Education Episodes

Minding the alliance gap: how holding the relational field, consent, and pacing prevent rupture, reduce interpretive intrusion, and strengthen therapy outcomes.

Somatic integration is essential for deepening our understanding of the complex relationship between bodily sensations and cognitive processes. This integration is vital for enhancing emotional regulation and self-awareness, as discussed in the podcast episode.

Author David Carson, creator of the groundbreaking platform Dumbify, joins us to unravel the mystery of "thinking dumber" and its unsuspected power in sparking innovation. We challenge the norms of intelligence by exploring how nonsensical ideas, when given freedom from harsh judgment, can lead to profound creative environments.

Podcast Episode Summary: The Light Inside Host: Jeffrey Besecker Guest: Patrick Boylan, Actor, Musician, and Musical Educator In this episode of The Light Inside, we explore the concept of mastery through the lens of learning to play an instrument, specifically the piano. Our guest, Patrick Boylan, shares his journey from a traditional piano student to an innovative educator and founder of Museflow, an educational startup designed to help musicians learn the piano more effectively. Key Discus...

Today on The Light Inside, we delve into the intricate world of social stigmas and their impact on mental health. Join us as we uncover how these stigmas can shape societal norms and influence our collective behaviors. We discuss the dual nature of social stigmas, both supporting high standards and promoting values while also perpetuating discrimination. Guest Alexandra Miles from Project Blackbird sheds light on untangling the complex effects of stigmas on mental health. Discover how underst...

In today’s enlightening episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Josh George, a sixth-degree black belt martial arts instructor who has dedicated over 30 years to teaching martial arts. Josh has innovatively applied his expertise to assist neurodivergent individuals, particularly children, by developing a martial arts curriculum that focuses on enhancing proprioceptive and vestibular pathways. Josh shared his journey of how he began working with neurodivergent individuals about 20 years ag...

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker delves into the crucial topic of sleep and its impact on our health with neuroscientist and sleep research expert Chelsie Rohrscheib. They explore the staggering statistics of sleep disorders globally and the significant long-term effects of sleep deprivation on overall well-being and longevity. Chelsie highlights the importance of building a solid sleep routine focusing on consistency, regularity, quality, and quantity to promote opti...

Explore the importance of sleep and its impact on our physical and mental health in this episode of The Light Inside. Join neuroscientist and sleep expert Chelsea Rohrscheib as she delves into the ABCs of a solid sleep routine. Discover how healthy sleep habits can help us wake up feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the day. Tune in to learn more about the crucial role of sleep in our overall well-being and how to cultivate habits that promote mental clarity amidst the distractions of mo...

Tune in to The Light Inside to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on mental health with Karen Stevens, co-founder of the AI chatbot app EarKick. Discover how EarKick is revolutionizing mental health support by offering compassionate guidance and wisdom in a user-friendly way. Join us as we delve into the future of well-being and the potential of technology to transform the way we approach mental health challenges. Timestamps: 00:00:02 - Introduction to Mental Health Stigma 00:01:06...

Screen time. It’s the new currency utilized when measuring how our children spend much of their time interacting with the world. With the holiday season upon us, many of us will be giving the gift of technical access to the young ones throughout our lives. Spreading accessibility to gadgets, games, and even communication or learning devices. Yet, with this gift comes empowering access to a connected world of data, influence, and interaction. A world that inevitably might also contain what is s...

We lean in today, looking ay what it means to be neurodivergant - and exploring how both as a community and a society - we embrace these beautiful differences in our brains. As we develop new paradigms - this task often requires a new language addressing it - this case can certainly be made as we approach the neurodiversity paradigm. We do this, perhaps, by seeking to understand the entire 'picture' of the neurodiverse experience - of what, where, when, how, why, and who....Then we can see whe...

Change. Its perhaps the one thing in life with any certainty. Inevitable in its being, and as a result, evolution and growth become possible. As human being, we often get stuck in our habits- the patterns of our belief and being. Like moss on a stone, weighing us down. After two years of podcasting- we’ve been seeing and doing things a certain way. But now, thats about to change- and for the better. Its time. For new perspectives, to see things a little differently, to shine in a way which a...

One of the greatest gifts one can shine on themselves is the gift of perpetual learning. When we expand as individuals, we empower ourselves to rise to our fullest potential. Knowledge is truly empowering The Greek philosopher, I think ‘Anonymous’, once said- “Your mind is like a parachute, It works a lot better when it's open.” Each of us is better served in society, when one surrounds themselves with people that are constantly saying- Why? Why? Because being around people who have totally di...

Everyone has a horror story- so they say... But who are "they"? And why do they get any say in how you create YOUR story? Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears. Join us this episode as we discover how you can become fearless. “Fear is like “mind candy” - hollow calories for the conscious soul.” To find out more about empowering your fearless self- becoming all that you can be, visit: www.thelightinside.us

Head Start To Riches Education is Empowerment. As a recent opportunity to partner with Head Start 2 Riches Team- an educational company that offers a unique wealth building course for children. Their mission is to bring awareness and insight to children, instilling within them the knowledge to reach for their dreams and achieve. We shared this inspiring message answering what head start we are giving at a young age which allowed us to reach for our awareness of success- empowering the leaders o...

Our next guest got his start in business with his first side-hustle at the age of 13. He is also a speaker, consultant, author, and inventor whose work has impacted some of the top expert brands across the country. Host of The Hero Show Podcast- Richard Matthews is helping entrepreneurs cross the crocodile infested waters of business, turning their expertise into gold with his Digital A.L.C.H.E.M.Y. Formula. Find out how he is helping others create 6 and 7 figure businesses while living life on ...

Join us as we talk with Ben Krueger, the Podcast Educator, founder & CEO of Cashflow Podcasting Ben dedicated to helping Industry Advocates start, launch and grow world-class podcasts for their businesses. Using his Podcast Principles, we will show you how Discovering Your Ideal Client Avatar leads to effective storytelling, allowing his clients to easily host shows that make a deep impact while reaching millions and driving sales. Find out the Ironic nature of why not understanding this critica...

Husband and wife team-Stephen and Karissa Merrill are making a name for themselves in the Miami real estate scene buying and flipping homes. Through their coaching and marketing consultant business, Pursuing Purpose, they are helping others discover their vision and mission. Join us today as we explore how to live Life on Purpose On The Light Inside.