Delve into personal growth by exploring the Emotional Mountain, a key aspect of Five Mountain Development. Discover how emotions intertwine with physical and mental health, and learn about the importance of emotional awareness. Mark shares insights on navigating childhood traumas through shadow work, revealing hidden emotional patterns. The episode highlights techniques for emotional healing and the significance of mindfulness in fostering resilience. Uncover the complex relationship between family dynamics and emotional development for a transformative journey.

Explore powerful mental training techniques to master your inner landscape. Discover how breathing methods like nostril and box breathing can improve focus and calm your mind. Learn the importance of mindfulness and metacognition, which help you realize you're not defined by your thoughts. Hear a personal story highlighting the role of visualization in overcoming challenges. This insightful discussion offers practical tools for daily mental mastery and personal transformation.

Dive into the transformative power of mental training with insights from Zen meditation. Learn how to break free from traditional education and unlock your true cognitive potential. Discover practical tools like visualization for healing and creativity. Explore the profound state of mindfulness that enhances self-awareness. Mark shares personal stories and techniques for achieving mental freedom, emphasizing the crucial link between physical health and mental clarity. Get inspired to take actionable steps towards personal growth!

Topaz Adizes, a former film director and the founder of 'The Skin Deep', engages in a profound conversation about transforming relationships through deep listening and insightful questions. He discusses the impact of technology on human connections and the unique storytelling experiences he creates. The importance of embracing discomfort for genuine intimacy is highlighted, alongside strategies for asking meaningful questions. Topaz emphasizes courage, trust, and empathy as foundational elements for fostering deeper connections.

Catherine Divine, a seasoned leadership coach and author of Sacred Silence, joins the discussion to explore the mental mountain of personal development. They delve into the significance of creativity, compassion, and intuition in today's world, while examining cognitive biases that cloud our judgment. Practical techniques like box breathing and mindfulness are emphasized for conquering the ‘monkey mind’. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-awareness and embracing discomfort as essential steps for personal growth and transformation.

How would you react in the midst of a crisis? This week on The Unbeatable Mind, comedian, Crossfit affiliate owner, and leader of the successful men’s group ‘ The Treehouse’, Kenny Kane, shares his personal tale of losing his home to the recent fires in Los Angeles. Kenny recounts the harrowing moments of urgency as he and his family confronted the blaze, and the profound impact it had on their lives.    Delving deep into themes of leadership, community, and the essence of human connection, Kenny details the importance of having a clear vision and purpose, especially when faced with volatile and uncertain situations. Kenny explains his commitment to nurturing resilient leaders through his men’s group and the gym community, emphasizing physical training as a conduit for life preparation.  Key Takeaways: Kenny Kane’s Crisis Management: Listen to Kenny’s story of losing his home in the Palisades fires—and how his previous experiences and personal philosophy helped him and his family manage.  OODA Loop Framework: Hear Kenny talk about the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), and how he applied it during the fire.  Physical Preparedness: Discover the importance of physical and mental preparedness for unforeseen events and learn how he applies his physical training during times of crisis.  Purpose Driven Leadership: Learn how in times of uncertainty, having a clear vision can anchor actions and decisions.    Kenny Kane holds multiple certifications and is a graduate of SealFit’s Kokoro Camp. The practical and spiritual teachings from Kenny’s diverse athletic training have culminated in his context-driven coaching methodology where body, mind, and heart are given equal weight in the portrait of good health. Kenny has implemented his mind-body training protocol whilst coaching Olympians, NBA players, Premiere League soccer players, A-list celebrities, CrossFit Games athletes, and nine-to- fivers alike. He has also developed and directed several fitness programs for kids, coached an adaptive athlete to compete alongside able-bodied competitors, and continues to contribute to broader philosophical discussions concerning public health in podcasts and other forums with elite athletes, movement and human bioenergetics specialists, and thought leaders from around the world. He is the owner of and head coach at Oak Park, home of CrossFit Los Angeles. Body of Knowledge: https://thebodyofknowledge.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYi-zzTBsYYLR-qvwIS_X8AJvTzPRcn92ydWzeDYOkh3q1qnexVORV3CU0_aem_AvT2YUXooXMSSPVti0PhSw  Oak Park:  https://www.oakparkla.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekennykane/?hl=en      Sponsors and Promotions:   Marley Spoon: This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/OFFER/DIVINE and use code DIVINE for up to 27 FREE meals!   Seed:  Visit Seed.com and use the code 25DIVINE to get 25% off your first month’s order! Qualia  Take a look at the Qualia line up of truly inspired health formulas at www.QualiaLife.com/divine15, and use code DIVINE15 at checkout  for an additional 15% off your purchase.  Defender The highest achievers among us are the people still striving, still reaching for something. It’s those people who approach the impossible and embrace it. There’s a vehicle for people like that. It’s called the Defender. Explore the full Defender line-up at LandRoverUSA.com     Timestamped Overview:  00:00 Trapped by Fire with Children 07:46 Fire Evacuation Crisis 15:04 "Devastating Fire Destroys Neighborhood" 17:39 Embracing Life's Uncertainty 22:39 Nose Breathing Amidst Chaos 27:31 "Lead: Exploring Purpose and Roles" 34:58 Navigating Business and Home Dilemma 39:55 Emotionality and Unavoidable Fires 43:01 "Shifting Realities and Human Connection" 49:32 Embrace Difficulty Together 55:05 Five Tenets for Business Harmony 58:07 Defining Purpose and Connection 01:03:40 Inflection Point in Bit-Based Reality 01:09:06 Misunderstanding Freedom and Connection 01:17:03 LAUSD Relocates Students Successfully 01:22:48 Balancing Nesting and Financial Stability 01:25:50 Crisis Scenario Planning Exercise 01:34:19 "Divine Inspiration & Seal Fit" 01:34:53 "Support Global Change Together"  

Catherine Divine, a seasoned leadership coach, author, and yoga instructor, joins Mark to discuss the journey of mastering the 'physical mountain' of self-health. They emphasize the importance of integrating body, mind, and spirit for holistic well-being. Listeners learn practical tips on incorporating fitness into busy lives through 'spot drills' and the significance of recovery in training. Catherine shares insights on embracing injuries as growth opportunities and highlights the interconnectedness of physical and emotional health for optimal performance.

Discover the transformative concept of 'Five Mountain Development', focusing on integrating physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual growth. Explore the crucial differences between vertical and horizontal development, emphasizing deep, fundamental change. Uncover how time in nature and teamwork enhance personal growth. Dive into the importance of physical health as a foundation for emotional and psychological well-being, ensuring a holistic approach to unlocking your full potential.

Fear. It’s a pervasive issue for many. However, on this week’s Unbeatable Mind podcast, host Mark Divine takes a deep dive into the impact fear has on people’s lives and how it is propagated in our culture. Mark breaks down common acronyms such as F.E.A.R (False Expectations Appearing Real), and discusses strategies for managing realistic fears as well as fears rooted in childhood trauma and primordial anxieties. Mark traverses his way through a myriad of daily practices that can help mitigate fear and discusses the difference between rational and irrational fears so listeners can identify the two, and avoid being debilitated by either.    Key Takeaways: Rational vs. Irrational Fears: Identify the differences between irrational fears (like the fear of how others perceive you), vs. rational fears (like fears based on current events), and learn how to avoid becoming debilitated by either.  Deep Rooted Fears: Recognize the necessity for emotional work in dealing with fears rooted in childhood trauma.  Fear in Modern Society: Discover how prevalent fear instigated by current events is and how fear mongering can be a tool of control by governments.  Importance of Individual Control: Learn how taking control of your own mind and environment can be a powerful tool to incite collective change.   Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world.   Mark’s Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/   Sponsors and Promotions:   Defender: The highest achievers among us are the people still striving, still reaching for something. It’s those people who approach the impossible and embrace it. There’s a vehicle for people like that. It’s called the Defender. Explore the full Defender line-up at LandRoverUSA.com Momentous:  Visit LiveMomentous.com and use the code DIVINE for 20% off your supplement routine. Seed: Visit Seed.com/DIVINE and use the code 25DIVINE for 25% off your first month of DS-01!  

This week on The Unbeatable Mind, Catherine Divine provides her riveting account of how she breathed her way through adversity after a surfing accident left her with a concussion and fractured occipital bone.    Though breathing for most is simply an automatic function of life, mastering breath control can have profound impacts on both mental and emotional states. Mark and Catherine share their valuable knowledge on techniques like box breathing, and alternate nostril breathing. Such techniques hold the power to manage stress and improve overall well-being. Together, they unpack the art of breathing and discuss its largely unrealized potential as a “free medicine” that can absolutely transform your life!  Key Takeaways: Health Benefits of Breathwork: Discover how consistent breathwork practice can bring about positive health benefits such as weight loss, and balancing the body’s energy systems.  Observations and Adjustments in Breathing: Learn how to identify and correct breathing imbalances and identify changes in nostril predominance over time and seasonal influences.  Nose Vs. Mouth Breathing: Identify the benefits of nostril breathing over mouth breathing, and the relevance of the body’s chakras and energy systems.  Breath Control: Hear Catherine’s personal account of using breath control to manage her recovery after a surfing accident.    Catherine Divine is a leadership coach, author, and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience helping leaders unlock their full potential. Coauthor of Kokoro Yoga with her stepfather, Mark Divine, and author of Sacred Silence, Catherine holds a Master’s in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, she has trained C-suite executives, Special Ops candidates, and high-performance leaders, guiding them to integrate mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Catherine combines intuitive healing with strategic insight to help leaders overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and strengthen their mind-body-soul connection.  Catherine’s Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinec1/  Kokoro Yoga: https://unbeatablemind.com/kokoro-yoga/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineDivineYoga/   Sponsors and Promotions: Lumen: Go to Lumen.Me/DIVINE for an exclusive 20% off your Lumen purchase!