The Superhumanize Podcast

The desire to create meaningful connections and relationships is at the core of what makes us human. Today's guest, Guy Sengstock is a master of profound communication. He is the founder and creator of the Circling Method which teaches deep listening techniques and reveals a person's true essence and helps cultivate deep connections.The effects of circling are literally mind and heart changing and the technique is an incredible tool for any charged or vulnerable conversation, be it with a loved one, a co-worker or a friend. Guy has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than twenty years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is also an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker and visionary.In our conversation Guy shares how to be comfortable with who we are and how magic happens when we begin to listen with intent and when we are not afraid to show our vulnerability. This episode provides what I believe to be one of the most valuable skills we as individuals can master, as communication is the basis for every human interaction.In this episode with Guy Sengstock, you'll discover:-The biggest issue regarding communication today according to Guy...03:20-How "I" is the most fundamental element of human communication...07:40-Listening stops when judgment begins...13:12-The history and overview of "circling"...21:08-How Circling affects conventional communication for the better...34:12-Circling and "unlearning" our engrained thought patterns...39:42-The space of the unknown is akin to the space of intimacy...47:13-Ways to facilitate communication with relationships that appear to be hopelessly stuck...51:48-How to know when we're truly listening to our counterparts...1:02:40-Listening inside ourselves in the act of listening to others...1:11:25-Paraphrasing as an act of true listening, allowing the other to feel heard...1:16:12-The future of communication in the coming decades...1:23:02-Guy's best personal practices...1:26:31Resources mentioned:The Circling InstituteGuest's social handles:FacebookYouTube

Do you often feel strung out and overwhelmed by an endless list of things to do?In our culture “doing” is very highly valued. Do this, do that, do more in less time and then use the time you win to do even more.We operate as human doings and not human beings and it is exhausting. How can we switch this around and become centered in being human beings again? Today's guest has some pretty profound and applicable answers to that.Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to Work Fewer Hours, Make More Money, and Spend Time Doing What You Want. In his book he examines how the four day workweek boosts creativity and productivity. Joe has been featured on Forbes, GOOD Magazine, and The Smart Passive Income Podcast. He is also the host of the popular The Practice of the Practice Podcast, which is recognized as one of the Top 50 Podcasts worldwide with over 100,000 downloads each month. Bestselling authors, experts, scholars, business leaders and innovators are featured and interviewed in the 550 plus podcasts Joe has done over the last six years.In our conversation we will talk about the difference between work and productivity and why personal discovery is so important.In Joe's words: "This life is ours. We believe that we are made for slowing down and doing creative and impactful work, that weekends are not enough, and that our best work comes after we slow down."In this episode with Joe Sanok, you'll discover:-Where did the 5-day, 40 hour work week originate?...04:00-Having "purpose" with your work is a relatively new concept...06:34-The fallacy of constant "busyness"...08:33-How the pandemic awakened people to "self-discovery"...10:37-The difference between "work" and "productivity"...14:20-The value and importance of taking breaks - long and quick...16:32-How shorter work weeks enhance productivity for varying industries...21:02-Recommended resources for cutting down on our more mundane tasks...23:23-How to become a human being vs. a human doing...26:15-How to make Thursday the new Friday...29:15-Ways to tactfully establish boundaries with your employer...38:05-Considerations re: fewer hours for hourly workers...40:21-How new technology will change the workplace as we know it...43:10-Joe's best personal practice...45:15Resources mentioned:Joe's websiteThursday is the New Friday: How to Work Fewer Hours, Make More Money, and Spend Time Doing What You Want

