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Embodied awareness practitioner Jill Satterfield joins Raghu to unpack how meditative poses, creativity, and slowing down can help us release pain, move energy, and heal somatically.In this delightful episode of the Mindrolling Podcast, Raghu and Jill Satterfield converse about:Out-of-body experiences through immersive art and altered states of consciousnessJill's college days and spiritual insights from taking peyote in the desert Finding a spiritual path through chronic pain and emotional sufferingHow trauma and pain disconnect us from bodily awarenessThe physiological impact of imagination on the body and nervous system How meditative and yogic poses can open areas of our body & psyche for exploration Witnessing processes within the body via ‘slowing down, staying in something, and moving energy'Somatic healing during retreat and bringing concentration into the body Adaptive postures for meditation and yoga, and allowing flexibility within our practiceThe benefit of curiosity for altering our perspectives and opening the heart Noticing that pain is an umbrella for many feelings, including some that are pleasant or interesting Today's episode is sponsored by Reunion & Dharma Seed:Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.orgJoin Krishna Das, the most well-known voice of Bhakti chanting (Kirtan) in the West, and David Nichtern - a senior Buddhist teacher, founder of Dharma Moon, guitarist in Krishna Das' band, and producer of several of his albums - for a warm and engaging conversation about these two paths, their shared roots, and how they intersect in contemporary spiritual practice. Learn more about this FREE online gathering - THE HEART & MIND OF PRACTICE: BUDDHISM & BHAKTIAbout Jill Satterfield:Jill Satterfield has been a quiet pioneer in the integration of embodied awareness practices and Buddhist teachings for over 30 years. Her heart/mind and body approach developed from somatic and contemplative psychology, 35 years of Buddhist study, extensive meditation retreat time and decades of living with chronic pain. At the invitation of her primary teacher, Ajahn Amaro, Jill was the first to offer mindful movement and somatic practices on silent retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and then the Insight Meditation Society 30 years ago. She has developed teacher trainings and mentoring programs that integrate embodied awareness with Dharma ever since. Learn more about Jill's numerous offerings on her website. "Imagination creates a physiological response. What you imagine changes your body—it changes your mind. If you're thinking about your guru, your teacher, someone you love, it changes your body." – Jill SatterfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exploring how to let go of victim consciousness and awaken inner resilience, Jack shares how to rest in awareness and live from the trusting heart.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.Join Jack's New Free Course, Stand Up For Compassion: A Free Course and Resource for Navigating Uncertain Times. In this episode of Heart Wisdom, Jack mindfully explores:Liberation, resilience, and the Trusting HeartThe physical nature of time within the infinite nature of awarenessChange, aging, and the weirdness of looking in the mirrorMeditation and working with the drama that arisesRemembering who we truly are, no matter how lost we getMoving past victim consciousness, shame, and blameDropping our negative stories and starting to live with nobilityHow we are so much more than our sufferingHow to stop being loyal to our stories about ourselves and the worldNavigating these "latter day degenerate times with cherry blossoms everywhere”The goal of practice as keeping our beginners mindLetting go of fear and opening to adventureNot confusing no-self with low-self esteem"No self, no problem"The strength, aliveness, and fullness of true emptinessThe Dharma of a zoo in a hurricaneThe Trusting Heart as natural as the Tao, as resilient as water, and as forgiving as the earthThe resiliency, compassion, and intuition of the WitnessRecognizing how good you're actually doing"When we become still, when we're not trying to be something, when we're in the moments of the trusting heart—what's left is not imitation or artificial, it is as natural as the Tao, as resilient and flexible as water, and as forgiving as the earth." – Jack Kornfield This Dharma Talk was recorded at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and originally published on DharmaSeed.“Is this who you really are—the victim, the abandoned one, the lonely one? Is that really who you are? If you speak it out loud, 'I'm the victim,' it gets embarrassing because something in there can't say it very long. Over time we've become really loyal to this story, but actually, something in us knows that it's not the whole game. There comes tremendous freedom when we begin to experience this." – Jack KornfieldAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings."There is a resiliency in us as human beings which becomes trustworthy when we let go of the small sense of self and become the spacious, open, witness to all things." – Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see.” — Makoto Fujimura"Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us." — Makoto FujimuraYou are a beautiful masterpiece. But the practice of living artfully comes slowly, often through brokenness, weakness, or failure. Contemporary artist Makoto Fujimura integrates traditional Japanese styles with abstract expressionism and Christian theology, to explore the beauty that can emerge from the ashes pain and suffering. Both his art and his writing call us to behold the gift of creation, participate in its redemption, accentuating the cracks and fractures in our lives, so that grace might abound.Makoto Fujimura—renowned artist, writer, and theologian—joins Dr. Pam King to explore the deep connections between art, faith, and flourishing. Fujimura shares how his Japanese heritage and study of traditional Nihonga painting have shaped his understanding of creativity as a sacred act. Through themes of brokenness, beauty, and slow art, he challenges us to rethink success, embrace imperfection, and create from a place of love and abundance. Whether you're an artist, a person of faith, or someone seeking meaning in a hurried world, this conversation will invite you to slow down, behold, and embrace the mystery and beauty of life.Mako Fujimura integrates his artmaking, theology, and culture care advocacy into a beautiful expression of thriving and spiritual health. Through his breathtaking expressionist style, distinctively Japanese methods, and his rooted Christian convictions, he's bringing beauty into being, and inviting us to do the same.In this conversation with Mako Fujimura, we discuss:What art is, what creativity means, and the human capacity for making beautyHow we can live artfully through imperfection, brokenness, trauma, and sufferingHow the practice of a gift economy can lead to mutual thrivingThe slow art of pausing, stopping, and beholding that contributes to our mental and spiritual healthAnd the connection between knowledge and love in a life of creativity and artmaking.Helpful Links and ResourcesFollow Makoto Fujimura on X @iamfujimuraView Mako's art at makotofujimura.comMakoto Fujimura's WritingsMakoto Fujimura's BooksNihonga Art and its TraditionsRefractions: A Journey of Art, Faith, & CultureCulture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common LifeSilence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of SufferingArt and Faith: A Theology of MakingEpisode Highlights"Art is fundamentally what human beings create—it is our capacity to make, and in making, we come to know.""Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see.”"We worship a wounded, glorified human being—our brokenness is not something to escape but something to offer.""Creativity is not about self-expression alone—it is about giving yourself away in love.""Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us."Show NotesMakoto Fujimura discusses the intersection of art, faith, and flourishingThe importance of beholding in a fast-paced worldHow brokenness and imperfection reveal deeper beautyNihonga painting and the wisdom of traditional Japanese artCreativity as an act of love and gift-givingThe Art of BeholdingWhy slowing down is essential for creativity and spiritual growthThe practice of beholding as a way of seeing the world more deeplyHow art invites us to be present and pay attentionThe connection between contemplation, creativity, and flourishing"Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see."Creativity, Faith, and Human FlourishingHow art and faith are intertwined in human thrivingThe spiritual discipline of making and creatingWhy true knowledge is connected to love and experience"Art is fundamentally what human beings create—it is our capacity to make, and in making, we come to know."How community fosters creativity and growthBrokenness, Beauty, and the Theology of MakingThe Japanese tradition of Kintsugi and embracing imperfectionHow Jesus' wounds and resurrection shape our view of brokennessThe gift economy vs. the transactional economy in art"We worship a wounded, glorified human being—our brokenness is not something to escape but something to offer."Learning to see beauty in what is discarded or overlookedThe Practice of Slow ArtWhy slowing down is essential for deep engagement with artHow layers in Nihonga painting reveal new depths over time"Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us."How slowing down fosters healing and deeper connectionThe role of patience and attentiveness in both art and lifeLiving a Creative and Generous LifeHow to cultivate creativity in daily life, even outside traditional artsThe role of community in sustaining creative workWhy generosity and self-giving are essential to true creativity"Creativity is not about self-expression alone—it is about giving yourself away in love."Practical steps for integrating creativity into everyday livingPam King's Key TakeawaysWhether you think of yourself as artist, we're all creative. Mako's message is intentionally not just for artists, but is an invitation for all of us to live artfully—no matter what we do for a living.Because creativity comes in so many different ways, from leadership, to scientific research, to parenting, to cooking, we all have the daily creative capacity to add beauty to the world.And to that end, remember your first love, the playfulness and creativity of giving beauty to the worldA gift economy of beauty offers a radical resistance to consumerism, competition, and comparison.Art and the making of beauty is a part of thriving. And the invitation to live artfully starts with a daily practice of slowing down: pause, stop, and behold. Smell the roses. Consider the lilies.And finally, there's a path to beauty through brokenness. Grace comes to us through failure. And strength is made perfect in weakness.And finally, though the wind may be blowing through our lives, may we all learn to behold the moonlight leaking between the roof planks.About Makoto FujimuraContemporary artist Makoto Fujimura is a painter, an author, a speaker, and an imaginative maker with a gift for theological integration.Mako's message is intentionally not just for artists, because creativity comes in so many different ways, from leadership, to scientific research, to parenting, to cooking, we all have the daily creative capacity to add beauty to the world. Working out of his Princeton, New Jersey studio, his work has been described by David Brooks as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time.” Art critic Robert Kushner placed Mako's art at the forefront of a contemporary movement about “hope, healing, redemption, and refuge, while maintaining visual sophistication and intellectual integrity.”A blend of fine art and abstract expressionism, Mako describes his work as “slow art,” being influenced directly by the distinctively Japanese Nihonga style, which is patient and methodical, using slow drying pigments from ground minerals.Mako's art has been featured in galleries and museums around the world, as well as notable collections in The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, The Huntington Library in California, and the Tikotin Museum in Israel.From 2012 to 2017, he served as vision director of the Brehm Center here at Fuller Theological Seminary.Mako is the author of several books, including Refractions: A Journey of Art, Faith, & Culture, Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life, and Silence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of Suffering. His most recent is entitled Art and Faith: A Theology of Making. And his next book will be available soon—titled, Art Is: A Journey into the Light. And with his wife Haejin, he's producing a new work on Beauty and Justice.Follow him on X @iamfujimura, and view his beautiful work at makotofujimura.com. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!I was captivated by Jim Curtis's profound insight that most of our limitations are self-created "mind traps" we fall into without realizing it. As a master hypnotherapist who overcame decades of debilitating nerve pain, Jim shared how our negativity bias, confirmation bias, and the "backfire effect" keep us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. The conversation revealed how Jim's own healing journey took him from a wheelchair to wholeness by shifting his focus from what was broken to what was possible. What struck me most was his practical demonstration of self-hypnosis that anyone can use to quiet the critical mind and reconnect with their true "I am" state. This episode offers transformative wisdom for anyone struggling with physical pain, emotional blocks, or limiting beliefs about their worthiness.Jim's InstagramJim's TikTokJim's LinkedInSign up for The Magnetic Reality MethodGet Jim's new book, ShiftWatch Jim's TEDx TalkGet Jim's book, The Stimulati Experience: 9 Skills for Getting Past Pain, Setbacks, and Trauma to Ignite Health and HappinessIn this episode you will learn:The four mind traps that keep people stuck in patterns of sufferingHow to use self-hypnosis techniques to bypass your critical mind and reprogram your subconscious in just one minute per dayWhy the Law of Assumption (what you assume to be true about yourself) is more powerful than the Law of AttractionThe difference between directive statements and questions, and why questions like "I wonder if you realize how amazing..." are more effective communication toolsFour signs you're living in a high vibrational stateFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1755For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Dr. Joe Dispenza – greatness.lnk.to/1702SCDanny Morel  – greatness.lnk.to/1734SCGregg Braden – greatness.lnk.to/1726SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

Send us a textIn this episode, Crystal and Samantha explore the concept of "hidden agreements"—the unspoken stories we believe about what needs to happen for us to be happy, okay, or fulfilled. While they often go unnoticed, these stories weigh us down and create a lot of unnecessary suffering.We discuss... What "hidden agreements" are and how they show up in our livesWhy tying our happiness to specific outcomes leads to unnecessary sufferingHow to get curious about the agreements we've made with ourselvesPractical examples of living with more lightness, even in the face of chronic illness or life's challengesThis episode reminds us that life doesn't needs to go a particular way for us to experience joy, peace, and contentment.Links Mentioned:Caffeine for the Soul Episode: "Would You Sign That Contract?"Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more insights and updates.Join our free Patreon community to leave a comment about this week's episode. Support the Show:If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a rating and review wherever you're listening—it's the easiest way to help others discover the podcast.We'd also love for you to join our Patreon. Free subscribers gain access to bonus content, personal updates, polls, and more. Support the show

Episode 230. How To Win By LosingWelcome to the first episode of 2025! This week's episode on Confidence From Within Podcast, I share some new insights I uncovered on the topic of winning by losing.This is a topic I had been contemplating for quite some time and I am excited to share some new perspectives with you! Listen now to learn… A helpful reframe on the idea of struggleWhy struggle does not need to result in sufferingHow learning thru trial-and-error can be a good thingMy own experience with learning through "making mistakes"How to (actually) win by losingWhat does it really mean to release (weight, negative emotion, etc) Ways To Get Started Below: Get The Ultimate Holiday Bundle HereWant to learn how DNA testing can help you release weight permanently? Click here for more details!Watch the FREE training on how your DNA can help you release excess weight here If you enjoyed today's episode, please:Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your Instagram story and tag us @naturally.joyous so we can repost you Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, HERE is howSubscribe to the Confidence From Within Podcast, we release new episodes every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is keeping you locked in the cycle of suffering?This week, Ashley dives deep into why we unconsciously cling to suffering and how we can move from reactive patterns to conscious awareness. This episode explores how finding your inner observer and witness is the first step toward true liberation.Key Themes:Why we unconsciously cling to sufferingHow to discover your inner observer and witnessMoving from reactive patterns to conscious livingEmbracing self-liberation and authentic peaceAshley shares powerful insights and practical tools to help you break free from suffering and transform your life.This episode offers insights on:Building emotional resiliencePracticing self-awarenessLetting go of patterns that no longer serve youCreating daily rituals for inner peace"True freedom begins when we stop identifying with our pain and start witnessing it with compassion."Resources & Links:✨ Book a session with Ashley: https://www.vagaro.com/formationenergetix✨ Explore more at: https://formationenergetix.com✨ Join The LIT Clique community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/8113410968687116

Discover how to navigate life's trials through a biblical lens, featuring an in-depth discussion on James 1:2-4. Learn why God allows trials, how to avoid wasting them, and practical ways to find joy in difficult seasons. Pastor Harry unpacks the purpose of suffering in the Christian life, explaining how trials refine faith and produce Christ-likeness. Whether you're going through cancer, loss, chronic illness, or other challenges, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom on trusting God's goodness through hardship. Perfect for Christians seeking to understand the purpose behind their trials and how to respond with faith.Key topics covered:Understanding James 1:2-4God's purpose in trialsFinding joy in sufferingHow to avoid wasting trialsComforting others in trialsTrusting God's goodnessWatch VideosVisit the Website Buy Consider the LiliesFollow on Instagram

Our guest on the podcast today is Manoj Krishna trained as a doctor in India before coming to the UK to pursue a career as a spine surgeon. He left that career after 25 years to write the books Understanding Me, Understanding You- an inquiry into being human and stress-free. He started the HappierMe Project and created the HappierMe emotional intelligence app to help reduce suffering, help each person lead a happier and more successful life, and make the world a kinder place. He wants to make it simple for anyone to access their emotional intelligence and transform their lives.In this extraordinary conversation, Manoj talks through the essential human journey of self-discovery, emphasizing that real change begins within. He discusses the importance of shifting our focus from external achievements to cultivating inner peace and how this can lead to global harmony, tackle climate change, end wars, and address mental health crises.Manoj introduces us to "Happier Me," an innovative app designed to support this inward journey with tools like meditation, breathing exercises, and journaling. He shares his profound wisdom on how understanding the mind can alleviate anxiety and foster compassion, even highlighting the innate wisdom of children in navigating life's challenges.Join us as we explore the profound impact of inner work on global issues and discover how personal transformation leads to world change. I think you'll find a lot of value in this thought-provoking dialogue by learning how to make life extraordinary from the inside out. Just be ready to be inspired and moved to action.Key TakeawaysManoj ended his career as a doctor to help alleviate human sufferingHow suffering stems from our reactions, not our circumstancesWhat to do when you realize you are not happy on the insideHow to embark on your self-improvement journey and create your path to happinessUnderstanding inner intelligence is the key to improving humanity's future.Memorable Quote"If we could scale this self-understanding to the world, we could reduce suffering at scale. Imagine being able to end addiction or mental health problems or suicide or relationship conflict, and all of that can be resolved and avoided through this deeper self-understanding."— Dr Manoj KrishnaEpisode Resources:Dr Manoj Krishna Linkedin ProfileHappier Me websiteSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne's WebsiteJayne Warrilow on LinkedinThank you to our sponsor:A huge thank you to our Inner Circle members, podcast sponsors, and extended Sacred Changemakers community, all of whom are visible on our website and helping us make a global impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.If you would like to support our show:Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, and conscious humans) who want to build a business that resonates with their...

Life is full of grief, pain, and challenges, but it's how we hold these experiences that shape us. It may not have been easy in the past, but with time and self-work, we learn to integrate and embrace the complexity of life.  In this episode, Harmony and I discuss...How to handle life's toughest momentsIf one can truly embrace both joy and sufferingHow to stay grounded when life shifts If you would like to connect with Kim on a complimentary discovery call and see how you can work with her, book your call here - https://calendly.com/talk-to-kim/unleash-your-unapologetic-power-now Here are some free practice links that you can use:Fear Embodiment & Pussy Activationhttps://get-your-sexy-back.myflodesk.com/zhh6bjk14oGrounding & Balancing Practicehttps://get-your-sexy-back.myflodesk.com/so8b6z5svn  About the guest ❤️After burning out from 25 years as an international jewelry designer & entrepreneur, Harmony Scott embarked on a healing journey to face the shadows of childhood sexual trauma & unfulfilling love relationships. For more than a decade, Harmony has dedicated her life to learning the most transformative tools of integrative therapy, somatic trauma healing, neuroscience, holistic sexuality, communication, & conscious partnership. Drawing from her lifetime training in martial arts and dance, studying classical Tantra & Taoism, Taoism, breathwork, and meditation, Harmony empowers individuals and couples to awaken their sensual soul power and create the life they truly desire.

Harmony's mission is to support people to embody their wholeness, radiance & inner wisdom while embracing a life filled with passion, joy & deep connection! Learn more about Harmony here…Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theharmonyscott/Website - https://www.harmonyscottcoaching.com Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/harmonyscottcoaching/   —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Kim below and continue the convo! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=569755109Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/get_your_sexy_back_coach/   Website - https://getyoursexyback.ca/Private FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2251812558445958/  

Almost everybody is in a relationship, yet we don't know how to define one. We live as if we know what a relationship is, and then spend the rest of our lives looking for what we think we want in a partner, not knowing that the purpose of a relationship is not to meet your unmet needs. So what even is a relationship? In this episode, I'll unpack what a relationship is from a deep ontological level, and explain why the best relationships are never picture-perfect fairy tales.What You'll Learn:How to define a relationshipWhat 12 years of being married taught me about relationships What a relationship is NOTThe blindspots of being in a relationship When does a relationship between two people really start?Why your relationship is sufferingHow being in a relationship can be the greatest catalyst for your growth and healingHow to build a healthy, long-lasting relationship The path to unlocking a new level of love and commitmentWhat the greatest act of love is There is no human being in the world that can make you happy Resources: Ep 18 What Shapes our Relationship with IntimacyAccess your free gift: https://nickyclinch.lpages.co/gift-btc/Visit my website: https://nickyclinch.com/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicky_clinch/ Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickyclinchmaturation Let's connect on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/nicky-clinch-surrender

Hello beautiful humans!And welcome back to the Open Up podcast.In this episode, we're talking about the moment-to-moment practice of expanding beyond the egoic mind.We're diving into:How to awaken to the mental narratives that are creating stress, fear and sufferingHow to stop personalizing thoughts and emotions to tap into true happiness and inner peaceHow to unlock your full potential so you can create every inch of your life from the truth of who you are instead of what Life has conditioned you to bePlease Note: This transmission was sourced from an IG live in 2023. The previously mentioned presale price of BACC is no longer available. To learn more about BACC and join for the newest price of $1,111 off, click here to join my new free masterclass, Unlocked!Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristinalicare/All Current Offerings: www.kristinalicare.com

Raghu and his son Noah talk with Joseph Goldstein about the necessity of embracing suffering in order to activate compassion.Raghu, Joseph, and Noah explore these topics:Empathy and compassion for global sufferingFixing your own heart in order to offer compassion to othersLessons from Tsoknyi Rinpoche on “California Compassion”Checking in with our motivations and intentionsThe tendency to avoid sufferingHow a willingness to look at suffering is a precursor to compassionRenunciation and the willingness to let go of our own comfortReminding ourselves that it is okay to feel the unpleasantUsing suffering to learn something meaningfulThe suffering that comes along with agingMeditating on the our finitenessA guided Mudita practice with Joseph“Compassion arises when we're willing to come close to suffering. That's the cause for compassion, and if we don't have that willingness, it's not going to arise because the compassion is in response to the suffering in the world, in other people, even in ourselves.” – Joseph Goldstein----In a world that often feels like it's teetering on the edge, it's not surprising that so many of us grapple with feelings of instability and overwhelm. On Tuesday, December 19th, join acclaimed Buddhist meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Ethan Nichtern for a free online conversation on staying grounded, available, and engaged, even when the world is on fire.Sharon and Ethan will also discuss the upcoming Dharma Moon Yearlong Buddhist Studies program and offer their insights on how studying Buddhism can help us show up more fully for ourselves and others during these challenging times.Visit dharmamoon.com/event for more info and to reserve your free spot!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we show up for each other in the midst of pain? Is it possible to hope when we're suffering? Psychiatrist Curt Thompson, author of The Deepest Place, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about:How to identify the denial and shame we've connected to sufferingHow to form durable hope in the darkest placesHow to help a friend in the midst of suffering__Guest Bio:“Inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, psychiatrist Curt Thompson shares fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing our deepest longing: to be known. He helps people process their longings, grief, identity, purpose, perspective of God, and perspective of humanity, inviting them to engage more authentically with their own stories and their relationships. Only then can they feel truly known and connected and live into the meaningful reality they desire to create. Curt and his wife, Phyllis, live outside of Washington DC and have two adult children.”__Connect Online:Website: curtthompsonmd.comInstagram: @curtthompsonmdFacebook: @CurtThompsonMDTwitter: @curt_thompsonmd__On the Podcast:The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of HopeAmy Julia's book: To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and HopeHope Heals CampHebrews 12:1-3The Bible ProjectGenesis 2Genesis: The Story We Haven't Heard by Paul Borgman__TRANSCRIPT: amyjuliabecker.com/curt-thompson/__YouTube Channel (interview video with closed captions)__Season 7 of the Love Is Stronger Than Fear podcast connects to themes in my latest book, To Be Made Well, which you can order here! Learn more about my writing and speaking at amyjuliabecker.com.Connect with me: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Thanks for listening!

