Yoga Nidra is form of guided meditation - also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation”. It’s usually practiced lying down with a teacher guiding the session. The practice draws our attention inwards, and we learn to surf between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium (homeostasis) – the breath balances and becomes quiet, unconscious and conscious aspects of the mind reveal themselves, and we fall into an innate state of deep, blissful...
Sep 25, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 82
"Our greatest challenge and darkest time is now our greatest asset and light to inspire hope for others." -Andrew Schultz Disclaimer: 100% of the conversation was unrehearsed, I wasn't aware of any potential questions, and (as always) there was no editing. In honor of National Recovery Month - My beautiful friend and spiritual sister in recovery, Devon Craig, interviews me on today's episode. Devon asks me questions such as: What is something most people don't know about you What is something yo...
Sep 18, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 81
"The food we eat can either heal you or kill you." "Think of your gut as the engine that powers your brain and powers your soul." -Zuliya Khawaja Now, more than ever, it's critical we take care of our bodies physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. And people are starting to understand it starts with a healthy immune system, 70% of which exists in the gut...That's right, 70% of our immune system is in the gut! Who better to help us understand what this means, and more importantly, pro...
Sep 11, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 80
From suicide to spiritual and radical enlightenment. Designer and first-time author Kevin Russell is an energetic intuitive who helps people optimize their lives from their energetic core. His new book, "Radical Enlightenment, My Guy on the 9th Floor" is a handbook for leveling-up your consciousness, fulfillment, and connection to your higher self. In this episode, Kevin & I discuss: Parallels of 12-step programs and spiritual principles in the book The power of our subconscious minds Impact...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 79
So many people are feeling stuck and overwhelmed lately.....Myself included. Yet I've found that my taking taking and moving my body, I literally and energetically, change my thoughts and feelings. A few ways that I've found useful - doing pushups, calling a friend, and walking outside. More is always revealed after I take that 1st step. And we energetically raise our vibration to feelings of love, joy, peace, kindness, and gratitude when we take action....Versus sitting still and stuck in low-v...
Aug 29, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 78
I don't know of anyone who has been "fueled into action" more over the past few months than my spiritual and sober brother, Donny Starkins. Donny is a mindfulness coach, speaker, and teacher. This was his 2nd time on the podcast - A distinct honor only shared by one other person. Call him my bestie or bromance, regardless, you'll understand why after you listen to this inspiring episode where Donny shares mindfulness and self-care tools and practices to help level-up your life. In this episode, ...
Aug 21, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Stephen Covey calls it 'Begin With the End in Mind' in his best-selling book, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." This is a mindfulness practice that I do with all of my coaching clients - A visualization to help them unlock and see the life they truly want - Which gives them permission to step up and into their power. An opportunity to peel back all the layers of past conditioning, limiting belief patterns, worn out stories that no longer serve us, and armor that we put on to protect ourselv...
Aug 14, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 76
From a cold February night in 1989 wanting to commit suicide, to a best-selling author and entrepreneurial yogi whose teachings have inspired many thousands of people throughout the world, Darren Main is the real-deal! In this episode, Darren & I discuss: His book - Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic - and why it's more relevant 20 years later and the positive impact it's had on my own life Energetic explanation of why we feel better after doing yoga Practical tools and habits to build a ...
Jul 31, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 75
"I can only help people if they know what I do, how I do it, and (most importantly) why I do it." -Andrew Schultz In this episode, I offer my Positive Impact 90-Day Transformation coaching program as a resource for you, or someone you know, who needs help or wants to level-up any area of their life. People are struggling more now than ever before - dubbed "deaths of despair" - including loneliness, isolation, despair, suicide, overdose, anxiety, and depression - and why it's so important to offe...
Jul 24, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 74
"Be patient. God is working differently in each of our lives. in the mean time, don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone's story is unique & beautiful in their own way." -Lexi Sun Exceptional athlete. Extraordinary person. Family, Faith, & Humility are the top 3 values I took away after chatting w/Lexi in this episode. One of the top college volleyball players in the country, Lexi is a senior outside hitter at University of Nebraska. In this episode we discuss: Expectations for Nebrask...
Jul 16, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 73
REMINDER, I AM NOT A DOCTOR! Please consult your physician. I highly recommend getting your blood work done to better understand your baseline for all important markers before implementing an optimal supplement strategy that best supports your diet and lifestyle. Here are my supplements that I take every day: Elite Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, & Soy-Free Whey Protein Concentrate With 2 Grams of Added Fiber - One of the highest-quality whey proteins on the market and included for all my coaching ...
Jul 10, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 72
"I don't get older, I level up. This is absolutely my plan. It's a long term lifestyle mindset that starts from the time I wake up to when my head hits the pillow. Am I eating healthy foods? Am I exercising and moving my body? Do I take quality supplements? Can I manage stress? Do I get quality sleep? Am I spiritually fit? I'm not perfect and there are days I'm only getting 3 out of 6, but that's better than the alternative. " -Melissa Busby Hands-down one of the most inspiring episodes I've eve...
Jun 27, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 71
"What is a Dad? A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead lets you find your own way, even though his heart breaks in silence when you get hurt. A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith in you even when you fail. " –unknown Happy Father's Day to all the Da...
Jun 20, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 70
"I'm in alignment with my soul assignment." -Lauren Jamison Lauren Jamison is definitely in alignment with her soul assignment and her positive impact is being felt by people and communities everywhere....Inspired by the legendary rock-star, Joe Walsh, of The Eagles, Lauren got sober on July 16, 2019 and is turning her mess into her message, and her test into her testimony. In this episode we discuss: How Lauren uses comedy for healing Her journey from transaction to transformation Importance of...
Jun 12, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 69
The quality of our life is directly proportional to the quality of our breath....Meaning how we breathe is literally how live. Grab your pen and get ready to take lots of notes. So much knowledge and wisdom! In this episode, Tyler & I discuss: How changing the way we breathe physiologically changes how we feel Dichotomy of cold water exposure and warm therapy How to activate both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems - and why they're both important Emerging science showing "WHY" t...
May 30, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 68
In honor of Global Meditation Day, we bring you the eloquent and loving words of one of the world's leading spiritual teachers. I was so inspired and moved by Dr. Beckwith's meditation he led yesterday for global meditation day, I decided to share it with all of you. If you don't't already have a consistent daily mediation practice this is the perfect time to start. The scientific benefits of meditation are: Reduces stress, anxiety, and fear Creates a greater sense of self awareness and emotiona...
May 22, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 67
"Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight." -Ajahn Brahm The easiest way to calm your nervous system is through conscious breathing. We inhale what we want more of - Love, Compassion, Joy, and Peace. We exhale what we want to let go of - stress, fear, negativity, and despair. I know what you're going to say, "Andrew, I can't meditate, I have too many thoughts, you don't understand".....Which is exactly why I've done all the work for you and yo...
May 15, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Most people spend the majority of their time and energy worrying, filled with fear and anxiety, and stressed out over things out of their control....Yet there are so many things we can celebrate every day and this episode is an opportunity to shift the focus....Small hinges swing bog doors. Two intentions with this episode; Show people in early recovery what's possible when doing the work Shine light of awareness on impact of taking time to celebrate things in our life After listening, I invite ...
May 09, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 65
I ask myself this question all day, every day. True freedom is contingent upon me taking contrary action - and doing things I don't want to do - including having uncomfortable conversations...So you can imagine my response when she asks, "So, do you want to talk." Instead of answering, "I'd rather stick a fork in my eye," deep down I actually did want to talk....And four hours later we knew each other's love language and exactly what the other wanted and needed in the relationship.....Fascinatin...
May 01, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In this episode, Andrew cries and laughs, as he takes more of your amazing questions including: What has been your toughest life challenge? What is the happiest day of your life? How are you handling covid-19? What is your favorite netflix binge? If you could have dinner with 4 friends from anytime in the history of the world, who and why? How many times/wk should I practice yoga to obtain benefits but having a tight schedule? Thanks again to everyone who submitted such awesome and thought-provo...
Apr 18, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this episode, Andrew opens up and answers your questions including: How do you stay positive and productive every day? Where do you travel to most often? Do you have a girlfriend? What do you do? What is one thing people don't know about you? What are you most proud of? What brings you the most joy? Thank you to everyone who took the time and submitted questions. Due to the high amount of questions we received, we will have a 2nd episode to ensure Andrew can answer more of your awesome questi...
Apr 11, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Now, more than ever, we need a morning routine that creates positive momentum and sets us up for success the rest of the day....A daily spiritual practice and mindfulness tools which help us vibrate high and shine bright. In this episode, Andrew shares his morning routine which includes; 1. Meditation - part of the 2-way conversation with God, listening, and tapping into the voice of intuition and discernment. An easy way to disconnect from the 70,000 thoughts we have every day. 2. Prayer - part...
Apr 03, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 61
That Was Hell For Me - This is Nothing! Five years ago, I was hole-up in my apartment taking sleeping pills for days at a time - Not wanting to kill myself - Yet not wanting to feel the way I was feeling. The drugs and alcohol stopped working. I lost hope, faith, self worth, the will to live, every important relationship, and all my money and material possessions. It was the worst feeling, my rock-bottom, and I don't wish that on anyone......not even my worst enemy! That was hell for me, this is...
Mar 25, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 60
"They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." -Viktor Frankl During World War 2, over 60 million people died worldwide. Our grandparents and great-grandparents were called away to serve our country and risk their lives fighting in a war against the most evil enemies our world has ever seen. This included...
Mar 20, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 59
The stressors of day-to-day living can be brutally overwhelming. Left unmanaged, stress will slowly build upon itself until we find ourselves spiraling out of control: back-to-back meetings, deadlines, difficult coworkers, irrational bosses, arguments with spouses or loved ones, crying babies, colds, flus, and now the corona virus. We wake up, churn and burn through the day, pass out, and repeat. Sadly, it's become our "norm". Fortunately there are solutions and tools to help us not just to surv...
Mar 13, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Everyone operates with some kind of understanding of what's right or wrong, good or bad, scary or safe. But not many people ask themselves why they think this way or do what they do. In this episode, Andrew shares one of his "Go-To" personal development exercises that he does with all of his coaching clients. What are values? Your values are an internal representation (a picture, feeling, or sound) of what is encoded in your unconscious mind as being the most important things to you in an area o...
Mar 04, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Life can be difficult to maneuver at times with its ups and downs, twists and turns. Learning how to be the calm in the center of the storm will help you to navigate these turbulent periods. Stress can be defined as how we respond when our needs are not being met. And, if you're like me, you likely find yourself swept away by your emotions when there is an accumulation of stress. Hovering just below the surface of your stressors is where you will find your unmet needs - the place from which emot...
Feb 21, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 56
In today’s episode I talked with spiritual badass, Tris Thorp, who is a powerhouse speaker, best-selling author and incredibly successful coach. Loneliness and depression has become an everyday epidemic with the current suicide rate being at a 30-year high. The average human life span has decreased dramatically in 2 of the last 4 years, which is the lowest downward spiral since World War 1. In today’s episode, Tris shared her #1 go-to for navigating loneliness, heartache and loss during her divo...
Feb 14, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 55
"These open, clear connections equate to active energy flow through all the layers of our being, which creates a spiritually connected, mentally stimulated, emotionally centered, vibrant life." -Tris Thorp Inspired by the article from my dear friend and spiritual bad-ass, Tris Thorp, this episode highlights the importance of integrating all 4 bodies: Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, and Physical.
Feb 07, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 53
The highs and positive momentum created at my "Disconnect to Reconnect" workshop, to the lows of grieving my nephew and godson's would-be 18th birthday celebration, Andrew shares important lessons he learned through it all. Life is always in session and none of us are immune to challenges. Yet it's important to say "Ouch, I hurt" when we are struggling and reach out to others.....Versus stuff, repress, and avoid.
Jan 31, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 54
