“We’re all human beings and we all crave connection with other human beings.”In this episode, I get to speak with the incredible Ken Blackman - a sex and relationship expert who focuses on sex, intimacy, and connection.I believe your life is a product of your relationships - whether that’s with your friends, parents, your partner, your kids, or your work colleagues. In my own life I’ve found that the better your relationships, the better your life becomes so I couldn’t wait to get an expert perspective on something we all struggle with to some degree.We’re social beings - we CRAVE connection - but it’s also an area of lives where we can find it difficult to have what we really want.And in this episode, you’ll get some insights that will help you understand why that is.“Courage is NOT fearlessness.”Although Ken has been coaching for over 20 years, he wasn't always a relationship expert. Previously, he worked at Apple, but he found his true passion after struggling with intimate relationships himself.Ken used to believe he had it all going against him - that he was a ‘hopeless case’. He didn’t see himself as attractive or charming. Instead, he saw himself as short, shy, and introverted - until he changed ONE thing.And that’s just one of the topics we cover in this deep conversation.So if you’re socially awkward, or you struggle with intimacy, or you just find connection hard, you’re going to want to tune into this episode. I promise you’ll take away some insight and some practical ideas that are going to transform the way you interact with the people in your life.So enjoy!“I learned that the only thing that mattered in my relationships is how I felt about myself.” Some questions I ask: Let’s go back to that first year. How did you become a relationship expert, what drew you to that, and how was it starting something new when you came from a corporate background. [1:10]You mentioned that what happens in the bedroom is a microcosm for what’s happening in the entire relationship. What role does self-awareness play in this? [4:55]What are some of the things you did that made you feel good about yourself? [7:21]Do you think self awareness and self belief are the same thing? [8:36]Why do you think facing your fears allowed you to feel better about yourself and shaped the man you are today? [10:22]How do you turn things around if you’re afraid of social situations? [14:45]Is vulnerability an absolute must for connection? [17:00]How does emotional intelligence help you build a fulfilling life? [22:16]How can you develop intuition and then use it to make sound decisions? [32:56]Does the fear voice get quieter or does it get smarter? [37:10]How do the best relationships stay grounded? [48:25] In this episode, you will hear about: How Ken’s relationship challenges and the transformation he personally experienced, kick-started his coaching journey.[2:51]Why changing the way you feel about yourself can change your experience in relationships. [7:00]The important difference between having an emotion and feeling an emotion. [8:50]Why you should say the elephant in the room if you’re feeling socially awkward. [15:36]What emotional intelligence actually is. [20:05]The real reason we’re drawn to another human being (it’s not what you think!) [23:37]‘Spidey sense’ - what guys (in general) are really looking for in a relationship. [27:25]All about Gourmet Love Life. [44:47]Why we judge our emotions. [46:25] How to contactIf you want to be one of the first to work through Ken’s new couples coaching programme, visit www.gourmetlovelife.com.Ken coaches 1-1 as well aso if you have any questions, email ken@kenblackman.com. We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There’s a lot more going on here than just cells floating around in my body. My mind has a lot more to do with it than I believe.” Frank started college just like any other student. He was outgoing, social, and identified himself as an athlete. But that all changed in his second semester when he got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Used to peak fitness and endless physical energy, Frank started to experience intense stomach pains and blood in his stools - on a daily basis. Sport became painful and Frank’s social life dried up because he never wanted to be far from a toilet. After 18 months of declining health, Frank put his trust in the doctors and agreed to have his colon removed. This involved major surgery and a length recovery process. Frank felt better for a few months, then the pain started all over again. In this episode, Frank tells his story of finding positivity amongst this chaos. He shares how he was able to learn from his dwindling health to take control of his life and find a way to be of service to others. “I was going to get advice from everyone and filter that through my own decision-making system. But ultimately, it wasn’t going to be someone else making the decision for me… It was going to be me interviewing, learning and reviewing all this information.” After traditional medicine failed to provide answers, Frank became the CEO of his own health - a decision that opened the door to an intense journey of spiritual and personal development. Frank learned to see his physical condition through a broader lens. He realized the problem wasn’t just in his physical body - it was connected to his emotions and mindset too. He learned that overall wellness and human optimization is a combination or emotional, spiritual, and physical pillars. Neglect one of these and it create a dis-ease state in another part of your body. It’s what makes this episode so fascinating. This podcast is more than a journey back to health. It’s also shows how you can keep control and influence - even when you feel your life is held back by factors outside of your control. So tune into this episode and listen to an incredible conversation about health, happiness, business, and the role your everyday decisions and habits play in creating a life that’s fulfilling - regardless of your circumstances. Frank really is a rockstar and I can’t wait for you to be inspired by this unbelievable episode. “You’re only as good as the patterns you run yesterday and today.” Some questions I ask: Can you tell us about your first illness? [5.29]How was life for you after your colon was removed? [12:50]What happened when you got Lymes Disease? [14:50]What gave you the confidence to take ownership of your conditions and seek alternative solutions? [18:18]How long did it take you to internalize new habits - and did your pain accelerate the process at all? [30:00]Why did your body not want you to change? [33:22]Give me a tangible example of how focusing on one part of your life led to clarity in another part. [36:50]What is it about love that allows the body to heal? [41:30]How do you stay grounded on a daily basis? [52:18] In this episode, you will hear about: Why Frank was advised to have his colon removed - and the harrowing detail of what this procedure involves. [10:00]Why Frank became the CEO of his own health. [20:50]The improvements Frank noticed as he began exploring alternative solutions. [22:19]How Frank ‘repatterned his identity’ with the help of Rob Scott - getting results after just three days. [23:59]Frank on the power of goal setting to create a life you love. [27:50]Frank’s wellness routine and anchors. [32:00]The interesting link between disease and emotions. [35:00]The power of authentic human connection - what happened when Frank had cracks in his armor and he allowed other people in to support him. [38:52]How love can play out in business - and what Frank is really selling at The Ohm Store. [45:45]The real reason people buy products (and how this transforms what you sell). [48:25] How to contactCheck out the love and Frank’s incredible singing bowl collection at www.theOhmstore.co.    We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Betting on yourself is probably one of the most accelerated tracks of genuine personal development that you’ll ever go down.”In this episode I dive deep into the rabbit hole with psychotherapist and the ‘Shrink for Entrepreneurs’ - Peter Shallard.Peter started his business journey in his homeland of New Zealand with a brick and mortar psychotherapy clinic. After a local business owner became a client, Peter was inspired to explore entrepreneurialism to build his own practice. This kick-started a love affair with business and how business can be used as a tool for accelerated human growth and development.Fast-forward a decade, and Peter now works with entrepreneurs to help them achieve wealth, freedom, and sanity (the ultimate hat trick for entrepreneurs) so they’re in a position to figure out ‘what next’ - because that’s the place where life gets most fulfilling.This episode is incredible. Peter is obsessed with understanding what makes people tick and why they’re compelled to do the things they do. Peter’s depth of insight is profound and it’s remarkable to hear him articulate the different dimensions of the psyche. It’s an episode I just know you’re going to take a ton away from.The freedom-responsibility paradox: “Freedom is a great value to get you moving, but ultimately what you end up building requires a shouldering of some responsibility.”Peter believes that now is the best time to be alive. Thanks to technology we have the ability to do so much. It’s one of the reasons that entrepreneurialism is such an attractive path to take through life.Business helps you figure out your purpose and is a vehicle to uncover meaning. It drives personal development and growth too thanks to all the paradoxes you move through. So listen in…You’ll hear an incredible conversation about suffering, pain, chaos, and struggle, and why we need these in our lives. You’ll learn how true freedom can only come from the shouldering of responsibility and you’ll hear why the service of others is the most powerful route to fulfillment.Whether you’re a business owner.or not, I promise you will not view your work through the same lens after you’ve listened to this episode. It’s informative, inspiring, but above all transformative.