“If you don’t invest in your wellness, you will have to invest in your illness.” – Martin Inderbitzin  Dr. Martin Inderbitzin, a neuroscientist and cancer survivor, and Jellis Vaes, a mental health coach and cardiac arrest survivor, share lessons about life and death in this interview on The IPS Podcast. Show notes for this episode with all the resources and ways to connect with Dr. Martin Inderbitzin and Jellis Vaes:  https://theipsproject.com/2023/04/lessons-about-life-and-death/ Dare to Live by Dr. Martin Inderbitzin Dare to Live by Dr. Martin Inderbitzin is a collection of condensed insights from his personal experiences over the past decade of fighting pancreatic cancer. Each chapter is filled with his thoughts and practical actions, combining his understanding of neuroscience and his personal experience of battling chronic cancer and surviving pancreatic cancer—all of which helped him overcome challenges and find hope. https://amzn.to/3KCKiawhttps://amzn.to/3KCKiaw _______ The IPS Academy If you feel that you’ve gained some insights and lessons from this interview, and you are curious to see what else we offer at The IPS Project, check out The IPS Academy, where we offer online courses taught by guests here on The IPS Podcast. Learn more about essential life topics, such as mental health, relationships, the mind, and the body and the brain, through fun and interactive courses.  Simply go to ⁠TheIPSProject.com/academy.⁠ What is also interesting to note is that all the courses are quite affordable, as we at The IPS Project do not want money to stand in the way of bettering one's life. Each course has a few lessons to try for free, so you get a taste of what the course is like. We have countless reviews from other students so you can see what others think, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee if you end up not liking the course. Again, check them out at ⁠TheIPSProject.com/academy⁠. _______ 🕒Timestamps🕒 The IPS Academy 00:00 - 00:50 Intro 00:50 - 06:18 Life update about Dr. Martin Inderbitzin and Jellis Vaes 06:18 - 12:31 How illness can turn relationships into an emotional rollercoaster 12:31 - 17:36 How Jellis Vaes was diagnosed with heart disease 17:36 - 23:32 Dr. Martin Inderbitzin’s recent cancer surgery 23:32 - 27:02 The questions about life and death that will be covered 27:02 - 28:05 How to balance living in the moment and planning for the future when time is limited 28:05 - 33:02 The importance of pursuing meaning instead of pleasure 33:0 - 37:16 How to help people see their own fragility 37:16 - 42:25 Why you should invest in your wellness 42:25 - 49:59 Good investments Martin and Jellis would recommend for your wellness 49:59 - 57:31 How to deal with hearing bad news in life 57:31 - 1:08:25 The IPS Academy | Online Courses 1:08:25 - 1:09:41 How to effectively celebrate the good news in life 1:09:41 - 1:15:35 How Martin started with sailing 1:15:35 - 1:19:31 Life lessons Martin learned through sailing 1:19:31 - 1:22:50 Life lessons Jellis learned through climbing mountains 1:22:50 - 1:24:40 How sailing and climbing mountains are schools of life 1:24:40 - 1:26:52 People Martin and Jellis look up to 1:26:52 - 1:31:05 Suggested books, videos, and podcasts about life and death 1:31:05 - 1:34:12 Martin's first book: Dare to Live 1:34:12 - 1:41:06 Outro 1:41:06 - 1:42:07 The IPS Academy | Online Courses 1:42:07 - 1:43:33 _______ About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project): The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, ⁠animated videos⁠, a ⁠book library⁠, ⁠online courses⁠, ⁠events⁠, a podcast, and more. Start your journey today: ⁠https://theipsproject.com/

“Compassion is for people who are suffering. Sympathy is for people who are suffering. Empathy is stepping out of my point of view and stepping into your point of view. And I can do that with you if you are happy, if you are confused, if you are suffering or not suffering.” - Karen Faith Empathy is a practice, not a feeling. Yes, you read that right. Whether you’re naturally good at feeling it or not, there is a set of skills behind empathy that anyone can learn and get better at. Knowing this opens a door that some people might feel has never existed for them before. And for others, it opens up the possibility to connect even more deeply with the people around them. In this episode on The IPS Podcast, we invited Karen Faith, empathy trainer and founder of Others Unlimited—a professional training and coaching firm that provides empathy training to brands, teams, and individuals. Some of the Questions: How have you come to the realization that empathy is indeed a practice and not a feeling? Have you noticed a difference between men and women in how they show empathy? What are some small or big things that you have noticed people doing that they think are helpful, but in reality are actually rather standing in the way of creating a true connection with someone? What You Will Learn from this Episode: What ultimately led Karen to start Others Unlimited and give trainings on empathy An exercise that Karen uses in her workshops to strengthen empathy What unconditional welcome is Show notes for this episode with all the resources and ways to connect with Karen: https://theipsproject.com/2023/02/how-to-strengthen-your-empathy/ _______ The IPS Academy If you feel that you’ve gained some insights and lessons from this interview, and you are curious to see what else we offer at The IPS Project, check out The IPS Academy, where we offer online courses taught by guests here on The IPS Podcast. Learn more about essential life topics, such as mental health, relationships, the mind, and the body and the brain, through fun and interactive courses.  Simply go to TheIPSProject.com/academy. What is also interesting to note is that all the courses are quite affordable, as we at The IPS Project do not want money to stand in the way of bettering one's life. Each course has a few lessons to try for free, so you get a taste of what the course is like. We have countless reviews from other students so you can see what others think, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee if you end up not liking the course. Again, check them out at TheIPSProject.com/academy. _______ About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project): The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more. Start your journey today: https://theipsproject.com/

“I was told early on that with amputation 95% is mental and 5% is physical. If you get your head straight, the rest will follow.” - Alex Lewis There are people in this world who just blow your socks off with their courage and strength despite the massive adversities they had to go through. Alex Lewis, our guest in this interview, is one of those people. Before Alex lost his limbs and his lips, he was—as he describes himself—just a regular guy, with a partner and a two-year-old son, who ran a restaurant and who was primarily a stay-at-home dad. All this, however, changed in November 2013 when he fell ill. If you’d like to engage more with this interview, you can also watch the videotaped version on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/wW5PIqnc2II Some of the Questions: What happened in November 2013 when you thought you only had a common cold? What did those days seem like and when did you know something was not right? Is there something you would say to the “old you” (the one with limbs) that you feel could have helped you to live a better life? I read somewhere that you really liked the book Man's Search for Meaning by Víctor Frankl. What parts of the book spoke to you the most? What You Will Learn from this Episode: When and why Alex decided to fight and not remain a victim How he has learned to accept the changes that had happened to his body and to feel okay with them Why Alex received a personal invitation from Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay Show notes for this episode with all the resources and ways to connect with Alex: https://theipsproject.com/2022/09/how-to-find-your-way-out-of-hell-alex-lewis/ _______  The IPS Academy   If you feel that you’ve gained some insights and lessons from this interview, and you are curious to see what else we offer at The IPS Project, check out The IPS Academy, where we offer online courses taught by guests here on The IPS Podcast.   Learn more about essential life topics, such as mental health, relationships, the mind, and the body and the brain, through fun and interactive courses.  Simply go to TheIPSProject.com/academy.   What is also interesting to note is that all the courses are quite affordable, as we at The IPS Project do not want money to stand in the way of bettering one's life.   Each course has a few lessons to try for free, so you get a taste of what the course is like. We have countless reviews from other students so you can see what others think, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee if you end up not liking the course.   Again, check them out at TheIPSProject.com/academy. _______  About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project):   The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more. Start your journey today: https://theipsproject.com/.

Are you ready for a new bonus episode? In this bonus episode, adventurer, lecturer and two-time world-record holder Kristina Paltén takes over the podcast. Kristina has so far appeared twice in on The IPS Podcast. The first time was in episode 013: ‘Kristina Paltén, Ultra Runner – Alone Through Iran, 1144 Miles of Trust, Prejudice, and Human Kindness’, and the second time in episode 029: ‘The Good Life with Kristina Paltén, a Woman with an Extraordinary Life’. EP 013 - Kristina Paltén, Ultra Runner - Alone Through Iran, 1144 Miles of Trust, Prejudice, and Human Kindness EP 029 – The Good Life with Kristina Paltén, a Woman with an Extraordinary Life If you want to learn more about her world records, about her becoming the first woman to run 1144 miles alone through Iran, and the rest of her story of inspiration, be sure to check out those interviews. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2022/06/bonus-episode-kristina-palten/ _______ BECOME A CHAMPION: Master Self-Confidence and Goal Setting If you are interested to learn more from Kristina, she also teaches an online course here on The IPS Academy on how to master confidence and effectively set goals. Learn from Kristina, a two-time world record holder, about how to make impossible goals possible. Check out the intro video and the full course description to learn more. _______ About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project): The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more. Start your journey today: https://theipsproject.com/.

