Podcasts about nautilus book award

"When we grant ourselves the gift of taking a creative side road, we get catapulted to places we would never have imagined previously. Places that leave us transformed in unexpected ways and lead us to new realms of possibility. Exploration quite naturally leads us to expansion."                                                  Karen Kinney, Doorways to Transformation https://karenkinney.com/Karen Kinney is an award-winning author, internationally-exhibited artist, and teacher. At her core, she is a mystic and guide, channeling wisdom through her creative work. For over 20 years, she has practiced and studied contemplative spirituality and this is the basis from which her creativity is birthed. She uses a multitude of mediums as vessels for inspiration, truth, connection and beauty.Her most recent book, five-time award winner "Doorways to Transformation: Everyday Wisdom for the Creative Soul" is a companion for personal and spiritual growth and includes meditations to bolster your creative spirit and your larger life. Her first book, "The Reluctant Artist: Navigating and Sustaining a Creative Path"  is a guide to fully owning and nurturing your creative work and has been taught at UCLA and the University of Hong Kong.~~Dale and Karen are a part of #TheNinthWave.   a new type of collaboration based on Irish mythology of waves coming in 3's with the 9th being the largest and most powerful. We travel together via newsletter and projects, and by watching each other's videos, attending each other's classes, sharing each other's social media, reaching out, connecting and inspiring each other. This is the way the world should be.  Once you have made it through #TheNinthWave, you are in the Otherworld.  The Land of the Women.  A New World~~Dale Allen • In Our Right Minds: On the Sacred Feminine, the Right Brain and Restoring Humanity's Natural Balance• Website: https://www.inourrightminds.net• Bestselling Book: Color Version: https://a.co/d/e8MZm8C Black & White Version: https://a.co/d/imfeMKq• Award-Winning Film - Watch the Film!• Woman Shine Song by Dale Allen featuring Lizzy Ashleigh:Spotify Apple Woman Shine Music VideoSupport the showSupport the show

In EPISODE 202 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER  host Gillian Lockitch, and Jeff Golden discuss the complex relationship between happiness, health, and longevity, emphasizing that materialism does not enhance well-being. Despite economic growth, happiness levels have declined since the 1940s. Two years ago, in episode 136 I first spoke with Jeff Golden, author of Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World, which won the Grand Prize at the Nautilus Book Awards. Since then, the world has continued to change in ways that affect our emotional, social, and even physical health. Today, Jeff joins me again to reflect on what has shifted in the past two years—both in the world and in his own perspective—and to share new insights on how we can cultivate happiness, connection, and purpose as we age.Golden highlights the importance of inner factors like self-worth and relationships over material possessions. He advocates for personal development, meditation, and gratitude practices to cultivate fulfillment. I share my experience with a personal development program that helps recognize and overcome negative self-judgments. Both of us stress the need for self-nourishment and the ripple effects of personal happiness on societal well-being. Episode Timeline: 0.01 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast 3:38 Recap of Previous Discussion and Current Context 8:57  Personal Responsibility and Social Fragmentation 14:52 Personal Development and Overcoming Saboteurs 20:32 Aging and the Importance of Self-Understanding 28:44 Navigating Digital Distractions and Cultivating Fulfillment 36:06 Conclusion and Key Takeaways Action Steps: Age is Just a Number Check out the Age is Just a Number A to Z 2025 Blogging Challenge Learn about Jeff Golden   www.reclaimingthesacred.net Schedule a  call with Dr. Gillian Lockitch.  Join the GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger

Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. is a recognized thought leader in the field of conscious aging and author of over 30 books translated into 15 languages, including her forthcoming The Making of an Old Soul: Aging as the Fulfillment of Life's Promise and Older, Wiser, Fiercer: The Wisdom Collection. Orsborn, who won Gold in the Nautilus Book Awards in the category of Aging Consciously, is chief archivist at Fierce with Age, the Digest of Boomer Wisdom, Inspiration, and Spirituality housed at CarolOrsborn.com. She co-leads the Sage-ing International Book Club for the leading global organization in the field of Conscious Aging, Sage-ing International. For the past forty years, Orsborn has been a compelling voice of her generation, interviewed on Oprah, The Today Show, CBS Morning News, The New York Times, and The Shift Network among many others.Dr. Orsborn received her Master of Theological Studies and Doctorate in History and Critical Theory of Religion from Vanderbilt University with specialization in the fields of adult and spiritual development. She has done post-graduate work in Spiritual Counseling at the New Seminary in Manhattan, Stillpoint, and the Spirituality Center at Mount St. Mary's College. A former top marketer helping brands like Ford, Humana, and Prudential build relationships with the Boomer generation, she is now committed to both living and expanding awareness of aging as a spiritual path.She lives in Madison, Tennessee, on the banks of the Cumberland River, with her husband of over 50 years, Dan Orsborn. They have two adult children, two grandchildren, and foster dogs for the Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary.

Dr. Robert J. Wolf, award-winning author of Not a Real Enemy, shares powerful stories of survival, resilience, and the fight against oppression. As a guest on I Am Refocused Radio, he has brought awareness to his father's remarkable escape from both Nazi and communist persecution in Hungary. This podcast goes deeper—featuring conversations with historians, educators, and thought leaders to explore the lasting impact of the Holocaust, the rise of modern antisemitism, and the parallels between history and today's world. Through compelling discussions, Dr. Wolf ensures that these crucial stories are remembered, understood, and used to inspire future generations.Dr. Robert J. Wolf is an award-winning author, physician, and advocate for Holocaust education. His critically acclaimed book, Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom, chronicles the extraordinary journey of his father, Ervin Wolf, who survived both Nazi and communist persecution in Hungary before making a daring escape to freedom. The book has received multiple prestigious honors, including the Nautilus Book Award, the National Indie Excellence Award, the Living Now Book Award, and the Readers' Favorite Book Award for 2023.A graduate of Tufts University (B.S. in Biology and Psychology, 1984) and the University of Michigan Medical School (1988), Dr. Wolf has worked in the field of radiology for over three decades. His commitment to preserving Holocaust history and educating future generations is deeply personal—his mother, Judit Wolf, was featured in the Survivors of the Shoah documentary.Dr. Wolf actively promotes Not a Real Enemy as a vital educational resource, advocating for its inclusion in academic curricula, particularly in light of rising antisemitism. His book is available at major institutions, including the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. He has donated copies to Yad Vashem, the Florida Holocaust Museum, the Imperial War Museum in London, and many other organizations worldwide.In addition to his writing and medical career, Dr. Wolf frequently appears in media interviews, sharing insights on history, antisemitism, and global conflicts. His work draws important parallels between past and present, highlighting the enduring relevance of his father's story in today's world. A portion of his book proceeds is donated to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in honor of his late parents, both Holocaust survivors and educators.For more information, interviews, or speaking engagements, Dr. Wolf invites readers to visit his YouTube channel, Robert J Wolf MD, or explore his book, available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Amsterdam Publishers.https://mybook.to/I3hEA5http://robertjwolfmd.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Daniel, an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. In 2022, he released Awaken to Your True Self, for which he received the 2022 gold Nautilus Book Award. Drawing from somatic therapy, mindfulness, and spirituality, Andrew is on a mission to help entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and leaders break through “stuck cycles and genuinely wake up”. Andrew has a background in running a software company, and for over two decades, he cultivated expertise in technology and design. From there, he went down the route of personal development and transformation – which led him to pursue work in therapy.  In this conversation, we discuss: What Cinesomatics is, and how it helps reveal subconscious patterns.  The value of setting realistic goals.  Common issues that people have with their subconscious perceptions. Andrew wants to motivate his clients to succeed in all that they do. Want to learn more about how he achieves this? Click play now! You can find Andrew's personal website here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Upgrade Your Wallet Game with Ekster!  Get the sleek, smart wallet you deserve—and save while you're at it! Use coupon code FINDINGGENIUS at checkout or shop now with this exclusive link: ekster.com?sca_ref=4822922.DtoeXHFUmQ5  Smarter, slimmer, better. Don't miss out!

Send us a textOut Of Darkness: A Gripping Tale of Survival And Resilience In The Face Of Anti-Semitism#author #antisemitism #jewish #history #historicalfiction #inspiration Nautilus Book Award, National Indie Excellence Award, Living Now Book Award, and Readers' Favorite Book Award winning “Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom” is gaining strong support and recognition! Buy the book: https://mybook.to/I3hEA5Website: https://robertjwolfmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notarealenemyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/RobertJWolfMDX: https://x.com/RobertJWolfMDLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-j-wolf-md/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/robertjwolfmdThanks for tuning in, please be sure to click that subscribe button and give this a thumbs up!!Email: thevibesbroadcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listen_to_the_vibes_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevibesbroadcastnetworkLinktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuTVRv2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVibesBrdcstTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@KoyoteFor all our social media and other links, go to: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/the_vibes_broadcastPlease subscribe, like, and share!

Episode Summary:John Philip Newell is best described as “a wandering teacher with the heart of a Celtic bard and the mind of a Celtic scholar.” Formerly the Warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, John Philip joined me from his home in Edinburgh to offer a new, yet ancient way forward in a time when the empire has once again wedded and bedded Christianity.Long before the colonizing forces of imperial Christianity made their way to the British Isles, an indigenous form of spirituality nourished those sacred souls living in the borderlands of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. The Celts believed divinity pervaded every aspect of life. There was no distinction between secular and sacred, human and divine. The Celtic vision of the world is essentially sacramental, perceiving God's presence in ordinary things like rocks, forests, springs, groves, hills, and meadows. “The Celtic approach to God opens up a world in which nothing is too common to be exalted and nothing is so exalted that it cannot be made common,” writes Esther De Waal. For them, the natural world is the container of the sacred and a gateway to the luminous—the holy intersection between mortals and the supernatural. These tribes bewildered the Roman church because they were relational rather than rational, inspirational rather than institutional, and indigenous instead of imperial.In this modern age, when we find ourselves divorced from the natural world, addicted to technology, controlled by institutional religion, and victims of an empire of our own making, there is a great deal to learn from the ancient Celts. We need nothing less than a reclamation of our humanity, a rekindling of the Beltaine Fire burning in every human heart.Most of us are still reeling from the recent presidential election. The dark forces of authoritarianism, patriarchy, and white supremacy are chronically ingrained in the highest levels of government, blessed and absolved by white Christianity. But here's what I'm slowly starting to believe—every dark ending births a new beginning. Evil never has the last word. We've been given a dark gift, a chance to resist and re-imagine the world as it should be. We are living in liminal time, “when we can't go back but we can't see the way forward,” writes my friend Melanie Mudge.What better time to wake up, “dream new dreams,” and rekindle the sacred flame in every human soul. As John Philip reminds us:“We live in a threshold moment. We are waking up to the earth again. We are awakening to the feminine and the desire to faithfully tend the interrelationship of all things. In this moment, politically, culturally, and religiously, we are witnessing the death throes of a shadow form of masculine power that has arrayed itself over against the earth and over against the sacredness of the feminine. This shadow form of power, however, has no ultimate future, for it is essentially false in its betrayal of the earth and the feminine. So in fear it is lashing out with unprecedented force. But it is not the deep spirit of this moment in time. Something else is trying to be born.”Celtic spirituality is needed now more than ever. Allow John Philip to lead you into deeper streams of indigenous wisdom where action and contemplation, vision and profound mystery light our collective way forward. His latest book, The Great Search, is out now. Bio:John Philip Newell (b 1953) is an internationally renowned Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of Earth and every human being.Canadian by birth, and also Scottish, he resides with his wife Ali in the ecovillage of Findhorn in Scotland. In 2016 he began the Earth & Soul initiative and teaches regularly in the United States and Canada as well as leading international pilgrimage weeks on Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland.His PhD is from the University of Edinburgh and he has authored over fifteen books, including his award-winning publication, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul, which was the 2022 Gold Winner of the Nautilus Book Award for Spirituality and Religious Thought of the West. His new book, also with HarperOne (and published in the UK by Wild Goose), is The Great Search (August 2024), in which he looks at the great spiritual yearnings of humanity today in the context of the decline of religion as we have known it.Newell speaks of himself as ‘a wandering teacher' following the ancient path of many lone teachers before him in the Celtic world, ‘wandering Scots' (or scotus vagans as they were called) seeking the wellbeing of the world. He has been described as having ‘the heart of a Celtic bard and the mind of a Celtic scholar', combining in his teachings the poetic and the intellectual, the head as well as the heart, and spiritual awareness as well as political and ecological concern. His writings have been translated into seven languages. In 2020 he relinquished his ordination as a minister of the Church of Scotland as no longer reflecting the heart of his belief in the sacredness of Earth and every human being. He continues, however, to see himself as ‘a grateful son of the Christian household' seeking to be in relationship with the wisdom of humanity's other great spiritual traditions.In 2011 John Philip was awarded the first-ever Contemplative Voices Award from the Shalem Institute in Washington DC for his prophetic work in the field of spirituality and compassion. In 2022 he received the Sacred Universe Award from the Well Center for Spirituality in Chicago, IL in recognition of his significant work in furthering humanity's relationship with the sacredness of Earth.Please follow us on social media (use the buttons below) and help us get the word out! (Also, please don't hesitate to use any of these channels or email to contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback.)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review, or share on your socials

I AM grateful beyond words to have grand prize Nautilus Book Award winning author Jeff Golden back for a deep dive deep on gratitude, authenticity and vulnerability. His prolific masterpiece Reclaiming the Sacred Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World invites a science meets spirit meets psychology integration of content that is academic, personal […] Continue reading...

