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Today's wisdom comes from Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl. If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily. And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written. That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused Upgrade to Heroic Premium → Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025! Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →
A convidada do programa Pânico dessa quarta-feira (18) é Dani Freixo.Daniella Freixo de Faria é psicóloga formada pela PUC-SP, especializada em Psicologia Analítica, Transpessoal e cursos de extensão na familiar sistêmica.Hoje segue orientada pela terapia familiar sistêmica, pela obra de Viktor Frankl, pela comunicação não violenta e sustentada pela cosmovisão cristã. Além de atender pais e filhos, ministra palestras, desenvolve mentorias e cursos on-line para pais e profissionais.Também compartilha estratégias para a educação dos filhos em seu canal do YouTube, que já conta com mais de 500.000 inscritos.Redes Sociais:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellafreixo/
In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Ingrid Edstrom, Chief Empowerment Officer at Priestess of Profits, shares her journey into accounting, emphasizing the importance of relationships, values, and authentic marketing in building a successful and fulfilling accounting practice. Discover how to move beyond transactional client interactions and create reciprocal, value-driven relationships in Roger Knecht's interview with Ingrid. Key Takeaways: ✅ Prioritize relationships over transactions to foster client loyalty and deeper engagement.
Ancient Wisdom and Modern Tools to Free Yourself from Mental Spirals Escaping the Thought Trap: Understanding and Overcoming Overthinking In today's episode of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, host Rachid discusses the 'thought trap' and how overthinking can lead to unnecessary suffering. The episode explores how thoughts themselves are neutral, but the narrative we build around them can create emotional distress. Drawing from the teachings of monks, meditation practices, and Buddhist fables, the episode provides actionable strategies for mitigating the impact of overthinking. These include labeling thoughts, understanding the concept of the 'two arrows' of suffering, recognizing the imagination spiral, and practicing the space between stimulus and response. Listeners are encouraged to practice mindfulness and adopt non-reactivity to lead a more peaceful and powerful life. More About Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction to the Thought Trap 01:22 Understanding Thoughts vs. Thinking About Thoughts 02:26 The Two Arrows: Pain and Suffering 03:37 The Monkey and the Storm: Observing Thoughts 04:43 The Imagination Spiral: Fiction vs. Reality 06:28 Viktor Frankl's Gap: Choosing Your Response 07:34 Practical Tips for Managing Thoughts You can find blog posts and new episodes here: https://atresilience.com/ Exciting news! The Emogym Journal is now available on Amazon. Don't miss out – grab a copy for yourself, your friends, and your loved ones today. This journal is packed with insights and practices that have made a difference in my life and the lives of other joyful, grateful, and successful individuals. Start your journey to greater happiness and success now with the Emogym Journal. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rachid-Zahidi/author/B00UZEVPAK
In today's episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on how summer offers something we rarely make time for: space. Drawing on a favorite quote from Viktor Frankl, he explores why creating margin in our days—especially in dentistry—is key to better decision-making, growth, and avoiding burnout. If you've been feeling stuck in reactive mode or craving clarity, this is your gentle reminder to pause. Take 15 minutes today to do nothing—and see what rises to the surface.
Mike "C-Roc" welcomes mindset and mental wealth coach Kaylor Betts for an unfiltered, deeply introspective conversation about personal transformation, self-awareness, and doing the hard work required to reach your highest self. Kaylor opens up about his battle with anxiety, depression, and the daily struggle to even get out of bed—a time in his life marked by unconscious decision-making and emotional pain masked by comfort-seeking behaviors. But everything changed when he had what he calls an “awakening”—a realization that he is not the stories in his mind, but the observer of those thoughts. Drawing inspiration from Viktor Frankl, Peter Crone, and Tony Robbins, Kaylor shares how reclaiming that space between stimulus and response helped him break free from destructive patterns and take full ownership of his life. Together, Kaylor and Mike "C-Roc" explore the power of binary decision-making, the importance of aligning daily choices with long-term values, and how choosing the hard path often leads to true liberation. Raw, real, and thought-provoking, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to wake up, take control, and build a life worth getting out of bed for.Website-https://theawbiz.com/ Social Media Links/Handles-https://www.instagram.com/awakeandwinning/?hl=en / https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/?hl=en
En este episodio exploramos la vida y legado de Viktor Frankl, psiquiatra y sobreviviente del Holocausto, autor del influyente libro El hombre en busca de sentido. A través de su experiencia en los campos de concentración nazis, Frankl desarrolló la logoterapia, una corriente psicológica centrada en la búsqueda de sentido como motor principal de la vida humana. Reflexionamos sobre cómo su visión puede ayudarnos hoy a enfrentar el dolor, la incertidumbre y la falta de propósito. ¿Puede el sufrimiento tener un significado? ¿Y cómo encontrarlo?
Der Wiener Psychiater Viktor Frankl zeigte: Wer einen Lebenssinn hat, kann fast alles ertragen. Cornelia Schäfer hat die Viktor-Frankl-Schule in Aachen besucht und berichtet, wie Kinder mit Behinderung ihr Potenzial entfalten. Von WDR 5.
Your twenties are supposed to be “the best years of your life,” right? But no one tells you how confusing, overwhelming, and straight-up weird they can be. There are things we only learn the hard way, sometimes after a few missteps, sometimes after a full-on identity crisis in a grocery store parking lot. In this episode, I reflect on five lessons that would've saved me a lot of time, a few black eyes (literally), and more than one painfully awkward date.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.
In this honest and heartfelt episode of The Art of We, Krista and Will unpack the mindset shift that's helping them meet uncertainty and stress with strength. Instead of reacting from “life is in the way,” they explore how choosing a “this is on the way” perspective changes everything, especially in partnership. From grief to bypassing to finding meaning, they share real tools and reflections for returning to a higher set point, together.“The Art Of We” podcast with Krista Van Derveer and Dr. Will Van Derveer(00:00) Intro and relational check-in: chaos, uncertainty, & weird coping rituals(03:35) Life update for our listeners(05:55) How to stay aligned during life intensity(06:42) From “in the way” to “on the way”(08:04) Suffering & the narratives we choose(09:15) Complaining & bypassing(11:28) Emotional honesty & recommitting (13:37) Respecting real grief & hardship(14:45) Viktor Frankl, responsibility, & reclaiming narrative power(16:07) What matters most in partnershipReach out with your thoughts, experiences, and topics you want to hear about. We love hearing from you!Resources Mentioned: ● Our Top 10 Relationship Agreements ● Viktor Frankl BookGet in Touch: ● The Art Of We Website● TheArt of We Instagram ● Integrative Psychiatry Institute: Psychedelic Therapy TrainingRate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: If you want to show your support for this show, please consider rating and reviewing The Art of We on Apple Podcasts. To do that, open the Apple Podcasts app and search for The Art of We. Scroll to the bottom of the package and rate with 5 stars. Let us know your favorite part of the show by clicking “Write a Review.” While you're at it, follow the show so you can get the latest episode delivered to your phone weekly. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform.
Déjame tu comentarioEn este episodio nos adentramos en una de las grandes preguntas éticas de nuestra época: ¿somos verdaderamente libres cuando simplemente hacemos lo que queremos? Con la ayuda de pensadores como Viktor Frankl y Fernando Savater, exploramos qué significa la libertad desde una perspectiva filosófica, espiritual y práctica. Descubrimos que la libertad auténtica no es ausencia de normas, sino la capacidad de elegir con inteligencia, responsabilidad y propósito.A través de ejemplos reales, históricos y cotidianos —desde Jesús de Nazaret hasta Rosa Parks—, reflexionamos sobre cómo nuestras decisiones construyen o destruyen nuestra humanidad. Un episodio que mezcla profundidad, claridad y toques de humor para ayudar a repensar lo que realmente significa ser libre en medio de una cultura que confunde libertad con impulso o placer inmediato.Ideal para quienes quieren vivir con más conciencia, madurez y sentido.Redes sociales: saulmarrerorivera (Facebook e Intagram)Correo electrónico: notasdefeyvida@gmail.comDirección postal: 189 Ave Las María apart 305, San Juan PR, 00927-4325Música: bensound.comAudio: youtube.com/popevideoSupport the show
Wat als je leven niet is geworden wat je hoopte? Je kreeg geen kinderen. Je relatie staat op losse schroeven. Je bent vijftig en voelt het gemis van wat had kunnen zijn. In deze aflevering beantwoorden David en Arjan een ontroerende luisteraarsvraag van Jan over levende rouw: het verdriet om onvervulde verlangens, het verlies van toekomstbeelden, en de angst om opnieuw te beginnen. Hij vraagt: Hebben jullie advies voor iemand die rouwt om onvervulde verlangens, bang is voor verlies en zoekt naar een nieuw begin in zichzelf?Hoe blijf je overeind als je droom uit elkaar valt? Hoe laat je los wat nooit werkelijkheid werd, en vind je toch richting in jezelf?Aan de hand van inzichten uit Een Cursus in Wonderen en het werk van Viktor Frankl verkennen David en Arjan:Waarom je pijn voelt om wat nooit was en hoe je daar liefdevol mee omgaat.Hoe je het verleden kunt herzien zonder jezelf te verliezen.Wat het verschil is tussen pijn en lijden en hoe je daar zelf invloed op hebt.Hoe schoonheid, waardigheid en aanwezigheid je kunnen helpen betekenis te hervinden.Luister ook en laat weten wat jou raakte.Shownotes:Leuk als je reageert op de podcast onder deze aflevering, via youtube, via onze socials, of onze Academy.❓ Stuur jouw vraag in!Onze programma's:✨ Miracle Roadmap (met speciale aanbieding voor podcast luisteraars)
This episode is me trying to figure out what it really means to belong, especially in a world that rewards performance and perfection. I talk about loneliness (the quiet kind that sneaks up on you even when you’re surrounded by people), the difference between being visible and being known, and why showing up for yourself, flaws and all, is the real act of connection. There’s some philosophy (Simone Weil, Viktor Frankl, Kierkegaard, you know… casual), some internet culture unpacking, and a Tamagotchi that desperately needs discipline in the middle of it all. If you’ve been feeling kind of off, kind of disconnected, or just want to feel a little less alone in the mess of figuring it all out: this one’s for you. Thanks for being here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not all influence is created equal. In this episode, Taylor unpack why real authority is forged in the fire of personal adversity and why borrowed credibility always burns out. Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & ResourcesGet an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultanthttps://wealthyconsultant.com/Our Monthly Printed Memos - Free Trialhttps://consultingmemo.com/optin-568134011666363883437See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/OVERVIEW: (00:25) Building a Business Without Compromise(00:37) The Wealthy Consultant Talks Podcast Begins(00:55) Moving Through Difficult Situations(01:47) Viktor Frankl's Insights on Meaning and Suffering(05:06) Freedom and Responsibility(10:48) The Power of Humor in Adversity(14:28) Inner Strength and Right Conduct(21:13) The Importance of Purpose and Responsibility(26:23) Reframing Fear and Finding Utility
This episode is brought to you by https://www.ElevateOS.com —the only all-in-one community operating system.ElevateOS transforms property management, combining resident engagement, reservations, rent payments, maintenance, and concierge services into a single super app. It also uniquely integrates access control, intercoms, package lockers, and thermostats, eliminating app fatigue and redefining modern apartment living.Visit https://www.ElevateOS.com/MMN for a free demo and see how they can help you level up your operations.Ever worked with someone who turns every task into a five-alarm fire?You're not alone.In this installment of the Thereby Series, Mike Brewer breaks down the exhausting reality of high-drama personalities inside your Multifamily organization. These are the team members who can drain your energy, hijack your time, and turn minor issues into major disruptions. But here's the real leadership challenge: how do you identify these individuals, and more importantly, how do you coach or course-correct them before they derail your team?Mike makes a critical distinction between drama and passion. One demands attention. The other earns it.He unpacks why some people respond with poise—what he calls “staid”—while others react like the world's ending. Drawing on wisdom from Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, Mike invites you to pause, reflect, and make choices that strengthen culture rather than fracture it.You'll walk away with practical advice on how to lead these personalities—or help them find a better fit—so your PropTech and Multifamily teams can stay focused, steady, and driven by impact rather than emotion.If you're a leader in the Multifamily space, this is your playbook for protecting team culture while amplifying mission-driven momentum.Like what you heard?Hit that Like button.Smash Subscribe.And let's build better teams, together.
Wir können entscheiden, WIE wir auf etwas reagieren.Zwischen dem Reiz und unserer Reaktion liegt ein kleiner Moment, den wir beeinflussen können.Viktor Frankl nannte ihn "Die letzte menschliche Freiheit".In dieser ROC-TV-Folge habe ich Dir 3 Tipps für bewusstere Entscheidungen mitgebracht.Die wichtigsten Stellen in diesem Video:00:00 - Intro01:08 - "letzte menschliche Freiheit" lt. Viktor Frankl03:47 - Heute wichtiger denn je04:34 - Drei praktische Wege06:53 - ZusammenfassungHier geht es zur erwähnten Stress-abbauen-Checkliste:Checkliste_Stress abbauen 6+1 Tipps.pdfUnd hier findest Du mein Buch:https://roc-sports.at/shop/buch-eine-anleitung-fuers-leben/ Ich freue mich auf Dein Feedback und sende feinste Grüße,Chris "The ROC"
Gibt es den Sinn des Lebens? ⟩⟩
El Hombre En Busca De Sentido de Viktor Frankl
Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like your mind is all over the place? Emails. Notifications. News. Noise. We live in a world designed to hijack our attention, and it's working. Attention Is a Superpower In a world this noisy, your ability to focus isn't just helpful. It's everything. Viktor Frankl found purpose in the darkest of places by choosing where to direct his mind. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi discovered flow while surviving war by focusing on a single game of chess. Louis Zamperini endured torture by turning his attention toward faith and forgiveness. These weren't magic tricks. They were choices. Repeated. Intentional. Life-saving. What You Focus On Becomes Your Life Science backs it up. As Dr. Andrew Huberman says, “The ability to focus and direct one's attention is the distinguishing factor between those who will succeed and those who won't.” That's not just about work or goals. That's about everything. Your relationships. Your health. Your sense of self. Because attention doesn't just shape what you see. It shapes who you become. Train Your Attention Like Your Life Depends on It You don't have to escape to the mountains or delete every app on your phone. You just have to start noticing where your attention goes, and gently bring it back to what matters most. Ask yourself: What am I really focusing on right now? Is it helping me or draining me? What would happen if I chose differently? Your attention is yours. Don't give it away without a fight. Until next time, stay focused and stay free.
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In this deeply inspiring and insightful episode of MM, we sit down with Dr. Mark “Dr. G” Guadagnoli — a neuroscience professor, elite performance coach, author, and host of The Academy podcast. From athlete to academic, Dr. G shares his transformative journey into the world of brain science, performance psychology, and the pursuit of a purpose-driven life. We explore how to reprogram your brain's filters, master your mindset, and discover why the “intelligent struggle” is essential to lasting success. Whether you're in sales, leadership, or personal development, this episode delivers practical tools and deep wisdom to help elevate your internal game — and your external results. Key Topics Covered: Reticular Activating System (RAS) and mental filtering How to reprogram your thoughts and self-talk The science of intelligent struggle and growth Balancing achievement with long-term fulfillment Where neuroscience meets eastern spirituality Breathing, mindfulness, and brain-based happiness Quote Highlight: “Most people give their power to the red light — that doesn't even care about you.” – Dr. G Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro to Dr. Mark “Dr. G” Guadagnoli 02:00 – From athlete to academic: A journey into neuroscience 05:00 – Coincidences or consciousness? 08:30 – Understanding the Reticular Activating System 11:00 – Reprogramming your mental filters 13:20 – Red Light Exercise: Gratitude in action 16:00 – Responding vs reacting (Viktor Frankl insight) 19:00 – Building resilience in high performers 22:40 – Neuroscience meets spirituality 26:00 – The myth of chasing external success 30:00 – Intelligent struggle: How to grow through failure 33:00 – Public speaking and overcoming fear 36:40 – Self-comparison: Judgment vs curiosity 42:00 – Fulfillment vs achievement 46:00 – Aligning values, behaviors, and goals 50:00 – Neuroscience of mindfulness and stillness 54:30 – The power of breathwork 58:00 – Happiness as a byproduct, not the goal 01:01:00 – Advice to 20-year-olds: Personal Legend Roadmap 01:04:00 – Final thoughts and where to connect with Dr. G Like what you heard? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone ready to level up their mindset. What's one insight you're going to apply today? Hashtags: #Neuroscience #PerformanceCoaching #MindsetMatters #DrG #PersonalDevelopment #SelfTalk #IntelligentStruggle #HighPerformance #TheAcademyPodcast #GrowthMindset
This episode dives into the brutal, mind-altering experience of spending 60 days alone in Antarctica, and how extreme suffering became a catalyst for spiritual awakening, peak performance, and deep inner peace. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with elite adventurer, Marine Corps veteran, and Fearvana founder Akshay Nanavati, who dragged a 420lb sled solo across Antarctica in a brutal test of endurance, fasting, and spiritual transformation. Akshay shares how he used suffering as a tool to transmute PTSD, expand consciousness, and awaken what he calls the “paradox of oneness”—where discomfort unlocks the deepest joy. Together, they explore how cold therapy, isolation, and extreme hardship reshape dopamine, mitochondria, neurochemistry, and the stories we tell ourselves. Akshay's journey through darkness retreats, trauma healing, and polar expeditions opens a raw and unfiltered look at self-quantification, mental resilience, and human performance at the edge. This episode will challenge your assumptions about comfort, suffering, and what it means to live fully awake. Whether you're optimizing for longevity, exploring consciousness, or breaking free from invisible scripts, this conversation blends science, spirituality, and hardcore biohacking with moments of unexpected humor and wisdom. You'll Learn: • How intentional pain resets your dopamine response and boosts performance • Why Akshay chose fasting and cold exposure over nootropics and psychedelics • How darkness retreats and solitude sharpen consciousness and intuition • The neuroscience behind pain, trauma, and transformation • Why true freedom lies in facing discomfort—not avoiding it • How to find God in suffering and create meaning from chaos Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. SPONSORS: - Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order. - IGNITON | Go to https://www.igniton.com/ Resources: • Dave Asprey's New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Akshay's Website – https://fearvana.com/ • Akshay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/ • 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey's Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 – Trailer • 00:58 – Intro • 01:55 – Meeting His Wife Through Intuition • 06:28 – Pain, Dopamine & Neurohacking • 15:19 – The Paradox of Oneness • 21:20 – Darkness Retreats & Mysticism • 34:39 – Constructing Reality • 38:32 – Consciousness & Perception • 39:18 – Polar Travel: Mental & Physical Strain • 40:22 – Calculated Risk vs. Suffering • 43:40 – Trauma as Fuel • 56:26 – Solitude & Self-Reflection • 01:05:45 – Embracing Fear & Building Courage • 01:09:29 – Death, Meaning & Bliss • 01:12:53 – Final Reflections on Purpose See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Viktor Frankl once wrote, “Those who cannot find a deep sense of meaning distract themselves with pleasure.” It's a quote that resonates deeply within the Stoic tradition. The Stoics, much like Frankl, warned against the unmoderated pursuit of indulgence. Pleasure, entertainment, materialism—these things are not inherently wrong, but when used to fill a void of meaning, they become distractions. And distractions, by their nature, pull us away from our true purpose.Yet, there's an intriguing inversion of this quote—one that opens the door to deeper reflection. Chris Williamson, host of Modern Wisdom, proposed it: “Those who cannot find a deep sense of pleasure distract themselves with meaning.” At first glance, this seems to oppose Stoic thought. But when we dig deeper, we find that it holds an important truth for those of us on the path of self-improvement.This podcast is listener-supported; if you would like to support the Strong Stoic (as well as gain access to exclusive content), you can do so on Patreon or Substack:Patreon: www.patreon.com/brandontumblinSubstack: https://strongstoic.substack.com
Viktor Frankl once wrote, “Those who cannot find a deep sense of meaning distract themselves with pleasure.” It's a quote that resonates deeply within the Stoic tradition. The Stoics, much like Frankl, warned against the unmoderated pursuit of indulgence. Pleasure, entertainment, materialism—these things are not inherently wrong, but when used to fill a void of meaning, they become distractions. And distractions, by their nature, pull us away from our true purpose.Yet, there's an intriguing inversion of this quote—one that opens the door to deeper reflection. Chris Williamson, host of Modern Wisdom, proposed it: “Those who cannot find a deep sense of pleasure distract themselves with meaning.” At first glance, this seems to oppose Stoic thought. But when we dig deeper, we find that it holds an important truth for those of us on the path of self-improvement.This podcast is listener-supported; if you would like to support the Strong Stoic (as well as gain access to exclusive content), you can do so on Patreon or Substack:Patreon: www.patreon.com/brandontumblinSubstack: https://strongstoic.substack.com
Of course, there's no single answer to that question - there are countless factors and variables. But with that in mind, Bobby and I had a chat about one of our favourite books (and one of the most influential psychological books of the 20th century): ‘Man's Search for Meaning’ by Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor, Dr. Viktor Frankl. I really enjoyed this conversation.theselfhelpantidote.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does it mean to choose joy in a world that feels anything but joyful? In this Sunday Gathering message, Emily Perry explores the practice of claiming joy not as escapism, but as a spiritual act of defiance against fear, suffering, and ego-based narratives. Drawing from A Course in Miracles and the legacy of great nonviolent movements—from Fannie Lou Hamer to Viktor Frankl to Dietrich Bonhoeffer—Emily shares how joy becomes a healing force when rooted in love and our identity as God's beloved. You'll learn: Why the Course calls joy your function and a sign of spiritual maturity How resistance through joy echoes the teachings of Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount What “Black joy” reveals about reclaiming identity and sacred dignity How to cultivate joy even in the midst of pain, loss, or injustice Emily's sermon reminds us that joy is more than a feeling—it's a way of standing with God, even in the storm. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a paperback*, ebook*, and via Audible. Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course's purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at https://acimce.app/ Whether you are new to ACIM or you've been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: https://community.circleofa.org/ To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email info@circleofa.org. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at circleofa.org/donate. *Amazon affiliate links
[MÉTAMORPHOSE PODCAST] Anne Ghesquière reçoit le psychiatre François Bourgognon. Quelles sont les erreurs psychologiques qui nous piègent tous ? Et si nous cessions de voir le monde en noir et blanc ? Comment sortir de nos pièges mentaux les plus fréquents ? Quels sont les impacts profonds de nos pensées automatiques sur nos choix, nos relations, notre bien-être ? Est-il possible de vivre une vie alignée avec nos valeurs ? Le Dr François Bourgognon nous incite à repérer nos conditionnements et à démasquer nos auto-sabotages pour mieux revenir à ce qui nous tient à cœur, à notre essentiel. Son livre, Cessez de faire votre propre malheur - Démasquez les 15 erreurs psychologiques qui nous piègent tous, ressort aux éditions Pocket. Épisode #594Quelques citations du podcast avec le Dr François Bourgognon :"Il faut considérer la mort comme un phénomène biologique capital qui permet la vie.""Les valeurs fonctionnent comme des directions ; ce sont une source de renforcement inépuisable alors qu'un objectif, une fois que la case est cochée, elle est cochée.""Un des conseils les plus importants qu'on peut donner à nos enfants, c'est de protéger leurs valeurs, pas leurs égos."Thèmes abordés lors du podcast avec le Dr François Bourgognon :00:00 Introduction 03:11 Vision binaire du monde : causes et impacts04:57 Qu'est-ce qu'une erreur psychologique ?06:39 Exemples de fusion de pensées.09:32 Quelle place donner au pourquoi ?11:20 L'impact des règles apprises.14:46 Pourquoi il ne faut pas se débarrasser des pensées négatives ?16:13 Peur de l'inconfort et aggravation des symptômes.20:54 Pourquoi lutte-t-on contre nos émotions ?22:43 Qu'est-ce que la thérapie ACT ?25:15 Crise de panique et acceptation.26:49 Comment renouer avec son ressentir ?29:42 Hypersensibilité : acceptation ou lutte contre les émotions.32:23 Stoïcisme et thérapie ACT.34:59 L'acceptation active vs la résignation. 36:44 Les 3 voies de Viktor Frankl pour renouer avec le sens.39:53 Comment réintégrer la mort dans nos vie ?44:53 Distinction valeurs / objectifs.48:03 Comment cohabitent pulsions et valeurs ?50:41 Les sables mouvants de la souffrance.51:50 Faut-il du courage pour s'aligner avec ses valeurs ?55:01 Pression du temps et désengagement. 1:00:22 Protéger ses valeurs plutôt que son ego.1:02:02 L'interprétation du plafond de la chapelle Sixtine.1:04:31 Arrêter de voir la vie en noir.Avant-propos et précautions à l'écoute du podcast Découvrez Objectif Métamorphose, notre programme en 12 étapes pour partir à la rencontre de soi-même.Recevez chaque semaine l'inspirante newsletter Métamorphose par Anne GhesquièreFaites le TEST gratuit de La Roue Métamorphose avec 9 piliers de votre vie !Suivez nos RS : Insta, Facebook & TikTokAbonnez-vous sur Apple Podcast / Spotify / Deezer / CastBox/ YoutubeSoutenez Métamorphose en rejoignant la Tribu MétamorphosePhoto DR Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 742 Is your fear of suffering keeping you from discovering the deepest treasures of your soul? Author and extreme adventurer, Akshay Nanavati, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 742, to share how embracing suffering during his 60-day solo crossing of Antarctica became the key to transcending limitations and unlocking pure potential, what his journey taught him about the paradox of oneness, and why the only way out of suffering is through it. "When you stop resisting suffering, it frees you from the grasp of suffering. It's not the suffering in and of itself that I seek. Suffering is the means, not the purpose. The purpose is what it gives you access to. It's the transcendence, the awakening, the breaking down of the illusions, the surrender." - Akshay Nanavati In This Episode, Akshay Nanavati Uncovers: [01:10] 60 Days Alone in Antarctica Akshay Nanavati 606 Akshay Nanavati | How To Love Your Fear: The (REAL) Secret To Unlocking Your Pure Potential How the world shows you more about the human soul than any textbook. Why it's a privilege when we can choose our suffering. How he confronted his inner demons while crossing Antarctica. Why Akshay's biggest mental challenge during the expedition was frustration. How the last 10 days felt like he was drunk. Why he ended the expedition after 60 days due to a life-threatening medical issue. [08:45] How to Stay In The Present Moment What brought Akshay into moments of oneness and bliss during the expedition. The three elements of a raw experience. Why he was pushing himself back into the present moment in order to keep going. How the only thing he could control was his next step. [12:40] The Paradox of Oneness How we all seek different forms of peak experiences. Why the illusion in which we experience life changed for Akshay. Fearvana by Akshay Nanavati How the opposites encompass the human experience. Why the mind creates an illusion of good and bad. How Antarctica made Akshay feel very small but also extremely powerful. Why love is an experience of both separation and connection. How resisting or clinging to duality creates suffering. [19:40] The Gift of Suffering The bigger the dragon we battle, the better the treasure on the other side of the battle. Why the human experience is a paradox. How suffering is the means to transcendence. Why pain connects us to God. How Akshay accepts what is instead of resisting suffering. Why comfort is not the enemy. [26:45] Pure Experience Why reality is not "either, or." How labels create divisions and limitations. Why words can open the door for us, but can't provide the same value as experience. How mastery is about bringing ourselves back to the center. [31:40] Stop Attaching to The Outcome How Akshay's Antarctica crossing helped him shed the resistance to the outcome. Why he's been embracing the process more than the outcome. How he plays on the edge in the middle. What led Akshay to find more peace within. [36:40] Don't Be Afraid to Get Off Balance 734 Kirk Parsley MD | Sleep As Medicine: How To Sleep Like Royalty + Stop Being Sick Why Akshay doesn't feel like the polar expedition was dangerous. The importance of allowing ourselves to feel grief. 612 Dr. Michael Gervais | Living An Authentic Life: How to STOP Worrying About What People Think of You Why stillness isn't the same as doing nothing. How getting off balance helps us awaken. [43:10] The End of The Polar Expedition Henry Worsley Why Akshay's diverticulitis was caused by extreme stress. How his body started falling apart in the last 10 days of the polar crossing. Why Antarctica is a mirror to the human soul. How Akshay doesn't struggle with solitude anymore, even though it used to be a trigger for drinking. [47:25] Does Distance Improve Relationships? How Akshay channeled the spirit of Viktor Frankl. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Why having a conversation with Viktor Frankl helped Akshay understand suffering. 538 John Wineland | A New Masculine Paradigm: Leading With Love, Living Your Truth + Healing The World How distance showed Akshay how supportive his wife is. Why separation makes us feel more connected. [54:15] Accept The Isness Why we're stabbed with two darts of suffering, according to Buddha. How bringing conscious awareness to our self-dialogue can help us change it. Why all unnecessary suffering is the resistance to accepting the isness. How embracing the edge of you makes life more joyful. [59:00] Feel It All Why we need to respect the mystery of God. How Akshay saw value in the delusion he was experiencing during the expedition. Why we shouldn't rob our children of their lessons. How Indian parents tend to over-spoil their kids. Why having our kids experience the full range of emotions builds their resilience. The only way out of the suffering is through it. [01:06:30] The Power of Language How soft talk disempowers us. What led Akshay to become more conscious of his language. How our words shape our reality. When we give our pain voice, we give it more power. How all words are conceptual thoughts. [01:11:20] The Reality of Polar Crossing Why Akshay's now on a mission to share his storm with others. What makes him want to go back to Antarctica. Why his goal was to spend 115 days on the polar mission. What he was eating while he was crossing Antarctica. [01:16:10] Turn Your Pain to Your Purpose Why we often want to skip and bypass grief. How anxiety is demonized. Why Akshay doesn't like to sound like a war hero. The importance of turning our pain to purpose. [01:19:45] Suffer Well How we project our unprocessed emotions. Why even therapists project their wounds onto their patients. How happiness is a side effect of pursuing a meaning. Why the people that are constantly struggling are living in the past. How we can learn to suffer well. Uncommon by Mark Divine How silence opens up a space for our inner dialogue. [01:27:00] Stop The Noise Why many bootcamps miss the element of stillness and silence. How stillness is very uncomfortable at first. Why pausing is the key to training our awareness. [01:31:25] Is Parenting A Spiritual Task? Why Akshay's now focusing on his financial wellness. What makes him feel that raising children is terrifying. Why being a parent is a spiritual experience. How Josh knows children choose us as parents. Why children bring us wisdom. How being a father makes men into leaders. [01:38:10] Find Beauty in Suffering How judgment comes from resentment or jealousy. Fearvana Instagram Why fear and nirvana are not opposite but complementary. Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi How finding beauty in suffering makes life more joyful. [01:43:15] Fear of Other People's Opinion Why Akshay doesn't feel directly affected by Indian culture. How he feared what people would think if he didn't make it through the expedition. Why other people's lens of reality doesn't change who we are. How Akshay only took a day off from walking Antarctica on day 50. [01:47:30] Your Beliefs Hold You Hostage Why Josh wasn't able to start the podcast for 4 years because of his childhood conditioning. Inside Out (2015) Why all paths are a crossroad. We don't rise to the level of the desires that we want, we fall to the level of the struggle that we're willing to endure. How all the suffering Akshay went through was worth it. Why belief is built on the battlefield. We are not defined by our thoughts. How confidence is a result of an action, it's not the fuel for action. [01:56:25] Connection with God Why Akshay didn't have a relationship with God when he was struggling with suicidal thoughts. When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold Kushner How he taps into gratitude and the essence of the human spirit. Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Why Akshay wants to help other people cross their own version of Antarctica. The One You Feed Podcast Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts
In today's episode, Gina discusses the overall process of getting beyond anxiety. Fundamental to this discussion is the distinction between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. All the tools we study through ACP are here to help us restore our ability to return to our parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system. Listen in for advice on integrating all the tools with the overall goal of living beyond anxiety. Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: Stress is an ignorant state. It believes everything is an emergency. Nothing can be that important, -Natalie Goldberg Chapters 0:27 Introduction to Overcoming Anxiety 4:40 Tools for Managing Anxiety 8:09 Understanding the Nervous System 12:19 Embracing Acceptance Over Fear 14:32 Closing Thoughts and Listener Engagement Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve deep into the journey of overcoming anxiety, emphasizing the fundamental need to move beyond managing symptoms to genuinely surpassing them. Inspired by Viktor Frankl's quote, I highlight the crucial space between stimulus and response, where our freedom and power reside. It is imperative to understand that this space is not merely a pause but a pivotal moment for growth and happiness, especially when navigating the tumultuous waters of anxiety, panic, and PTSD. I discuss the significant difference between managing anxiety—through tips, tricks, and props that only keep it at bay—and the transformative process of moving beyond it entirely. While coping mechanisms are necessary to help us navigate daily challenges, they should never become a crutch that defines our existence. We often utilize these techniques to alleviate acute anxiety, allowing us to momentarily calm the storm and gain a broader perspective on our experiences. This episode challenges you to recognize that accepting and surrendering to your feelings, as daunting as they may seem, is a crucial step towards genuine relief. Accepting anxiety is not the same as embracing it; it is about understanding that real change must come from within. I stress the importance of taking personal accountability in this journey, shifting away from the desire for external solutions, and recognizing the internal nature of this transformation. #anxiety #overcominganxiety #beyondanxiety #anxietymanagement #anxietyrelief #mentalhealth #nervoussystem #stressresponse #acceptance #surrender #innerpeace #freedomfromanxiety #fearoffear #viktorfrankl #anxietycoachespodcast #gettingbeyondanxiety #stimulusandresponse #chooseyourresponse #clearanxiety #anxietytoolsandtips #GinaRyan #ACP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Viktor Frankl said, "Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear almost any 'how'". Knowing you why will bring in your heart and soul into the equation. I used this attacking my Spartan beast race. Here's a link to Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - https://amzn.to/4kv4Lyr
“If people were paid according to how hard they work, the richest people on earth would be the ones digging ditches with a shovel in the hot summertime.”That's what my mother told me when I was a boy. When she saw the puzzled look on my face, she continued.“People who make a lot of money are paid according to the weight of the responsibility they carry and the quality of the decisions they make.”Second only to grief, the weight of responsibility is the heaviest burden that a person can carry. Compared to those, a shovel full of dirt feels as light as feathers on a windy day.When forced to choose between two evils, it brings a good person no joy to choose the lesser evil. Fewer people will be hurt, but the pain those people feel will be real.A person who is not wounded by the pain they cause others is a sociopath.Authority is power, and power is attractive. Tear away the tinsel. Scrape away the glitter and you will see that authority is just a fancy costume. You wear it when you are about to cause someone pain.Every good person in authority has scars on their heart, memories of the pain they know they have caused others.Sociopaths don't care about the pain of others. They crave authority because they are weak, and the fancy costume lets them pretend they are strong.Things get ugly when a sociopath has power.“In the alchemy of man's soul almost all noble attributes – courage, honor, love, hope, faith, duty, loyalty, etc. – can be transmuted into ruthlessness. Compassion alone stands apart from the continuous traffic between good and evil proceeding within us. Compassion is the antitoxin of the soul: where there is compassion even the most poisonous impulses remain relatively harmless.”– Eric Hoffer, “Reflections on the Human Condition” (1973)A person in authority who lacks compassion is a very small person wearing a badge.As a young man, I admired cleverness. But I have lived enough years and cried enough tears that now I see the world differently. Today, I admire goodness. This shift in perspective helped me understand what Viktor Frankl wrote in his book, “Man's Search for Meaning.”“Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth… In fact, freedom is in danger of degenerating into mere arbitrariness unless it is lived in terms of responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.”Viktor Frankl was a medical doctor, a psychologist, and a survivor of the holocaust. He was imprisoned in four different concentration camps: Theresienstadt, Auschwitz where his mother was murdered, Dachau,and then Türkheim.Viktor Frankl believed in freedom, but he refused to see it as a license to do whatever you want. To him, freedom without responsibility was an idiotic idea.Isabella Bird was a well-educated woman who left Victorian England to explore the world in 1854.When she arrived in the United States in 1873, she bought a horse and rode alone more than 800 miles to Colorado. In her book, “A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains,” (1879), Isabella wrote,“In America the almighty dollar is the true divinity, and its worship is universal. ‘Smartness' is the quality thought most of. The boy who ‘gets on' by cheating at his lessons is praised for being a ‘smart boy,' and his satisfied parents foretell that he will make a ‘great man.'”“A man who overreaches his neighbor, but who does it so cleverly that the law cannot take hold of him, wins an envied reputation as a ‘smart man,' and stories of this species of ‘smartness' are told admiringly...
Stoicism is a philosophy founded by Zeno around the fourth century BC. It was important in Greece and Rome and culminated at the time Marcus Aurelius was emperor. The primary purpose of philosophy is to reveal our shortcomings so we can overcome them. Stoicism is about living in harmony with the universe. There are four cardinal virtues that Stoics cultivate: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice. Pithy quotes that are useful to consider are discussed. Knowing the difference between what we can and can't control is key to figuring out what to put our attention on and how to adapt. We find strength in realizing we have power over our minds, not outside events. Viktor Frankl, a concentration camp survivor who was aligned with Stoic philosophy, said that decisions not conditions determine what a man is. We may not be able to choose the conditions that come to us in life, but we can choose how to relate to those conditions. Wealth is to desire what we have; poverty is to wish for what we don't have. Stoics maintain that our being is contained in an inner citadel that we create with Stoic virtue. We are invincible and cannot be defeated if we maintain our character and principles. Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius, was written for himself as a diary. There is a thread of accepting reality as it is when we are self-contained. Stoicism involves not being swept away by emotions and not being in denial of them. Happiness depends on the quality of our thoughts. We can see obstacles as directing us to shift our perspective and move forward. The trials we face introduce us to our strengths. Rivers are easiest to cross at their source. Once neuropathways are established, it's much harder to break a habit. Stoic virtues are universal and offer a way into any spiritual practice. Bandhu Dunham is the author of Creative Life and an internationally recognized glass artist and teacher.
Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comAs a leader or manager, do you feel burned out having to give direction and provide all the answers – amid increasing complexity, ambiguity and unpredictability? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Dr. Inbal Demri-Shaham, who wants to help you go from transactional to transformative in your relationships, and the way you lead others. We discuss her new course at Stanford “Coaching Skills for Effective Leadership,” and her EFECT framework – showing the coaching mindset and the practical coaching skills that will make you and your team more effective at getting things done – and more engaged. Coaching is not a solution to everything, but you'll leave this episode super curious about the power and impact coaching can have on your 1-1 conversations next week – and exceeding your goals this year.SHOW NOTES:Why coaching skills are essential for leaders todayTrust and the practice of “relational leadership”Who changes the most from coaching? The surprising insight reported by course participantsWhat is Coaching? The goal and the 3 main processes of Coaching“Coaching is not just about making people feel good… It is about getting to the crunchy stuff that people often prefer to avoid”Correcting misconceptions: The course is not about training coaches!The 2 areas many Silicon Valley leaders over-rely onWhen showing up as the alpha is not the most effective way to goSpeaking and Listening: A practical exercise to assess if you are coachingThe importance of a “dual growth mindset”– that you can change yourself, but you can also change your environment - when coaching othersHow important is it that your corporate culture supports a coaching approach?Inbal the “gentle rebel”: On creating opportunities for success, amid constraints (pushing back vs holding off)Viktor Frankl and the power of seeing through limitationsEFECT: the infrastructure of a successful coaching conversationEngage: Coaching always begins with building a “good” relationship and setting agreements“When we know boundaries we feel safer”Frame: How we frame an issue so it is conducive – and not limiting – to thinking about potential solutionsExplore: Expanding courses of actions and thinking through the consequencesCommit: Choosing a course of action and the plan to implement itTest: The “Hypothesis testing” stage, because you can't know unless you actually doWhat leaders find most challenging about employing a coaching mindsetWorking through the initial clunkyness of your first Coaching conversations“The why has to do with them, not with you.”Coaching is not a “one and done,” single conversation – it becomes part of an ongoing relationship, used when it's most helpfulCoaching is not a Swiss army knife that solves everything: Yes, sometimes you need to tell them what to do!Do things take longer when you use a coaching approach?How coaching can drive increased employee engagement and reduce turnoverBIO AND LINKS:Dr. Inbal Demri-Shaham is the Principal and Founder of Q Factor Consulting - a Silicon Valley-based organizational consultancy that works with pioneering founders, C-level corporate executives, and top academics from around the world to solve their most pressing business needs and position them as leaders for the long term. She is also an instructor, facilitator, and executive coach at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and School of Medicine. By deploying a rare hybrid of scholarly and industry expertise, Dr. Demri brings rigorous structure and complex ideas to life inside the classroom and the boardroom for the leaders she empowers, the academics she partners with, and the students she inspires. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inbal-demri-shaham-phd-7a91563/Her email: idemri [at] email.fielding.eduWebsite: https://inbaldemri.com/about/Coaching Skills for Effective Leadership Course Intro: https://tinyurl.com/vs53vuueStanford Course “Coaching Skills for Effective Leadership”: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/programs/coaching-skills-effective-leadershipCourse Video Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXCVblbZixQThe Unexpected take-away from the Course (by Jason Braun): https://tinyurl.com/y9uf7m5tDual Growth Mindset (Berg et al): https://tinyurl.com/4639ysepJob Crafting: What is it and Why Does it Matter (Berg): https://tinyurl.com/2uw58s4eHow Constraints move us forward and spark creative solutions (Wenderoth): https://tinyurl.com/ywap8fzmMan's Search for Meaning (Viktor Frankl): https://a.co/d/hPSMyxRMichael's Award-Winning book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of TWC Talks, Taylor discusses the concept of 'Defining Your Good Life' and emphasizes the importance of designing and defining a meaningful life. The discussion includes insights from Viktor Frankl, highlighting that happiness is a byproduct of finding meaning. Taylor touches on overcoming anxiety, the dangers of pursuing goals that aren't aligned with one's true desires, and understanding one's purpose. Key exercises involve identifying activities that bring happiness and those that cause discomfort to better focus on one's mission. The ultimate goal is to align daily actions with one's purpose to lead a fulfilling life.Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & ResourcesGet an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultanthttps://wealthyconsultant.com/Our Monthly Printed Memos - Free Trialhttps://consultingmemo.com/optin-568134011666363883437See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/OVERVIEW: (00:36) Understanding Anxiety and Its Acknowledgment(01:20) The Importance of Direction and Purpose(02:51) Happiness as a Byproduct of Meaning(04:13) The Crisis of Meaning and Finding Your Why(05:29) Escaping vs. Engaging in Your Calling(13:59) The Role of Suffering, Guilt, and Death in Purpose(20:23) Creating Meaning Through Achievement, Love, and Attitude(22:24) Practical Exercise: Identifying What Makes You Happy(26:34) The Trap of the Modern Entrepreneur(30:20) Conclusion: Living Inside Your Purpose
In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox is joined by Gerry Hussey - performance psychologist, author, and founder of Soul Space- for a raw, profound conversation on mindset, mastery, and meaning. From coaching Olympic athletes to filling the National Concert Hall with nothing but belief and vision, Gerry shares the ignition moments that shaped his life's work. He opens up about overcoming debilitating anxiety as a teenager, how his mother's unconditional love set him on a path of purpose, and why real change doesn't start with tactics - it starts with truth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or someone simply searching for clarity and courage, this episode will leave you rethinking how you show up for yourself and the world around you. Show Notes In this episode, we cover:
Have you ever felt like the darkness might swallow every bit of light left in your life? In this powerful episode, Teresa explores the critical role of hope in your grief journey—especially when you feel like you have nothing left to give. Drawing inspiration from Holocaust survivors Viktor Frankl, Anne Frank, and Corrie ten Boom, she reveals why hope is far more than a "feel-good word." It's your lifeline. You'll hear how even in the most unthinkable suffering, the human spirit—anchored in meaning, purpose, and faith—can persevere. And you'll discover the proven ways you can begin building hope again, no matter how shattered you feel today. Takeaways:
In this inspiring episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, Mickey sits down with 1LT Sean Lundy of the Minnesota National Guard. Both returned Peace Corps Volunteers, Mickey and Sean dive deep into their eerily parallel journeys—from global service to leading soldiers. They talk about studying for the ASVAB as older, more life-experienced recruits, navigating the National Guard, emotional intelligence in command, and what Peace Corps teaches you that basic training never could. Topics covered: Studying for the ASVAB with a growth mindset Emotional intelligence as a leadership asset The Peace Corps mindset vs. the military structure Transitioning from idealism to service execution Officer-Enlisted relationships built on trust and learning The meaning of life (yes, Viktor Frankl gets a mention) Links: Connect with Sean Lundy: STLundy7@gmail.com | LinkedIn Profile ASVAB prep courses: GamonalTutors.com https://asvabdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LT-Lundy.mp3
Welcome to another insightful episode of It's the Bottom Line That Matters! Today, your hosts Jennifer Glass, Daniel McCraine, and Patricia Reszetylo explore the essential soft skill of self-control, and how mastering it can transform your personal and professional life.In this episode, the hosts open up with real-world examples, from Jennifer's approach to cheat days in her diet to Patricia's thoughts on using “colorful language” privately versus in professional settings. They reflect on the importance of recognizing and managing our impulses—whether it's resisting temptation, responding calmly to a difficult colleague, or making strategic business decisions when emotions are running high.Through personal anecdotes and humorous asides, Daniel, Patricia, and Jennifer discuss why self-control is much more than simply holding back or suppressing emotion. Drawing inspiration from Viktor Frankl's idea of pausing between stimulus and response, they highlight how that crucial moment of choice is where growth, happiness, and professional credibility truly reside.The conversation also touches on practical challenges—like dealing with frustrating clients, maintaining professionalism even when “out of sight” in the workplace, and choosing productivity over procrastination as solopreneurs. Patricia reminds us that self-control isn't about being emotionless, but about having the power to choose the most effective and appropriate action, rather than simply reacting.As the episode wraps up, the hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own approaches to self-control, sharing strategies to expand your options and build emotional discipline for better outcomes—both at work and at home. If you're ready for practical advice, relatable stories, and expert perspectives on a skill that truly shapes success, this is the episode for you!Keywords: self control, soft skills, emotional control, business success, workplace professionalism, client interactions, cheat day, diet, lifestyle choices, discipline, emotional response, stress management, workplace relationships, communication, professional language, customer service, work-life balance, personal growth, habits, self-discipline, workplace environment, employee behavior, personal choices, productivity, workplace challenges, attitude management, self-awareness, reacting vs responding, emotional intelligence, options for action
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you." --John Wooden "Things turn out for the people who make the best of the way things turn out." --John Wooden "The meaning of life is to give life meaning." -- Viktor Frankl
What if you're not lost—you're just living by someone else's script? In this raw and empowering solo episode, Darin takes you on a journey of truth, reconnection, and resilience. This isn't just motivation—it's a blueprint for anyone ready to detach from toxic programming, reconnect to purpose, and finally remember who they are. Blending science, soul, and storytelling, this is your reminder that you are not broken—you're buried. And it's time to rise. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – Introduction to Super Life + the episode's intention 00:33 – Shoutout to Thera Sage + the healing tech Darin swears by 02:28 – What if everything you were taught about life is backwards? 03:42 – Distraction, numbness, and the illusion of fulfillment 05:06 – Why simply saying “hello” is radical healing 06:30 – What science says about purpose, presence, and longevity 07:43 – Mindfulness + nature: the real biohack 08:40 – Emotional fulfillment over empty success 09:45 – Viktor Frankl, meaning through suffering, and choosing growth 10:24 – Why society keeps us anxious, and how to escape it 10:51 – The SuperMind program: Darin's neuroscience-backed mental reset 12:05 – Stress, sleep, energy, workouts—how SuperMind adapts to your day 13:53 – “Those who have a why can bear almost any how” 14:34 – What it really means to live a super life 15:43 – You don't need to quit your job or run away—just realign 16:56 – The “No Mask Day” + radical honesty with yourself 18:44 – Move. Breathe. Be in nature. Craft your own success 20:04 – Happiness only exists here and now—not after “the goal” 21:16 – Super Life isn't a brand—it's a remembering 22:23 – Darin's early trauma and how disconnection nearly ended him 23:35 – Meet resistance with your values, not with fear 24:10 – Divorce, relocation, millions—none of it will save you 25:02 – The weed through concrete: nature's lesson in resilience 26:17 – Darin's final call: join the movement and live your super life Don't Forget... I just launched my brand new program Superlife Supermind. Visit my website https://superlife.com/ to learn more about how you can get rid of stress, improve sleep and overall health today. Thank You to Our Sponsors: Thera Sage – Premium infrared, PEMF & red light tools for total cellular healing.
If you want to stop binge eating or recover from bulimia, then we must address the deeper emotional roots of disordered eating. Mary sits down for a Part 2 with eating disorder psychologist, Dr. Anita Johnston, author of Eating in the Light of the Moon. In Part 1, we talked about the spiritual side of eating disorder recovery. Now in part 2, we zoom into the emotional layer beneath bulimia and binge eating. Dr. Johnston sheds light on the deeper emotional roots of disordered eating, especially the often-overlooked role of repressed anger and how learning to process it can be the key to lasting recovery. You will learn about... - common personality traits of those who struggle with disordered eating - the role of ANGER in eating disorder recovery - the ONE skill you need to effectively process anger - how storytelling and metaphors can help us heal from an eating disorder - how to address emotional patterns that lie beneath bulimia and binge eatingDr. Johnston also shares how her very first psychology professor—THE Viktor Frankl, the author of Man's Search for Meaning—inspired her approach to eating disorder recovery. Remember: Eating disorders are not about food. So to recover, we must explore the deeper layers of our struggle. Get Dr. Anita's free Food Metaphor Guide here. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a Depth Psychologist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling, which has been published in seven languages. A pioneer in the field, Dr. Johnston has been treating eating difficulties and body image distress for over 35 years. She has developed eating disorder programs nationally and internationally and currently serves as Founder & Executive Director of ‘Ai Pono Hawaii Eating Disorders Programs which has a Residential Program in Maui. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an online resource with interactive and self- study courses for women around the world. As a recognized international workshop presenter, Dr. Johnston lectures globally to professional organizations, conferences, universities, medical institutions, and the community at large and provides virtual consultations. She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie disordered eating behavior and other struggles with eating and body image. You can find Dr. Anita at https://dranitajohnston.com/ and follow Dr. Anita on Instagram: @dranitajohnston
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Moshe Popack is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, attorney, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and chairman of YMP Real Estate Management, which oversees a diverse portfolio of 4,000 multifamily units and 2 million square feet of commercial space. After losing his job in 2009, Moshe pivoted to real estate, building an integrated organization with 400 employees and vertical operations spanning multifamily, office, and assisted living investments. Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Moshe began his real estate journey after losing his job during the Great Recession, investing his last funds into a distressed property. He scaled his business by focusing on underappreciated opportunities, analyzing deals line-by-line, and maintaining strong discipline in execution. Believes success starts with mindset—resilience, grit, and faith were key to pushing through early rejection. Today, he leads a vertically integrated firm with in-house legal, property management, and construction teams. Moshe and his wife run Neighborhood Farms USA, a nonprofit that teaches children to grow fresh produce in affordable housing communities. Topics From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Renaissance Lost job in 2009 with three kids to support—chose real estate over retreat. Faced 30 investor rejections before landing funding for his first 400-unit acquisition. Relied on line-by-line financial analysis and tenacity to stabilize the asset. Mindset Over Mechanics Operates on a core principle: “If your why is deep enough, the how doesn't matter.” Encourages entrepreneurs to expect resistance from others and stay focused on their path. Cautions investors to “assume brokers are lying” and do their own due diligence. Analyzing Deals with Precision Understands every income and expense line item and underwrites conservatively. Warns against blindly assuming future rent growth or tax projections without validation. Stresses that the deal's net income is the key to sustainability and value. Distressed Opportunities and Contrarian Plays Invests in overlooked or feared asset classes—currently buying office space at deep discounts. Believes in Florida's long-term growth story and the cyclical nature of real estate. Focuses on holding power and conservative leverage to weather downturns. Neighborhood Farms USA Nonprofit initiative transforming landscaping at workforce housing properties into edible gardens. Educates children on gardening, nutrition, and personal fulfillment through nature. Offers after-school programs and community engagement with a focus on well-being.
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances, but the story you've been telling yourself about them? We all experience setbacks—failure, rejection, trauma, or just plain bad luck. But instead of seeing these moments as chapters in a bigger story, we often let them define us. We replay the past, reinforce limiting beliefs, and convince ourselves that nothing will ever change. The problem isn't just what happened—it's the meaning we attach to it. And sometimes, that meaning is completely wrong. In this episode, Dr. Bray dives into the science of learned helplessness, brain predictions, and the power of rewriting our stories. From Martin Seligman's research on why we stop trying to Viktor Frankl's powerful insights from the Holocaust, Dr. Bray will explore how adversity shapes our minds—and how we can reshape them. Most importantly, we'll uncover practical tools to shift from victimhood to resilience, from feeling trapped to taking control. Because while we can't change the past, we can change the meaning we give it. And that changes everything. Tune in and learn how to break free from the mental loops keeping you stuck. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY "While your past will never change, you can." “‘WHY' questions trap us in our past. ‘What' questions can help us create a better future."
"...we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us."~ Romans 5:3-5How are Christians supposed to respond to suffering?How do I know if I'm suffering well?How do I know whether I should avoid or accept a specific kind of suffering?In episode 71 of This Whole Life, hosts Kenna and Pat Millea are joined by their good friend, Fr. Nathan LaLiberte, to delve into the complex topic of suffering from both a faith-based and psychological perspective. They explore the idea that suffering is not just to be avoided but can be a path to personal growth, connection with God, and redemption. Fr. Nathan shares insights from his experience and studies, highlighting how pain can signal areas for growth and conversion. The conversation is grounded on the Christian ethos of finding purpose in suffering, and includes sound psychological principles like those of Alfred Adler and Viktor Frankl. They also discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and the virtue of prudence as essential tools in discernment, helping listeners navigate when to accept suffering and when to seek change. Join them for a thought-provoking exploration of suffering in the pursuit of sanity and sanctity.Episode 71 Show NotesChapters:0:00: Introduction and Highs & Hards13:42: The meaning of suffering21:24: What kind of a God allows suffering?25:38: There is no growth or change without pain35:16: Do I accept this suffering or ask for help?45:07: The example of Chiara Corbella Petrillo50:37: Challenge By ChoiceReflections Questions:What is one specific thing that stuck with you from this conversation?When have you experienced suffering in your life? What was that like for you?Has your suffering helped you to know Jesus better or has it challenged your faith?How has hardship helped you to grow, become stronger, and experience conversion?How do you discern whether to accept suffering in faith or to seek out resources to diminish the suffering?Send us a text. We're excited to hear what's on your mind!Join the community of supporters of This Whole Life! ❤️
Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart discuss strategies for personal and professional growth by exploring nine impactful phrases. In this episode, they discuss resilience, the importance of passion, and the power of mindset, drawing insights from sources like Winnie the Pooh and Viktor Frankl. They emphasize the significance of self-confidence, the influence of people over material possessions, and maintaining perspective in challenging situations. Through anecdotes and practical advice, Chad and Bob offer listeners valuable takeaways for fostering success, happiness, and meaningful connections in their lives. ---------- Connect with the hosts: • Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ • Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob • Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ • Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/ More ways to connect: • Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive • Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up • Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network