Inner Path Seekers | A space for mental health

“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 FaithEmpathy 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 empathyAn exercise that Karen uses in her workshops to strengthen empathyWhat unconditional welcome isShow 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 AcademyIf 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.

“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 LewisThere 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/wW5PIqnc2IISome 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 victimHow he has learned to accept the changes that had happened to his body and to feel okay with themWhy Alex received a personal invitation from Chris Martin, the lead singer of ColdplayShow 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.

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 McHanIn this interview on the podcast of Inner Path Seekers, Ashley McHan, a licensed eating disorder and trauma specialist sits down with Jellis Vaes, the host of the podcast, to talk about eating disorders.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/

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/.

Signe M. Hegestand, a licensed psychologist, talks about how to start healing from emotional abuse and the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/04/signe-hegestand-healing-from-emotional-abuse/ _______ 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/

Martin Inderbitzin, a neuroscientist and pancreatic cancer survivor talks about how to handle pain and suffering. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2021/04/how-to-handle-pain-and-suffering/ _______ 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/

In this episode, we’ve invited survivor and advocate of children who have experienced sexual abuse and sexual assault, Rena Romano.  Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2020/12/rena-romano-healing-child-sexual-abuse/ _______ 📚 The IPS Academy provides online courses from some of the best instructors out there on mental health, personal development, lifestyle, nutrition, mindfulness, improving your life quality, etc. Each course we offer has been made in collaboration with an instructor who has also been a guest here on The IPS Podcast. Have a look to see if there is a course to your liking, read the full course descriptions, and check out the thousands of positive reviews from students who have taken the course by going to https://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/.