Let It In with Guy Lawrence

#147 This week, my lovely guest is Kim Morrison with a conversation which centres mostly around self-love. Kim is a five times best-selling international award winning author, a facilitator and Health and Lifestyle Educator who in 1983, set a world record as the youngest female to run 100miles in less than 24 hours. Kim has lived an amazing life and has had her fair share of trauma. But what I found fascinating and highly motivating, was how she overcame those difficulties and fostered self-love instead of the scars. In this episode we cover her story including why she lives by the ethos that success is 90% mental and 10% physical. So, if you have ever struggled with pushing yourself to accomplish something, or if you ever were overcome by the fear of failure, then this episode can surely be helpful to you. About Kim: Kim Morrison is an author, speaker, facilitator, and a health and lifestyle educator. In her own words, she helps people fall in love with themselves. Her journey and all she has accomplished to date has all stemmed from her unwavering self-belief and her deep understanding that you must also take care of yourself first and foremost. Kim set a world record as the youngest female to run 100miles in less than 24 hours in 1983. Cliff Young was her mentor throughout and still to this day lives by his ethos that success is 90% mental and 10% physical. She has used her running story as a direct metaphor for life – riding the highs, hitting the walls, pushing through the pain barriers, crossing the line and never, ever giving up! Kim is well respected on the speaking circuit and has programs that focus on personality profiling and as well as leadership, teamwork and going the distance. Her personality profiling and teamwork programs provide incredible insight into how we all work with each other and provide real insights and strategies into working together better as a team. These strategies are also key when facilitation strategic and business planning sessions. kimmorrison.com Key points with time stamp: Kim's work in her own words (0:13) Where does Kim's passion for self-love come from? (0:40) How did Kim transform trauma into self-love? (3:18) Why do humans suffer? (6:45) The role of determination in Kim's life (10:27) The effects of pushing herself physically, on other parts of Kim's life (22:52) Does the universe present challenges for us to grow? (27:47) What allowed Kim to look at challenges as opportunities for growth? (28:58) Looking at past traumas and challenges with gratitude (32:37) Describing self-love for men, and how they can explore it (36:25) How frameworks and awareness can help us overcome self-loathing (48:31) Kim's morning routine (50:57) One thing about Kim most people don't know (55:10) Kim's choice of a dinner guest, from any timeframe (56:39) What Kim leaves us with (57:73) Mentioned in this episode: Neuro-Linguistic Programming-NLP Dharma Shala 12th Kenting Tai Situpa Sanjay Rawal Sri Chinmoy Cliff Young Jack Johnson The Art of Self Love, Kim's book Anthony Robbins Oprah Deepak Chopra Wayne Dyer Joe Dispenza Transcendental Meditation Anam Cara- Soul Friend About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

#146 This week, I'm here with the amazing Jonathan Hammond. Jonathan is an Author, Spiritual Teacher, Energy Healer, Shamanic Practioner, and Spiritual Counselor. In his own words, he is a healer who helps people come back to their nature. This episode, as well as Jonathan's work, is very relevant to our world now. A world were people are anxious, they are looking outside of themselves, and or feel disconnected from the world. We talk about Huna and its principles and Jonathan offers some really practical things we can do or change within our lives to feel more connected and to heal from the past. Even if you think you don't have a trauma to heal from, listening to Jonathan's words will no doubt add something to how you approach the world, those around you, and yourself. About Jonathan: Jonathan Hammond is an Author, Spiritual Teacher, Energy Healer, Shamanic Practioner, and Spiritual Counselor. He is a graduate of Harvard University and The University of Michigan.Jonathan is a certified Master Teacher in Shamanic Reiki, Usui and Karuna Reiki. He is on the Advanced Graduate Studies Advisor for Shamanic Reiki Worldwide and an ordained Alakai (teacher/guide) in the Hawaiian Shamanic tradition through Aloha International. He teaches classes in Shamanism, Energy Healing, Reiki, Huna and Ho'oponopono at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, The One Spirit Learning Alliance and other major venues around the world. Before moving into his work in holistic health, Jonathan had a successful career as an award-winning actor appearing on Broadway and Television. Jonathan is deeply committed to empowering and healing people by bringing indigenous earth-wisdom into the modern world in practical and usable ways. His first book about contemporary shamanism and the spiritual traditions of Hawaii called The Shaman's Mind – Huna Wisdom to Change your Life is available where books are sold. jonathanhammond.com Key points with time stamp: Jonathan's work in his own words (3:50) What is healing, from a shamanic perspective? (5:11) Are humans removed from their surrounding? (7:04) Do we need to experience discomfort first before achieving growth? (10:57) From an actor to a shamanic practitioner (12:59) About The Shaman's Mind (15:55) Why do many fear working on the Self? (18:24) The connection between The Shaman's Mind and COVID-19 (22:48) How to not feel anxious while looking at the world (24:22) Huna principle #1: "The world is what you think it is." (25:56) Huna principle #2: "We are all interconnected" (32:24) Huna principle #3: "Energy goes where the attention goes" (32:43) Huna principle #4: "Now is the moment of power" (35:00) Huna principle #5: "The only ethic is love" (37:51) How to feel empowered, despite a traumatic past (41:19) Huna principle #7. "Effectiveness is the measure of truth" (45:07) A low point for Jonathan which later became a blessing (47:03) Jonathan's morning routine (48:45) One thing about Jonathan most people don't know (51:22) What Jonathan leaves us with (53:22) Mentioned in this episode: The Shaman's Mind – Huna Wisdom to Change your Life, 2020. Jonathan's book. Huna Shamanism The Cree people The Wetiko Virus Serge King, Hawaiian Shaman Manawa, the 4th principle of Huna Aloha, the 5th principle of Huna Ho'oponopono Mana, the 6th principle of Huna About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

#145 This week, my guest is the amazing Jeffery Olsen. Now, before even listening to this episode, I recommend you take a deep breath, be thankful for all you have, and give your loved ones a hug if possible. My conversation with Jeffery is guaranteed to take you through a whole spectrum of emotions. Jeffery is a best-selling author with an international influence and audience. After experiencing a traumatic car accident which took the lives of his wife and youngest son, while inflicting multiple life-threatening injuries on Jeffery, he went through a mind-boggling near-death experience. Tune in to listen to his experience and how he was able to choose joy after such a tragic loss. His journey wasn't easy but he has a lot to teach us all about loss and the process of healing. About Jeffery: Jeffery Olsen is a bestselling author who inspires audiences internationally with his intriguing story of perseverance and inner strength. After a horrific automobile accident took the lives of his wife and youngest son, also inflicting multiple life-threatening injuries to Jeff, including the amputation of his left leg, he found the courage to survive over 18 surgeries to eventually heal, both physically and emotionally, to thrive in his career and community contributions. Jeff has appeared on many national and international television and radio programs sharing his insights. Olsen's latest book, "Knowing," is a compilation of his earlier books, yet with even deeper insights and extended chapters. Knowing can be found on Amazon in all formats. Jeff continues his work as a Creative Director and participates on several Advisory Boards for causes he feels serve the higher good of humanity. Olsen's personal platform, AWAKEN to ONENESS includes personal, one-on-one mentoring and group gatherings both physically and virtually around the world. www.envoypublishing.com Key points with time stamp: Jeffery's work in his own words (3:44) Does Jeffery's near-death experience come up in conversation often? (4:23) How is Jeffery able to talk about this traumatic experience? (5:25) Jeffery's story (7:12) Could Jeffery choose whether to "go into the light" or fight for his life? (12:52) Jeffery's shared experience with his level one trauma physician (16:16) Did Jeffery have any other experience during his 5-month hospital stay? (21:23) How real did Jeffery's experience feel to him? (31:01) Motivational forces in Jeffery's healing process (33:41) When was Jeffery finally able to talk about his experiences? (35:03) Moments in Jeffery's recovery journey which he is proud of (37:44) Did Jeffery ever ask, "why me?" How does he respond to that question? (42:21) Is our destiny pre-determined or do we have free will? (46:28) "Is putting meaning into life, finding our own divinity within us?" (49:36) About Jeffery's published books (52:00) What Jeffery leaves us with (54:05) Mentioned in this episode: Knowing: Memoirs of a Journey Beyond the Veil and Choosing Joy After Tragic Loss, A book by Jeffery Olsen. Anita Moorjani Peter Panagore Not Yet, A book by Jeff O'Driscoll, MD, Jeffery's level one trauma physician and friend. I knew Their Hearts: The Amazing True Story of a Journey Beyond the Veil to Learn the Silent Language of the Heart. Jeffery's first book. About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

