The Misperception of Evil (Episode 33)
Send us a text An uncommon take on the nature of good and evil and how both are integral parts of human spiritual evolution.
Jul 29, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Life's 3 Things - Author Manny Garcia's Podcast
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Episodes
The Illusion of Death (Episode 32)
Send us a text A short but expansive deconstruction of common fears about death and how fearless we can become when we connect to our true selves.
Jan 31, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Drama: Finding the High Ground (Episode 31)
Send us a text A brief guide for recognizing where interpersonal drama comes from, how to learn from it, and how to rise above it.
Dec 29, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Giving Annoyance-free Advice (Episode 30)
Send us a text Insight about how to hone your skills as a guide to help others find their truth without giving the impression of trying to fix them.
Mar 30, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The Craft of Communication (Episode29)
Send us a text Some brief pointers on how we can more effectively communicate with and understand one another while looking deeper into our sometimes unconscious methods of communication.
Feb 28, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The Intricacies of Insecurity (Episode 28)
Send us a text An efficient exploration of the negative ways insecurities affect our lives, how they hide from us, and what to do about them.
Jan 28, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Competing Sides of Competition (Episode 27)
Send us a text A quick look into the light side and the dark side of competition, and how to balance a healthy competitive spirit in life.
Dec 28, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Attaining Abundance (Episode 26)
Send us a text A quick reset of perspective around money and abundance... as well as a short list of common pitfalls that keep abundance from us.
Nov 27, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The Problem with Problems (Episode 25)
Send us a text A quick look at how our problems are manifestations of unresolved issues within us... and how the way we label our life circumstances can impact their outcomes.
Oct 30, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The Inevitability of Intention (Episode 24)
Send us a text A short and simple case for the theory that the actual choices we make are far less important than the intention behind them.
Jun 25, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The Engine of Belief (Episode 23)
Send us a text A quick tour of how what we believe unlocks hidden opportunities and determines our future.
May 28, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The Ripple Effect of Hostility (Episode 22)
Send us a text A brief illustration of how to defuse hostility in any its 4 forms... whether it comes from others or from within us.
Apr 21, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The Gift of Pain (Episode 21)
Send us a text A short and simple case for embracing pain as one of the most useful tools on your path to a happier life.
Mar 31, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The Opportunity of Fear (Episode 20)
Send us a text A short talk about the power of confronting our fears and harnessing them to catapult us over anxiety and into peace of mind.
Feb 28, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Love Thyself (Episode 19)
Send us a text Cliff Notes on how to love and respect yourself more, how to let go of the past, and how to embrace the imperfect journey of growth.
Jan 31, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The Distortion of Sadness (Episode 18)
Send us a text A quick illustration of how we create sadness in our lives, and how to break free from this emotion when things don't appear to go our way.
Dec 18, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Navigating by Intuition (Episode 17)
Send us a text A short summary of what your intuition is, how to access it, and the powerful differences it can make in your life.
Mar 24, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Humility is King (Episode 16)
Send us a text A quick explanation of why true humility is a balance between modesty and confidence, and how being humble can save us from a detrimentally negative perspective.
Feb 27, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Prison of Guilt (Episode 15)
Send us a text A few tips on how to let go of toxic guilt while embracing constructive regret.
Jan 23, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The Power of Boundaries (Episode 14)
Send us a text A short and sweet case for how setting boundaries with loving assertiveness will improve your relationships and enhance your self-esteem.
Dec 05, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The Freedom of Forgiveness (Episode 13)
Send us a text A simple and short explanation of how withholding forgiveness locks you into the past, but how embracing forgiveness sets you free.
Nov 01, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The Pitfall of Judgment (Episode 12)
Send us a text A quick reminder of how being judgmental works against us and how being judged by others gives us fantastic opportunities to grow.
Sep 12, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Scenic Route (Episode 11)
Send us a text A short message about how to feel secure and at home despite what's happening in your life.
Aug 15, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Defining Your North Star (Episode 10)
Send us a text Some brief pointers on how to identify and listen to your unique priorities that will guide you into a happy and fulfilling life.
Jul 12, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Compassionate Politics (Episode 9)
Send us a text Some brief pointers on how to salvage civility by choosing the high road on a political map full of disrespectful dead ends.
Oct 30, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Advancing by Reversing (Episode 8)
Send us a text A short story with a lesson that shows how sometimes in life, the quickest way forward is behind you.
Oct 11, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
How To Stop Worrying (Episode 7)
Send us a text 3 simple things to remember that will combat sleepless nights and foster inner peace.
Sep 20, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Discovering Who You Are (Episode 6)
Send us a text An short exploration into the pivotal question of human existence... along with a few pointers on how to stop hiding from ourselves.
Aug 30, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Feeling Past Depression (Episode 5)
Send us a text Everyday tactics for finding your way out of depression's maze of illusion.
Aug 08, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Supercharging Your Willpower (Episode 4)
Send us a text A few easy techniques for strengthening one of the most important muscles in life: your willpower.
Aug 08, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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