Podcasts about transformative experiences

SUMMARY:In this conversation, Margie Warrell discusses her book 'The Courage Gap' and explores the themes of courage, fear, and self-discovery. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the courage gap, which is the space between knowing what we should do and actually taking action. Margie shares insights on how to overcome fear, the significance of being authentic, and the relationship between courage and love. She also reflects on her personal journey, including her struggles with an eating disorder and the loss of loved ones, and how these experiences have shaped her mission to empower others.EPSIODE SPONSORS: MOMENTOUSOFFER: Head to livemomentous.com and use code KIMBERLY for 35% off your first subscription. That's code KIMBERLY at livemomentous.com for 35% off your first subscription.USE LINK: livemomentous.com Code: KIMBERLY for 35% off your first subscription.FATTY15OFFER: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/KIMBERLY and using code KIMBERLY at checkout.USE LINK: fatty15.com/KIMBERLYChapters:00:00 Introduction to Courage and the Courage Gap02:57 The Connection Between Courage and Authenticity05:50 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability08:45 The Role of the Body in Courage11:47 Courage as a Form of Love14:43 Self-Worth and Defining Personal Value17:37 The Journey to Authenticity and Self-Definition21:09 Reclaiming Personal Power21:43 The Journey of Self-Discovery23:24 Shifting Focus from Self to Service25:21 Challenging Negative Narratives26:07 The Thread of Courage in Life's Challenges27:28 Resilience in the Face of Adversity28:23 The Wounded Healer's Journey29:10 Transformative Experiences and Healing35:22 Living a Life of Purpose and BraverySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we dive into the intriguing world of integration therapies within Silicon Valley's tech culture. Inspired by a Wall Street Journal article, we discuss how psychedelics are becoming mainstream among tech workers, leading to the rise of integration therapists. These professionals help individuals process their experiences with substances like ayahuasca and psilocybin, aiming to combat burnout and unlock creativity. We explore the therapeutic potential and unintended consequences of this trend, including the phenomenon of workers leaving the industry after profound experiences. Takeaways Psychedelics are becoming mainstream in Silicon Valley. Integration therapy is essential for processing psychedelic experiences. Many tech workers face existential crises after psychedelic use. Therapeutic use of psychedelics is viewed positively by some. Reflection is crucial for meaningful transformation. Journaling can enhance personal agency and clarity. Travel can provide new perspectives for personal growth. Integration helps sustain the benefits of transformative experiences. Companies can benefit from encouraging reflection among employees. The conversation around psychedelics is evolving and complex.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Psychedelics in Silicon Valley 02:09 The Role of Integration Therapies 05:57 Therapeutic Uses of Psychedelics 09:57 Moral Perspectives on Psychedelics 14:10 Transporting vs. Transformative Experiences 18:20 The Power of Journaling and Reflection 21:44 Encapsulation and Integration in Transformation 23:57 Conclusion and Reflections on the Discussion   Read More: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/so-you-took-ayahuasca-the-therapist-will-see-you-now-eee7476b?st=8GRcX3&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink Register for a free pilot program with Feedback Now https://marketing-info.feedbacknow.com/free-pilot Learn more about Stone Mantel https://www.stonemantel.co Sign up for the Experience Strategist Substack here: https://theexperiencestrategist.substack.com

A talk delivered to the Conference of the International Network for the Study of Spirituality, University of Northampton, UK in June 2025.The INSS is a unique international network for people interested in bringing the study of spirituality to life through research, scholarship, education and practice.https://spiritualitystudiesnetwork.wildapricot.org/conference-2025

In this episode of 'Don't Cut Your Own Bangs,' Danielle Ireland interviews adventurer and SDM Diving owner Eli Martinez. They discuss his unique career leading land and ocean safaris, dispelling myths about predators, and the connection between exploring the wild and self-discovery. Eli shares his journey from aspiring bull rider to renowned wildlife guide and photographer, emphasizing the therapeutic and transformative power of nature. Together, they explore how experiencing the wild fosters understanding, empathy, and personal growth. RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE TO “DON'T CUT YOUR OWN BANGS”  Like your favorite recipe or song, the best things in life are shared. When you rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast, your engagement helps me connect  with other listeners just like you. Plus, subscriptions just make life easier for everybody. It's one less thing for you to think about and you can easily keep up to date on everything that's new. So, please rate, review, and subscribe today. DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW I greatly appreciate your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below. Connect with Eli: Book an adventure HERE - https://sdmdiving.com/ Instagram Connect with Danielle: Watch the show on YouTube Instagram The Treasured Journal Wrestling a Walrus 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:13 Eli Martinez: The Adventurer's Journey 01:21 Connecting with Nature and Overcoming Fear 02:18 Building a Dream Career 05:59 Diving into the World of Sharks 12:16 The Power of Social Media and Storytelling 17:59 The Importance of Conservation and Ecotourism 21:40 Personal Growth Through Wildlife Experiences 28:40 Connecting with Nature and Self 29:07 The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life 29:38 Struggles with Anxiety and Self-Doubt 31:04 Emotional Awareness and Growth 32:00 Transformative Experiences in the Wild 35:03 Launching Shark Diver Magazine 35:55 Shifting from Magazine to Excursions 40:49 Dispelling the Predator Myth 48:28 Curiosity and Career Pivots 53:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Transcript Eli Martinez Podcast Interview [00:00:00] Danielle: Hello. Hello. This is Danielle Ireland and you are listening to Don't Cut Your Own Banks and Today's Guest. this has been a long time coming for me. I am so excited beyond excited to introduce Eli Martinez. Eli is an adventurer. [00:00:14] He's an explorer, he's an operator and owner of SDM Adventures. It's a group that leads land and ocean safaris. If you have ever seen these wild otherworldly images of people swimming with humpback whales, swimming with orca whales, swimming with crocodiles, swimming with anacondas. There's a good chance that you've stumbled across his images because he is one of the few, right? [00:00:42] It's a pretty small pool of people who make a living doing what he does, Images, they grab your attention, they hook your imagination. But it being on a screen, it's easy to think, well, that's so far removed from my life. what value is there in that for me? Like that's a cool image. But the internet has lots of cool images. [00:01:00] There's a couple of important distinctions and what I think makes this episode so special. What we talk about is dispelling the predator myth and my work as a therapist and his work as a safari guide. They don't seem too related, but there was one common thread that came out of this episode that it's gonna stick with me for a long time. [00:01:21] He's guiding people into the natural world to feel connected to the natural world in a deep and profound way. And when anybody sits with their emotional space. With their feelings. Feelings of discomfort, fear, terror, trauma. That's really hard to do and hard to hold. But when you do and access curiosity, you begin to tap into your true nature. [00:01:49] Your intuition, and so Eli might be talking about sharks and the deep ocean, and I might be talking about feelings, but there is a common thread in language here that makes this episode already one of my favorites. I can't wait for you to hear his story because not only is the work itself that we spent a lot of time talking about, fascinating. [00:02:10] He leads people on wildlife safaris in the ocean, on land. I mean, it's just. What a cool, amazing job. But he built that job. There wasn't an application for him to fill out. He built this from the ground up and there were stumbling blocks, missteps and pivots along the way, and he shares those with us. [00:02:30] So not only can we learn about how could I build a dream that I didn't know was possible, you also have the benefit of. Really getting a sense of what is it like, what is the value, what is the purpose? And I would argue where is the healing in connecting with the natural world, whether that's through a hike or through looking out your window. [00:02:53] And as he states a couple of times, just watch a sunset. Really watch a sunset. So I'm gonna save that. I'm gonna leave that for you there. Thank you for being here. You're gonna love this episode. Welcome, Eli Martinez. [00:03:08] [00:04:18] Danielle: Eli Martinez, thank you so much for being here with Don't cut your own bangs. [00:04:23] This is not the first time we've met, but this is the first time we've done a podcast together and I am like the little kid in me who wanted to be a marine biologist when she first knew what dolphins were. [00:04:34] This feels like just she feels so greedy with excitement to talk to someone who has made a living, being an adventure traveler and swimming with animals and interacting with animals all over the world. So I'm very excited to talk to you. [00:04:47] Eli: Actually, I was a little self-conscious about it because of, because of your background in psychology. [00:04:52] I'm like, okay, all right. where do I start? [00:04:55] Danielle: You know what? Yes. your family actually told me to schedule this podcast interview so that we could really get into what makes Eli tick. No, no, no, no, no., This is a celebration what I'm curious about personally, not just professionally working as a therapist, but I love understanding what leads people down, whatever path they end on. [00:05:16] And probably a lot of that is because I mistakenly thought during my twenties that you went through the school system. You graduate with a degree, you start working in that career, and you follow all of the steps to be a good. Citizen and that was not my path, and it was a lot more twisty and turny and there were a lot of pivots and I can see that now as of value. [00:05:43] But, in those moments where I thought I knew what I was going to be doing and life took me in a different direction, it. Knocked me down pretty hard I think there were a lot of moments where I felt like I was failing or wasn't doing it right, using air quotes of whatever it is. [00:05:59] And so someone like you who, are a storyteller, explorer, wildlife photographer, and have spent your life chasing the wild. you lead ocean and land wildlife, safaris. I love that distinction. Ocean and land, wildlife safaris. [00:06:15] There is not, you can't go to high school and then college and then just start doing what you're doing. There's no Reddit, there's no LinkedIn interview that you can fulfill to make that a career. You had to chisel that together. And so I really wanna understand that more. how you built this dream. [00:06:36] What seems from afar, like a dream life? And I'm sure it is many days, but I wanna know how you did it. [00:06:43] Eli: animals have always been like my first love, as a child, I can remember my first toys were animals. my dream as a child was to become a wildlife veterinarian. that was the only way I knew that I could actually physically be around animals that, 'cause I had no idea about wildlife guiding or photography or storytelling [00:07:05] So veterinarian was the only way I could get close to a zebra or a giraffe. And I said, that's what I want to do. So as a child, that was like that one dream that I had. And of course, life gets in the way and I went to a completely different route. I actually went to school to be a motorcycle mechanic. [00:07:23] So what? [00:07:24] Danielle: Yeah. [00:07:24] Eli: That's [00:07:25] Danielle: definitely a different route. [00:07:26] Eli: Yeah. No, it was, I fell in love with race bikes and I wanted to travel the world. look, me being a mechanic for race teams, that was my thing. I love motorcycles, but I like wrenching them. I like working on them more than I like writing them for, it's just my DNA, just how I like to be. [00:07:43] Fast forward a bunch of years, I fell in love with shark diving. I went scuba diving and on my very first. Dive. I saw a shark and it terrified me. It excited me. filled me with everything that I enjoyed about wildlife to begin with. [00:08:00] And it was coming out of the water that I realized I knew absolutely nothing about sharks. Everything I thought I knew was wrong. [00:08:09] Mm-hmm. , [00:08:10] So I, came outta the water that day and I was just completely fascinated, really obsessed with learning more about sharks. So I, I bought every book I could find. [00:08:20] I read as much as I could about them, and I just was like, I gotta get in the water with them some more. And it was on my very first, travel. I went to The Bahamas and it was on that experience is. What got me on this path that I'm on today was just like, I want to dive with sharks. I want to travel to exotic places. [00:08:41] I want to meet amazing people, [00:08:43] Danielle: How do you wait? Do okay? I, okay, so we're gonna get to the how. So you fell in love, and now it's the how, but I wanna go back. Do you remember the first shark, like in your, can you access that memory and do you know the shark? [00:08:55] I can. What was it? It was a bull shark. Oh, whoa. Okay. Yeah. that's gnarly. Yeah, that is. okay. The first shark you ever swam with was a bull shark. I don't know why that's like the one that scares me. I, I can relate. So not to put on the therapy hat for, for anything other than just, I find this so interesting that the things that scared me, I wanted to learn more about, I found endlessly interesting. [00:09:21] And when I was young it was the ocean, the deep ocean, And I really became, in the way that a suburban kid could really curious about sharks and very interested in sharks. And I would always talk about them and just rattle off a bunch of shark facts. [00:09:36] And I, as you were talking, you reminded me of the fork in the road moment where I thought. What I thought was I wanted to work with animals. What I realized was, oh, I just kinda like you love turning wrenches more than you love racing. I love learning about animals more than I want to. I'll just tell the story. [00:09:57] When I was, 13 or 14, I applied for a summer job at our Indianapolis Zoo. that really burst my bubble of what that was gonna mean. I wanted to work with animals. But I realized, I just wanted to play with the elephants. I didn't wanna do the dipping dots concession stand. [00:10:14] So there's this sense of you, you were afraid you shared that. I dove with sharks. I swam with a bull shark. I came outta the water. I was afraid and then fascinated. is that something there, is that like a theme for you that you feel a jolt or a rush and then you wanna understand that rush more? [00:10:31] Possibly, [00:10:32] Eli: it was just more of like, when I saw the shark, I had two primal instincts, which was, one was to follow it. And the other was to get outta the water. That was just like those two conflicting feelings that was going through me. [00:10:46] And the, when I was, I ran out of air really quick 'cause it was actually my very first ocean dive. [00:10:51] Okay. So I was sitting on the surface, the dive master sent me up to the surface by myself, which is crazy. And when I think about it, man, I didn't know anything I was doing. I'm just looking down. [00:11:01] I'm just like, really worried the shark is gonna come up and get me 'cause I'm on the surface. And that's all I knew. I always knew. I knew the jaw story. I knew a little, just very small snippets of information on sharks and Yeah. And it was completely opposite of what was happening. the shark wanted nothing to do with us. [00:11:17] It tried to avoid us completely. [00:11:18] Danielle: Yeah. [00:11:19] Eli: Got out of the water and then the whole way back to port, I was just like, okay. He didn't come after us. He didn't want anything to do with this. [00:11:28] Like, why? and it was that moment that was just like, after that I got out of the water, I'm like, okay. I gotta know. I gotta know. yeah. [00:11:36] Danielle: what you thought you knew, conflicted with what you experienced, and you were trying to understand that more. [00:11:42] Eli: Right. [00:11:43] Danielle: That's really interesting. I can relate to that. I honestly think that's a big thread of what led me to therapy. I wanted to understand my internal experience more. And I think there's, steps of you're introduced to a concept and then you embody the concept. [00:11:57] you're no longer having to consciously think about it, but really mastery when you're able to teach. And so I think in many ways I wanted to understand that enough to help others, but it began through my own experience and my own curiosity. so I feel like I should mention, How I got connected with you. [00:12:16] I think social media gets a bad rap. it gets a lot of bad press, but thank God for social media. it was in 2012 or 13 and I was watching Shark Week because you always gotta be watching Shark Week. [00:12:27] I was watching Shark Week and the whole episode I was watching was, they were trying to see could large species sharks experience the same temporary paralysis as smaller or baby sharks when they're flipped upside down for study? And I was, of course they're doing all of these great cuts, is it gonna work? [00:12:43] Who knows? Is it gonna work? And of course, they're gonna end it with it working, you're on the edge of your seat. what are they gonna do? What are they gonna do? And they showed a clip of you with a tiger shark in The Bahamas and you were like hand feeding it. And then you stimulated the and you correct me with all the science terms, but you were like stimulating the sout and it just put it in this little trance and then you just tipped it upright. [00:13:06] You just, it stood vertical and you held it just, a shark, a tiger shark. Yeah. I don't know. Was like 16 feet, 15 feet, something like that. [00:13:15] Eli: Possibly. yeah. Anyway, it [00:13:17] Danielle: blew my mind and I think I just made a post about it. I took a picture of my tv. I was like, my mind is blown. [00:13:24] And then some weeks later you commented, thanks so much for the shout out. And that was one of those first moments. That really connected with oh, you can actually connect with the people who were doing things that you think is cool. it just, it really bridged this gap. And then once, of course, I found out what you and your family, 'cause it's a family band, it's like a whole, it's the whole family involved on these excursions. [00:13:46] But as soon as I made that connection, my husband and I signed up to, swim with Whale Sharks with you and your wife, and your son and your daughter. So that's just, I feel like I gotta give credit to, the algorithm and the innerwebs for making that possible. 'cause I don't know if I would've even thought that was a possibility. [00:14:05] Eli: Oh, that's, thanks for sharing that. I, man, that story just,, [00:14:09] Danielle: mm-hmm. [00:14:10] Eli: Wow. Just flooded with memory with that little piece. [00:14:13] Danielle: Yeah, it was, [00:14:14] When I set out to write a book, I only knew two things. One was I wanted to make big feelings, feel less scary and more approachable, and I wanted to bring some lightness to the feelings themselves. What I know to be true as a therapist is that emotions are energy in motion. They have information to tell you to inform the next right step to take and self-doubt, fear, anxiety, live in that space between knowing and not knowing. [00:14:38] The second thing I knew was that I wanted to have fun in the process of making. This thing. The result is this wrestling a walrus for little people with big feelings, beautifully illustrated children's book that has a glossary at the end for some of the bigger feeling words. What this story does in a light and loving way is create context for those relationships. [00:14:58] You can't change those people that you wish would treat you different. The things in life that we cannot control and yet we face that are hard. This book, it's a conversation starter for any littles in your life. Who want to create more safety and love and patience for some of those experiences. So hop one over to the show notes. [00:15:16] You can pick it up@amazon.com, barge de noble.com or my website. I hope that you do because I believe in this little book. I freaking love this little book, and I cannot wait to hear your experience with it. Thanks so much for listening and get back to the episode. [00:15:29] Eli: those are fun, fun shows to do. and there's definitely a lot of benefits to social media, I think. I think it's a great tool. It's a great servant, A terrible master. [00:15:41] That's the best way I can describe it. said. yeah, it is just, there's so many benefits to, connecting with people on the other side of the world to learning about unique places, to learning unique things. it's been one of my most important tools when finding new places for wildlife. [00:15:58] but on the flip side, there's sometimes there's just too much information out there and too much because of it. it's made life difficult for wildlife, difficult for kids, difficult for, it's just. It can be too much. And that's the only downside [00:16:14] Danielle: it's like, how we engage with it. It's an extension of how we are showing up with it, what we're looking for, what interests us. [00:16:21] what I love about how you show up there and how your family shows up there with images is it really, I think, highlights How we operate. we look first and then we listen second. And so you'll capture these images or these videos that seem other worldly and it catches your attention enough. [00:16:43] And if you can hold that attention enough, and it probably helps that your message is consistent of conservation, understanding, connecting with nature. when you can capture someone's attention with an image, just what happened with me? [00:16:56] And then you can maybe engage in a dialogue . And it actually leads me to something, that you mentioned. Something I caught from your website that I really liked this language, that when people experience the wild, they understand and when they understand they care. [00:17:12] And that sounds much like the experience you had swimming with the bull shark. But I wanna know more about that because you, not only through, your media outlets and the content you put out, but you are handholding, you're guiding people into the water or in, ocean and land safaris. [00:17:31] And I wanna understand more about this concept 'cause I think it's true of emotions too. If you can't articulate what you're feeling, then when people don't have language for what they're experiencing, they usually shut down and collapse or they explode with rage. it's gotta go somewhere. [00:17:46] And so when you can create context and language, you also create safety. it seems like with what you're guiding people through, you want them to understand and so that they care. yeah, tell me more. [00:17:59] Eli: Yeah, that has a lot to do with just experiences being out in nature. [00:18:04] I think nature is probably one of the best doctors on the planet. first and foremost, I think that people being around wildlife, people being in the ocean, people being in the wilderness, it replenishes your soul. It recharges your batteries. I think it just makes you a better person. [00:18:21] it's through these connections and meeting wildlife and having people go out there in the wild and see these places and see these animals and they come back and they tell stories, they tell their friends. [00:18:31] And hopefully it's through those kind of connections that, [00:18:36] Conservation comes out of, like at the end of the day, the animals win. That's what you're hoping for is for the animals to win because these are voiceless souls on our planet that share this world with us. and without these people, without these experiences, they're completely vulnerable for lack of better words, to bigger business, to sadly going away, for lack of better words. [00:18:56] Danielle: I think one of the biggest problems that animals have is that they are second class citizens on our planet that we share. And unfortunately, we're seeing our wild places disappear. alarmingly fast, and it's, I think that conservation ecotourism are probably the only tools left that are going to save, what's left of our wild places, what's left of our wildlife, Let's try to get some people on your wildlife safaris. What would be, so if someone's listening who has maybe like me, just from a television screen or from a social media account, wondered, that would be cool, but that could never work for me. I could never do something like that. [00:19:40] That it just, when you're. Physical reality or even your mental reality feels so removed from the wild world. we live in boxed rooms and we're so connected with screens and, my wildlife outside my window is squirrels, cardinals. [00:19:58] Eli: That's perfect. [00:19:58] Danielle: So how would you speak life into someone saying yes to an adventure and where do they begin? [00:20:07] Eli: Oh man. I think it really, first and foremost, it all comes down to your comfort level. I think that there's so many ways for people to reconnect with nature, whether it's hiking, whether it's biking, whether it's going to the beach for the day, watching a sunset. [00:20:23] Just watching a sunset is so powerful. I think it's so important. I don't think we do it enough. I think that is probably the simplest way to remember that you are a part of something bigger and as simple as it sounds, it is so important. now watching a sunset in an amazing place is even 10 times better. [00:20:42] It's that much more powerful. just, trying to reconnect with nature, I think the important part to remind people that yes. The earth is here. She is alive and she breathes and she's got a heartbeat every day. And I think that sunset is her heartbeat. [00:20:55] and it's a great way to see it. [00:20:57] Danielle: I just saw, I think it was nasa, release some footage of a particular, some type of lens on a satellite that was able to actually detect a pulse on the earth. [00:21:08] Like the earth has a heartbeat, but I'm sure the more sciencey people have another way of explaining it. but that it caught my attention. And that feels just right on par with what you're saying when the heart space and the head space connect, I think that's where magic happens. [00:21:22] Like when you can believe it in your mind, but then you experience it in your body, that is, powerful. I think everybody needs to have an experience like getting into the deep ocean or going out into the wild nature. I really think everybody should have that in their life at least once. [00:21:40] But I wanna share a little bit about what my experience was like , with, um, you and your wife swimming with winter parks, because it was there was so much momentum for me built up into what I thought that experience was gonna be because from the time I understood. Little mermaid, Disney to the time I, could name the dolphin body parts and thought that's what I wanted to be like this, there was so much emotional charge and I'm gonna go in the water and I'm gonna swim and it's gonna be great. [00:22:11] And I just had this idea that I'm gonna connect with this shark. We're gonna make eye contact and it's gonna, we're gonna just be on the same vibe. so many expectations that I never expressed, but they were all there. I was, probably trying to keep it cool. But, no,the reality it, the i'll, I will just to skip to the end, the reality far exceeds whatever I imagine. [00:22:31] the first day was me reconciling what I thought it would be and what it really was. Getting on a little charter boat going way out in the middle of the gulf and. Then, I think sturgeon were spawning and that was what was drawing the sharks. And so it made visibility like all of these little eggs were refracting light. [00:22:51] So it was this very sparkly, but also sometimes visibility was funky. And the thing that I couldn't wrap my head around was from the boat. You could look out at the water and see, I don't know, a dozen whale sharks at any given time, but then you get in the water and adrenaline hits and I don't know where they are. [00:23:13] I can't see them. It's just having very little to no experience in the deep water. That was such a jolt and a shock to my system. and then being in the water with an animal, 20 feet, 25 feet, 30 feet long, My nervous system just didn't know how to compute. it was so much, I don't think I'd ever been that tired, ever. [00:23:37] Just, it took so much outta me. And then, day 2, 3, 4, each day got a little easier 'cause I had a better idea of what to expect. And also I didn't, you're covered in fish eggs, you're culvert in fish eggs. So the, the imagination that I would become this mermaid this other worldly creature and have this like soul bond with a whale shark, it wasn't that. [00:23:59] But the real life experience was incredible too. But I just, I don't, and I guess I don't really know where I'm leading with the question, but how do you see when having guided so many people through these moments? Like for somebody who's thinking about. Possibly planning an experience like that? [00:24:20] Like what, how do you prepare what would be good for someone to prepare for what that is like? [00:24:26] Eli: Wow, man. it's so different for everybody. it's just, valid. [00:24:30] Danielle: Valid. Then everybody maybe wants to be [00:24:32] Eli: Yeah. there's a few that want to be mermaids for sure on our trips. I'm not gonna lie. [00:24:38] but yeah, it's just really these animals the whale shark is a great, I call 'em, they're like gateway animals into a bigger world because, when it comes to seeing orcas and whales and of all different species and sharks, a whale shark is possibly, [00:24:55] It's a great ambassador for the species because they're a harmless species. They're just like big giant catfish floating on the surface. and it's a wonderful animal for someone of all ages to experience. it really is, [00:25:10] the whale shark, and I don't know if you had man rays on your trip as well, because Sometimes they show up every other year. The man ray is another, ocean angel. they're just, they're just, the perfect animal for people, for if you wanna. [00:25:24] Experience the ocean. If you wanna experience what life is like in the ocean, in a Disney way, that is the perfect animal to do it with. It's just very safe. it's a phenomenal, way to decide if, you know what? I would like to do more of things like this, or, this was perfect, this was enough. [00:25:43] You know, [00:25:45] Danielle: I wanna go back to something, something that you wrote that I really liked. that reminded me. [00:25:50] Even though we are talking about safari, we're talking about adventure, we're talking about animals, I think the more specific we become in a way, the more universal it becomes. And this quote made me think about a lot of the stuff that you write, it's a Mark Twain quote that travel is fatal to prejudice. [00:26:09] once you see something, you can't unsee something. I wanna speak to the, Why beyond conservation? if I'm not connected to nature, if I'm not connected to animals and I've got enough going on in my life, that conservation, cool, I'm glad someone's taking care of it, but that's not my focus. [00:26:29] What would be a personal selfish reason that would be maybe a call to action that you like? What would be the invitation for somebody individually, not globally, not, for any other reason, like why it could change your life to jump into the deep or get in a Jeep with no top and go drive out to a pride of lions. [00:26:55] what is the reason that you could articulate why somebody should do that? [00:27:00] Eli: I think the wildlife is, they're reminders of where we all came from. we were all of us in our DNA, if you look at the generations of people that have lived on this planet, at some point we were all part of that. We were all out there. [00:27:18] there wasn't this separation between us and our wild places. whether it was the ocean, whether it was a jungle. some of our ancestors had to deal with bears in their front porch. some of our ancestors had to deal with lions walking through camp. [00:27:34] that's something that we have either. Blocked out or forgotten. Obviously we've forgotten just because of generations of separation from it. But we are all part of that. We are all part of this world. beyond our cars and our homes and our clothes, we are part of nature a hundred percent. [00:27:55] We've forgotten this. And I think these are great reminders to remind us, Hey, this is where we all come from. This is, we're not separated from these things. we are very much a part of these things. And if anything, there are so many species that, although they're no longer, relevant in our world, they're so important for our world, not only as reminders, but as part of this giant balance, because we're all connected in some way, in some form. [00:28:23] we're all for lack of better, we're all one. And I think it's important. To remind people that, like we, we need to stay connected. We need to protect these animals because, they're much a part of this earth as we are. and we have to remind people that they're there yeah, that, that's, [00:28:44] This is our home. This is their home. This is our home. [00:28:47] Danielle: And I also, what I'm hearing too, it's they, when you're in communion with nature, you become more in touch with, or in tune with your own natural rhythm, your own self. There's, you might actually, know him or, 'cause I would imagine the community, like the pool you're in terms of career is probably small, I'm just guessing. [00:29:07] But, Boyd Verdi, he's from South Africa, he wrote The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life He has a property in South Africa called Alose. It was a game preserved. Okay. Yeah. Yes, I, and but his work in that book is basically teaching people to track wild animals, helps them become more in touch with the rhythms of nature. [00:29:29] And by, not by default, but through becoming more in tune with tracking nature, you, your track, like your path. So I think so many of the clients I attract are struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout. And I think a lot of the confusion and self doubt and, head trash is also rooted in, I don't know what I'm supposed to do. [00:29:54] It's that maybe they don't articulate it like that, but it's experienced that way of just, I don't know what I'm supposed to do. As opposed to, I wanna know what I'm called to do. I wanna know what I'm meant to do or what I want to do. my dog never questions when she's hungry, when she's tired, like she is completely embodied because she doesn't have this giant brain getting in her way of everything. [00:30:19] And I love hearing you talk about the more in tune you are with nature, you are reminded that you are nature too. [00:30:27] Eli: it's it's so important for people to stay connected to nature and it's getting worse. I think it's just part of I. [00:30:35] Part of what I feel is that they're completely pulling us away from it. I think that unhealthy feeling, I remember having it as a growing up. I remember there was many times where I didn't know what I wanted to do. I didn't know, what my calling was but I always just, I remember standing there and just looking around saying, something's wrong. [00:31:00] I don't belong here. [00:31:01] Danielle: that's something's wrong. the language I like to use. with clients is, that's usually what gets people into an appointment with me first. It's when I say it's like your smoke detector's going off. 'cause your smoke detector can't tell the difference between burning toast or bacon and a fire in some part of your house, but it's just beeping 'cause it senses smoke, something's wrong. [00:31:20] And so I think a lot of times getting that emotional awareness or that clarity starts with something's wrong and then you sit with that. But then the discomfort, it's like I think about that story with you and the bull shark the first time it's, I either need to chase it and funnel down with it or I need to run away from it. [00:31:40] And I think that tension is what happens every time we hit a big emotion or a fork in the road or we're at a growth edge, we're about to change. but I think that is the. Following the path of curiosity is almost always what leads you down to some new sense of understanding, about yourself or the world. [00:32:00] I wanna, do you have, of all of the experiences you've led other people through, do you have It could be one, it could be more than one, it might even be with a member of your family, but have you seen, like shifts happen in people that just observed? 'cause I have over the years seen many powerful shifts happen in sessions, but it's such an intimate thing, but where you're out in the wild with someone, are there any moments that stand out to you of just being like, whoa, this person is different, or this person is really having an experience here? [00:32:35] Eli: Yeah. I have this one gentleman who. would do adventures. he would do travel on his own, and then he went on one of our trips a very successful, businessman. and I could see that this was just something he was doing for like, and that's interesting. [00:32:54] [00:32:54] Danielle: on [00:32:54] Eli: That's so interesting. Yeah. He was, he was on the trip And he was there to experience the animal, but it was almost like a science project, it wasn't like it was super into the animal. Like he was intellectualizing it. he was, it was like, it wasn't like [00:33:11] a bucket list. It was like, okay, I'm on this journey of I'm gonna photograph wildlife. Now, I've been photographing these other things and I'm gonna photograph wildlife now. we went out there, he had the experience and it was almost like this. [00:33:25] Yeah. You could feel the shift of just now I get it. oh, I got a goosebump thinking about it. Yeah. it was like now. Okay, okay. You know, it was, it was, [00:33:35] Danielle: it was like his body, like it kicked on. [00:33:38] Eli: Yeah. something inside him came alive [00:33:41] And it was just like more. And it was a completely different, more than when he first started and it was something [00:33:47] Danielle: beside him came alive. That gave me chills. I almost wonder if it's the distinction of when you were describing a sunset, like the difference between driving in your car and you're getting somewhere as the sun happens to be going down and you're doing a million other things versus watching a sunset and taking it in. [00:34:08] So not being just a passive observer, but being a present participant in the moment. [00:34:14] Eli: Yeah. Purposely trying to watch, I'm going to this spot because I want to see the sunset, or I'm gonna, I'm gonna stop to put my phone down and I'm gonna watch the sunset. Even if you take your phone, you know you're watching it through your phone as you wanna record it, because that's what we do now. [00:34:31] just that act alone of purposely trying to do that is significant. It is life changing to sometimes for some people. [00:34:38] Danielle: That's awesome. that was a really good answer. I wanna hear a little bit more. So I was circling back, you were starting to connect how that first dive, you were scuba diving, you saw the bull shark, you were swimming up to the surface, and then you almost started to shift to how that led you down this path. [00:34:57] I wanna go back to that and maybe if I could jump forward a little bit more in your story. You created Shark Diver Magazine in 2003, and you said you had 25 publications and then it really, the business model really shifted to your excursions. I wanna know more about, deciding to launch a magazine that sounds so ambitious, 25. [00:35:21] me trying to put a blog out sometimes feels like a real effort. but 25 publications is no small thing. And then you shifted it to excursions. it's one thing to do something yourself as a hobbyist or as an enthusiast, but you're leading people with all varying degrees of experience. [00:35:40] Some people that wanna be, mermaids and you're leading all types of people from all over the world on these trips and you're dealing with a lot of personalities. I would love to know more about how you made that shift from the magazine into leading your safaris. [00:35:55] Eli: Yeah, it was, so I started the magazine, in 2003. I didn't know anything about publishing. I didn't know anything about photography. I didn't know. Anybody in the business. And I had never really written anything outside of my journals before. [00:36:14] Danielle: So it was just like, I am, I'm so excited by this. [00:36:16] You're like, I am gonna build a rocket ship, but I don't have an engineering degree. I don't understand the mechanics. and I've never flown on a plane, but I'm gonna build a rocket ship. [00:36:25] Eli: what I did. Yeah. So I just, I went all in. I've always had a love affair with magazines as far as, any sport that I was into. [00:36:34] Had a magazine dedicated to it with mountain biking, surfing, rock climbing, scuba diving. but there was nothing dedicated to shark diving. And that's the area that I fell in love with. And I said, here's my, and I really was trying to find. A vehicle. And a way to get into the industry, to make a name for myself, coming from Landlock, Texas. [00:36:54] there was, this was my way in. This was an opportunity. And this is all pre-social media, so it was all from scratch and trying to create this business. And, yeah, we did it for eight years. I published 25 issues and it was a lot of fun. And it was, a lot of laying in bed going, what the hell did I do? [00:37:14] Why did I do this to myself? And, this is crazy. And it was fueled by also, I, the first pub, the first magazine I came out with, a family friend. I overheard him in the distance, say I wonder if it's gonna be around in a year. And that, so I wrote those words down and I put it in my office. [00:37:36] and that, inspired me to make it to the first year it was a, and then after that, I made it to the second and the third. it was just this labor of love. This, chance for me to tell stories, chance for me to share this world with people. [00:37:50] because, when I first started and when I was looking through the books, it really felt like, , a, a club. And it really felt more like a researcher's club more than anything else. It was like, the guys who had access to all these amazing places were usually the scientists, the shark scientists, the shark researchers. [00:38:06] And it really didn't feel like it was open to guys like me. And so this is the world that I wanted to create. I wanted to create a world where it was open to. Sharks were accessible to the world. And that's what I wanted to do with this magazine. and what I wanted to do with my storytelling is invite everybody who was really interested in sharks like myself and help them find places where they could dive with these animals and read stories from fellow people like myself that were not all scientists, we're not all research. [00:38:36] yeah. So that was the idea. That was what I really wanted to do when I started the magazine. And then, trying to get advertisers to be interested in us when we had zero subscribers and no real history, and it was just like, mm-hmm. That was an impossible feat. So I don't know where I came up with the idea. [00:38:54] Somebody either shared that idea with me or I was doing my research. I just decided to try to organize, oh, I know what it was. It was one of my potential sponsors asking me to organize a trip. And that's what started the opportunities is it's a great way to raise money. [00:39:12] If I can get people to travel with us, we can use that money to help publish the magazine. Yeah. And that's what the first trips were. So May I ran our first expedition to North Carolina for Sand Tiger Sharks in May of 2003. So that first year coming out of the box, we, we brought some people and we just started doing that. [00:39:32] So from the first year we organized those trips, and then we just, it just kept going. and it was, and it ended up being the way I funded the magazine for the first eight years. I didn't, after that I really didn't chase sponsors very much because I just didn't like, I'd go to a travel show. [00:39:48] And then we, and. It would be, I would end up being that magazine guy that's just trying to get money from me. Yeah. And I didn't like that feeling at all. So I just said, you know what, I don't need to do this. this is what the trips are about. It's reader sponsored, and I can do whatever I want with a magazine. [00:40:04] I can tell the stories the way I want to tell 'em. and so that's what I did. [00:40:08] Danielle: I think because we've all been sold so many different times through so many different channels, it's like you can feel it when it's coming at you. [00:40:15] And nobody likes that. So it's just so much this is what it is, this is what we're doing, this is what I like. gosh, having come from different sales backgrounds and have family and my husband who's in sales, it's like when a sale happens, you're really just offering information. [00:40:31] It's I don't, my guess is you're not selling people ongoing on your trips, right? People are already interested. You're giving them the information and then that's when they say yes. But you're not going out selling people on doing it. I feel like I'm trying to do that for you. 'cause I just think more people need to do it. [00:40:46] You are very intentionally not doing that. I want to acknowledge the predator myth, I found it really interesting that you were passionate about dispelling the predator myth. I wanna understand that better because obviously we all know how sharks are portrayed. [00:41:01] we've seen all those things. but I think the ocean, deep ocean and what we fear in the ocean, it correlates to emotions, big, uncomfortable feelings. I don't think it's called a therapy myth, but there has to be something terribly wrong to seek that type of help or seek that type of guidance. [00:41:20] and I wanna know more in your world, in your space, what is the predator myth and what do you want people to know? [00:41:28] Eli: Oh, for me its exactly what I was brought up believing about sharks is just that, sharks are mindless monsters and they're just out to get you. [00:41:37] And the moment you step in the ocean, there's gonna be a shark down there. And, I've heard this. My entire life that, oh, I'll never jump off a boat into the ocean because there's just sharks waiting. [00:41:47] Danielle: [00:41:47] Eli: me, and it's completely opposite. I really wish that if I just went out into the ocean, jumped off a boat and there'd be a bunch of sharks there, it's just not the reality. [00:41:58] It takes so much work to find these animals. It takes a lot of effort and usually the people That get lucky and say, oh look, there's a great white under my boat. they're the ones who don't wanna see sharks. the people that wanna see sharks like a great white under their boat, never get to see a great white under their boat. [00:42:15] that's just the way nature works. But, yeah, for me it was more about, trying to help people pass this prejudice, pass this belief system that is ingrained in us, that's actually probably ingrained in our DNA [00:42:27] So it's very much ingrained in all of us from the beginning. And the more I understood sharks, the more I wanted to get rid of that stigma as best I could. Yeah. I started doing a lot of, Talks at schools and helping kids with, sharing, what I know about sharks, and I've through the years, really figured out what works and what doesn't. [00:42:48] And I used to show pictures of sharks and try to get people to dispel their fear with just a picture of shark, but in their mind, it's still a shark. [00:42:57] But when I started sharing videos of myself with a shark in my arms and giving a back rub and rolling them upside down and just, like a shark sticking his face between my knees so I could scratch his back. [00:43:10] and showing these kids these images and showing these kids that, this other side, and you could see it, you see it in the teachers. they're just like, wait. Mm-hmm. Wait, what? Wait, what? It's like you wake them up, you wake up something primal in them and say, wait, that's possible. [00:43:24] Danielle: yes. That you just said it, 'cause I think that you don't have to prove to someone what you're saying is true, but what you're showing them is it's possible. I think it's when you don't believe it's possible, that's when people freeze or shut down or wanna give up or stop. [00:43:39] And it's when we're afraid we want control, we want contracts, we want guarantees, we want promises, we need something ironclad. But, there is no guarantee. But knowing that, there's something possible that's really, yeah. I feel that really deeply. Yeah. you're igniting possibility in people. [00:43:58] It, you also just reminded me too, I love Leopard Sharks. I've never swam with them, but, I love leopard Sharks and I feel like that. That shark more than any other, you see them almost act like little dogs, like just anyone listening, just Google videos of like leopard shark pups. And they swear, they just act like dogs. [00:44:14] So cute down. They're beautiful. What is the, what do you think is the biggest gap in our understanding of not just predators, but marine life, wildlife? what's our biggest gap in understanding? [00:44:29] Eli: I think it's disconnect. like you said earlier, it's, oh, I'm glad somebody out there is doing it. [00:44:34] that kind of thing. It's it's not for me. I got too many things I'm doing in my life, my life is a mess, Lack of empathy for something. and that has to do with disconnect because it's more of, it's talking about the shark, [00:44:46] it's one thing to talk about, it's another thing for people to see it. And, in them, me, roll the tiger. just like open that up in your mind, the fascination in your mind of oh wow, like I didn't even know this was a thing. Or if it's even possible. And that's what I've tried to do [00:45:01] predators and with crocodiles and anacondas and all the other animals that I dive with is just showing the other side of these animals and, their place in the world And how important they are. And it's not just, when we jump in the water with an anaconda and if, people are so surprised to know that it's. [00:45:18] the Anaconda is terrified and all he's trying to do is hide from us. So you're looking at a 18 foot, 20 foot long snake. the moment I jump in the water and he's just like, where do I hide? it's like he's completely terrified of my presence. [00:45:32] [00:45:32] Danielle: the crocodile, those images just, everyone should visit Eli's, social media channels as soon as you, you stop listening to this episode, just go scroll through and look. But the crocodile one, those, late night scrolling, when I see one of those images that stops me in my tracks, and I thought I was pretty open-minded with nature, but man, that, that makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. [00:45:54] That's wild. [00:45:56] Eli: I used to say Crocs of the new Sharks. Okay, sure. I feel that makes sense. So yeah, because for years, right? when I started the magazine in 2003, it was still Steve Irwin. Mm-hmm. The late great Steve Irwin was still diving with Tiger Sharks in a cage. [00:46:11] on his show, he was showing, that diving with them in a cage. so for years they're like,it's impossible to dive with tigers outside of a cage. Then, in The Bahamas and Fiji, they're diving with tigers outside the cage and they're like, you can do it during the day, but you can't do it at night. [00:46:27] So we started diving with tigers at night, and then they're like, you can do that with a tiger, but you can't do it with a great white. Yeah, we're diving outside the cage with great whites. And so, I mean, it was just like, well, you could do it with sharks, but you can't do it with crocodiles. [00:46:39] Danielle: You're right. You're right. It's the same prejudice, just moving into a different face. [00:46:44] Eli: Right. Oh, interesting. The same thing with orcas too. Like you can, when they're like, you can't swim with an orca. we started swimming with orcas and then, you can do it with these, but you can't do it with the pelagic orcas because, they're a lot more aggressive and they eat sea lions. [00:46:56] And so we're diving with those species too. it's just they're always trying to find, and it's usually people who don't swim with these animals that are creating the ideas that people believe, [00:47:07] Danielle: you know? Mm-hmm. Yeah. So it's like the people that aren't the mechanics or the one trying to pump the brakes. [00:47:12] Um, I, so I saw on your social media just this morning that you said the duck bill platypus is your unicorn. Yes. That was, it wasn't intended to be a question, but I have to ask, why is the Depa plat picture your unicorn [00:47:24] Eli: as a kid? I, that was one of the first most exotic animals I had ever seen. [00:47:31] Danielle: Yeah. [00:47:31] Eli: This book in second grade, that I read about the platypus and it was, the fact that it lays eggs and that it's got a duck bill and it looks like a beaver, but it's not. and it was just a fascination was born in that moment. And it was something that like, I have to see this animal. [00:47:50] Like I just have to, so it's always been, it's been my unicorn. I have, I'm ashamed to say I've never been to Australia. [00:47:57] But as soon as I do, that is like task number one. I gotta see a platypus like this. Okay. [00:48:03] Danielle: that was gonna be my follow up question because I embarrassingly don't know where the poses live. So I was gonna ask you where would one, find one. Okay. So Australia. Perfect. I actually think there's a couple of Australian listeners. I don't know where in Australia. I just see this map and wherever it's highlighted that shows where people have downloaded episodes. [00:48:20] So anyone in Australia don't miss your opportunity to catch a platypus because Eli's gonna come snap some photos. Okay. So we're nearing the end and I'm really excited to lay out the don't cut your own bangs moment with you. 'cause I have a feeling you probably have too many that could just fill up its own episode. [00:48:41] But I would love to know what a don't cut your own bang moment is for you. [00:48:45] Eli: I spent a big part of my youth trying to become a professional bull writer growing up in Texas. What. [00:48:57] Danielle: Okay. Okay. This is good. This is already, this is already one of the top two. Okay. Go on. [00:49:01] Eli: So I wanted to be a world champion bull rider. [00:49:04] I ate, drank, dream, slept, dreamed bull riding. I was in love with the sport. [00:49:09] And it was during, I was working on my pro permit when I cracked my hip at a show and I gave myself three months to heal. And it was during that time, one of my best friends got a scuba diving certification and he was telling me about it. [00:49:25] So I had three months off. So I took the time to get my scuba certification. [00:49:30] Danielle: After I got scuba certified, I went, I just wanna, I just wanna put a brief pause. So your time off was actually you healing a fractured hip. You weren't. Oh, okay. So in your off time with a fractured hip, you got your scuba certification? [00:49:45] Eli: Yes, exactly. Okay. Okay. Cool. Okay, go on, go on. [00:49:51] So it was on that, on that bowl that I, when I cracked my hip, I got, I got scuba certified. I went to Kmel, I saw a shark. I came back from that adventure. I was, I went to my next rodeo and I was behind the chutes. And I fell off my bowl and all I had, I usually would throw a fit. When I would buck off, I would just, so angry at myself. [00:50:15] But off, after that ride, I was behind the chutes and I had Caribbean music, blue water, white sand sharks floating through my mind. I was like, I'm done. I'm going shark diving. And, so not becoming a professional bull rider was the best thing that never happened to me. [00:50:34] Danielle: Oh, that is so, that is good. [00:50:39] And I feel like those, those moments, that perspective is unfortunately earned in hindsight. It's so hard to trust in those moments when you're down with a fractured hip or saying goodbye to an old dream, feeling like you're starting over. That is hard. I mean, in your magazine was that too? But you can even see now in the full expression of what your business is, how learning to tell stories, learning to create a narrative, learning to take images and then not just take images that are clear and focus, but that are also telling a visual story. [00:51:18] And you've passed that on to your daughter who, she's a wildlife photographer in the making. I mean she is and is continuing to be, but it's like all of those steps. But it's, all of those things led to the next thing, but I think it only could have, because you followed the curiosity as opposed to maybe drowning in what you were losing. [00:51:41] You allowed yourself to become curious about where you wanted to go. And I think that's a really remarkable quality. That's a good, that's a great emotionally resilient quality. [00:51:52] Eli: Yeah. Mm-hmm. Well, thanks. I just, uh, yeah. It was, it was, that was a huge chunk of my life that I just I gave up, but it felt right. [00:52:02] It felt right. And it was just like, that's why I think maybe that. Let's see if he's still around in a year. Doing that came from just because I was like, okay, he is gonna be a bull rider now. He is gonna be a shark diver. [00:52:15] Danielle: Yes. my background was on ballroom dance. I taught, before that I did commercial acting. [00:52:20] my plan was to move to la I had a very similar, about face, very big pivot and started teaching ballroom dance. Did that for about seven years. And I just felt that pressure where I'm about to grow outta my shell. I knew it was not this, but I wasn't crystal clear on what that was. [00:52:38] I just knew not this. And so little step by little step, I found my way in grad school and I was, about 11 years older than every other person in that particular class when I decided to switch careers and do what I'm doing now. But yeah, I always appreciate when people can share those moments like that. [00:52:58] 'cause I think what I'm doing is trying to build up a bank of stories that would've comforted those versions of me that was just so terrified about to do something new. . [00:53:08] This was so exciting. Thank you for being here. I'm excited for everybody to, check out your account, look at all your images, sign up for a trip, just take the leap, put a deposit down on an adventure. [00:53:22] Just scroll through. Pick an animal that terrifies you and just say yes to that one. I can't wait for everybody to hear this. Awesome. Thank you so much. [00:53:30] Thank you so much for tuning into this week's episode of Don't Cut Your Own Bangs. I hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did recording it, because this in so many ways was a dream come true if you couldn't tell by the episode itself. I wanna leave you with , a quote that I pulled from Eli that was said in the episode, but really is the heart of what this episode is, as well as what I hope to bring to every episode. [00:53:55] When people experience the wild, they understand and when they understand they care If you replace the wild with the self. When people experience the self, they understand and when they understand they care. The more I understand my own emotional landscape, the more equipped and empowered I feel to navigate it. [00:54:22] The more empathetic, the more compassionate, the more connected I feel with the people in my life. The people who I believe have wronged me with my past. I feel more hopeful for my future. That connection to the self, our essential self or nature, the natural world around us is I think what makes us unique in the experience we get to have on this planet. [00:54:47] So if you haven't already decided you're gonna book your adventure, this might be your call. Whether that adventure is outside your window looking at a sunset, [00:54:58] but I want that for you. I want that for me, and I think we all deserve to have that kind of magic. We can make it if we want it. Thank you for tuning in this week. I look forward to catching you next time, and as always, I hope you continue to have a wonderful day. [00:55:11]  

In this episode, Dan speaks with Mike and Alicia Hernon of the Messy Family Project, about the challenges and joys of family life, the importance of encouragement for parents, and the foundational elements of a strong family. They discuss the necessity of prioritizing marriage, the role of community, and the transformative power of getaways for couples. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentionality in relationships and the impact of a healthy marriage on children.Couples Getaway-Travel with Mike and Alicia to Austria or Bahamas! Sign up here! Start Healing Your Marriage and FamilySave 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!TOP FREE RESOURCES WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Get the Intimacy GuideWANT PEACE AT HOME? Transform Your Family Culture here! Get Dan's Marriage Ebook-6 Maxims of a Remarkable Marriage EbookWHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: Watch this before you call a divorce attorneyPODCAST SUPPORTERSChesterton Academy of BuffaloFind a Chesterton School Near YouMezanine Creative Co: Graphic Design for Small BusinessChapters00:00 Introduction to Family Life Podcasting07:36 The Importance of Encouragement in Parenting10:20 Foundations of a Strong Family13:13 Balancing Family and Ministry15:47 Building Healthy Habits and Community18:35 The Role of Intergenerational Relationships21:24 Navigating Challenges in Marriage24:19 The Power of Community in Family Life29:47 The Importance of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone30:47 The Power of Couple Getaways31:38 Creating Space for Connection33:26 The Structure of a Getaway Retreat35:07 Experiencing Spiritual Renewal36:16 Transformative Experiences in Marriage37:55 Investing in Your Marriage41:33 The Impact of Marriage on Parenting43:59 Prioritizing Marriage for Family Health47:47 The Importance of Self-Care in Marriage50:43 Creative Solutions for Date Nights52:25 Modeling Healthy Relationships for Children

In this conversation, Tom Spooner shares his remarkable journey from a soldier in combat to a voice for healing among veterans. He discusses his early life, the challenges he faced growing up, and how his military career shaped him. Spooner opens up about his struggles with alcoholism, the turning point of getting sober, and the importance of therapy in his emotional healing. He also delves into the complexities of moral grief and the cost of war, emphasizing the need for open discussions about mental health in the military. In this conversation, Tom Spooner shares his journey from military service to founding Warrior's Heart, a rehabilitation center for veterans and first responders. He reflects on the emotional toll of combat, the importance of mental health, and the unique approach of Warrior's Heart in healing warriors through peer support and nature. Tom emphasizes the significance of community, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the fulfillment he finds in helping others recover from trauma.----------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction to Tom Spooner's Journey01:55 Early Life and Military Aspirations05:12 The Impact of Family and Environment08:01 Military Career Beginnings and Challenges11:03 Experiences in Combat and Personal Growth13:57 Reflections on War and Self-Identity16:55 Transitioning to Special Forces20:01 The Role of Self-Worth in Military Success23:06 Desert Storm: First Combat Experience25:58 Memorable Moments from the Gulf War28:48 Personal Struggles and Alcoholism31:55 The Decision to Get Sober and Its Impact36:16 Struggles with Alcohol and Military Life38:53 Turning Point: Seeking Help and AA41:23 The Journey of Sobriety and Self-Discovery46:55 Admitting Vulnerability and Emotions55:37 Therapy and Processing Trauma01:00:28 Moral Grief and the Cost of War01:14:41 The Weight of Choices in Combat01:17:16 The Journey to Special Forces01:21:28 The Impact of 9/11 on Military Careers01:26:22 Stepping into the Shadow of Giants01:30:05 First Combat Experience: A New Reality01:36:19 Comparing Combat Experiences: Iraq vs. Afghanistan01:38:07 Understanding the Bigger Picture of War01:42:43 The Reality of Being a Number in the Military01:48:01 Maintaining Humanity in the Face of Adversity01:51:23 Memorable Moments in Delta Force Training01:52:23 Navigating Personal Challenges During Training01:56:36 The Impact of Military Service on Family Life01:59:27 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life02:04:32 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery02:08:21 Warrior's Heart: A Unique Approach to Recovery02:15:29 Transformative Experiences at Warrior's Heart02:21:22 The Future of Warrior's Heart and Community Support02:27:47 NOMADIC COMMERCIAL 2.mp4

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're lacing up and hitting the trails with Ginny Smith, a prominent race director for Bad Beard Events and an ultra runner who's all about building community, one stride at a time!Ginny takes us on her inspiring journey from pounding pavement to embracing the trails after moving to Chattanooga. She opens up about the wild ride of becoming a race director – from the early challenges to learning the art of delegation – all fueled by her passion for connecting people through running.We dive deep into why community is the heart of trail running for Ginny, and she shares stories from her favorite races that just foster that sense of belonging. Plus, we talk about the ever-changing landscape of trail running, how her events support local charities, and the joy of seeing others find connection and personal growth out in nature.Get ready to be inspired by Ginny's dedication to the sport, her love for the trails, and her unwavering belief in the power of community!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jenny Smith and Her Journey02:56 From Road Running to Trail Running05:39 The Transition to Race Directing08:14 Injuries and Resilience in Running11:11 Nutrition and Race Preparation13:58 Memorable Races and Experiences16:40 Community and Support in Running19:37 The Importance of Strength Training22:28 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations28:15 The Sticky Situation: Energy Gels and Race Day Experiences32:58 Becoming a Race Director: Ginny's Journey37:28 Challenges of Race Directing: The Stump Jump Experience42:15 Evolving Race Experiences: Meeting Modern Runner Expectations46:57 Ginny's Race Lineup: A Look at Upcoming Events51:20 Trail Maintenance and Community Involvement56:03 The Heart of Running: Community and Connection57:01 The Healing Power of Nature58:14 Transformative Experiences in Running01:00:44 The Role of a Race Director01:04:25 Challenges in Race Directing01:06:52 Memorable Race Moments01:09:24 The Influence of Music on Running01:15:08 Expanding Race Events01:15:30 Favorite Trails in Chattanooga01:17:21 Community Engagement and Future Plans

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and author of Fired Up: A Story of Resilience & the Power of Community. Shannon shares her inspiring journey from stay-at-home mom to national leader in the gun violence prevention movement. They dive into the founding of Moms Demand Action, the ongoing fight for gun safety legislation, and the critical role women play in activism and politics. Shannon also opens up about balancing motherhood with advocacy work, the strength of grassroots organizing, and even touches on her passion for astrology. This empowering conversation highlights why women's voices matter in both personal and political spaces—and how following your passion can create meaningful change. What We're Talking About... Shannon Watts founded Moms Demand Action after the Sandy Hook tragedy. Activism can be a catalyst for personal transformation. Women often overlook their own abilities and desires. The importance of community support in activism. Women only hold about 25% of elected positions in the U.S. Finding one's voice is crucial for empowerment. Balancing family life with activism is challenging but rewarding. Astrology can provide insights into personal growth. Rituals, like enjoying champagne, can enhance daily life. It's never too late to pursue your passions. Chapters 00:00 Friendship and Connection 03:41 The Birth of a Movement 06:52 Activism and Personal Growth 13:09 Balancing Family and Advocacy 16:29 Transformative Experiences in Advocacy 21:42 The Importance of Women in Politics 24:01 Astrology and Personal Insights 27:48 Future Aspirations and Reflections 31:50 Celebrating Community and Inspiration 32:18 Finding Your Passion and Building Connections Links Mentioned Fired Up by Shannon Watts https://www.firedupbook.com

Patrick Sedivy is the Founder and CEO of Cumorah Academy, a non-profit private school dedicated to empowering individuals to follow Jesus Christ and positively impact their lives, careers, and communities. His commitment to service and leadership is rooted in his faith and family background—his parents defected from communist Czechoslovakia in 1969 in search of religious freedom, and he later served as a missionary in the Czech Republic. Patrick and his wife, Allyse, share a passion for inspiring and guiding young adults, which led them to establish Cumorah Academy. Patrick also serves as CEO of HYPE, a program dedicated to empowering youth and creating unforgettable experiences. Links CumorahAcademy.org GoHYPE.org Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights 00:03:39 - The Vision Behind Cumorah Academy 00:05:23 - Understanding the Structure of Cumorah Academy 00:06:30 - The Importance of Leadership Skills 00:08:00 - Who Can Attend Cumorah Academy? 00:09:49 - The International Reach of Cumorah Academy 00:10:34 - Tuition and Scholarships 00:12:26 - Language and Learning Environment 00:13:11 - Success Stories from Cumorah Academy 00:14:41 - Transformative Experiences of Students 00:16:25 - The Need for Continuous Learning 00:17:42 - Addressing the Transition Challenges for Young Adults 00:18:50 - Curriculum Overview and Key Principles 00:19:28 - Accountability and Personal Growth 00:20:34 - Conflict Resolution Skills 00:22:08 - Interactive Learning Methodology 00:23:40 - Balancing Workload and Downtime 00:25:57 - Creating Positive Connections Among Students 00:27:36 - The Role of Visiting Mentors 00:29:50 - Public Speaking and Presentation Skills 00:31:07 - Leadership Curriculum and Modules 00:32:54 - Holistic Approach to Student Well-being 00:34:37 - Measuring Emotional Resilience and Hopefulness 00:36:39 - The Importance of Human Connection 00:38:06 - Opportunities for Mentorship and Involvement 00:39:49 - Conclusion and Resources for Further Engagement 00:41:13 - Introducing Hype: Humanitarian Leadership Experience The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

What if chasing more was keeping you from what truly matters? Elliot Kay shares his powerful journey of stepping back from multiple ventures to realign with purpose. With unfiltered honesty, he explores how choosing consolidation over constant hustle brought clarity, joy and deeper presence in both life and work. Elliot redefines success not by income, but by impact, connection and legacy. From being more present as a father to transforming the speaking industry, his story offers inspiration for anyone at a crossroads. Perhaps it's your turn to embrace a purposeful consolidation.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘What I'm actually focused on is consolidation, on pulling in my life, focusing on becoming a better father on a daily basis so I can be more present and a bit more fun for my kids. Every day I focus on trying to be a better person.'   ABOUT ELLIOT Elliot Kay's journey is one of resilience, transformation and purpose. Growing up amid addiction, neglect and violence, he faced immense struggles, including dyslexia and a devastating assault at 13. But he refused to be defined by his past. Instead, he built a thriving business and became a powerhouse in leadership communication.   Now an award-winning UK speaker, trainer and author, Elliot helps others harness their voices for impact and success. His mission is clear: to empower individuals to own their stories, rise beyond circumstances and lead with confidence—because your past doesn't define you. You do.   CONNECT WITH ELLIOT https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-kay/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Shortlisted in The Business Book Awards 2025 (Work and Life category): Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Exploring the Power of Music and Mushrooms with East Forest In this episode, East Forest shares his journey from humble beginnings in the music world to creating transformative experiences through his work with psychedelics. Starting from his personal experiences with mushrooms and music, he describes how his art evolved into a tool for spiritual and emotional healing. The conversation dives deep into the creative process behind his new documentary, 'Music for Mushrooms,' which merges his musical talents with the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. East Forest also discusses the importance of integration, the impact of his music on various communities, and the broader societal shifts toward psychedelic acceptance. He offers insights into staying authentic in creative pursuits and maintaining hope and community in challenging times. 00:00 Introduction to East Forest's Journey 01:29 The Power of Music and Psychedelics 02:07 Early Experiences and Inspirations 04:17 Building a Musical Career 07:20 Integrating Music with Psychedelic Ceremonies 12:04 Transition to Documentary Filmmaking 15:50 Challenges and Rewards of Filmmaking 22:30 The Magic of Filmmaking 22:57 Balancing Characters and Storytelling 24:12 The Verite Approach in Documentaries 24:37 Inspiring Inner Work and Change 26:05 The Power of Music and Emotion 27:30 Transformative Experiences with Music 34:56 Challenges and Excitement of Live Performances 36:05 The Story Arc of the Documentary 41:30 Facing Change and Finding Hope  47:26 Final Thoughts and Invitations

In this episode, Annie takes you on an intimate journey through her personal evolution and self-discovery. She dives deep into her own spiritual awakening and reveals how her business shifted from a focus on material success to a profound quest for inner peace and fulfillment. Annie shares the powerful role of inner child work in her healing journey and how it's become a key element in her ongoing personal growth. Through this process, she discovered that true happiness isn't found in external achievements but in aligning with one's authentic self.  Additionally, Annie introduces her exciting new offerings designed to empower women on their own growth journeys, including: ✨ The Energy and Healing Temple – a sacred space for deep transformation and healing. ✨ Somatic Coaching – a powerful approach to release emotional blockages and reconnect with the body. ✨ Oracle Readings – intuitive guidance that taps into divine wisdom to support decision-making and clarity. ✨Reiki Healings – a holistic practice designed to promote balance, harmony, and healing within the mind, body, and spirit. Head to the Energy & Healing Temple here! Tune in now to explore how to step into your true power and create a life of fulfillment and peace!

The Power of Connection & CommunicationEpisode #116 - In this heart-centered episode of The Awakened Heart Podcast, I am  joined by Relationship and Communications Expert Tamika Carlton for a powerful conversation on the role relationships play in our overall happiness and well-being.Together, we unpack the often-overlooked art of listening, the power of emotional intelligence, and the ways vulnerability can strengthen human connection. Tamika shares her deeply personal journey—from enduring loss and bullying to becoming the founder of Couples Experience and Tamika Carlton Collective, where she helps others create deeper bonds and emotional wealth.We also explore why so many people feel disconnected in an overly connected world—and what we can do to change that. Whether you're looking to improve your romantic relationship, grow closer to your community, or understand yourself better, this episode is filled with practical insights and soulful reminders that the key to happiness lies in the quality of our connections.TakeawaysOnly 14% of Americans report being very happy.Quality relationships are essential for happiness and well-being.Listening and being present are crucial in conversations.Many people struggle with connecting due to digital distractions.Vulnerability is key to building deeper connections.Misconceptions about relationships often lead to misunderstandings.Emotional intelligence plays a significant role in relationships.Acceptance of what is can lead to greater happiness.Building relationships takes time and effort.Traveling together can strengthen bonds between couples.Sound Bites"Listening and being present are crucial.""Traveling together can strengthen bonds.""Emotional intelligence is monumental."Chapters00:00 Introduction and First Impressions02:55 The Importance of Quality Relationships05:59 Listening and Communication in Relationships08:52 Navigating Conversations and Boundaries11:55 Personal Journey and Its Impact on Relationships14:46 The Role of Loss and Grief in Connection17:43 The Dynamics of Romantic Relationships20:46 Creating Meaningful Couples Experiences23:46 Future Retreats and Travel Plans26:14 The Importance of Quality Relationships28:51 Fostering Authentic Connections30:44 Emotional Intelligence in Relationships32:19 Understanding Happiness and Loneliness34:27 The Power of Acceptance36:44 Transformative Experiences in Relationships43:33 Practical Relationship Building ExercisesConnect with Tamika: Podcast Host | Connection Activist | SpeakerBridging humanity through authentic relationships.The Real Connect Podcasttamikacarlton.comEmailYoutubeInstagramYoutubeLet's Connect!⁠Website⁠Instagram FacebookYoutubeRumble⁠Tik Tok⁠Keywordshappiness, relationships, emotional intelligence, connection, couples retreats, communication, personal growth, vulnerability, listening, acceptance

Bio:Ashley Milus is a trauma-informed somatic grief and life transition coach who helps people navigate significant losses and life changes, including the death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, and other major transitions. Inspired by her own journey through loss, Ashley specializes in guiding clients through their healing process with a compassionate and holistic approach. She helps people process their emotions, feel deeply supported, rediscover their sense of self, and move forward with renewed strength.Website: https://www.ashleymilus.comBook a free one hour consultation with Ashley here: https://www.ashleymilus.com/book-a-sessionSummaryIn this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo speaks with Ashley Milus, a trauma-informed somatic grief and life transition coach. They discuss the complexities of grief, particularly in the context of divorce, and how somatic healing can help individuals process their emotions and experiences. Ashley shares her personal journey through loss and how it inspired her to help others navigate their own grief. The conversation delves into the methodology of somatic work, emphasizing the importance of the nervous system in healing and the need for a supportive environment. They conclude with key elements for rebuilding after divorce, including support, processing, and rebuilding oneself.TakeawaysGrief can manifest in various forms beyond death.Divorce involves multiple losses, not just the relationship.Somatic healing focuses on the body's experience of trauma.The nervous system plays a crucial role in emotional healing.Support systems are essential during the healing process.Self-support is vital for personal growth and recovery.Processing emotions is necessary for moving forward.Rebuilding after loss requires acknowledging past trauma.Healing is a journey that takes time and patience.No one should navigate grief and loss alone.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Better Divorce Podcast01:57 Understanding Somatic Grief and Life Transitions10:40 The Methodology of Somatic Healing22:34 Transformative Experiences in Somatic Work32:19 Key Elements for Rebuilding After DivorceSIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services :https://betterdivorceacademy.com/SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademyBuy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso...AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div...Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca...#divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

In this episode, Kelly shares her transformative journey through weight loss and bariatric surgery. Starting from her struggles with weight since childhood, she discusses her decision to undergo gastric bypass after experiencing the limitations of a lap band. Kelly reflects on the emotional challenges of weight regain and the pivotal moments that led her to seek a more effective solution. Post-surgery, she describes a complete lifestyle overhaul, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, exercise, and a positive mindset. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding obesity as a disease and the need for self-compassion in the weight loss journey.Learn more about how to become a patient with our nationwide Platinum Program here.Chapters00:21 Kelly's Journey to Bariatric Surgery01:41 The Emotional Impact of Weight Loss and Regain08:27 Transitioning from Lap Band to Gastric Bypass09:26 Life After Gastric Bypass: A New Beginning16:46 Maintaining Weight Loss and Lifestyle Changes20:42 Nutritional Strategies Post-Surgery25:04 The Hormonal Connection in Weight Loss29:39 Shifting Perspectives on Food and Nutrition31:35 The Role of Exercise in Weight Management33:49 Transformative Experiences and Self-Perception34:23 Advice for Those Considering Weight Loss Surgery37:29 The Importance of Research and Persistence

Are you tired of second-guessing yourself and playing small in life? Self-confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. And in this powerful episode, we're joined by entrepreneur and mindset coach Adam Allred, who shares the truth about what it really takes to develop unshakable self-confidence—even when everything feels stacked against you.Whether you're a parent, business owner, or just trying to level up your personal life, you'll walk away from this conversation with a blueprint for how to own your worth, silence self-doubt, and take bold, consistent action toward your goals.Adam opens up about the mindset shifts that helped him rise from setbacks and forge a strong internal identity. We dive into how to face failure without losing momentum, how to break toxic self-talk, and how confidence isn't arrogance—it's self-trust in action.You'll learn:Why self confidence is a daily habit, not a destinationHow persistence fuels confidence—and how confidence fuels persistenceThe role of discipline, clarity, and courage in creating the life you wantIf you've ever struggled with feeling “not enough,” this episode will help you reframe your story, reclaim your power, and step into the confident version of yourself you were meant to be.Key Takeaways:Success is built on resilience and not quitting.The importance of self-respect in relationships.Men need to be accountable for their actions.Suffering can be a catalyst for growth.Building a strong community is essential for men.Healthy relationships require both partners to be strong.Character development is crucial for personal success.The way we treat ourselves sets the tone for others.Life happens for you, not to you.Progress equals fulfillment.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background04:15 The Journey into Door-to-Door Sales07:08 Transformative Experiences in Sales10:13 The Importance of Male Community13:00 The Role of Men in Society16:14 Personal Growth and Purpose19:07 Lessons from the First Summer in Sales26:10 The Power of Persistence30:10 Building Self-Confidence Through Commitment33:57 Time and Energy: The True Currencies of Life38:07 Learning Through Failure43:09 Creating Lasting Memories with Family49:32 The Face of God in Humanity52:19 Lessons from Regret and Accountability56:03 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth01:04:40 The Power of Self-Respect and Leadership01:11:09 Finding Meaning in Suffering and AdversityRecourses for Adam:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamallredofficial/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphamale9X: https://x.com/allredadam RESOURCES:Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader:Free course! Adventuring With Your ChildrenJoin Greg's  90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! Podcast: The Formidable Family Man PodcastCheck out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life PodcastFree! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and Tribe⁠⁠Join Greg's 7-Day ChallengeFollow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning Learn more about the upcoming 'Asset Training' in Portugal Gather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in PortugalSee my Reviews

In this episode of the Powerhouse Podcast, Coach Megan explores the deeper issues that might be hindering your weight loss journey beyond just fitness and nutrition. Hear from a seasoned pageant competitor, a former sufferer of eating disorders, and a mother as she delves into overcoming mental roadblocks and adopting the right mindset. Learn about the importance of hormone health and the adverse effects of unchecked hormonal imbalances. She shares personal experiences, valuable insights on managing stress, and practical advice for achieving a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Tune in for tips on maintaining mental clarity, emotional peace, and physical health through mindful practices and powerful mindset shifts.   00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Roadblocks in Your Fitness Journey 00:46 Personal Struggles and Breakthroughs 01:12 The Power of Belief and Mindset 03:19 Transformative Experiences and Alter Egos 05:35 The Importance of Consistency and Routine 14:47 Addressing Hormonal Health 24:54 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Encouragement Grab our BRAND NEW FREE PAGEANT COURSE: powerhousepageantry.com/freecourse    Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nbUVyQqfT5CLYSZO6wWgs?si=abf5437f5e5c413b   Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-powerhouse-podcast-how-to-win-your-pageant-how-t o/id1448191693  READY TO BE YOUR BEST SELF? GET THE “THINK LIKE A WINNER” COURSE HERE: https://powerhousepageantry.com/tlaw-sales-page   For more free pageant coaching content, follow us on IG  www.instagram.com/powerhousepageantry  wwwinstagram.com/meganswansonrhodes www.youtube.com/@powerhousepageantry

What if your investments could do more than generate wealth—what if they could change lives? In this episode of the Investing with Purpose podcast, Steven Libman sits down with Kathryn Eads to explore how faith-driven investing has shaped her financial journey. Kathryn shares how tithing, real estate investing, and a deep commitment to community impact have helped her build a purpose-driven business. From early mistakes to transformational wins, she discusses the lessons learned along the way and how aligning faith with finance can create lasting change.Key TakeawaysKathryn's upbringing in a faith-driven family shaped her views on money.Tithing has been a crucial part of her financial journey.Investing in real estate started with her father's influence.Community transformation is a key goal in her investments.Purpose-driven business can coexist with financial success.Mistakes in tenant selection taught her valuable lessons.Investments can serve as a tool for community impact.Faith and finance can align for greater good.Legacy building is a priority for Kathryn and her family.Surrounding oneself with like-minded investors is essential for growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kathryn Eads03:55 The Influence of Faith on Wealth and Investing07:48 Kathryn's Early Investing Journey10:39 Transformative Experiences in Real Estate14:18 Intersection of Faith and Community Investment16:52 Lessons Learned in Investing22:24 Celebrating Community and Local Events23:25 Lessons from Tenant Management25:04 Purpose-Driven Investing: Beyond Profit27:31 The Impact of Generosity and Community Support31:03 Building a Legacy Through Investments32:42 The Power of Community and Like-Minded Investors36:30 Rapid Fire Insights and Closing ThoughtsAbout Kathryn EadsKathryn Eads and her husband, Brad, are faith-driven investors committed to transforming communities through real estate. After seeking God's purpose for their lives, they founded Be the Church, a marketplace ministry focused on revitalizing their small town by purchasing and renovating buildings to meet community needs. Their efforts have brought housing, employment, and essential services to the area, including partnerships that support women overcoming addiction. Kathryn and Brad continue to grow their impact through purpose-driven investments, leveraging real estate to fund Kingdom work and inspire others to invest with intention.Connect with Kathryn EadsEmail: keeads@gmail.comConnect with UsAre you interested in joining a community of like-minded individuals who aspire to build true wealth through real estate passive investing? Go to ⁠⁠IHG Investor Club⁠⁠ to learn more!

In this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate a decade of exploring Michigan, focusing on Mount Pleasant and Central Michigan University. They discuss the community's growth, the importance of Indigenous culture, and the upcoming 36th annual Celebrating Life Pow wow. The conversation highlights local attractions, culinary experiences, and the vibrant campus life at CMU, emphasizing the welcoming nature of the community and the diverse opportunities available for visitors and students alike.Guests include:Segment 1 - Chris Rowley, Executive Director of the Mt. Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Cassandra Chippeway, Content and Communications Coordinator for the Mt. Pleasant CVB, who talk about the city's relationship to Central Michigan University and Saginaw Chippewa Tribe.Segment 2 - Kasey Perez, Director for the Office of Indigenous Affairs at Central Michigan University, who joins the podcast to discuss details about the 36th annual Celebrating Life Pow wow March 29 and 30. Perez is a tribal member of the Hannahville Potawatomi Community and former student at CMU.Segment 3 - Dr. Paula Lancaster, Provost and Executive VP at CMU, who fills us in on academics, enrollment and why this is a great time be a Chippewa. Prior to serving as the university's lead academic officer, she was Dean of the CMU College of Education and Human Services and a professor of teacher education, and she has more than 20 years of higher education experience. Segment 4 - Chris and Cassandra of the Mt. Pleasant CVB, who rejoin the show to talk about the local food scene, as well as the things to do like hiking, tubing and golfing.Chapters00:00 - Celebrating a Decade of Michigan Adventures01:14 - Returning to Mount Pleasant: A Homecoming02:27 - Exploring Mount Pleasant's Community and Culture04:51 - Indigenous Heritage and Culinary Delights09:10 - The Upcoming Celebrating Life Powwow21:06 - Central Michigan University: A Hub of Learning25:05 - Transformative Experiences at CMU33:10 - Mount Pleasant: A Destination for All SeasonsLearn more about Central Michigan University at cmich.edu.Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest.Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners suggested that the bios for each guest can slow the momentum, so we moved all the bios to the end. See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what you hear, you can of course find the full episodes at tim.blog/podcast. Please enjoy! This episode is brought to you by 5-Bullet Friday, my very own email newsletter.Timestamps:Brandon Sanderson: 03:24Seth Godin: 12:08L.A. Paul: 21:08Dr. Keith Baar: 31:53Full episode titles:#794: Brandon Sanderson on Building a Fiction Empire, Creating $40M+ Kickstarter Campaigns, Unbreakable Habits, The Art of World-Building, and The Science of Magic Systems #792: Seth Godin on Playing the Right Game and Strategy as a Superpower#796: L.A. Paul — On Becoming a Vampire, Whether or Not to Have Kids, Getting Incredible Mentorship for $250, Transformative Experiences, and More#797: Dr. Keith Baar, UC Davis — Simple Exercises That Can Repair Tendons (Tennis Elbow, etc.), Collagen Fact vs. Fiction, Isometrics vs. Eccentrics, JAK Inhibitors, Growth Hormone vs. IGF-1, The Anti-RICE Protocol, and How to Use Load as an Anti-InflammatorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you measuring your life against your past instead of your future? Do you find yourself saying, “I've endured worse, so I can handle this”—even when you know deep down you deserve better? In this episode of PivotMe, April challenges you to stop using your past as a benchmark and start measuring your life against the future you're creating. She shares why comparing your current situation to past struggles can hold you back and how to shift your mindset to focus on what's truly good enough for Future You. It's time to stop settling for “better than before” and start striving for what's truly aligned with the life you're building. Let's redefine your measuring stick and set a higher standard for your future.

SUMMARYIn this episode of Vibe Science, hosts Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen dive into the transformative world of guided psilocybin journeys with Rob Grover and Gary Logan, founders of the Journeymen Collective. They explore how these immersive experiences, combined with intentional preparation and ongoing support, empower individuals to unlock profound personal growth.Rob and Gary share how their program helps high achievers break free from limiting beliefs, confront past traumas, and gain deeper self-awareness. The conversation highlights the power of alternative healing practices in fostering emotional and psychological well-being—offering a new path to clarity, purpose, and transformation.TAKEAWAYSTransformative power of guided psilocybin journeysPersonal growth and self-discovery through immersive experiencesPreparation phase for participants, including intention setting and reflectionStructure and support provided during psilocybin ceremoniesEmotional and physical healing through confronting past traumasIntegration and ongoing support after the initial journeyImportance of creating a safe and trusting environment for participantsDifferences between individual and group journey experiencesThe role of vulnerability and curiosity in personal transformationBlending modern medicine with alternative healing practices for holistic wellness Follow us on Instagram: @Vibe.Science Subscribe to our YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science Visit our homepage www.VibeScience.com

In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Christian Evans shares his journey from a jovial cadet to a dedicated leader focused on uplifting others. SUMMARY Christian reflects on transformative experiences during his time at the Air Force Academy, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of community engagement. Christian discusses navigating career transitions, the power of giving back, and the significance of leading with love. He emphasizes resilience, personal growth, and the need to engage the next generation of leaders.   SHARE THIS EPISODE LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK   TAKEAWAYS Christian emphasizes the importance of humor in leadership. Transformative experiences can lead to personal growth and leadership development. Mentorship plays a crucial role in guiding younger generations. Navigating career transitions requires building a supportive network. Giving back to the community enhances personal fulfillment. Engaging the next generation is vital for sustaining leadership values. Resilience is key to overcoming failures and learning from them. Leading with love fosters a supportive environment. Personal growth is a continuous journey influenced by experiences. Finding avenues to contribute to the community is essential for leadership.   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00  Introduction to Leadership Journeys 02:56  Transformative Experiences in Cadet Life 06:10  The Impact of Mentorship and Community 08:52  Navigating Career Transitions 11:49  The Power of Giving Back 14:50  Engaging the Next Generation 17:55  Lessons in Resilience and Growth 21:00  Leading with Love 23:55  Reflections on Personal Growth 26:59  Conclusion and Future Aspirations   ABOUT CHRISTIAN EVANS BIO Christian Evans is a Business Development Executive at Olsson where he leads sales and growth efforts in Texas and Colorado. Christian previously worked as Managing Partner of Greenwood Capital lower middle market PE firm, Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Capital Markets Sales Manager at Highland Capital Management. Prior to joining Highland, he worked as an associate on the Banking, Investing, and Lending team at Goldman Sachs. Christian started his professional career in the United States Air Force as a space operations officer at Cape Cod AFS, MA and an acquisitions program manager at the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles AFB, CA. Christian is an active leader in the Dallas community sitting on the Visiting Nurses Association of Texas Board of Directors on the finance and development committees and on the Friends Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy on the Development committee. Christian is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and The Real Estate Council. Christian is a 2008 Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy where he majored in Management. As a Cadet, he competed on the Fighting Falcon football team, served as President of the Tuskegee Airmen Club, and became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Incorporated. He completed his MBA at the SMU Cox School of Business in 2017. Christian is married to Dr. Candace Evans and they enjoy their time with their son, Cash. - Copy courtesy of the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates    CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN LINKEDIN  |  ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES       ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS       FULL TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest:    CHRISTIAN EVANS '08  |  Host:  Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz  00:00 Welcome to Long Blue Leadership, the podcast where we share insights on leadership through the lives and experiences of Air Force Academy graduates. I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99. For Christian Evans, USAFA Class of 2008, the journey was arduous, and even now, though he's dedicated himself to a life of lifting others up, he still thinks of himself as a work in progress, becoming the model for grace, giving back and leadership that he is today. Christian, thanks for being here today.   Christian Evans  00:28 Thank you so much for having me. Truly honored and flattered to be here.   Naviere Walkewicz  00:34 What were you like growing up? — I guess maybe is the first question.   Christian Evans  00:38 I've always been a jovial person. I've always had a sense of humor, and I've always kind of been a strategic thinker, if that makes sense. So, while I was somewhat the life of the party to a certain extent, or someone on the team that would galvanize the teammates, it was mostly through humor or engaging outside of anything serious, because everything's so serious, right?   Naviere Walkewicz Right.   Christian Evans  So, growing up and even at the Academy, I always kind of used humor as a way to put myself out there, so to speak, right? To kind of get people's moods to calm down. Yeah, I just always was more focused on what I was doing, and never focused on “I should be leading in this space,” outside of just knowing if you do well in school, get good grades… All right, that's leadership by doing. “I'm in NHS, I'm in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. I'm doing all these service things. And even though I'm not the president or vice president, I'm still active, serving a greater purpose.” So, yeah, growing up, I was a good kid, liked to have fun, maybe a little crass at times.   Naviere Walkewicz  02:05 Your sophomore year, you know, your three-degree, you kind of had this decision point. What was it that helped you make that decision? Was there an incident? Was there a moment? Was it just a path you were on?   Christian Evans  02:20 There was definitely an incident. At the end of our sophomore year, we did not have the season that we wanted as a football team, so the night of the game, after the game, I was still underaged, and I drank alcohol and the Academy found out about it. And so, I had to go through that rehabilitation process, which wasn't fun. I think it was six months where you're restricted to the base. At that point, that's when I said, “OK, this isn't a civilian school. You've kind of got to button it up here if you want to stay and actually get something out of it.” So that next year, I made a point during summer school, and even that summer as a cadre for basic, to just really apply myself and try to see, “All right, if I actually apply myself and lead and maybe not make everything a joke, will you see real outcomes?” And I think that's where my first experience of really being able to affect younger cadets and/or younger grads and their experience with the Academy. Because as a basic cadet cadre, I really went out of my way to try to look out for our basics in a way that typically doesn't happen during basic training. And it is what it is, right? Basic training is not summer camp, so it's got to be tough, it's got to be hard. But I definitely — and I think if you ask my basics — I definitely went into the situation with the idea of making it hard, but fair, but also making it enjoyable and something that's worth remembering. And so experiencing that as a cadet and really seeing, “OK, yeah, you're pretty good at this thing, you can motivate people, and you can make them feel good about themselves, and you could help them when they need it, and not make it hard for them to get where they need to go, kind of thing, and really enable them.” That was a great experience for me, and kind of carried into the next year. I got on group staff; I learned that the more that you lean in, there are actual outcomes that come out of it, and you're able to have a positive impact on other people, which, to me, gives me — that's where I get energy, and I feel good about myself. Outside of how I feel about myself is how I can help other people to accomplish whatever it is they kind of want to do.   Naviere Walkewicz  05:04 Wow, it sounds like you took an incident that happened to you all the way back in basic and you found a way to turn it around, to make sure that another basic didn't have to go through what you did. And you probably didn't even realize it at the time when you're going through that self-discovery as a leader and applying yourself, but can you think of a story of where that came into play? Like when you were a cadre for a basic, was there ever a time where you were able to make a difference for a basic that you weren't able to have made for you?   Christian Evans  05:34 Absolutely. One of the things I did — and this is an easy one — was when there was someone that needed meal replacements for whatever reason, or was still hungry at the end of the day, I would help get food and sustenance to them, whether they played sports or not. Obviously doing it for the football guys so that they could maintain weight for when the season starts. But when other non-football people mentioned that they were still hungry, the food was making them upset, things like that. Yeah, I would get them what they needed, right? And I think for that, they felt like somebody cared. I will say, as a cadre, I think the best thing I could have done was just make it a memorable experience through the experiences, right? Like I said, I'm into humor. I like to have fun, and to me, basic training as a cadre was like being a stand-up comedian with the built-in audience, you know? So, I would do bits with the kids, not kids, but they were kids. I would do bits, you know? I would have fun, but within that, it would always be kind of a bigger picture.   Naviere Walkewicz  06:49 Well, I think that's fantastic sharing a bit of your personality, and I think that's also part of leadership, because when we think about what how people lead, it's usually from what they learn from others. So, being able to see that you can be human, and you can use humor, and you can still affect a mission, and especially — maybe people bring in their best self, because they didn't feel that they had to be so fearful, right? I don't know, maybe you touched them in that way.   Christian Evans  07:17 I hope so. Because there was still a lot of fear, I imagine, left in the basic squadron.   Naviere Walkewicz  07:24 Yes. Well, it led me to something you we talked about because you said you had indifference even your senior years. But there was a theme through that as well. You talked about being able to help others, so maybe talk through what you've learned about yourself as a leader in this space of helping others. Has there been a moment in your career now, whether through in the military, or when you transitioned out, where you saw that coming into play more?   Christian Evans  07:49 It's something that I feel is evergreen, for me, is I'm always kind of thinking about, “How can I have an impact on the community around me?” Most recently, since transitioning from active duty into the private sector, I learned a lot. I didn't know much about the industry I was going into that being finance, I was blessed with an opportunity to do an internship with Goldman Sachs during my transition period, while I was still active duty. This was before they had the program they have now, the skill bridge program. I went into a very complex situation with very little information, and going through that process, I was able to reach out to a lot of people to help fill the gap. No. 1, most of the people that I found myself talking to and that had built networks within Goldman and other financial institutions were Navy and overwhelmingly Army grads. So, at that point, and I like that it says Long Blue Leadership, because the Long Blue Line is what we were all sold on coming here, whether you played sports or not, Just about anybody you asked that have made the transition from active duty into a new industry or career that requires a little bit of advocacy and understanding, and people doing some recruiting and all those things — how much it means to have somebody that you could call and learn things that you just don't know. My transition, learning the industry, learning the different steps that you need to take to get to different parts of the industry — I started just documenting resources, built out my network so the people that had helped me and kind of poured into me and mentored me, tried to stay in touch. That is something that I'm pretty good at, is just meeting people and turning a casual introduction into some type of meaningful relationship. And so, when I got a few years in and did my MBA, and kind of went through my process, I put together a one-pager, two-pager, and shared it with the number of younger grads at the time that I kind of adopted as mentees. They were just young grads, or young cadets, in some cases, that had an ambition and that wanted to do something that they didn't really know much about. Being able to give them that information to fill the void earlier in the process — maybe they've got a few years left in the Air Force. OK, they could start preparing themselves through certain things, getting involved in certain organizations. I thought if I could get this information to them earlier, well they could start preparing more for making that transition. And so, after doing that, and over the years, they made it their own thing, and now they have matriculated to some of the top business schools, law schools in America. And so, for me, that showed me the power of “when you learn, teach; when you get, give,” right? I heard that quote a number of years ago. That kind of was something that, after doing that and seeing the outcome, and especially now when I look back, that started maybe, let's say, eight years ago. Well now guys are starting their own funds, and they're working at multiple investment banks and consulting companies, and to me, that was more rewarding than even the accomplishments I had made in my transition. So, I feel very blessed to have been able to do that. But, you know, I definitely, over the time, have made it a mission of mine to ensure that I'm pulling the younger grads in the direction that they want to go, and doing it a little bit earlier in the cycle so that they could get better prepared.   Naviere Walkewicz  12:25 This is really fascinating. What makes you care in this way?   Christian Evans  12:29 At my first base was my first real interaction with the AOG and actual alumni. I got to meet real grads. One in particular was a gentleman, Al Fullerton. I think he was a 1963 grad, and he was medically discharged before he was able to serve. However, he was a grad, and he stayed connected to the organization. And my buddy, Evan Dadoski, who — he would get us to those AOG meetings, and when I and when I had those experiences and when I had the experience with Al, and he would give his time to me, Evan, Brian Campbell, Adam Hood, like go have lunch with us. Got to meet with Flash Wiley while I was up there, you know, Nate Dial went and got his master's while he was up there. And we would go have coffee and get to talk to him and interact with him. And I said, “Man, there is some richness to this,” but those were just really individual connection points. It wasn't like a critical mass, but it did pique my interest in saying, “Oh, there is a richness in a younger grad getting to know a more seasoned grad, or the intergenerational interactions that a lot of times we don't get for whatever reason.”   Naviere Walkewicz  13:57 So, you started seeing and feeling the effects of the Long Blue Line?   Christian Evans  14:01 Yeah, absolutely. It was really just the thought of trying to maximize the talent that God gave me, and in doing that, you can't be indifferent and be a great leader. You can't be indifferent and be the best that you can be.   Naviere Walkewicz  14:19 Certainly, doesn't hurt to be kind of engaging with the vision for where our association's going and to your point, what does your impact look like within there?   Christian Evans  Sure.   Naviere Walkewicz  So, what has that look like, and how has that shaped you as a leader? Do you feel like those are one in the same, like you bring your leadership to it in the way that you are, or has it changed you this kind of service as a leader?   Christian Evans  14:43 Yeah, if anything, I learned that if you do have a passion for how things should be, if you lean in, you galvanize the troops, so to speak, and/or try to find leadership opportunities within the multiple organizations that interact and do things for a cadet. And for grads, find those because it's been very beneficial to me as I have come onto the board and seeing, OK, something like the next generation.   Naviere Walkewicz  15:12 So, can you talk a little bit more about this Next Gen group?   Christian Evans  15:16 Yeah, absolutely. There are certain periods as graduates, where we have big decisions to make, and as an association, the more that we're engaged and helping you to solve for those decision problems, so to speak, the more you'll feel the value was served to you to engage. So, that kind of spurred a conversation with Nate Dial. And, you know, we always kind of have strategy sessions here and there about all kinds of stuff. But in this situation, it was, “Hey, how can we kind of solve for this young alumni or emerging leader alumni engagement?” Because the numbers speak for themselves — it's extremely low. If all grads are engaging at 10%, if you graduated after '95 it's less than 10%. So, Next Gen kind of was born out of that. And so, we started thinking about, “We've still got a lot of people engaged from our previous classes.” And so, I thought if we created some type of working group to start thinking about what can we do to provide this value proposition to that demographic of graduates that are historically disengaged? And engagement is not money, right? It's just showing up to alumni events or coming back to the Academy at any point or whatever, going to a game when the Academy is playing close to you, things of that nature. So that's where we got to the Next Gen. group.   Naviere Walkewicz  16:54 I mean, I think a theme that's been woven through this with you has been, in your journey as a leader, really leaning in. You know, it seems like when you've had these moments of decisions, of applying yourself, you have these continuous wins that seem to have continued to fuel that desire to make further impact and others. Would you say that's accurate?   Christian Evans  17:20 Absolutely. You know, wins have a way of building on themselves, and losses due too. So, incremental big win, small wins — I'm just trying to win. So yeah, to me… and even in the face of a loss, you're still winning, because it's an opportunity to learn, right? I'm sure it's a common theme, but it's true. We all have experienced failure. Nobody wants to talk about it, but everybody experiences it some way. How do you deal with that failure? We talk about resiliency at the Academy, you know? We talk about integrity a lot. We talk about service, we talk about excellence, but we don't talk about failure necessarily, because we're Academy grads. We don't fail, right? We don't fail. But it's true: Even in failure, you're it's an opportunity to win, and the more wins you kind of put together. They cascade, and they grow into great things. And that's kind of where I see, at least my growth and development has been through just a cascading of small, big, intermediate and honestly, putting myself out, taking myself out of my comfort zone, see where the chips fall.   Naviere Walkewicz  18:44 Well, we'd like to hear what your leadership lessons and takeaways are, because there have been really a lot of moments in here that I think everyone has been able to kind of see themselves in, right? You've had moments where you've had to kind of pick yourself up, even when you weren't sure what that looked like, and you did. What, what might you leave with our folks?   Christian Evans  19:04 You know, we go through a lot of leadership training, so it's like a leadership podcast to teach me what I've been training for, for it feels like our whole adult life could seem redundant sometimes. So, I'm not going to give anybody a nugget that they might not have heard before, but something that I've tried to do that maybe, when I think about leadership, has helped me to approach it in a different way, is to always think about leading with love to a certain extent. I don't mean that to be mushy, I mean that to be sincere. Always go into a situation thinking about the person you're dealing with, as opposed to yourself. Little things like I said, we've got a lot of technical and structured education about what leadership is, but how do you actually execute and effectively live it? So for me, it's a very selfless kind of approach. But I always say, “Lead with love,” and that's what I'll continue to do, right? But I don't have any groundbreaking nuggets. I don't think about leadership all the time. It's just in me, right? I think it's in all — most — of us, they made sure of that. But sincerely, leading with love, because there are other obvious nuances and principles to leadership, but to me, that's the one that gets lost the most in translation, sometimes.   Naviere Walkewicz  20:40 Can you share a moment when you led with love and it was maybe a moment where you wouldn't have expected that's the way that you could actually solve something?   Christian Evans  20:53 I wouldn't say I have a specific instance. It's just who I am. So, I don't really have an instance. I think every time that I get the opportunity to be in a leadership situation that's at work, in my day job, that leadership looks a little different than leadership in an AOG board capacity, or leadership in other board service that I do around the town of Dallas, or really leadership within your own peer groups, right? It's just a part of who I am. So I don't necessarily have a specific situation. It's just most of the situations where I found myself having an opportunity to actively lead other people, I try to make sure that I'm implementing that, and I think most people that have gotten to work with me would attest to it.   Naviere Walkewicz  21:57 Well, I can validate that certainly. Just in our interactions together, I think I've seen you lead with love, and it's because you put the human aspect in. How can I help you? — is really how it translates across, and I think that's very powerful. It's maybe not something that people think about, but it's probably highly effective. But even more so, it's incredibly, probably fulfilling.   Christian Evans  22:19 Yeah, I would say one thing I learned is, I don't need much help. I'm gonna go figure it out. But there's a lot of people that don't have that same personality type, and so I think that's important when they don't, is that you can be somewhat of a force multiplier for them, using Air Force speak.   Naviere Walkewicz  22:39 I think it's wonderful what you're leading and you're passionate about, and it, again, dovetails from, I think, all of your experiences, of always wanting to make something better than what you had had to go through or experienced in life.   Christian Evans  22:50 You had told me to repeat this, but I had said if you would have asked just about anybody that knew me as a cadet and young officer, if Chris Evans — because I didn't become Christian until I came as a civilian, and everybody's Chris — but yeah, Chris Evans is on the AOG board. They'd say, “No way, no way.” So, I think the Academy, we've all had our experience with maybe getting broken down, whether it's basic training, whether it's your first year, academics. I would say, it started for me during basic training. Growing up and coming into the Academy, I thought of myself as a pretty good kid. You know, I focused on school first, athletics second, and I had a lot of success in those two spaces. I was blessed to be recruited to the Academy to play football. However, I did have a little intellectual curiosity about what the place was all about. Coming on my recruiting visit, seeing the training going on, it definitely piqued my interest. But when I got here and went through the Prep School first, I actually somewhat enjoyed that experience. Basic training at the prep school was hard, but it definitely tests your mettle. And after maybe that first few weeks and thinking that I might quit, having a few conversations with people back home, definitely made the decision that I came here for a reason I was going to see it through. That was challenging next year, during basic training, matriculating into our first — or four-degree year, and I had a very catastrophic event happened with my family where my grandfather was tragically murdered by my uncle — I mean, to be transparent. When we were preparing for this, you mentioned, “Oh, you've gone through some traumas,” and I never really thought about it as a trauma, but it definitely was one. And I would say, through the healing process, I connected with a very great chaplain we had here who took a lot of time to help me heal. However, he could only do so much because I had a lot of work to do for myself. I was blessed to be able to travel and play as a freshman and so in that, between going through what I went through in basic training and then the culture of the football team of somewhat really focusing inward, it definitely helped to lead to a general indifference about maximizing my time at the Academy and focusing on things that may not have been as value add to the bigger picture of being here, if that makes sense. So, from a leadership perspective, in my sophomore year, I had to make a serious decision, like, “If I'm going to stay here, well, what am I here for? Am I going to maximize my time, or am I going to keep goofing off and trying to live like I'm at a civilian school kind of thing?” And so, I did make a conscious effort then to kind of lock in, but still, a young athlete that had a lot of distractions around them, there was still a lot of room to grow. And as I went through my cadet time, I would say, definitely found the beginning of my pride in this institution. Nothing like graduating and have the president call your name, right? That was probably one of the cooler experiences. I would say that was the genesis of my indifference towards the bigger picture of what the Academy represents. But in that, I did come to a few moments where I realized that “Hey, you're really wasting your time here if you're going to continue behaving and really thinking about the Academy from a selfish lens.” That just goes to show it's OK to grow up. The Terrazzo-gap doesn't still have to exist. We could all kind of give back to our organization in ways that we're comfortable with, but you just got to find the avenues to do it.   Naviere Walkewicz  27:27 Well, when I think of the Next Gen community, what excites me is I think about the two cadets that I have at the Academy, and it's the Next Gen community that's going to be their mentors when they graduate. So, when you think about that, it really puts it in perspective.   Christian Evans  27:41 They'll also be their commanders too.   Naviere Walkewicz  27:43 That's right. Well, Christian, it's been a pleasure having you on Long Blue Leadership. Thank you so much for being here today.   Christian Evans  27:49 Thank you again for having me and thank you to the whole team that makes this podcast happen. I know there's a lot of work that goes into it. Thank you for having me.   Naviere Walkewicz  28:01 Thank you for joining us for this edition of Long Blue Leadership. The podcast drops every two weeks on Tuesdays and is available on all your favorite podcast apps. Send your comments and guest ideas to us at social media@usafa.org, and listen to past episodes@longblueleadership.org   KEYWORDS Leadership, mentorship, personal growth, Air Force Academy, community impact, resilience, humor in leadership, self-discovery, transition to civilian life, alumni engagement.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation    

In this conversation, Sathiya Sam and Dr. Andrew Bauman discusse the pervasive issues of sexism, abuse, and power dynamics within church culture. Andrew shares insights from his research on women's experiences in the Protestant church, revealing alarming statistics about sexism and harassment. The discussion also delves into the misinterpretation of biblical texts that have been used to oppress women, the critical role of pastors in fostering a safe church environment, and the importance of healing through intimacy and connection.   Andrew's Website Find Out More About My DeepClean Recovery Program Here Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, A Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This   Chapters 00:00 The Church as a Place of Refuge or Harm 02:52 Dr. Bauman's Journey and Research 06:08 Sexism and Abuse in Church Culture 08:55 Misinterpretation of Biblical Texts 11:46 The Role of Pastors in Addressing Sexual Integrity 15:10 Healing Through Intimacy and Connection 17:53 The Impact of Woundedness on Sexual Behavior 21:02 Engaging the Body in Healing 24:03 The Need for Genuine Healing Experiences 29:03 Healing Through Visualization and Empowerment 31:16 The Impact of Trauma on Relationships 32:45 The Pain of Healing and the Cost of Change 33:20 Transformative Experiences in Safe Spaces 36:57 Creating Safer Churches for Women 39:41 Confronting Abuse and Power Dynamics 43:19 Addressing Sexual Misbehavior in Church Settings 47:23 The Call for Representation and Authenticity 52:52 Self-Care and Personal Accountability in Healing

Through a series of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (STEs) and Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) with their powerful after-effects, Shaun woke up to his true spiritual nature and discovered his life purpose, which he'll share about on our episode today. Shaun is the founder of the Hawaiian IANDS, with over 10,000 members worldwide and combined Facebook groups of over 800,000 members. Additionally, he is the host of Near-Death Experiences and Spiritual Awakenings with Shaun Lether. Visit https://www.hawaiianiands.com and the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawaiianiands and https://www.facebook.com/groups/neardeathexperiencesndes  Thank you for listening!  Want more afterlife stories? Please, don't miss my #1 Afterlife Podcast on iHeart Radio. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shades-of-the-afterlife/id1534213090 OR on the website: https://bit.ly/ShadesoftheAfterlife *Join our free Sunday Gathering Inspirational Service, with medium demonstration included, PLUS medium & afterlife classes and events at https://www.wedontdie.com **Join our Patreon Community for as little as $1 per episode and receive ad-free, early bird episodes, and a full clickable & searchable list off all Sandra's 700+ afterlife episodes https://www.patreon.com/wedontdieradio **Join the supportive and loving, We Don't Die Listeners Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wedontdielisteners/

In this episode of the Feel Good Podcast, host Kimberly Snyder engages with Billy Assad and his children, who heroically saved the Lake Shrine during the devastating Palisades fire. They discuss the importance of heart-led living, the power of intuition, and the courage it takes to act in times of crisis. The conversation delves into the spiritual significance of the Lake Shrine, the lessons learned from the experience, and the importance of community and service. Billy shares insights on fire protection and mitigation strategies, emphasizing the need for preparedness and awareness in the face of natural disasters. In this conversation, the speakers reflect on their experiences during a devastating fire that threatened the Lake Shrine, a sacred space for many. They discuss the importance of service, humility, and community support, emphasizing how their actions were driven by a desire to help without seeking recognition. The discussion also touches on the transformative power of meditation, the emotional connection to the Lake Shrine, and the divine orchestration that guided them through the crisis. Ultimately, they express gratitude for the support they received and the lessons learned from this experience. Guest Info: Billy Asad: wdafireprotection.com Episode Sponsors: LMNT OFFER: Right now, for my listeners LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD. That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT any LMNT drink mix purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD . This deal is only available through my link so. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. USE LINK: DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD  Feel Good Digestive Enzymes OFFER: Right now, for my listeners get started today on the path to better health with the Feel Good Digestive Enzymes. Get 15% off your entire order today. USE LINK: https://shop.mysolluna.com/discount/PODFAM15 Chapters 00:00 Heart-Led Living and Wellness Introduction 00:57 Courage and Service: The Lake Shrine Story 07:10 Intuition and Divine Guidance in Crisis 13:01 Facing Fear: The Decision to Act 18:49 The Power of Community and Spirituality 24:56 The Hanuman Moment: Transcending Fear 31:03 Lessons in Humility and Service 36:58 Fire Protection and Mitigation Strategies 40:00 The Call to Service 42:47 Lessons in Humility and Service 45:55 Finding Fearlessness Through Meditation 48:52 The Impact of Community and Gratitude 52:05 The Emotional Connection to Lake Shrine 55:03 Divine Timing and Protection 58:02 Transformative Experiences and Daily Life 01:01:01 Embodiment of Humility and Service 01:04:00 The Power of Family and Divine Orchestration 01:07:03 The Role of Prayer and Community Support 01:09:54 Protecting Memories and Future Endeavors Episode Sponsors LMNT OFFER: Right now, for my listeners LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD. That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT any LMNT drink mix purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD . This deal is only available through my link so. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. USE LINK: DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD  Feel Good Digestive Enzymes OFFER: Right now, for my listeners get started today on the path to better health with the Feel Good Digestive Enzymes. Get 15% off your entire order today. USE LINK:

In this engaging conversation, Dan Sixsmith interviews Bruno Bertini, the CMO of 8x8, discussing the evolving role of the CMO in today's business landscape. Bruno shares insights on branding, storytelling in B2B, and the importance of customer experience. He emphasizes the need for CMOs to be business operators, bridging gaps between marketing, sales, and customer success. The discussion also touches on leadership styles, personal growth, and the significance of mentorship in shaping one's career. Bruno concludes with a powerful mantra: 'Enjoy being while becoming.'TakeawaysBruno Bertini emphasizes the importance of storytelling in B2B marketing.The role of the CMO is evolving to become more integrated with business operations.Building a brand in a commoditized market requires a focus on customer-centric messaging.Effective marketing should be seen as a continuous process, not just a sales tool.Leadership in marketing involves fostering a culture of trust and high expectations.Mentorship plays a crucial role in professional development and growth.The CMO should act as a glue between different departments within the organization.Success is defined by continuous improvement and learning.A strong company culture is essential for team dynamics and performance.Enjoying the journey of growth is as important as the end goals. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bruno Bertini and 8x802:17 The Role of Storytelling in B2B Branding06:16 The Evolving Profile of the CMO10:20 Marketing as the Glue in Organizations20:13 Bruno's Personal Journey and Early Influences27:47 The Duality of Creativity and Operations28:53 Early Influences and Entrepreneurial Spirit31:51 Transformative Experiences at Disney36:24 Path to Leadership and Mentorship39:45 Leadership Style and Team Dynamics44:23 The Role of Mentorship in Growth47:27 Defining Success and Continuous Improvement51:43 Introduction to the Conversation51:44 Exploring Key Themes52:00 Introduction to Sales Dynamics52:00 Understanding Customer Needs

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Dan and Lance David explore their personal journeys with psychedelic medicine, focusing on their experiences with ketamine and psilocybin. They discuss the transformative power of these substances, the importance of connection and community in the healing process, and the insights gained from their experiences. The conversation highlights the potential of psychedelics in therapy and personal growth, emphasizing the significance of being present and open to change.takeawaysPsychedelics can serve as valuable tools for personal growth.Expectations can be exceeded in transformative experiences with ketamine.The experience of seeing the universe as music and vibration is profound.Community and connection enhance the therapeutic effects of psychedelics.The journey through difficult times can lead to significant personal development.Psilocybin offers a grounded experience that fosters gratitude and reflection.Therapeutic experiences can shift perspectives on self-acceptance.The importance of being open to new connections and experiences.Psychedelic therapy can lead to lasting changes in mental health.The journey with psychedelics is unique for each individual.

SummaryIn this episode of the Millennial Rabbis podcast, host Shmuel Neft speaks with Yitzchak Achter, a Gen Z rabbi, about his unique experiences growing up in Ukraine, his journey to Israel, and his current role in education and outreach. They explore the transformative impact of Yeka camp, the importance of authenticity in Jewish outreach, and the challenges of navigating the political landscape as a Jewish community. Yitzchak also shares insights into his work translating the Rebbe's teachings into Russian and reflects on his experience attending the inauguration in Washington, D.C.

In this riveting episode, hosts Will and Karen welcome back Pamela Downes, a spiritual guide and channeler for the Great Council of Light. Pamela shares her incredible journey of embracing her soul's purpose, which includes founding the Spirit Calling Community and hosting the 'Live the Call' podcast.Watch the video version on our new platform: https://newrealitytv.com!She delves into her transformative experiences with Reiki, ayahuasca, and channeling, revealing how these practices have helped her and countless others awaken to their inner wisdom and align with their true paths. The discussion also covers the importance of raising individual vibrations, understanding the current shifts on our planet, and how to live a life of divine clarity and purpose.Pamela offers insights into making conscious choices, avoiding negative influences, and staying aligned with your highest self amidst global changes.This episode is packed with inspiration, personal anecdotes, and practical guidance for both skeptics and spiritual seekers.(Times are approximate)00:00 Introduction to the Guest: Pamela Downes00:34 Pamela's Spiritual Journey and Purpose03:46 Pamela's Early Experiences and Awakening06:04 The Spirit Calling Community11:02 Transformative Experiences and Ayahuasca16:22 Channeling and Higher Frequencies27:32 Captivating Stories and Podcast Subscriptions27:57 Messages Humanity Needs to Hear28:48 Understanding Individual Frequency29:16 Raising Vibrations and Avoiding Negativity32:24 Predictions and Global Events33:30 Choosing Your Reality and Timelines36:00 Breaking Down Systems for a Better Future43:28 Living Your Soul's Purpose45:53 Spirit Calling Community and Podcast52:12 Final Thoughts and FarewellGuest Info:Website:https://spirit-calling.com/Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@spiritcallingpamelaFollow Pamela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritcallingpamelaFollow The Skeptic Metaphysicians on https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcast for more motivation and inspiration. Then tag them on Instagram with your favorite part from today's show and they will repost their fav's every week!Other Ways To Connect With Us:Website: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysicianSupport the Show:Rate/review Us Here: https://lovethepodcast.com/SkepticMetaphysiciansPurchase Merchandise: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/storeBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SkepticMetaphys 

Many dream of working in sports media, but few take unconventional paths to get there. How does a math major become a top ESPN broadcaster? What lessons can we learn from his perseverance and passion? In this episode of Mitlin Money Mindset®, Larry Sprung interviews Arda Öcal, host for NHL on ESPN and SportsCenter anchor. Arda shares his journey from an unexpected start in broadcasting to becoming a respected voice in sports media. He reflects on overcoming challenges, embracing his uniqueness, and finding inspiration in surprising places. Arda discusses: How his love for sports and storytelling led him from a math degree to a career in broadcasting The persistence and resilience required to break into and thrive in the media industry His near decision to change his name to improve job prospects and why he's glad he didn't The power of hearing “no” and how rejection can be a stepping stone to future opportunities How video games, Star Wars, and hockey inspire his personal and professional growth And more! Resources: Mitlin Financial   The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung  Download Your Free Copy of the Couple's JOYful Money Guide Connect with Larry Sprung:  LinkedIn: Larry Sprung Instagram: Larry Sprung Facebook: Larry Sprung X (Twitter): Larry Sprung Connect with Arda Öcal:  Twitter: @arda  IG: @ardaocal  TikTok: @ardaocaltok  LinkedIn: Arda Öcal About our Guest: Arda Öcal is an NHL on ESPN host (game broadcasts, In The Crease, various features) and a SportsCenter anchor who also hosts SportsCenter on Snapchat, SportsNation, and has contributed to NBA, PGA TOUR, Euro soccer, esports, MLS, UFC, MLB and NFL coverage at ESPN. Prior to ESPN, Öcal worked for MSG Networks as an NHL/NBA game host, WWE, The Score as a sports anchor, Weather Network as a field reporter (including right in the middle of deadly storms and blizzards) and many other places. Öcal has hosted more than 300 live events, from sporting events, concerts, to panels, conventions and more. After failing to make the Oakville Rangers AAA minor hockey team, Öcal turned his attention to broadcasting, where he began as a host, reporter and play-by-play announcer for the OHL's Brampton Battalion and Mississauga St., Michaels Majors and the AHL's Toronto Marlies – all on Rogers TV. Öcal eventually made his way to MSG Networks, where he handled many hockey related posts, including the MSG 150 on Rangers broadcasts, Devils game broadcasts, and hosting the MSG Hockey Show for two seasons. Öcal has also hosted ESPN'S In The Crease the last two seasons. In addition, Öcal is a member of MENSA International and is a dual official video game world record holder, in NHLPA93 and NHL96 for Sega Genesis. Arda is also the voice of the NHL Gaming World Championship, the NHL's official major yearly esports tournament, as well as many NHL team tournaments across the league. Öcal was featured in the NHL's “United by Hockey” Mobile Museum Experience which toured North America during the 2023-2024 NHL Season to celebrate hockey's influential figures and trailblazers, and highlight leaders from diverse communities across various backgrounds. In October 2023, Arda gave a TED Talk about inspiration and his experience as one of the only Muslim broadcasters in SportsCenter and hockey history. Arda has a degree in Mathematics from the University in Waterloo and lives in New York with his wife Jennifer and daughters Ayla and Katia.  Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.  

L.A. Paul is the Millstone Family Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Cognitive Science at Yale University. She is also the author of Transformative Experience. Her work on transformative experience has been covered by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, NPR, and the BBC, among others. And in 2024, she was profiled by The New Yorker. Sponsors:MUDWTR energy-boosting coffee alternative—without the jitters: https://MUDWTR.com/Tim (between 15% and 43% off)Eight Sleep's Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: https://eightsleep.com/tim (save $350 on the Pod 4 Ultra)LinkedIn Ads, the go-to tool for B2B marketers and advertisers who want to drive brand awareness and generate leads: LinkedIn.com/TFS ($100 LinkedIn ad credit)Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 05:56 L. A. Paul's Journey into Philosophy09:55 Challenges in Studying Philosophy25:29 The Role of Philosophy in Modern Times27:50 Vampire Thought Experiment32:07 The Transformative Experience of Parenthood36:55 The Concept of Act-State Independence39:33 Philosophical Insights on Parenthood52:29 Personal Reflections on Choosing Parenthood56:37 From Chemistry to Philosophy: A Personal Journey01:01:14 Philosophical Literature Recommendations01:07:44 Exploring the Value of Analytic Philosophy01:08:29 Philosophical Insights from Movies01:08:46 Primer and La Jetée: A Deep Dive01:09:45 The Joy of Problem Solving01:10:37 Getting Started with Analytic Philosophy01:12:09 Philosophy Resources and Recommendations01:13:23 Addressing Nihilism and Finding Intellectual Companionship01:17:29 Philosophical Misrepresentations in Media01:20:18 Continental vs. Analytic Philosophy01:21:57 Philosophy's Role in Broader Applications01:26:31 Philosophy and Psychedelics01:32:55 Facing Cognitive Decline with Philosophy01:35:57 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HeHe is joined by Dr. Gertrude Lyons to discuss the journey of living a fuller, more purposeful life, and the importance of authenticity in motherhood. Dr. Lyons shares her life story from a career in finance to transformational coaching, emphasizing the impact of premarital counseling, personal growth, and home birth experiences. They delve into the concept of the 'mother wound,' handling postpartum changes, and the importance of maintaining a sense of self while parenting. The conversation offers practical insights for aspiring and current mothers on navigating societal expectations, the importance of self-care, and utilizing support systems. The episode also highlights Dr. Lyons' upcoming book, 'Rewrite the Mother Code,' and her online course, 'Journey into the Dark,' aimed at exploring feminine aspects of self. 08:16 Journey to Personal Growth 10:16 Transformative Experiences in Motherhood 11:38 Challenges and Realizations 15:28 The Importance of Therapy 23:22 Understanding the Mother Wound 37:20 Navigating Parenthood and Personal Growth 42:05 Tuning into Your Intuitive Voice 43:05 Creating a Support System 49:41 Addressing Common Objections 56:01 Navigating Social Judgments 58:10 The Home Birth Experience 01:02:26 Empowerment Through Birth Choices 01:15:32 Introducing Dr. Gertrude's Book 01:21:06 Final Thoughts and Farewell   Guest Bio: Dr. Gertrude Lyons is a visionary leader in the realms of self-mothering, holistic women's empowerment, and deep relationship transformation. With over 25 years of experience, she weaves together a rich tapestry of wisdom, education, and certifications to create a holistic, integrative, and nurturing approach to personal growth and healing. In her coaching, immersive experiences, and retreats Dr. Lyons lovingly guides women on transformative journeys to reclaim the art of mothering—not just for others, but for themselves, their dreams, and the lives they long to embody. She is the host of the longstanding and widely celebrated Rewrite the Mother Code podcast, consistently ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally. Her podcast is a trusted space where she explores the sacred essence of mothering in its many beautiful and expansive forms, reaching and inspiring thousands of listeners. A heartfelt speaker and published author, Dr. Gertrude's forthcoming book, Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust – A Cosmic Approach to Motherhood, expands on these themes, inviting us all to honor feminine energy, creative flow, and authentic living. Through her work, she empowers women, couples, and families to rewrite the story of how we nurture, love, and thrive. INSTAGRAM: Connect with HeHe on IG Connect with HeHe on YouTube   Connect with Dr. Lyons on Instagram  Rewrite the Mother Code on YouTube Connect with Dr. Gertrude Lyons on LinkedIn Listen to Rewrite the Mother Code Podcast   BIRTH EDUCATION: Check out our free class on how to avoid a c-section here!   Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!   Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Connect with Dr. Gertrude Lyons here   Use code HeHe to get an 11% discount on Dr. Gertrude's course, Journey into the Dark Check out Dr. Gertrude's Self-Mothering Retreat in Zihuatanejo, MX March 16-2   Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel  Whole Brain Living by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor

In this conversation, Joel Evan interviews Danielle Pashko, a functional nutritionist and chronic illness coach with over two decades of experience. Danielle shares her personal healing journey from Lyme disease and long COVID, emphasizing the transformative power of internal martial arts, particularly Tai Chi and Qigong. She discusses the importance of the nervous system in healing, the benefits of grounding techniques, and the need for individualized nutrition. Danielle also introduces her community,Soul Hakker, which focuses on regulating the nervous system and exploring various healing modalities. The conversation highlights the significance of sharing experiences and knowledge in the holistic health space.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Danielle Pashko and Her Journey03:03 The Healing Power of Internal Martial Arts05:45 Tai Chi vs. Yoga: A Personal Experience09:03 The Role of the Nervous System in Healing11:46 Practical Applications of Tai Chi and Qigong15:03 Integrating Movement into Daily Life21:05 Grounding and Mindfulness Practices22:57 Exploring Qigong and Tai Chi Lineages24:08 Introducing Soul Hakker Community26:19 Personalized Healing Approaches28:01 Transformative Experiences with Qigong28:57 The Journey of Soul Hakker30:53 Affordable Wellness Solutions31:57 Functional Nutrition Insights34:24 The Power of Individualized Nutrition38:55 Daily Health Rituals and Biohacks

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When I met Keni, I knew that there was something special about her.  When I heard part of her story, and listened to how impassioned she is about certain topics, I knew there was something extraordinary about her!   Keni Silva is a multi-talented American model of Russian heritage, a TV personality, film investor, real estate professional, certified divorce coach, and philanthropist.   A red carpet darling, she has graced numerous international events, and has also received acclaimed press for her fashion style and beauty savvy in  Vanity Fair, Forbes, WWD, Vogue, Page Six, Daily Mail, InStyle, People and other notable outlets.   Keni is deeply committed to philanthropy, serving on the board of the Children's Oncology Support Fund (COSF) and supporting such charitable organizations including Baby2Baby, Second Harvest Food Bank, Visionary Women, Women Cancer Research Fund and more.   She is, quite obviously, a giver.  This requires deep compassion.   It is this compassion that has led her, in part, to write a book.  Keni is also the author of Divorce As An Opportunity, a transformative guide designed to reshape the narrative surrounding divorce, and to help empower women to emerge from self-abandonment and reclaim their goddess-ness.      Keni joins me today via Streamyard to discuss transformation, opportunity, and how, with the right mindset, when one door closes, you may open many others. Keywords:   Empowerment Positivity Opportunity Perspective Mindset Love Self-love About The Host:   Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.   Dr. Madhere's approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.   Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call services through Jet Set Beauty Rx, a mobile medical aesthetics unit delivering beauty in the privacy of your own home.  Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com.   About This Podcast:   As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,”  Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes: https://www.foreverfabpodcast.com/ .    If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to Dr. Shirley's Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, Amazon podcasts, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com. 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Host AdTech God speaks with Mark McEachran, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Yieldmo. They discuss Mark's journey in the ad tech industry, the importance of building and innovation, and the challenges faced in product management. Mark shares various insights , the impact of privacy regulations, and the future of cross-media advertising. The conversation highlights the transformative experiences Mark has had at various companies, particularly at Rubicon Project, and reflects on the legacy of cookies in digital advertising. Takeaways Mark's journey in ad tech began in the early 2000s. Building products in ad tech is both challenging and rewarding. Transformative experiences at Rubicon Project shaped Mark's career. The ad tech landscape is evolving with blurred lines between buy and sell sides. Innovation is crucial in a competitive market. Privacy regulations are a significant challenge for product managers. Cross-media advertising presents new growth opportunities. The legacy of cookies is still felt in the industry. Mark emphasizes the importance of household targeting in the future. Collaboration and transparency within teams lead to better outcomes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ad Tech and Mark McEachran 01:18 Mark's Journey in Ad Tech 04:45 The Joy of Building in Ad Tech 08:09 Transformative Experiences at Rubicon Project 10:41 Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Ad Tech 15:57 Challenges in Product Management and Innovation 19:13 Future Growth Opportunities in Cross-Media Advertising 26:23 Reflections on Industry Changes and the Cookie's Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We are never truly lost." "It's never too late to find that purpose." "Start small, even in your backyard." In this episode of the Young Dad Podcast, host Jay Young speaks with Mike Martin about his transformative journey of healing and self-discovery through nature. After facing significant life challenges, including a difficult divorce, Mike turned to the wilderness for solace and clarity. He shares insights on wilderness meditation, the importance of disconnecting from the fast-paced world, and how observing nature can lead to profound personal growth. The conversation emphasizes the power of fear, purpose, and the necessity of creating a personal system for maintaining inner peace. Takeaways Nature can be a powerful source of healing. Fear can be transformed into a lesson for growth. Our struggles often prepare us to help others. Meditation can be practiced anywhere, especially outdoors. Observing nature teaches us valuable life lessons. Disconnecting from the fast-paced world is essential for mental health. Starting small can lead to significant changes in life. Consistency and self-rewarding are key to personal growth. Creating a personal system helps maintain peace and purpose. We have the power to control our thoughts and emotions. Chapters 00:00 Finding Inner Peace Through Nature 02:47 The Journey of Self-Discovery 05:23 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Purpose 08:41 The Power of Storytelling and Personal Growth 11:30 Wilderness Meditation: A New Perspective 14:18 Transformative Experiences in Nature 17:14 The Importance of Silence and Observation 19:37 Lessons from Nature: Grounding and Connection 22:41 Disconnecting from the Chaos of Modern Life 26:59 The Power of Saying No 27:42 Connecting with Nature for Inner Peace 29:43 Starting Small: The Journey to Reconnect 30:50 Building Consistency and Celebrating Small Wins 33:17 Finding Purpose Through Outdoor Mindfulness 35:23 Creating a Personal System for Well-Being 37:27 Understanding the Simplicity of the Male Mind 39:20 The Importance of Daily Practices and Habits 40:52 Guided Meditation for Clarity and Control 44:29 The Power of Forgiveness and Letting Go Check out the Website for Interactive Activity Guides, Resources, Full Transcripts, all things YDP- ⁠⁠www.youngdadpod.com⁠⁠ Clink the Link for YDP Deals (Joon, Forefathers &more)- ⁠https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Want to be a guest on Young Dad Podcast? Send Jey Young a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17304299436966453bcb0b95c

About the SpeakersKatie has over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field, and her recent research, Is There Meaning in Madness?, aimed to promote the need to integrate transpersonal frameworks into mainstream mental health care. Katie was a founding director of the International Spiritual Emergence Network (ISEN) and advocates for viewing mental health crises as potential transformative opportunities if correctly supported. In 2017, following her personal brush with suicidality, Katie founded Emerging Proud, an international peer campaign highlighting stories of personal transformation through crisis. She joined the Board of the Soteria Network (UK) in 2024 who support the provision of alternative approaches to doula-ing people experiencing extreme states. Katie is an Associate Consultant and Trainer for a lived experience UK charity Imroc, and recently co-founded The ELEPHANT Collective project with Sameer Patel and co-produced the mini docu-series A Call to Awakening in 2021. Sameer PatelSameer is a filmmaker and the co-founder of the Kundalini Collective, an organisation established in 2018 to support individuals navigating spiritual awakenings. His own transformative ‘Kundalini awakening' in 2006 profoundly reshaped his life, inspiring a deep exploration of spiritual and shamanic traditions across the globe. An Economics graduate from the London School of Economics, Sameer began his career in the City before transitioning into film finance. However, his spiritual journey catalysed a shift toward a creative path. As a filmmaker, his works have been acquired by Sony and Sky Arts and showcased at prestigious festivals such as Palm Springs. Recently, Sameer produced a British-Iranian feature adaptation of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, reimagined as The Bitter Tears of Zahra Zand. He is now developing The Elephant, a documentary exploring ‘Non-Ordinary Transformative Experiences' and their profound implications.LinksOur ELEPHANT community platform: https://our-elephant.mn.co/ A Call to Awakening: https://www.a-call-to-awakening.com/The Kundalini Collective: www.kundalinicollective.orgSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

In this episode, Britt dives into the raw truth about why community isn't just important—it's everything. She shares her personal journey, revealing how mindset and connection are the ultimate game-changers in fitness and life. Fitness is just the gateway; the real transformation happens when you lean into a supportive, high-energy environment. Brittany breaks down why staying in your lane is crucial, how new recovery modalities can supercharge your performance, and why letting go of the past is the key to leveling up. Plus, she teases upcoming events designed to ignite your energy and empower your growth. Gratitude, growth, and unapologetic focus—this episode is packed with inspiration to help you Move Stronger, Recover Smarter, and Live PWRful. Don't miss it. Takeaways Community support is essential for personal growth. Fitness is a small part of a larger journey. Mindset is the first step to transformation. Different modalities can enhance recovery and performance. It's important to stay in your lane and focus on your journey. Collaboration among fitness communities is crucial. Letting go of the past is necessary for growth. The energy in a community can be contagious. Upcoming events are designed to engage and empower members. Gratitude for the community fuels motivation and progress. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Community Connection 02:52 The Role of Fitness in Personal Growth 06:07 Mindset and Community Support 08:58 Exploring New Fitness Modalities 11:48 Transformative Experiences and Personal Challenges 15:04 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement 17:53 Gratitude and Acknowledgments 21:07 Vision for the Future and Community Impact 23:54 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action First Class Free: GET STARTED TODAY and OWN YOUR PWR! Resources: If this episode resonates with you, please share or write a review! Love you and thank you for your support! Connect with me below, be sure to follow, like, share, tag, and download! PWR Performance Wellness Recovery Connect with Britt: IG:  @Brittany.Burnham

Resilience and Self-Discovery in the WildernessIn this conversation, Caylen Wojcik and Mark discuss a range of topics from their backgrounds in metal fabrication and military service to the importance of wilderness experiences and self-discovery. They explore how challenging situations can lead to personal growth, the significance of teaching skills to younger generations, and the need for rites of passage in modern society. Mark shares insights from his experiences on the show 'Alone' and emphasizes the value of resilience and gratitude in life. In this conversation, Caylen Wojcik and Mark discuss the importance of rites of passage, personal growth, and the transformative experiences offered by the Silent Operator Program. They explore how challenging outdoor experiences can foster resilience, confidence, and teamwork, ultimately leading to profound personal change. The program aims to equip individuals with essential skills while emphasizing the significance of community and shared experiences in overcoming life's challenges.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Audio Setup03:05 Wine Taps and Metal Fabrication05:51 Skills and Experiences in the Wilderness08:53 Mark's Background and Military Experience11:57 Transitioning to Teaching and Business Ventures15:00 The Impact of Wilderness Experiences17:53 Self-Discovery Through Adversity20:47 Raising Resilient Children24:00 Rites of Passage and Masculinity28:05 Rite of Passage and Personal Growth31:01 The Silent Operator Program Overview36:04 Transformative Experiences in Nature43:00 Building Confidence and Overcoming Fears50:02 Teamwork and Community in Challenging Environments56:01 The Impact of the Silent Operator ProgramInterested in the Silent Operator Program? Find out more information below:https://www.thesilentoperator.com/Visit Mark's social media:https://www.instagram.com/markdambrosio_official/Learn more about Modern Day Rifleman and our growing community:www.moderndayrifleman.comCome experience an in-person Modern Day Sniper training class! Our 2025 Schedule is UP!https://www.moderndaysniper.com/events

When I met Keni, I knew that there was something special about her.  When I heard part of her story, and listened to how impassioned she is about certain topics, I knew there was something extraordinary about her!   Keni Silva is a multi-talented American model of Russian heritage, a TV personality, film investor, real estate professional, certified divorce coach, and philanthropist.   A red carpet darling, she has graced numerous international events, and has also received acclaimed press for her fashion style and beauty savvy in  Vanity Fair, Forbes, WWD, Vogue, Page Six, Daily Mail, InStyle, People and other notable outlets.   Keni is deeply committed to philanthropy, serving on the board of the Children's Oncology Support Fund (COSF) and supporting such charitable organizations including Baby2Baby, Second Harvest Food Bank, Visionary Women, Women Cancer Research Fund and more.   She is, quite obviously, a giver.  This requires deep compassion.   It is this compassion that has led her, in part, to write a book.  Keni is also the author of Divorce As An Opportunity, a transformative guide designed to reshape the narrative surrounding divorce, and to help empower women to emerge from self-abandonment and reclaim their goddess-ness.      Keni joins me today via Streamyard to discuss transformation, opportunity, and how, with the right mindset, when one door closes, you may open many others. Keywords:   Empowerment Positivity Opportunity Perspective Mindset Love Self-love About The Host:   Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.   Dr. Madhere's approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.   Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call services through Jet Set Beauty Rx, a mobile medical aesthetics unit delivering beauty in the privacy of your own home.  Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com.   About This Podcast:   As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,”  Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes: https://www.foreverfabpodcast.com/ .    If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to Dr. Shirley's Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, Amazon podcasts, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com. Call to Action:    You may follow Keni on social: @KeniSilva_.  You may also support the charities she supports.  Check out foreverfabpodcast.com for the links. And of course, please purchase her book, Divorce As An Opportunity on amamzon.com. *****   If you liked this episode of the Fifteen Minutes of FAB on the Forever FAB podcast, please share it and subscribe to the feed. Did you learn anything new? Review this episode by writing just one word to describe the value you got from listening today, and give this episode a five-star rating.   In case you missed it, listen to past episodes or check out who's coming up next on foreverfabpodcast.com.   If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to my Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   If you are the Founder of or represent a beauty brand and want to be featured on an episode of the Forever FAB podcast segment of Fifteen Minutes of FAB, send me some stuff.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com and fill out the Contact form.   For general holistic beauty tips or to set up an appointment with me to discuss your personalized options for leveling up your beauty, go to ElementsandGraces.com and sign up for my newsletter.   And for an online e-consultation on time, anytime and on your time, visit Click-Lift.com for your wellness, plastic surgery, and beauty questions on the go.   And… if you don't want to go anywhere or leave your home, look out for Jet Set Beauty Rx offering mobile aesthetic medical services, such as injectable fillers and multi-vitamin facial treatments.  Jet Set Beauty Rx is coming to your neighborhood soon.      Useful Links:   https://www.cosffoundation.org/   https://baby2baby.org/   https://feedoc.org/   https://www.visionarywomen.com/   https://wcrfcure.org/   https://thefightsnotoveryet.org/  

In this episode, Lawrence shares his transformative journey from a life-threatening diagnosis of lymphosarcoma to a profound spiritual awakening guided by a master he had recently met. He recounts his extraordinary healing experience at a major university hospital in New York City and the subsequent life changes that led him to study Eastern traditions and become a monk. Lawrence delves into concepts of Kundalini, yoga, and the infinite consciousness, explaining how these practices inform our spiritual evolution across lifetimes. The conversation explores how experiences of divine presence can transform our ordinary existence, urging us to embrace our true nature and serve the world with compassion and wisdom. Lawrence encourages listeners to embark on their spiritual journey and provides resources for further exploration. About Lawrence: Lawrence Edwards is a neurotherapist, psychotherapist, and an expert in Kundalini Awakening, our innate power of Consciousness that creates the highest order of transformation and revelation. This power is the foundation of all yogic, mantra and meditation practices. Lawrence is regarded by many as a modern mystic known for his love of the Divine. He is unusual in this field because he has a deep grounding in both Eastern and Western traditions, and applies them both to his work with Kundalini.  His personal, direct, life-long experience of the extraordinary power and grace of Kundalini are reflected in his writings, teaching and poetry.  His experiences began early in life and he says Kundalini's grace continues to be the essence of his life. Lawrence is the president of The Kundalini Research Network, as well as the founder of a Kundalini support website, KundaliniSupport.org. He is the founder and director of the Anam Cara Foundation and a contributing author to the Sounds True anthology Kundalini Rising: Exploring the Energy of Awakening. Lawrence has practiced and taught meditation for over 46 years and has been on the faculty of New York Medical College since 1998. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book on Kundalini, The Soul's Journey: Guidance From The Divine Within and Kali's Bazaar. He leads retreats on the Mysteries of the Divine Feminine and Awakening Kundalini. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Unlock The IMMENSE POWER Within You: WHY More People Are Waking Up to This Truth (00:55) - Republishing the Episode (01:38) - Introduction to Lawrence (02:08) - Lawrence's Journey to Transformation (03:16) - Transcendent Experiences and Healing (09:52) - The Lady of Light (12:00) - Early Spiritual Experiences (15:05) - Understanding Kundalini and Consciousness (27:04) - The Reality of Kundalini (27:29) - The Power of Transformation (27:42) - Classical Forms of Yoga (28:19) - Spontaneous Yoga Practices (28:59) - Navigating Kundalini Awakening (30:57) - The Role of Fear and Anger (31:42) - The Importance of a Teacher (33:22) - Spontaneous Awakenings (34:23) - The Longing to Know (34:56) - Discrimination in Spiritual Practice (38:33) - The Ego Mind and Kundalini (41:38) - Transformative Experiences (45:19) - The Dark Age and Dharma (48:48) - Mantra and Sacred Sound (52:57) - Living in the Divine's Embrace How to Contact Lawrence Edwards: Twitter – twitter.com/MeditationDoc Website – www.thesoulsjourney.com   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''

In this solocast, Dr. Stan reflects on the annual process he and his wife have been practicing for eight years, called 'Completing, Remembering, and Creating'.  He discusses the importance of introspection as we enter the new year, highlighting the emotional and mental aspects that help frame the upcoming year. He shares personal triumphs, smart decisions, lessons learned, and his experiences with Tony Robbins' events that influenced his 2024 journey. The episode dives into key family interactions, business challenges, and personal growth moments, emphasizing the significance of relationships and personal responsibility. Dr. Stan also addresses his commitments for 2025, setting goals for personal and business achievements, and the transformative impact they aspire to bring. The episode concludes with a message of healing, inspiration, and hope for a fulfilling 2025.   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Process 02:44 Reflecting on 2024: Triumphs and Decisions 04:31 Personal Growth and Transformative Experiences 06:54 Family Dynamics and Healing Conversations 16:51 Challenges and Lessons Learned in 2024 36:54 Goals and Vision for 2025 57:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc    Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast  https://www.instagram.com/thefuturegensd  https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/  https://www.facebook.com/thefuturegensd/  If you would like to learn more about the truth behind the pandemic, please check out The End of C0V1D.  Click the link to sign up: https://theendofcovid.com/ref/352/    Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording  Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com  San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. If you are interested in breaking free from the system, please visit www.foodforestabundance.com and use code “thefuturegen” to receive a discount on their incredible services.   Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you!   One of the single best companies whose clean products have supported the optimal wellness of our family is Earthley Wellness. Long before there was a 2020, Kate Tetje and her team have stood for TRUTH, HEALTH and FREEDOM in ways that paved the way for so many of us. In collaboration with this incredible team, we are proud to offer you 10% off of your first purchase by shopping here.   Are you concerned about food supply insecurity? Our family has rigorously sourced our foods for over a decade and one of our favorite sources is Farm Match and specifically for San Diego locals, “Real Food Club PMA”. My kids are literally made from their maple breakfast sausage and the amazing carnitas we make from their pasture raised pork. We are thrilled to share 10% off your first order when you shop at this link.   Another important way to bolster food security is by supporting local ranchers. Our favorite local regenerative ranch is Perennial Pastures. They have the best nutrient-dense meats that are 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised. You can get $10 off of your first purchase when you use the code: "FUTUREGENERATIONS" at checkout. Start shopping here.

What does it mean to create with true freedom? How does imagination fuel innovation, and how can authenticity shape a legacy? In The Beautiful Ones, Prince offers an intimate and unconventional look at his life, artistry, and philosophy on creativity. Join Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they delve into the mind of a performer who redefined music and artistry. This episode uncovers the lessons Prince left behind, exploring his relentless pursuit of excellence and his vision for a life of boundless creativity. In this episode, you will: Explore the profound role of freedom and autonomy in Prince's artistry and career. Understand how Prince used imagination and visualization to manifest his dreams and build his unique identity. Reflect on the courage it takes to stand out, evolve, and stay true to your authentic self. This is a masterclass in creativity, self-expression, and the pursuit of greatness—lessons that transcend music and apply to anyone striving to perform at their best. Tune in and be inspired by one of history's greatest artists. Prince on Guitar: Tribute to George Harrison (start at 3.30) Listen on Spotify:⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Listen on Apple:⁠ ⁠Apple⁠⁠ Watch & Listen on YouTube:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Buy the Book: The Beautiful Ones Socials: X -⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/SportPsychDunc⁠⁠   ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ - @Performerspod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/performerspod/⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Linkedin - Duncan⁠ Simpson⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-simpson-ph-d-cmpc-76244b1a/⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Linkedin - Greg Young⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-young-ph-d-cmpc-64765a35/⁠⁠  Chapters 00:00 The Freedom to Create 02:12 Exploring Prince's Unique Autobiography 05:22 Prince's Major Accomplishments 08:22 The Impact of Early Life on Creativity 14:49 Imagination as a Tool for Identity 17:46 Visualization and Manifestation of Goals 21:56 Lessons from Parental Figures 22:32 Transformative Experiences with Music 24:05 The Role of Mentorship in Development 28:17 Access to Musical Resources 31:36 The Pursuit of Funk 34:40 The Space Between the Notes 35:37 Exposure to Diverse Musical Styles 38:03 Authenticity in Songwriting 42:12 Transforming Personal Experiences into Performance 45:03 The Commitment to Craft: Sacrifices and Dedication 47:12 Authenticity and the Courage to Stand Out 49:11 The Evolution of an Artist: Embracing Change 51:30 Creative Control: The Importance of Autonomy 53:43 Top Life Lessons from Prince's Journey 56:29 Cautionary Tales: Behaviors to Avoid

In this conversation, Lorna Costa and Melissa discuss Melissa's transformative journey in healing her relationship with food. Starting from her struggles with binge eating and the all-or-nothing mentality, Melissa shares how she sought help and support, leading to significant mindset shifts. The importance of community and individualized coaching is emphasized, showcasing how these elements contributed to her progress. Melissa celebrates her wins, including newfound control over food and the ability to enjoy treats without guilt. The conversation concludes with encouragement for others on similar journeys.00:00 Introduction and Journey to Healing03:02 Struggles with Binge Eating and Dieting05:51 The All or Nothing Mentality09:01 Mindset Shifts and Support Systems11:56 Individualized Coaching and Community Support15:06 Celebrating Wins and Progress18:03 Transformative Experiences and Birthdays21:09 Final Thoughts and EncouragementDM ME "ACADEMY" for details on getting PERSONALIZED coaching to step into your BINGE FREE LIFE!

In this episode of Music Explored, hosts Dee and Anthony welcome guest Bill Dolan, a seasoned creative director and author. The conversation delves into the profound impact of storytelling in both music and film, exploring how personal experiences shape creative journeys. Bill shares his defining moments in storytelling, the importance of audience connection, and the courage required to share one's art. The discussion emphasizes the vulnerability artists face and the significance of mentorship in navigating creative paths. In this conversation, Bill Dolan shares his journey of self-discovery and career development in the television industry. He discusses the defining moments that shaped his path, including the importance of mentorship, overcoming self-doubt, and the power of authenticity. Bill's unique approach to networking through baking cookies highlights how personal touches can create lasting impressions and open doors to opportunities. In this conversation, Bill Dolan shares his insights on storytelling, the transformative power of experiences, and the importance of relationships in marketing. He discusses his near-death experience and how it shaped his approach to business and creativity. The discussion also covers the concept of the 'Platinum Rule' in business relationships, the essential qualities of a creative director, and the profound impact that creative direction can have on society.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:49 The Power of Storytelling in Music and Film06:02 Defining Moments in Creative Pursuits09:00 The Impact of Audience Connection12:00 Courage and Vulnerability in Creativity14:59 Navigating the Creative Journey17:59 Finding Your Path as a Creative Director19:26 The Journey to Discovering Passion22:01 Defining Moments in Career Development24:39 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear26:15 The Power of Authenticity31:35 Transforming Opportunities into Success32:55 The Power of Storytelling34:33 Transformative Experiences and Marketing35:47 The Seven Disciplines of Relationship Marketing41:01 The Platinum Rule in Business Relationships43:11 Essential Qualities of a Creative Director49:38 The Impact of Creative Direction on Society

Join thousands of members world-wide and overcome your pain today. Have questions about our programs? Contact us directly here. In this episode of the Whealth Podcast, Camille shares her inspiring journey of healing an L5-S1 disc bulge and overcoming chronic back pain and sciatica—after the traditional medical system failed to provide answers or give her lasting relief. From trying PT, chiropractic care, injections, and more with no success and spending thousands of dollars, Camille hit rock bottom, wondering if life was even worth living. But through the Whealth Limitless Program, she reclaimed her life and reduced her pain in just 30 days. In 5 months of Limitless, she became pain free. Today, she is traveling the world and no longer has sciatica or chronic back pain. If you've ever felt stuck in pain and out of options, this story will give you hope and practical insights to start your own path to recovery. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:26 Chronic Pain / Sciatica Background 06:04 The Struggle for Control and Healing 08:51 Medical System Failed Her 12:08 Finding Hope in the Limitless Program 14:59 The Role of Community in Recovery 17:54 Mindset and Mental Resilience 21:12 The Importance of Strength Training 24:02 Transformative Experiences and Life Lessons 26:49 Advice for Those in Pain 41:39 Navigating Emotions and Personal Growth 44:34 The Balance of Action and Surrender 46:27 The Journey of Healing and Consistency 49:18 Facing the Reality of Chronic Pain 52:15 Understanding the Interconnectedness of the Body 55:06 Building Strength and Resilience 01:01:21 Reclaiming Life and Overcoming Fear 01:06:28 Embracing New Opportunities and Adventures 01:10:52 The Evolving Nature of Goals and Aspirations 01:19:27 Inspiration and Healing Across Generations

Paul is the author of “Transformative Experience,” a widely read philosophical investigation of personal change. As a professor at Yale University, she is revitalizing a humanities approach to philosophy that helps us look at ourselves across the ups and downs of individuation. L.A. Paul is the Millstone Family Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Cognitive Science […] The post Jung in the World | Philosopher L.A. Paul talks about Transformative Experiences appeared first on C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago.

Are you held back by your own narrative? Discover how reframing your personal story can fuel growth. Pardis Mahdavi, PhD is Professor of Medical Anthropology and the Founder of Entheon. Prior to this role, she served as President at the University of La Verne, Provost and Executive Vice President at the University of Montana, as well as Dean at Arizona State University and the University of Denver after serving in multiple roles at Pomona College. Her research interests include sexuality, ancient wisdom and sacred medicine, integrated leadership and altered states of consciousness.   ****   How Prepared is Your Team for the Next Big Disruption? Future-proof your team with Malosiminds.com * Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life   Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter  Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️ * Special props