#144 This week, myself, Matt, and Petra will be answering some of your amazing questions. As always, we love hearing from you and answering you to the best of our knowledge and abilities. Our conversion this week centres around a wide range of topics including healing, the act of surrendering to the unknown, supporting our loved ones through difficulties, and fitting our obligation as parents into our spiritual journey and meditations. We really enjoyed answering your questions and we hope that you find the answers you were looking for. We also hope that you find other questions and answers helpful to your journey. About Petra Brzovic: Petra is a certified transpersonal and clinical hypnotherapist, regression and Past life regression therapist, Life between Lives therapist, yoga teacher and aromatherapist. Petra has been working on the latest Body & mind medicine discoveries. With an international team of scientists she is running research on brain, mind, body and soul connection, consciousness and healing.As Master Trainer and Instructor Petra is training and teaching therapists around the world, helping them learn how to help others heal. petrabrzovic.com/en About Matt Omo: Matt is a leader of the sound healing movement in Australia with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of sound healing techniques bridging cultures and traditions from around the world. The work and awareness around sound healing and its benefits are growing every day. Matt is developing new programs and products to meet this need and continue to support people in discovering the benefits of the healing power of sound. www.omosoundjourneys.com Key points with time stamp: How to be at peace with the future and things we cannot control (1:22) How to support loved ones through hard times while respecting our own needs (7:02) What does "surrender" mean to us? (11:59) "How can I spiritually support my son with reactive airway syndrome?" (17:29) Does the Wim Hof method clear and or activate the energy centres? (23:46) What to make of the "charged" feeling after group intentions? (28:25) What to do if our children interrupt our morning meditations? (35:25) Is it normal to lose one's sense of self during a meditation? (40:28) Tips on where energy blocks are stored in our bodies (44:51) What does it mean to feel lightheaded after meditation? (50:09) Where do we find music for meditation? (53:06) Should we journal daily? (54:10) Mentioned in this episode: Bill Bennett Alberto Villoldo Wim Hof Scott Buckley Barry Goldstein About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

#143 Have you ever been curious about the way you breathe? Or even about your breath itself? Generally, we all go through the motions of inhaling and exhaling everyday with little to no thought. We don't notice our breath unless we're not breathing! But as you will hear in my conversation this week with the amazing James Nestor, there are so many health benefits that come from breathing correctly. James is a science journalist who has written for the Scientific American, the Outside Magazine, National Public Radio, The New York Times and more and in this episode he is here with me to discuss his newest book Breath: The New Science of Lost Art and the importance of our breath in maintaining our mental and physical health. If only more of us knew how to breath correctly we would not need to rely on many medications and alike. So, if you are interested in the breath and breathwork, or if you are a mouth-breather, this one is for you. About James: James Nestor is an author and journalist who has written for Scientific American, Outside Magazine, The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, Surfer's Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, and more. He spent the last several years working on a book called Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. His book explores the million-year-long history of how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly and why we're suffering from a laundry list of maladies because of it. He ended up traveling the world in an attempt to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. He discovered that the answers weren't found in pulmonology labs but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of Sao Paulo. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. www.mrjamesnestor.com Key points with time stamp: James's work in his own words (2:29) The reception of James's book, Breath, and the effect of the book on James (3:17) How did James first enter the field of Breathwork? (5:15) James's first experience with breathing classes and Sudarshan kriya (9:49) James's journey with writing Breath as a science journalist (11:52) Bridging the gap between the spiritual and medical aspects of breathing (14:58) The resistance around breathwork (20:40) How James went through some of the breathing experience in his book (22:35) The side effects of mouth-breathing (24:59) The relationship between breathing and longevity (27:43) What surprised James most while writing Breath (31:03) Is how we breathe talked about in mainstream media and western medicine? (33:13) The changes to James's own habits after writing Breath (34:24) Breathing through the nose while exercising (38:18) The correlation between breathing and altitude (40:28) A low point which became a blessing for James (45:00) James's morning routine (45:47) A book recommendation from James (47:29) What James leaves us with (48:43) Mentioned in this episode: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, 2020. A book by James Nestor The Scientific American The Outside Magazine Men's Journal National Public Radio The New York Times Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves, 2014. A book by James Nestor The Pan American Center BBC Radio Sudarshan kriya Harvard University Yale University Patrick MckKeown Stanford University Wim Hof Dr. Jayakar Nayak The Framingham Heart study Why We Swim, 2020. A book by Bonnie Tsui About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

#142 This week, my amazing guest is Doreya Karim. We had a really incredible conversation which I recommend you actually listen to more than once. Doreya is the director and vice-president of BioGeometry Energy Systems Ltd. and she has taught over 30 trainings in 8 countries aimed at introducing the principles of Biogeometry. In this episode we introduce you to the beautiful concept of Biogeometry and we talk about architecture, the energy that spaces hold, and how the spaces we occupy can actually help us heal. I hope that this episode will help you on your journey of understanding the human body as multi-dimensional and changing your relationship with your environment. About Doreya: Doreya Karim is the director and vice-president of BioGeometry Energy Systems Ltd. Within this role, Doreya manages the BioGeometry research and product development team directly under BioGeometry founder, Dr. Ibrahim Karim and has had the opportunity to head several BioGeometry research and application projects in the fields of animal farming, architecture, and design. In 2007, Doreya was awarded a certificate of merit from the Swiss government for her participation as part of the BioGeometry team in the Electro-smog harmonization solution in Hirschberg, which was the second wide-scale environmental harmonization solution successfully applied by BioGeometry in Switzerland. This project was realized in collaboration with local government, Swisscom the national telecome provider and the official Mediation Authority for telecommunication and Environment. Doreya's current research and application has helped achieve a sustainable solution for raising chemical, antibiotic-free chickens in Canada as well as research on using shapes to lower low leukocyte counts in dairy farming. Ongoing research in BioGeometry is focused on how classroom design affects functioning of children with Autism and ADHD. www.biogeometry.ca/home Key points with time stamp: What is Biogeometry (2:07) Doreya's work in her own words (5:35) The beginnings of Biogeometry (12:37) Locations with the power to balance energy, and their creation (19:32) Doreya's interpretation of healing and how it contrasts to Western medicine's definition (25:56) Are we able to recreate sacred spots with Biogeometry? (34:25) The healing properties of pendulums (39:44) Using Biogeometry to improve meditation workshops (45:52) Doreya's hopes for the future of Biogeometry (49:23) What Doreya leaves us with (56:58) Mentioned in this episode: Biogeometry Ibrahim Karim Paul Chek ETH, University in Zurich French Radiesthesia TCM Jill Bolte Taylor's TED Talk, My Stroke of Insight Giza pyramids Swisscom Back to a Future for Mankind, Ibrahim Karim BioGeometry Signatures, Ibrahim Karim About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

#141 This week, I'm here with the amazing Dr. Lori Leyden and a quite emotional episode. Dr. Lori is an internationally known humanitarian, a trauma healing expert, and a spiritual mentor. Dr. Leyden works in traumatized communities who have experienced genocide, war, and school shootings. Our conversation today centered mostly around trauma and not only healing them but healing them in the most graceful and loving way. We specifically talk about EFT, Somatic Release, and the Grace Process as ways to heal. I think this episode is really relevant to us all because we all carry hidden traumas and I hope that listening to our conversation can make you understand your trauma and help you find a way to start the healing process. About Lori: Lori Leyden, PhD, MBA is an internationally known humanitarian, trauma healing expert, author, visionary, and spiritual guide. In her private work, Dr. Leyden mentors successful transformational leaders, business people and influencers committed to aligning more fully with their destinies and becoming conscious heart-centered leaders in service to global healing. As a humanitarian, Lori and has brought comfort, peace and healing to thousands of trauma survivors around the world from Rwandan to Australian Indigenous and Refugee communities and post school shooting communities in Newtown, CT, and Parkland, FL where the Sandy Hook Elementary School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedies occurred. Dr. Leyden is the Founder of the non-profit, Create Global Healing, member of the Global Evolutionary Leaders Council, Association for Transformational Leaders, and Evidence-Based Clinical EFT Master Trainer. Her award-winning documentary, When I Was Young I Said I Would Be Happy, chronicles the transformation of 12 Rwandan orphan genocide survivors and how they paid their healing forward to hundreds from Rwanda to Sandy Hook, CT. www.lorileyden.com Key points with time stamp: Lori's work in her own words (3:52) The reception of Lori's work (5:11) The tipping point which made Lori enter the field of Psychology (8:10) Lori's near-death experience (10:36) What does it mean to give and receive, in a spiritual context? (14:34) What is the correlation between trauma and our bodies? (17:54) On Somatic Release and EFT (23:05) Lori's experience with healing trauma in Rwanda (29:47) Are we connected to ourselves? (37:32) What is the grace process? (39:44) What Lori does in her personal life to keep herself grounded (51:11) Lori's choice of a dinner guest, from any timeframe (53:48) What Lori leaves us with (56:09) Mentioned in this episode: Josh Komen The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Book by Bessel van der Kolk David Hamilton The Grace Process EFT Tapping Chauvinism The Stress Management Handbook, Lori's first book The HeartMath Institute COVID-19 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Somatic Release Peta Stapleton Bond University Jeffrey Rediger Cured: The Life Changing Science of Spontaneous Healing, Book by Jeffrey Rediger Gregg Braden and the Divine Matriz Joseph Chilton Pearce and The Biology of Transcendence David Hawkins About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

#140 This week, I am here with the amazing Caroline Cory. Caroline is an author and the founder of the OMnium Method™. She also recently directed and produced a mind-blowing documentary called Superhuman: Making the Invisible Visible, which is based on the incredible experiences of individuals with extra-sensory powers that seem to defy the laws of physics known to us today. This conversation with Caroline is particularly interesting because we as modern humans have become so familiar with the way we feel and think and with our bodies, that we have just accepted that to be the way things are. This episode aims to tell you that that should not necessarily be the case. We can see and be connected to the world with more than our five senses and we are able to do more than we give ourselves credit for. So, this week's conversation will hopefully enable you to become more empowered, confident, and to live with less fear. About Caroline: Caroline Cory is a futurist, a visionary author and the founder of the OMnium Method™. Even though Caroline completed graduate studies in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy, most of her knowledge and deeper awareness came about through direct experience, which she talks about in her books and courses. Caroline's encounter with the worlds of Consciousness, Energy Medicine and Spirituality started at the early age of 5 when she spontaneously began to perceive various forms of subtle energy. With time, her ability to perceive and discern subtle energy with precision allowed her to identify what Source Energy really is. She could experience and understand more deeply the cosmic roadmap and the structure of consciousness, the multi-dimensional configuration of the human body and mind as well as the construct of earthly reality. Because Caroline's own deeper awareness and consciousness expansion happened mostly through direct experience and beyond the textbooks, the OMnium Method™ of Learning and Healing is also based on a unique form of experiential methodology. In healing, this method raises the cells' vibration through resonance, which in turn allows the cellular DNA reprogramming and the healing to occur organically. www.omniumuniverse.com Key points with time stamp: Caroline's work in her own words (3:43) What is energy medicine? (7:36) About Caroline's documentary, Superhuman (14:22) Experiments around telekinesis and remote viewing included in the documentary (19:15) What role does belief play in our actions and what we can accomplish? (24:44) Is it possible to see with our brains and not with our eyes? (26:30) Was Caroline able to maintain a connection to the spiritual world all throughout her life? (29:31) On deepening our spiritual connections (33:23) Can anybody accomplish superhuman actions? (36:46) What is telekinesis and remote viewing? (37:29) Caroline's hope for the movie in the future (43:02) What does Caroline's morning routine look like? (48:22) Caroline's choice of a dinner guest, from any timeframe (49:24) What Caroline leaves us with (50:08) Mentioned in this episode: Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible. 2020. Documentary by Caroline Cory Energy Medicine Donald Hoffman The Case Against Reality (2019), book by Donald Hoffman Jesus Christ About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

#139 This week, my amazing guest is Dr. Andrew Newberg. Andrew is a neuroscientist who studies the relationship between brain function and various mental states. He is a pioneer in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences, a field known as "neurotheology." His research includes taking brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, so he can better understand the nature of religious and spiritual practices and attitudes. This episode is incredibly interesting because we discuss a rather new, but highly crucial, field. It's amazing to see how religion and science can come together and even explain each other. How do we as humans have all these contradictory perspectives that can make us even go to war against each other? Are the brains of people who have undergone mystical and or spiritual experiences different than those who have not? How do we even know if we've gone through a spiritual experience? Are you really sure of what you believe in? Why is that? These are only some of the deep and important questions we try to answer in this episode as we try to figure out ways to bring us all together as humans. About Andrew: Dr. Andrew Newberg is the director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Jefferson University Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine and nuclear medicine. Andrew has been asking questions about reality, truth, and God since he was very young, and he has long been fascinated by the human mind and its complex workings. While a medical student, he met Dr. Eugene d'Aquili, who was studying religious experiences. Combining their interests with Andrew's background in neuroscience and brain imaging, they were able to break new theoretical and empirical ground on the relationship between the brain and religion. Andrew's research now largely focuses on how brain function is associated with various mental states—in particular, religious and mystical experiences. His research has included brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, as well as surveys of people's spiritual experiences and attitudes. He has also evaluated the relationship between religious or spiritual phenomena and health, and the effect of meditation on memory. He believes that it is important to keep science rigorous and religion religious. Andrew has also used neuroimaging research projects to study aging and dementia, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. www.andrewnewberg.com Key points with time stamp: Andrew's work in his own words (4:39) What is Neuro-theology? (6:18) How does neuro-theology deal with our biases? (9:10) Are religion and science coming together? (11:27) How did Andrew start in the field of neuro-theology? (15:15) Is there significant change in the brain of those who meditate and or pray? (21:52) Can mystical experiences really change us for the better? (25:27) 5 key elements to enlightening experiences (30:54) How long can it take to make long-lasting change within ourselves? (34:00) How has Andrew's work changed his life? (40:03) What does Andrew's morning routine look like? (43:39) Andrew's meditation practice (44:27) Andrew's choice of a dinner guest, from any timeframe (45:31) What Andrew leaves us with (46:40) Mentioned in this episode: Thomas Jefferson University Principles of Neurotheology, Book by Andrew B. Newberg Donald Trump Descartes Cartesianism How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain: The New Brain Science of Transformation, Book by Andrew B. Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman University of Pennsylvania Abas Alavi Eugene D'aquili Kundalini Yoga Why We Believe What We Believe: Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality, and Truth. Book by Andrew B. Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman Leonardo Da Vinci Aristotle About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

#138 This week, I am here with the amazing Dr. Gabor Matéand a conversation about trauma, childhood development, and Ayahuasca and its effects on the body and mind. As an added bonus, Gabor also breaks down Donald Trump which was absolutely enlightening to hear. This episode is close to my heart as we discuss my effect on my new-born daughter Ava, and parents' effects on their children's development in general. Gabor beautifully explains how all the ideas we have as adults, were shaped as babies. To quote Gabor, "ideas are secondary, and an emotional stance is primary." So whether you are a parent yourself, or just wish to know the origins of your thoughts and beliefs, give this episode a listen and let us know what you think. About Dr. Gabor: Dr. Gabor Maté is a renowned speaker and bestselling author, highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them. After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. He is also the bestselling author of four books published in over twenty-five languages. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction. For his ground-breaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country's highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. www.drgabormate.com Key points with time stamp: Gabor's work in his own words (5:16) When do we start influencing our children? (9:18) How has Donald Trump's childhood affected him? (12:13) When are we threatened by the outside world? (14:22) Existing conspiracies in our society (18:30) How can we be more connected as a society? (22:06) Gabor's advice to those who may be afraid of increased awareness (24:58) What does a child need from their parents? How can we be better parents? (30:02) Has the world gone mad? Gabor's hopes for the future (42:44) Gabor's daily practices (44:23) What would happen if politicians took part in an ayahuasca ceremony? (47:05) What Gabor leaves us with (52:08) Mentioned in this episode: Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder, Gabor's first book When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress, Gabor's second book In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor's third book Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers, Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld's book The Myth of Normal Illness and Health in an Insane Culture. Gabor's upcoming book The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Book by Bessel Van Der Kolk Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear Into Action to Change Your Life and the World, Book by John Perkins Ayahuasca Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, Book by John Perkins Buddha Laozi Jesus Paul Hillary Clinton Cortisol, the stress hormone The Continuum Concept, Book by Jean Liedloff Noam Chomsky Mary Trump Compassionate Enquiry Jeffrey Rediger About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co