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“I know people in the world today who aren’t free. They’re slaves to work, they’re slaves to stereotypes and slaves to cultures and customs they don’t even believe in. Not being in jail does not mean you are free.” This week’s guest is proof that your past doesn’t have to equal your future. You can drop the old stories, change your core beliefs, and create a life you love - even if your past says otherwise.Rewind two decades and not only was Andre serving a 100-year prison sentence, he also ran all the gang activity in the prison. You could say it was his destiny. As a kid, he felt unwanted. He felt disconnected and left out. In turn, he never saw his potential and instead followed a life fuelled by drugs, alcohol, depression, self-harming, and ultimately crime.But as is the case with many people, once he hit rock bottom he was able to turn his life around.It was during a period of solitary confinement that Andre eventually pulled the metaphorical parachute for help. His epiphany inspired him to do the work, and after serving just 14 years, he was free.But more than claiming his physical liberty, Andre also reclaimed his mind to take back full control of his life.Now, Andre’s life is one of impact and giving back. His mission is teaching individuals and corporations how to turn any situation around. His innovative strategies against gang activity and inmate manipulation have also improved correctional facilities across the U.S. He’s an all-round inspirational dude with an impactful and powerful story to share.Can’t wait for you to hear it.“Everything that takes you down helps you come up.”Andre is the man! I was so inspired to discover the strategies and mindsets that enabled him to turn his life around in the most extraordinary way. So tune in now and hear us talk about:How gratitude for rock bottom experiences helps you walk the extraordinary path through lifeThe real definition of freedom - and why most people aren’t as free as they thinkWhy you need to take small steps today to actualize the person you want to be in the futureThe insanely valuable lessons he’d teach his 26-year-old selfWhy Andre believes it’s his curses that allow him to help peopleThe only way to failPrison rarely changes people at such a profoundly core level. Instead, it compounds their anger, frustration, and trauma.But for Andre, it was the turning point that set him on the path of extraordinary.So if you’re stuck with an old way of being that doesn’t serve you, check out this podcast for proof that total and absolute transformation IS possible -- if that’s what you really want.“If you want to be great, you can. If you want to be amazing, you can. If you want to be world-renowned, you can. It just comes with not giving up.” How to contact Discover more about Andre’s work at www.AndreNorman.comFollow Andre on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/andrenorman21/Check out Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrenorman/Follow the conversation on Twitter - https://twitter.com/andrenorman?lang=enWe 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.

“If everyone did the same thing as everyone else, then no one would be creating an impact.” It was 2011 when Cathryn Lavery moved from Ireland to New York City to take up a graduate job as an architect. Despite dabbling with an Ebay store while at school, there was no question of her not following a traditional career path. And anyway, she didn’t know any entrepreneurs to guide her.But life had other plans.When Cathryn landed in NYC, her employer announced a 25% cut in her pay. Cathryn wasn’t ready to quit or admit to her parents that things weren’t working out as expected, so she launched a side hustle to help make ends meet.Before long that side hustle generated more money than her full-time job. After reading 23 carefully selected books and completing her ‘personal MBA’, Cathryn quit to become a full-time entrepreneur - and never looked back.Today, Cathryn is the CEO and creative genius behind BestSelf.Co - a multi-million-dollar ecommerce brand that develops tools (such as the SELF Journal) to help people live their best lives.With BestSelf.Co, Cathryn won Shopify’s Build a Business and Build a Bigger Business Awards and got mentored by the likes of Tony Robbins and Tim Ferriss. She’s an all-round badass.So if you’re curious about navigating the journey from employee to entrepreneur, and you want to load up on the practices and mindsets that helped Cathryn succeed, this episode is for you.“When I get stuck or things aren’t going as well, it’s usually because I got so caught up with the outcome of what I’m looking for that I stopped enjoying the process of doing it.” Tune into this episode and you’ll hear about:Why being an employee first can make you a much better entrepreneurHow to leverage empathy to attract a kick-ass teamThe reason your relationship with fear evolves as your business growsHow Cathryn makes great decisionsThe four things Cathryn practices to build her self-awarenessWhy Cathryn’s biggest fear is mediocrityWhy you must enjoy the process more than the outcomeWe also chat about the importance of striking the balance between entrepreneurship and art.This was a discussion especially close to my heart. As someone who’s shifting the role I play in my companies to create more space for artistic expression, I was keen to learn how Cathryn makes space to create. Her answers blew me away.So come get inspired and soak up the creative genius that is Cathryn Lavery. “I’m comfortable with being uncomfortable when I know it'll get me to the next part of fulfilment or happiness.” How to contact For productivity, business, and product development tips that will help you go from idea to impact, check out Cathryn’s YouTube Channel - Little Might.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 a way in which we can ask good questions, and I think that is the bridge I often use to help people discover these latent powers within themselves and their own human potential.” What do you do if you feel pain in your body? If you’re like a lot of people, then your instinct will be to reach for the painkillers. But what if that’s not the right thing to do?Our western culture is very cerebral. We spend a lot of time in our heads, while ignoring the calling of our body. It can be hard to express emotions and even more difficult to process them. As a result, we experience a lot of dis-ease.Today’s guest has a different approach. After a back injury while playing college football, Lee Holden was told he’d be out for the rest of the season. He took pain medication, but when the pills affected his digestion he sought a different route for healing. To his surprise, acupuncture made him better after just a few weeks and he was back in the team faster than anyone predicted. This profound healing experience reignited Lee’s passion for understanding energy and inspired him to practice Qi Gong.Qi Gong is a mind, body, spirit practice that helps us reconnect with our life force by opening the flow of the energy meridians. Through a combination of posture, movement, breathing, sound, and focus, Qi Gong can help us deal with stress and dis-ease. Lee has practiced Qi Gong for over 25 years and helped over 10,000 students feel less stressed and more energetic. Working with the energy of the ‘three treasures’ (the mind, body, and heart), Lee’s work empowers people to live their happiest, most vibrant, most fulfilled lives. You’ll find out how in this episode.“If we can start to work with the energy of the mind — the chi of the mind — in visualising the way we want to be in our health and vitality or the way we want our lives to go, we can start to have a dramatic impact in a positive direction.” Lee’s also passionate about exploring how energy awareness can unlock human - even superhuman potential. It’s the subject of his new movie and something we discuss in this episode too. Wait until you hear how some of the masters are shattering our perception of what’s possible. It will blow your mind!Lee’s wisdom and insight about energy left me super curious to discover and explore more and I’m certain you’ll feel the same way. Check out what we cover in this deep-dive conversation:The layman’s guide to Qi GongWhy your mind includes more than your brainWhy the thoughts you have aren’t even yoursHow Lee’s passion for human potential is being explored in the new Superhuman MovieStories of exceptional people who are achieving the impossibleThe importance of seeking the truth insideYou’ll also get to experience your Qi first-hand. That’s because Lee shares a super simple energy generating exercise that will allow you to feel the electricity that runs through your fingers. (It’s incredible).You are so much more than you think. Tap into your energy and you get to experience a whole new way of living. So dive into this beautiful episode and gift yourself an introduction to energy that will inspire you to dig deeper and explore further. Can’t wait to hear your feedback.“If you are focusing on what you don’t want, you are putting energy into it. Most people know how to worry, but worry is just meditation on something negative.” How to contact Lee:Check out Lee’s Qi Gong resources at www.holdenqigong.comFind out more about the new Superhuman movie at www.superhumanmovie.comWe 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 world is changing and the rate of change has never been faster. We have to keep learning to keep up. If you think you have it figured out, you’re going to get disrupted and fall behind.”Did you know that the average CEO reads 52 books a year?According to this episode’s guest, that’s because reading is a powerful way to learn, grow, and get new ideas. But is passive learning enough to reach your full potential and are there other strategies you can explore to accelerate your growth curve?These are some of the questions I put to Andy Storch during this deep-dive conversation.Andy is a consultant, coach, and facilitator who helps people do the best work of their lives by enhancing their overall performance. He’s worked with a huge range of clients including Google, Red Bull, Sony, and Toyota as well as small businesses and startup CEOs.Andy is passionate about leadership development, self-improvement, and using learning as a tool to get the max out of your life too. So as you can imagine I couldn’t wait to dive down the rabbit hole to pull out some shots of wisdom.Check out the episode now to discover some practical steps you can take to become your best.“We learn best from failures, so if everything you do is successful, then you’re probably not challenging yourself enough and you aren’t reaching your true potential.”We cover a lot in this episode including:The 3-part circle of learning and growth that helps us consolidate and apply new information and insightsThe unexpected power of teaching to our own personal development journeyHow failure can become an asset that actually increases your confidence How to differentiate between different sorts of fear so you don’t get stoppedWhy experiences are - without question - the most powerful way to learnThe insane power of curiosity to force rapid growthThe real reason you learn more when you’re surrounded by like-minded peopleAnd if that’s not enough, you’ll also discover the specific strategies Andy uses to commit to his personal journey of learning.If you know you have potential to do more, but you’re unsure how to get started, this episode for you. So tune in now and discover how to master your learning so you too can do the best work of your life.“If you have the right mindset, the confidence and you’re able to go out and build relationships, there is no limit to what you can accomplish.”How to contact Andy:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/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 alter ego gives you an amazing tool to tap into the creative imagination to allow you to unfold and see more of what you’re capable of.”This episode’s guest is an absolute rockstar. I picked up his new book a few weeks back and finished it within 2 days - which should be telling for the greatness that was shared here.Mr Todd Herman is a peak performance coach and serial entrepreneur who’s been mentoring elite performers in the world of sport and business for over 20 years. Through his treasure box of tools and philosophies, Todd is known for helping people achieve their most ambitious goals.And in this episode, you’ll discover one of his most powerful techniques - so you can use it for yourself.The technique I’m referring to is the use of an “alter ego”, which comes from Todd’s new book - The Alter Ego Effect.Alter egos are the “other you”. They are characters (or identities) you can ‘activate’ to demonstrate the mindsets, beliefs, and practices that enable you to take the actions required to achieve your goals.In this way, alter egos are a tool that give you enough confidence to overcome resistance and get momentum going.It’s how they can help you achieve really hard things.So if you know that there’s more in your tank and you get frustrated because willpower isn’t enough to take you over the threshold, you definitely want to listen to this episode.Understand the superhero effect of alter egos and you’ll empower yourself to achieve your most ambitious goals.“An alter ego for many people is often there to help you get past that initial resistance you may be having around pursuing something that’s new.”In this episode you’ll discover:What becomes possible for you and your life when you play with your alter egosHow ‘activating’ alter egos connects you with the same creative imagination that makes children believe they can be supermanWhy it’s healthier and more advantageous to be able to access multiple ‘selves’ rather than stick with a single identityHow Todd used an alter ego to manage his daughter’s tantrums (this is a must-hear technique for any parent!)The relationship between your ‘trapped self’ and your ‘heroic self’ (and how your alter egos help you shift from one to the other)What I loved most about this interview is the notion that the person you want to be is already inside.Todd explains that you’re not broken and you don’t need to be fixed. Instead, you simply need to chisel away at all the ‘stuff’ that isn’t you. That’s what alter egos will help you achieve and why it’s an essential tool for living an extraordinary life.So listen in now.For a deeper dive on this concept - grab yourself a copy of the The Alter Ego Effect too. I’ve read it, it’s incredible, and I’m sure you’ll love it too.“There is no one definition of who you are. You are the one who gets to decide who and what you are. Most people are simply walking around allowing other people to define who they are.”How to contact and connect with ToddYou can grab a copy of Todd’s book on AmazonFor more details of his work, visit toddherman.meAnd to follow Todd on social, check out:https://twitter.com/todd_hermanhttps://www.facebook.com/toddhermanconnect/https://www.instagram.com/todd_herman/One last thing… 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 believe that our microbes are our connection to each other, it’s our commonality as human beings, but it’s our connection to the cosmos.”What I love about the Stay Grounded Podcast is it enables me to interview people from all walks of life - proof that we all have our unique stories to share with each other and the world.And this episode is no different - apart from the fact that our conversation heads off in directions you won’t anticipate at the beginning.Dr Gerry Curatola is a pioneer in the dental field. He’s a top dentist with over 28 years experience who’s appeared on the likes of Dr Oz. One of the things that sets Dr Gerry apart is his passion for using the mouth as a window to the whole person. He’s obsessed with oral health - in particular the health of the microbiome. It’s a passion that led him to create his own toothpaste - Revitin - which is entirely different to any other toothpaste that you’ll find on the market.In this episode, Dr Gerry will inspire you to look at your own mouth in new ways. There are plenty of practical takeaways too. For example, you’ll discover why fluoride is a problem and why you should be worried about gum disease.Then we dive into the rabbit hole :)“I’m convinced that spiritual problems are a root issues that transcends mind and body.”In this incredible episode, you’ll discover how Dr Gerry knew from the age of six that he was going to be a dentist. You’ll discover how to cultivate love to ensure faith runs through your blood and why this is key to living a life you love.You’ll also hear about Dr Gerry’s fascinating ideas about the microbiome and why he believes microbes are our link to spirituality.Then my personal favorite - a beautiful story of what is possible when you have absolute faith that the universe will deliver.Dr Gerry is an inspirational, super smart man with a massive heart. This is a man who’s approaching dentistry in a way I’ve never heard about before in an effort to improve our overall health and wellbeing.So listen in to learn how to take care of your mouth, but perhaps more importantly, how you can take care of your soul. “The currency of the universe is love.”How to contactCheck out Dr Gerry on Facebook - gerrycuratoladdsAnd on Instagram - @drgerryddsAnd on Twitter - @drgerrycuratolaTo learn more about Dr Gerry’s toothpaste, visit https://www.revitin.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.

“Whom you end up being in your financial life is not a coincidence. There is a lot of context for it. Maybe there were patterns you just didn’t see. Until you recognise that, you can’t really enhance or change the life that you have.”Do you have money issues or money blocks? If so, you’re almost certainly not alone. Money is a topic that’s highly emotionally and we all have our own individual conversations around it.From fears around scarcity to concerns that you’re going to lose it all, money is a topic many of us struggle to talk about or feel in control of.It’s why you’re in for a treat today.That’s because in this episode, I’m interviewing the incredible Farnoosh Torabi - one of America’s leading finance experts. Over the years, Farnoosh has helped thousands of people master their money and use their wealth to live extraordinary lives.Farnoosh is the real deal with a career that’s included everything 3 best-selling books and a primetime series on CNN, to regular columns in O and The Oprah magazine . She also has an award-winning podcast - So Money - which has attracted millions of views along with world-renown guests such as Tony Robbins and Robert Kiyosaki.So sit back, listen to a master, and discover the mindsets and strategies you need to take control of your money so you feel empowered to use it to create a live you love.“Wealth doesn’t have to be a mansion. It can just be moving your schedule around without financial consequence to do something you value a lot more.”Money can be such an awkward topic of conversation, but with Farnoosh it just flows effortlessly.She’s so fluent talking about all aspects of money that we were able to dive deep into some interesting angles and ideas.For example, in this episode you’ll discover why the clues to your money blocks lie in your childhood experiences. Yup, it’s time to go down memory lane so you can discover your money context.You’ll also discover the value of creating a ‘Financial Fortress’ as well as specific things you can do to change your mindset around money to make you feel more empowered.Money won’t buy you happiness, but it does buy you choice. It’s a resource that creates opportunities, and gives you more autonomy and control over your life. It’s why money is a topic that deserves your attention - because regardless of where you are right now you can change how things will be in the future.And this episode could well become the start point for an entirely new mindset and set of experiences around this powerful resource.Can’t wait to hear what you take from this week’s conversation. Enjoy :)“I can’t control other people's actions, but I can control my reaction to people.” How to contact Farnoosh:Instagram: www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabiTwitter: www.twitter.com/farnooshPodcast: www.somoneypodcast.comWe 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.

“A lot of people are afraid to look inside because they’re afraid they’re going to open up pain and suffering.”This week’s guest is Ron Baker. As a highly sought after coach, speaker, author, bioenergetics healing practitioner. Ron has helped millions around the world thrive through a journey of self-mastery over the last 25 years.He is someone I personally look up to for emotional guidance, and with good reason.When I first met Ron, what drew me to him was his passion for leveraging self-awareness to create a more fulfilling life. It’s something I’ve become increasingly fascinated with because I believe self-awareness is the key to everything you want.I’ve always been hungry to learn. It’s where my passion for books, courses, mentoring, and events comes from - because they shorten your learning curve and help you progress faster.But tactics and strategies only take you so far.At some point, you'll need something deeper.You’ll need to expand your understanding of self so you can deal with failure, solve mistakes, and step out of your comfort zone.You have to get introspective, reflective, and highly in tune with the best version of yourself.But there’s one aspect of the self you’ve probably overlooked. In fact, it may be an idea you’ve never even heard of before.Your “inner child”.Your inner child is the part of you that’s wounded, hurt, and fearful because of the experiences you had in your childhood.Turns out, healing and nurturing your inner child is the key to removing blocks that lead to insane growth, faster opportunities, and overall fulfillment.And if you listen in to Ron’s episode, you’ll discover how to do it.“You’re only ever going to be as free as your capacity to feel your feelings.”Just because your childhood has passed doesn’t mean the child inside you doesn’t still need love.If you’re feeling stuck in life, it could be because your inner child is still hurting - and you’re not addressing its needs.Ron says that we need to learn to parent our younger selves, which kick-starts the healing process that enables us to feel more fulfilled and satisfied in life.Everything in life is a reflection of your relationship to yourself.So tune in now and discover what Ron believes is possible when you look inside and actively sharpen your awareness of self.It’s an essential key for extraordinary living and Ron is here to show you how to do it. He’s also got some free tools to share with you to help kick-start your journey. So make sure you listen in to find out more.“We have to slow down and learn how to connect to self because every single thing in your life is a reflection of the relationship you’re having with yourself.”How to contactCheck out Ron’s work at RonBaker.netOr join his Facebook community, Empowered at Last with Ron BakerCheck out his podcast: https://www.ronbaker.net/podcastTo download Ron’s free gifts, visit https://ron-baker.mykajabi.com/pl/38059 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.

“This is our mission: All couples on the planet will use their relationship as the vehicle for their own personal transformation.”You may be familiar with the name of this month’s guest. That’s because I interviewed Marla’s romantic partner - Julian Colker - way back on episode 33 of the Stay Grounded Podcast.As an entrepreneurial power couple the story is only complete when you interview both halves, so I couldn’t wait to go down the rabbit hole with Marla.Marla is a relationship & intimacy expert who specializes in coaching entrepreneurial couples.If you’re in a relationship with another entrepreneur (or someone with an entrepreneur mindset) you’ll understand the specific challenges and opportunities that arise from this union. Fuelled by risk-taking, a growth mindset, and a desire to put yourself ‘out there’, entrepreneurial couples can struggle to create work-life harmony and create quality space for each other.But use your relationship as a mirror to fuel radical self-awareness, and you can both fly higher.It’s what Marla helps couples achieve together.“I am in charge of me. Nobody can shift my balance of my mind, except me.”I took so much away from this episode. Marla oozes with passion and enthusiasm for her work and is overflowing with practical ideas and suggestions that you can start using with your partner today.From the Mirror Tactic, to the importance of being unapologetically kind, to the power of presence, and the 1-10 test, this episode will equip you with practical things that will help you create more intimacy and connection at home.When you’re an entrepreneur with a mission and passionate about making your business thrive, it can be hard to create the same levels of success in your relationship.But as Marla reminds us, how you do one thing is how you do everything.And if you’re settling in your love life, you’re likely leaving entrepreneurial success on the table too.So tune in and learn some relationship wisdom from a specialist with over 23 years experience who’s helped over 12,000 couples, including Academy Award winning actors, producers and directors, NBA players and coaches, Grammy Award winning artists, and millionaire entrepreneurs.Her insights and strategies could change everything for you, the same way it did for me.“You have to listen, but listen in a particular way because we can listen with judgment or we can with curiosity.”How to contactCheck out Marla’s work - www.marlamattenson.comFollow Marla on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mmattenson/Stay up-to-date on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theintimacyexpertsTweet Marla - https://twitter.com/MarlaMattensonConnect with Marla on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marla-mattenson-08613195/ 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.

“All the stuff from my past became my biggest asset — not my biggest enemy — and that really empowered me to keep moving forward.”Mike Kemski wasn’t raised with a lot of love as a child. Instead, he was repeatedly told that he was worthless and would amount to anything. Thanks to these repeated messages, which were reinforced by his home environment, he began to believe those words were true.As a result, Mike got into all sorts of trouble as a kid. He turned to violence, alcohol, and drugs to escape the pain until, aged 16, he was full of anger and consumed with low self-esteem and self image.Eventually, he checked himself into rehab and things started to change.But that wasn’t yet the final turning point.After cleaning up and getting sober, Mike still didn’t feel happy. Instead, he felt an empty void inside. He just couldn’t figure out how to make life work for him. Instead, every day was painful, meaningless, and difficult.So he put a loaded gun into his mouth.But instead of ending it all, the gun misfired giving Mike a fresh chance at life.Which he’s now turned around into his own version of extraordinary.“If you feel it in your heart, that’s the thing to follow. Always. Not what everyone else says you should and shouldn’t want. That’s ridiculous.”Mike Kemski is a bit of an enigma! You won’t find much about him online, but that’s by design.Mike is a ninja who teaches what he himself has figured out through living life.At the age of 17, he realized you could change the way you feel simply by changing your facial expression or body languageHe’s developed insane levels of self awareness by spending years analyzing every thought and feeling - so he could understand the messages from his bodyHe discovered that amplifying pain is a fast-track to success because it increases your desire for changeAnd he figured out how to use energy and attention to change your thinking and transform the way you feel about yourselfMike is a legend and this is one episode you do NOT want to miss.As well as the full story of Mike’s dance with death, you’ll also discover three powerful analogies that are going to help you win in life.What’s really in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbowThe marathon example that explains the three phases of successWhy we retreat to ‘dark caves’ - and how you can bring yourself back to the lightThis episode is a doozy. It’s inspiring as well as informative and there’s a good chance that after listening, your life won’t be the same again.“Things need to go wrong. That’s what gives us the engagement to solve puzzles and stay engaged with life.”How to contactTo discover Mike’s full story, visit www.banabu.com/mikestory.htmlSee what Mike is up to at http://mikekemski.com/Follow Mike on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mikekemskiWe 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.