Stay Grounded with Raj Jana

“I don’t believe there’s a ceiling to how good life can get. I don’t believe there’s a limit to the amount of love I can feel.” Today’s podcast is a little different. Adam and I recorded this just after we first met! We were both at a book launch of a mutual friend in New York City and I had to go up and give him a hug because he’d just blown me away! I know what it’s like to speak on a big stage. That mix of fear and nervous energy is all-consuming - and that’s when you know what you’re going to say! So imagine stepping onto a stage to deliver a poem that hasn’t even been written. Well that’s what Adam did. He delivered the most beautiful, impromptu poem flawlessly. I was so inspired by this man’s ability to dance with the fear that I had to get to know him better. And this podcast episode is the result. Recorded under Brooklyn Bridge in NYC, this was the second deep dive conversation Adam and I had on this day. The first for Adam’s podcast, and the second for episode 51 of the Stay Grounded podcast. So listen in… you’re in for a treat. “Awareness gives us choice and choice leads to change.” As you’ll hear, Adam is an incredible human being. This spoken word poet, filmmaker, and broadcaster has turned raw, authentic self-expression into a work of art which is so inspiring to others. He’s not afraid to dance with fear or pain - instead he embraces it all on his path to ‘choosing love’. In this episode we talk about Adam’s fascination for the mechanics of how reality is created. We go well and truly down the rabbit hole! It’s an education in itself to get a taster at the lens through which this man sees the world. You’ll hear all about how Adam and his partner of 9½ years chose to end their relationship - and why they filmed the breakup. You’ll also hear the reason why Adam is able to find compassion even in the face of childhood trauma. This impromptu episode is a nod to a man who lives a courageous life inspired by the moment. I loved it and I just know you will too. So tune into the wisdom of our new friend, Adam Roa. “Love will always win because that’s all there is.” Some questions I ask: The end of your 9 ½ year relationship. Why is it important to capture moments of yourself that are so vulnerable? [1:40]How did you make the distinction to know that even though something was going well, it wasn’t going right? [5:00]Can you experience pain, but through the lens of love? [11:17]What was the first time you broke the victim cycle in your life? [22:18]Why do you think it’s important to share who we are in order to find who we are? [28:35]How do you forgive in an impossible situation? [52:49]How do you stay grounded? [58:28] In this episode, you will hear about: Why it’s hard to be a human in 2018. [3:22]Going to wizard school and how you can hone intuition as a skill. [7:50]How you cultivate trust in yourself. [16:24]The power of choosing the lens that you look through life. [21:00]The wall between men’s hearts. [35:05]Why curiosity is love. [36:39]The story of Adam’s first ever freestyle poem. [39:31]Adam’s views on evil (and why it’s doing the best it can to love itself). [47:00] How to contactCheck out Adam Roa at www.AdamRoa.comWatch Adam’s YouTube show - The Art of Choosing Love. 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 actually am more brother and sister with people that are across incredibly diverse paths and walks of life than I had ever imagined.” In this 50th episode (woohoo!) of the Stay Grounded Podcast, I wanted to bring you an extra special guest to mark this big milestone. And Matthew Abrams delivered. Matthew’s passion (and life purpose) is to support individuals and collectives to reach their fullest potential. He does this by creating and holding courageous spaces where people feel safe to explore with vulnerability, and honesty. The reason Matthew can do this so beautifully is because of his rich curiosity for himself and his fellow humans. After spending 9 months travelling, living, and working in really diverse cultures Matthew learned first hand how similar we all are - and how are differences can create deep connection. We just have to be prepared to pull away the veil. “There’s something in the space between you and me that’s magic and only together through curiosity and exploration and a commitment to that pursuit can we find it.” This episode is about collective evolution as much as it is about individual development. Matthew addresses the sensitive issue of privilege, religion, and the barriers to wholeness in ourselves and as a collective. Could understanding that we all have a different piece of the puzzle help us find common ground and unite as one? It’s a conversation that can get uncomfortable - Matthew acknowledges this, but inspires us to go to the uncomfortable edge because that’s where all the growth lies.  So brace yourselves for a deep discussion about courage, curiosity, and the need to understand yourself - so you can understand others. Dive into a conversation about vulnerable connection, deep self-awareness, and what can happen when we’re unwilling to go to get curious and walk through the doors that open.. I was so inspired by Matt’s presence and his philosophies - and I’m sure you will feel exactly the same. So settle into this episode and let yourself be inspired and uplifted by your friend, the incredible Matthew Abrams.  “I love holding spaces that are courageous places to explore vulnerability, to explore connection, to explore personal discovery and collective achievement - that’s why I’m on this planet.” Some questions I ask: How did you learn to navigate life in the artful way that you do? [1:30]Do you practice curiosity with yourself? [8:36]How have your fears evolved over time? [15:55]How do you get aware when you’re avoiding the shadow? [21:57]Are there commonalities with your fears or do you fear many things? [24:55]Where does ‘them v us’ come from? [28:00]How has your self-awareness shown up in times when you’ve needed it most? [32:30]How do you accelerate the development of self-awareness? [37:06]How do you train yourself to have the courage to be a beginner? [42:30]How do you stay grounded? [46:33] In this episode, you will hear about: Why Matt’s life began when he was 27. [1:35]The role of curiosity in our lives. [6:28]Privilege: How society supports Matt to NOT be curious about himself and how it influences how he sees the world. [9:58]What causes ‘otherness’, religion, and how we get fragmented as humans. [14:00]The conversation Matthew’s has with his fears when they show up. [19:20]The 5% ‘edge’ - why we avoid it, and why it’s where the magic sits. [31:26]The story of Matthew’s parents’ divorce. [33:40]The discipline to do the ‘work’ and two powerful reflection questions to ask yourself. [38:40] How to contactCheck out the work Matthew does with leadership teams in companies and how we supports CEOs and founders at www.matthew-abrams.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.

 “I can have whatever I want - I just have to think about it.” It’s not often that you get to sit down with a man who sees no limits. We live in a society where we’re conditioned to be average. We’re surrounded by restrictions and limitations that compel us to settle for less and drop dreams of a better life. Jesse Elder doesn’t see life in the same way that most of us do. The oldest of five, Jesse was homeschooled and raised in an environment where he was given a free reign. He had permission to explore his passions and his interests - free of the restrictions that most of us face. The freedom allowed him to take ownership of the things that got him excited. And it began to program his mind to view life through a radically different lens. Jesse is the modern day action philosopher. And in this episode, you’ll discover how you can use your thoughts to get more out of your life - whether that’s more health, wealth, happiness, wisdom, or success. So listen in with an open-mind and an open heart. You’re going to hear insights that will challenge the norm. You will hear ideas that go against the grain. But Jesse’s results speak for themselves. Through his Mind Vitamins, his coaching programs, and mentorships, Jesse has helped hundreds of thousands of people live life on their terms. And thanks to this podcast, you can have that experience too.“When you accept yourself 100% unconditionally, when you appreciate yourself unconditionally, and when you actually love yourself unconditionally, the world starts to reflect that - every single time - and you begin to live without resistance - other than the resistance that you’re consciously selecting for the purpose of enjoying the game.” Jesse takes us down all sorts of crazy rabbit holes in this episode.  We talk about fear, perception, pain, time, meditation, presence, resistance, visualization - you name it! This powerful conversation reveals the strategies and mindsets Jesse uses to experience true freedom. So get ready to reengineer your life. Get ready to explore how you can use your mind to create the life you really want. I took so much value from this episode and I know the same will be true for you. “Presence is the inevitable state of a human who suspends their addiction to linear time.” Some questions I ask: Was there an experience in your life that made visualization your preferred method of manifesting future - and when was the first time you witnessed the power of visualization in your life? [1:15]Why were you able to evade some of the clouding and distractions that comes from churches, schools, and parents? [6:10]How does the energy of fear feel to you? [16:39]If you introduce calculated struggle in your life, can you access enhanced states on demand? Have you experienced this in your life? [20:35]Why does the mind play