**Editor's note: The audio in the last 3 or so minutes of the interview was a bit choppy due to an inconsistent internet connection. We encourage you to pay close attention as important information regarding how to connect with Rabbi Steve is shared!On this podcast I have the privilege to have deep conversations with people who each in their own way elevate the human experience. One particular topic I often come across is the profound desire we humans have to lead a meaningful life. My guest today is Rabbi Steve Leder and much of his life's work centers around this issue. Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He has been a rabbi for 35 years during which he has written more than 1000 eulogies and he says that death is not only the great teacher, it is the only teacher.The question of how to live a more meaningful life has been a central focus of Rabbi Leder's critically acclaimed books. Amongst them the bestsellers:More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms UsThe Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest GiftFor You When I am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life StoryRabbi Leder is a graduate of Northwestern University, studied at Trinity College Oxford and was ordained at Hebrew Union College. He is the winner of numerous awards for his interdenominational and cross-cultural dialogue and his compassion and wisdom are a source of healing in our times.Newsweek Magazine twice named Steve Leder one of the ten most influential rabbis in America and he is a leading voice in reconnecting us with the humanity inside ourselves and within others.In this episode with Rabbi Leder, you'll discover:-If you need to go through hell, don't come out of it empty-handed...04:05-"We are not completely whole until we're completely broken"...06:30-The objectification of "the other" leads to evil...11:35-Balancing "spectators guilt" in light of profound evil in the world...18:25-Why people are fleeing organized religion in droves...26:12-"Don't just do something, stand there"...35:09-The thing people most regret on their deathbed...40:40-The 12 questions to ask to reevaluate our life...44:55-Rabbi Leder's best personal practice...49:02Resources mentioned:The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest GiftFor You When I am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life StoryMore Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms UsGuest's social handles:InstagramFacebookTwitter

Welcome back Superhumans, what a delight to be with you. I hope that you will find this episode as fascinating as I did, as we will be diving deeply into all things Vikings, Norse traditions, runes and magik.In the last years Vikings and their culture have become a focal point of the entertainment industry and if you are like me, you have watched all the shows and movies, many of them claiming to give an accurate depiction of Viking life and culture.My guest today is someone who actually has a deep knowledge of Vikings, far beyond the scope of pop culture. Kaedrich Olsen is an author, speaker and teacher, who specializes in Norse Mysticism and alternate paths of spiritual growth. He has studied Old Norse literature and spirituality with a focus on runes and magikal practices.Kaedrich is the author of Runes for Transformation: Using Ancient Symbols to Change Your Life. And the secrets he uncovered at the heart of Norse mysticism precisely tie in with contemporary understandings of our psyche and behavior.Our essence, our soul, if you so wish to call it, is deeply interwoven with the energies, spirits and magik all around us. What if we could tap into our magik and influence the reality around us and in this way better ourselves and the world? Kaedrich will share with us what he has learned about the nature of reality, consciousness, different types of entities and how to encounter them, as well as how to set up for ritual and flow with the magik that is within everything.In this episode with Kaedrich Olsen, you'll discover:-What is a Viking and what does pop culture get wrong in its depiction of them?...03:30-What did Vikings believe about the nature of the Universe?...08:50-How Kaedrich got involved with studying Norse culture, and his view of the nature of reality...13:42-How conscious and subconscious of the collective differs from that of the individual...21:55-Embracing cognitive dissonance to make sense of the world around us...26:46-Mysticism, spirituality and religion compared and contrasted...29:01-Kaedrich's definition of the word and concept of "magic"...33:40-Science that backs up spirituality, magic, etc...37:15-Practicing to get out of the fear/negativity loop...43:12-"Shadows" defined, and how they pertain to our quality of life...46:11-What is "the sacred masculine"?...52:22-First steps to connecting with spiritual beings...55:09-The thought forms we know as "entities"...59:23-An experience with an entity Kaedrich created...1:06:51-How human consciousness has changed in the last 100 years, and where it's going now...1:10:50-Kaedrich's best personal practice...1:14:30Resources mentioned:Runes for Transformation: Using Ancient Symbols to Change Your LifeKaedrich's websiteGuest's social handles:InstagramFacebook

