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In this episode, Victor Pierantoni interviews Michael Ostrolenk, a transpersonal psychologist and resilience coach. They discuss the difference between psychological work and spiritual work, and the importance of integrating both. They also explore the concept of state changes and the role of martial arts in character development. The conversation emphasizes the need for humility, appreciation, and self-reflection in personal growth. In this conversation, Victor Pierantoni and Michael Ostrilink discuss various topics including the sweetness of life, operating from a heartfelt place, exploring new coaching modalities, shaking up traditional therapy, intense outdoor adventure coaching, and living a liberated life.Key Takeaways- Psychological work and spiritual work are both important for personal growth and should be integrated.- State changes can lead to profound realizations, but consistent practice is necessary to stabilize these changes.- Martial arts can be a powerful tool for character development and self-reflection.- Humility and appreciation are essential qualities in martial arts and personal growth. The sweetness of life is what makes life worth living.- Operating from a heartfelt place is essential for personal growth and helping others.- Exploring new coaching modalities can lead to breakthroughs in therapy and coaching sessions.- Shaking up traditional therapy and coaching methods can lead to more intense and transformative experiences.- Intense outdoor adventure coaching can provide opportunities for psycho-spiritual and physical growth.- Living a liberated life is an iterative process of freeing oneself from limitations and restrictions.- Honoring the human experience is important in personal and spiritual growth.

In this podcast episode, Michael Ostrolenk, an expert in transformational leadership and optimal health discusses his views on achieving peak performance, including his participation in the SEALFIT event. Listen in as we explore the Resilience Challenges that Michael and JC Glick have been doing, which involve physical and psychological exercises. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience and the role it plays in our lives, as well as the importance of relationships, recovery, and rituals in optimizing one's health and performance. Michael also shares the potential benefits and risks of various approaches to personal growth and development, including the use of psychedelics. Michael Ostrolenk is a Master Coach and Head Instructor with SEALFIT Unbeatable Mind Academy. He worked closely with CDR Mark Divine (Ret- U.S Navy SEAL) in creating the Unbeatable Mind Online Accelerated Learning program in 2010. He also co-created and ran Unbeatable Mind's Master Mind group called the Inner Circle (2015-2019.) He also worked with Sean Hargans Ph.D. in 2018 in co-creating the Unbeatable Mind Coach in Training Program which included program development, teaching and supervisory roles. He presently serves as faculty for the program. He also helped to organize and coordinate SEALFIT's annual training and learning summits 2015-2019.  Michael is also a Master Coach for Spartan 7 Round Table Phalanx Executive Experiential and Leadership Course under former U.S. Navy SEAL's Dan Cerrillo and Chriss Smith.  Michael is the Director of Human Resilience at Apeiron Zoh where he works with medical and psychological staff in creating online and in-person programs seeking to transcend the limits of human performance and health.  Connect with Michael: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Michael Ostrolenk is a powerhouse connector, inspirational coach and dear friend of The Unveil Podcast. This episode digs into: Michael's background and journey through the landscape of personal development and inner work Michael's experience in various different settings - from consciousness contemplation to SEALFit - and the similarities between the two! How Michael does 'life' - including conflict - with all that he knows and has experience in And SO much more - this is a rich, yet deeply practical conversation. Learn more about Michael here. Michael's Bio Michael has been exploring the relationship between post-conventional living, transformational leadership, optimizing health and regenerative paradigms his whole life. His interest in human growth and personal development began when he was 9 years old and worked with psychotherapist Pat Lawson learning biofeedback, meditation and guided imagery. In the late 1990's he received his master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, from John F. Kennedy University and he completed post-graduate training in somatic psychology from the California Institute for Integral Studies. As part of his post-graduate studies in body-oriented psychology, he was also trained and certified as a massage therapist from the McKinnon Institute. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, he served patients dealing with mental illness, neurological impairments (Center for Adaptive Learning), chronic & life-threatening diseases and relationship problems. This included working with the Cancer Support Community in San Francisco which was founded by Treya Wilber.   During this time, he served on the Board of Directors for the Health Medicine Forum as well as the Project Director for their Health Panel Program under the tutelage of Dr. Len Saputo. In the early 2000's Michael joined Ken Wilber as a founding member of the Integral Institute. Around this time, he also got certified in Spiral Dynamics under Don Beck Ph.D. and Wade Mindsets under Jenny Wade Ph.D. Ostrolenk, is also a transpartisan Social entrepreneur, who is a leading expert in the field of transpartisan public policy. He has successfully convened policy initiatives in the areas of transparency, privacy, defense, foreign policy and national security from 2001-2020 including; Co-founded and served as National Director of the Liberty Coalition, a transpartisan coalition of groups working to protect civil liberties, privacy and transparency 2005-2020 Created and led the transpartisan Medical Privacy Coalition. 2001-2007, Served as Senior Political Analyst for the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons 2001-2011 and Citizens for Health 2001-2016 In response to unConstitutional wars, in 2008, Ostrolenk co-founded the American Conservative Defense Alliance, which promoted a traditionally conservative foreign and defense policy. He was also a fellow at ICIT: Center for Cyber-Influence Operations Studies (CCIOS) in 2018. From 2016-2020 he served as Coalition Coordinator for the National Election Defense Coalition.  Michael is a Master Coach and Head Instructor with SEALFIT Unbeatable Mind Academy. He worked closely with CDR Mark Divine (Ret- U.S Navy SEAL) in creating the Unbeatable Mind Online Accelerated Learning program in 2010. He also co-created and ran Unbeatable Mind's Master Mind group called the Inner Circle (2015-2019.) He also worked with Sean Hargans Ph.D. in 2018 in co-creating the Unbeatable Mind Coach in Training Program which included program development, teaching and supervisory roles. He presently serves as faculty for the program. He also helped to organize and coordinate SEALFIT's annual training and learning summits 2015-2019.  Finally - and his connection to Unveil - Michael is the Director of Human Resilience at Apeiron Zoh where he works with medical and psychological staff in creating online and in-person programs seeking to transcend the limits of human performance and health. 

Michael Ostrolenk is a resilience coach, relationship guide, transpersonal and somatic educator, human system optimization instructor and transpartisan social entrepreneur. Michael has been exploring the relationship between post conventional living, transformational leadership, optimizing health and regenerative paradigms his entire life. After receiving his master's degree in transpersonal counseling psychology from John F Kennedy University, he completed his post-graduate training in somatic psychology from the California Institute for Integral Studies with a focus on body oriented psychology. As a marriage and family therapist, he has served patients dealing with mental illness, neurological impairments, chronic and life threatening diseases and relationship problems. As a trans partizan social entrepreneur, Michael has consulted for Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics International Center of the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology, Pentagon Budget Campaign and the Arlington Institute, among others, committed to excellence as a lifelong learner. He graduated from the SEAL Fits three week academy in 2009 and has completed SEAL Fit Coral Camp, where he has become a master coach and head instructor with the seal fit unbeatable Mind Academy. Michael is also the director of Human Resilience out of here, Enzo, where he works with medical and psychological staff in creating online and in-person programs seeking to transcend the limits of human performance and health.

He has "unconventional" ideas and beliefs because he's explored all the info. He's challenging convention and pointing out the things we can work to correct as a society and as individuals. A transpartisan Social entrepreneur, Michael is a leading expert in the field of transpartisan public policy. He has successfully convened policy initiatives in the areas of transparency, privacy, healthcare, education, cybersecurity, defense, foreign policy, and national security. Michael is also the Head Instructor and Master Coach for SEALFIT's Unbeatable Mind Academy. He is an Executive Coach for Spartan 7. Michael is the host of #ORadio, a podcast that explores individual and social transformation. Find more of Michael on: Twitter - @mostrolenk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ccoolidge08 Website - http://www.michaeldostrolenk.com/

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. I am Michael Ostrolenk, a therapist, coach and educator and I am your host. Ostrolenk speaks with Frederic Lowen, who is a psychotherapist, Bioenergetic therapist and Executive Director of The Alexander Lowen Foundation. He also is manager of Lowen copyrights and son of Alexander Lowen, M.D. the creator of Bioenergetic Analysis. Frederic talks about his path to become a bioenergetic therapist which included a thirty year or so break from the somatic therapy world to purpose business interests including solar energy. Mr. Lowen discusses the history of Bioenergetic therapy which goes all the way back to Dr Wilhelm Reich who provided therapy and instruction to his father Dr. Alexander Lowen in the 1940's in the United States. Frederic explains the Bioenergetic model and how it is implemented in the therapeutic setting to include assessing character structure, the clients biography and working with the energy of the body as well as its physical structure. He concludes with a discussion of the Alexander Lowen Foundation and its various educational and therapeutic offerings You can learn more about the Alexander Lower Foundation- https://www.lowenfoundation.org/ Today's show is brought to you by Somatic Psychotherapy Today https://somaticpsychotherapytoday.com/

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. I am Michael Ostrolenk, a therapist, coach and educator and I am your host. Today's show is brought to you by Somatic Psychotherapy Today. https://somaticpsychotherapytoday.com/ A shout out to my colleague Abby Hand, an epigenetics coach, who does Preconception health coaching which focuses on optimizing the health of both parents, before becoming pregnant. This may involve improving sleep, correcting nutrient deficiencies, balancing body systems, managing stress, increasing fitness level, reducing inflammation, and even removing exposure to chemicals, medications, and other substances that may impede health and fertility. Ostrolenk speaks with Steven Kessler, a psychotherapist who has studied many different healing modalities and maps of personality, including the Enneagram (with Helen Palmer), NLP, energy work, Thought Field Therapy, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques or tapping). For 20 years he has been a student of Lynda Caesara, studying Character Structure, the direct perception of energy, and shamanism in the lineage of Grandfather Two Bears and the Southern Seers tradition. He is the bestselling author of The 5 Personality Patterns: Your Guide to Understanding Yourself and Others and Developing Emotional Maturity. During the interview, Steven takes us through the developmental tasks a person needs to master, both in utero and during childhood, and the consequences of failing to master each of those tasks. He outlines the safety strategies we adopt to try to feel safer during that time and how each safety strategy develops into a pattern that becomes part of our personality. He then discusses how our personality patterns shape our interactions with others and the value of getting out of our personality patterns and returning to simply being present in the moment. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/songwriters Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks to Deirdre Fay who is the author of “ Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body, and Heart to Feel Secure in the World” And “Attachment-Based Yoga & Meditation for Trauma Recovery: Simple, Safe, and Effective Practices for Therapy. “They discuss the importance of being embodied, some of the cultural and psychological obstacles to doing so and how to overcome them. Deidre also discusses her story, her training and experiences and what led her into the field. You can learn more about Deirdre's work below www.Dfay.com www.dfay.com/safeguide (free safe guide access) "Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to Feel Secure in the World" https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Safely-Embodied-Organize-Secure/dp/B095QWH1S6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Deirdre+Fay&qid=1651761278&s=audible&sr=1-1 (Amazon book link) "Attachment-Based Yoga & Meditation for Trauma Recovery: Simple, Safe, and Effective Practices for Therapy" https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Based-Yoga-Meditation-Trauma-Recovery/dp/0393709906/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Deirdre+Fay&qid=1651761278&s=audible&sr=1-2-catcorr (amazon book link) Today's show is brought to you by Somatic Psychotherapy Today. https://somaticpsychotherapytoday.com/ We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writer Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks to Raja Selvam Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist who developed Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP). He's the author of “The Practice of Embodying Emotions: A Guide for Improving Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Outcomes Raja speaks of his early traumas and their effects on him and how his subsequent path through multiple Western and Eastern healing modalities (mainstream approaches of Intersubjective Psychoanalysis and Jungian psychology, somatic psychologies of Bioenergetic Analysis, Bodynamic Analysis, and Somatic Experiencing, bodywork/energy work systems of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Polarity Therapy, affective neuroscience, Yoga, and the spiritual approach of Advaita Vedanta) led him to develop his science-backed and body-based approach of Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP) and its core clinical strategy of the practice of embodying emotions to shorten treatment times and improve cognitive, emotional, behavioral, physical, energetic, relational, and spiritual outcomes in all therapy modalities and in daily life To learn more about his work, visit his website, read his book, and join his online professional training program: - (Google books) https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Practice_of_Embodying_Emotions/ZhLhDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=The+Practice+of+Embodying+Emotions&printsec=frontcover - (Amazon link) https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Embodying-Emotions-Improving-Behavioral/dp/1623174775/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+practice+of+embodying+emotions&qid=1652502794&sprefix=the+practice+of+embodying+%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1 (available trainings/ application) - https://integralsomaticpsychology.com/ - https://integralsomaticpsychology.com/what-is-integral-somatic-psychology/ Today's show is brought to you by Somatic Psychotherapy Today. https://somaticpsychotherapytoday.com/ We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI

Welcome to “The Emergent Human" where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk and co-host Sardot speak with biophysicist Dr Beverly Rubik about her work in studying and researching the human biofield. Dr Rubik talks about her research into the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on the cells, the human biofield and therefore the totality of the human biological systems. She also talks about her novel research into devices claiming to offer some degree of protection against EMFs. Part of Beverly's work, which she discusses, was as a Member, Program Advisory Board, Office of Alternative Medicine at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), 1992-94 where she worked to make official the concept of the biofield. Dr. Rubik also discusses biophotons, live blood cell analysis and various spiritual practices that strengthen the human biofield. You can learn more about her work;: www.frontiersciences.org www.brubik.com Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/.

Have you ever wanted to make positive changes, only to feel stonewalled and frustrated by the system and others?   Today, Michael Ostrolenk is back for part #3 of his podcast interviews.    We discussed the challenges around our current system and how it can feel impossible to create change in any area of our lives.   We also put forward some ideas of how all of us can make positive lasting change, both in our own lives and in the institutions that serve us.   And as this was recorded some time ago, we're jazzed to announce that Michael has joined the world-class faculty at the Stress to Success S.H.I.F.T. Institute!   Tune in and enjoy listening while learning!    Topics Discussed: How can we as individuals make successful lasting change? Change is made harder because our society and institutions have expectations that run counter to it. However, it's not impossible! The importance of advocating for yourself and your needs A vision for a new health and healing paradigm The use of epigenetics testing to determine best nutrition and other healing practices for each individual The difference between Eastern and Western medical approaches The importance of all medical arms to work together for the best interest of patients Here is a summary of Michael's extensive bio: Master's degree in Transpersonal Counselling Psychology, from John F. Kennedy University Post-graduate training in somatic psychology from the California Institute for Integral Studies  Certified massage therapist from the McKinnon Institute Marriage and Family Therapist, he has served patients dealing with mental illness, neurological impairments (Center for Adaptive Learning), chronic & life-threatening diseases and relationship problems. This included working with the Cancer Support Community in San Francisco  Served on the Board of Directors for the Health Medicine Forum, as well as the Project Director for their Health Panel Program – a group of health-care practitioners from all disciplines who were dedicated to the collaborative exploration, practice and advancement of patient-centered integrated medicine Michael has helped with research exploring the use of various body/mind practices and traditional medicine approaches to cancer, energy medicine for ALS, neurofeedback  Founding member of the Integral Institute Certified in Spiral Dynamics A Transpartisan Social entrepreneur, who is a leading expert in the field of transpartisan public policy. He has successfully convened policy initiatives in the areas of transparency, privacy, defence, foreign policy and national security from 2001-2020 including;  Co-founded and served as National Director of the Liberty Coalition, a transpartisan coalition of groups working to protect civil liberties, privacy and transparency 2005-2020  Created and led the transpartisan Medical Privacy Coalition Served as Senior Political Analyst for the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons 2001-2011 and Citizens for Health 2001-2016 In response to unConstitutional wars, Ostrolenk co-founded the American Conservative Defense Alliance in 2008, which promoted a traditionally conservative foreign and defence policy. He was also a fellow at ICIT: Center for Cyber-Influence Operations Studies (CCIOS) in 2018. From 2016-2020 he served as Coalition Coordinator for the National Election Defense Coalition. Serving as Co-Director and President of Reuniting America, he organised and ran transpartisan leadership retreats from 2006-2008. He was also on the steering Committee for Open the Government 2015-2019.  Has also consulted for Edwatch , Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics , International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology, Pentagon Budget Campaign and the Arlington Institute Graduate of SEALFIT's three-week academy and SEALFIT Kokoro camp, and is now a Master Coach and Head Instructor with SEALFIT's Unbeatable Mind Academy.  Master Coach for Spartan 7 Round Table Phalanx Executive Experiential and Leadership Course The Director of Human Resilience at Apeiron Zoh where he works with medical and psychological staff in creating online and in-person programs seeking to transcend the limits of human performance and health He has also studied various martial arts including Tae Kwon Do, Japanese Jujitsu, Krav Maga, and Shaolin Kempo. Michael is also certified in MovNat. Some of his other training in somatic and transpersonal psychology includes: Body-Mind Practices – East and West;  Healing and Heuristic Potential of Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness; Sensory Awareness;  Family Systems: Somatic Movement Approaches I;  Family Systems: Somatic Movement Approaches II;  The Body: Experiences and Conceptualized Towards a Practical Phenomenology;  Altered States of Consciousness;  Intelligence and Insight Ways of Knowing;  Body Oriented Psychotherapy- Panic & Depression;  Body Oriented Psychotherapy- Inner Critic.  … Not bad for someone who struggled with a learning disability!   Connect with Michael Ostrolenk: The Emergent Human: Website: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mostrolenk --   SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-heal-with-dr-irene/id1561226627 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pxldTJY5MZmneyz8IpSvm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTN-EU3umbz_0d0GFwk_Bw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/selfheal-with-dr-irene TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Self-Heal-(with-Dr-Irene)-p1421793/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3NlbGZoZWFsaW5nLm1pbmRzaGFyZWNvbGxhYm9yYXRpdmUubGlic3lucHJvLmNvbS9yc3M Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/2461592   Connect with us! 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Life can throw major curveballs in our way and it's up to us on how we respond to them. We choose, even unconsciously, what we get out of these challenging situations.    In today's episode, Michael Ostrolenk is back for Part 2.   As a review, Michael has a master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling and Psychology and is very passionate about guiding his clients in developing their capacity, skills, and resources so when life throws these curveballs, they will be prepared.   This time around, we discussed the stresses anyone can have including physical, mental, and emotional. This conversation will equip you with fresh ideas on how to handle things when life throws major challenges.   We also introduced the notion of using Crucibles to develop Real Resilience.    Listen in to learn more!   Topics Discussed: Different life stressor types What to do if life throws a curveball Example of crucibles   Who is Michael Ostrolenk? Michael Ostrolenk has been exploring the relationship between post-conventional living, transformational leadership, optimizing health, and regenerative paradigms his whole life. His interest in human growth and personal development began when he was 9 years old and worked with psychotherapist Pat Lawson learning biofeedback, meditation, and guided imagery.   Connect with Michael Ostrolenk:   The Emergent Human: Website: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mostrolenk --   SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-heal-with-dr-irene/id1561226627 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pxldTJY5MZmneyz8IpSvm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTN-EU3umbz_0d0GFwk_Bw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/selfheal-with-dr-irene TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Self-Heal-(with-Dr-Irene)-p1421793/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3NlbGZoZWFsaW5nLm1pbmRzaGFyZWNvbGxhYm9yYXRpdmUubGlic3lucHJvLmNvbS9yc3M Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/2461592   Connect with us! Website: https://drirenecop.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drirenecop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drirene.health180/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.irenec/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTN-EU3umbz_0d0GFwk_Bw

