Let It In with Guy Lawrence

#18 My awesome guest this week is world-renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg. There doesn't get many people more experienced than Sharon when it comes to teaching meditation. We cover all sorts of enlightening topics from her stay in India as an 18 year old, the many layers of meditation, faith and her new book Real Love. About Sharon: She is a central figure in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher and NY Times bestselling author. She has played a crucial role in bringing meditation and mindfulness practices to the West and into mainstream culture since 1974, when she first began teaching. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA and the author of ten books including NY Times bestseller, Real Happiness, her seminal work, Lovingkindness and, Real Love, her latest release by Flatiron Books. Acclaimed for her humorous, down-to earth teaching style, Sharon offers a secular, modern approach to Buddhist teachings, making them instantly accessible. She is a regular columnist for On Being, a contributor to Huffington Post, and the host of her own podcast: The Metta Hour. Get More Of Sharon Salzberg: https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/ Grab a FREE copy of My 5 Step Morning Routine: https://guylawrence.com.au/

#17 My awesome guest this week is entrepreneur Kerwin Rae. I have huge respect for Kerwin and everything that he does. This podcast will leave you feeling very inspired and taking action on areas in your life that may need a little work. As one of the Australia's leading business strategists for over a decade, he has consulted in 11 countries and over 154 different industries and taught over 100,000 people the world over through his seminars and workshops. To date making his clients well in excess of Hundreds of Millions Dollars. Kerwin has had 6 near death experiences including a near fatal stroke and another serious accident that Dr's said would leave him physically disabled. Through his inspiring comebacks, he has proven every time that 'Nothing Is Impossible'. His comeback story is one of true inspiration, and while joining the stage to speak with Sir Richard Branson, Lord Alan Sugar, Tony Robbins and Mark Bouris are standout career highlights since, rates as his greatest achievement. Kerwin is a single dad to a beautiful boy Noah and renegade son to his parents. He is an extreme sportsman being an avid skydiver with over 200 jumps under his belt and has been a martial artist having trained since the age of 10. He is a true alchemist of fear transcending it into peace and presence at every opportunity and as a result meditation and spirituality have played a huge role in his life to seek balance and find his center. Get More Of Kerwin Rae: https://www.kerwinrae.com/ Grab a FREE copy of My 5 Step Morning Routine: https://guylawrence.com.au

#16 This week I welcome breathing expert Dan Brulé. Dan's has coached Tony Robbins, Navy Seals and hundreds of thousands of people on breath work mastery. Few people in the world have more hands-on experience in Breathwork. More than 100,000 people in over 50 countries now apply Dan's breathing exercises and techniques in their work and in their lives. Among them are Olympic champions and elite martial artists, leading psychotherapists and medical experts; monks, meditators, hospice workers and yoga teachers, performing artists, personal trainers, substance abuse and pastoral counselors, health practitioners, life coaches, and business executives, and peak performers like Tony Robbins. Dan is the author of: "Shut Up and Breathe," "A Formula for Transformation," "The Principles of Breath Therapy," "Zen and the Art of Breathing," "Stress and Breathing," "A Brief Introduction to Chinese Medical Breathing Exercises," "The Art and Science of Breathwork," and "Spiritual Breathing." Dan's website: https://www.breathmastery.com Grab a FREE Copy Of My 5 Step Morning Routine: https://guylawrence.com.au

#15 This week I welcome to the show Joshua Mantz. This is one incredible podcast episode. I was truly moved and honoured to have Josh on the show. Josh served as a platoon leader and was shot and killed by an enemy sniper. He flatlined for 15 minutes (yes you read that right) before being brought back to life. We discuss what went on in those 15 minutes and the decade long emotional struggle he would endure as he sought to find meaning in a "second life." About Joshua: Josh was serving as a Platoon Leader with the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq when he was shot and killed by an enemy sniper. The bullet first severed the aorta of one of his men before ricocheting into Josh's leg and severing his femoral artery. He went on to flatline for 15 minutes before being revived by the medical team, and retains full recollection of the event. Physically, Josh made a complete recovery and continued to excel in his career. But internally, he was collapsing. He'd soon come to understand that his near-death experience would pale in comparison to the decade long emotional struggle he would endure as he sought to find meaning in a "second life." It took traveling down many dangerous paths, false starts, suicidal spirals, and bouts of depression before Josh uncovered the truth behind trauma. He found that many of the things that plagued him had little to do with the experience of dying itself. Instead, the void he was experiencing was being driven by guilt, shame, and the microscopic details of events that didn't even seem to be traumatic on the surface. It's this experience that has ignited a passion in Josh for helping others grappling with emotional trauma, and now informs his work within Darker Souls. He is a firm believer that all of us have the strength to overcome our experiences and regain control over our lives. Get more of Joshua Mantz: http://darkersouls.com/ Grab a FREE copy of My 5 Step Morning Routine: https://guylawrence.com.au/morning-routine

#14 Eddie shares his experience with the 4 week Let It In program and the monthly group intentions. You really won't want to miss this as you listen to what we are all truly capable of... Discover how our intentions can be amplified combined with a meditation practise so we can make true change in our lives. You can learn more about My 4 Week Program Here: https://guylawrence.com.au/online-program Guy: 00:05 Eddie, thanks for jumping on the call, man. I really appreciate it. Eddie: 00:07 My pleasure, Guy. I am stoked to be here. Guy: 00:10 Mate, so, first question is, how did you find out about the Let It In program, initially? Eddie: 00:16 Mate, it was totally random. I was just looking for some meditation practice online. I was kind of hoping to come across a meditation course and stumbled onto your one. I think that you were coming up to do something at my gym, at 5th Element. You were just about to do a Let It In, like a one-day seminar. So, I guess the universe was conspiring in that way. Eddie: 00:46 I looked you up online through that, found that the course was starting like a couple of weeks later. A friend of mine had just done it and he loved it. He's my kind of go-to health guru, anyway, so I called him and I asked if he knew of you. He said, "Oh, yeah. I've done it and I'm doing it again." So, I signed right on and it was great. Guy: 01:05 Okay, cool. Why were you looking for meditation course at that time? Eddie: 01:12 Dude, I just had a rough eight months of not being very kind to myself, especially mentally. I was putting together all of the physical elements, I'd put on quite a lot of weight and was just physically not very healthy. The physical was starting to happen but the mental wasn't catching up. I'm a big believer in sort of kill the body and the head will die. I just felt like I needed to bring in that other element. I needed to do some healing on my head and of my heart. So having that meditation, these daily meditations has been mind-blowing and really, really positive. Really, really positive. Guy: 01:56 Awesome. Did you have any concerns or skepticisms before starting the four-week Let It In program? Eddie: 02:05 I've never done an online course before, so I guess I was curious to see how it was gonna work. I was one of those people that believed I wasn't gonna be able to meditate. So, a part of me was kind of little bit worried that I was just gonna be throwing my cash away and never able to do it. Yeah. As soon as the course started, I mean, the first five days was difficult and then, by the second week, it was like, I was just in the zone. Now, I meditate twice a day, so it's great. Guy: 02:46 Amazing. That's a great point, actually. So, you were a bit concerned about it being online, the program, but were those concerns met? How did you find it once you got go in within the four weeks? Eddie: 02:56 For me, it was way better. I think I have a pretty busy lifestyle and I work a very physical job. So, to be able to have the morning meditations that are just there in my Dropbox that I just jump on every morning and then, instead of coming home and watching Netflix, I could just jump on that, it gave me focus. It was something that I could do while I ate my dinner. It just fit into the schedule really well. I couldn't imagine doing it any other way. Eddie: 03:29 Sometimes finding the time to ... I ended up watching videos and if not every day, every second day and I've rewatched a lot of them, or I did rewatch a lot of them while I was doing the course. If I was trying to make it to a venue every day on top of work and the gym and shopping and lot of stuff, yeah, it would be difficult. So, I love it. I'm a huge believer in online courses. Why not? It's 2018, that's why the Internet is there for. Full Transcript & Video Version Here: https://guylawrence.com.au/supercharging-intention

#13 My awesome guest this week is adventurer Luke Richmond. If you are tiered of the mundane and need a little inspiration to make change, then this podcast episode is for you. Luke's adventures include: Climbed the highest mountains on six continents Set a new world record for ocean rowing across the Atlantic Battled minus 60 degree temperatures in the Antarctic, Witnessed death at high altitude & was held captive in the humid jungles of West Papua Has thrown himself from cliffs in the adrenalin-fueled world of BASE jumping. About Luke: Born to nomadic parents and humble beginnings, Luke Richmond grew up running wild and free in the Australian outback. After finishing school, he joined the Australian Army and served his country overseas as an infantry soldier – an experience that sparked in him an unrelenting desire for adventure. But when he leaves the army Luke finds himself broke and adrift in London, caught up in a soulless world of drug and alcohol addiction. When he wakes up in a police cell with no memory of how he got there, he knows he has hit rock bottom, and makes the snap decision to turn his life around. Within days he is in Thailand, training his mind and body at a Muay Thai boxing camp in the jungles of Phuket. In suffering Luke finds his salvation, and he decides to make the most out of life by seeking adventure in the remote corners of the world. More than an awe-inspiring story of endurance and adventure, One Life One Chance will ultimately remind you that we only have one shot, so don't waste a second of it. https://www.olocadventures.com Grab a FREE copy of My 5 Step Morning Routine: https://guylawrence.com.au/morning-routine

#12 We all know meditation is good for us... so why do most people don't do it or struggle with it? I believe this is partly because we don't truly understand it and how we can truly reap the benefits from it by making it a regular practise. Meditation for me used to feel like some mystical concept that I would get to when I had more time and less better things to do. These days it's a regular practise that has truly helped transform my life. If you want to explore meditation a little more but don't know where to start, then this podcast is for you. 4 Week Interactive Online Program Starts May 14th 2018: --> https://guylawrence.com.au/landing-page-online-program

#11 This week I welcome to the show my good friend Jordan Travers. Strap yourself in as we go straight down the rabbit hole with his near death and outer body experience, his journey with the sacred ritual Ayahuasca (the vine of the souls) and his remarkable career as a holistic health coach. We also discuss his excellent new book; Man Alive - Free your mind. Reclaim your health. Discover your true nature. About Jordan: When he was 16, Jordan crashed a moped at 60 miles an hour, breaking bones and crushing his trachea, which placed him in a coma. The journey through intense medical and rehabilitative procedures was completely life-changing and propelled him to health and wellness. Since earning a bachelor in Biomedical Science and Pre-Medicine, Jordan has personally coached over 100 clients one on one and has influenced several hundred more in group settings. Many of his clients are successful business owners and executives, who sacrifice their health for their career and seek Jordan's help to reclaim their vitality. Jordan co-created the world's first 12-week holistic corporate wellness program The Ultimate Reboot, which has delivered incredible results for hundreds of employees from some of the largest organisations in Australia. Additionally, Jordan is now focusing on hosting personal transformation retreats in beautiful destinations around the world, where men can reconnect with themselves, with inspiring people and with nature. Grab A FREE Copy Of My 5 Step Morning Routine: http://guylawrence.com.au/morning-routine

#10 This week we welcome to the show Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. This week I bring you Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. I could listen to this conversation over and over again as there is so much wisdom here from Don Miguel. Sit back and enjoy as he shares his life's teaching with us to better our lives daily. About Don Miguel: When he was only 14 years old, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. apprenticed to his father don Miguel Sr. and his grandmother, Madre Sarita, to learn how to they manifested their intent to heal people, both physically and spiritually. When he reached his mid-20's, after 10 years of apprenticeship, his father intensified his training. This training culminated one day when don Miguel Ruiz Sr. sent his eldest son out in the world, saying, "Find your way out. Go home and master Death by becoming alive." For the past six years, don Miguel Jr. has applied the lessons learned from his father and grandmother to define and enjoy his own personal freedom while achieving peace with all of creation. As a Nagual, Miguel Jr. is finally ready to pass along the wisdom and the tools of his family's traditions. Along with his father, don Miguel Ruiz Sr., and brother, don Jose Ruiz, don Miguel Jr. leads workshops, retreats and power journeys to help others to achieve their own personal freedom and optimal physical and spiritual health.When he was only 14 years old, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. apprenticed to his father don Miguel Sr. and his grandmother, Madre Sarita, to learn how to they manifested their intent to heal people, both physically and spiritually. When he reached his mid-20's, after 10 years of apprenticeship, his father intensified his training. This training culminated one day when don Miguel Ruiz Sr. sent his eldest son out in the world, saying, "Find your way out. Go home and master Death by becoming alive." For the past six years, don Miguel Jr. has applied the lessons learned from his father and grandmother to define and enjoy his own personal freedom while achieving peace with all of creation. As a Nagual, Miguel Jr. is finally ready to pass along the wisdom and the tools of his family's traditions. Along with his father, don Miguel Ruiz Sr., and brother, don Jose Ruiz, don Miguel Jr. leads workshops, retreats and power journeys to help others to achieve their own personal freedom and optimal physical and spiritual health. He also hosts a successful weekly internet radio show, "The Way of the Desert".

#9 This week the roles are reversed as my special guest is me, Guy Lawrence. I was recently interviewed on my wife's podcast; Lynda Griparic - Love & Guts. Nobody knows me better than her as she's been there every step of the way regarding my transition from stepping down from 180 Nutrition, and creating my Let It In workshops and online course. It was safe to say she knew how to get the most out of me and this interview. This whole conversation evolves around how we 'bridge the gap between the life we currently live to the life we TRULY want to live'. About Guy Lawrence: He is a coach, speaker, podcaster, wellness advocate and entrepreneur. Originally co-founded natural supplement company 180 Nutrition in 2010.180 Nutrition became one of Australia's leading natural proteins was a Telstra business awards finalist and gained multiple national media exposure or their efforts. Guy also founded the no1 ranked iTunes podcast 'The Health Sessions' achieving over 2 million downloads whilst interviewing some of the worlds pioneering health experts and New York times best-selling authors. With over ten years in the health and fitness industry, Guy has also explored many facets of health including what's deemed 'alternative' and the measured effects on the body; from using meditation and neuroscience to create altered states of consciousness, shamanic rituals, cold exposure and breath work to name a few. His latest project 'Let It In' is a community based platform that helps people bridge the gap between the life they live and the life they truly want to live. Guy shares his findings via his workshops, retreats and 4 week online program, creating a space for individuals to come together as a community that supports transformation and change.