Science and Spirituality

In the Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles he states in the chapter on action that "failing to connect thought with personal action is the rock upon which many otherwise scientific metaphysical thinkers meet shipwreck."  He is making reference to the importance of being an active participant in your transformation. Listening to podcasts, reading books, and gathering knowledge is great but it's only part of the formula for success and change. The other part is applying what you listen to, read, and gather knowledge on by taking action on it.  In this episode we dive into the difference between passive and active participation. We then make the case that moving from passive to active participation is the key to real transformation.  We include some personal examples from our own personal development journey's and provide you with practical tools and a challenge at the end to help you become more active in your transformation process.  Finally, Soul Builder LIVE is right around the corner! If you'd love to join Kevin for this 2 day training in person in Denver, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠get your ticket here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulbuilderlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODCAST to get 50% off your ticket for being a listener here.

In this episode we have a discussion on the importance of bringing intention and spirit into every action that we do.  Our nervous system loves to identify and create patterns around how we think, feel and act. When we are creating habits, whether good or bad, we may have a tendency to "check out" when we are completing them once they become habitual. We lose the spark and the spirit that we once brought to that thing.  The first step to this is noticing and observing your energy around things that you do. We live in an energetic universe and so the energy we bring to the things we do has an impact.  How are you showing up for life?  Finally, Soul Builder LIVE is right around the corner! If you'd love to join Kevin for this 2 day training in person in Denver, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠get your ticket here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulbuilderlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODCAST to get 50% off your ticket for being a listener here.

The title of this episode is quote from Spiritual Teacher and Mental Scientist Genevieve Behrend.  Many of us believe that the process of visualization is something done with set aside time and focused intention. Although used this way with success, visualization is also a process we use on a day to day, moment to moment basis. We are constantly visualizing our futures to help us navigate present moment decisions. We worry, we fear, we have hope, we ask "what-if" etc etc.  In this episode we discuss practical tools to bring awareness to this fact. The episode mentioned in the beginning on Imagination is Episode 32 of the podcast. Be sure to check that one out for a deeper dive into our imaginative faculties and why it is so important.  The Soul Builder LIVE event is a great way to become more conscious of what you visualize and it's right around the corner! If you'd love to join Kevin for this 2 day training in person in Denver, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠get your ticket here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulbuilderlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODCAST to get 50% off your ticket for being a listener here.

When we expand our consciousness we gain more of our own power back. In order to access higher levels of consciousness you need to be in a state of low stress. We invite you to take a beginners mind to everything we share today. You may have heard of these simple practices before and may know them intellectually but we really want you to think about how you ground them into your own life. Listen along to learn about these simple practices so you can find your center and access those higher levels of consciousness by: Walking and admiring nature - when we actually pay attention to what’s going on around us we stay in the present moment Admiring art - art can reflect back to us an inner knowing that we can create something new in our lives Deep breathing - it slows down our physiology in a positive way to activate our parasympathetic nervous system Meditation - this can come in many forms and helps us find stillness Metacognition - when we notice what we're noticing we can begin to question and shift our thoughts It’s important for us to remember that doing this work is meaningful because it is not just about ourselves. It’s about the change we can make in the world. If you listened to the end of this episode, Kevin felt inspired and guided to carve out time in his schedule to give away complimentary strategy sessions with him once again! In this one hour zoom call with Kevin, you will gain greater clarity on what patterns you are stuck in, what your vision is and what action steps to take to bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be! If you'd love to claim your gift and have this powerful call with Kevin, click here: https://scienceandspirituality.mykajabi.com/calendar Finally, Soul Builder LIVE is right around the corner! If you'd love to join Kevin for this 2 day training in person in Denver, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠get your ticket here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulbuilderlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODCAST to get 50% off your ticket for being a listener here.

In today’s episode we are honored to have a transformational discussion with Kute Blackson, author of The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go. Kute has a truly inspiring story about his life and what led him to be an inspirational speaker, transformational teacher, author and so much more. He has a captivating way of delivering a profound and beautiful message that will touch your heart and light your soul on fire. Kute dives deep on the topic of surrender and how his soul was guiding him to something else. He gives so much great information in this episode that we encourage you to listen to it more than once! Listen along as Kute explains surrender so you can learn: Surrender - it’s the password to freedom and how we truly live Vulnerability - looking at all the ways we lie to ourselves so we can acknowledge our true purpose Purpose - Kute gives wisdom on what you can do now to start uncovering your purpose Stages - Kute breaks down the stages of surrender magnificently so you can begin to open heartedly participate in life Kute explains that surrender is the death of the old and reminds us that the universe is always working in our highest good. Everything is for our evolution. What life can do through you is bigger than anything you can do on your own. Please see Kute’s bio and where to find him below. We really enjoyed this episode and hope you do too! Happy listening :) Where to connect with Kute: www.kuteblackson.com www.themagicofsurrender.com (new book!) FB: facebook.com/kuteblacksonlovenow IG: instagram.com/kuteblackson YT: youtube.com/c/KuteBlackson Bio Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events including A-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.

In today’s episode, we are stepping into our next series, accessing higher levels of consciousness. Consciousness is a term used more frequently now but what does that word mean? We start by diving in with the dictionary definition and our own definition of the word consciousness. As we understand the meaning of consciousness, we can understand why it is so important to raise our consciousness to improve our lives.  As you listen along, you will learn how to: Understand your body - this is important to know why your body works on autopilot Become more aware - will help you recognize what patterns no longer serve you Get uncomfortable - this is essential to change and grow Choose - it’s necessary to continually choose to break a pattern Remember as you do the work, the pull to the familiar is going to feel strong. Give yourself space to acknowledge your current surroundings and don’t be afraid to ask yourself challenging questions like, what am I avoiding? As always we love hearing from you, please send us a message at: @kevinfcarton @scienceandspiritualitypodcast Finally, Soul Builder LIVE is right around the corner! If you'd love to join Kevin for this 2 day training in person in Denver, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠get your ticket here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulbuilderlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODCAST to get 50% off your ticket for being a listener here.

Have you ever tried affirmations, but felt like they did nothing? And have you struggled with staying consistent with an affirmation practice because of the lack of changes? All of that is about to be a thing of the past because in this solo episode, Kevin dives deep into how to use affirmations in a masterful way. You'll learn: How to easily find the limiting beliefs that have been holding you back Simple, yet powerful ways to craft an affirmation that is the "antidote" to your unique limiting belief (hint: not all affirmations are the same!) Kevin's 5 step process to make your affirmations REALLY stick! We recommend you listen to episode 59 first if you're new to affirmations, as much of what Kevin covers in this episode builds on what he shared in episode 59. If you're interested and looking for even deeper support in your life through transformational coaching, Kevin has now opened up his calendar for April if you'd like to book a complimentary strategy session with him! On this 60 minute zoom meeting, you'll have the opportunity to receive Kevin's expert support in identifying what struggles you're facing, clarifying your vision/dream, and discovering new action steps you can take to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. These sessions fill up and they fill up fast, so if this resonates then book your session now: https://scienceandspirituality.mykajabi.com/calendar Finally, Soul Builder LIVE is right around the corner! If you'd love to join Kevin for this 2 day training in person in Denver, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠get your ticket here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulbuilderlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODCAST to get 50% off your ticket for being a listener here.

Our society is no stranger to depression, anxiety and just everyday struggles of life. Many people want to change their lives, but genuinely have no idea where to start and feel confused on why making these changes is so hard. To help in overcoming these challenges we are truly honored to have a very special guest, New York Times best selling author, Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist)! Listen along as Dr. Nicole dives into her story, her background as to how she became a holistic psychologist, and her book, How to Do The Work. Nicole defines what holistic psychology is and then we dive deep into how important it is to explore what the underlying symptoms or patterns are when it comes to depression, anxiety, etc. When we get to the why, we can begin to do the work that is necessary to begin making changes in our lives. In today’s episode you will learn: Where do you start? - Remember that this is a journey. Why is the work hard? - We spend most of our day living from the subconscious mind. What is consciousness? - This is becoming aware of ourselves and what is truly happening in our lives. How do you know it’s working? - We change by becoming more aware and more uncomfortable. What is trauma? - Understanding how our experience in certain situations and events shape how we live our lives today. How do we feel safe in our bodies? - Body based practices, such as breathwork. Dr. Nicole LePera explains that being a self-healer means to do “the work”. Everything starts within ourselves. As SelfHealers, we acknowledge the wholeness within ourselves. We are not broken, rather, we are disconnected from ourselves. It’s simply a part of the process that we peel back the layers of the onion to gain the relationship with ourselves and who we truly are. If you would like to follow Dr. Nicole LePera or learn more about her, you can find her on the following platforms: Instagram - @the.hollistic.psychologist Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the.holistic.psychologist/ YouTube - The Holistic Psychologist Free Future Self Journal prompts - www.yourholisticpsychologist.com SelfHealers Circle - https://selfhealerscircle.yourholisticpsychologist.com/ Happy listening :) Nicole’s Bio: Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the New School for Social Research. She also studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole LePera often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy.  Wanting more for her patients— and for self— she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. She is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in community to take healing into their own hands. Her first book, How to Do the Work, is currently available and just two weeks ago became a NYT #1 best seller!

In this next episode of the series, developing your relationship with yourself, we talk about forgiveness, more importantly, learning how to forgive yourself. Forgiving yourself is an important component of loving yourself. Loving yourself is key when developing your relationship with yourself. When we feel as though something is wrong, it is an opportunity for us to look further into what that is. So listen along as we break down forgiving yourself so you can learn: Why - it is important to forgive yourself How - forgiveness helps you grow How - it shifts your perception Why - it’s practical to forgive It’s important to remember we are all doing the best we can with every moment of our lives and awareness is the first step to transformation. Also, remember to celebrate yourself and your wins, it’s a part of loving yourself! Finally, Soul Builder LIVE is right around the corner! If you'd love to join Kevin for this 2 day training in person in Denver, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠get your ticket here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulbuilderlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODCAST to get 50% off your ticket for being a listener here.

In this next episode of the series, developing your relationship with yourself, we talk about happiness and joy. Most people talk about happiness but what does it truly mean? The definition of happiness is a state of being happy. You can only do this by being present. Happiness is internal, not external. It’s important to develop a sense of what happiness and joy means to you and this is something you find within yourself. It’s essential to really think and feel into how you are relating to the things you are doing. It’s not wrong for us to want more, this is a part of our spiritual nature but it does depend on how you feel when it comes to what you want more of and why you want more of it. Listen along as we give you some tips on defining your happiness so you can: Give yourself space - Take a walk, sit on a bench or find a place where you can sit with yourself and reflect on what makes you happy Unplug - As you reflect completely, unplug from your phone and anything else that is ultimately a distraction Connect with your innocence - Act like a kid again, have fun and laugh Be patient with yourself - Don’t put pressure on yourself, there is no right or wrong way to find what makes you happy Challenge yourself - What are your patterns or how you living your life, so you can create more happiness in your day Be present - Remember being present, which is all we really have, is how we truly connect with being happy Everything changes when you bring happiness and joy into your daily life. This is a part of being a spiritual being. The word enthusiasm means God within. It comes back to connecting with your higher self. It is a part of your spiritual nature to be happy and have joy. Finally, Soul Builder LIVE is right around the corner! If you'd love to join Kevin for this 2 day training in person in Denver, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠get your ticket here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulbuilderlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODCAST to get 50% off your ticket for being a listener here.