resistance on repeat - even when we’ve realized the truth? [22:22]How do you accelerate the process of reengineering your life in a sea of average? [26:00]How does creating new normals expand your self awareness? [29:32]What would you teach a child? [36:10]What role does presence play and how do you cultivate it? [37:39]How do you stay grounded? [47:20] In this episode, you will hear about: The moment Jesse realized there was nothing he couldn’t have. [3:00]When logic can be an amazing tool for you - and what you can do instead if you think you can’t do the things you want. [10:15]The two reasons Jesse doesn’t fear anything anymore. [14:56]Why we live in a society that’s completely designed to create average people. [23:25]The importance of creating new experiences every day. [25:07]Why it’s BS that you become the average of the five people you hang around with. [28:00]How Jesse views time and how this transforms perception and the way you approach life. [32:00]How to be present with pain. [42:23]The PAIN acronym. [44:35] How to contactCheck out www.jesseelder.com for the Mind Vitamins videos - it’s also the place to grab Jesse’s Prime Light Meditation for free.Join Jesse’s The Mind Vitamin Community 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.

“Experiences develop you. They define you. They refine your attitude.”This episode’s guest has been called “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine because he has the ability to make the impossible, possible.Nowadays, Steve Sims rubs shoulders with celebrities and billionaires. His luxury personal concierge service, Bluefish, creates incredible experiences for its members and allows Steve to live an interesting life vicariously through his clients.But it wasn’t always this way. Steve started out as a bricklayer. As an East London boy who grew up in a low income family, he was well versed in the ‘them vs us’ culture.He’d look at the people who seemed to have it all and wondered why he couldn’t live like that. When he realized there was no real reason (and it was all in his head), he started to challenge himself to live a fuller life on a daily basis.And in this episode, Steve shares how you can do the same by using experiences to seize life by the horns and infuse everyday with surprise, delight, and wonder - even without money.“People want more what they can feel. What they can engage with and be immersed with rather than what they can stick on their wrist.”But why do experiences create such a potent way of living?Steve reveals how we’re questioning the value of material possessions more and more. We’re asking ourselves value do physical items really have? We don’t have to buy a $50k watch, we can join a club and borrow one. We don’t have to own a Ferrari, we can rent one.Experiences transcend any money and touch you somewhere much deeper. They’re a pattern interrupt and they change you for life. Once you’ve had an experience it doesn’t matter what else happen in your life. You’ve always got that moment and that memory.But that’s not all…The process of creating experiences also requires you face your fear of failure.They provide insane growth opportunities.It’s why this conversation with Steve dives into juicy topics such as risk taking, judgement, being the dumbest person in the room, and even finding your ‘unicorn’. So buckle up! This whisky loving biker is going to take you on a crazy ride that might just transform how you live your life for good.“You don’t need to have all of the answers to grow. You just need to have the ability to be open and listen to those who know more than you.” Some questions I ask:You’ve worked with some incredible people. Why do you think people who have it all are so intrigued by the experiences you create for them? [6:02]What makes an experience worth changing in your mind? [10:26]How do you use experiences to grow? [19:40]How do you get to be OK with people seeing you fail? [32:43]How do you build the awareness to know what you should be learning from different people? [39:59]What’s the most interesting 5% that you discovered someone else had that you didn’t know existed? [43:55]How do you stay grounded? [54:52] In this episode, you will hear about:Why Steve is so fascinated with delivering experiences. [8:30]The bike story and how it teaches us to let bad experiences refine you, NOT define you. [14:00]Why Steve chooses appetizers that he doesn’t know. [20:54]The story of the fall in the mall and what it teaches us about fear. [27:00]The crab story and what it teaches us about judgement and other people’s success. [34:34]The BMX story - why you don’t have to be an expert to get the answers and make the right choices. [39:13]How Steve figures out his client’s ‘unicorn’ - and how you can do this for you. [40:27] How to contactwww.stevedsims.com and subscribe to Steve’s newsletter.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.

“Our only job as humans is to live in our truth.”I didn’t know who Danete was when I took the empty spot next to her at dinner.It was at a mastermind. I’d set myself the intention of connecting with some incredible humans and somehow I felt drawn to that empty seat. As we started chatting, I didn’t feel like I was having a conversation for the first time. I felt as though I already knew Danette.It was beautiful, I was inspired, and I absolutely had to have Danette share her story right here - on the Stay Grounded podcast.Now there’s a reason this is episode 47.This number takes us right back to the rock bottom moment when Danette’s life transformed.Rewind 5 years and Danette had just lost her son during childbirth, she was recently divorced, and had just $47 to her name.This scenario would break most people, but somehow Danette found the courage to turn her ‘muck’ into opportunity and RISE into the phoenix of who she’s supposed to be in this lifetime.“You don’t have to love all of it, but you get to love yourself through all of it.”In the following five years, Danette turned that $47 into an 8-figure business.Today, Danette May is America’s leading health expert and founder of Mindful Health and The Rise movement.She’s a world renowned motivational speaker, she’s written seven best-sellers, and she’s been all over mainstream media. She’s reached over 100 million people through her Facebook lives alone and has helped countless people transform their pain into something meaningful and beautiful.I’m beyond excited to bring you Danette in this episode, so buckle up and get ready to go deep.This isn’t a rags to riches episode in the financial sense. Instead, this episode is about honoring YOUR soul and its journey.I ask Danette questions that take us down the rabbit hole to uncover tools, insights, and practices that will empower you to find the joy in it all - however painful life gets.So get ready to listen to one of the most tapped in people I know.Feel the vulnerability, awaken your soul, and hear a story that’s going to help you rediscover your own.“The pain is our gift.” Some questions I ask:You’ve been through hell and back. How do you think vulnerability helped you cope and how does vulnerability play out in your life today. [7:31]Tell me about the defining moment when you started to become radically honest and looked inward. [14:24]Do you think your body had wisdom that you were ignoring for a while? [19:47]How do you get comfortable trusting the wisdom in your body when it’s not telling you what you want to hear? [23:45]How does forgiveness allow you to love yourself even when you can’t love the situation? [26:37]If you could be a friend and go back to Danette at rock bottom, how would you support yourself? [30:05]What are the different colors of happiness? [31:45]Did you judge yourself when you started your journey? [35:10]How do you write your own story? [41:43]How did you use pain to develop your self awareness? [44:27]Tell us about The Rise. [49:47]How do you stay grounded? [53:00] In this episode, you will hear about:How you can love every part of your life - even the parts of you that are impossible to love, accept, and forgive. [10:06]The ‘gap’ and the symbolism of the lotus flower. [11:31]How Danette turned her ‘washing machine’ of rock bottom into an opportunity. [18:33]Vulnerability hangovers. [19:47]Why your body has so much wisdom. [22:43]Why Danette forgives every day. [28:47]How gratitude connects with joy to create the biggest catalyst for a fully expressed life. [34:02]“Follow the butterflies” and what this has to do with your relationship with fear? [38:07]How Soul Writing changed Danette’s life and how it can transform yours. [45:16] How to contactCheck out Danette’s incredible work at danettemay.comYou can also follow the conversation on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedanettemay, YouTube: www.youtube.com/danettemay, and Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedanettemay Get the book!Listening to this podcast in October 2018? If so, HURRY! Danette’s brand new book - The Rise: An Unforgettable Journey of Self Love, forgiveness, and Transformation launches on October 23rd. But pre-order your copy www.danettemay.com/book and you’ll grab over $200 of FREE bonuses.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’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.