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The Mindvalley Podcast brings you the world's leading minds in personal growth, exploring cutting-edge ideas for mind, body, spirit, and work. Join Mindvalley founder Vishen Lakhiani and renowned TV host Megan Pormer as they dive deep into the transformative wisdom that traditional education often misses. Unlock the secrets to extraordinary living, expand your consciousness, and discover the tools to create a life you love. Join us every week - Big names. Big topics. Big transformations. Welcome to The Mindvalley Podcast.
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Jul 2, 2021 • 48min
Jillian Michaels On The Truth About Weight Loss
Jillian Michaels is one of the world’s leading fitness experts, a renowned nutritionist, and a wellness entrepreneur. With an international community of followers exceeding 100 million, her dominance in health and wellness extends to her award-winning The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels (awarded best of 2017 honors from both Apple and Google), successful fitness DVDs, top exercises streaming platform, 8 New York Times bestselling books, live speaking engagements, popular social media channels, a leading podcast, and a list of key business partnerships and investments. In this live call, Vishen Lakhiani and Jillian Michaels dive deep into fitness and unlock your genetic potential for ageless health. You don’t want to miss this one. Jillian Michaels is the foremost fitness expert in the world and a renowned life coach. In 2008, she launched her company, Empowered Media, LLC, with her business partner Giancarlo Chersich. Over the past decade, Empowered Media has become a massive wellness empire dedicated to total-life solutions comprising all aspects of living well, including nutrition, fitness, self-help, and overall lifestyle. Jillian’s overwhelming success and unique connection with her audience were born from her own personal journey toward health and happiness. She trained for 17 years in the martial arts practice of Muay Thai and Kauri-Do, in which she holds a black belt, and four personal training certificates from the leading certification programs in the United States and Canada: the National Exercise Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), CanFitPro, and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Her new book, The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is now available for purchase. Listen out for: - How Jillian found out about martial arts. - Jillian’s unique approach to fitness. - What’s wrong with the way people lose weight today. - Jillian answers the most controversial questions. - Intermittent fasting. Good or bad for your health? - The number one rule of fitness. - Jillian’s view on microworkouts. - Time under tension workout technique. - The motivation behind Jillian’s new book. Bonus: - Learn how to get 10x fitter and stronger by cutting out 90% of your usual exercise time in this FREE Mindvalley Masterclass 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/10x_podcast - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2021 • 25min
5 Steps To Take For A Better Sleep - Dr. Michael Breus
In this fast-paced lecture, Dr. Michael Breus walks you through the mystery we call sleep with practical insights that will teach you EXACTLY what to do to get better rest starting tonight! You will learn the best time to go to bed, wake up, drink caffeine, drink alcohol, and even exercise based on your genetics. In addition, you will learn five tips on things to do during the day for better sleep and eight things you can do at night. He puts it all together in an easy to remember 5 step program. Dr. Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Breus is on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show and is a regular contributor on the show (30+ times). His topic of expertise is the science of sleep and Peak Performance. He has been interviewed about: Consumer products for sleep, Sleep Disorders, including Children’s Sleep, and Sleep Hacking for Peak Performance. He is the author of GOOD NIGHT, The Power of When, and The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan. Listen out for: - The 2 separate systems in the brain for sleep. - Different sleep stages and what they mean. - Bedtime calculator to help you find your optimal bedtime. - How nap-a-latte helps you sleep. - The perfect time to have coffee and alcohol. - The key to getting natural magnesium. - 5 steps to get the best night’s sleep. Bonus: - Learn how to sleep like a baby and perform like a master in Dr. Michael Breus’s FREE Mindvalley Masterclass. 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/podcast_tmos - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2021 • 53min
How To Build The Business You Love - Jason Goldberg
For so long, many of us thought that our level of seriousness impacted the business' success directly, but it is time to change that mindset. There is a way to be successful and enjoy doing what you do as well and Jason Goldberg, #1 international best-selling author of “Prison Break: Vanquish the Victim, Own Your Obstacles, and Lead Your Life,” is here to teach us how. Get ready to learn how to let go of your fundamental misunderstandings and expectations and finally build a business you love. Jason Goldberg is a geek, turned entrepreneur, international speaker, educator, and author of the #1 International Best-Seller on Leadership called “Prison Break: Vanquish the Victim, Own Your Obstacles, and Lead Your Life.” After spending nearly 15 years in technology, followed by co-founding an award-winning executive transportation company and then serving as CEO of a technology commercialization firm in partnership with NASA, Jason decided that there was something more he could be doing to make an impact on people’s lives and businesses. He now blends his love of personal growth and comedy (and sometimes even rap music) with his speaking, training, and workshops to help people open their minds, transform their lives and businesses. Listen out for: - Fetal Entrepreneurship Couch Syndrome. - How Jason changed his life forever. - The biggest lie we’ve been told in life and business. - How to find THE ONE thing you activate in people. - The secret to increasing your hang-out factor. - The key to overcoming ego and resistance. - The definition of competing commitment. Bonus: - Learn how to build an automatic business & income so you achieve financial freedom with Eric Edmeades on this FREE Mindvalley masterclass 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/freedom - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 2021 • 30min
5 Simple Steps To Thrive After Being Fired - Eleanor Tweddell
Join Eleanor Tweddell, the founder of Another Door and author, as she shares her journey from corporate life to helping others navigate job loss. She dives into overcoming emotional hurdles like shock and grief, emphasizing how these experiences can lead to personal growth. Eleanor introduces the concept of a 'minimal livable income' for those transitioning careers. With practical advice on intentional planning and pursuing dreams, she inspires listeners to view setbacks as opportunities to reinvent themselves and thrive.