Links To Resources:Learn about my 1:1 Coaching Program: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/introUnhooked Recovery: GET NOTIFIED WHEN DOORS OPEN: https://jeremylipkowitz.mykajabi.com/unhookedConnect on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylipkowitz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz46. Nichole Proffitt - What 20 years of meditation taught this recovery mentor about addiction and finding freedom withinWelcome to another episode of the Unhooked podcast, the place to learn how to break free from compulsive behaviors and bad habits, so that you can create the life you want.I'm your host Jeremy Lipkowitz, and today  I'm thrilled to bring you a conversation that explores the transformative journey of one remarkable individual.My guest today is Nichole Proffitt. Nichole is a mindfulness teacher, somatic trauma therapist, and recovery mentor.  With over 20 years of study and practice in various buddhist disciplines, including over two years worth of silent retreat practice; her own experience in 12-step recovery, and healing from the impacts of growing up in an alcoholic and dysfunctional family... Nichole has dedicated herself to guiding others on their quests to cultivate presence, self-awareness, and empowering relationships while breaking free from emotional addictions and embracing self-compassion.In today's episode, we dive into a variety of topics, exploring the shifts that come with two decades of dedicated meditation practice, and the profound impact it has had on her relationship with herself and with others. Expect to learn:The healing power of retreats in providing relief from sufferingHow to take back your power and find self loveWhat a Vipassana romance is, and the fantasy worlds we createhow to be with what is without running away...How to create loving and nourishing friendshipsAnd much much moreIf you found this episode helpful, please let me know by leaving a review! I would love to hear from you.Key topics we cover on the podcast: Mindfulness, trauma healing, emotional addiction, codependency, psycho-spiritual mentoring, intergenerational trauma healingSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/nicholeproffittpresence/----------------------------------------About Jeremy:Jeremy Lipkowitz is a meditation teacher, coach, and digital habits expert on a mission to empower men to reclaim their minds, thrive in their relationships, and embrace a life of integrity. His impactful work in helping men break free from porn addiction has been featured in places like Men's Health Magazine and Livestrong. With a decade of meditation teaching and coaching under his belt, he's enabled countless men to break free from the chains of addiction and step into their true potential. He is the founder and creator of the Unhooked Recovery program, a 30-day intensive reboot for men looking to break free from addiction at the root. 

Today's episode is with Micah Diele, the creator and host of The Central Valley Podcast (@centralvalleypodcast), a show that features talks with talented, creative, and hardworking individuals from the central valley of California. The show aims to create a sense of community and belonging with all listeners, not just those within the local area. Micah is also a skilled and dedicated videographer and photographer. In this episode some of things we talk about among others are:Why it is better to focus on being great at something as opposed to the bestHow we can begin to adopt "why not me?" mentality and stop thinking that greatness is destined for "other people"How wanting, wishing, and inaction are potentially causing you needless sufferingHow no one really cares about your mistakes, so stop caring about what they thinkHow critical it is to begin to free up your timeBe sure to check out the Central Valley Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Thanks to VIEWBUG for sponsoring this episode! VIEWBUG is a photography community where you can showcase your work, participate in photo contests, and learn new skills. Click the link below to check out and submit to the 2023 Neil Dankoff Photography Competition that we are judges in:https://www.viewbug.com/contests/the-neil-dankoff-photography-competitionThanks to OnCore Golf for being this episode's partial sponsor!Cash in on their 2023 Father's Day sale right now where you can buy two dozen golf balls and get another dozen entirely for free:https://www.oncoregolf.com/shop-golf-balls/Use code TPM15 for 15% off any order!Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show:https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography@thephotographermindsetSupport the show

On any personal growth journey, it's a real challenge to use new tools when you're in crisis. And even the best coaches in the world can't help you if you whip out the shame stick every time things don't go your way. So, what IS the secret to responding with grace in challenging circumstances? On this episode of Lead with the Enneagram, I explain why self-compassion is the key to personal growth, describing how it allows us to be kind in the face of our suffering and personal failings. I discuss why self-compassion is the greatest gift the Enneagram has given me, sharing how I was able to respond with compassion when people posted hateful comments about my recent podcast appearance. Listen in to understand the three elements of self-compassion and find out why even Tony Robbins can't help you live your best life if you don't have compassion for yourself! What You Will Learn Why self-compassion is a crucial piece of personal growth and recoveryHow to differentiate compassion from judgement or enablingWhy we find it easier to show compassion towards others rather than ourselvesHow self-compassion allows us to be kind in the face of our personal failingsWhy self-compassion is the greatest gift the Enneagram has given meHow the Enneagram helped me have compassion for people who posted hateful comments about my recent podcast appearanceThe 3 elements of self-compassion and what it looks like to have compassion for yourselfHow to cultivate self-kindness versus self-judgementThe isolation we experience when we feel like we're the only one sufferingHow to discern mindfulness from overidentification with your emotions Connect with Tracy Tracy's WebsiteTracy on InstagramTracy on Facebook Tracy on TwitterTracy on LinkedIn Resources Pillow Talks Podcast Access Tracy's Enneagram Blueprint Inside Out Book a Partner Session with Tracy Book a Live Enneagram Typing Session Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Tracy Email info@tracyomalley.com

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/e8Q4GLOn this episode we have the incredibly brave Dr. Maggie Kang:Board certified Yale trained Diagnostic RadiologistCertified Life CoachMother of a child with a rare neurological disease: neuromyelitis optica Founder of MaggieKangMD LLC coachingTEDx speaker: The Truth About Pain and Suffering She shares her journey:The 1st physician to view her own daughter's brain MRIHow this experience impacted her life Her own blame and sufferingHow she changed her own focus  In finding a new normal and changing the narrative of your lifeMicromoments and miraclesDr. Kang supports moms of kids with chronic needs in her private coaching practice, MaggieKangMD LLC.Information for Dr. Kang:Website:https://maggiekangmd.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/maggiekangmd/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiekangmd/My Hospital Story (daughter's book) on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/My-Hospital-Story-Nell-Choi/dp/1982262842/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=c3f60023-05a3-4bab-bf26-2ac3b9d954f7Information for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMD:https://www.stressfreemd.net/Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy Call:https://go.oncehub.com/StressReliefStrategyCallGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videos:https://www.stressfreemd.net/free-self-care-videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephysiciansselfcarecommunityREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group Coaching:https://www.stressfreemd.net/reviveSelf-paced program: Rx Inner Peace (CME)https://www.stressfreemd.net/rxinnerpeaceSelf-Care Shop: (CME & open to all)https://www.stressfreemd.net/selfcareshopPrivate 1:1 Coaching (CME)https://www.stressfreemd.net/coachingFollow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stressfreemd/Connect with me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robyntigermd/Follow me on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/robyntigermdFollow me on Twitter:https://twitter.com/robyntigermdContactinfo@stressfreemd.netPodcast website:https://www.podpage.com/the-stressfreemd-podcast/

Carin Rockind has a Master's in Positive Psychology Coach, a former Happiness Guru on SiriusXM; she helps empower people to thrive. She works in big companies like Amazon, Capital One, Avon, and LinkedIn, and she is also the founder of Women's Global Happiness Day, which is a not-for-profit effort to eradicate the women's depression epidemic worldwide.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:Why a women's self-worth gets buried beneath negative beliefs and what she can do to free herself from layers of inherited patriarchy. Pain-to-Purpose - How to make meaning from pain and sufferingHow to reimagine sexing-up infertility. Why you have to double and triple down on intentionality when raising babies if you don't want to lose that intimate connection. CONNECT WITH CARIN ROCKINDCarin's Website Carin's Purpose Girl PodcastCarin's "I Choose" NecklaceCarin's FREE GIFT - Get unstuck and live a life of purpose workbook!OTHER EPISODE LINKSBOOK - When God Was a Woman BOOK - The Woman They Could Not Silence BOOK - Come As You Are Awaken Arousal Oil Lubricant "I had a 3-minute orgasm and then a 5-minute orgasm. All I know is that I had transcended and felt like I was surfing in a perpetual wave pool of pleasure." - BethSupport the showSxR Hotline | SxR Website | YouTube | TikTok | Pinterest | Instagram | Dr. Willow's Website | Leah's Website

In his new book Joe Polish teaches the strategies he has developed and used for decades to create incredible relationships that result in both joyful and rewarding interpersonal connection as well as high performing businesses and teams. Joe Polish the Founder of the Genius Network and known as the most connected man alive.Teaches how to:Be curious and discover how others are sufferingHow to turn suffering into connection opportunityHow to express yourself authenticallyUse gratitude to connectDifferentiate between positive and negative connectionsTo develop strong character and strong connections.Purchase your copy of What's In It For Them from Amazon Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive content at BronsonWilks.comStart recording high quality audio and video with SquadcastStart your own podcast for free with BuzzsproutGo to Tubebuddy.com/BronsonWilks for help ranking your youtube videos. This is my preferred tool for researching keywords, ensuring I've covered every step in the creation and uploading process and tracking results. After Hours Entrepreneur: Your Guide to Profitable, 6-Figure YearsQuit your job. Make more money.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Hello beautiful humans! And welcome back to The Open Up podcast.In this episode, we're talking about how to use stressful, painful, challenging or fearful situations as a portal to your desired reality and your highest, most powerful self — and it is good.We're diving into:How to break free from the stuck, stagnant and sticky patterns that are slowing you down and holding you backHow to dissolve the thoughts that are causing you pain and sufferingHow to be the master of your mindHow to stop contradicting your desires with your split energyHow to use resistance as a pathway to the version of yourself who is already on the other sideIf you loved this episode, make sure to check out the following programs:The Leading Energy: Break free from the mental-emotional patterns that are keeping you stuck, stagnant and small so you can reclaim yourself as the leader of your life and the powerful creator of your reality.The Art of Alignment: Tap into your infinite potential, unlock your magnetic power and manifest your soul's desires with ease.The Femme Biz: Create the abundant business your soul desires by throwing out the rulebook, following your intuition and creating your own path to success.Quantum Prosperity: Generate exponential wealth as a result of being and breathing.The above programs (and more) can be found at www.kristinalicare.com Follow me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/kristinalicare/>> PS: When you rate and review the show and DM me your screenshot, you'll receive $200 off any one of my current programs

This new series on Jung and Yoga explores the common threads between Yoga Philosophy and Jungian Psychology. As we merge East-West concepts, you can better understand how both can lead to a more fulfilling life. This episode explores the concept of “ego” in both Jung and Yoga Philosophies. We discuss:The three ways the ego creates sufferingHow the ego is set up for survival but not spiritual transcendenceHow to work with your mind to recognize your ego and begin to change the direction of your lifeWatch the next Soul Session in this series on our YouTube Channel.Connect with us in our Private Facebook Group and join in on the discussion.Discover our Jungian Life Coach Training Program.

Expectation is arguably the most corrosive pattern of mothers in motherhood. We crave to live a full and vibrant life and ask for more, but we want to make sure we're doing this from a place that is sustainable and life giving, not wrapped in conditions. In this episode we give you a 3-step process to bust the crushing addictions to expectations.In this episode we disscuss:How the weight of expectations, causes our sufferingHow to spot an expectation spiralHow to map somatically that expectation spiral in your bodyHow to menatally bbalance your perceptions that are causing your sufferingHow our expectataions are so often shaped by impossible comparisonsBreaking down the comparisonsRedefining polarising thinking on what is right or wrongRemoving our attachments to one-sided thinkingHow we can even make the joyful unsafe, and repatterning that withinSelf-celebrationSelf-appreciationMaking celebration safe for youHonouring everythign you've already doneCelebration as the foundation of law of attraction and how to work with itTo explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

"It's time to use your triggers instead of your triggers using you" IN THE EPISODE: The biggest misconceptions about triggers & what's actually happening when you get triggeredWhy most people get triggeredHow to take your control back when you get triggered Details of my past that greatly influenced me and my sufferingHow feeling trapped in my life became the fuel that drove me forward to find a solution to my suffering The most empowering discovery I made that FINALLY helped me break free from pain and suffering for good The 4 biggest shifts I've seen in myself and my clients since becoming more and more trigger free Support Stephanie & the show by sharing the episode or reviewing the podcast here on Apple or here on Spotify. RESOURCES AND LINKS: Click here to check out & enroll in TRIGGER-FREE , use the code "TRANSFORM20" to get 20% off until May 31st 2022Check out Stephanie's Mastermind's here Subscribe to The Drop here, Stephanie's monthly newsletter with teachings and lit media CONNECT WITH HOST, STEPHANIE ZELLER: @stephaniezellerspeaks on IGCLICK HERE to ask a question, share a request for an episode or connect with the host DISCLAIMER: I am not a therapist, nor am I offering medical advice or suggesting any treatment in this or any other episode. The information I share is for informational purposes only. Please see further terms and disclaimer here.

This week, Sah brings you a solocast about spiritual contracts. What contracts have you made unknowingly, and how can you break them? Stagnation is a real sore spot for so many, especially after the last 2 years. Come examine what contracts you've unknowingly entered into, do a ruthless audit of what serves you and what's holding you back, and restructure things to support your flight, not keep you tethered to the ground.In this episode, Sah discusses...What are spiritual contracts?Recognizing spiritual contracts in yourself and othersGiving yourself a spiritual audit to uncover the blueprint of your inner lifeHow to get unstuck from perpetual cycles of sufferingHow to know when the psychological residue of your spiritual contracts has dissipatedThe importance of asking HOW over WHYRemembering the preciousness and miracle of human lifeand more....This podcast was recorded live on Quilt app.https://app.wearequilt.com/sahdsimone*Quilt is currently only available in the U.S. iOS App Store, but we are building an Android version and are going to open up to different countries soon. Sign up to know the moment it is ready!✨✨✨Join Sah for a transformative, immersive Sah Method Spiritual Dance retreat in 2022!Spiritually Sassy: An Immersive 5-Day Sah Method Dance Retreat at Omega Institute in upstate New York, June 19-24: http://www.eomega.org/workshops/spiritually-sassy/spiritually-sassy Spiritual Dance: An Immersive 8-Day Sah Method Retreat in Mykonos, Greece, October 8-15: https://travelgems.com/tour-item/spiritual-dance-an-immersive-sah-method-retreat/ ✨✨✨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 here, or mention Sah's name when you sign up.✨✨✨Get more Sah in your life:https://shor.by/sahdsimone✨✨✨© Sah D'Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting operations@sahdsimone.comThis podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

In today's episode, I'm going to talk about suffering and ways we have a tendency to increase our own suffering.What I've learned from my recent sufferingGoing through intense physical pain and how it led to emotional painHow our thoughts increase our sufferingHow acknowledging pain and emotions can make you feel betterWhat are primary and secondary suffering?Seeking God for clarity and getting into a place of acceptanceHow to decrease your sufferingLinks and Resources: Is Mindfulness for Christians? with Dr. Irene KraegelBook: You Are Not Your Pain If you enjoy the podcast and want to support what we're doing, or if you're looking for self-help materials to assist you on your journey of managing your anxiety and OCD in healthier ways, please support us on Patreon. Audio teachings, relaxation exercises, and my book on how to find a therapist are provided for self-help via monthly subscription, go to www.patreon.com/hopeforanxietyandocdJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/hopeforanxietyandocd/Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hopeforanxietyandocd.com/Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopeforanxietyandocdpodcast and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hopeforanxietyandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hopeforanxiety)

Listen for these pearls of wisdom:The perils of perfectionismRecognizing where we are on the timeline.Knowing the filters through which we are viewing the world at any given time and the influence those filters have on what we experienceHow resistance can cause painThe role trusting yourself plays in the stories we tell and the meaning we assignThe difference between pain and sufferingHow we can not make pain ‘a big deal'What causes us to collapseHow a lack of trust is often at the heart of our strugglesGoing through the breakdown to be able to breatheWhat happens when we get fixated on the destination vs the journeyCONNECT WITH CARLACarla is a mindset & performance coach working with high-achieving, high-performance entrepreneurs who are dealing quietly with too much stress.Website - CarlaRoyal.comFacebook - Carla Royal CoachLinkedin - Carla RoyalSign up to receive Carla's weekly newsletter for inspiration, motivation, and tips for living with more ease and flow - Subscribe CONNECT WITH JENNIFERJennifer is an intuitive business strategist working with spiritually-minded business owners to help them create a scalable business that acts as a container for their soul's purpose.Stop by and get a bit of inspiration and guidance with our online oracle deck- SubscribeWebsite – TheBalanceMaven.comInstagram- TheBalanceMavenFacebook - TheBalanceMavenCONNECT WITH US!If you love The Riffing on Realness Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE ! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don't forget to share it with your friends!Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!Finally, are there topics you'd like us to cover? Please let us know. 

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

Dr. Reid Robison and Dr. Steve Thayer discuss how to integrate a psychedelic experience into every-day life. They cover the following topics:The transformative potential of the psychedelic experience itselfHow crucial it is to take deliberate actions to make changes prompted by psychedelics stickThe dangers of chasing one ecstatic, psychedelic experience after another without taking time to integrateThe role that proper intention-setting and expectations play in the integration processHow to use meditation for integration How to use mindfulness for integration The difference between pain vs sufferingHow our attachment to technology and internet media is "eating our souls"Yoga and physical activity as an integration strategy The importance of have a supportive person to discuss your experience with (e.g., therapist, guide, knowledgable friend)How to use journaling to process your psychedelic experience The types of psychotherapy approaches that pair well with psychedelics Identifying obstacles that could impede integration and removing themDisclaimer: The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice or mental health treatment. Consult with a medical/mental health professional if you believe you are in need of mental health treatment.

Dr. Valerie Mason-John is a public speaker and master trainer in the field of conflict transformation, leadership and mindfulness. Valerie is the award-winning author of 8 books, and the co-author and co-founder of Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha's Teaching to Overcome Addiction. Since its publication, it has won the Best USA Book Award 2014 and Best International Book Award 2015 in the self-motivational and self-help category. In this episode, Eric and Valerie discuss: Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha's Teaching to Overcome AddictionBut 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, Valerie Mason-John and I Discuss Recovery Through Buddha's Teaching and …Their book, Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha's Teaching to Overcome AddictionTheir history of addiction to drugs, alcohol, and disordered eatingTheir traumatic history leading to multiple addictionsThinking of expansive values at the center of our livesHow addiction is an adaptive behavior to soothe ourselvesThe first 3 steps of their recovery process are based on the 4 noble truthsHow we can't avoid pain, but we can learn to avoid sufferingHow we can become addicted to our “stinking thinking”Meditation helps regulate the central nervous systemWhat it means to seek refuge in dealing with addictionHow the Buddha achieved freedom from the prison of the mindDharma teachings that point us to the truth and freedomThe benefit of Sangha or community in overcoming addictionValerie Mason-John Links:Valerie Mason-John's websiteTwitterFacebookInstagramStitch Fix knows that when you look your best, you feel your best. Every piece is hand-picked for your fit, your style, and your life. Visit stitchfix.com/wof to take your style quiz and get 25% off your order when you keep everything in your fix. KiwiCo: The subscription service that sends your child hands-on science, art, and geography projects each month to build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with the promo code FEED at www.KiwiCo.comBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.If you enjoyed this conversation with Valerie Mason-John, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Maia Szalavitz on AddictionDr. Gabor Mate on Addiction

https://youtu.be/0xwGSThPczQ SCROLL DOWN FOR AUDIO ONLY It's impossible to read St. Paul's letters without coming across the topic of suffering. It's everywhere. And it's because the question of suffering is constantly nagging us. Why do we suffer? What does it mean? If God loves us, how come we suffer? Enter St. Paul. His teaching is absolutely essential to the understanding of suffering and how it can become beautifully redemptive through the Cross of Christ. So to unpack his amazing (very Catholic) teaching, I asked Dr. John Kincaid, an expert on St. Paul, to join me on the Art of Catholic. In this episode we discuss: The essence of the Catholic teaching on redemptive sufferingHow what I was taught as a Protestant about suffering didn't really understand St. PaulHow we can actually "rejoice" in our suffering along with St. Paul (Col. 1:24)Why it's okay to be weak (yep!)The incredible meaning behind Paul's discussion of "labor pains" in Galatians that will totally expand your view of redemptive suffering This is an incredibly eye-popping conversation and it's perfect timing for our liturgical time of the year, as well as what's going on in the world. God bless and enjoy! Matthew P.S. I was besieged with emails asking for more time to go through the FREE streaming of Catholic Mysticism & the Beautiful Life of Grace? So I've decided to leave it up a little longer! Join thousands of Catholics from all over the world and dive into what Christ calls the "one thing" necessary! CHECK IT OUT HERE! "Awesome study!" "These videos are SO POWERFUL..." "SERIOUSLY - THANK YOU!" "WOW!...SO DEEP AND BEAUTIFUL" "This is going to save a lot of people!"