Today we have a special guest who is a man after my own heart.He is a highly-optimized individual who has found balance between the mind, body and spirit. An industry leader in cannabis education helping people to over come abuse, over use and codependency. He teaches people how to consciously connect with cannabis, set intentions and experience the power of the flower. This is a conversation I have been looking forward to having for some time now and it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you all to Ryan Sprague of Highly Optimized.If you enjoyed this conversation and want to hear more then head over to Ryan's Podcast, This One Time On Psychedelics, and listen to Part 2.Ryan is the founder & co owner of Highly Optimized. Highly Optimized is a company dedicated to helping its clients transform & become the conscious leaders the world is patiently awaiting. He is also the host of the “Highly Optimized” Podcast, the “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast & is the creator of the “Connect With Cannabis” program & the “Grow With Cannabis” course. Ryan’s mission in life is helping his fellow brothers & sisters become empowered in their experience of being alive through 1 on 1 men’s coaching, plant medicine integration coaching & retreat experiences. Connect with him on IG @therealryansprague & @highly.optimized Visit his website at highlyoptimized.me for all the ways he can guide you in becoming the most empowered version of yourself, starting today. Download the free “Conscious Cannabis Guide” here: https://www.highlyoptimized.me/CCGuideCheck out the “Highly Optimized” podcast here:https://spotify.link/N8b3XYUwYybCheck out the “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast here:https://spotify.link/x3t5YtWwYybTo stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary

Have you read or watched The Secret and thought the Law of Attraction was the answer to your dreams? Have you tried to focus your energy and attention on what you truly want only to have nothing manifest? Yeah me too! In this episode I talk about the missing links to the Law of Attraction and how you need take a few more steps to be able to manifest the life of your dreams. To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary

Today we welcome to the podcast our very first guest of season 2. I came across this beautiful soul during a week long Breathwork Summit back in January of 2023. After taking pages of notes from his hour long workshop I knew I needed to get him onto the podcast to share with all of you his wondrous teachings.He spent several years living and studying in a Hindu monastery which introduced him to the core body of Tantric traditions which continue to flow through each of his teachings. Apprenticeships in leadership development, meditation and philosophy training, spiritual awakening and Vedic rituals were all part of his development into the thought-leader that he is today. His teachings, through a mixture of Dharma talks, Meditations and Breathwork Practices, guide seekers to explore their deepest selves leading them to live their lives free from tension and full of trust. Through his hugely popular Wanderlust Festival workshops, Unplug teachings and online trainings, He has been catalyzing the inner evolution of others for decades: helping them to grow, transform obstacles into opportunities, and find Love within.It is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to Scott Schwenk.To connect with Scott Schwenk and learn more about his teachings:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thescottschwenk/Website: https://www.scottschwenk.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottSchwenkTo stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary

Welcome back to The Embrace and Expand Podcast! Season 2 starts off talking all about mediation. Why should you meditate? How will it help you? Is it just a waste of time? I discuss all of these questions and more in this episode. Touching on many different types of mediations, science backed reasons on why it is good for your body and mental health, as well as guiding you through a short meditation practice. You won't want to miss this episode! To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary

As winter begins to come to a close here in Virginia so does Season 1 of The Embrace and Expand Podcast. Season 2 will begin April 3rd, 2023 right along spring. Just as winter is a time to go inward and reflect on the previous year, spring is a time for growth and awakening. Season 2 will follow this theme of growth with a change in how each episode will come about. Thank you for being on this journey with me and I look forward to continuing it with you in Season 2. To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary

Today’s interview is with a guest I met at a Somatic Breathwork Training last December in Phoenix. Finding out more about his story I knew I had to invite him on the Podcast. Like many of our guests he led a life that from the outside looking in was perfect. Founder of several companies, as well as, being named one of Silicon Valley’s 40 under 40 at the age of 31, he was living the dream life. Despite all his success’s he found himself to still feel like something was missing. He is a serial entrepreneur turned spiritual seeker and spent the last 4 years diving deep into himself and exploring the meaning of life. Now a best selling author of the book SOUL/Life Balance and host  of the podcast Soul Seekr. He is on a mission to bridge the gap between the way we conduct ourselves in business, mindful practices, and how we communicate with others, but most importantly ourselves. So I introduce you to Sam Kabert, Sam welcome to the Embrace & Expand Podcast.If you liked what Sam had to say and want to connect with him further follow the links below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samkabert/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/soul_seekr_To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary

On this episode I dive deep into the concept that we are all connected. From Quantum Physics and Mechanics to Shamanism and nature I talk about several different perspectives on how we are all connected. Do you believe we are all connected? If not listen to this podcast with an open mind and see how from ancient civilizations to modern day science is proving how interconnected we all are.To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary

On this episode we invite a kindred soul to the Embrace and Expand podcast. This guest and I have walked similar paths in life. Waking up one day realizing the life she was living was no longer in alignment with what she wanted her life to look like. After making drastic changes, her and her family hit the road in a self converted school bus to follow the life of their dreams. She is now an author, influencer and weaver of magic. Devoting her life to helping others grow and making the world a more beautiful place. So I introduce to you my friend, fellow bus driver and spiritual seeker, Tawny McVay. If you would like to know more about what Tawny is up to you can follow here at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincewewokeup/https://www.instagram.com/feralhomestead/Website: https://sincewewokeup.com/ To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary

On this episode I talk about what it means to love your inner child. When was the last time you connected with your inner child? Do you find it easy to laugh, sing and play? Or do you struggle getting in touch with that child like essence? This episode is all about how we can connect with our inner child and begin to love them like they always deserved.Join The Embrace & Expand Community and experience and Inner Child Connection Breathwork Session on Saturday February 25th at 12pm EST/ 9 am PST.If you can make it you can listen to the Inner Child Connection meditation I created on Insight Timer. https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary/guided-meditations/inner-child-connection-meditation-4To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary

This episode is brought to you by the card Abundance. What does abundance mean to you? Do you think of having lots of money, a big house and fancy car? Or do you think of being healthy and having all the energy you need to do whatever you want to do? The definition of abundance can look different for everyone but there is one thing that is true for all people who live abundant lives...they have an abundance mindset. In this episode I dive into how you can cultivate an abundance mindset. I even take you through a little exercise that will help you to get in tune with your abundance mindset.To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The Embrace and Expand Community: https://www.embraceandexpand.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceandexpand/Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/To listen to free meditations, including the Somatic Breathwork Daily practice follow Adam on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/adamcarbary