Live Into Your Brilliance

Dreams can light us up or wear us down. The difference isn’t in the dream — it’s in the story we attach to it.In this conversation, Al and Bilos explore how even the most inspiring visions can quietly become a source of frustration when we grip them too tightly or convince ourselves they’re out of reach. What starts as playful imagination can turn into suffering the moment we believe happiness lives somewhere else.Through funny, honest stories about houses, life decisions, and daydreams that became real, they unpack the subtle shift between inspiration and attachment. What if you could dream freely without needing it to happen? What if letting go of the story was the key to feeling free right now?This episode is a reminder that there’s no such thing as a bad dream — only the meaning we give it.🔥 Topics We Explore:When a dream inspires and when it becomes sufferingThe difference between attachment and desireWhy denial can cause more pain than failureHow to spot when your ego is driving the dreamThe simple practice of asking, “Is that true?”The freedom of taking action without needing controlWhy the real magic is found in curiosity, not certainty💭 Reflective Prompt:Is there a dream you’ve been holding too tightly? What would happen if you let go of the story and simply went to see?🧠 Quote to Remember:“No story, no suffering.” 🌐 Produced in partnership with:www.podlad.com

If you’ve ever wondered why certain goals feel just out of reach, this conversation will open your eyes to a simple truth.Your subconscious decides what’s possible long before your conscious mind does and this is either the key or the barrier to creating the life you want.Lynnsey Robinson, certified hypnotherapist and host of High Vibin’ It, joins Al and Bilos to explore how the subconscious mind quietly runs the show. She explains that you are always succeeding at what your mind believes is safe. The work isn’t to push harder or do more. It’s to expand what your mind believes you’re allowed to experience. Lynnsey shows how rewiring limiting beliefs, reshaping inner safety, and aligning thought with possibility can completely change how life unfolds.You'll learn:• Why your subconscious sets the ceiling for your success• The link between safety, self-worth, and what we allow in• How hypnotherapy helps rewire limiting beliefs• Why affirmations and logic alone rarely change results• The difference between hustle and alignment• How to teach your mind that more is safe• Why “everything is possible and inevitable” isn’t just a phrase💭 Reflective Prompt:What if your goals aren’t blocked — they’re just waiting for your mind to believe they’re safe to have?🧠 Quote to Remember:“You are 100% successful at being exactly where your mind believes is safe.” — Lynnsey Robinson🌐 Connect with Lynnsey:Explore her work at:http://lynnseyrobinson.comDownload Align Your Mind App:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/align-your-mind/id6747592994Listen to Lynnsey's podcast High Vibin' It:https://www.lynnseyrobinson.com/high-vibin-itOther socials:https://www.instagram.com/lynnseyrobinson/https://www.tiktok.com/@lynnseyrobinsonThis podcast is prodced in partnership with: http://www.podlad.com

Most of us spend our lives avoiding two things — discomfort and death. Yet in that avoidance we miss the very liberation and beauty that are already here.In this conversation, returning guest BE Alink challenges the Western obsession with prolonging life and clinging to comfort. She shares how our fear of mortality has become a kind of cancer in society, keeping us trapped in consumption and distraction instead of waking us up to the simple truth — nothing is permanent, and that is what makes life so precious.From her own childhood loss to the insights of other cultures that celebrate death rather than fear it, BE points us back to the cyclical nature of life. Death is not the end. Discomfort is not a problem. Both are doorways to growth, creativity, and presence.If you have ever felt weighed down by fear of loss or trapped by the need to hold on, this conversation will help you see how letting go brings freedom.🔥 Topics We Explore:Why fear of death is the hidden illness of the WestThe connection between mortality, consumerism and unhappinessHow other cultures embrace death as part of lifeWhy friction and discomfort are essential for growthThe trap of materialism and legacy in Western thinkingHow letting go of attachments can free us to live fully now💭 Reflective Prompt:Where in your life are you avoiding discomfort or denying loss? What beauty might you see if you faced it instead of running from it?🧠 Quote to Remember:“If you don’t die, you don’t live.” — BE AlinkSubscribe to LIYB on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@liveintoyourbrilliance🌐 Produced in partnership with:www.podlad.com

We have all had those moments when we snap at someone we love, stew over a comment at work, or replay an argument in our head and then wonder later, what was that really about.In this conversation with coach and community builder Marlene Mier, we explore the quiet truth most of us miss. Our reactions are rarely about the moment in front of us. They come from the stories we have been carrying for years. The labels, the judgments, the old conditioning. All of it shapes how we see others and how we see ourselves.The good news is that even one pause can interrupt the cycle. With a moment of stillness we move from reaction to response. From fear to curiosity. From the story we have told ourselves to the truth of what is here now.If you have ever felt hijacked by your emotions or misunderstood in your relationships this conversation is a reminder that peace is much closer than you think.🔥 Topics We Explore:Why our reactions are rarely about what is happening right nowHow old stories and labels distort the way we see othersThe practice of the sacred pause and the hot minute of stillnessLetting go of the need to be right in favor of being kindWhat it means to hold life lightly instead of gripping tightlyHow presence and curiosity can change any relationship💭 Reflective Prompt:Where in your life are you reacting to an old story instead of what is really happening. What would shift if you gave yourself a single pause before responding🧠 Quote to Remember:“Every moment is an opportunity. Are we willing to embrace it” — Marlene Mier🌐 Produced in partnership with:www.podlad.com

How often do you tell yourself, “I can’t because…”?In this episode, Al and Bilos go deep into the hidden power of self doubt and limiting beliefs through the context of choice, the choices available to us, the choices we make and the choices we don't make.The quiet narratives that convince us we’re stuck, when in reality we have far more choice than we realize and EVERYTHING is a choice.This is about rediscovering the inspiration, wisdom, and freedom that come when you see self-improvement not as fixing yourself, but as remembering what’s already true: you always have choice.🔥 Topics We Explore:• How “I can’t” is usually just fear disguised as fact• Why self doubt and limiting beliefs create invisible prisons• The difference between genuine needs and ego-driven wants• Practical self-improvement tips for breaking free of stuck thinking• How taking just five minutes of action can dissolve overwhelm• Why wisdom lives in holding things lightly, not gripping tightly• The surprising freedom that comes when you stop over-identifying with status, stuff, or roles💭 Reflective Prompt:Where are you saying “I can’t because…” in your life? What changes if you reframe it as “I choose not to…”?🧠 Quote to Remember:“The moment you hold all of your attachments lightly, you’ll realize you have all the choice in the world.”🌐 Produced in partnership with:http://www.podlad.com

What if the real power in life isn’t about fixing, controlling, or resisting — but simply accepting what is?In this intimate two-way conversation, Al and Bilos explore how acceptance can transform even the most frustrating or painful situations. From family struggles to everyday annoyances, they share raw, personal stories of catching themselves in resistance — and the surprising freedom that arrived the moment they let go.This isn’t about giving up. It’s about seeing clearly, softening your grip, and remembering that life is a game of snakes and ladders. Sometimes you hit a setback, sometimes you rise — but when you accept what shows up, you unlock the choice to play differently.If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate life without being ruled by fear or resistance, this episode is a reminder that acceptance is not weakness — it’s the doorway to wisdom, resilience, and freedom.🔥 Topics We Explore:Why acceptance makes problems dissolve (even when circumstances don’t change)The difference between experiencing life and choosing how to play the gameHow resistance amplifies suffering, while acceptance opens new possibilitiesWhy the most profound wisdom often hides in the mundaneSeeing life as a game of snakes and ladders — and why setbacks are part of the designMoving beyond “I don’t have a choice” to “I choose not to”💭 Reflective Prompt:Where in your life are you resisting reality? What might happen if you accepted it — fully, just as it is — without trying to change a thing?🧠 Quote to Remember:“Acceptance makes all my problems go away today.”🌐 Produced in partnership with:www.podlad.com

Most of us grip tightly to life’s problems, convinced we need to force solutions. But what if the very act of holding on is what keeps us stuck?Jett Yang — entrepreneur, innovator, and deep thinker shares how surrendering control opens space for intuition, creativity, and new possibilities. From leading cutting-edge sustainability projects to navigating life’s challenges, Jett shows why forcing outcomes often backfires, and how trusting life’s flow reveals the path we couldn’t see before.If you’ve ever exhausted yourself chasing fixes, hacks, or rigid solutions, this conversation invites you to relax your grip — and discover the quiet clarity that comes when you let life lead.🔥 Topics We Explore:Why “solutions” often create more problemsEinstein’s reminder: you can’t solve a problem from the same level of consciousness that created itThe power of shifting metaphors — from mechanical systems to ecological flowWhy intuition is a sacred gift, and rationality should serve it (not rule it)How surrender creates space for insights and unexpected breakthroughsSeeing obstacles differently: from problems to possibilitiesPractical ways to practice letting go without becoming passive💭 Reflective Prompt:Where in your life are you forcing an outcome? What might shift if you surrendered and trusted the flow instead?🧠 Quote to Remember:“Rushing into action, you fail. Trying to grasp things, you lose them. Forcing a project to completion, you ruin what was almost ripe.” — Daode Qing🌐 Produced in partnership with:www.podlad.com

We live in a world obsessed with shortcuts — business hacks, fitness hacks, AI hacks, life hacks. But here’s the truth: no one truly successful ever got there by hacking their way through.In this episode, Al and Bilos explore the timeless lesson of the 20 Mile March — the discipline of showing up consistently, day after day, regardless of conditions. Drawing from their own journeys (rucking, hiking, running, and even scientific breakthroughs like sustainable roadbuilding), they show why patience, persistence, and spiritual health beat quick fixes every time.The conversation takes us from the Scottish Highlands to the South Pole, from Nvidia’s rise to the wisdom of Sydney Banks, weaving together a single truth: shortcuts sell to the ego, but discipline feeds the soul.🔥 Topics We Explore:Why hacks are an illusion (and a profitable one at that)The story of Amundsen vs. Scott — and why steady progress winsWhat the 20 Mile March teaches us about patience and confidenceThe difference between intellect (seeking shortcuts) and wisdom (staying the course)How struggle builds spiritual health as well as physical strengthWhy true transformation feels slow, boring, and obvious — until hindsight makes it profound💭 Reflective Prompt:What’s your 20 Mile March? And what would change if you simply committed to it — without searching for a hack?🧠 Quote to Remember:“Your ego buys the hack. Your wisdom knows the march.”🌐 Produced in partnership with:www.podlad.com

Dr. Dicken Bettinger, a counseling psychologist and respected educator of the Three Principles, shares profound insights on human resilience and well-being. He discusses how Sydney Banks' teachings revolutionized his understanding of psychology by demonstrating that our thoughts shape our feelings. Dicken emphasizes the power of quieting the mind to access innate well-being and the transformative nature of applying these principles in various environments, from prisons to boardrooms. An enlightening conversation that inspires a shift from outside-in to inside-out thinking!

Our Podcast producer Bren Russell (http://podlad.com) shares the deeply personal story of walking away from what most would call the safest job in Ireland — one week after becoming a father — all because of a gut feeling he couldn’t ignore. What followed wasn’t chaos. It was living!From trusted state employee to thriving entrepreneur, Bren now earns 2x more, lives better, and wakes up excited for the week ahead. But this isn’t a story about chasing money — it’s about redefining success on your own terms, taking small bold steps, and trusting that inner whisper when logic screams “stay put.”If you’ve ever said, “I’d leave my job if I won the lottery” — this is the episode that gently calls your bluff… and invites you to imagine a life you don’t need to escape from.🔥 Topics We Explore:• The power of following intuition, even when it makes no sense on paper• Why dreading Monday might be your body asking you to make a change• How to “fire bullets before the cannonball” and build momentum safely• The real meaning of hard work — and why it still matters• Why you’re allowed to change your mind (as many times as it takes)• A practical, low-risk experiment to start living on your terms💭 Reflective Prompt:What would you do if you won the lottery — and what’s one tiny step you could take toward that today, without waiting?🧪 How You Can Experiment:Next time you feel stuck, don’t aim to fix everything. Just start smaller. Reach out to someone doing what you’d love to do. Ask a question. Book a call. Say it out loud. Small moves compound — and might just change everything.Referenced:School of Greatness PodcastWhy Investing Is the BIGGEST Life Hack & Everyone Should Start Today!:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kjP7_BfGk0&t=261sBook a FREE call with Bren for a chat about podcasting, freelancing or following your passion:https://tidycal.com/podlad/20min-intro00:00 - Monday fear is optional, I'm proof01:12 - Introduction to Bren Russell from http://podlad.com02:30 - Leaving the 'safest job in Ireland' on a gut feeling (and with a 1 week old baby)07:45 - Understanding intuition, inner wisdom or gut feelings10:39 - Why do so many get stuck in a job they hate?13:57 - What would you do if you won the lottery? (and what the answer reveals)16:25 - How to make the brave choice when your mind finds excuses24:20 - Nothing comes easy but knowing that will make things happen30:28 - Why you should embrace changing your mind!37:15 - There's no silver bullet, the only option is action39:40 - How patterns of the stock market mirror patterns of personal growth43:33 - Following life's unwritten rules is guaranteed to make you unhappy48:27 - Advice for kids: If you do your best, that's enough51:00 - Advice for people who feel stuck in a job53:45 - Real life example: How Bilos's daughter took action and saw results she never expected1:00:023 - I LOVE Mondays: Bren's bumper sticker for life1:04:20 - Contact Bren if you want help podcasting or freelancing1:09:29 - Final Thought: Speak your desire out loud!Learn more about Bren and the professional podcast production services he offers:http://www.podlad.com