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Jenny Wade Ph.D, a professor with the Integral and Transpersonal Psychology doctoral program at the California Institute of Integral Studies, developmental psychologist, and researcher. Dr. Wade details how she transitioned from a traditional career in marketing to one where her research of consciousness forms the basis of leadership. Dr. Wade also speaks of her work in altered states during sexual experiences, and how her own experience prompted her work in this field. She's found that the experience of altered states during sex are much like that of mystical experiences, in that most people have a similar type of experience. Interestingly, the experience is only minimally related to orgasming and for most who have experienced altered states during sex, it has prompted a subsequent spiritual journey. Dr. Wade is now also focusing her work and research on prenatal consciousness and the experience of life between lives. To learn more about her work, visit her websites, read her book, and be on the lookout for her upcoming publications: · Wade Mindsets (developmental theory): http://wademindsets.org/ · Transcendent sex: http://www.transcendentsex.org/ · https://www.millenniumschool.org/ · https://www.millennium.org/ · https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-peer-support-groups/ · Physically Transcendent Awareness - A Comparison of the Phenomenology of Consciousness Before Birth and After Death: https://www.newdualism.org/nde-papers/Wade/Wade-Journal%20of%20Near-Death%20Studies_1998-16-249-275.pdf · Two Voices from the Womb - Evidence for a Physically Transcendent and a Cellular Source of Fetal Consciousness:https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-newearthnation-org/university/2018/01/Two-Voices-Wade.pdf Another Shout out to Dr Stuart Sovatsky, a scholar of Kundalin Yoga. I am working with Stuart on an online class to be launched soon on his book “Advanced Spiritual Intimacy: The Yoga of Deep Tantric Sensuality." Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human” where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Abby Hand, a Preconception Health Consultant based in beautiful Austin, Texas. Abby describes her early-career journey through the conventional medical world, an overall chalenging experience that led her to approach her own pregnancy from a different, holistic, avenue. She found her pregnancy experience to be overwhelmingly positive and healing and she contrasts this with experiences she had while working in the conventional system. Determined to help support a healthier health care system, Abby founded Hand Wellness, which specializes in helping women and couples prepare for pregnancy through positive lifestyle change and health optimization. Abby guides clients using biometric tracking and epigenetic data, and incorporates current research, traditional medicine, and natural philosophies into her coaching. In her conversation with Ostrolenk, Abby details how she works with clients, including her approach to diets, sperm health, physical activity, stress reduction, and more. To learn more about Abby and her work, visit her website (handwellness.com), finder her on Instagram (@handwellness), or send her an email (Abby@handwellness.com).

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Dayna Martin, public speaker, parenting coach, and author of three books on peaceful parenting and unschooling. Dayna speaks about her path to natural childbirth and peaceful parenting, which derived from learning to trust her own inner wisdom. From childbirth through parenting, Dayna details how society and its institutions focus on obedience and control as the key objective. Conversely, she coaches from a partnership approach, where everyone's needs and human connection are prioritized . Discussing her own children's development, Dayna details how she found ways to engage her children in activities that met their interests and curiosity. To learn more about natural childbirth and radical unschooling, visit Dayna's website (https://daynamartin.com/), where you can find her books and learn more about her coaching and resources. Shout out to Keith and Michelle Norris from Paleo FX . Paleo f(x)™ 2022 – APRIL 29 – MAY 1, 2022! Uplevel your wellness with Life-Changing Talks, Interactive Physical Experiences, and Connections that bring you all the magic of Paleo f(x)™ https://www.paleofx.com/ Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfD

Michael Ostrolenk has been exploring the relationship between post-conventional living, transformational leadership, optimising health and regenerative paradigms his whole life.    His interest in human growth and personal development began when he was 9 years old and worked with psychotherapist Pat Lawson learning biofeedback, meditation and guided imagery.   The fact that Michael started his journey so young really intrigued me!    So, while we will have him on again as a guest to explore the myriad of ways his expertise can help his clients, today's focus is on the adversity and disability Michael experienced as a child.   “Our mess is so often our message” in that it can break us or make us -– and it can be the catalyst for a lifetime of learning and helping others as in Michael's case. Here is a summary of Michael's extensive bio: Master's degree in Transpersonal Counselling Psychology, from John F. Kennedy University Post-graduate training in somatic psychology from the California Institute for Integral Studies  Certified massage therapist from the McKinnon Institute Marriage and Family Therapist, he has served patients dealing with mental illness, neurological impairments (Center for Adaptive Learning), chronic & life-threatening diseases and relationship problems. This included working with the Cancer Support Community in San Francisco  Served on the Board of Directors for the Health Medicine Forum, as well as the Project Director for their Health Panel Program – a group of health-care practitioners from all disciplines who were dedicated to the collaborative exploration, practice and advancement of patient-centered integrated medicine Michael has helped with research exploring the use of various body/mind practices and traditional medicine approaches to cancer, energy medicine for ALS, neurofeedback  Founding member of the Integral Institute Certified in Spiral Dynamics A Transpartisan Social entrepreneur, who is a leading expert in the field of transpartisan public policy. He has successfully convened policy initiatives in the areas of transparency, privacy, defence, foreign policy and national security from 2001-2020 including;  Co-founded and served as National Director of the Liberty Coalition, a transpartisan coalition of groups working to protect civil liberties, privacy and transparency 2005-2020  Created and led the transpartisan Medical Privacy Coalition Served as Senior Political Analyst for the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons 2001-2011 and Citizens for Health 2001-2016 In response to unConstitutional wars, Ostrolenk co-founded the American Conservative Defense Alliance in 2008, which promoted a traditionally conservative foreign and defence policy. He was also a fellow at ICIT: Center for Cyber-Influence Operations Studies (CCIOS) in 2018. From 2016-2020 he served as Coalition Coordinator for the National Election Defense Coalition. Serving as Co-Director and President of Reuniting America, he organised and ran transpartisan leadership retreats from 2006-2008. He was also on the steering Committee for Open the Government 2015-2019.  Has also consulted for Edwatch , Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics , International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology, Pentagon Budget Campaign and the Arlington Institute Graduate of SEALFIT's three-week academy and SEALFIT Kokoro camp, and is now a Master Coach and Head Instructor with SEALFIT's Unbeatable Mind Academy.  Master Coach for Spartan 7 Round Table Phalanx Executive Experiential and Leadership Course The Director of Human Resilience at Apeiron Zoh where he works with medical and psychological staff in creating online and in-person programs seeking to transcend the limits of human performance and health He has also studied various martial arts including Tae Kwon Do, Japanese Jujitsu, Krav Maga, and Shaolin Kempo. Michael is also certified in MovNat. Some of his other training in somatic and transpersonal psychology includes: Body-Mind Practices – East and West;  Healing and Heuristic Potential of Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness; Sensory Awareness;  Family Systems: Somatic Movement Approaches I;  Family Systems: Somatic Movement Approaches II;  The Body: Experiences and Conceptualized Towards a Practical Phenomenology;  Altered States of Consciousness;  Intelligence and Insight Ways of Knowing;  Body Oriented Psychotherapy- Panic & Depression;  Body Oriented Psychotherapy- Inner Critic.  … Not bad for someone who struggled with a learning disability!   Talking points: How his learning disability then led to other mental and emotional challenges like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) The importance of self-advocacy, even as a child The importance of parental support and listening to the child How “unconventional” solutions like biofeedback, meditation, and martial arts saved him The danger of labelling children with diagnoses rather than seeing them as whole people with needs due to underlying concerns The danger of treating all learning disabilities with a one-size-fits-all approach How he was originally “diagnosed” with being lazy since he really was brilliant in many areas even though his academic performance was low in others How there may be underlying issues like an undiagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) that are misdiagnosed if recognized at all That someone diagnosed with a learning disability may actually be neurodivergent and a genius, where they simply think differently.   Connect with Michael Ostrolenk: Website: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com The Emergent Human Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/mostrolenk  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueciKwrchJ2gtls5tAHD6A  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ostrolenk-324665/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mostrolenk Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk/     SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-heal-with-dr-irene/id1561226627 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pxldTJY5MZmneyz8IpSvm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTN-EU3umbz_0d0GFwk_Bw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/selfheal-with-dr-irene TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Self-Heal-(with-Dr-Irene)-p1421793/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3NlbGZoZWFsaW5nLm1pbmRzaGFyZWNvbGxhYm9yYXRpdmUubGlic3lucHJvLmNvbS9yc3M Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/2461592   Connect with us! 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Welcome to “The Emergent Human” where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Dr Irene Cop, founder of the Stress to Success S.H.I.F.T. Institute, which helps purpose-driven high achievers shift from stress to success in all areas of life. Dr Cop details her own experience with childhood trauma and catastrophe burnout. After much exploration and learning, she took this life-altering experience and turned it into a path to helping others heal, foster self-love, and ultimately redefine what success means. Dr. Cop's comprehensive background and expertise spans both Eastern and Western medicine, holding dual doctor degrees as a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, with extensive training in acupuncture, neuroplasticity, elite performance psychology, stress management, and resilience. To learn more about her and her work, visit the links below: Website: https://drirenecop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.irenec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.irenec/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drirenecop/ The Stress to Success S.H.I.F.T. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-stress-to-success-s-h-i-f-t/id1561226627 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTN-EU3umbz_0d0GFwk_Bw/videos Free workbook, Awakening Awareness Around Your Success Blocks: https://drirene.life/workbook Free Avenger Stress Style Quiz: https://drirene.life/avenger Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. Another shout out to Frederick Lowen from the Alexander Lowen Foundation's Center for Bioenergetic Analysis who I am now working with as part of my own personal development work. https://www.lowenfoundation.org/

Welcome to “The Emergent Human” where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Sean Sessel, head of The Oculus Institute (https://www.oculusinstitute.com/) and a voracious learner with a fervent belief in the ability of the individual to better themselves. Through the Awaken Program (which shows people how to escape burnout jobs and craft careers that truly inspire them), Sean has found a means of enduring impact working with over a thousand different people. Sean discusses how his interest in helping people craft their dream careers grew out of his strength of absorbing, processing, and transmitting information and his deep interest in esoteric studies. He details five types of jobs: 1. A toxic work environment; 2. An unfulfilling job; 3. A bridge-job (short-term enjoyable); 4. A calling job; 5. A destiny/optimal career path. Through his framework (find first what do you love, then what the world needs, then how do you make money with it, and finally develop how do you get good at it), he helps his clients get to at least a calling job. Sean aims to ensure potential clients start with the best-fit program for their current situation. To find out more about his work, visit www.oculusinstitute.com/purposequiz. The quiz will let you know where you fall on the metrics of career fulfillment, financial success, and internal alignment and recommend which program is best for you. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. Shout out to Frederick Lowen from the Alexander Lowen Foundation's Center for Bioenergetic Analysis who I am now working with as part of my own personal development work: https://www.lowenfoundation.org/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human” where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Paola Zuazua, a scholar of epigenetics, naturopathy, functional medicine, consciousness and autobiographical modalities, and pre and perinatal psychology and health. Zuazua discusses her own exploration of these topics, including from interest of the health of her children. When working with clients, she guides them through the importance of the history of their ancestors, cellular memories, and a healthy biome. Zuazua offers personalized approach and tailored guidance to her clients. To learn more about her work, visit her website: https://www.paolazuazua.com/. Shout out to Daniel Luper from the Apeiron Center for Human Potential Epigenetics Academy. I work with Daniel in the Academy and last week he, using an NLP technique, got me to quit drinking coffee. It was a very interesting experience and has worked to date. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI.

Ostrolenk speaks with Jan Winhall, author of “Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model: A Bottom-Up Approach" (https://www.amazon.com/Treating-Trauma-Addiction-Sense-Polyvagal/dp/0367408120). Winhall details her history with treating trauma and addiction and how she came to understand addiction not as a disease but as a means of coping with trauma. Addition occurs, Winhall explains, naturally when individuals do not feel safe and are unable to socially engage. We also live in cultures that do not support engagement and grounding, which is further detailed within the five stages of oppression in Winhall's book. Lastly, Ostrolenk and Winhall discuss practices for transitioning out of fight, flight or freeze states to grounded self-regulated and socially engaged states. To learn more about Jan Winhall's work, visit her website: https://janwinhall.com/. Also check out the Integrating Addiction and Trauma Treatment on the USABP FORUM https://usabp.org/event-4574720. Shout out to the Association for Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health. If you are interested in birth psychology and health check them out https://birthpsychology.com/. Today's show is brought to you by the Somatic Psychotherapy Today. https://somaticpsychotherapytoday.com/ We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Dr. Thomas R. Verny, a psychiatrist, writer, lecturer, and academic. Dr. Verny is the founder of PPPANA (now APPPAH), served as its President from 1983 to 1991. Verny was founding editor of the Pre- and Peri-Natal Psychology Journal of which he is presently Associate Editor. Dr. Verny is author of The Secret Life of the Unborn Child with John Kelly, Pre-Parenting with Pamela Weintraub. In total, he has written eight books including the recently published The Embodied Mind and over 47 scientific papers. Dr. Verny discusses what inspired him to pursue a career in Pre- and Peri-Natal Psychology, including clients' accounts of early memories that called into question mainstream thinking on the topic. Dr. Verny also details the disproportionate medical focus on the brain, while memories are also held throughout our body. Greater focus on the rest of the body will improve our capacity to understand and treat disease, introspection, and – ultimately – our free will. To learn more about Dr. Verny's work and the relationship between epigenetics, quantum biology, consciousness, microbiome, hypnosis, out of body experiences, microtubules, and heart transplants, check out his new book “The Embodied Mind: Understanding the Mysteries of Cellular Memory, Consciousness, and Our Bodies” and visit his website: https://www.trvernymd.com. Shout out to retired Navy SEAL Dr Kirk Parsley (https://docparsley.com/ ) for introducing me to Dr Dan Sticker and Mickra Hamilton from Apeiron Center for Human Potential a few years ago. It has been a really good two years working with them. (https://apeironzoh.com/) Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI.

Ostrolenk speaks with Dr. Diana Hill, a modern psychologist, mom, yoga teacher, and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get unstuck and live fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Hill discusses the primary emotion systems from her book – caring, drive, and threat – and the frequent activation of threat and drive systems from the structures of our culture. She details 6 core practices that support personal evolution and progress: compassion, self-care, and intentional use of time; being present; cognitive defusion; acceptance; perspective taking; values; and committed action. Dr. Hill's work and daily journal serves as your psychological flexibility guide, offering practical, science backed and integrative strategies to help you skillfully adapt to life's challenges. To learn more about Dr. Hill and her work, visit her website: drdianahill.com, get her book (https://drdianahill.com/book/), follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drdianahill/), and check out her podcast: Your Life in Progress (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-in-progress/id1551417652). Shout out to Dr Melissa Petersen and The Human Longevity Institute. Thank you Melissa for inviting me to teach in your new certification program. https://optimizedhealthsolutions.lpages.co/precision-longevity-certification-emergent/. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/songwriters Stuart Davis - Fall Awake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHTgx3TIhYs.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human” where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Carri Bailey, a certified CannaDNA Endocannabinoid Coach and Cannabis Advocate. She studied biological science at Rowan College and has a background in holistic health. Epigenetics and the endocannabinoid system became her focus after genetic testing revealed her own rare genetic makeup. Carri shares how that experience led her to discover the medical benefits of cannabis. She discusses the different types of cannabis and how each can be leveraged for various health benefits. She also discusses new versions of CBD and the research underway, as well as the value in ensuring cannabis is grown chemical-free. How to learn more about how you would process various aspects of the plant and what plants they should be using, visit Carri's website (https://carribailey.com/), find her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/carribaileycannadna), or reach out to her at carribailey@yahoo.com. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI Another shout out to Dr Dan Sticker and Mickra Hamilton from Apeiron Center for Human Potential ( https://apeironzoh.com/ ) my partners along with coach Curt and Meagan in co-leading the Apeiron Zoh Master-Mind group called the Arete Collective ( https://www.lifeofexcellence.io/main-zoh ). Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human" where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Esme and Terence, the authors of “Tigress and Dragon of the Hundred Lifetimes: An Erotic Memoir of Sacred Consorts.” Esme (Tigress) lives a mermaid's life by the sea and writes poetry and prose to heal and inspire herself and others. Terence (Dragon) lives a dragon's life and enjoys his time in the forests and mountains communing with nature. Esme and Terence offer their insight into what is possible for us for us as human beings, in relationships with ourselves and others. They discuss intimacy, and the pathway to achieving it through presence, vulnerability, and sovereignty. They also detail their experience with practices to build and recirculate sexual energy, induce transpersonal experiences and how their practices have changed their outlook on life – encouraging more fun in every day moments. To learn more about their work, visit their website (https://www.tigressanddragon.com/) and read their book (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tigress-and-dragon-of-a-hundred-lifetimes-esme/1139723742) Shout out to Dr Dan Sticker and Mickra Hamilton from Apeiron Center for Human Potential ( https://apeironzoh.com/ ) my partners along with Curt and Meagan in co-leading the Apeiron Zoh Master-Mind group called the Arete Collective (https://www.lifeofexcellence.io/main-zoh). Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI

If you know much about Rob DuBois, or the SEAL's in general, you won't be surprised to learn that he busts the idea that some things are impossible. It is through a firm commitment to himself and a belief that he can be better that all things are possible. The very first of 12 tasks is commit to growth. Rob's guest, Michael Ostrolenk, has been exploring the relationship between post conventional living, transformational leadership, optimizing health and regenerative paradigms his whole life. Rob and Michael discuss how we are civilized to death. We medicate ourselves for things that wouldn't have to be treated if we were living in a more natural way. If anyone wants to start dialing in, sleep is the place to start. Michael also discusses environments of excellence and communities of practice as a technique to cement the training we receive. The more people you can get to buy into the changes you are trying to make to support you, the better. Rob can be reached at: Rob@impactactual.com.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Dr. Cherionna Menzam-Sills, student and educator of Pre- and Perinatal Psychology/Therapy, Continuum (a mindful movement practice), and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy globally. Dr. Menzam-Sills has authored two books, The Breath of Life: An Introduction Craniosacral Biodynamics and, recently, Spirit into Form: Exploring Embryological Potential and Prenatal Psychology. Dr. Menzam-Sills opens with what led her to explore alternative methods of healing and the role that intuition played in guiding her towards Pre- & Perinatal Psychology. Dr. Menzam-Sills developed her own education path and was influenced by the work of many, including William Emerson and Ray Castellino, and Continuum founder, Emilie Conrad. Through her work, Dr. Menzam-Sills has guided patients through deconstructing past contractions and rebuilding. She draws on body work to help induce a state that allows them to go back to their pre- and post- birth experiences and details the importance of a field of safety and cellular memory. To learn more about Dr. Menzam-Sills and her work, visit her websites: - www.birthingyourlife.org - www.resourcingyourlife.org Dr. Sills offers courses, mentoring, and workshops. She is also offering a monthly course guiding people through her book Spirit into Form. To learn more, visit https://courses.resourcingyourlife.org/course/spirit-into-form-being-with-the-book/. And to learn about an Experiential Training for Practitioners, visit http://www.birthingyourlife.org/our-journey-here-training/. Today's show is brought to you by Somatic Psychotherapy Today https://somaticpsychotherapytoday.com/

Today, Michael and I discuss how to break free from all the negativity we seem to be surrounded by in this world gone mad.  So, listen to this podcast episode and break free from the BS and learn how to live the life you want, free of drama and assclowns.  Yes, those idiots will still be around, but find your inner hippie, and find your inner peace! About My Guest: Michael is a licensed psychotherapist. Ostrolenk completed his MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at John F. Kennedy University and his BA in government at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He did post-graduate training in somatic psychology at the California Institute for Integral Studies and health psychology through the Health Medicine Forum. Ostrolenk is certified in Spiral Dynamics and Wade Mindsets. He graduated from SEALFIT's 3 Week Academy and Kokoro Camp 10.  Topics Discussed: A bit about MichaelAre we really swimming in a sea of negativity todayIs negativity contagious Is it possible for you to change your perception of the world around youWhat are the keys to developing and maintaining a positive mindsetHow does meditation work in forming a positive attitudeWhat is neuroplasticity and how can it help shape your mind and outlook Episode Resources: * Michael's website: http://www.michaeldostrolenk.com * Coupon Code for The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website:Where ALL Gary's Products Are Sold  https://thesimplelifenow.com  *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Today, Michael and I discuss how to break free from all the negativity we seem to be surrounded by in this world gone mad.  So, listen to this podcast episode and break free from the BS and learn how to live the life you want, free of drama and assclowns.  Yes, those idiots will still be around, but find your inner hippie, and find your inner peace! About My Guest: Michael is a licensed psychotherapist. Ostrolenk completed his MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at John F. Kennedy University and his BA in government at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He did post-graduate training in somatic psychology at the California Institute for Integral Studies and health psychology through the Health Medicine Forum. Ostrolenk is certified in Spiral Dynamics and Wade Mindsets. He graduated from SEALFIT's 3 Week Academy and Kokoro Camp 10.  Topics Discussed: A bit about MichaelAre we really swimming in a sea of negativity todayIs negativity contagious Is it possible for you to change your perception of the world around youWhat are the keys to developing and maintaining a positive mindsetHow does meditation work in forming a positive attitudeWhat is neuroplasticity and how can it help shape your mind and outlook Episode Resources: * Michael's website: http://www.michaeldostrolenk.com * Coupon Code for The Simple Life Journal Products: tsljournal10 * The Simple Life Website:Where ALL Gary's Products Are Sold  https://www.thesimplelifenow.com  *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ostrolenk speaks to professional photographer Beau Simmons and Army Rangers Dan Blakeley and Tom Amenta about their new book “The Twenty-Year War: A Photo Journal Dedicated to Veterans of the Global War on Terror and Their Stories.” In the book, American combat veterans open up about their military service, the hard realities of combat, their transitions post-military, and what it's like to find purpose and create new lives. In the interview they discuss what it was like to create the book which included visiting 42 states in 61 days, traveling 16,000 miles. The book includes 71 unique veteran voices. The conversation is wide ranging and includes Dan discussing three phases of leaving military service which include Phase one: Out of the Fight; Phase two: No Uniform, Now What?; and Phase three: Self-Reflection. He acknowledges, though, that this is not necessarily everyone's path. Beau speaks of his learning to move beyond the self and serving something bigger than oneself as a result of the road trips to visit the 71 vets. Tom discusses his inner work to help heal from combat. The interview also includes a discussion on taboo topics, the need for tribe, and invisible wounds. They also discuss specific interviews and what they meant to each of the three creators. They end the conversation with the lessons they want the listening audience and hopeful book buyers to take away from the book. To purchase the book visit https://twentyyearwar.com/

Welcome to “The Emergent Human” where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with returning guest Brent Gleeson, a Navy SEAL combat veteran with combat tours to Iraq and Africa. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker and consultant on topics ranging from leadership and building high-performance teams to culture and organizational transformation. Gleeson has recently published a new book - "Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life”, and he begins by detailing two of his own difficult experiences which taught him to embrace the suck. The psychology of mental fortitude and resilience, Gleeson details, are key to a growth mindset. He details how acknowledging obstacles and overcoming adversity can foster successful relationships, and the path towards this entails doing something difficult every day and engaging in 360 reviews. In Gleeson's experience, the best leaders learn to crave feedback, and they understand the value of making decisions based on a set of values. To learn more about Brent Gleeson and his work, read his newest book is titled “ Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life”, and visit his websites https://takingpointleadership.com/ and http://www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/. In other short updates: Shout out to my colleagues Dan Cerrillo and Chriss Smith at Spartan 7; which is Leading the way in executive protection, tactical and mental readiness training, and continued rehabilitation support for veterans. https://www.spartan7inc.com/. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. Our guest today is Brent Gleeson We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Good Wyrd” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZhRgUdHurA&list=PLATF5eWSVEAN4_DXjORbLYaiy34H98HIv&index=2

   ISBN-10: 0190054514 ISBN-13: 978-0190054519 Publisher: Oxford University Press (February 14, 2020) Language: English  People say there is no handbook when it comes to raising kids. Not true anymore. Resilience Parenting is it if you want to raise kids who can handle anything! I've worked with children for thirty years, and I wish I had the wisdom contained in this book when I started. It would have made me a far better parent and teacher." —Mark Goblowsky, host of the podcast Strength Through the Struggle Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence by Chris and Holly Santillo Publisher: Lioncrest Publishing (March 22, 2019)   Your children will face many challenges in the years ahead, so you want to raise them to be resilient—strong, adaptable, and able to recover. It is your mission to empower your son or daughter to cultivate a functional and fulfilling life. This essential handbook will help you achieve that goal. In Resilience Parenting, martial arts instructors Chris and Holly Santillo share the insights they have gained as teachers and parents. They offer positive alternatives to lecturing, bribing, and punishing; focusing instead on three Pillars: Learning, Integrity, and Service. By applying these powerful principles, you can inspire your children to develop the independence they need to succeed as adults while renewing their connection to family and community. Whether you are raising a teenager or just starting your family, the methods prescribed in this book will help you unlock your greatest potential as a parent. Parents, both new and old, will find much of value in these pages." —Kirkus Review   "This is the book that the nurse should hand new parents at the hospital. It is an articulate, straightforward, and approachable guidebook, which can be easily read in just a handful of hours, on transforming the bundle of baby into a productive adult." —Martial Journal   "Chris is fighting the twin evils of our era: excessive fear for our kids, and busybodies trying to enforce it." —Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow, author of "Free-Range Kids," and founder of the Free Range-Kids movement   "Resilience Parenting provides a new twist on time-tested tactics that will help us be better and do better. Read this book!" —Connor Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute and author of "Passion-Driven Education: How to Use Your Child's Interests to Ignite a Lifelong Love of Learning"   "This is a superb and practical book, founded on years of teaching and parenting. The principles in this book provide the life tools missing in most homes and classrooms today. Learn them, then use them." —Steven P. Bucci, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense    "As a Special Forces officer and lifelong student of leadership and training, I have spent a lot of time and effort trying to divine what makes a person more resilient. Chris and Holly Santillo's book Resilience Parenting masterfully distills what they have learned in over twenty years of teaching martial arts and parenting and conveys those lessons in an easy-to-understand and entirely implementable way. As someone who has entrusted my children to their training--and who personally knows their three boys--I can attest that what they do works. I give his book my strongest possible recommendation." —Roger D. Carstens, Lieutenant Colonel US Army Special Forces (retired)   "We are at a crossroads in our country. We either continue down the path we are on--creating generations of kids who lack mental fortitude, emotional resilience, and physical health, leading our country to financial, moral, and social ruin--or we pivot and begin to create the conditions for our children to grow into mature, healthy, free, and fully functioning adults. Resilience Parenting is a road map toward the latter. I hope enough parents are smart enough to pick it up." —Michael D. Ostrolenk, M

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Alexsys Thompson, MLC, BCC is a best-selling author of the book “The Power of a Graceful Leader: Flow, Integration and Alignment,” a keynote speaker, executive integration coach, and member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Her work is guided by her life's mission to create safe spaces for souls to show up. Alexsys shares stories of her own experiences and the experiences of those with whom she's worked closely; she discusses how these experiences have grown her understanding of graceful leadership. She has found that most leaders know how to lead intellectually, but few now how to lead from a grace-center, the energy force around the heard. She has helped clients discover ways to break negative coping strategies and become more approachable. Alexsys shares the 6 Tents of Graceful Leadership: Integrating: Mind, Body and Soul; Evolving: Alignment of Soul and Self; Transparency: Self and Others; Connecting: Self and Universe; Co-Creating: Innovative; and Compassionately Powerful in All Things. She also offers thoughts on post-conventional living and the balance of evolution and revolution. To learn more about Alexsys Thompson and her work, visit her websites at www.alexsysthompson.com and https://ubuntuasafehaven.com/, and find her book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Power-Graceful-Leader-Alexsys-Thompson/dp/1544504985). In other short updates: Check out The Arete Collective Mastermind brought to you by Apeiron Zoh. We will be launching our second cohort in July. If you are interested in body/mind and spiritual growth with a great community, it could be a good fit for you https://www.lifeofexcellence.io/main-zoh Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Today's guests are Curt Cronin and Jamie Wheal. From Navy SEAL Tier One Operator to entrepreneur, Curt has a track record of making the impossible possible. He creates an energetic force field of coherence for teams to drop into flow and high performance. Curt received his MBA at combined programs from the London School of Economics, New York University's Stern School of Business, and the HEC School of Management in Paris. Curt graduated fifth in his class from the United States Naval Academy and has been awarded two Bronze Star medals for combat valor and three Distinguished Meritorious Service Medals. Jamie Wheal is the author of Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death In a World That's Lost Its Mind, and the Pulitzer-nominated global bestseller Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work. He is the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of human performance. Ostrolenk speaks with Curt and Jamie about the questions they're seeking to answer through their work, including how we live a life of meaning in an era of increasing uncertainty and how to cultivate a societal transition to a future that works for everyone. Curt offers insight into the collective and community mindset of the military, and how we might bring these lessons to civilian life and business. Jamie offers cathartic techniques and technologies that are open source and support the human transition that can get us to a better space. They also discuss undigested grief, what it does to our capacity to relate to one another, our current state of divergent narratives on global events, and Curt and Jamie's ten suggestions. To read Jamie's book, visit https://www.recapturetherapture.com/, and to learn more about their work check out www.flowgenomeproject.com. In other short updates: Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Cara Bradley, a leading authority of mental fitness who has led thousands through her signature strategies to work and play in flow. She shares body-based trainings with Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and premiere college sports teams. Her work focuses on building awareness of body-mind states, regulating the nervous system and priming the gut-brain connection for optimal wellbeing and performance. Cara discusses her early experiences of mind-body connection and her fascination with human potential. She details the exercises one can undertake to wake up, show up, and shine, and she highlights how these practices can positively affect relationships and daily activities. Cara also discusses what it means to be present, and the importance of treating oneself with love and kindness. Cara is the author of On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine, founder of the award-winning Verge Yoga Center, and host of the On The Verge podcast. www.carabradley.net. To learn more about Cara and her work, and explore how you can work with her, visit her website. In other short updates: Check out The Arete Collective Mastermind brought to you by Apeiron Zoh.. We will be launching our second cohort in July. If you are interested in body/mind and spiritual growth with a great community, it could be a good fit for you https://www.lifeofexcellence.io/main-zoh. Today's show is brought to you by Somatic Psychotherapy Today https://somaticpsychotherapytoday.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Nothing in Between” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRqCc3LfDI.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Vicki Starr. Vicki devoted herself to her family and her career. She also participated in multiple physical challenges including marathons, six Ironman races, the Boston Marathon, Ultramarathon and SEALFIT's 20X. At 45 years old as an empty nester and not finding the depth of meaning in her physical challenges, she began a spiritual path of self-discovery. Vicki chronicles the life experiences that led her to the path she's on now, including the loss of her father, understanding her own trauma versus generational trauma, and the power she found in breathwork. Through her work, Vicki seeks to serve women, tapping into what lights their souls on fire. Vicki is offering a Soul Journey Retreat in Costa Rica from November 11-16. To learn more about this retreat and to explore opportunities to work with Vicki one on one, visit her website at https://hotforholistics.com/. In other short updates: Shout out to Will Brink and his new coffee booster called “Alpha Joe”. It has creatine for its neuroprotective properties as well as cocoa. I am enjoying it and have been experimenting with it for a few weeks now. It goes great with my Misha's coffee. Check it out at https://secure.alphajoecoffee.com/alphajoe-coffee-booster44921902?page_hash=home Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Savoring Samsara” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKYdI19XKJY.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human" where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Today's podcast format differs from most on our show and is a dialogue between Ostrolenk and Michelle James, CEO of The Center for Creative Emergence, and a Creative Emergence Coach. Ostrolenk and James discuss: - How James brought improv and integral theater into a salon space - The Integral Theory and Spiral Dynamics - SEALFIT - The idea of Emergence and its importance to both Ostrolenk and James - Stability versus progress and, relatedly, security versus safety - Different types of birth - The value of group work when serving as a leader and when engaging as a participant Tune in again soon to hear more conversations between James and Ostrolenk.

Welcome to “The Emergent Human where we explore Optimizing Health, Embodied Spirituality and Post Conventional Living. Ostrolenk speaks with Pilar Geroseemo, an award-winning health journalist, pioneering social explorer, and author of a new book, “The Healthy Deviant: A Rule-Breaker's Guide to Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World.” She is best known for her work as founding editor of Experience Life magazine, and also served as top health editor for The Huffington Post and as visiting faculty for the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Today, Pilar co-hosts a top-rated podcast called The Living Experiment and teaches online courses through her digital learning platform, Healthy Deviant Academy. Pilar discusses societal expectations and how her own experience with such at a younger age drove her to be less happy and less healthy. Gaining inspiration to change her experience, she learned the importance of experimenting with one's comfort zone, developing practices that keep one aware, and the value of taking a break. Pilar notes that it is statistically more likely that a person is unhealthy than it is that they are healthy. She expresses hope for the possibility of creating a better way of living on this planet. To learn more about Pilar's book and the courses that she teaches, visit her website www.healthydeviant.com. You can get a free book preview and take the "Are You a Healthy Deviant?" quiz there. In other short updates: Shout out to my friend Dr Melissa Peterson author of “Codes of Longevity: Learn from 20+ of Today's Leading Health Experts How to Unlock Your Potential to Look, Feel and Live Life Optimized to 120 and Beyond https://codesoflongevity.com/ for having me speak at her Longevity conference on my transpartisan work. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: www.cosperscafidi.com/. We will close out today's show with one of my favorite singer/song writers Stuart Davis and his song “Good Wyrd” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZhRgUdHurA&list=PLATF5eWSVEAN4_DXjORbLYaiy34H98HIv&index=2

Adventures Across the 5 Mountains of Human Development: Physical | Mental | Emotional | Intuitional | Spiritual   Michael Ostrolenk has been exploring the relationship between post-conventional living, transformational leadership, optimizing health, and regenerative paradigms his whole life. His interest in human growth and personal development began when he was nine years old, learning biofeedback, meditation, and guided imagery.   Ostrolenk holds a Master's Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He did postgraduate studies in somatic and health psychology.  Michael received his coaching certification from New York University. He is a graduate of SEALFIT's 3 week SOF Academy and Kokoro Camp. He has also studied various martial arts including Tae Kwon Do, Japanese Jujitsu, Krav Maga, and Shaolin Kempo. Michael is also certified in MovNat and Spiral Dynamics. Optimize your life, your relationships, and your body and mind with Michael as he hosts The Emergent Human Podcast and through his coaching program The Emergent Human.   Connect and Learn: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com/ The Emergent Human podcast https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk/ https://twitter.com/mostrolenk   This episode of the Fierce Planet Adventures Podcast is brought to you by 5 Mountain Coaching – Licensed Unbeatable Mind Coaching.  Schedule your FREE one-hour coaching session today!    

Dr. Kirsty Ainsworth is a psychologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow who specialises in autism and sensory perception. During this podcast she chats to Sue about a piece of research on multisensory integration in autism.You can find out more about Kirsty's work by checking out the site for her former lab in MicGill here, and you can follow her on twitter here.The paper discussed in this episode is:Ainsworth, K., Ostrolenk, A., Irion, C., & Bertone, A. (2020). Reduced multisensory facilitation exists at different periods of development in autism. Cortex, 134, 195-206.Many thanks to Naomi Meiksin for editing the transcript for this episode. 

Ostrolenk, host of The Emergent Human, speaks with Brian C. Muraresku, an alumnus of Georgetown Law, member of the New York Bar, and author of The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name. Muraresku's book is a groundbreaking dive into the role psychedelics played in the origins of Western civilization. Muraresku discusses what drove his interest in researching psychedelics and what led him to travel the globe in search of this story. The importance of this research, Muraresku explains, lies in our inheritance of Greco-Roman traditions as the foundation of our Western civilization. Muraresku also details the evidence behind the use of psychedelics by spiritual seekers in Ancient Greece, in the Roman Empire, the Pagan Continuity Hypothesis, and the transition of the Pagan Roman Empire to a Christian Empire. Lastly, Muraresku discusses what this research has meant for his own faith journey and his continued work on the topic through a follow-up book and documentary series. To learn more about Brian C. Muraresku, visit his website and social media Other updates: - Apeiron Zoh just launched a new master mind group called The ZOH (Life) Arête (Excellence) Collective which is a community of co-creators, thinkers, performers and finders committed to experiencing a life of excellence, integrating a systems-based body, mind and spirit approach to greater “BEING” - Shout out to Katherine Studley's company “The Only Consultant,” Ostrolenk's new marketing company. You can find them on Instagram on @The_Only_consultant Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website. Today's show featured music by Stuart Davis, Already Free.

Welcome to the Emergent Human, with Michael Ostrolenk where we explore optimizing health, embodied spirituality, and post-conventional living. Today's guest is Ryan Frisinger, an interdisciplinary specialist operating at the intersections of medicine, consciousness and culture. Ostrolenk and Frisinger discuss the complex relationship of humans and animals, including the ownership of animals and the ethics of eating meat. Frisinger details the complexity of meat consumption, including the importance of animal protein in human diets, the ways in which killing animals has evolved in the modern world, and how we can feed the large number of people who live on this earth. Frisinger encourages listeners to use higher levels of consciousness to entertain the idea that our pets have a complex emotional life that cannot be fully understood by humans. This can assist in humans endeavor to walk a fine line between being caretakers and allies while understanding there is limited room on earth for all animals to roam free. Lastly, Frisinger offers that humans can consider how our own reproduction affects other species. Frisinger recommends a few actions humans can take to foster a loving relationship and support their animals: - Look at your animals diet and consider the value of raw foods - Recognizing your animal's environment and what they love to explore - Appreciate your animal's space and try to learn their needs To learn more about Ryan Frisinger, visit his website (https://kosmicanimal.com/) and visit his health center (https://xenogenesis.co/about-us/). Resources from today's show · Longevity Summit: Ostrolenk speaks about The Longevity Summit https://www.thelongevitysummit.com/registration?fbclid=IwAR1xvRSgvcL7xDUbc-iGr26NfeBAIV_a3iCcaoJ7zZO2SWtn8kN6nDD1nwY · The Spell of the Sensuous https://www.amazon.com/Spell-Sensuous-Perception-Language-More-Than-Human/dp/0679776397 · The Omnivores Dilemma https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/01430385 · The Sexual Politics of Meat https://caroljadams.com/spom-the-book · The Banality of Evil https://www.amazon.com/Banality-Evil-Hannah-Arendt-Solution/dp/0847692108 · Books by Derrick Jensen https://derrickjensen.org/ · The Animal that Therefore I am https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Therefore-Perspectives-Continental-Philosophy/dp/082322791X Today's show was brought to you by: · Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the northern Virginia area. To learn more about Scafidi and his work, visit https://www.cosperscafidi.com. Thank you to Stuart Davis for the music featured in this podcast https://www.stuartdavis.com/.

Ostrolenk speaks with Patricia Karnowski, who has been helping women get pregnant naturally for more than 19 years. She has a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City. Karnowski discusses the path that led her to this work and her experience with women around the globe. Despite cultural differences, she's come to learn that there is a near universal lack of understanding among women about their own body and fertility. When helping clients become pregnant, she focuses on their body holistically, and when creating custom-made formulas, she reviews and analyzes your health history to gain an understanding of exactly how your body works. Karnowski also discusses her own transition to minimalism and the Van Life movement. To learn more about Patricia Karnowski and her work go to https://fertilityformulas.com/. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: https://www.cosperscafidi.com/.

Ostrolenk speaks with Dan Dominguez, Chief Growth Officer at the WHY Institute. Dan discusses his career path prior to the WHY Institute, his desire to spend time with his family and to serve others, and how those experiences led him to find his WHY in life. Discovering your WHY in life, Dominguez details, is the first step in self-awareness. Knowing the WHY of family, friends, and co-workers can also help facilitate an environment of greater collaboration and understanding. After discovering your WHY, the WHY Institute can help you further discover your HOW and WHAT, to put your WHY into action. To learn more about the WHY Institute, and learn your WHY in five minutes, visit https://www.whyinstitute.com. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: https://www.cosperscafidi.com/.

Ostrolenk speaks with Johnathan Lang, an Iraq War Veteran and Natural Movement Coach who loves helping folks find more meaning, health, and wholeness in their lives. Lang details the life events that led him to the path of coaching, including his service in Iraq, though which experiences with both death and love taught him the importance of living a life that constrains evil and harnesses good. His journeys through Colombia, New York, and China then influenced his development of his mindful movement practice. Lang has been coaching for over 10 years, and he holds certifications in a variety of body-mind disciplines, including MovNat (https://www.movnat.com/), Animal Flow, and Movement Origins. He is now living and working outside of Medellin, Colombia, and he shares his experience in collaborating with Colombian professional soccer players on MovNat, and his work in creating a dedicated retreat and research center for the integration of Natural Movement with permaculture, ancestral medicine, and other transformational psycho-technologies. To learn more about Johnathan Lang and his work, you can find him on Instagram @ thereconjohn, and you can reach him for Holistic Lifestyle Coaching, or any other purpose, at jal@mindfulandmoving.com. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: https://www.cosperscafidi.com/.

Ostrolenk speaks to Martin Ucik, author of "Integral Relationships: A Manual for Men” and “Sex Purpose Love.” Ucik details how he discovered Integral Philosophy, and his journey to discover meaningful relationships, sex, love, and passion. Discovering the three things that lead to happiness - healthy relationships, healthy body and mind, and purpose – has inspired his work in teaching and writing. Ucik discusses his own purpose: the drive to help others cultivate healthy relationships. In doing such, one must appreciate the complexity of people and that they bring to the table different value systems; key to cultivating healthy relationships, Ucik argues, is a shared purpose. To learn more about Martin Ucik, visit www.integralrelationship.com Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: https://www.cosperscafidi.com/.

Ostrolenk speaks with Hans Skulstad, a Sports Performance Coach and licensed therapist. Skulstad discusses the path that took him to a career in sports performance and how he has integrated skills and concepts from traditional sports psychology, EMDR, Neurofeedback, Heart Rate Variability Training, and systemic concepts into his practice. He details methods to shift out of negative body and mind sets and practices in arousal control, which leads to increased focus and can even result in more positive personal relationships. Skulstad is the owner of the Center for Sports and The Mind, which provides sports psychology tools to athletes at every level. He has also developed Mental Strength training cards that provide important knowledge, tips for effective self-talk, and daily drills to develop and strengthen the relationship between mind and body. You can learn more about his work by going to centerforsportsandmind.com and visiting his youtube channel by searching his name. You can also follow him on twitter @ 2ChallengeMind. He also is the owner of Foundations Counseling Services and continues to work with clients who need help overcoming the challenges that life inevitably brings including grief and loss, trauma, and relationship issues. Today's show is brought to you by https://somaticpsychotherapytoday.com/, an online resource for all topics related to body oriented psychology.

Ostrolenk speaks with Mark Divine, a retired Navy SEAL Commander, founder of SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind Academy, and Kokoro Yoga. Drawing from Divine's newest book, Staring Down the Wolf: 7 Leadership Commitments That Forge Elite Teams, Ostrolenk and Divine discuss leadership during VUCA environments. Divine details the seven core principles of leadership including Trust, Courage, Respect, Growth, Excellence, Resiliency, and Alignment. He also discusses how emotional leadership is a prevalent gap in leadership, and its absence leads to a lack of authenticity and trust. Humility is a key characteristic required among leaders seeking to foster natural emotional leadership and team building. To learn more about Mark Divine's work, visit www.markdivine.com, as well as www.sealfit.com and www.unbeatablemind.com for integrated leadership and intense training on mental clarity, increased focus, physical fitness, and increased awareness. Find his newest book “Staring Down the Wolf: 7 Leadership Commitments That Forge Elite Teams,” available wherever books are sold. Today's show is brought to you by Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence, a great book by Chris and Holy Santillo. You can learn more about their book and global travels at http://fivebackpacks.family/.

Ostrolenk speaks with Andrew Lautz who is a Policy and Government Affairs Manager with National Taxpayers Union. They discuss NTU's new paper entitled “Reforming the OCO Account: A Better Deal for Taxpayers, Watchdogs, and the Military.” (https://www.ntu.org/publications/detail/reforming-the-oco-account-a-better-deal-for-taxpayers-watchdogs-and-the-military) The paper includes Ten OCO Reform Options; Low-Hanging Fruit: OCO Reforms for the FY 2021 NDAA 1. Re-establish the Wartime Contracting Commission: 2. Ensure that OMB and DoD finish work on revised criteria for DoD's OCO budget 3. Require DoD to give Congress and OMB a plan for transitioning all existing enduring costs funded through OCO to the base budget: 4. Require DoD budgets to break out enduring costs funded through OCO: 5. Require five-year projections of all OCO costs: 6. Prohibit OCO/GWOT spending on base activities in the State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill: Turning the Corner on OCO: Long-Term Reforms 7. Enforce the existing definition of “contingency operation”: 8. Institute more aggressive caps on OCO funding, with a declining cap year to year until OCO is nominal or zero: 9. Require DoD to establish an OCO reserve, funded through Congressional appropriations year to year, for use on actual contingency operations: 10. Remove the OCO/GWOT designation, forcing Congress to instead fund operations through supplemental appropriations and/or “emergency” designations: You can follow NTU on twitter @NTU and Andrew Lautz @andrew_lautz

Ostrolenk speaks with Owen Marcus, author of A Man's Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence, has developed programs that bring together mindfulness, somatic psychotherapy, and the science of emotional physiology. Marcus' work focuses on men's emotional intelligence and its connection to the physiology of the body. He further details the benefits to stress reduction and creating fulfilling relationships and purposeful lives. To learn more about Owen Marcus and his work, visit EVRYMAN's website: https://www.evryman.com. Today's show is brought to you by Sponsored by Synergy Float Center. A premier flotation therapy center located in Old Town Alexandria. When you take the time to slow down, amazing things can happen. Take care of yourself by booking a float, sauna or one of our other many services today. Book on line at www.synergyfloatcenter.com or call 571-319-0355.

Ostrolenk speaks with Dr. Anita Sanchez, author of the international award- winning book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times, Simon & Schuster. Dr. Sanchez is a visionary woman of Mexican American and indigenous Aztec heritage, a consultant, trainer and speaker who guides journeys into the Amazon rainforest to support business, families, and indigenous cultures. Dr. Sanchez begins by detailing her own life journey, and the role that forgiveness, spirituality, science, and gratitude have all played. She also discusses the importance of unity, noting how the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting this more than ever. Drawing upon the lessons of her elders, Dr. Sanchez discusses listening and how it is key to healing. Dr. Sanchez concludes with advice on routines that the audience might use to start and conclude their days, focusing on gratitude. To learn more about Dr. Sanchez's work and find her book, visit https://foursacredgifts.com/. Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: https://www.cosperscafidi.com/.