The pursuit of happiness, which is a beautiful thing, can turn into an extreme when we become afraid to be sad and try to avoid it at all costs. Why are we so scared to be sad? And why is it not only ok to be sad, but important to sit with the sadness?Today's guest, Helen Russell, is a journalist, bestselling author, speaker and happiness researcher. Her first book, The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country, became an international bestseller and has been optioned for television. She is the author of four other critically acclaimed books, translated into 21 languages.Helen also writes for magazines and newspapers globally, including The Times and The Sunday Times, the Telegraph, the Independent, National Geographic, Wall Street Journal, and the Observer, amongst others. She’s spent the last ten years studying cultural approaches to emotions and now speaks about her work internationally.In her book, How to be Sad, Helen explores why we get sad, what to do when we are sad and how we can all get happier, by learning to be sad, better. Especially while living in these unprecedented times. Most of us are struggling in one way or another and getting better at having difficult conversations and finding ways to handle our sadness will help us become whole, reclaim our wellbeing and be able to truly and fully live.In this interview with Helen, you'll discover:-Why we're so afraid of being sad...03:30-The social stigma of acknowledging sadness leads to social disconnection...08:02-Tools and strategies to "move through" our sadness...12:15-What we can learn from the Danish people about being happy...15:10-Using unhappiness as a tool to discovering real happiness...18:30-The time and place for medications to deal with sadness, anxiety, depression, etc...20:30-Helen's personal journey with happiness and sadness...23:14-Empathizing with friends and family who are processing sadness...26:43-How to remain hopeful in challenging times...28:46-Helen's best personal practice...33:43-And much more...Resources mentioned:The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest CountryHow to be SadHelen's WebsiteHow to Be Sad podcastAriane's interview with Dr. Ellen VoraHelen's social handles:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebook 

What if there was a simple way to access a deep healing power within you at any given time? This is what today’s guest teaches. In this episode Dr. Frank Kinslow takes us through the process. Dr. Kinslow has been researching and teaching healing and happiness techniques for more than 55 years, drawing from his clinical experience as a chiropractic physician, in-depth studies into Eastern esoteric philosophies and practices, and an ardent love of relativity and quantum physics.In 2007, out of a deep personal crisis, Frank discovered the fountainhead of healing and happiness, which he came to call Eufeeling. Frank's seminars, webinars, and writings have introduced tens of thousands of people worldwide to Quantum Entrainment, a technique that quietly activates the autonomic nervous system to spontaneously and naturally create an atmosphere in which deep healing takes place.Dr. Kinslow is also the author of several international bestsellers, amongst them The Secret of Instant Healing, The Secret of Quantum Living, and Eufeeling! The Art of Creating Inner Peace and Outer Prosperity.During this episode Dr. Kinslow guides me via specific exercises to a deeply relaxing and healing state, providing me with one of these "Aha!" moments in life that furthered my own healing journey and that I believe will also further yours.In this episode with Frank Kinslow, you'll discover:-When "losing hope" is a good thing...03:05-"Eufeelings" defined...08:43-Dr. Kinslow's personal crisis which led to the discovery of "Eufeelings"...12:30-How to instill the idea of doing "no thing" when the issues of life are overwhelming...19:42-Quantum entrainment defined...22:55-Steps to implementing quantum entrainment...29:40-There's no good, there's no bad; there just is...37:12-How to unlearn the act of doing...45:35-Dr. Kinslow leads a practical exercise regarding experiencing no-thingness...54:05-And much more!Resources mentioned:Kinslow Systemsinfo@kinslowsystems.comBOOKSThe Secret of Instant HealingThe Secret of Quantum LivingEufeeling! The Art of Creating Inner Peace and Outer ProsperityGrow or Die by George Lockland

Our mind and the way we think is the most powerful influence on our wellbeing.The vast majority of illnesses do not start in our bodies, as the old model of biology has taught in the past. Instead, we are coming to understand that it is our nervous system that reads our environment, interprets our environment and then sends control signals to our cells, which answer to these signals creating sickness or health.Today's guest, Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., is regarded as one of the leading voices of the new biology. He is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. A cell biologist by training, Bruce was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and later performed groundbreaking stem cell research at Stanford University's School of Medicine.This research revealed that the environment, which operates via the cell membrane, controls the behavior and physiology of the cell, turning genes on and off. Dr. Lipton's discoveries challenged the established scientific view that life is controlled by genes and paved the way for one of today’s most cutting edge fields of study: the science of epigenetics, the new science of how environment and perception control genes.Dr. Lipton is the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, as well as The Honeymoon Effect and Spontaneous Evolution, co-authored with Steve Bhaerman. He is a recipient of the prestigious Goi Peace Award in Japan in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony.On today's episode we talk about the epigenetic revolution of science, the relationship between thoughts and reality, how our minds are programmed when we are very young, how 65% of these programs are dysfunctional and how to rewrite these programs, placebo and nocebo effects, the power of positive thoughts and how the current crisis we are collectively living through is an opportunity for evolution.You are going to leave this interview feeling empowered, inspired and perhaps also a bit daunted. Because the takeaway is that we are largely in control of our destiny.In this episode with Dr. Lipton, you'll discover:-Why our nervous system, not our genes, determines the quality of our life...04:45-We create the life we're programmed to create, for better or worse...12:45-How to assess the current programming of our life...24:54-Love versus fear as it relates to real growth and mere survival...29:05-How it is possible to change the thought habits which write our programming...34:15-Training the brain to respond to positive programming...49:23-How to inform ourselves without succumbing to the barrage of negative energy in the media...55:06-A call to the individual to exercise leadership within our communities...1:07:25-Simply watching the news weakens the immune system, and Dr. Lipton's thoughts on vax mandates...1:11:50-And much more...Resources mentioned:Bruce's websiteThe Biology of BeliefThe Honeymoon EffectSpontaneous EvolutionP.S. If you enjoy this episode and feel it helps to elevate your life, please give us a rating or review. And if you feel others may benefit from this podcast as well, spread the word, share and help grow our tribe of Superhumans. When we help heal One, we help heal All. Much gratitude and love.Yours,Ariane

