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Here we go for Season 14! Can you believe it? To kick us off, I'm re-evaluating imposter syndrome. I've had a couple of clients speak with me about this topic recently, and I've got three considerations for addressing it, as well as a little bit of mythology for you, too! Also this episode, a reminder that my Business Breakthrough Retreat I'm co-hosting with Laura Petrie has just one week left to access the 5-part payment plan! All the info is here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/november References:'Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome', Harvard Business Review, https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome accessed 3 July, 2024 ‘Debate Prep, Apple and Meta's Potential AI Partnership, and Guest Brene Brown', Pivot Podcast, 25 June, 2024Cope, Stephen (2012) The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, Bantam Books, New York Sign up for Patreon and catch the rest of this episode here: patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Paul Millerd spent several years working in strategy consulting and on the “default path” before deciding to walk away to work on his own in 2017. His book, The Pathless Path, chronicles his own journey and deep dive into the history of work and has been read by more than 40,000 people. His podcast, The Pathless Path Podcast, highlights conversations with others following unconventional paths. He also runs the online training business StrategyU, helping people learn the skills of consulting without having to work in the industry. In our conversation, Paul shares:• An explanation of the “default path” and the “pathless path”• Signs you may be stuck on the default path• How to inch your way toward the pathless path• Why Paul suggests everyone should take a three-month sabbatical• Tips for embracing fear and betting on yourself• How to work through the fear of losing money and prestige—Brought to you by Sanity—The most customizable content layer to power your growth engine | Maui Nui Venison—The healthiest red meat on the planet delivered directly to your door | Wix Studio—The web creation platform built for agencies—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/redefining-success-money-and-belonging-paul-millerd-the-pathless-path/—Where to find Paul Millerd:• X: https://twitter.com/p_millerd• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmillerd/• Website: https://pathlesspath.com/• Podcast: https://think-boundless.com/podcast/• Email: paul@strategyu.com—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) Paul's background(04:33) An explanation of the “default path”(06:32) Questions to help clarify which path you are on(07:35) Paul's thoughts on “remixing your path”(09:57) An explanation of the “pathless path” (12:06) Examples of the pathless path(13:54) Why meaning is hard to find and sustain on a traditional career path (16:05) A case for the three-month sabbatical (18:16) A mindfulness and self-reflection exercise(20:18) Why Paul recommends three months(22:28) Advice to founders on offering sabbaticals(23:40) Other tactics for self-discovery(27:08) The variability of income in self-employed roles (29:12) Methods for staying afloat after leaving your job(30:42) Tips for reframing your thoughts around money(33:19) Why betting on yourself usually works out(34:46) The importance of setting aside time for creative pursuits(36:22) How to dip your toes in and find your path (37:53) Lenny's personal journey(39:27) Advice on dealing with the naysayers (40:22) How to acknowledge and tame your fears(44:52) The “ship, quit, and learn” framework(46:39) Why the pathless path is one of constant reinvention(51:27) Paul's response to criticism (58:02) First steps for getting started on your journey(55:42) Lightning round—Referenced:• The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story for Work and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Pathless-Path-Imagining-Story-Work/dp/B09QF6Q421• David Autor on X: https://twitter.com/davidautor• Tim Ferriss's blog: https://tim.blog/• Why you should define your fears instead of your goals | Tim Ferriss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J6jAC6XxAI• How Lenny Rachitsky Got 531,000 Substack Subscribers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMZem1NYfpM• The Lindy effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_effect• StrategyU: https://strategyu.co/• David Deming's website: https://www.daviddeming.com/nyt-columns• The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Work-Your-Life-Journey/dp/0553386077• Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life: https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488• Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain: https://www.hbo.com/movies/roadrunner-a-film-about-anthony-bourdain• Nuna travel stroller: https://nunababy.com/usa/trvl-easy-fold-compact-stroller• Build Your Own Chatbot with OpenAI GPT-3 and Streamlit: https://medium.com/@avra42/build-your-own-chatbot-with-openai-gpt-3-and-streamlit-6f1330876846—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

This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with hosts Simon T. Bailey and Sarah Boxx.Now is the time to ignite the power of women in your life, and this inspired me to write "Ignite the Power of Women in Your Life: A Guide for Men." Tune in to Sarah and I's brilliant discussion as we delve into the art of empowering the women around you, the driving force behind the book, and the significance of fostering kindness in our interactions. Listen and enjoy!Do you like the content? Don't forget to subscribe to the Brainz Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lonny Jarrett, an esteemed practitioner of Chinese Medicine, provides profound insights on healing and spirituality.  Lonny delves into the historical context of Chinese Medicine, highlighting how spirituality was lost during China's communist revolution. He emphasizes the importance of restoring balance among the different realms of our existence for holistic healing. Lonny discusses the role of communication and chi flow in Chinese Medicine, exploring how stagnation affects our well-being. He highlights accountability and responsibility in addressing repression and stagnation, drawing parallels to fertility treatments. Lonny advocates eliciting relaxation and provides tools to reduce resistance during fertility treatments. His approach extends beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing the body, psyche, and soul in integral medicine. Join us as we uncover the deep wisdom of Lonny Jarrett, and discover the beauty of embracing our incarnation with dignity and grace, regardless of our desires.       Key Topics:   ●      Spirituality and Chinese Medicine ●      Communication and Chi Flow ●      Fertility Treatments ●      Integral Medicine ●      The Soul's Journey       Lonny Jarrett's Bio:  Lonny Jarrett, has been practicing Chinese Medicine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts since 1986. He is a founding board member of the Ac. Soc. Of Mass. and a Fellow of the National Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Lonny is author of Nourishing Destiny: The Inner Tradition of Chinese Medicine, The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine, and Deepening Perspectives on Chinese Medicine. He holds a master's degree in neurobiology and a fourth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He was recently featured in the text, “The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling” by best selling author Stephen Cope. Lonny hosts https://www.nourishingdestiny.com/, an online community for 3000 practitioners of Chinese medicine worldwide.   Where To Find Lonny Jarret:    His teaching schedule is at: lonnyjarrett.com And his texts are available from https://www.spiritpathpress.com/   How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)   Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown Lornebrown.com - videos & more offerings   Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown: https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/     Download a free copy of the Acubalance Fertility Diet & Recipes and a copy of the ebook 5 Ways to Maximize Your Chances of Getting Pregnant from Acubalance.ca     Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:   @acubalancewellnesscentre @conscious_fertility_podcast @lorne_brown_official     DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Conscious Fertility podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.

Life Is Tough, But So Are You with Simon T. BaileyOur guest on the podcast today is Simon T Bailey, Success Magazine calls him, one of the top 25 people that will help you reach your business and life goals. He is a best-selling author and a “Hall of Fame” Keynote speaker. Washington Speakers Bureau recognized him as one of the 12 business speakers who emboldened audiences to think big and lead with purpose.Simon was the first Black American sales director for the Disney Institute based at Walt Disney World Resort. Since leaving Disney, he has served 2,100 organizations in 50 countries by providing practical leadership strategies to accelerate results. His three LinkedIn Learning courses have been viewed by 250,000 individuals in 100 countries. He's also written 10 books and has one of the 100 most-read motivational and successful blogs.He is a certified Caritas Executive Coach that leads with Heart-Centered Intelligence and authored several books. His latest one is Ignite the Power of Women in Your Life - A Guide for Men. His greatest joy is spending time with his wife, their four children, and their new granddaughter. He roots for the Buffalo Bills, collects rare postage stamps, loves Gospel concerts, and enjoys watching reruns of Coming to America and James Bond movies.In today's conversation, we take a deep dive behind the scenes with Simon to explore what has shaped his work, the challenges he has overcome and the struggles he has broken through, and how these have shaped his beingness in the world. He emphasizes the importance of open conversations, feeling connected, and having the resilience and courage within to face life's challenges and keep getting back up to ride the wave when you get knocked off center. Simon shares his own practices in open and vulnerable ways. These concepts, when worked on together, can lead to a better emotional state, stronger relationships, and create positive changes in the world.Simon shares how there is value in learning to help others and tapping into the deep sense of fulfillment that can come from acts of kindness; even the smallest acts can have a great impact. In order to fully thrive in life and in an AI world, we must remember to stay true to ourselves and pursue what we love and value.If your life or work feels hard, if you could benefit from a little more resilience and courage to keep stepping forward, then I encourage you to listen to this deeply resonant dialogue for insights. I suspect you'll enjoy Simon's perspective on what we can do to embrace our wholeness and simply come home to ourselves, to rest in our truth.Key TakeawaysHow Simon's unique life journey shaped his life and work, the struggles and the breakthroughsHow the stories we tell ourselves shape our livesLeadership and the relational fieldBecoming whole and forgiving oneself and others is critical to your well-beingThe 3 principles of great leadership in today's AI worldMemorable Quote“When I am intentionally choosing to serve someone who can do nothing for me, it is in that beingness that we become a healing presence. They are healing, but we are also healing. And coming to that wholeness I'm helping somebody. And it doesn't have to appear on social media. I don't need a like a comment, or reshare. I am doing this because of who we become in the process.” — Simon T. BaileyEpisode Resources:Simon's WebsiteSimon's Linkedin ProfileBOOK: Ignite The Power of Women In Your Life by Simon T. Bailey

Keynote speaker, success coach, author, television host, and philanthropist, Simon T. Bailey's purpose in life is to help you discover your brilliance and increase psychological well-being. Today's guest helped me regain the strength, perspective, and incentive to bring myself back to life. It was a game changer and life saver. We discuss his book Ignite the Power of Women In Your Life—A Guide for Men, heartbreak of climbing the ladder of perceived success only to discover it was propped against the wrong wall, building a house but losing a home, chasing money but having no meaning, pursuing power without purpose and gaining status but having no satisfaction, the hopelessness that greets you and your relationship when you're focused on outward appearances more than internal connections, healing the mother wound, filling the hole within you in order to show up whole in relationships, latching onto relationships out of desperation versus inspiration, how cherishing goes steps beyond loving someone, dating with more intention and communication before even meeting, ego versus eco, igniting the power of women, affirming men, suicidal ideation, the power and encouragement of going "just a little bit more" and becoming who you're meant to be as you answer a problem connected to your unique wiring, and so much more poignant and life-enhancing insights.Forever grateful for Simon T. Bailey: Website: https://simontbailey.comBooks: https://simontbailey.com/booksIgnite the Power of Women in Your Life–A Guide for Men: https://www.amazon.com/Ignite-Power-Women-Your-LifeCourses: https://simontbailey.com/coursesSpeaking; https://simontbailey.com/speakingContact: hello@simontbailey.comChelsea Leigh Trescott:Website: https://breakupward.comEmail: chelsea@breakupward.comAdvice Column: https://www.huffpost.comWriting: https://thoughtcatalog.com/chelsea-leigh-trescottInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thankyouheartbreakFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/musings

Simon T. Bailey is a keynote speaker, a success coach, an author, television host, and philanthropist whose purpose in life is to “help you discover your brilliance.” With his more than 30 years of experience, he has worked with over 2,000 companies in 50 different countries. He has helped countless people find their spark, and he'll help you find yours too. His book, Ignite the Power of WOMEN in Your Life: A Guide for Men, inspires men to show up for the women in their lives. Simon and I had a heartfelt conversation about how men and women can effectively communicate with each other from a place of compassion. We talked about:  Improving your listening skills Understanding learning styles How to better connect with your partner How to personalize clients' experiences as a financial advisor  Attracting the right clients Check out Simon T. Bailey on social media! Connect with Simon T. Bailey Websites: https://simontbailey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontbailey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simontbailey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrilliantSimonT Twitter: https://twitter.com/simontbailey Connect with Robyn Crane Website: https://robyncrane.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizgrowth4women/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/robyn-crane-inc./ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobynCrane Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robyncrane/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Doyle Fraser is a publisher and author, as well as the Founder of the Compassionate Mind Collaborative and its parent company, Beyond Challenge, LLC. As a coach and consultant, Heather utilizes compassionate mind skills and strategies to help clients share their voice, whether they are in the boardroom, navigating a career change, launching a business, or developing a book. She is the author of several books, including 40 Weeks, as well as the co-author of Freedom. Heather joins me today to discuss compassion, truth, joy, writing, and books. She shares her struggles with the writing process and her inner critic. She describes the fierceness and gentleness of compassion and explains why a writer needs to bring them into the process of creating a story. She also highlights why books mean so much to people and offers advice on bringing your voice into your writing. “Compassion is the ability and the willingness to see the pain and suffering in yourself and others—and is the motivation and courage to alleviate, lessen, or prevent that suffering.” - Heather Doyle Fraser This week on the Trauma Hiders Club Podcast: Heather's struggles with the writing process and her inner critic The fierceness and gentleness of compassion What it means to bring compassion into writing The fear and doubt we encounter when we try to write and how to disengage from them How your voice can make your story unique How Heather works with her clients through the writing process Why it's important to bring your values into your writing Why books mean so much to people and the first series of books Heather loved My self-imposed book ban and the books that Heather has re-read several times Overcoming self-doubt in writing and the relationship between reading and writing Resources Mentioned: Book: Narrow Podcasting: Make Profitable Connections and Grow Your Business, Without Paid Ads, Sponsors, or Thousands of Listeners by Toby Goodman Book: Blueberry Pie Elf by Jane Thayer Book: The Little House by Laura Ingalls Wilder Book: The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho Book: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide to the Journey to Your True Calling by Stephen Cope Book: All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness Book: The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan Book: Another America by Barbara Kingsolver Book: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver Book: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Book: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Life and Love by Cheryl Shepherd Book: House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Related Content: Podcast: Embracing Negative Emotions with Allison Crow Connect with Heather Doyle Fraser: The Compassionate Mind Collaborative Book: Freedom: How Teens Can Use Mindful Compassion to Thrive in a Chaotic World and Grow a Purpose-Driven Life Book: 40 Weeks: A Daily Journey of Inspiration and Abundance Book: Daily Gratitude and Intention Journal The Compassionate Mind Collaborative on Facebook Heather Doyle Fraser on LinkedIn Heather Doyle Fraser on Instagram Heather Doyle Fraser on Twitter Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast' with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Doyle Fraser is a publisher and author, as well as the Founder of the Compassionate Mind Collaborative and its parent company, Beyond Challenge, LLC. As a coach and consultant, Heather utilizes compassionate mind skills and strategies to help clients share their voice, whether they are in the boardroom, navigating a career change, launching a business, or developing a book. She is the author of several books, including 40 Weeks, as well as the co-author of Freedom. Heather joins me today to discuss compassion, truth, joy, writing, and books. She shares her struggles with the writing process and her inner critic. She describes the fierceness and gentleness of compassion and explains why a writer needs to bring them into the process of creating a story. She also highlights why books mean so much to people and offers advice on bringing your voice into your writing. “Compassion is the ability and the willingness to see the pain and suffering in yourself and others—and is the motivation and courage to alleviate, lessen, or prevent that suffering.” - Heather Doyle Fraser This week on the Trauma Hiders Club Podcast: Heather’s struggles with the writing process and her inner critic The fierceness and gentleness of compassion What it means to bring compassion into writing The fear and doubt we encounter when we try to write and how to disengage from them How your voice can make your story unique How Heather works with her clients through the writing process Why it’s important to bring your values into your writing Why books mean so much to people and the first series of books Heather loved My self-imposed book ban and the books that Heather has re-read several times Overcoming self-doubt in writing and the relationship between reading and writing Resources Mentioned: Book: Narrow Podcasting: Make Profitable Connections and Grow Your Business, Without Paid Ads, Sponsors, or Thousands of Listeners by Toby Goodman Book: Blueberry Pie Elf by Jane Thayer Book: The Little House by Laura Ingalls Wilder Book: The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho Book: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide to the Journey to Your True Calling by Stephen Cope Book: All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness Book: The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan Book: Another America by Barbara Kingsolver Book: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver Book: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Book: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Life and Love by Cheryl Shepherd Book: House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Related Content: Podcast: Embracing Negative Emotions with Allison Crow Connect with Heather Doyle Fraser: The Compassionate Mind Collaborative Book: Freedom: How Teens Can Use Mindful Compassion to Thrive in a Chaotic World and Grow a Purpose-Driven Life Book: 40 Weeks: A Daily Journey of Inspiration and Abundance Book: Daily Gratitude and Intention Journal The Compassionate Mind Collaborative on Facebook Heather Doyle Fraser on LinkedIn Heather Doyle Fraser on Instagram Heather Doyle Fraser on Twitter Where High Achievers Get Through Shit - TOGETHER Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Trauma Hiders Club ‘The Podcast’ with Karen Goldfinger Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more high achievers, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and visit my website to discover the rules of Trauma Club and grab your free download: Discover 5 Ways Your Fuckery Is Getting In The Way of The Next Level of Your Success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK OF THE GOODNESS…“Dreams are the inspiration, and goals are the implementation that helps and supports us in getting there.” - Jenna“The duality of dreams is that they can exist in fear and excitement at the same time.” - Ashley“No dreams are wrong or right. They're just wrong or right for you.” - JennaWHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…The difference between goals and dreamsWhat gets in the way of going after our dreamsWhat it takes to pursue our big dreamsHow to know if you're dreaming big enoughOur biggest dreams for 2022LINKSAshley's Year of AwakeningThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonMelanie Knights' Small Biz Snail MailThe Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling book by Stephen CopeShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we're in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook

Spiritual Renaissance Man, Stephen Cope, joins David for a wide-spanning conversation connecting art, music, meditation, yoga, Trungpa Rinpoche, and dealing with critics.This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowStephen Cope, MSW, Scholar-in-Residence and Kripalu Ambassador, is the founder and former Director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living. He is the author of several best-selling books, including Yoga and the Quest for the True Self; The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling; Soul Friends: The Transforming Power of Deep Human Connection; and his new release due out January 2022, The Dharma in Difficult Times: Finding Your Calling in Times of Loss, Change, Struggle, and Doubt. For more info please visit StephenCope.comDavid recently launched Dharma Moon – a website offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more, at www.DharmaMoon.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest this week is the brilliant comedian, Jocelyn Chia. The speed of her ascent in the comedy world has been impressive to watch, given that she had absolutely zero involvement in the world of stand-up before 2014. She'd barely watched any stand-up let alone performed on stage, which makes her opening for the legendary Bill Burr last month even more impressive. As well as having appeared on AXS TV, MTV and Comedy Central, she's rapidly gaining recognition in industry circles and is becoming a firm favourite on the New York circuit where she holds down a regular spot at two of the city's most iconic clubs, the Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club. Only a few days ago, Jocelyn was also chosen as the face of comedy for the new NYC campaign celebrating the reopening of New York's arts scene, alongside some Broadway legends.Born and raised in Singapore, Jocelyn gave up a high flying career at law firm Weil, and later as a management consultant, in order to pursue what she felt to be her true calling. Chatting with comedians is always good fun and if any of you feel like you might have a true calling that you've been ignoring up until now, this conversation might be just the motivation you need to start walking that path. Links:Instagram @jocelyncomedyhttps://www.youtube.com/JocelynChiaComedy http://www.jocelynchia.com/Home of the podcast:LinkedIn: @michaelxcampionInstagram: @michaelxcampionWeekly Newsletter  'Thursday Thoughts' www.michaelxcampion.com/subscribeMentions:Stephen Cope - The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True CallingJason LeongSam MorrilTJ Miller in Silicon ValleyAziz AnsariAnthony JeselnikAli WongJerry Seinfeld

Editor's Note: This is a rebroadcast. It originally aired June 2020.  One of the most burning questions in life is what it is you're called to do with it. What is your life's purpose? What great work are you meant to do? Guidance on this question can come from many sources, and my guest today says that one of the best is the Bhagavad Gita, a text of Hindu scripture thousands of years old. He's a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and author of The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling. Stephen Cope and I begin our conversation with an introduction to the Bhagavad Gita, the significant influence it's had on philosophers and leaders for ages, and what it can teach us about making difficult decisions. We then discuss the insights the Gita offers on the four pillars of right living, beginning with discerning your true calling or sacred duty. We unpack the three areas in your life to examine for clues to your life's purpose, and why that purpose may be small and quiet rather than big and splashy. Stephen then explains the doctrine of unified action, why you have to pursue your calling full out, and why that pursuit should include the habit of deliberate practice. We also discuss why it's central to let go of the outcome of actions to focus on the work itself, and the need to turn your efforts over to something bigger than yourself. All along the way, Stephen offers examples of how these pillars were embodied in the lives of eminent individuals who lived out their purpose.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Cope is the Scholar Emeritus at the renowned Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He is the author of many best-selling books on the topic of yoga and meditation. For over thirty years, his interest has been in bringing important but esoteric yoga scriptures to the mainstream, including, most recently, the two-thousand-year-old spiritual classic called The Bhagavad Gita, or "The Song of God." His new book on The Gita, entitled The Dharma of Difficult Times, will be released later this year. Some of the points discussed in this conversation: Stephen's background. Dharma – “Sacred Duty”, “That course of action most conducive to your spiritual development” - with particular reference to the Bhagavad Gita. Indra's net - the connection between the soul's good and the common good. Dharmic hierarchies: individuals, families, communities, nations, planets. The evolutionary opportunities of the human realm as compared with higher realms. Being honest, humble, and discreet about one's progress on the path. The value of long-term practice. The value of meditation for musicians, athletes, and others whose success demands sharp focus. The four pillars of karma yoga: discerning one's dharma, applying oneself to it, being unattached to the outcome, and “turning it over to God”. Overcoming the habit of reaching and grasping. The distinction between motivation and grasping. How to determine your dharma. You can still live your dharma even if your job does not fulfill it. You may have many dharmas, both simultaneously and sequentially. To live your dharma is to surrender your life to a higher power and become a channel through which the world benefits. Examples from the lives of Whitman, Beethoven, Frost, Gandhi, Keats, etc. The Gospel of Thomas: “If you bring forth what is within you, what is within you will save you, if you do not bring forth what is within you, what is within you will destroy you”. Suffering can break us open and enable us to receive new information. Just vs. unjust wars. Living your dharma may require sacrificing some attractive things that are not aligned with it. During periods of dharma transition, we may experience doubt and uncertainty. The importance of commitment: “Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” Living a disciplined and holy life bears fruit. "The means collect around sattwa." Focusing our energy and attention rather than scattering it. The difference between happiness and fulfillment. Fulfillment independent of gain and loss. Books: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling (Discussed in this interview) Yoga and the Quest for the True Self The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living Deep Human Connection: Why We Need It More than Anything Else Website: stephencope.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Interview recorded May 29, 2021 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

Meghan joins Matthew and Hannah to discuss recent anti-trans legislation in states like Arkansas and Tennessee. Matthew talks about trans liberation from a Marxist perspective. Music by Benjamin Michael. Support this podcast at patreon.com/thisamericanleft "Marxism and Trans Liberation" by Alyson Escalante Resources for Kids/Families: Families in Transition: A Resource Guide for Families of Transgender Youth Peer Support, Group Meetings, Referrals And Resources For The Transgender Community Online Support Groups/Talklines for Queer and Trans Individuals Online Discussions for Adults & Youth Groups Something to Talk About: A Monthly Series Designed by PFLAG National's Straight for Equality Program Trans Lifeline- A Hotline for Transgender Needs Trans Mentors International Resources for Professionals: 4 Ways To Make Your Workplace Equitable For Trans People Diversity & Inclusion Relias Training A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth- from The Trevor Project Quick Tips for Medical Providers of Transgender Patients Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally Serving our Transgender Patients- Relias Training with Nate Cannon Tips for Allies of Transgender Individuals Trans Affirming Therapists: Online Education Opportunities Useful Tools and Worksheets for Using with Transgender Patients --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisamericanleft/support

As we mature, we do whatever is required to make our lives work out. Still, the great spiritual traditions suggest that there remains a true you and me that will become forged over time, but will require attention and perhaps risk to experience. The more we discover and live this out, the more we find ourselves connected to the entire world. Join Dave Schmelzer for contemplative insights from India that interact with the deepest wisdom of great Christians like Thomas Merton and others. Dave closes with a related contemplative practice suggested by a famous neuroscientist. Mentioned on this episode:A book on related themes: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, by Stephen Cope  Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence--The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice, by Daniel J. Siegel

This week Maggie and Harmony dive into the first volume of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi they attempt to read class, imperialism, and the fall of a nation through a feminist-Marxist lens. In this episode: Marxist Criticism (1930s-present) WHAT IS ORIENTALISM? I Lived Through Collapse. America Is Already There. Taking a Break After the 2020 Election Helps Avoid Activist Burnout Action Resources We've been taking an activism break but this past week was Trans Awareness week and don't forget that Thursday marks an eventual betrayal and attempted genocide of the Wampanoags, who graciously helped the pilgrim's survive in New England. Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally How can I support someone who's trans? I’m Muslim And My Gender Doesn’t Fit Me: A Resource For Trans Muslim Youth Help LGBTQ people in the Middle East & North Africa Indigenous Environmental Network Partnership With Native Americans What we're reading: Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones To follow our episode schedule go here https://medium.com/rebel-girls-book-club/read-along-with-the-show-bde1d80a8108 Follow our social media pages at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RebelGirlsBookClub/ Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/101801516-rebel-girls and Twitter https://twitter.com/RebelGirlsBook1 Or you can email us at RebelGirlsBookClub@gmail.com. Our theme song is by The Gays and our image is by Mari Talor Renaud-Krutulis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/support

Maybe finding our calling right now actually isn't so hard--that the trick is living it out. Join Dave Schmelzer as he looks at the wisdom of one contemplative who explores how calling changes over time, how we all face pressures to live out someone else's calling, how embracing our calling gives meaning and power to our suffering, and how a four-part pathway might propel us into all the benefits of our calling.  Mentioned on this podcast:Psalm 32:8Stephen Cope's book, The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True CallingOnline groups on Wednesdays, Sundays and Mondays. Get info at mail@blueoceanfaith.org 

Maybe finding our calling right now actually isn't so hard--that the trick is living it out. Join Dave Schmelzer as he looks at the wisdom of one contemplative who explores how calling changes over time, how we all face pressures to live out someone else's calling, how embracing our calling gives meaning and power to our suffering, and how a four-part pathway might propel us into all the benefits of our calling.    Mentioned on this podcast: Psalm 32:8 Stephen Cope's book, The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling Online groups on Wednesdays, Sundays and Mondays. Get info at mail@blueoceanfaith.org  

One of the most burning questions in life is what it is you're called to do with it. What is your life's purpose? What great work are you meant to do? Guidance on this question can come from many sources, and my guest today says that one of the best is the Bhagavad Gita, a text of Hindu scripture thousands of years old. He's a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and author of The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling. Stephen Cope and I begin our conversation with an introduction to the Bhagavad Gita, the significant influence it's had on philosophers and leaders for ages, and what it can teach us about making difficult decisions. We then discuss the insights the Gita offers on the four pillars of right living, beginning with discerning your true calling or sacred duty. We unpack the three areas in your life to examine for clues to your life's purpose, and why that purpose may be small and quiet rather than big and splashy. Stephen then explains the doctrine of unified action, why you have to pursue your calling full out, and why that pursuit should include the habit of deliberate practice. We also discuss why it's central to let go of the outcome of actions to focus on the work itself, and the need to turn your efforts over to something bigger than yourself. All along the way, Stephen offers examples of how these pillars were embodied in the lives of eminent individuals who lived out their purpose.  Get the show notes at aom.is/gita.

A significant part of treating patients through Chinese Medicine is communicating the aspects of healing that are beyond just the physical. Practitioners can start to do this by embodying the personal cultivation and intentionality necessary to find true healing as an example for their patients. Lonny Jarrett has been active in the Chinese Medicine field since 1980 and in this conversation, he discusses integral medicine and the importance of bringing patients' consciousness into their healing process in order to help them find healing that is beyond what they feel themselves. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why intention is the foundation of integral medicine The importance of Chinese Medicine practitioners embodying their practice How the development of states and stages interact in the framework of integral medicine Why true healing transcends the self How Lonny often spends his first visit with a patient and gets them on his side of the lens Lonny Jarrett has been practicing Chinese Medicine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts since 1986. He is a founding board member of the Ac. Soc. Of Mass. and a Fellow of the National Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Lonny is the author of Nourishing Destiny: The Inner Tradition of Chinese Medicine and The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine. He holds a master's degree in neurobiology and a fourth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He was recently featured in the text, The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling by bestselling author Stephen Cope. Lonny hosts NourishingDestiny.com, an online community for 3000 practitioners of Chinese medicine worldwide. His teaching schedule is at: www.chinesemedicine.courses and his texts are available from Spirit Path Press. Links: Free gift: Articles by Lonny Ken Wilber Dr. Leon Hammer   Other Links: Spirit Path Press Nourishing Destiny Lonny's Courses Chinese Medicine: Scholar Physicians Facebook group -- Learn more about the Basics of Chinese Medicine course Find out more about working with Brodie 1-on-1

Air Date: 6/18/2019 Today we take a look at the violence being inflicted upon the LGB and particularly T community as well as the history of our societies erasure of trans people who have been around for thousands of years Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Episode Sponsors: Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK| Clean Choice Energy Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content: Support our show on Patreon! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Here is What We're Fighting For: The Story of Stonewall - Mother Jones - Air Date 6-5-19 Stonewall riots started as a party. Don't forget Marcia Johnson. Remember that the fighters at Stonewall were very diverse. Ch. 2: Black Trans Women are Being Murdered - The Breakdown with Shaun King - Air Date 5-21-19 Hate against black trans lives is being normalized, and it's leading to their deaths. Put a stop to the hate, reexamine your views. Ch. 3: Imara Jones, Transgender Narratives are Expansive - The Laura Flanders Show - Air Date 9-26-18 As more trans people come out and more education about trans lives enters the culture, the more of a backlash there is. The patriarchy and right wing are resisting transgender lives existing with all their binary strength. Ch. 4: Deaths of Trans Asylum Seeker with Isa Noyola - Democracy Now - Air Date 6-5-19 ICE and the Trump administration are murdering migrants, including transgender people. These people are attempting to escape violence from their homelands and finding death in ICE detention centers. Ch. 5: Undocumented and LGBTQ with Jennicet Gutierrez - Latino Rebels Radio - Air Date 5-19-19 White LGBTQ communities are usually wealthy, Brown and Latino LGBTQ communities have to fight harder just to stay alive, and white LGBTQ communities don't really care. Ch. 6: LGBTQ in the Old West - BackStory - Air Date 12-7-18 Gender and sexuality of the old west ran the full spectrum, with many people finding acceptance. More strict gender and sexuality roles formed at the end of the 19th century. Ch. 7: Samy Nour Younes: A short history of trans people's long fight for equality - TED Talks Daily - Air Date 3-28-19 Transgender activist and TED Resident Samy Nour Younes shares the remarkable, centuries-old history of the trans community, filled with courageous stories, inspiring triumphs -- and a fight for civil rights that's been raging for a long time. VOICEMAILS Ch. 8: Reparations need to be a worldwide project in response to colonialism - Dario from Anchorage, AK Ch. 9: Personal experience of anti-native racism - Dario from Anchorage, AK Ch. 10: Will impeachment lead back to business as usual? - Brandon from Chicago FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 11: Final comments on various theories of changes from Congress to the presidency EDUCATE YOURSELF & SHARE Trans people face ‘epidemic of violence,’ American Medical Association warns(Pink News) Tips for Allies of Transgender People(GLADD) Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally(National Center for Transgender Equality) We asked 14 trans activists how cis people can be better allies in 2018(The Independent) Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People(National Center for Transgender Equality) Thread by Sam Dylan Finch (@samdylanfinch) on Transphobia & Healthcare Discrimination in Trans Community(Let's Queer Things Up) These Are the Trans People Killed in 2019(The Advocate, *Note*: Only those publicly reported) Curated by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman MUSIC(Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Cases to Rest - Bodytonic Milkwood - The Cabinetmaker Trois Gnossiennes 3 - Blue Dot Sesisons The Spinnet - Castle Danger Are We Loose Yet - Bodytonic A Path Unwinding - K4 Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on iTunes | Stitcher| Spotify| Alexa Devices| +more Check out the BotL iOS/AndroidApp in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunesand Stitcher!

A key part of Blue Ocean Faith's perspective on life is that, like Abraham in the Hebrew Bible, our most direct path to what our life is meant to be about comes through a "hero's journey." But it feels risky! Or it feels hard to figure out what it might look like on an ordinary day! Christina Roberts, Ryan Bauers and Dave Schmelzer explore this in a lively conversation.    Mentioned in Today's Podcast:   The Hero's Journey and a Fresh Christianity, Part 1 The Hero's Journey and a Fresh Christianity, Part 2 The Hero's Journey and a Fresh Christianity, Part 3 The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, by Stephen Cope What I'm Into A Scary Time, by Lynzy Lab    

Transgender rights have been a hot button topic lately in the news and it seems that most people don’t really know the story of a transgender person.  So I personally wanted to hear someone’s story so that I was a better educated person on the topic. My dear friend, Karen, came on the show and shared her story with us.   I hope you find this episode informative and if you really want to help, feel free to go to the following:Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally https://transequality.org/issues/resources/supporting-the-transgender-people-in-your-life-a-guide-to-being-a-good-ally   Tips for Allies of Transgender People https://www.glaad.org/transgender/allies   Transgender Resources https://www.glaad.org/ https://www.glaad.org/transgender/resources Announcer: Stephanie Hobbs   Intro: Drive - Otis McDonald Outro: Yesterday - Otis McDonald   Support the show: https://www.cafepress.com/rodicalthinking iTunes: http://goo.gl/mV9McH Google Play: http://goo.gl/hRFy7h Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoTeamLift/ Website: www.rodicalthinking.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoTeamLift https://twitter.com/CoachSilky   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsilky/ https://www.instagram.com/tkcwren/

#8 In today’s Episode I speak to the wonderful Nadine McNeil, aka Universal Empress. Nadine is a healer, a activist and yoga teacher, with retreats all over the world, helping people heal, find their voice and step into the fullest expression of self. She has a fascinating story, working for the UN for many years, serving in places like Iraq, Kuwait and Sudan and finally taking a leap of faith to commit her path as a healer.  Nadine was a huge part on journey. I did a life changing coaching session with her in Bali 2 years ago and I have to say her raw, authentic and real way gave me the permission to truly start my healing process. I am forever grateful and honoured to have her in my Podcast today. Contact Nadine: https://www.universalempress.com(Info’s for Tour dates on website) Instagram:  @Universalempress Facebook:  Universal Empress Book suggestion:  The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling - Stephen Cope Quotes used in Episode: Know thyself - Socrates  Mooji Meditation on Youtube. Connect with me: @nicoledavidow info@nicole-davidow.com  www.nicole-davidow.com Much Love and Dream BIG! Yours, Nicole        

Writing is an author’s special gift they share with the world. But does a story manifest itself, guiding an author through the process, or does an author write what is in their mind? Host, Mike Domitrz welcomes CAST members Alan Anderson, Lisa Baker King, Alexandra Folz, and Berni Xiong to discuss the origin of their creative process, and to share from which tools and resources they glean inspiration. This conversation was inspired by this quote from The Great Work of Your Life, by Stephen Cope: “Well, the book has a spine. A dharma. But you don’t know what it’s dharma is until you begin to write it. Forget about all the things you said to yourself about your book at the beginning of the project, or what you told your editor or what you wrote in your brilliant book proposal. Know the book has its own dharma which will slowly reveal itself to you. And then you have a choice. You can choose the books dharma.” Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.  Mentioned in This Episode: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, by Stephen Cope Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success, by Rory Vaden 750 Words Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert “Your Elusive Creative Genius,” TED Talk by Elizabeth Gilbert Kolbe Kate Atkinson On Writing, by Stephen King   Alan Anderson is a long-time mindfulness practitioner, and teaches to a wide range of students from children to adult; from Harley-Davidson cohort to a tent full of 200 Buddhists. He is the founder Windhorse Retreat Center, Arts & Mindfulness for Academic Progress, and teaches through Arts@Large, Growing Minds, and Shambhala International. Prior to this, he was a professional jazz musician for 20 years, and toured and recorded with Paul Cebar, playing your basic New Orleans musical gumbo. WisdomSplinter.com Facebook.com/WisdomSplinter Twitter.com/WisdomSplinter   Lisa Baker-King is on a mission to connect families, celebrate children, and change companies. As the owner of L B K Kreatives, and a celebrated author, Lisa is joined by a team of ghost marketers whose primary aim is to help small businesses fantastically flourish. As ghost marketers, they are guided by the fundamental belief that business should serve our lives and our lives should not serve our businesses. Lisa celebrates mindfulness by honoring her health and fitness, and operating by standards set by her faith, which says to love above all else. YourGhostMarketer.com Facebook.com/YourGhostMarketer/ Twitter.com/URGhostMarker   Alexandra Folz is an advanced practice nurse, author, and intuitive, and has worked in the healing profession for over twenty years. Along with being the member liaison and a team leader for Building Connected Communities, she currently serves the holistic health of others through intuitive readings and counseling. Alexandra has been using her clairaudient, clairvoyant, and empathic abilities for intuitive guidance for over a decade, and she is passionate about expanding her awareness and assisting others in doing the same. Alexandra is certified in Healing Touch and Reiki, and facilitates meditative journeys at Firefly Energy Center in Gig Harbor, WA. She is a hospice volunteer and her adoration for the art of caring and healing is at the heart of all her service. AlexandraFolz.com Facebook.com/TheHeirloom Twitter.com/AlexandraFolz   Berni Xiong is The Shin Kicking Life Spark. She owns and runs Brave Bear Media, an intuitive coaching and consulting boutique helping impact-driven individuals speak up, stand out, and change the world. She is a contributing author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Time to Thrive, and contributing writer at The Huffington Post. When she’s not kicking shins, she is hanging out at her Reiki studio in the Twin Cities. Bernixiong.com Facebook.com/BraveBearMedia/ Twitter.com/bernixiong   Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Everyday Mindfulness Show on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host, Mike Domitrz, welcomes CAST members Bridgette Cook-Burch and Dr. Alexandra Solomon to discuss discovering and living the soul’s longing, or dharma. Dharma is the day-to-day journey of uncovering your calling. The group explores what dharma needs to develop amid relentless distractions, how play, quiet introspection and trusted conversations nourish our soul, and how attaining freedom may be a better measurement than declaring success. Today’s topic was inspired by the book, The Great Work of Your Life, by Steven Cope. The theme of the book rests in three concepts.   1. Find your dharma. 2. Do it full out. 3. Let go of the outcome.   Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:24] Bridget defines the exciting concept of dharma. [3:42] Finding your dharma through play and quieting down. [11:59] How to avoid focusing on the outcome. [18:43] Making the discovery process introspective and relational. [20:51] It's better to fail at your own dharma instead of somebody else's. [23:56] Should we substitute the word freedom for success?   Mentioned in This Episode: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, by Stephen Cope Loving Bravely, by Dr. Alexandra Solomon This Is Us on NBC Soulmates: Honoring the Mysteries of Love and Relationship, by Thomas Moore The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level, by Gay Hendricks   Bridget is a New York Times bestselling author, and an entrepreneur with a history of creating successful business. During the recession, Bridget built a multi-million dollar trucking company, yearly tripling revenue while nearly 600 companies in the industry across North America failed. She shares with team leaders, entrepreneurs and CEOs the trade secrets that visionary leaders use to create lasting success. An active social entrepreneur and humanitarian, Bridget is a founder of SHEROESUnited.org. Bridget provides your group with unusual stories from the books she’s written – stunning examples of leadership — what to do, what to be… and what not to be. Bridgetinspires.com Facebook.com/mbridgetcookburch Twitter.com/inspiritwriter   Dr. Alexandra Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University, and the author of Loving Bravely: Twenty Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want (New Harbinger, 2017). In addition to being a couple therapist, Dr. Solomon trains graduate students and teaches the internationally renowned undergraduate course, Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101. Dr. Solomon is a sought-after speaker and media commentator on the topic of love. DrAlexandraSolomon.com Facebook.com/dralexandrasolomon Twitter.com/ahsolomon     Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you handle difficulties in life? Some dig deep while others look outside. Host, Mike Domitrz, welcomes CAST members Vicki Abadesco, Mark Black and Darren Tipton to discuss difficulties.  Today’s topic was inspired by a quote from Stephen Cope’s book, The Great Work of Your Life. “When difficulties arise, give yourself to them. See them as dharma. Go into the heart of the difficulty. Experience it. Investigate it. Take yourself into the center of the conflict. Learn to tolerate its discomfort without acting or reacting. And what do you find at the heart of fear, dread, loathing, anger, and hatred? You find a surprise. You find a gift.” After listening to the conversation, share examples of your difficulties on the Everyday Mindfulness Show Facebook page. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:24] Mike reads the quote which inspired this conversation. [2:02] Slowing down and quelling a reaction is the first step. [7:13] The discipline of creating a relationship with a feeling. [10:16] Mike shares a recent experience pertinent to the conversation. [17:58] Accepting whole life difficulties. [21:01] Instant community is formed when we are open and vulnerable. [28:24] Books the CAST has read that have helped them dive into the center of difficulty.   Mentioned in This Episode: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, by Stephen Cope When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, by Pema Chödrön Byron Katie The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming, by Henri Nouwen   Vicki Abadesco is the founder and director of Soul Shoppe, an organization that teaches strategies for social-emotional awareness, conflict resolution, bullying prevention and empathy building to elementary and middle school communities. Every school year Soul Shoppe touches the hearts and minds of close to 100,000 students through interactive workshops and assemblies. Vicki is an author, facilitator, program designer and award-winning creator of compelling workshops & curriculum for adults and youth. Soulshoppe.com Facebook.com/SoulShoppe Twitter.com/soulshoppe   Mark Black is a Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient turned 4-Time Marathon Runner. A resilience expert, Mark helps people “Thrive in Challenging Times.” Mark has worked with more than 100,000 people and 400 organizations. Mark doesn’t just teach resilience, he embodies it. At 23, Mark was facing an early death from heart failure. By 26, thanks to a rare heart-lung transplant, he was running marathons. He lives in Moncton, NB, with his wife and three children. MarkBlack.ca Facebook.com/MarkBlackSpeaks Twitter.com/MarkBlackSpeaks   Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” — a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact of volunteer service, and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa. ProjectHumanity.com Facebook.com/ProjectHumanity Twitter.com/PjctHumanity     Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Coburn is the founder of Cadre, an un-networking community in Washington, DC and now in Baltimore. Derek is the author of Networking Is Not Working: Stop Collecting Business Cards and Start Making Meaningful Connections. Talking about organizing networking events, managing relationships, and connection. NBN16 Show Notes Join the NBN Club today (while it is free). Listen to episode 16 in iTunes or Stitcher. Get your free audio book by visiting Audible.com! Do it now and support this show please. Thanks to John Ellis for his audio comment. Leave your own networking tip, comment or question. Record one now. Grab my free 75 tips for networking at conferences and events. Download a copy of my book, New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods. Derek Coburn created unnetworking events. He borrowed the term from Scott Stratten's book, UnMarketing. We need to unlearn what we have already learned in order to be more effective in the way we approach it (networking). In order for a networking event to be successful for anyone, it is directly correlated by how many people are there for the same reasons as you. Derek never intended to make his Cadre events large. He vets his members to be sure they are CEOs and business owners. They bring guests to the events who pay $250. His events begin at 3:30 pm instead of after work. Derek explains how to trigger on-going reciprocity. He loves connecting people and providing value to his network. You need to find ways to make it easy for people who want to help you. His clients want to help him, but the introductions often don't take place. He created a couple of email templates for his clients to use to refer him. When you make it simple for people, they will act. ClicktoTweet.com Derek shares how he manages many relationships. Manage your email with SaneBox.com and Boomerang.com Seth Godin's Impresario Workshop. Check out Paul Jun's post about it. When you attend an event, what is your time worth? Networking 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0. How Derek uses LinkedIn to find local professionals. Check out Contactually.com to balance relationships. App Recommendation: Nozbe for productivity. Book Recommendation: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling by Stephen Cope. Contact DerekCoburn.com and on Twitter @cadredc. Did you enjoy the show? Please share it and help us grow the NBN Radio Community. Please leave a review in  iTunes or Stitcher Radio. Every review is sincerely appreciated. You can subscribe to the show by RSS, email, or in iTunes and Stitcher Radio. You will never miss an episode! Affiliate links used. Theme music, Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba. Thanks for listening. You rock!

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