Podcasts about your true calling

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Hey Brave Table fam! Today's episode is a deep dive into something we all need more of: understanding our Dharma—our true life's calling. Whether you're navigating motherhood, switching careers, or just yearning for something more, we are peeling back the layers on what it means to live a purpose-driven life. I'm sharing my own journey from balancing ambition and motherhood to discovering my Dharma, and how we can all unlock our fullest potential. This is not just about finding balance; it's about thriving in every season of your life! So grab your cup of tea, cozy up, and let's get into this juicy conversation. What you'll get out of this episode…  Dharma is your true calling and contribution to the world You can be ambitious and nurturing while finding fulfillment in every part of your life. A good mentor sees your potential, and everyone can mentor and positively impact others. Serving others helps you discover yourself and find joy, not martyrdom Stepping into your Dharma means embracing who you are and your unique gifts. To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co

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

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics to “Your True Calling” by Jana Stanfield:   When you hear a voice, no one else can hear, yet it's clear and loud, ringing in your ear. And you finally know, what it's time to do, that's your true calling, calling you.   When your heart's wide open 'cause your mind's been changed and the dreams you dream are not the same, there's a gate that's open, you can walk right through.  That's your true calling, calling you.   You ask yourself, “Is this a voice I can trust?” You think you can't, but you know that you must.  You're afraid you'll fall, if you let go. But, there's only one way you'll ever know.   Those wings you keep folded are meant to be used when your true calling is calling you. You ask yourself, Am I asking too much? You think you can't, but you know that you must.   There's a gate that's open, you can walk right through, that's your true calling, calling you!

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

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.

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics to “Your True Calling” by Jana Stanfield: When you hear a voice, no one else can hear, yet it's clear and loud, ringing in your ear. And you finally know, what it's time to do, that's your true calling, calling you. When your heart's wide open 'cause your mind's been changed and the dreams you dream are not the same, there's a gate that's open, you can walk right through. That's your true calling, calling you. You ask yourself, “Is this a voice I can trust?” You think you can't, but you know that you must. You're afraid you'll fall, if you let go. But, there's only one way you'll ever know. Those wings you keep folded are meant to be used when your true calling is calling you. You ask yourself, Am I asking too much? You think you can't, but you know that you must. There's a gate that's open, you can walk right through, that's your true calling, calling you!

Leddy Hammock Lyrics from “Your True Calling” by Jana Stanfield: When you hear a voice, no one else can hear, Yet it's clear and loud, ringing in your ear. And you finally know, what it's time to do, That's your true calling, calling you. When your heart's wide open 'cause your mind's been changed And the dreams you dream are not the same, There's a gate that's open, you can walk right through. That's your true calling, calling you. You ask yourself, “Is this a voice I can trust?” You think you can't, but you know that you must. You're afraid you'll fall, if you let go. But there's only one way you'll ever know. Those wings you keep folded are meant to be used When your true calling is calling you. You ask yourself, Am I asking too much? You think you can't, but you know that you must. There's a gate that's open, you can walk right through That's your true calling, calling you, your true calling, calling you!

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.

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.

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

When we think of balancing our lives some things might come up like the perfect ratio or maybe fitting everything in just right. Sometimes things flow just right, but if you notice, when you feel most in flow, it's when things aren't perfect, you are just staying in the present moment.

Spiritual Alchemist Autumn Schumacher shares with us her incredible life's journey of true Body Wisdom.

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

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    

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

SUBSCRIBE + SHARE + REVIEW! Visit: http://GlambitiousIAM.com and http://5Kbook.com for business resources! [ABOUT THE FEATURED GUEST] Nicole Thomas is an educator, motivator, and purposeful living enthusiast and discusses how to take control of your life and dominate in your gift zone!! She has 11 years of experience in leadership, healthcare management, clinical knowledge, and business acumen. Her mission is to help female healthcare professionals to awaken their God-given purpose as a healthcare professional through education and empowerment through her brands Nicole Thomas INC & Going Beyond The Chart. Nicole earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Southern University A&M College and her Masters of Nursing with a specialization in Nursing Education from Walden University. She is currently working on her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and is the author of “In Health, On Purpose: Awakening to Your True Calling in The Healthcare Profession" www.nicolethomasinc.com • nicolethomas@nicolethomasinc.com .

Do you have a consistent feeling that’s there’s something more to this journey called life? Liv Lane, co-author of Infinite Purpose: Care Instructions for Your True Calling and Jasmine discuss how you can find joy and begin to discover your purpose. This week’s episode will lift your spirit and shift your life.

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!

Michael Covel talks about his upcoming trip to Asia (with a special song intro for Korea). His plans include a speech in Tokyo, time spent in Singapore, Bali, Penang, KL Thailand, with various speaking events throughout. Covel's Asian odyssey is sure to be documented in the podcast. Covel also thanks the listeners for the success of the podcast. People feel stuck, and Covel talks about Stephen Cope's "The Great Work of Your Life: The Guide to the Journey of Your True Calling". Most Americans don't want to be on the endless treadmill, and maybe trend following is a way to get the freedom that you need in order to find your calling. Next, Covel discusses a quote from Bob Prechter, of Elliott Wave fame. Covel doesn't think that predictive techniques work, but Prechter had a fantastic piece of writing that Covel shares that analyzes some of the Fed actions in the past compared to what they're doing now. Covel contemplates what this might mean, and how it shows the Fed might be in a panic. But what does this mean to a trend following trader? Very simply, it's just another reason to employ a trend following strategy. If the Fed has dampened speculation in the past by raising interest rates to pop a bubble, and today you've got markets right back at the all-time highs but rates are still at 0%--what might this mean? If this scenario is accurate, what strategy do you employ? You can either trust the system, or you can put in place a strategy that only places trust in price action. Look at what Prechter says to inspire you to become a trend following trader. So how do you adjust? Covel goes on to discuss how to get "unstuck" quoting author Seth Godin: "Starting without seeing the end is difficult, so we often wait until we see the end." Next, a quote from Atul Gawande that talks about knowing your fallibility, and the importance of practice and nurture (in trend following). Covel also discusses an upcoming massive searchable .PDF file that he's putting together featuring 15 years of research containing background documents, systems, and other research materials. Covel's special offer new DVD: www.trendfollowing.com/win.