Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition

How can integrating plant medicine, meditation, and ancient wisdom transform your emotional well-being and liberate you from the grip of trauma and negative emotional patterns?   Listen in as emotions therapist and plant medicine facilitator Becca Williams joins us to share her transformative journey from a journalist to a healer. Drawing from her personal battles with childhood trauma, Becca reveals how she developed a therapeutic approach that marries Western neuroscience with the ancient wisdom of yogic science and the subtle power of psilocybin microdosing. Her compelling story highlights the potential for emotional liberation and the pivotal role of plant medicine in rewriting deeply ingrained emotional patterns, paving the way for a life filled with greater fulfillment.   In our conversation, we unravel the intricacies of our emotions, often misunderstood as mere reactions, yet they are in fact a sophisticated inner guidance system. Becca enlightens us on the seven challenging emotions - fear, anxiety, anger, depression, sadness, desire, guilt, and shame - and their significance in our personal growth. Through her insights, we discover how embracing Kundalini meditation, breath work, and mindful movement can serve as powerful tools to constructively navigate these emotions, allowing us to channel their energy towards healing and personal development.   Our dialogue concludes with a touching note on the concept of 'do-overs,' a practice Becca holds dear for improving interpersonal relationships. She illustrates the transformative power of revisiting and reworking negative interactions, which not only fosters understanding and respect but also deepens connections. Join us for this enlightening discussion that promises to change the way you perceive your emotions and their role in your journey to wholeness.   ˚ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 02:02 - Emotional Liberation Through Plant Medicine 09:06 - Finding Hope in Personal Growth  10:13 - Navigating Emotions as Inner Guidance 20:21 - Struggles With Meditation in Busy World  27:16 - Exploring Emotional Liberation Therapy With Psychedelics 31:30 - Exploring Cannabis and Psilocybin as Medicine 37:28 - The Power of Do-Overs ˚ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 "Honey, it's gonna be alright. You're gonna be in a good place - just hang in there." ˚ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 Becca's website: https://beccawilliams.org/ ˚ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Get a free copy of my Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

Snippet of wisdom 44. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today's snippet is from my conversation with Matty Lansdown, a nutritionist and health coach. It is about how your social circle impacts your health. They say that your postcode (or zip code) influences your health more than your genetic code! ˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:Listen to the full conversation with Matty in episode #260:https://bit.ly/pdm_260 ˚𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥:Every 2nd Monday of each month, starting at 7:15 pm London time (that's 2:15 pm New York) for 45 minutes.Next meetings are:Monday 13 May 2024Monday 10 June 2024 You can add the event in your calendar here:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/coffeehour Here is the Zoom link to join:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/coffeehourzoom˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

How can aligning with your core values and embracing authenticity lead to transformative success in both entrepreneurship and personal growth?   Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Lauren Gaggioli, a digital entrepreneur with a heart for purpose-driven living. Throughout an engaging discussion, Lauren reflects on her transition from tutoring to building a thriving online business, emphasizing the profound impact that a sense of purpose has in both personal and professional realms.   Lauren offers invaluable insights into the power of self-discovery and the importance of aligning ourselves with our core values. We discuss the topic of dreaming big and the courage it takes to own our desires, as Lauren guides us through understanding the role of expressed values in creating a life that truly reflects who we are.   We also explore the challenges of entrepreneurial enmeshment, where personal identity becomes intertwined with business success. Tune in to absorb the wealth of knowledge Lauren shares, including the importance of trusting your instincts and the ongoing journey of personal development.   ˚ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 01:30 - Finding Purpose Through Entrepreneurial Insights 05:46 - Discovering Purpose Amidst Parenthood 13:03 - Uncovering True Values and Dreaming Big 17:53 - The Power of Personal Values 23:06 - Entrepreneurial Enmeshment and Boundaries 30:33 - Personal Development and Trusting Your Instincts   ˚ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 "Trust your gut. Nobody else knows who you are deep inside the way you know. Trust that and follow that." ˚ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 Lauren's website: https://laurengaggioli.com/   ˚ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Get a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life": https://agikeramidas.com/88 ˚ 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 1. Discover how aligning with your core values can ignite profound personal and professional transformation, guiding you toward a life of intentionality and fulfillment.   2. Learn practical strategies for establishing healthy boundaries between your identity and your business, empowering you to maintain well-being while navigating the demands of entrepreneurship.   3. Gain insights into the importance of trusting your instincts and committing to ongoing personal development, helping you live in harmo Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

Snippet of wisdom 43. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today's snippet is from my conversation with Victoria Rader, possibility coach, best-selling author, and holder of PhD in metaphysical studies. It is about the 6 mental faculties. Our mindset is a set of these 6 mental faculties: perception, imagination, intuition, reason, memory, and will. ˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:Listen to the full conversation in episode #288:https://kite.link/pdm288 ˚𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.As my gift to you, here is a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life":https://agikeramidas.com/88 ˚ Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

Join me as I sit down with the multi-talented Craig Cooke, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and Chinese medical qigong practitioner, who shares his compelling narrative of integrating qigong into the demanding world of business. Craig's story unfolds from the origins of his digital marketing agency to the discovery of qigong as a powerful tool for maintaining equilibrium amidst the stress of leadership. His insights on the practice illuminate its ability to weave together the mind, body, and breath, and serve as an invaluable asset for any entrepreneur looking to navigate life's hurdles with grace and balance. Listen in as we explore the broader applications of Qigong beyond its martial arts roots, touching upon its profound impact on health and well-being. Craig shares his own experiences with qigong in tackling health challenges and underscores the importance of a holistic approach, which includes diet, sleep, and hydration, in fostering optimal wellness. Craig's journey not only paints a picture of qigong as a meditative, movement-based practice but also as a cornerstone for a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Wrapping up our discussion, we delve into the core principles of entrepreneurship and personal development, drawing parallels with the Chinese five-element theory. Discover how passion fuels discipline, which in turn fosters expertise, breeds confidence, and ultimately leads to faith in oneself and one's venture. Craig's parting words are an invitation to everyone to explore these practices, which hold the potential to enrich lives across the spectrum of age and experience. ˚𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦02:29 - Entrepreneurship and Spirituality Combined05:47 - Benefits of Chinese Medical Qigong13:23 - Applying Qigong and Martial Arts' Principles19:55 - Healing Powers of Chinese Energy Medicine23:33 - Five Element Model of Entrepreneurship29:53 - Benefits of Exercise and Qigong35:46 - Benefits of Martial Arts and Qigong ˚𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘"Don't let yourself be distracted by the various pleasures in life. Have fun, but don't get distracted. Stay on path."˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦Craig's website: https://csquaredpro.io/˚𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.Get a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life":https://agikeramidas.com/88˚𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬1. Discover how the ancient practice of Qigong can help you manage stress and maintain emotional and physical balance amidst the demands of entrepreneurship.2. Gain insights into the transformative power of martial arts principles for professional growth and learn how to apply them to your business and personal life.3. Exp Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

Snippet of wisdom 42. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today's snippet is from my conversation with Chris Branch, who is an osteopath, ultramarathon runner, and YouTuber. It's a conversation for you, if you are sober-curious! ˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:Listen to the full conversation in episode #228:https://bit.ly/3wUYTaf ˚𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.As my gift to you, here is a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life":https://agikeramidas.com/88 ˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

"How can we access and harness the untapped powers of the human spirit and subconscious for transformative personal growth?"   Get your 10% discount for Nate's digital products - use coupon code AGI10    Have you ever wondered if unlocking the full potential of your subconscious could lead to superhuman abilities and profound spiritual insights? Discover Nate Zeleznik's groundbreaking journey through the depths of consciousness and martial arts mastery that promises to transform your understanding of what it means to be human.   Join us on an enlightening journey with Nate Zeleznik, master trainer and founder of the Integrated Ascension Method. Nate shares his personal transformation from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in human potential and spirituality. His out-of-body experiences provided not only an escape from daily struggles, but also a window into the vast capabilities of the human mind.   Listen as we unravel the power of the subconscious mind and its astonishing processing capabilities. We discuss how tapping into our deeper consciousness can enhance our perception and experience of the world, and introduce the Integrated Ascension Method - a fusion of martial arts and energy development. Nate brings the ancient Merpati Putih technique to the forefront, emphasising the importance of an open mind and continuous learning on our path to personal growth.   Finally, we delve into the vital role of breathwork in healing and performance. We explore the benefits of improving breath efficiency, including the unique Merpati Putih breathwork, which focuses on breath holding and specific body positions to achieve deep meditation and well-being. This discussion is a powerful reminder to cherish the present moment and embrace the beauty of mindfulness in our daily lives.   Discover the profound insights and life-altering techniques shared by Nate Zeleznik as he reveals the transformative power of the Integrated Ascension Method by listening to this episode now! ˚ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 02:01 - Exploring Human Potential and Spirituality 07:18 - Exploring Human Psychic Abilities  13:28 - Unlocking Dormant Abilities Through Integration 14:31 - Exploring Spirituality and Personal Growth  23:06 - Integrated Ascension Method for Psychic Development  28:01 - Breathwork for Healing and Performance 31:51 - Merpati Putih Breathwork for Maximum Performance  37:19 - DMT Breathing and Perfect Breath Exercise ˚ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 "Believe in yourself more. Be kinder to yourself. You're here to learn - you're not here to be like anybody else." ˚ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

Snippet of wisdom 41. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today's snippet is from my conversation with Andrew Kap, who is the best-selling author of “The last Law Of Attraction book you'll ever need to read”.  I hope it's as insightful for you as it was for me! ˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:Listen to the full conversation in episode #312:https://bit.ly/pdm_312 ˚𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.As my gift to you, here is a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life":https://agikeramidas.com/88 ˚ Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

Are you ready to dive into the transformative power of the Infinity Wave and learn how it can unlock a new consciousness of love, compassion, and personal evolution in your life?   Join us as we sit down with Hope Fitzgerald, a spiritual guide whose personal transformation gave birth to the Infinity Wave concept. Hope shares her intimate journey through hardship, which led her to profound realisations and a shamanic initiation. Through sound healing and surrender, she received a vision of an evolutionary wave symbolising a call for planetary transformation. Her story is not only about overcoming adversity, but about how such experiences can lead to unexpected gifts and a renewed sense of purpose. Listen in as Hope discusses the initial resistance she felt toward teaching the Infinity Wave and the guidance that propelled her to share its message of love and compassion with the world.   As we navigate the ebb and flow of life, adaptability is key. In this heart-to-heart, we uncover the power of embracing change with the grace of a wave, utilising the symbol of an infinity figure made of water to positively influence reality. The human body's composition of water and its consciousness can be directed by such powerful symbols. I share a compelling account from one of my workshops, demonstrating how these principles can be practically applied during challenging times, like a friend's surgery, to bring about beneficial outcomes. The Infinity Wave emerges as a tool for not just personal but collective transformation, promoting a state of love and compassion that is accessible to all.   Our conversation delves further into the practical applications of the Infinity Wave to enhance connection in everyday life. Imagine de-escalating a heated argument or promoting peace during a stressful commute - all possible by visualising or sending the infinity symbol between hearts. We discuss how the wave can expand your energy field and how adopting a state of flow can greatly improve your overall wellbeing. Finally, we reflect on the symbolism of the infinity sign and its prevalence in culture. Personal development, self-confidence and the joy of continuous growth form the cornerstone of our discussion, leaving you with the inspiration to 'stay wavy' on your own path of learning and evolution.   ˚ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 02:00 - The Infinity Wave and Spiritual Transformation 11:55 - Harnessing the Power of the Wave 13:01 - Staying Flexible Through Change 21:32 - Using the Infinity Wave for Connection 27:53 - Staying in the Flow State  29:50 - Unifying Principle of Infinity   ˚ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 "Don't worry about what other people think. Be confident." ˚ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

As I blew out the candles on my 50th birthday cake, I couldn't help but smile at the journey that has brought me to this moment, filled with gratitude for the privilege of another year. As I celebrate this milestone, I find myself reflecting on the beautiful dance of life - how the vibrancy of youth may fade, but in its place the spotlight shines on the rich tapestry of wisdom and experience.   I also have some exciting news to share with you! I'm delighted to introduce the Personal Development Mastery Coffee Hour! This is your chance to connect with me and like-minded listeners every second Monday of the month, starting in May. We'll have lively discussions about personal development, insights from the podcast and anything else that's on your mind. So grab your favourite drink and join the conversation!   ˚ Personal Development Mastery coffee hour:   Every 2nd Monday of each month, starting at 7:15 pm London time (that's 2:15 pm New York) for 45 minutes. Next meetings are: Monday 13 May 2024 Monday 10 June 2024   You can add the event in your calendar here: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/coffeehour   Here is the Zoom link to join: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/coffeehourzoom   ˚ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Get a free copy of my book "88 Actionable Insights For Life": https://agikeramidas.com/88 ˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.