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With passionate Mars moving into Leo on 18th April, & then opposing Pluto in Aquarius & squaring the sun, we're living in very contentious & reactionary times. Ancestral seeds containing unfinished business & old beliefs are awakening, causing many timelines to meet in the 'here and now.' The awakening of these seeds is urging us to choose to create innovations based on harmonization with the universal plan rather than those that cause destruction & disconnection. My advice: stay rooted in Mother Earth, focus on your own creative path & most importantly, align with the greater good, bringing abundance for all.

Course: Unique Self 2.0 – Portal 2: Beyond Maslow: A New Hierarchy of Needs(with Dr. Marc Gafni)Begins Sunday, March 9th, 2025Learn more and enroll here: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/unique-self-20-portal-2Dr. Marc and Andrew discuss the differences and crossover between the Zen No-Self and the Unique Self. Why does enlightenment have to be personal?`Bio: Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self Theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros, and Digital Intimacy. He is the author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment.Dr. Gafni holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University and Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches at the cutting edge of philosophy and spirituality in the West, working to articulate what he and his colleagues, including Dr. Zak Stein, call CosmoErotic Humanism. At its core are First Principles and First Values, Anthro-Ontology, and a Universal Grammar of Value, forming the foundation for a global ethos in response to the Meta Crisis.He is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy, and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. Their shared mission includes creating a Great Library in multiple forms to help evolve the source code of consciousness and culture.

A new life-changing Parallax Course with Dr. Marc GafniFor more information: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/unique-self-20-portal-2Parallax Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses-and-events

Discipline becomes Devotion to your Unique Self. Rev Cindy Fuller, Inner Quest Church, Alpharetta, Ga www.innerquestchurch.org

Portal 1: Intimacy, Eros, and Evolutionary Love - Begins Sunday, November 24 2024 Unique Self 2.0. with Marc Gafni What is Unique? What is Self? What is 2.0? Marc argues that the Enlightenment traditions made the big mistake of denying identity and selfhood. He attempts to rectify this mistake and celebrate human uniqueness as the only way to survive the meta crisis. A great conversation and invitation to Marc's course at Parallax, which begins Sunday, November 24th. Learn more: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/unique-self-20-portal-1-intimacy-eros-and-evolutionary-love-with-marc-gafni. Bio: Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination.He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization.Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. "

Lesley Logan and boudoir photographer Shayla Pelton explored how boudoir can be a transformative experience, allowing clients to celebrate their unique beauty and worth. Shayla shared her journey into photography and the power of capturing authentic self-love. Tune in to discover how this practice can inspire confidence and self-acceptance.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Why boudoir photography is about celebrating self-love and confidence.How Shayla's personal journey inspired her to help others feel beautiful.Misconceptions about boudoir and its potential to break through insecurities.Tips for prioritizing self-care and balancing family and career.The empowering experience boudoir can bring for women of all backgrounds.Episode References/Links:Sheyla Pelton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaylapeltonphotographySheyla Pelton Website - https://www.boudoirbypelton.photographyGuest Bio:Shayla Pelton is a full-time portrait photographer based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in boudoir photography. Her journey in the field has led to a complete transformation, both personally and professionally, as she's dedicated herself to helping clients embrace self-love and confidence. Passionate about capturing people in their most authentic light, Shayla has been featured on platforms like Beyond the Image podcast, where she shared insights into building a fulfilling career through her empowering approach to boudoir photography. Her work has earned her a loyal client base and recognition for her unique ability to make people feel celebrated and seen. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. DEALS! DEALS! DEALS! DEALS!Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramThe Be It Till You See It Podcast YouTube channelFacebookLinkedInThe OPC YouTube Channel Episode Transcript:Shayla Pelton 0:00  You are worthy now, in this very moment. And we all deserve to be memorialized in that, in every single season of our lives. And I think it is so important to acknowledge the love that you have for yourself now instead of waiting until you look like some other person's idea of beauty because really at the end of the day we don't need to change a thing.Lesley Logan 0:23  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.  Lesley Logan 1:02  All right, ladies, how are you doing? Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast. I have a very fun topic for us today. Shayla Pelton is our guest. She's a boudoir photographer, and she is cool, and I just love her energy, and I love her enthusiasm, and I have to be honest, like I did a fedora shoot many, many, many, many, many, many moons ago, just for my friend who wanted to do it as a photographer and never thought about it again, and the way she talks about it, and the way she explores and the way she expresses what it's for. And every time I see pictures on her feed, I'm like, you know, I think I want to do that because kind of scares you a little bit doesn't it and also in a good way. And so we're going to talk about self love, worthiness, being a mom, trying to make a side hustle become a full hustle, and all of that stuff. So here is Shayla Pelton. Lesley Logan 1:52  All right, Be It babe, this is going to be fun. I got to meet this person when Brad and I were down in Arizona, and we were doing a really fun talk that I'm pretty sure they expected us to do a whole different thing on the same topic. But at any rate, Brad and I got to talk to our guest today, Shayla Pelton, and she's like, a boudoir photographer. Then she went into like, started telling me her whole story, which she's going to tell you in a second. And I was just, oh my God, we have to have her on the Be It pod, because what you do could absolutely help people step into their be it till they see it. So Shayla, will you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at?Shayla Pelton 2:27  Yes, hello. Well, thanks for having me. I am Shayla Pelton. I am a boudoir photographer in Phoenix, Arizona, and my passion is to help everybody love themselves better. So I do share my story. I do work with men, women, couples. I really even just like talking about self love and actual sex with viewers online. I just want everybody to mutually, like, elevate and be able to raise our mindsets and our self love. Lesley Logan 2:56  Yeah, so in case people think that boudoir is like the glamor shot that they did at the mall, or it's something that you only give to your husband on the wedding day. Can you tell us a little bit about what you really feel boudoir is? Because I don't know. I guess I felt like it's something you did for other people, but you just said it, it's like for self love. So let's get into what is boudoir and how is it self love? Shayla Pelton 3:20  Yeah, well, and also, I would even love to preface that with the very first time I ever did a boudoir session for myself was a wedding gift for my husband. And in my mind, that's all it was, right? And then I had couple more kids, and in my mind, I was like, I'm not worthy of another session. Why would I ever do that? I'm a mom now. So I really did, like, I was able to kind of transform my idea of what I was worth and how, even though I am older, I have had children, my body's changed. I'm still beautiful, and I am still worthy of love, especially for myself. So I really do love to just stress to people that even if you go into it as intending to give it to as a gift to somebody, ultimately, the way that you feel inside after your session is going to be more gift than you could ever dream for that person. So it's kind of like a double but, yeah, I think that ultimately, boudoir photography is about reclaiming your sexuality, learning to really accept everything that's unique about you, and whether it's the you know, my eyes, for example, right? They're different sizes, and there's different things about us, right? I have a ton of freckles, and I have this little snail tooth back here. Everything about us is different, and everything about us is worthy of love.Lesley Logan 4:32  Yeah, no, I think that's beautiful. I think that's really because it is true outside of boudoir photography, I tell people all the time, if you need to get your pictures taken, right? Like, get your pictures taken. And people like, I'm uncomfortable to have my picture taken. And I'm like, people don't see the things that we nitpick about ourselves. I, too, I'm like, what is going on with this? Why is my eye like a different shape, right? So we see all these things, but most people don't see that in that having that style of shoe or it's about just showing off all parts of yourself and reclaiming those parts and not shoving them or shaming them or things like that. It's really powerful. And yes, you can give it as a gift, or can just be a gift for yourself. It could be like, this, I look fucking awesome, and I want to celebrate this moment, and I want to memorialize this moment. Shayla Pelton 5:20  Exactly. Lesley Logan 5:21  Okay, so there are people who don't think that they're sexy. There are people who don't think that they're worthy. There are people who think, well, that might be nice for them, or they think that they need to change what they look like to be able to do this. What do you say to that? And how do we talk about that?Shayla Pelton 5:35  Oh, absolutely yes. I think that every single person that I talk to that wants a session, but they're putting it off for whatever reason. It usually comes down to, oh, they want to lose weight, or they want to do this or change that. And I'm like, you are worthy now in this very moment. And we all deserve to be memorialized in that, in every single season of our lives. And I think it is so important to acknowledge the love that you have for yourself now, instead of waiting until you look like some other person's idea of beauty. Because really, at the end of the day, we don't need to change a thing, right? Maybe there are things that we can do to improve or whatever, but you don't have to. It doesn't make you more worthy or more beautiful or sexier or anything. Your heart, your soul. This is just a shell. Everything else is just love.Lesley Logan 6:23  That's beautiful. For you, like, I'm gonna be a boudoir photographer. How did you, how do you step into this? Because also, like, that's gotta be unique story. What's your be it till you see it becoming a boudoir photographer?Shayla Pelton 6:35  It feels like it was just a whole lifetime of steps and different things that happened to kind of push me in different directions. So first off, I always love photography. So even when I was a kid, we never had a professional camera. But if my mom ever bought one of those disposable Kodak cameras, I would just fill that mother up within the first 10 minutes, wait a couple months to develop it. But yeah, after I had kids, or after I had my daughter, my second, I got my first professional camera, and I started kind of doing, usually for family, but I started, you know, friends, and then friends of friends, and then I was referred to like a wedding, and then I did a couple newborns. So everything just spiraled with my photography business. And I actually made it official in 2020 so that was great. February, I got my trade name, and then, boom, shut down. I was starting to really see it as something that I could do professionally. But at the time, I mean, I just left Costco. I was there for 17 years, so I was really struggling with trying to make everything work. You know, give my attention to all different areas and aspects, but still honor what I was doing and my passion. And I knew that I had this love for it, but I still was not really asked about boudoir and anytime I even thought about doing boudoir photography, immediately in my mind, it was like, no, I'm not comfortable doing that. I wouldn't want to make somebody else feel uncomfortable about themselves. And really now, when I look back at that, I realize it's because I had so much self love to work on and I had so much growing to do myself. So I knew that if I wasn't comfortable myself, that would immediately like near to my client. I finally got to a point where I was gaining confidence with what I was doing. I had started hearing from more people like, hey, will you do a boudoir session for me? And then finally, like, you know, the wheels are turning and one of my friends that I've known since we were 12, when we were just little dorks on the playground, she had, the year prior, been in a horrific car accident on the freeway, and she rear ended a semi truck, and she had these incisions that went from her pubic area all the way up past like, her navel, up to her chest bone, and then everywhere else. She was changed forever, but she was having such a hard time loving those changes, appreciating even though she knew like she was strong, wow, I survived this. It was a constant reminder when she looked in the mirror, now she's ugly, now she's not worthy, now she's not lovable. And so she asked me, she was about to move to Texas, so she asked me, hey, will you just, will you do a boudoir session for me? You can use my apartment. I'll be your guinea pig. So I said let's do it. So I printed off poses online, and I brought some lighting, and the whole time I'm shuffling pages and adjusting the lighting, but I can so, like, still to this day, it's been at least almost three years, but the way that she at first, was very hesitant to, you know, caress herself, or, like, move, the way that she transformed during that hour, hour and a half, the way her eyes, at first, she was kind of shy, coy, and then all of a sudden, fire like just body language, her response, the way she felt afterwards. And the entire time, I felt, even I (inaudible) response. I felt like this fire burning in my soul, and it felt so good. And I, immediately, also started feeling better about myself, and like, damn, this is, I love this. I love the way that this feels. And so from then, I was all in. I did some model calls, and I just kept building the experience. And at first I was a little nervous, because we all have self-doubt. What if the first time was a fluke, because we knew each other so well, how could I recreate this with somebody else? But then I kept doing it, and then I was photographing complete strangers in this super raw, intimate, vulnerable state, and I was getting the same results, and they were feeling so good. And I was, oh, it feels so good. So yeah, I just I grew my portfolio, and I followed some of the best educators in boudoir, and I just learned everything that I could. Got my socials up and running, which was exhausting. But yeah, I finally just went full time in May, so three months ago. Lesley Logan 10:59  Amazing. Shayla Pelton 11:00  Yes. Thank you. Thank you. It is, it's, it feels, it just feels so good, even though there's things that I've loved and I've enjoyed and I'm good at, nothing gave me that spark like boudoir photography. Lesley Logan 11:12  Yeah, thank you for sharing the whole journey though. I think so many people can resonate. Sometimes we're nervous about the things and we're drawn to things so there were, they scare us a little bit. It didn't cross your mind on accident. Like, you know what I mean? The things that we resist sometimes are there to assist. Shayla Pelton 11:30  Yeah. Absolutely. Lesley Logan 11:32  Yeah. So. Shayla Pelton 11:33  And I think, too, there were even moments where just conversations or the way I'll compliment somebody, like, throughout my lifetime, I can remember people telling me, oh, wow, you make me feel sexy, right? Like when we were teenagers, early 20s, you make me feel sexy, make me feel beautiful, make me feel worthy. And I was already doing that, and then I just learned to do it with the camera. Lesley Logan 11:51  Yeah, that's so fun. Okay, so you started this a few years ago, and now you're full time. And I think anyone listening, whether it's something, you don't have to be a boudoir photographer, some things just take time but if you are consistent and it also sounds like once you found this thing, you went in on it. So even though it wasn't a full time thing, you were doing boudoir and not going and shooting baseball games at the same time. You niched it so you could get down on this.Shayla Pelton 12:17  Yeah. I did. I did niche down. Yes. I think now that I'm full time photographer, I will do anything, but boudoir is always my passion, and that's always what I will prioritize and and even if I'm doing a family session, talk to the mom like, hey girl, right? When was the last time you really treated yourself? So it's, you know, but yes, boudoir, it's just, it's amazing.Lesley Logan 12:38  So you said prioritize. So I just want to come up. How do you prioritize you? Because you, starting a new business is not easy. You have mentioned kids plural, so, so and your spouse. So how do you prioritize you? Because it sounds like even though you are now more comfortable being a boudoir photographer, you still have to prioritize yourself to have that self worth and that and believe in yourself in that way. So what do you do? Shayla Pelton 13:04  Yeah, well, I'll even add to it that for the first 12, 13 years of being a mom, my oldest is 16, I never prioritized myself, like most people, parental units like, weren't that great. So I'm always trying to elevate. I'm trying to do better, and I'm trying to avoid the parent yield that seems to always be there, like I'm not doing enough, I'm not being there enough. I'm not being present enough. So I never prioritize myself. I didn't treat myself. I didn't really take care of myself. And it's always like I was telling myself, you're being a good mom, because you're always there, and you're, right? You're not, you're not doing anything for yourself. So I finally, I started, you know, having conversations with other people and boudoir photography as well, like hearing from other educators about how important it is to take care of yourself, because if you don't take care of yourself, then that will affect everybody else in your life. So by you prioritizing yourself and at least taking small moments every single day just for yourself, you can show up so much better to the people in your lives. And that changed my entire family dynamic, like, tremendously. It completely, completely changed our lives, because suddenly I was scheduling at least a small amount of time in the morning for yoga, get some form of exercise in, a little bit of meditation. I started getting my nails done. I would do my makeup, which, I mean, it sounds kind of vain, but if you just need to lift up, right? If you just want to get that boost in confidence, you throw that on immediately. It's a boost. And it is a little self care, so little things like that. I started doing more and more for myself. Now I could feel it building. And at the same time, I'm also sharing that journey with my kids so that they can see, like, wow, this is how long it took for our mom to even appreciate her worth, but she's now teaching us hey this is what you can do, and even if you falter, you can always try and do better, because I've struggled with that still. I'm still not perfect. I still have bad days, but I keep giving myself grace and being like, hey you're doing what you can today, every day, your best is going to look different. So I still do try to prioritize myself. School started, so it's a little bit easier. My youngest is five, and he's officially in kindergarten all day, so I have been able to get a little bit extra me time. She's been a dope.Lesley Logan 15:17  I love that you shared it with them, because I think it's, it is so important for them to see that their parents don't revolve around them so that also they can have dreams and aspirations and you know? Shayla Pelton 15:28  Exactly. Yeah. And I actually, so my husband and I went to Baltimore last week for a photo shoot for actually me to get my photos taken by someone that I followed since getting into boudoir photography. It was a dream shoot for me. Oh my God, my pictures look so good. Either way, my daughter was so upset, she's 10, and she was so offended that we would leave her for three days. I sat down with her, and I said, I want you to know that it's okay someday in the future, when you're a parent, if you want to do something for yourself and you are still making sure that your family is taken care of, everyone's needs are met, that's okay, and you're allowed to do that. And I was like, I know this makes you upset, because you love me. You wanna be around me all the time, and I love you too, but it is good for me to have this time and to do this for myself, and it's good for me and daddy to have some time too. So it was good, yeah. I try and turn the struggles into the learning moments. Lesley Logan 16:26  I think that's impressive. So coming back onto boudoir, what is some misconceptions that people have about it? I think that's a good place to start. Shayla Pelton 16:33  Okay. Well, first of all, misconception is like, oh I have to be a model or I have to have experience being in front of the camera or I have to be hot, right? It's like someone else's idea of hot, absolutely not. You as you are even no makeup, you're fucking beautiful. So like wardrobe, you have to only wear lingerie. You have to only wear sexy stuff. You could wear a paper bag, right? If you wanted to. A lot of clients do jerseys. They'll do even just like a white tank top and shorts or, right, little booty shorts or something. There's so many different ways that you can not only emphasize your curves and the things about you that you want to show off, but also honor yourself and your story and things that actually have meaning to you. And I think there's so many ways to personalize a boudoir session. People don't even realize that. They're like, oh, I'll just show up and get on the bed, you know, and boom. And then not being a model thing, most of my clients have never even had their own photo shoot done before. And I mean, everyone has this conceptions of to be good in front of a camera, you have to be photogenic, like, oh, I'm not photogenic. And really, I believe that it just comes down to being comfortable from the camera, and most people aren't, because it is awkward, it feels unnatural, and oftentimes a person taking the pictures isn't going to be able to connect with you on the deeper level and make you feel comfortable and draw out those beautiful emotions in you. And that's what I've really learned throughout this journey, is I can make anybody take a great picture, because I'm just going to get on your level. I'm going to relate to you. We're going to have a great time, we're gonna laugh, we're gonna be silly, we're gonna talk, and I'm gonna give you that space to just get comfortable and be yourself, and that will show in the pictures every single time.Lesley Logan 18:30  Yeah, I think you're completely correct about the photogenic side. I think it's just being comfortable. I've seen some of your photos, and I think some of the most beautiful photos of women without makeup, you can just be sitting on a couch like yourself. And I think maybe it's because of the models and the more adult space that we're like, oh, I have to look like that. And actually, you don't. You and in fact, there's something so beautiful about just there's something so beautiful about the real you shining through and when we get out of our head and we are just very present, you all need someone like Shayla, because every photographer I've ever had, my best photos come from the photographer is a someone I trust. They're someone that I'm comfortable with, they're someone I feel like they get it. They're this is not just a job to them. They're very involved in it, and they're making me feel comfortable. And I think that's the best part. What are some reasons why women have done a boudoir shoot? Obviously, there's the wedding gift, but what are some other reasons why?Shayla Pelton 19:28  Yeah, a lot of women want a little confidence boost. They probably heard from someone else, like, hey, I had this experience, and it was amazing, like, transformative, life changing. And a lot of them are saying hi, I'm gonna do that for myself. That sounds really great, but I'm gonna wait until I'm ready for it, right? So silly. (inaudible)Lesley Logan 19:48  Everyone's ready to lie, right?Shayla Pelton 19:50  Yes. Exactly. Don't lie to yourself. That's definitely a big one. And then, you know, maybe you hit like, a big birthday milestone, or one of my clients she actually at 63 beats cancer for the second time. That was her gift to herself. So like different ways that women find to honor themselves at a certain season of their lives. And then, of course, yes, there's the gift, you know, for your partner or special somebody.Lesley Logan 20:18  Has anyone had surprise reactions?Shayla Pelton 20:21  Oh yeah. Well, because almost everybody, even if they know what they think they're going to expect from the session, there's still that doubt. There's no way that I'm going to look as great as all these other women on her web page or her Instagram. I can't do that, but then almost immediately, and this is why I love doing it. But I will take the first couple shots, and then I'll turn around the camera and I will show them no retouching, no editing whatsoever. This is how beautiful you look. And so when they see that themselves, it is such a huge motivator, even in the session, they start almost immediately, like getting more confidence and just kind of like owning their space and their bodies in such a clear difference from where we started. And then, of course, when we do the reveals, because I do same day reveals, I get tears at least 50% of the time. Happy ones, they're happy tears. I have never, ever, ever made someone cry. But yeah, it's like that wow I truly am a fucking gorgeous woman and or man, or man, but I do, I just, I don't love over retouching photos so I don't body shape, I don't do too much obvious skin smoothing or anything like that, because I really do want people to see like I am beautiful exactly as I am. This is me, and so I really do and when they look at their photos, there's minimal touches from when I took them out of the camera, but there's always just an awe, like. Lesley Logan 21:51  Yeah, I think it's so, I know I want to touch on, like, the I'll do it when I'm ready. This, it's so funny y'all can think back to looking at pictures of yourself in college and going, wow, why didn't I like myself more look how good I looked? So, may I just suggest that you are ready now because I just read a mantra like, this is the youngest I'll ever be right now. Like, tomorrow I will be older and so, yes. So, to have those special memories of who you are and capturing all about that you are, not just pictures of you in your favorite dress or like at a dinner with your friends. We have tons of those. Those are easy to get, but pictures of just from the inside out who you are, and have that in a moment, and also to really have I love that you keep like, that self love, I think it is so one of the things that's so hard to do is to love yourself. It is like a lifelong journey, but also just getting to have a moment to see how beautiful you are in your whole like your whole body, all of you. Shayla Pelton 22:54  Yeah, absolutely, absolutely. Because, I mean, truly, we never see ourselves like just beautiful vulnerability. We never really see that, because like the people that love us the most do, the people that we're the most intimate with they see us when we're in those moments where we're passionate and we're feeling sexy and we're feeling confident, but when we look at ourselves in the mirror, or we get pictures taken of us on the street, we don't feel like that. So we don't see that. And I think there's something so powerful in seeing that just raw version of yourself, and people are usually very surprised about that, like, what do you mean?Lesley Logan 23:28  I think we all need them so we can go, oh, I'm having it. Oh, look at that. Look at how I'm amazing. I can go take another day. Shayla Pelton 23:34  Yeah, absolutely. And I think it's nice to think I can just train my mind to love myself, and now I'm like, all my self love issues are healed, and I'm doing great. But I think there's something that is it's so powerful in the experience, because, you know, hair and makeup, you're in this space where you're vulnerable and it's intimate, and you really get to just open yourself up. And it is just something that's so special, everyone should experience it at least once in your life. It's and it's not for everybody, right? Some people, none of my clients yet, but some people do it and then, like, you know what? I did it. I did that. But everyone else is like, oh my god, I gotta do that again.Lesley Logan 24:19  I think, but also, I think, depending how you are raised, the idea of to being sexy at all you know, can be a difficult thing to admit to yourself, and especially if you've had kids or things you're like, I don't know if I should be sexy or if I should see myself that way. And and I think you can be multi-hyphenated people. You can have all these different parts of you. Yeah.Shayla Pelton 24:40  Yeah, absolutely. I think we lose that as we get older and we're like, we just, I don't know, we see ourselves differently, but you can be anything. You can be whatever you want. I was very much like, I would wear long sleeve shirts lightened up and always mom jeans. Four or five years ago, that was my everyday attire. And I was like, you know what? I feel sexy. I'm gonna dress a little sexy. My daughter kind of hates it, but we, we have lots of talks about how it's, it's okay for women to wear what they feel comfortable (inaudible). Lesley Logan 25:10  I love, yeah, I think that's but I also think that's so cool, because she gets to grow up. I mean, it's okay that she can voice out how she feels. But also, also, just like you would never want anyone to tell her what to wear. You know? Shayla Pelton 25:22  Exactly. Yeah. Exactly. Lesley Logan 25:26  I mean it's just a wonderful it's we're always learning, you know, and that helps us grow. And I think it's so cool. I also love that your children are a wide variety of ages, and I think that probably helps you with your different clients who are older or have just had a kid, and all these things, we just tell stories about ourselves and what we look like and doing a boudoir shoot. You guys, if you have not seen how cool they can be, it is kind of amazing how it doesn't matter the size of your body or the scars on your body or what you've been through, there is just beauty in you being yourself.Shayla Pelton 25:57  Yes, exactly, exactly. Yeah. Lesley Logan 26:01  Shayla, what are you most excited about right now?Shayla Pelton 26:03  Oh, man, I am most excited to get fully booked. I want to spread as much self love as I possibly can, and I'm also doing a lot more of collabs with other photographers, other people that I know, where I'm really trying to also devote energy to creative projects and things that I enjoy. I'm just looking forward to the work to growing every day. I really do think that I learn a little bit and I give myself more grace, and I get a little bit stronger. So it is a journey, and it's never, never quite finished, but I'm definitely very happy with where I'm at now. And I feel so in love with boudoir photography.Lesley Logan 26:44  I mean, that's who we all want to take a photo shoot with. We're gonna take a brief break and find out where people can find you, follow you, work with you and your Be It Actions Items. Lesley Logan 26:51  All right, Shayla, you said you live in Phoenix. Where can people connect with you online? Or how do you, how can they book with you? How can they see your work?Shayla Pelton 26:59  Yeah, let's start with Instagram, because from there you get all my website links, all the nitty gritty details, and you'll see, obviously, right up at tons of images and behind the scenes. So my Instagram handle is shaylapeltonphotography, and definitely, let's be friends.Lesley Logan 27:15  Yeah. And then you've given us a lot of ideas, but bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps we can take to be it till we see it. What do you have for us? Shayla Pelton 27:25  Well, first of all, you can book yourself in the boudoir session, whether it's with me or somebody else, just do it for you, because you're worthy right now. But then going forward, I would really, no matter where you think you're at in life with your own self love a healing journey, I would definitely put time into energy work and releasing generational trauma and healing wounds within your own family, because the more that you really heal from the inside, it just, it, it always radiates outwards, and not just with you, but with everybody in your life. So.Lesley Logan 28:03  I love that. You guys, if you do the boudoir shoot, if you do it with Shayla, that's amazing. And if you don't, then you better tell us you did it. We want to celebrate you. Shayla Pelton 28:10  Absolutely. Lesley Logan 28:11  Yeah. Oh, you're so amazing. I'm so excited for you. Congrats on going full time. It's a really big deal. It's so scary. But you were in the greatest place. You have so much, so many different ways people can come and take their shots with you, and if we inspired you to do boudoir shoot, please let us know, because I do think it's really cool. It's definitely on my mind since I've met you, so though I don't see myself doing that with anyone but you, so I've got to figure that out. At any rate.Shayla Pelton 28:39  Let's talk. We'll figure it out. Lesley Logan 28:40  Let's talk. You guys, share this with a friend. Share this with a friend who's having a hard time feeling beautiful. You know, maybe this is what they need to see themselves the way that you see them and the way other people see them. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 28:55  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 29:38  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 29:43  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 29:47  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 29:54  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 29:57  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. 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“The secret to thriving is embracing change, not resisting it.” In this episode, I share how I made the shift from feeling burned out as a physician to finding success as an entrepreneur in functional medicine—all by learning to embrace change instead of fighting it. Being both a mom and a practitioner taught me to adapt and grow in ways I never expected.   To avoid burnout, it's crucial to design a practice that evolves with you. I offer practical insights on how you can reflect on your values, lean into discomfort, and follow your curiosity to create a career that feels truly aligned and fulfilling. Whether you're a healer, a business owner, or both, ask yourself—how can you create a professional life that not only supports your passion but also your well-being?    Through my mentorship and membership programs, I guide healthcare professionals to tap into their unique talents and deliver meaningful care without sacrificing themselves in the process.   This episode is for anyone looking to grow as a healer, an entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to stay curious and evolve—both personally and professionally.   Quotes “The secret to thriving is embracing change, not resisting it.” (00:20 | Dr. Lara Salyer) “The best healers are those that continue to grow. If you remain static in the knowledge that you have, patience would eventually reach the ceiling of that knowledge, and you wouldn't be serving your community to your best or highest attributes.” (07:23 | Dr. Lara Salyer) “Evolution is your strength. If you lean into it and do those three things, where you reflect regularly, you trust the discomfort, and then you lean into what you're curious about, that can help unlock a different path that could lead to greater things.” (14:57 | Dr. Lara Salyer)  “You need to design a career that evolves with you, that has that flexibility to bend and to expand and contract, one that reflects your unique skills and interests and passions.” (24:15 | Dr. Lara Salyer) “On the other side of change is always something more beautiful than you can ever imagine.” (26:15 | Dr. Lara Salyer)    Links Book a Discovery Call: https://drlarasalyer.as.me/discovery Infographics for purchase: https://drlarasalyer.com/shop/#Infographics   Connect with Dr. Lara Salyer:  Website: https://drlarasalyer.com The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst Instagram: @drlarasalyer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

The course begins Begins Sunday, November 24 2024 Sign up here: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/unique-self-20-portal-1-intimacy-eros-and-evolutionary-love-with-marc-gafni Mighty Networks Portal: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/H5t4LWITEiibcvwL?utm_source=manual

This week we explore the depths of Kabbalah, unique self, and Eros with renowned philosopher Marc Gafni. He begins by defining the foundational concepts of Kabbalah, setting the stage for an exploration of the interplay between masculine and feminine energies that shape our reality. He introduces the profound symbol of the Tree of Life and its relevance to personal mastery. As he describes each piece of the 11 stories in the Tree of Life, the discussion unfolds to encompass the realms of imagination, understanding, and the balance between love and boundaries, highlighting the beauty of contradictions and the coexistence of joy amidst life's challenges. He then describes the concept of unique self, an understanding of self that transcends the misconceptions of both Western and Eastern traditions. As the episode progresses, we delve into how Eros can serve as a portal to deepening intimacy, and ultimately heal our disconnected world. Seed:  Go to https://seed.com/knowthyself and use code 25KNOWTHYSELF for 25% off your first month of Seed André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ 0:00 Intro  1:40 Defining Kabbalah: A Mathematics of Cosmic Intimacy 9:57 Masculine and Feminine Energy in the Universe 20:50 Introducing The Tree of Life 22:19 Keter: The Profound Power of Silence 30:43 Chochmah & Binah: Ideas, Imagination & Understanding 32:49 Chesed & Gevurah: Outrageous Love & Boundaries 35:31 Tiferet: Laughter & Beauty that Holds All Contradictions 38:51 True Meaning of Beauty & Laughter  49:16 Netzach & Hod: Forever & Surrender 51:50 Yesod & Malchut: That Which Receives & Becomes  52:11 Practical Applications of This Wisdom 1:01:56 Finding Light in the Broken Heart 1:06:48 SEED: Save 25% off Your First Month 1:08:50 Every Place You've Been, You've Needed to Be 1:10:43 Who Are You? Defining Separate Self vs True Self 1:20:24 The East & West Both Got This Wrong: The Emergence of Unique Self 1:31:08 Infinity Desires Finitude: What True Love Is 1:38:50 Qualities of Unique Self: Looking Beyond Nondual Thinking  1:46:16 Your Risk to Bring Your Gift into the World 1:55:02 Framework for Defining & Unlocking Your Purpose 1:57:16 Shadow-work: Your Pathway to Purpose 2:09:45 Your Unique Obligation  2:17:13 Eros: Desire as a Portal to Deepening 2:31:30 Earth's Problematic Intimacy Disorder 2:41:49 Human Love: From Soulmate to Whole-mate 2:58:00 Conclusion ___________ Dr. Marc Gafni has been described as a world philosopher — a kind of galaxy heart brain — integrating wisdom from across multiple disciplines into what he has called a New Story of Value in response to the meta-crisis. Gafni's doctorate is from Oxford University with a masters degree from Bar Ilan University. He holds an orthodox rabbinic certification from the Chief Rabbinate in Israel and non-denominational rabbinic ordination. He is the author of forty books, of which only the first twelve have been published, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcgafni/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarcGafni First Principles and First Values (book): https://www.amazon.com/First-Principles-Values-Propositions-Cosmoerotic/dp/B0CS85WYVX  A Return to Eros: the Radical Experience of Being Fully Alive (book):  https://www.amazon.com/Return-Eros-Radical-Experience-Being/dp/1944648186 Your Unique Self: the Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment (book): https://www.amazon.com/Your-Unique-Self-Personal-Enlightenment/dp/1467522775/ ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/

Welcome to Superhumanize, where we explore the frontiers of human potential and the complex tapestry of consciousness. Today, we have an extraordinary guest—one of the most controversial and transformative thinkers of our time, Dr. Marc Gafni. Marc is not just a philosopher; he's a revolutionary mind, a master teacher, and a provocateur who challenges us to rethink the very fabric of our reality.Marc Gafni is known for his groundbreaking 'source code teachings' that delve into the profound depths of spirituality, ethics, and human connection. His theories, such as the Unique Self, CosmoErotic Humanism, and the transition from Homo sapiens to Homo Amor, are not just philosophical musings; they are calls to action for a global reawakening—a radical shift in how we view ourselves and our collective story.In this episode, we talk about Marc's latest work, 'First Principles & First Values,' where he collaborates with other visionary thinkers like Ken Wilber and Zak Stein to chart a path through the meta-crisis facing our civilization. This book is a manifesto for the future of humanity, where love, value, and the essence of what it means to be human are redefined in the most fundamental ways.We'll explore some of the most pressing questions of our time: How do we confront the root cause of evil, what does it mean to reclaim our collective narrative as a love story? And how do we ensure that emerging technologies serve to enhance, rather than undermine, our journey toward becoming Homo Amor?Marc's insights are intellectually stimulating and they challenge us to integrate spiritual enlightenment, ethical living, and the art of meaningful relationships into our everyday lives. This is a conversation that promises to push boundaries and invites you into a new way of seeing the world.Episode highlights:01:09 Exploring First Principles and First Values03:08 The Think Tank and Metacrisis05:08 The Shocks of Existence06:23 Existential Risks and AI09:13 The Death of Our Humanity10:41 The Techplex and Skinner's Box22:48 Creating a New Story of Value47:29 Exploring Eros and Intimacy48:03 The Principle of Continuity and Discontinuity49:44 A Story of Timeless Love51:57 The Evolution of Intimacy and Freedom54:29 The Debate on Free Will57:48 The Impact of Technology on Freedom01:02:09 Understanding Intrinsic Value01:04:34 The Field of Value and Shared Stories01:19:47 The Democratization of Heroism01:21:01 Concluding Thoughts and ReflectionsResources mentioned:Marc's websiteFirst Principles & First Values by Mark GafniGuest's social handles:FacebookInstagramSubstackMediumYouTubeP.S. If you enjoy this episode and feel it helps to elevate your life, please give us a rating or review. And if you feel others may benefit from this podcast as well, spread the word, share and help grow our tribe of Superhumans. When we help heal One, we help heal All. Much gratitude and love.Yours,Ariane

I am beautiful just as I am. My beauty radiates from within and shines outward. I appreciate and love my unique qualities. I am confident in my own skin and embrace my natural beauty. Every part of me is a reflection of my inner strength and grace. I honor and celebrate my body and all it does for me. I am worthy of love and admiration for who I am. I radiate beauty and positivity in everything I do. I choose to see and acknowledge my beauty every day. My self-worth is not defined by anyone else's standards. I am grateful for the beauty that surrounds me and flows through me. I embrace my imperfections as unique aspects of my beauty. I love and accept myself unconditionally. My inner beauty shines through and enhances my outer appearance. I am confident, strong, and beautifully me. I celebrate my individuality and the beauty it brings. I am proud of who I am and the person I am becoming. I radiate beauty and kindness wherever I go. I honor my body and cherish its beauty. I am a beautiful person inside and out, and I embrace that truth.

My guest David Ask is an author, entrepreneur, inventor, and coach. David was the driving force behind a product that is a thermostat guard called StatGuardPlus and is sold in such retail giants as Home Depot and Lowes. His passion is working with groups to help each member become clear about who each person uniquely is and his or her unique purpose in life. His book is titled Working on One – The Guardians of Grit. He wrote it for dads to help them raise what he calls “uncrushable young people.”Book: Working on One – The Guardians of GritWebsite: https://www.davidask.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.ask.18Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidask/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidask/

In this podcast we will talk about how to stay true to your unique self  from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the biggest precursors of existentialism.  So with that in mind, here are six steps, inspired by the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, which will help you to stay true to your unique self  01. Don't Follow The Herd 02. Trust Your Opinion  03. Seek Out Knowledge  04. Live Dangerously 05.Spend time in solitude 06. Find Your Meaning  We hope you enjoyed listening to this audio and hope this audio, from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, helps you stay true to your unique self  Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, poet, essayist, and cultural critic. He is considered to be one of the most daring and greatest thinkers of all time. His writings on truth, morality, language, aesthetics, cultural theory, history, nihilism, power, consciousness, and the meaning of existence have exerted an enormous influence on Western philosophy and intellectual history. He was one of the biggest precursors of existentialism, which emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent, determining their own development through acts of will. By his famous words “God is dead!”, Nietzsche moved the focus of philosophy from metaphysics to the material world and to the individual as a responsible person for his own life. Friedrich Nietzsche wrote several books like The Birth of a Tragedy,  Human, All Too Human, The Dawn, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, Twilight of the Idols, The Will to Power, The Antichrist, and many more. His teachings have shaped the lives of many people; from psychologists to poets, dancers to social revolutionaries.

Andrew questions Marc about the famous Tree of Life and the ten Sephirot in Hebrew Kabbalah. An introduction and a radical interpretation. How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It's Love or Die!Links: Parallax Mighty Networks: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/RnBBvEYInToDBG2P?utm_source=manual Parallax Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/2024-courses-and-events Membership and Donation: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar Website Dr. Marc Gafni: http://www.marcgafni.com Radical Kabbalah: https://www.marcgafni.com/main-teachings/radical-kabbalah/ Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination.He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization.Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. " --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

Andrew questions Marc about the famous Tree of Life and the ten Sephirot in Hebrew Kabbalah. An introduction and a radical interpretation. How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It's Love or Die! Links: Parallax Mighty Networks: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/RnBBvEYInToDBG2P?utm_source=manual Parallax Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/2024-courses-and-events Membership and Donation: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar Dr. Marc Gafni: http://www.marcgafni.com Radical Kabbalah: https://www.marcgafni.com/main-teachings/radical-kabbalah/ Bio: Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization. Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

Our planet is suffering so deeply from a global intimacy disorder, is it even possible to turn things around?Dr. Marc Gafni returns to share his newest work, First Principles and First Values (a collaboration with Dr. Zak Stein under the pseudonym David J. Temple), as a possible blueprint for a new and better way forward in this Living 4D conversation.Register for his free, weekly Evolutionary Sensemaking program on Sundays at 10 a.m. Western Time/1 p.m. Eastern Time and receive Chapters 1-4 of his book, Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment, for free. Take his free Unique Self mini-course. Grab your free audiobook, The Erotic and The Holy, at this link. Join Marc on your favorite social media platform: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Substack. TimestampsThe value of stories. (7:51)A pivotal generation. (18:31)A cosmic story of value. (28:40)“We live in an amorous cosmos.” (32:25)“We are music.” (45:00)Is there no true shared field of values? (53:50)Moving from dogma to dharma. (1:03:26)Evolutionary love. (1:08:58)Eros defined. (1:12:08)How do you become a world-changer? (1:20:29)“God is a verb.” (1:37:32)A unique configuration of intimacy. (1:42:38)“God is the infinite intimate.” (1:55:38)Resources Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in Culture by Johan Huizinga The Imitation Game The Vulnerable World Hypothesis by Nick Bostrom Beyond Freedom and Dignity by B.F. SkinnerFinite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility by James CarseThe work of Barbara Marx Hubbard and Dr. James ShapiroPaul's Living 4D conversation with James TunneyFind more resources for this episode on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20CHEK Institute HLC 1 Live We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Join me in conversation with Dr. Marc Gafni, one of the most inspiring, honest, and powerful spiritual teachers I know. We dive deep into the nature of our humanity and the crisis we are in, with the risk to Humanity as a whole and the risk to Our Humanity. Sit with us as we contemplate what we must do to cross over to the Right side, the One side. The side of Love. To the side of the Goddess. The side of She. Official Bio: Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist and passionate philosopher.  He is known for his “source code teachings”, including Unique Self theory and the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. Learn more about Dr. Marc Gafni's work at ⁠⁠https://www.marcgafni.com/⁠⁠.  Center for Integral Wisdom http://www.centerforintegralwisdom.org Office for the Future https://www.officeforthefuture.com/en "First Principles and First Values. Forty-Two Propositions on CosmoErotic Humanism, the Meta-Crisis, and the World to Come," is available world wide this week: Order your copy in America/Canada: https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/politics-and-current-affairs/first-principles-and-first-values/ Order your copy worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/First-Principles-Values-Propositions-Cosmoerotic/dp/B0CS85WYVX Follow and connect with Dr. Gafni: Instagram ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the 'Planetary Awakening in Love Through Unique Self Symphonies.' Register here for FREE: http://www.onemountainmanypaths.org A Return to Eros (Book) Weekly Broadcast with Dr. Marc Gafni: ⁠⁠https://www.onemountainmanypaths.org/⁠⁠ A podcast with Dr. Gafni, his partner Dr. Kristina Kincaid and Aubrey Marcus entitled Healing the Wounds of Culture. https://youtu.be/1LKnwzJzwEg ... Get my free "Sacred Union: The Dark Goddess & The Divine Masculine Desire Masterclass" here: www.sashalipskaia.com/divine-feminine-desire Are you called to Sacred Union with the Divine inside yourself in your healing and awakening journey? For 1:1 and custom support inquiries, Book a Clarity Call with me: Bit.ly/Deepshift   If you are a woman on a mission to embody your destiny, check out my upcoming "Sacred Union, Love, and Desire" group immersion program: www.sashalipskaia.com/darkgoddessdesire     Thank you for being part of this sacred space with me.   For 1:1 and custom support inquiries, Book a Clarity Call with me: Bit.ly/Deepshift   Free resources: Get your free embodied sexual and intuitive energy manifestation practice: www.sashalipskaia.com/manifest Get your free heart-opening meditations and sign up for more spiritual, intuitive mindset guidance from me at www.sashalipskaia.com/getclear If you are a woman on a mission to Release your chains, Recover your truth, Love yourself in the light + the dark of your heart's desires, and unleash your Divine Feminine power, check out my upcoming "Sacred Union, Love, and Desire" group immersion program: www.sashalipskaia.com/darkgoddessdesire For 1:1 and custom support inquiries, Book a Clarity Call with me: Bit.ly/Deepshift ---------------  Connect with me: www.sashalipskaia.com   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sashalipskaia   FB: https://www.facebook.com/sashalipskaiacoach   IG: https://www.instagram.com/sashalipskaia   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashalipskaia About your host: Sasha Lipskaia, MA, is an intuitive, tantric embodiment guide, spiritual coach, and sacred intimacy mentor to those on the awakening path, spiritual entrepreneurs, light workers, and devotional leaders who want to embody their higher purpose and serve God by living and creating a life from the truth of their hearts.    ***Disclaimer*** This episode is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not to be taken or used as medical advice. As a certified mindset coach and intuitive guide, I do not offer professional psychotherapeutic or medical advice or treatment. If you need mental or physical health support, please seek the help of a trained psychotherapist and physician.

One of April's main energy theme's as we navigate brining the new world into reality is building unique self trust. Noticing: What is your truth, your intuition, telling you? How does it feel to follow it, to trust it? In what ways are you still listening to old patterns? If you're feeling called to go deeper on this topic, join the Intuitive's Toolkit for this month's live session where you will receive an activation to understand further what's yours and what isn't - and what goodness lies ahead of you. You do not need to be present to enjoy the session, you may listen on replay as many times as you wish while you're an active member. Develop your intuition and energetic gifts, consciously and gently, in this monthly container available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Intuitive's Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To work 1:1 with Emily in the Alignment Container, ⁠⁠⁠⁠apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠, currently taking private clients. Follow for more on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @emilymarie.energy or for additional ways to work with Emily at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emilymarie.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourenergyfirst/support

How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It's Love or Die! Andrew questions Marc about the famous Tree of Life and the ten Sephirot in Hebrew Kabbalah. An introduction and a radical interpretation. And a discussion on 6th Sepirot: Tiferet Parallax Mighty Networks: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/RnBBvEYInToDBG2P?utm_source=manual Parallax Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/2024-courses-and-events Website Dr. Marc Gafni: http://www.marcgafni.com Radical Kabbalah: https://www.marcgafni.com/main-teachings/radical-kabbalah/ Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization. Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

Simon Q is a world traveler, digital nomad, philosopher, regen, and one of my closest friends. You can follow Simon on X @QBFrank. This conversation is from March 2023, and is one of my favorite conversations I've had on this podcast to date. We dive into topics such as: Our collaboration at True North Float, and what True North means to us. Dialogos and our collective exploration of the unique self symphony of sovereign souls The coordination failure of mankind and the meme of Moloch My Cannabis Ketamine download + Wisdom from Forrest Landry Proof of support protocol as a catalyst for collective coordination True north evolving into a collective, and what that might look like The tension between centralization and decentralization in an organization Consciously choosing what you are struggling and dying for? Transformational architecture, liberating structures, and the power of art. If you enjoy this podcast, a great zero cost way to support this project is to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube, as well as leave us a 5 star rating. This will help other find this rabbit hole, as well as help us get more epic guests on the show. You can do so here: https://poplme.co/hash/P8WJUEa8/3/s

When we think of the Enneagram for widows, we think about how it's more than just about personality types; it's like a roadmap to your deepest fears and motivations.  Guest Tami Imlay discusses the Enneagram and how widows can find new ways to approach life challenges and understand their needs better using this ancient, yet ever-relevant self-awareness tool. Key topics in this episode include:The Enneagram as a powerful self-discovery tool, helping widows recognize their gut reactions, thought processes, and core fearsHow understanding your Enneagram type can help in processing loss more effectivelyThe transformative potential of neuro coaching and rewiring the brainGet the full transcript and more here: https://widowsquad.com/enneagram-for-widows

Join The Love or Die page on our Parallax Mighty Networks: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/tQLqSh5i-wE2XHm6?utm_source=manual Andrew questions Marc about the famous Tree of Life and the ten Sephirot in Hebrew Kabbalah. An introduction and a radical interpretation. And a discussion on the 4th and 5th Sepirot: Chesed and Gevurah Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization. Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. " Artist links: Website Dr. Marc Gafni: http://www.marcgafni.com Radical Kabbalah: https://www.marcgafni.com/main-teachings/radical-kabbalah/ Parallax Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/2024-courses-and-events Membership and Donation: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

The state of our world is in such a fragile place right now, which means it's up to all of us to step up to the plate and do our part to make it better. You can't be that agent of change, however, if you don't know your self…Explore the concept of self and be prepared to tackle the three most important questions any human being has to answer as Dr. Marc Gafni returns for another deep dive into cosmo-erotic humanism in this Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Marc's work on his website where you can register for his free, weekly Evolutionary Sensemaking program Sundays at 10 a.m. Western Time/1 p.m. Eastern Time and receive Chapters 1-4 of his book, Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment, for free. Take Marc's Unique Self mini-course that's also free.Check out Marc on many social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.Timestamps The most important questions a human being has to answer. (4:14)“If we don't get this right, we're going to go extinct.” (10:15)The second simplicity. (18:41)The separate self is a puzzle piece. (32:18)Your unique self. (40:23)Uniqueness: The currency of connection. (52:57)“God is an ultimate wholeness…” (59:09)Evolutionary unique self. (1:11:33)“My unique self is my unique eros.” (1:33:11)The self as an archetype. (1:53:26)Your storyline. (2:10:44)One of the mysteries of reality. (2:20:37)Certainty and uncertainty: Values of the cosmos. (2:27:59)The other door in the self. (2:35:28)ResourcesSelf in Integral Evolutionary Mysticism by Dr. Marc GafniThe Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco Paul's Living 4D conversation with Nir EyalSoul Prints: Your Path to Fulfillment by Dr. Marc GafniThe Erotic and The Holy by Dr. Marc GafniHooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal Find more resources for this episode on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20CHEK InstituteWild PasturesNedWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Andrew questions Marc about the famous Tree of Life and the ten Sephirot in Hebrew Kabbalah. An introduction and a radical interpretation. And a discussion on the 2nd and 3rdd Sepirot: Chokhmah and Binah Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization. Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. " Artist links: Website Dr. Marc Gafni: http://www.marcgafni.com Radical Kabbalah: https://www.marcgafni.com/main-teachings/radical-kabbalah/ Parallax Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/2024-courses-and-events Membership and Donation: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

Tony tackles the misconception of perfection and the fear of making a mistake. He emphasizes the importance of differentiating ourselves, pursuing our genuine passions, and learning to accept the unpredictability of life. Tony guides us to redefine fulfillment and happiness by 'just being ourselves'. He also explores how our minds play tricks on us, in particular, our inherent need for approval and certainty, and examines the role of overconfidence. He finally discusses how embracing the beauty of an ordinary life can make us feel more fulfilled. Dive into this insightful talk and learn more about living authentically and finding joy in your journey. 00:00 Introduction and Story Time 00:38 Ted's Story: The Fear of Making a Mistake 01:14 Ted's Career and Passion for Reading and Writing 02:38 Ted's Realization and Struggle with Self-Acceptance 03:15 The Importance of Pursuing Genuine Happiness 04:19 The Struggle with Comparison and the Desire to Stand Out 04:32 Introduction to the Virtual Couch Podcast 06:07 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance 09:48 The Role of Others in Our Self-Perception 14:54 The Fear of Rejection and the Desire for Certainty 22:03 The Illusion of Certainty and the Power of Open-Mindedness 26:34 Embracing the Beauty of Being Okay 27:47 Conclusion and Farewell Find all the latest links to podcasts, courses, Tony's newsletter, and more at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch Tony mentioned the Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/ Please follow Tony's new Waking Up to Narcissism Instagram account here https://www.instagram.com/wutnpod/ Subscribe to Tony's latest podcast, "Waking Up to Narcissism Q&A - Premium Podcast," on the Apple Podcast App. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waking-up-to-narcissism-q-a/id1667287384 Go to http://tonyoverbay.com/workshop to sign up for Tony's "Magnetize Your Marriage" virtual workshop. The cost is only $19, and you'll learn the top 3 things you can do NOW to create a Magnetic Marriage. You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com And visit http://tonyoverbay.com and sign up to receive updates on upcoming programs and podcasts. Tony mentioned a product that he used to take out all of the "uh's" and "um's" that, in his words, "must be created by wizards and magic!" because it's that good! To learn more about Descript, click here https://descript.com?lmref=bSWcEQ

Margo is joined by Britta Borden-Tabor, a trailblazing digital influencer and empowerment coach whose passion knows no bounds. Britta has dedicated her life's mission to inspiring and uplifting women over 40, helping them uncover their passions and turn their dreams into reality. She isn't just a coach; she's a beacon of motivation, a force of nature, and a true inspiration to countless souls. Through her powerful words and magnetic presence, Britta ignites a flame within her audience, urging them to embrace their full potential and conquer any obstacles in their path. Her infectious enthusiasm and unshakeable belief in the power of women's dreams make her a compelling force in the realm of personal development.   Margo and Britta discuss: Her desire to be seen as someone different than she was typically seen as and how that was a catalyst in showing up in a new way The power in showing up without overthinking Creating a community versus creating following What it means to be authentic and step into your power Her role as a full time caregiver, special needs advocate and what it's taught her Breaking the stereotype of what a plus size woman should wear Taking control of your own experiences and becoming an expert in your own life Finding a balance between making a profit and helping people Overcoming rejection before finding success on social media How paying it forward and helping others has resulted in unexpected rewards and joy   Join Windowsill Chats Patreon for just $5 a month and receive early access to the Windowsill Chats Podcast, question submission for Q&A, replay's of monthly Q&A create-together sessions, a vibrant Facebook community, and more at www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill!   Connect with Britta: www.instagram.com/britt_dazzle www.facebook.com/Britta Borden-Tabor www.tiktok.com/@brittatabor https://thebeekeepher.com/   Connect with Margo: www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.windowsillchats.com www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

Andrew questions Marc about the famous Tree of Life and the ten Sephirot in Hebrew Kabbalah. An introduction and a radical interpretation. And a discussion on the first Sepirot, Keter, the crown. Our Substack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Homepage: www.Parallax-media.eu Events: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar Parallax Academy: https://parallax-media.eu/curriculum Membership: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar Website Dr. Marc Gafni: http://www.marcgafni.com Your Unique Self: the Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment (book): http://bit.ly/3FkFhli A Return to Eros: the Radical Experience of Being Fully Alive (book): https://bit.ly/3XRCA28 Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization. Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

In part 2 of this passionate conversation, Marc speaks the unspeakable: about Sabbatai Sevi, The Hebrew Wisdom Messiah, and his wife Sara, where sex and Eros meet religion and the clarification of desire. Our Substack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Homepage: www.Parallax-media.eu Events: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar Parallax Academy: https://parallax-media.eu/curriculum Membership: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar Website Dr. Marc Gafni: http://www.marcgafni.com Your Unique Self: the Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment (book): http://bit.ly/3FkFhli A Return to Eros: the Radical Experience of Being Fully Alive (book): https://bit.ly/3XRCA28 Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization. Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

Links: Our Substack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Homepage: www.Parallax-media.euEvents: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendarParallax Academy: https://parallax-media.eu/curriculum Membership: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar Bio: Bonnitta is a visioneer, insight guide and horse whisperer. Her work is deeply embodied and grounded, and over the last several years, she's shown us how to trust the intelligence of life again. She is founder of Alderlore Insight Center and curates wickedly provocative and seriously surprising conversations at The Pop-UP School. https://bonnittaroy.substack.com/ Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization.Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

Struggling to accept your uniqueness? This episode is a heartwarming ride back to center and acceptance through Mx.Domestic's story. We explored topics like showing up as your true self, vulnerability, doing what you love, communicating your ADHD with employers and finding a life that feels right for you. Instagram: @adhdexplorers Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NeurodiveShows/playlists https://adhdoers.com/

If you know that you've been holding back on yourself and that there is WAY more of You to Be Expressed in this World

Mac and Stock welcome Denny_cards to the podcast. During the episode Denny shares his story going from casual collector to content creator and mainstay in the hobby.During the episode they discuss everything from content inspiration, dealing with adversity, and embracing your unique self on social media.Keep up with Denny through the links below:Instagram - denny_cardsTikTok - denny_cardsPodcast and Other Links - Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the great joys of contemplative life is that it teaches us to be who we actually are. By holding our attention inwardly, rather than being scattered about by a million different things, we nourish the best, most unique parts of ourselves. As the unique self comes into being, it becomes a gloriously original expression of Creation through which we can offer our fullest gifts to everyone and everything. If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible donation to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We're grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our monthly online practitioners retreat.  Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail Voicemail. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Dr. Thomas Easley, Founder Mind Heart for Diversity Consulting about The DEI Project, Mind Heart for Diversity, and Being Your Unique Self.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 2:48  Nic & Laura discuss Ghana7:03   Interview with Dr. Thomas Easley starts7:42   The DEI Project29:55  Mind Heart for Diversity40:25   Field Notes44:21  Being your unique selfPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Dr. Thomas Easley at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-thomas-rashad-easley-4549675/ Guest Bio: Thomas RaShad Easley, Ed.D., is the child of civil rights activists that protested in the children's march in 1963 at the height of the Civil Right movement and integrated an all-white school in Toledo, Ohio. Assistant Dean of Community and Inclusion at the School of the Environment at Yale University (the first school of forestry, 1900). Dr. Easley has attended Alabama A&M University (B.S.), Iowa State University (M.S.), and North Carolina State University (Ed.D.) Dr. Easley has backgrounds in forestry, genetics, and adult education. Dr. Easley is a certified diversity, equity and inclusion consultant that works with academic institutions, corporate entities, and other organizations to help them actualize a strong diversity initiative that welcomes everyone and shifts work culture to be equitable. Dr. Easley is a musical artist, professor, Eagle Scout, and a former campus pastor. He intentionally merges conscious lyrics, ecumenical spirituality, land stewardship, education, diversity/equity/inclusion principles and entrepreneurial thinking in his lectures, workshops and presentations.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Subscribe to our substack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Events: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar Parallax Academy: https://parallax-media.eu/curriculum Membership: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar In this passionate conversation, Marc speaks the unspeakable: about Sabbatai Sevi, The Hebrew Wisdom Messiah and his wife Sara. Where sex and Eros meet religion and the clarification of desire. Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization. Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. Website Dr. Marc Gafni: http://www.marcgafni.com Your Unique Self: the Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment (book): http://bit.ly/3FkFhli A Return to Eros: the Radical Experience of Being Fully Alive (book): https://bit.ly/3XRCA28 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

In this episode of the Align podcast, Marc Gafni talks about the mind, body, and heart connection. He covers the different ways tension manifests in the body, and the ways we can communicate with music. He also dives deep into the importance of our psychological self, mystical self, and future self, as ways to view our past, present, and future. We end the conversation with an exploration of love and compassion, and methods to be more mindful in day-to-day life. Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization. Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. Thank you to our sponsors: Start your membership today and receive $250 off at mylifeforce.com/align, and get 15% off addition purchases with code ALIGN To start the FREE TRIAL of the Align Method Program, head to https://www.alignpodcast.com/amp Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/ALIGN. Join over 8 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with code ALIGN at manscaped.com. 

Let's toss out what we've been told about self-care and learn how to infuse it into our everyday lives. Join me as we chat with  @heatherjonescoaching  about her unique philosophies and suggestions for self-care.Sign Up for 21 Days of Outside the Box, Whole-Self-Care: https://subscribepage.io/QPt4OjAbout Heather JonesThis sweet lady is a New Yorker at heart, but these days she's living in Alabama with her wonderful hubby and two gorgeous kiddos. She's got a serious love for books, critters, and getting her creative juices flowin'. Speaking of juice, did I mention that Heather is a total baking and pastry arts pro? Yep, she studied that stuff early on, and now her friends and fam reap the sweet rewards.And get this: she's a certified life coach! But her journey wasn't a straight line. Nope, at 18, she joined the Army (thank you for your service, Heather!), where she met her future husband. After six years of serving her country, she left the military and pursued her passion for baking and pastry arts. Let me tell you, her cakes YUUUM!But Heather didn't stop there. She became an Etsy shop owner, which was cool, but it wasn't her true calling. That's when she found coaching - the perfect way to inspire and empower others. She's a natural at it, and she loves nothing more than helping women build the business of their dreams while keeping a beautiful balance in all other areas of their lives. Honestly, with Heather in your corner, you can do anything. So, if you're looking for someone to guide you on your journey, Heather's your gal. She's got the experience, the skills, and the heart to help you reach your full potential. Let's go!Connect with Heather: Web: https://www.heatherjonescoaching.comIG: https://instagram.com/heather_jones_coachingFB: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherJonesCoachingLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-jones-coaching/SUBSCRIBE & click the notifications bell to be notified when the follow-up to this podcast and others are posted. JOIN my private community MORE INFO & RECIPES

On episode 22 of A Chat with Uma, I speak with Dr. Elizabeth Berry! Elizabeth Berry, Ph.D is a neuroscientist, addiction researcher, science communicator, artist, and digital creator. Dr. Berry just received her Ph.D in Cell Biology with a specialization in neuroscience from New York Medical College this past May. For her dissertation project, she focused on opioid addiction and the impact it has on specific neurons in the brain called orexin neurons. She is currently working as a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Leonard's lab, the lab she did her dissertation in, furthering the research she pursued during her PhD. In the future she hopes to work in an industry position as a scientist on neurodegenerative diseases. She is also the creator behind @nature.neuroscience.phd, her widely-regarded science communication and digital art platform. In this episode, we discuss the following topics (+ timestamps): (00:00:00) Introduction of episode & Dr. Elizabeth Berry (00:04:07) Dr. Berry's journey to becoming a neuroscientist Lifelong love for nature Starting in plant science & microbiology The personal experience that led her to pivot into neuroscience Masters degree to join Ph.D program (00:19:59) All about Dr. Berry's Ph.D experience How she chose her lab & addiction neuroscience research Her learning differences/challenges & how she overcame them How she taught herself neuroscience after not having a neuro background How her outdoors upbringing influenced the way she learns today (00:31:49) Dr. Berry's addiction neuroscience research Orexin/hypocretin neurons Opioid addiction Findings from her thesis work All about whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology (00:44:19) Dr. Berry's reflections on work/life balance as a researcher Struggling to find balance Relationships and family Taking care of yourself mentally & physically Boundaries vs. acceptance in different situations How to navigate the toxicity of comparison & competition in grad school How to manage overwhelm Finding presence amongst chaos (00:59:08) All about Dr. Berry's massively successful science communication platform How she began her scicomm account How art helped her learn neuroscience Bringing together her artistry with her science Sharing her personal journey Normalizing the human experience How her scicomm is received by different populations (01:08:38) All about Dr. Berry's career plans Why she chose to do a postdoctoral fellowship How she plans to pivot into industry Why she is choosing to leave academia and join industry The harsh reality of survivorship and living conditions within academia Balancing passion for research with respecting your health + boundaries (01:20:52) How Dr. Berry has utilized movement as a vital self-care tool through her intensive schedule (01:25:01) DEEP rapid-fire final questions with Dr. Berry, and closing out the episode! Her guidance on finding + being your full, unique self Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Berry: Instagram: @nature.neuroscience.phd Website ResearchGate Twitter: @NatureNeuroPhD LinkedIn YouTube Connect with me! My website⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠umarchatterjee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UmaRChatterjee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UmaRChatterjee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UmaRChatterjee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@umarchatterjee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a guest you want on the show? Fill out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest Suggestion Form!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/umarchatterjee/message

In this episode we are continuing this very important conversation -- challenging the ethos of "Purity Culture" and offering a new shared story of values.Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination. Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. We are so excited to be doing this podcast with Dr. Marc Gafni. We live at a time where our online information ecology is broken, for that reason I am providing you with a couple of links to help clarify any issues that might arise if you're searching online and run into controversial claims regarding Dr. Gafni. The first is a podcast with Dr. Gafni, his partner Dr. Kristina Kincaid and Aubrey Marcus entitled Healing the Wounds of Culture.https://youtu.be/1LKnwzJzwEgThe second is a link to the Who Is Marc Gafni website, which is an extensive refutation with multiple articles and video's of the false claims that appear online. https://www.whoismarcgafni.com/2020/12/refutation-of-internet-false-regarding-dr-marc-gafni/Follow the links if you feel the need. CONNECT WITH DR. MARC GAFNIFree Weekly Broadcast with Dr. Marc Gafni5 Day Retreat with Dr. Marc GafniEros Mystery SchoolFree Download of the Erotic and the Holy Audiobook Free Download of Radical Kabbalah (Introduction)A Return to Eros: the Radical Experience of Being Fully AliveDr. Marc Gafni's WebsiteCONNECT WITH US: www.themedicin.com

Consider supporting us by donation via PayPal, Patronage or by becoming an Academy member: https://parallax-media.eu/donateParallax Events: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendarParallax Academy: https://parallax-media.eu/curriculumMembership: https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-academy-calendar The 3rd of a monthly series of discussions, Love or Die, in which Marc and Andrew discuss the meta-crisis, Hebrew Wisdom and AI. How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It's Love or Die! Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker, social activist, and passionate philosopher. He is known for his “source code teachings,” including Unique Self theory, the Five Selves, the Amorous Cosmos, A Politics of Evolutionary Love, A Return to Eros and Digital Intimacy. He is author of over twenty-five books, including the award-winning Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic ordination.He teaches on the cutting edge of philosophy and spirit in the West, with the aim of participating in the articulation of what Dr. Gafni together with Dr. Zak Stein and colleagues are calling CosmoErotic Humanism. At the core of CosmoErotic Humanism is what Dr. Gafni and Dr. Stein are calling ‘First Principles and First Values,' Anthro-Ontology and a “Universal Grammar of Value.” This shared story rooted in First Principles and First Values can then serve as the matrix for a global ethos for a global civilization.Dr. Gafni is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Office for the Future, the Center for World Religion and Philosophy and the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. At the core of their shared missions is the articulation and delivery into culture of a Great Library - in multiple forms - which participates in evolving the source code of consciousness and culture in response to the Meta Crisis. Website Dr. Marc Gafni: http://www.marcgafni.comYour Unique Self: the Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment (book):http://bit.ly/3FkFhli A Return to Eros: the Radical Experience of Being Fully Alive (book): https://bit.ly/3XRCA28 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

Suzanne shares an inspiring story from a high school art class about being unapologetically yourself. She emphasises the importance of embracing and expressing your unique interests and passions, even if they are not widely appreciated. Suzanne discusses her own journey of authenticity in her business, including feedback on her website relaunch and her views on trigger warnings. She invites listeners to celebrate their uniqueness and appreciate others who do the same. Tune in for an empowering message about letting your true self shine and connecting with those who resonate with your genuine self. In this episode Suzanne talks about: The Art Teacher's Wisdom Personal Business Journey The Trigger Warning Debate Embracing Unapologetic Weirdness Enjoy my podcast? You'll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Find out more: https://www.suzanneculberg.com Get in touch with Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact (in typical Suze style this is NOT your usual contact page!)

In this episode, Bill Henrich demonstrates what it means to live with intention, how your greatest asset is free will and choice and how people give it away to fear. He also discusses how joy is ageless and timeless, and where attention goes, energy flows. If your life is out of control, that's a good thing since it opens up the path to more possibilities than restricting your life. Without commitment, you can only have confusion."If you're reading this, then I know that you're seeking answers and a way to end your frustration, confusion, stress and overwhelm. You're looking for a way to make lasting changes in your life – changes that are always going to be for the better. This is how we are one and the same.The information that I have discovered it's so powerful that it creates a fool proof blueprint to follow that guarantee success. This allows me the opportunity to provide a 100% money back success guarantee to all of my clients. Are you ready to have it all! If you're committed and looking to rapidly change your life to one of purpose, passion and prosperity click the link below and fill out an application for one of my programs.I am looking forward to connecting with you and showing you how to live a life that is beyond your ability to comprehend at this moment." - Bill HeinrichTrue Life Purpose Now |Facebook(33) Bill Heinrich | LinkedIn(3) Thelifepurposeguy (@Heinrich_Bill) / Twitter(17) Bill Heinrich - YouTubeBill Heinrich (@thelifepurposeguy) • Instagram photos and videos#purpose #positivity #mindset #executivecoach #success #author #energy #businessowner #happiness #nonphysical #divinepurpose #clarity #lifepurpose #podcast #podcastshow #alittlelessfearpodcast #joyThis is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearWriters Work | Write Your Way to the Life You WantA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos

Dr. Marc Gafni returns to the podcast, joining Paul on a deeper dive into love, eros, Cosmo-erotic humanism and the relationship between certainty and uncertainty in this Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Marc's work on his website where you can register for his free, weekly One Mountain, Many Paths program Sundays at 10 a.m. Western Time/1 p.m. Eastern Time. Take Marc's Unique Self mini-course that's also free. Check out Marc on many social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin and YouTube.TimestampsLove is a perception, not an emotion. (12:30)An interior science equation for eros. (18:54)Awareness or full throbbing aliveness. (26:38)Cosmo-erotic humanism. (37:06)Why eros matters. (40:37)Why do you care? (50:15)“You can't about love without talking about obligation.” (57:04)The field of value. (1:21:25)Moving from polarization to paradox. (1:32:09)Are belief systems damaging and dangerous? (1:43:03)The relationship between certainty and uncertainty. (1:52:09)Reclaiming the divinity of need. (1:59:42)The 8 core eros needs. (2:07:17)ResourcesThe Chemical Basis for Morphogenesis by Alan TuringPaul's Living 4D conversation with the late James CarseA Return to Eros: The Radical Experience of Being Fully Alive, Your Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment and The Erotic and The Holy by Marc GafniFinite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility and The Religious Case Against Belief by James CarseThe work of Zak Stein, Larry Page, Alan Watts and William Butler Yeats Find more resources for this episode on our website. Thanks to our awesome sponsors: CHEK Life Process Alchemy Workshop Paleovalley BiOptimizers PAUL10 Organifi CHEK20CHEK Institute/IMS1 Online L4DIMS1We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Christine Carron, a renowned writer, productivity expert, and the visionary founder of Goodjelly. Christine shares her profound insights and practical wisdom on sustainable creative productivity. She unveils her three fundamental steps for sustainable creative productivity: smart process, grounded power, and inner kindness.  Christine delves into the importance of personalized frameworks and routines as effective tools to combat writer's block and enhance productivity for creatives. She emphasizes that creativity is not merely a product but a unique expression of oneself, and encourages writers and creatives to embrace their individuality. Join us as Christine sheds light on the power of finding joy in the journey rather than solely focusing on external rewards and prepare to be inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to unleash your creative potential in a sustainable and fulfilling manner. Learn more at TheCreativeHaven.com  

On this episode of Broker to Broker, host Marc Summers is given an absolute masterclass on social media, content production, and branding from The Mortgage Mentor™️, Rebecca Richardson! Rebecca is known all throughout the AIME community and the wholesale channel at large for her expertise in content creation, branding, and social media. She's been featured on AIME stages and in AIME content due to her success and the hard-earned knowledge she shares, helping mortgage brokers navigate and find success across all social media platforms. Rebecca acknowledges that often, the content creators themselves are the biggest hurdle to overcome. She shares her two-tiered strategy for content creation and posting, but also, how to approach mortgage-specific content to make it more fruitful for the audience AND the creator: “Let your real self come through. We're talking about a pretty dry topic. At least look like you're excited to be here. It's really more about being willing to be unique and nobody can copy you. So the way that you explain things, the way that you show up, what you think is funny, even injecting humor into those videos - that's a vulnerable process because you're putting yourself out there for public consumption, ridicule, all those kinds of things. Until you start getting some of that feedback, you feel like you're just shouting into the void. But understanding that it's going through that process, and being consistent, and being willing to do it consistently for three, six months, sometimes longer, there is a payoff at the end because you will find your people. They will find you, and they will identify with you as your true, unique self versus trying to be some persona or avatar or whatever you think that people want to be. Just be yourself. You've already connected with people in real life. It's really no different online.” Key Points: 1:17 Then: From Financial Planning to the Wholesale Channel 5:01 Now: Connecting with Clients Online 8:17 The Brass Tacks of Tik Tok, Facebook, and Instagram 13:20 Content Creation and Posting Strategy 20:12 Posting Across Multiple Platforms 25:16 Being Authentic with Your Content & Finding Your Audience 27:54 Improve Processes & Procedures by Making them Personal This episode is sponsored by FundLoans

On episode 165, we welcome Eric Wilson to discuss how to embrace the weird parts of ourselves and why it's important to do so, various exercises to help us along the way, why being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder caused Eric to feel like an incompetent father, how psychotherapy helped him embrace the parts of himself that could make him feel like a good dad, our fear of the strange and attraction to it, the importance of creating new habits to cultivate new parts of yourself, why there's no such thing as a “true self,” learning to create new and more complex interpretations of ourselves and the world, how Eric helped his students become more passionate about literature, and the importance of living for oneself and embracing the purposeless life. Eric G. Wilson is the Thomas H. Pritchard Professor of English at Wake Forest University. He is the author of books Against Happiness: In Praise of Melancholy, an LA Times bestseller; Everyone Loves a Good Train Wreck: Why We Can't Look Away; and Keep it Fake: Inventing an Authentic Life, as well as many other books exploring connections among literature, film, and psychology. His newest book, available now, is called How to Be Weird: An Off-Kilter Guide to Living a One-of-a-Kind Life.   | Eric G. Wilson | ► Website | http://www.ericgwilson.net ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/keepitfake ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ericgwilson777 ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/ericgwilson ► Youtube | https://bit.ly/3FBhGwr ► How to Be Weird Book | https://amzn.to/3TqPS3E Where you can find us:   | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@seizethemomentpodcast ► Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666  

In this episode, Leah dives deep into the topic of self-love and how it relates to Human Design. She shares her insights and personal experiences on the different ways to cultivate self-love based on your Human Design energy type and other practices. She discusses all of the following:What is self-loveWhy is self-love is importantHow to love yourself deeperWhy Human Design is an important tool for self-loveHow each energy type in Human Design can practice self-love8 ways to cultivate more self-love into your lifeWays I embody self-lovePositive self talk vs negative self talkSelf-love mantrasMANTRAS:Visualize your highest self, then show up as her/them/himI am mine before I am anyone elsesEvery day make a tiny agreement with yourself and follow through with it. You'll start to see yourself as a person who honors their word even when no one is watching, and that's what creates true self-confidence.The way that we speak to ourselves mattersYou are the main character in your storyDo it for your future selfDream until its a realityDo it for youRATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE:If you are loving this podcast, please consider rating and reviewing the show! Reviews mean the world to me, and they help support me in delivering this free content every week! If you'd take one minute to leave a rating & review, I will forever appreciate it!From your phone, search for The Design Of You Podcast in the Apple Podcasts app or just click here. Scroll down and tap the stars, and select "write a review."Also, make sure you have subscribed to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode!RESOURCES MENTIONED:Join The Method - An Integrated Human Design & Spiritual Wellness JourneyThe Human Design GuidebookADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Lookup your HD chart Decode Your Design Get Your Guidebook Book a reading with Leah IG: @thedesignofyou / @leahmccloud Intro/Outro song is 6am by Young Mooski

Paul explores what love really means, the unique self-medicine that can heal us and why we need more intimacy in our lives (and how to get them) with Dr. Marc Gafni in this Living 4D conversation.Learn more about Marc's work on his website, where you can register for his free weekly One Mountain, Many Paths program Sundays at 10 a.m. Western Time/1 p.m. Eastern Time. Take Marc's Unique Self mini-course that's also free.Check out Marc on many social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin and YouTube.TimestampsLiving in a participatory universe. (11:03)Fighting with the Dalai Lama. (15:33)Deconstructing the field of value. (20:52)A techno-utopia? (32:12)AI. (44:57)Unique self-medicine: The only thing that can heal us. (56:03)“Reality is an outrageous love story.” (1:02:31)A global intimacy disorder. (1:14:14)Become conscious of the third. (1:33:42)Where did value go wrong and how can we reclaim it? (1:47:33)The intimacy revolution. (1:58:42)An Eros equation. (2:09:03)“The God you don't believe in doesn't exist.” (2:24:00)All of us are holy and broken hallelujahs. (2:36:55)Who are you? (2:44:05)ResourcesYour Unique Self: The Radical Path to Personal Enlightenment, A Return to Eros: The Radical Experience of Being Fully Alive and Soul Prints: Your Path to Fulfillment by Dr. Marc GafniThe Erotic and The Holy: The Kabbalistic Tantra of Hebrew Mysticism by Dr. Marc Gafni (audiobook only)Walden Two by B.F. SkinnerThe Friendly Orange Glow: The Untold Story of the PLATO System and the Dawn of Cyberculture by Brian DearLimits to Medicine: Medical Nemesis: The Expropriation of Health by Ivan IllichPaul's Living 4D conversations with Amy Fournier, Aubrey Marcus, James Carse and Dr. Keith WittFind more resources for this episode on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors: CHEK Institute/PT3.0 Paleovalley chek15 BiOptimizers PAUL10 Cymbiotika L4D15 Organifi CHEK20We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Many people carry a ton of preconceptions and judgments about tarot card reading. They write it off as silly or associate it with tented rooms, crystal balls, and prediction.  We can all probably conjure scenes from movies or TV shows where someone walks in and gets a mysterious message from the Great Beyond about when they're going to die, or get married — some very particular thing about their future. But Desi Domo has a totally different perspective about tarot and its purpose. She sees it as a mirror. A way to look more deeply at your present moment, or to view the past as a way to understand your present more richly, so that you can move on to create a future that's more meaningful for you. In this way, for Desi, doing a regular tarot card reading is an act of real self care.  You'll love this conversation about how Desi got into tarot, how she uses it as a daily self-care ritual, why self care is important to be successful, and how she helps her clients find clarity, confidence, and peace.   What you'll learn in this episode: Seeing tarot in a different light Why self care is so important for women entrepreneurs How to use a daily tarot ritual as a form of self care Getting creative when it comes to setting aside time to truly care for ourselves    Subscribe, Review + Connect Thanks so much for listening in this week! If you enjoyed this episode, here are some ways you can join our Success with Soul movement:  Leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can improve and better serve you in the future. I personally read each and every one of them, and they are super important for rankings, which help us continue to produce free content just for you! You may even be featured on the episode in our listener spotlight!  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get automatic updates. Curious about our group coaching program, the Success With Soul Incubator? Check out our behind the scenes tour here! Email me new episodes Don't forget to join our free Success With Soul Facebook community for follow-up conversations about the podcast episodes and where I also often go live to answer your burning questions. Hangout with like-minded bloggers and heart-centered online business owners exchanging priceless feedback, encouragement, and other golden insights from the trenches. Download a transcript of this episode   Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Become a founding member of the Success With Soul Membership program! (and lock in your low price forever) Get Desi's freebie Learn more about Starcheology and Desi on her website Follow Desi on YouTube Become a supporter on Patreon (and get special deals on tarot reading online from Desi!) Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle 78 Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack Follow me on Instagram @katekordsmeier   EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Danny Ozment at https://emeraldcitypro.com