“Eating disorders are not about food.” - Ashley McHan In this interview on The IPS Podcast Ashley McHan, a licensed eating disorder and trauma specialist sits down with Jellis Vaes, the host of the podcast, to talk about eating disorders. Some of the Questions: What could you recommend as first steps to someone listening who knows they have an eating disorder or recognize they might be struggling with one? For the people listening who know someone with an eating disorder, or might suspect someone around them to have one, how do you offer help? Apart from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, which other eating disorder do you feel does not get enough attention? What You Will Learn from this Episode: What the difference is between anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. How past traumas and eating disorders often go hand in hand. Why it is so difficult to recover from an eating disorder and what to do against relapsing Show notes for this episode with all the resources and ways to connect with Ashley: https://theipsproject.com/2022/04/understanding-eating-disorders-ashley-mchan/ _______ IPS T-SHIRTS: T-SHIRTS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD We at The IPS Project are delighted to present the IPS T-Shirts: t-shirts that change the world. Not only does each t-shirt design tell a story and carry a message of light waiting to be spread in your life and to those around you, but, with each purchase, you also get to choose the cause you would like to support where part of your money will go. The causes that these shirts support vary from the environment to animals, to those struggling with mental health issues, suicidal thoughts, loneliness, and diseases such as cancer. For further information about the IPS T-Shirts and about the good causes you can support, simply go to https://www.theipsproject.com/shirt/ and take a look at these stunning t-shirts that can change the world. _______ About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project): The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more. Start your journey today: https://theipsproject.com/

Woohoo! Another 5 episodes have passed on The IPS Podcast. As the host of this podcast I’d like to take a moment to celebrate putting these episodes out into the world and a moment to feel deep appreciation for each guest who took the time to appear on the show and share their lessons, wisdom, and insights. Therefore, Dr. Martin Inderbitzin, Signe Hegestand, Craig Stanland, and Kristina Paltén (if you wonder why there are only 4 guests it is because episode 30 was one I did), thank you, if you are reading this, for being a guest on the show, for the work you do, and the incredible human beings you are! In these 5-Bullet Point Episodes, which follow whenever 5 episodes have come out, you can hear snippets - a preview of each full episode, so you can gain insight into what they are about and see which full interview might spark your interest and would be worth investing your time in. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2022/01/the-5-bullet-point-episode-eps-26-30/ _______ PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP For those who are interested, The IPS Project offers you more: a premium membership where you can enjoy over +100 blog articles converted to audio files, so you can listen to them on the go. You will also get access to all the online courses on The IPS Academy: high-quality courses taught by experts to improve the quality of your life. Other benefits of premium membership are exclusive premium content such as special Q&A’s with instructors at The IPS Academy and guests who have been on the podcast, where you actively take part by deciding what questions will be asked during the Q&A. You will also receive a 15% discount on any IPS T-Shirt, which are t-shirts that change the world, where you get to choose which good cause part of your money will go to. You will also get 15% off on any IPS Journey—mindful travel trips, workshops, and events. As you can see, there’s a whole list of premium content that awaits you for the price of 6.99 dollars a month. Finally, besides all this, you will be supporting The IPS Project and help us greatly to continue to bring out new podcast episodes like this and help us on our mission to keep bringing forward education on life. So, if you decide to become a premium member, you have our deepest and most sincere thank you. To get more information about our Premium Membership, go to https://theipsproject.com/premium/ _______ About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project): The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more. Start your journey today: https://theipsproject.com/

The world is falling apart... At least according to mainstream media. In reality, that is not true. Yes, bad things happen. However, incredible things happen every day too. People show kindness and love to others, animals, and our environment all the time. In this episode of The IPS Positive News Stories, the main theme will be the environment and the positive changes and improvements that have been happening over the last few years. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/12/positive-changes-in-the-environment/ Like to listen to more positive news stories? Check out the collection we made of 6 true hero stories that cover some beautiful actions these heroic individuals have taken to make this world a better place.  _______ PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP For those who are interested, The IPS Project offers you more: a premium membership where you can enjoy over +100 blog articles converted to audio files, so you can listen to them on the go. You will also get access to all the online courses on The IPS Academy: high-quality courses taught by experts to improve the quality of your life. Other benefits of premium membership are exclusive premium content such as special Q&A’s with instructors at The IPS Academy and guests who have been on the podcast, where you actively take part by deciding what questions will be asked during the Q&A. You will also receive a 15% discount on any IPS T-Shirt, which are t-shirts that change the world, where you get to choose which good cause part of your money will go to. You will also get 15% off on any IPS Journey—mindful travel trips, workshops, and events. As you can see, there’s a whole list of premium content that awaits you for the price of 6.99 dollars a month. Finally, besides all this, you will be supporting The IPS Project and help us greatly to continue to bring out new podcast episodes like this and help us on our mission to keep bringing forward education on life. So, if you decide to become a premium member, you have our deepest and most sincere thank you. To get more information about our Premium Membership, go to https://theipsproject.com/premium/. _______ About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project): The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more. Start your journey today: https://theipsproject.com/.