Jun 18, 2021 • 52min
How To Take Your Business To The Next Level - Ajit Nawalkha
How can you take the message that you have and present it to your community (be it in your personal life or business) in a way that allows them to connect and engage with what you have to share? In this talk, Co-founder of Evercoach Ajit Nawalkha shares how you can amplify the message you have to share and resonate better with your listeners. Ajit Nawalkha is well-known throughout the globe as the guy who always builds booming businesses. After failing a startup, struggling with partnerships, and going from the ranks of an intern to a co-founder, Ajit has vast experience in the world of business--and he is committed to sharing the lessons he learned with budding entrepreneurs. Through these hard-hitting experiences, Ajit found that business is more about emotion, spirituality, physicality, and mental resilience than you’d think – and it’s not so heavily reliant on strategy. His passion and mission are to help make the world a better place, one entrepreneur at a time. Listen out for: - The definition of experience escalation. - The secret to creating long time success. - Challenges you face in the marketplace. - The 5 beliefs you need to identify. - How to find your superpower. Bonus: - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2021 • 51min
Let's Talk About Feminine And Erotic Movement - Sheila Kelley
Actress and body-whisperer Sheila Kelley pioneered a feminine movement revolution, launching a brave new practice into a very masculine world more than two decades ago. Her own soulful journey is a passionate, personal, and scientific study of the feminine body, soul, and purpose. Sheila has been featured on TedX, Ellen, and Oprah. She is a regular speaker on stages across the world where she is the go-to authority for feminine empowerment, healing, and discovery. In this Live Call with Vishen Lakhiani, Sheila Kelley will talk about how her experimentation and study of movement revealed a deep connection between female physiology and vitality. Sheila Kelley is an American actress known for her roles as Gwen Taylor on L.A. Law, Dr. Charlotte "Charley" Bennett Hayes on Sisters, and Debbie Wexler on The Good Doctor. In around the year 2000, Sheila was asked to star in a movie about strip dancing. The film was called Dancing at the Blue Iguana, and it was a really popular movie with Daryl Hannah. During that time, Sheila had to study the role of being a pole dancer, and that is when she found her passion for this art form. You can also see her in Netflix's brilliant documentary Strip Down, Rise Up. Today Sheila has founded an organization called S Factor: Feminine Movement, where she introduces thousands of women to the beauty and the transformational act of movement and dance. Listen out for: - The true definition of erotic. - The first step to finding pleasure in our body. - How to stay in touch with your femininity in a masculine environment. - The key to jumping back into my feminine energy. - Live bonus Q&A session. Bonus: - Sign up for Mindvalley Summit for FREE and meet Sheila Kelley, Mark Cuban, Vanessa Van Edwards, Gary Zukav, and so many more powerhouse names you've heard on this podcast. 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/MV_Summit - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Did you like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jun 14, 2021 • 28min
The Secret To Discovering Your Core Values In Life - Vishen Lakhiani
Your pain can lead you to your best life and your best business. If you’ve made a loss in one of your life ventures, this episode is for you. Mindvalley’s founder, Vishen Lakhiani, is about to share how his life path led him to live out one of the most inspirational success stories in the world of business. And he didn’t get there through traditional ‘hard work.’ He got there through self-development. Once Vishen discovered that his meaning of life was tied to his contribution to the world, his business venture took off, and his company grew by 400%, arriving with ease. During this episode, you’ll be engaging in a great exercise that will show you exactly what your soul is craving and how to get there. Vishen Lakhiani is an entrepreneur, author, and activist on a mission to raise human consciousness. He is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, an award-winning education movement with millions of students worldwide. He is also a two-time New York Times bestselling author of The Code of the Extraordinary Mind and The Buddha and the Badass. Listen out for: - The story of how Mindvalley grew by 400%. - Guided exercise that helps you find your values in life. - Vishen’s story of how he turned his pain into success. Bonus: - Discover how to access altered states of mind for powerful guidance & problem solving with Vishen Lakhiani in this FREE Mindvalley masterclass 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/Silva - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2021 • 34min
Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety With These Tips - Eric Edmeades
The first thing you need to learn to improve public speaking skills is that you were not born with stage fright. This talk is a true public speaking class with the master himself, Eric Edmeades. At first, he might sound to you like a regular public speaking training, but you'll see that he shares unconventional public speaking tips that will make you see the stage with new eyes. Overcoming the fear of public speaking and learning storytelling techniques are the initial steps to learn how to persuade people, so get ready to leave your anxiety and fear behind. Eric Edmeades is an award-winning international speaker, author, and pioneer in evolutionary biology, nutritional anthropology, and behavioral change dynamics. He guides people towards profound and lasting health breakthroughs through science-based protocols that deliver results far beyond the ordinary. His achievements have also earned him an award from the Transformational Leadership Council: a panel of 150 of America’s top visionaries in health, wellness, and peak performance. In 2017, Eric’s WILDFIT methodology was exclusively licensed to Mindvalley due to its dramatic effect on the health of over 100 Mindvalley team members. Listen out for: - Where your fear of public speaking comes from. - The time Rhinoceros tried to kill Eric. - Why children are the toughest audience. - The time when Eric was a homeless teenager. Bonus: - Learn how to be the best public speaker with this FREE Mindvalley Masterclass 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/podcast_sai - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2021 • 53min
Sadhguru On Karma
Ranked among the 50 most influential people in India, Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic, and visionary. He has dedicated himself to the elevation of all people’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Following up on his New York Times bestseller, Inner Engineering, Sadhguru’s highly anticipated new book unpacks one of the most overused and misunderstood words in our vocabulary—Karma. Join Vishen Lakhiani and Sadhguru in a fascinating conversation about KARMA as they explore both the limitations and possibilities of human existence and answer timeless questions. Sadhguru, a yogi and profound mystic of our times, is a visionary humanitarian and a prominent spiritual leader. A contemporary Guru, rooted as strongly in mundane and pragmatic matters as he is in inner experience and wisdom, Sadhguru works tirelessly towards the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all. His mastery of the mechanisms of life, an outcome of his profound experience of the Self, guides in exploring the subtler dimensions of life. In his new book, KARMA: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny, Sadhguru seeks to put you back in the driver's seat of your life, turning you from a passive passenger to a confident driver navigating the course of your destiny. Listen out for: - Why terrible things happen to good people. - The definition of karma and the reason why Sadhguru wrote his book. - The cherry blossom experiment. - How the legacy of trauma passes down through generations. - The connection between karma and destiny. - Live bonus Q&A session. Bonus: - Find out more about Sadhguru here 👉 https://isha.sadhguru.org/ - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2021 • 32min
Fix Your Money Mindset Today With This Meditation - Marisa Peer
Money is often described as the root of all evils, but are we looking at it through the wrong lenses. Our speaker today, Marisa Peer, is a leading celebrity therapist who believes that we can replace our broken money mindset with an abundance mindset. Of course, this is not a one-day practice, but you will get there in no time with the method she teaches in this episode. So get ready to attract so much money you won't even know what to do with it. Marisa Peer is the creator of multi-award-winning ‘Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®)’ and the ‘I Am Enough’ movement founder. She also is an international bestselling author of 5 books, a motivational speaker, personal development expert, and leading celebrity therapist. She has been described as a “Great British pioneer” by Men’s Health magazine, and she is the only woman featured in an article on ‘The Best Of British.’ Listen out for: - Wrong beliefs about money. - Guided abundance meditation. Bonus: - Prepare yourself for a life-changing transformational hypnotherapy session with Marisa Peer’s FREE Masterclass 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/podcast_rtha - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices