Mike‘s Search For Meaning

Xavi Donbedian is a jack of many trades. He is the founder of Stoked Communication, a platform designed to coach entrepreneurs in the art of masterful communication. His struggles as a teenager with co-dependency and violent communication spawned his journey of speaking his truth as a communication coach and entrepreneur.    His living, breathing purpose is to coach you in the art of masterful living to communicate your truth with grace from a place of embodied well-being.   Xavi is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and ADAPT Certified Holistic Health Coach, a CHEK Integrated Movement Specialist, and a RYT-200 Yoga Teacher. Whether it comes to emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual tenants of well-being, Xavi has a breadth of experience and knowledge.   In this episode, we primarily focus on the art of communicating in business and relationships. What makes a dynamic communicator? What are the areas we get stuck in? The beautiful thing is that ANYONE can be an effective communicator, and it will deeply enhance your career and relationships.   We also discuss nutrition, and the ways that Xavi nourishes his body for optimal performance, with actionable takeaways you can use as well.   Enjoy!   You can connect with Xavi on: Stoked Communication - Podcast LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Website No, DUH! 6-Week Program Resources/People Mentioned: Chris Kresser Lyssa Scott Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get from Good to Great, by Carmine Gallo Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication, by Oren Jay Sofer White Fire: Spiritual Insights and Teachings of Advaita Zen Master Mooji Michael Bruno Matt Kahn Jean Paul Sartre Plato Stoicism

Ben Harris is a fear alchemist and intuitive guide. Rooted in love and the superpower of belief in himself and others, Ben is a testament of what possibilities arise when you love fear and trust your inner knowing.   His strong sense of self continues to lead him on an ever-present journey of life. Ben’s path has pivoted many times, in many directions. These broad experiences have created a platform to understand and support clients in overcoming their deepest fears as they return home to themselves.   On this episode, we talk about all things fear: how it manifests in our minds and thoughts, how we physiologically experience it, different ways to work with and through fear, and how the things we most fear can be a compass guiding us on what we should move towards.   We even demonstrate Ben’s coaching on me and take a look at my deepest fears. Following our fears all the way to the root cause and deepest levels provides powerful insight and wisdom!   To find out more about Ben and his work, you can connect with him at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.fear.guy/ YouTube Website: https://www.feeling-free.com/ Podcast: https://www.feeling-free.com/podcast (Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts)  Events: https://www.feeling-free.com/events   Enjoy the episode!   Resources/People Mentioned: Wayne Dyer Myers-Briggs Personality Test Human Design Test The 50th Law by Robert Greene & 50 Cent The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Ryan Holiday The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Exposure Therapy Public Speaking Center of NY Podcast - The Thought Room with Hallie Rose

Alan & Susan Trugman are the father and mother of yours truly! In this episode, we discuss how they met, their journeys in therapy, and growing from their most challenging adversities faced.    Our worldview is always created by the environment we were raised in, so my hope with this episode is that you can see the energy that was expended in creating a thriving relationship and family. It certainly did not start out that way!   Professionally, they are real estate agents and work together as The Trugman Team. You can find out more about their work at their website (https://trugmanteam.kw.com/). Enjoy, my friends!   Resources Mentioned: Elizabeth Gilbert on The Tim Ferriss Show

Michael DeSanti is the author of New Man Emerging. He is also the owner of Authentic Self Healing LLC, a men's fulfillment coaching company. As a Transformation Trainer and author, Michael is committed to inspiring men to live lives of purpose and fulfillment.   You can connect with Michael at his website, https://newmanemerging.com/ and his Instagram page, @mike_desanti   In this conversation, we explore what it means to live with purpose, content vs. context, masculine and feminine energy, and so much more. Enjoy!   Resources/People mentioned:  Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Krishna Murti Walden by Henry David Thoreau Tao Te Ching Gratitude Training - ALTRU The Hero with 1,000 Faces by Joseph Campbell New Man Emerging, by Michael DeSanti Wayne Dyer Find Your Tribe Coaching Program Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho