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Spiritually Hungry

Monica Berg and Michael Bergwww.spirituallyhungrypodcast.com
Don’t miss this thought-provoking podcast series with authors Monica and Michael Berg. Together, they’ll answer your most pressing questions, offering sage advice for the modern world. Self-proclaimed Change Junkie, Monica Berg is an author and teacher who lectures internationally. Michael Berg is a rabbi and Aramaic scholar who has published almost 20 books on the teachings of Kabbalah. This husband and wife team has been sharing kabbalistic wisdom and relationship expertise with students for decades. Join them for a down-to-earth conversation about the big life questions that spark your curiosity the most.
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Episodes

187. Fear is Not an Option: 3 Ways to Live with More Certainty

Many of our fears stem from the fact that so much of life is unpredictable. In this live recorded episode of Spiritually Hungry, listen as we discuss how to choose certainty over fear and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. “The fear that we all share is fear of the unknown. But the key here is, all of life is unknowable. It’s up to us to discover it, to create it, to make it meaningful for us. The only way you do that is by connecting to the Creator.” – Monica Berg Further Readings: Fea...

Oct 15, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 187

186. Living Your Purpose with Michael Capponi: 3 Ways to Align Values with Action

From nightclub and real estate powerhouse to humanitarian hero, Michael Capponi’s personal transformation led him to launch the Global Empowerment Mission, a nonprofit that has supported communities in crisis worldwide for over a decade. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, join us for a soul-centered conversation with Michael about how Kabbalah guided him towards wisdom, clarity, and a higher purpose. “The wisdom I acquired from the negativity I went through is the greatest gift of all.” – Mi...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 186

185. The Tale of the Other Glove: 3 Ways Kids Learn Empathy

Empathy allows us to connect with others and deepen our relationships. Whether we realize it or not, the children in our lives are always watching and learning from us. Join us in this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry as we discuss the most powerful ways to teach and model empathy. “You don’t need to know someone’s story to be able to see them as human or feel their pain. You just need to be able to put yourself in their shoes.” – Monica Berg Further Readings: The Tale of the Other Glov...

Sep 17, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 185

184. Marathon or Meander: 3 Ways to Fuel Your Spiritual Goals

Most of us would assert we are working towards our spiritual goals. But how hard are we actually working? The truth is that we can become complacent in our journey for spiritual transformation. Join us in this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry as we discuss how to fuel the drive for greater personal change. “Each one of our souls came into this world to accomplish a certain level of growth and change, in addition to a certain amount of goodness or Light that we bring to this world.” – Mi...

Aug 27, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 184

183. Make Mistakes: 4 Ways to Focus on Progress, Not Perfection

The harshest words we ever mutter may be the things we say to ourselves. In this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss four tools for building greater self-worth so you can live your best life, mistakes and all. “Rather than striving to be perfect, get excited about being better.” – Michael Berg

Aug 20, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 183

182. Living Fully: 3 Ways to Live Our Soul's True Desire

Our lives are measured by how closely we align our daily actions with our soul’s desire. In this summer mini-episode, listen as we discuss the key to living all the days of our lives to the fullest and avoid unhappiness and regrets in death. “The reality is that most unhappiness, if not all unhappiness, comes from a misalignment of the life we are currently living with the desires of our soul and the knowledge of our soul.” – Michael Berg

Aug 06, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 182

181. The Power of Your Mind: 4 Ways to Shift Your Life by Shifting Your Thoughts

Our minds are more powerful than we realize. In this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how catching and redirecting your thoughts can shape your emotions and overall mindset. Join us as we unpack practical strategies to harness your thoughts, cultivate a positive mindset, and live a more intentional and purpose-driven life. “Having a sense of purpose, appreciation, and gratitude, is that circuitry which allows you to certainly live more of the days of your life.” – Monica Ber...

Jul 30, 202418 minSeason 1Ep. 181

180. Why Are You Getting Upset?: 3 Ideas for Focusing on What Matters

How many little things upset you each day? It’s easy to react to the many tiny incidents that irk us daily. But is it really worth it? In this summer mini episode, we discuss the spiritual importance of letting the small stuff go and focusing on the things that really matter. “I do not believe it is possible for any one of us to allow very few things to upset us or cause us pain unless we are really doing the difficult spiritual work. That is, certainty in the Light of the Creator.” – Michael Be...

Jul 23, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 180

179. Unmasking Insecurity: A Deeper Look into Impostor Syndrome

Have you ever wondered where insecurity comes from? In a spiritual sense, the source lies in a fundamental misconception: the belief that our gifts and talents are solely the result of our own merit. Tune in for an insightful episode as we discuss how recognizing ourselves as conduits rather than owners of our talents can lead to a more fulfilled and confident life. "A window doesn’t bring the light in; it allows the sun to shine through it into the room. In the same way, we are conduits for the...

Jul 16, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 179

178. Spotting a Narcissist with Dr. Ramani: 4 Ways to Set Boundaries

We can encounter narcissists in the workplace, in social settings, and in family structures. These relationships can be devastatingly toxic. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to spot and set boundaries with the narcissists in our lives to maintain our well-being. “Just because somebody has fantastical visions of the world doesn’t mean they know how to treat a human being… At the end of the day, when you are making a decision for yourself, you have to pay attention to whether ...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 178

177. The Channels of Intuition: 4 Levels of Divine Guidance

With so much information available to us every day, it can be difficult to tune into the most important messages: those that come straight from the Creator. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss the four levels of intuition and how to distinguish between each divine message we receive. “The reality is that for every step you take, there is a message… It’s about opening up our mind and consciousness to the fact that not only is the universe conspiring for our benefit and the messages ...

Jun 18, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 177

176. Across Lifetimes: 4 Ways to Understand Past Lives with Ainslie MacLeod

We know that our souls have come to this life to heal and find meaning. And one of the ways we can help our souls along is by knowing where our souls are on that journey over lifetimes. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we speak with past-life psychic, Ainslie MacLeod about the evolution of our individual souls and personalities. “We all come with a life plan… it’s not carved in stone, and it’s not massively detailed. It’s a broad outline. It includes things like, your location, the place o...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 176

175. Rethink Your Relationship: 4 Ways to Grow Together

Get ready to rethink everything you think you know about relationships. In this live-recorded episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss four ways to grow with your partner and strengthen your bond so you can reconnect and change together. “The strongest relationships are when two people are committed to changing together.” – Monica Berg

May 21, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 175

174. Living Your Best Day: 5 Daily Practices to Manifest Your Potential

Our daily rituals are the building blocks of our lives. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we continue our discussion about living each day in alignment with our values so we can strengthen our spiritual practice and connect more deeply to the Light of the Creator. “These tools are about creating a shift of consciousness, creating a state of existence where you feel in flow all of the time. That’s the power of what we are sharing today.” – Monica Berg...

May 14, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 174

173. Create Your Best Life: 4 Rituals for Living with Intention

Obligations and to-do lists can easily pull us away from the things that are most important to us. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to live each day with integrity so we can avoid the unnecessary busyness of life and live in alignment with our values. “The only way to possibly begin inching towards the greatness we all have potential for is by first doing the things that safeguard ourselves from the consciousness of the world and from the busyness of life.” – Michael Berg...

May 07, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 173

172. Radical Confidence: 4 Ways to Create Change with Lisa Bilyeu

The idea of radical change can evoke great fear. But change is inevitable and can lead to tremendous personal growth. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, Lisa Bilyeu shares how she cultivated radical confidence despite fear, and completely restructured her life for deeper success and fulfillment. “Fear can actually hold you back or it can propel you forward. That’s how I think about life now. I pause and go, ‘Is this leading you towards your goal or away from your goal?’ If it leads me away f...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 172

171. Human Design: 3 Ways to Find Your True Nature with Jenna Zoe

From the day we are born, we receive messages about who we should be and what choices we should make. But this is seldom aligned with our true nature. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, guest Jenna Zoe illuminates Human Design, a tool that can help us work with our innate energy and gifts to live a fulfilling and centered life. “It’s about coming back to who you already were before the world told you how to be.” - Jenna Zoe

Apr 16, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 171

170. Desire: 4 Ways to Tap Into Fulfillment

In this part II discussion of Spiritually Hungry episode #168, we delve deeper into the connection between desire and true fulfillment. Listen as we continue our conversation about tuning into core desires in the pursuit of lasting happiness. “Fulfillment comes from being as similar as possible to the force that permeates everything—what we call the endless Light of the Creator.” - Michael Berg

Apr 09, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 170

169. Balancing Act: A Conversation on Wellness with Jordan Younger, The Balanced Blonde

We all want to be healthy, but what happens if we go too far in our quest for wellness? True wellbeing comes from an alignment of the mind, body, and soul. Tune in as we welcome Jordan Younger, creator of The Balanced Blonde podcast, to discuss the importance of growing our intuition and maintaining balance in our approach to well-being. “I learned how to give myself grace as I go through my wellness journey, and now I truly feel like I live a healthy life.” – Jordan Younger Further Readings: Br...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 169

168. Your Soul’s Desire: 3 Ways to Align Your Actions to Your Higher Purpose

We came into this world to reveal Light for the benefit of others. But how well are our daily actions aligned with this higher purpose? Join us for an episode of Spiritually Hungry that delves into the nuances of living out your true potential every single day. “If you really direct your life towards the pursuit of revealing your soul’s potential, there are less things that upset you and less things that distract you.” – Michael Berg

Mar 26, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 168

167. Reigniting Connection Post Trauma: Nova Survivors, Liel Shitrit & Shoham Cohen

Liel Shitrit and Shoham Cohen survived the Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7th. They now travel the world to share their story of resilience, love, and Light with others. Join us for a very special conversation about their experience and the miracles they now find in everyday moments. Content warning: This episode contains depictions of graphic violence that some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. “I think connections are more important to me than m...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 167

166. Mother of Mindfulness: A Conversation with Dr. Ellen Langer

How can mindfulness improve our mind and body wellness? And how do our thoughts impact the body? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we speak with Dr. Ellen Langer to learn what four decades of mindfulness research has taught her about the relationship between mental attitude and physical health. “If we see mind and body as a single unit, then wherever you’re putting the mind, you’re necessarily putting the body, which gives us enormous control over our health.” – Dr. Langer Further Readings:...

Mar 05, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 166

165. The Road to Repair: 3 Steps to Mend a Broken Relationship

Some of our most important relationships are also the most complicated. But all is not lost. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, listen as we discuss how to start difficult conversations that can guide you on the path to repairing a rift between you and your loved one. “The most powerful way to change is through relationships. The reason we want to have relationships is not because of what they give us, but because of the opportunities they bring us to change, to grow, and to give.” – Michael...

Feb 20, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 165

164. Deep Healing: 4 Steps to Identify & Process Past Trauma

Over 17 million people in the United States experience the effects of PTSD. And many more of us will experience traumatic events in the future. Processing the traumatic event is essential for us to heal—body, mind, and soul. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to identify our own trauma and begin that journey so we can live securely without fear. “We are not taught what to do with negative feelings, especially the deepest wounds. It can seem counterintuitive to recount trauma i...

Feb 13, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 164

163. Emotional Intelligence: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About Emotional IQ

Emotional intelligence is understanding your inner world in great detail—seeing how experiences have shaped you as a person. But how do we increase this kind of awareness? In this episode, learn how to cultivate emotional IQ and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others. “You are the sum of your past. Learn to love you and understand you . Become intelligent there. From that strength, you can learn to love others.” – Monica Berg

Feb 06, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 163

162. Looking for a Sign: 3 Life-Altering Truths About Synchronicity

When we don’t know which path to take, we sometimes look for signs from the universe: directions telling us which way to go. The truth is, there are signs everywhere, all of the time! In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to spot messages from the Creator in our everyday lives. “In order for us to live the life we are meant to live, with the blessings we are meant to have, we have to be constantly desiring and open to these messages. They are a map from the Creative Force of the ...

Jan 30, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 162

161. Discovery & Growth: 3 Ways to Turn Generational Trauma into Transformation

Our ancestors pass down more than physical traits or family stories. We can also inherit traumatic experiences that can impact us in ways we are not even conscious of. In this episode, we discuss generational trauma and how to turn challenging experiences in our family’s history into opportunities for deep personal growth. “It is very important to look back on the challenges that come to us from our generational trauma. It’s also very important to look at the positive things that are within us b...

Jan 23, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 161

160. Sweet Little Lies: 3 Things to Think About Before You Tell a Lie

Our society upholds truth as a virtue, but as we strive to do the right thing in each moment, the question remains: is it ever okay to lie? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, join us as we discuss the real truth when it comes to the lies we tell every day. “Before you choose to tell the truth, think of yourself as the other person. If you do not, you are probably going to do more damage in your truth-telling than any benefit you are hoping to have.” – Michael Berg...

Jan 16, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 60

159. A New Year in the Making: 4 Ideas for Rekindling Your Creative Spark

Many people do not consider themselves to be creative. Yet, creativity is a direct connection to the Light that can inspire all aspects of our lives—from baking and vacation planning to drawing and painting. Listen as we discuss how to remove the barrier between ourselves and our creative force while lighting the spark to live a fulfilling and joyful life. “The ego is the key barrier between ourselves and our creative force. If you want to live an inspired life… you better be diminishing your eg...

Jan 02, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 159

158. Let it Go: 4 Ways to Embrace the Unexpected

We love to make plans. Especially at this time of year! Yet what happens when things don’t go according to plan? The truth is there is so little we can control in life. So, how do we let go of the need to have a hand in everything that unfolds? Join us for a conversation about embracing the unexpected and making space for miracles. “The true spiritual work is embracing the moments that were not part of your plan.” – Michael Berg

Dec 19, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 158
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