We will learn: The connection between uncertainty, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. The power of framing in influencing our preferences and choices. How to overcome fear and step into the unknown to experience transformational moments. When was the last time you felt the thrill of the unknown? Most of us are creatures of habit. We like knowing what's around the corner. The unknown is scary and uncomfortable. It's... well, it's unknown. The problem is most people don't even realize their so-cal...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Ever feel like you're all by yourself in a room full of people? Buddhist psychology teaches us, "In the seeing, there is only the seen. In the hearing, there is only the heard." That's about directly experiencing life, without judgment, without resistance, without your mind running a marathon in the background. And that's what we're talking about today. Our guest is Sharon Salzberg. She is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the firs...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 309
We will learn: The secret sauce behind the mindset of great sellers and the two pivotal questions that kickstart their journey. The intriguing concept of "The Unsold" and the lessons we can learn from them. How intentional ignorance can be a surprising game-changer in your sales strategy. Have you ever stopped to consider what it truly means to sell? Most people see sales as a necessary evil, a grueling task to be endured. They're stuck in the status quo, viewing sales as a zero-sum game where o...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 308
Three key things we will learn are: What happens when we let a void replace our sense of purpose? And more importantly, what can we do to not just fill, but fulfill this space How to get clear on the inner narratives that are holding stuck energy A journey into the heart of 'tapping' Have you ever found yourself caught in the same loop? Repeating the same patterns or thoughts. The same emotional blocks and self-doubt replaying like a broken record, no matter how hard you try to change the tune? ...
Aug 01, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 307
We will learn: How self-inquiry can help us see ourselves more clearly How crisis and disaster can be liberating How our shadow parts can be a guide for growth You know that feeling, right? When you're stuck in the loop of worries, imagining all sorts of disastrous scenarios, and feeling your anxiety rise. Or when you find yourself catastrophizing, blowing the tiniest things completely out of proportion. There's an ancient wisdom that's been around since the time of the ancient Greeks that might...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 306
We will learn: How to recognize a shame spiral and how can we get out of it The benefits of expanding our emotional vocabulary Why we should let emotions cloud our thinking Have you ever been told to "just be strong" or "chin up" when you were feeling down? I know I have. And it's kind of weird right? Like there's a secret rule that says we're supposed to just flip off our emotions after a while. The problem is, our culture has so deeply embedded an almost toxic emotional strength that we find i...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 305
We will learn: The difference between an option and a choice How to recognize our own patterns of self-abandonment How to safeguard your mind from fear and psychosis Do you ever catch yourself doubting your own judgment? Or maybe hiding parts of who you truly are—your emotions, your beliefs, or ideas—just to blend into the crowd or keep the peace? Most often, it begins in childhood. Maybe the adults in your life didn't meet your needs very well so you felt unloved or insignificant. Or you grew u...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 304
We will learn: How your perception of sleep affects your ability to do it and how you feel after it How to slow your brainwaves down to nudge yourself to sleep What to do during the day and before bed to create your ideal sleep conditions Poor sleep can mess with us in a bunch of ways, both physically and mentally. It weakens our immune system. It messes with our hormones, and that can lead to weight gain or trouble managing our weight. Plus, it increases the risk of serious illnesses like diabe...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 303
We will learn: The anti-aging benefits of flow states and how to get into them on demand. How forgiveness unlocks wisdom and empathy. How to use dynamic play and novel environment to speed up and enhance learning at any age. What do you believe about your brain as you age? If you're like most people, you expect that you'll get a little slower, you'll become more forgetful, and you'll have difficulty learning new things as easily... and that's if you're lucky. Because about 10% of senior adults i...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 302
We will learn: How your mental hurdles are self-imposed and how to overcome them How to connect your goals to a bigger picture to create internal motivation The power of multi-sensory imagery to make our mind crave anything What if you could make your mind crave anything? What if, instead of having that incessant inner voice telling you to go back to the fridge and overindulge in your favorite snack, you used that same mind power to feel almost addicted to your own wildest dreams? Addiction itse...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 301
We will learn: How to take responsibility for your consciousness level and the reality you experience How to use your imagination to move past doubt and denial How to move our awareness from our heads to our hearts If you're on a spiritual journey, I'm sure you've heard of elevating your consciousness. But what does raising your vibration really mean, and how do you know if you're doing it? The science of vibes might sound woo-woo, but there is actual research behind it. And it's being studied a...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 300
We will learn: How to use shadow work to explore the basement of your psyche. How to embrace healing by releasing the wounded story. How to tap into the heart's wisdom and guidance. How do you decide which direction to go? How do you know if you're choosing what you really want versus what you think you should want? Whether you're starting a new business or just trying to navigate your daily life, the choices can be overwhelming. How do you know if you're making the right decision? We get so log...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 299
We will learn: How to identify our own self-sabotaging patterns. How to reframe fear so we don't hit a wall. How to regain control when your emotions hijack your thinking. Have you ever found yourself repeating the same behaviors that you know are keeping you stuck... like indulging in a Netflix binge instead of working on that goal you've had for years. Or talking yourself out of something before you even start. Or letting your addictions get the best of you. Or maybe you've had some success, b...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 298
We will learn: Why we remember some things and forget others. How your listening type determines how to process information and how to reduce mind-wandering. A new understanding of procrastination and how to overcome it. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to learn and retain information so much faster and easier than others? Why some people can breeze through books and lectures while others can't stay focused for a full paragraph? It's also our ability to focus. Which is something that ...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 297
We will learn: How unresolved issues from childhood create cyclical emotional reactions How to use rituals and practices to release emotions How to build a new default pattern for coping with difficult situations. How do you handle life's sucky moments? If you don't properly process your emotions, they get stuck, and they can cause all sorts of negative consequences, from depression to anxiety to physical illness. So today, we're talking about a better way to approach these difficult moments by ...
May 16, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 296
We will learn: How our survival strategies and coping responses become embedded in the body. The 4 stages of the drama cycle. The physical and mental costs of drama addiction, its impact on relationships, and how to heal from it. What's your relationship to drama? Are you the drama queen in your circle, or do you claim to hate drama while finding yourself caught up in it anyway? Or do you strive to keep your own life peaceful and stay out of other people's business? The truth is, we all thrive o...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 295
We will learn: How our brains make narratives. Why those narratives can be both helpful and harmful. Megan’s 3-step method for rethinking our thinking when we're stuck in a rut. Have you ever felt like your own thoughts were working against you? That the stories you tell yourself about who you are, what you can achieve, and what's possible might be holding you back from reaching your true potential? Today we're talking about how we can transform our beliefs and the stories we tell ourselves into...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 294
We will learn: How attachment to ego keeps us from experiencing love. Why we need to sit with our pain to experience love. Pathways and access points to love that don't involve other people. Did you know that nearly 50% of adults are single? You might be thinking, yeah, so what... more people are realizing they don't need a partner to find happiness. But there have been quite a few studies and surveys on this that show that anywhere from 65-80% of singles are actively looking for a relationship....
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 293
We will learn: What it really means to be in awe and why this topic has garnered so much attention lately The science around the 3 types of awe A powerful method to help us enter into a state of awe at will When was the last time you felt awe? Think back to a moment when you were completely blown away by something - maybe it was the sight of a stunning sunset or the feeling of standing at the top of a mountain. The truth is, we're always surrounded by nature's magic. At any moment, we could expe...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 292
We will learn: About the Hawkin’s map of consciousness. How to turn your triggers into a powerful way to manifest possibilities. How to practice aligning with happiness and worthiness. Have you ever experienced magic? A synchronicity too coincidental to happen without a reason. Or instant karma, where the universe matches your energy so fast it feels like a cosmic joke? Nikola Tesla said, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” One o...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 291
We will learn: The role of forgiveness in personal growth and healing, and how it can be applied to both oneself and others. The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in giving and receiving advice. How to use writing as a tool for self-reflection and personal growth. Do you ever feel regret or even shame about your past? Things you've said or done, or even previous versions of yourself? Today we're learning how to embrace our mistakes and our complexities with a little more grace. Our gu...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 290
We will learn: The difference between wanting to do things for others and people-pleasing. The 5 types of people pleasing and how to identify which type you fall into. 6 steps for finding joy in saying no. We all have a desire for approval and validation. We all want to fit in and belong, but the problem is, if we're so focused on pleasing other people, we can lose touch with ourselves. So, as always, the first step is awareness. How do we identify our people-pleasing behaviors so we can start l...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 289
We will learn: The surprising clinical evidence for how spirituality protects our mental health. How our own states of mental health pass down to our children and how spirituality is 29% inheritable. What factors create the spiritual connection necessary to physically alter our brains. Have you ever felt a deep sense of inner peace after meditating, or felt a rush of euphoria during a spiritual experience? Isn't it interesting how something as intangible as spirituality seems to have a tangible ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 288
We will learn: Why being stuck is such a misunderstood phenomenon Why we fail to recognize that we are actually stuck How to align our lives and make choices that internalize our new ways of being What would it feel like if you just knew the right thing to do? If you could tap into your inner wisdom and feel guided by your own soul? Sometimes what we think is inner guidance is actually social pressure, family expectations, or perceived obligations. So how do you know the difference? It's a const...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 287
We will learn: How to uncover our personal meanings around money and why it's important. The truth behind the myth of scarcity. How to transform your financial mindset even when it stresses you out. What emotions come up when you think about money? What about when you think of your particular money situation? Some people have a healthy relationship with money, understanding its value and using it as a tool to achieve their goals. They budget their money, save for the future, and use credit respo...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 286
We will learn: Why our emotions don’t fully process and how they get trapped in our bodies. How to test yourself to identify if and where an emotion is trapped. How to release these emotions in just a few minutes. Have you ever had that feeling like something isn't quite right in your body, but it's hard to put a finger on the cause? Well, turns out physical sensations can actually be linked with emotional states. It might feel like an uncomfortable lump in your throat when you're sad or a tight...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 285
We will learn: How to listen to our autonomic nervous system. How our connection with other people and the world around us affects our nervous systems. How to anchor our nervous system to guide it back to safety. Do you feel anxious, stressed, or disconnected from your body? There’s a really interesting theory called Polyvagal Theory that aims to explain why so many of our nervous systems are out of whack. It proposes that our nervous system has evolved to help us navigate social and environment...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 284
We will learn: How to tend to self-doubt and make room for new beginnings. How to befriend our fear, so it no longer controls us. How to reclaim our power by leaning into what feels good. Do you believe you have the ability to heal yourself? Whatever we’re looking to heal… back pain, migraines, cancer, or anxiety, inner peace, or a lack of purpose… our minds play a powerful part in the process. Rather than just looking outside of yourself for a magic pill or someone to save you, you can actually...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 283
We will learn: How our sense of self changes throughout human development. What causes a mismatch between your inner sense of identity and your inner sense of belonging. How to use the Wheel of Awareness practice to open yourself to access the wisdom of connection and systems intelligence in your life. Ask yourself something… Who are you? As we age, we start to understand ourselves in different ways. Actually, in really different ways depending on if we’re still in childhood, adolescence, or adu...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 282
We will learn: How we can master challenges through mindfulness. Why it’s important to be radically curious about the world. The top findings for defining and creating happiness for yourself. We all just want to be happy right? But what actually contributes to happiness? Do external circumstances ever matter? Or is it always something we cultivate from within? Can external circumstances help us to cultivate it from within? Thankfully, there has been an ongoing study around this topic for the las...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 281
