Inspire Nation Show with Michael Sandler

If you’ve ever felt off, dazed, confused, or just one step behind the eight ball, then do we have the how to go through change and come out shining show for you.   Today, we’ll talk about why things feel off, what’s really going on, and how to ride the ship or simply hold on, before you’re plunged in the drink. Plus we’ll talk about servers gone poof, files madness, late nights late nights and late nights, twenty one mile days, yoga classes, Macetas mountains, new assistants, and what in the world missing gong baths have to do with anything     Key Points Discussed: Walking 21 miles a day, the 10 mile rest day and people dying on the Camino (02:48) Flamed out calves and a fulfilling reflexology experience (06:32) The mind-blowing drinking and smoking culture in Europe (09:03) Giving so much that we forget who we are and what brings us life and joy (13:41) Questioning all the assumptions in our lives and wondering if they’re real (18:34) What the terrain looks like for phase three of CJ’s Camino de Santiago (25:40) There’s no need to push and torture ourselves especially when there’s nothing positive to be gained (35:59) Being open to the Camino of life to get what we need (38:52)   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

If you’ve ever wondered if the law of attraction is real, and what in the world is the hard science behind it, then do have the source show for you.   Today I’ll be talking with Dr. Tara Swart, neuroscientist, former psychiatric doctor, co-author of the award winning “Neuroscience for Leadership”, and the author of a brilliant book on the science behind the law of attraction, “The Source”   And that’s just what I want to talk with her about today. About the secrets of the universe and the science of the brain. Plus we’ll talk about turmeric, turmeric, and more turmeric, old red minis, the master key system, action boards, and kicking horses, the power of boxing, joy comes out of the blue, and what in the world gorilla suits and doors have to do with anything.   Key Points Discussed: The one thing we can do to crank up our brains and put the law of attraction into action (03:16) Straddling two worlds when growing up (04:25) The life changing crash and developing an interest in the law of attraction (07:36) Are we running around on auto-pilot? (11:38) Possible imprints from our past lives and neuroplasticity (13:06) The Source: The alignment of our brain, body, and spirit (18:04) The science behind the law of attraction and the serendipity of lucky moments (20:32) Manifestation: Creating the real world outcomes that you desire (31:51) Applying selective filtering, selective attention, and value tagging (38:36) The importance of patience and harmony (41:27) Raised awareness and switching off your auto-pilot (51:35) Action boards and horses kicking up water (55:32) The most important part of attention and presence in the modern day (59:36) Moving forward with abundance, mindfulness, and positivity (01:01:43)   Additional Resources: The Source By Dr. Tara Swart www.TaraSwart.com   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

If you’ve ever struggled with ups, downs, and even sideways emotions, then do we have the Whatever Arises Love That show for you.  Today I’ll be talking with Matt Kahn, one of my all-time favorite spiritual teachers and the author of one of the most beautiful, important, and transformative books out there, Whatever Arises, Love that. And that’s just what we’ll be talking about today, about a love revolution that begins with you, in each and every moment, and how to cultivate self love, and feel good now. That plus we’ll talk about visionary dreams, gardens and flowers, ascendant masters, who’s really behind the mask, and why you might want to ask angels and guides for help when you’re working on your bench press!   Key Points Discussed:  How to cultivate self-love What started Matt down his spiritual path? Where are we all on our spiritual path or evolution? What does it mean to be in discord with our true nature? Where does fear fit in to our spiritual evolution? The coolest description of fear ever What is the collective global awakening vs. what is the individual awakening What is vibrational co-dependency What’s the true meaning of the word allowance? What’s the two minute habit of “I Love You” What’s the difference between I Love You and I Love Myself Why we are each worthy of self-love How do we move past the subconscious when it comes to self-love How to help the conditioning inside of us to let go of us What’s the meaning behind repeating patterns How do we allow recurring patterns to let go of you How to use “I Love You” to move past recurring patterns What it means to welcome everything as divinity What it means to get in accord What’s the power of everything being difficult How do we get out of the way of our dreams, desires and ambitions How to step aside and allow the things we envision to actually manifest What is the true meaning of surrender What are the different levels of surrendering What’s the true meaning of transcendence?   Additional Resources: TrueDivineNature.com   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

If you’ve ever struggled with a fear of money, or a lack of it, then do we have the conscious capital show for you.   Today I’ll be talking with Lawrence Ford, Founder and CEO of Conscious Capital Wealth Management. He was dubbed the "Shaman of Wall Street" by the Washington Post, and has dedicated much of his life to being a bridge between the modern world of business and the ancient world of wisdom.   And that just what I want to talk with him today. About the nexus of consciousness and capital, how to heal a relationship with money, and the use of money and capital to make the world a better place. Plus we’ll talk about bricks and symbols, money and guilt, St. Johns and the Rockefeller Resorts, a one month initiation, blistered hands, who on earth are the 13 indigenous grandmothers, a four foot five inch shouting shaman, chopping wood and carrying water, peacock feathers and crystals, and what in the world burning sage, wearing yak beads, and one DEA agent and two beers has to do with anything.   Key Points Discussed: What’s one simple change we can make right now to change our relationship with money? (03:15) Being different in the world of money and capital on Wall Street, and the natural friction that comes with it (05:23) Lawrence’s previous relationship with money and getting the itchy palms in his thirties (08:07) Surrendering, going to Nepal, and training with indigenous shamans for a month (13:38) The pilgrimage to find his birth parents and siblings (19:35) What do you mean money has been weaponized today? (25:21) How do we start to change the dream so we can heal these wounds? (29:44) The next step from beingness to doingness (34:26) Knowing we are here for a reason and figuring it out (41:04) Conscious capitalism and how to work with it (45:49) How to determine if a company is one of the good guys (50:44) Breaking up with the banks and credit cards that we use (54:40) Finding the one thing that we are grateful for and focusing on it (58:40)   Additional Resources: Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz The Healing Organizations By Michael J. Gelb and Rajendra Sisodia www.ConsciousCapitalWM.com   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

Today I’ll be talking with Drew Canole, fitness rock-star, transformational guru, the founder of FitLife.tv and the author of a brilliant new book, that’s guaranteed to inspire, “You Be You”.    And that’s just what I want to talk with him about, about detoxing your life, crushing your limitations, and owning your awesome!   Key Points Discussed: How did Drew Canole survive an abusive childhood? What does it mean that “I am the one creating each experience in my life” What was the business he started in Tampa, and why was it out of alignment? Who became his mentor and what did he learn from him? What’s the importance of doing something to change somebody’s life? How does one take the leap to get back into alignment? What does it mean that many of us are not living our truth? What’s it mean to show up as a Jedi? What can we learn from Yoda and Luke Skywalker? What’s the true importance of commitment? What does commitment really mean? What’s it mean to be truly honest with yourself? What’s an awesomeness audit? What’s the importance of becoming clear with what’s not working for you? How do we discover our true purpose? What’s our One Thing and why is it so important? Why is our body the foundation of transformation? What’s it mean to be the CEO of our body? What’s it mean to dive into the mess? What is soul mapping? What is vision casting? What are WOW goggles?   Additional Resources: YouBeYouBook.com   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

If you’ve ever wanted happier, more resilient CHILDREN, then do we have the BRAINIOUS show for you.   Today I’ll be talking with Stephanie Brillant, French film-maker, mother of two, Senior Report and TV Host, and the creator of a fascinating new documentary, Brainious.   And that’s just what I want to talk with her about today, about how we help our kids grow their minds, and become healthier, happier, and more resilient.   Key Points Discussed:  What was the biggest impact on Stephanie Brillant’s brain as a child? What’s wrong with trying to reason with a child? What do we do if a child is afraid of monsters – and what’s the one thing NOT to say! What is a social brain? What does it mean for mother and baby to be “entuned”? What’s the best predictor of how well children turn out? What’s secure attachment, and why is it so important? What are the 4 S’s of secure attachment? What’s the marshmallow test, and what can we learn about our kids brains (and ours) from it? What do we need to know about children and tantrums? What is body-based learning? What’s the importance of learning through action? What’s the perception action cycle? What’s a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset? Is praising a child’s intelligence good for them? What is working memory and what’s its importance? How can gratitude and altruism help a child’s brain? What do we need to know about smart phones and kids? What’s the importance of mindfulness for kids? What’s the importance of the breath when it comes to kids? What’s a brain break or the importance of resting and not doing?   Additional Resources: www.BrainiousFilm.com   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

If you’ve ever struggled with anger or wanting to club someone, let alone yourself, then do we have the walking through anger show for you.    Today I’ll be talking with Dr. Christian Conte, anger management expert, radio and TV personality, co-host of Coaching Bad on Spike TV and the Secret Life of Kids on USA Network, resident therapist for family therapy on VH1, TED talker extraordinaire, and the author of a brilliantly zenny book on anger management, “Walking Through Anger”   That’s what I want to talk with him about today, about a new design for confronting conflict in an emotionally charged world. Plus we’ll talk about worms and toads, spiritual imagery and gargoyles, walking in the hole, what on earth are conteisms, and what in the world is the great watermelon slayer.   Key Points Discussed: What is diffusion of responsibility and when does it happen? (03:03) Taking light and love to level 5 maximum security prisoners (06:19) Being truly responsible for our actions and what we bring to the content of the universe (07:38) The super wolf: Being the true alpha to be in control of our own lives and being leaders by example (12:47) The yield theory: Listening, validating and exploring options (14:19) The concept of the Conte box demystified (18:55) Recognizing that we are all just spiritual beings living the human experience (27:06) Tonglen: Inhaling the pain of others and exhaling a healing energy (40:08) Being mindful of what we bring into any situation (45:55) The importance of getting down to a child’s level (50:03) The error of language and the error of omnipotence (59:39) What we can do for ourselves or others when we start to go into a fight or flight response (1:03:35)   Additional Resources: Walking Through Anger By Dr. Christian Conte Zen Parent, Zen Child By Dr. Christian Conte www.DrChristianConte.com Dr. Conte’s YouTube Channel Dr. Conte on Facebook and Twitter   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

If you’ve wondered why the law of attraction just doesn’t seem to be working for you, then do we have the trust frequency show for you.   Today I’ll be talking with Andrew Cameron Bailey and Connie Baxter Marlow, co-authors of “The Trust Frequency”, and that’s just what I want to talk with them about today. About key assumptions to get in the flow, trust the universe, and manifest for your highest good.   Plus we’ll talk about bees and indians, Yoda and the force, the Beach Boys and good vibrations, the power of Florence Nightingale, sailing the Atlantic, hitchhiking and Santa Cruz, Santa Fe and the Malays, twelve cylinders and 128 valve engines, and what in the world Einstein and a mouse have to do with anything.   Key Points Discussed: What is the Trust Frequency and what does Einstein’s mouse have to do with it? (03:11) Taking a trip across the Atlantic in which a lot of particles collapsed for some amazing synchronicities (04:51) The Aborigines and how they helped Andrew understand quantum physics (08:17) Being in a place of fear and the need to go back to a place of love (14:43) The importance of stepping back and choosing a higher octave (20:01) Why isn’t the law of attraction working for most of us (24:18) The shift that we need to manifest within ourselves (35:53) The toolbox to tune ourselves into a higher place where we can step back and allow the universe to provide all we need (40:01) What’s a 3-step process and what does unworthiness have to do with our ability to manifest or live our greatest life (42:20) Going to a place of wow rather than a place of whoa (48:14) Freewill and alignment: The key piece to the whole human experience (51:39) A beautiful illusion for which we are grateful (1:01:46)   Additional Resources: The Trust Frequency By Andrew Cameron Bailey and Constance Baxter Marlow   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

If you’ve ever wanted to sell or explain anything to anyone, then do we have the three minute pitch show for you.   Today I’ll be talking with Brant Pinvidic, award-winning film director, veteran TV producer, Founder and CEO of INvelop Entertainment, and host of the Why I’m Not Podcast, and a brand new business-based podcast, IPO.    Brant has sold more than 300 TV and movie projects, sold TV shows like Extreme Makeover:Weightloss Edition and Bar Rescue, which have grossed nearly a billion dollars in revenue. He is also the author of a really fun and transformative read we can all benefit from, “The 3-Minute Rule”   And that’s just what I want to talk with him about today. About how to say less and get more from any pitch, conversation, or presentation. Plus we’ll talk about Bon Jovi and landscaping, 49ers and Wrestlemania, a cherry-red GTO judge, what on earth is a butt funnel, and what in the world Cameron Diaz and 57 fuzzy bunnies in a hammock has to do with anything.    Key Points Discussed: Are goldfish really better at focusing than we are? (03:05) Brant’s biggest pitching challenge after producing “The Biggest Loser” (03:37) What is a statement of value and the basic of the “The Biggest Loser” pitch? (06:44) Developing better and more effective communication skills and the WHAC method (10:01) What’s the I Don’t Get it question and how can that help us? (15:39) Amateur director versus a pro director: Too many details are not necessary (22:26) The fire alarm test: Perfecting your 3-Minute pitch  (23:25) Working with the San Francisco 49ers and Wrestlemania (25:31) What a hook is and why you shouldn’t lead with your hook (27:52) Butt funnels and working with Jon Bon Jovi (30:40) The power of the all is lost moment? (40:11) What’s a reason for being? (45:38) The dad test and why Brant hates PowerPoint (47:46) The danger of too much passion or unbalanced passion (50:08)   Additional Resources: The 3-Minute Rule By Grant Pinvidic www.3MinuteRule.com www.BrantPinvidic.com Brant on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive

If you’ve ever felt a pull, a calling or a longing, but thought it too “crazy” or didn’t know why, then do we have the How to Follow Your Heart, show for you.   Today we’ll be talking about diving deep, hearing your inner wisdom, feeling the tug, and learning how tot take action, even, or especially, when you think it’s nuts.   Topics Include: How Michael ended up at a Ricky Martin Concert – sort of! What Michael learned from the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. Why you never want to kick yourself, no matter what comes up. What’s the importance of a buffer??? (And what does that look like?) What it means to run with your herd? How Michael ended up at exploring Pyramids in the Yucatan? How to stay in the heart, even when things are off? What is a cenote and why was Michael called to them? What did the jungle feel like to Michael? How Michael nearly round out of gas on a deserted Mexican highway? How to lean into the fear, even when your car is running out of gas! How to breathe into your fear – and why it’s so important. What did Michael learn from visiting Mayan temples. How to lean in (with the heart) to feelings of lack? What does it mean to pick up earth energy? How do you run energy so it’s not overwhelming? How big events can completely shift our life-perspective. To find out more, visit: FireItUpWithCj.com And for FREE guided meditations, plus weekly tips, stories and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com    And to support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive