Episodes

Motion. It implies movement. With all motion inferring a dynamic “mover”. Matter is dormant, yet humans are an active power - a free will; so it stands to reason, there must be within them an immaterial principle. A guiding force - something BIGGER. Both immortal and eternal…Right? As our questioning turns to the soul, science leads us to challenge the consensus. Are we souls, bodies - or some divine combination of the two? One famous critic of the soul, Nancey Murphy captures this “leftover”...

Knowledge. It’s one of the only resources that grows as we share it. Yet sometimes, that’s not so easy. Why do we sometimes find it so difficult to share our knowledge? And furthermore - why does at times it seem so challenging to accept the valid input and constructive criticism of others? Since ancient times, when the words “know thyself” were inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, sages and philosophers have hailed the importance of self-knowledge. Modern research, however, has called...

Your inner voice. That light inside - the being that we are being. Society and our daily interactions seem to increasingly focus on exploring the concept of "authenticity." Even going so far as to question - Does a self exist at all? As a result, we are left scrambling to find a meaningful way to define when someone is acting genuinely and authentically. What does this seemingly mystical and confounding thing look like and how do we recognize it? Finding our “voice” is often attributed to bei...

Loss. We each experience it in a variety of ways. Oftentimes, the repeated and prolonged cycles of grief can reveal our deepest sense of loss. Several weeks ago - we began our exploring grief in episode #155. In this week's episode with guest, Victoria Volk - we share how you can gain a new perspective on grief - allowing you to see it in a new light! As a Grief Recovery Expert, Victoria has dedicated herself to helping others recover from grief. Her own experience of loss has given her an u...

Your body. Its your home - unique, individual and universal all at the same time. Yet the way we communicate through our bodies often signals very different and unique meanings for others to interpret. Through our ongoing process of Evolution - the way we innately process information is an ever changing-action. As humans adapt and change to meet today's demands, this dance is a never-ending spiral of forces and systems. Each of us playing their part of this evolution. And at the core - conscio...

Conflict. It often becomes our greatest source of confrontation, yet that which is not addressed, often goes unanswered. Our emotions, at times being influential in this very nature of human struggle, frequently viewing our turmoil as arising through our interactions with others. Jungian Psychologist M. Ester Harding Tells us- “Conflict is the beginning of Consciousness.” Yet, as one considers this conundrum of paradigm, perhaps It is not with others that we have the greatest conflicts - instead...

Constructive criticism. Why does it often seem to so hard to find clear, direct, and honest feedback? And even more so, why is it that we can be so hard on ourselves? As we each move though our day-today lives, what happens when our self criticism becomes something worse- more sinister. While constructive criticism can often be both beneficial and effective. Destructive criticism, on the other hand, happens as we focus solely on our problems. This kind of feedback, offering no encouragement, ...

Life. -It moves at times; in stages and cycles. Each instant a moment which often is etched into our brains. Sometimes even keeping us stuck to our past reminiscences and even rumination. This then becoming a roller coaster of feedback loops; and much to our dismay, throughout this thing we call life - At some point, we will all experience the cycles of grief. Whether illness, disaster, or death of a loved one, most of us go through at least one traumatic event in our lifetimes. Events that c...

Happiness. Its often thought to grow in direct proportion to our level of acceptance. Yet, expectations frequently limit our ability to connect with the lives we lead. More than anything, our expectations often shape and color our perception of a possible reality; impacting those around us. And at times, they even become a self-fulfilling prophecy. After all… be careful what you wish for - it just MIGHT come true. We speak today with Embodiment coach and Transformational Healer - Desiree Cami...

By The Age of five, the word “NO’ is etched in our brains - happening at a startling 60,000 times. And for a long time, the only window to the mind was through introspection. This posed a methodological problem as a result of the unreliable and disruptive nature of meta-cognition — a state also known as” thinking about one’s own thoughts.” We often experience it — the cycle of negative thought patterns clouding our perception of life. Why is it perhaps, we tend to have a hard time with the wo...

If you joined us last week, you learned how our biases influence so much of our reality. Shaping and moving how we each see things.We also talked a bit about that great classic movie - the Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz is a fantastic movie that tells an allegorical story with many different layers and symbolism. Whether intentional or not - It was a great reminder that everything I need I already have if I only look within. -To see that light that already shines inside. What can we learn fro...

Today we look at the psychological aspect of Magical Thinking and the role it plays in the introspection illusion of social influence. Explaining perhaps why the idea of social influence is based in naive realism. And how the focusing effect leads to foundational attribution errors, observation discrepancies and various forms of subjective biases -And how our need to find fulfillment in the external validations of others often leaves us feeling unhappy. Our intention is to establish the role o...

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...

Enoughness. Perhaps one of our more persistent burdens in life, often becomes the tireless pursuit of improvement; of feeling the consequences of proving our very being and worth. Venerated Poet, Walt Whitman reminds us- “I Exist as I am, and that is enough.” Known as The Queen of Unstuck- Self Leadership coach, Megan Warren is here to free us from this tiresome burden which often keeps us stuck. Remember, You are you. Your light shines bright, and that is enough. Leaning in today, we discove...

Our personal traumas. They often leave an indelible mark; a scar to remind us of the very real and often heartbreaking pains experienced throughout life. Our guest today, author, Lindsay Jewell shares such a story in her latest book, “Cycle of the 7's: My Souls Journey” serves as a signpost to help guide others through the often Hellish journey through Childhood Assault, Sexual Abuse, Mental Health and Addiction. In part one of this episode, We explored the harrowing story of how Lindsay lived...

Our personal traumas. They often leave an indelible mark; a scar to remind us of the very real and often heartbreaking pains experienced throughout life. Our guest today, author, Lindsay Jewell, shares such a story in her latest book, “Cycle of the 7's: My Souls Journey” serves as a signpost to help guide others through the often Hellish journey through Childhood Assault, Sexual Abuse, Mental Health and Addiction. In a vulnerable honest and genuine look at her circumstances, Lindsay shares how ...

Human nature. Its the one constant throughout our being. Within our nature, the desire to seek connection with others. Our relationships enriching our sense of aliveness. It is for this reason, we seek loving, supporting, and nurturing bonds with each other. In fact, according to social psychologist Roy Baumeister, the ‘need to belong’ is one of the main forces that drives us as individuals. After all, belonging is a crucial element in forming a sense of closeness and intimacy in our lives. An...

In Latin, human beings are homo sapien, loosely translated as ”The man who knows”. Yet within each of, remain parts unknown. Unseen. Repressed and Unrecognized Trauma. Realized and felt, yet one can't quit put a finger on it. The impact of recovering memories, repressed for years, can be debilitating As one goes through significant trauma, the brain shuts down, dissociation takes over. Seeking an inner sense of safety from the challenges of trauma, your mind doing what it needs, in order to k...

Cynicism. It often clouds one’s ability to remain open to the possibilities in life, as one observes some of the hardest and most trying times, What if, instead of embracing cynicism, one gratefully remains open to bounty of lessons and blessings waiting to be uncovered within the journey? Today we look at how our patterns of thought, many of which are often negative. Exploring how they might be examined in a more favorable light. If you are finding yourself wondering how- It can be as simply ...

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...

Reality Its often a reflection of your beliefs. This is not to say one becomes self-limiting in their beliefs, and why you need to identify yours to make lasting change. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein tells us: “Our essence of awareness is blocked when we are absorbed in the dramas and stories of our lives, we can learn to stop being entranced by these stories by letting our minds get a bit quieter and a bit more still, we can begin to get glimpses of what and who we truly are.” Wh...

“We cannot control the winds, but we can absolutely control how we set our sails” When one shifts from searching for hope and inspiration in others and place faith and belief in the life you create, simply being responsible for what YOU can take action upon: Your thoughts. And how you chose to respond to the feelings you have. What you find value and meaning in. The actions which bring this experience of fulfillment Releasing anything outside of your experience One begins to break the chai...

As children, we are each given a metaphorical bag and this bag, we carry throughout our lives. And we fill the bag with all the desires and wants and needs- And more often than not- the beliefs and ideas that other people around us frown upon, disapproving of them. In order to be loved and accepted, we take those ideas and thoughts and beliefs and desires. Shoving them down into this bag. The bag grows, becoming heavier, and heavier, and HEAVIER as we go through life -Often until it becomes so ...