 Thomas Legrand is a wisdom's seeker, a social scientist and sustainability practitioner. He is the author of the internationally acclaimed book “Politics of Being. Wisdom and Science for a New Development Paradigm” (2022), an invitation to radically rethink our model of development, which received the Grand Prize of the Nautilus Book Award in 2024. His spiritual journey began at the age of 23 with an encounter with native spirituality in Mexico, before embracing the wisdom of a wide range of traditions and practices, including meditation, energetic healing and Tai-chi-chuan. He lives with his wife and their two young daughters near Plum Village, the monastery of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in the South West of France, his country. He is currently the Lead Technical Advisor for the UNDP-convened Conscious Food Systems Alliance. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Interview recorded November 9, 2024

Turning to Celtic wisdom, author and teacher John Philip Newell chats with Raghu about reconnecting to our home, Mother Earth.Pick up your copy of John's new book, The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home, HERE.This week, John and Raghu get into: John's upbringing and being drawn to the natural worldThe Celtic lineage and having awareness for the sacredness of natureKnowing that wisdom resides deep within us, not outside of usSeeing the universe as an expression of the divineWhat we can learn from native traditionsA radical new beginning through humility and relation to earth and one anotherAddressing the divine in one another and in every life formBreaking cycles of war and repetitionThe contributions of Carl Jung on the collective and individual unconsciousMerging Eastern and Western traditionsCheck out The Marriage of East and West to learn more about the topics John and Raghu referenceAbout John Philip Newell:John Philip Newell is a Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of Earth and every human being. In 2016 he began the Earth & Soul initiative and teaches regularly in the United States and Canada as well as leading international pilgrimage weeks on Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland. His PhD is from the University of Edinburgh and he has authored over fifteen books, including his award-winning publication, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul, which was the 2022 Gold Winner of the Nautilus Book Award for Spirituality and Religious Thought of the West. His new book, also with HarperOne (and published in the UK by Wild Goose), is The Great Search (August 2024), in which he looks at the great spiritual yearnings of humanity today in the context of the decline of religion as we have known it.Join senior meditation teachers David Nichtern and Rebecca D'Onofrio for a free online discussion on the path of developing one's own meditation practice and supporting others who wish to explore this transformative path. Register for free today: The Journey of Becoming a Meditation Teacher | Sep. 19th @ 6:00pm ET“For me, it was the introduction to Celtic wisdom that awakened me to knowing that wisdom is deep within us and the divine is at the very heart of our beings. We don't have to somehow invoke or implore a distance presence.” – John Philip NewellSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging episode “Embracing Spiritual Growth: Love, Resilience, and Self Inquiry, Jenny Lee, a Nautilus Book Award-winning author of “Spark Change,” spiritual coach, and certified yoga therapist shares her journey of spiritual growth. She discusses the significance of self-inquiry and meditation in navigating life's challenges.Reflecting on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, she emphasizes choosing love over negative emotions and offers practical strategies like setting intentions and focusing on gratitude. The discussion delves into the practices and philosophies that support resilience, endurance, and conscious evolution, emphasizing the power of questions, curiosity, and a loving mindset to foster inner peace and personal transformation.Jenny shares ideas on supporting others in their spiritual journey and highlights her offerings, including yoga retreats, creativity coaching, and an artist-in-residency program in Tuscany, Italy.Show Notes:● Experiencing gratitude in daily life● Accepting grief and loss in the school of life● Choosing a “happy heart”● Importance of cultivating a loving mindset in the face of suffering● Meditation as a practice to build resilience● Paramahansa Yogananda● Basic principles of yoga philosophy● Choosing love over bitterness, negativity, or anger● Value of self-inquiry● Making a conscious choice to move out of negative emotions● Setting intentions to shift thought patterns● Feeding the right thoughts● Curiosity and Kindness● Offering space for creativity to thrive Quote Mentioned:“Your love must be greater than your pain.” Paramahansa Yogananda Books by Jennie LeeSpark ChangeTrue Yoga

Dana Micucci is an award-winning author, speaker, healer, and mentor. Dana's latest book, the novel The Third Muse, is a metaphysical, time-travel mystery that celebrates the divine feminine wisdom of the Magdalene Order and the healing power of love. Her spiritual travel memoir Sojourns of the Soul: One Woman's Journey around the World and into Her Truth—a gold winner in the Nautilus Book Awards—was inspired by her travels to many of the world's most sacred sites. Both books offer a heart-centered message for our time. Dana has also enjoyed a decades-long career as a widely published journalist writing about culture, travel, and spirituality for The New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Chicago Tribune, Spirituality & Health, and many other well-known publications. A dynamic speaker and teacher and practitioner of ancient mystery-school wisdom, she conducts transformational talks, workshops, and retreats/sacred journeys worldwide. She also has a private healing and mentoring practice rooted in her extensive shamanic training. Dana's work carries a multidimensional healing vibration that ignites deep shifts in consciousness, expanded awareness, and recognition of your soul's purpose. With grounded clarity and compassion, she assists you in accelerating a fearless journey toward wholeness, joy, and fulfillment. Based in Taos, New Mexico, after many years in New York City, she continues to travel widely in sacred service as an ambassador of the New Earth consciousness.

Leading a team where the focus on humanity and results seamlessly coexists may seem like an unattainable goal, doesn't it? For many leaders, striking that balance between driving performance and prioritizing their team's well-being is a daily struggle. So, how can you keep your team productive and engaged without neglecting either aspect?   Pierre Battah, an award-winning author and workplace leadership specialist, steps into this delicate terrain, offering insights honed through years of experience. With a background encompassing HR management, consulting, and academia, Pierre focuses on bridging the gap between people management and achieving exceptional outcomes.   On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Pierre shares practical tips on how leaders can engage employees, maintain work-life balance, and achieve outstanding results without sacrificing one for the other. Join us as we explore strategies to foster a culture that values both people and results.   Leadership tips you won't want to miss:   

Often referred to as the Velvet Voice of Stillness, davidji is the most prolific creator of guided meditations in the world. His more than 1,000 guided meditations are available on ⁠Insight Timer⁠, ⁠DailyOM⁠, ⁠Apple Music⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠, ⁠Hay House⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Tidal⁠, and more. He has taught millions of people around the world to heal their hearts, plant powerful intentions, and manifest their dream lives. davidji is a globally recognized mind-body health and wellness expert, mindful performance trainer, meditation teacher, and author of Sacred Powers: The Five Secrets to Awakening Transformation, Amazon's Best Seller: Destressifying: The Real-World Guide to Personal Empowerment, Lasting Fulfillment, and Peace of Mind; and Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace & Personal Transformation REVISED EDITION, winner of the Nautilus Book Award. He is credited with creating the 21-day meditation process, which spawned hundreds of 21-day meditation experiences and challenges around the world. His teachings on stress release, conflict resolution, and mindfulness are now practiced in Fortune 500 companies, the military, and law enforcement, and his signature techniques have been portrayed in movies and TV. davidji is a certified Vedic Master, and every week, throughout the world, he hosts empowerment workshops, corporate trainings, life-change immersions, transformational retreats, and teacher trainings. Contact him at info@davidji.com Visit his website: https://davidji.com Follow his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjimeditation Listen to him on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/davidji _______________________________________ Want to work with Jeremy? Click here to learn more about coaching: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/11-coaching Follow Jeremy on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for Jeremy's weekly newsletter!  Each week, he shares a personal story and his favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of Jeremy's favorite books here, including HIS BOOK, and many his guests have written and recommend reading: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here is all of Jeremy's favorite stuff on the planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longdistancelovebombs/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longdistancelovebombs/support

**Listen to this episode to hear how you could be joining me for a very special evening at the Sugar Club Dublin June 14th!**This week, I am joined by one of America's top meditation teachers, Davidji. This is a man who counts pop superstar Ariana Grande amongst his students as well as me! Davidji's guided meditations reach millions of people every day and his incredible work sees him in high demand with everyone from the world's top CEOs to Navy Seals.I want this episode to be your springboard to a calm mind. Here, I take you through the basics of meditation, what it does and the science of why meditation works - including how it can change the shape of your brain and therefore transform your life!Get ready to hear an amazing story of transformation and growth that all began with a life-changing encounter with a homeless man in Manhattan. Known as “the velvet voice of stillness”, Davidji is a globally recognised mindbody health & wellness expert as well as a mindful performance trainer, a certified Vedic Master & author of incredible books like ‘Sacred Powers', Amazon's best-seller ‘Destressiffying' and ‘Secrets of Meditation' (winner of the Nautilus Book Award).And at the end of this chat you'll get a very special guest guided meditation from Davidji that's a powerful gift just for you! So, get ready for real change and to learn the techniques and tips that have transformed millions around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever felt like your workplace could use a breath of fresh air? Imagine a world where businesses thrive on passion, purpose, and play. Catherine Bell is a successful entrepreneur, business leader and best-selling author. She founded The Awakened Company - based on her book of the same name - which focuses on helping organizations create healthy corporate cultures through awakening the self, relationships and team dynamics. Join us to hear Catherine share how many people feel underwhelmed in workplace environments and her blueprint for injecting life and soul into the corporate landscape. Our enlightening chat peels back the layers of traditional business practices, revealing how a mindful approach can combat pervasive issues like employee loneliness and a lack of engaging vision. We discuss the three pillars of awakened company practices, tips for cultivating healthy relationships in the workplace, and the critical role of intention, vision and values. Catherine shares her view that the glue for good culture is healthy one-one relationships, and how organizations are the key to addressing the challenges we face as a society. She extends an invitation to each of us, urging us to play our part in steering companies toward being not just successful, but a force for positive change.Catherine's book, The Awakened Company was awarded the Nautilus Book Award in Business and Leadership and listed in “8 of The Best Leadership Books of 2015”. Catherine has been published in Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Profit, Conscious Company Magazine, Women of Influence, and has written for the UN. She has worked around the globe with everyone from Fortune 500 companies to serial entrepreneurs. As CEO of the Awakened Company, Catherine now consults all over the world teaching people and organizations the Awakened Company process.awakenedcompany.comLiked what you heard? Help us reach more people! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Start Energy Healing Today!Unlock your healing potential with our informative and fun introductory 10 hour LIVE online class in energy healing Our Flagship Training is Setting the Standard in Energy HealingThe next 100 hour EHT-100 Energy Healing Training is open for enrolment! LIVE & online - 12th October - 16th March 2025. Join us in Bali in 2024 - Our Retreat AND first in-person EHT-100 Training are now booking! Contact Field Dynamics Email us at info@fielddynamicshealing.com fielddynamicshealing.com Thanks for listening!

Stephan A. Schwartz is a Distinguished Associated Scholar for The California Insitute for Human Science, Consulting Faculty of Saybrook University, and a BIAL Foundation Fellow. He is an award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction, columnist for the journal Explore, and editor of the daily web publication Schwartzreport.net in both of which he covers trends that are affecting the future. His other academic and research appointments include: Senior Samueli Fellow for Brain, Mind and Healing of the Samueli Institute; founder and Research Director of the Mobius laboratory; Director of Research of the Rhine Research Center; and Senior Fellow of The Philosophical Research Society. Government appointments include: Special Assistant for Research and Analysis to the Chief of Naval Operations, consultant to the Oceanographer of the Navy. He has also been editorial staff member of National Geographic Magazine, Managing Editor of Sea Power Magazine. And staff reporter and feature writer for The Daily Press and TheTimes Herald. For 40 years he has been studying the nature of consciousness, particularly that aspect independent of space and time. Schwartz is part of the small group that founded modern Remote Viewing research, and is the principal researcher studying the use of Remote Viewing in archaeology. Using Remote Viewing he discovered Cleopatra's Palace, Marc Antony's Timonium, ruins of the Lighthouse of Pharos, and sunken ships along the California coast, and in the Bahamas. He also uses remote viewing to examine the future. Since 1978, he has been getting people to remote view the year 2050, and out of that has come a complex trend analysis. His submarine experiment, Deep Quest, using Remote Viewing helped determine that nonlocal consciousness is not an electromagnetic phenomenon. Other areas of experimental study include research into creativity, meditation, and Therapeutic Intent/Healing. He is the author of more than 200 technical reports and peer-reviewed papers. In addition to his experimental studies he has written numerous magazine articles for Smithsonian, OMNI, American History, American Heritage, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post as well as other magazines and newspapers. He is the recipient of the Parapsychological Association Outstanding Contribution Award, OOOM Magazine (Germany) 100 Most Inspiring People in the World award, and the 2018 Albert Nelson Marquis Award for Outstanding Contributions. He has produced and written a number television documentaries, including Psychic Detectives ABC, Psychic Sea Hunt NBC, the series Report from the Unknown, MCA/Universal, It's A Small World USIA, and has written four non-fiction books: The Secret Vaults of Time, The Alexandria Project, Mind Rover, Opening to the Infinite, and his latest, The 8 Laws of Change, winner of the 2016 Nautilus Book Award for Social Change, as well as threenovels, Awakening – A Novel of Aliens and Consciousness Winner of the Book Excellence Award for Literary Excellence, The Vision – A Novel of Time and Consciousness, 2018, and The Amish Girl – A Novel of Death and Consciousness, 2019.. He is listed in: Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in Healthcare and Medicine, Professional Who's Who. Schwartz and his consciousness and social transformation work have been covered and reported on by hundreds of magazines, newspapers, television programs, and podcastsworldwide.He thinks the United States and the world is in trouble. He tells us why and offers some solutions.

Welcome to your World. What Design Can do. Guest, Sarah Goldhagen, (PHD former Harvard professor) a leading voice in the emerging movement in neuro aesthetics and architectural design. Her book,  Welcome to Your World: How the Built Environment Shapes Our Lives  won a Nautilus Book Award in 2017 for its contribution to social and environmental justice, has made her a sought-after speaker; she lectures frequently and publishes widely about the effects of architecture, landscape, and urban design on human health, cognition, and wellbeing.The New Republic's architecture critic for nearly a decade, Goldhagen's criticism has appeared in the New York Times, Art in America, Architectural Record, the Chronicle of Higher Education,Prospect (UK), and dozens of other publications. She is a faculty member of the Moving Boundaries consortium, and sits on the boards of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA), the Centre for Conscious Design, and on the Intentional Spaces Advisory Committee of the Johns Hopkins International Arts + Mind Lab. She recently released her first film, What Design Can Do (co-written and produced with Sarah Robinson), which premiered at the IAM Lab's Intentional Spaces Summit. 

EVEN MORE about this episode!Ever wondered about the magic behind successful book writing and publishing? We unravel this mystery with Lisa Tener, an award-winning author and coach, who generously shares her expertise in proposal development, self-publishing, and ghostwriting. Lisa also brings us into the world of Qigong and its power to enhance creativity, providing a fascinating insight into the S-curve technique to connect with our essence and set intentions for our projects.Delve deeper into the world of publishing as we discuss the significance of having a platform, identifying potential agents, and crafting compelling book proposals. Get firsthand experience from Lisa on working with different publishers and the essential role of an intellectual property attorney. Ever thought about writing a book but feel you lack the skills? We address this concern too, discussing the role of ghostwriters and the power of storytelling, emphasizing that a strong desire is key to bring your book to life.Lastly, we explore the transformative benefits of journaling for personal growth, creativity, and self-expression and introduce an interactive book called "Writing Journal" that offers prompts and resources to ignite your creative spark. Undoubtedly, this episode is a treasure trove of valuable insights for aspiring authors and anyone seeking to unleash their creativity. Listen in, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!Guest Biography:Lisa Tener is an award-winning author, book writing and publishing coach, and speaker. Her recent book, The Joy of Writing Journal: Spark Your Creativity in 8 Minutes a Day, won five prestigious awards including the Nautilus Book Award. Lisa received the Stevie Award for Coach/Mentor and has helped thousands of writers tap into their creativity and publish. Her clients have signed 5- and 6-figure book deals with Hachette, Random House and other top publishers. Lisa is quoted in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Vice, and appeared on national and local TV, including PBS. Lisa is a graduate of my Angelic Attendant Training.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Writing and Publishing Books(0:15:16) - Accessing Creative Essence Through Clearing(0:32:17) - Ghost Writers for Celebrities(0:45:07) - Power of Storytelling and Publishing(0:48:46) - Publishing Industry(0:58:22) - Writing JournalPlease join Julie next week with your question.Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT.https://askjulieryanshow.comAnd, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes.Sponsors & RecommendationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're diving into what it takes to build strong communities, and how many organizations (including the military) go about it completely wrong. Our guest cuts right to the heart of the issue and provides both intense criticism and practical guidelines for improving. From the crucial role of breaking bread together (yes, this ties into a DFAC conversation) to the "campfire principle" this conversation is chock full of powerful ideas for bringing groups together. Charles Vogl's work is used to advise and develop leadership and programs worldwide within organizations including Google, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitch, and Amazon. He has instructed and presented at organizations including Yale, Harvard, Stanford, and the US Army. He works with Google in several capacities, including as a trusted thought leader for the Google School for Leaders which develops 20,000 Google managers. He is also afounding member of the Google Vitality Lab which works toward innovating healing strategies.He is the author of three books: His first book, the international bestseller The Art of Community shares how both community and belonging can be built through time-tested principles and rituals. It won a Nautilus Book Award for Business and Leadership writing. His second book, Storytelling for Leadership, draws on his own experience as a PBS documentary filmmaker to distill principles that help those in leadership confidently share authentic stories and inspire emotional resonance. His latest book, Building Brand Communities, speaks to organization leaders connecting the people important for success. It won an Axiom Business Book Gold Medal. In his 20s, Charles served in the U.S. Peace Corps in northern Zambia. There, he witnessed inspirational community inside his rural village. After the Peace Corps, Charles founded a social impact documentary film company in New York City. His PBS film projects won many awards including the Amnesty International prestigious “Movies That Matter” award. He holds an M.Div. from Yale, where he studied spiritual traditions, ethics, and business. You can find more information on Charles including his books, resources for leaders, and much more on his website.

Michael Beckwith is a New Thought minister, author, and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Centre in Beverly Hills, California. Beckwith was ordained in Religious Science in 1985. Since Agape's doors opened in 1986, Agape's active teaching and practice of the New Thought-Ancient Wisdom tradition of spirituality has expanded into a trans-denominational movement and community of 9,000 local members and 1,000,000 friends worldwide. Through Michael's weekly services, Agape's University of Transformational Studies and Leadership classes, ministries and other outreach programs, the heart of Agape reaches deep into local and global communities teaching individuals about the transforming, healing power of prayer, meditation, and selfless service. Michael teaches meditation, affirmative prayer, and speaks at conferences and seminars. He is the originator of the Life Visioning Process, a technique purporting to offer its practitioners a method for putting a stop to being a passive tourist in one's life. He is author of Spiritual Liberation, which won the Gold Medal Nautilus Book Award, Inspirations of the Heart, which was a Nautilus Book Award finalist; Forty Day Mind Fast Soul Feast; A Manifesto of Peace; and Living from the Overflow.  Free 7 Day Meditation Challenge: https://www.liveinflow.com.au/link.php?id=1&h=4f106016c5

Join me for a delightful conversation with Steve Kanji Ruhl about his book, Appalachian Zen: Journeys in Search of True Home, from the American Heartland to the Buddha Dharma, the 2023 Gold Prize winner for Memoir in the Nautilus Book Awards. Steve Kanji is a Zen Buddhist minister ordained in the Zen Peacemaker Order, now teaching independently and instructing Zen students through his Touch the Earth cyber-sangha. Reverend Kanji received his Master of Divinity degree from Harvard University and is a Buddhist chaplain at Deerfield Academy, a Buddhist Adviser at Yale University, and faculty member of the Shogaku Zen Institute. Kanji has been a guest speaker or workshop facilitator at Harvard's Center for World Religions, Yale Divinity School, the International Conference on Socially Engaged Buddhism, the Omega Institute, and elsewhere. In addition to Appalachian Zen, he is the author of Enlightened Contemporaries: Francis, Dogen & Rumi—Three Great Mystics of the Thirteenth Century and Why They Matter Today and has recently finished writing a new book about his personal experience of spirituality and wellness called The Whole Earth is Medicine: Science, Zen, and Healing Body and Mind in a Journey through Cancer. He has also published two volumes of poems, The Constant Yes of Things and Paintings of Rice Cakes Satisfy Hunger. In his book, Appalachian Zen, Kanji takes us on a 30-year journey through his search to find his "true home" in lilting and lyrical prose and poems that move the story from Appalachia through academia—constantly asking: What is home? What is this? What is life? Death? What is real? … The questions Buddhism never answer but continue to ask. In our conversation we talked about, among other things: -Childhood memories -The search for self and the search for losing the self -Being a foolish being and Shin Buddhism -The contrast between Western and Eastern philosophical and spiritual worldviews -Mystical Christianity and the similarity to the direct experience of the sacred in Buddhism -Buddhist lay ministers as compared to Buddhist monastics, priest, and the "guru model" -Kanji's teaching of "Be Clear, Be Kind, Be Present"   Buy the book (Amazon affiliate link): Appalachian Zen   Buy the book from the publisher: Appalachian Zen   Learn more about Steve Kanji Ruhl, his teaching, spiritual guidance, and special events: http://www.stevekanjiruhl.com       *Special Everyday Buddhism Substack / Words From My Teachers podcast subscription promo code: Redeem by 3/31/2024 for 20% subscription for 1 year!   Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits, including a membership community and virtual sangha:https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism   Join the Everyday Sangha: Join the Everyday Sangha   Join the Membership Community: https://donorbox.org/membershipcommunity   If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations   Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism

In this episode Jim speaks with labor historian Harvey Schwartz, author of Labor under Siege: Big Bob McEllrath and the ILWU's Fight for Organized Labor in an Anti-Union Era. Labor Under Siege is is an oral history prepared with Ronald Magden that chronicles how a mature American workers' organization, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), survived serious challenges in recent decades from employers, government agencies, and even other unions. It won an Independent Publisher Book Awards (aka IPPY) gold medal, a Nautilus Book Awards silver prize, a National Indie Excellence Awards winner designation, and was an Independent Publishers of New England Book Awards finalist. A prior volume, Building the Golden Gate Bridge: A Workers' Oral History (University of Washington Press), was a Nautilus Book Awards silver winner in 2016. It recounts how ironworkers and other construction craftspeople overcame dangerous job conditions and the hardships of the Great Depression to build one of America's most iconic bridges. In this interview Jim and Harvey discuss the post-Harry Bridges era of the ILWU, their victories in the anti-union neoliberal era and what lessons the new wave of labor organizers can learn from the historically radical union.

In a surprising twist, Catherine Bell, a successful entrepreneur and business leader, reveals how numerology, astrology, and the Enneagram are shaping the future of leadership and team dynamics. Uncover how these ancient traditions are being woven into modern business practices to enhance self-awareness and nurture genuine relationships. Join in to discover the unexpected connection between intuition and business success with Catherine Bell. Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration of unconventional leadership strategies. Ready to unlock the power of ancient wisdom in the modern business world? Stay tuned for more. About Catherine Bell:Catherine Bell is a successful entrepreneur, business leader, and best-selling business author. Catherine founded BluEra, a Profit 500 executive search and team transformation company. As a top 200 growing company in Canada, top 10 in Alberta, and the best workplace, BluEra was a shining example of the Awakened Company System in action. With the sale of BluEra to DHR, Catherine now focuses on awakening the fire within organizations through Strategy with Soul consulting as founder and CEO of The Awakened Company. In 2022, Catherine was identified as one of the top 10 innovative CEOs revamping the future by Inc. Magazine.Author of The Awakened Company, Catherine's revolutionary business book was awarded the Nautilus Book Awards in Business & Leadership, was a best seller one week after its release, a best-seller on Amazon, and was chosen as “8 of The Best Leadership Books of 2015”, and recognized as a top book combining business and mindfulness. Catherine has been published in Fortune, HBR, Profit, Conscious Company Magazine, and Women of Influence and has written for the UN.She has worked around the globe from the UK to Cuba and with Fortune 500 companies to serial entrepreneurs. Catherine has an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, a sociology degree from Western University, is certified in the Enneagram, and is a yoga instructor. She recently just stepped down from her role as a Jarislowsky Co-Fellow at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.Catherine now consults all over the world on how to create Awakened Companies. The Awakened Company aims to Awaken The Fire within Organizations with passion, purpose, and playfulness. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Catherine Bell discuss:Developing Genuine Connections: Unlocking the power of genuine connections for personal and professional fulfillment.Cultivating Self-Awareness: Harnessing the transformative potential of self-awareness for personal growth and success.Utilizing Numerology and Intuition: Harnessing the power of numerology and intuition to make informed and insightful decisions.Understanding Enneagram Types: Gaining insight into Enneagram types to optimize team dynamics and collaboration.Shaping Organizational Culture: Leading the way in shaping organizational culture to foster a thriving and cohesive work environment. "The highest performing leaders are those that are self-aware. So the Enneagram teaches leaders how to be more self-aware and more present. It really is a roadmap for how do we be more present in our lives when we see, when we're acting from default?” — Catherine Bell Connect with Catherine Bell:  Website URL: https://awakenedcompany.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellcatherine/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakenedcompany/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theawakenedcompany/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/awakenedcompanyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwakenedCompany/ See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I  See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Andrew Daniel is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. He is the founder of Cinesomatics®—a feeling-based therapy utilizing video feedback and movement to assess and resolve stuck somatic, psychological, and emotional patterns. This work is held online and in-person internationally, from NY to London, Tuscany to Switzerland.His latest book, Awaken to Your True Self (MetaHeal), is a recipient of the 2022 gold Nautilus Book Awards. This definitive guide helps self-aware entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and leaders break through stuck cycles and genuinely wake up.A spiritual advisor and healer to some of the world's most successful, Andrew works with clients one-on-one and in intimate groups. His graduate-level programs of consciousness studies offer memberships to deep transformational classes that bridge the teachings of the ancient mysteries with modern psychology and technology.Andrew is also an active advisor to the official Alan Watts Organization.In This EpisodeAndrew's website--What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Dr. Robert Wolf is a best-selling author on a mission, releasing his first book: 'Not a Real Enemy.'

Mindfulness in BusinessMindfulness in business can sound like some New Age, break out the crystals, incense, and candle thing.But today's guest, Catherine Bell, says it's actually one of the smartest ways to humanize the workplace, unlock high employee engagement and the full potential of your team.It's something that everybody really wants. What You'll Discover About Mindfulness in Business:What mindfulness in business really meansHow to mindful when everything is blowing up around you all at onceHow to be mindful when you're consumed with angerUsing mindfulness to restore trust in the workplaceApplying mindfulness to improve team collaboration and productivityAND so much MOREGuest: Catherine BellCatherine Bell is a successful entrepreneur, business leader, and best-selling business author. The Awakened Company, which she founded, focuses on helping organizations create healthy corporate cultures through awakening the self, relationships, and team dynamics.Previously, Catherine founded BluEra in 2008, a Profit 500 executive search and team transformation company. As a Top-200 Growing Company in Canada, Top 10 in Alberta, and Best Workplace, BluEra was a shining example of the Awakened Company System in action. With the sale of BluEra to DHR, Catherine shifted focus to awakening the fire within organizations through her Strategy with Soul consulting and founded The Awakened Company. The Awakened Company aims to awaken the fire within organizations with passion, purpose, and playfulness.The Awakened Company (2015)—Catherine's revolutionary business book—was awarded the Nautilus Book Award in Business and Leadership and became a best seller one week after its release. It was also a best seller on Amazon, included in “8 of The Best Leadership Books of 2015,” and was recognized as a top book combining business and mindfulness. Catherine has been published in Fortune, HBR, Profit, Conscious Company Magazine, Women of Influence, and has written for the UN. She has worked around the globe—from the UK to Cuba—with everyone from Fortune 500 companies to serial entrepreneurs. Catherine has an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, a sociology degree from Western University, is certified in the Enneagram, and is a yoga instructor. She held a two-year term as a Jarislowsky Fellow at the Haskayne School of Business and is on the Expert Panel for the Canadian Centre for the Purpose of the Corporation. In 2022, Catherine was identified by The Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 10 Innovative CEOs Revamping the Future. In the same year, Catherine also received the Platinum Titan Business Award for Female Executive of the Year in Consultation.As CEO of the Awakened Company, Catherine now consults all over the world on creating Awakened Companies. Catherine has taught thousands of people the Awakened Company process and worked with hundreds of teams. In 2022 alone, her work spanned twenty-three countries. She hosts in-person sessions with organizations on strategy and corporate culture, international webinars on the Enneagram, and teaches The Awakened Company team process to Queen's University business school students.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership and Management episodes.Contact Catherine and...

Jeff Golden has a lot to share on how and, more importantly, WHY we need to focus on living more fulfilling lives and being present in the moment.Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.comFollow me on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter         Today's guest is: Jeff GoldenJeff Golden is the author of Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World, winner of the Grand Prize at the Nautilus Book Awards. He has been teaching and writing about these topics for over thirty years, most recently at Vassar College. He was a Fulbright Scholar in sustainable development and a recipient of the State Department's Millennium International Volunteer Award. He is a prison reform and animal rights activist, and has headed several nonprofits promoting social justice, sustainability, and international education. A native of Idaho, he resides in the Mohicanituk Valley in New York, with his children, the river, and the stars. www.reclaimingthesacred.netHis book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4193xQMConsider supporting the podcast for $5 though BuyMeACoffeeSupport the show

In this episode of the Sex and Bacon podcast, Andrew Daniel joins me to talk about sexual polarity, holistic sex, and emotional vulnerability from a man's perspective. Andrew helps us navigate important issues on men's perceptions of masculinity, societal expectations of gender roles, and the influence of these elements on personal relationships. He highlights the significance of emotional maturity and self-awareness as key to creating genuine intimacy and having a fulfilling sex life. Andrew suggests that by embracing vulnerability, men can enhance every facet of their life, from relationships to professional success. Andrew Daniel is an award-winning and international bestselling author and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. His Cinesomatics® workshops are held internationally from New York to London, Tuscany to Switzerland—helping professionals see the elusive patterns that hold them back. This methodology leads the world in cinematic movement diagnostics and advanced intuition development integrating approaches from embodiment, shadow work, therapy, and spirituality. His book, Awaken to Your True Self, is a gold Nautilus Book Awards recipient and #1 Amazon bestseller in the US & UK. In his early career, Andrew coded a particle and physics engine by the age of 18⁠, used by top Fortune 100 companies over the 7 years of his software business. His first teaching work, Holistic Sex (Mindvalley, 2014), provided the world with a new paradigm that bridged the divide between sexuality, spirituality, and the sexes. Andrew is also an advisor for the Alan Watts Organization. We get into:  [0:00] Intro [2:48] Why men comes to him for help [7:32] Why men do not feel supported in embracing the masculine and feminine [16:21] Intimacy is more than just sex [21:53] Battle of the sexes [24:19] Making someone's pleasure your pleasure [28:12] Revisiting our north american views on sex and intimacy vs. other countries [36:51] When your body is at odds with your brain [38:50] Developing self awareness [45:46] What is sexual polarity [52:21] Control and safety [56:59] Tips for men to start being introspective with themselves and their experiences Connect with Andrew https://andrewdaniel.org     Connect with me Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/confessionsofafuckaholic  Email us: sexandbacon1@yahoo.com   

In this enlightening episode, guest speaker, Christian de la Huerta—an acclaimed spiritual teacher and author, delves into the profound effects of breathwork and mindfulness. Embark on a journey of self-discovery, and learn how simple practices can lead to significant personal transformation. Christian's insights offer practical tools for emotional regulation and cultivating a deeper sense of self-awareness.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:The transformative power of breathwork in personal growth.Techniques for enhancing mindfulness and self-awareness.Understanding and overcoming the limitations of the ego.The importance of reclaiming personal power for a fulfilling life.Utilizing visualization and the mind's potential for change.Episode References/Links:Christian de la Huerta's Website: Soulful PowerGet Christian's book "Awakening the Soul of Power"Book mentioned, “Breath” by James NestorRead about the prisoner of war, Major Nesmeth in “A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul”Guest Bio:With 30 years of experience, Christian de la Huerta is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities and conferences and on the TEDx stage. His new book, Awakening the Soul of Power, was described by multiple Grammy Award–winner Gloria Estefan as “a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life's difficult questions” and has received a Nautilus Book Award, a Global Book Award, a Book Excellence Award, and a Nonfiction Book Award. I'm an award-winning, bestselling author, spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and TEDx speaker. My latest book, Awakening the Soul of Power was described by music icon Gloria Estefan as “a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life's difficult questions.” Themes include personal empowerment, women's empowerment, conscious relationships, life purpose, spiritual transformation; hero's journey; modern-day heroes. Why do we have an ambivalent relationship to power and end up giving it away? How do we avoid or better navigate power struggles? Why should men be practicing feminine power?  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. Get your free Athletic Greens 1 year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 free travel packsGet your discount for some Toe Sox using the code: LESLEY Be It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesFollow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Christian de la Huerta 0:00  I can't tell you how many people I've worked with who were raped or who were sexually abused or some traumatic experiences like most of us have had. And that stuff gets healed and quickly. And you know, with all due respect to psychotherapy, and in the right hands with clear intentions and goals, it can be profoundly supportive and transformational.Lesley Logan 0:21  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 1:04  All right, Be It babe, get ready. This is one of the most unique, genuine, eye-opening, mindful, the last episode. Just gonna say it all right now. Christian de la Huerta is our guest, and he is an incredible author and just I mean, world-renowned person who's gonna help you with your mindfulness. And I'm just really honored that we got to have him as a journey for us both. We both had a little scheduling thing. And you know, when those things happen was like, oh, gosh, I like hate canceling or I hate, like he had to reschedule the whole day. It's like, all these things. And also, the best thing that happened is when this interview happened, because it was the best day for this interview to happen. And when you're hearing it is the best day for you to hear it. It's coming to you when you are ready to hear it. And I think that's really important. Because I think we can be really hard on ourselves going, oh, gosh, I wish I should have learned that sooner. I should have done that sooner. Oh my gosh, I've only known this sooner. Your ears on mine are ready to hear it today. And we're talking about healthy sources of power and finding your own and be more mindful. And oh my goodness, when you figure out sort of the ego on my mind was blown. So lots of good stuff in this episode. So here is Christian de la Huerta. Lesley Logan 2:23  All right, I have an incredible, incredible guest today. I'm really excited. I think we're going to learn so much about ourselves in this world. And our guest today is Christian de la Huerta and I am so excited to have him on the show. Finally, it's been a long time coming. So Christian, can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at?Christian de la Huerta 2:43  Happy to be here with you. It has been a long time brewing. Well, I've been doing life coaching, executive coaching, retreats, you know, from a psycho-spiritual perspective for over 30 years now. I was born in Cuba, I was raised in the US since I was 10. So how you show that immigrant experience, and probably the the healing modality that I use most within my work, in addition to the cognitive, you know, personal transformational aspect of the work, I'd use breathwork as a healing modality, which is incredibly powerful and works very effectively. Lesley Logan 3:25  Yeah, I know that well. Over the pandemic, I finally was able to, like dive in and get my own training under that because I, I loved it so much. I'm kind of like, oh, once I love something, I'm gonna go learn it. Because I like to. I like to know the ins and outs of how it works. Like it's 30 years of coaching people in that way that you don't look old enough to do that. I guess I want to know, like how you got started in doing that 30 years ago, because I feel like you know, you're may have been too young to have the life experiences to do that. But maybe you don't need that. So how are you? How did you get started? And and what led you to breathwork?Christian de la Huerta 4:01  Well, I'm actually older than I look. Which I think is a testament to the breath work actually and to you know, meditation and having inner peace and being able to look at yourself in the mirror and smile at the end of the day and to sleep well I think that says a lot for for the quality of life and how we age. You know, I was I come out of the psychotherapy tradition. My dad was a psychiatrist. I was going for a PhD degree in psychology until I had my first breathwork experience. And then Lesley, I jumped tracks. I was so just blown away by it that I had to do it again. And I had to make it available to others. And I've you know, been all over the world. Sharing this practice with countless people. Yeah. And it just works, you know, it works fast. I haven't really studied breathwork like the lot of studies they've done meditation and what's happening in the brain when we meditate? I'm sure it's a very similar process for breathwork. But they're just now starting to research. What, what, how does it work? Exactly, yeah. But I think it's ultimately a mystery. But I can't argue with results, it works. And it has permanent effects, and it heals, I don't know, anything more effective in terms of healing past trauma. And I'm talking serious stuff, I can't tell you how many people I've worked with, who were raped, or were sexually abused, or some traumatic experiences like most of us have had, and that stuff gets healed and quickly. And, you know, with all due respect to psychotherapy, and in the right hands with clear intentions and goals, it can be profoundly supportive and transformational. And, you know, we all know that you can sit on somebody's couch for for 10, 20, 30 years, rehashing the same old crap and nothing really happens. And the reason for that is, you know, that that trauma no longer lives in the mind, it's descended into the body and has been semanticized. So it's in the cellular, and the tissues of the body. So no amount of talking at it isn't gonna really get to it. So breathwork, like, a couple of other practices, bypasses the mind, and it goes to the source of the trauma in the body, and it clears it. And amazing, amazing things happen.Lesley Logan 6:26  Yeah, it is kind of interesting. You know, I came across, I did breathwork, you know, in some different yoga classes where people were trained, but I never really like, knew all the things about it. Like it wasn't a practice of mine. And then I had a girlfriend because Emma's a Pilates instructor one of the girls. So just Pilates is very big on breath, he actually has a quote in his book, above all else learn how to breathe. Most people, their lungs are a cemetery for disease, because they're not actually exhaling, he was like, very big on like, gotta get the air out, and was very big on his breath. And so if you actually look at the Pilates exercises, very few of them ever hold the breath. Most of them are out moving the breath out. And he had like a breath aside, there's this very big on it. So quite interested in this one girl in this class I was taking, she brought up, you know, the book Breathe, which I'm sure you've heard of a million times and more, but like she brought up and how like, our facial bones continue to change in our life. And I was like, hold on, what do you mean they continue to change? So I got really interested in like reading the book. And what I discovered in that book is what you just said, like, there's still not a lot of information known about why it works. Just like the, you know, people were doing amazing things. And they're like, oh, that person's not a doctor, we're not going to pay attention to what they're doing. And I think that's a shame for a lot of things in this, you know, a lot of the tools that work out there, because the people creating them, we're not doctors, we don't look at them. So I find it really interesting for the person who's listening who's like, you guys keep bringing up breathwork. What is it? And how, like, what are the benefits? Can we just like, take a one-on-one level on that? Can you explain to people like what when you talk about breathwork, what it is?Christian de la Huerta 8:04  Sure, I mean, we should acknowledge that breathwork is a very large umbrella term. Right. So under there, we can find the type of breathing techniques and practices that you do at the end of yoga class. And there's a lot of different I mean, there's a lot of breathing practices for relaxation, to sleep better for stress reduction, there are other other reading techniques that if you want to, rather than reaching for the for the coffee cup after lunch, if you do certain breathing practices, it energizes you and brings focus to your mind, the kind of breath work that we're talking about here, it's longer you breathe in a certain way, in a certain conscious, intentional, connected way for about an hour, an hour and a half. Some practices even go longer than that. And amazing things happen. Just like not only does it heal in all those ways that we were talking about. Christian de la Huerta 8:54  But people have incredibly profound altered state of consciousness. Like often, I'll hear people, you know, from people who come Breathe with me that they got to the same place that they did on a sacred plant medicine journey. And I think part of what's happening in both of those modalities, whether we're used to talking about the breath, or those other kind of more shamanic experiences is that we're tapping out of the limited ego mind, you know, that that sense of personal identity. You know, like, this is Christian, that's Lesley, which is ultimately an illusion. It's, it's not real, but it's both a helpful illusion and the source of all our pain and suffering. And once we pop out of that little limited perspective, then we have what we, you know, we call magic miracles because we like the terminology for it. Like a great metaphor to think about it a great visual if you put a baseball in the center of a stadium. That's what the ego mind is, who we are, is actually the stadium and we've allowed this tiny, tiny, tiny part of who we are to think that it is all who we are. And to make really important, significant, consequential choices about our lives about our relationships, from its very small, limited and always fear-based perspective. So for anybody who is on a journey of awakening, or remembering or empowerment, first step, as far as I'm concerned, is understanding how the ego mind works.Lesley Logan 10:29  That is, I've never had anyone describe it as like, the ego is the ball in a stadium, and we are the stadium, like, that's freaking powerful to think that, like, we're so much bigger than we give ourselves credit.Christian de la Huerta 10:42  Yes, we're like playing so small. And like, we were just now beginning to explore the potential of the human mind. It is so powerful. I mean, it's so many studies of just even the power of visualization. You know, for example, one that I was looking up the other day, they compare to two different groups, you know, same kind of comparable groups in terms of what made up the group, one group went to the gym and had this particular routine that they did for X period of time, the second group did the same routine, except they only visualized it, they sat at home and they did this whole routine in their mind. After the you know, whatever the length of period it was the the gym goers I think they had like a 30% increase in body and muscle mass. The people who just visualize that had a 70% increase in body mass, almost half. The result just from using the mind. The power of the mind is just amazing.Lesley Logan 11:43  Yeah, it's, it's I it made me think of the story. I can't remember which book I read it in, but like there was a prisoner of war in Vietnam. And they, you know, every single day, they picture themselves doing 18 holes of the golf course, back home, like that was like how they kind of like, spent their day like distract themselves from being in this prison camp. And they're not being fed all like, there's not been protein there. decondition anyways, he finally gets out, he gets home to the States and his friends, like, what do you want to do? And he's like, I want to go play a round of golf. And they're like, 18 holes, you've been in prison for over a year, like you haven't, there's no way you have the stamina. And he had visualized doing a par on every single hole. And sure enough, he did it. Because like his brain had, like, memorized it so much. It's like such a powerful thing. And we I finally we let our minds wander and let it say a bunch of things about to ourselves that aren't even true. Like, I find that people don't, either they think visualization is frivolous, and then they should be doing something else. So like, what are some steps that people should be thinking about when they visualize because I think that it's actually, it seems so simple, and also so difficult for us? Christian de la Huerta 12:53  Well, and the thing, I think that you just pointed to me, not only are we wasting our potential in terms of what we think about, but it's worse than that, you know, we do we do such a number on ourselves with all the negative self-talk, we feed the self-doubt, we feed all of our words, I mean, the things we tell ourselves inside of our heads, we would never say to anybody else, that and that's also part of understanding what the ego mind is, because that is the function of the ego mind. That's, that's where that that inner judge that harsh inner judge, it is the ego mind. So there's a whole other layer of, of understanding. And so first step is becoming aware. So paying attention to our thoughts, and what's in what we're doing to become more mindful about what we're thinking about, because we really, our minds have really limitless potential. And we're not only wasting it, but using it for negative purposes, what I call the self-inflicted mind, F. Yeah. Christian de la Huerta 13:55  And so, to me, that would be step one is to become aware of what we're doing. Because the thing is that we're going through our lives, and we don't even know why we do the things we do. Like we haven't examined our belief systems. We've just taken things for granted, because that's the way our parents did them and their parents before him and their parents before that. But we haven't really stopped to question for the most part. You know, why we believe in the things we do and why we do the things we do and why we get triggered? Why do certain people trigger us and others don't? Certain situations? So if we want if we're on a journey of personal empowerment, that those are like, rate beginning steps. Start paying attention. And even if you like, set your, you know, set your timer for the hour, you know, like it goes off on the hour, it takes 10 seconds. What am I thinking about? What am I feeling, what kind of emotions are coursing through my body just do like a mini check in. Just that you do that on the hour, it'll you'll become so much more self aware. And then what that buys us is the ability to choose. Rather than going through life, just reacting to stuff that we're not even conscious of? Lesley Logan 15:02  Yeah, you oh my goodness. First of all, this is hilarious while I was in while I was in Cambodia, I was doing some journaling. And I, one of the questions is like, you know, pump yourself like, what are you thinking? What are you doing? And I was like, okay, I'm just going to put a little reminder in my phone. And I'm just going to, like, let this time scroll. So just comes off at a random time. Like, I'm just like, that time because I wasn't expecting it, right. And today, it came up and it was like, What are you thinking about right now? And I was like, right now I'm thinking I'm really tired. I'm like, Oh, I'm really tired. Oh, I should just take a nap. You know? Like, okay, I'm gonna go do that was the best thing I ever did for myself, like, and I think it's so funny. Because like, I probably would have just gone the whole day going, oh, this is a long day. I'm having a really, you know, like, I wouldn't have just like, so it seems so simple. But we need it until it becomes a practice until it becomes something that we're doing naturally. Christian de la Huerta 15:55  And not only that, but I mean, we don't we you, you may have gone through the whole day, like feeling bad. And then the mind comes in and tries to add meaning to it. What's going on with me? Well, it must be because I hate my job. Or it must be because this relationship, what's wrong with it? Right? And then we get we get lost in those stories that we are making up in our minds. Lesley Logan 16:14  Yeah and it stresses us out, which causes health problems (inaudible). Oh, my gosh, yeah. Okay, that is a great, that's a great first step that we could all take simple, y'all and probably something you're like, it should be harder than that. No, it can be it can be easier. We don't have to make everything so difficult. I have a question for you, Christian. You said, your dad's a psychotherapist. And like, I'm stuck on a little bit like, how did your parents take it when you're like, I'm quitting school, I'm going to teach Breath, like I just kind of, and the reason this comes up for me is that, you know, a lot of people who listen to the show, they have these big aspirations they have these dreams they want to do, but they're afraid of letting people down around them. Or they're afraid of like what people will say or judge them for. And I guess I just wonder, like, I'm curious if like, your family was super supportive of you, and the and the change you want to make, because people who go to college and their parents went to college probably want their kids to. So like, how did they take that?Christian de la Huerta 17:12  Yeah, I mean, I did, I did complete my four years, I just didn't go to the grad school didn't pursue the PhD. And in that sense, my dad was great, and both my parents were great, they just really wanted us all to be happy. They had a more difficult, challenging time with me, exploring, you know, spirituality beyond the confines and definitions of Catholicism, because they came from that religion in which, you know, they were taught that that is the one and only true path. And so that was a little bit more challenging for them, but then, you know, then they started to see the result, you know, they looked in my eyes, and they saw that, that sounds good there. And they saw the things that I was doing in the world were good things and making a difference in real human lives. So they came around, they came around to that. But I think you're pointing to a really, really, really important point, which is how often and how frequently all of us have given our power away because of that fear of what somebody else was gonna was gonna think? Or you because of even the unexamined expectations or the assumptions that we make, before even having the conversation with them, we just assume that we know how they're gonna respond. So we internalize it. And then we react. So at so as to avoid conflict. And I go, oh, my God, and the waste of human potential is tragic. Tragic.Lesley Logan 18:37  Yeah, I think you said, assumptions. Like, it's kind of funny how we would like, a lot of people will make decisions based on what they think someone's gonna say. Christian de la Huerta 18:48  Exactly. Lesley Logan 18:48  And, and then, really, because our mind goes on wanders, we create a whole story. And then we get angry with them about a conversation they've never had. And then we avoid them, or they trigger us and they're just like, hey, and it's like, you're like resenting them? Because you made a whole life decision based on what you think that they would have said, and they never said it yet. So it's so funny.Christian de la Huerta 19:11  Talk about tragic. And messed up. It's messed up. And that connects to power and how many times have we given our power away? How many times have we said yes, when inside we really felt no, we really didn't want to do it or it really wasn't okay with us, but just for or, you know, we override our beliefs, our values, our preferences, our dreams. And we settle. We settle for an illusion of insecurity, or a false sense of security and we settle for crumbs of pseudo love, and and it's all happening inside of our heads. It's all made up inside of our heads. It's really tragic.Lesley Logan 19:55  So I guess and for the person who like has this now as I say, ingrained habit there live their lives. Like it's not just one person, it's like most people, you know, live their lives with these assumptions and giving their power away. It can feel like climbing a mountain to like, get your power back, like what is what is the step? Is it just going back to the awareness? Or like, how do we actually is it saying no, when you mean no, like what is, what is something people can practice, like, feel like they are actually taking control and being and bringing their power back to them?Christian de la Huerta 20:27  All of that. And by the way, that's I mean, I would say, go get my book, yes, to get it on Amazon Awakening the Solar Power, and it'll walk you through it, it'll walk you through the whole process of understanding the ego mind and why we do the things we do. And it'll give you a different perspective, a different way of how to look at power, because that's part of that's part of the problem, you know, we've been conditioned to believe that power is a negative thing. And you would win, and then on top of that with, with phrases like, you know, power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, and who wants to be corrupted. And then, then on top of that how many of us have witnessed abuses of power, so we tend to associate power with abuse of power, and good people don't want to do that. We don't want to abuse power and cause harm. And then we've also been taught mistakenly that the emotions are weakness. We, especially men, little boys don't cry. And so many faulty assumptions that go with that. Now, first of all, why don't little boys cry? Why? Because only little girls cry, because the feminine is weakness, right? Somebody along the way decided that the feminine is weakness, like, wait a minute, that is so wrong. So not true. If you want to talk power, courage, resilience, let's talk about the power of creation that exists in a female body. Like, seriously. Christian de la Huerta 21:53  And to lighten things up a little bit. Betty White, you know, who left us last year was she was being interviewed, the story goes, she was being interviewed in one of those multiple celebrity group interviews. And somebody said something about having balls, and she goes, Wait just a minute, what do we get this association of courage and strength with balls, you thumped those little things, and the guy collapses bends over in pain. You want to talk, courage and strength and power, let's talk vaginas. Those things take a pounding.Lesley Logan 22:24  Oh my I love Betty White so much. That is the best.Lesley Logan 22:32  But seriously, right. So that's one faulty assumption. And then the, that the emotions are weakness, wait a minute, they're not weakness, they're not strength, either. They're just energy. So what happens when you put all that together into the mix all those beliefs, it's the beliefs about power, the conditioning, that's the reason that we ended up overriding our true desires and preferences, and we end up settling. We hate conflict, we avoid confrontation. So what that for somebody who is on this journey of wanting to reclaim their power, there are a couple of first steps, you know, first of all understand our right understand your relationship to power and why you believe certain things about it, and then start paying attention, right? In the same way that you put that little timer to see what kind of emotions you're having, or what kind of thoughts are going through your mind. Start noticing, start observing yourself going through your life mindfully. And when you find yourself saying yes, and when you and then when inside it really, doesn't it's not okay with you. Look at the situation. Why did I do that? Right? What was really going on there? What did I fear? Was I fearing rejection? Did I fear that I was going to end up alone? Did I feel that I was going to rock the boat of a relationship too much? Was it what kind of what's what are my patterns? Do I tend to give my power away in personal, intimate, romantic relationships? Or maybe is it with authority figures, parental figures, bosses, coaches, spiritual leaders, that kind of stuff. And that's how we begin to see the patterns, then we can begin to make choices accordingly, rather than just doing things unconsciously, because we haven't even noticed why we do the things we do. Lesley Logan 24:14  Yeah, I, that the whole, like, notice why we do the things we do. It's really, you know, I told the story before on the podcast, but it's like, in case an engineer listening, if you hear this, it's really hilarious. My husband's mom, she would make Thanksgiving turkey or the Christmas turkey and she would cut the top off the turkey. She put in the oven. And my husband was like, why don't we cut the top of the turkey off? Like why? And she put it in the pan. She like cut it off, put in the pan, put in the oven. And she's like, huh, I don't I actually don't know that. That's how my mom did it. Let me call her. She calls her mom. She's like hey, Mom, why don't we cut the top of the turkey off? And she said because my stove. My oven was too small for theChristian de la Huerta 24:58  It's funny and tragic. Lesley Logan 25:00  Tragic because that's really a good part of the turkey. Christian de la Huerta 25:06  But it's a perfect example. I'm gonna I'm gonna quote you on that one. Lesley Logan 25:10  It's a great story. It's so good, please do. It's this funny thing. It's like, what like, we we go through and it's and I'm sure it starts with like when your kid you brought up like boys don't cry, but also like parents get tired of questions kids ask. Little kids ask all the questions like we were born to ask questions. And somewhere along the way someone's like, just do what I say don't like just do it. Like, just, you know, like, and I can picture my parents doing that. And so I just stopped asking questions because you, you don't want to be made fun of in class because people laugh at you. If you don't ask a stupid question. If you ask a question, how, maybe your parents are tired? They are just exhausted. Like, just can you just do what I just go do it? You know, like, I don't know. And so you stop, you stop asking those questions. And then it comes to you. And you don't even know sometimes the questions to ask yourself. And so I know it sounds so simple, like, what am I thinking right now? Or why does it but those simple questions are like great, great questions to start with. I love them. Because it doesn't have to be complicated.Christian de la Huerta 26:06  Exactly. And that is so profound, because then what the mind knows the what the mind does those little minds that just didn't know any better. We personalize things, things that had nothing to do with us. Like maybe our parents were tired or overwhelmed, or they just had a bad day. And they were short, or they said something that just burst out that they didn't really mean but those little minds take it on as truth. And then we make up interpretations about it. Like there's something wrong with me. I'm not worthy of love. Too much of this, too. Not enough of that. And then we live our lives from those misunderstandings. That's all we were. Yeah. And that's tragic. Because that gets in the way of every single relationship we've ever had. Lesley Logan 26:49  Yeah, yeah. Oh, you know, you're the first person ever say tragic when it comes to that. And I think it's actually the best word. Because it is tragic that no matter what age you are, when you learn about like, oh, that I could ask myself these things, oh, I've been giving my power away. It's there still years lost or still experiences missed out or there's, there's probably relationships that could have been had not even romantic, but just with family members we've avoided because we like we like create a whole story around it.Christian de la Huerta 27:23  Exactly, exactly. The things yeah, the missed opportunities, the things that we have not even attempted because we were because we were afraid of fear of quote, unquote, failure. When you know, from my perspective, there is no no such thing as long as we're learning from a project or something that didn't work out or even a relationship that didn't work out. It's it's not a failure, as long as we learned from it, and we're becoming better human beings from it, there is no such thing as a failed relationship.Lesley Logan 27:53  Yeah, yeah, that's so true. I had, you know, some of my family got divorced for like, the second time, and they're like, I'm just a failure at marriage. And like, well, both one of them ran for like 22 years, and one ran for 10 years, a lot of people would call those like, long relationships.Christian de la Huerta 28:09  Seriously. I think they are by anybody's definition. Lesley Logan 28:12  Yeah. So like, I think, like, you know, I wouldn't call it failure. But I love that you said like, if you're learning from something, it's not a failure. And so as long as you take the time to, like, learn what, what was good from that, what, what what did i where did I change myself in that like this, take some self-perspective and also learn like, oh, I gave my power away there, then you're right. It's actually just like, a really great experience that we can like, take with us to the next place.Christian de la Huerta 28:36  Yeah, exactly. Not necessarily a fun experience. But if we're, if we're learning from it, then it's worth well worth it to me, as long as we're not going to repeat the same mistakes. Yeah. Which often begin even before the get-go, oh, how often do we sabotage relationships? Before we even get started. By attracting or falling for people who are not a match? Does that mean we're better? Does it more worse, we're just not a match. We're in different places of life, we have different values, different dreams for life, or whatever it may be. And we fall for people who are not available. Yeah. And the tragic part of the hat is that our relationships don't even have a chance. And then and that all comes from that fear that doesn't even have a base on reality that it stems from those misunderstandings from childhood. And so there's this journey that we're talking about becoming aware of why we do the things we do. Yeah, it takes work. No question. Yeah, it's not easy. Guaranteed. You know, sometimes I even say it's a heroic journey to ask ourselves, why we do the things we do and to be able to, be able to be willing to dive deep inside and face our own demons, our own fears, our own self-doubt, but it is so worth it because the reward for doing that is freedom. Like we get to choose Everything in our lives. Lesley Logan 30:03  We do. Um, my husband and I joke, we moved to L.A. the exact same year, so we moved 2007. He moved from Philly, I moved, I was born and raised in California. So I just moved from a different city. But we're about two months apart, we literally worked within a block of each other many of those years, like just basically on the same street of the city for for we met in 2013. So six years later, right, they get into the bath. And so someone introduced us, and when we found out that we literally worked across from each other at that exact time for the last year, we've never seen each other never met, like just going through our lives. But as much as we are like absolutely this great match. I'm so excited. We also know if we had met any point between 2007 and 2012, we would have been like who is this? What a crazy like, we would never we had to go through the relationship we went through before that, and really examine like, what? Who am I like, why did I choose the person that I was just with? That was not right, like, we both went through this whole journey because of the ex that we had. That allowed us to go? Oh, hi. Yeah, and also like, the person I was when he met me, was a totally, I was just like, No, I'm nope, like, you can't No, I'm not gonna hang out tonight. Like, it wasn't like, Oh, I'm gonna say yes. Because like, I want someone to like me. It's like, No, I'm tired. Actually, I'm tired tonight. So we're, you know, and so like, but it's so interesting how, you know, we, especially when it comes to relationships, we do fall for people who are unavailable, or we try to become something we're not or we reason we make up reasons for Oh, it's okay, that they said that, and like, I'll just it's I was being too much of this. And we just tell ourselves these things. And it's really about that self-examination that we have to go through. And I know I kind of want to go into like, you have this amazing book, what made you write it? And you know, what, what are you hoping that people get from it?Christian de la Huerta 32:03  That's a great question. And, and, you know, I want to say first, that I'm an unlikely person to be stuck to be speaking about and writing about personal empowerment. Like I know, self-doubt. In fact, I know self-hatred, my entire adolescence was one long depression with suicidal ideation and fantasies. And flash forward to today. And no matter what happens in my life, no matter the circumstances, whether a relationship works out, or it doesn't, whether a project succeeds or it fails in quotes, never, ever, ever, ever do I question my sense of self, my self-worth is unshakable. So I know if that can happen to me, it can happen in anybody. And that's the kind of teaching and process that I share in this book. And it's very, I know how busy everybody is. And I know that less and less people read, but I designed the book to make it very navigable, right to make it easy to work with. So the chapters are short. And they have practices designed at the end of you know, practices at the end of each chapter, designed to help us integrate the concept and the teachings. So that (inaudible) Lesley Logan 33:12  I love that about your book, I'm sorry to interrupt, because too often I find a book and I'm like, okay, thank you for all this information. And like I don't even know how to integrate it right now. And like, too much information is too much information.Christian de la Huerta 33:26  That's the point. Like, we don't need more information, we've got information overload, like our brains are, like, tapped out, maxed out with all the information that's bombarding us all day long. And so yeah, so those practices are designed to integrate the teachings so that we actually live from them and our lives get transformed. We don't need information, what we need is transformation. And that's what those teachings and those practices are helped designed to do. And what inspired it. You know, I think the original interestingly, the original de seed thought about that was my older sister. I'm one of nine kids in a large Catholic family. So further evidence that the you know, the Catholic Roulette is not very effective. And you know, I'm just kidding. Maybe my parents did want to have a large family intentionally. Christian de la Huerta 34:19  But anyway, I'm really grateful for it. We're really close and really tight and all of us within 12 years, so my mom was pretty much pregnant for 12 years. My older sister, I'm number two, the oldest is my sister, who, as a kid was a natural-born leader. I mean, like, not only was she boss around all nine of us, but the entire neighborhood and not in a nasty way. Like she would just say, hey, let's, let's go do that. And we would all say, yeah, let's go through that. So we would just follow until she hit puberty. And then I don't know if somebody said something to her that little girls didn't behave that way or women didn't behave in that form or but she kind of stuffed down natural leadership. And I never really understood it. So I think it's that was one of the initial thoughts because the book is for everybody. Everybody struggles with issues around power. Yeah. But it has a particular dedication, focus on women's empowerment. And it's not to because I believe that the empowerment of women is the single most important thing that needs to happen in our world. It's not to idealize women is not to put women up on a pedestal, women also abuse power. And it's not certainly not to give women more crap to clean up in this mess that we have all created here. Christian de la Huerta 35:41  It's because as a world, as a species, we have been working, we have been functioning, so off balance, so off-kilter when it comes to this balance between the masculine and the feminine energies. And so I believe, I mean, I know like when it's even more than I believe, I know that when women are in 50%, of power in this world, we're gonna have a very different relationship to war, and poverty, and hunger, and education and social justice and how we treat the environment to all of it. So for me, it's like a strategic approach, what is the one thing that I could focus on that will then impact all those areas? And that's what I land on.Lesley Logan 36:20  I love all of that. And I think it's so it's so needed. And I had Kelli Adame on talking about masculine feminine energies, because we have them all, we like both males and females have both. But everyone's operating so much masculine. Because when women were told, well, you, you have to climb up, you have to do these things, you have to break the ceiling, everything has a masculine energy that they had to be and they're like, okay, well, let me show you how I could be both I can be a mom and I can work and it's like all these things. And so, yeah, it's everyone needs to explore that feminine energy more. And also, you know, what positive good power can look like. And I think this is exciting. I'm excited. We're gonna take a brief break, and people can find out where to get your book. And also, maybe follow you, listen to more of your amazing words. Lesley Logan 37:07  Okay, Christian, where do you hang out? Where is your book at? How can people work with you?Christian de la Huerta 37:13  Thanks for asking that Lesley. The book is available wherever books are sold. So you can you know, if you want to support your local bookstore, you can order it there. Or you can get it on Amazon or some of the other online bookstores. In terms of reaching me, probably my website is the best way to do it. And from there, they can access my social media, the website is soulfulpower.com. S-O-U-L-F-U-L power P-O-W-E-R dot com. And for your audience, anybody who goes to my website and gets on my email list, and we all know how easy it is to click unsubscribe, if it doesn't work for you. And I'm not going to take it personally if you do, like I get how I get too much email too. So no worries if it doesn't support your path of empowerment and remembering and discovery. But anybody who does get on my email list we'll send them a sample chapter from the book and one that speaks about what it means to live heroically, which you and I have kind of addressed it a little bit today. Some of the ways what it means to live heroically in the 21st century will send them some of the power practices that we were talking about. And we'll send them a guided meditation that I created in the midst of the pandemic, to which is about how to move into a place of trust in a time of chaos.Lesley Logan 38:33  Very needed. I love that. Thank you for that gift. It's wonderful. And and I mean, for the whole reason I'm just exploring it more if it's like piqued your interest at all you guys, just like support more because you can unsubscribe if it doesn't hit the thing. So easy to do. Lesley Logan 38:48  Okay, Christian, you've given us a lot of amazing things. But you're good with the action items. Do so you understand I like people to have something they can take away. What is something that's bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted (steps) that they can take to be it till they see it? What do you have for us?Christian de la Huerta 39:03  Yeah, you know, I go back to the breath. If you deepen your relationship with the breath, it'll change your life. So and you know, it doesn't have to be, it doesn't even have to be like an hour, long, breathwork session. But pay attention to your breath. Notice your breath, put it on that timer, right in the same time, the timer goes off every hour, whenever whatever period of time you choose, check your breath. Notice how deeply you're breathing? In addition, you're going to check your thoughts what what kind of emotions are you having, and you're just observing it right? It's about becoming more mindful, more attentive, more aware of what's going on with us. And notice your breath. Because the thing that happens is when we get upset if you pay attention to that, we start headed in the direction of an argument or we started getting stressed out in traffic. The first thing we do is we stop breathing. And we start taking really, really shallow breaths. And that's what anchors those emotions in the body. And then you have to come spend a perfectly good evening or weekend retreat with me breathing to clear all this, all those emotions that we're stuffing. Stop stuffing them. And one of the ways to do that is to keep breathing. So you start in find, find yourself stuck traffic getting frustrated, deepen your breath, slow down your breath. But it's, it's, it's a habit we have to build, right? Because when the moment we're just in the upset. So that's the purpose of doing the timer on your phone is because that's how you develop the practice. Hey, you know, take a minute doesn't even have to take a minute, 30 seconds, and breathe deeply for 30 seconds it will change your life if you do it consistently. Lesley Logan 40:50  Yeah, you're so right on. There's this one, the founder of SoulCycle. She said because they Tim Ferriss asked her like, do you meditate? She's like, yes, for 11 seconds. And he's like, what she's like, I have an 11-second meditation where I hit play and the guy goes, inhale. Exhale. And that's it's 11 seconds long. And she's like, I do that throughout the day whenever I need it. And it really helps like, just bring the nervous system down. And like, I don't, I'm not saying that no one should meditate. But my goodness, if you think you're so busy, you can take 11 seconds to like, take a (inaudible).Christian de la Huerta 41:25  Yes, absolutely. If you like yeah, if you want to develop a vision practice great. But even if you do that, just that 11-second meditation. Yeah, do it. It'll change your life. Lesley Logan 41:35  Yeah. Christian, this is so wonderful. I'm so grateful for this talk. Just really enlightening and eye-opening for us all. Thank you so much. Thank you for writing your book. Y'all, go get it and make sure that you let Christian and I know what your favorite takeaways were from this episode. Share this with a friend if you've got a friend who you're like man, she's not just holding her breath all the time. She's like holding herself back from things you know you don't have to be the person that tells her that we can do it you know we can do (inaudible) podcast. And you know, let us know your greatest takeaways. Thank you, Christian for being here. Thank you for your amazing book and y'all until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 42:13  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day.Lesley Logan 42:14  Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. Brad Crowell 42:38  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 42:42  It is produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo. Brad Crowell 42:53  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music, and our branding by designer and artist Gianfranco Cioffi. Lesley Logan 43:00  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals and Ximena Velazquez for our transcriptions. Brad Crowell 43:06  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all the content to our website. And finally to Meridith Crowell for keeping us all on point and on time. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Catherine Bell is a successful entrepreneur, business leader, and best-selling business author. Catherine founded BluEra, a Profit 500 executive search and team transformation company. As a top 200 growing company in Canada, top 10 in Alberta, and best workplace, BluEra was a shining example of the Awakened Company System in action. With the sale of BluEra to DHR, Catherine now focuses on awakening the fire within organizations through Strategy with Soul consulting as founder and CEO of The Awakened Company. In 2022, Catherine was identified as one of the top 10 innovative CEOs revamping the future by Inc. Magazine. Author of The Awakened Company, Catherine's revolutionary business book was awarded the Nautilus Book Awards in Business & Leadership, was a best seller one week after its release, a best-seller on Amazon, and was chosen as “8 of The Best Leadership Books of 2015”, and recognized as a top book combining business and mindfulness. Catherine has been published in Fortune, HBR, Profit, Conscious Company Magazine, and Women of Influence and has written for the UN. Ishu Singh- https://ishusingh.com/

In this episode of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we ask the question, once our basic needs are met, does money and material goods bring happiness? Today's Featured Expert is Jeff Golden M.Ed.,  author of Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World, winner of the Grand Prize at the Nautilus Book Awards. Jeff is a former Fulbright Scholar in sustainable development, was awarded the US State Department's Millennium International Volunteer Award, and has directed several nonprofits dedicated to sustainability and social justice. He was most recently a scholar-in-residence at Vassar College. Jeff's book, Reclaiming the Sacred, draws on contributions of psychologists and economists, cosmologists and activists, saints and poets, to explore the things that most nourish human well-being, and those that don't. Episode Timeline 0:11. Intro to happiness, health, and longevity with Jeff Golden. 3:13. The genesis of a  book on personal growth and self-awareness. 6:16. The relationship between money and happiness. 12:29 Poverty, happiness, and basic needs. 18:26 Happiness, genetics, and your inner life. 22:49 Happiness, self-esteem, and connection in a divided society. Learn more about Jeff Golden and Reclaiming the Sacred at the links in the show notes. www.reclaimingthesacred.net About Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Check out the Growing Older Living Younger app Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to leadership guru Charles Vogl. Charles talks to us about the binding power of ritual: replacing the lost rituals of our new era. Charles Vogl's work is used to advise and develop leadership and programs worldwide within organizations including Google, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitch, Amazon, ServiceNow & Meetup.com. He has instructed and presented at organizations including The Yale Leadership Institute, The Yale Law School, The Harvard Law School, The Stanford Graduate School of Business and the US Army. He works with Google in several capacities, including as a trusted thought leader for the Google School for Leaders which develops 20,000 Google managers. He is the author of three books. His first book, ​the international bestseller The Art of Community​ shares how both community and belonging can be built through time-tested principles and rituals. It won a Nautilus Book Award for Business and Leadership writing. His latest book, Building Brand Communities, speaks to organization leaders connecting the people important for success. It won an Axiom Business Book Gold Medal. In his 20s, Charles served in the U.S. Peace Corps in northern Zambia. There, he witnessed inspirational community inside his rural village. After the Peace Corps, Charles founded a social impact documentary film company in New York City. His PBS film projects won many awards including the Amnesty International prestigious "Movies That Matter" award.

Exploring the concept of I D E A in workplaces, that exclusion has a cost, and how one small change can make a world of difference and bring us closer to more inclusive businesses with IDEA Thought Leader, Michael Bach. You're listening to episode 35 of the Happy Space Podcast. Today we're exploring the idea that I D E A is a business imperative with thought leader and fellow word nerd, Michael Bach. Veteran advocate Michael Bach shares his insights on I D E A - inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, and why what we call it matters less than the actions we take. Not only have we been ineffective, for example, we've had years of antibias training that hasn't worked, many actions can be considered performative. Michael inspires us to take bolder steps to make a lasting difference.Michael Bach is a nationally and internationally recognized thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. He founded the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), CCDI Consulting and Pride at Work Canada.Prior to taking on this role, he was the national leader for diversity, equity, and inclusion for KPMG Canada. Additionally, Michael spent 2½ years as Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International.Most recently, in 2023, he was named as one of the 10 Most Influential DE&I Leaders Revamping The Future by CIO Views Magazine.His 2020 book Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right is a Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and Amazon bestseller, and recipient of the silver 2020 Nautilus Book Award in the category of Rising to the Moment, and a finalist in the Legacy Nonfiction category for the American Bookfest's Best Book Awards. His new book Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work was released in March of 2022 and is a Toronto Star bestseller and finalist in the General Nonfiction category for the American Bookfest's Best Book Awards.He lives between Toronto and Palm Springs with his husband Mike, and their two fur-babies Sasha and Pepper.CHAPTERS00:06:13 - The concept behind IDEA00:14:00 Avoiding the cost of exclusion00:18:05 How research has played a role in diversity/inclusion00:22:00 How other businesses have been practicing inclusion00:31:40 The rise of flexible and remote workplaces00:33:51 Where are we now? + Land acknowledgement as a performative action00:39:26 What action can you take now?LINKS2007 Catalyst Census Research of Women Board DirectorsAccenture - Public Accountability for Leadership diversity - SHRM DEI InitiativesSHRM Inclusion 2024Salesforce Michael Bach WebsiteIMAGE CREDITS Group working at table - CanvaWomen standing in group together - CanvaMichael Bach headshot - Michael BachCatalyst logo - Catalyst.orgAccenture logo - Accenture.comGroup of diverse individuals - CanvaPride parade street -...

The Faculty Factory Podcast welcomes back Margaret Chisolm, MD, FAMEE, FACP, FAAP, to the show this week for a much-needed discussion on the dynamics of building flourishing relationships and meaningful social support. Dr. Chisolm previously joined our show in 2021 when she explored with us how implementing aspects of the arts and humanities within medical curricula can strongly benefit learners. You can revisit that episode here: https://facultyfactory.org/margaret-chisolm/ With the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Chisolm currently serves as: Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Member, Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence Director, The Paul McHugh Program for Human Flourishing In addition to these prestigious roles, she is the author of the 2022 Nautilus Book Award winner, From Survive to Thrive: Living Your Best Life with Mental Illness. You can follow along with her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whole_patients For more information on her website, please visit: https://margaretchisolmmd.com/ Programming Notes We love to learn from faculty members around the world. If you or someone you'd like to nominate wants to be a guest on our show, reach out to us via the Contact Us page on FacultyFactory.org or email us directly here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu  You can also find more Faculty Factory podcast episodes here: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

In an expansive discussion around Steve Kanji Ruhl's book, Appalachian Zen, Steve and Raghu explore finding equilibrium through zen practice.“In Buddhism, the true home is that place within each of us, it's an inner heartland. We can call it original Buddha Nature; it is accessible to all of us anytime and any place. It's really a matter of finding this inner equilibrium and being in this moment, in this place, and being fully alive.” – Steve Kanji RuhlIn this episode, Raghu Markus and Steve Kanji Ruhl discuss:Cultural Transformation in AppalachiaSteve Kanji's experience of violence and PTSDZen practice and finding our inner equilibriumEnduring a soul injury and the journey of healingThe teachers that shape us for better or worseMeeting Ram Dass and receiving sanctuaryThe concept of home and the path as the guruHolding self and other simultaneouslyZazen meditation practiceLiving deliberately and obstructions of the willBalancing intention with surrenderBreaking down the conditioning that prevents us from being clear, kind, and presentDirect identification and Tantric intimacyCommunity as the antidote of dysfunctional solitudeAbout Steve Kanji Ruhl:Reverend Steve Kanji Ruhl, M.Div., is an innovative Zen Buddhist minister ordained in the Zen Peacemaker Order by Roshi Bernie Glassman, and is also a lay Zen dharma holder and preceptor authorized by Roshi Eve Myonen Marko. Formerly affiliated with Green River Zen Center in western Massachusetts where he helped to teach and assisted Roshi Eve, he now operates independently, teaching Zen students in person and through his Touch the Earth cyber-sangha to “be clear, be kind, be present” through instruction in koans, ethical precepts, and shikantaza (“just sitting”) meditation. Also a multi-published author, Steve Kanji Ruhl was awarded the Gold Prize for Best Spiritual Memoir in the 2023 Nautilus Book Awards for his book, Appalachian Zen: Journeys in Search of True Home, from the American Heartland to the Buddha Dharma.Get your copy of Appalachian Zen or one of Steve Kanji Ruhl's other books HEREDiscover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Gellert was born and raised in Montreal. The son of Hungarian Holocaust survivors, he was educated in rabbinic Judaism. Traveling at age nineteen overland from Europe to India and throughout the Indian subcontinent, he had a close brush with death, an experience described later in his first book, Modern Mysticism. He studied with Marshall McLuhan at the University of Toronto and trained with the renowned Zen master Kōun Yamada in Japan for two years. He served as a humanities professor at Vanier College, Montreal, and as a lecturer in religious studies at Hunter College of the City University of New York. He managed an employee assistance program for the City of New York and has been a mental health consultant for the University of Southern California and Time magazine. Michael is a Jungian analyst practicing in West Los Angeles. He was formerly Director of Training and is currently an instructor at the C. G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles. His other books include The Way of the Small (winner of Spirituality & Practice's Book Award for One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2007), America's Identity Crisis, The Divine Mind (the latter two each receiving a Nautilus Book Award), Far From This Land: A Memoir About Evolution, Love, and the Afterlife, and Legacy of Darkness and Light: Our Cultural Icons and Their God Complex. His website is michaelgellert.com. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Unleashing Your Potential: Breaking Through the Barriers that Hold You Back   Take away: Make the truth the most important thing Money Learnings:  Growing up in Andrew's family and at school, most things he learned about money weren't very empowered. Bio: Andrew Daniel is an award-winning and international bestselling author and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. His Cinesomatics® workshops are held internationally from New York to London, Tuscany to Switzerland—helping professionals see the elusive patterns that hold them back. This methodology leads the world in cinematic movement diagnostics and advanced intuition development integrating approaches from embodiment, shadow work, therapy, and spirituality. His book, Awaken to Your True Self, is a gold Nautilus Book Awards recipient and #1 Amazon bestseller in the US & UK. In his early career, Andrew coded a particle and physics engine by the age of 18⁠, used by top Fortune 100 companies over the 7 years of his software business. His first teaching work, Holistic Sex (Mindvalley, 2014), provided the world with a new paradigm that bridged the divide between sexuality, spirituality, and the sexes. Andrew is also an advisor for the Alan Watts Organization. Highlights from this episode:  Andrew went from being a successful software entrepreneur to being homeless multiple times before finding success through embodiment work The importance of body language and how it affects results in various aspects of life The effectiveness of somatic psychotherapies and his mission to introduce them to others Andrew discussed the need for deeper personal transformation rather than surface-level motivation The role of spirituality in personal growth and finding peace https://andrewdaniel.org/ Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!   Thanks for listening! Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul  https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com  Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Andrew Daniel. Andrew is an award-winning and international bestselling author and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. His Cinesomatics® workshops are held internationally from New York to London, Tuscany to Switzerland—helping professionals see the elusive patterns that hold them back. This methodology leads the world in cinematic movement diagnostics and advanced intuition development integrating approaches from embodiment, shadow work, therapy, and spirituality. His book, Awaken to Your True Self, is a gold Nautilus Book Awards recipient and #1 Amazon bestseller in the US & UK. In his early career, Andrew coded a particle and physics engine by the age of 18⁠, used by top Fortune 100 companies over the 7 years of his software business. His first teaching work, Holistic Sex (Mindvalley, 2014), provided the world with a new paradigm that bridged the divide between sexuality, spirituality, and the sexes. Andrew is also an advisor for the Alan Watts Organization. Key poins: Andrew introduces himself What is Cinesomatics®? Observations about male clients Men hold tension in their body Fear, vulnerability, and anxiety Moving the body to release trauma Practical advice for men Relevant links: Andrew's website: https://andrewdaniel.org/ Andrew's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewdaniel  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cam-fraser/message

We're not human beings having a spiritual experience, we're spiritual beings having a human experience.In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Dimitri Moraitis, co-founder and co-spiritual director of the Spiritual Arts Institute.  Originally trained in motion pictures and television, Dimitri was pursuing a promising career in directing and producing until he experienced a profound spiritual awakening that changed his life at the age of 25. After this spiritual awakening, Dmitri began pursuing the path of metaphysics. Dmitri is the co-author of the international bestseller and Nautilus Book Award winner Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, Communing with the Divine, Karma, and Reincarnation, The Healing Power of Your Aura and the book Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution. Dmitri is a teacher, contributing his spiritual wisdom in books, workshops, and course materials. Together Graham and Dimitri discuss spiritual healing, soul growth, and his work with the Spiritual Arts Institute. It's not what's happening in your life, that's the measure of your spiritual maturity, it's how you're handling what's happening in your life.   For more information about Spiritual Arts Institute, please visit: https://spiritualarts.org For more information about upcoming events, please visit: https://spiritualarts.org/events/ For more information about The Seven Spiritual Arts Program, please visit: https://spiritualarts.org/programs/seven-spiritual-arts-training-program/

How do we cultivate self-love? How does shame affect us? In this soulful episode, Lorraine dives deep into Jeff's motivation behind writing this profound masterpiece: Reclaiming The Sacred by Jeff is the Grand Prize Winner 2023 Nautilus Book Award. Lorraine and Jeff engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the concept of living documents and personal growth. They explore the impact of materialism on spirituality and how it has shaped our self-perception and connection with the world. . But wait, there's more! They delve into the complex issue of shame, discussing how it shapes our behaviors and controls us. They offer insights into breaking down barriers, resolving emotional baggage, and embracing self-love. Through personal anecdotes and research-backed wisdom, they paint a picture of transformation and liberation that will leave you hungry for more. The conversation takes a riveting turn as they explore the interconnection between individuals and the impact of our emotional baggage on our interactions with others. They impart invaluable advice on navigating difficult conversations and responding with curiosity instead of aggression. They guide us towards anchoring ourselves and reclaiming our true selves, embracing vulnerability as the gateway to deep connections and healing. As the episode unfolds, Lorraine and Jeff leave no stone unturned. They touch on subjects like perception, judgment, self-worth, and the undying quest for security. They unveil the illusions that we often cling to, inviting us to question the flawed assumptions that guide our lives. Friends, this episode is an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and true connection. It is a call to reclaim the sacred, to rediscover our inner beauty, and to honor the richness of life itself. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience - tune in now and join us on this exhilarating ride towards a joyful, purposeful existence! ✍️

"All bodies are radiant but not all radiance is visible: stars radiate visible light; planets and donkeys and couches radiate infrared waves. (If your couch is emitting visible light GET UP IMMEDIATELY!)" -- Amy Leach Everything is visibly illuminated under Amy Leach's virtuosic pen. Whether she's writing about beavers, migratory birds, mesquite trees, or the moon, to read her words is to see things in a new light. To see in things a new light. And to find your mind being woken up, your conventions jostled, and your ribs being tickled multiple times along the way. Arguably no other writer in the world waltzes so delightfully between scientific fact, poetic digression, philosophical conjecture, and a flair for the comedic. Her debut essay collection, Things That Are, shines a spotlight on everything from the passionate yearning of pea tendrils, and the particularity of panda bear palates, to the perturbability of caterpillars, the oracular nature of mushrooms, and the dynamic between planets and their moons. Described as "a descendent of Lewis Carroll and Emily Dickinson," Amy defines her genre simply: Words. And what she conjures up with denizens of the dictionary is incantatory, full of incandescent observations, and almost always intoxicated with an unsentimental admiration for Things. That. Are. To read Amy Leach is to find yourself frequently wondering, "Is that a real word?" And then you encounter in the singular glossary of Things that Are (alongside her definition of "vasty") this unequivocal response: "Do not let anyone tell you these words are not words; all words are words." But "even more than words, I think I love music," confesses Amy, who plays bluegrass and the piano, "If a word doesn't sound right, I don't care if it means the right thing, it's not the right word. I can sort of get swept away with soundy things." In the realm of prestigious recognitions, Amy's soundy words have done their own share of sweeping, carrying away the Nautilus Book Award, a Whiting Writer's Award, and a Rona Jaffe Foundation Award. Her much-awaited second book -- published nine years, two children and a move from Chicago to Montana, after her first -- is titled The Everybody Ensemble: Donkeys, Essays and Other Pandemoniums. It is at once a book of praise, a sharply intelligent critique, and a musically attuned, scientifically informed philosophy of life and living. Inasmuch as it does anything else, this "effervescent tonic of a book" makes a winsome case for everybodyism. Where universalism maintains only that "all humans will be saved, whatever their sect or non-sect," Amy's everybodyism espouses a more playful and radical redemption for "not just all the human rascals but also all the buffalo rascals and reptile rascals and paddlefish and turkeys and centipedes and wombats and warty pigs." While Leach's admiration for Earth and its inhabitants is seemingly inexhaustible, it is not unaware. Her essays surface, often in lyrically satirical ways, the inconsiderate and often unconsidered impact we humans -- with our conquests, our categories, our need for control and our appetite for consumption -- have on this finite and fallible world. The trajectory of this essayist's writing is not predictable like an orbit, but incalculable like a dream. It seems to follow an inner impetus, bent only on discovering what happens when the writer's thought breaks free of habit, and encounters itself and this shape-shifting world. "There are not just cliches of phrases and words," Amy maintains, "but cliches of thought too, and that is something worth fighting." Part of this fight on the page involves "an exorcism of personal and cultural programming." To root out, so as not to simply reproduce conventional thinking. "I feel like writing crystallizes all of somebody's strengths and faults. You get to know yourself.... What I love about writing is that I can think the way I want to think because I can see all my thoughts there on the page. I can see my thinking; I can see where I've gotten into easy thinking, and I can take it out." If you are looking for a message in her work, you might find one, but not because Amy intended it. "I don't really write for a message, I write for myself. If someone else finds a message in it, then hooray!" What she is much more interested in is much more disruptive. "A lot of the things that I'm celebrating, like babies. music and donkeys, are really beautiful confusers of certainty." A graduate of the University of Iowa's MFA program, Amy currently resides in Bozeman, Montana, where she is a creative writing and nonfiction instructor at Montana State University. Rumor has it (and if it doesn't it should) that in this role she primarily instructs her lucky students on the art and science of liberating their pens from instruction. "I grew up in a church that taught you all the rules. How to go to heaven, here's what to follow -- and it's all dogmatic," says Amy, adding with a laugh and a paraphrased rendition of Hafez, "But how you really get to heaven is, you get on a drunk mule, and you recite poetry." Embedded at the heart of Amy's work is also a full-throated celebration of antidogma. A lifting up of all the unwieldy and ultimately undefinable being-ness at large in our world -- a being-ness that, despite the 21st century's best attempts, continues to evade propaganda, platitudes, practical purposes, and the profit motive. So, come miss the boat with us! Join us in conversation with this astonishing and enlivening writer, one who celebrates all things "speckled and plain, perfect and imperfect, indigo-feathered, green-skinned, orange-toed, squashed of face, cracked of shell, miniature of heart, young as ducklings, old as hills...indigenous to Earth." The mule I sit on while I recite Starts off in one direction But then gets drunk, And lost in Heaven -- Daniel Ladinsky rendering Hafez

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Daniel, an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. In 2022, he released Awaken to Your True Self, for which he received the 2022 gold Nautilus Book Award. Drawing from somatic therapy, mindfulness, and spirituality, Andrew is on a mission to help entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and leaders break through “stuck cycles and genuinely wake up”. Andrew has a background in running a software company, and for over two decades, he cultivated expertise in technology and design. From there, he went down the route of personal development and transformation – which led him to pursue work in therapy.  Offer: CBDfx products are formulated to boost overall wellness and deliver calm vibes for daytime and nighttime use. CBDfx uses only organically grown hemp and all-natural ingredients. CBDfx is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% OFF plus a free CBD bath bomb with your first purchase, when you use code GENIUS. Don't miss this special 25% OFF offer for Finding Genius listeners only at CBDfx.com. Offer expires August 31st, 2023. Feel the difference with CBDfx! In this conversation, we discuss: What Cinesomatics is, and how it helps reveal subconscious patterns.  The value of setting realistic goals.  Common issues that people have with their subconscious perceptions. Andrew wants to motivate his clients to succeed in all that they do. Want to learn more about how he achieves this? Click play now! You can find Andrew's personal website here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Andrew Daniel is an award-winning and international bestselling author and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. His Cinesomatics® workshops are held internationally from Nashville to London, Tuscany to Switzerland—helping professionals see the elusive patterns that hold them back. This methodology leads the world in cinematic movement diagnostics and advanced intuition development integrating approaches from embodiment, shadow work, therapy, and spirituality.His book, Awaken to Your True Self, is a gold Nautilus Book Awards recipient and #1 Amazon bestseller in the US & UK. In his early career, Andrew coded a particle and physics engine by the age of 18⁠, which was used by top Fortune 100 companies over the seven years of his software business. His first teaching work, Holistic Sex (Mindvalley, 2014), provided the world with a new paradigm that bridged the divide between sexuality, spirituality, and the sexes. Andrew is also an advisor for the Alan Watts Organization.In this episode you'll learn: Why is a victim mentality so “attractive”? Why are people afraid to let go of a victim mentality? How does somebody break out of a victim mentality? What does shadow work mean, and why is it so important? Can someone with a victim mentality have deep, meaningful sex? In what ways does our true self hide in the shadows? Where does our ego come from? What does “Ego death” mean? Why do people plateau or get stuck with self-development? Why is it important to have a holistic approach to connecting to your true self? Why is it important to have a holistic approach to connecting to your true self? What is Cinesomatics and how is it different from other approaches to connecting to your true self?LinksHost: Josh CearbaughWebsite: https://joshcearbaugh.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/joshcearbaughLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/Online Course: https://www.jumpstartyourlife.comGuest: Andrew DanielWebsite: https://andrewdaniel.org/Website: https://cinesomatics.org/

Tina Welling is a local author who has been living in Jackson for 40 years. In this episode, she shares her journey of moving to Wyoming with her family from Ohio to be closer to nature and to become part of a tight-knit community. Tina talks about her experience running a gift shop in Snow King Resort for 25 years and how the off-seasons provided her with time to focus on her writing.During the conversation, Tina discusses the sense of community she found in Jackson and how it influenced her writing. She describes her transition from writing novels to nonfiction and specifically mentions her book, 'Writing Wild,' which explores the connection between the natural world and personal creativity. Stephan asks Tina about her writing workshops with inmates at the Teton County Jail, and she shares her experiences and the insights she gained from working with them. Tina emphasizes the shared struggles between inmates and those on the outside, highlighting the importance of self-reflection and journaling as tools for self-discovery and personal growth.The conversation also touches on Tina's most recent book, 'Tuesdays In Jail: What I Learned Teaching Journaling to Inmates.' She explains how journaling can help individuals work through their issues and gain self-knowledge. Tina mentions that while she hasn't focused much on promoting her book due to personal circumstances, she is grateful for winning the Nautilus Book Award in the memoir and personal journey category.Overall, the podcast delves into Tina Welling's journey as an author, her experiences in Jackson, and the transformative power of journaling and self-reflection.You can connect with Tina at this year's Jackson Hole Writers Conference (June 22-24) or by emailing tinawellingauthor@gmail.com. You can find Tina's books at Valley Bookstore or Jackson Hole Book Trader. This week's episode is supported in part by Teton County Solid Waste and Recycling, reminding residents and commercial businesses of Teton County's food waste programs; the next frontier material in the quest to achieve the County's goal to reduce, aiming for zero waste. More at TetonCountyWY.gov or at @RoadToZeroWaste.JH on Instagram.Support also comes from The Jackson Hole Marketplace. The Deli at Jackson Hole Marketplace offers ready-made soups, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and hot lunch specials. More at JHMarketplace.comWant to be a guest on The Jackson Hole Connection? Email us at connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com. Marketing and editing support by Michael Moeri (michaelmoeri.com)

Being an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer BrownToday's episode is with Jennifer Brown. Jennifer (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and diversity and inclusion expert who is deeply passionate about building more inclusive workplaces where more of us can feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. As the Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC), a certified woman- and LGBT-owned firm, Jennifer and her team design and execute inclusion strategies that have been implemented by some of the biggest companies and nonprofits in the world. She is also the bestselling author of two books, Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace and The Will to Change (2017) and How To Be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive (2019), a shortlist winner of the O.W.L. Award, and winner of the 2019 Nautilus Book Awards' Business & Leadership category. The Second Edition, released October 4, 2022, addresses some of the most pressing challenges of our times and takes a deeper dive on complex topics including identity, privilege and equity. With more than 50% new content, it provides an effective roadmap to help individuals navigate through their journey to become an inclusive leader. The Second Edition was one of the titles chosen by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) for the AUPHA Bugbee-Falk Student Book Award for 2022. Connect with Jennifer Brown:Company Website: https://jenniferbrownconsulting.com/How to Be an Inclusive Leader, Second Edition: https://www.amazon.com/How-Inclusive-Leader-Second-Belonging/dp/152300200X/Jennifer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrownconsulting/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What gives our life the most meaning? What is the difference between egoic love and universal love? What changes in our lives help to create change in our hearts? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the spiritual coach, yoga therapist, and author, Jennie Lee on Spark Change. For more on this episode click here: the-heart-center.com/ep-120-spark-change-with-jennie-lee/ Learn more about your guest below: Jennie Lee is a multi award-winning author of three books, including the prestigious Nautilus Book Award for her most recent SPARK CHANGE: 108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution. A recognized expert in the fields of yoga therapy and spiritual development, her other books are TRUE YOGA: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness & Spiritual Fulfillment; and BREATHING LOVE: Meditation in Action. Jennie is a certified yoga therapist and spiritual coach, who has counseled through the framework of yoga philosophy and spiritual psychology for over 20 years. She is passionate about helping people access soul wisdom and purpose. When she is not writing or coaching, she enjoys surfing with her husband near their home in Hawai'i. Learn more at - https://jennieleeyogatherapy.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/jennielee_author/ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYIY25OTDoRCxLCMm2UtIOA - Spark Change: https://amzn.to/3BQInet - Breathing Love: https://amzn.to/3MOVjYD - True Yoga: https://amzn.to/3oqSC6c Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

I cannot wait for you all to hear this conversation I had with Christian De La Huerta about spirituality, finding our purpose, and what can keep us from it. We also talk about our history with religion and spirituality, and how that plays into our understanding of self and our personal journeys towards fulfillment and happiness. With 30 years of experience, Christian de la Huerta is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects.  An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities and conferences and on the TEDx stage. His new book, Awakening the Soul of Power, was described by multiple Grammy Award–winner Gloria Estefan as “a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life's difficult questions” and has received a Nautilus Book Award and a Nonfiction Book Award.    We dig into: [4:04] What happiness means to Christian [6:04] Christian's journey that led him to unlock his purpose [12:26] How he both can honor all religions but also challenge them [18:26] What is keeping people from finding their purpose and being fulfilled? [23:30] Christian gives tangible tips for accessing your inner power [28:51] A glimpse into his book Awakening the Soul of Power [34:11] How to create a little more happiness in your day, every day, starting today   Resources: Podcast Resources: https://www.simonacostantini.com/resources  Apply to be a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/WtXHsqZmiEhCwTAk6     Connect with Christian https://soulfulpower.com/ https://www.instagram.com/christiandlh/ Website Author Page: https://soulfulpower.com/Awakening-The-Soul-Of-Power-Book/   Connect with Simona www.instagram.com/simona__costantini  www.instagram.com/costantiniproductions  www.instagram.com/happinesshappenspodcast  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtOxOAuXxW7c5cYKdAEfWg  https://twitter.com/simona_cos  https://www.facebook.com/costantiniproductions  https://www.facebook.com/happinesshappenspodcast/  www.simonacostantini.com

Andrew Daniel is an award-winning and international bestselling author and director at the Center for Cine-somatic Development. Help us fight censorship! Get immediate access to exclusive and censorship free content by donation or free by becoming a member here

Christian de la Huerta is a personal transformation coach, spiritual teacher, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author of Awakening the Soul of Power, described by music icon Gloria Estefan as “a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life's difficult questions” and has received a Nautilus Book Award and a Nonfiction Book Award. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. Power Matters  Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.soulfulpower.com/ Book: Awakening the Soul of Power: How to Live Heroically and Set Yourself Free (Calling All Heroes) Most Influential Person Spirit Rock Retreat Center Effect on Emotions Mindfulness, that ability to be present and to observe me, makes it a lot easier to not react and for most of us, when we meditate, it's gonna be boring. Once in a while, we have a great moment of no mind or bliss or belonging. But the benefit of doing that practice, even when it's just boring, counting our breath or repeating a mantra, whatever it is, that's the practice. So That's sort of learning how to dribble so we can play at the basketball finals or learning the piano chords so that we can do a concert delivery because it's that ability. But the mantra it's that boring practice that comes in helpful when we get triggered. And all we need is that moment, that moment of presence, that moment of mindfulness. Oh, whoa, that one hurt. Ooh, that triggered me. And then that brings choice back into the equation. Like then how do I want to respond to this, rather than just that old boring, react, and then regret? Power Matters  Thoughts on Breathing It's all about the breath. The breath is at the core of every meditation practice and most spiritual traditions. Let's just think about this example. We're in a conversation that's starting to escalate and kind of about to go south into an argument. That's the moment to use the breath. That's the moment for their Swamis in India that have that much control over their bodies that they can tell their hearts to slow down and they will. So Most of us are never going to get there. But every one of us can slow down our breathing. So when we slow down the breath, the heart has no choice but to relax. It has to. And when the heart begins to relax, then the body begins to quiet down. And then the nervous system begins to quiet down as well. Power So Matters  And then we can make a choice again about how we show up because we're talking about empowerment. So we're not talking about suppressing our emotions, we're not talking about becoming a doormat, we're talking about bringing choice. And using our being able to communicate our emotions responsibly. So The emotions aren't good, they're not bad, they're neutral. They're energy. What used to be spiritual teaching, is that everything is energy. Now we know, from quantum physics, it's all energy, including the body, and the emotions. And the problem that we have with suppressing emotions is that they don't go away.  So Suggested Resources Book: Awakening the Soul of Power: How to Live Heroically and Set Yourself Free (Calling All Heroes) Book: The Universe Is a Green Dragon: A Cosmic Creation Story by Brian Swimme  App: Insight Timer App: Breathwrk Bullying Story I talked about the US as an example that after 911 we had the goodwill of the entire world on our side. Because this was such a shocking, unimaginable affront. And so we had a choice point, like how do we express power? And what do we do? We abused it, we bullied, and nobody likes a bully. And we went and invaded a country that we had no business invading, and we're still paying the price for doing that. So 20 years later, or 30 years later, however long it's been, I guess 20-something years later. From a personal perspective, I share a story about when I was in 10th grade and I just started a new school that was all boys and it was a Catholic school, a Jesuit school. So I was going through the difficult times the kids go through; not feeling accepted. Who am I? All that kind of stuff. And there was a kid in my class that everybody bullied and not in a mean way. I mean not in a bad way it wasn't like physical bullying, but it was like mind games. So I learned about bullying and that there was a part of me that didn't feel accepted, that didn't feel good about myself. Because I was struggling with issues of deep existential questions, the questions of who am I and do I belong in this religion in which I was raised, where I had this part of me that I wanted to serve the sacred. I wanted to serve God as I understood it then. And yet in a religion that told me that I was gonna burn in hell for eternity, for being who I am. And so, rather than deal with those difficult, painful emotions, it was easier to focus on somebody else. So I think that's what a lot of bullying has to do with. It is sort of a displacement of negative feelings for ourselves and then finding somebody who's weaker. I'm hoping that in telling the story, I'm helping other people. So Related Episodes Empty Into Fullness; Timothy Stuetz Heal PTSD Memories With Mindfulness and Soul Link; Gary Sinclair Creating Deeper Relationships With Soulful Listening; Terri Lonowski Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.