1.1 billion people began this millennium hungry. This is a fact that can either make you despair, or take actionAnd this is the fact that started today's guest Sam Bertram and his brother on their journey. Together Sam and John set out to unleash the power of plants on human health and find a solution to one of the biggest challenges the human family faces.Their mission is to fundamentally rethink how plants are grown, utilized and optimized by technology and science to maximize the natural capabilities of plants to sustain and optimize human health.Samuel Bertram is Co-Founder at One Point One, which is revolutionizing vertical farming by building the most technologically advanced cultivation platform on the planet through innovations in robotics, AI, and plant science. Sam is an entrepreneur with a background in robotics and a passion for health and human wellness. After coming to the United States to play tennis, both Sam and his brother John cofounded OnePointOne, with the desire to nourish the 1.1 billion people that began this millennium malnourished. With their team at OnePointOne they have created the most advanced vertical farming technology in the world. It is with this technology that OnePointOne will nourish and heal humanity through plant-based foods and medicines grown via a global network of automated vertical farms.These warehouse-based vertical farms that grow plants indoors away from nature's unpredictability and human made disasters could help ease world hunger and solve some of the most pressing supply chain issues in the process.It is with confidence that Sam says plants can solve today's problems and tomorrow's greatest challenges. And he will share with us how in the following conversation.In this episode with Sam Bertram, you'll discover:-What is 1.1, and what does it stand for?...03:44-Overcoming overwhelm when confronted with big issues, and having a mind to take action....05:45-Developing a sophisticated indoor farming system that can help eradicate hunger across the globe...09:30-Logistical considerations and difficulties in building this new product...14:50-The essential elements of AI-based farming...18:15-Why the term "organic" is often misleading in mainstream marketing...22:50-How Sam's ideas have inspired others and raised significant funds for the cause...27:30-Why Willo is the future of personalized nutrition...33:56-Personal liberty as it pertains to food choices...38:30-Sam's plant based nutrition...42:10-Sam's best personal practice...46:12-And much more!Resources mentioned:Connect with Sam on LinkedInOne Point One websiteWillo website

It all begins with the microbiome. The gut comprises 70% of our immune system. This ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and fungi influences all aspects of health from our hormone levels, to immunity to our weight and mood as well as brain health.So much so that today's guest, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (pronounced bul su wits), says "Your brain's best friend is your gut. You can't separate the two. If you have an unhealthy gut, it's going to affect your brain."'Dr. B' as he is affectionately known, is a board certified and award winning gastroenterologist and a leading voice in gut health. He is a graduate of Georgetown School of Medicine, a former chief medical resident at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and chief gastroenterology fellow at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Will received his Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Northwestern University and a certificate in nutrition from Cornell University.He has published over twenty articles in renown gastroenterology journals and his New York Times bestselling book, Fiber Fueled: The Plant Based Gut health Program For Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health and Optimizing Your Microbiome, is mandatory reading on why gut health is so fundamental and how to enhance it to avoid disease and optimize your wellbeing.In his new book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook, Dr. B shares incredibly delicious recipes and practical, easy to implement gut health promoting tips, tools and strategies.Will combines his 14 years as an MD with the latest cutting-edge medical research and has helped thousands of people create incredible results in their health and wellbeing by teaching them how to take better care of their gut health with the power of plants, supporting them in easing and even reversing symptoms of IBS, leaky gut and other digestive issues by going to the root cause of the problem, fixing it and finding out how to prevent it in the first place.Today he shares with us how we can take back control of the way we eat, look and feel and how to achieve optimal health, mental agility and happiness with plant-based foods and easy lifestyle shifts.In this episode with Dr. B, you'll discover:-Why a glorious morning poo is synonymous with a life well-lived...04:43-Key elements of GI health Dr. B pays attention to...09:30-How our gut health affects our mood and brain function...13:40-An innovative (and affordable) way to gauge the health of your gut...19:45Zoe Diet Plans (This link will save you 10%)-Dr. B's own health journey, and the decision to turn vegan...30:44-How to incrementally change your diet and health for the better...37:05-Allaying fears about living a good life with a diet that deviates from the popular narratives on the Internet...43:33-Dr. B's approach to confronting the food and supply issues our planet will face in the coming decades...50:23-Dr. B's best personal practices...54:18-And much more...Resources mentioned:Dr. B's websiteBOOKSFiber FueledThe Fiber Fueled CookbookZoe Diet PlansGuest's social handles:InstagramFacebook

We are living in times of uncertainty and great challenges. The economic systems as we know them are shaken to the core and the ecology of the entire planet is threatened due to our doing.There is the saying that a tiger can not change its stripes, meaning we can not change our essential nature. I do believe in the power and the possibility of profound change that lies within each one of us. Currently we are witnessing a dramatic shift within human consciousness in the midst of these tumultuous times. And evolve we must, if we are to remain as a viable species on a healthy planet. The story of today's guest is one of profound change. On the outside Adam Hall had achieved the American Dream. He was a financial power broker on the pinnacle of material achievement. He had founded three successful real estate development companies, before personal devastation forced him to reassess his life. Adam met his misery by undertaking a life-changing metamorphosis that altered his mindset from Earth Conqueror to Earth Keeper, becoming an author, speaker, futurist, impact investor and conservationist. As the CEO of Renaissance Capital, Adam raised $1.5 billion in capital investment helping conserve natural landscapes in-perpetuity. He spent two decades as an impact investor dedicated to the quadruple bottom line: People, Planet, Profits with Purpose -- and founded the The EarthKeeper Alliance.Adam has dedicated himself to fostering conscious evolution. Through his books — Divine Genius: The Unlearning Curve, The Little Book of Genius: Abundance and the first book in his autobiographical trilogy The Earthkeeper: Undeveloping the Future Adam continues share ways to elevate consciousness and create optimal inner wellness.He is the founder and CEO of the Genius Studio, creator of the Genius Process and works with accomplished leaders who are seeking more contentment, alignment and personal meaning in their lives.Committed to helping others get in touch with their innate power for personal, professional, and planetary transformation, Adam's mission in life is to help change a billion minds about how we do business and our relationship with ourselves, each other and the planet.In this episode with Adam Hall, you'll discover:-Changing ideals regarding the archetypal warrior...04:15-From Earth Conqueror to Earth Keeper...07:45-Realizing the conventional definition of "success" isn't everything success entails...14:08-How we're perceived by ourself and others when we truly seek Wisdom to guide our lives...18:50-Why the "unlearning" curve is just as important as the "learning" curve...25:52-Forgiveness is a process, not an event...32:35-Terminal seriousness v. terminal joy...36:08-Reframing thought processes regarding ethical business dealings during tumultuous times...41:05-Connecting with community to find inner peace in times of crisis and chaos...52:05-Predictions for humanity in the next 10-20 years...1:00:25-The difference between "destiny" and "fate"...1:07:38-How to get out of this lifetime alive...1:10:54-Adam's most profound personal practice...1:14:45And much more...Resources mentioned:Adam's websiteBOOKSDivine Genius, The Unlearning CurveThe Earth Keeper: Undeveloping the FutureThe Little Book of Genius: AbundanceGuest's social handles:LINKEDINFacebook