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In this episode of Spirituality in Leadership, host Andrew Cohn sits down with Judi Neal, a pioneer in workplace spirituality and the force behind the Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality and Edgewalkers International. Judi opens up about her personal journey, including her time at Honeywell, where she took a stand as a whistleblower—an experience that reshaped her understanding of integrity, trust, and spiritual resilience.Together, Andrew and Judi explore how spirituality can transform leadership and workplace culture, making organizations more compassionate, ethical, and inclusive. Drawing insights from her books Inspiring Workplace Spirituality, Edgewalkers, and Creating Enlightened Organizations, Judi shares practical ways to integrate faith and spirituality into daily work life—no matter your beliefs.This conversation is for anyone looking to lead with greater purpose, foster a more inclusive workplace, or simply navigate their career with a deeper sense of meaning. Key TakeawaysIntegration of spirituality into leadership and business practicesThe concept of blessings in the workplace and recognizing inherent valuePersonal experiences and stories related to workplace spiritualityThe ethical dilemma faced by a whistleblower and its impact on personal valuesThe importance of aligning personal values with professional responsibilitiesFostering a culture of appreciation, trust, and community in organizationsThe transformative power of spirituality in creating ethical and compassionate work environmentsImpact of spirituality on leadership styles and organizational cultureThe concept of "edge walkers" as individuals bridging material and spiritual worldsMindfulness and self-reflection as tools for effective leadershipAddressing skepticism and resistance to spirituality in professional contextsResources and frameworks for implementing spirituality in organizationsIn This Episode:(00:00:01) Introduction to appreciative inquiry  (00:01:09) Introduction of Judi Neal  (00:03:28) Reading from Inspiring Workplace Spirituality(00:04:48) Moment of silence  (00:06:05) Concept of blessing  (00:07:26) Transforming judgment to blessing  (00:10:07) Impact of workplace negativity  (00:10:52) Appreciative inquiry practice  (00:11:00) Discussion on blessing and religion  (00:12:39) Cultural creative study insights  (00:14:45) Judi's journey into spirituality  (00:15:49) Whistleblower experience at Honeywell  (00:16:51) Moral dilemma in the workplace  (00:20:46) Spiritual awakening  (00:23:24) Consequences of whistleblowing  (00:24:33) Spiritual awakening and connection (00:26:35) Legal action against Honeywell  (00:28:44) Teaching management and tokenism(00:31:10) Common themes among leaders  (00:33:23) Reception of spirituality in the workplace  (00:33:49) Defining religion, spirituality, and faith  (00:35:48) Building bridges between worldviews  (00:39:14) Authenticity and trust in organizations  (00:39:59) Creating space for conversations  (00:41:26) Practices for opening doors to meaning   (00:43:47) Inspirational reading assignments  (00:46:47) Eileen Fisher's personal growth initiative  (00:48:04) Spirituality as a dimension of diversity  (00:51:04) Offering options for spiritual practices  (00:52:04) Gateways to workplace spirituality    (00:57:00) Gratitude and invitation  Resources and LinksSpirituality in Leadership PodcastSpirituality in LeadershipJudi NealLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/judi-neal-99a1027Book:https://www.amazon.com/Inspiring-Workplace-Spirituality-Future-Work/dp/1837536155Book: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Enlightened-Organizations-Gateways-Spirit/dp/1137335157Book: https://www.amazon.com/Edgewalkers-People-Organizations-Bridges-Ground/dp/0275989208Andrew CohnWebsite: https://www.spiritualityinleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcohnusa/Music: Kodiak: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rURKtnJr3jeHvZ0IVRQCe

In this episode of the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast, hosts James Cox, welcomes Rabbi Alon Ferency. They delve into the intersection of faith, spirituality, and music, discussing how music can serve as a powerful tool for healing and connection. Rabbi Alon shares his insights on working with artists, overcoming creative blockages, and the role of music in addressing mental health challenges.Key Topics:The importance of mental health and the role of therapy (sponsored by BetterHelp)Introduction to Bones Coffee Company and their unique flavorsRabbi Alon Ferency background and his work with artistsThe relationship between music and spiritualityThe impact of music on depression and anxietyPersonal stories about music's influence on life experiencesDiscussion on various music genres and favorite artistsThe significance of sharing music and the vulnerability it entailsFeatured Sponsors:BetterHelp: Offering affordable online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/musicspeaks.Bones Coffee Company: Use code MUSIC SPEAKS for 10% off your order at bonescoffee.com.All Above Landscaping: Reliable landscaping services in Sumter. Call 803-464-7414 for a special discount.Guest Information:Rabbi Alon FerencyWebsite: eclecticcleric.comSocial Media: @eclecticcleric on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedInListen to the Episode:Available on all major podcast platforms.Closing Thoughts:Remember, when words fail, music speaks. Thank you for listening!

In this lecture, Don Carson discusses Ezekiel's visions from God in Ezekiel 8–9, which convey Jerusalem's widespread idolatry and sinfulness. He contrasts the corruptibility of false worship with the necessity of true worship, and he connects the importance of authentic worship to historical awakenings. Carson underscores that without a clear moral vision, society risks decay.He teaches the following:Ezekiel's denunciation of corrupt worship that relativized GodHow corrupt worship dulls moral vision and invites divine judgmentThe Western world's interest in worship and search for spiritualityThe idol of jealousy in Ezekiel's vision as an example of syncretismGod's judgment of participants of corrupt worship and his mercy on those who grieve over their sinHow Ezekiel's vision shows the moral impetus behind the Great AwakeningHelp The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

In today's episode, get ready for Ashley to take you on a transformative journey through the worlds of coaching and self-discovery. She dives into the concept of your Deepest Inner Critic (DIC) and how it impacts your beliefs, decisions, and ultimately, your confidence. Ashley offers tangible techniques to help you release the grip of your inner critic as well as reframe and rewire your mindset, transforming limiting beliefs into empowering truths. Ashley's wisdom will guide you to identify and overcome the limiting decisions that hold you back.

If you listen to this podcast, you're probably someone whose door is cracked open to the unseen, metaphysical side of the universe. If you're ready to crack that door open a bit wider, and step into the world of collective consciousness, synchronicity, and the true magic of manifestation, this episode is for you. In this powerful episode, TBMer Maura joins Jessica to share her deeply personal journey of overcoming rock bottoms, healing family trauma, and ultimately manifesting authentic love and purpose. Maura speaks candidly about navigating her Catholic upbringing, working through feelings of unworthiness, and finding alignment and her full power through the TBM process. From harnessing the duality in her astrological chart to manifesting a magical relationship and creative opportunities, Maura's story shows how embracing your true self and following pings from the universe can lead to profound transformation. This episode serves as your reminder that you hold so much power within you when you stay open to the magic of manifestation and the universe.  **Please note that this episode contains mention of alcohol abuse** Find the Complete Show Notes Here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast In This Episode We Talk About:Maura's path from Catholic upbringing to embracing her spiritualityThe power of duality in Maura's astrology and human designHow TBM tools helped Maura break through her blocksImportance of anger and boundaries in spiritual growthNavigating people-pleasing tendencies as an intuitive and healerExpanding self-worth through repeated tests and challengesThe magic of synchronicity and kismet moments in manifestingMaura's relationship manifestation and its deep connection to her growthBreaking the “Disney love” illusion and building real, healthy partnershipsIntegrating compassion for your past self in the manifestation journeyHow Maura's rock bottoms led to breakthroughs in career and personal lifeThe role of aligned action in shifting your manifestation journeyMaura's manifestation of a campaign with Hinge and creative projects with her partner  THEMES / TIME STAMPS:Maura discusses her childhood and how growing up without her father shaped her sense of self-worth and identity. (00:17:00)How TBM helped Maura to harness feelings of anger and low self-worth to manifest professional and personal clarity. (00:26:40)How Maura manifested her dream relationship, how synchronicity played a major role, and the lessons learned along the way. (00:53:35) Resources: Did you complete the Summer Challenge? Share your experience! How To Be Magnetic Workshop NOW LIVE inside the Pathway Share your manifestation story to be featured on our next mini-process episode  Bon Charge - 15% off with code MAGNETIC Infrared PEMF MatThe BON CHARGE Infrared PEMF Mat is my absolute go-to product! I use it almost daily to ground my nervous system, drop in deeper into my meditations & help my body recover after big hikes. The highest quality and most biohacking stacked mat I've seen on the market! Use code MAGNETIC at checkout for 15% off. us.boncharge.com/MAGNETIC Osea - 10% off with MAGNETIC10Undaria Algae™ Body WashUndaria Algae™ Body OilBestseller Minis Collection Read bell hooks All About LoveFind our summer challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Shadow DI, Inner Child DI, & our new How to Be Magnetic Workshop) Connect with Maura@bad.rituals Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@Lacyannephillips@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast Free Offerings to Get You StartedLearn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial LibraryNeed Help Identifying Your Block? Access our FREE Find Your Biggest Block Exercise Other ResourcesSubmit to Be a Process GuestText Us: +1-213-423-5226 - (texting is only for US, Canada, & Puerto Rico)Alexis Smart x TBM EXPANDED Flower RemedyDid you complete the Summer Challenge? Share your experience!

Today's episode takes a deeper look at community, connection, forgiveness, spirituality, and humanity. It's a conversation guaranteed to make you think about your life, relationships, and the paradoxes that exist in our lives. Join us to learn more!Sah D'Simone is a spiritual revolutionary, mystic, artist, award-winning filmmaker, and the author of the international bestseller, Spiritually Sassy: 8 Radical Steps to Activate Your Innate Superpowers. Sah is well known for hosting the top-rated The Spiritually Sassy Show podcast and The Big Celebrity Detox on UK Channel 4 and for creating the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method. In this episode, we talk about his latest book, Spiritually We, which looks at the role of friendship and connection on the spiritual path, how we can be better friends and much more. Show Highlights:Sah's latest book and its focus on “feeling” the relationality of spiritualityThe impetus for writing THIS book right nowSah's approach to a deeper concept of forgiveness, grief, and friendshipSah's birth chart: input about community, creativity, and “making sense of the riddle of being human”The art of holding people in paradox allows friendship to flourishMissing paradox, being uncomfortable, and the mistake we make by defining a person with one wordUsing mindfulness in our inner world and the outer world by using truthOperating from an “I don't know” and “just like me” perspective of other peopleThe process of ending a friendship and putting someone out of your lifeWhat the Dunbar research tells us about the people we knowSah's experience in metabolizing grief over the loss of his mother “Listening to the whisper” while being pragmatic as an entrepreneurDoing work that aligns with your purposeHear Sah's answers to questions about helpful advice, morning routine (and sleep!), and books he is reading/recommending.Resources:Connect with PaulaJoin the Cosmic Business Lab, my year-long container to help you build a business that adds $10,000/month to your income working 4 days a week, all in alignment with your values. Sign up here.Get 1:1 astrological support to align with your purpose, assess compatibility and find auspicious timing for launches and sales in a day-long. Can potentially be in person. Only 5 spots available in the fall. More info here.Get your free Heal Your Money Karma checklist & training here.Ask me anything! I'll be sharing another special episode to answer your questions. Email them to paula@weaveyourbliss.com with the subject line “AMA.”Get the 2024 Astrology Guidebook and receive all my hand-picked lay-low and auspicious days for the year, plus major transits and auspicious dates from the Indian calendar that

Join Building Self Sabotage the Extended Training (only $37 now!) Sometimes it's important to remember that we actually have more control than we think we do. In this episode we share where that control comes from by taking you through the basics of spirituality and sharing how it transformed Andie's life and business. If you are feeling stuck where you are and things aren't breaking through, curious about spirituality and spiritual practices, or you just love talking about all the other magic in the world that's out there, this is the episode for you. We cover...How faith and religion play a role in spiritualityThe basic building blocks of spiritualityAndie's multi-year journey of being introduced to the spiritual worldThe key pitfalls that people make that prevent them from experiencing the magic of spiritualityThe spiritual rabbit hole of doomAnd more...FREE & LOW COST RESOURCES FOR YOU: Get the free journal here email list here! Check out my website here! Follow on Instagram @andiecolleen and TikTok @andie.colleen for more mini-trainings, tips, and advice. SUPPORT THE SHOW:Please subscribe, rate, and review over on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help support Mindset Magic! Follow along on Instagram and TikTok for updates, giveaways, and more inspo!

In this episode, I'm joined by certified Reiki Master & author, Talyn Fiore, where we share our candid thoughts on the recent resurgence of traditional Christian values within the New Age community, the "grey areas" of spirituality, and Talyn's approach to manifestationTrigger warning: grief / death / loss of a parentWe chat:The profound loss that was the catalyst to Talyn's spiritual awakeningReiki and the Holy Spirit - are they one and the same? Talyn's commitment to traveling wherever her intuition pulls her without questionThe art of non-attachment and holding the faithWhy God/Source/Universe is the OG marketer, selling us what we "want" then giving us what we NEEDThe resurgence of Christianity & traditional values/gender roles within new age spiritualityThe pendulum swing from modern to traditional spiritualityTalyn's perspective on manifestation & how she uses it to test the limits of her human experience

"I used to feel like I was constantly fucking up, constantly doing the wrong thing...and that's where I was living for a number of years; always feeling bad about myself."We bring you closer to Michael Schneeweis as he shares what it was like to release music as Pat The Bunny's younger brother. He then goes on to engage in a deep conversation largely focused on areas that can help you begin to cultivate a spiritual practice. Pepe shares a very personal story that spans from his childhood to his recent incarceration. Expect to learn about the Self & the ego as well. If you are curious about engaging with spirituality or wanting to move further along with a current practice, you will find valuable insight throughout the conversation. We close by exploring Michael's several visits to Cambodia. Overall, this is an impactful episode that is both a powerful & practical. We close by playing a song Michael wrote about his brother Pat (the Bunny).Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goodspatreon.com/BackontheGrindHIGHLIGHTS:Releasing music when Pat The Bunny is your older brotherWhy Michael was full of guiltThe difference between spirituality & religion4 elements innate to all humans (physical, mental, emotional & spiritual)Michael's recent change in how he views spiritualityThe path of spiritual cultivation is not linearPepe's deeply personal & spiritual story from prisonInterpreting the Buddhist concept of "no self"Breaking down the ego & building a healthy egoThe goal is not to annihilate the egoService is an important part of spiritualityMichael's visits to CambodiaKhmer Children Education OrganizationWe play the song "Dent"SUPPORT KHMER CHILDEREN EDUCATION ORGANIZATION: KCEO Websitekhmerchildren.org/Laptop Drive for KCEOdocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiVGF8Gu9WeymNlKdEgYycWYZr8VXe6RaovBWwblMye-lXZQ/viewformCONNECT WITH MICHAEL SCHNEEWEIS:Spotifyopen.spotify.com/artist/1Mlogkt2ZcQqtMoaSd7AXU?si=QgwidgTrS6-61Pk5UkY4WgBandcampmichaelschneeweis.bandcamp.com/Websitemichaelschneeweis.com/Send us questions, comments or future topic suggestions toPodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comLeave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)Follow/engage with the podcast on Instagraminstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram Get Coffee for the Bandit in you roasted by PepeBanditCoffeeRoasters.com***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong: Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)Stay Free until next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Pawenski is an investigator of Esoteric Religions, Spiritual Disciplines, and Mystery Schools of Teachings. He is also the co-host of the Know Thyself Podcast. In this conversation with Daniel we discuss:His transition from obsession with conspiracy to pursuit of spiritualityThe book that jump-started his journey to self-discoveryThe process of alchemical unfoldingIncorporating astrology into your lifeWhy you should get a natal chart reading...and more!Learn more about Daniel and his work on his website and by listening to his podcast.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

Join us this week for the triumphant return of our returning guest, Cierra! It has been a year and a half since our last episode together and we catch up on her inner spiritual journey during her childhood and over that time frame.  Work with Zach or Neil 1-on-1 by getting an Akashic Record ReadingMessage  @justzachkaufman or email zelikaufman125@gmail.comEmail neil@neildisy.comAsk Us A Question -we'll answer on air - TAP HERE TO ASKEpisode HighlightsExperiences with religion and spiritualityThe experiences that prompted a re-exploration of ChristianityLove, forgiveness, and what exists at the core of these religious teachingsRamifications and mechanisms of greedContactHeartsoulhuman@gmail.comCreditsMusic-Max Van Soest

Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am honored to be joined by my dear friend and mentor, Ishmael Tetteh. Our conversation is centered around unity and the importance of knowing that “you are not meant to go at it alone.” This wise advise has grounded me in my work and I hope that you are able to leave our conversation inspired and full. A special thank you to Ishmael Tetteh for his time, wisdom, and eternal guidance.Meet Brother Ishmael Tetteh:Brother Ishmael Tetteh is a Spiritual Master, whose international presence and message of World Peace over the past 35 years has empowered thousands of lives from Africa, to Germany, to the UK, and now the United States.As Founder and Spiritual Director of the Etherean Mission in Ghana, a trans-denominational metaphysical organization dedicated to self-awareness and study of the natural sciences, Brother Ishmael's charismatic presence has graced the podiums around the world. Brother Ishmael has published over twenty books including the “The Way Forward,” eighteen principles to radically change your way of thinking, living and being to bring about a life of harmony, peace and success and “Inspired African Mystical Gospel,” a rediscovery of lost treasures within African mystical and cultural practices. He has also developed tools and seminars for stimulating creativity, mental and emotional cleansing and self-healing. Those who know Brother Ishmael enjoy the magnificence of his spirit and warm, loving presence. His truths are filled with divine wisdom and healing, which move people deeply and bring about profound transformations.Listen in as Brother Ismael shares:The power of identity and its connection to unity and onenessHow his identities have impacted the ways he leads on mindset and spiritualityThe intricacies of level setting each other's humanity while leading on race at workThe role of spirituality and ancient wisdom in philanthropy's racial equity transformationWhat he wishes for listeners to know, do, or feel as they live into the true meaning of philanthropy – the love of all humankindConnect with Brother Ishmael Tetteh:Website: Bro. Ishmael Tetteh - EthereanlifeFacebook: Ishmael Tetteh | FacebookHi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback.Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/

Caring about others is a good thing - until it isn't. But did you know that over-caring, and using too many of our personal resources worrying about others, can have a detrimental effect on our physical and mental health, and our own performance?On the podcast this week I'm talking to Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer Teresa Vozza about the fine line between empathy and compassion fatigue. As a fellow sensitive introvert Teresa is familiar with this herself, and she shares her own story (and how it led her to become a HeartMath trainer.We chat about:The line between caring and caring too much (and how to spot it)The integration of modern leadership principles with neuroscience and spiritualityThe common traits Teresa sees in her high achieving clientsThe HeartMath system, and how it helps users to become regulated and resilient Episode Resources:The HeartMath InstituteCONNECT WITH TERESA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-vozza-chrl-cca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresavozzacoaching/Website: https://www.teresavozza.ca/CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herePREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1? Fill out this form to start the conversation!

Neuropsychopharmacologist, Zeus Tipado, chats with Madison Margolin about the ways that belief effects altered states.“It's safe to say that the psychedelic experience pushes the brain to a much more complex state that can not be achieved with traditional meditation.” – Zeus TipadoThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow This time on Set and Setting, Madison converses Zeus Tipado on:Zeus's upbringing and history with voodooUsing religion to understand a Psilocybin tripReligion versus spiritualityThe power of the brain to induce experiencesPlacebo and the science of beliefGod as the psychedelicMicrodosing and the expectancy effectHow brain structure may affect our religious experiencesThe Mystical Experience QuestionnaireIntroverted versus extroverted mysticismRemoving ego death from the psychedelic experiencesSchizophrenia, Mania, and other altered statesPsychedelic-induced psychosisCreativity and divergent thinkingThe afterglow of a psychedelic experienceElectromagnetism and the science of the soul“The way I understand religion is it's almost like the embodied practices in order to contain spirituality which is so vast and beyond words.” – Madison MargolinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever wondered about the connection between neuroscience and spirituality? In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mona Sobhani, a cognitive neuroscientist, author, and entrepreneur. Mona takes us on her personal journey from neuroscience to spirituality, sharing her experiences with coincidences and exploring topics like fate and destiny. Here are some key topics from our conversation:Mona's background in neuroscience and her transition to spiritualityThe role of coincidences in Mona's life and how she interprets themThe importance of paying attention to symbols and feelings as signsMona's perspective on fate and destinyThe use of psychedelics for mental health treatment and the need for regulation and safetyEmbracing moments of awe and beauty without worrying too much about scientific explanationsIt was truly fascinating to dive into these topics with Mona and gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between science and spirituality. If you're curious about exploring these concepts further, this episode is a must-listen.I really hope to connect with you personally, so please send me a message or join me in my Facebook group. In the meantime, enjoy the show! About Mona Sobhani:Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist, author, and entrepreneur. A former research scientist at the University of Southern California, she holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. She is the author of Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe (Park City Press/Inner Traditions), which details her transformation from a diehard scientific materialist to an open-minded spiritual seeker. In the Brave New World of Psychedelic Science substack, she writes about the psychedelic renaissance, altered states of consciousness, and the transpersonal. She is co-founder of Exploring Consciousness, a community of curious scientists who are seeking to understand consciousness, spirituality, and the nature of our reality.Connect with Mona Sobhani:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookFacebook Page for Psychedelic Renaissance (Substack) newsletterConnect with Rev. Karen Cleveland:WebsiteFacebookInstagramResources mentioned in this episode:Mona's book: Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the...

In this Meraklis Beings episode, we interact with Ajay Ushakanth. Ajay is an entrepreneur turned teacher, currently teaching the Vedas to budding entrepreneurs in Bengaluru. We cover - Ajay's journey from entrepreneurship to SpiritualityHis initial challenges walking the path of spiritualityThe difficulty in self-acceptanceWhat is our personality - The Real Self or a Phantom Self?Applying this perspective in our modern day livesImpact on relationshipsWhat does it take to maintain good relationships? The art of communicationShare with us what your favourite part of the episode was and if you have any question for the speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussing her first run for Worcester officeGrowing up in the city learning to advocateDifficulty seeking/obtaining servicesHomelessness and evictionThe Free MasonsPreparing for office by bettering yourself personally professionally and spiritualityThe importance of voting and being accessible as a politician.Improving the world by having conversations and standing firm on what you believe in Local Mentions: Em Quiles, Geoff Killebrew, Juan Gomez Calls to actionSeptember 5th PreliminaryNovember 7th Municipal Follow Main South Chronicles on FBFollow her at Maria718Montano on IGAnd her campaign ElectMariaMontano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join KC and her guest, Rachael Hilliard,  Spiritual Mentor, Coach & Channel. Rachael shares her inspiring journey of overcoming childhood challenges and toxic environments, leading her to become a disruptor focused on abundance and thriving.In this episode KC and Rachael explore topics like:Subconscious reprogrammingBreaking free from people-pleasing and good girl conditioningEmbracing "bad bitch ownership" as a pathway to true manifestationExperiences of neurodivergent individuals in healing and spiritualityThe importance of embracing one's true selfJoin us for this empowering conversation with Rachel Hilliard, where authenticity and self-discovery take center stage. You'll walk away with a profound perspective on healing, manifestation, the transformational power of embracing your neurodivergent self and embodying your true essence.FIND RACHAEL HERE:Fakebook | Instagram | Podcast https://www.rachaelhilliard.com/Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram (@iamkcvolard)!Let me know what you're loving!Let's continue the conversation over inside our FREE telegram community - The 7-Figure Coven!

On this episode, we are joined by Kelsey Beesley, owner and creator of Orillia's modern-day mystics one-stop shop My Moon Collective and the newly established Opening to My Wild Heart. I admire Kelsey as both an entrepreneur and a soul, and I loved learning more about her story and her heart. I hope this episode inspires you to redefine what success means to you and to go after your dreams courageously.What we cover: Kelseys journey that led her to where she is today in her life and her careerWhat is My Moon Collective and how did it come to lifeKelseys favourite products to support personal development and spiritualityThe projections and judgements you face while taking big risks and how to cope with them The inside scoop on the newly established Opening to My Wild HeartWhat success means to Kelsey at this point in her life Connect with Kelsey: Instagram: @mymoon.collective & @kelseybeesleyWebsite: www.mymooncollectiveshop.comOpening to My Wild HeartConnect with me:Instagram: @beccnichollsTikTok: @betterwithbeccaYouTube: BECCA It would mean the world to me if you would subscribe, rate and review this podcast to help support the show. If you enjoy this podcast, share it on your stories and tag me or share it with  a friend. Let's build this community, together! ⚡️

This week's guest is Kelly Vittengl, 6/3 Emotional Projector.Kelly Vittengl is a Spiritual Mentor, Antiquarian, but ultimately, a Student of Life. She is in an endless pursuit to discover God in its many expressions. Kelly offers mentorship to the spiritually curious who are seeking to navigate and deepen their spiritual life, and build a relationship with the unseen realm. Driven by her deep devotion to the Divine and the wellbeing of all humans, Kelly also hosts sacred prayer groups and owns a beautiful online store for religious antiques. Highlights include:Life as a 6/3 ProjectorFeeling misunderstood and mastering the art of communicationKelly's journey in growing a successful businessHow to remain grounded in moments of uncertaintyKelly's experience living in Mount Shasta, the Root Chakra of the EarthHow Human Design is healing and a huge permission slipKelly's lineage, healing journey and reclamation of religion and spiritualityThe power of letting something go when it's not in alignmentConnect with Kelly & Livy:Follow Kelly on Instagram Check out Kelly's websiteFollow Livy on InstagramBuild your Brand Foundations With LivyI'd be so grateful if you could take a moment to subscribe, share and leave a review so that more people can make their unique mark on the world.All my love, Livy xx

In this enlightening episode, Mary is joined by Spiritual Teacher Mark Anthony Lord on a discussion about Holy Relationships.They discuss:The differences between special & holy relationshipsbridging the gap between Love & Spiritualitythe transformative power of Holy Relationshipshelpful guides/teachings in transforming your love lifemisconceptions of forgiveness and its function in alchemizing connections introducing Holy Spirit/Higher Self in your spiritual path the power of affirmative prayernavigating/embracing the path of the spiritual quest (understanding the never-ending spiritual seeking)a POWERFUL blessing by Mark to elevate your relationships to Higher ConsciousnessPlease take a minute to rate/write a review on iTunes :)https://apple.co/3S8hFoRWork with Mark:https://markanthonylord.me/https://www.livingthecourse.com/For more: https://msha.ke/soulidificationSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/soulidification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a leader, it's important to be aware of your own emotions and how they affect your team. Noble Gibbens can help you become a more effective leader by teaching you how to use emotional intelligence.Emotional intelligence (EI) is the capacity to be aware of and manage one's own emotions, and the emotions of others. It has been shown that emotional intelligence can be a predictor of success in life, and leaders with high emotional intelligence have been shown to be more effective than those without it. There are many different ways to develop and improve emotional intelligence, but one way is through training and education. Noble Gibbens offers courses that teach emotional intelligence and how it can be used to become a more effective leader. These courses can help you learn about yourself and others, and how to manage emotions in a way that leads to positive outcomes.In This EpisodeMilitary leadership and emotional intelligenceEmotional health and spiritualityThe impact of not having self-awareness of our own emotionsThree steps to improving  your emotional intelligenceHow emotional intelligence can reduce turnover, improve employee engagement, and increase productivityThe impact that strong emotional intelligence skills has on your entire lifeNoble Gibbens, the EQ GangsterNoble Gibbens is a veteran of the U.S. Army and graduated from West Point. Earning the coveted Ranger tab, Noble is no stranger to leadership, excellence, and working with teams.How did Noble become an expert on emotional intelligence and help leaders around the world do the same? It was his own need that drove his growth. Addicted to people-pleasing, Noble found himself in a rut working within a toxic work environment. His lack of emotional intelligence was taking a toll on his marriage and family.Dedicating himself to gaining more self-awareness on emotions and interpersonal relationships, Noble acquired certifications and expertise to be able to pay it forward as an executive coach. Through emotional intelligence, we can improve every area of our lives, and Noble helps teams do that.Noble also loves tacos and enjoys snowboarding with his family.See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/326Host your podcast on Buzzsprout using this link, and you will get great service plus a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for one of their paid plans. BeyondTheRut.com/buzzsprout. Llama Lounge is a proud member of the Lima Charlie Network. You can listen to episodes of Llama Leadership as they apply military leadership lessons to help you improve yourself in life, learning, and leadership at LlamaLeadership.com. The Lima Charlie Network is a group of veterans and civilians working together to empower others to reach new heights in leadership, self-development, and communication. Learn more at

Hunter Wade is a pastor, writer, speaker, and poet with a Masters of Divinity and a curiosity for how religion and Christianity can better our lives. She explores the history of the bible, its impact on culture, and its weaponization as well as its liberation. Hunter brings humanity back to the conversation of religion and helps us understand how nuance and complexity have their place in religion and spirituality. Despite religion's role in creating dogmatic systems, we explore how these institutions can exist with open-mindedness and freedom.  This episode helps us answer a crucial question:What can the history of religion teach us about the human condition?Themes & Learnings:Religion in modern day and reclaiming the divine languageThe origin of the Bible and how it became the bane of peoples' existenceReclaiming the Bible for its positive aspectsThe history of Christianity and its' WesternizationThe difference between religion and spiritualityThe role of critical thinking and skepticism in ChristianityHunter's personal approach to preachingHow to have a hermeneutic approach to studying religion Hunter's Links:Hunter on Instagram and TikTokHer: A Feminist Approach to Scripture (in-person and online)Bella's Links:Bella on Instagram and TikTokWatch this episode on YouTubeSPONSORS:Support your body's natural healing process with NED supplements for stress, sleep, and more - get 15% off with code "BELLA".

Arlina Allen is a Certified Recovery Coach (IAPRC), Certified Hypnotherapist CH, the Founder of Sober Life School, and host of the award winning recovery podcast "The One Day At A Time Podcast" since June 2016.She has been sober since 4/23/94, happily married for 25 years,  Mother of two amazing young adult men and Mama to Teddy, the family English Bulldog.Through her 28 years of lived experience in sobriety and working with other women to heal their relationship with alcohol and other addictions, she developed a special intuitiveness and insights into resolving the blocks to behavior change. With a combination of science based mental, spiritual, physical and emotional practices she has seen profound and lasting changes in her clients.Her class "Reinvent-How To Rebuild Self-Esteem & End Self-Sabotage" is being taught to those who've suffered from low self-esteem, addiction, codependency, toxic relationships and many other issues. "We only allow into our lives what we believe we deserve on a subconscious level. You can change what you believe and create the life of your dreams. Change your mind, change your life." ~Arlina AllenIn this episode, we discuss:Arlina's story: trauma, addiction and her recovery journeyThe wisdom of the 12-stepsThe neuroscience of addictionRebuilding self-esteem in sobrietyWearing the label "alcoholic" as a badge of honorDifferentiating between religion and spiritualityThe power of hypnosis, prayer and meditationSee the links below to connect with Arlina and learn more about her work:Sober Life School- http://www.soberlifeschool.comReinvent - Self Esteem Course http://www.selfesteemcourse.comPodcast http://www.odaatchat.comSocial Media:Facebook Page: facebook.com/odaatchatInstagram: @odaatpodcast @arlinaallen __For more resources, 1:1 and group coaching to support you on your sober journey, visit sunandmoonsoberliving.com and follow @sunandmoon.soberliving on Instagram

Today, I'm joined by another awesome and inspiring queer human, the fabulous Manny Mac (he/they). I really think you're going to enjoy this conversation and resonate with some of the topics. We're diving into healing religious trauma, coming to terms with a trans identity, “adding the spiritual back to the sexual,” and so much more! In this episode, we cover:Being inspired by trans & nonbinary creators on TikTok and having chest crushesManny's journey from releasing Christian shame to embracing spiritualityThe difference between “coming out” and “coming into”Healing from the “you're going to hell” rhetoric & other religious traumaThe powerful connection between sexuality and spiritualityIf you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you over on Instagram! @megstheconnectorAre you an LGBTQ-identifying human looking for the ultimate community building space? Join the Queer Impact Collective!SHOW NOTES: https://www.megsthebrand.com/episode80Support the show

Here's what I wish I knew when I first got into spirituality: There's a time and a place to listen to your spirit guides. Learning about this from Elizabeth April blew my mind! Discernment is an important topic to discuss, so let's talk about:The number one thing about spiritualityThe need for discernmentYour spirit guides are still evolving themselvesWhen you're not intentional about who or what you askHow to have compassion for dark beingsHow to radiate unconditional love and repel dark forcesOther ways you can protect yourselfNote: The audio got weird towards the end. Very interesting! Please bear with it and don't miss out on good content.Are you ready to invite more love and light into your life? Relax, get a massage for your soul, and click here to book your Reiki Healing Session today.Subscribe for more channeled messages, honest soul conversations, and journaling prompts to support your growth.Are you ready to receive personal guidance and support from your akashic records? Click here to connect with your spirit guides by booking your Akashic Record Reading today.Here are quotes from the show:“The number one thing about spirituality is that it's not even about connecting to your guides, but it's about connecting with yourself and trusting that you are your greatest teacher.”“In our past lives, we also have been dark beings at one point. And I mean all of us. Because we are here as a fractal of Source, right? An expression of the universe that wants to experience everything, which means experiencing even the dark things.”“The brighter you shine, the bigger of a shadow you cast”“A lot of these dark beings honestly just lack love. And when I think of that, I just feel so much compassion for them.There's so much love that I have experienced and to think that there are other beings who don't experience this love just makes be sad… Love is what makes you feel like you belong, you are worthy, that life is worth living.”“It's a lot to face that part of yourself which is so dark and to realise, “Oh, this darkness paved way for the light. It's because I've known darkness, shame, guilt, anger, it's how I can also know peace, love, acceptance, not judging other people, and having compassion for everyone”“There is no fear with connecting to your spirit guides, but above all else, you are your greatest teacher so trust yourself.”Let's Connect:Instagram | Work with me | YouTube | Website | BlogMusic: Sunflower Park by Ezra Reguerra

On today's episode of The NO Bullsh*t Manifestation Show, Kat had the pleasure of chatting with Sloane Elizabeth. Sloane is a holistic wellness coach and food freedom expert specialized in helping women stop dieting, obsessing, restricting, and stressing over food so that they can experience food freedom. She uses a unique and powerful combination of science and spirituality to help her clients Eat with Love & Intuition. Sloane is also a published author and has been featured on Food Network, Betches, and Authority Magazine.Key points that are covered in this episode:How to eat with love and intuitionHealing your relationship with food and your body Mixing science with spiritualityThe common misconceptions about intuitive eatingWhat Holistic intuition meansHow to distinguish between the ego and your intuition Setting verbal and energetic boundaries Co-creation Manifesting food freedomBecoming aware is the first stepAbundance vs lack when recovering from diet culture and body dysmorphiaDiet culture toxicity The importance of doing the innerworkWhy you shouldn't wait to start your healing journeyIf you are interested in learning more about Sloane & connecting with her, check out the link below:Sloane's Instagram: www.instagram.com/sloaneelizabethSloane's Website: www.sloane-elizabeth.comSloane's TikTok: www.tiktok.com/sloane.elizabethSloane's Free Masterclass: https://masterclass.sloane-elizabeth.com/masterclass-o/Sloane's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Kale-Kravings-Nourishing-Wellness-Practices/dp/057852256XIf this episode resonated with you, or you know it will help someone else - please share it and or leave a review of the podcast on iTunes. Your support of the show is how I can continue to make this show better and better!To connect with Kat & join in on what she has to offer, check out the links below:Join Kat's Signature Online Manifestation Course - The Abundant *AF* Babe Academy:https://www.katcozadd.com/academyKat's Private Facebook Manifestation Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alignyourlightbabeKat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katcozadd/Kat's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katcozadd

Today let's explore the mind, body, soul connection with Maria Murillo. Maria is an Intuitive Subconscious Healer who helps people break through limiting beliefs so that they can step into their power and be the best version of themselves.  She currently works at the hospital as a nurse and is also a Reiki Master, Akashic Record Reader, and Yoga Teacher.We talk about:How Maria discovered spiritualityThe importance of the mind, body, spirit connectionSociety as a human construct How yoga helped Maria be the best version of herselfThe different ways we can heal peopleMaria's experiences as a nurse Maria's top wellness practicesAre you ready to invite more love and light into your life? Relax, get a massage for your soul, and click here to book your Reiki Healing Session today.Use the code “HEAL” at checkout to get 22% off your reiki session for a limited time only.Subscribe for more channeled messages, honest soul conversations, and journaling prompts to support your growth.Here are quotes from the show:“Yoga pushed me to really want to be the best version of myself…and be this person that helps others see the best in themselves too.” - Maria“There are different outlets that have shown how one can be successful, but I think the number one factor is like you do what you love and the success follows.” - Maria“You don't have to be a psychologist, a nurse, or a doctor to help heal people. There's so many ways to help people heal…a simple modality can help someone heal their whole body, like reiki or yoga.” - Maria“Being a nurse reiterated the fact that a lot of people are disconnected from their bodies. From what I've seen at the hospital at least, I do feel like a lot of people are disempowered…and very negative about things.” - Maria“If people only knew that you can change so much about your health by surrounding yourself with people that uplift you and love you, changing your diet, doing things that make you happy, being grateful for what you have in the moment.” - MariaAre you ready to receive personal guidance and support from your akashic records? Click here to connect with your spirit guides by booking your Akashic Record Reading today.Let's Connect:Instagram | Work with me | YouTube | Website | BlogMusic: Sunflower Park by Ezra Reguerra

Today let's talk about reiki with Jasmine Choi, ICF certified coach and reiki healer. Jasmine loves seeing the world and helping people create their dream life by embracing who they are. She currently lives in Seoul, Korea.Reiki is a form of energy healing that relieves stress, removes blocks, and is applicable to all areas of your life (eg. finances, relationships, your body, etc). Let's learn more about it in this episode.We talk about:How Jasmine discovered personal development through coaching and spiritualityThe difference between getting certified or not as a coachWhat is reiki and how does it work What does “being attuned” to reiki meanThe different ways that reiki healed Jasmine and her clientsAre you ready to receive personal guidance and support from your akashic records? Click here to connect with your spirit guides by booking your Akashic Record Reading today.Subscribe for more channeled messages, honest soul conversations, and journaling prompts to support your growth.Here are quotes from the show:“Reiki practitioners channel the higher energy filled with  filled with love and light, and it will flow to the person you are giving it to and it will enhance that life force energy that we have” - Jasmine“I know that the energy is sending me in the right direction for the highest good of myself and others … it's making me a firm believer in myself and the work I do. I think that inner difference really makes and creates the outer difference in my reality.” - JasmineLet's Connect:Instagram | Work with me | YouTube | Website | BlogMusic: Sunflower Park by Ezra Reguerra

Today's very special episode with Marianne Williamson will expand your heart and open your mind by simply being in the energy of this Divine feminine leader. Marianne talks about the heart as the real womb of a woman, and how our lives and those around us are impacted when we embrace our feminine, Goddess state. She unpacks how to build an authentic platform that's in alignment with your own values, and why it's critical that we combine politics with spirituality. Marianne shares the spark she experienced to run for president in 2020, and also explores the importance of protecting our nervous systems during this time of cultural chaos.Today on The SimplyBe. Podcast:Building an authentic platform in alignment with your valuesBringing the Goddess forward & tapping into your feminine stateHow & why we need to combine politics and spiritualityThe importance of your morning time & how Marianne begins her dayBeing aware of what joy truly is & being able to choose it in each momentHow knowing comes from first being; ‘simply being' is your point of power Follow Marianne:Sign-up for Substack: mariannewilliamson.substack.comWebsite: https://marianne.com Books: Marianne Williamson on Amazon ; A Woman's WorthInstagram: @mariannewilliamson Connect with Jessica:Buy Jessica's Book “Be.” hereSign-up for The SimplyBe. Society hereJessica's Website: jessicazweig.comJessica's IG: @jessicazweigSimplyBe.'s Website: simplybeagency.comSimplyBe.'s IG: @simplybeagencyJoin the Facebook Group: SimplyBe. SocietyThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Even though I have been deeply entrenched in the study of connection - from both the scientific and spiritual perspective - for YEARS, I am constantly humbled by the new wisdom I continue to stumble upon when I have conversations with other humans who are doing parallel work. I am thrilled to introduce you to Zach Beach. He is an author, poet, yogi, love coach and podcaster and we have a dynamic conversation that covers: How the Body is THE portal to spiritualityThe difference between a reaction vs. a responseWhy we need to build “sacred pauses” into communicationUnderstanding the physiological and energetic need for connection The healthy (and often sexy!) polarity between the Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Patterns Which ultimately led us to ponder the question: “Is it true that we have to love ourselves before we can be in a healthy relationship?”Listen to this episode if...…You are curious about how/why we are wired to connect and what blocks us from connection.Your Speakers:Kat Lee  is an Intimacy + Relationship Coach, host of The Empowered Curiosity Podcast and Creator of The Heart Lab. She guides pattern-breakers to alchemize their emotions and embody their healing journey to cultivate intimacy as a spiritual practice. Kat Lee's Website // InstagramZach Beach  is an internationally renowned yoga teacher, best-selling author, poet, love coach, founder of The Heart Center love school, and host of The Learn to Love Podcast.Zach's Website // Instagram//Love SchoolThis podcast is made possible with sound production by Andre Lagace.Original music by Mayan KitesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34245616)

We all know relationships are important, but in some cases, 'who you know' can even save your life. Ed Kressy went from being arrested by the FBI, to being recognized with a community service award by the FBI Director.Ed's 20-year drug addiction led to stints in jails, rehabs, and homeless shelters. Thanks to relationships astonishing in their spiritual depth, Ed became a volunteer entrepreneur coach inside maximum-security prisons, delivered a guest lecture at MIT, and wrote for the Washington Post. He now volunteers helping law enforcement better serve communities affected by addiction and incarceration, and fulfils his lifelong dream of writing.Let's dive deep into Ed's incredible story, where he came from and how he got to where he is, and learn how relationships can save your life.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:18] Opening Segment  I introduce today's guest, Ed KressyEd gives us some background on his storyA love for reading and writing A struggle for self-worth and discipline The start of the addiction [06:19 - 22:47] Relationships Can Save Your Life Ed shares about his journey of escapism You choose what you focus onEscaping from yourself From a good life to addiction Ed talks about the snowball effect into harder drugs The real problem is not the drug The effects of the drugs How intervention saved Ed's life Friends and family stepping in Taking responsibility Instilling spiritual relationships The wake up call Ed's story of a rude awakening Reaching out for a lifeline A word from our sponsor[22:48 - 38:11] Ed Kressy on Building Your NetworkThe importance of community and spiritualityThe need for a purpose Letting go of material satisfactionThe only choice left Maintaining a beginners mindWho you know or what you know? Both and neither Guiding principles (3 S's) vs. Connections Wisdom is better than knowledgeWho has instilled the most wisdom in you?Ed's thoughts on GodThe two groups who impact Ed the most Behind bars and badgesEd's work with law enforcementThere needs to be more resources for mental health Relationships are the gateway to healingSolving the incarceration crisis[38:12 - 44:54] Closing SegmentEd talks about becoming an author The journey How it connects to Ed's workAccomplishments The impact of a networkThE RaNdOm RoUnDHow to engage with EdLinks below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “We can choose what to focus on. We don't necessarily have control over our circumstances, yet we have a high degree of control of what we focus on.” - Ed Kressy “People believed in me, I never believed in myself.” - Ed Kressy“Drugs and drinking are not the problem, they're an attempt at a solution.” - Ed KressyResources Mentioned: Ed's Book - My Addiction & RecoveryConnect and engage with Ed on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out http://authoredkressy.com/ to get Ed to speak in your area.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that's setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you been going through a season of singleness or an extended period without sex? My guest host this week, Tara Alice, is diving into the struggles, lessons and clarity that has come from her 2 year season of singleness and 2.5 year abstinence journey!We talk about:The benefits of dating yourselfThe importance of nurturing your platonic relationships The impact of sex energy & sexual spiritualityThe clarity that comes with a season of singleness Her 2.5 year journey without sex+ so much more! Tara is also a Soul Coach! She works with fitting clients, 1 on 1, to bring clarity to their life on a deeper more soulful level.Connect with TaraIG  @TheTaraWay  &  Email  TheTaraWay@gmail.com--Let's Get Social! IG  @BriannaEndrina / Twitter  @BriannaEndrina / Facebook. @BriannaEndrinaI have partnered with a company called TheBiggerO! They are the inclusive, woman-friendly online sex shop you always wished existed. And now it does! It's not necessarily about reaching the biggest O! But rather all of the different ways you can honor, enjoy and enhance your pleasure. It's sexual exploration without judgment. Because I think we can all agree that sex and shame, don't belong together. The Bigger O! offers pleasure essentials for all genders, to use alone or with a partner. Head over to TheBiggerO.com and snag one or 10 of their amazing products from some of the most innovative names in the sex tech game to enhance your play and use coupon code BRE10 at checkout for 10% off. The emphasis is YOUR PLEASURE. Let's explore together...Are you still part of the dating pool? Want a new way to meet? Head over to TheBlinkDate.com and join their waitlist for their audio only blind speed dating.  

Let's redefine mental illness as a different state of consciousness that can move us toward a spiritual life. Depression, suicidal ideation, paranoia, and schizophrenia contain a set of experiences that can teach us and reveal aspects of life and of ourselves that we wouldn't otherwise see. Ricky is a Life, Spirituality and Wellness Coach. He writes about spirituality, philosophy, mindfulness, meditation, and psychology in his blog Mind That Ego.Quotes to remember: “If we can embrace suffering and not crave happiness and not be overly resistant toward difficult feelings, that's going to lead us down a fulfilling path.” “Spirituality is not a hobby. It's a way of being.” “You are not a product of what goals you achieve.” “Ultimately, our truest essence is beyond what we can identify with.” “You are not the center of the universe, but you are the universe.” “Depression is a great teacher.” Takeaways:It's common to link being scientific with being atheist/cynical toward spiritualityThe journey of spirituality is bitter at first, then like sweet nectarWith suffering, the only way out is throughUnresolved grief and sadness contribute greatly to our sufferingOur spirituality evolves in spirals, and each stage incorporates all previous stagesSelf-transcendence is what lies beyond the ego and beyond Western individualismYou can be spiritual and have goalsThe ego will constantly try to intrude and impose, even when you are engaging in a passion projectThe ego both downplays and aggrandizes the truthWhat we identify with can hold us back and keep us stuck, even if it's supposedly a good identityWhen our Shadow side (our undesirable side) is not faced, it will come out as projection onto othersWe are afraid of not only our Shadow but also our power, potential, and creativityMental illness can be the beginning of spiritual awakening; nonstandard states of consciousness are not necessarily insanityOur potential is far beyond our sensesCuriosity is the antidote to fearWhat you'll learn:Ricky's introduction to spirituality through sufferingHow he talked himself through the suffering of mental illness to a place of wholenessOur understanding of Maslow's hierarchy of needs isn't the full picture of what Maslow intendedAbout Ricky's relationship with goal-settingHow our concept of our identity shifts as we growWhat envy can teach us about ourselvesMentioned on the podcast: https://www.mindthatego.com/Maslow's hierarchy and self-transcendenceSpiral DynamicsEckhart TolleDr. Leanne WhitneyKen WilberCrazy Wise documentaryStanislav Grof and Holotropic BreathworkLinks:FacebookMediumYoutubeInstagram

TW: sexual assault.Today's episode the Basic Witches are joined by Pro-Witch Syrena Pendley (AKA the Hoodrat Hippie) to tell her story of alcoholism, addiction, and finding the light through spirituality and sobriety. She's here to show why magic isn't just for white people, chat about her love for the moon, and explain how she's using kung-fu to empower women. Today on Basic Witches:How Syrena's addiction led her to spiritualityThe power of shadow work How she's using sex magic to manifest in her lifeUsing the moon phases to guide and check yourself Why we need to redirect the conversation around assault How Syrena is empowering women through self-defenseThis show is supported by:Betterhelp | use code BASICWITCHES for 10% off your first monthFollow Syrena:Syrena's InstagramSyrena's website The Hoodrat HippieFollow your intuwitchin' by following us on IG: @BasicWitches // @LeahKnauer // @RachelLaforestJoin us LIVE for “Blazin' with @BasicWitches” on Instagram every Tuesday at 5:55pm PST. Free Q&A, card pulls, and expert guests!New Merch Alert! Visit BasicWitches.Threadless.com for our latest releases.Subscribe! Review! Join our Patreon! And we promise we won't put a hex on you

#meditation #ascension #spiritualityThe rise collective podcasthttps://therisecollective.org/ep30/The Rise Collective Podcast is devoted to incorporating ancient ways into our contemporary lives. Honoring the oral tradition, we generously share  stories and wisdom about spiritual life, remembering the old ways, living in communion with the earth, and bringing it all to bear in our contemporary times.I felt honored and excited to interview Sarita Sol for the Rise Collective Podcast because she is so much FUN! I got to spend a week on her beautiful land in France a few years ago while studying the Lyceum with Ariella Daly from Episode 11. Since then, I have been a big fan of Sarita’s extensive collection of meditations on her youtube channel and her prolific Patreon page.You can find Sarita Sol on YouTube and on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/Sarita_SolTo take advantage of the special discount code for: The Divine Weave, weekend Virtual Retreat, 2,3,4 April.Use discount code: Iamdivine at: https://www.solhenge.com/product/the-divine-weave-online-retreat-via-zoom/For online Virtual Meditation Classes, Manifesting and Healing Retreats, Personal Mentoring, Distant Quantum and Shamanic Healing with Sarita email: solhengeretreats@solhenge.com or go to www.solhenge.com.In the episode, we discuss:• An explanation of levels of consciousness• Explanation of the dimensions• The shamanic perspectives we can work with to support us during the transitions happening in the world• Quantum healing and miracles• What CV means for the evolution of human consciousness• The importance of fear transmutation• Our greatest strength in the current war on consciousness is LOVE.Resources for further reading:• Taking responsibility• What is a shaman?• David Hawkens (author)• Dolores Cannon (author)• The Hundredth Monkey EffectSarita is a shamanic practitioner trained in the ancient ways of ‘The Lyceum’, a feminine tradition rooted in healing and seership, working with allies of the honey bee and the serpent.  Her calling is to enlighten others that true healing and empowerment come from sovereign and authentic connection to self, the earth, and source consciousness.She holds sacred space to allow people to have access to their own healing energy and teaches tools and practices that are easily integrated into everyday lives so that each can fully embody the truth of who they are. She is a meditation teacher specializing in heart centered alignment and quantum based manifesting techniques allowing reality and matter to become malleable.  Her channeled meditations facilitate others to merge with the unified field and the source of all creation and are inspired by the ever emerging science of quantum physics, psychoenergetics and epigenetics. She also facilitates sacred ceremonies for men and women wishing to explore the nature of the universe and experience their own healing.She runs SolHenge Retreat Center in Aquitaine, France and has more recently taken her teachings out into the world via YouTube on which she has a growing following of thousands of people experiencing profound states of being through her teachings.Sarita offers one to one mentoring and healing sessions and meditation classes either in person or distantly via zoom.Signup to receive info on all Free Ceremonies, courses and events with Sarita Sol online or at SolHenge:https://mailchi.mp/361ada56f047/events-and-coursesBecome a Patron and enjoy benefits such as Q and A sessions, community  guided meditations, free downloads and much more, plus you can help me assist those in need to receive free classes,  healings and retreats.https://www.patreon.com/Sarita_Sol

Today, Sah is joined by Shannon Algeo. Shannon is a life coach, motivational speaker, and yoga/meditation teacher.In this episode Sah & Shannon explore...Honoring and embodying queernessEmbracing the not knowing of who you are!The significance of silliness and laughter on the healing journeyEradicating forced seriousness in spiritualityThe power of Yoga NidraShannon's new book Trust Your TruthFinding your truth on every level of youTransforming trauma into blessingsand more....✨✨✨Thank you to our partner The Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Become a certified health coach to transform your relationship with food and health, live your dreams, earn while you learn, and embark on a new future.Receive $2,000 off when you pay in full (or $1,500 off payment plans) by following Sah's referral link (https://bit.ly/3nyyl85) or mention Sah's name when you sign up.✨✨✨

Sena is the perhaps the most interesting person I've ever met and I'm sure you'll agree after listening to this podcast.Sena Voncujovi was born in Japan and raised in Ghana. He comes from a family of African traditional healers and is a Bokor, one who has been initiated into the highest spiritual rank of Ifa. As a Davis United World College Scholar, he graduated from Middlebury College in the USA, with a bachelors degree in international politics, economics, and African Studies. He founded ReVodution: Voodoo Education to educate the world about African spiritual traditions and co-founded Jaspora to build a community for the African diaspora in Japan. He's currently a Yenching Scholar at Yenching Academy of Peking University.I first met Sena in 2012 in Costa Rica. Since then we've shared countless hours of insightful conversation. This podcast is one of the most interesting talks we've ever had. I learned so much about African spirituality, how Sena connects Africa and Asia through his work, as well as the lessons Sena learned as a founder of not one, but two organizations!In the podcast, we cover:Sena's experience as an African spiritual practitioner and his take on why Voodoo is misunderstood by Africans and the West.What does it mean to be a "Bokor"?How Sena leverages digital media to show the world the truth behind African traditional spiritualityThe story of Sena's multi-cultural upbringing and why his father, Christopher Voncujovi, is the most successful person he knows.How Sena's work and life connects Africa and AsiaThe book that influenced Sena's life the mostThe mindset that helped Sena become a clear, independent thinkerWhat it was like to attend a Black Lives Matter protest in JapanThe belief Sena changed in order to achieve his entrepreneurial goalsSena's experience at United World College Costa Rica and African Leadership AcademyHow Sena found his natural strengthsConnect with Sena VoncujoviFacebookTwitter @SVoncujoviLinkedInLearn more and stay up to date at www.avthar.com

Episode 35 looks at chapter 50, which talks about four kinds of people who relate to desire and their own mortality in very different ways. We'll discuss consumerism and desire with everything from razor-sharp critiques from a Taoist commentator, profound meditations by Christian mystics, a clever parable by Blaise Pascal, and even an analysis of the game dynamics of World of Warcraft.I start the episode by considering the nature of desire and its relation to our own mortality - how it is often subconsciously motivated by the fact that we know we are all going to die. The rest of the content is divided into three sections:Students of life, students of death, and students of neither - reckless living, fearful living, and "zombie-ing our way through life"The moving horizon of desire and its psychological affects - from consumerism to World of Warcraft to human spiritualityThe wise person - the student of both life and death who is untouchable by the dangers and distractions of lifeSee more at www.coreyfarr.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/crttc)

Stephanie Dawn Elizabeth is an Intuitive Transformation Coach and the Host of Made of Magic: The Podcast. She's on a mission to change the idea that the magic we seek is somewhere outside of ourselves. She's here to help you awaken, embody, and amplify the magic you ALREADY have within you. I personally have been soaking up all of Stephanie's intuitive and groundbreaking work for years now. It just so happens that when I began on my journey of self love and self growth, I somehow found her and listened to my very first podcast. I then experienced my first life coaching session with her. To this day, I am still doing her Magic Morning routine and journal prompts. She was a huge reason I believed in my own worth and voice and ended up starting a podcast of my own. So it was an honor to finally have her as a guest on my own show!Stephanie allowed me to pick her brain on all things spirituality, manifestation, and intuition. She shares what it looks and feels like to be living in autopilot versus conscious, intentional living with your soul turned on. We discuss nuance to multiple spiritual concepts and dive into the harms of spiritual bypassing.In this episode, we cover the following talking points:Stigmas, misconceptions, & fears around spiritualityWhat intuition & inner guidance means and feels like for herManifestation & intentionalityDistinction between feelings of intuition vs. anxiety, fear, ego, or traumaLiving in autopilot vs. your soul turned onSpiritual bypassing & the harms of 'good vibes only' spiritualityThe ability to hold multiple truths at the same timeNuance of law of attraction or manifestationQuestioning your beliefs & being open to new perspectiveTune in to hear more from the intuitive guide herself!!//Connect with Stephanie and her work:Instagram: @stephaniedawnelizabethPodcast: Made of MagicWebsite: www.youaremadeofmagic.comMagic MorningsArtists:H.E.R.BANKS//Follow along with the rest of my journey. Instagram:@whytli@inthewakewithwhytliFacebook: Whytli RogersTwitter: @whytliTikTok: @whytliPinterest: WhytliLinkedIn: Whytli RogersWebsite: whytli.comContact me here. Support the show (https://paypal.me/whytli?locale.x=en_US)

Today on the Everything Belongs podcast, Madison is in conversation with Julie Parker. Julie is the Founder of The Beautiful You Coaching Academy where she passionately trains and supports heart centered people to become life coaches. The Editor in Chief of inspired COACH Magazine, a published author and in demand speaker, Julie has inspired thousands of people on stages all over the world, and is the recipient of numerous leadership and women’s business awards. Julie is also the Co-Founder of Priestess Temple School and host of the top ranking Priestess Podcast. A modern day priestess with a focus on her Celtic, Balkan, Iberian and Greek lineage, Julie is committed to contributing to a world where qualities of intuition, presence, social justice and service are honoured. Julie lives in Melbourne with her husband, stepdaughter and two much loved adopted cats. In this enlightening conversation, Madison and Julie explore the topic of being a 'priestess', how Julia claimed this title and how it relates to divine feminine, reconnecting to our own lineages as white people and the shifting values of our current world leadership. Julie shares her own wisdom from her 'dark night of the soul' and how it shifted her relationships and helped her claim this existence. They also have a deep conversation around sovereignty, spirituality and the ever present shifting happening in the world at large. Listen in to this expanding conversation here…In This episode we Talk about:Julie's definition of "priestess" and what it means in terms of our professions, our purpose and our spiritual selves.How feeling disconnected from our spiritual lineages and cultures create a sense of longing for ritual practices, which has resulted in a lot of cultural appropriation to fill the voidOur relationships and how they can assist us to moving towards our own innate sovereignty and spiritualityThe fear around following our 'priestess' callings, especially when they are outside the norm of patriarchy or cultureThe difference between divine feminine leadership and being a women, what divine feminine leadership looks and feels like and how Julie navigates running a business aligned with the divine feminine in a capitalist cultureJulie's writing process for her book, 'Priestess"Mentions:Becoming a life coach: https://www.madisonmorrigan.com/become-a-byca-coachWhere to find:Julie's Website: http://juliesuzanneparker.com/Julie's Podcast: http://juliesuzanneparker.com/podcast/Julie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliesuzanneparkerJulie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesyparker/

A. H. Almaas is the pen name of A. Hameed Ali. He is the founder of the Diamond Approach to Self-Realization which is a contemporary teaching that developed within the context of both ancient spiritual teachings and modern depth psychology theories. He has authored eighteen books about spiritual realization, including the Diamond Heart series, The Pearl Beyond Price, The Void, The Alchemy of Freedom, and his newest book, Love Unveiled: Discovering the Essence of the Awakened Heart.In this episode, A.H. Almaas and Eric explore how to use curiosity, inquiry, courage, kindness, and love to discover our true nature, which he refers to as our “essence”. It is a deep and freeing approach to achieve healing and wholeness within ourselves. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, A.H. Almaas and I Discuss Discovering our Essence and…His newest book, Love Unveiled: Discovering the Essence of the Awakened HeartThe Diamond ApproachWhat he means when he talks about our “essence”The difference between personality and essenceSeeing our children’s essential nature and loving them for itThe Theory of HolesThe role of inquiry in feeling your emotionAccessing your emotions by seeing what’s in the way of feeling themPrinciples that ground us in inquiry so we might see the totality of our experience in the present momentThe difference between and integration of psychology and spiritualityThe result of staying with our direct, immediate experienceHow wanting to change ourselves interferes with our ability to study and learn about ourselvesIncluding our desires in our inquiryThat “allowing things to be exactly as they are” is the highest teaching there isBecoming consistently curious about what’s happeningHow to learn to stay with emotional painThe similarities between sadness and kindnessInquiring about our essence A.H. Almaas Links:diamondapproach.comTwitterInstagramFacebookBLUblox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BLUblox.com to get free shipping and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLFTalkspace: the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time. Therapy on demand. Non-judgemental, practical help when you need it at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. Visit www.talkspace.com and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you enjoyed this conversation with A.H. Almaas on Discovering Our Essence, you might also enjoy these other episodes:A.H. Almaas (2016)James FinleyHenry Shukman

What is it in life that you are bothering to care about? With the onset of COVID-19, life can sometimes seem even more mundane and purposeless. But every person needs a reason, a bother if you will, to care about and to give you purpose in your life. Join us for our discussion with Jennifer Louden as we learn about her most recent book, Why Bother: Discover the Desire for What’s Next. Jennifer gives simple and practical ideas to help open yourself up to finding what it is you want to do in life. This episode is meant to inspire you to think outside of the box about what your life could look like and how you can feel a little more alive. It’s important to discover the deeper callings inside of you that create meaning in your life. It is never too late to discover what you should bother about in life.Key takeawaysWhat desire looks like and why you should botherWhat a “why bother” period looks likeWhere she was at when she tried to discover her desire and how she did itHow to separate desire from being enough as a personSome things that get in the way of botheringHer thoughts on expectations around changeThe next step people need to take in the processHow to go about being seenWhy it’s important to be seenHer thoughts on spiritualityThe essence of botheringBooksWoman’s Comfort Book: A Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance in Your Life by Jennifer Louden - https://www.amazon.com/Womans-Comfort-Book-Self-Nurturing-Restoring/dp/0060776676Why Bother: Discover the Desire for What’s Next by Jennifer Louden - https://www.amazon.com/Why-Bother-Discover-Desire-Whats/dp/1989603122Jennifer Louden BioJennifer Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her 1992 bestselling debut book The Woman’s Comfort Book. She is the author of six additional books, including The Woman’s Retreat Book, The Life Organizer and Why Bother? With close to a million copies of her books in print in nine languages, Jennifer is a sought-after speaker, addressing audiences across the USA, Canada and Europe. She is a former columnist for Whole Living, a Martha Stewart magazine, and has appeared on a number of television and radio shows and podcasts—including The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her work has been featured in People, USA Today, CNN, and Brené Brown’s books Daring Greatly and Dare to Lead.As an entrepreneur and educator, Jennifer has offered women’s retreats for over 25 years, and her email newsletter reaches 20,000 subscribers weekly. She lives in Boulder County, Colorado.

Blanche Colson got in touch with Debbie after listening to a previous episode with entrepreneur Peter Corbett on the topic of mortality, death and becoming a hospice volunteer. Blanche knew Peter through the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care and wanted to tell her own story about her evolving relationship with death. Blanche retired after a career in school administration in Eugene, OR. She’s an empty nester, having raised two children as a single parent, and was wondering what’s next when a near fatal car accident jolted her into realizing it was time to make a change.  She wanted to get more comfortable with the mystery of death and our reluctance to talk about it so she moved from Eugene to New York to study at the Zen Center, where she met Peter. This is where Debbie challenges her on being ordinary, as not everyone would get on a plane and move to New York to study death and dying.Through the Zen Center’s program, she learnt the basics of contemplative care: sitting at the bedside of the sick and dying, truly listening and resisting the impulse to save or rescue them. As part of the training, she volunteered at a geriatric center where the residents were wheelchair or bed bound and utterly dependent on the staff for their needs. You’ll hear her mention Chodo. Robert Chodo Campbell is a well-known Sensei or Buddhist teacher and the co-founder of NY’s Zen Center. He was Blanche’s mentor. There’s one more thing Blanche mentions: an intentional community.  It means a planned residential community designed around social cohesion and teamwork. Not a hippie commune exactly but definitely a place for the alternative-minded. She lived in an intentional community near Eugene for 20 years. And she chose Ganas, an intentional community on Staten Island, as her home in New York. Again not something that an ordinary person might do.Finally, Blanche’s time at the Zen Center was only the first step in her journey to change the perception of death as dark, fearful and something we can’t talk about. Since this conversation she has officially started her training to become a death celebrant or death doula. Blanche pitched herself as an ordinary person, someone whose perspective is too often lacking on podcasts. But she’s really not ordinary at all. She’s brave and adventurous, just the kind of guest who should be on a Gap Year podcast. What they talked aboutWhy death as a topic is tabooWhat it means to be an ordinary personHow her experience as an African American woman has affected her spiritualityThe unfairness of life for an African American womanHow old people are tucked awayLearning to really listen instead of wanting to fix other people’s sufferingLearning how not to judgeThe advantage of spontaneity in making life changing decisionsHer advice for ordinary people seeking to make a change: take the next step and forget about the big picture Mentioned in the episode or useful linksLet's Talk About Death (Over Dinner)New York Zen Center for Contemplative CareSensei Robert Chodo Campbell (Blanche’s mentor)Ganas community on Staten IslandDefinition of an intentional communityThe New York Center for Nonviolent CommunicationDeath midwife or doulaBlanche interviewed on the Far Out podcast on "reclaiming death and grief  Support this podcast:Leave a review on iTunes: it means so much!Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Julie-Roxane KrikorianPodcast websiteMusic by Manuel Senfft Connect with us:Email: thegapyearpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @debbieweilInsta: @debbieweilDebbie and Sam's blog: Gap Year After Sixty

Jessie Susannah Karnatz, aka Money Witch, brings capitalism-critical, shame-free education to healers, hustlers, and creatives in order to catalyze change in their financial lives. In this episode we discuss: The difference, for Jessie Susannah, between magic, healing, and spiritualityThe power of wanting what you need and applying your willful energy to the “spiritual current”Jessie Susannah’s journey to becoming the money witchHealing around money, specifically within the context of and privilege and responsibilityMoney Witch Money Witch instagram sanyu estelle InstragramNeon Girls by Jennifer Worley Join the Hello Universe Facebook GroupEva's instagram: @badbitchliving Book a discovery coaching session with EvaKyley's Instagram: @akashicgraceBook an Akashic Records Reading with Kyley 

Today I'm introducing you to one of my spiritual Dream Team, Nicole Bayliss. I've been seeing Nicole for years now - I see her for a dreamy, and seriously insightful, combination of tarot and reiki.She works with a lot of other business owners, and I thought she'd be perfect to tackle a major - probably THE most major - issue that I see business owners, but also women generally having: how to overcome a negative mindset.Emma Isaacs once said to me that business is 100% mindset, and I couldn't agree more with her. So I know that myself and Nicole's conversation has the potential to game change your mindset.In this episode, Nicole shares:The affirmation she uses to solve problems in her businessWhy we should see our businesses as a spiritual healing journeyHow we are moving as a collective from the Age of Productivity to the Age of SpiritualityThe most common confidence blocks women experience - and how to overcome themThe biggest money blocks she sees, and how she coaches her clients through themThe limiting belief behind many thyroid problemsAn exercise to help us deal with imposter syndromeWhat an “evidence journal” is and why we need to start one todayHow bringing spirituality into our businesses can create miraclesThe program many of us are running that we will be miserable until “we get there”An exercise to deal with negative people and energyWhat to look for when deciding on a new spiritual practitionerYou can find Nicole at www.nicolebayliss.com.au and her Instagram is @shifttobliss.Big thanks to Lyndal and her team at Podcast VA for helping me create not just this episode, but this entire first season of the podcast. For more information, you can reach out via the website podcastva.com or connect on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.And you can find out more about my new Step Into You program here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is monogamy dead? Is marriage the way? We're talking all things Marriage, Monogamy, and long term relationships, why Sarah and Amanda have resistance around marriage, our perspective on the wedding industry, thoughts on taking His name. How to navigate when your partner isn't into health or spirituality and our unbreakable rule for relationship longevity.In this episode we discuss:How our cultural and familial conditioning impacts our ideas on marriageWhy we have had resistance around marriage and how we made peaceThe difference between legal and emotional commitmentsWhy Sarah is changing her name and Amanda isn'tWhat to do if your partner isn't interested in health or spiritualityThe most important thing to practice in a long term relationshipThe evolutionary evidence about open relationships and polyamoryRecommendations:Elizabeth Gilbert, CommittedDavid Deida, Enlightened SexResources:Paths to YOUWhere To Find Us:Sarah HopkinsAmanda Noga

Sister Joan Chittister is a Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pennsylvania. She is the author of over 50 books and is the winner of 14 Catholic Press Association Awards. Sister Joan is an international speaker who inspires both her audience and readers with her passion for justice, equality, and peace – especially for women, in both society and the church. In this episode, Eric and Sister Joan discuss her book, Radical Spirit: 12 Ways to Live a Free and Authentic Life.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Sister Joan Chittister and I Discuss…Her book, Radical Spirit: 12 Ways to Live a Free and Authentic LifeHow words matterThat experiences matterHumility as the cornerstone of spiritualityThe sanctification of the humble spiritSelf-superiority in American cultureBe who you are, know who you are, respect others around you and take your place in the human raceHumility is having an accurate picture of who you areHer take on AAHow holiness is the same everywhereThat narcissism is a disease in our cultureBeing willing to face yourselfHow self-deprecation and self-aggrandizement are really the same thingsNot thinking about yourself all the timeThe burden of selfThat we’re looking for freedomObedience as she defines it – it doesn’t mean we submit our souls to an authority figure. It’s grounded in the Latin word which means “to listen”How each of us grows into the ability to listenEndurance and StabilityThat you can’t rush your own developmentWe become to be of service to othersHow nothing of value spiritually comes overnightThe role of community in one’s great breakdowns in lifeSister Joan Chittister Links:joanchittister.orgCapterra – find the right software for your business – read thousands of real software reviews. Capterra is the leading free online resource to find the tools to make an informed software decision for your business. Software selection simplified. Go to www.capterra.com/wolf for free todayFor Hers makes convenient, affordable access to birth control available for all women. You get access to licensed doctors online who can evaluate you and if appropriate, prescribe you birth control that can be delivered directly to your door. The One You Feed listeners get their first month of For Hers birth control for just $5 (see website for full details) www.forhers.com/wolfTalkSpace – the online therapy company that lets you message a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time. Therapy on demand. Non-judgemental, practical help when you need it at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. Visit www.talkspace.com and enter Promo Code WOLF to get your first week free

In this episode we discuss how the impossible becomes possible. We look at how to create paradigm shifting breakthroughs, dig into the science and research at the frontier of peak human performance to understand what’s at the core of nearly every gold medal or world championship - the powerful concept of flow. How do we create flow in our lives, how can we use it as a tool to become 400% more creative and learn skills 200% faster? We dig into this and much more with our guest Steven Kotler.  Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the cofounder and director of research of the Flow Genome Project. His most recent work, Stealing Fire, was a national bestseller and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Steven’s work have been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including The New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired and TIME.Wherever people are taking huge risks to change the world, you find flow How do you create Paradigm Shifting Breakthroughs?Whenever you see the impossible become possible you see two things:People leverage and take advantage of disruptive technologyPeople finding ways to extend human capacityPeak performance is about being fanatical - repeating, week after week, year after year, for your entire career. You have to have that level of hunger, motivation, and driveSteven’s work is focused on studying the peak performance state known as FlowHow can we use Flow to massively level up performance?Major Characteristics of FlowFlow is definable - it has  core characteristicsComplete ConcentrationTime DilationFlow is measurableFlow is universalFlow is a spectrum experience - you can be in micro flow or macro flowFlow often mistaken for a mystical experience before it was measured and studiedMcKinsey did a 10 year study on flow - it made top executives 500% more effectiveFlow creates a 400% - 700% increase in creativityCan that really be true?What is creativity?Soldiers learn skills 230% faster in flow statesWhen you’re in a flow state you’re actually using LESS of your brain not more of itYour brain is burning a lot of energy and so it shut’s this part of the brain downAs your need for concentration goes up, the brain starts shutting down non-critical areas to maximize attentionFlow also creates a huge dump of positive neurochemicals and stress hormones are flushed out of your system and replaced with “big five” neurochemicalsAnybody can access flow because flow stats have triggers - flow is universal provided certain initial conditions are metOne of the most important triggers is the challenge/skills balance - when the challenge slightly exceeds our skillset“Let my people go surfing” - PatagoniaTraining up flow while you’re surfing trains the brain to enter flow states in generalHeightened creativity lasts for several daysConscious altered and being focused is usually 1-1.5 hrsA place where most people screw up Flow - they take the amplified creativity from flow and ride it til the very bitter end until they are very exhausted. That makes it more difficult to jump into flow the next time. The intersection of flow states and the Science of SpiritualityThe same neurobiological states from flow show up in the same place as mystical experiences, psychedelic states, states of awe, near death experiences. All of these experiences neurobiologically are very very similar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please Support The Show with a DonationTim Freke is a truly pioneering philosopher. His many books, talks, and retreats have touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Tim is the author of 35 books, the newest being Soul Story: Evolution and the purpose of life. As you listen to this interview, your ah-ha moments will grow in scope and scale throughout the conversation. He is a radical thinker and one of the great minds of our time. His big view of where we've been, where we are and where we're going will hit you as perhaps surprising, remarkably realistic and fundamentally inspiring. Listen and see for yourself. Molekule for $75 off your first order, visit www.molekule.com enter promo code WOLFIn This Interview, Tim Freke and I Discuss...The Wolf ParableHis book, Soul Story: Evolution and the Purpose of LifeThe deeper level of evolution going on inside of ourselvesThe evolution of the psychePerhaps it's all one evolutionary journey: physical evolution, biological evolution and then an evolution of the psyche or soulWhat if rather than the concept of God creating the universe, we've evolved such that we've created a godMaybe God is where we're going towardsIn life - the deepest things happen at the endAn arriving of conscious onenessThe point of view that life in the world is getting better over timeCreativity is the heart of the universeThe great religions of the world were created at a time when people still thought the world is flat. We've moved on and so can our recognition of spiritualityThe ark of time pointing towards a better world nowRather than the passing of time, perhaps it's the accumulation of the past meeting the possible.The past meeting the possibleThe weight of the past that can limit us and pull us backParalogical thinking: both AND (not either or)Transcend and IncludeHow he teaches others to have the experience of "deep awake"Allowing vs. Pushing AwayBeing pulled towards the better while living in the presentBeing a spiritual being in an animal, human bodyCause and Effect, Meaning and Magic - all of the levels are interacting all of the timeThe power of realistic thinking that's inspirationalDeep Awake: being spiritually awake, you experience the oneness of life and that feels like loveWaking up doesn't mean we ditch our individualityThe form of consciousness that comes through our senses which are rooted in the bodyThe form of consciousness that is in the psyche and imaginationThe form of consciousness that questions itself and realizes that our essential nature has no form Please Support The Show with a Donation

Episode 10 of the podcast features an interview with Rev. Dr. Margaret Mullin. Margaret is the executive director of Winnipeg Inner City Missions and the pastor of Place of Hope Presbyterian Church.  I had the opportunity to do this interview in person at Anishanabe Place of Hope in Winnipeg and Margaret was so gracious and generous in her honest conversation with me.Margaret recently received a Women of Faith Award, which you can read about here.TOPICS COVERED:Challenges of ministry in the Inner City of Winnipeg - 49% Indigenous population, a high percentage of immigrants, amongst the worst poverty in Canada, families who are dealing with generations of povertyThere is a great need to discover hope.Spiritual Practices that we touch on: Silent retreats (without any agenda), What is a Sweat and what is a Sweatlodge?; Journaling; Daily reflection time at the end of the day.Indigenous Practices and SpiritualityThe relationship between Christianity and Indigenous practicesWhat we need to know about Indigenous People in North America.The apology to indigenous people as a first step.The importance of relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous people.The importance of learning the history.What are the best ways to support ministry with First Nations people.SOME QUOTES FROM MARGARET“I pray better at the end of a pen.”“There was no problem with the Irish people bringing their celtic traditions with them in following Jesus. So I don't understand why it was a problem where my indigenous people could not bring their indigenous spirituality with them when they learned to follow Jesus.”LINKS AND RESOURCESWinnipeg Inner City Missions - http://www.wicm.caCircles for Reconciliation - https://circlesforreconciliation.ca/Reconciliation Canada - http://reconciliationcanada.ca/National Association of Friendship Centres - http://nafc.ca/en/friendship-centres/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattbrough.substack.com