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We will learn: The surprising questions that go beyond small talk and lead to profound, meaningful conversations How to deepen your bond with others by shifting conversational focus from surface-level facts to emotional truths The secret you can steal from top salespeople to align with people emotionally Have you ever had one of those conversations where you just... click? Where after just a few minutes, you're thinking, "Did I just make a new best friend?"Those moments are so rare, aren't they? And they seem to get even rarer as we get older.But, imagine if you could create those deep connections on demand. Not just in those rare, perfect moments, but in your everyday life. At work, with your partner, even with the cashier at your local grocery store. Sounds too good to be true, right?Well, that's exactly what we're diving into today. We're going to explore the art and science of becoming a "supercommunicator" - someone who can connect with anyone, anytime, anywhere.That's where our guest today comes in. Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and the author of "The Power of Habit," which spent over 60 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. His latest book, "Supercommunicators," is all about unlocking the secrets of truly effective communication.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/360 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: How to stay organized and motivated using a dopamine-driven method that’s deceptively simple but incredibly effective. How to use mnemonic devices and micro-deadlines to manage ADHD symptoms and boost your productivity. A transformative approach to handling mistakes in relationships, leading to greater empathy and connection. Hey there, fellow neurodivergent friend!Can we talk about how our brains are wired a bit differently? Sometimes, it's just a little, and other times, it feels like we're operating on a whole other frequency. And let's be honest, it can be frustrating as hell when the world seems built for a standard-issue brain.Now, if you've been hanging out with me for a while, you've probably picked up that I've got ADHD. And you know what? I love it. Sure, there are struggles - plenty of them. But I've learned to manage those, or at least stay flexible when my brain decides to throw a chaotic dance party.For me, lifestyle choices have made a bigger difference than anything else. I think a big reason why is that they're empowering. You don't feel dependent on something external for your survival.We're going to dive into some of those lifestyle choices today.Our guests are Kim and Penn Holderness. You might recognize them from their viral family cover songs. Penn and Kim are the hosts of the award-winning podcast The Holderness Family Podcast and the best-selling authors of Everybody Fights and their newest book, ADHD is Awesome.So, let's jump in and explore how we can embrace our wonderfully unique brains and make this world work for us, not the other way around!Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/359 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: How your environment signals to the universe what you desire and the importance of space-clearing How your space can improve your romance and your finances How to find your personal energy number Ever walk into a room and feel like something's just... off? You can't quite put your finger on it, but suddenly, you're having trouble relaxing or getting anything done.Here's the deal: our environment affects us way more than we realize. It’s not just about what’s in your space, but how your space is arranged.So today, we’re diving into the concept of feng shui, which is all about how energy - or "chi," as they call it - flows through your space. It's like giving your home a tune-up, but instead of fixing your car, you're fixing the vibes.Feng shui teaches us how to tune into these subtle energies and make them work for us. And the best part? You don't need to be some spiritual guru to do it. It's all about simple changes that can make a big difference.Our guest is Marie Diamond.She is a world‐renowned Master Teacher of Feng Shui and the Law of Attraction, a six-time global best-selling author, and the star of the major network TV series “Feng Shui Your Life.” Marie has been featured on NBC, Fox, and CBS and she also starred in the global phenomenon “The Secret.”Marie has taught more than one million students over the last 30 years and today we’re in that group.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/358 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: How to master the art of setting boundaries without drama Why people emotionally regress and how to handle it with empathy How specificity in conversation might save your relationships Every gift has a shadow, and every shadow a gift. This has been one of my biggest lessons throughout my spiritual growth. I've learned that the impact of our actions or words can vary dramatically based on the energy we bring to them.Take serving others, for instance. It can spring from a sense of purpose and self-worth, or it can be rooted in people-pleasing. Same action, totally different vibe.This duality is everywhere in our lives. Confidence can be empowering or arrogant, depending on how you use it. Ambition can drive you to reach for the stars or have you stepping on others to get there.But is there a way to honor our truth while leaving space for others? I think there is.It's about finding that sweet spot between doormat and bulldozer. It's speaking your mind without steamrolling others. It's setting boundaries with kindness. It's disagreeing without dismissing.So that’s what we’re talking about today. Our guest is Amy Green Smith. She is a life coach and hypnotherapist, speaker, and communication expert. She helps people find their voice and move to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/357 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: How feeling "too much" impacts lives and relationships, and how you can embrace your full self without apology. How Brianna's dogs led her to make radical life choices and what she’s learned from her aging dogs about slowing down and living in the moment The heart-wrenching yet empowering conversations about navigating relationships with imperfect parents—and how it shapes us. Dogs have a lot to teach us. They don’t care about our flaws or past mistakes. They don’t hold grudges or criticize our choices. They simply love us for who we are in the purest, most genuine way possible.They remind us to enjoy the simple pleasures—a walk in the park, a game of fetch, a quiet moment of cuddling. They teach us the value of being present, of living in the moment without worrying about the future or dwelling on the past.In many ways, dogs embody the best qualities we aspire to have. Their love is a light, guiding us through our darkest times and celebrating with us in our happiest moments.Today, we’re unfolding a few more life lessons learned from love, loss, and dogs. And I love this type of episode… very conversational, raw, and real.Our guest is Brianna Madia. She has lived a life of relentless intention, traveling the deserts of the American West in an old Ford van. She made a name for herself on social media with her inspiring captions-cum-essays about bravery, identity, nature, and subverting expectations, and, of course, her 4 dogs.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/356 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: The hidden power of acceptance in relationships. How asking thought-provoking questions can revolutionize your conversations and relationships. How to craft questions that avoid dead-end answers and spark powerful, transformative discussions. Have you ever noticed that certain conversations or people leave you feeling a particular way? Maybe it’s a really good feeling—like true connection, fulfillment, or belonging. Or maybe it’s not so great, leaving you frustrated, disconnected, or defensive. Sometimes, it’s hard to pinpoint why.The question is, do certain dynamics just exist as they are, and you’ll never feel that harmony? Or is there something you can do to spark it? To align better with the other person?Too often, when we shift our own patterns, the people and circumstances around us shift too. And that starts with our own communication.So today, we’re going to learn how to shift your life by asking better, more intentional questions and how to create those moments of true connection more regularly.Our guest is Topaz Adizes. He is an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and experience design architect. His works have been selected to Cannes, Sundance, IDFA, and SXSW; featured in New Yorker magazine, Vanity Fair, and the New York Times; and have garnered an Emmy for new approaches to documentary and Two World Press photo awards for immersive storytelling and interactive documentary. He is currently the founder and executive director of the experience design studio The Skin Deep.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/355 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Edith Shiro, expert in post-traumatic growth and resilience, discusses the power of transforming suffering into superpower. She explores how trauma can lead to personal growth, resilience, and healing by embracing pain and seeking lessons beneath. The podcast delves into the journey of personal growth through trauma, radical acceptance, and finding empowerment in brokenness.

We will learn: How a radical use of present-tense affirmations can reshape your reality. How to embrace boredom and repetitive activities as a superpower How to truly flow with life If you’re anything like me (and I’ve got a hunch that you might be, given that you’re listening to this podcast), you have spent quite a bit of time working on yourself.But eventually, you get to a point where you think, okay, this is all good in theory, but what about in practice?It’s easy to feel enlightened when you’re off in a cave or an ashram, but it’s our real lives that are the portal to our own awakening.When you can find the bliss in doing the dishes, the meditation in running on a trail, or… find God in the brother you haven’t spoken to in years… that’s when you truly start to understand what zen is all about.So today, we're diving into how we can bring these zen principles into our everyday lives, transform mundane tasks into moments of mindfulness, and navigate the complexities of life with a sense of calm and presence.Because the true test of zen isn't how peaceful you feel in solitude but how centered you remain in the midst of it all.Our guest is Katie Arnold. She is an award-winning journalist, longtime contributor to Outside Magazine, and author of the acclaimed 2019 memoir Running Home. She’s a Zen practitioner and champion ultrarunner, and she teaches writing and running retreats, exploring the link between movement and creativity, wilderness and stillness. Her new book, Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World: Zen and the Art of Running Free, is a spiritual guide and an exploration of how to be.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/353 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: The true consequences of external validation How to shift from time management to energy management How your relationships reflect your self-worth and how to break the cycle Do you want to know a powerful question you can ask yourself every time you react to something: Am I responding this way because it’s necessary or because of a past experience?Our experiences, especially from childhood, shape a huge part of who we are today. Memories, beliefs, and habits get deeply rooted in our subconscious minds. Then, they control our actions and reactions more than most of us even realize.But here's the good news: becoming aware of this starts to loosen the grip your past has on your present and future.So today, we’re talking about sovereignty, or the inner power, independence, and self-control to make choices based on your true self, not outside pressure or past conditioning.Our guest is Dr. Emma Seppälä. She's a speaker, author, and lecturer at Yale University. She's known for her expertise in the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. She wrote the book, “The Happiness Track,” (Harper One, 2016), and her latest work, “Sovereign” (Hay House, 2024).Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/352 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will learn: How to plant seeds of change within your relationships How to challenge your perspective and understand others more deeply How to use an inside-out approach when dealing with disagreements Have you ever been in the middle of an argument and felt like there was no way out?The exhausting back-and-forth where nobody seems to give an inch can leave you wondering if there's a way to find common ground without giving up what you believe in.We often try to show who we are by what we believe. And in a way, that becomes true. Because if we identify with our belief system, it's who we become and it's who others see us as.But if we identify with a deeper set of values, then we start to see everything else as just the armor we wear. The outfit we have on.Who we truly are is always beyond that. And if we can get over ourselves long enough to connect on that level, I honestly believe our entire world would change.So that's what we're talking about today. Our guest is Justin Jones-Fosu. He's the embodiment of energy, both at home and on top of the world's highest peaks. He recently even conquered one of the famous 7 Summits. He's also the author of books like "Your WHY Matters NOW," "The Inclusive Mindset," and his latest thought-provoking work, "I Respectfully Disagree: How to have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World."Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/351 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices