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You think 2025 flew by? I get it. My whole family said the same thing at Thanksgiving. Everyone was busy, busy, busy all year. But when I asked what they actually accomplished, it was maybe one or two big things. That's the hustle trap. I spent this past year doing the opposite. I dropped almost everything that wasn't serving me. I focused on deep work in my passion zones. And you know what happened? The year felt like five years. Not because it dragged, but because I was actually present. Time slows down when you stop buzzing and start being there. Want to manufacture more time for yourself? I'll show you how. Featured Story Thanksgiving was chaotic this year. My wife calls it that. The family's getting bigger and crazier. Kids tearing up the house. Adults drinking far better wine than ever before. It was so damn fun. But I kept hearing the same thing as I spun around talking to people: "This year went so fast." Then they'd follow up with, "Next year I need to get control of my time." My family doesn't listen to my advice. They know I do the podcast and coach people, but I'm just Scott to them. They're not taking any advice from me whatsoever. But I couldn't help noticing they were all caught in the same trap I used to be in. Moving fast all year, thinking they're crushing it, but only accomplishing one or two real things. My son-in-law's big achievement? Buying a pool. He forgot to mention they had a baby. That's when it hit me why my year felt so long compared to theirs. Important Points When you're crazy busy with shallow work, time flies by and you accomplish almost nothing. Most people look back and realize their hectic schedule only produced one or two meaningful experiences. That's not living, that's surviving. Deep work in your passion zones actually slows down time and creates richer experiences. I stopped stoking the busyness. I dropped what wasn't serving me. I focused on what fires me up. This past year felt like five years because I was fully present. The secret isn't managing your craziness—it's stopping it entirely and holding your space. You don't need better time management. You need to let go of what everybody says you "must" do and protect the space you create for yourself. Memorable Quotes "Stand up, take a step, repeat. It is the world's simplest success recipe." "You're not going to manage your craziness. You stop doing it." "When you slow down and go deep, when you let the buzz just buzz around you and you start paying attention to what's truly important and experiential in your life, time slows down." Scott's Three-Step Approach Identify and drop what's not serving you, even if everyone says it's a must. Look at your life right now. What could you drop? Not drop and run, but responsibly let go or creatively wiggle your way out. Stop stoking the busyness. Hold your space and don't give it back to anyone or anything. Use the Perfect Week Planner to claim your time. Once you get control of your space, it's yours. Nobody else gets it. This is how you manufacture more time for yourself. Focus on deep work in your passion zones and stay present in experiences. Identify what fires you up. Spend more time there. Let the buzz buzz around you while you go deep in what matters. That's how time slows down. Chapter Notes 00:03 - Stand up, take a step, repeat: simplest success recipe 01:49 - Thanksgiving chaos: why everyone's year went so fast 04:37 - The big shift: I stopped doing almost everything 04:53 - Letting go of what doesn't serve you responsibly 05:46 - Getting bored and staying resolute in your space 06:22 - Deep work slows time: the passion zones approach Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: @heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A family story of Finding Home in Nanaimo has inspired a new children’s book. Liubov Nazarenko says she and her family moved to Nanaimo from Ukraine three years ago because of the war. According to Nazarenko, one day, her daughter was missing home, and a story Nazarenko’s mom Valentyna Miliohlova told her granddaughter to help […]
My friend Katie Searle (certified mediator, philanthropic consultant, grant writer, and mother) joins us to share her story, including: * Being raised in two homes after parents divorced (mother and her wife; father and his wife) * Going to BYU-Hawaii, part of Dr Chad Ford's Peacebuilding Program and working at the McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding, temple marriage * Co-founding Kinfolk Magazine, adapting to the pace of a fast growing start-up Leaving the Church (LGBTQIA+ issues/feeling uneasy with messages that harmed people she loves, valuing authenticity over obedience, developing own moral compass) * Moving to Copenhagen and heartbreaking loss of a baby son Leo, at 5 months pregnant; the isolation of grieving abroad without community * Becoming pregnant again, husband coming out as gay, marriage ending Moving back to Oregon, managing heartbreak, daughter born, support from mother and her wife * Falling in love with Joe, his death on the day he was to move in, profound grief Opening heart to a new love with Matt and their committed partnership, shared life, and blended family Katie writes about grief with these powerful words: “I never sought to be an expert in grief and loss, but that is where my life journey has taken me. In navigating two separate households as a child, a transition of faith, the losses of a child, a marriage, a career, and the sudden death of my ‘chapter two'—my soul love—I've become well-acquainted with the darkness of deep loss, grief, and the grit of burning resilience. I care deeply about equipping others with the ability to adapt to life's unavoidable conflicts, trauma, tragedies and stressors. Learning to live with adversity and grief in a culture that is pain-adverse can feel impossible and incredibly lonely, but there are ways to move forward (rather than moving on), rebuild and reclaim joy. I know this, because I've lived it time and time again—and so can you.” Katie is also the Assistant Director of the Waymakers initiative (with Chad Ford & Patrick Mason), and planner of their conflict resolution workshop series, REPAIR. Dr. Chad Ford writes about Katie's roll in their recent workshop to "Maintaining Love during Faith Transitions" with these words: “Katie came up next. She spoke about her own faith transition in the most vulnerable way possible. She reminded us of both the fragility of change and the bravery it takes to find truth and belonging, especially when that means making choices that ask ourselves and others to leave behind old versions of ourselves. There were tears flowing as Katie, in her own graceful way, reminded us what it means to be human.” Thank you, Katie, for your courage to share your story—which helps all of us better understand grief and more tools to help others walking this road. Thank you for your bridge building work in our community. Thanks for all you are doing to bring us together as the same human family. Links: Waymakers' next REPAIR event: Interfaith REPAIR: A multi-faith workshop on healing divides and building communities of peace, March 6th, 2026, Salt Lake City (Tickets on sale early 2026) Waymakers: https://www.waymakers.us Support Waymakers: https://donorbox.org/waymakersproject Katie Searle's website & contact info: https://katiesearle.com/ Chad Ford's Earlier Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-847-dr-chad-ford-new-book-seventy-times-seven/id1347971725?i=1000735977230
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Flipping houses isn't the real challenge—building a business that creates long-term wealth is.Brandon Rickman is a veteran real estate investor, licensed general contractor, and co-founder of Simply Sold Atlanta. With 20+ years in the business and over 500 flips completed, he's mastered the art of finding deals, funding projects, and scaling a profitable investment operation.In this episode, you'll discover the real skills required to build a successful flipping business—from finding quality deals to raising capital and building a trustworthy team. Brandon breaks down the realities of scaling from your first flip to running a high-volume operation and why long-term assets like self-storage are the path to true legacy building. You'll walk away with practical, repeatable steps to grow sustainably, even in a competitive market.Key Takeaways0:03 — Why finding money is easier today Brandon explains why raising capital has changed—and why funding is no longer the biggest obstacle for new investors.0:08 — Why finding good properties is more challenging Depending on your market, inventory and competition shape how difficult it is to uncover profitable deals.03:30 — Brandon's background: 500+ flips & a lifetime in constructionFrom growing up learning how to build houses by hand to teaching others how to find, fund, and flip.06:05 — The “Find” phase: where deals really come fromBrandon breaks down what new investors should focus on first, starting with building relationships with agents.07:19 — Their first flip: a DIY story with lessons learnedHow he and his wife bought their first deal from a neighbor, renovated it nights and weekends, and sold it for a profit.08:27 — Should you invest locally or expand?Why Brandon recommends flipping in your own market—especially when school districts can drastically change property values.09:07 — The first step to consistent deal flowCall five agents a day for four weeks—Brandon's simple but powerful method to get deals coming to you.10:05 — Real estate investing is WORKBrandon and Corwyn debunk the myth that flipping is easy money—entrepreneurship takes commitment.10:53 — Doing one flip a year vs. building a real businessWhy Brandon encourages investors to start small but build toward independence, freedom, and long-term stability.11:46 — Moving from flipping to true wealth-buildingThe conversation transitions into funding strategies and how investors can secure capital for their deals.“It's not about the flip—it's about the foundation you're laying for the generation coming after you.”Connect with Brandon:Website: simplysoldatlanta.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-rickman-9885a22/Email: brandon@simplysoldatlanta.comConnect with Corwyn:Contact Number: 843-619-3005Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZAWebsite: https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy HomesDo you remember your grandma's front porch? You know that spot where stories were told, kisses were stolen, and sweet tea was always being sipped. Now imagine giving your family a place to make those same memories, but in a brand new, energy-efficient, and home that was built just for you. At Country Boy Homes, we help folks just like you find that forever feeling.Whether it's your first home, your next home, or your, we're done with rent forever, like, seriously home, we specialize in affordable, durable, manufactured, and modular homes, the kind that make room for muddy boots, big dreams, and second helpings. Come see what coming home really feels like. Call 843-574-8979 today.Country Boy Homes, Built to Last, Priced for You.
Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/Biju Kulathakal (@BijuKulathakal) is a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and investor whose career spans fintech, advanced automation, and large-scale manufacturing. He is the Founder and CEO of Lightspeed, a robotics and AI-driven construction company aiming to transform how homes are built using high-precision automation and modular production. Prior to Lightspeed, Biju co-founded Halo Investing, one of the most acclaimed platforms in protective investing, and helped launch the company that would become Redbox. With deep roots across multiple technology ecosystems — and a degree in aerospace engineering — Biju brings a rare combination of technical rigor and entrepreneurial boldness.In this conversation with Gary Rabine, Biju breaks down what it takes to build across industries, why construction is overdue for reinvention, and how founders can blend imagination with precision to solve massive global problems.In this episode, Gary and Biju discuss:The founder mindset required to reinvent multiple industriesLessons learned from co-founding Halo and scaling modern wealth-techHow discipline, precision, and vision guide Biju's approach to innovationThe mission behind the Vidya Foundation and why education unlocks opportunityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biju-kulathakal-b5b80b1/ Website:LightSpeed - https://www.bylightspeed.com/ Halo Investing - https://haloinvesting.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/bijugk Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEOTwitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo
This weekend we took some time to respond to all God has been saying this fall through our Collection of Talks. Pastor Jason Hillier led us through a recap of movement, mission, and maturity as we responded together.
This week we're discussing Conquering Loneliness During the Holidays. For solo parents, the holidays can magnify loneliness in surprising ways. Maybe you are watching your child leave for the other home on Christmas morning, sitting in a quiet house that used to feel full. Maybe you are surrounded by family and noise, yet painfully aware that you are the only one without a partner by your side. Maybe old traditions feel broken or impossible now, and you are not sure how to make new ones that actually feel like you. Today, we cover three main points: Naming and normalizing holiday loneliness Moving toward connection, even when it feels awkward Creating and reframing traditions that fit your life now In this episode, Marissa Lee, author and single parent, joins Robert and Elizabeth to discuss the fact that these moments matter because they press on grief, expose the ache of what has been lost, and can easily convince you that you are the odd one out in a world that seems to be celebrating. Stay Connected + Get Support: We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Submit your listener questions HERE. Full Show Notes Learn more about Solo Parent Follow us on Instagram
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Lauren Berlingeri, co-CEO and co-founder of HigherDOSE (code: BRITTANY15), opens up about the hidden cost of doing "everything right" – running a fast-growing wellness brand, raising twins, optimizing fertility – and still ending up pre-diabetic and deeply burnt out. We explore what happens when you stop chasing perfect biohacking metrics and build intuitive longevity rooted in nature, nervous system care, and the season of womanhood you are in, from postpartum vaginal rejuvenation tech to trading Botox for facial acupuncture and massage. This episode matters for women's long-term vitality because Lauren shows, in real time, how choosing environment, community, and self-compassion over hustle lets your health strategy evolve with your hormones, body, and life. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT: 07:05 - Why Lauren left New York and now spends half the year in South Africa 10:40 - Why living close to mountains, light, and barefoot kids changed Lauren's health more than any hack 19:00 - How trying to "fix" family and friends backfired – and what shifted when Lauren just modeled the behavior 25:20 - Honoring phases: Fertility years, postpartum, perimenopause, and why your health plan must change 28:30 - Micro self-care rituals that keep Lauren grounded as a mom and CEO 34:05 - Designing HigherDOSE products as a woman and mother who needs hands-free, realistic rituals 39:05 - Why women's sexual health and menopause remain huge blind spots in medicine and funding 41:50 - Moving from hardcore biohacking to nature, intuition, and tools that actually fit women's biology 44:00 - "Intuitive longevity" vs biohacking: The "why" matters more than the hack 46:30 - Retiring beauty as your main currency and finding freedom from aesthetic obsession 49:20 - Why this is a powerful moment for women's longevity and why nature is still the ultimate medicine RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. HigherDose's website (code: BRITTANY15) and Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music
In this episode of Front Cover: A Rough Notes Podcast on the Agency Intelligence Podcast Network, Jason Cass sits down with Mark Rodgers, Founder of Trailstone Insurance, the agency featured on the December 2025 front cover of Rough Notes Magazine. Key Topics: Mark's reaction to being selected for the Rough Notes Magazine front cover Trailstone's growth from a small agency to a large operation after shifting strategy in 2017–2018 Building automation in 2019 and writing more than 50 million in new personal lines premium Moving from purchased leads to strong inbound through social media, YouTube, and referral partners A sales process centered on homeowner targeting, education, and retention systems Operating fully inside HubSpot for AMS, CRM, communication, and workflow management Leveraging offshore teams, automation, and Traction accountability charts to support scale and culture Reach out to: Mark Rodgers Jason Cass Visit Website: Trailstone Insurance Rough Notes Magazine Produced by PodSquad.fm
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The Journey and Vision Gresham Harkless opens the segment by discussing his current need to reconfigure and reboot his entire business. He notes that what brought him to his current level of success is not what will take him to the next level. This insight is driving him to look at things and operate differently, posing the challenge of "how to unlearn the things that you've been doing." He introduces this content as a special episode and a snippet documenting his journey into starting a new venture called Blue Star Franchise, which will also lead to a sub-site/channel called Franchise CEO within CB Nation. His purpose is to document this building-out process to be helpful for others considering franchises or starting any type of business. Challenges, Learnings, and Real-World Results Harkless candidly shares that the journey has not gone the way he wanted, leading to a feeling of scrambling over the last three to six months. He realizes that while he has been testing things (like DMs) on a low scale, the core problem is the need to put more "gasoline on the fire"—to test things with enough energy/money to truly see if they work and then iterate. He explains that he's had to reboot the entire business because things weren't performing at the desired level. This rebuild has required him to spend more time there, which has had a domino effect, pulling him away from dedicating sufficient time to the new broker business. Personal responsibilities, like having a new baby, further contribute to feeling "fractured and very split". Re-Prioritization and Forward Momentum Harkless is at a crossroads, questioning how to do what needs to be done. He is wondering if leaning on his current team—including a good VA and his integrator—can help take the business to the next level. He acknowledges that scaling has been challenging and he has had to have difficult conversations to get where he needs to be. He concludes that the central issue is not just direction, but the "figuring out part"—reconfiguring the entire operation. He recognizes that reaching a level of success requires asking, "How do I take it to the next level?" Moving forward, he must continue to ask himself, "What do I want and how do I make that happen?" and commit to taking it a day at a time. Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/iam2665-running-the-long%e2%80%91term-race-in-business/ Blue Star Franchise: bluestarfranchise.com Browse the Franchise Inventory: bluestarfranchise.com/franchise Is franchising right for you? Check this out to see: bluestarfranchise.com/assessment Franchise CEO (A CBNation Site – coming soon) – franchiseceo.co Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Lindsey Bass is Head of Marketing and in charge of Fundraising at ImpactA Global, a position she has held since late 2023. She is a passionate advocate for more diversity in the investment industry as well as emerging managers. She has been active on the Asset Owner Diversity Charter as an Advisory Board Member, and in the Diversity Project – investment industry, where she has co-led the Mental Health Workstream as well as other responsibilities. She has also been an early and consistent supporter of Fiftyfaces – for which we are hugely grateful.Our conversation starts with Lindsey's upbringing and her creative household, which saw her naturally gravitate towards storytelling in TV production, and then later expressing herself via the fashion industry before eventually settling in the world of finance. Moving to her work at ImpactA Global as well as finance more broadly we start out by sketching the landscape in terms of asset classes, large and small participants as well as strategies that create impact and how it should be defined. With the particular subsector that ImpactA focuses on, Lindsey explains the firm's focus on infrastructure financing in lower and middle-income regions, aiming to deliver better economic outcomes and address inequalities. We define impact and discuss some of the unexpected benefits such as the multiplier effect that investing in communities can have. Moving on to other industry contributions Lindsey highlights her involvement in the Asset Owner Diversity Charter, focusing on improving data and conversations between asset owners and managers, as well as her advocacy for emerging managers more generally.Lindsey is a tireless advocate and enthusiastic and creative member of the London financial services industry. It was a pleasure to celebrate her numerous contributions in this forum. Series 5 of 2025 is kindly sponsored by Diamond Hill. Diamond Hill invests on behalf of clients through a shared commitment to its valuation-driven investment principles, long-term perspective, capacity discipline and client alignment. An independent active asset manager with significant employee ownership, Diamond Hill's investment strategies include differentiated US and non-US equity, alternative long-short equity and fixed income.
Aliyah isn't just a flight and a moving truck.It's a total reset of how you think about parnassah, gashmiyus, bitachon, and what “quality of life” actually means.In this episode, I sit down with Eli Freedman, founder of Cork & Cellar Wine Club, to talk about what it really takes to move to Israel and stay – spiritually, emotionally, and financially.Eli shares how he:Went from Boston → Wall Street → Montreal → Beit ShemeshHad zero interest in Aliyah… until COVID, a grandchild in Israel, and a breaking point in CanadaSold his house and business with no Plan B so he couldn't run backWent through the “Eretz Yisrael car wash” – a painful but powerful reset of his gashmiyus and bitachonRebuilt his career from scratch, launching Cork & Cellar, a boutique Israeli wine club for U.S. customersFound a real rav and kehillah after years of feeling disconnectedBuilt a serious morning learning seder and finished Shas multiple times while running a businessWe also talk about:Why you must come with a realistic parnassah plan – and still expect it to breakThe mindset shift from “keeping up with the Joneses” to “being happy with less but living with more”How living in Eretz Yisrael forces you to actually use your emunah and bitachon, not just talk about themThe balance between enjoying good wine and not turning gashmiyus into your ikarAbout our guest:Eli Freedman is the founder of Cork & Cellar Wine Club, connecting small Israeli wineries with wine lovers in the U.S., and helping boutique winemakers who would never make it to American shelves. He lives in Beit Shemesh with his family.If this episode gave you chizuk or clarity about Aliyah and mindset,please follow Shtark Tank, leave a rating, and share it with a friend who's thinking about moving to Israel.
In this episode of Sales Is King, host Dan Sixsmith sits down with Jon Addison, Chief Revenue Officer at Okta, to unpack how identity is becoming mission-critical in a world of AI agents, distributed work, and rising security expectations. Jon shares how Okta is evolving from product to platform, why identity is central to securing AI, and what it really takes to lead large, global go-to-market organizations today. The conversation ranges from AI ROI and agent security to sales leadership, relationship selling in a post‑pandemic world, and Jon's unconventional path from door‑to‑door sales and technical roles into the CRO seat.Key TopicsOkta's mission and why identity sits at the center of security and AI. The early, messy phase of AI and agents and why standardization and consolidation are coming. How Okta thinks about securing AI agents for 20,000+ customers through policy, platform, and design. Moving from “product company” to “platform company” and what that means for GTM, partners, and customers. Jon's view of the CRO role: being a change agent, driving parallel transformations, and balancing data with instinct. The “Formula to Win” (Focus, Compete, Lead) and the decision to specialize across Okta and Auth0 buying personas. Why enterprise selling is going “back to relationships” in an era of hyper‑informed, AI‑enabled buyers. Skill vs. art in sales: practice, rehearsal, and the X‑factor of human connection and courage. Methodologies, MEDDIC, and how frameworks and creativity can and should coexist. Jon's career path: door‑to‑door sales, technical consulting, product management, Oracle, LinkedIn, and now Okta. How to think about talent, instincts, and building high‑performing, international sales teams. Jon's definition of success: growth, unlocking potential in reps, and meaningful customer outcomes. HighlightsAI and agent deployments are still in early, fragmented stages, and most enterprises are experimenting without yet seeing consistent ROI—creating a big opening for vendors who can standardize and secure these environments. Okta sees AI agents much like cloud apps in the early days: scattered pilots that will eventually need centralized identity, policy, and governance—an area where its platforms are already embedded. The CRO role is fundamentally about being an empowered change agent: driving multiple transformation streams at once, building trust across functions, and having the courage to move fast without creating “one‑way doors.” Specialization across platforms (Okta vs. Auth0) and buying personas is unlocking deeper expertise, better customer conversations, and sharper competitive positioning. Enterprise sellers will increasingly face highly educated buyers who have already self‑researched with AI, which shifts the seller's value from information transfer to relationship, insight, orchestration, and outcome design. World‑class sellers treat sales like a craft: they rehearse, review call recordings, seek coaching, and study both customers and industries the way elite athletes study film. Strong sales cultures blend a clear methodology and shared language with individual creativity, ambition, and “brave” outreach that truly differentiates the experience for customers. Guest Bio – Jon AddisonJon Addison is the Chief Revenue Officer at Okta, where he leads the global field organization and is responsible for driving worldwide growth. He brings over 20 years of sales leadership experience from roles at LinkedIn, Oracle, and other global technology firms, and is focused on building high‑performing teams, scaling platform‑led go‑to‑market motions, and helping customers modernize and secure identity in the age of AI.Connect with Jon and OktaJon on Okta's leadership page: https://www.okta.com/company/leadership/jon-addison/ Okta newsroom and updates: https://www.okta.com/newsroom/ Connect with Dan Sixsmith & Sales Is KingDan Sixsmith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dansixsmith/
Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins weighs in on the Vikings offensive disaster and Lane Kiffin moving to LSU.
Today I'm speaking with artist Lakwena Maciver, whose glorious work has wrapped electrical substations, transformed the Bowery Wall, brought hope into a juvenile detention centre in Arkansas, transformed Tate Modern and handbags for Dior, all carrying poignant messages of care. All of this stemmed from a child drawing her own name to anchor a shifting sense of identity. Those early gestures became a life's work centred on hope, connection and the courage to speak into public space without dilution. We talk about the culture shock that shaped her, the spiritual turning point that unlocked her practice, and the Miami wall that changed her trajectory. We also explore how she navigates large-scale public commissions, studio freedom, working with commercial galleries, licensing and her thinking behind her own online shop and merch. If you've ever felt torn between ambition and intuition, visibility and vulnerability, or the expectation to deliver versus the instinct to stay true to your vision, this one's for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Embrace your unique journey. Use what you have, stay true to your path and don´t worry about what others are doing or have. Art in public spaces can have a transformative impact - fostering hope, connection, and a sense of belonging, often deeply impacting unseen or marginalized communities. Balancing ambition versus intuition, visibility versus vulnerability, and expectation versus authenticity is ongoing for any creative person. Moving beyond “solo” creation into collaborative and community-focused work renews your creative energy and deepens your impact. BEST MOMENTS “I think I started making work from a place of displacement. So, I started drawing and making artwork as a way of trying to empower myself and speak hope to myself.” “What we protect ourselves from is often exactly where the breakthrough waits - letting something in is sometimes the bravest part of creative life.” “Try and stay in your lane. Use what you have in your hand. Don't worry about what you haven't got and what other people have.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.lakwena.com https://www.instagram.com/lakwena You can sign up for Lakwena´s newsletter at the bottom of this page - https://shop.lakwena.com PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership **** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
We are back to CRUNCH college sports! On this packed episode of Conference Crunch, we break down scores, coaching decisions, and more!
Interview Date: July 14th, 2025Episode Summary:Eden Shabtai shares how a kid from a tiny Israeli kibbutz—obsessed with MTV and training in ballet and modern—willed her way into New York's scene and eventually L.A.'s major stages. She opens up about the unglamorous decade of artist development, underpaid gigs, and nonstop outreach that built the foundation for her “overnight” break assisting on Chris Brown's Loyal, leading to major award shows and TV. A six-month backpacking trip through India reshaped her idea of success, while the O-1 visa process taught ruthless persistence. Eden also speaks candidly about receiving an aggressive breast-cancer diagnosis while five months pregnant, undergoing chemo with cold-cap treatments, and protecting her peace by avoiding toxic workrooms.Creatively, Eden explains why she builds choreography live in the studio—feeding off dancers and music—and why energy, individuality, and attitude matter more than stacked résumés. Listeners will gain insight into using social media strategically, differences between NYC training and L.A. work volume, how to stand out in auditions (presence, styling, quick adjustments), and the mindset that sustains a career: humility, resilience, and community.Shownotes:(0:00) – Welcome and guest introduction(8:20) – Early roots: ballet, modern, MTV influence(13:53) – India trip reframes success and happiness(15:24) – Visa grind: persistence, evidence, good lawyer(18:53) – Moving to L.A.: training vs. booking realities(21:08) – Breakthrough: assisting on “Loyal”(26:44) – Favorite projects: BET 2014, Fleur East(29:31) – Cancer while pregnant: resilience and boundaries(42:05) – Creative process: energy-first choreography(51:19) – What makes dancers stand outBiography:Originally from a kibbutz in northern Israel, Eden began training in ballet and modern at age 7. With no formal hip-hop classes available at the time, she learned by watching MTV. Determined to pursue dance professionally, she left home at 16 to study at a specialized dance school. After serving in the IDF, she spent six transformative months traveling India before moving to New York City to chase her dream.In NYC, Eden trained at Broadway Dance Center and quickly became a sought-after teacher for over 150 young students while choreographing for up-and-coming artists. Realizing her long-term goals required a move west, she relocated to Los Angeles in 2010.Since then, Eden has worked across NBC, ABC, BET, FOX, CBS, VH1, CW, and MTV. Her credits include the VMAs, Grammys, Billboard Awards, Dancing with the Stars, iHeart Radio Awards, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, X Factor, The Ellen Show, James Corden, American Idol, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and more. She has choreographed campaigns for Hasbro, Office Max, Office Depot, HEB, and Clark's.Eden has worked with artists including Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Pitbull, Ava Max, Jason Derulo, Enrique Iglesias, Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo, Lil Wayne, Marc Anthony, Flo-Rida, Brandy, Omarion, Miguel, Pia Mia, Little Mix, Sevyn Streeter, No Doubt, Snoop Dogg, Kehlani, Janelle Monáe, Fleur East, Priyanka Chopra, Machine Gun Kelly, Tinashe, WizKid, Serayah, DJ Snake, Hardwell, YungBlud, Jack & Jack, and many more.In 2017 Eden served as a Judge/Mentor on a new Israeli dance competition series, where she became the winning mentor. Today she works as a choreographer, artistic director, artist developer, and consultant—living by her belief that with hard work, mental strength, and determination, anything is possible.Connect:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theedengarden/Website – https://edenshabtai.com/
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This conversation centres on personal growth: evolving beyond old versions of ourselves, navigating complex relationships, and learning to stay open even when it feels uncomfortable. Rachel Maksimovic shares her own season of transition from rebranding her work, deepening her self-awareness, and moving out of survival mode while we explore the impact of past experiences on present relationships, the art of communicating honestly, and the courage it takes to let your walls soften. If you’re in a moment of change, questioning what comes next, or trying to move forward while staying grounded in who you’re becoming, this episode will land deeply. Listen to more unfiltered reflections and deeper conversations inside Almost Confidential
Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 win over the Kraken of Seattle Introduction: In the latest episode of the Cult of Hockey podcast, hosts David Staples and Kurt Levin delve into the Edmonton Oilers' much-anticipated 4-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken. This win comes at a crucial time for the team, signaling a potential turning point in their season. Join us as we explore key takeaways from the game, highlighting standout performances and what it means for the Oilers moving forward. Main Content: Setting the Scene: The Oilers' Need for a Win The Oilers entered this game with a palpable sense of urgency. As David noted, they were a desperate team looking to secure a victory after a string of inconsistent performances. Kurt echoed this sentiment, observing that the team's determination was evident from the first period, as they played with a level of intensity that had been missing in prior matches. Defensive Improvements: A Shift in Strategy One of the most striking aspects of the Oilers' performance was their improved defensive strategy. David pointed out that the team maintained a key player high in the offensive zone throughout the game. This strategy was exemplified by Matt Savoyie who effectively halted a dangerous rush early on. The Oilers seemed more disciplined, resisting the urge to overcommit to offense, a shift that was crucial to their success. Kurt added that the gap between forwards and defensemen shrank significantly, which contributed to a more cohesive defensive unit. This connection allowed for more effective puck movement and minimized turnovers, leading to a more controlled game. Key Player Highlights: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Stuart Skinner Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, returning from an injury, was a standout performer. Kurt praised his versatility, highlighting his contributions on both offense and defense. With a goal and an assist, Nugent-Hopkins showcased his ability to impact all facets of the game. David emphasized how crucial his presence is, especially when paired with talented veterans like Matthias Janmark and Adam Henrique. Together, they pose a formidable challenge for opposing teams, especially after facing the top lines of McDavid and Draisaitl. In addition to Nugent-Hopkins, goaltender Stuart Skinner made significant contributions to the Oilers' victory. David noted his improved technique, particularly his ability to "move and set" effectively in the crease. Throughout the game, Skinner displayed impressive puck-tracking skills, making key saves during critical moments, including a tense five-on-three situation that could have shifted the momentum. Looking at the Standings: A Competitive Western Conference As the Oilers look to build on this victory, they find themselves in a tightly contested Western Conference. David highlighted that despite their struggles, the standings reveal a unique parity this season, with only a few points separating the teams in the Pacific Division. This competitive landscape means that a winning streak could quickly change the Oilers' fortunes as they vie for a playoff spot. Conclusion: The Oilers' 4-0 win over the Seattle Kraken serves as a reminder of the team's potential when they play with discipline and determination. Key players like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Stuart Skinner stepped up to lead the charge, showcasing the depth and talent within the roster. Moving forward, consistency will be paramount for the Oilers as they aim to capitalize on this victory and climb the standings in a competitive conference.
Thank you for listening! Here are some ways to learn more and stay connected!New To Faith? Visit our New To Faith page!Learn more about Pastor Derek NeiderFollow Derek on Instagramor FacebookSubscribe to email.Subscribe to the daily devotionalExplore recent messagesThis podcast was created by Pastor Derek Neider as a ministry of Awaken Las Vegas. Visit our website!We are located at 7175 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89113. Our gathering times are 9am & 11am Sundays and 6:30pm Thursdays.
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Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:19 - Detective Comics #44 (Brian Buccellato and Fernando Blanco) 0:15:04 - Green Lantern #44 (Robert Venditti and Billy Tan, Martin Coccolo) 0:24:43 - Green Arrow #44 (Benjamin Percy and Patrick Zircher) 0:34:25 - Midnighter #4 (Steve Orlando and Stepehn Mooney) 0:46:18 - Batman Beyond #4 (Dan Jurgens and Bernard Chang) 0:55:52 - Lobo #10 (Cullen Bunn, Frank Barbiere and Robson Rocha) 1:06:44 - Bat-Mite #4 (Dan Jurgens and Corin Howell) 1:16:45 - Omega Men #4 (Tom King and Toby Cypres) 1:14:37 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co
The Lane Kiffin saga appears to have reached a conclusion for the Florida Gators. Reports surfaced Friday that the Ole Miss head coach is deciding between LSU and staying at Ole Miss. Florida will now have to pivot to another option—likely Tulane's Jon Sumrall. Plus, we preview the Florida vs FSU rivalry matchup with both teams struggling but FSU winless on the road—will that streak continue? #FloridaGators #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #SECFootball #CollegeFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Warner Safari Florida Gators Polos: https://warnersafari.com/discount/GATORSBREAKDOWN Move Back You Suck T-Shirt: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me/product/move-back-you-suck-t-shirt Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. LeAnn Fritz – As a holistic doctor, I can tell you: stuck is not your permanent address. What we often call “stuck” is usually a combination of overwhelm, discouragement, and confusion about what to try next. And understandably so. When you've attempted everything you know to try, it's human nature to assume you've tried everything...
David Hoffman shares how he overcame childhood trauma, built a successful real estate business, and created a life centered on faith, service, and relationships.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with David Hoffman, real estate broker, speaker, and author of Relationship Over Rules. David shares one of the most powerful personal stories ever featured on the show — from growing up isolated, abused, and deprived to building a thriving family, career, and faith-centered life.David explains how hardship gave him emotional intelligence, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. He reveals the three principles that rebuilt his life — be the friend, be the expert, be present — and how those principles shaped his leadership, his real estate brokerage, and his book.The conversation moves from trauma to faith, then into actionable real estate insights around inventory, buyer strategy, creative terms, market cycles, and why relationships outperform transactions in every economic environment.This is a deeply grounding episode for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating struggle.What You'll LearnHow childhood trauma shaped David's resilience & work ethicWhy relationships—not transactions—drive long-term successThe three principles that transformed his lifeHow to avoid victim mentality and break destructive cyclesFaith, healing, and how he rebuilt his moral structureHow he became a top agent in Charlotte his first yearWhy the current market is good for both buyers and sellersHow to win deals through terms, peace of mind & creativityWhy investors should buy and hold long-termThe shift coming in 2025's housing market
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Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. LeAnn Fritz – As a holistic doctor, I can tell you: stuck is not your permanent address. What we often call “stuck” is usually a combination of overwhelm, discouragement, and confusion about what to try next. And understandably so. When you've attempted everything you know to try, it's human nature to assume you've tried everything...
Peter Boyles talks with Vinny Terranova and Keith Ball from Sturgis! Easy Riders Magazine Origins, Moving from LA to Sturgis, Knowing Peter Fonda, Importance of Easy Rider Film, and more! LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/1FPqgMH-8c0?si=7zw5yZktbgsEfoTLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think You Know Silver? Take the Quiz and Uncover What Most Investors Miss! https://www.rethinkingthedollar.com/silver-iq/Is the silver market finally breaking free, or is it being deliberately suppressed? This episode examines the suspicious COMEX trading halt that followed a $54 silver breakout and a significant contango event. As gold and silver futures surged, the CME halted trading, citing a data center cooling issue. However, many believe deeper issues are at play.The discussion explores whether this signals a global liquidity crisis in physical silver, the potential collapse risk facing the LBMA, and concerns over China's rapidly depleting leased silver supply. It also highlights why central banks, sovereign funds, and major bullion players are urgently shifting to physical metal instead of paper contracts.If you enjoy this analysis, hit the LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more breakdowns, and ring the bell so you don't miss our next deep dive.
Week four of the Ending Well series lands right at the halfway mark. This episode is a look back over a three-year road (starting in 2022) of how God helped me fight inflammation, feel like myself again, and regain my "glow." This is not a weight-loss talk, not a quick-fix list, and not medical advice. It's a redemption story about healing from the inside out — spiritually, emotionally, and physically. "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." — 3 John 1:2 Key Themes Redemption doesn't just cover salvation; it keeps working through sanctification and healing. Inflammation wasn't just a food problem — it was also a soul and nervous system problem. Real health change is slow, layered, and personal. Your timeline will not look like mine. The glow came as a byproduct of feeling better and living freer, not chasing beauty. Important Disclaimers This episode is descriptive, not prescriptive. Not medical advice. Always talk with a qualified professional for your situation. Do not try to do everything at once. This was a year of foundations plus a total three-year process. One percent better beats perfect overnight. The Story: How the Dominoes Fell 1. August 2022: Stepping Back From Fear-Driven "Crunchy" Culture I was drowning in rules, guilt, and constant fear of what might be harming me. The anxiety and striving became more toxic than the ingredients I was avoiding. First domino: I quit trying to do it all perfectly and started living with grace, budget reality, and peace. Lowering my standards for myself lowered my inflammation. "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 2. October 2022: A Major Boundary With a Toxic Relationship I set a serious boundary with someone whose presence fueled self-hatred. Went no contact for about six months. The inner tape of shame and criticism began to quiet. I learned that giving up self-hatred is profoundly anti-inflammatory. Recommended resource mentioned: When to Walk Away by Gary Thomas (plus podcast interview) "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." — Proverbs 4:23 3. Early 2023: Changing How I Worked Out I stopped high-intensity workouts that were spiking cortisol daily. Switched to lifting heavy and slow, more functional strength training. Worked out less, recovered more. Energy improved, inflammation eased, confidence rose. Current favorite: Nourish Move Love workouts on YouTube. Big takeaway: exercise is a gift, not punishment. 4. February to May 2023: Going Gluten-Free and Cutting Back on Alcohol Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter was a turning point. I tried going gluten-free (cold turkey, not ideal but it worked). Brain fog cleared, bloat dropped, inflammation noticeably reduced. Cutting alcohol alongside gluten made a huge difference. I don't need to understand every mechanism to honor what clearly helps my body. Reminder: everyone has a "thing" — gluten, dairy, sugar, alcohol, stress. Find yours with grace. 5. August 2023: Getting Off SSRIs After 15 Years A massive milestone with a full story in episode 267. For me, SSRIs were not helping inflammation or overall vitality anymore. The drop in facial inflammation from August to December was dramatic. I'm not shaming anyone on SSRIs — I was on them a long time. This was my path. "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." — Galatians 5:1 What Actually Healed Me This part matters: the glow wasn't mainly from products. Lowering impossible expectations Creating boundaries Learning to like myself Getting out of fight-or-flight Moving my body in a gentler way Removing gluten and minimizing alcohol Walking in obedience even when it felt backwards Healing was spiritual and emotional first, physical second. "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." — Romans 12:2 Simple "Glow Back" Skin Habits These are the practical, easy wins that helped the outside catch up to the inside. Dermaplaning at home Removes dead skin and peach fuzz. Skin care and makeup apply better. Big difference in glow and smoothness. Learn carefully through YouTube tutorials and use a quality razor. Stopping skin picking Picking was aggravating redness and irritation. I prayed about it and replaced the habit. New habit: brush my hair when the urge hits. Asking God for help in small things counts. Sponsor Spotlight: PreBorn A free ultrasound can double a mother's chance of choosing life. PreBorn offers ultrasounds plus ongoing support for mothers for up to two years. It costs 28 dollars to sponsor one ultrasound. Donate at preborn.com/speakeasy. Takeaways to Sit With If you're overwhelmed, start with one domino. God often heals from the root, not just the symptom. Your body listens to your beliefs. Peace, obedience, and self-kindness are deeply practical health tools. The goal isn't prettier; it's freer, healthier, and more whole. Reflective Questions What is one area where fear or perfectionism is inflaming your life? Who or what might need a boundary so you can heal? What small change feels like the next right step, not the whole staircase? How would your health shift if you treated yourself like someone God deeply loves? Closing Encouragement This glow-back story is really a "come back to life" story. It wasn't a sprint; it was obedience in baby steps. If you're in the thick of it today, don't despise the slow fade. God redeems years, bodies, minds, and hearts — and He's patient in the process. "He restores my soul." — Psalm 23:3
Looking 4 Healing Radio with Elizabeth Joseph – The new GLP1 drugs turn down hunger and slow digestion. People lose weight fast and feel relief. That relief can hide real damage. These medications do not fix chronic stress, sleep debt, mineral deficiencies, or a starved microbiome. They can cause severe nausea, blocked gastric emptying, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney injury, and...
Satinder Kaur Chohan's moving drama 'Scammer' about the ruthless world of scam call centres is part of BBC Radio 4 drama collection, Secrets and Lies.Moving between a bustling scam call centre in Delhi, India and a house under the Heathrow flight path in British Asian suburbia, Scammer centres on the relationship between two women: Anju, an Indian scam call centre worker and Deesho, a lonely Indian elderly woman, unknowingly suffering the early stages of dementia. When Deesho mistakes Anju for her granddaughter Navi, an unexpected connection begins to form between them. But as pressure mounts on Anju to make more money, she is forced to make a difficult decision.Scammer explores a surprising intergenerational connection in a disconnected modern world, in which secrets and lies are currency in deceitful global transactions.DEESHO.....Shelley King ANJU.....Payal Mistry VASHU.....Gurjeet Singh PAPPU.....Esh AlladiAdditional voices by members of the cast, Ben Hollands and Shemiza Rashid.Written by Satinder Kaur Chohan Directed by Nadia Molinari Technical Production and Sound Design by Sharon Hughes Production Co-ordinator Ben Hollands Casting Manger Alex Curran Additional Technical Production by Kelly Young, Elijah WaddingtonA BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4
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Renegade Thinkers Unite: #2 Podcast for CMOs & B2B Marketers
CMO+ signals a bigger remit: marketing plus another lane the business depends on. Drawing from her CMO+ tenure at Altair, Amy Messano (Thomson Reuters) talks with Drew about how unifying marketing and communications and empowering employees to carry the story from the inside out helped fuel rapid growth and a multibillion-dollar acquisition. She shows how treating earned, owned, and paid as one system and tying internal comms to go-to-market kept everyone aligned on the same promise. In this episode: Centralizing marketing and communications in an engineering-led company Moving from a house of brands to a branded house built around "Only Forward" Linking a consistent brand to investor confidence and deal value Plus: Simplifying product architecture and naming through acquisitions Aligning marketing, PR, AR, and internal comms to tell one story Using listening and clear brand architecture to bring cultures together What CMO+ leadership really requires: new capabilities and a close CEO partnership If you're stepping into CMO+ or stretching beyond marketing's lane, this episode's for you! For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegademarketing.com/podcasts/ To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/
In this episode I am once again joined by Alex W, long term practitioner of Zen, Pragmatic Dharma, and Western Occultism. Alex lays out his ideal curriculum of practices to achieve awakening including a full technique sequence, explanation of the signs of success at each stage, and the various post-awakening paths that are available. Alex details the energetic openings that occur after awakening and how to nurture them, contrasts Buddhist tummo to Daoist inner alchemy, and explains the process to open the psychic senses. Alex challenges the meditation retreat model of practice which he sees as putting economic concerns over student benefit, offers his opinion on the amount of time one should spend in daily meditation, and emphasises the importance of retaining one's autonomy in the spiritual market place. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep335-how-to-guide-for-awakening-beyond-alex-w-3 Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - What is the ideal curriculum for awakening? 02:55 - Alex's teaching experience 03:30 - Core skills for all traditions 04:42 - Never surrender your autonomy 06:32 - You must learn to sit 08:56 - The first meditation technique 12:32 - Recommended traditions and books 16:11 - First signs of success 19:45 - A major shift 23:39 - Should you pursue enlightenment? 24:51 - Soto vs Rinzai vs Dzogchen vs Mahāmudrā 37:50 - The goal of Dzogchen and Mahāmudrā 39:54 - How to embody realisation 45:35 - Moving from abdomen to heart space 47:04 - Saccidānanda 48:17 - Result of awakening the three energy centres 53:04 - Gurdjieff and self-remembering 55:35 - Using stress to strengthen the energy body 01:00:37 - Tummo and inner alchemy 01:05:55 - Warning about energy practice 01:08:19 - A summary of Alex's recommended path 01:09:54 - How long does the path take? 01:13:24 - The Chinese view of inner alchemy 01:17:32 - Opening the psychic senses 01:22:55 - How much should one practice? 01:25:04 - The economic trap of meditation retreats 01:34:50 - Solo retreats and the limitations of lay life 01:41:21 - Economic logic vs practice effectiveness 01:46:53 - How to relate to strong experiences? 01:49:20 - St John of the Cross 01:56:04 - Deconstructing the Self 02:04:57 - Recognising what is already here 02:07:26 - Closing remarks … Previous episodes with Alex W: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=alex For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James
Looking 4 Healing Radio with Elizabeth Joseph – The new GLP1 drugs turn down hunger and slow digestion. People lose weight fast and feel relief. That relief can hide real damage. These medications do not fix chronic stress, sleep debt, mineral deficiencies, or a starved microbiome. They can cause severe nausea, blocked gastric emptying, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney injury, and...