking of apps… the DREAM TOGETHER app is here!  It's designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! MORE ABOUT JILLIAN AND THE EPISODE:  Here's a few more stats and facts about Jillian Michaels: She has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs She has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels)  She's released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. And... Jillian's the author of EIGHT New York Times bestsellers… including her most recent book… The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now.    Most importantly…   She's the mom to two amazing kiddos… and she's an incredible human.  Jillian is living the DREAM THINK DO life… so it's a true honor to have her on the show!  Let's do this… Jillian Michaels… welcome to DREAM THINK DO. MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today!  2:39 Jillian ‘Juggernaut' Michaels 5:28 What Jillian wanted to be when she grew up 6:11 Jillian's journey to finding her dream job 11:56 Why Jillian almost turned down The Biggest Loser 15:11 The downside of being a reality tv star 20:33 Holding both your dreams and reality  25:43 Why Jillian hates social media 35:55 Dream Think Do-er Q&A 36:14 What drives Jillian 37:52 Bring it back to your ‘why' 39:16 How Jillian balances a healthy lifestyle with her family 42:40 Jillian's hope for the future 47:31 Wisdom of the week 29:21 Mitch's biggest takeaways   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   What inspired you about Jillian's story?  What stood out to you about her journey?  What resonated?  What made you wonder?  What's something that you heard?  What's something you're going to do as a result?  Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

In this very special episode of DREAM THINK DO… we're talking about our “Hiro's Journey (so far).  That's right!  We got a new puppy and I'm sharing some of the fun (and messy) adventures we've had in THIS dream journey that's been 30 years in the making. We'll talk about pursuing buried dreams.  How prayer played out in THIS story.  We'll talk about road trips involving 1,700+ miles… VEGAS baby… messes… mistakes… and majestic views. In this end, this is a very real… very raw… look at the last few months and some of the things a very cute (and messy) puppy has been teaching me about pursuing dreams and living life.  Let me know what you think! RESOURCES: THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! That's right! Our DREAM TOGETHER App is here! The “Dream Together” app is designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with like-minded individuals so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! Let's do this! KEY POINTS & CUTE PUPPY PICS: “If one of your dreams isn't right for this season of your life, it doesn't mean that it's a bad dream.  It just means it's not the right time to pursue it.  Dig into the dreams that are right for this season… and know that the right season will come.” I prayed a dangerous prayer… “If you want it to happen, make it an adventure.” Avoid “Future Tripping.” It's where you spend all your time thinking about the future.  Instead, focus on what you can be doing in the present moment.  That's where the real magic happens. Some fun pics: Click here to see the pics   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:00 Episode begins 3:16 The dream that has been in the works for 30 years 11:48 When Mitch's puppy dream started to come true 17:41 How prayer played into Mitch's dream journey 24:51 How even the random people you meet can serve your dream 32:06 Looking for the adventure in everything 39:15 Remind yourself of the truth 39:55 Where the name Hiro came from 43:27 The dangers of perfection 48:24 The puppy policy and how to apply it 50:54 What are your thoughts? Connect with Mitch! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: What do YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  Which parts of the story do you resonate with?  What clicked with you?  What are your thoughts on puppy training?  What have pets taught YOU about life?  How does prayer fit into your dream pursuits? Seriously… let me know. I can't wait to hear from you!

Most of us have heard about the health benefits of herbs like sage for memory and milk thistle to cleanse our liver, but did you know that there are wild botanicals growing all around us that can do things like alleviate asthma, support your immune system or even help regulate your hormones? Well there are! And they are more common and effective than you may realize. Hippocrates was definitely on to something, but somewhere over time as medicine men were pushed to the side by snake oil salesmen, we forgot that almost everything we need for wellness has been provided for us in nature... Thank you Mother Earth! In this weeks episode, I sit down with Eva Black, founder of Bodrum Botanicals to discuss all things botanical! Well actually, we barely scratch the surface with all there is to know, but Eva does a fantastic job of explaining what western botanicals are, how to use them and why we should care. (basically they are natural medicinal plants growing in the western hemisphere from North and South America to Europe and all the way to the Mediterranean, including western Turkey.) She gives specific examples from the benefits of milky oats and when to harvest them to the use for olive leaves that we should ALL know about, as well as the difference between tinctures and teas. This episode is just part 1 so keep a look out for part 2 coming next month, where we will dive into more specifics, cover a couple DIY's and her botanical SKINCARE products! We Also Mention: What are adaptogens Benefits of several common wild growing plants What are tinctures and how to make them Best immune support botanicals The difference between Eastern and Western Botanicals Weekly Mantra: "I respect my body and make healthy choices." If you like this podcast, please subscribe/Follow/download/write a review and help spread the word by sharing it with your friends and on social media. The more light we can get out into the world, the better it will be. Check out this link to make giving a review easy :)  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344) Contact & Resources Bodrum Botanicals + Eva Black https://www.instagram.com/bodrumbotanicals/ (https://www.instagram.com/bodrumbotanicals/) Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://michelleschoenfeld.com/ (https://michelleschoenfeld.com) Podcast Website https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/ (https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) Questions at michellecschoenfeld@gmail.com Benefits of sage https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sage#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2 (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sage#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2) I Want To Hear From You! Send me your questions and be part of the show. Ask ANYTHING from Chakras and crystals to relationships, finding your light and plant-based diet...ask away at Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com or DM me on Instagram @Michelleschoenfeldofficial @youlostmeatnamaste https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) HOUSEKEEPING + Promos Find me on Clubhouse @mschoenfeld. 2 new rooms coming in April I'm heading back to Turkey and will be doing 2 shows to answer all your questions, so send them in! @YouLostMeAtNamaste IG or Michelle@Michelleschoenfeld.com 2021/2022 Beach Pray Love and Manifest Your Life Retreats at The LifeCo, Email me to be put on the advanced info list. 20% off EnergyBits with Code: NAMASTE https://www.energybits.com/ (https://www.energybits.com/) 25% Off CBD at Social CBD with Code: Namaste2021 https://socialcbd.com/ (https://socialcbd.com/) "You are worthy, you are enough, and you were born to be happy." ~ namaste I hope you enjoyed the show, and if so PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE ME A REVIEW and share with your friends...

This week's episode is from my interview with Columbia Skincare in New York by their host Colette. She interviews me on my experiences as a Wellness alchemist, living my personal legend, and what led me to being a healing therapist in Turkey. We will also discuss: The LifeCo Holistic Wellness Center Finding happiness and self love at any age How to change your life's narrative to living in a state of joy My cancer journey and how it changed my life for the better. Showing gratitude for your past, looking to the future and living in the now Why I feel Turkey is the new wellness Mecca of the world.  If you like this podcast, please subscribe/Follow/download/write a review and help spread the word by sharing it with your friends and on social media. The more light we can get out into the world, the better it will be. Check out this link to make giving a review easy :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344) Contact & Resources Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://michelleschoenfeld.com/ (https://michelleschoenfeld.com) Podcast Website  https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/ (https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/) Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) Questions at michellecschoenfeld@gmail.com Columbia Skincare https://columbiaskincare.com/ (https://columbiaskincare.com/) Wellness by Colette. https://www.wellnessbycolette.com/links (https://www.wellnessbycolette.com/links) The LifeCo Wellness and Detox, Bodrum https://www.thelifeco.com/en/ (https://www.thelifeco.com/en) I Want To Hear From You! Send me your questions and be part of the show. Ask ANYTHING from Chakras and crystals to relationships, finding your light and plant-based diet...ask away at Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com or DM me on Instagram @Michelleschoenfeldofficial @youlostmeatnamaste https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/ (https://www.instagram.com/youlostmeatnamaste/) HOUSEKEEPING + Promos Find me on Clubhouse @mschoenfeld. 2 new rooms coming in April I'm heading back to Turkey and will be doing 2 shows to answer all your questions, so send them in! @YouLostMeAtNamaste IG or Michelle@Michelleschoenfeld.com 2021/2022 Beach Pray Love and Manifest Your Life Retreats at The LifeCo, Email me to be put on the advanced info list. 20% off EnergyBits with Code: NAMASTE https://www.energybits.com/ (https://www.energybits.com/) 25% Off CBD at Social CBD with Code: Namaste2021 https://socialcbd.com/ (https://socialcbd.com/) "You are worthy, you are enough, and you were born to be happy." ~ namaste I hope you enjoyed the show, and if so PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE ME A REVIEW and share with your friends :). Also, check out my other episodes with some engaging guests discussing Chakras, Health benefits of CBD, The Law of attraction, Grounding, Manifesting Abundance, and more. For Apple, here is an easy link https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-lost-me-at-namaste/id1503559344) Upcoming Events: 2021/2022 Beach Pray Love Retreat at The LifeCo, Bodrum Turkey, dates TBD. www.thelifeco.com Coming to Turkey, Washington, DC or San Antonio Texas and want to be part of my live show or studio audience? Shoot me a message or send me a pitch. Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com In addition to being a wellness expert and spiritual teacher, I also cover: best tips on, meditation, happiness, sound bath, healing crystals, how to manifest, best new podcast, abundance, best retreat, holistic, CBD, how to find self love, love, reiki, astrology, acupuncture, Ayurvedic, yoga, CBD health benefits, The Law of attraction, vegan, how to balance your chakras, spiritual awakening, spirit guides, what is a Lightworker, Starseed, Tantra,

We're going after the BIG question of “How do you stick with a dream?” This is one of the most common questions we get at LIVE events and as people are using our “Dream Together” app.  It's totally understandable.  They get excited about a new dream… but then the fear starts to creep in.  They start to wonder if they can stay with it and achieve their goals.  So the dream gets shut down before they even get started.  Well, in this episode, we dive into 3 powerful strategies in 15 minutes.  These concepts will help you START and STICK with it!  Let's do this!     RESOURCES:  3 Things I've learned from 250 Episodes of DREAM THINK DO: https://mitchmatthews.com/250/ Forged By Adversity - with Navy Seal Chad Williams:  www.mitchmatthews.com/295 Post Traumatic GROWTH: www.MitchMatthews.com/172 Antonio Neves: “STOP LIVING ON AUTOPILOT.”  www.MitchMatthews.com/307    THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! It's designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! QUOTES:   “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the      seed of an equal or greater benefit.” – Napoleon Hill   “Show me someone who has done something worthwhile,    and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” – Lou Holtz “Truth 1: Adversity is going to come…  And Truth 2: You're tougher than you think!” - Mitch Matthews “Adversity causes some people to break; others to break records.” – William Arthur Ward   “The most successful people see adversity not as a stumbling block, but as a stepping-stone to greatness.” – Shawn Anchor   Post-Traumatic GROWTH:  “A positive psychological change experienced as the result of adversity leading to    a higher level of functioning.”   PRE-Traumatic Growth - Definition  “Positive psychological changes leading to more focus, energy, engagement and joy in the face of life's challenges.   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 1:06 Download the Dream Together App! 2:10 Today's Question: How do I commit to a dream? 4:39 The magic of learning something new 5:56 Decide to do it! But…adversity may arise. 11:11 Learning from others' stories 12:54 The power in finishing 14:47 Do the math: Go after small wins MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE (TRANSCRIPT): All right. DREAM THINK DOer, like I said, this is a part of our Dream Together series. So we're going after big questions, questions that we've gotten at our live events over the years and questions that we get as people are using our Dream Together app to go after new dreams, new goals. The one we're going after today is something that so often happens. It's something that can kind of bubble up. I can remember at so many different live events, people would step to the mic at the end of the event to do this Q&A, and they would ask a version of this question: How can I stick with a dream? And you could feel all the emotions that were tied to a question like this. Sometimes it was fear, sometimes it was weariness, but you can also feel these elements of hope, sometimes excitement, sometimes life, because people had gotten clear on a new dream or maybe unearthed, kind of helped and remembered a very dream. And now they're asking this question of how do I know I'm going to stick with it? You could tell they didn't want to waste time. They didn't want to look silly. At the same time, they were also maybe feeling a little childlike wonder, giving themselves that permission to ask, what if? That feeling of life that starts to happen when we start to recognize a new dream or an old goal that might be percolating to the top. Right? And if you've had that question, how do I know I'm going to stick with it? How can I stick with it? I want to give you three strategies to help some concepts that you'll be able to apply immediately. All right. So let's get to this. Truth number one, strategy number one is be willing to be a novice. That's right. Give yourself permission to be new at something. Now, we talked a little bit about this in episode 250. It's something I've had to learn, and it's something that I know a lot of you have had to learn. Here's the thing. With DREAM THINK DO, we've got a lot of people that listen, obviously, a lot of successful people. And success is fantastic, it's awesome, right? But success can also be dangerous because if we're successful in one area, it can also make us start to be scared to be a novice in another area. Right? It's one of those things where a success is wonderful. But when it starts to make us kind of limit ourselves, to start not allowing ourselves to try new things, to go and learn new things because we don't want to look new, we don't want to look like a beginner, but isn't it amazing? I mean, when you think about it, when you've given yourself the chance to learn something new, hasn't there been magic in that? Maybe that whole thing of not having to be great at something? Kind of feels like freedom to be able to explore something with relatively no expectations other than to learn. Right? That's what we're talking about, to be able to say, "Hey, I want to learn as I go." Because if we give ourselves that permission, there's really no failure. Because as long as we're learning, as long as we're moving forward, there's no failure. And I know for me, with some of the different businesses that we have launched, sometimes some of our attempts, some of our experiments have gone down in flames. But when I look back, I also realize that's when we've learned the most, whether it's learning the most about what we need to be doing or learning the most about ourselves. And so it's one of those things to be able to say, hey, give yourself that permission to be a novice, to learn something new, try something different. It's what brings a lot of magic to life. It's also what allows us to pursue and stick with those new dreams and goals. Right? So give yourself that permission. Be a novice once in a while. All right. Truth number two, strategy number two is decide to do it and know that adversity is part of the ride. Now you might be like, "All right, Mr. Good News." Right? To be able to talk right out of the gate about adversity. But I think it's something we have to talk about, and that's something we do with DREAM THINK DO. Right? We operate in truth. We speak to the hard truth of things. And I think if you're a DREAM THINK DOer, you appreciate that. And I know this sounds simple, but it's easy I think for people, when they start to experience adversity, to say, "Oh, I must be doing something wrong. Oh, I must not be supposed to do this." Right? But here's the thing is, when we start to realize adversity can also be a sign that we're onto something big, sometimes that helps us to flip the script. I love what Chad Williams said in episode 295. You may remember, but Chad is a retired Navy SEAL, and the Navy SEALs are these elite fighting force for the United States, and in many ways they're the best of the best. But they had truly flipped the script on adversity. They've started to appreciate adversity. In fact, one of their main mottos, one of their creeds for a SEAL is forged by adversity. They celebrate it. They know it's coming. And instead of just trying to avoid it at all costs, they know that it makes them stronger, not in some kind of misogynistic way or masochistic way, all that, but they actually understand that adversity makes them strong. And if we're going to be honest, adversity also is sometimes what makes life rich. I love what Napoleon Hill said on this point. He said, "Every adversity, every failure, every heartache, carries with it a seed of equal or greater benefit." One of the greatest coaches of all time, Lou Holtz said, "Show me someone who has done something worthwhile and I will show you someone who has overcome adversity." So going after our dreams and goals, we know that we're going to face some adversity, adversity is going to come, but also want to encourage you that you are tougher than you think. You are stronger than you think, and I think we need to be reminded of that as well. Right? The topic of grit, the topic of resiliency is a very popular topic right now, and that's good. Right? And I know that sometimes it's easy to look at someone and say, "Oh, that person's really resilient." Maybe it's a World War II survivor, or somebody that's done something huge, and maybe they're further along in their life, and you look at that person, you go, "Man, that person is resilient." They don't have to necessarily be a Navy SEAL, but you can look at that and go, "Gosh, am I that resilient?" And it's one of those things where all of a sudden comparison can start to come in, especially on this topic and say, "Gosh, am I as resilient as filling the blank?" And that's why I personally like this term called micro-resiliency. Micro-resiliency, and those are small daily choices to stick, small but significant choices to stay with it. Micro-resiliency literally is being able to choose day to day, minute by minute, to be just a little bit more resilient. I love this quote from William Arthur Ward. It says, "Adversity causes some people to break, but others, it causes them to break records." Come on. And it's one of those things where resiliency, and more specifically, micro-resiliency... Not say or try to weigh whether you're resilient or not, but to say, "I'm going to try my best to be resilient in this moment." Well, that can make all the difference. It also helps to understand some of the fields of research when it comes to positive psychology on this front. One of the things that's bubbled up is something called post-traumatic growth, which is a positive, psychological change experienced as the result of adversity leading, to a higher level of functioning. Post-traumatic growth. Now we know trauma can be brutal, right? And I'm definitely not trying to dismiss that at all, but it's one of those things where we can also say when we look back on a lot of the challenges. I know that that's also oftentimes some of the most rich times in our life, or at least it produces tremendous fruit. Now here's the thing though... And by the way, we go after post-traumatic growth, that concept, in-depth in episode 172, and I'll include all these show notes in this particular episode, so you can go back and check out those in more depth if you want to. But as I dug into this concept of post-traumatic growth, later I realized there's also something called pre-traumatic growth, which sounds pretty good. And what that is, is that is actually learning from other people's adversity. Pre-traumatic growth, and what that is, if you want to flip that definition a little bit, pre-traumatic growth is positive psychological changes, leading to more focused energy engagement and joy by learning from other people's stories and strategies of facing adversity. Now, I like that, and that's probably one of the big reasons why you listen to DREAM THINK DO, is you're willing to actually lean into a little pre-traumatic growth, to be able to say, "Hey, I know adversity is going to come. That's life. That's also what happens when you pursue dreams. So I want to learn from other people's adversity. I want to learn from other people's stories." Because I'm guessing that as you've learned from some of the episodes that you've heard, some of the interviews that you've heard, some of the stories that you've heard, that you can say, "Hey, gosh, I haven't faced that particular adversity, but I can learn from her story. I can learn from his story," and that's what we want to do. So I just want to encourage you to say, "Hey, I'm going to go after this. I'm going to decide to go after this. I know that adversity is going to come. That's a part of life. That's what in many ways makes life rich. And I am going to learn from others. I'm going to learn from my own adversity, but I'm also going to learn from others." And that's why I want to commend you for listening, listening to DREAM THINK DO, investing in yourself and growing. So that's tip number two. Now tip number three, truth number three, strategy number three is going to bring us home, and that is simply to finish something. I know it sounds so simple, but it is so powerful. My friend and pastor and DREAM THINK DO guest, Antonio Neves, just wrote a book called Stop Living on Autopilot. I talked with him in-depth about it in episode 307. And I got to tell you, Antonio was just interviewed on The Today Show, and he killed it. He absolutely killed it. They were talking with him about this book. And one of the subjects that came up when it comes to not living on autopilot anymore, not living on cruise control anymore, is he spoke to the power of finishing something. Again, the field of positive psychology tells us over and over that regular ongoing achievement leads to higher levels of competence and higher levels of joy. Now we're talking about small wins on a regular basis, right? But we also know as DREAM THINK DOers that a job left undone, gosh, there is nothing more draining than a job left undone. Right? Now, what I love about this concept, the concept of finishing something is... Antonio digs into this concept in-depth in his book, and again, the book is called Stop Living on Autopilot. You're going to want to check it out. But he makes the point that finishing something doesn't have to be big things all the time. You don't have to finish the Mona Lisa. You don't have to write the next greatest American novel to finish something, to have that feeling. It can really be small wins. And when we're going after a new goal, a new dream, that's what we're looking for is the small steps that you can take and take them over time. Celebrate those wins. So if you're needing to learn something new, search for a TED Talk on that subject and celebrate watching a kick-butt 18-minute presentation on the subject as opposed to getting lost in your social media feed. Or if you want to expand your network, reach out and do a coffee, a virtual coffee or a real coffee with someone and celebrate taking 30 minutes to connect with someone that inspires you. Don't beat yourself up for not having the whole thing done. Celebrate, finish that small, but significant step. Maybe if your goal is to get in shape, don't beat yourself up for not being able to run a marathon yet, but get out there and spend 20 minutes walking around your neighborhood and enjoy the simplicity of soaking up some sun and actually feel that accomplishment. Or maybe if you're wanting to write a book. I know a lot of people using the Dream Together app, that's one of the big goals that's out there, right? They want to write a book. And maybe you're beating yourself up for not finishing the book yet. Here's what I want to do is I want to encourage you, go after those small wins. Think about this, just do the math. If you just write three pages a day and celebrate that, finish three pages a day over the course of a hundred days, that's just a third or a little less than a third of the year, you'll have 300 pages. That's pretty amazing. And it's one of those things that you could be celebrating those wins, those mini goals, and finish those along the way. And like we said, when you finish something, it increases our sense of happiness, our sense of confidence and our ability to be resilient. And that's what I want for you. Those are three keys to sticking with it. Number one, be willing to be a novice, give yourself permission to start something and be new at it. Enjoy that. Number two, decide to do it and know that adversity is going to be a part of the ride. It's a part of the journey. It's something that makes it rich. And number three, finish something. Give yourself permission to finish something. Small wins along the way will make the journey so much better, and it'll also help to bring joy, confidence, strength, and resiliency as you do. Those are the three strategies, three keys, three truths. And I want to hear from you. What do you think? Plus, I want to hear from you, what's something that helps you stick? All right. Let me know. You can go to mitchmatthews.com320. That's where we'll include links to all the show notes, as well as all the episodes I mentioned, some other resources to be able to dig into, all of that. Plus you can leave a comment and I do want to hear from you, what's something that helps you stick? Or what's a way that you're going to try one of these truths, one of these strategies today? I want to hear from you. Let me know, again, at mitchmatthews.com/320. Now I'm going to give you one last bonus, one last tip, and that is don't do it alone. Okay? That's our fourth truth, and maybe even the most important. We're going to keep it short though, because what I can do is to say, "Hey, don't go after that dream by yourself, dream together." Now that's a little bit of a pitch to get you over to download our app called Dream Together. If you're not already there, it's going to be something that's going to allow you to write down some of your dreams, capture some of those dreams, get clear on some of those dreams, but also to not do it alone. You'll be able to dream together with other like-minded people. So download the app, it's called Dream Together, and when it asks you to create the profile, it's going to ask you for a code. Go ahead and plug in DREAMTHINKDO, make it one word, and that's going to allow you to dream together with other DREAM THINK DO listeners, other like-minded people that are going after their dreams, people that want to dream bigger, think better and do more of what they were put on the planet to do, and they want to see you do that too. So go ahead and download the app and join us because hey, that fourth truth is so, so true. Don't do it alone. Remember to dream together. All right. That's it for this episode. I think I did go a little over our 15-minute goal, but hey, hopefully, you got a little grace because that's important too as we walk out our dreams and goals together. Have a little grace for each other and it makes it so much sweeter. All right. Hey, we've got some amazing episodes coming your way, some incredible interviews, some additional deep dives and more in our Dream Together series. But until we connect again, please keep bringing your awesome because the world, it needs more of it. Talk soon. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: Leave a comment and let me know what YOU think!  How do you stay resilient?  What are some things that you do to STICK with a dream.  I'd love to hear YOUR thoughts! Leave a comment and let me know!

Katie Russell Newland is a writer and sports enthusiast based in Austin, Texas.  She has a PhD in language and literacy from the University of Texas. She's a survivor of both Hodgkin's lymphoma and melanoma… and I'm grateful to say… she's fully in remission. Now… in 2018, Katie took an epic adventure and walked out a life-long dream. She traveled over 30,000 miles to visit 30 Major-League-Baseball parks in a single season to honor her late mother.  And this all culminated in her taking the mound at Wrigley Field... home of her absolute favorite baseball team of all time… to throw out the first pitch of a Chicago Cubs game!  How cool is THAT?  Now… Katie has a brand new that chronicles this incredible journey called, “A Season with Mom.”  It's a true story of love, loss, baseball AND a dream that really did come true.  I can't wait to talk with Katie about it… so let's get to this! RESOURCES: Katie's Website: https://www.katierussellnewland.com/ Katie's Book on Amazon.   KATIE'S DOCUMENTARY: CLICK HERE TO WATCH! Dig this one? Here are some other DREAM THINK DO Episodes we think you'd like: Time to Dream Together: www.mitchmatthews.com/311 Permission to Dream (Again): www.mitchmatthews.com/309 Rob Harsh - How to Live in the Moment: www.mitchmatthews.com/157   THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! That's right! Our DREAM TOGETHER App is here! The “Dream Together” app is designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with like-minded individuals so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! Let's do this! EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Welcome to 319 2:20 Don't forget to download the Dream Together App 3:23 Get to know Katie 5:03 How Katie's dream journey began 7:56 When Katie gained the courage pressuring her dream 10:07 What you can learn from the game of baseball 14:02 Tips for sticking to your dreams 19:01 Katie's first pitch story 22:53 The feeling that Katie hopes her readers feel 25:06 Katie's advice for dreamers who are scared to move forward 25:51 Mitch's closing thoughts     MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Some Key Concepts from the Interview: Dreams don't have timetables.  Even if it takes thirty years, like it did for Katie, or one hundred eight (like it did for the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series), dreams really can come true. It starts with finding a way to do what you love. Dreams often fade over time, losing the brilliance of their original inspiration.  We've all experienced it, even rationalized it. Circumstances change, nudging you to give up. You age, take on family responsibilities, face health concerns, lose loved ones before their time.  As a result, dreams get written off.  But maybe they don't have to be. Maybe there's a way of reimagining them. When Katie's mom died, she thought their shared dream of visiting all thirty Major League Baseball ballparks died too. Six years later, she took a journey of a lifetime, proving our thirty-year-old dream was still alive.  Baseball reminds us that we can fail often and still be a Hall of Famer.  One bad game doesn't determine our identity, and one losing season doesn't define our career. We need to know that in challenging moments, the potential for redemption remains. After all, baseball is the game of perpetual chances. Katie hopes her story sends the message that while you might be down now, it's never too late to stage a rally or a comeback. Trust that every wrong turn, every challenging moment is leading you to exactly where you need to be. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!:   Leave a comment and let me know what stood out from Katie's story!  I can't wait to hear from you!

We're doing a deep dive into the subject of asking for help.  That's a BIG question that comes up during our LIVE events all the time.  That makes sense though.  When people start to get clear on goals and dreams… they're often struck with the realization they can't do it alone.  We all know that if we want to accomplish BIG things… we can't fly solo.  BUT… asking for help can be hard.  So that's why we're going after this REALLY IMPORTANT SUBJECT!  And… since it's a part of our “Dream Together” series… we're keeping it to just about 15 minutes.  So let's get to it!   RESOURCES: RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: JT Fox - Scoring Your Dream Job: https://mitchmatthews.com/jt-fox-scoring-dream-job Mitch Matthews - 3 Keys to Meeting NEW People: www.mitchmatthews.com/198 Jamie Lieberman - HashTag Legal www.mitchmatthews.com/122  Erin Rollenhagen - Be Strong and Authentic: https://mitchmatthews.com/253 Sheri Salata - Finding LOVE for Life Again:  https://mitchmatthews.com/312   EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:21 What to expect today 1:10 How do I ask for help? 2:20 Strategy One: Be ready for it to feel different 5:30 Strategy Two: Be open 6:17 Strategy Three: Don't be selfish 9:05 Strategy Four: Be real 9:33 Strategy Five: Be kind 10:15 Strategy Six: Be honoring 13:47 Strategy Seven: Keep it simple 15:05 Strategy Eight: Be grateful 16:15 Strategy Nine: What did you hear and what will you do about it? THE EPISODE - WORD FOR WORD: All right. Hello and welcome Dream. Think. Doer to episode 318. That's right, this is another in our Dream Together Series. These are special episodes to get you specific strategies in 15 minutes or less. And this is all about helping those folks that are going after dreams, specifically, a little bit more specifically, those folks that are now using our Dream Together app. It's been absolutely amazing to see this thing start to reach people around the world. Dream. Think. Doers and others are starting to use the app to dream together, but we've had questions come in, right? And I love this. I love that we're getting to respond to this, but what we wanted to do is go after some of the most common questions with this Dream Together Series. And in this particular episode, we're going to go after specific strategies to answer the question, "How do I ask for help?" So whether you're using Dream Together or not, I'm guessing that if you're listening to this, you are Dream. Think. Doer. You are going after dreams. And here's the deal, something that I've learned, I'll bet it's something that you've learned. That when we go after dreams, when we pursue dreams, when we are trying to grow something, we eventually have to realize at some point, we're going to need some help. We can't do it on our own. Listen, I know you are a wildly talented, amazing individual, but if we're going to grow something that's bigger than ourselves, we have to ask for help, right? In this episode, I'm going to get you some quick tips, thoughts, strategies, even dare I say, musings. All of which, each one of these, I could go probably 45 minutes to an hour on, but I'm going to try to get these tips strategies to you in two minutes or less, to get an all total of 15 minutes or less on this episode, we'll see how we do. But the whole goal is to get you what you need so that you can truly get out there and go after and achieve more of your dreams and goals. All right?  So let's get after this.    NUMBER ONE: BE READY FOR IT TO FEEL DIFFERENT:  Be ready for it to feel different.  Listen, if you are a highly successful person, you're an achiever, there's a good chance that you know you need to ask for help, but it may not in fact be what is your norm, right? It might feel like there's some dissonance when you go to do it. You'll like this. Recently I came across some information that may sound tangential, but I believe it relates. And that is we learn to communicate in two different ways. One is called formulaic language theory. You'll be able to amaze your friends at dinner parties with this. Now formulaic language theory is something that our brain loves to do. It's where we start to use formulas for communicating. There's a good chance that when you walk into a store and somebody says, "Can I help you?" you say, "No, thank you. Just looking." That's formulaic. That's where our brain starts to use these patterns so that we don't have to think as much. Now the challenge with formulaic language thinking or theory, is that this starts to actually have an impact on all of our relationships. Maybe you have a good friend. Maybe you are in a long-term relationship, maybe your spouse, you start to move into formulaic language theories. Maybe dinner starts to sound pretty similar every night. Maybe those phone calls start to sound pretty similar every day. That is formulaic language theory. Your brain is trying to get you to use patterns, so it doesn't have to think as much. Now here's the thing. The opposite of that is something called generative language theory. Now it feels different, as you can imagine. But that is where we treat each individual as an individual, each conversation as something to discover, something to engage in. And it's one of those things that, to be perfectly honest, our brain can rail against a little bit, because it takes more energy. But at the same time, that's where the magic happens, isn't it? If we treat a conversation with an individual, whether it's our spouse, a good friend, or even somebody at the store, sometimes we can uncover some of the most amazing conversations, right? I don't know about you, but I've had amazing conversations with people standing at a cash register, just because I was in the moment and stayed with it, right? That generative language theory. Now, again, when you start to move into this, your brain rails against it, because it's going against the patterns that you've learned are efficient and all of those things, right? So in the same way that when we start to ask for help, our brain may in fact rail against that because it steps outside our norm. So just because it starts to feel uncomfortable, doesn't mean that it's wrong, right? It just means that it's new. Okay, so formulaic language theory versus generative language theory. How about that for a little bit of science? Okay. That's a little heady, but the rest of these I think are going to go faster and a little bit smoother. But hopefully that helps to just help you to know that when we go to do this, it might feel a little weird, it might be a little new, but that doesn't mean it's wrong, okay? Now that leads us to number two…   NUMBER TWO: BE OPEN which is be open. And that's exactly what we've been talking about. Sometimes when we try something new, as in asking for help, it's going to feel different. And sometimes different feels wrong, right? Our brain is trying to process that as, "Wait, this feels different. This feels uncomfortable," right? But as we start to grow, as we start to move forward, as we start to go after those things that are bigger than ourselves, we have to know we are growing. And a lot of growing means that we're going to experience new things. And a lot of new things means that it's going to feel different. And what we need to do is we need to be open to saying that different isn't bad, different is new, and I'm going to learn from that. Okay. So be open. The next one might surprise you.    NUMBER THREE: DON'T BE SELFISH Now here's the thing. I used to think that it was selfish to ask for help, right? "Oh gosh, I'm going to be a burden. That's just selfish to ask somebody for help." But over the years, as we've done Big Dream gatherings around the country, as I've worked with my coaching clients one-on-one, as I've thought about my own life, my own business. When I look back, I realized that it's not selfish to ask for help. It's selfish to not ask for help. Because I believe that when you need help, that means you're kind of walking around with a puzzle piece. And you may not in fact know, if you've ever put a puzzle together, you know how satisfying it is. There's those moments where you've got that puzzle piece and you're like, "This doesn't fit anywhere," right? You're about ready to give up, but then you find that locking piece, that piece that fits. And you're like, "Oh," the satisfaction that comes, right? So often when we're walking around needing help, it's like we're walking around with a puzzle piece. And that also means that somebody else has a puzzle piece that needs to lock in with yours. I'll give you an example of this. One of my businesses is we help coaches around the world; life coaches, success coaches. And what's amazing about this is that I could not do this alone. I have a business partner in this. His name is David Nadler. I should have him on the show. He's one of my great friends. He's an incredible strategist. He's amazing. Now what's amazing about David is that his skill sets are wildly different than mine. He doesn't want to do what I do. I don't want to do what he does. But we, years ago, were two people walking around with puzzle pieces, right? And I actually almost wanted to hide my puzzle piece, because some of the things that I couldn't do, I was embarrassed about. But David at the same time, was walking around with his puzzle piece and realizing the things that he wanted to do, he was needing somebody else to partner with him. And he was a little embarrassed about that too. But boy, boom, when our puzzle pieces connected, when we were able to experiment and grow and learn from each other and try things, some things went down in flames; I can tell you ugly, messy flames, but some things have hit. And it's allowed us to reach people around the world to sell coaching programs and training and all of those things to thousands of people around the world, and more importantly, connect with great people, help great people to make more impact, all of those things. We couldn't have done it. If we'd been hiding our puzzle pieces, we only did it because we let those puzzle pieces show brightly. So don't be selfish. Don't hide your puzzle piece, right? Recognize you need some help, but realize that when you find that locking puzzle piece, you're going to be helping somebody else walk out their dreams, walk out their goals, right? So that's number three. NUMBER FOUR: BE REAL Be real. And what I mean by that is, you need to admit you need help.  As a recovering perfectionist… this is so hard. I know for me, it is so hard sometimes, because we want to feel like we got it all together. We want to feel like we're in control. We want to feel like we've got it covered, right? But we have to be real. We have to admit to ourselves and to others that we need help. And confession, confession is good for the soul, right? NUMBER FIVE: BE KIND  As you ask for help, be kind. I love this quote on kindness that I found from Eric Hoffer, he's an American philosopher, and author. And he said,  "Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind."  How awesome is that, right? He had another quote on the same subject and he talked about the juxtaposition, the opposite of that. He said,  "Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength."  So let's be kind. As we ask for help, let's be kind. Which also leads us to number six, which is be honoring,  NUMBER SIX: BE HONORING So, as we think about who might we ask for help, maybe we need insight. Maybe we need perspective. Maybe we need experience. Maybe we need wisdom.  As you start to think about those people that may in fact, have some help for you, ask yourself, "Is this someone that makes their living from the area that I need help in?"  And if it is, that's okay. Offer to pay them.  Offer to pay them. Don't expect them to give it away. There's a good chance they have worked hard to learn the knowledge and the wisdom that they've achieved. So if they make their money from where you need help, then offer to pay them. Here's a good rule of thumb. If you're tempted to send an email or a message asking to pick someone's brain, I just did air quotes. "Can I pick your brain?" ask yourself, does this person's job, does the work the way they make money, the way that they get paid, is it in relationship to the information I'm asking for? And if so, just offer to pay them for it. Now some of you might be like, "But I don't have much money."  Okay. And that's just fine, right? And if you're in those shoes, say, "Hey, if you make money from this, I want to honor that. I don't have a lot of money right now, but I would love a little bit of time just to run the idea past you." Just even asking 15 minutes. But at the very least, maybe even offer to pay them for 15 minutes. Now there's a good chance that they will say, "Now, let's meet." There's a lot of people that if in fact they make money from where you're needing help, they will have a way for you to get a little bit of that help without having to pay. I know for me, as I do my coaching sessions and work with coaching clients, I always do a complimentary session on the front end. Because I want people to know what it's like to work with me, and I want to get to know them, see if we're a good fit. I know that Jamie Lieberman, as an example, she is an attorney that I've interviewed for Dream. Think. Do. I have sent countless entrepreneurs to her. She specializes in working with online entrepreneurs. Jamie Lieberman, as an attorney, she gets paid for this information. She will do an introductory session with someone, get to know them a little bit, spend some time with them to get to know what their needs are. And then to be able to offer a little bit of information and then obviously, if she can help in some way where she gets paid, then she'll walk you through that. So that's something to be able to speak to that, to honor that. At the same time, if they don't make money from what it is you're asking for help on, still honor them. You might offer it to buy a cup of coffee, take them to lunch. Now I know in our current pandemic scenario, that's a little bit hard to do, or it might be somebody on the other side of the planet. You can still do it though. I just recently was asked, "Hey, could I pick your brain?" It was somebody that had been a guest on Dream. Think. Do. I loved their story, all of that. And they said, "Hey, I'd love to buy you coffee." And I'm like, "Okay, well you live on the other side of the planet. How are we going to do that?" And he said, "Uber Eats, I will send you a cup of coffee over Uber Eats, and we can have a Zoom call." Now, it was awesome. It's one of those things where I didn't expect that, but that was honoring. And I did, I took him up on it, because you guys know I love coffee. And it's just a great way to be able to say, "Hey, I want to honor your time," right? So that's number six, honor them. NUMBER SEVEN: KEEP IT SIMPLE  Letting people know, "Hey, I need your help," and be able to speak to it.  To be able to say, "Hey, I can keep this short." And also let them know you have no expectations. Don't expect anything, especially before you have that conversation. But here's what I'd suggest is, when you do connect, just let them know what you're working on and then just see if it resonates with them. That's what I like to do, is the only expectation is a couple of minutes to let you know what I'm working on, and then let's just see if it resonates. And if it does, then we can talk about the possibilities of working together on it. And if it doesn't, no harm, no foul. I love you. We're all good, right? That's powerful. Now I will point to an extra tip here. This comes from JT Fox and my conversation with JT in episode 41. You can check it out at www.Mitchmatthews.com/041. JT used this strategy to get his dream job. He worked his way through a company that was his dream company and met and connected with a number of people. And one of the questions he always asked at the end of these conversations, whether the person was able to help him or not, one of the questions he always asked was, "Hey, whether you can help or not, who would you suggest? Who else should I be talking with?" Powerful question. That's the golden question, right? NUMBER EIGHT: BE GRATEFUL Be grateful. Say thank you. Be a blessing, right? If that person says yes and they help you, wonderful. If that person says, "No, I don't have time," still be grateful. Say thank you, right? I always say, my goal is that when someone thinks of me, my hope is that I've done something to bless them, so a smile comes to their face. That may sound cheesy. I don't know, but that's a good rule of thumb. And it winds up helping you to be more of a blessing as you walk around. And that's never a bad thing, right? So those are some of the strategies that I want you to be able to think through. But here's the thing. What I want to do is we're going to wrap up with two last questions. Those questions are, as you think about the things that we talked about today, the things that we covered today, let's just walk through them. Be ready for it to feel different, to be open, don't be selfish, be real, be kind, be honoring, keep it simple and be grateful. LAST TWO QUESTIONS: As you think about those things, going to leave you with two last questions.  The question are:  What did you hear?  What do you want to do as the result? As I spoke, as I talked into your ear, as I whispered to you, what's something that stood out to you? What's something that's going to stick with you? And then to follow that up and say, what's something specific you're going to do with that information? What did you hear today, as you listened to this episode? And what's something specific, what's some small but significant action that you can take to move forward on that idea? All right. Those are the things I want to leave you with. And I will say, as we wrap this up, this whole episode is about asking for help. So of course I want to ask you for help. You're a Dream. Think. Doer. We're in this together. So I've got some specific areas where I need help as well. So hopefully, it's okay. I'm going to ask. And that is hey, if you could help us out with the podcast, I would so love that. And that means that if you haven't left a review, wherever you listen to this podcast, please do. Every review counts. I read every review. It's a blessing. It helps us to grow the podcast. It helps us reach new people. If you haven't already, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. We've got more of these Dream Together Series coming your way. And also, please share this with a friend. If you know somebody that's working on something and they need that boost to go after the dream, to ask for help as they do, please share this with them, because that makes all the difference. I can tell you that it's always amazing, it's always amazing when we get some help from a Dream. Think. Doer out there. I'm so grateful for you. And I'm so grateful that we're on this journey. I'm so grateful for your help along the way. And I'm so glad that we're in this together. All right. So I will admit, I went a little over the 15 minutes. Hopefully you've got grace for me there, but I'm hoping that also something stuck with you today, because I know you're growing something. I know you're going after it. And as you do, you're going to need help. But know that as you ask for that help, there's a very good chance the person you ask for it, the people that you involve, they're going to be able to walk out some part of their dream as they do as well. So don't be selfish. Share that dream. Let's make it happen, all right? Hey, I'll tell you what. We've got some more of this series. We've got some great interviews coming your way, so stay tuned for those. But until we connect again, keep bringing your awesome, because the world, it needs more of it. Talk soon. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: Leave a comment and let me know what's something that stood out to you from these EIGHT?  Just as importantly… what would you add to the list? I can't wait to hear from you!

Welcome to our special “Dream Together” Q&A series.  We're going after the biggest questions we've received over our 15 years of BIG Dream Gatherings.  That's right.  As we held these events around the country, we'd always wrap up with a Q&A with the audience. That's when we'd go after the biggest questions and the biggest challenges people face when moving forward on their dreams and goals. In today's episode, I'm going to offer some simple but powerful strategies to help you to get CLEAR and help you to get STARTED.  So… let's do this. RESOURCES: Episode 195: Shawn Askinosie: Finding Your Call and Feeding Your Soul: www.mitchmatthews.com/195  Episode 250: 3 Things I've learned from 250 Episodes of DREAM THINK DO  (I talk about perfectionism in this one!) https://mitchmatthews.com/250/ Episode 262: Dan Grec: Finding Happiness Amid Chaos: https://mitchmatthews.com/262/ THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! That's right! Our DREAM TOGETHER App is here! The “Dream Together” app is designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with like-minded individuals so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! Let's do this! MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: Okay… so as we've held our BIG Dream Gatherings around the country over the last 15 years… we'd always try to include a Q&A session at the end. Now… if you're new to DREAM THINK DO… and you're not familiar with what a BIG DREAM GATHERING is… the short version of the story is… these are fun… HIGHLY interactive events that we'd hold… that would bring people together in a room… anywhere from 30 to 800 people at a time… I'd kick it off with a talk… but then we'd have people write down some of their goals and dreams on sheets of paper… post them on the walls… and then we'd invite everyone to go around the room to look at each other's dreams and then write notes on the “dream sheets.”   People could offer encouragement… ideas… suggestions and offers to help.   Now… with the current season we're in… we've created an APP called “Dream Together” to provide the same opportunity… to… well… dream together… but now instead of being in the same room… we can do it from our phones and dream with people around the world. It's pretty cool! Well… as I was saying… when we'd hold our BIG DREAM GATHERINGS… we'd do a Q&A at the end to give people the chance to ask any questions about things that were holding them back. And one of the biggest questions… one of the most common questions… that would almost ALWAYS come up was… “Which dream do I go after?” It makes sense though… right?  People would come to this event… and come up with a couple… all the way to sometimes 20… to 30… dreams. STORY ABOUT IAN. So… they get excited… but then their brain starts to spin because they're thinking, “Great!  Now that I have clarity on all these things I want to do… things I could do… where do I start?  Which one should I go after first?” And this is an important question for several reasons. 1. If you're a perfectionist… this question can KILL your dreams before you even get started!  You're sooooooooo worried about starting out with the PERFECT choice… and doing it PERFECTLY… that you never start. “Perfectionism is the mother of Procrastination.” - Michael Hyatt “The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly and instead embrace uncertainty and imperfection.” - Arianna Huffington Or as I like to say… “Progress beats perfection.” And… “Let's learn as we go!”   2. Another reason it's a BIG question is… a lot of people are VERY busy… busy schedules… lots pulling at you… lots on your plate.  You probably don't have TONS and TONS of time… days and days… to just throw around.  SO… you want to be smart with how you're spending your time.  Hey… you're listening to DREAM THINK DO… so I'm betting you don't want to waste a day of the time you've got on this rock.  Am I right? Those are 2 reasons… and there are many more.  BUT… since we're keeping this episode at 15 minutes… we'll leave it at that. So let's get to those questions I promised you. All right… maybe you've been using the DREAM TOGETHER app… and you've got a few dreams in mind… let's help you decide on which one to go after next. So… the first question I like to ask in this scenario is…  “Of all the dreams and goals you could go after… which might be the best in THIS season of your life?” It's a simple… but powerful question. It's all about thinking about your CURRENT SEASON… and then weighing out which dreams would be the best fit for you… right now? And I think it is important to mention… that just because a dream isn't right for “this season” of your life… it doesn't mean that's a bad dream… or a silly dream.  It's just not right for THIS season.  So give yourself some grace and say, “It's a good dream… it's just not for right now.” At the same time… a powerful follow up to our SEASON question can be: “What might be a way to take a small but significant step towards one of my bigger dreams?” I'll give you a few examples. You may have a big dream of traveling the globe… but right now… there's a flippin' pandemic… so it's not physically possible… or maybe you're in college and the funds just aren't there quite yet… or… you've got little kids and you're navigating a full house… so the thought of global travels lights you up… but then almost starts to feel soul crushing… because it might be a while. Well… what if you gave yourself permission to run some experiments… To run some drills. To have some fun with it. What if you gave yourself permission to take 15 minutes a few times a week… to plan a dream trip.  To ask, “If I had the time… where would I go?” Or… “How have people like me taken a trip like this?”  And do some research. Heck… we've even talked to people about this very thing on DREAM THINK DO. People like Dan Grec… who got the idea to drive from Alaska to Argentina in a Jeep.  He didn't have the money or the vacation time when he got hit with the idea… but over 3 years… he just gave himself permission to do the research on how he MIGHT do it.  And then gave himself permission to take mini-trips… to see if he even liked taking short road trips… to be sure he'd actually want to do a marathon trip like that.  But as he kept experimenting… he kept falling deeper and deeper into more loooooooove with the dream.  AND he kept finding more doors opening to make it possible.  And the dream… the one that seemed IMPOSSIBLE when he started… became a reality.  He drove from Alaska to Argentina… and then he drove AROUND Africa… and he continues on… and adventure travel and photography is now his day job.  Just because he was willing to ask these two questions. https://mitchmatthews.com/262/ Another example… might be… that you don't LOVE your current job… and one of your big dreams is to find a job… or a career that you LOVE.  BUT you're not even sure what THAT dream career might be. Well… maybe you can ask yourself… “What might be some small but significant steps towards figuring this out?” https://mitchmatthews.com/195   I'll give you an example of this type of approach.  In episode 195, I talked with Shawn Askinosie who had been a successful criminal defense lawyer… but he'd fallen out of love with it.  So he started to give himself room to experiment with other types of types of work.  As he did… he allowed himself to take night classes, watch TED talks, invite people he was curious about to coffee to hear more about what they did… and as he did that… he discovered an unknown passion for chocolate.   This journey eventually inspired him to start a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and he's never looked back.  And NOW…  Askinosie Chocolate is a small batch, award-winning chocolate factory located in Springfield, Missouri.  They source 100% of their cocoa beans directly from farmers across the globe… and Shawn is active in helping to create sustainable farming in each area he partners with. NOT ONLY THAT… but Askinosie Chocolate was recently named one of the 25 Best Small Companies in America by Forbes and Shawn himself was named by “O magazine,” and Oprah Winfrey as one of the 15 guys who is literally saving the world.  How cool is that?   But he found that passion… because he was willing to give himself permission to DREAM… to start small… to experiment… and to learn as he went. His dream was to find his DREAM CAREER. But he didn't know what that was.  So he asked a better question for THAT season. “What might be some small but significant steps towards figuring this out?” So… if you've been wrestling with the question: Which Dream should I go after right now?” Some questions to ask yourself can be: “Of all the dreams and goals you could go after…  which might be a good one in THIS season of your life?”   If the dream seems TOO big to pursue right now, you can ask: “What might be a way to take some  small but significant step towards  one of my bigger dreams?” And hey… if your dream feels pretty BROAD… like how Shawn wanted to find his next dream career, but he wasn't sure what that might even be, you can ask:  “What might be some small but significant  steps towards figuring this out?” And then… it's all about giving yourself permission to START. Keep taking those small but significant steps forward… and more clarity… will come.  Not to mention some amazing experiences too!   It's like Abraham Maslow once said, “In any given moment we have two options: To step FORWARD INTO GROWTH  or to step back into SAFETY.” And hey… I don't know about you… but I find the best moments in life tend to come when we're growing.   Amen?  Amen. Let's do this! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!: Let me know.  Join the conversation at mitchmatthews.com/316.  You'll be able to grab the questions we talked about… you can check out the episodes and interviews I mentioned… plus you can grab the DREAM TOGETHER app too… if you haven't. Plus, leave a comment and let me know about one of those small but significant steps you're going to take this week.  I can't wait to hear from you! Also, know that we're going after topics like… “How do you ask for help on your dream?” and “how to make space for your dreams” in this DREAM TOGETHER series.  So be watching for those… and heck… leave a comment on subjects YOU would like me to go after! Until then… do me a favor.  Please leave a review for the podcast wherever you're listening to it… and please share it with a friend.  Because those are the ways we can work together to help the world to dream bigger… think better and do more of what we were all created to do! Let's do this! Talk soon my friend!   EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:32 Download the Dream Together app 5:31 What dream should you focus on? 7:01 The underlying problem to today's topic 8:23 Breaking up with perfectionism  10:20 What is the dream that makes sense for this season? 14:38 Getting clarity on what your dream is 17:48 How can you start today? 18:13 How to get more resources

You don't have to be an angsty musician, or smokey eyed Gen-Z to know that we are in the second coming of psychedelics. It's in pop-culture every where you turn. From celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Harry Styles and Ben Stller to Medical Institutions like John Hopkins, magic mushrooms are making a mainstream revival of sorts. Just watch the Netflix documentary "Have a Good Trip." and see. They are legal in Oregon and have even been decriminalized in our nations capital. But what exactly are "shrooms" and what is psilocybin? In this weeks episode, I sit down with Lolly Amons, owner of Sunbeam Edibles to discuss all things shrooms. From the legality, to the therapeutic benefits for PTSD, OCD, depression and releasing trauma, to transformational enlightenment. We discuss exactly what it is, where it is found, how to dose and the do's and don't of trying it for your self for a healing as well as an enjoyable transcendent experience. If you like this episode, please subscribe/download and help spread the word by sharing it with your friends and on social media. The more light we can get out into the world, the better it will be. We also mention: The science of fungus Our personal experiences Jamaican Magic Mushroom Retreats What does "trip" really mean What are psychedelics and how do they work Timothy Leary, American Psychologist and psychedelic advocate The documentary SuperHuman Astral projection Transformational healing experiences and collective consciousness Close Encounters of the 5th Kind We want to answer your questions!!! Email us or DM and we will answer them on air. Weekly Mantra "I create my own path, and walk in it with joy." *Lolly is not a medical professional and you should always consult your doctor first if you have a medical condition or are taking any prescription medication. The content in this podcast is informational entertainment and not intended as medical advice.  Resources: Superhuman Documentary https://www.superhumanfilm.com/ (https://www.superhumanfilm.com/) Timopthy Leary Timothy Leary https://www.wired.com/2013/10/timothy-leary-archives/ Medical Benefits of Magic Mushrooms - Healthline www.healthline.com › health-news › benefits-of-medic... Lolly Amons on IG @sunbeam.edibles Hello Sunshine Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://michelleschoenfeld.com (https://michelleschoenfeld.com) questions at michellecschoenfeld@gmail.com Podcast website  https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/ (https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/) I Want To Hear From You! Send me your questions and be part of the show. Ask ANYTHING from Chakras and crystals to relationships, finding your light and plant-based diet...ask away at Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com or DM me on Instagram @Michelleschoenfeldofficial @youlostmeatnamaste You are worthy, you are enough, and you were born to be happy. ~ namaste I hope you enjoyed the show, and if so PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE ME A REVIEW and share with your friends :). Also, check out my other episodes with some engaging guests discussing Chakras, Health benefits of CBD, The Law of attraction, Grounding, Manifesting Abundance, and more. Upcoming Events: 2021 Beach Pray Love Retreat at The LifeCo, Bodrum Turkey, dates TBD. https://my.captivate.fm/www.thelifeco.com (www.thelifeco.com) Coming to Turkey, Washington, DC or San Antonio Texas and want to be part of my live show or studio audience? Shoot me a message or send me a pitch. Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com  In addition to being a wellness expert and spiritual teacher, I also cover: best tips on, meditation, happiness, sound bath, healing crystals, how to manifest, best new podcast, abundance, best retreat, holistic, CBD, how to find self love, love, reiki, astrology, acupuncture, Ayurvedic, yoga, CBD health benefits, The Law of attraction, vegan, how to balance your chakras, spiritual awakening, spirit guides, what is a...

In this week's episode, I sit down with internationally renowned yogi and Ayurvedic practitioner, Behnam Kheir, (Sash) to learn about the benefits of Qi Gong and what led him to yoga. In this candid interview, live from The LifeCo Wellbeing Center in Bodrum Turkey, Sash shares his story from growing up in war torn Iran, his colorful experiences traveling through India and living on an ashram, to finally finding his home in the seaside village of Turkbuku Turkey. We also share our own personal experiences of following the signs that brought us both to the same place in the world along our spiritual path. Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong is personal life force energy work that has been around for thousands of years. Its an ancient form of healing yoga that can be practiced by anyone regardless of flexibility, age, or physical disability. Behnam explains how the sequences slow purposeful movements are choreographed with focused intention to move energy along our body's pathways. Basically, its an effortless moving and activation of healing energy that benefits anyone who tries it. Behnam shares exactly how you can try it for yourself and have a little fun with it by trusting your body to move to it's own rhythm. If you've never seen it, check out his website below, or simply go to youtube. There is a lot of great content out there for you to try! We Will also mention: Ashtanga Yoga Our bodies energy pathways Why sequences in yoga are beneficial the importance of breath work Following your signs Balance in life + self awareness Trusting your inner master and do what feels good The importance of raising the vibration of the world 360 Yoga Collective, like minded people who want to change the world. If you like this episode, please subscribe/download and help spread the word by sharing it with your friends and on social media. The more light we can get out into the world, the better it will be. Weekly Mantras: "I am healthy, I am secure, I am peaceful." "May all beings in the world feel healthy, secure and peaceful." ~Jeff Oliver Resources: Behnam Kheir www.360yoga.org Behnam's Instagram https://instagram.com/yoga_therapy_chikitsa?igshid=dv66z6sdjv8s (https://instagram.com/yoga_therapy_chikitsa?igshid=dv66z6sdjv8s) Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://michelleschoenfeld.com/ (https://michelleschoenfeld.com/) Podcast website  https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/ (https://www.youlostmeatnamaste.com/) I Want To Hear From You! Send me your questions and be part of the show. Ask ANYTHING from Chakras and crystals to relationships, finding your light and plant-based diet...ask away at Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com or DM me on Instagram @Michelleschoenfeldofficial @youlostmeatnamaste You are worthy, you are enough, and you were born to be happy. ~ namaste I hope you enjoyed the show, and if so PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE ME A REVIEW and share with your friends :). Also, check out my other episodes with some engaging guests discussing Chakras, Health benefits of CBD, The Law of attraction, Grounding, Manifesting Abundance, and more. Upcoming Events: 2021 Beach Pray Love Retreat at The LifeCo, Bodrum Turkey, dates TBD. https://my.captivate.fm/www.thelifeco.com (www.thelifeco.com) Coming to Turkey, Washington, DC or San Antonio Texas and want to be part of my live show or studio audience? Shoot me a message or send me a pitch. Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com  In addition to being a wellness expert and spiritual teacher, I also cover: best tips on, meditation, happiness, sound bath, healing crystals, how to manifest, best new podcast, abundance, best retreat, holistic, CBD, how to find self love, love, reiki, astrology, acupuncture, Ayurvedic, yoga, CBD health benefits, The Law of attraction, vegan, how to balance your chakras, spiritual awakening, spirit guides, what is a Lightworker, Starseed, Tantra, Tantric sex, kundalini, EFT, Tapping, what is...

We're talking with Jonathan Pitts who's a bestselling author, speaker and he's an executive pastor at The Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee.  He's also the proud dad and a big dream advocate for his 4 amazing daughters.  Jonathan has pursued a number of big dreams… and has encouraged his family to dream big too.  In fact, his oldest daughter had a major role in the movie “War Room” at the age of 10! But Jonathan will be the first to tell you that life can bring major challenges and tough setbacks too.  In fact, Jonathan was married to his beautiful bride Wynter… who was a successful author and magazine publisher.  And just as they were putting the finishing touches on their book on marriage… Wynter passed away unexpectedly… leaving him a widower and the father of four grieving daughters.  As you can imagine… this totally rocked his world and the future and the big dreams Jonathan and Wynter had planned together completely dissolved. So he… along with his daughters had to decide how they were going to live life and move forward.  And it's been a tough… beautiful… messy… and wonderfully inspiring journey since.  Now… Jonathan has written a new book that offers us a real... intimate… raw... and ultimately hope-filled look at grief… and how to live life to its fullest after tragedy.  It's called, My Wynter Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief. We're going to talk about it… and what it takes to continue to dream… and encourage others to do the same on the other side of grief.  Let's do this! RESOURCES: Jonathan's newest book: My Wynter Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief. Jonathan and his wife, Wynter, co-wrote Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage and She is Yours: Trusting God as You Raise the Girl He Gave You.  Jonathan now serves as president of the ministry he and Wynter founded together, For Girls Like You––a nonprofit organization featuring a magazine and resources for girls that grew out of Wynter's desire to empower and equip their own girls and to provide parents with the resources and support needed to raise strong women.  Jonathan's Instagram: www.instagram.com/pittsjr26   THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! That's right! Our DREAM TOGETHER App is here! The “Dream Together” app is designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with like-minded individuals so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! Let's do this! MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: As you probably know… this year we're going after launching 1 million dreams this year!  It's been amazing to see your response and your support.  LOVE that so many of you are on board with this mission. At the same time… we need to acknowledge that in the midst of a global pandemic where many people are hurting from the loss of family members, it's important to speak to the “tough stuff” too.  That's exactly why we're talking with Jonathan Pitts… because his unique perspectives can bring comfort and encouragement based on his own first-hand experience with unfathomable loss.  In his book, “My Wynter Season,” Jonathan takes his readers on the emotional journey from “love at first sight” to complete blindsided loss in the midst of a season of losing family members (in a period of two years the Pitts family lost 6 family members including Wynter), to finding the beauty in seeing Wynter's continued impact on the world.   During our conversation… we talk about the importance of finding hope amidst the hardest days and the deepest grief.  Plus, we dig into ways to dream and/or dream again… after experiencing loss.  I think you're going to love this conversation.  I sure did!   DREAM THINK DO MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:08 Download the Dream Together App 3:12 Meet Jonathan 5:05 Conversation starts 5:59 When Jonathan and his wife started dreaming 8:45 The best thing about dreamers 11:24 When Jonathan and his wife started building the company together 15:35 When everything changed for Jonathan 19:20 How Jonathan and his family started to move forward 23:22 Jonathans advice for anyone learning how to dream again 30:05 Who Jonathan's new book is for 31:36 Mitch's final thoughts   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Powerful stuff.  What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment below and let me know what stuck out to you!  And hey… please share this episode with someone who might need it!  Thanks.  

Our guest is Sheri Salata. She's a writer, producer and podcaster. Her current adventures are an evolution of her twenty+ year career with Oprah Winfrey. Over that time she served as executive producer on The Oprah Winfrey Show as well as co-president of Harpo Studios and The Oprah Winfrey Network. But after years of telling other people's makeover stories and featuring so many inspiring journeys... Sheri decided to “produce” her own life transformation. Out of that… she wrote her bestselling book, “The Beautiful NO - and other tales of trial, transcendence and transformation” which beautifully and authentically chronicles her journey to find LOVE for life in new ways! So… we're talking about ALL of THAT!  RESOURCES: Sheri's Website: sherisalata.com Sheri's Podcast: thepillarlife.com/sheri-nancy-show Sheri's Book: The Beautiful No     Check out Sheri in the Documentary: “25: Oprah Behind the Scenes:” Click here THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! That's right! Our DREAM TOGETHER App is here! The “Dream Together” app is designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with like-minded individuals so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! Let's do this! MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: When Sheri decided to write her book, “The Beautiful NO - and other tales of trial, transcendence and transformation,” she knew it meant digging into her past successes and setbacks, excavating the lessons she learned, and boldly reimagining her future. Some might say it's equal parts “cautionary tale,” mixed in with some stand up comedy,solid  life strategies AND a really loud “Middle-of-Your-Life Rebel Yell!”   It's a powerful and fun example of someone giving themself permission to choose to dream bigger, to think differently and to do even more of what they were put on the planet to do!  And to lay some things down and boldly enter into a new season on her own terms!  That's why I'm so excited to get to this conversation! LISTENER LIGHTNING ROUND QUESTIONS!    Stephanie asked:  She's held some impressive positions… how does she stay creative at all levels and what word(s) of advice does she have for staying creative? Tracey asked:  (She can't wait to hear the episode btw...) I'd ask what does Sheri think is one the most important things to dream… think… or do for a woman who is reinventing herself in the middle-of-life? Mona asked:  What was one of her most important Ah-ha moments as a leader? Helen asked: Her work with Oprah was so demanding.  What's one key for motivating staff in really busy times? EPISODE MINUTE-BY-MINUTE: Welcome to 312! 0:15 What to expect today 3:20 Download the Dream Together app 4:28 Get to know Sheri 7:35 A look into Sheri's book 13:16 The downside to quick success 15:28 How Sheri started to take control of her life 19:06 Use your past success can give you the confidence to dream bigger 22:20 The healthy fear that should drive every dreamer 26:16 How to bust out and stay out of any rut 28:39 Listener lighting round! 37:29 What's on the horizon for Sheri 40:00 Wisdom of the week to anyone who needs help dreaming 41:26 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Wow.  What a conversation.  What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment below and let me know.  One of the things that really stood out to me was Sheri's willingness to reinvent herself.  To go from a “typist” and a manager of a 7-Eleven to running one of the most successful media brands of all time… to then giving herself permission to do it again in THIS season.  Yup… I loved that.  It's such a good reminder that it's never too late!   Yeah… that was one thing that stood out to me.  How about YOU?  Comment below and let me know.  And hey… please share this episode with someone who might need it!

Amberly Lago is our guest.  Amberly is a mindset coach and fitness expert.  Her story and her thoughts on resilience and transformation have been featured in her successful TEDx talk… the Today Show and in publications like Shape, Heath and Keynote Speakers Magazine. Her bestselling book is called “True Grit and Grace” and she's got a wildly popular podcast by the same name.  Now… you might hear phrases like “True Grit and Grace,” and resilience… and wonder what's made her an expert on these subjects. Well… at the age of 38… Amberly was totally living the life she wanted… but a near-death motorcycle accident changed all of that.  After 3 months in the hospital and 34 surgeries… she found ways to not only persevere but thrive! And… by the way… she loves teaching and helping others do the same.  Since we're going after launching 1 million dreams this year… no matter what the year throws at us… I wanted to have Amberly on to talk about ways to pursue dreams… and live your best life… no matter what!   RESOURCES:  Amberly's Website: www.amberlylago.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmberlyLagoSpeaker Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago Twitter: twitter.com/amberlylago Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/AmberlyLagoMotivation RELATED PREVIOUS DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: We're talking about our BIG… AUDACIOUS… Dream of working together to launch 1 Million dreams… this year!  Here are two episodes to help: PERMISSION TO DREAM: Here's an episode to help you to get clear on some of your own dreams.  Plus, it will help you to give yourself permission to dream (again): mitchmatthews.com/309 THE YEAR TO LAUNCH 1 MILLION DREAMS:  This is the episode where I kick off the idea and invite YOU to be a part of it!  A million dreams… in one year?  It's only possible if we do it together!  You in?  I hope so. mitchmatthews.com/306 We mentioned our mutual friend, Laura Gassner Otting during the interview, so I wanted to point you to my amazing interview with her as well.  It's called, “Carve Your Own Path - How to Ignore the Naysayers and Create a Life You Love!” mitchmatthews.com/laura-gassner-otting MORE ABOUT AMBERLY: Through her book, coaching methods, and workshops Amberly Lago has curated unique tools to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and persevere through any of life's challenges.  She offers hope and solutions for anyone (like her) living in chronic pain to live life to the fullest. Amberly has most recently been featured on NBC's The Today Show, The Doctors, Hallmark, Good Morning Lalaland, contributed to magazines such as Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Health, and Disability Magazine and made the cover of Keynote Speakers Magazine.   EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Welcome to 310! 1:50 Meet Amberly 4:05 Conversation starts 4:50 When everything changed for Amberly 7:40 When depression set in 10:54 Acknowledging the facts while remaining hopeful  14:22 How prayer has played a role in Amberly's journey 18:51 The life-changing power of gratitude 23:17 How to dream in any situation 27:58 Wisdom nugget of the week 31:16 Mitch's biggest takeaways 32:58 What to expect on the next  I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Wow.  What a conversation.  What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment below and let me know.  I have to say that I loved Amberly's story and her wisdom… but one of the things that really stood out to me (and I didn't know the story at all) was of her recent trip to the hospital with her daughter Ruby.  As you heard, they'd both been struck by a car while they were on their scooters.  Now, I can tell you… based on the situation… it would have been easy to be scared… or frustrated… or worried… or mad.  BUT Amberly and Ruby chose to be grateful and that changed things.  It changed things for them and it created a ripple effect around them too.  So simple… but such an important reminder that we can find things to be grateful for in any situation… if we're willing to look for them.  And when we do… it helps to change our outlook and it starts to have a positive impact on you, your surroundings and the circumstances.  So good! Yeah… that was one thing that stood out to me.  How about YOU?  Comment and let me know. Oh, and are you IN for the 1 million dreams?  You don't have to know what the dreams are (BIG or small) that you want to go after.  It just starts with saying, “YES!”  I'm in on the journey.  We'll figure it out as we go.  Because… I can tell you right now… the only way this is going to work is if we go after it together!  And I can't wait to DREAM TOGETHER with you!!!  More on that next week, but for now… just comment and say, “I'm IN!”  #letsdothis

Welcome to the fourth installment of a 4-part series called “The gift of being fully present.”  During these episodes, we've been getting you powerful and practical strategies to help you to BE IN THE MOMENT and be FULLY PRESENT more often.  With this episode, we're going to get you a strategy that might seem counterintuitive to living more in the present… BUT… trust me… it's going to help to infuse the here and now… with some joy, some hope and even some fun.  And it's something that's going to be soooooooo important as we all march into 2021.  It's called “Intentional Anticipation” and I can't wait to get it to you!  #letsdothis RESOURCES: PART 1 of the Give the Gift of Being Fully Present: The First Question www.mitchmatthews.com/302  PART 2 of the Give the Gift of Being Fully Present: The Experiment www.mitchmatthews.com/303  PART 3 of the Give the Gift of Being Fully Present: The Christmas Carol Method  www.mitchmatthews.com/304  The Study on Travel and Anticipation: US National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health  The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor:  www.shawnachor.com/books The Undefeated Mind by Dr. Alex Lickerman: Click here. The best 100 Movies Ranked by the American Film Institute: Click here Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 Welcome to part four! 1:33 What to expect today 2:42 Episode begins 4:20 What is coming up in January 5:07 The concept of novelty 7:30 The gift of anticipation 16:00 Giving yourself permission 19:15 Set a date 21:09 How Mitch is implementing this in his family 23:02 Grow your hope muscle 24:11 Mitch's wish for you this season 25:40 Share this episode with a friend THE EPISODE - TRANSCRIPTION:  Okay… in episode 304… you may remember that we talked about something I call the “The Christmas Carol Method” of being in the moment. We talked about questions about your past and questions about your present... to help you feel more gratitude and to help you to live more in the here and now. Well… today we're going to be talking about the future and something I call, “Intentional Anticipation.” It's a strategy that can build a sense of hope and excitement… and even joy… right here.   Right now.   Now… you might be saying… “Woah amigo, hold up!!!  I thought we were talking about living more in the NOW… and being more present.  Doesn't thinking about the future move us out of that?” And… if you're asking that… you're flippin' brilliant.   Because yes… sometimes… thinking about the future… and all the things that are outside of our control… can… let's be honest… start to freak us out. In fact, I love a quote I recently heard from the late great Janice Joplin, she said,  “You can destroy your NOW,  by worrying about your tomorrow.”   Amen to THAT. BUT… I want to be clear… that's not what we're doing. What we're talking about today is “Intentional Anticipation.” And since this is DREAM THINK DO… we're going to introduce you to the concept… get you some science to back it up… AND most importantly… show you how to use it in 15 minutes or less.   How does that sound?   Okay… cool… let's do this! Now… in January… we're going to be getting you a few episodes that focus on the subject of happiness.   Not in some airy-fairy kind of way… but we're going to be digging into the science and application of feeling happy… more often.  And… I can't wait to get those episodes to you. But… as we start to head that direction… I want to share a few things I've been learning there… and add them to our subject of being more present and living in the moment more. So… one of the things I've been learning about as a key to having more happiness is the concept of “novelty.”   The idea… that although we like it when certain things stay the same… one of the things that brings a sense of happiness is a sense of novelty. That sense that every so often… we get to experience something NEW. Something out of the norm.   Something unusual.   It can be little things like…  Buying and wearing some new clothes.  Or reading a new book.  Or… trying a food we haven't tasted before or driving down a road we've never explored. Or… things like... Visiting a city we've never gone to before. Meeting a new person and getting to know them. Buying a new piece of technology… or a new toy. Novelty. Just think about it… and I'm betting you know exactly what I'm talking about.   That sense of NEWNESS can spark a sensation of joy and excitement. And… just as importantly… ANTICIPATING something new can spark that feeling almost as much… if not more… joy and excitement… as the experience itself.   Heck, there's a LOT of research to back this up.   In fact, it's called the Science of Anticipation. Let me give you some examples: There was one study published in the National Institutes of Health that looked at people who were getting ready to go on vacation.   It tracked them and their sense of self-perceived happiness before, during and after the trip… compared to a control group who didn't take a trip at all.   One of the things that surprised researchers was that the highest levels of happiness seemed to occur leading up to the vacation… as opposed to during the trip… or post trip. Maybe you can identify with that.   Seriously… think about vacations you've taken in the past.   Can you remember the excitement you felt leading up to the trip?  The planning?  The fun you had imagining visiting that one particular restaurant… or riding that one ride you'd heard so much about… or dipping your toes in that sand of that one beach a friend had told you about.   Ohhhhhhh yeah.   The anticipation. I came across another example of this in the book, The Happiness Advantage.  The author cites a study in which people who just thought about watching their favorite movies actually raised their endorphin levels by 27%.  He said researchers concluded that,  “Anticipating future rewards can actually light up  the pleasure centers in your brain  as much as the actual reward itself will.” I bet you've experienced this too… right?   Just looking forward to something made you feel better. It's like how Dr. Alex Lickerman put it in his book The Undefeated Mind,  “Anticipating something pleasant seems to  have almost unequaled power to make our present glow.” I bet you know exactly what these researchers are talking about. I bet you've felt that anticipation of something new… and got some good mental juice out of it.   Right?   It feels good.   And… the research suggests… we can do some things to intentionally harness that joy… and experience the joy… the fun… even the hope that comes from that anticipation… more often.   Especially IF we're intentional about it. Hence… our term: “Intentional Anticipation. And I'm going to get you those strategies in just a second. BUT before we go there… I HAVE to speak to a couple of things. Let's call them a couple of big ol' elephants… or maybe… in 2020… better said, a couple of potential grizzly bears in the room. Here's the deal… I bet you're tracking with me… BUT we have to deal with that big ol' BUT that might be brewing deep down on the inside for you. We have to admit that our ability to enjoy anticipation has truly taken a beating this year.   Can I get an amen? There's a good chance that if you're listening to this… heck… if you're breathing… you've had something BIG get postponed or canceled this year. A trip.  A big event.  Something important. A graduation. A dance. A wedding. A business event. A vacation. A conference. Heck… we've got a lot of college students that listen to DREAM THINK DO… so there is a VERY good chance it's impacted the way you're doing college or even made it so you're delaying college for the year.   Or… maybe you have young kiddos… and it's a day by day thing on whether you're going to be teaching MATH… SCIENCE… and SOCIAL STUDIES… WHILE also navigating your life and your career. Or… maybe it's the 17th hundredth zoom meeting… as opposed to being in the same room with people. And… heck… even the holidays.  Everything feels like it's up in the air… and that it constantly has the potential of shifting on us. So yeah… we've got to talk about THAT… right?  Because if we don't… this all can seem pretty empty… and all rainbows and unicorns… as opposed to something you can REALLY use. So… IF YOU ONLY HEAR THIS ONE THING… I would love for it to be this: INTENTIONAL ANTICIPATION in THIS season means giving yourself permission to cherish and look forward to the small stuff.   Or… more accurately said… this might mean looking forward to things that we might have considered the “small stuff” in the past… but we're realizing it's the wildly BIG stuff. I'll give you an example.   Admittedly… this might be a bit dorky… but I think it will help. If you've been listening to DREAM THINK DO for a while… you know my family is into movies.   It's our jam.   And I don't know how many opening night movies we've been to… but… seriously… if the Matthews clan was looking forward to a movie… there was a VERY good chance… we were there on opening night. We did it for the excitement of it… the fun of it.  Heck… I didn't realize it at the time… it was for the anticipation and the novelty of it. AND to be COMPLETELY honest… we wanted to make sure some major part of the movie or the big twist wasn't ruined by some jackhole who put a spoiler out on social media. It was always fun… BUT if I'm honest… it had started to become a bit of a “given” that's what we'd do.   Heck, I'll be the first to say we'd probably even started to take it for granted… and could almost be passe about it. Well… as you can imagine… we haven't been to an opening night movie premiere since March.   So when I heard Wonder Woman 1984 was going to open on Christmas night… I bought tickets that same day I heard about it.   And we've been looking forward to it ever since. BUT… if I'm being fully honest… I have to admit that part of me that didn't want to look forward to it… because so many different things have been canceled… or changed… or postponed this year. So… I had to give myself PERMISSION to look forward to it. And… as the research would suggest… I've been enjoying that sense of anticipation.  Yes… part of it feels like a risk… BUT… I'm allowing myself to enjoy it. Now… in full disclosure… I have a backup plan… because in this scenario… if something happens and the movie theater gets shut down for COVID reasons… I'll grab a subscription to HBO Max… because they're premiering it on the same day! By the way… although I really enjoyed the first one… I'm not a HUGE WonderWoman fan.  BUT my wife is a HUGE Wonder Woman fan… and I'm a HUGE fan of my wife… so we're doing it.   AND… we're both allowing ourselves the chance to look forward to it. Oh… and as a side note... I want to also say… that neither Wonder Woman 1984 or HBO Max are currently sponsors of the DREAM THINK DO podcast…  but we ARE willing to discuss that with you… if you or someone you know… are connected to either.  HA!!! But seriously… deep down… I realized I had to give myself permission to LOOK FORWARD to something like this again. I know it might be kind of a weird example… but can you relate? Here's another quick example.   Obviously… many of our family gatherings are looking WAY different.   Yours probably are too! I have to admit… around Thanksgiving time… I was pretty GRUMPY about that. But… as I started to understand this concept of INTENTIONAL ANTICIPATION… especially after THIS year… I started to realize the importance of permission. That we have to give ourselves permission to… first... feel all the feels. With this year… we need to give ourselves permission to feel the frustration… the weariness… the crabbiness… all of it. But then… when we're ready… to start to also give ourselves permission to look forward to some NEW things. So… like I said… over Thanksgiving… I was still pretty grumpy about how different things needed to be. But now… I'm giving myself permission to get creative with some of these NEW… and very hopefully… temporary ways of doing the holidays. So… we're going to do a bunch of things with our extended families… virtually… and I'm going to give myself permission to look forward to them and be in the moment as we do them. And… I'm actually starting to feel the difference.   I'm starting to feel some hope… some joy… heck… even some fun… start to break through.   And hey… #realtalk… those feeling have been hard to come by this year.   And that's what I want for YOU too.   THE STEPS: So… if you're tracking with me...  let's start to talk about some SPECIFIC steps to help us to harness the POWER of INTENTIONAL ANTICIPATION.   STEP 1: PERMISSION So… INTENTIONAL ANTICIPATION starts with PERMISSION. We have to give ourselves the permission to look forward to something again.   It's so simple… and so important…  After that… the rest just flows.   STEP 2: Get SPECIFIC  Get specific with something you want to do or experience. Now… since it's 2020 and 2021… we need to keep things simple.   So, for this to work  RIGHT NOW… these things most likely can't be BIG things like… global travel… or big events involving thousands of people. BUT they can be fun… and they can be important things.   AND... they can pull in some of that NOVELTY we were talking about earlier. Some examples might be… What's a park (within a 2 hour radius) you've never been to?   Set a date and go check that out.  What's a favorite movie you haven't seen in a while? Or… what's a movie you've always wanted to watch… but haven't? Set a date and watch it together. I'll put a link to some of the top 100 movies of all time in the show notes to get you some more ideas here. What's a favorite food we haven't eaten in a while? Or… what's a food you've always wanted to try? Set a date and cook it together. The key is to get specific. STEP 3: PUT IT ON THE CALENDAR Seriously… write it down.   Or put it on your google calendar.   Invite someone to do it with you… either virtually or in person. And then…  STEP 4: ENJOY THE ANTICIPATION Seriously.  Simply enjoy the anticipation. That's right.   Give yourself permission to enjoy looking forward to it. And… give yourself permission to not have it have to be PERFECT to enjoy it when that THING comes.  Sound good?  I'll give you one last example as we're wrapping up.   As I said earlier… my family is kind of a “movie family.”   We enjoy watching them and our two sons write, direct and act in some.   AND… thanks to COVID… both sons are currently home and living with us. Well... a while back… we were looking for some fun ways to mix things up… find some novelty… and… let's be real… we were looking for something that couldn't get canceled or postponed.   SO… we decided to challenge ourselves to EACH come up with a list of our 10 favorite movies.   Super simple.   By the way... this list… was not about how successful they were or their critical acclaim.   This list was all about the movie's impact on US… and how much we enjoyed them. Then… we set up a date to reveal the lists. And… on that day… we all presented our lists to each other.  As we did… we each talked through our lists and why each movie was in our top ten.   It was a lot of fun. But the best part… is that since then… we've been systematically… going through our lists to enjoy the movies together.   Each month we've been setting some time aside to watch a movie and then talk through it.   It's been fun and although… I'll be the first to say… that each movie we've watched hasn't always been my favorite… we've had fun and we've learned a lot about each other!   So, I offer that… not as prescriptive but as descriptive of something you could do. Maybe… for you… it's not movies... maybe it's board games. Or… maybe it's favorite sports ball memories… (Yeah… sorry… I'm just not much of a sports guy… but you get what I mean!) Maybe it's watching favorite youtube videos together. Decide on something. Put a date on the calendar… even if it's tomorrow. Enjoy the anticipation. And then… BE in the moment… whether it goes EXACTLY as you planned… or not… enjoy it. What do you think?   Are you in? I hope so. And one last thing.   I wanted to share why I think THIS episode might be the most important of our 4 part series. I'll TOTALLY admit that I didn't realize this when we started… but it dawned on me as I was thinking through all of this. It's that… I really do think we're going to need to heal up our ability and our willingness to look forward to stuff. To anticipate GOOD stuff… and not just dread bad news… postponements and changed plans. You know what I mean? I think we're going to have to work that “hope” muscle and the “anticipation” muscle a bit… because they've taken a bit of a beating this year.   Right? That's why I think THIS subject is so important. But hey… if there ever was a time of year to talk about giving yourself permission to feel hope again… and to anticipate some good things...  it seems like Christmas time is the PERFECT time to do that.    And hey… I know our DREAM THINK DO family is very diverse… and I know that not everyone who's listening right now celebrates Christmas… but whether you do… or whether you don't… I hope you know that I love you… and I'm so grateful we're on this journey together! And for those who do celebrate CHRISTMAS… I hope you have a wonderful… wonder-filled time! And to everyone… I hope over this Holiday season…  even though it may look very different than other years… I hope you can find specific things to look forward to… and then get to fully enjoy them… as you're more fully present and more fully in the moment… as they come! Cool?   Cool. Okay… just a few last logistics… as we're wrapping up.    I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Hit me up with your thoughts and comments below!    PLUS… please please please… share this episode.   If it resonated with you… please share it with others… because I really do think we're going to need to be intentional about working our “hope” and our “anticipation” muscles… and it's a whole lot more fun to get to do that together! And lastly… know I'm going to be taking next few weeks off to be with my family. So… we'll skip a week or two and then we'll be bringing you our next episode… episode 306… which is going to be awesome… and so much fun… in early January.  And I can't wait to get it to you! But until then… until we connect again… keep bringing your awesome.  Because the world… needs more of it!

Welcome to episode 303… and specifically… part two in our brand new series called “The gift of being fully present.” This series is specifically designed to help you to live more fully in the PRESENT.  Because if we can fully live in the moment more often… THEN… we can soak up more of the good stuff.  AND bring more of the good stuff into the world too.  That means loving well... bringing excellence... and having more fun... even in 2020!  It means taking action when and where we need to AND it also means resting… actually resting... and finding a sense of peace... once in a while too!  I know… I know… it's a big task… especially with the goal of keeping these episodes to under 15 minutes… but I think we're up for the task.  So… let's get to this!   RESOURCES: PART 1 of the Give the Gift of Being Fully Present: www.mitchmatthews.com/302 2 Minutes to Confidence. mitchmatthews.com/246 MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: (The Transcript) Okay… so last week… in episode 302… we talked about WHY we want to live more in the present… more in the here and now. Plus… in that last episode… we talked about starting with a simple experiment. That was catching yourself sometimes and asking the question, What am I doing... right now? And then to take a deep breath as you do. It's a simple 2-step exercise… but I know it's been a bit of a game-changer for me.  How about you?  How did it go? Did you find yourself using the question to edge yourself back… ever so slightly... to the here and now?  I heard from some of you. In fact, long-time Canadian DREAM THINK DOer “Cathy B” let me know that when she was feeling on the verge of distraction and overwhelm… she used the exercise.  One specific example she offered was… when it helped her to feel grateful for an email she'd just received from her daughter.  It was a simple email… but it was about something Cathy‘s been dreaming about and working on for a while.  She said the exercise of just pausing… and taking a deep breath… and coming back the moment…   during such a simple thing as reading an email…   The question… and the deep breath… helped her to truly take in that moment and appreciate the email… and the effort that her daughter took to write it.  She said it really warmed her heart… and made that moment even more special.  She didn't miss it. How cool is that?  Let me know how it went for you!  I want to hear from you. Okay… well… with THIS episode, I also promised to do three things: Get you some brain science  Help you to beat the “distraction habit”  AND… give you a new question to experiment with  SOME BRAIN SCIENCE TO LIVE MORE IN THE PRESENT: Okay… so you guys know I'm fascinated with the brain.   I was a solid C+ science student in high school and college… but since then… I've just fallen in love with studying how our brain works… and how… if we understand those things… we can do things to dream bigger… think better and do more of what we were put on the planet to do. Well… the brain is wonderfully and beautifully made… and there are soooooo many aspects to it… that we could talk for YEARS on all the different facets and aspects that are happening in our math cans as we're working on living in the moment more…  BUT since we're keeping things short and I want to get right to something that's going to help you immediately… I want to really key in on TWO main areas of the brain. THE TWO PARTS WE'RE GOING TO TALK ABOUT TODAY ARE:  The basal ganglia and the prefrontal cortex. Now… if you're a big fan of talking about the brain… give me a fist pump in the air and say… “I'm all in.” BUT if you're not… hang with me because we're going to explain things in a way where it will help you to be more present… AND you'll be able to impress your friends at your next Zoom dinner party! First… we'll talk about the basal ganglia.   It's what I call the brain's “Project Manager.” It's the part of our brain that is constantly looking for patterns… systems… subconscious checklists… and you guessed it… habits.   It's primary job is to try to figure out ways of doing things… so the brain doesn't have to work as much. Just like a good project manager, it loves to tell the rest of the brain, “Hey… relax… just do your thing.  I've got this!”   For example… the basal ganglia is the part of your brain that allows you to hop in your car and drive to the store… BUT when you pull into the store's parking lot… you catch yourself thinking, “Wow.  I remember leaving my driveway… but I couldn't tell you one other thing about that drive!” I bet you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about… but here's something you can do for fun… to really experience the full power of YOUR basal ganglia.   Here's an experiment.   If you want to mess with your basal ganglia… if you want to “prove” to yourself that it's there…  When you go to do your bedtime routine tonight…  brush your teeth with the opposite hand you normally use.   Seriously… your BG will try to wrestle you to the ground because it's saying, “BUT WAIT… THAT'S NOT HOW WE DO THINGS!!!” Or… as you drive to the store next time… take a street you NEVER take.   Yes… it might add a total of 2 minutes to the trip… but do it.  YOUR inner-project manager will revolt… BUT this kind of exercise is REALLY good for you so you can feel your Basal Ganglia in action. But this type of experiment is also really good because it REALLY helps to wake up the second part of the brain we're going to talk about next. And THAT is the PREFRONTAL CORTEX.   The Brain's PFC is the brain's BIG BOSS. It's designed to override a lot of the systems in the brain. BUT like a good boss… in order to work it's magic… it has to be engaged. The basal ganglia is constantly looking for ways to say to the boss, “Don't worry about a thing!  I've got a system for that.”   Or… “Work on other stuff, I've got a process for that.” Don't get me wrong… the basal ganglia doesn't have bad intentions.   It's just looking for systems to make life easier. HOWEVER… it's just NOT always a good judge over whether those systems work.   Enter the “distraction habit.” Think about it.   As you've probably seen in documentaries like “The Social Dilemma” or TED talks about how things like social media… or even… email can make our brains explode with dopamine and serotonin because of the sense of feedback… variety… and novelty.   Now, we're not going to get into whether all of that is inherently good or bad… in THIS episode… but when you think about the little bit that we've talked about already… you can imagine that if the basal ganglia has figured out that IF we start to feel anxious, overwhelmed and / or uncomfortable… which is kind of the 2020 trifecta… it makes sense that the basal ganglia would say, “Don't worry about it!  I've got something that will make things better.”   And then move you to a “distraction habit.” Because… it's learned… when we move into the “distraction habit” of grabbing your phone… your brain receives a burst of dopamine and serotonin.   And just like how you get lost in thought on your drive to the store… and you wind up driving into that parking lot thinking, “How the heck did I get HERE???”   The same thing can happen when we grab our phone or hop on our computer to just check social for a second…  Maybe you've had the same experience where you've just found your phone in your hand… and your thumb is scrolling… and you find yourself saying, “I don't even remember taking this thing out of my pocket.” Or… “How long have I been doing this?” I won't say who… but someone recently totally confessed that they thought they had a toilet ring permanently tattooed to their butt… because they'd gotten so caught up in social… while “taking a break,” they spent an hour in the bathroom… and could barely walk when they went to stand up.  I know… nasty.  LOL.  BUT maybe you can identify! So here's the thing.  The basal ganglia is neither good nor bad inherently… BUT it is a creature of habit.  Actually, it's a CREATOR of habit. So we need to be intentional about the habits we're walking out. The good news is that the prefrontal cortex can TOTALLY override the basal ganglia… and one of the best ways to do that is through a good question.  Because a question engages the Prefrontal Cortex… it brings it into the mix.  It steps in and says, “Wait… what are we doing?  And… just as importantly... WHY are we doing it? Makes sense… right?  And that's exactly why we experimented with our first question last week!  And why we're going to introduce a NEW question this week.   So… our question for this week is:  “What do I want to do right now... intentionally?” Oh… You can still take that deep breath after asking it… and that's good! But with this question… I want you to take an action that helps your body to get on board.  Move in some way. Snap your fingers. Clap your hands. Raise a fist pump in the air. Take some action… big or small. If you've ever heard Tony Robbins talk about this kind of movement… you could say that this kind of thing would allow to have a “STATE CHANGE.” By the way… if you want to learn more about this and the science behind how THIS type of thing works… check out episode 246 called “2 minutes to confidence.   mitchmatthews.com/246 It will make a difference. Okay… so let's recap.  So here's the specific experiment for this week. If you feel distracted or you want to feel more in the moment: Ask the question.   “What do I want to do right now... intentionally?” That's right.  Engage the prefrontal cortex.   Ask yourself what YOU ACTUALLY want to be doing. Last quick example:  I'll say I used this just this past weekend.   I had a lot of stuff I could be working on… and I was starting to go there as I was at the dinner table with my family.  I started to drift to all the stuff I COULD be doing or I SHOULD be doing… but I asked the question,  “What do I want to do right now... intentionally?” And it brought me back to an amazing conversation about how The Madolorian is one of the best… if not the best TV show of all time. Priceless.   Loved it. I didn't miss the moment… and I'm soooo grateful. And that's what I want for YOU too… THIS WEEK!!! It's like that awesome quote from Jim Elliot…  “Wherever you are, be ALL there.”  Try it out. And just see what it does for you. It may not be easy. Heck… your basal ganglia may resist it at first. BUT… as you do it… your basal ganglia will start to come around and start to set up NEW patterns and sequences. So being IN the moment… and being more present… becomes your NEW go-to habit too! Give it a try and let me know how it goes. EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE 0:02 Welcome to part two 2:45 Part one recap 5:38 How Brain Science affects you being present 7:07 Exercises for your basal ganglia 12:40 How movement actually helps you stay resent 14:48 Be all there I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Let me know how the experiments are going for YOU!  Leave a comment about something that's worked for you or let me know where and how you've experimented with the questions.  I can't wait to hear from YOU!!! Until next time… keep bringing your awesome!!!

WITAMY W KRAKOWIE Since recording my last episode from Slovenia, I visited a few places in Europe on business which is why I decided not to post any episodes from that time. But just to keep you updated on my recent whereabouts: I've been recording interviews for the follow-up to the first season of The LEGO Technic podcast. In the first season we chart the journey of the design and build of a 1-8 scale Lego model of the Bugatti Chiron in 9 episodes. And in the second season for The LEGO Group, I went to the large Lego factory in Kladno, Czech Republic, where they produce all the big scale models for the LEGOLAND Parks and big stores around the world. In the second season of the podcast series, we follow the built of a 1-1 life-size LEGO model of the Bugatti Chiron. After Czech Republic, I travelled to Rotterdam, Netherlands, for a travel bloggers conference called Traverse, before returning home to Denmark to visit my family, attend a travel podcast conference in Copenhagen, and meet with clients. I then travelled to Cannes, France, to attend the Cannes Lions festival and meet more clients and network/”shmooze”. After that Wolfsburg, Germany, was next where I visited the Volkswagen headquarters as part of my work with the LEGO Technic Podcast. Here where we tested the Bugatti Chiron LEGO model on the test track. They shot a film while I was standing at the side of the road with my microphone, recording stuff for the podcast. Phew, loads of flights! Anyway, after my business was concluded, I made my way to Kraków and this is where this episode begins! EXPLORING KRAKÓW My arrival in Kraków happened to coincide with the day the Polish national football team played against Colombia in their Group H match of the 2018 FIFA Football World Cup in Russia. Unfortunately, the Polish team lost the game 3-0 which spelt the end of the World Cup hopes.  On Sunday morning, I decided to take a much-needed break from a week-long podcast editing binge to take a Free Walking Tour of the old town. You know how much I love a tour like this; they are a really great way to get to know more about a new city and provide you with ways to meet locals and fellow travellers as well. After a quick online search, I decided to go with Walkative! Free Walking Tour. Our tour guide's name was Thomasz but he is known better by his many nicknames: Calen, Big Tom, The Giant. He's really tall, which apart from his bald head and goatee, is his most defining feature: he is the one and only 2 metre (6ft7) tall guide in Kraków. He is born and raised in Kraków and graduated from Jagiellonian University with history as his major subject. His thesis was on Kraków, so he's the perfect person to talk to us about the old town of Kraków. He is a remarkable tour guide who mixes warmth, humour, and interesting facts into his tours to create a magical experience. Here's what I remember about Thomasz' anecdotes about his home city:   FACTS ABOUT WHERE WE ARE Kraków's entire old town, including Wawel castle, the market square, and the Jewish district, was one of the first sites to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List when it was created in 1978. In 2013, Lonely Planet voted Kraków Square the best market square in the world. It's called Rynek Główny in Polish and it's also the largest medieval town square in Europe. It's a square space surrounded by historic townhouses and churches. The centre of the square is dominated by Cloth Hall and it's stunning two towers.  There's a knife that hangs from a rope on the wall of Cloth Hall. There is a legend that tells the story of the two brothers who built the towers. When one of them realised that his tower could not be as tall as this bothers' due to weak foundations, he killed his brother with that very knife out of envy. The knife hangs there as a reminder of humbleness. According to Polish folklore, a dragon lived at the foot of Wawel Hill which required regular offerings of livestock, so it didn't end up eating the local human inhabitants. The dragon was killed either by the sons of the city's founder, King Krakus, or by a cobbler's apprentice, depending on who is telling the tale. There is now a statue of the Dragon of Wawel Hill close to Wawel Castle. It's a bit of an attraction because it breathes fire every few minutes, thanks to a natural gas nozzle installed in the sculpture's mouth. THOMASZ THE GIANT TOUR GUIDE We finished the walking tour at Wawel Castle and Thomasz was kind enough to spend a little extra time with me for a chat.  According to Walkative! Free Walking Tour's website, Big Tom is a huge fan of British comedy and coffee and was a full-time guide to his children before becoming part of the Walkative! team in 2015.  We start our conversation with Thomasz giving me a quick grammar and pronunciation lesson regarding the Slavik roots of his name, telling me about the Portuguese-like vowels in Polish being short and flat, and others being long and deep. He wonderfully ties this into ideas about the history of language and culture around Europe, which only served to show how vast his knowledge spans. When I asked him why people come to visit Kraków, he responded in a typical Thomasz manner. “There's a difference between why people come here and why I think people should come here” he begins.  “People come to Kraków because of the recent popularity of Eastern European cities, like Prague for example. In the early 2000's, there was a significant push across Europe to attract travellers to Prague. Luckily, Kraków is very close to Prague which meant that over time, people started adding Kraków to their travel itinerary on the way to or from Prague. Once here, people realise just how incredible these almost untouched Eastern European cities are. I believe Slovenia will experience the next ‘burst' in popularity for the same reasons”. “Tourism has changed the way Polish people think about their country, giving them a renewed passion for their culture by realise what it means to have a multicultural society” he says. Thomasz tells me that the city of Kraków (and it's Old Town in particular) is unique and lucky in the sense that it is a very intact city compared to war-torn Warsaw, where over 80% of the city was flattened. Warsaw was rebuilt, and Kraków only ‘renovated' and still has the country's history preserved in its aged walls. TAKE A TOUR OF KRAKOW Walkative! Free Walking Tour offers 4 different tours in Kraków: ‘Old Town Kraków', ‘Jewish Kraków', ‘Communist Kraków', and ‘Macabre Kraków'. If you go on a tour with Thomasz, please make sure to say hi from me. This giant among guides is very passionate, excited, and fascinated about Kraków. He loves his city, and it shows.  Thomasz explains: “Walkative! is a foundation which uses free walking tours to attract people to the city. We are trying out a new way of tourism hospitality which encourages tourists to pay what they feel a trinket or piece of local memorabilia is worth. We believe that providing great service should come before asking people for their money, and I think walking tours are an incredibly amazing form of service and hospitality. It's a win-win situation: we provide great service, and tourists receive great service and pay what they feel it deserves”. People like Thomasz rely on tips to make a living, so please don't take advantage of their good nature: leave a tip, it's the right thing to do! And if you don't remember that karma is a bitch. NEXT WEEK ON THE RADIO VAGABOND I'll be back with more from Kraków and the surrounding areas. Next week's episode is going to be both cheerful, and depressing. I'll take you with me on my visit to the former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. And then I'll go partying in the sports bar with hundreds of English fans.  My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See ya!   SPREAD THE WORD I'd like to ask you for a favour. If you like this episode, please tell a friend. I'm dead serious… Pick up the phone or send a message to a friend telling him or her about this podcast.  It's the best way to spread the word about this podcast, and I'll be so happy if you could help me this way. You are the best.  RADIOGURU This episode was produced by me and my production company, Radioguru. If you need any help starting a podcast or if you need voice overs in any language for online videos and other things, please reach out. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go to my website. Or send me a voice message by clicking here. Either way, I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this. 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Welcome to episode 300 of DREAM THINK DO! This is going to be a little like a party.  We're going to reminisce, tell some stories and celebrate.  BUT I also want to get you some specific strategies we haven't covered on any DREAM THINK DO episode before.  (Because it wouldn't be a DTD… if we didn't get you something you could start to use immediately… right?)  A conversation... you and me.  Some stories.  Some brand new strategies.  This is going to be fun... so let's get to this!   RESOURCES: EPISODES MITCH REFERS TO:   Punch Worry in the Face with Mitch: www.mitchmatthews.com/002 Special Effects Artist: Howard Berger: www.mitchmatthews.com/074  www.mitchmatthews.com/184   Actor and Director: J Lee www.mitchmatthews.com/228  Author and Speaker: Antonio Neves www.mitchmatthews.com/004  Mitch's “The 5 C's of an Effective Mastermind” www.mitchmatthews.com/120 Social Media Expert: Drew McLellan www.mitchmatthews.com/112 Speaker and Author: Adam Carroll www.mitchmatthews.com/106 www.mitchmatthews.com/037 ADAM'S TEDx TALK: www.mitchmatthews.com/300 MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: Thanks SO much for the emails and the messages.  I sooooo appreciate you guys!  I had planned to incorporate them into the show, but as I started to “DREAM” and “THINK” about the show… I started to reimagine it and the way it would go.  So... it took a different direction.  Just know that I'll be getting back to each of you that sent emails and messages personally to say THANK YOU!!! DREAM: 300 EPISODES  Our average length of the show is 40 minutes.  So, over the years... that's about 12,000 of interviews, deep dives, stories, strategies and fun!  About 200 hours.  About 5 years. Lot's of ups and downs, but as we'll discuss in the episode, I've learned to: “Begin.  Hold loosely.   Experiment.  Cherish the FUN surprises as you go!” THINK: SPECIFIC STRATEGY: LOVE, FEAR, the BIBLE and the BRAIN: I mention the scripture from 1 John 4:18a “Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear.” We also talk about a specific strategy from Kyle Cease' book... “The Illusion of Money.” It's something that is designed to help you to get comfortable with the unknown (and some of the things that scare you) and realize the opportunity within them. Here's Kyle talking about the strategy: www.mitchmatthews.com/300 So it's using the phrase “___________ and I love that.” to explore the present moment.  ESPECIALLY if you're experiencing fear in that present moment. So… you can use it in some different ways.  In the episode, I apply it to my Jeep Wrangler… as well as THIS episode.  A Quick Caveat: If you're in an abusive relationship or if you're hurting yourself... THIS is not the strategy to use.  Instead… get help.  Reach out to me and my team… or to someone close to you that you trust.  But seriously… get some help! But for everyone else!!!  Try it! DO: THE POWER OF EXPERIMENTING It's not going to surprise you that we're talking about the importance of EXPERIMENTING.  It's one of my favorite topics. TWO QUICK IDEAS: IDEA ONE: DON'T WAIT FOR PERFECTION “Don't wait until you can hit all home runs.   Focus on hitting singles and doubles consistently.   Get on base.  Time and after time.   Learn the game.   Grow.  Have fun.  And… in time... the home runs will come too!   It applies to winning baseball teams AND to pursuing your dreams!”   IDEA TWO: SHARE YOUR DREAM  Include a “PS” in your emails letting people know about one of your dreams or goals. EXAMPLE: NAME, PS - One of my dreams is to ___________.  If you know someone who could help me with this pursuit in a big or small way, please let me know.  I would really appreciate it! So it's using the phrase “___________ and I love that.” to explore the present moment.  ESPECIALLY if you're experiencing fear in that present moment. So… you can use it in some different ways.  In the episode, I apply it to my Jeep Wrangler… as well as THIS episode.  A Quick Caveat: If you're in an abusive relationship or if you're hurting yourself... THIS is not the strategy to use.  Instead… get help.  Reach out to me and my team… or to someone close to you that you trust.  But seriously… get some help! But for everyone else!!!  Try it! DO: THE POWER OF EXPERIMENTING It's not going to surprise you that we're talking about the importance of EXPERIMENTING.  It's one of my favorite topics. TWO QUICK IDEAS: IDEA ONE: DON'T WAIT FOR PERFECTION “Don't wait until you can hit all home runs.   Focus on hitting singles and doubles consistently.   Get on base.  Time and after time.   Learn the game.   Grow.  Have fun.  And… in time... the home runs will come too!   It applies to winning baseball teams AND to pursuing your dreams!”   IDEA TWO: SHARE YOUR DREAM  Include a “PS” in your emails letting people know about one of your dreams or goals. EXAMPLE: NAME, PS - One of my dreams is to ___________.  If you know someone who could help me with this pursuit in a big or small way, please let me know.  I would really appreciate it!   SHOW NOTES: MINUTE BY MINUTE 0:02 What do expect today 3:03 The origins of Dream, think, do. 8:20 You have permission to dream  15:16 Setbacks into setups 19:41 Thinking back through the gifts that have come along the way 26:33 Getting our thinking straight 32:05 Love really can overtake the fear 40:17 It's amazing what hope can do in the mind 42:48 Doing and permission to experiment 46:34 Go after the singles and doubles consistently 49:33 The power of sharing your dreams 56:11 Mitch's final thoughts I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Now's the time I want to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment and let me know a favorite memory from a DREAM THINK DO episode.  Or let me know how you might use the “_____________ and I love it” strategy.  Or share what your new “PS” is going to be.  I can't wait to hear from YOU!!!

Stu Massengill is a speaker and podcaster.  He’s helping Millennial and Gen Z high achievers to communicate and connect at new levels.  Surprisingly, he started his career as a shy kid whose biggest fear was public speaking.  But after pushing himself to speak more… he slowly fell in love with it. And he started to build a network that changed everything.  Since then, Stu has been on stages around the country. Speaking to anywhere from 10 to 10,000… where he talks about the importance of improved communication and exceptional networking skills.  As you’ll hear in the conversation, Stu Massengill has some powerful and practical strategies for connecting with people and growing your network… EVEN in a pandemic.  I think you’re going to love it… so let’s get to it!   RESOURCES: Stu’s Podcast: www.stumassengill.com/findingdirection Stu’s Website: www.stumassengill.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/stumassengill   MORE ABOUT THE STU MASSENGILL EPISODE: Hello and welcome to episode 297 of DREAM THINK DO.   Today… we’re talking about a wildly important subject… but it’s one that you might not have been thinking about for a while.  And that is: networking and meeting new people. That’s right… Networking and connecting even during a pandemic! As you well know… growing your network of amazing people is critical. In fact, friend and frequent Dream Think Do guest, Bob Burg (mitchmatthews.com/268/)  is known for saying:  “The single greatest “people skill” is a highly developed  & authentic interest in the *other* person.†Author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,†Robert Kiyosaki says,  “The richest people in the world look for and build networks,  everyone else looks for work. Marinate on that for a minute.†Successful CEO Sallie L. Krawcheck says, “Networking is the No. 1 unwritten rule of success in business.â€Â  Plus, like we’ve talked about in previous episodes of DREAM THINK DO… the best time to build your network is when you don’t need it.  That’s so you can lean on it… especially when life throws you a curveball… and you need some help! So yes… networking is critical… building relationships is essential.  HOWEVER… we need to talk about the elephant in the room. #suckitcovid.   TRUTH: It’s harder to network and connect right now. TRUTH: But just because it’s tougher to do… doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be doing it! And heck… if you are doing it now… that’s just one more thing you can be doing to set yourself apart!!! Our guest, Stu Massengill is a speaker and podcaster who’s helping the world… especially our younger generations… to network and connect.  It may or may not surprise you… but he started out as a shy kid whose biggest fear was public speaking and meeting new people.   But after pushing through his fears and learning some of the strategies we’re talking about, he slowly fell in love with both. And these strategies allowed him to build a network that changed everything.  He started to meet his heroes.  People like Action Sports Moguls Rob and Bryianna Dyrdeck, Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White, and Best Selling Author and international speaker, Tony Robbins.  Heck, his relationship with Tony grew and so now they’re friends and Stu gets to speak on stage with Tony at events around the country.   Plus, all of this inspired him to launch his own podcast called “Finding Direction,†which helps millennials and Gen Zers to find direction.  And that is how we connected… because Stu Massengill invited me to be on his show.  We had sooooo much fun… I wanted to turn the mics around to get more of HIS story… and share his insights and strategies with YOU!    But that’s what good connecting and networking does… right?  It builds relationships and it inspires people to help each other out… and share the good stuff.  So let’s get to the specifics. MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 2:41 Introducing Stu Massengill 4:18 Stu discusses overcoming shyness 7:25 Strategies to employ for great networking 12:38 Using F.O.R.M and finding common ground with others 13:43 2 ways to start a conversation 16:08 Getting out of your own way 19:46  Loose ties vs strong  ties 22:10 Adding value to your relationships 23:40 The importance of “loose tie” relationships 24:43 Final thoughts 27:54 Mitch’s biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What did you think?  What’s a strategy you’re going to use?  More importantly… join in the conversation.  Do you think it’s important to still be networking and growing new and deeper relationships during this pandemic?  If so… what’s one of YOUR favorite strategies to be using right now?  If not, let us know why.  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment below and let’s TALK!