Note: For those who are interested, this interview was also videotaped. You can watch the full interview on the Youtube channel of The IPS Project here: https://youtu.be/dzEZToK5NDE 3 years ago, Kristina Paltén appeared on the show in episode 013, where she got interviewed about her two world records, becoming the first woman to run 1144 miles alone through Iran, and on the topics of goal setting, facing your fears, and confidence (You can find the interview here: https://theipsproject.com/2018/06/kristina-palten-the-negative-influence-of-media/) This time, Kristina is being interviewed here on The IPS Podcast on the topics of living a happy and meaningful life.  Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/10/meaningful-life-with-kristina-palten/ __________________________ Master Confidence & Goal Setting from a World Record Holder Like to learn more from Kristina? Kristina also has an online course on The IPS Academy. More than 6.000 students have enrolled and countless positive reviews have been written about it. If you want in-depth information about confidence and goal setting from a 2X World Record Holder, then click on the link below to read the full course description, watch some of the preview episodes, and the reviews from other students. If you decide the course is not for you after enrolling, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee. The link to the course: https://www.udemy.com/course/master-confidence-goal-setting-from-a-world-record-holder/?referralCode=1DE496C2134D3709BCAD __________________________ About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project): The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more. Start your journey today: https://theipsproject.com/

Hereby, we would like to introduce you to a brand-new kind of episode on The IPS Podcast: bonus episodes. In these bonus episodes you get the chance to spend some more quality time with some of our guests as they take over the podcast. In this first bonus episode, you get to spend some more time with Craig Stanland, a reinvention architect, TEDx speaker, author, and coach who appeared in the previous episode on the podcast which was Episode 028: Life After Prison – Craig Stanland: Losing Everything You Have and How to Start Over. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/07/bonus-episode-craig-stanland/ Connect with Craig Stanland: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/craig_stanland/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cstanland Blank Canvas: How I Reinvented My Life after Prison Blank Canvas is a meditation on our remarkable capacity to rebuild and reinvent our lives. Through powerful storytelling, Craig proves that our greatest adversities do not have to be the end. Sometimes, they can be our greatest beginning. To find out more and order your copy, check out the book on Amazon. _______ About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project): The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more. Start your journey today: https://theipsproject.com/.

“This story is a piece of me. It is not my proudest moment. But it is a piece of me. If I denied it, how can I ever be whole, how can I ever be enough if I deny a piece of what made me, me?” - Craig Stanland In 2012, Craig exploited the warranty policy of one of the world's largest tech companies for his own financial gain—a decision that would change the rest of his life… In this episode of The IPS Podcast, Craig Stanland talks about life after prison, losing everything you have and how to start over. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/06/craig-stanland-losing-everything-you/ Connect with Craig Stanland: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/craig_stanland/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cstanland Blank Canvas: How I Reinvented My Life after Prison Blank Canvas is a meditation on our remarkable capacity to rebuild and reinvent our lives. Through powerful storytelling, Craig proves that our greatest adversities do not have to be the end. Sometimes, they can be our greatest beginning. To find out more and order your copy, check out the book on Amazon. _______ PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP For those who are interested, The IPS Project offers you more: a premium membership where you can enjoy over +100 blog articles converted to audio files, so you can listen to them on the go. You will also get access to all the online courses on The IPS Academy: high-quality courses taught by experts to improve the quality of your life. Other benefits of premium membership are exclusive premium content such as special Q&A’s with instructors at The IPS Academy and guests who have been on the podcast, where you actively take part by deciding what questions will be asked during the Q&A. You will also receive a 15% discount on any IPS T-Shirt, which are t-shirts that change the world, where you get to choose which good cause part of your money will go to. You will also get 15% off on any IPS Journey—mindful travel trips, workshops, and events. As you can see, there’s a whole list of premium content that awaits you for the price of 6.99 dollars a month. Finally, besides all this, you will be supporting The IPS Project and help us greatly to continue to bring out new podcast episodes like this and help us on our mission to keep bringing forward education on life. So, if you decide to become a premium member, you have our deepest and most sincere thank you. To get more information about our Premium Membership, go to https://theipsproject.com/premium/.