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“When you have that time and space to really reflect and sit in your s**t, to be able to actually be there with it and feel it, sit in it, process it, you quickly develop your boundaries, your parameters, you know what you won't do in the future.”  What if there was a place in the world where you could recalibrate to your soul’s calling - AKA your geographical home.  Zarak Fatah is a transformational Life Coach who guides male entrepreneurs to experience more aliveness, love, deeper meaning, and purpose through his events and coaching. Zarak is a man who walks his talk. His 40th birthday brought a stark, undeniable realization that he wasn’t where he wanted to be (and where he thought he would be).  This wake-up was the catalyst for igniting a 180-degree shift in his life.  Zarak swapped the city for the jungle, reinvented himself, and as a result, is now living his dream of a healthy, balanced, fulfilling life. In this episode, he shares how he got here.  “Wipe the slate clean. I can now be whoever I want to be.” If you feel the call to reinvent your life and step more fully into what your soul intended, this delicious conversation is the catalyst you need.  These are the key takeaways that Zarak and I explored together: What does it mean to be ALIVE? Stepping away from aspects of life to more deeply connect with yourself.  Why we’re called to specific geographical locations.  How stepping away elevates your clarity.  Differentiating between the voices of obligation and vanity versus truth.  The unintentional choices that change us to the core.  The difference between masculine & feminine energy. What the ego protects us from.  The journey of reparenting yourself.  Rewriting the stories to change your life.  Choosing to believe that love is safe.  And more… This episode is a masterclass in vulnerability. You rarely get to see someone pouring out their heart in such an open and honest way.  There’s not enough vulnerability in our world. As a result, it’s hard for us to cultivate deep connections and express the buried things in our souls. Zarak is an incredible example of what it means to not only be vulnerable but to use the courage to show up as fuel to inspire others.  I believe the more we see vulnerability, the more we can pattern match to its safety. Eventually, being vulnerable becomes a genuine option for you. Imagine how that could change our lives - and ultimately the world.  “They say the longest journey is from the head to the heart, right. That’s the longest journey we’ll ever go on.” Contact Info: https://www.zarkfatah.com  Instagram - http://instagram.com/zarkfatah We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Tuning into silence is just taking time to listen to nothing in particular… just tuning into the simple essence of what is.” The WHO has ranked noise pollution as only second to air pollution in its impact on human well being. Our world has become noisier and noisier. We’re constantly bombarded with stimuli and notifications competing for our attention. As a result, it’s becoming harder than ever to disconnect from external chaos and sink into the depths within.  Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz are the authors of Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. Their perspectives and work on reclaiming the presence of silence in our lives has been taught to the U.S. Congress, Harvard, and Google. Justin & Leigh are committed to empowering people to reclaim silence in their lives - so they can experience the joy of connection, rest, and deep listening.  Justin & Leigh are here to remind us that silence does exist in the world. We just have to find it, honor it, and sink into it. In turn, we’ll experience mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health benefits. “Silence is the prerequisite for everything we need to do.” I love how embodied Justin & Leigh are with their message around silence. The conversation we had was so rich and mindful. Together, we unpacked the psychology and science of silence from so many different angles and perspectives. Key takeaways include:  Defining silence.  Silence, noise and their relationship with productivity & GDP.  Understanding health issues & life years lost because of auditory noise.  Becoming aware of our internal noise.  Differentiating between stress & aliveness.  How to tune into silence.  How Cyrus Habib became a connoisseur of creation.  Seeking ‘eudaimonia’.  Exploring the discomfort of being.  Why Pythagoras required members of his inner circle to spend five years in silence.  And more… If you’re ready to allow silence to be your greatest teacher, tune into this powerful episode to learn how to embody the practice of silence. In turn, you’ll discover how to access new depths of who you are through connectedness, slowness, and pristine quite.   “All wisdom, traditions revere silence. There's old technology here to be accessed and I think that's the realm we're in.” Contact Info: Check out www.leighmarz.com Check out www.justinzorn.com We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I really feel like I'm getting to that point where I now know when something undesirable is happening, like a trigger it's here to teach me something and it's on me. It's my responsibility to understand what that is.” This episode is my personal reflection for April 2022. Looking back, April was a very triggering month for me. I had a lot of things happening in my work, my relationships, and my relationship with self. It’s been an emotionally charged month. It was tough navigating everything and the combination of experiences made me feel exposed. In turn, I instinctively sought external validation from those I love.  As I shined the light of awareness on this pattern, I was able to uncover the learning opportunity. I saw the invitation to deepen further into self-love. I heard the call to take responsibility to fill up my own cup. To create internal validation. To know at a deeper level who I am is enough.  It’s been a beautiful journey that’s sparked so much growth - and I can’t wait to share it with you in this episode.  “My mind wants to go out there and create, and it's constantly looking for ways to screw up a good thing, to stay angry, to stay mad because that is familiar.” As usual, my good friend and muse Georgina EL Morshdy is here to hold space and guide the conversation. As you’ll hear in the episode, a lot of what I’m processing around validation and perception is something Georgina’s also working on.  The synchronicities are magical.  In this episode, Georgina & I explore: Listening to others through the lens of presence. How I’m deepening into my triggers.  Conditioning ourselves to find love within.  How staying grounded connects me with my power.  Discerning the energy that you’re making decisions from.  Remembering who I really am.  Who would you be if you followed your heart & flowed with life?  Why every emotional experience is an opportunity to learn.  And more… What I love most about my monthly reflection episodes. It's that the insights I share come from my lived experiences. I'm not planning to have these lessons. I'm not trying to find things to share with you! Instead, these growth opportunities show up for me organically. Using the lens of reflection and awareness, I make sure I learn from them.  I hope you find something in here that benefits your lived experiences.  “The only way to actually heal that perception was to fill my own cup up and give myself what I needed instead of seeking it from other people. The change that is inspired in my life is monumental.”  Contact Info: Raj details >> www.rajjana.com Instagram Georgina >>> www.findyouryou.co.uk Instagram.  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Can I love what it is and love it exactly the way it is?” Phoebe Mroczek is my soul sister and one of the most inspiring women I know. She’s been on a relentless pursuit of the greatest levels of love in herself over the past few years and I’ve witnessed her transformation first-hand. Her desire to step into new levels of leadership for herself, her relationship, and her work is so inspiring.  And in this multi-faceted conversation, we explore it all. What does self-love really look like, why we need to befriend the body instead of transcending it, how to accept ALL of life (not just the good bits) - and so much more.  “I've been very spiritual, very outside my body which has been great. And I've kind of lived in the clouds and loved in the clouds and created from there and to actually get into my body… it's not real until it clicks for you.”  Phoebe Mroczek is the advisor for people who feel unclear, unfulfilled, or unsatisfied with multiple areas of their lives. As an energetic intelligence leader and a media personality in the consciousness space, Phoebe empowers people to create an incredible life, not just a thriving business. As a curious explorer and recovering perfectionist, she’s traveled to nearly 70 countries on 6 continents, been cage diving with great white sharks, camped in the Serengeti, and motorcycled across 15 countries in Europe. Tune in now to hear Phoebe and I explore:  What does a practice of presence look like?  Converting knowledge into mastery.  The life-changing impact of getting into the body.  Re patterning the internal dialogue to empower yourself. The potent opportunity for women right now.  The most beautiful compliment you can give yourself and others.  The self-love scavenger hunt. Questions and tactics for deepening into your self-love journey.  How relationships hold the power to cultivate deeper levels of self-love.  And more… If you’re looking for a shot of inspiration that will connect you back to the truth of who you are, this episode is for you. Tune in now.  “You can't love what you can't accept.” Contact Info: www.unbecomingpodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/phoebemroczek1 https://www.instagram.com/phoebemroczek/ https://www.phoebemroczek.com We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“The most important thing that you can ever give another person is your loving presence.” I first met this episode’s guest at a dinner. We had an instant connection that led to a deep spiritual conversation. Since that moment, I’ve been so excited to have Dr. Amy Albright on the show.  Dr. Amy’s audacious ownership of who she is inspires me, and I was curious about how one develops the courage to know themselves so deeply. How do you reach the place of trusting your intuition so fearlessly? How do you live a life fully guided by the wisdom within?  This episode is a spiritual journey - almost a 101 for the role of spirituality in these changing times. We cover a LOT, and in particular, explore the incredibly important role that presence plays as an activator, a catalyst, and a gateway to a soul-led life. “When we're really, really present with someone else, there's actually an energetic layer that opens up in our field and merges with the other.” Dr. Amy Albright is on a mission to advance humanity. She’s a top-tier executive coach, and strategic business advisor to high-level CEOs, leaders of multi-million & billion-dollar companies, and social change makers. With over 20 years’ experience, Dr. Amy serves as the life-changing catalyst in her clients’ lives. Through her unorthodox methods, Dr. Amy guides her clients through extraordinary transformations using her cutting-edge blend of neuroscience, consciousness, personal development, and business success.  As the co-founder of Holon Evolution, Dr. Amy works to reinvent the operating system for leaders, so they can fulfill their life’s purpose and accomplish their soul’s calling. Her work is potent, powerful, and profound.  Our conversation was so rich and delicious. Amy has access to an incredible depth of wisdom and information. She blew me away and I know she’ll do the same for you too.  Here’s an overview of everything we explored:  What is spiritual intuition? Why do some people wake up and others don’t?  Leaning into moments of truth.  Remembering and reconnecting with indigenous wisdom.  What is a spiritual gift?  Expanding our level of consciousness.  What is presence? The most important thing you can give to another.  What’s happening in presence.  The Holon Breath Practice for activating presence. Bifurcation is why we suffer.  The potency of making meaning from nature.  “We, as mammals, are designed to be inside of that state of presence and for that state of presence to be super healing. So as soon as we go into that, it's sort of self fulfills.”  If you’re ready to discover the magic that can happen inside of presence - as well as some techniques that can take you there - do not miss this incredible conversation with Dr. Amy Albright.  Contact Info: Website: https://holonevolution.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-game-changer We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“When we begin to understand that our challenges are there to point us in certain directions so that we will focus on those specific things in our lifetime, then it's exactly what we need to be working on.”  I love having previous guests back on the show. The new conversation reminds me how far I’ve come in my own journey of awareness. I’ll always remember the first time I met Ron Baker because until that moment, I knew nothing about the concept of an inner child.  Ron was one of the first teachers that taught me to go within for the answers, the awareness, and the healing. His impact on me was profound. In this conversation, we pick up the theme of the inner child and expand it to embrace the emerging self. We explore the intense wisdom that your soul’s curriculum has as you navigate this incarnation on earth. We talk about Ron’s new book and how it’s been inspired by his soul. No book can match the book of the soul and it's clear that Ron’s new book was written from the most soulful of places.  “There are deeper truths that you are waiting to find and grow into.” This conversation is so rich and delicious. Tune in now to hear Ron and I explore:  Understanding the concept of a soul emergence.  What self-care is and what it isn’t.  How to know what’s your truth.  The concept of: Do unto yourself what you would do to others.  Using breath to release stored emotion safely. Claiming self as the main prize. Ron’s experience of doing an audible recording of his book.  And more…  There’s so much freedom in discovering what the soul is here to do. There’s so much peace in understanding that our wounding helps create a soul curriculum for this life that serves to expand and evolve us. In this beautiful episode, Ron helps us remember the depth of truth that can be found inside. After all, when we know it’s there, we feel compelled to go and find it.  “Just think about all the facets of self. There is so dang much for us to learn and grow into and discover about self. Just self.” Contact Info: Check out Ron’s site - https://www.ronbaker.net Get Ron’s book on Amazon - Bright Lights, Big Empty.  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"You are not anxious. Anxiousness is just present. It's just there. How do we nurture ourselves through the anxiousness and let it be there?" This week’s guest is one of the most magical humans I know. Gina Worful is a registered dietician and a master of human nutrition. Her work in this field is beautifully unique. Gina doesn’t teach meal planning or strict dieting rules but instead empowers her clients to connect with their bodies by eating more intuitively.  Gina’s work offers people a pathway back to your true self using food as a bridge to create deeper relationships with every part of your life. The path Gina’s offering is the path of resonance, where we get to feel into our energetic relationship with different experiences. This is such a beautiful conversation and I’m excited for you to hear it.   “Energetically, if you're in a scarcity place and you try to suppress it and overcome it, it's probably always still going to be there driving.” In this episode, Gina and I explore:  Understanding that your body’s symptoms have something to teach you.  The energetic signatures that drive our behavior.  Gifting yourself the permission to feel difficult feelings.  The energetic frequency of food and how your body responds.  The energy of money.  How intuition is cultivated.  How Gina cultivated hte courage to feel. And more… This is a beautiful, winding conversation where Gina and I play with, explore, and unpack the energetic frequencies of food, money, & life experiences… because who you are being is just as important as what you are doing.   “Living into your hearts and feeling the fears that you don't want to feel, and it's the bravest work”  Contact Info: www.ginaworful.com/programs https://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/ Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Everything comes back down to this conversation around feeling and healing and learning to go deep within ourselves and remember who we are.”  I’m so pumped to share my monthly reflection for March with you. This was a rich, potent conversation about the path to experiencing deep love and self trust through being present with every feeling that exists within you. There was a time when I lived above my neck only, disconnected from my emotions and the whispers of my soul. Going inward and reconnecting with my emotional body has been both challenging and one of the most beautiful adventures I’ve ever had.  Most people live in their minds, unconsciously disconnected from their bodies from a fear of feeling something they don’t even realize they are afraid of feeling. But as you’ll hear in this episode, when you find the courage to go inwards and feel what you truly feel, your life expands in ways your mind cannot even fathom.  Tune in to hear more… “You need to know that going inward will not kill you. The mind needs to know that if your life changes too much, you're going to be okay.”  As usual, Georgina El Morshdy is back to hold space for us as we navigate the emotional highs and lows of March 2022 - and all the love and lessons this month offered.  Tune in now to hear us explore:  Different levels of knowing  The power of finding soul-deep conviction.  Why I allow myself to feel the grief of losing loved ones  The journey of increasing our capacity to hold life.  Book recommendations for walking this path.  Techniques for connecting with your emotions.  The power of your breath as a healing tool.  How journaling helps me process & release.  Understanding the body as a vessel for divinity.  And more… If you’re ready to connect more deeply with the truth of who you are and learn how your feelings can be  a gateway, this episode is for you. Packed with tips, first-hand experiences, and deep insights, this potent conversation will inspire something in your soul. Check it out.  “ I'm stepping into co-creating with the universe instead of trying to hustle my way and force my way to success. I'm learning to listen to the whispers and honor that sort of slower feminine flow.”  Contact Info: Raj contact details  Georgina - FB & Instagram  Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Financially happy is a philosophy or a state of being. It’s this idea that you can be both happy and wealthy now.”  As a society, we’ve guided ourselves into a challenging relationship with money. Money is the thread that flows through EVERYTHING. It’s the ultimate connector that ties us all together. Due to the way society is structured, most of us can’t live without money! Yet, we decided to make money an emotionally charged taboo.  And it’s disempowering us.  This episode’s guest - Finnian Kelly - is here to offer up a new perspective on money and wealth-creation. His own life experiences have taught him how to combine money with spirituality - so you can live a more intentional life.  Finnian calls this philosophy Financially Happy, and in this episode, he shows you how you can choose this way of being for yourself. “Whenever someone says they don’t care about money, they care about money more than anyone else.”  Finnian Kelly is the creator of the Financially Happy movement, a world-renown keynote speaker, and an Intentional Living Guide. He’s built and excited two multi-million-dollar businesses in the financial industry as well as running a private wealth management company that managed $100s million. He’s appeared on Sky Business and Ten’s morning shows as a financial expert. He was also an Undercover Angel in the popular National Geographic series. Dubbed the Business Mystic, Finnian helps people feel connected with their money so they can be intentional and live in the now - one breath at a time. In this incredible episode, Finnian and I explore:  How to transform your relationship with money Empowering women around money to heal the divine feminine wound.  The reason financial freedom is a dangerous goal to have.  The concept of money as a magnifier.  Using money as a tool to identify and heal personal pain and trauma.  Tapping into heart wisdom to live a wealthier life.  Why you need to focus on your feelings.  The shift you experience when you live from a place of love, NOT fear. What’s the spiritual purpose of creating more wealth? And more… If you’re challenged by money and financial matters create a trigger that disrupts your spiritual path, this episode is for you. By the end of this deep-dive conversation, you’ll create an opportunity for yourself to feel excited and energized by money.  Check it out.    “Money on itself is not evil. Money is not amazing. Money is just a connector, it’s just energy. We put our own energy onto it, and that determines how it works for us.”  How to contact Finnian   Discover how to be Financially Happy at www.financiallyhappy.com Learn more about Finnian’s story at www.finniankelly.com  Email Finnian at Finnian@finniankelly.com  Follow Finnian on Instagram We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“The emotions are just like a little kid – they’re gonna keep coming at us wanting to say what they need to say until they’ve been heard and acknowledged.”  Victor Pierantoni is a top-rated Results Coach who’s worked with hundreds of clients. He’s the founder of Zen Stoic - a method of emotional mastery that blends the timeless wisdom of two ancient schools: Zen Buddhism (from the East) and Stoicism (from the West). This methodology was developed as a result of Victor’s life experiences.  After Victor’s mom died of cancer when he was just seven, Victor learned that everything you love can disappear in a flash. When his dad was diagnosed with melanoma, Victor felt called to help him not suffer mentally.  The Zen Stoic path empowers people to savor the present moment while simultaneously preparing to lose everything. It’s a beautiful methodology that can lead you to unshakeable inner peace combined with the strength to take on anything.  “When the emotions have not been acknowledged or felt, they’ll stick around until they are.”  In this beautiful episode, Victor and I explore:  Why do we need the sledgehammer instead of the whisper?  The reason that we struggle to feel our emotions.  How a question to a friend pulled Victor into the coaching world.  Redefining leadership. How Victor responded to his Dad’s cancer diagnosis.  Strategies for unraveling belief systems.  The intentions & delusions of Zen Stoicism.  Transcending limiting beliefs and cultivating ones that serve you.  Setting ourselves free from the fear of uncertainty.  Finding peace with Zen Stoicism.  And more… Victor’s specialism is empowering people to resolve their most painful emotions. In this episode, he shows us how to reframe our relationship with challenging emotions to ensure they don’t hold us back.  If you’re someone who struggles to feel and you’re ready to alchemize the feelings that get in your way, then this episode is for you.  “One of the scariest things for us seems to be feeling our feelings.”  Contact Info: Podcast - The Zen Stoic Path.  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/victor.pierantoni/ Website - https://www.zenstoic.com Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“When I think about creativity, I don’t think about myself as a creator, I think about myself as the vessel for creation.” Lindsay Sukornyk is a bubble of energy. She’s an infectious soul with a massive personality and an even bigger zest for life. It’s impossible to not feel differently after a conversation with her - so get ready to feel uplifted, energized, and vibrantly inspired.  Lindsay is a TEDx speaker, transformational leadership coach for game changers, blogger at the HuffPost, and mama of 4. She’s the founder of Alive + Awake, where she guides leaders to a place of recharge, reset, and relaunch. Thanks to this path, Lindsay’s clients can discover and share their authentic selves to reach their peak potential and performance. This is because they find their edge, clear out their vessel, and learn to lead with a clear purpose, vision, and values.  In this delicious conversation, Lindsay and I explore how creativity is a gateway to clearing out our connection to source so we can listen to the whispers of the universe and live life in alignment.  “We can achieve infinitely more when we’re coming from a place of divine inspiration, collective consciousness, highest intelligence.” I resonated deeply with many of the stories shared. We go deep into the limitations of perfectionism and how a desire for high-performance can chip away at our natural flow.  We also talked deeply about the spiritual path through life and what it takes to follow the callings of your soul and trust that everything’s happening for you.  Tune in now to hear us discuss:  The spiral of healing, growth, and evolution.  Navigating life through the lens of curiosity.  Letting go of the fear of being judged.  It’s all made up! Understanding how we’re imprinted.  What’s behind the desire to fix someone else.  Overcoming perfectionism. It’s OK to be average.  How to liberate yourself from high-performance addiction.  Navigating the fear of our mortality.  Redefining what it means to live at the edge.  And more… If you’re looking for a shot of energy and a conversation about what it takes to navigate the crucible moments to live an exceptional life, then this is the episode for you.  “When people are in massive trauma and massive crisis, I am like, “Okay, good, maybe now they’re gonna be ready.” There’s a beauty to those shattering moments.” Contact Info: https://www.aliveandawake.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lindsayalive Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lsukornyk Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“it's a new experience of learning to live with my full body and accessing intuition and connecting with truths that are present inside my body and my whole soul, my everything.”  February was a month of potent growth for me. As I explore my emotional triggers to lean deeper into my healing journey, I’ve been able to integrate aspects of my shadow and expand my knowing of who I am.  Looking back, February was about subconsciously living through the lens of full-body leadership.  This looked like making decisions and moving through life with my whole body - not just my mind. It meant leveraging the wisdom of the heart, soul, gut, and sacrum in addition to my intellect. This shift in being has felt so powerful.  Experiencing a full-body life has exposed me to expanded realities where everything is magnified and on fire. I’m excited to share these experiences with you in this week’s reflection episode.  “I want that full-body life. Where everything is just on fire and everything is just alive and magnified.”  As usual, your old friend Georgina is here to hold space for us as we navigate all the highs and lows of what was a powerful month.  Tune in to hear us explore: Full body leadership and accessing the wisdom of all of you.  Sparking growth through the quest for expansion. Healing the entitled victim.   An example of how your childhood experiences drive your adult beliefs and mindsets. Understanding where you’re the common denominator in your triggers.  What does it take to be radically honest with your truth so you can heal?  How self-soothing can heal the inner child.  Everything is happening for me.  Healing through dreams.  And more… Full body leadership inspires all areas of your life - your relationships, business, the pursuit of art and more. Through this leadership approach, you create an opportunity to access the infinite wisdom that is ALL of you. In turn, you can expand, grow, and lean into the deepest levels of impact and fulfillment.  I’m excited to share more about this principle in this week’s powerful reflection episode.  “All my energy centers are just lined up and I just feel this clarity as a result.”  Contact Info: Raj’s details  Georgina - FB & Instagram Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Our ego was created to protect us. It comes up as a protection mechanism.”  Part of our journey through life is to learn to navigate and work with the ego. The ego is a powerful force that can keep us trapped in a victim mindset, unconscious ways of being, and stories and narratives that aren’t conducive to the way we want to live. As a result, it’s tempting to try to ‘kill’ the ego.  But what if a more powerful path is to learn how to befriend it. In this episode, I’m talking with Rob Sirstins. Rob is a coach and teacher who helps people find their warrior within so they can change the narrative in their own heads and get on the path of their fullest potential. He’s also a published author whose latest book Ego of The Warrior, empowers people to partner with their ego instead of trying to fight it.  I read the book, it greatly impacted my life, and I’m pumped that you can now tap into Rob’s brilliance through this episode.   “We hear all the time. We need to kill the ego. That's just not possible. What I learned is I want to partner with it.”  I’ve known Rob for a number of years now. He’s a dear friend and we attend many of the same healing communities together. Rob inspires me because he’s so deeply committed to the work. He’s someone who took his healing journey into his own hands - despite the challenges he’s faced.  He was abandoned as a child, he experienced racism and a rock bottom that almost drove him to take his own life. His courage to discover who he really is created a space where the past no longer controlled his future. Today, Rob is a fierce leader who empowers others to claim their fullest potential.  Tune into this episode to hear Rob and I explore:  Understanding the origin of the victim mindset.  Why our egos keep us trapped in disempowering realities.  Finding an awareness that dismantles the victim mentality.  The power of having people call you out on the things you can’t see. Why self-love is a fundamental aspect of dismantling the victim.  Why your identity fears self-forgiveness.  Developing tools to navigate your ego.  Asking for help.  And more… Tune in now to discover some practical tips and suggestions - inspired by Rob’s personal experiences - that will help you dismantle your victim mindset and learn to befriend your ego.  “It’s funny how our ego will hold on to the old stories.”  Contact Info: www.robsirstins.com https://www.facebook.com/rsirstins https://www.instagram.com/@robsirstins Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Consciousness doesn't let wonderful things be marginalized.” The energy of intimacy is a powerful way to connect deeper with life. In turn, a quest for intimacy can transform your relationship with everything including yourself, your partner, your work, and the world.  I met this episode’s guest at a retreat for people seeking greater levels of intimacy with themselves and their significant others. Stuart Sovatsky was a guest speaker and he blew my mind. When he spoke, EVERYONE listened to his every word.  Stuart’s career has spanned over 4 decades. His experience and wisdom in the relationship, intimacy, and erotic art space makes me want to bow. He’s been a marriage counselor for 44 years and was the first choice to co-direct Ram Dass’s prison ashram, and first in the US to bring yoga to incarcerated youth and the homeless mentally-ill in the 1970s. He’s served at the office of the Dalai Lama and has taught spiritual practices and modalities across the world. He’s the author of multiple books including Advanced Spiritual Intimacy and Words From The Soul. He’s practiced kundalini yoga for 24 years and is the director of two psychotherapy clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area. He teaches at JFK University and the California Institute of Integral Studies.  “It's very grounding to take the mundane aspects of life and not be bored by them.”  The way Stuart moves through life is so inspiring because he instills the concept of devotion and tantra at the core of everything. Stuart meets every person and treats every experience as if God is inside, which means his appreciation and reverence for life is far beyond what most people know is possible.  In this episode, Stuart and I explore:  What is devotional love? Tackling polarity with shared human experiences.  The intense power of eye gazing as a devotional practice.  Defining tantra. The simplest secret for letting love in.  Balancing emotions through alternate nostril breathing. Experiencing the power of reverence.  Stay grounded by appreciating yourself.  Tune in for a beautiful conversation about cultivating a profound reverence for life. It’s time to discover the power of finding a level of depth and potency in the everyday moments. “The best grounding is you appreciating yourself.”  Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Your shadow work, your mindset, those subconscious programs, is what governs everything in your body. It's the control center. It's the thermostat to the house.” Shadow work is a huge focus in my life right now and I’m excited to share more in the podcast. In these shadow themed episodes, I’m bringing on people to talk about their experiences of different shadow emotions.  In this episode, Juanique Roney (aka @gutsy_mom) shares her experience with grief.  Juanique is a soul sister to me and one of the most inspiring and powerful women I’ve ever met. She’s had a traumatic five years after her husband Tristin was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2017. He died last July. They had two young children. The way Juanique chose to navigate loss, death, and grief is one of the most powerful and inspirational things I’ve ever witnessed.  She chose to grieve for her husband before he died by willingly diving into her fears, pain, and loss. Her strength is breathtaking. Somehow, she was able to alchemize her pain into a new kind of love for Tristan. One that’s empowered their children to write a story about loss that’s unconventional and beautiful.  “Loving yourself is the biggest service you can give to the world, because then you become a mirror for someone else to do the work.” As well as supporting her kids, Juanique’s journey through grief has allowed her to serve her thriving community in the most beautiful way. As the gutsy_mom, Juanique shows people how to lean into their bodies so they can live their healthiest, most vibrant lives. Through her wellness clinic, she teaches people to be their own self-healing superheroes.  Tune into this episode to hear Juanique’s story and more…   Inspiring the courage to dive into the pain of shadow work.  How desperation empowered Janique to heal her stress.  Softening the walls around your heart.  Admitting the things that you’re afraid to admit.  The difference between transactional and unconditional love.  Breaking down your heart walls.  Tackling the global shadow.  Empathogens. Manifesting medicines that help people do true healing.  Addiction as a tool to push down, self-soothe, and numb out the shadow.  How the fear of changing your life stops you from changing.  Setting boundaries and navigating the response. How Juanique’s kids have experienced life after their dad’s death.  The meaning of rainbows.  And more… “Self love is not selfish love, it's self love. And when you fill your love cup, you can then give what's overflowing.” Shadow work is confronting and painful. But if you allow yourself to sink in, you experience the flip side of healing, love, and freedom.  Juanique’s story is a beautiful example of finding beauty in pain. Tune in now and you’ll see that there are rainbows inside of grief.  Contact Info: https://www.instagram.com/gutsy_mom/ The Gutsy Health Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“When we choose to go into the darkest aspects of ourselves, change is exponential.”  For me, the first month of 2022 (really the last 5 months) has been infused with shadow work. I want to emphasise that I’ve been fully supported through my journey with mentors and coaches. Shadow work is deep and can be very uncomfortable. It pulls you through emotions and memories that can be hard to hold (which is why I always recommend you do this work with the right support).   Shadow work has sparked exponential shifts for me, but it’s been confronting. This work sits at the intersection of tension, conflict, and resistance. It requires you to step into the discomfort and explore the darker side of your psyche. Where you feel entitled. Where you switch on victim mode. Where you’re attached to egoic beliefs about yourself.  Shadow work is a practice to feel feelings you don’t want to feel. You cycle through pain and triggers.  But when you surrender to the pain, confusion, and chaos into love, a new edge appears. It’s the edge of infinite potential. And it’s at this edge that your quality of life expands exponentially.  “Feeling the feeling does not make the story true. Feeling the feeling that charges the story does not make the story true.”  The personal development world is very comfortable embracing modalities that spark an upward spiral. But if you never explore the darker aspects of self, you hit a glass ceiling that you can’t breakthrough.  Shadow work explores the downward vortex, which is just as valuable and often unexplored. It’s the inner work I believe society needs to do - especially as we feel resistance to doing so (assuming we have the right support).  Here’s an overview of what we explore in this important episode.  Creating a depth of insight from a mundane activity.  Why nuance is key as your healing journey unfolds. Redefining what it means to stay grounded.  The problem with spiral up positivity for our personal growth and healing.  Why relationships are powerful containers for growth.  Exploring the shadow side of overnight success.  Leveraging radical honesty as a gateway into shadow work.  The importance of learning how to communicate.  And more… I’m pumped to share these experiences with you in this January reflection episode. As usual, your old friend Georgina is here to guide our conversation. Tune in, enjoy, and get a sense of the depth of transformation that’s available when you choose to dance in the dark.  “When I think of shadow work, I think of exploring the aspects of ourselves that we feel very uncomfortable exploring.”  Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I don’t think I’ve found any greater amount of growth than I’ve found as a result of choosing to look into the shadow.”  Do you have emotions that you struggle to feel? Is there a dark shadow to your character that you’re reluctant to explore? Have you noticed an undercurrent of anger, shame, or guilt that bubbles to the surface every now and again?  If so, you’re human.  Most of us struggle to navigate and hold emotions associated with our shadow. As a society, we’ve labelled feelings such as rage or grief ‘bad’ and as such, we’re reluctant to feel them.  The shadow can feel like a scary place to go. But when you have the courage to look inside, you tap into the most profound opportunity to release, heal, and step into a more authentic version of who you are.  In this episode, I’m talking with the founder of Visionary Alignment, Jason Ayers. As an executive coach, Jason is gifted at guiding entrepreneurs to navigate their darker emotions to find more authenticity. His ability to hold people in their darkness continues to blow me away. It’s a reflection of who he is as a man, a husband, father, and business owner. He’s done the work (and continues to do so) and is a role model for others willing to step into the abyss.  “Your unwillingness to feel anger, for example, mutes your ability to feel the other emotions.”  In this episode, Jason shares the story of how he reclaimed himself through an acknowledgement of anger. As a society, we label anger as bad, but like every emotion, it has utility. For Jason, anger was a form of protection that was concealing much deeper feelings of isolation, hurt, and powerlessness from a childhood experience.  We also explore… Why we are so afraid of our shadow. Alchemizing feelings of resentment into compassion.  Redefining anger.  The difference between shame and guilt. What we can learn from the root of Jason’s anger.   Why forgiveness can become a form of spiritual bypassing.  How shadow work elevates self-awareness.  Discovering the gold that lies inside the hard stuff.  Inviting compassion by asking for help.  And more… Developing the capacity to navigate and alchemize ALL our feelings is central to becoming grounded, centered, whole humans.  Jason’s work and story is here to inspire you to feel into your shadow - so that you can ultimately set yourself free. I’m excited to see what this conversation opens up for you.  “When you fully embrace both sides of you — the light and the dark — your capacity grows exponentially.”  Contact Info: Website - https://www.visionaryalignment.com Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Good CEOs think their feelings play a role, great CEOs know their feelings drive the ship or drive the bus.” How do you make exceptional decisions? Can you leverage fascination to find your flow? What steps will ignite your mind and intuition to spark creative problem-solving?  This episode’s guest is Rian Doris - the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at The Flow Research Collective. Partnering with Steven Kotler (the author of one of my favorite books on flow - Stealing Fire), this potent research and training organization is driven to understand the science behind ultimate human performance so people can walk through life as the very best version of themselves.  “I think curiosity can be a really incredibly effective gateway drug into flow and into intrinsic motivation.”  Rian’s soul-deep commitment to leadership development as a long-term field of focus has planted him in countless experiences where he’s been able to sharpen his understanding of this crucial field of human evolution. After a near-fatal head injury when he was just 13, Rian experienced “post-head injury malaise”, which hampered his teens with chronic fatigue, amnesia, and depression. As a result, he was forced to give up sports and instead focus on academia and entrepreneurship.  What followed is a multi-faceted career that put Rian shoulder-to-shoulder with best-selling authors, pioneering neuropsychiatrists, and world experts in peak performance. As a result, Rian developed a rich understanding of what makes people show up as their best.  Tune into this episode to hear Rian and I explore:  What role do curiosity, fascination, awe, and wonder play in creating a fulfilling life.  How to stop fear overriding your intrinsic motivation. Why apathy is a bigger danger than fear.  How task orientation drastically enhances performance in sport.  What’s on the spectrum of decision-making.  The difference between type 1 and type 2 decisions.  The power of stepping away before making a decision. The role of surrender when solving problems.  Feelings as powerful data points in the decision-making process.  And more… The human capacity is exponential. The question is, are we equipping and nurturing ourselves to perform at our peak - or are we squandering the inherent skill sets and talents that allow us to perform in a peak, optimal way?  This episode exposes our options for making exceptional decisions and creatively solving problems. Rian is incredible in conversation, super smart (he graduated top of his class in Philosophy at Trinity) and engaging, this episode is here to show you how you can leverage the potency of flow to perform at your peak.  Check it out.   “Problem definition is one of the most critical skills within all of business.”  Contact Info: Flow Research Collective Radio Flow Research Collective Zerotodangerous.com Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“When it comes to healing the body, one of the most fundamental things that we need to do is whatever action we take, if we don't believe that it's going to work, it will not work.”  How can you heal from the challenges that keep you from expressing and experiencing your fullest potential? Jena Sophia is a world-renowned Subconscious Specialist and Healer who’s helped thousands of people - including celebrities, CEOs, creatives, and billionaires - transform emotional stress and physical pain in record time.  Jena has worked with the subconscious and various healing modalities since the age of 12. At the time, she was experiencing trauma, depression, and chronic illness, which led to her taking a lot of medications. She chose a path of self-healing, which empowered her to heal from all conditions and get or medication permanently.   Through this personal healing journey, Jena cultivated a deep understanding of epigenetics and how our emotions, traumas, and ancestral influences affect how the physical body operates today.  Combined with her deep understanding of the conscious mind, Jena guides people to step into their personal power and realign their energy so they can experience better health, relationships, success and fulfillment.  In this powerful episode, Jena reveals some of the practices and principles she’s used in her own life and with her clients for optimal results. “I think something that's really important to recognize is that before we are physical, we are energetic.”  Jena has a depth of insight on the subject of holistic healing. She studied at Columbia University and SOAS University of London. She’s taught energy healing classes and stress management seminars for hundreds of corporate clients and university students. She’s also studied along with some of the top scientists and healers in the world, and uses this knowledge in her holistic approach to becoming your optimal self. Tune into this episode to hear Jena and I explore:  What is the energy body?  The reason we have to do so much work to remember who we really are.  Understanding the role of the mind in the healing process.  What is pain?  Exploring the language of the subconscious. A process for transforming challenging emotions and feelings.  How to know which healing tools and modalities will work for you.  How does resonance feel? And more… “It's always our responsibility to decide how something makes us feel. The external world—it's not good or bad, it just is.”  The way you work with your subconscious mind can change the way you show up for yourself and your life. From releasing emotional blocks to moving through challenging physical ailments, your power to heal is astounding.  If you’re ready for a transformation and are curious about how this looks through an energetic lens, this episode is for you.  Contact Info: Check out Jena’s work at https://www.beyondthebelief.com Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I actually don't want to try to be divine. I want to try to be as human as possible.”  Welcome to the first interview of 2022! Traditionally, this time of year is potent for goal setting because January represents a fresh start.  In the past, I’ve been used to setting clearly defined goals and I’ve had a lot of success with the process. However, as I feel more deeply into a more holistic way of creation, I’m discovering new ways to spark growth and evolution.  In this episode, my good friend Makhosi and I explore why the most rich and fulfilling life starts with YOU. We discuss the different energetics that you can weave into the way you create your life - opening a gateway for Euphoric Evolution.  This episode is a doozy and I’m so excited for you to dive in and kick-start your 2022 with the ideas and concepts we present.   “Who you are is most evident when there aren't people around.”  Makhosi is a powerhouse with one of the strongest energetic presences I’ve ever experienced.  Better known as The Royal Shaman, Makhosi is a divine oracle for Elite Empire Builders, an illustrious priestess of epic abundance, advisor to new kings and queens, breaker of paradigms, and a mystic of life beyond accomplishment.  In this episode, Makhosi and I explore:  Why your beingness can help you achieve bigger goals.  What happens when you take the timeline away from goal setting.  Creating goals from a place of how you want to FEEL.  The power of calibrating to an aspirational version of you.  Using senses intentionally to shift your mood.  Why who you are is most evident when people aren’t around you.  Secrets of branding yourself.  The key to the creative process.  Strategies for bringing more depth to your human experience.  And more… If you’re curious to start the new year in an elevated, evolved way then this episode is for you. Tap into Makhosi’s energetic presence and allow yourself to be inspired by a life beyond expectation, settling, and societal definitions of success.  “We can play and create different emotions and different states of being from scent.”  Contact Info: Website - https://www.theroyalshaman.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theroyalshaman/ Summary/ Call to Action:  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.