“I’m happiest and most centered when I’m drinking coffee and reading a good book.”Some questions I ask:What was it about the field of business psychology that attracted you in the first place? [5:47]What was the shift that made you want to learn about sales, marketing, and copywriting? [12:25]How did you train/brainwash your subconscious to ensure it was on your side as you made this shift? [15:58]What are the similarities between people who are going through really dark stuff and people who have an eternal optimism about them? [20:15]How do you recognize the fear patterns in your own life so you can bring them to the surface and solve them? [24:10]What’s the value of uncovering those demons by putting yourself through so much struggle - what makes the journey worth it? [26:10]How do you view responsibility? [28:40]How does the pursuit of purpose in the shouldering of responsibility fuel some people? [31:50]How do you train yourself to notice when the right opportunities show up in life? [34:56]How do you change your relationship with hardship? [39:35]In the midst of everything, how do you stay grounded? [47:53] In this episode, you will hear about:How a business owner client turned things around for Peter. [9:00]How Peter used his psychotherapy background to become a more effective and impactful sales person. [17:40]Why Peter recommends that entrepreneurs should get a job. [19:00]The challenges we all have in common - regardless of who we are. [21:00]Why taking on the challenge to create something from nothing is one of the most valuable things you can do for your own personal journey. [25:01]The number one reason why people stop businesses in the western world. [27:30]Why our current circumstances have put us on a search for meaning. [32:35]Why an obsession with avoiding pain and seeking freedom and what feels good can stifle your personal and business growth. [37:40]Why Peter credits his parents with his success. [44:23] How to contactCheck out www.CommitAction.com to learn how Peter helps entrepreneurs outsource the battle for focus and productivity.Read more from Peter over on his personal blog - www.PeterShallard.com. We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“An addiction is something that’s covering up something else.”Jenn Edden has been helping people quit their sugar addiction for over 14 years. As you’ll hear in this episode, this is Jenn’s calling and she’s hugely passionate about the work she does.Jenn captivated me because you don’t often hear sugar and addiction in the same sentence. But when you learn that sugar lights up the same part of the brain as cocaine, you realize how serious this addiction can be. I guess that’s what’s most scary. How many times were you given a lollipop when you were hurt or sick as a child?Jenn is the real deal. Raised in an addictive family, Jenn admits she’s seen a lot. It’s one of the things that makes her such an authority on this subject. She knows her stuff and she’s going to get you to view sugar in a whole new way.Especially if you have kids...“First answer, right answer.”As a mom of three, it’s fascinating to learn how Jenn has drawn from her own experiences and teachings to raise kids who have high self-esteem and strong awareness of their emotions. So listen in and discover some of the strategies Jenn uses to stop addiction from bedding down - so you can use them in your own life.This episode dives into topics I wasn’t expecting to come up in a conversation about sugar - but as you’ll see they’re all related to addiction. We cover everything from guilt to forgiveness, to goal-setting, delayed gratification, failure, passion, and purpose.I loved this episode so much and I know you’re going to love it too. So listen in. You’ll learn a heap about managing addiction, preventing addiction, and ultimately living in a way that’s true to your soul.“Guilt is a wasted emotion and a learned behavior… Get the lesson and the guilt should melt away.”Some questions I ask:There are so many addictions out there. How did you decide to focus on sugar? [1:20]When was the moment you realized enough was enough with the sugar in your life? [3:35]Why do you think a near-death experience can help define what’s important for you? [6:48]How do you teach kids and teenagers to love themselves? [19:00]How does forgiveness play a role in addiction? [23:35]What habits do you implement every single day so you can retrain your brain? [28:00]Why does gratitude serve as a shield for you from the habits you don’t want to have? [29:59]How do you keep track of your lessons? [25:23]If you haven’t gone through a rock bottom, how do you create a rock bottom experience for yourself so that you can have the same level of knowledge? [36:50]How do you stay grounded on a daily basis? [45:24] In this episode, you will hear about:Where does addiction come from? [9:00]How you can know if you’re addicted to something. [12:26]The most important lessons Jenn learned from her parents. [22:20]The three words that can heal anything. [24:20]How guilt is linked to sugar. [25:50]Jenn’s 1-minute journaling practice that helps keep her aware and stops her getting into old stuff. [29:25]How past experiences can be used to create a better experience for yourself. [31:42]The number one thing Jenn teaches. [34:06] How to contactJenn’s book Woman UnleashedHow to start your day clean with sugar free coffee - get your free download here.  We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You have to take a leap of faith that you can in fact succeed at one thing… and practice that great advice which is sometimes hard to follow which is called focus.”This episode’s guest is a rockstar!Majeed started his entrepreneurial journey when he was just 16. By the time he was 21, he’d bought and sold FIVE companies and used entrepreneurship to fund his passion for travel.Majeed is now in his early 30s and he’s married with two young children, but his mantra for life hasn’t changed. “I live to travel” and that’s what he does! He now travels the world helping experts get their stories onto stages so they can serve more people with their message through public speaking.It’s one of the reasons Majeed has such incredible insight. Through his work he gets to help all kinds of people including Olympic athletes. This breadth of knowledge and experience shines bright throughout conversation.One topic we talk about a LOT is passion. It’s so important if you want a life that’s fulfilling.So come listen in and discover powerful ways to infuse more passion into your life - even when you feel you’ve lost it. Majeed shares some simple strategies that you can use to transform your day-to-day reality almost instantly.“Passion is really important to me, but it’s an incomplete strategy to say ‘follow your passion’ and everything else is going to work out.”Watch out for the powerful strategy Majeed shares around the role of pain too.Majeed explains how “taking action is a great way to take responsibility”. One place we can act is with our emotions. I loved the conversation we had about emotions being signals and how an understanding of what those signals are trying to communicate can transform how you experience the way you feel.There’s so much gold in this episode it’s hard to sum it all up into a few words.Spend just 45-minutes listening to this episode and you’ll take away some fresh ideas about all of life’s most important topics. Passion, legacy, pain, success, money, harmony, presence, self awareness, goals, family… we cover it all!And you’ll be all the richer for investing your time with this incredible man.“Taking action is a great way to take responsibility.”“The most powerful beliefs are the ones that start with the words IAM.”Some questions I ask:How did you get your start in entrepreneurship and why was this path so attractive for you? [4:20]How do you think passion fits into the equation of life that you’re creating for yourself. [10:19]How do you think struggle and passion go hand in hand? [12:29]How do you create passion when there isn’t any? [16:17]Did your parents attitude to life change when they saw you become successful in business? [23:40]Have you ever achieved a goal that left you empty and if so, how did you invigorate your passion afterward? [25:50]Was there a rock bottom moment that made you have clarity about what was important in your life? [30:51]How do you keep up with your rituals and routines when you’re on the go so much? [37:24]Do you think pain has a place in your life and if so, how do you normalize it so you don’t perceive pain as the world running against you? [40:43]You are so self aware. What tips can you share to help others develop this skill? [44:27]In the midst of everything you’ve been through, how do you stay grounded each day? [49:43]In this episode, you will hear about:Why Majeed ‘lives to travel’. [3:30]How a cherry-coconut snow cone changed Majeed’s life. [4:40]The bigger thinking question Majeed asked himself when he wanted to break out of his grow-sell-travel model. [5:36]The beliefs that shaped Majeed’s attitude to money. [8:20]What one of Majeed’s mentors meant by the MAP to the Money spot. [10:41]Why many of us end up running faster on a treadmill to nowhere. [14:12]What happens when we try to do multiple things to keep the lights, pay the bills, and make the ends work. [15:35]The importance of physiological strategies for transforming your mood - and the role of the gym. [32:53]The journal Majeed recommends everyone tries. [39:05]How to contact MajeedDiscover how Majeed helps experts share their message through public speaking at www.ExpertSpeaker.com.You can also email Majeed at - majeed@expertspeaker.com We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The ego uses the past to predict the future… By holding onto the past, you’re just creating the same pattern.”This episode’s guest didn’t think she’d make it to her 40s.Raised by immigrant parents, Adamaris was brought up with the belief that you have to work hard for everything. She was taught that no one was going to give her anything - she had to do it all herself.So that’s what she did.As a high achiever, Adamaris committed to the grind and tackled life the ‘world’s way’. She worked her way through the education system to ace college and get a masters degree before landing a corporate job in an investment bank.Then she worked and worked until she reached the point where her body couldn’t take it anymore.Thanks to severe adrenal exhaustion, Adamaris’s dream fell apart. Incapable of work she had no choice, but to quit her job. Suddenly, she was $50k in debt, living at home with her parents, and so broken her body couldn’t even digest foods - only liquids.It was an insane low that became the ‘gift’ which transformed Adamaris’s life.“Instead of feeling fear as something bad, I just shift it into WOW - some change is coming. I’m going to another level and getting new information.”When you’re at rock bottom, it can feel alien to surrender to the now - especially when hard work and hustle is all you know. But the truth is, we can’t do it all alone.It’s only when you surrender that you can activate the energetic source that created everything.As soon as Adamaris opened the door to help, she received it. This kick-started a healing and personal discovery that’s turned Adamaris into the coach and mentor she is today.In this incredible episode (which was recorded on Adamaris’ 44th birthday!) we dive deep into key concepts that catalyse growth and self-discovery. We discuss the power of fear before getting into an in-depth discussion about the role of the ego. Listen out for this topic - it’s going to help you understand why repeating patterns show up in your life.Adamaris’s story is typical of so many high-achievers who get seduced into the hustle. But as you’ll see, letting go is powerful too - if you want to create a life that’s extraordinary and deeply aligned with your true calling. I took a ton from this episode and I can’t wait to hear your takeaways.“Be open to the uncomfortableness.” Some questions I ask:Tell me about the severe illness you experienced that became the catalyst for where you are today. [4:02]Why do you think people offered assistance after you asked for help? [9:22]What was the root reason for your illness? [12:58]Tell me about your relationship with fear? [17:57]What do you mean by ‘calling’? [22:59]How do you develop the sensitivities that allow you to be aware of your calling in any given moment? [25:30]How does your emotional pain influence your physical pain? [31:00]How does forgiveness work with the law of attraction? [38:50]If acceptance is the first step, how do you get better at accepting the circumstances in your life? [42:28]In the midst of everything you’ve been through, how do you stay grounded? [25:39] In this episode, you will hear about:What happened in Adamaris’s life when she hit rock bottom. [7:07]How you become someone who can accept love and help from others. [11:24]The simple morning ritual that opens your channels to receive. [12:20]How it feels to surrender. [16:55]How purpose changes in relation to where we are in any given moment. [20:50]The role of the ego in our lives and how to work with it. [29:20]Why Adamaris and her husband talk about issues IMMEDIATELY. [31:30]The power of forgiveness in your life (and what happens when you refuse to let go). [33:00]Why the ego wants you to experience what you already know. [35:10]The question to ask your subconscious if you’re not achieving the things you want (because there are only THREE reasons why). [41:00]Why healing, manifestation, and acceptance are all the same things. [43:00]The HUGE power of people loving you (and why you should send love to others. [48:31] How to contactGet more from Adamaris at www.Adamarismendoza.com. We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There is no wrong way to live life.”I’m super pumped for episode 40. It’s another BIG milestone for the Stay Grounded podcast and we’ve got an incredible guest to mark this special occasion.Marc Cordon and I have similar roots. As second generation immigrants, we’ve both grown up as minorities trying to find our own version of the American dream. And it’s been one hell of a ride!As you’ll hear in this episode, Marc wasn’t always the approachable, compassionate guy you’ll hear today. He used to be ‘an angry Asian’ - desperate to not be Filipino so he could be like everyone else and fit it. But that wasn’t Marc’s destiny. In fact, standing out became the very thing that helped him achieve the success he enjoys today.Inspired by Michael Jackson, Marc is the coach that coaches the coaches. A positive psychology expert and the force behind Make Money Coaching Program, Marc’s mission is to empower people and have as much fun as possible.So settle in because you’re in for a treat! Along with some incredibly honest life advice, Marc dives into his story from former Asian band, to social justice campaigner, to highly sought after coach. I took a whole ton from this conversation and I know you will too.“Growth does have pain, but it also has an ecstacy part to it.”Another thing Marc and I have in common is our obsession with using fear as a positive force.In this episode, Marc shares some of the neuroscience and psychology that helps explains why fear shows up and how you can channel it. It’s a game-changer. As you’ll see, this all tracks back to our tribal roots.There’s a wake up call right there… because the voice that tells you that you can’t do something stems from just a tiny bundle of cells. The rest of your incredible brain isn’t being used.It’s why - as Marc says - positive psychology can only explain so much. The rest of it, you just gotta get out there and life your life. You’ve got to go with the ups, the downs, and the all arounds!P.S. Make sure you listen right to the end of this episode and you’ll discover how to grab a FREE copy of Marc’s upcoming book.“We are built to grow. We are not built to stay the same. We are built to evolve”Some questions I ask:How did you get into positive psychology? [4:29]How did you flip your us v them mentality to one that’s more inclusive and warm? [12:35]How does separating suffering from growing pains link back to finding your purpose? [17:14]If we’re meant to grow together, how does solo growth fit into the mix and what’s a good balance between the two? [20:15]How do you reframe loneliness and turn it into something you can positively use to find happiness and fulfillment? [24:30]How do you turn yourself into someone who’s never surprised by change so you can embrace change in your own life? [29:05]How do you build belief in your own life and how do you keep fostering that spirit so that you can continue moving forward as you evolve and grow? [31:42]How do you train yourself to savor moments? [38:50]Once you figured out the distinction between pain and suffering, did you ever have a point in your life when you got pulled back? [44:35]In the midst of everything you’ve gone through, how do you remember to stay grounded? [49:50]In this episode, you will hear about:What Marc saw was working and how that framed his future life. [6:24]How Marc got to play in the ‘best Asian band in the south.’ [8:38]‘What went wrong?” The song lyrics that summed up Marc’s life and helped him make a shift. [10:10]How Michael Jackson helped Marc figure out what he wanted to do. [11:05]Marc’s ‘weak minded view’ of social justice. [12:15]Why a conversation about a student’s best class made Marc so angry. [13:51]How Marc sees happiness - and the problem with goal setting. [15:23]The difference between loneliness and solitude - and why the difference matters. [21:05]Why you should feel the feels and why judgement is all part of that. [25:40]The sure-fire way of going to your deathbed with regrets. [28:00]Why we get scared by other people’s success. [30:30]Kaisan, the importance of 1%, and the value of micro moments. [36:28]How to proactively use pain to grow. [42:30]Why the Hero’s Journey is a spiral, NOT a cycle. [45:35]How to contactMarc is Mcordon over on Facebook. Discover how Marc helps coaches at marccordon.comGrab your FREE copy of Marc’s upcoming book when you email marc@marccordon.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you just work with amazing people, helping a billion isn’t as crazy as it sounds.”I first heard this guest speak at a recent event and I was hooked immediately.Dr. Steve Young has, what many would call, a crazy goal.In fact he calls his mission to help a BILLION people love their way to building their greatest legacy by providing the tools and systems for success his ‘moonshot’ goal.But as you’ll hear in this episode, it’s not as crazy as it sounds.Since 2001 Dr. Steve has personally healed over 7 thousand people and influenced countless more indirectly. Using functional medicine and drawing upon science-based principles, Steve helps people resolve their physical ailments so they can return to health and high energy.He’s all about the process - not the hacks. Specifically, Steve inspires people to transform their relationship with food so they can regain control of their body and leverage health to live a happier life.“We all have this ability of heightened intuition. Our reality is so much more than the five senses.“How do I get my productivity in today in a way that is serving of my health and my happiness.”But this episode is about so much more than food, nutrition and weight loss. Instead, we dig deeper into what drives Dr. Steve to do what he does.Steve explains that how we do one thing is how we do everything.In other words, whatever you’re doing with food, you’ll be doing with your work and relationships too. But obstacles are just opportunities. When you can transform your roadblocks into a new door, fear dissolves and a new path opens up.So if you’d like to live to 150 and you’re ready to explore a new relationship with food, life, goals, and health, you’re going to love this deep conversation with Steve.As well as practical tips, we also talk about tuning into the ‘magic’ that’s always there to guide you towards the life where maximum happiness awaits.So listen in now and discover why Steve has become one of my favorite people!“You want to have goals, but you need to practice taking off your blinders and being open to what I call magic.”“Our brains have infinite wisdom. The power is in the question.”Some questions I ask:How did you land on your moonshot goal? [3:42]Was there a turning point in your life that made you shift from wanting to help people to look sexy, to wanting to help people heal? [4:20]When you talk about healing, are you referring to the body, the mind, or the spirit? [6:01]What are the starting steps to manufacture miracles in your own life? [10:55]Give me a story of how the power of saying YES led to an experience you didn’t expect. [14:10]How do you cultivate the trust to say yes to opportunities where the end result is unclear? [15:49]How do you balance staying yes with staying focused so you don’t get stuck with shiny object syndrome. [17:00]What have you learned that would help you fast-track your progess if you could do it all again with what you know now. [19:00]What questions can people ask themselves to make better choices about their health and happiness? [24:23]How do you celebrate life? [32:56]How many different times have you seen the same fear show up in your life? [39:00]Where does our intrinsic need to go faster come from? [42:00]In the midst of everything, how do you stay grounded? [44:37]In this episode, you will hear about:Following the magical breadcrumbs from the universe. [1:30]How Richard Branson created a turning point for Steve and inspired him to upgrade his goal to a billion. [3:30]Pushing back against the messaging of the fitness industry - ‘you’re not good enough unless you can do this’. [5:15]The drive to help people on a deeper level that led to a shift from mechanical to ‘complete’ healing. [6:20]Steve’s incredible stories of profound healing. [8:20]‘What is the universe trying to reveal that’s in your best interest’. Why being goal driven can make you blind and the importance of taking off the blinders and see what’s in the periphery. [11:00]The filter that Steve runs everything through to help him say yes to the right things. [18:10]How Steve defines self care for 2018 - and the power of overlapping activities and removing labels. [21:50]Why stress is not good or bad and why a lack of stress can make you die easier. [25:00]Why our relationship with food (not the tactical diets) dictates everything. [27:25]How Steve defines healthy, what you should eat 80% of the time, and the three core values to adopt when it comes to food. [31:30]How Steve embraces and transforms fear. [35:15]How to contact Steve:Visit www.drsteveyoung.com for anything about health, mindset, healing, parenting, and living longer.We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I became OK with failing - with the possibility that it might not work out. That was where the freedom came.” This episode’s guest and I have a lot in common. We both have corporate backgrounds in engineering (in fact, Darla calls herself a recovering engineer!) and we both experienced similar trigger moments that ‘forced’ us to take the leap out on our own. Now, Darla’s life couldn’t be more different! As a coach, she hosts intimate retreats that help people fast-track their learning and get out of their own way. So if there’s a part of you that’s not fully satisfied with the life you live right now, this episode is for you. Like me, Darla lived her life as convention tells us to do. She did all the right things, but life still slapped her in the face. But sometimes we need to be forced backwards before we can move forward again. So if you want to get unstuck, listen in as Darla dives deep into her own journey. Along the way, she reveals the hidden beliefs and experiences that are probably holding you back too. Many of which stretch all the way back to when you were just seven-years-old. (Listen out for our discussion around this critical age.) “We don’t know how much time we have, but I was living like at some point in the future the stars will align and I’ll be able to do my thing.” Darla’s passion is helping people be themselves so they can explore their own unique expression on this planet. Listen out for the reasons why Darla is so driven by this mission. When you understand the wider context of Darla’s work, you’ll see just how significant it really is. I took so much from this conversation and I know you will too. Whether you want to pocket a couple techniques to help you break free, get a deeper understanding of the stories that are driving your subconscious mind, or just be inspired by a ‘recovering engineer’ who now spends all her time doing what she loves, this is for you. So settle down and treat yourself to the genius that is Darla Le Doux. “I have so little drama in my life now because I make the decisions in advance, consciously rather than letting my subconscious take over and then having to pick up the pieces.” “What is this revealing to me?” “The more we can tune into how we’re feeling and share it, and let people know, the better.” “When you hear the opportunity to get in the door with someone, do it.” Some questions I ask: How did you finally make the jump into coaching and what was the trigger point that made it come alive for you. [4:06]How did you turn divorce and your stepdad's passing into fuel that helped you move forward? [9:33]How did moving through a divorce motivate you to do what you do now and show up as you show up now. [13:36]How has your relationship with pain changed over time? [17:40]How is your life’s purpose showing up through the work you do right now. [18:44]How does your ego line up with your subconscious and influence your day-to-day? [27:00]How do you help someone’s ego step aside because it knows you need it. [31:00]How do you rewrite your own story? [31:54]In the midst of everything you’ve achieved, how do you stay grounded. [48:16] In this episode, you will hear about: Darla’s 10 years in the self help aisle. [4:45]What gave Darla the urgency and perspective she needed to make her big life-changing decisions. [10:21]How ‘real stuff’ makes us present to life, purpose, and what we want to spend our time doing. [13:10]How divorce helped Darla become aware of the subconscious thoughts that were running the show - so she didn’t make the same choices again. [16:23]The question that Darla uses to reframe pain. [18:25]Why Darla is passionate about retreats and the power they have to help us grow. [19:50]Why a lack of connection and intimacy is the cause of the crises we have in the world right now. [21:00]How shifting your environment helps you expose the subconscious thoughts so you can see inside yourself. [22:14]Why the age of seven is such a critical age. [27:50]‘Be smart, get loved’ - how this story played out and ran Darla’s life. [29:00]Why you need to share and validate the parts of you that you hide before you can feel safe showing it to others. [35:02]The question to ask throughout the day to tune into your intuition and where you’re at. [36:47]How to use live events to create an environment that helps you grow. [42:04] How to contactCheck out Darla’s new podcast - Retreat and Grow Rich.Discover more about the power of retreats at www.retreatleaderquiz.com We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We have a philosophy that all emotions are good. It’s about being able to move through those emotions that’s the key - so you can move from the negative to the positive.”This episode is a little bit special because I don’t have one guest, I have two!It’s power couple Desiree and Alonto Mangandog and they’re both passionate about using essential oils, aromatherapy, and acupuncture to help people process and move through their emotions.This episode blew my mind! When we live in our heads and we’re challenged by what Alonto referred to as ‘infobesity’, we can lose sense of the power our senses have to shake up our emotions.Desiree explains how 95% of everything that goes on happens in our subconscious - it’s no wonder it can be so hard to know ourselves - so we can grow and evolve into our potential.But as you’ll see in this episode, essential oils are a powerful tool that can unlock the door to heightened emotional awareness and maturity. That’s because the right oils used in the right situation can soften us, shift the flow of energy, and help us make sense of the way that we feel.“Aromatherapy helped me clear out the noise… So I can listen to myself and follow my truth.”This episode is fascinating - and profound.Make healing yourself a priority, and you inadvertently heal everyone around you. Maybe the most powerful things we can do as individuals is to open ourselves up so we can show up in the world from a place of abundance - instead of scarcity.That’s what essential oils can help you do.So if you struggle to manage and process your emotions. If you’re stuck in stories that disempower you. If you’re tied up in emotions connected to events that happened years - even decades ago - you’ll get a lot from this conversation.Oh and we talk about coffee too :)Coffee is a plant after all and as you’ll see it has some powerful properties that can unlock joy and influence who comes into our lives.I had no ideas how powerful essential oils could be until I heard Desiree and Alonto share their experiences and knowledge. Now I want to know more and more and I think you’ll feel the same. So brew yourself a cup of coffee and tune in. Give me an hour and I’ll give you a whole new perspective on emotional well-being.“The negative gives you the positive. You can’t have light if you don’t know darkness.”Some questions I ask:How did you guys meet? [1:04]How did you get into aromatherapy, essential oils, acupuncture, and emotional healing? [1:54]How can our emotional state be influenced by our senses? [6:31]How do you use aromatherapy to treat pain? [14:18]When using aromatherapy to heal, how much of the transition is due to the oil itself or your own reaction to the oil? [18:20]Give me a story about how aromatherapy and sensory awareness has helped you in your own life. [24:46]What’s the difference between noise and a negative emotion? [29:16]How have your emotions evolved over time as you’ve learned more about them? [33:15]How does emotional maturity tie back to happiness and fulfillment and how does this change over time? [38:52]In the midst of everything you’ve gone through, how do you stay grounded on a daily basis? [51:17]In this episode, you will hear about:The power of journaling to build your awareness and what to write about. [10:17]The three main ways that habits are developed. [11:10]How smell is able to create a vivid emotion and recall vivid memories. [12:30]How essential oils or plants pair with emotions to help transform how you feel. [15:24]Stranded on a desert island? Desiree would want this oil with her. [16:42]How bergamont brings about a shift in perspective to help boost your sense of hope (and why you can’t just take out emotions without replacing them with something else). [17:28]The aromatic benefits of coffee and its associated organs. [21:14]How taste affects our emotions. [23:14]‘Infobesity’ - and how oils can help you find the music and rhythm amongst the noise that you’re supposed to dance to. [28:23]Why all emotions are beautiful and how to gracefully move through emotions. [31:19]The importance of discernment and knowing when to say yes and no. [32:01]Why none of us are inherently lacking - instead, it’s just the stories we tell ourselves. [41:19]Why the subconscious mind makes it so hard for us to change. [43:20]How to contactTo learn more about oils and get involved in the work Alonto and Desiree are doing, visit https://desireemangandog.com.We thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.