Get ready to embark on an unexpected journey with Ken Stearns, the creative mind behind the JAR Foundation and the JAR podcast. As we traverse the unpredictable terrains of life changes, Ken bares his soul, sharing his personal journey of leaving a comfortable existence to chase his dreams, traveling across the United States, and learning from the diverse pool of individuals he interviews. This episode is a candid exploration into the heart of change - the good, the bad, the challenging, and the...
Feb 02, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 132
Ever grappled with that stubborn voice inside your head when you're about to make a big change, or felt an unexplained opposition to a new policy? We unpack the phenomenon of resistance in its enthralling complexity. We don't just encounter resistance; we live it, breathe it, and often, we're shaped by it. This episode takes you deep into the labyrinth of internal resistance, where personal ambitions clash with self-imposed restraints, and where our response to external pressures, like societal ...
Jan 26, 2024•20 min•Season 6Ep. 131
An extraordinary journey of intuition, healing, and transformation, with the inspiring Donna Wallace who turned the tables on her life by harnessing the power of intuition. Donna's personal narrative is one that sends a powerful message about the significance of intuition guiding us towards our purpose, the truth of our existence, and the courage to live it. Hear Donna's transformative journey from following her instincts - even when unconventional - to creating mesmerising heirloom jewellery th...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 130
Who knew silence could be so powerful? We're taking you on an enlightening journey into the realm of reflection, where admitting we don't know everything is the first step to gaining wisdom. We share an intriguing anecdote about a client organisation who found it hard to embrace just five minutes of silence and unpack how this resistance mirrors the challenges we all face when we try to quiet our minds and invite in growth. Ever wondered how self-reflection can enhance your peace and confidence?...
Jan 12, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 129
Wesley Belden, a former investment analyst turned FinTech entrepreneur, shares his unique insights on the power of curiosity and its role in personal growth, decision making, and ultimately, his career transition. Wesley provides a personal narrative of his life, starting from his curious childhood up to his time navigating the financial crisis as an investment analyst. We explore the intriguing intersection of science and finance, demonstrating how love of the natural world can translate into a...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 128
Stepping into the potentially unwelcome territory of endings can feel like a plunge into the unknown. Could this be a portal to profound growth and spiritual deepening? Join us as we journey through our personal narratives to uncover the profound wisdom embedded within endings. From the heart-wrenching experience of bereavement to the subtler moments of letting go, we delve into the raw and often unexplored terrains of our life transitions. We entertain the idea of mortality, challenging our com...
Dec 29, 2023•17 min•Season 6Ep. 127
Join me as we embark on a transformative journey with Vanessa Broers, an accomplished Culture Shaman who gracefully transitioned from the corporate world to reshaping organisational landscapes. Vanessa illuminates the intriguing interplay between the human experience, organisational culture, and individual and team performance. She offers an insightful look at power dynamics and influence, and their potential to either enrich or ravage workplace cultures. Dive into a candid discussion about the ...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 126
Ever felt disconnected or out of sync with your mind, body, and spirit? Guest host Ray Posch guides our conversation, illuminating the interplay between consciousness, energy and spirituality. We'll demystify the way our mind, body, and spirit intertwine and why that's essential for our holistic growth. A powerful tool in this exploration is energy. We explore how tuning into our energy can help us understand ourselves better and lead to awakening experiences. The concept of energy healing is al...
Dec 15, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 125
Strap in for an exhilarating ride through the uncharted territories of consciousness, transformation, and the mysteries of death. We are privileged to host Mas Sajady, a man who has experienced the edge of existence not once but thrice, bringing back groundbreaking insights from his near-death experiences. Mas reveals the secrets of Xponential Intelligence (XI), a revolutionary self-improvement technique that transcends genetic and environmental limitations and empowers individuals to access the...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 124
Ever wondered if you're being completely honest with yourself? In this invigorating episode of Truth and Transcendence, we explore the truths we're potentially ignoring and examine how self-honesty could unlock a surge of well-being. We discuss the natural human tendency to evade full consciousness of our existence to protect ourselves from overwhelm, but how, sometimes, allowing ourselves a more truthful awareness can be empowering and healing. Throughout this thought-provoking journey, we navi...
Dec 01, 2023•13 min•Season 6Ep. 123
Josh sent me a personalised video application to the show! This got my attention! Then when we met - I was struck by his openness, curiosity and willingness to put himself out without holding back. His is a deeply human story, full of lessons and food for thought. Get ready to embark on a transformative trip down the path of personal growth with Joshua Parish, the CEO of GetUpGang.com. Josh has mastered the art of embracing change, turning his losses into invaluable lessons – a skill he's eager ...
Nov 24, 2023•54 min•Season 6Ep. 122
Ever catch yourself just waiting for your turn to talk, rather than truly engaging with the conversation at hand? You're not alone. Today, we're taking a deep dive into the art and science of genuine listening, confronting common pitfalls like disregarding unfamiliar information or pretending to listen while our thoughts are miles away. We'll explore how truly engaging with the thoughts and ideas of others can not only enrich our understanding but also help us avoid the trap of egoistic listenin...
Nov 17, 2023•12 min•Season 6Ep. 121
Have you ever felt stifled in your creative journey? Join us, as we engage in a deep, insightful conversation with the inspiring Patrick Williams. As a public speaker, consultant, writer, and artist, Patrick’s life has been an exploration of creativity. In this episode, we unravel the concept of 'creative colonisation', a term coined by Patrick to explain how external impositions can suppress individual creativity. The impact, both personal and collective, is far-reaching and underlines the urge...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 120
Are you truly giving yourself the 'space to be'? Does our culture's focus on 'doing' over 'being' leave you feeling unfulfilled? Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and authenticity, and give you the tools to create your own 'space to be.' This isn't about isolation or idleness, but about embracing those moments that allow us to truly be ourselves, reflecting on our truths, and nurture our emotional and intuitive selves. Learning to simply 'be' is a revolution against our result-driven p...
Nov 03, 2023•9 min•Season 6Ep. 119
Ever wondered what strategic thinking really is and why it's relevant? Get ready to unravel the answer in our chat with Kerry-Ann T Powell, a global business strategist, and a champion of small and medium-sized businesses. A Washington DC attorney, lobbyist, and fundraiser, Keri-Ann brought invaluable insights from her journey, drawing a clear connection between strategic thinking and success, not just in business but in many aspects of our lives. In our enlightening conversation, we tap into th...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 118
In this episode we talk about the human superpower of reflection, our ability to reassess and extract nuanced information from our experiences, and it's vital role in our creative process. But the highlight of the conversation emerges as we uncover our subconscious assumptions that have been shaping our perspectives and choices - for example in the realm of health and wellness. We challenge standard assumptions - such as illness and discomfort being inherently negative, and how this mindset migh...
Oct 20, 2023•9 min•Season 6Ep. 117
Ever wondered how to reclaim your health from a medical system that seems more interested in managing symptoms than curing diseases? Join me, as I sit down with special guest Antony Sammeroff, to debunk the strong myths surrounding Big Pharma and challenge your perceptions about institutional corruption in mainstream medicine. Antony, with his unconventional approach to wellness and gripping tales of his experiences, makes for an enlightening and captivating conversation. As we dissect the narra...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 116
Dominique “Dom” Brightmon, DTM is a certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team, bestselling author, and host of the Going North Podcast, a podcast committed to featuring authors from around the world to promote the power of the written word and inspire listeners to publish books of their own. His mantra is "Advance others to advance yourself". I recently had the pleasure of joining Dom as a guest on his podcast. This was such a great conversation, I decided to share it with Truth & T...
Oct 06, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 115
Imagine dedicating 27,000 hours of your life in pursuit of a single mission. Our guest, Inesa Ponomariovaite, didn't just imagine it, she lived this reality. A holistic health professional and creator of research-based hemp products, Inesa's unwavering conviction to serve drives her mission of transforming lives and promoting health consciousness. Her story is one of resilience, passion, and an unshakeable belief in her mission. Inesa's journey is marked by her transition from a seeker of non-ph...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 114
Imagine living in a world where your body becomes your ally, guiding you towards wiser decisions and a more vibrant life. Many of us, amidst our daily hustle, overlook the cues our bodies are constantly giving us. This episode encourages you to tune in and listen to your body, harnessing the power and wisdom it possesses. You are invited to experience body awareness through guided focus on sensations in specific body parts. It's akin to learning a new dance form, enriching and exciting. As we in...
Sep 22, 2023•17 min•Season 6Ep. 113
Edward is highly active in a world I know almost nothing about - and I find him and his story absolutely fascinating! His extraordinary creativity, consistency and imagination are legendary - really inspiring. Edward’s perspective is truly fresh, alive and thought provoking. Ever wondered how digital expert Edward Sturm built his impressive online presence? In this episode, we unravel the potent forces behind his extraordinary growth. From creating viral videos on TikTok to running a daily podca...
Sep 15, 2023•58 min•Season 6Ep. 112
Ready to step away from the dystopian narrative and into the realm of utopian visions? Aldous Huxley's less known but profoundly philosophical novel, Island, is a beautiful exploration of a utopian society and the ideals of humanity. This episode of Truth and Transcendence delves into the philosophical notions embedded in Island, inviting listeners to contemplate the best version of themselves and society at large. Through the skeptical eyes of a journalist, we examine the intricate dance of dis...
Sep 08, 2023•10 min•Season 6Ep. 111
Way of Being & the Macklin Method Ron realised early in his engineering career that he had a passion for building and leading teams. And he realised that to succeed, he needed to build a deep network of support. He needed to learn why people connect and how they create results together. This realisation led him on a 30-year journey that culminated in the creation of the 7-step Macklin Method and the launch of Macklin Connection. Ron earned a degree in engineering from Kansas State University...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 110
Please Don't Funnel Me! Exploring the Impact of Funneling in Relationships: A Perspective on Conscious and Unconscious Influences Have you ever felt uncomfortably processed, like a mere statistic on a spreadsheet or an impersonal number on a list? That's how I began to feel with the increasingly popular strategy of funneling in relationships used by organisations. I've grown weary of this impersonal approach and have made the conscious decision to pull away from it. But how does this funneling a...
Aug 25, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 109
Reflection, Attention, Love & Re-Creating Yourself Rob Ryles is a football coach, physiotherapist, podcaster, and writer. Rob has over three decades of hands on life experience in elite professional football and has worked with some of the best players England has produced. This has afforded him a significant depth of knowledge around elite performance and achievement with many ups and downs. He has been a passionate reader and researcher of ancient wisdom as well as modern day science aroun...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 108
Leading Through the Void & the Value of Retreats My friend and regular guest Thom Dennis of Serenity in Leadership is offering an extraordinary retreat experience in September. Thom invited me to have a chat with him about it, as part of his 'spreading the word' activity. We decided to take the opportunity to dive into a bit of a deeper discussion about the value of retreats in general, and why we both feel senior leaders do well to carve out time now and then for such experiences. If you're...
Aug 11, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 107
Finding our True Self & Bouncing Back from Disaster At the age of 23 Danielle was hit by a drunk driver and sustained a life-altering injury to her brain. The medical world said there was no hope of recovery & told her to accept this life as her “new normal”. Although her body was physically impaired, her spirit was strong & she refused to believe their diagnoses. Her mind was determined to recover…and she did! She is a testament to the concept of post traumatic growth and has since ...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 106
Sugar, Addiction & Liberation In this episode I talk about the miraculous effects of giving up the white powder ~ which some say is more addictive than cocaine. Support the show ===== Catherine/Being Space/Workshops/Coaching: https://beingspace.world ______ 🤝 Join our Being Space Community ✦ Podcast: https://truthandtranscendence.com ✦ Website: https://beingspace.world ✦ YouTube: / https://youtube.com/@BEINGSPACEcatherinellewellyn ✦ Instagram: / https://instagram.com/beingspace.world / ✦ Fa...
Jul 28, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 105
Freestyling, Being Made To Stop & Starting Again Steve is a man who is not afraid to take risks. Both physically - obviously - and now more personally as he chooses to explore on the air the awkward and challenging experience of ‘starting again’. We all know that Starting Again is an inevitable part of life experience - and yet how much energy do we put into avoiding it, or rushing headlong into it, or theorising about it, or basically anything other than mindfully experiencing and living it...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 104
Pellowah & Trusting Our Intuitive Yes Five years ago I came across Pellowah, a relatively new energy technique out of Australia. I felt an immediate appeal, which I followed, to good effect. I'm glad I trusted my own intuition and went with it. In this episode we take a moment to ask ourselves - do we trust our intuitive sense of what draws us and what we find appealing? Could we open more fully to this extraordinary 'superpower' we all have? Support the show ===== Catherine/Being Space/Work...
Jul 14, 2023•11 min•Season 5Ep. 103
