Jeff Banman is the founder and CEO of Brute Force Training and The Anchored Human. Jeff is also the host of Mindset Radio. In this conversation, Victor and Jeff talk about the difference between being a coach and teaching, what it means to be an anchored human, and how to use breath work to regulate your central nervous system. Links To Jeff's Resources: https://bruteforcetraining.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mindset06actual/Subscribe to the channel and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app! 0:00 - Intro3:00 - The difference between coaching and teaching. 8:00 - How to do coaching calls 13:00 - The Anchored Human 14:30 - Why we externalize our anchors 18:00 - How to regulate your central nervous system through breath.21:30 - Don’t label emotions before age 7. 30:00 - Intentions vs Delusions 33:00 - Where are you not safe? 38:00 - Intentional breathing changes everything 46:00 - 25 Minutes a day of breathing practice. 52:00 - The 3 traits of all winners 57:00 - Connect with Jeff 1:02:00 - What does it mean to live a liberated life?

In this episode of the Zen Stoic Path, we talk about nonviolent communication and how it can benefit your relationships. To get access to the Zen Stoic Meditation, DM me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/victor.zenstoicNonviolent Communication (NVC), developed by psychologist Marshall B. Rosenberg, is a communication and conflict resolution framework designed to foster empathy, understanding, and peaceful dialogue in various interpersonal and social contexts. Here's a summary of its key principles and components:Four-Step Process:Observation: NVC encourages people to describe observable actions or situations without judgment. This step promotes clarity in communication by avoiding vague or evaluative language.Feeling: Participants are encouraged to express their emotions in response to the observed situation. Identifying and sharing one's feelings helps create a connection between individuals.Need: NVC emphasizes the importance of recognizing the underlying human needs that drive our feelings and actions. Identifying these needs helps to build empathy and understanding.Request: In the final step, individuals can make specific, actionable requests to meet their needs. These requests should be clear, positive, and free from demands or coercion.Empathy: NVC places a strong emphasis on active listening and empathetic communication. It involves truly hearing and understanding another person's feelings and needs without judgment. This process helps foster trust and mutual respect.Avoiding Judgment and Blame: NVC discourages the use of judgmental or accusatory language, as it can lead to defensiveness and conflict. Instead, it promotes non-blaming and non-shaming communication.Self-Expression: NVC encourages individuals to honestly and openly express themselves. It promotes self-awareness and self-responsibility for one's feelings and needs.Conflict Resolution: NVC is often used as a tool for resolving conflicts by facilitating communication that addresses underlying needs and promotes mutually satisfying solutions.Connection and Understanding: The primary goal of NVC is to create a connection between individuals by fostering understanding, empathy, and cooperation. It aims to build bridges between people rather than walls.Application: Nonviolent Communication can be applied in a wide range of contexts, including personal relationships, workplaces, community settings, and even international diplomacy. It offers a way to transform adversarial and unproductive communication into more harmonious and productive interactions.In summary, Nonviolent Communication is a communication framework that prioritizes empathy, understanding, and peaceful resolution of conflicts. It seeks to replace judgmental language with clear, non-blaming, and emotionally honest communication while addressing the core human needs that underlie our feelings and actions. By promoting these principles, NVC aims to create stronger connections and more effective problem-solving in various aspects of life.

The only thing that is stays the same in life is change. In this short episode, we talk about how we can learn to embrace change and create the life we want by riding the wave of the universe. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a like, subscribe, and review! DM me on Instagram at victor.zenstoic to get the Sovereign Dream Meditation.Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/victor.zenstoic

In this liberated life interview, I sat down with Dr. James Leonette to talk about what it means to master the brain-body connection. Dr. Leonette has a passion for understanding, assessing and improving human performance. He has spent his career studying and improving the human body and mind. He holds a doctorate in chiropractic, a masters of science in occupational hygiene and safety, fellowship in International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, several advanced chiropractic certifications and is a DOT certified medical examiner. He earned a bachelors in medical technology and has completed has advanced course work in functional medicine, nutrition, and epigenetics coaching.Dr. Leonette is the founder and clinic director at Enliven Wellness, a multi-doctor chiropractic, acupuncture and functional healing center. He was twice been awarded Chiropractor of the Year by The Masters Circle Global. He founded and oversees Enliven Occupational Health, a state of the art occupational health and pre-employment testing center and safety device distributor. His most recent endeavor, Alpha Emerged, focuses on executive health coaching centered around optimizing your genetic expression. He was a certified investigator with U.S. Food and Drug Administration in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, foods and biologics. As a member of the International Device Cadre, he inspected high level medical device production facilities throughout Europe and Asia.He loves adventures and travels frequently. He has hiked in the Black Forest, climbed glaciers in Iceland, scuba dived in the Caribbean, and been a chiropractic missionary in Vietnam and Dominican Republic. He has been a guest speaker a multiple universities, businesses and organizations throughout the US. 0:00 - Introduction3:05 - Neuro Development8:08 - How reflex and response effect thought13:38 - Suppressed emotion can become physical pain25:56 -  How your emotions affect your body32:07 - Listen to your body37:10 - How to Find Clarity in breathing41:12 - We are products of our environment57:00 - There is something to learn from everyone

In this episode of the Zen Stoic Path, I discuss Marcus Aurelius's concept of the rational soul. Philosophy is a tool that allows us to craft our character. Our job to to look honestly at ourselves, ask the hard questions, and change what doesn't serve us. These are the 8 attributes of the rational soul. Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/victor.zenstoicDM me the word "LIBERATION" to get the free Sovereign Dream Meditation.Thanks for listening. Leave a like and subscribe if you enjoyed the episode!

In this episode of the Zen Stoic Path, we have Kevin Crenshaw - @the.heart.guy . We discuss what it means to live from your intuition, how to recognize your inner voice, and how to build a relationship with yourself. Kevin is a relationship coach, group facilitator, and host of The Heartbeat Podcast. You can find Kevin's work at www.heartguy.comTimestamps: 0:00 - Group coaching 10:00 - Following your intuition - 17:00 - What is your body saying? 22:00 - Building a relationship with yourself. 25:00 - The different parts of you. 28:00 - Relationships are mirrors. 34:00 - Healing the resistance. 42:00 - Mid Life Crises 

Welcome to "The 5 Ways The Soul Degrades Itself." Join me as we explore how our souls can slip into degradation and how we can reverse the process. We'll dive into aligning with nature, practicing gratitude, and embracing life's opportunities.We also talk about processing emotions authentically, dropping masks of insincerity, and setting meaningful goals. By embracing life in its entirety, we align with nature, experience harmony, and uncover personal freedom. If you liked this podcast, leave us a review on your favorite podcast player and subscribe to the YouTube channel! Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/victor.zenstoic to get the sovereign dream meditation! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:15 - 1. Becoming disgruntled is an internal reflection 6:15 - 2. Causing others harm. 11:08 - 3. When we’re overpowered by our emotions 17:00 - 4. Wearing a mask 21:52 - 5. Moving without purpose 

In this episode with Marcus Aurelius Anderson, we discuss his journey through the military, what it means to deal with adversity, the power of gratitude, and committing to your goals 100%. Marcus Aurelius Anderson is a Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker and International KeynoteSpeaker, Mindset Coach to Leaders, CEOʼs and entrepreneurs and host of the top rated Acta NonVerba Podcast.If you want to hear more from Marcus, subscribe to his podcast Acta Non Verba or connect with him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/marcusaureliusanderson/Connect with Victor on Instagram at https://instagram.com/victor.zenstoic/If you got value out of this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast player. 0:00 - About Marcus Aurelius Anderson1:15 - Intro / Meet Marcus1:52 - The Gift of Adversity7:10 - No excuses/ The Power of Commitment13:49 - Why You should push through Adversity17:15 - The Paths in Front of you20:20 - How to Deal with Adversity31:39 - How to keep your true north37:40 - Having the Courage to overcome Adversity41:08 - Resistance and Procrastination47:05 - How Gratitude can Change your perception56:01 - Perception is Everything1:09:05 - How to be Grateful and change your perception.

Once you establish your goals, how do you actually get there? In this episode of the Zen Stoic Path, I'm talking through how to execute on the goals you set in part 1. It's not a lack of resources, it's a lack of resourcefulness that keeps people from their goals. When we give away our power, it's impossible to achieve what we set out to do. But if we remember that we are at cause for a life, you're in a great place to begin the PATH process.Help me grow the podcast by commenting and subscribing! Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/victor.zenstoic 0:00 - How to achieve your goals 1:30 - Giving away your power. 6:00 - The PATH strategy

In this episode, we're going through how to properly set goals through something I call the Dream The Path Exercise. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform!