Podcasts about vipassana meditation

Ade and Claudette Faison have worked in the field of human development for more than 50 years and 40 years, respectively. Together, that's more than 90 combined years working to support others in transformation and lives of possibility. It's no surprise, then, that they both came to do the Hoffman Process along the way. Yet, it's all still fresh in their minds. They remember specific instances from their Process. Claudette shares her experience at the Process when she was having a conversation - a quad talk - with her intellect and Spiritual Self. She was asking her Spiritual Self, "Are you Buddha, are you God?" And then she began to laugh and laugh. She says it was like finally solving a mystery. For Ade, he remembers coming home having just completed the Process. He walked into a party that Claudette was hosting for her friends. Usually, Ade would hold back, waiting for an opening to join a party like that. But fresh out of the Process, he jumped right into the mix without hesitation. He had changed at the Process, and it was noticeable to everyone. Through Unlocking Futures, Ade and Claudette's company, they work with people on the margins of life. The work they do supports people in unlocking a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. In the past, Ade and Claudette, and Unlocking Futures, partnered with the Hoffman Institute to create an advanced course called "The Quantum Leap Process." Drew taught alongside Ade in one of these courses. Listen in as Ade and Claudette share powerful stories of the work they do to unlock futures for many. We hope you enjoy this lively conversation with Ade, Claudette, and Drew. More about Ade: For more than half a century, Ade has functioned as a highly skilled facilitator in Human Development.  His work extends globally, including the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and South America. He works with youth from 8 years old to senior adults. In the first 25 years, he became a featured performer and leader of transformational workshops at the National Black Theatre in Harlem. This was followed by 35 years at Youth At Risk, Inc., aka Unlocking Futures, Inc.  Ade earned a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Howard University, a Certificate of Completion from the Institute for Not-For-Profit Management from Columbia University‘s Graduate Business School, a Master of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University, and membership in Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education. Ade's non-traditional studies began with Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, founder of the National Black Theatre. He credits his competence to participation with Landmark Education, Practices in Siddha Yoga and Vipassana Meditation, Courses in Ontological Design, the Hoffman Quadrinity Process, courses from the Hoffman Institute, and 21 years of global travel with Circles of Light Ministries.  Ade acknowledges his 42-year marriage with Claudette C. Faison as the continuing catalyst that ignites his vision, work ethic, and stand for excellence and equanimity. More about Claudette: Hailing from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Claudette Anita C'Faison is a master at delivering transformational and spiritual programs. With a mission to bring healing to generational trauma and poverty, she leaves people empowered to create and be accountable for their reality and the lives they have made for themselves. For more than 40 years, Claudette has made a difference for over 15,000 marginalized families and children on every continent except Antarctica. In partnerships with family court, juvenile and adult justice programs, she creates and produces programs for inmates, returning citizens, and children of incarcerated parents. Claudette has been doing this work alongside her husband for 41 years. Claudette has been educated both traditionally and non-traditionally. She completed the traditional path in the seminary.

It's no secret that artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work. But one question looms large: will AI strip us of our humanity—or help us become more of who we're meant to be? As technology accelerates, it's easy to fear that empathy, connection, and self-awareness will fall behind. But what if the secret to thriving in the age of AI is not rejecting it—but learning how to pair it with something deeply human?In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Rasmus Hougaard, Managing Partner of Potential Project and best-selling author of More Human, explore how leaders can use AI not to replace their humanity—but to amplify it.Rasmus Hougaard is the author of Compassionate Leadership and The Mind of the Leader, and has been recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the world's top leadership thinkers. He coaches C-suite leaders at global companies like IKEA, Accenture, and Unilever, and regularly writes for Harvard Business Review and Forbes.Things you will learn in this episode:• The Power of Common Humanity• How AI Can Make Us More Human• The Human Operating Model: Awareness, Wisdom, Compassion• Leaders Must Set Context, Not Just Deliver Content• Meditation as the Antidote to AI Overload• How to Develop the Beginner's Mind• Compassion in Action: Doing Hard Things in a Human Way• The Inner and Outer Technologies of LeadershipTune in now and discover how you can lead not just with your head, but with your heart, in an AI-powered world.Resources: ✅• Potential Project: https://www.potentialproject.com/ • Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/ • Quote by Zen master Shunryu Suzuki"In the expert's mind, there are few possibilities. In the beginner's mind, there are many."Books: ✅• More Human: How the Power of AI Can Transform the Way You Lead by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter: https://a.co/d/d8UtOdZ • Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter: https://a.co/d/cVDrtl8 • A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas by Warren Berger: https://a.co/d/0pGLBlK • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/fybNBNK

Show notes / PDF & Infographic / Free Audiobook / Have you ever wondered why your brain feels like it's on a hamster wheel that never stops? Today, we're diving into the game-changing classic Mindfulness in Plain English – the book that's transformed millions of scattered minds into islands of calm. Key figures and topics: Mindfulness, Meditation, Present-Moment, Awareness, Self-Discovery, Buddhism, Self-awareness, Meditation, buddhism, personal development, Mindfulness, Audible, Mindfulness in Plain English, Vipassana Meditation, StoryShots, Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness, Journey to Mindfulness, Bhavana Society, story shorts The episode explores Bhante Henepola Gunaratana's book 'Mindfulness in Plain English', offering an in-depth look at mindfulness meditation and its potential to transform personal awareness. The book provides a practical, accessible approach to meditation that demystifies the practice, showing how it can help individuals break free from mental habits, reduce stress, and find inner peace. Gunaratana, a Buddhist monk with over 80 years of teaching experience, presents mindfulness as a method for understanding one's inner world and developing a more present, conscious way of living. The episode delves into key concepts of mindfulness, such as the illusion of a fixed self, the impact of ego, and the importance of observing thoughts without judgment. It explains Vipassana meditation as a technique for developing awareness, helping practitioners learn to focus on their breath, notice sensations and emotions without labeling them, and gradually build mental strength and clarity. The discussion emphasizes that mindfulness is not about achieving a mystical state, but about developing a practical skill that can be integrated into daily life. Ultimately, the book and podcast suggest that mindfulness is a transformative practice that extends beyond formal meditation, offering benefits in personal growth, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. By practicing consistent awareness, individuals can learn to respond more thoughtfully to life's challenges, reduce suffering caused by disconnection from the present moment, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for everyday experiences. The key message is that mindfulness is accessible to everyone and can be developed gradually through patient, consistent practice. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:06) About Bhante Henepola Gunaratana (00:03:34) Modern life lacks fulfillment (00:10:38) How to Begin Meditation. (00:12:32) Embrace the struggle. (00:13:43) Why does meditation feel difficult? Mindfulness is a practical approach to finding inner peace by developing present-moment awareness, not an esoteric or religious practice Most human suffering stems from living in the past or future, rather than experiencing the present moment fully Meditation is a skill anyone can learn, requiring only consistency and patience, not special abilities or long hours of practice The 'self' is an illusion - our identity is fluid, and we can free ourselves from ego-driven reactions by observing our thoughts without judgment External achievements and material possessions cannot bring lasting happiness; true contentment comes from internal awareness and acceptance Vipassana meditation helps train the nervous system to respond calmly to stress by developing insight into the impermanent nature of thoughts and emotions Mindfulness is a transformative practice that extends beyond formal meditation, potentially improving relationships, emotional regulation, and overall life satisfaction Personal growth through mindfulness is gradual - small, consistent practices accumulate to create profound changes in perception and response to life's challenges Related books: The Power of Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you sit in complete silence for 10 days—no talking, no technology, no eye contact, no distractions? In this episode, I take you inside my Vipassana meditation retreat, where I spent over 100 hours in silence and came face-to-face with my mind in ways I never expected. From nearly having a panic attack on Day 4, to watching a cobra almost kill my neighbor, to a tiny fly teaching me a profound lesson on suffering—this experience rewired my brain, changed how I see technology, and redefined what it means to be human in the modern world. What Is Vipassana Meditation? Vipassana, which means “insight” or “clear-seeing,” is one of the oldest meditation techniques in the world. Rooted in the teachings of Gautama Buddha, it's designed to cultivate awareness, equanimity, and liberation from suffering. During the retreat, I followed the traditional Vipassana rules, including: Noble Silence – No speaking, no eye contact, no gestures. No technology – No phones, books, or journaling. No intoxicants or distractions – Just meditation, walking, and sitting. Complete surrender to the schedule – Wake-up bells at 4 AM, over 10 hours of meditation per day. But what I thought would be a peaceful experience turned into one of the hardest things I've ever done. This episode is an invitation to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with yourself in ways you never imagined. Would you ever try Vipassana? Listen now and decide for yourself.  

We live in a world where success often leads to burnout, anxiety, and loneliness instead of fulfillment. Ashish Kothari, Founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, faced this firsthand, realizing that titles and achievements alone weren't enough. His journey from relentless striving to meaningful happiness led him to uncover truths about well-being that many miss.In our latest episode, Ashish shares how he founded Happiness Squad to help people find purpose, resilience, and true joy in life. Things you will learn in this episode:How burnout, stress, and anxiety have become widespread challenges across industriesThe science behind individual and organizational flourishingUsing data and continuous insights to build effective well-being programsWhy community support and continuous practice are essential for real changeResources:✅• Sadhguru, Isha Foundation: https://isha.sadhguru.org/sg/en • The Art of Living by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: https://www.artofliving.org/in-en• Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/ • Rewire Program: https://happinesssquad.com/rewire-program/ • Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happiness-squad/id1663683864• Website: https://happinesssquad.com/Books:✅• Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life.https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534655

Be Well Moments brings you my favorite bite-sized highlights from the season. Enjoy quick insights from our longer conversations in a digestible format. If you'd like to listen or watch the full episode, click the link below.Letting go isn't easy, but it's essential for personal growth and healing. In this clip, Diego Perez, the author and meditation teacher behind Yung Pueblo, shares why trust and repetition are crucial for moving forward. Learn how finding the right tool—like Vipassana meditation—can help you break negative cycles, stop overthinking, and create meaningful change. If you're struggling to let go of pain, fear, or attachments, this video offers practical steps and inspiration to start your journey.Listen to the full episode here.Watch the full episode on YouTube here.***Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! FREE Ridiculously healthy coffee works well for me.Use code FREETRIALSARAH for your free trialhttps://exhalecoffee.com/pages/sarahSquarespace FREE trial | A website makes it real.http://squarespace.com/LiveWellGet a free trial and use code LIVEWELL for 10% off your first website or domain ***If you enjoyed this episode you might also like:#1 Self-Compassion Expert: How to Regulate Your Nervous System for Better Health | Dr Kristin Neffhttps://youtu.be/jKq069w4rjIDr. Shefali's Approach to Shadow Self: From External Validation to Inner Alignmenthttps://youtu.be/46-BbuvGHuYMo Gawdat: How To Transform Stress Into Successhttps://youtu.be/5THJeXv5X7s***Fuel Your Mind Weekly: Subscribe to Our Free Mental Wellness Newsletter

Ankommen in der Wirklichkeit – genau darum geht es in der Vipassana-Meditation. In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Adriaan van Wagensveld, einem erfahrenen Vipassana-Lehrer, über die transformative Kraft der Vipassana-Meditation. Wir tauchen ein in die Frage: Was ist Vipassana eigentlich und wie hilft uns diese Praxis, in der Wirklichkeit anzukommen? Adriaan erklärt, woher diese jahrhundertealte Technik kommt, wie ein typisches Vipassana-Retreat abläuft und welche Herausforderungen dabei auf uns warten. Wir sprechen darüber, wie wir bei uns selbst ankommen und uns immer mehr befreien können – ein Gespräch über Achtsamkeit, Meditation, innere Freiheit und den Weg zu einem klareren Leben. Viel Freude bei dieser Folge! Hier ist der Link zu Vipassana JETZT: https://vipassana-jetzt.com        

Welcome to Episode #141 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with Lophae founder, Greg Sanders. The release of 'Perfect Strangers' marks another in a string of successes for guitarist, composer and producer, Sanders. Establishing his phenomenal credentials via Teotima's two scintillating full-lengths ('Counting the Ways' and 'Weightless'), Sanders has amassed recent acclaim as a key collaborator for vocalist Juanita Euka, Jonny Wickham and Billy Marrows, amongst a litany of other artists. His penchant for Latin-infused contemporary jazz has yielded some sensational projects which now include the 'Perfect Strangers' album courtesy of Sanders' new quartet, Lophae. Pronounced "lo-fi", the collective is further comprised of top-tier collaborators in drummer Ben Brown, bassist Tom Herbert and saxophonist Sam Rapley who breathe sparkling life into 'Perfect Strangers'. We're so appreciative of Greg's time for this conversation which sees us delve into the Lophae project, life as an independent artist, past collaborations, the concept of ego and Vipassana Meditation retreats. For more information about Lophae's 'Perfect Strangers', please feel free to visit the band's Bandcamp page: https://lophae.bandcamp.com/album/perfect-strangers-2 www.blueingreenradio.com www.blueingreenradio.com/p/listenlive.html TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.

Coming to you live post 10 day silent Vipassana meditation retreat. One of the most intense and transformative experiences of my life. Just stacked to the brim with synchronicities and such per usual. Shout out to Goenka. Hope you have a lovely holiday wherever you are on earth :) See you in 2025! Vipassana website: Dhamma.org Intro song: Breezin' - George Benson #vipassana #meditation #podcast #sebastianscalesshow

Troy Casey, leading authority on longevity and Certified Health Nut, excels in restoring physical, mental, and emotional balance with a nature-based, holistic approach. Formerly a Versace model in Milan, Troy explored nutrition and internal purification to maintain his health. His global journey includes working with Amazonian tribes, studying Vipassana Meditation and Ashtanga Yoga, and collaborating with Paul Chek at the CHEK Institute. His book, #RippedAt50: A Journey To Self Love, has transformed lives worldwide. With over 1 million subscribers across all social channels, Troy has been featured on Discovery Network, MTV, Fox News, and Netflix's Chad and JT Go Deep. Today, with the launch of Knowledge of Self University and Fit and Free: The Legacy Method, Troy's mission has evolved. While he remains committed to individual biohacking, his broader vision aims for a world thriving on clean air, water, soil, and equitable systems. He believes achieving this requires a systemic overhaul that prioritizes creativity over competition and a collective rise in consciousness.  

What can we learn about ourselves when we silence the world outside, quieten our voices, and make peace with discomfort, in the knowledge that everything in life is impermanent?At the end of October, I stepped into my fifth silent Vipassana retreat to ask myself that question once more. I left my voice, my phone, my negativities, and my niggling thoughts at the door for 10 days, committing my mind and body to the ancient Indian practice of ‘seeing things as they really are'.Come with me for a special, soul-searching episode, as I bring you into the inner workings of my mind during the retreat. I share the wisdom I found along the way, and why practising mindful, non-reactive observation forms the roots needed for effective facilitation, leadership, and life! I hope you enjoy.Find out about:The ancient 2500-year-old method of Vipassana meditationWhy leaders and facilitators who do the inner work can face conflict with confidenceWhat Vipassana can teach us about managing our personal triggersWhy letting go of sensation, emotion, desire and the need to control, builds a resilience for lifeDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Myriam Hadnes:LinkedInLearn about VipassanaSupport the show**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**Are you inspired by our podcast guests and crave a taste of masterfully facilitated workshops? Join the NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Festival. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.

In this moving episode of Through the Vine, a participant recounts a transformative journey with ayahuasca. They share profound experiences of spiritual healing, visions of otherworldly realms, and the presence of benevolent entities, including praying mantis-like beings performing sacred surgery. The narrative includes a powerful awakening to self-love, healing of ancestral wounds, and a newfound path of liberation and service. The episode highlights the potential of plant medicine to catalyze deep personal and collective change.Receive a Guided Sanctuary Meditation by Maestro Hamilton: https://courses.bluemorphoacademy.com/offers/KjsRhgoC__________Taryn Giroux is a former Montessori kindergarten teacher whose life was transformed five years ago when she began her journey with Ayahuasca. Since that first magical tour, Ayahuasca has become the greatest love story of her life. Taryn currently studies at the Blue Morpho Academy under Maestro Hamilton Souther, where she shares her deep love for this sacred divine medicine.Instagram: @iam.taryn.it.up__________| Hamilton Souther |Website: hamiltonsouther.com/Instagram: instagram.com/hamiltonsoutherFacebook: | Blue Morpho |Website: bluemorphotours.comWebsite: bluemorphoacademy.comBlue Morpho Instagram: instagram.com/bluemorphoretreatsBlue Morpho Facebook: facebook.com/BlueMorphoAcademy| Listen to all episodes on Audio |Spotify: open.spotify.com/Apple: podcasts.apple.com/blue-morpho-podcast__________Leading Longevity Authority, Troy Casey, Certified Health Nut, has successfully restored physical, mental and emotional balance to clients who have failed with all other systems. His unique holistic approach uses nature-based simplicity anyone can follow. As a Versace model in Milan, Italy, 30 years ago, Troy studied nutrition, herbs and internal purification as a way of looking and feeling great in front of the camera.He has scoured the Earth for the most powerful health and healing methods, working with indigenous tribes in the Amazon as a medicine hunter, studying the ancient Vipassana Meditation technique, Ashtanga Yoga and more recently at the world famous CHEK Institute, working closely with Paul Chek.His book #RippedAt50: A Journey To Self Love, has sold thousands of copies and is transforming lives around the globe. He continues creating educational and inspiring content every week that helps people around the world lead healthier lives. Troy's YouTube channel has more than 110,000 loyal subscribers, and he has been featured on the Discovery Network, MTV, Fox News, and most recently appeared on the Netflix Series, Chad and JT Go Deep.https://www.instagram.com/certifiedhealthnut/__________

In this episode of the Blue Morpho podcast, Maestro Hamilton and Troy Casey, the Certified Health Nut, explore the intersections of plant medicine, holistic health, and consciousness-raising. Troy shares stories from his time in the Amazon, his passion for ecological sustainability, and his mission to elevate humanity. He also discusses how holistic practices, such as clean eating and detoxing, support both personal and planetary health. They reflect on the power of ancient wisdom and modern technology to drive total system change.Join our Newsletter: https://courses.bluemorphoacademy.com/signup___________Leading Longevity Authority, Troy Casey, Certified Health Nut, has successfully restored physical, mental and emotional balance to clients who have failed with all other systems. His unique holistic approach uses nature-based simplicity anyone can follow. As a Versace model in Milan, Italy, 30 years ago, Troy studied nutrition, herbs and internal purification as a way of looking and feeling great in front of the camera.His book #RippedAt50: A Journey To Self Love, has sold thousands of copies and is transforming lives around the globe. He continues creating educational and inspiring content every week that helps people around the world lead healthier lives. Troy's YouTube channel has more than 110,000 loyal subscribers, and he has been featured on the Discovery Network, MTV, Fox News, and most recently appeared on the Netflix Series, Chad and JT Go Deep.https://www.instagram.com/certifiedhealthnut/___________| Hamilton Souther |Website: hamiltonsouther.com/Instagram: instagram.com/hamiltonsoutherFacebook: | Blue Morpho |Website: bluemorphotours.comWebsite: bluemorphoacademy.comBlue Morpho Instagram: instagram.com/bluemorphoretreatsBlue Morpho Facebook: facebook.com/BlueMorphoAcademy| Listen to all episodes on Audio |Spotify: open.spotify.com/Apple: podcasts.apple.com/blue-morpho-podcast__________Leading Longevity Authority, Troy Casey, Certified Health Nut, has successfully restored physical, mental and emotional balance to clients who have failed with all other systems. His unique holistic approach uses nature-based simplicity anyone can follow. As a Versace model in Milan, Italy, 30 years ago, Troy studied nutrition, herbs and internal purification as a way of looking and feeling great in front of the camera.He has scoured the Earth for the most powerful health and healing methods, working with indigenous tribes in the Amazon as a medicine hunter, studying the ancient Vipassana Meditation technique, Ashtanga Yoga and more recently at the world famous CHEK Institute, working closely with Paul Chek.His book #RippedAt50: A Journey To Self Love, has sold thousands of copies and is transforming lives around the globe. He continues creating educational and inspiring content every week that helps people around the world lead healthier lives. Troy's YouTube channel has more than 110,000 loyal subscribers, and he has been...

Join us for this 15-minute guided morning Vipassana meditation, designed to help you start your day with mindfulness and clarity. In this session, we'll focus on observing the breath, body sensations, and thoughts to cultivate insight and presence. Begin your day grounded and fully aware, ready to face whatever comes your way with calm and balance. Subscribe to Declutter The Mind for more guided meditations that bring mindfulness into your daily routine. #guidedmeditation #meditation #mindfulness This guided meditation practice is from our app, Declutter The Mind. You can see our full library on our web app or download it for iOS and Android for free. Declutter The Mind ▶ https://declutterthemind.com/  Web app ▶ https://app.declutterthemind.com/  iOS app ▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/declutter-the-mind/id1465713447?ls=1 Android app ▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MindDeclutter Consider joining Declutter The Mind Plus on YouTube for $5/mo and support the channel, get access to guided meditation courses, and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZvMgbK5X8j-nCY5CR06xw/join

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim Key Takeaways Check out the episode pageRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgJonny Miller is the founder of Nervous System Mastery, a course that has helped hundreds of founders and tech leaders cultivate calm, reduce nervousness, enhance resilience, and elevate their sense of aliveness. Having personally benefited from Jonny's teachings, I'm especially excited to have him on the show. In this episode, we discuss:• How shifting your focus from the mind to the body can help ease nervousness• The power of breath in changing states• The importance of “interoception”• Specific breathing exercises to both calm and excite your nervous system• The A.P.E. (awareness, posture, and emotion) framework for recognizing body signals• The “feather, brick, dump truck” phenomenon• The concept of emotional debt and how to release it• The competitive advantage of feeling emotions—Jonny's five-week boot camp, Nervous System Mastery, will equip you with evidence-backed protocols to cultivate greater calm and agency over your internal state. Learn to rewire maladaptive stress responses and improve your sleep (use code LENNY for $250 discount). Apply here.—Brought to you by:• Teal—Your personal career growth platform• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.• Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/managing-nerves-anxiety-and-burnout—Where to find Jonny Miller:• X: https://twitter.com/jonnym1ller• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnym1ller/• Website: https://www.jonnymiller.co/• Podcast: podcast.curioushumans.com • Email: jonny@curioushumans.com• Course: https://nsmastery.com/lenny—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Jonny's background(07:19) The bottom-up approach to nervousness and anxiety(09:42) The power of breath in changing states(11:47) The concept of state over story(13:56) Personal experiences with nervousness(15:01) Breathing exercises to calm you down(20:40) The “espresso” breath exercise to give you energy(25:44) Interoception and the A.P.E. framework(34:47) The “feather, brick, dump truck” phenomenon(37:40) Recognizing emotional debt and avoiding burnout(40:47) Using somatic-oriented therapy for healing(45:26) Telltale signs of emotional debt(48:13) The competitive advantage of “feeling the feels”(50:20) Advice for people overwhelmed by stimuli(52:36) The NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) practice for emotional release(55:38) Daily practices for emotional well-being(58:23) Thoughts on meditation(01:01:26) The Body Keeps the Score(01:01:58) Contrarian corner(01:04:43) Lightning round—Jonny's If [This] Then [Breathe] Recipes:• If [overwhelmed], then [hum]• If [anxious], then [breath of calm]• If [lethargic], then [espresso breath]—Referenced:• The Operating Manual for Your Nervous System: https://every.to/p/the-operating-manual-for-your-nervous-system• Afferent vs. Efferent Neurons: https://www.osmosis.org/answers/afferent-vs-efferent-neurons• Insular cortex: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insular_cortex• Jonny's TED Talk, “The gifts of grief”: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonny_miller_the_gifts_of_grief/details• Humming (Simple Bhramari Pranayama) as a Stress Buster: A Holter-Based Study to Analyze Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Parameters During Bhramari, Physical Activity, Emotional Stress, and Sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10182780/• 14-Minute Guided NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjXX2c72fYY• Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety | Dr. Andrew Huberman on the Physiological Sigh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZKIupBUuc• Interoception: the hidden sense that shapes well-being: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/15/the-hidden-sense-shaping-your-wellbeing-interoception• Exteroception: https://dictionary.apa.org/exteroception• Interoceptive Awareness and ADHD: https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/interoceptive-awareness-and-adhd/• Childhood Trauma Affects Stress-Related Interoceptive Accuracy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6813623/• The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Hour-Between-Dog-Wolf-Transforms/dp/0143123408• Somatic Experiencing: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/• Hakomi Institute: https://hakomiinstitute.com/• Decisions and Desire (about Antonio Damasio's work): https://hbr.org/2006/01/decisions-and-desire• When enough is enough | Andy Johns (ex-FB, Twitter, Quora): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/when-enough-is-enough-andy-johns-ex-fb-twitter-quora/• What Is Yoga Nidra?: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-yoga-nidra• Becoming Fully Yourself, What AI Wants, Family Rituals & Rites of Passage, with Kevin Kelly: https://podcast.curioushumans.com/episodes/becoming-fully-yourself-what-ai-wants-rites-of-passage-with-kevin-kelly• Tim Ferriss: https://tim.blog/• The Power of Sensations: Intermediate's Vipassana Body Scan: https://insighttimer.com/carola.ananda/guided-meditations/the-power-of-sensations-intermediates-vipassana-body-scan-meditation• Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/en/index• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0670785938• Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine/dp/155643233X• Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words: https://www.themarginalian.org/2015/04/29/david-whyte-consolations-words/• The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success: https://www.amazon.com/15-Commitments-Conscious-Leadership-Sustainable/dp/0990976904/• The Conscious Leadership Group: https://conscious.is/• Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Recapture-Rapture-Rethinking-Death-World/dp/0062905465• Kubo and the Two 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Experience a 20-minute guided Vipassana meditation focused on cultivating mindful awareness. In this session, you'll learn how to observe your thoughts, emotions, and sensations with clarity and without judgment, helping you stay present and grounded. This meditation is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their mindfulness practice or simply find a moment of peace in their day. Subscribe to Declutter The Mind for more guided meditations and mindfulness practices. #guidedmeditation #meditation #mindfulness This guided meditation practice is from our app, Declutter The Mind. You can see our full library on our web app or download it for iOS and Android for free. Declutter The Mind ▶ https://declutterthemind.com/  Web app ▶ https://app.declutterthemind.com/  iOS app ▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/declutter-the-mind/id1465713447?ls=1 Android app ▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MindDeclutter Consider joining Declutter The Mind Plus on YouTube for $5/mo and support the channel, get access to guided meditation courses, and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZvMgbK5X8j-nCY5CR06xw/join

Join us for a 20-minute guided breath-focused Vipassana meditation, designed to help you cultivate mindfulness and clarity. This practice will guide you through observing your breath with deep awareness, allowing you to develop insight and a calm, focused mind. Perfect for both beginners and experienced meditators, this session is a great way to center yourself and find peace in the present moment. Remember to subscribe for more guided meditations from Declutter The Mind. #guidedmeditation #meditation #mindfulness This guided meditation practice is from our app, Declutter The Mind. You can see our full library on our web app or download it for iOS and Android for free. Declutter The Mind ▶ https://declutterthemind.com/  Web app ▶ https://app.declutterthemind.com/  iOS app ▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/declutter-the-mind/id1465713447?ls=1 Android app ▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MindDeclutter Consider joining Declutter The Mind Plus on YouTube for $5/mo and support the channel, get access to guided meditation courses, and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZvMgbK5X8j-nCY5CR06xw/join

Welcome to this 15-minute guided meditation for mental clarity, brought to you by Declutter The Mind. Using the principles of Vipassana, this meditation helps you observe your thoughts and sensations with curiosity and detachment, allowing you to cultivate greater mental clarity. By focusing on the breath and expanding your awareness to the body, you'll reduce the mental clutter and sharpen your focus. Whether you're seeking clarity in your day or a deeper understanding of your mind, this meditation will guide you to a calmer, clearer state. #guidedmeditation #meditation #mindfulness This guided meditation practice is from our app, Declutter The Mind. You can see our full library on our web app or download it for iOS and Android for free. Declutter The Mind ▶ https://declutterthemind.com/  Web app ▶ https://app.declutterthemind.com/  iOS app ▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/declutter-the-mind/id1465713447?ls=1 Android app ▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MindDeclutter Consider joining Declutter The Mind Plus on YouTube for $5/mo and support the channel, get access to guided meditation courses, and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZvMgbK5X8j-nCY5CR06xw/join

Rochna Poddar is an integrative health and wellness coach and her practise was founded after understanding the need for a holistic perspective on our health. After struggling with health issues at the age of 16 that remained undiagnosed, she began exploring different ways of nurturing mind and body through ancient practices like Pranic healing and Tibetan Buddhism, programs like Art of Living, Vipassana Meditation and lifestyle changes with yoga and plant-based nutrition. As an adult, when she was diagnosed with insulin-resistance and PCOD, she was now armed with the knowledge to heal herself using a variety of methods.  Carrying this wisdom forward, she's worked with a variety of clients, guiding them towards feeling better on the inside and more confident on the outside. An Integrative Health and Wellness Coach and Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner certified by Saybrook University, CA, USA. I'm also completing certifications as a Plant-Based Nutritionist from Food Matters Institute, Australia.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochnapoddar/ https://www.itsabrandnewday.in/  

Aaron reconnects with Sydney C., a facilitator and extraordinary human being, to explore themes of surrender, leadership, and authenticity. Reflecting on their first meeting years ago in Bali, we discuss the transformational journeys we've both experienced since. Sydney recalls a powerful memory from her early days in Bali and how certain moments and people have triggered profound shifts in her. Our conversation delves into the ever-evolving relationship with darkness and surrender, highlighting Sydney's recent journey with her book release and her exploration of surrendered leadership. We explore the difficulties and rewards of letting go, embodying vulnerability, and surrendering to a higher power, touching on the complexities of not always knowing what's next.Sydney opens up about her recent experiences, including a Vipassana meditation retreat that significantly helped her differentiate between her mind and true self. We transition to discerning authentic leadership from performative personas often seen in the spiritual and coaching realms, sharing our personal experiences with mentors and influencers who may not fully embody the teachings they espouse. We stress the importance of genuine connection and presence, discussing the loneliness epidemic and how social media contributes to disconnection. Sydney expresses a sense of humility and deep reevaluation of her purpose, focusing more on genuine support and less on marketing and sales strategies. I reflect on my journey, my goals, and my vision for the future, emphasizing the ongoing process of surrender and the deep trust in life's unfolding paths.

In this episode, our guest is ADHD coach Penny Kennedy. We talk all about ADHD - what it is, what it is not, the neuroscience, dopamine, challenges, frustrations, strengths, and more. We discuss various tools to help people with ADHD (or anyone experiencing challenges with executive functioning), including: nutrition, supplements, cold exposure, discomfort, exercise, technology, social connection, coaching, retreats, nature, pausing, and slowing things down.Connect with Penny, learn more, or get a free consultation at: www.advanceadhd.comBOOKS - ADHD 2.0 by Ned Hallowell- Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke- Living With Adult ADHD by Bernadette Ashton- Out of My Skull by James Danckert & John Eastwood- Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell BarkleyEVENTS- Darshan (eye gazing event)- Fairwood Escape (ADHD retreat)- Vipassana Meditation (course / retreat) PEOPLE - Andrew Huberman- Anna Lembke- Bernadette Ashton- James Danckert - John Eastwood - Ned Hallowell- Russell Barkley - Thomas Brown- Tom Cruise- Wim HofSUPPLEMENTS - L-tyrosine - Elite Focus - get dopa- lion's maneVOCABULARY- body doubling- cob house- Gower Peninsula (place)- Swansea (place)- yurt**Connect & Learn More**website: www.advanceadhd.comFacebook: @penny872LinkedIn: /penny-kennedy-calc-accX: @AdvanceADHDSend me a text message here

Leading longevity authority, Troy Casey, The Certified Health Nut, has successfully restored physical, mental and emotional balance to people who have failed with all other systems. His unique holistic approach uses nature based biohacking even a child can follow. A former Versace model in Milan, Troy studied nutrition, herbs and detoxification as a way of looking and feeling great in front of the camera. He has scoured the Earth for the most powerful health and healing methods, as a medicine hunter, working with indigenous tribes in the Amazon, studying the ancient Vipassana Meditation technique, Ashtanga Yoga and more recently at the world famous CHEK Institute, working closely with Paul Chek. His book #RippedAt50, A Journey To Self Love, is in the works. Today he speaks to audiences all over the world and continues to create videos that have helped millions of people live with more vitality. Troy was hired off his youtube channel to work on Discovery's Network and continues to work in the media to this day. His Vision for clean, air, water, soil and equitable systems for all mankind in his lifetime drives his passionate work for personal and planetary wellness. Stay Curious! @realcuriousjones ****************************************** This episode is brought to you by the ICE POD! The IcePod provides a perfect solution for those looking to reap the benefits of ice baths, with accessories to accommodate both summer & winter plunging! Our mission is very simple, we want to create products that make health and wellness accessible to more people, which is achieved by affordable prices without any compromise on quality. We believe that everyone should have access to the tools they need to live a healthier life, health should not be a luxury. Their commitment to quality, innovation and customer-centric approach, has put them in the forefront of a market now full of knockoffs (flattering, right). They are proud to be the innovators of the original portable ice bath, and can't wait to show the world what they are working on behind the scenes. Let's just say they are leading the change of this industry for the better. Head over to www.podcompany.com/curiousjones and begin your cold exposure journey, once and for all! You won't be disappointed!   This episode is also brought to you by Lit Distribution, a master distributor of custom and exclusive Zippo lighters and accessories, with a focus on alternative brands such as Cannabis, Music, Art and more. If you are looking for great gifts for fathers day, a new Zippo for yourself, or your brand would like to have their likeness on a Zippo, head over to www.litzipps.com and get started! Use code CURIOUS for a discount while you are there!  

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between vipassana meditation and loving kindness meditation? In this episode, Bhante Sathi covers the benefits of each meditation along with their relationship with one another. We also discuss what to do when you feel as though your qualities strengthened by these types of meditation practrices are depleted or challanged.

Copyright: ⁠https://shaolin-rainer.de⁠ Bitte laden Dir auch meine App "Buddha-Blog" aus den Stores von ⁠Apple⁠ und ⁠Android⁠. ⁠Please support me on Patreon Meditation ist eine zentrale Praxis des Buddhismus. Die Religion und Philosophie basiert auf den Lehren von Siddhartha Gautama, dem historischen Buddha. Die buddhistische Meditation hat das Ziel, Achtsamkeit, Mitgefühl und Weisheit zu kultivieren, um das Leiden zu überwinden und die Erleuchtung zu erlangen. Der Buddha selbst hat verschiedene Arten der Meditation gelehrt und praktiziert, die bis heute von vielen Buddhisten angewendet werden. Die Quellen, die uns über das Leben und die Lehren des Buddha berichten, sind die sogenannten Pali-Kanon. Diese Sammlung von Schriften enthält unter anderem die Sutras, die Reden des Buddha, und ist in der Sprache Pali verfasst. Die Sutras wurden von seinen Schülern mündlich überliefert und später schriftlich festgehalten. Aus diesen Sutras können wir klare Hinweise über die Art der Meditation entnehmen, die der Buddha praktiziert hat. Der Buddha hat verschiedene Techniken für verschiedene Zwecke und Personen gelehrt. Es ist wichtig zu beachten, dass der Buddha nicht nur eine einzige Art der Meditation gelehrt hat. Er passte seine Anweisungen an die Bedürfnisse, Fähigkeiten und Neigungen seiner Schüler an. Er sagte selbstbewusst: 'Ich lehre euch diese Dinge nicht, damit ihr euch an sie klammert oder sie für wahr haltet, sondern damit ihr sie untersucht und erprobt.' Wenn ihr erkennt, dass sie zu eurem Wohl und dem Wohl anderer führen, dann sollt ihr sie praktizieren. Im Buddhismus gibt es zwei Hauptarten der Meditation, die der Buddha selbst praktiziert und gelehrt hat: Shamatha und Vipassana. Diese beiden Arten der Meditation ergänzen einander und führen zu einem tieferen Verständnis der Wirklichkeit. Shamatha bedeutet 'ruhiges Verweilen'. Der Geisteszustand der Konzentration, Ruhe und Frieden wird durch die Wahl eines Meditationsobjekts, wie zum Beispiel den Atem, ein Mantra, ein Bild oder ein Gefühl, kultiviert. Dabei wird die Aufmerksamkeit immer wieder darauf ausgerichtet und alle anderen Gedanken, Emotionen und Sinneseindrücke werden losgelassen. Diese Übung führt zu einem fokussierten, klaren und stabilen Geist. Shamatha bildet die Grundlage für weitere Meditationen. Sie fördert die Fähigkeit zur Aufmerksamkeit und Sammlung. Diese Meditationstechniken sind äußerst effektiv und können zu tiefgreifenden Erkenntnissen führen. Vipassana, was 'Einsicht' bedeutet, ist eine Art der Meditation, die auf der Konzentration aufbaut, die durch Shamatha entwickelt wurde. Bei Vipassana wird das Meditationsobjekt genauer untersucht und analysiert, um seine wahren Eigenschaften zu erkennen. Dabei werden die drei grundlegenden Merkmale der Existenz betrachtet: Vergänglichkeit, Leidhaftigkeit und Nicht-Selbst. Durch diese Einsicht befreit sich der Meditierende von falschen Vorstellungen und Anhaftungen und erlangt Weisheit sowie Erleuchtung. Sowohl der Buddha als auch seine Schüler praktizierten beide Arten der Meditation unter dem Bodhi-Baum, um die Erleuchtung zu erlangen. Die vier Grundlagen der Achtsamkeit sind der einzige Weg zur Reinigung der Wesen, zur Überwindung von Kummer und Klage, zur Vernichtung von Schmerz und Trauer, zur Erreichung des rechten Pfades und zur Verwirklichung des Nirvana. Das Satipatthana Sutra betont die Bedeutung der Achtsamkeit. Die vier Grundlagen der Achtsamkeit sind: Achtsamkeit auf den Körper, Achtsamkeit auf die Gefühle, Achtsamkeit auf den Geist und Achtsamkeit auf die Geistesobjekte. Diese vier Bereiche umfassen alle Aspekte der menschlichen Erfahrung und sind die Objekte der Vipassana-Meditation. Durch die Anwendung von Achtsamkeit auf diese vier Bereiche kann der Meditierende die Wahrheit über sich selbst und die Welt erkennen und sich von Leid und Unwissenheit befreien.

Discussing Kundalini Shakti awakening and 10-day Vipassana meditation retreats and relative completion/stability of the Kundalini process.Compilation of questions and answers from the free Kundalini Q&A meetings held on Zoom.

In this week's episode of the #MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile talks about her experience as a Vipassana meditator.   Vangile shares her transformative journey with Vipassana meditation, highlighting its profound impact on her mental health and well-being. She shares information on how to apply for Vipassana meditation retreats and emphasizes the importance of following the rules and serving at centers to deepen her practice.    She reflects on surrendering to the present moment, embracing gratitude, and acknowledging growth facilitated by Vipassana. She shares how Vipassana helped her get into her body and understand ancestral trauma and inspired her to write her first book, “Heart, Mind & Money.”   She hopes this experience leads to transformative shifts in attendees' lives and delves into healing ancestral money trauma through the Money Magic course.   This is another interesting podcast interview.   Tune in!   During this episode, you will learn about:   00:00: Introduction 02:48: Dhamma Pataka Vipassana center in south Africa 00:07:37: Journey from depression to vipassana 00:12:36: Understanding my emotional reactions to money 00:16:06: Finding inner peace and feeling like everything is going to be okay 00:22:22: Overcoming writer's block 00:27:13: Learning that you can heal from trauma 00:32:25: Dealing with mental health 00:38:10: The importance of giving back 00:42:45: Recognizing burnout and prioritizing rest 00:47:22: Self-forgiveness and letting go 00:53:13: Surrender and learn your lessons 00:55:00: Learning and growing from business setbacks 00:59:33: Feeling gratitude amidst the exhaustion 01:02:30: Learning to sit with everything and the RunAway Archetype 01:06:00: Invitation to one on one coaching and the 7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training Link to Vipassana and centers: https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/index  Notable Quotes          "I gave myself permission to just rest. And in that rest, I did a lot of work around self-forgiveness."       "I found the core and the centre and that inner peace again. It never left me; I just have to remember it."       "Impatience is always accompanied by fear because I want to just leave the situation. The minute I decide that I don't want to go through what I'm going through, it's because I haven't learned to surrender to the moment."       "Allow life to work with you and through you. Allow yourself to be changed and transformed, to see what is here for you."       "Surrender and learn your lessons. Allow yourself to be transformed and become the person you've been praying to become."   Additional money resources:   Money Magic course: https://www.wealthy-money.com/moneymagic  Bank Account Challenge: https://wealthy-money.com/bankaccount  7 Day Tapping into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training: https://wealthy-money.com/training Next Level You Journal: wealthy-money.com/journal Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vangilemakwakwa/   

Dive into a 20-minute Vipassana meditation session with 'Declutter The Mind' to address and alleviate your anxiety. This guided practice is designed to help you observe your present thoughts and feelings without judgment, fostering a profound understanding and acceptance. Vipassana, or insight meditation, is a powerful tool for self-awareness and emotional regulation, making it highly effective for those struggling with anxiety. By dedicating just 20 minutes to this meditation, you'll embark on a journey towards inner peace, reduced anxiety levels, and a deeper connection with your true self. Let's transform your anxious energy into a state of serenity and mindfulness. #guidedmeditation #meditation #mindfulness This guided meditation practice is from our app, Declutter The Mind. You can see our full library on our web app or download it for iOS and Android for free. Declutter The Mind ▶ https://declutterthemind.com/  Web app ▶ https://app.declutterthemind.com/  iOS app ▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/declutter-the-mind/id1465713447?ls=1 Android app ▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MindDeclutter Consider joining Declutter The Mind Plus on YouTube for $5/mo and support the channel, get access to guided meditation courses, and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZvMgbK5X8j-nCY5CR06xw/join

How I prepared for my 10-day silent Vipassana meditation, how I signed up, what I packed as well as my expectations for the silent retreat.

Vipassana Meditation is a practice that assists us in connecting to our real sense of self, my "Jacquiness" if you will. In this episode we look at how we can connect with the physical reaction to being falsely accused of something and how that makes us feel and react. It's ok to be real, it's when we think we are REALLY REAL that we get in trouble!

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Vipassana Meditation and Active Inference: A Framework for Understanding Suffering and its Cessation, published by Benjamin Sturgeon on March 24, 2024 on LessWrong. I want to thank Jan Kulveit, Tomáš Gavenčiak, and Jonathan Shock for their extensive feedback and ideas they contributed to this work and for Josh Burgener and Yusuf Heylen for their proofreading and comments. I would also like to acknowledge the Epistea Residency and its organisers where much of the thinking behind this work was done. This post aims to build towards a theory of how meditation alters the mind based on the ideas of active inference (ActInf). ActInf has been growing in its promise as a theory of how brains process information and interact with the world and has become increasingly validated with a growing body of work in the scientific literature. Why bring the idea of ActInf and meditation together? Meditation seems to have a profound effect on the experience of people who practise it extensively, and in many cases purports to help people to come to great insight about themselves, reality, and in many cases profoundly alters their relationship to their lived experience. ActInf seems to promise a legible framework for understanding some of the mechanisms that are at play at the root of our experience. Considering these ideas seem to both be pointing at something fundamental about how we experience the world it stands to reason they might be talking about some of the same things in different languages. The hope is that we can use these two to explore these two theories and start to bridge some of the gap in science in providing a theoretical explanation for how these meditative techniques work. This post will be quite speculative in nature without me providing much in the way of experimental evidence. This is a weakness in the work that I may try to address later but for now I would like to stick to what the theories say and how we can fit them together. I will focus on the technique of Vipassana meditation and in a future post I will examine Anapana and Metta meditation. I'll be talking about these techniques because I have a reasonable body of personal experience with them and because I have found their practice leads to fairly predictable and replicable results in those who practise them. My personal experience is the source of much of the discussion below. Anecdotally, I have found that thinking about suffering in the way described below has helped me to recognise and escape from painful thought cycles where I was able to realise I was generating needless prediction error by simply going back to observing reality through sensations. This has been very helpful to me. A quick intro to Active Inference My goal in this section is to give a barebones summary of some key concepts in ActInf that we will use to examine various meditative practices. My focus will be on defining terms and concepts so that if you have never heard of active inference before you can have the context to follow this post and judge the merits of the arguments yourself. The precise neuroscience is not explored here, but by hypothesising we can work towards a story that seems to fit our observations. ActInf is a theory that tries to explain how and why agents (in our context this refers to all living things) act in the world in the way that they do. The key concept of ActInf is that the primary objective of an ActInf agent is to minimise the gap between its predictions of the world and how the world actually appears. This happens through 2 methods: it improves the accuracy of its world model, or generative model, by updating that model with new information, and by taking action in the world to bring the world more in line with the predictions of its generative model. Generative models and preferences ActInf hinges on the ...

This Vipassana meditation is designed to help you discover a profound sense of presence and inner stillness. This meditation invites you to observe sensations and thoughts without attachment, gradually unveiling a heightened clarity of mind. By directing attention inward and fostering mindfulness, you will cultivate a deep focus on the present moment. I invite you to embrace this journey towards mental clarity, where the simplicity of the practice makes it accessible for beginners and also seasoned practitioners while unlocking a serene stillness within. ***GET YOUR FREE MANIFESTATION TEMPLATE*** http://bit.ly/-Manifestation-Challenge ***Start Your Journey*** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elevate Your Wealth Consciousness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to my Podcast for more content https://anchor.fm/growwithguri/subscribe Connect with me on Social Media for Video content:

Jonny Miller is the founder of Nervous System Mastery, a course that has helped hundreds of founders and tech leaders cultivate calm, reduce nervousness, enhance resilience, and elevate their sense of aliveness. Having personally benefited from Jonny's teachings, I'm especially excited to have him on the show. In this episode, we discuss:• How shifting your focus from the mind to the body can help ease nervousness• The power of breath in changing states• The importance of “interoception”• Specific breathing exercises to both calm and excite your nervous system• The A.P.E. (awareness, posture, and emotion) framework for recognizing body signals• The “feather, brick, dump truck” phenomenon• The concept of emotional debt and how to release it• The competitive advantage of feeling emotions—Jonny's five-week boot camp, Nervous System Mastery, will equip you with evidence-backed protocols to cultivate greater calm and agency over your internal state. Learn to rewire maladaptive stress responses and improve your sleep (use code LENNY for $250 discount). Apply here.—Brought to you by:• Teal—Your personal career growth platform• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.• Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life—Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.—Where to find Jonny Miller:• X: https://twitter.com/jonnym1ller• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnym1ller/• Website: https://www.jonnymiller.co/• Podcast: podcast.curioushumans.com • Email: jonny@curioushumans.com• Course: https://nsmastery.com/lenny—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Jonny's background(07:19) The bottom-up approach to nervousness and anxiety(09:42) The power of breath in changing states(11:47) The concept of state over story(13:56) Personal experiences with nervousness(15:01) Breathing exercises to calm you down(20:40) The “espresso” breath exercise to give you energy(25:44) Interoception and the A.P.E. framework(34:47) The “feather, brick, dump truck” phenomenon(37:40) Recognizing emotional debt and avoiding burnout(40:47) Using somatic-oriented therapy for healing(45:26) Telltale signs of emotional debt(48:13) The competitive advantage of “feeling the feels”(50:20) Advice for people overwhelmed by stimuli(52:36) The NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) practice for emotional release(55:38) Daily practices for emotional well-being(58:23) Thoughts on meditation(01:01:26) The Body Keeps the Score(01:01:58) Contrarian corner(01:04:43) Lightning round—Jonny's If [This] Then [Breathe] Recipes:• If [overwhelmed], then [hum]• If [anxious], then [breath of calm]• If [lethargic], then [espresso breath]—Referenced:• The Operating Manual for Your Nervous System: https://every.to/p/the-operating-manual-for-your-nervous-system• Afferent vs. Efferent Neurons: https://www.osmosis.org/answers/afferent-vs-efferent-neurons• Insular cortex: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insular_cortex• Jonny's TED Talk, “The gifts of grief”: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonny_miller_the_gifts_of_grief/details• Humming (Simple Bhramari Pranayama) as a Stress Buster: A Holter-Based Study to Analyze Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Parameters During Bhramari, Physical Activity, Emotional Stress, and Sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10182780/• 14-Minute Guided NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjXX2c72fYY• Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety | Dr. Andrew Huberman on the Physiological Sigh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZKIupBUuc• Interoception: the hidden sense that shapes well-being: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/15/the-hidden-sense-shaping-your-wellbeing-interoception• Exteroception: https://dictionary.apa.org/exteroception• Interoceptive Awareness and ADHD: https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-adults/interoceptive-awareness-and-adhd/• Childhood Trauma Affects Stress-Related Interoceptive Accuracy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6813623/• The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Hour-Between-Dog-Wolf-Transforms/dp/0143123408• Somatic Experiencing: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/• Hakomi Institute: https://hakomiinstitute.com/• Decisions and Desire (about Antonio Damasio's work): https://hbr.org/2006/01/decisions-and-desire• When enough is enough | Andy Johns (ex-FB, Twitter, Quora): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/when-enough-is-enough-andy-johns-ex-fb-twitter-quora/• What Is Yoga Nidra?: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-yoga-nidra• Becoming Fully Yourself, What AI Wants, Family Rituals & Rites of Passage, with Kevin Kelly: https://podcast.curioushumans.com/episodes/becoming-fully-yourself-what-ai-wants-rites-of-passage-with-kevin-kelly• Tim Ferriss: https://tim.blog/• The Power of Sensations: Intermediate's Vipassana Body Scan: https://insighttimer.com/carola.ananda/guided-meditations/the-power-of-sensations-intermediates-vipassana-body-scan-meditation• Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/en/index• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0670785938• Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine/dp/155643233X• Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words: https://www.themarginalian.org/2015/04/29/david-whyte-consolations-words/• The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success: https://www.amazon.com/15-Commitments-Conscious-Leadership-Sustainable/dp/0990976904/• The Conscious Leadership Group: https://conscious.is/• Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Recapture-Rapture-Rethinking-Death-World/dp/0062905465• Kubo and the Two Strings on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Kubo-Two-Strings-Charlize-Theron/dp/B01K5BSWX0• Wolfwalkers on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wolfwalkers/umc.cmc.amuoq00hqelfi98j0gvg641x• Scavengers Reign on Max: https://www.max.com/shows/scavengers-reign/50c8ce6d-088c-42d9-9147-d1b19b1289d4• Jerry Colonna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-colonna-reboot/• Ra Optics “Sunset” blue-light blockers: https://raoptics.com/collections/night-lenses• Nurosym vagal stimulation device: https://my.nurosym.com/vns1564/• Pulsetto vagal stimulation device: https://pulsetto.tech/new-year/?gc_id=20124962116&h_ad_id=686249897188&gad_source=1• Apollo vagus nerve stimulator: https://apolloneuro.com/products/apollo-wearable—Additional research:• Cellular allostatic load is linked to increased energy expenditure and accelerated biological aging: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306453023003001• Somatic experiencing: using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00093/full• Relationship between interoception and emotion regulation: New evidence from mixed methods: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032718323723• Out-of-the-blue panic attacks aren't without warning: body sends signals for hour before: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21783179/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Abhay Saboo is the co-founder and CEO of CoLearn, one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing K-12 edtech platforms. By providing access to the best teachers across the country for just $7/month through cohort-based live classes, CoLearn is gradually increasing the motivation of Indonesians to learn.Before CoLearn, Abhay founded Viva Health - one of Indonesia's largest primary care chains, with 100+ pharmacies and clinics spread throughout the islands of Java and Bali.He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.Topics:[00:00:00] - Passion for Education and Healthcare[00:05:25] - Childhood Hobbies and Memories of Malls[00:09:26] - Education and Study Abroad Experiences[00:12:58] - Tutoring and Choosing Electrical Engineering[00:20:31] - Studying at Georgia Tech, Feeling at Home[00:24:17] - Georgia Tech Co-Op Program and International Experience[00:31:05] - Working at GE Healthcare[00:39:21] - Entrepreneurship, Education, and Retail in India[00:49:26] - Longevity and Growth of Businesses[00:55:38] - Vipassana Meditation and Life's EpiphanyLike the show? Subscribe to the BackScoop newsletter to stay updated with the latest news in Southeast Asian startups in minutes: backscoop.com.Visit BackScoop's social media pages and show your support!BackScoop (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/backscoop/BackScoop (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BackScoopHQBackScoop (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BackScoopBackScoop (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/backscoopVisit Amanda Cua's social media pages:Amanda (Linkedin): https://ph.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cuaAmanda (Twitter): https://twitter.com/itsAmandaCuaVisit Abhay Saboo's social media pages:Abhay (Linkedin): linkedin.com/in/abhay-saboo-3700218Website (CoLearn): https://www.colearn.com/ Website (Viva Health): https://vivaapotek.co.id/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to live the most happy, fulfilled and abundant life you could ever imagine? Are you itching to create that for yourself?! Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo, has a beautiful ability to inspire and help people find their inner strength; by giving us all tangible techniques and tools, showing us we are capable of embracing change, deeping loving and healing ourselves, and truly unlocking a world of boundless possibilities for a life where we don't just survive, but we THRIVE! I am bringing this episode back as another Saturday Special, because it was a top hit of 2023. Topics from self-love and self-healing to creating healthy relationships and truly transforming into the best version of yourself, are all things I need everyone to hear and take into 2024. YOU have the power, and Diego shows us that. Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 3 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. Get his newest book, The Way Forward, today! — Diego's Book: The Way Forward: https://yungpueblo.com/books-1 — Website: www.yungpueblo.com — Instragram: @yung_pueblo - https://www.instagram.com/yung_pueblo — Substack Newsletter: https://yungpueblo.substack.com/ — Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/en/index 00:00 Intro 01:03 The never-ending journey to self-growth 02:50 Embracing the unknown 06:02 Transforming disagreements into understanding 09:24 The Way Forward 13:15 Vipassana Meditation 21:20 For people bad at meditating 23:04 Intuition vs. reactivity 25:35 Intuition as your compass for life 27:20 The benefits of meditation 31:29 The challenges of being seen as a teacher 35:27 Complexities of hierarchy and fame 41:21 Dissolving hierarchy in relationships 44:41 Reclaiming your inner wisdom 49:18 The inspiration behind 'The Way Forward' 51:38 Integrity and embracing impermanence 54:56 Where can you start? If you want to dive deeper into Mark's content, search through every episode, find specific topics we've covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/markgroves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Xian Archive Matt is joined by GLO. Singer, Songwriter and Producer GLO is known for her creative melodies, angelic harmonies and powerful vocal mantras. Introduced to poetry in her high school English class and activated to sing through her time in church, she brings a dynamic range of experience and influence into every song. Born & raised in the Bay Area and growing up in SoCal has influenced her diverse musical expression. Her music fuses and draws inspiration from the many musical styles that influenced her throughout her life. From rap & hip-hop to jazz or EDM she finds her excitement in the spark of flow & feeling rather than any specific structure or methodology.   During the conversation GLO shares her story of recently attending a 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat during her birthday where she learned and practiced the Vipassana Technique. She explains what the technique consist of, the benefits and challenges she faced during the retreat, and how she felt returning home once it was completed. GLO also shares the history behind this practice, how the container was held, the diet during the retreat, and much more. For anyone interested in Vipassana or meditation in general, this episode is an incredible resource. Please enjoy. Find GLO: https://www.instagram.com/glo.withtheflow/     Sponsored by Feel Free: https://botanictonics.com/   Use code 'Xian40' at checkout to save $40   --- Sponsored by SHEATH: https://sheathunderwear.com   Use code 'TIMEWHEEL' at checkout to save 20%.

Meditation...something that makes a lot of people uncomfortable!  During a 10-day Vipassana Meditation Course (https://www.dhamma.org/) , you spend 10 days not interacting with anyone and meditation for 1-2 hours stretches for 10 hours every day!  It was hard, which is exactly why I went, but it was a much richer (and more hilarious) experience than I could have imagined!  Join me for the straight poop on my 10 day silent meditation experience!  And if you want more information on the 200 Vipassana course centers around the world, go to https://www.dhamma.org/

Alrighty guys, so for any of you out there who, along with being psychedelic & plant medicine proponents, would also describe yourselves as “health nuts”, boy do I have a surprise for you. Today's guest on the show is a man who has made a career out of being "the certified health nut" &, in addition, has been an avid voice & proponent behind the conscious consumption of plant medicines for healing, awakening & transformation. In this episode, we dive into an epic riff about his early years in the psychedelic scene, getting caught with LSD, his experiences with Ibogaine & much, much more. Show Notes:(0:42) Troy Casey's Bio.(02:59) When and how psychedelics came into Troy's life.(06:31) Taking LSD as a 14-year-old.  (56:18) Where you can connect with Casey!(59:02) One final question…About TroyTroy Casey, a certified health enthusiast and renowned life coach, is a leading authority on longevity. With over 8 years living among Amazon Rainforest tribes and exploring healing methods worldwide, he's dedicated to restoring the planet. Troy combines expertise in sacred plants, Vipassana Meditation, Ashtanga Yoga, and training at the CHEK Institute. His success in restoring balance, featured in global media, stems from a vision for a healthier planet and individual well-being. Following Troy's methods empowers you to conquer your goals at the highest level.Connect with TroyWebsite: https://certifiedhealthnut.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/certifiedhealthnut/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chn333YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/certifiedhealthnutCheck us out at Highlyoptimzed.meThank you to Freedom Builderz for Making this Podcast Possible!Building online platforms for visionaries & influencers.https://www.freedombuilderz.com/For the best Cannabis Products and Gear check out Headshop.com and use promo code HIGHLY for discounts!  This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.Subscribe to The Highly Optimized PodcastSubscribe to This One Time on Psychedelics Podcasthttps://www.highlyoptimized.me

This week's guest is the wonderful, inspiring and insightful Cyndia Harvey, a London-based hair artist who has been recognised for her contribution to fashion by The British Fashion Council and was labelled as a Beauty Game-Changer by Vogue Business in their inaugural ‘100 Future Innovators' list. In this episode, Cyndia looks back fondly at how her Jamaican upbringing instilled in her an ingenuity that has always fed her creativity and she also shares on her love for Vipassana Meditation and explains why she feels apprehensive about labelling something as beautiful. I'd love to know if Cyndia's words have the same impact on you as they had on me. You can let me know over in the DMs on Instagram or X formerly known as Twitter @beautymepodcast or you can email your thoughts to beautymepodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode it would be amazing if you could leave a review or a rating wherever you like to listen as it really helps other potential listeners find the show! Don't forget there's also a free to subscribe newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com and you can find some visuals to go with our chat over on my tiktok @charissekenion. Thank you for choosing to listen. Links This Hair of Mine video : https://vimeo.com/215919896 Cyndia's brand This Hair of Mine: https://thishairofmine.world/products/scalp-serum Cyndia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyndiaharvey BeautyMe on X: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beautyme/message

Welcome to The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast, Episode 49In this deeply introspective episode, I dive into the transformative world of Vipassana Meditation. As one of the oldest forms of meditation, Vipassana has offered me a unique pathway to self-discovery and inner peace. I share my personal and profound journey into its depths with you. From the initial challenges to the revelations and heightened awareness, I give you an intimate look at what it truly means to sit in silence and confront oneself.But this episode isn't just about my journey. For those of you who feel inspired by my tale, I've also included invaluable tips and guidance. If you're intrigued by the idea of a silent retreat but unsure of where or how to begin, I hope to light the way. Whether you're keen to embark on your own Vipassana experience or simply wish to create a silent retreat in the comfort of your home, I offer my insights and suggestions. Join me, and let's journey together into the silence that can truly transform us.Enjoy and share this episode!To support The Art of Aging Mindfully  Podcast go to patreon:The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast PatreonThe Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast is sponsored by Viome, Acorn Biolabs and Whoop, your personal digital fitness tracker.To Harvest Your Own Stem Cells, for Future Use, with Acorn Biolabs:https://www.acorn.me/affiliate/the-art-of-aging-mindfullyTo test your full body and gut intelligence with Viome:http://viomehq.sjv.io/eKnAO1Use The $110 discount code: ARTOFAGINGOrder your whoop strap with Jai's Unique Link:https://join.whoop.com/376818To train with Jai, and learn about his yoga classes and massage therapy treatments:https://theartofagingmindfully.com/

Peter Bennett is a men's coach and Sacred Sons Co-Leader. He has trained in Vipassana Meditation, Wim Hof, Nutritional Therapy, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Qigong, Tantra, and is currently training as a Mentor & Coach. His work is focused on helping men reach their potential, creating healthy community spaces of brotherhood so they can be of service to the world and each other. This Sacred Sons Podcast episode was recorded live at Convergence 8 - The Return in Los Angeles, CA.  On this Episode: Peter Bennett | @mensworkcoach Adam Jackson | @adam___jackson SACRED SONS:   LEADERSHIP TRAINING | In Person + Online Registration open until Oct. 23   THE ONE | 1:1 Men's Coaching Apply today to start your 3 month journey!   EMX | 4-Day Embodied Masculine Experience San Diego, California | Dec. 7 - 11 Cochise, Arizona | Jan. 18 - 21 Tepotzlán, Mexico | Feb. 29 - Mar. 3   IMMERSION | 2-Day Community Event Minneapolis, Minnesota | Nov. 11 - 12 Copenhagen, Denmark | Nov. 18 - 19 Ciudad de Mexico | Nov. 25 - 26 Barcelona, Spain | Nov. 25 - 26 Queens, New York | Dec. 2 - 3 Boulder, Colorado | Dec. 9 - 10   CONNECT: Shop | Sacred Sons Apparel & Cacao Instagram | @sacredsons  Website | sacredsons.com   YouTube | Sacred Sons    Calendar | Sacred Sons Experiences  Music | Ancient Future  

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we host men's work coach, Peter Bennett. Peter is a men's coach who also works with the Sons of Zion and the Sacred Sons. He has trained in Vipassana Meditation, Wim Hof, Nutritional Therapy, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Qigong, Tantra, and is currently training as a Mentor & Coach. His work now is focused on helping men reach their potential, creating healthy community spaces of brotherhood so they can be of service to the world and each other. This week we dive deep into how every single human can tap into more abundance in their life and how the masculine can show up in a divine for the feminine. Tune in! _________ Join Our Next Transformational 3-Day Event: https://dannymorel.com/awaken _________ Peter Bennett: Peter is a men's coach who also works with the Sons of Zion and the Sacred Sons. He has trained in Vipassana Meditation, Wim Hof, Nutritional Therapy, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Qigong, Tantra, and is currently training as a Mentor & Coach. His work now is focused on helping men reach their potential, creating healthy community spaces of brotherhood so they can be of service to the world and each other. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mensworkcoach/ _________ Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Join The Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/community Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

Dylan Beynon, CEO of Mindbloom, talks about why he started this company, the impact of Ketamine and MDMA therapy in our society, and how this industry is just going to grow bigger in the future.TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) - Know more about Dylan Beynon and his company, Mindbloom (02:30) - Why did Dylan Beynon start Mindbloom (06:22) - Dylan Beynon talks more about MDMA therapy (13:30) - Pricing and treatment programs that Mindbloom offer (15:30) - Dylan Beynon's personal opinion on MDMA and Ketamine therapy (22:12) - The largest peer review clinical study for psychedelic and ketamine therapy  (25:20) - The best mental health tool for Dylan Beynon (27:53) - Dylan Beynon talks about Vipassana Meditation (36:00) - Where to find Dylan Beynon and learn more about Mindbloom Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!Don't forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain

Dylan Beynon, CEO of Mindbloom, talks about why he started this company, the impact of Ketamine and MDMA therapy in our society, and how this industry is just going to grow bigger in the future. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Know more about Dylan Beynon and his company, Mindbloom [02:30] - Why did Dylan Beynon start Mindbloom [06:22] - Dylan Beynon talks more about MDMA therapy [13:30] - Pricing and treatment programs that Mindbloom offer [15:30] - Dylan Beynon's personal opinion on MDMA and Ketamine therapy [22:12] - The largest peer review clinical study for psychedelic and ketamine therapy  [25:20] - The best mental health tool for Dylan Beynon [27:53] - Dylan Beynon talks about Vipassana Meditation [36:00] - Where to find Dylan Beynon and learn more about Mindbloom Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Don't forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us:  Single Grain

Dylan Beynon, CEO of Mindbloom, talks about why he started this company, the impact of Ketamine and MDMA therapy in our society, and how this industry is just going to grow bigger in the future. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Know more about Dylan Beynon and his company, Mindbloom [02:30] - Why did Dylan Beynon start Mindbloom [06:22] - Dylan Beynon talks more about MDMA therapy [13:30] - Pricing and treatment programs that Mindbloom offer [15:30] - Dylan Beynon's personal opinion on MDMA and Ketamine therapy [22:12] - The largest peer review clinical study for psychedelic and ketamine therapy  [25:20] - The best mental health tool for Dylan Beynon [27:53] - Dylan Beynon talks about Vipassana Meditation [36:00] - Where to find Dylan Beynon and learn more about Mindbloom What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Leveling Up Eric Siu on Twitter Eric Siu on Instagram

Embark on a captivating journey with me in this special podcast episode, as I share my transformative 10-day silent meditation retreat nestled south of Yosemite, California.Join me on this unique adventure where I disconnected from the digital world and delved into profound introspection through meditation. I share my personal encounters, insights, and challenges faced during this silent sojourn, providing you a glimpse into the power of mindfulness. As you listen, stay tuned till the end for an exciting announcement. MARK YOUR CALENDARS for September 18th, 19th, and 20th, as I'm thrilled to invite you to a FREE 3 Day "Master Your Intuition" Workshop streaming on Instagram Live. This free 3-day event is an invaluable opportunity to explore the science of intuition, discover how to forge a stronger connection with your inner wisdom, and unlock the potential to transform your life. Don't miss out on this enriching experience – grab your pen and paper, and be ready to be a part of this incredible journey towards self-discovery.Register for The FREE 3 Day Master Your Intuition Workshop Here! 

The Next Guest on the Hockey Journey Podcast is Leading Longevity Authority, Troy Casey, and will have a guest host, my son Rem Pitlick. He'll be interviewing the Certified Health Nut, who has successfully restored physical, mental and emotional balance to clients who have failed with all other systems. His unique holistic approach uses nature-based simplicity anyone can follow. As a Versace model in Milan, Italy, 33 years ago, Troy studied nutrition, herbs and internal purification as a way of looking and feeling great in front of the camera. He has scoured the Earth for the most powerful health and healing methods, working with indigenous tribes in the Amazon as a medicine hunter, studying the ancient Vipassana Meditation technique, Ashtanga Yoga and more recently at the world famous CHEK Institute, working closely with Paul Chek. His new book #RippedAt50: A Journey To Self Love, has sold thousands of copies and is transforming lives around the globe. He continues creating educational and inspiring content every week that helps people around the world lead healthier lives. Troy's YouTube channel has more than 133,000 loyal subscribers, and he has been featured on the Discovery Network, MTV, Fox News, and most recently appeared on the Netflix Series, Chad and JT Go Deep. Today, Troy's work goes a step beyond biohacking your own body and mind. He has a grand vision for co-creating a world with clean air, water, soil, and equitable systems for all mankind in his lifetime – something he believes is absolutely attainable. To complete the mission, though, we need two things: a complete systems change that values creativity over competition, in every area of life (energy, agriculture, commerce, media, government, etc.), and a collective rising of consciousness to support the new systems. Why is he on the Hockey Journey Podcast? There is a hockey connection, as Mr. Casey has a son that plays hockey, and is a mentor of my son Rem Pitlick. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy this episode and have a wonderfully productive day!! To enrich your journey to holistic health, subscribe and join our mailing list. You'll receive a complimentary checklist that outlines the 9 pillars of health: https://go.troycasey.com/checklist1

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Introduction: Welcome to the Observatory Podcast, where hosts Scott and LaRae Wright dive into the depths of personal growth and self-discovery and explore living life from the inside out. In this episode, they share their transformative experiences at a Vipassana meditation retreat. Join us as we explore the power of observing sensations, releasing mental patterns, and cultivating awareness. Get ready to embark on a journey of mindfulness and reflection.Summary: In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, hosts Scott and LaRae Wright take you on a profound exploration of their recent experiences at a Vipassana meditation retreat. LaRae's 10-day silent retreat shattered preconceived notions and provided unexpected personal growth. Throughout the episode, they discuss the significance of silence as a catalyst for transformation and delve into the practice of scanning the body for sensations. The power of observation and the importance of breath in anchoring oneself to the present moment are highlighted. By cultivating awareness without judgment, they share how they navigate life's challenges with a newfound sense of calm and presence.Key Points:The transformative power of Vipassana meditation retreats.The significance of silence as a container for personal growth.Exploring the practice of observing sensations and using the breath to anchor oneself.Releasing mental patterns and navigating challenges with presence.Addressing the root cause of emotional experiences for effective clearing.Uncovering hidden aspects through deep self-exploration and compassion.Embracing love, compassion, and appreciation for others.Inviting listeners to embrace Vipassana meditation and attend a retreat.Paying it forward: Sponsoring others to experience the transformative journey.The growing demand and evolution of Vipassana centres.Notable Quotes"Comparison is the thief of joy." - Scott (07:05)"It was nothing that I thought it was and absolutely everything that I needed." - LaRae (10:49)"And suddenly getting into that space and being in that space, just how deep that settles and rests the body and rests the mind." - LaRae (26:07)"You get rid of the nanosecond where you just react to understand the stage between observation and reaction." - LaRae (30:19)"And finally, we, we ended and, and this was what was the unique part is you ended, and you stand up to have a small break, and the pain is gone.” - LaRae (37:13)"The cave we fear to enter holds the treasure that you seek." - Scott (58:53)https://www.dhamma.org

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My guest is Sam Harris, Ph.D. Sam earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Stanford University and his doctorate (Ph.D.) in neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is the author of multiple best-selling books and is a world-renowned public-facing intellectual on meditation, consciousness, free will, psychedelics and neuroscience. He is also the creator of Waking Up and the host of the Making Sense podcast. In this episode, we discuss meditation as a route to understanding “the self” and experiencing consciousness, not just changing one's conscious state. Sam describes several meditation techniques and their benefits, including how meditation fundamentally changes our worldview and how it can be merged seamlessly into daily life. It can help us overcome universal challenges such as distractibility and persistent, internal dialogue (“chatter”) to allow for deep contentment and pervasive shifts in our awareness, all while acknowledging the more immediate stress-lowering and memory-improving effects of meditation. We also discuss the therapeutic use of psychedelics and the mechanistic similarities between the benefits of a psychedelic journey and long-term meditation practices. And we discuss the rationale behind Sam's recent decision to close his social media (Twitter) account. This episode should interest anyone wanting to learn more about the higher order functions of the brain, the brain-body connection, consciousness and, of course, meditation and why and how to meditate for maximum benefit. Thank you to our sponsors AG1 (Athletic Greens): https://athleticgreens.com/huberman Levels: https://levels.link/huberman WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://www.insidetracker.com/huberman Supplements from Momentous https://www.livemomentous.com/huberman For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com Timestamps (00:00:00) Dr. Sam Harris  (00:04:36) Levels, WHOOP, Eight Sleep, Momentous (00:08:54) Sense of Self & Meditation, Dualism of Self (00:18:07) Sense of Self in Brain & Body  (00:25:28) Consciousness vs. Contents, Meditation (00:28:25) Interrupting Sense of Self & Attentional Focus, Visual Saccade  (00:33:30) Observer & Actor, Default Mode Network & Meditation, Blind Spot (00:40:48) AG1 (Athletic Greens) (00:41:57) Mediation & Paths to Understanding Consciousness, Non-Dualistic Experience (00:57:32) Sense of Self throughout Evolution  (01:07:40) Sense of Self from Human Development, Language (01:18:42) InsideTracker (01:19:46) Internal Dialogue, Distractibility & Mindfulness  (01:26:27) Time Perception & Mindfulness, Vipassana Meditation, Resistance & Pain (01:37:13) Consciousness & Sense of Control, Free Will (01:43:14) Authoring Thoughts: Storytelling & Ideas, Free Will (01:52:11) Meditation & the Paradoxical Search for Self (02:06:44) Meditation & Concentration Practice  (02:11:58) Mindfulness, “Skylike Mind” & Thoughts (02:15:11) States of Self & Context, Dualistic Experiences (02:32:39) Distraction & Identification of Thoughts, Meditation & “Flow” States (02:42:58) Eyes-Open Meditations, Sense of Self, Visual Cues & Social Interactions (02:54:59) Paths to Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation Step-Functions (03:05:58) Psychedelics, MDMA & Experiences in Consciousness, Religion (03:21:11) Meditation, Psychedelic Journeys & Inner Truths (03:29:48) Psilocybin, Ego-Dissolution & Thought Expansion (03:40:09) Process vs. Achievement of Goals, Fulfillment in Present (03:54:29) Leaving Twitter; Conflict, Life Interruption & Politics  (04:06:14) Social Media, Attentional Disruption & Deep Work (04:15:39) Meditation & Sense of Self (04:19:02) Sam Harris & Waking Up App, Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac