Do you ever feel like a fraud? Like any minute, people will see through the facade and see you for what you are...a fake. Just pretending while everyone else clearly has it all figured out. This is imposter syndrome. And it shows up in more ways than you can imagine. So let's talk about it and share some real world examples so you put it rest for good.
People make manifesting so much harder than it needs to be. Complicated. Conflicted. Frustrating. The truth of the matter is that it's a simple, natural process. Something anyone can do with ease. If only we'd get out if our way! In this episode we break down the most common ways that people tend to muck up the process and make it infinitely harder than it needs to be.
Manifesting is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. And for some people it can all seem pretty woo. People are right to be skeptical. Most times, it's talked about in vague terms, or made out to be some supernatural occurrence. That's why we broke it down into no-nonsense terms in this episode of Illumination Podcast.
Nothing destroys productivity and self esteem quite like procrastination. I don't care who you are, when you break agreements with yourself, it puts a chink in your confidence. Enough of those chinks and things start to get really shaky really fast. It doesn't feel good. So why do we do this? And more importantly, what can we do about it?! That's what you'll learn in this episode of Illumination Podcast™, "What to do about Procrastination." Kisma and Nick help you to understand why this happens ...
We've all got one of these... Maybe it's a cousin, or family member. Maybe it's a co-worker. Maybe a friend that gets on your nerves. Some people might tell you to just cut them out of your life. We're not those people (extreme cases aside, of course). Because these people a walking opportunities for your own personal development and insight. They can help us see parts of ourselves that we'd rather ignore. They give us a chance to develop new communication skills. Recognize our own triggers and ...
It's been a minute! And we're so happy to be back in the podcast studio. This episode is based on a question that we get all the time, because it's not always easy to keep up with the pace of our modern world. Even if your life is full of awesome people and things, the sheer volume is sometimes overwhelming. Beyond that, when you start to stretch beyond your comfort zone- mentally, emotionally, spiritually- things can start to spin out. Sometimes this happens without even realizing! Nick shares ...
Regardless of where we are on the globe, humans come across the same type of challenges that can affect our mindset if we let it. The key is to take a difficult moment or experience and see the gift in it, pull out the good from it, and create something magical with it. This is what our special guest, Andrew Michael Simon did with his infamous Andy’s Licorice Talks— a bizarre and wonderful way he created a movement of clarinet players from all over the globe. Join Nick and Kisma for Episode 241 ...
I always love it when Kisma goes Cosmic. Today was one of those days. And you might be wondering how this is going to help you exist around other humans (part 3 of our latest series). But being about to see others from the Cosmic level changes everything. It puts everything in its right place and takes off a huge amount of pressure to be anything other than exactly who you are. Existing with other humans is part of the human experience. If you follow the simple instructions at the end of this ep...
Being around other people isn't always easy. We might be feeling insecure, or comparing ourselves to others. Or maybe feeling misunderstood, like no one will "get" you. Some of us are just very uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations. We feel you. And I know that the episode we have to share today will hit home. You'll learn three simple words that will give you everything you need to step in as your Authentic Self with more confidence and make wonderful connections. P.S. Thanks to Brené Brown fo...
+++++++++++++++ People are weird. Sometimes I just look a them and think, “Wow. I just…Wow…” And I’ll bet they think the same thing about me. And you for that matter, dear listener. Because we all live in our own little world, but we also have to deal with all the people we encounter- who are living in their own little worlds too. And sure, you can judge and criticize and ridicule all you want, but what if there were a better way? In this episode of Illumination Podcast, Kisma and I want to shar...
Honestly, we could talk about The Four Agreements all day. If you've never read the book, we highly recommend bumping it to the top of your list. And after that, make sure you check out the follow-up...The FIFTH agreement. Who knew there was a fifth one? Who knew we even needed one?! Spoiler alert: It's brilliant. And we definitely did need this one. In fact, it's especially relevant in the information age because it will help you separate truth from lies. It will also help you connect with othe...
It seems simple enough. You probably learned it in kindergarten. But somewhere along the way, things started to slip.. Just a little at first. Maybe to save some time, or just because you got distracted. And every time you slip, it erodes a little more of your self-confidence. The self-judgmental chatter starts to ratchet up. The power of this one simple agreement is truly profound. And while it is simple to say, "Always do your best," actually doing it is another story. To stick to it, you'll n...
My dad had this very "Dad" saying I grew up hearing. He'd say, "Never assume. It makes and ass out of u and me." Us kids always giggled at that one, but turns out, Dad was spot on. When you take a deeper look at the assumptions we make and why we make them, it's staggering. Especially when you consider that those assumptions are one of the primary causes of "ALL the sadness and drama you've experienced in your life." I mean...just...wow. Fortunately, for us, Don Miguel Ruiz takes a deep look at ...
When was the last time your life turned upside down because someone said something bad to you? We've all been there. But with this one simple agreement, you never need to experience that again. Ok, it might take a little practice, but it really is as simple as this lesson from The Four Agreements. In part 2 of our series covering this self help masterpiece, we talk in depth about the 2nd agreement, Don't Take Things Personally. Peace! Nick & Kisma P.S. If you don't have a copy (I've gone thr...
The Four Agreements is on the short list of our favorite personal development books. Every time we revisit this gem, we find new insight and clarity. And the best part? It’s so incredibly simple. If you’ve read this book before, join us for a fresh conversation. If you’ve never read this book before, considering this an invitation to dive in a real treasure trove of wisdom. Peace! Nick & Kisma P.S. If you don't have a copy (I've gone through probably a dozen over the years) here's a link.
Love songs are beautiful. And terribly dysfunctional… Look, we love a great love song (or RomCom for that matter) as much as anyone. But the truth is that the beliefs and ideas deeply embedded in our culture around love and relationships create massive stress in relationships. When it comes to having happy and healthy relationships, it’s not always so simple… One person goes through a tough time, and pulls the other into it. (We’re in this together, right?) Toxicity creeps in. Slowly our energy ...
There is a number. This number carries profound weight because... It influences every area of your life. Especially how much abundance you have- or rather, how much Abundance you EXPERIENCE, which is what really matters. Only you know what your number really is. And if you can be honest enough with yourself to get to the truth of this number, you can make amazing changes in your life in a very short amount of time. In this episode of Illumination Podcast, Kisma and Nick take a deep look at this ...
Loving yourself- I mean REALLY loving yourself- can seem impossible. There are so many "What ifs" and "Yeah buts." If you're like most people, sometimes the conversation in your head is positive and supportive. Other times...well... There's a reason the saying "Your own worst enemy" has stuck around for so long. With a topic as big and all-encompassing as Self Love, it's helpful to break it down into pieces. That way you know where to look when things start to slide off the rails or your self-ta...
It's a simple thing really. Your relationship with yourself impacts literally every aspect of your life. ➡️ Your sense of peace and well being ➡️ Your mental clarity and confidence ➡️ Your relationships (ALL of them) ➡️ Your prosperity and career ➡️ Even your physical health! But it's also true that you can't read the label when you're inside the bottle... That's why conversations about Self Love are so important. Tune into this episode of Illumination Podcast as we explore just how deep your re...
In part 2 of this series on Anger, we explore the hidden underbelly of anger... ...the vulnerable places anger protect ...the call for change and transformation ...the use and misuse of anger Under it all is one big fat lie that Anger tells us. And once you see it, you can make wonderful changes in your life WITHOUT all the conflict. In fact, you can recover an extraordinary amount of time and energy just by doing a few very simple things. In this episode you'll learn an incredibly powerful exer...
What's making you angry these days? Family? Political stuff? Frustrated about money or your career? Kids? Anger is a powerful energy. Yes, it can be an agent for change, but at what cost to your mind, energy and relationships? In this 2-part series we'll break down 4 common games anger plays in our lives and how to shift it instantly. When you're awake to the games that anger plays with your mind and emotions, you can step out of it and decide for something different. Making positive changes in ...
Today we're going to talk about our cats. Our little spirit animals. Here's why- maybe you're not a cat lover, but let's just face it guys. It's been a weird freaking time. And I think it's a time where we've turned towards our animals and our animals have turned towards us. My heart breaks when I hear stories about people that adopted dogs during COVID and now they're giving them back because they're going to work, I don't want that. I want everyone to keep your dog and your cat, but our story ...
In this episode we discuss what to do when you finally have some space. 00:02:35 - Empty Space Well, this is something I definitely noticed with myself is, you get that empty space and there's usually like a sigh of relief. Yeah, man. You know, maybe something got canceled or, you know, a meeting got canceled or something shifted and it's like, oh, now I don't have to do that thing. And whew, man, it's like sigh of relief for a second. But immediately the mind is like, well, what am I going to f...
In this episode we discuss How To Be Extraordinary. 00:02:00 - Perception Perception is everything. Yeah. KISMA Those can be the days that you look back on two and you're like, dang, you know, I really handled that. NICK I handled it. It was cool. Which leads us to the topic of extraordinary. I think it is someone who faces each and every day and makes it the best day. I think being extraordinary doesn't mean that you're, you know, it is extraordinary to climb Mount Everest. It is extraordinary ...
In this episode we discuss Redefining Normal. 2:48 Venturing Out So today we're talking about redefining normal and this really was inspired by a conversation we were having. I was mentioning how, going out into the world now that things are opening up. I mean, they've been opening up for awhile, but I think we've started venturing out more than usual. KISMA I'd say that's fair. Nick I even took a trip. I flew across the country, and it was fine, but it's just, it's a little bit sensitive. And s...
In this episode we are talking about The Most Important Thing that No One Wants to Talk About. 1:16 This is Important for Your Journey We're talking about something important that nobody wants to talk about, but if you're on any sort of spiritual journey, personal growth journey, success journey, you got to get this under control. KISMA If you just want to be a little bit happier, this is actually really important for that too. Nick 2:18 The Role it Plays What we're talking about today is shame ...
This episode is about How to Win at the Game of Life. 1:08 This Game that We Call Life It's been a little bit since we podcasted. Nick And now we're back with How to Win at the Game of Life. KISMA Personally speaking, I think it's really healthy to think about life as a game because otherwise you just take it too seriously. Nick 2:31 Play the Game Differently It's not that there aren't serious things in life. What we do with our time here on earth is important, but at the same time if we make it...
This week's episode has a special guest: Gay Hendricks. Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind transformation for more than 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1974, Gay served as Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap, Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After, (the last two co-authored with hi...
In this episode we are talking about How to Give Feedback to Close Friends and Partners Without Seeming Critical. 3:45 Giving and Receiving Feedback I think it is a real skill to be able to give feedback in a really clear way. Nick And of course, on the other end, you really have to have the skin to take it and use what's valuable and if you disagree with it, you let it go. KISMA 4:52 It’s a Human Thing So I could make this episode really short and just say don't give feedback. Like, why do you ...
This episode is about three skills to be successful without burning out. These skills can be used in a lot of different ways and these principles apply in a lot of different areas. 1:16 These Skills are Valuable This is really Nick’s system and it is three skills to be successful without burning out. KISMA These principles apply to anybody who is busy in their life, an active person, and anyone who has a lot of different irons in the fire. These are skills that are definitely going to be really ...