Zdravo! In the last episode of the Radio Vagabond, I was in Prizren Kosovo. From there I took a 300km bus ride west to my next destination, Montenegro! It was a country I had never seen before and the trip took me back through Albania which borders this small but beautiful land. Before I get into the details of this leg of my trip, I must say that travelling by bus through the Balkans is a great way to get from place to place in this region. The bus is nice, it's easy and best of all it's relatively cheap. FALLING IN LOVE WITH MONTENEGRO During my visit to Montenegro, I had planned two stops. The first was Ulcinj, a little town on the southern coast of the country and Kotor which was famous for its very old-world atmosphere. In Ulcinj I'd booked an Airbnb titled ‘New Cozy Apartment with Perfect Sea View' and it did not disappoint. It did have an incredible view and was just perfect for my needs. I've included a few pictures on TheRadioVagabond.com. I rented the apartment from  Marko, a 24-year old student at the University of Tourism and Hospitality. He even went the extra mile and had his father pick me up at the bus station. I think he's going to do quite well in the hospitality industry. MORE ABOUT ULCINJ Ulcinj has an urban population of just over 10,000 people with the vast majority of them being Albanian. It is the centre of the Albanian community in Montenegro. Incredibly it is one of the oldest settlements along the Adriatic coast. Founded in 5th century BC, it had been part of the Roman Empire at one point. During the Middle Ages, it was under Southern Slavic rule for a few centuries and it has also been part of the Republic of Venice as well as the Ottoman Empire. As you can imagine this place is just steeped in history. Today it is a popular destination for tourists because of its 13km long beach (called Long Beach), Lake Šas, Ada Bojana Island and for its two-millennia-old Ulcinj Castle, which was exactly the place I was heading as soon as I settled in. MONTENEGRO NICE TO KNOWS Before I continue on with my story about my adventures in Montenegro, I'd like to share a few more details about this lovely country. It's situated on the Adriatic coast in South-eastern Europe. As I've mentioned it is a small country, home to only 622,000 people and it is only about 14,000 square kilometres in size. That's about the size of Connecticut in the US and is even smaller than my own tiny home country of Denmark. The landscape is diverse with rugged mountains, a narrow strip of beaches, azure water and picturesque coastal plains. Montenegro has a Mediterranean climate, winters are relatively mild and wet while summers are long, warm and dry. In the mountains of Montenegro, you'll find alpine conditions throughout the year. ULCINJ CASTLE AND OLD TOWN Seeing Ulcinj Castle or “Kalaja” is a sight to behold. It's also known as Ulcinj Old Town and the ancient castle and its surrounding neighbourhood is what makes this place very special. Interestingly, the castle and old town were built on a small peninsula to the right of the Rana Gulf, which is part of the Adriatic Sea. The rest of the city which is more modern was built outside the castle and its fortress. Ulcinj's Old Town is actually one of the oldest urban architectural complexes on the Adriatic Sea. It's been said that some people feel that the castle resembles a stranded ship with its arresting narrow and curved streets which were very typical in medieval times. I found myself marvelling at what a fascinating place this was to walk around as the sunset on the coastline. Two and three-story stone houses are packed closely together and are decorated with elements of the both the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It is in fact, considered one of the most unique representations of medieval architecture in Montenegro. As the sun goes down on an interesting day, I find myself sitting at a lovely restaurant sipping a glass of wine and watching the sun disappear into the Adriatic Sea. This is the good life... A FEW OF THE LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT MONTENEGRO Despite being known as a stunning summer destination because of its sun-drenched beaches, Montenegro's nickname is derived from its epic mountains. The name comes from the Italian ‘monte' means mountain and ‘negro' means black. So, Montenegro is the land of the Black Mountain. Speaking of beaches, Montenegro has 117 of them along 293 kilometres of coastline and they come in all manner of terrain. You'll find everything from rocky ones to sandy ones, tiny hidden ones and glorious pink pebble ones. Montenegrins are known to be very relaxed and don't take life too seriously. In fact, they've developed their own set of commandments to live by. Among them are: “Love thy bed as you love thyself”; “If you see someone resting, help him”; and “If you have the urge to work, sit down, wait and you'll see it will pass.” This is a culture I can truly get behind :-) Now I'm fairly certain that for those 007 fans out there when I mentioned Montenegro, you probably conjured the scenes out of Casino Royale where Bond and Vesper Lynd were sipping champagne on a train, gambling in Hotel Splendid's casino and recuperating in a stunning seaside hospital in Montenegro. These scenes put Montenegro on the map with thousands of people booking their next vacation there as soon as the film hit the cinemas. Well, I have some bad news...it wasn't actually filmed in Montenegro. Not even a second of it. Montenegro's rail doesn't serve champagne, the casino was filmed in the Czech Republic and the hospital scenes in Italy. BUT that doesn't mean that this country isn't still one of the most beautiful places I've been to. On the topic of movies and films, one thing I'm not sure you would know is that in 1988 The Dark Side of the Sun, Brad Pitt's debut as a leading man was filmed in Kotor in Montenegro. He was paid a grand total of $1,523 for seven weeks of work. Even though he was paid very little, the experience must have been a memorable one because in 2010 when he was still married to Angelina Jolie, Pitt brought her to Montenegro to show off the absolute beauty that this country has to offer. ON MY WAY TO KOTOR The next stop on my journey was where Brad Pitt filmed his first leading role, Kotor. So, after two splendid days in Ulcinj, I hopped on another bus and found myself mesmerized by the stunning coastline. I absolutely couldn't wait to get settled so I could go out and start exploring Kotor. But, upon arrival, I had a really strange surprise at the hostel I had booked. I had missed something on the fine print on the booking site. Who even reads that stuff? Anyway, I found myself standing in the reception of the hostel where I had booked accommodation and was told that I was not allowed to stay there because I was too old!!! Their policy stated that only patrons between the ages of 18 and 40 would be allowed to stay. The worst part was they didn't even look at my passport to see how old I was. Devastated, realising I could no longer pass for 40, I made my way down the narrow streets to another hostel that was apparently for ‘old people'. I was only marginally comforted by the fact that Brad Pitt would've also been turned away as he is a year older than me. I was pleased when I walked into the new hostel, explaining my circumstances to hear the receptionist say, “We don't care about your age!” and he and I chuckled at my passing comment that I couldn't hide that I was over 40. I was actually not the only gentleman over 40 that felt offended by this ageist policy, a 70-year-old man I had a chat with said he'd been arguing with the same hostel for ages. He had even challenged the guy at the front desk to a foot race to the top of a hill with the terms that if he won, he would be allowed to stay there. Unfortunately for both of us, they didn't take the bait.  WHAT A QUAINT LITTLE TOWN Once I checked into my new hostel in the old town of Kotor, I was ready to go exploring. The town was wonderful, narrow cobblestone streets with no cars and very old houses. I decided to stop off at a restaurant that sat opposite an incredible cathedral which was built in 1166. Behind it, I could see a huge mountain that perfectly framed this little town. It was almost as if I had been transported to the middle ages myself.  I hadn't eaten yet and it was already 4:30 in the afternoon and I was starving. Happily, I was treated to a very late lunch and an ice-cold beer. Heaven! The following morning, I went exploring to find a neat little breakfast spot. And, yes, I did get breakfast instead of starting the day with a beer, even though my breakfast hunt the day before happened in the afternoon, I wouldn't recommend drinking on an empty stomach ;-) Unfortunately, it wasn't the perfect sunny morning I had hoped for but there were still a lot of people in town because a huge cruise ship had just arrived in town. I've actually never seen a ship this big before and I was particularly surprised that such a big ship could make it there. As you can see from the map it is a very unique coastline where ships have to pass through very narrow straits to get to the Kotor harbour. As I made my way through the old town of Kotor I was struck by how very Game of Throne-ish it felt. I found myself on a free walking tour where I was treated to the rich history of this town. AN INTERVIEW WITH PHILIP After the tour and a bit of food, I went back to the hostel to speak to the hostel owner Philip. We had another chuckle about my ageist experience the day before and my dismay at not being able to pass for 40 anymore. We spoke a little about the cruise industry and Philip told me that the largest cruise ship to ever dock in their harbour was an incredible 330 metres long. (insane!) I also marvelled at how much I felt like I was on the set of Game of Thrones and Philip had this to say: “It's very interesting, about the history of the city, nobody actually knows how old it is, but we all think it's about 15 or 16 centuries-old...which means it was built in approximately the 5th century” He added that the old cathedral I visited the day before was actually older than the ill-fated Notre dame Cathedral in Paris. Philip has the most incredible knowledge around the history of this old land but a relatively new country which only won its independence in 2006. We continued to talk about all the wonderful sights in Montenegro and Philip recommended that you spend at least a week in Montenegro to see the full country. I do urge you to visit Philip and his hostel, Montenegro Hostel B&B, which you can book on Hotels25.com. When you go please remember to say hello from me! In the next episode, I'll be taking you to Bosnia Herzegovina so remember to come back next week to hear all about my new destination.  Until next time - my name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving.   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go to my website http://theradiovagabond.com/contact. Or send me a voice message by clicking here. Either way, I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this. SPONSORS A special thank you to my sponsors, Hotels25.com, who always provide me with the best, most affordable accommodation wherever I am in the world.

Katy Kvalvik is our guest.  A few years ago… two consecutive accidents caused Katy to sustain multiple life-altering injuries that forced her to relearn almost everything… including how to walk.  As you can imagine, that experience of intentionally needing to put her mind and body back together inspired her to embark on an international journey to learn holistic mind, body, and spirit wellness.  Today, Katy has dedicated her life to sharing everything that she’s learned to empower others in their own wellness journeys… as well as finding peace no matter what… whether that’s in the living room or the board room. We’ve got lots to dig into… so let’s get to this. RESOURCES: Katy’s website: KatyKvalvik.com More on Katy’s Approach to Powerful (and peaceful) Listening: katykvalvik.com Katy Kvalvik’s Instagram: instagram.com Katy Kvalvik’s Facebook: facebook.com/HarmonyMethod  MORE ABOUT THE KATY KVALVIK EPISODE: In the episode, we dig into powerful and specific strategies to help you achieve a sense of peace and presence… no matter the situation.  (Yeah… even in 2020!) One of the surprising but powerful concepts Katy brings up is the importance of effective listening.  Which makes sense… right?  Better listening = better relationships… which helps bring a sense of peace.  Also, effective listening can = being more present.  So, although I’d not really thought about it… but listening is a key strategy when it comes to having a sense of peace and being fully present.   Here’s a bit more of what we talked about:  Four Stages of Listening: Stage 0: This is when no listening is happening. Only speaking. Everyone’s talking but no one is listening.  Ever been there? #nopeace  Stage 1: Subjective Listening This is the stage where 95% of conversations happen. We take in information subjectively and only hear it through our own experiences. Stage 2: Listening but Not in the Present Moment In this stage, some listening is happening, but we’re distracted. We’re not really WITH the person who’s talking.  And as you know… this can totally create a disconnect and can even induce a sense of anxiety or anxiousness.   Stage 3: Objective Active Listening This is where the listener is completely focused on the other person. This is a great stage for problem-solving because you’re looking at the facts of what is being said. Stage 4: Intuitive Listening This is the highest stage of listening.  It happens when the listener is really honing in and connecting to the real message of the conversation. The listener is paying FULL attention to the words as well as the body language, tone of voice, energy level, etc. As you can imagine, true intuitive listening is listening between the lines. MINUTE BY MINUTE:  0:02 What to expect today 1:55 When everything changed for Katy 4:45 Being internally committed to healing 6:40 What Katy has learned during the pandemic 7:47 How to get clarity 8:37 Breathing and meditation 11:31 How to be a better listener 13:44 How breathing and listening are connected 15:02 Strategy to help with resilience 17:02 Get in contact with Katy 28:57 Mitch's biggest takeaway I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What did you think of what Katy had to say?  What’s something you’re going to experiment with based on the convo?  I want to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment below and let me know.

Tungjatjeta from Kosovo! After an unexpectedly amazing time in Albania, my next stop was Kosovo - one of the youngest countries in Europe. As you know, my goal is to visit every UN Nation in the world, so technically Kosovo isn't on my list. But my travels are not just about ticking off items on my list, it's about embarking on adventures. And seeing as I was so close, I simply had to visit - and I was not disappointed at all! AN INTRO TO KOSOVO At the end of the Yugoslav Wars in 2001, Kosovo was a part of Serbia until February 2008 when the small country declared its independence. The declaration has only been recognised by 116 countries, which is not enough to get on the list of the 193. Even though they are not an official UN Nation, they competed at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 and sent a total of 8 athletes. They returned with 1 gold medal in Judo. Kosovo is home to 1.8 million people (90% of whom are Albanian) and is about 10,900 km2 (4,200 sq mi), roughly the size of the island nation of Jamaica. Kosovo is a Muslim nation. WELCOME TO PRIZREN I decided to stay in Prizren in the southern part of the country. It's a 3-hour drive on a newly constructed highway from where I was in Tirana, Albania. The highway is referred to as a ‘masterpiece of civil engineering' and it takes you over the mountains boasting dramatic views. And it just happened that my friend Adam from Albania Express Travel had to go to Kosovo for business, so he offered me a lift. It was a nice drive but when we got to the border, we ran into problems with the border control. Apparently, you need a special permit to drive with tourists when entering the country, and Adam got super annoyed with the border patrol who had a hard time accepting that I was not a tourist, I was a friend. After some discussion, we were allowed to continue into Kosovo, thankfully. Adam dropped me off in Prizren where we said our goodbyes. Although, it was more of a ‘so long' as I am sure we will meet again. I had grown rather fond of my Albanian companion. As the historical capital of Kosovo and one of the oldest settlements in the country, Prizren is a small city with a population of 178,000 people. Thanks to my sponsor, Hotels25.com, I booked into Driza's House, a cosy hostel close to Sinan Pasha Mosque. I asked my host, Erdis Driza, to explain the complicated situation with Kosovo not being a UN Nation, and why Serbia and other countries won't recognise it. Erdis explained that Serbia and Kosovo have a turbulent history, and although they do not recognise the passport of Kosovo, they do recognise the identification documents (ID) of Kosovo. Prizren is a charming city home to beautiful mosques and monasteries dating back to the 14th century. Thankfully, the city was mostly spared from the "destroy the old, build the new" drive of the Communists during the early years of their rule in Yugoslavia. In addition, Prizren was spared from destruction during the Yugoslav War, making it the best-preserved old town in the country by far and is referred to as the cultural capital of Kosovo. Prizren Fortress is a fortification situated on a dominant hill in the city and it's well worth making the steep 15-minute hike up from Prizren's old town. The views of the entire city and surrounds are absolutely stunning from up there. Thanks to archaeological excavations, the infrastructure was discovered with remaining walls enforced with towers, labyrinth corridors, depots, and other inner rooms and dwellings. Human remains have been found here dating back as far as 1100 BC. QUICK FACTS ABOUT KOSOVO Tony Blair and Bill Clinton are both considered heroes in Kosovo. Pristina, the capital, has a major road named after them, including a 3m tall statue of President Bill Clinton. Moreover, a number of children are given the names Toni, Bler, or Tonibler in honour of Tony Blair, the UK's Prime Minister at the time, for his support of the 1999 NATO air campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War. Although Kosovo is not an official Eurozone member, it has adopted the Euro as their official currency since 2002. I come from Denmark (an EU country) and we don't even have the Euro, which I find quite interesting. However, Serb-majority communities in the country are still – illegally – using the Serbian Dinar as an unofficial currency. The national anthem, titled “Europe”, has no lyrics. The Albanian-speaking government decided not to risk offending Serbs who live in the country by having lyrics in Albanian. More than 70% of the country's population is under the age of 35, which makes it the youngest country in all of Europe. The median age of the people of Kosovo is only 29.1 years. The flag is unusual among national flags as it uses a map of the country's territory as a design element. Cyprus and Kosovo are the only two countries in the world whose flag doubles up as a geographic representation. After Moldova, the people of Kosovo are the second poorest in Europe, with 30% of the population below the poverty line, and the majority of citizens live with a monthly income of fewer than EUR500. ROADTRIPPIN' IN KOSOVO I was advised to visit the famous Visoki Dečani monastery located near the town of Deçan, a few hours from Prizren. So, I teamed up with another guest from the hostel, Holly Michelle from San Diego, and we got on a bus eager for a roadtrippin' adventure. Visoki Dečani, a World Heritage site, is a medieval Serbian Orthodox Christian monastery founded in the first half of the 14th century by Stefan Dečanski, King of Serbia. It is nestled by a river gorge at the foot of the serene Prokletije Mountains. It is a really beautiful place with such a calming atmosphere. You really must visit it if you are ever in the area. After our visit to the monastery, we continued travelling 30min further north to Peja, the fourth most populated city in Kosovo. There, Holly and I found a quaint café to enjoy some lunch and a bit of shade. Holly and I chatted about our impressions of the country we found ourselves in, and how similar it is to other Balkan countries we had visited. EDRIS, THE HOST WITH THE MOST Back at the hostel, I chatted more with Erdis Driza about his country and what it's like to live here. He explains that after the country freed itself after the Yugoslav War, the people who ran the country were freedom fighters, not politicians. This obviously had many undesirable outcomes, but Erdis tells me that the new generation of Kosovonians is beginning to run the country better. It's so weird being in the Balkans right in the centre of Eastern Europe where there was such a brutal war here in the former Yugoslavia - a war which happened in my lifetime. Erdis is a young man now but he was 9 when the war ended, and he remembers it. Because he grew up in Prizren which was sheltered from the war, Erdis didn't witness the war first-hand. He tells me that the atrocities of the war, including massacres, occurred in the villages and towns, far removed from any media coverage. He tells me how he and his family were forced out of their house and given only 5mins to gather their belongings. They were placed in a refugee camp in Albania for 4 months. His family was lucky in comparison - many families were murdered. It was really difficult to hear the stories Erdis tells me about what his family, his wife's family, and his countrymen had to endure during the war. It was a sobering experience, to say the least. But despite his country's history, Erdis remains positive about the future. He has high hopes for the youth of the nation and what positive outcomes they can reach for the country. Stay tuned for the next episode, where I get kicked out of my hostel in Montenegro...for being too old! Until next time - my name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving.     RADIOGURU Also, this episode is produced by me and my production company, Radioguru. If you need any help starting a podcast or if you need voiceovers in any language for online videos and other things, please reach out. LETTER FROM A LISTENER I received another letter from Alan, a listener from Christchurch, New Zealand. Hi Palle Bo I've been listening to The Radio Vagabond for a while. Typically, I listen when I take my dogs for a walk in the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand. It's exciting to hear about your journey in the Balkans, and I must admit that I felt like you about Albania. It's never been on my list but after listening to your episodes from there it is now. I hope to be able to do a three months trip in Europe – when the pandemic allows us to travel again. I'm in my late 40's and a good thing that has come out of the work-at-home situation around the world is that it's become more normal and acceptable to work from anywhere. So, I'm hoping to become more nomadic and location independent in the future. But I don't think I'll ever be fully nomadic like you. So, please let me know when you make it to New Zealand. I'll show you a bit of our hospitality and take you out for a beer or two. We even have a spare room here at the house, and you're welcome to stay here for a bit. Keep it up,Alan Wow, thanks Alan! You better believe that I'll take you up on your offer because New Zealand is on the absolute top of my bucket list. When I finally make it there – and it's long overdue – I'll make sure to spend a long time in your country and I guarantee that I'll make it to Christchurch. See you hopefully in the not-too-distant future.   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go to my website http://theradiovagabond.com/contact. Or send me a voice message by clicking here. Either way, I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this. SPONSOR A special thank you to my sponsor, Hotels25.com, who always provide me with the best, most affordable accommodation wherever I am in the world.

If you've been feeling a little off lately, you're not alone. 8 months into a global pandemic is enough to knock anyone off kilter. In this unscripted first episode of season 3, I share my own personal challenges navigating our current environment and offer tips and tools on how you can reclaim your mojo and bring your life back into balance to feel better fast. It's easier than you think, you just have to commit to yourself and follow these 3 steps to give you vibration a boost. Favorite Show Quote: "I can' t afford not to be dedicated. It's my health, my body, my wellbeing." ~Writer Emeritus and Blind Performance Poet, Rhonda Lee When asking how she can be so dedicated with her self guided morning yoga. If you like this episode, please subscribe/download and help spread the word by sharing it with your friends and on social media. The more light we can get out into the world, the better it will be. I Want To Hear From You! Send me your questions and be part of the show. Ask ANYTHING from Chakras and crystals to relationships, finding your light and plant-based diet...ask away at Michelle@MichelleSchoenfeld.com or DM me on Instagram @Michelleschoenfeldofficial @youlostmeatnamaste I will also mention: White Light Shower to clean up your energy Set yourself up for success with your To-Do List Even Michelle Obama reports low grade depression right now Balance: social media and outside validation The LifeCo Wellbeing Center Why I want you to be part of the show Host Michelle Schoenfeld https://michelleschoenfeld.com/ (https://michelleschoenfeld.com/) *Namaste: “The Soul [divine] in me, bows to the soul in you.”  A beautiful salutation in the ancient language of Sanskrit to say, “I see you.”

Përshëndetje for the last time from Albania! As I mentioned before, Albania is a country that I didn't expect much from initially but it turned out to be pretty amazing. If you want to know why I enjoy this place so much then be sure to listen to Part I and II if you haven't already - it's worth it :) A big part of why I enjoyed Albania so much is because I connected with Adam - a really great guy who works in the travel industry and took time to show me around. I would also like to mention that these episodes are not sponsored. I am not obliged to say nice things - everything I say is my own genuine opinion.   DICK & BALLS...WHAT'S IN A NAME? If you've listened to the previous episodes of my Albanian adventure, you may have noticed that Adam only calls me “Bo”. When we first met, he asked if it would be okay not to call me by my first name. When I asked him why he began to blush and told me that the word ‘Palle' in Albanian is a very bad way of saying… ‘dick head'. This was not the first time I have been met with bemusement regarding my name. When I was on Nomad Cruise, I met an Italian guy in the pool bar on the top deck. He just looked at my name tag, laughed and said, “Stay there…I'll be right back”. A few minutes later, he came back with another Italian guy and pointed at my name tag. They both broke down laughing. When I asked what was going on, he said: “In Italian, palle means balls!” They told me that Italians have a term where they say che palle – which means 'what a pain', 'how annoying', or 'that sucks.'  And in Finnish, palle means clown. No, my parents didn't give me a travel-friendly name - they either had a wicked sense of humour or were blissfully unaware that my name has different, hilarious meanings around the world. Anyway, enough about balls...   I'M FAMOUS IN ALBANIA...AGAIN Adam was still intent on honouring his promise to make me famous in his country, and on Sunday morning we met up with Mohammed, a reporter, who interviewed me for Report TV. Check it out and marvel at my Albanian stardom :) Report TV is a privately-owned TV station that brings news 24 hours a day and some information shows. After the interview, I turned the microphone around… I had a nice chat with Mohammed, who spoke with me about life as a free-press journalist in Albania, and how national television is run here. The station was launched in 2015 by a former Albania correspondent for the Italian news agency ANSA, Carlo Bollino. The Constitution of Albania now provides freedom of speech and freedom of the press, but obviously that wasn't the case in the Communist era. So, the tradition of journalism is relatively new (since the early 90's), which can also be a challenge as the first journalism schools opened in mid-1990. But Mohammed tells me that journalism is growing in the country, and they are adapting to the challenges of new media, like the rest of the world.   COOL T-SHIRT BRO...LET ME BURN IT Adam's father was a powerful commander in the Albanian military forces and was quite famous in those days. Adam told me a story that illustrates what it was like living in the Communist dictatorship - which made my draw drop. When Adam was about 7-8 years old, a police officer saw him wearing a t-shirt that looked a little bit ‘Capitalistic' (and absolute no-no back then). The t-shirt had a picture of a monkey on the chest and was a gift from Adam's father from his trip to Tanzania. The cop summoned young Adam and asked where he got the t-shirt from, to which Adam replied that it was a gift from his father. The cop then slapped Adam in the face a few times, ripped his t-shirt off, and burned it in the street in front of horrified onlookers. Adam was then sent to a jail cell for a night - completely naked. Adam's parents had no idea where he was. When Adam's father came to the police station asking where his son was, he demanded they release him after finding out what happened. Being a famous military commander, Adam's father then made the entire police force line up in the town square and told Adam to identify his attacker. To this day, Adam has no idea what happened to the police officer…   BERAT The next day, I took a bus to Berat - a beautiful small town in central Albania roughly 70 kilometres (43 miles) south of Tirana. It's a tiny town with a population of around 46,000 people. They call it "the city of a thousand windows” and I've seen it described as one of Albania's most enchanting sights. It has a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have coexisted here for centuries throughout history. The old part of the city became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. Overall, Albania was a big surprise for me, and I discovered that it has much more to offer than I expected. Stunning nature, interesting history and culture, vibrant modern cities, great weather, reasonable prices, and most of all, really friendly people. And I only got to see a little bit of the country. For one, I never made it out to the coastline. The Albanian Riviera is known for its beauty and is one of the top beach destinations in the country. The southern part of the country has secluded pebble beaches, islands, and a few hidden and pristine sandy beaches. I really think that Albania could be the next ‘big thing' for people looking for a different kind of vacation in Europe with not too many tourists… yet. One of the questions Mohammad asked me in the interview was what I thought it would take for the world to discover Albania. So, when I turned the microphone around, I asked him the same question. “Albania was closed to the outside world for almost 50 years due to the Communist regime. This resulted in the Albanian people becoming very close with each other and found a connection under a common foe. This produced a culture of ‘welcomeness' which is the most unique thing about my country - we are incredibly hospitable. Our coastline is beautiful, our nature is practically untouched, and we have amazing weather all year around.”   THANK YOU, ALBANIA I'd like to say a big thank you to Mohammed from Report TV, Elira from Dritare, Clod from Skanderbeg Museum – and of course, to my new friend Adam from Albania Express Travel. If you decide to go to Albania, start by visiting Albania Express Travel, and if you get in touch with Adam, please say hi from me…just say “Bo” sent you. As I sit at a cafe sipping on delicious red wine, I am given the opportunity to reflect on my time in this wonderful country, and to start planning my next trip to Kosovo… Until then, my name is Palle Bo and I gotta keep moving.   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go to my website TheRadioVagabond.com. Or send me a voicemail with the cool TelBee app. Click here. Either way, I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this…   SPONSOR A special thank you to my sponsor, Hotels25.com, who always provide me with the best, most affordable accommodation wherever I am in the world.

Përshëndetje from Albania! After my incredible journey aboard Nomad Cruise, it was time to get back to reality. Sadly, I was unable to join my fellow nomads in Santorini for a post-cruise reunion as I had already booked my trip to the Balkans, but I promised myself I would hang around after my next Nomad Cruise - yes, I was sure there was going to be a next one. So, after a sad ‘nomad goodbye' in Athens, I hopped on a flight headed to a country that had previously never featured high on my bucket list (but turned out to be one of my favourite places I visited that year) - Albania.   ADAM THE ALBANIAN As a delightfully handsome and modest vagabond, I sometimes get friend requests from people I don't know. A month before my trip to Albania I got one from a guy called Adam. I almost declined but then I saw that we had a mutual friend (an extreme traveller from Denmark whom I respect) so I decided to accept his friend request. This turned out to be a really great decision as Adam works in the tourism space in Albania and he agreed to show me around after I said I was on my way to his neck of the woods. Adam is the General Director for Albania Express, a travel agency and Balkan tour operator with great experience in arranging accommodation, transport, and group and individual tours with experienced guides in different languages. They also organise events and meetups, treks, hikes and walking tours, as well as holidays to Albania and its neighbouring countries: Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, and Slovenia. I landed in the Albanian capital of Tirana, where Adam had offered to pick me up. Unfortunately, Adam had some important tourism work to attend to but had arranged for his good friend to welcome me to the city. I was taken to my hotel and the next day Adam and I met for a coffee. But before I tell you about my chat with Adam, here are some facts about where I am:   QUICK FACTS ABOUT ALBANIA Hoxha's official title was ‘Comrade-Chairman-Prime Minister-Foreign Minister-Minister of War-Commander in Chief of the People's Army' – quite a mouthful! Under the leadership of Enver Hoxha, Albania was declared the world's first atheist state in 1967. Tirana, the capital of Albania is one of the few European capital cities to not have a McDonalds. However, it does have a chain named Kolonat whose logo looks suspiciously familiar! The official name for Albania is "Republika e Shqiperise" meaning the Republic of Albania. Between 1950 to 1985 around 150,000 bunkers were built in Albania, they are nearly impossible to destroy so many are still in existence. Nodding your head in Albania is a disagreement while shaking the head means "yes", so it can get pretty confusing for tourists! At its closest point, Albania is only 10km away from Corfu across the Ionian Sea. Albania is bordered by Montenegro to the north, Kosovo to the northeast, Macedonia to the east and Greece to the southeast.   ALBANIA OF THE PAST Let's be honest: for most Westerners that want to go on holiday in the southern part of Europe, Albania is definitely not on the top of the list. But maybe it should be, and maybe it will be in the future. According to Adam, the country is changing. “Albania was a Communist country for 50 years, with nobody allowed in or out during that period. We had our first democratic election only in 1992. The transition of power was a turbulent time for Albania and poverty was rife. We had never heard of a ‘free world' before, we didn't even know that Coca-Cola existed. The country was like a big jail.” says Adam. “But now Albania has grown up economically. We have slowly emerged into the rest of the world and we are a beautiful country - we are in the heart of Europe and our land is full of raw natural beauty. And our cultural sense of hospitality is unmatched!” he says. Imagine growing up in a dictatorship in a country that was totally closed to the outside world. And then after 40 years of Communism and isolation, as well as the revolutions of 1989 and the fall of the Soviet Union, people here in Albania (mostly students) started to become politically active and campaigned against the government. That led to the first multi-party elections in the early '90s and the victory in the general elections of 1992 led by the Democratic Party. And then freedom, choices, and open borders. It was so different and not easy. So now the system has changed and the country enjoys a democracy. But it was so different during the dictatorship. What they did to keep people in check is horrific. Adam tells me a story of what happened to his neighbour. A friend of his went to a bakery and complained about the stale bread they were selling. Someone in the bakery overheard him and reported him to the authorities and he got a 10-year jail sentence for this.   ALBANIA OF TODAY I don't know exactly what I was expecting from Albania. But it's definitely much more modern than I pictured. Tirana is a vibrant city with lots of shops, restaurants and cafes. We passed one of the Kolonos restaurants (the McDonald's copycat). It isn't very popular here with only 1 person inside! The cars are better and bigger than I expected. I notice a lot of Mercedes Benzes. Actually, Adam called them the national car of Albania. It's kind of ironic that one of Europe's poorest countries has more Mercedes Benzes than anywhere else I've seen. Adam tells me that the reason for this is because Albanians think that they are the only cars that handle the poor quality roads of the country. Adam and I take a walk through the city. The architecture is also fairly modern even though you can see the Russian and Chinese Communist influence in some of the buildings. As we're about to walk over a bridge, Adam points out the funniest official sign I've seen in a long time. If you publicly urinate in the river, the sign says you will be recorded and the video will be uploaded to YouTube to shame you! Hilarious. And then we got to another iconic building in Tirana - a large pyramid that was designed by the dictator's daughter who was a talented architect. The pyramid was used as a mausoleum for the dictator when he died in 1985. Adam tells me about the corruption problem in Albania which is unfortunately widespread. The economy is also not doing so well due to various scandals which involve high-ranking members of parliament.   THE MORE YOU KNOW The more I travel the more I learn. I often joke that living as a nomad makes me a better Trivial Pursuit player. For instance, I know where Mother Teresa was born from my visit to Skopje in North Macedonia. So, I was a bit surprised when we came to a square and Adam tells me that the square is called Mother Teresa Square and that Mother Teresa was, in fact, Albanian. At the time, Skopje in North Macedonia was still part of Albania and so according to Adam and most Albanians, Mother Teresa was Albanian. Like any serious academic, I consulted Wikipedia and it says she was born in Skopje (now the capital of North Macedonia), then part of the Ottoman Empire. Her father was from what is now Albania and her mother was from what is now Kosovo. Yes, it can be confusing with borders and names of countries changing.   OLD BAZAAR AND FISH MARKET After walking through the city for a few hours, Adam took me to the old bazaar and fish market. It's very unique in that this is the only place where there are a lot of historical buildings left. During the Communist era, they destroyed everything old and built new infrastructure instead. Such a pity that the country's history was eradicated. And this was the last stop of many on my day with my new Albanian friend, Adam. We sat down and had a nice dinner and a few glasses of wine. I'm so grateful to Adam for spending all this time showing me around his city. He is such a nice man and a great representative of his country. But I would see him the next day too, and he told me he had some special plans for me. Stay tuned for the next episode to find out… My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving.   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go to my website TheRadioVagabond.com. Or send me a voicemail on WhatsApp and I can play it on the next episode. My WhatsApp number is +4540105105. Either way, I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this…   SPONSOR A special thank you to my sponsor, Hotels25.com, who always provide me with the best, most affordable accommodation wherever I am in the world.

In this “WE AGREE TO PRAY†bonus episode, we’re talking with Brant Menswar. He’s an award-winning musician, popular speaker, and bestselling author. In this conversation, we dig into Brant’s journey with prayer… from the lowest points of hearing the brutal words, “Your son isn’t going to make it through the night,†to experiencing a miracle that involved people from around the world.  Plus, we’ll talk about the very real and raw emotions (and prayers) that follow such an incredible experience.  We talk about how to walk out your faith on those days where you’re feeling 100% and on those days that you’re feeling a solid 2%.  Plus, we dig into the mechanics of how he makes prayer a part of his daily (and wildly busy) life.  I think you’re going to love it. RESOURCES: Brant’s book: “Black Sheep – Unleash the extraordinary, awe-inspiring, undiscovered YOU!†His podcast: “Thoughts that Rock!†His band: BIG Kettle Drum: www.bigkettledrum.com Brant’s Website: www.brantmenswar.com   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What’s something that stood out to you from what Brant said?  What’s something that’s going to stick with you?  Leave a comment and let me know! And hey… please share this episode! Your friends will thank you!

Brant Menswar is our guest. Brant’s an award-winning musician, sought-after speaker, and a critically acclaimed author and I think you’re going to love him. Let’s be clear… and consider yourself warned. Brant’s got some strong opinions… and he’s not afraid of unleashing them. For example, Brant believes that unless you can identify your 4 to 5 non-negotiable core values… you can’t do ANYTHING on purpose.  He also believes that about 99% of us are winging it, and that’s why most people aren’t getting the results they want or living the life they were meant to live.  He’s got some great stories and statistics to back this up… but more importantly… he’s got some powerful strategies to help us get clear and make some awesome stuff happen.  Plus, we’ll be talking about Brant’s new book called BLACK SHEEP. RESOURCES: Brant’s book: “Black Sheep – Unleash the extraordinary, awe-inspiring, undiscovered YOU!†His podcast: “Thoughts that Rock!†His band: BIG Kettle Drum Brant’s Website: www.brantmenswar.com MORE ON THE BRANT MENSWAR EPISODE: So… we’ve all heard of Walt Disney.  He was wildly successful and he truly dreamed bigger, thought better and did more than most could imagine. Now… even though most of the planet recognizes Walt’s name, most people don’t know that it was really Walt’s brother Roy… who helped to make a lot of that success possible.   Walt was the visionary… and Roy was known for getting things DONE!  He was involved in making so many of Disney’s biggest wins happen.  In fact, Roy pulled off finalizing and opening Epcot Center after Walt had passed away. Now, one of my all-time favorite quotes comes from Roy Disney.  Maybe you’ve heard it.   Roy Disney used to say… “When your values are clear, decisions are easy.â€Â  Brilliant… right?  When your values are clear… decisions are easy. Well… in today’s interview with Brant Menswar, we’re talking about ways to help you to get clear on YOUR values… and as a result… you’ll be able to make better decisions and feel really good about them too!  Brant’s got some great stories, some powerful strategies AND we’ll even mix in a little neuroscience to bring it all together.   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 1:40 Meet Brant 3:27 How “Black Sheep” began 3:50 Why the name “Black Sheep†5:05 The Black sheep values we all need 20:15 The science behind good decision making 20:47 The power of feelings in decision making 20:20 Sometimes the truth in a room isn’t the absolute truth 25:20 Honor what you’re feeling in the moment 28:54 One of the best ways to stay in the present I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What’s something that stood out to you from what Brant said?  What’s something that’s going to stick with you?  Leave a comment and let me know! And hey… please share this episode! Your friends will thank you!

Welcome to the third and final instalment of my Nomad Cruise adventure, where I hopped aboard the Horizon cruise ship and sailed from Spain to Greece for 9 days with a bunch of incredibly talented digital nomads. If you haven't already listened to Part I and II then go back and do so before continuing :) Let's jump back aboard the Horizon! CRETE We arrived on the lovely Greek island of Crete on Saturday. I was really looking forward to this stop a little more than the others because a bunch of us nomads decided to go scuba diving. Unfortunately, our scuba diving excursion got cancelled due to bad weather, which is precisely what happened when I tried to go scuba diving in the Bahamas previously – I guess I'm not meant to frolic with the fishies :(  Anyway, a bunch of us decided to hire 3 cars and crammed ourselves in the back to explore the island. I was assigned the driving duties, naturally. If I managed driving up to Sani Pass in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with a Toyota Corolla then I can certainly handle a few winding roads along the coast of Crete! Because my hands were on the wheel, I enlisted the services of Rosanna to chat with a few of the nomads in the back seat for you to meet. Our nomad convoy drove to a lovely beach and soaked up some Greek sunshine for the afternoon. After our skins were sufficiently sun-kissed, we headed back to the ship to join the rest of the gang. RYAN/RIAAAAAN (FRENCH) Ryan runs his own travel blog called Le sac à dos has been a full-time traveller/digital nomad for 8 years. Although he doesn't count the number of countries he has travelled to, the list of places he hasn't visited is far shorter than the ones he has.  Like most of us, Ryan joined the Nomad Cruise to connect with other digital nomads to network and make new friends. He has an interesting story as to how he came to be a full-time nomad, and his blog shows his unique style of travelling. He also developed an iPhone app, Budji, which helps you keep track of your budget while you travel. Be sure to follow Ryan on his website/blog and his Instagram. NAFPLION We arrived at the beautiful seaport town of Nafplion in the Peloponnese in Greece, up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The port is so small that we took lifeboats to the shore. I decided to explore the port alone, so I grabbed a nice coffee at the restaurant overlooking the quaint port. Over coffee, I had a chance to quietly reflect on how incredible this Nomad Cruise journey has been so far. I made so many new friends in such a short space of time, establishing deep connections with so many like-minded people. I am still in contact with so many of them to this day - we are a kindred community of nomads and our connection is meaningful. DINING ROOM FAREWELL For the final dinner of the cruise, all the waiters and chefs hosted a really loud and vibrant farewell ceremony for the guests. It was really entertaining. Here I linked up with Carou Llou – you might remember her from episode #24 when I met her and her husband in Chiang Mai, Thailand. But she lost her voice from all the excitement. :) NOMAD CRUISE CLOSING CEREMONY To keep us all from being sad to say goodbye to each other, Johannes and the Nomad Cruise team put on a closing ceremony for us nomads. Here, we were treated to more performances from a few talented nomads, including guitar virtuoso and good friend, Tobias Rauscher who stole the show with his own song Memories. A big challenge for many nomads is that there isn't really a defined space for deep connections due to the transient nature of the lifestyle. But Nomad Cruise has done just that: they have created a place for all wanderers to come together to make real connections with each other. People who do not live the travelling lifestyle don't really understand it, and so it is really special to come together with a large group of people who know exactly what it is like on the road.  I have a great sense of belonging with these people. I feel welcome, and even though I'm not the youngest member (nor the oldest), it really doesn't matter. What matters is our connections we form with one another. It may sound cheesy, but I truly feel like I have finally found my tribe, my people, my extended family. So, I knew for a fact that this wouldn't be my last Nomad Cruise. When Johannes told us that the next cruise was going to be from Barcelona, Spain to Recife, Brazil – across the Atlantic Ocean – I knew I was going to make it my mission to be on that boat.  Did I make it to the next cruise? You'll just have to stay tuned to hear if I did… Until the next time… my name is Palle Bo and I gotta keep moving.    JOIN THE NOMAD TRIBE As I've mentioned before, this episode series was recorded before the pandemic. Right now, obviously the cruises are cancelled, but when things get back to normal, I'm sure there's going to be more.   If you want to join the next Nomad Cruise then drop me a line, I have a way of getting you a discount.  You can fill out the form on the Contact page of my website or just write to me at: listener@TheRadioVagabond.com.   LETTER FROM A LISTENER Here's another letter from a listener. This one is from Kelvin, from Wales:  Hi Palle, I came across you on Jason's podcast. Interestingly, I also did Graphic Design in my native Wales.  I have always loved radio but never thought of it as a career (I am not hinting or anything). I have been travelling for 20 years but have only managed 52 countries. What am I doing wrong?  Anyways, will look forward to hearing some of your podcasts here in lockdown. Best, Kelvin Hayes     Thanks for your mail, Kelvin! Come on, visiting 52 countries isn't bad at all - that's pretty amazing. And besides, it's about the adventures, not that country count. I'd like to say that I'm not counting, but I am, and my number is 90 right now.  The podcast Kelvin talks about is Zero To Travel with Jason Moore, where I was a guest around 6 months ago. Here I talked about my background as a graphic designer before going full time into radio.  And yes, it is a career. With my production company, Radioguru that I started in 2007, I produce radio, sound design, voiceovers, and podcasts. And these are things I'm able to do remotely. In fact, I just produced three soundtracks for The LEGO Group for their new adult product, LEGO Art. We dove into the world of Star Wars, Andy Warhol, and The Marvel Universe.  You can listen to those on LEGO.com/art.   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go to the Contact page on my website TheRadioVagabond.com. Or send me a voicemail on WhatsApp and I can play it on the next episode. My WhatsApp number is +4540105105. Either way, I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this.    SPONSOR A special thank you to my sponsor, Hotels25.com, who always provide me with the best, most affordable accommodation wherever I am in the world.

Lori Allen - the star of TLC's “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta” is our guest!  We're talking with Lori about prayer and how it plays a MAJOR role in her life.  Lori's one of the world's most sought-after bridal experts and she's the central figure of TLC's reality show Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. Lori Allen talks about prayer in her new book, “Say Yes to What's Next: How to age with elegance and class while never losing your beauty and sass!”  But in this interview, we dig into some prayer stories and the mechanics of how she prays (pretty much… nonstop) day to day! RESOURCES: Lori's Website: loriallen.com Lori's Book: www.thomasnelson.com Lori's Instagram: www.instagram.com/bridalgirl80 MORE ABOUT THE TLC's LORI ALLEN EPISODE: As you'll hear, Lori and I talk about how prayer is at the center of ALL she does.   Whether it's being a bridal expert or a successful female entrepreneur… Or being a breast cancer survivor as well as a mom… a wife… prayer is right smack dab in the middle of ALL of it! This short BONUS session is packed with great stories and REAL WORLD wisdom that I think you'll love. By the way, Lori's been featured on CNN, ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today, and the Wall Street Journal… to just name a few.  So I'm excited and honored to have her join us for this BONUS “We Agree to Pray” episode of DREAM THINK DO! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that Lori said that's going to stick with you?  Leave a comment and let me know! And hey y'all (I'm inspired by Lori)… please share this episode!  Your friends will soooooooo thank you!

TLC's Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta's Lori Allen is our guest!  Lori opened “Bridals by Lori” just two weeks after graduating from Columbia College in South Carolina. Four decades later, she is one of the world's most sought-after bridal experts.  And of course… she's the central figure of TLC's reality show Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. By the way… the show has been running for 11 seasons and it's shown in more than 120 countries.  Lori's new book is called, “Say Yes to What's Next: How to age with elegance and class while never losing your beauty and sass!”  So we're going to be talking about ALL of that!   RESOURCES: Lori's Website: loriallen.com Lori's Book: www.thomasnelson.com Lori's Instagram: www.instagram.com/bridalgirl80 MORE ABOUT THE LORI ALLEN  EPISODE: As you'll hear, Lori and I talk about her journeys as a bridal expert, a successful female entrepreneur, a breast cancer survivor as well as a mom… a wife… and as an awesome human being.   It's packed with great stories and timeless wisdom that I think you'll love. By the way, Lori's been featured on CNN, ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today, and the Wall Street Journal… to just name a few.   So I'm excited and honored to have her join us on DREAM THINK DO! Plus, as you'll hear… I asked questions that YOU wanted me to ask.  So, be listening to see if I used one of YOUR questions.  #letsdothis EPISODE - MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect today 4:17 Why this group and why now? 9:40  The catalyst to saying “yes, to what's next!” 11:00 How the pandemic affected the message 12:00 Fighting back and being resilient 18:20 How Lori Allen and Monte met 21:00 Which bride left the greatest impact on Lori 22:35 How Lori takes the stress off of brides 26:40 How Lori stays healthy 29:40 Life is far from over! 30:12 Mitch's biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that Lori said that's going to stick with you?  Leave a comment and let me know! And hey… please share this episode! Your friends will thank you!  

Ahoy sailors! Welcome to Season 5 of The Radio Vagabond. Join me as I embark on an epic 9-day cruise through the Mediterranean from Malaga, Spain to Athens, Greece with a large group of digital nomads. Are you ready to hop aboard Nomad Cruise 6 with me? Let's go! After a minor hiccup trying to get on board the cruise vessel (I left my passport in one of my check-in bags…) I soon found myself making my way to the top deck bar for an ice-cold cocktail to cool off from the blistering Spanish sun. While I sip on my pina colada, let me give you some background information about Nomad Cruise and why I'm even on this boat in the first place.   A BOAT-LOAD OF WANDERERS Nomad Cruise was started in October 2015 by Johannes Voelkner as a way to gather like-minded nomads into one place (like herding ants at an outdoor rave) to network, share stories, and start an official digital nomad community. Three years later I am joining the tribe on Nomad Cruise 6 – they put 249 nomad strangers on a boat and created an environment of learning, sharing, creating, and most of all, connecting. We get some mind-blowing sessions. Here are just a few of the talks and workshops that were on offer: How to design a winning morning routine How to hire remote employees Creating a Social Business Learn how to create your own Facebook Messenger Chatbot A Fresh Perspective on Cryptocurrency for Nomads and Entrepreneurs How to start your Affiliate Marketing Channel  Reframe your brand with great photography How to become Google's best friend Turn your passion into a fully automated 6 figure business Strategies for sustaining a Digital Nomad lifestyle How to travel the world for a year with carry-on luggage only…And look good while you're doing it! In a nutshell, Nomad Cruise is a floating conference for travellers, digital nomads, and people who are location independent. But also people who are testing the waters of what a nomadic lifestyle can offer are also invited to dip their toes into the experience.  But it's not just any conference: because we are stuck on a boat we don't go home after workshop sessions; we all hang out on the boat and network and mingle. We are all in the same boat, if you like. And you would be surprised just how much of a close bond you can form with people like this in just a few days – it's unbelievable! Nomads are a special breed of human, and we are not like most people. Many of us have no home base and live a life of full-time travelling with few belongings, many stories, and a lot of uncertainty, which makes for great conversation.  In this episode, I will introduce you to a few of these weird, wonderful, crazy, and inspiring people.    ALL ABOARD Since we are on a ship, we all have to go through the mandatory drill so we know what to do in case of an emergency (que Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On). It was funny to see everyone lurking around their muster stations in their big red lifejackets. After the drill, we all congregated at the discotheque venue (not for a party yet) where we received our Nomad Cruise wristband and workshop programs. Our wristbands were to differentiate all nomads from regular cruisers – yes, we were mixing with normals the entire time. This room is where most of the talks, workshops, performances happened, so it was our base for the next few days...with a bar. Yay for bars. Johannes kicked off proceedings welcoming us all to the cruise of a lifetime. He told us that we were a bunch of 249 digital nomads from 42 countries around the world. A happy global family. He then introduced the Nomad Cruise team who will be facilitating the conference. Johannes and I have before. When I was in Cape Town a few months before, he was also there and organised the wine tour that I went on. In fact, 10-15 of the people from that wine tour were also here on this cruise. I had the feeling that this was going to be an amazing journey.   DAY 2 Having a Nomad Cruise wristband on was a really great way to easily identify fellow nomads to engage with. Every mealtime we were encouraged to sit at new tables to meet new people and make connections. And since I always carry a microphone around with me, I used it throughout the cruise to bring my experience to life for my listeners. One of the first I chatted with, was Maya from Bosnia. She's also a first-time Nomad Cruiser and told me about her work in human resource in a Sarajevo based tech company. She's not a digital nomad but might be at some point. So, she is excited to meet the community of nomads and get inspired. We were then placed into groups and asked to develop a business idea in 20 minutes as a team-building exercise. We had to present a 60-second commercial to the rest of our nomad friends which was hilarious. This was a great way to break the ice and interact with our fellow cruisers in an entertaining way. And guess what? We didn't win. Apart from the keynotes and workshops, we can also organise meetups ourselves about anything really. All we need to do is fill out a small piece of paper with the topic of the meet-up, a time and a place, and then people just sign-up and show up.  People hosted meetups about various topics, from app development and public speaking to SEO and organised networking retreats. Anything and everything, really. So, of course, I couldn't miss an opportunity to have people assemble to hear what I have to say, so I organised a meetup saying, “Let's meet and I'll record our chat about being a nomad for my podcast”.  Luckily, some people showed up...well, only three. I was joined by Austin Lichtman from the USA, Tilo Riemann from Germany, and Rod Cook from, well, nowhere and everywhere. We met in a corner of the restaurant and just chatted about our impressions of the cruise and people so far. Austin told me he recently quit his corporate sales job and was using this experience to see if he was keen to begin his nomadic journey. Rod started his nomadic journey at the age of 19 and has been doing this most of his life. Tilo wasn't a nomad, but he was an online poker player and could do it from anywhere in the world, so his lifestyle was similar to that of a nomad.   FOLLOW UP: WHERE ARE THEY NOW I recently caught up with Austin to find out what became of his digital nomad journey. He hasn't become a nomad just yet. Instead, he got into acting and modelling so he's pursuing that at the moment – and still living in Philadelphia.  Tilo is nomadic now and started a ‘poker staking stable' business a few months ago, where he and two partners teach the strategies necessary to become a poker professional. They call it Coffee Grinders and take all of the financial risks. Their students never have to invest their own money, and in return, Coffee Grinders receive a share of their students' winnings. Rod is a regular at all Nomad Cruise events and has continued to build his business Retreats, and set up Coliving Hubwith a lead team. They put on the first global Coliving conference in Las Palmas after this cruise and was planning to do another in Los Angeles – but then the pandemic put a stop to that. That's all for this episode. Be sure to look out for the next episode where I continue my amazing cruise through the Mediterranean on a boat full of like-minded digital nomads. My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving.   LETTER FROM A LISTENER Hello Palle,  I just caught up on all your episodes. I've enjoyed listening to your journey while I'm walking, weeding, or cooking. I was so glad to hear you say in an interview that you had enough material for many more episodes. Once or twice you mentioned upcoming travels and I think you said you were coming to Vermont, USA. Were you able to visit before the pandemic? If you haven't yet been here and you travel to Central Vermont/Montpelier area post-pandemic during sugaring season, you are welcome to visit our tiny backyard sugar shack. Stay safe, Marcy   Thank you for your email, Marcy. Yes, I've actually been to Vermont, before the Pandemic. I did a road trip of all the six states of New England, including Vermont. I spent a week in Lunenburg and a few days in Burlington. This is stuff that is coming up in season six of The Radio Vagabond. Thanks for offering me to visit your backyard sugar shack. That sounds exciting! Maybe another time.   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go Contact to my website TheRadioVagabond.com. Or send me a voicemail on WhatsApp and I can play it on the next episode. My WhatsApp number is +4540105105. Either way I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this.    SPONSORS A special thank you to my sponsors, Hotels25.com, who always provide me with the best, most affordable accommodation wherever I am in the world.

Bonus Episode with Ben Courson! Ben's an international speaker, bestselling author, and his TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson is broadcast around the world. NOTE: I also had a great interview with him for episode 284 of DREAM THINK DO.  (Be sure to check that out: www.mitchmatthews.com/284)  Since we're walking out our “WE AGREE TO PRAY” project this month… I wanted to get Ben's perspective on prayer.  So… in this BONUS session, he agreed to stick around to talk about how it's played out in his life.   We cover a lot of ground in about 10 minutes!  We talk about neuroscience and prayer.  We dig into the subject of how waiting on God can be HIGHLY offensive and at the same time… the absolute PERFECT thing to do. #realtalk We also talk about the “Seed vs. Switch” mentality… and why that matters now more than ever!  I think you're going to love it!  Let's get to it…   RESOURCES: Sign up to join us for WE AGREE TO PRAY: www.weagreetopray.com.  Ben's Latest Book: Flirting With Darkness.   Ben's website:  www.bencourson.com You can follow Ben on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.    I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! So… what stood out to you?  What's something that got you thinking?   Oh…. and how about you?  Any good stories on how prayer has played out in your life?  Any questions about it? I'd love to hear from you!  Hit me up in the comments and let's keep this conversation going! And again… I want to invite you to join us for WE AGREE TO PRAY!  You can find out more and sign up at: www.WeAgreeToPray.com.    

Ben Courson is our guest.  He's an international speaker, bestselling author, and his TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson, is broadcast in 180 countries, and his radio show airs on more than 400 stations nationally. His latest book is called “Flirting With Darkness.”  In it, Ben talks about his own journey with overcoming depression and battling thoughts of suicide.  He also offers up some specific strategies that you can use if you've ever been tempted by suicidal thoughts… or if you know someone who's wrestling with that.  World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th… AND because all of the stuff with Covid-19 and all the wildness that 2020 had thrown… we thought it would be a really important subject to cover and wildly relevant time.  So let's get to this!     RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English & Spanish. PHONE: 1-800-273-8255 WEBSITE:  suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  Ben's Latest Book: Flirting With Darkness.   Ben's website:  www.bencourson.com/ You can follow Ben on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.    MORE ABOUT BEN COURSON EPISODE: Okay, guys… we're going after a big and important topic today.   Get this: Every 40 seconds… someone… somewhere in the world… takes their own life. There are 123 suicides a day in the US alone.  Now… that statistic floored me but this next statistic broke my heart: the second leading cause of death in the world for people aged 15 to 24 is suicide. I know… I know… this is a heavy subject… but you know that with this podcast... we're all about helping you to dream bigger… think better and do more of what you were created to do.  And if we're going to be true to that mission… and take this mandate seriously... that means we can't shy away from tough topics.  And that's exactly why I'm excited we're talking with Ben Courson.   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 1:30 This is an important topic 2:27 Meet Ben 6:48 Why Ben is passionate about this topic 10:35 When Ben knew he needed help 13:31 How to fight depression 17:08 Go on adventures with God 19:47 Building relationships 23:21 Choosing to fight 27:57 Ben's favorite dream quote 29:00 Mitch's biggest takeaways   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! So… what stood out to you?  What's something that got you thinking?   Oh…. and how about you?  Any good stories on how prayer has played out in your life?  Any questions about it? I'd love to hear from you!  Hit me up in the comments and let's keep this conversation going! And again… I want to invite you to join us for WE AGREE TO PRAY!  You can find out more and sign up at www.WeAgreeToPray.com.  

Jake Thompson is an entrepreneur, performance coach, podcaster, speaker, and author.  He's also the CEO of Compete Every Day… a training and performance apparel company with kick-butt clothing to help you stay healthy, motivated, ambitious, and hungry!  His podcast is called “Compete Every Day,” and he interviews competitors from all walks of life and they talk about the specific things they do to win and succeed.  And lastly, Jake's brand new book was just released and it's killing it.  The book is called… surprise… surprise… “Compete Every Day.”   In it Jake shares the seven key choices leaders and globe changers can make to enhance their focus, increase their success, and win at work and life… EVEN during a pandemic!  We're going to talk about what it means to COMPETE EVERY DAY… and how we can make some KEY choices to help us succeed more… and live more of the life we were meant to live!  I'm so looking forward to this so let's get to it!   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE: WEBSITE: www.competeeveryday.com PODCAST: podcast.competeeveryday.com BOOK: www.competeeveryday.com   MORE ON THE Jake Thompson EPISODE: Welcome to episode 281 of DREAM THINK DO.  I'm so stoked to get you this interview… because in it, we're going to get you some specific ways to beat “Pandemic Fatigue.” I mean seriously… beat it back with a stick!  We're going to dig into some strategies to help you not only survive… but thrive… RIGHT NOW. Honestly… that wasn't what I was originally planning to focus on in this interview… because we're talking with an expert on competition and resilience.  This is a guy who helps athletes… as well as people from all walks of life… perform at their best. But when we started to dig into some of the specific things top athletes do to perform at world-class levels… we started to bring the conversation to applying them to help you to navigate some of the rough stuff that's hitting us right now. Whether you want to call it “Pandemic fatigue” or “COVID fatigue” it's rampant.  It involves the feelings of being drained, overwhelmed, frustrated… especially because we're not sure when all of this stuff is going to get better.  And if we let it… pandemic fatigue can totally drain our energy… our creativity… our performance.  And heck… even our ability to experience joy and peace. Well… if you can relate to this… and… deep down… you've been looking for some solutions… I can't wait to get you this episode.  I can tell you that when I got done with recording the episode… I started to apply some of the things we talked about IMMEDIATELY.  And I can say that it's already started to help.  And that's what I want for you. I'm hoping you listen and then set an intention to do something new.  Something small but significant to not only survive but thrive… EVEN now!  So let's do this! MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What is going down today 2:46 Get to know Jake Thompson 4:00 Conversation starts 4:42 The difference between competition and comparison 7:32 When Jake found that personal competition is key 15:57 Perseverance and grit 20:28 How Jake has coached his team during the pandemic 20:23 Staying focused on your priorities and goals 29:30 Final thoughts 30:46 Mitch's biggest takeaways   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What do you think?  What stood out to you from this convo with Jake? I loved each of his suggestions… but one specific thing I started to do IMMEDIATELY was to put some specific stuff on my calendar to look forward to.  Things for work.  Things for family and friends.  Quick adventures.  They don't have to be BIG things (although I did schedule some ACTUAL travel - don't worry… I'll do it safely!).  They can be small but intentional things.  But I can already feel a difference.  Those milestones are SO important… especially right now!  What did you dig?  What did it stir up? I want to hear from YOU! 

Daniel Scrivner… he's a true DREAM THINK DOer.  He's a self-taught designer who got his start freelancing and eventually joined DDB - an advertising firm in Venice Beach.  Then… he moved to San Francisco and joined Apple's Marketing Communications team… where he got to work on several landmark product launches and projects.  In 2011, Daniel left Apple and joined the small team at Square.  He went on to become Square's Director of Design… where he grew his team from 5 to 40… and his team touched almost every aspect of Square's design.  During that same time, Square went public… and was valued at over $3.6 billion.  In 2016, Daniel left Square and founded Blackletter Ventures… and has become an investor in more than 30 companies.  Daniel has also become a trusted advisor to brands like Nike, Disney… and he speaks on design and entrepreneurship around the world.  Which brings us to what he's up to now.    RESOURCES: Daniel's website: www.danielscrivner.com Investments: www.blackletter.com  Daniels new Podcast: Outliers: www.outliers.fm/ Daniel references the book, “HOW WILL YOU MEASURE YOUR LIFE” by Clayton Christensen.  Here's an article in the HBR about the story behind it.  FLOW: Daniel wants to give DREAM THINK DOers would like to give 25% off their first year with Flow. You can sign up for free at www.getflow.com and use promo code "DREAMTHINKDO" when you subscribe. BONUS INTERVIEW: Daniel and I extended our conversation to talk about leadership and life!  Check out this bonus interview for some pure gold insights on stretching yourself, continuing to innovate and living life to the fullest!  ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT Daniel Scrivner EPISODE: Characterized by his refined aesthetic and ability to work at the highest level across mediums, Daniel is recognized as a leader in his field.  Get this… his client roster includes organizations like Apple, Square, Nike, Disney, and Target, and his accolades include a D&AD Black Pencil for Apple.com, a nomination to Kleiner Perkin's Design Council under John Maeda, and several "Best Of" awards in both Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store. As you'll hear in our interview, Daniel is a self-taught designer, who's worked his way up to now being CEO of Flow.   Daniel has been invited to speak at some of the world's most innovative organizations, including Andreessen Horowitz, General Assembly, Designer Fund, and 500 Startups.  A California native, Daniel now lives on five acres up in the foothills of Boulder, Colorado with his bride, Bre, and their dog, Sunny.  With clients and investments across the US, he spends most of the time in Colorado, with many trips to California and New York when it's safe to do so! MINUTE BY MINUTE SHOW NOTES: 0:02 What to expect today 1:25 Get to know Daniel 4:09 Conversation starts 4:56 How David got into design 12:28 The correct way to think about self education 15:08 Daniel's journey from designer to CEO 18:02 Give yourself permission to go all-in 20:05 Put in the work to create better opportunities 21:17 The one thing Mitch wants to know 26:06 Know yourself 27:26 Recognize your weakness in a healthy way 31:09 Mitch's biggest takeaways 31:11 How to see bonus footage   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What do you think?  What stood out to you from this convo with Daniel? I have to say I love his devotion to continually learning.  That core belief has allowed him to push through and have some AMAZING experiences.  Apple. Square.  Now… FLOW.  Pretty dang cool!  Plus, that devotion keeps him stretching and achieving at new levels.  Love that.   What did you dig?  What did it stir up? I want to hear from YOU!  Comment here or you can connect up with me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know.   I can't wait to hear YOUR thoughts! #letsdothis #bestyearyet For more podcasts click here

Vishen Lakhiani joins us for DREAM THINK DO.  Vishen is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley - a leading online personal growth education company.  He's also written TWO New York Times best-selling books and we dig into both. One is “The Code of the Extraordinary Mind” which we'll tap into at the backend of the interview… to get you a powerful and really useful six-step process to help with daily meditation and prayer.  We'll also be digging into his brand new book, “The Buddha and the Badass, - the secret spiritual art of succeeding at work.”  During the interview, we'll talk about what being a Spiritual badass even means… and more importantly… how you can tap into it to improve your work, your relationships, and your life.       RESOURCES: Vishen's books: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: click here The Buddha and the Badass: click here Mindvalley: click here  Vishen's 6-Phase Guided Meditation: Vishen Lakhiani SHOW NOTES: This week we're talking about what it means to integrate the power of our spiritual self into our everyday life.  Plus, we'll get you some incredible strategies to help you to do just that. Vishen Lakhiani 's passion and drive to unite humanity and challenge the status quo, he has built a movement of growth-seekers, spanning across 195 countries, engaging more than 15 million followers on social media, and nearly half-a-million Mindvalley students each year. He describes his childhood schooling experience in Malaysia as “forgettable.” As a young adult, he envisioned going to school in the United States and fulfilled that dream when he attended the University of Michigan but it just didn't click with the formal concept of education. These experiences, along with finding his passion and purpose, ignited a dream of evolving the way the world does education—and so he created Mindvalley.  Vishen's first book, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, which challenges you to reject the inherited world's rules and expectations that hold you back.  It was released in 2016 and since then many professional athletes, top entrepreneurs and political leaders point to the book as changing their lives and careers.  In June 2020, his second book The Buddha And The Badass became an instant bestseller, debuting at No. 9 on the ‘Advice / How To' list, and it quickly hit #1 on the Wall Street Journal's bestseller list.  We talk about both books in the interview… including Vishen's 6 phase meditation process.   Here's the minute-by-minute breakdown of the episode: 0:02 What to expect today 0:34 Meet Vishen Lakhiani 4:40 The value of meditation 8:10 Spirituality is a legitimate business strategy 13:10 Being a spiritual badass 14:30 6 phase meditation 20:00 What does 6 phase meditation look like practically? 21:44 Final thoughts and recognizing human duality   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What do you think?  What stood out to you from the conversation? I know I'm going to try out the Vishen Lakhiani 's 6 Phase meditation and I'll let you know how it goes.   What do you agree with?  What don't you agree with?  Either way… I want to hear from YOU!  Comment here or you can connect up with me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know.   I can't wait to hear YOUR thoughts! #letsdothis #bestyearyet For more podcasts click here

This episode is for someone who has a big idea but is feeling stuck.  The idea keeps getting bigger in your mind, but that's making it harder and harder to find a place where you can start!  Whether it's writing that book, starting that business, launching that website, or shifting your career… deep down you know it's time but you're feeling like you keep running into a brick wall.  Well… this episode is for you!  I give you 3 simple but powerful strategies in about 15 minutes to help you to get started, get momentum, and get that big idea done!  So, let's get to it!     RESOURCES: Eric Reis and the Lean Startup: theleanstartup.com Mitch's Book: IGNITE! www.ignitethebook.com    MINUTE BY MINUTE SPEED BOATS, NOT CRUISE SHIPS! SHOW NOTES: 0:02 What to expect today 1:01 Thanks for the feedback 3:16 The phrase that will help you get “unstuck” 8:13 Progress over perfection 10:11 Evaluate and adjust 10:30 What Mitch learned from his first book 14:11 What to do on your lunch break   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What do you think?  What's a “speed boat” you're going to put in the water?  What's a way that you can do something small but significant this week with that awesome… the big idea of yours?   Let me know! Comment here or you can connect up with me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know there!  I can't wait to hear from YOU! Let's kick butt… let's break free of all this pandemic fatigue and make the rest of the year amazing… no matter what.  Who's in?  I'm betting you are! #letsdothis #bestyearyet Read more about our latest Podcasts.  

Groete van Durban! Welcome to the next instalment of my amazing road trip across South Africa. In this episode, you still find me in the vibrant coastal city of Durban - but more specifically, perched on top of one of the city's most renowned landmarks, Moses Mabhida Soccer Stadium. Just what exactly am I doing 106 meters (348 ft) from the ground? I'm about to jump… The reason why I am about to jump off this stadium arch is not because I'm crazy, or because this global pandemic has gotten all too much for this weary Danish vagabond, but rather it is because I am about to do The Big Rush Big Swing: a thrilling leap swinging out into a massive 220m arc soaring over the entire stadium. It has been officially named the world's tallest swing by the Guinness Book of Records since 14 May 2011. Okay, I might be a little crazy after all! But first, let's backtrack a little. WHERE WE LEFT OFF IN THE PREVIOUS EPISODE After a great chat with Nkonzo aka Dat Boy Mreppa in the Sky Car (listen to the previous episode here), we returned safely to the ground on what had become yet another glorious day in the African sun. I went into the Moses Mabhida Stadium tourism office to see if any of the other attractions would arouse my interest. And then I saw it - the brochure for The Big Rush Big Swing. My heart started pounding.  Then I heard two voices on each shoulder, an angel and little devil, trying to convince me of the pros and cons of attempting this crazy swing: A: “Why put yourself through that? You know you're going to hate it.” D: “No! You know you're going to regret it if you don't do it!” A: “Come on. You don't need that. Just get in an Uber and go have lunch.” D: “If you do it, you'll feel good about yourself!” A: “Feel good??” D: “Yes! The big rush…the big adrenalin rush!” A: “You know what would feel good? A nice cold beer and a big juicy cheeseburger!” D: “Remember just a few days ago when you were at the bungy jump place? Didn't you just say that you regretted that you didn't do it?” A: “Yeah…but you already did the world's highest bungy jump.” D: “Yes that's right…but do you know what you haven't done yet?” A: “No...what?” D: “The world's highest swing...” Yes, they were having a lively conversation. And I was struggling to make a decision. But I mustered up enough courage and made the decision to get a dose of adrenaline over Durban's skyline. I sounded calm when I got up to the top - but I wasn't. MY VAGABOND RULE When I was in the tourism office an hour earlier, the tourism officers could see that I looked scared, so I told them that I needed time to think. I actually thought this must be something that happens on a daily basis, and I was sure they were making bets if I would return or not. Let me tell you a bit about my Vagabond Rule. On day 2 of my nomadic journey back in July 2016, I made the rule to myself which stated, ‘when in doubt, just do it'. This rule has always steered me in the direction of adventure and discovery and has provided me with countless serendipitous moments I have been lucky enough to experience. I have tried to live by my Vagabond Rule ever since, and it has never let me down. This was not the day I would break my most valued rule. So, I bought a ticket and started preparing myself for what was to come. Oh yes, did I mention that I am terrified of heights? SWINGING IN DURBAN “Would you like to pay extra for the video and the photos of your swing-venture?” the tourism officer asks. You bet I would. I was here alone, and I definitely needed some proof of me doing this. I mean, who wouldn't want to see my poor, terrified face hurtling towards the ground for their own amusement? That's why you're here, isn't it? :) The Big Rush Big Swing is not your average swing. It allows you to take the thrilling leap from a small bridge between parts of the iconic arch of the stadium, some 80 meters above the spectator stand, swinging out into a massive 220m arc where you soar into the centre of the stadium. This is not a bungy jump. There's no big rubber bungee cord this time. Only a rope. One end strapped to my waist and the other strapped to the highest point of the arch. Before I jumped, I was presented with some legal papers with a lot of fine print to sign, which would take me hours to read, and then a dotted line after the text where my shaking signature should go. When I'm nervous I tend to make jokes, so I asked them if I was effectively signing my life away, to which they responded “Yes”. Yikes. After I bravely signed the consent form, the tour operators began to attach the harnesses on me. It was all getting too real at this point. They attach the harnesses onto you on the ground because the only way to get to the jumping-off point at the top of the stadium arch is to walk up the 352 steps of the actual arch, which carries a strong risk of falling. So, the experience of thrill mixed with danger begins when you are still on the ground and haven't even started the swing yet! Before we embarked to the summit, I am literally sweating fear droplets (dramatic, I know), and of course, I am nervously making jokes about dying with every breath.  Not only am I painfully aware that these are not funny at all. I am also clearly making the other two jumpers nervous. Ugeetha and Luis, a young couple from Cape Town, were my jumping crew partners. We began making our way up the stairs in nervous anticipation, but all I can think of now is how unfit I am! These stairs are more terrifying than the prospect of the jump! 352 steps are the equivalent of 25 floors in a building. So, if the thought of jumping out of a window from the 25th floor doesn't make your mouth dry, the walk up there definitely will. We eventually made it to the top and Ugeetha and I both fervently insisted that Luis be the first lemming to take the plunge. Ugeetha and I could see the terror in his face as he was about to take his last step to the edge. He jumped, and it looked amazing, to be honest! Soon after they reeled him back in, Ugeetha jumped with excitement. Now it was my turn… THE BIG RUSH First, you have to climb down 4-5 meters on a vertical ladder from the viewing platform to the actual jumping platform itself. But even though I knew I was safely secured in my harness; my heart was in my throat when I looked down to the ground to see just how high we were. After cautiously making my way to the jumping platform I realized there was no turning back. “Are you ready to jump?” the swing operator asked me. “I don't have a choice now, do I?” I thought. I handed over my phone to a girl shooting videos and taking pictures and left my microphone on the side as well. They asked me to say a few words to the camera, which was placed a few meters away and it's windy up there so, it's a bit hard to hear. But basically, I said the same thing I had been saying for an hour leading up to this point: “I don't know why I'm doing this. I feel this is a big mistake and bla-bla-bla." I then started climbing down the stairs (with them filming each nervous step) and halfway down they said: “Hey look up and smile!”. I managed to do so, but inside I was terrified! 1-2-3-JUMP...! Then I slowly made my way out to the middle of the very narrow bridge. It's less than a meter wide and even though there's a railing on one side and I was strapped in, I still felt I could fall down and die any second. Oops…I used the D-word again. And then it was my turn. 3-2-1…JUMP! If you want to get the full experience, then be sure to watch the video of my Big Swing. I promise you will not be disappointed! Look out for my next episode about what happened after I descended the towering arch of Moses Mabhida Stadium. Because the next day turned out to be nothing like I expected – and plans were drastically changed… Until then, take care!   LISTENER LETTER I decided to fulfil a request I've had a few times regarding a song I used in one of my previous episodes. Here's one of the emails about that. This one is from Andrea from Brisbane, Australia.   “Hi Palle, I've heard you playing a little bit of a song where they sing something like “Living the good life”. Would you mind playing the full song at some point? I really like it and it always makes me smile. Thanks, Palle! Keep up the good work, Andrea” Thank you for your letter, Andrea! I am glad that you like the song so much, it is one of my favourites, too. The song is called ‘Living the Good Life' and is performed by singer-songwriter, Steve Collom. Enjoy!   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go to my brand new website TheRadioVagabond.com. Or you know what would be fun? Send me a voicemail on WhatsApp and I can play it on the next episode. My WhatsApp number is +4540105105. Either way, I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this…    SPONSORS A special thank you to my sponsors, Hotels25.com, who always provide me with the best, most affordable accommodation wherever I am in the world.

Molweni! Welcome to Part 3 of my epic road trip across beautiful South Africa. In this episode, we pick up where I left off in Part 2, leaving local bungy jumpers at Bloukrans Bridge on my way to Port Elizabeth. But not long after I hit the N2 national highway I made a scheduled stop at one of South Africa's rare gems. The exquisite Tsitsikamma National Park is nestled along the southern coast of South Africa and forms part of the Garden Route National Park. With dramatic coastlines of towering mountains meeting the pulsating tides of the warmer Indian Ocean, this is truly a beautiful place. So, I decided to get out of my car and take a quick hike to explore some of the raw natural scenery. After my hike, I got back into my car and continued towards Port Elizabeth, almost 200km away along the East coast. After a scenic drive, I arrived at my hostel late in the afternoon and after a long day of hiking and driving, I had an early night and decided to take Port Elizabeth by storm the next day. Port Elizabeth is a quaint city with friendly people and a beautiful coastline. It gets rather windy in these parts I am told, so I wore a hat so I wouldn't have a bad hair day!     INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PORT ELIZABETH Port Elizabeth is in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipal area. It's actually South Africa's second largest city – with regards to its area at least. If you go by the population count – 1.2 million, it's the 5th largest city in the country. The city is nicknamed “PE” by South Africans and is also known as ‘the Friendly City'. The city has 40 km of unspoiled coastline (consisting mostly of beaches). Forget about Route 66 – PE has something they call ‘Route 67'. Spread out around PE, you can experience a collection of 67 artworks symbolising Nelson Mandela's 67 years of work. Although my time in PE was short and sweet, I still managed to come away with a good feeling about the city and its people. In the afternoon I handed my trusty steed (Toyota Corolla) back to the car hire shop and jumped on a flight headed for Durban. Yes, I know that flying is technically ‘cheating' on a road trip, but the distance from PE to Durban is almost 1,000km/12-hour drive. My time here is short, so I made the decision to cut out a few cities and towns along the coast to instead have more time for the last bit towards Johannesburg – and to play around in Durban. And it turned out to be a good decision.   DURBAN, HOME OF THE ZULU I landed at King Shaka International Airport just outside of Durban in the evening, jumped in my hired car (another Toyota Corolla), and made my way to my hostel in the city. Everyone here dispenses with friendly reminders and warnings about driving cars in South Africa at night. For instance, a few people told me that if I get to a red robot (they call traffic lights ‘robots' here for some reason) at night, and if nobody is around, I should just drive through. Why? Because hijacking is common in South Africa, and when your car is stationary at a red light is when potential hijackers take chances. With that sobering thought, I cautiously entered the city of Durban - but with more excitement than intimidation. While on the plane, I read that Durban is considered South Africa's ‘middle child', with Johannesburg being ambitious and soulful, and Cape Town is picture-perfect and the apple of everyone's eye, and Durban, despite many charms, is often overlooked by tourists.  Durban, the biggest city in the KwaZulu-Natal province and the 3rd largest city in South Africa, is situated on the Eastern coast of the country. It is a vibrant, multicultural city and home to the largest container port in Africa. With a population of almost 3.4 million people in the metro area, Durban is also home to the largest population of Indian people outside of India.  KwaZulu-Natal is home to Zululand, a traditional region in the north-eastern section of present-day KwaZulu-Natal (formerly Natal) province. It is the home of the Zulu people and is the site of their 19th-century kingdom.  Durban is also home to the majestic Moses Mabhida Stadium, the city's iconic soccer stadium built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, dominates the Durban skyline from afar. The stadium has a capacity for 56,000 people (expandable up to 85,000) and the most recognisable thing about this stadium is the arch. It's a 350-meter (1,148 ft) long arch that holds up the roof of the stadium. The top of the arch rises to 106 meters (348 ft) above the pitch. They offer a lot of different attractions when you visit: stadium tours, Segway tours, adventure walks (where you walk up to the top of the arch), and they also have The Big Rush Big Swing and the Sky Car tram that takes you to the top of the icon rooftop arch of the stadium.    ROOFTOP CHATS WITH A VIEW After a cup of coffee, I jumped in the Sky Car and made my way to the summit. Here, I got to chat more with my guide, Nkonzo. Perched at the top of the stadium arch overlooking the vast Indian Ocean and sprawling city of Durban, Nkonzo tells me about how far his city has come in the last 10 years. But there are still many things that require further development. As a good example, Nkenzo mentions that the former president, Jacob Zuma was removed from power without violence in the street.   POLARISING POLITICS Let me tell you a bit about Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, who was forced to resign his presidency under a cloud of corruption and a lengthy rape trial. In fact, he resigned just a few weeks before I recorded this podcast episode.  A deeply polarising figure of South African politics, he was once known as ‘the people's president' but for many, Jacob Zuma's name has now become synonymous with the word “corruption”. As a teenager, he joined the ANC (African National Congress) and spent ten years as a political prisoner on Robben Island, alongside Nelson Mandela. After his release, he rose through the ranks of the ANC's military wing, Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation). He was a part of the negotiations that brought the end of Apartheid in 1994. In 1999, he became Deputy President of the ANC but was soon kicked out of office by then-president Thabo Mbeki over allegations of corruption in 2005. These charges were later dropped, and like any comeback kid, he eventually became president of South Africa only four years later in 2009. But his presidency was not without a number of high-profile scandals. In 2016, while Zuma was still president of South Africa, the High Court ruled that he should face corruption charges over his involvement in a secret government arms deal back in 1999. He also faced corruption charges over his relationship with the politically shady and powerful Gupta family. The Guptas are a wealthy Indian-born family with numerous business interests in South Africa, forming a clandestine business empire spanning computer equipment, media, and mining. The Gupta's are just as synonymous with corruption and have been the focus of widespread scrutiny because of their close ties to Jacob Zuma during his presidency. They were accused of having a big influence over politics in South Africa, and a lot of that was through Jacob Zuma.   During his 8-year rule as president of the newfound democracy of South Africa, it is estimated to have cost the South African economy R1 trillion (approximately $60 billion) in corruption and illicit dealings, and to this day he is still going in and out of court to face these charges.   PRESIDENT AND... RAPIST? In 2005, Zuma was charged with raping a woman in his home and stood trial for several months in early 2006.  The woman accusing him was a girl less than half his age and a daughter of a close friend – and he knew she was HIV positive. During the trial he said that ‘she was wearing a short skirt and was asking for it'. And then he was asked if he used any protection, to which he said that he didn't. Then, he said that after having the supposedly ‘consensual' sex with the victim he took a shower to lessen his chances of contracting the virus. Yes, you read that correctly. Imagine that, this is a country battling a terrible HIV/AIDS epidemic more than any other country, and their leader says something this dumb. It showed how little he knows about the transmission of HIV/AIDS. What makes this even more outrageous is that Zuma was the Head of the National AIDS Program when he was deputy president. This stupidity made South Africa's most famous political cartoonist, Zapiro, sketch a showerhead over Zuma's head to illustrate just how stupid this was. From then on, Zuma was depicted like this in every single Zapiro cartoon - even to this day.  Although he ended up getting acquitted from the rape charges, many people see this as blatant injustice. But, over the next few years the mounting corruption charges against him became too much for his own party, which he ‘served' for 60 years, and so they began nudging him out of office.    ZUMA MUST FALL For weeks he defied those orders, showing no indication that he will resign which further infuriated the already-angered public. But sanity prevailed soon enough, and Zuma got his marching orders – a few weeks before my visit to Durban. Actually, the day before my visit the Director of Public Prosecutions announced that Zuma was facing prosecution for 18 charges of corruption, including more than 700 counts of fraud, racketeering, and money laundering. So, as you can imagine this was all over the news when I was in Durban. And everyone was speculating if Zuma would go to jail. The public made their opinions known with the formation of the Zuma Must Fall campaign which garnered not only national but global attention.   BACK TO THE ROOF, WITH A VIEW OF THE FUTURE Now that the political dust has somewhat settled (although Zuma is still being summoned to courtrooms to face corruption charges), locals like Nkonzo are trying to make sense of it all, and how the country needs to surge forward rather than dwell on the past. He tells me South Africa is a country that still has its challenges. But what does that look like on an individual level?  Nkonzo is Zulu, the largest indigenous tribe in the country with Zulu being the most common language spoken as a first language by 23% of South Africans (followed by Xhosa, and Afrikaans). In fact, English is only the fourth most common first language in the country but is the dominant language in government and the media. There are ten official languages in South Africa and at least thirty-five indigenous languages. “I have to be able to speak English to be able to find employment in this country. Which is difficult for many people who grow up poor without access to education. My mother-tongue is Zulu. So, in the country of my birth I have had to learn a different language in order to make my way” he says. But Nkonzo has bigger dreams than speaking to Danish nomads on top of iconic football stadiums. He hopes to dedicate his life to music as a rapper. Nkonzo goes by the stage name Dat Boy Mreppa and his rhymes are tight!  Update: After recently catching up with Nkonzo, he told me that he's in the process of recording a full album that will be released in November of this year. He also told me that he will be dropping a few singles before then so be on the lookout for one of Durban's freshest musical talents.  That's all for this episode. In the next episode, I jump off the roof of the Moses Mabhida Stadium on the world's tallest swing. Yikes!    TRAVEL MATTERS If you are interested in travel blogging and other content creation about travel, you might be interested in listening to the TBEX podcast called Travel Matters. It's another podcast I produce and co-host with TBEX CEO, Rick Calvert.  In the latest episode, we have legendary travel writer Tim Leffel on the show. Tim recently just did a survey about when and how travel content creators will start travelling again – and when destinations are going to start hosting us again.    I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go to my brand new website TheRadioVagabond.com. Or you know what would be fun? Send me a voicemail on WhatsApp and I can play it on the next episode. My WhatsApp number is +4540105105. Either way, I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this…    SPONSOR A special thank you to my sponsor, Hotels25.com, who always provide me with the best, most affordable accommodation wherever I am in the world.

Hello! Welcome to my newest series Why I Started a Podcast. I get to speak to some great digital leaders, find out how they started their businesses and why. Elizabeth C Gutierrez noticed that although her faith was strong, she struggled understanding all the messages that the Bible was trying to convey. She thought that she may not be the only one and after tragically losing her mother, she decided to turn to podcasting to help aid the understanding of the Bible with her podcast Let's Read the Word Together. She also runs a non profit called Enduring By Grace where she uses faith to help those who are grieving. Find out more about Elizabeth and her charity here https://www.enduringbygrace.com and follow her on Twitter @enduringbygrace. She is also the founder of Brand Method Media Group, which focuses on identifying qualified leads for clients and creating digital content in order to convert those leads into sales. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I want you to come on the podcast and tell me why you started your podcast. If you want to come on talk to me get in touch! I LOVE helping you use technology to share your expertise online. Subscribe! Like, Share and Let me know if you have any questions. Send me your question or apply to be a guest on the podcast: http://bit.ly/calljawspeaks Are you following me on the Gram: http://bit.ly/jawspeaksgram Let's connect Join my network: Bit.ly/jawspeakslink If I ruled the world everyone would have access to digital media support, tools & access to information. If everyone helped a little. We could all help a lot! Become a Digital Impact Member- http://bit.ly/digitalimpact2020 Are you ready to make an impact? Let's go! Until next time - Wishing you wellness in life & business Peace! Sponsored by Future Proof Your Brand and Your Business- Marketing for 2020 and beyond: Download my 5-Day Easy Podcast Class Crash Course - Go to bit.ly/podcastin5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/support

Hello! Welcome to my newest series Why I Started a Podcast. I get to speak to some great digital leaders, find out how they started their businesses and why. After travelling, Sharon Tseung got itchy feet and decided to look the digital nomad life and find out how she could make it financially benefit her. In this episode, she talks about how to generate income as a digital nomad and how she uses her podcast The Digital Nomad Quest to inspire and inform others. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I want you to come on the podcast and tell me why you started your podcast. If you want to come on talk to me get in touch! I LOVE helping you use technology to share your expertise online. Subscribe! Like, Share and Let me know if you have any questions. Send me your question or apply to be a guest on the podcast: http://bit.ly/calljawspeaks Are you following me on the Gram: http://bit.ly/jawspeaksgram Let's connect Join my network: Bit.ly/jawspeakslink If I ruled the world everyone would have access to digital media support, tools & access to information. If everyone helped a little. We could all help a lot! Become a Digital Impact Member- http://bit.ly/digitalimpact2020 Are you ready to make an impact? Let's go! Until next time - Wishing you wellness in life & business Peace! Sponsored by Future Proof Your Brand and Your Business- Marketing for 2020 and beyond: Download my 5-Day Easy Podcast Class Crash Course - Go to bit.ly/podcastin5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/support

Hello! Welcome to my newest series Why I Started a Podcast. I get to speak to some great digital leaders, find out how they started their businesses and why. Vernetta Freeney is a blogger and the host of the podcast 'A Toast to Truths', where she explores the trials and tribulations of being an entrepreneur. She tells us how a life coach reached out and helped her realised her mental health was at risk and hopes that she can help others protect their mental health through her podcast. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I want you to come on the podcast and tell me why you started your podcast. If you want to come on talk to me get in touch! I LOVE helping you use technology to share your expertise online. Subscribe! Like, Share and Let me know if you have any questions. Send me your question or apply to be a guest on the podcast: http://bit.ly/calljawspeaks Are you following me on the Gram: http://bit.ly/jawspeaksgram Let's connect Join my network: Bit.ly/jawspeakslink If I ruled the world everyone would have access to digital media support, tools & access to information. If everyone helped a little. We could all help a lot! Become a Digital Impact Member- http://bit.ly/digitalimpact2020 Are you ready to make an impact? Let's go! Until next time - Wishing you wellness in life & business Peace! Sponsored by Future Proof Your Brand and Your Business- Marketing for 2020 and beyond: Download my 5-Day Easy Podcast Class Crash Course - Go to bit.ly/podcastin5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/support

Hello! Welcome to my newest series Why I Started a Podcast. I get to speak to some great digital leaders, find out how they started their businesses and why. Kelli F. Kelley started the Digital Dive Media Podcast aiming it at communication professionals, after seeing a gap in the market with the education of students. She used her industry experience to reach and inform others . She is also the founder of Brand Method Media Group, which focuses on identifying qualified leads for clients and creating digital content in order to convert those leads into sales. Kelli tells us what impact she wants her podcast to have on the world and why you shouldn't ignore analytics. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I want you to come on the podcast and tell me why you started your podcast. If you want to come on talk to me get in touch! I LOVE helping you use technology to share your expertise online. Subscribe! Like, Share and Let me know if you have any questions. Send me your question or apply to be a guest on the podcast: http://bit.ly/calljawspeaks Are you following me on the Gram: http://bit.ly/jawspeaksgram Let's connect Join my network: Bit.ly/jawspeakslink If I ruled the world everyone would have access to digital media support, tools & access to information. If everyone helped a little. We could all help a lot! Become a Digital Impact Member- http://bit.ly/digitalimpact2020 Are you ready to make an impact? Let's go! Until next time - Wishing you wellness in life & business Peace! Sponsored by Future Proof Your Brand and Your Business- Marketing for 2020 and beyond: Download my 5-Day Easy Podcast Class Crash Course - Go to bit.ly/podcastin5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/support

Hello! Welcome to my newest series Why I Started a Podcast. I get to speak to some great digital leaders, find out how they started their businesses and why. In this episode I catch up with ShckValue Podcast's Jasmine Willis, the self titled geek tells us how she's using podcasting to debate issues and talk everything from Baby Yoda to the latest video games. Find Jasmine on Twitter @JazzNexCrew and listen to her and her husband's podcast here https://thenexcrew.com/shckvalue-podcast/ I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I want you to come on the podcast and tell me why you started your podcast. If you want to come on talk to me get in touch! I LOVE helping you use technology to share your expertise online. Subscribe! Like, Share and Let me know if you have any questions. Send me your question or apply to be a guest on the podcast: http://bit.ly/calljawspeaks Are you following me on the Gram: http://bit.ly/jawspeaksgram Let's connect Join my network: Bit.ly/jawspeakslink If I ruled the world everyone would have access to digital media support, tools & access to information. If everyone helped a little. We could all help a lot! Become a Digital Impact Member- http://bit.ly/digitalimpact2020 Are you ready to make an impact? Let's go! Until next time - Wishing you wellness in life & business Peace! Sponsored by Future Proof Your Brand and Your Business- Marketing for 2020 and beyond: Download my 5-Day Easy Podcast Class Crash Course - Go to bit.ly/podcastin5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jawspeaksdigital/support

First Draft Episode #215: Leigh Barudgo Leigh Barudgo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Shadow and Bone series, the Six of Crows duology, and the King of Scars duology, discusses her first adult novel, Ninth House. This episode was brought to you by Freedom — upgrade to Premium and use code FIRSTDRAFT for 40% off a yearly or Forever plan! LINKS AND TOPICS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Please check out Leigh’s two previous First Draft interviews, here and here! The Grishaverse has been developed by Netflix as a TV show Brandon Sanderson is the author of the Mistborn series, the Stormlight Archive series, and the Elantris series, and Leigh notes that he writes one million books and sees way, way far ahead as a writer NPR’s laudatory review for King of Scars had to include a lot of backstory, since technically it’s the sixth book in the Grishaverse Leigh could not wait for a friend to catch up on the past seasons of Stranger Things before watching the third season (unlike with Game of Thrones where she gave him time to catch up) Leigh loves how The Legend of Korra expanded on the universe established in Avatar: The Last Airbender (speaking of Avatar, have you listened to the First Draft interview with Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creator of the Avatar universe??) I risk a spoiler by mentioning the end of Laini Taylor’s Strange the Dreamer series… Curious readers should definitely pick up Daughter of Smoke and Bone and read Laini’s fantasy books all through - and listen to her First Draft interview here! When I was fortunate enough to moderate a panel on worldbuilding at BookCon, NK Jemisin—New York Times bestselling author of the Broken Earth trilogy and The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms series—brought up the Arthur C. Clarke’s third law, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Leigh hopes to avoid the George R. R. Martin scenario — referencing the fact that the Game of Thrones TV show caught up, and then surpassed, Martin’s pace of writing A Song of Ice and Fire, the series the show is based on Leigh’s editor for Ninth House is Noah Eaker, editorial director at Random House. The Princess Bride by William Goldman (also a prolific screenwriter of movies like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men) was entirely about digressions, and that is what made it so perfect. Jodie Foster and Anderson Cooper were both in Manuscript senior society Leigh points writers to Robin LaFevers’ Instagram account (and listen to her First Draft interview) and Susan Dennard’s newsletter, Misfits and Dreamers (and listen to her First Draft interview) for amazing craft advice Authors like Kelly Link, Lev Grossman, Joe Hill, and Stephen King (!!!), and Charlaine Harris have given Ninth House props. Not a bad list!!! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. You can also email the podcast at firstdraftwithsarahenni @ gmail.com.  Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! RATE, REVIEW, AND RECOMMEND How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

If your trips to the gym aren't producing results, is it time to consider hiring a personal trainer? Viewed by some as a luxury item only few can afford, personal trainers can actually be a cost-effective way to ensure you're getting the most from your workouts. Today's show uncovers the reasons why a personal trainer might be a good choice and more importantly, what to look for in a personal trainer.   In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend and colleague -- Jim White of Jim White Fitness. A nationally-recognized fitness expert and registered dietitian, Jim's been a leader in the fitness industry for years and has a well-established level of expertise in this area. He shares with listeners: The range of prices you can expect to pay when hiring a personal trainer The importance of finding a credentialed professional Which credentials are most reputable in the fitness industry Why just "training" isn't where a personal trainer relationship ends and the importance of getting your trainer to write out a long-term plan To end the show I'm giving a quick update on my own family's cord cutting experience as follow up to last week's Cord Cutting Episode.  If you've had a good experience with a personal trainer, have cut the cord OR have any feedback from a recent episode, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please tag or message me on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) or email me at regan@thisunmillenniallife.com. You're also always invited to join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group or connect by leaving me a voicemail. If you haven't checked out the new Fan Shop, please do! It's the only place where listeners can order merchandise to show off their "unmillennialness" to friends and family. And as always, I hope you find this show helpful. If you have a show idea you'd like to hear about, let me know and submit a show idea here!  Thank you for listening and for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5 star rating! Until next time, ~Regan This week's episode is brought to you by Audible, who is offering a free trial and free audiobook download to This Unmillennial Life listeners who visit audibletrial.com/unmillennial. This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, and Spotify. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend. 

First Draft Episode #208: Mary H. K. Choi Mary H. K. Choi, New York Times bestselling author of Emergency Contact, and host of podcasts Hey, Cool Job and Hey, Cool Life!. Her newest YA contemporary book, Permanent Record, is out now! We talk about addiction and fiction, loving and writing boys who fight against toxic masculinity, and fighting against “I’ll be perfect when…” thoughts. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Stephen King, John Grisham, and airport novels were some of the first things Mary picked up when she moved to Texas and became a reader Mary compares moving, learning to read, and realizing she could *remember* what she read as Bradley Cooper discovering the mind-expanding possibilities in Limitless (movie) Mass Appeal was the graffiti magazine Mary went to work for, and they now do documentaries, including the recent Wu-Tang doc, Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (tv series) “Like. Flirt. Ghost: A Journey Into the Social Media Lives of Teens,” an article Mary wrote for WIRED, is fantastic and everyone should read it Hold the door open for other writers. Be like Hodor “Mary H. K. Choi Wanted to Write a Book Where ‘High-Key Nothing Happens,” by Joanna Mikas and Tracy Ma for The New York Times Bo Burnam, comedian and writer and director of Eighth Grade (movie) Shanna the She-Devil (comic book) and Lady Deadpool (comic book) Mary wrote D. J. Khaled’s The Keys (book) Edward Orloff with McCormick is Mary’s current agent Zareen Jaffery is Mary’s editor at Simon & Schuster. Zareen has also worked with Jenny Han on To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty series (listen to her episode of First Draft here), and with Siobhan Vivian on The Last Boy and Girl in the World and Stay Sweet (hear Siobhan on a live panel episode of First Draft here). However, Morgan Matson’s editor is actually Justin Chanda, also at Simon & Schuster (listen to Morgan’s First Draft episodes here and here)! “I love my mom a not-normal amount and it makes me crazy,” an article Mary wrote for Aeon about her mom which went viral The Joaquin Phoenix movie, Her, is akin to how Mary felt exploring the idea of falling in love over text Mary references Justin Bieber’s first appearance on The Ellen Show. Watch it and be transported to a time when he was a mere bb There are some similarities between Permanent Record and the Hugh Grant/Julia Roberts film Notting Hill, which is a classic Mary and I are now both obsessed with Brené Brown, author of Daring Greatly and The Gifts of Imperfection The New York slang that Mary uses in the book is a love letter to Desus & Mero (who went from YouTube channel to their podcast, Bodega Boys, to a VICE and now a Showtime TV show) and Mary’s friends who run the podcast Chillin Island Maslov’s Hierarchy of Needs is awesome but it does not include mental health Mary is a part of Overeaters Anonymous Holly Black talked to me in her episode (listen here) about the depressive state she fell into after publishing her first book I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. You can also email the podcast at firstdraftwithsarahenni@gmail.com.  SUBSCRIBE TO FIRST DRAFT WITH SARAH ENNI Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! RATE, REVIEW, AND RECOMMEND How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

First Draft Episode #206: Stephanie Perkins and Sarah Enni I was thrilled to do an event with Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss, editor of My True Love Gave to Me, and many more. We met at Malaprop’s, Stephanie’s local bookstore in Asheville, North Carolina, to discuss villains in contemporary stories, our favorite podcasts, and the upcoming Netflix movie based on Stephanie’s most recent novel, There’s Someone Inside Your House! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode In Tell Me Everything By Sarah Enni, the main character Ivy uses a Post Secret type app called Veil and is faced with the moral ambiguity of social media apps. Ivy deals with the negativity of social media and twisting herself into knots trying to defend something that is special to her. The first time that Sarah was in Asheville she was interviewed Beth Revis (Author of Across The Universe, listen to her episode of First Draft here), Meagan Spooner (Author of The Starbound Trilogy , listen to her episode of First Draft here), and Megan Sheperd (Author of Grim Lovelies, listen to her episode of First Draft here) for First Draft and she was able to reach out to them through Twitter. She believes that social media is morally gray because sites like Twitter have helped her make friends and connect with people but have also dismantled other peoples lives. The creator of the app Veil is a villain called Rake Burmkezerg which is an acronym for Mark Zuckerberg. Rake creates an app that fosters a lot of negativity but wants to take no accountability for it which is what makes him the villain. During her writing process, Sarah got the chance to explore her feelings about the people who have created the systems that are in charge and so much apart of our lives now e.g. Larry Ellison (Founder of Oracle Corporation) , Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Facebook) and Jack Dorsey (CEO of Twitter). They manage a huge part of their lives and are met with almost no accountability. Stephanie was previously seen as an exclusively Romance genre was always interested in True Crime, Horror and Thrillers. There’s Someone Inside Your House is her first thriller. Scream (movie), was very influential to Stephanie as a child and turned her from a very frightened child into someone who saw how fun they could be and how they could be a safe place to explore your fears. Most of Stephanie’s horror background comes from Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton as well as Stephen King novels. There’s Someone Inside Your House is a very traditional thriller but Stephanie wanted to keep the killer's point of view out of it. Since our society celebrates villains like Hannibal Lecter and Freddy vs. Jason (movie) she wanted to take that element out of the story and focus on the victims. Netflix has purchased There’s Someone Inside Your House a year ago and Stephanie has received the script! Henry Gayden is the screenwriter for the project and also the screenwriter for Shazam! (movie) as well as the Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse sequel (movie). Judy Blume’s books talk about Belted undergarments and are dated but still end up being universal and timeless. So Sarah doesn’t worry about her books becoming dated and writes about what is relevant to her book now. Sarah Enni’s First Draft Podcast episode in which she talks about her positive high school experience which also inspired the high school in Tell Me Everything. In the eighth grade, Sarah realized her favorite movie Rushmore was her favorite movie and Radiohead was her favorite band. And she still goes back to that person to check in to make sure she’s still in touch with it and that’s were her pull to the YA genre came from. Sarah loves NPR and started this podcast because she always wanted to be Nina Totenberg. Sarah and Stephanie podcast recommendations: How Did This Get Made, Welcome to Nightvale, Truth and Justice with Bob Ruff, and My Favorite Murder. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis was very influential to Stephanie to the point where she named her cat Mr. Tumnus. When writing Anna and the French Kiss, Lola and the Boy Next Door and Isla and the Happily Ever After, Stephanie wanted to take elements of fairy-tales and even paranormal romance and pull that off with a realistic ending. She wanted the idea of two teenagers who are meant to be and will be together forever. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. You can also email the podcast at firstdraftwithsarahenni@gmail.com.  SUBSCRIBE TO FIRST DRAFT WITH SARAH ENNI Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! 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If your trips to the gym aren't producing results, is it time to consider hiring a personal trainer? Viewed by some as a luxury item only few can afford, personal trainers can actually be a cost-effective way to ensure you're getting the most from your workouts. Today's show uncovers the reasons why a personal trainer might be a good choice and more importantly, what to look for in a personal trainer.   In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend and colleague -- Jim White of Jim White Fitness. A nationally-recognized fitness expert and registered dietitian, Jim's been a leader in the fitness industry for years and has a well-established level of expertise in this area. He shares with listeners: The range of prices you can expect to pay when hiring a personal trainer The importance of finding a credentialed professional Which credentials are most reputable in the fitness industry Why just "training" isn't where a personal trainer relationship ends and the importance of getting your trainer to write out a long-term plan To end the show I'm giving a quick update on my own family's cord cutting experience as follow up to last week's Cord Cutting Episode.  If you've had a good experience with a personal trainer, have cut the cord OR have any feedback from a recent episode, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please tag or message me on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) or email me at regan@thisunmillenniallife.com. You're also always invited to join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group or connect by leaving me a voicemail. If you haven't checked out the new Fan Shop, please do! It's the only place where listeners can order merchandise to show off their "unmillennialness" to friends and family. And as always, I hope you find this show helpful. If you have a show idea you'd like to hear about, let me know and submit a show idea here!  Thank you for listening and for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback!  Until next time, ~Regan This week's episode is brought to you by Audible, who is offering a free trial and free audiobook download to This Unmillennial Life listeners who visit audibletrial.com/unmillennial. This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, and Spotify. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com.  

We have hit our first milestone of 50 episodes, and Dallas wants to hear from you. While discussing the commitment to consistency and how that ultimately leads to personal transformation, Dallas also wants to transform the podcast to make sure that it is serving you in the greatest way possible. To that end, he would... The post Episode #0050 – I Want To Hear From You appeared first on Defeating Depression.

So this is the final episode of Season 1!! I want to say THANK YOU for all of your love and support and for showing up week after week, I seriously can’t do this without you.Doing this podcast has taught me SO MUCH and from these lessons, I have decided to make some small tweaks on my end to help bring you the best, most helpful content every week. So if you have guest or episode suggestions I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! (Send me an email at hello@stephanie-dankelson.com)Season 2 will be released early next year.. make sure you are subscribed to Move With Radiance in order to be notified of updates and the launch. I am also active on the gram so come hang out with me :)Again, THANK YOU for being on this ride with me, I so appreciate you all.We will all chat very soon.Additional Resources:If you have episode topic or guest suggestion for Season 2 please email me at hello@stephanie-dankelson.comHang out with me on Instagram (@stephaniedankelson)Newsletter Signup

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  RAWHH22: SALES, Persuasion and The Art of Influence, from a 15 year Veteran with Heather Havenwood Hi Winners, In this episode of RAW - I share an interview where I was interviewed on the Sales Babble Podcast. Pat Helmers does a great job of pulling untold stories about my days in the seminar business. I don’t share the details that often, mainly because people want to hear only about the success and not the ‘dirty’ part of the business. I enjoyed this interview so much that I thought I would share it with you … Enjoy! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send me an email at media@sexybossinc.com FREE GIFT! Text ‘SEXY’ to 72000 to get three free audio chapters of my book, Sexy Boss™ Heather Havenwood The Win Thank you for listening, if you are interested in interviewing Heather or have a question for her to answer on the show, please email media@sexybossinc.com Connect with Me: HeatherHavenwood.com/Facebook HeatherHavenwood.com/Twitter HeatherHavenwood.com/LinkedIn HeatherHavenwood.com/YouTube HeatherHavenwood.com/Amazon HeatherHavenwood.com/TV Support this podcast

Total Duration 56:02 Download episode 166 What Makes A Hit Song? Or Idea? Why does one artist pull down a Grammy and another go without notice? Why do some products skyrocket in popularity when better ones never make it to production? Derek Thompson is a senior editor at The Atlantic magazine and a weekly news analyst for NPR's "Here and Now." Derek chases down these questions in his new book Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. Read more of Derek's work at https://www.theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/ The Perfect Gift for Your Administrative Assistant Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated by companies around the world each April, and I have an idea for how you can celebrate the admins who serve your area! Check out our Effective Administrative Assistant Webinar Series. It's a 5-week course that I've shared with admins around the world, and I would love to help the admin who serves your team. We help your admin grow in areas, such as influence, conflict management, time management, and even project management! Visit https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/Admin today to learn more and sign-up. I Want To Hear From You! I'm constantly looking for ways to improve the podcast. Would you be willing to take 2 minutes and share your thoughts? Go to https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/ListenerSurvey and help me know how I can help deliver exactly what you're looking for. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! HELLO by Adele available on Amazon at http://amzn.to/2kRMsGh FUNIN' and SUNIN' by Kevin Macleod Licensed under a Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 License.

I’m doing a special anniversary show and I want to hear from you!It’s hard to believe but this is the 2 year anniversary of my show The Exum Experience!I’m doing a special anniversary show and I want to hear from you! Call 310-584-7823 (This number will go straight to voice mail) and leave a message, comment, question, rant, congrats, or anything else on your mind (just remember it will be played on the next show, so keep it clean).You can also leave a message with your computer mic here: https://www.speakpipe.com/alexexumThanks all, stay classy!~Alex Exum

I’m doing a special anniversary show and I want to hear from you!It’s hard to believe but this is the 2 year anniversary of my show The Exum Experience!I’m doing a special anniversary show and I want to hear from you! Call 310-584-7823 (This number will go straight to voice mail) and leave a message, comment, question, rant, congrats, or anything else on your mind (just remember it will be played on the next show, so keep it clean).You can also leave a message with your computer mic here: https://www.speakpipe.com/alexexumThanks all, stay classy!~Alex Exum

So today is the day after the first State Of The Union address by President Obama, and so many things were said in it I just couldn't call myself a political junkie and not bring it to my platform. In case you just started hearing of K-100, I am an Obama supporter, I voted for him, and I also have been critical of him when I didn't agree with a move he made. That's just how I am, NO ONE is above it, but make no mistake, I WANT HIM TO BE AS SUCCESSFUL AS POSSIBLE. The PROBLEM with that, is he is not a KING, he is just a PRESIDENT, which means he has to work with CONGRESS & the SENATE, and those idiots make me sick (DEMS & REP). So in short I will address some of the things I saw and heard in the presidents address last night. He talked about a few things that I know will NEVER come to pass in this country, but hey at least he brought them up. I couldn't help but watch the Republicans in the room squirm at words like "pay your fair share of taxes" and "stop helping companies that ship jobs over seas". The look on some of their faces was priceless. The mediocre "response" from them was pathetic. In any event, I want to tackle some of the issues that were addressed in the Presidents State Of The Union speech, and I want to know what the K-100 listeners think of it also. How would you rate it, what do you agree or disagree on, do you think it helped him in his re-election bid, do you think it made someone who was unsure about him want to vote for him...those type of things. If you are NOT politically astute, going toe to toe with me tonight MIGHT not be such a good idea..but if you are and you disagree with my view points, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!