“Life is going to be tough sometimes. But it's tough for everybody, and we are in it together. ” - Mark Henick Suicide: it’s a topic that deserves more attention. Let us, therefore, give it the attention it deserves within this interview. Today, we have invited someone who has firsthand experience with suicide, Mark Henick, a mental health advocate, to The IPS Podcast. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2018/04/coping-with-suicidal-thoughts/ ________ 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/.

“It’s amazing what the body can do. We just don’t realize that we’d forgotten that.” - Richard Ayling Rich Ayling is a life coach who, after battling an unstable lifestyle and being diagnosed with a debilitating autoimmune disease – ulcerative colitis, started to shift his life around. In his own words, “perhaps the most powerful moment on my journey came with the discovery of the Wim Hof Method, where my ability to take control of my entire health and wellbeing was realized." Rich became one of the first international Wim Hof instructors, whereafter he founded Re-Align Coaching. This is where he holds events and offers services such as one-on-one coaching sessions, in-company training, public speaking workshops, and Wim Hof Method workshops.  Please enjoy this interview with Richard Ayling on how to become superhuman. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2018/02/become-superhuman-richard-ayling/ _______ 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://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/.

The IPS Podcast hits another milestone of 10 episodes. That means nothing less than a new 5-Bullet Point episode! Each one of them serves one of two functions. Firstly, you can either listen to them at a moment when you are in need of a quick boost of wisdom, insights, lessons, or reminders from our past 5 guests that we had on the show. Secondly, they can be used as preview episodes for you to filter out and select which one of the past episodes suits the current situation you are in, in your life. Links for each episode can be found here in the descriptions, taking you straight to the full episodes. Muni Natarajan: Ever wondered what life would be like in a monastery? Muni Natarajan, an ex-monk who lived for 37 years in a monastery sits down with Jellis Vaes in this episode to answer questions about the lessons, the experiences and the wisdom that he learned through those years of being a monk. Julia Bainbridge: It has been mentioned by many psychologists that our next big public health issue could very well be loneliness. For many reasons, we at The IPS Project found it vitally important to explore the topic of loneliness here on the podcast. And who better to do it with than the host of The Lonely Hour, a podcast that explores the feelings of loneliness and aloneness - Julia Bainbridge. For anyone struggling with loneliness, and seeking deeper answers, this episode is perfect for you. Jellis Vaes: In this episode, Jellis Vaes shares his story of the journey he took from being at the low point of wanting to give up on life, into the changes and lessons he came to witness from traveling around the world for 3 years. Dave & Deb: This inspiring and insightful episode with Dave & Deb, founders of the multi-award-winning travel blog The Planet D, is one filled with wisdom and lessons about the deeper insights travel can bring into a person’s life. Martin Inderbitzin: Brace yourself for a very compelling episode, with an example of what human bravery and strength looks like. Martin Inderbitzin, a neuroscientist, cancer survivor, triathlete, and founder of My Survival Story sits down with Jellis Vaes and talks about the lessons he came to learn out of the hardships from fighting a rare kind of pancreatic cancer. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at: https://theipsproject.com/2017/09/5-bullet-point-episode-eps-6-10/

"One day you are going to die, the question is just what you will do until then."  - Martin Inderbitzin Help Make a Difference. Consider a small donation to My Survival Story. While without a doubt experiencing death is scary, painful and lonely, there is a beauty and truth about life that can also be found by facing such suffering. In this episode, we touch upon these topics and the rollercoaster of emotions, events and changes Martin went through; why he decided to run a triathlon while still being treated for cancer, and how My Survival Story, a project to help inspire other people who are currently battling cancer, came to exist. This is an interview to be listened to, talked about, and shared. Please enjoy this episode with pancreatic cancer survivor Martin Inderbitzin. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2017/07/ep-010-martin-inderbitzin-pancreatic-cancer-survivor/  _______ 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 Inner Picture Stories 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/.

"By pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone a little bit allows you to discover more about yourself and about your life." - Dave & Deb Life is an adventure. It's one of the many perspectives you can choose to see life through. In this episode of The IPS Podcast, Jellis Vaes talks with Dave and Deb, the founders of The Planet D.  A multi-award-winning travel and adventure blog, where they share stories, travel tips, tricks, advice, and inspiration to give you a taste of what this world can feel like.  There is a lot of wisdom to be taken from this fun and inspiring episode, so without any further ado, please enjoy Episode 009 with Dave and Deb. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2017/06/ep-009-award-winning-travel-bloggers-the-planet-d/ _______ 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://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/.

“Traveling healed me by simply reopening my view upon the world and myself. ” - Jellis Vaes In this episode of The IPS Podcast your host, Jellis Vaes will share with you all the story, how traveling changed and saved his life. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2017/05/ep-008-how-travel-can-change-your-life/ ______ 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 Inner Picture Stories 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 InnerPictureStories.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/.

“Without loneliness, I would appreciate company less. The darkness makes those light parts feel brighter.” - Julia Bainbridge Let’s talk about loneliness… Yes, that's right. Loneliness is increasing, with more and more people experiencing it in some form or other in their lives today. We have seen in recent years some dramatic changes in technology, the way we work and in our communities, changes that have transformed our ultra-social species into a population of loners.  In this episode of The IPS podcast, Jellis Vaes sits down with Julia Bainbridge, host of the podcast The Lonely Hour, to talk about loneliness and The Lonely Hour which tackles and explores deeper issues surrounding and pertaining to loneliness and aloneness. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2017/04/ep-007-dealing-with-loneliness-julia-bainbridge/ ______ 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://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/.

“Life is your teacher no matter what. You can't have an experience that doesn't teach you something.” - Muni Natarajan Ready for another fascinating and wisdom-filled episode on the Inner Picture Stories Podcast? Sure you are! In this interview, we will chat with Muni Natarajan, an ex-monk who lived 37 years, yes 37 years, in a monastery. We discuss some really interesting topics in this interview including his journey to the monastery, the lessons he learned from his teachers and the wisdom he gained throughout all those years as a monk, and finally into becoming the person he is today. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2017/03/ep-006-muni-natarajan-monastery/ _______ 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 Inner Picture Stories 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/.

The IPS Podcast has just achieved its first milestone of 5 episodes! Each time we hit another 5 episode milestone you can expect a 5-Bullet Point Episode serving as a preview episode with some important lessons, wisdom, and insights from the past 5 episodes, helping you to get an idea what they are all about. Then you can easily find the right episode or episodes that contain the lessons and information that you are most interested in at that time.  You could also use The 5-Bullet Point Episodes when you need a little dose of goodness in tough moments, or simply whenever you want to gain some incredible lessons, insights, and wisdom about this life and the world in just a couple of minutes. Links for each episode can be found here in the descriptions, taking you straight to the full episodes. Nancy Kerkhofs: In this conversation, Jellis Vaes sits down with Nancy Kerkhofs and talks about the loss of her husband and how she dealt with it. A very honest and insightful episode. It’s a great one for people who have lost someone special in their lives. Bruce Langford: In this episode, Jellis Vaes talks with Bruce Langford a mindfulness coach helping people to live more in the moment. Perfect episode for anyone who is stuck too much inside their own head, instead of in their heart and in the moment. Debra Moffitt: A conversation with award-winning author Debra Moffitt covering creativity, writing and life lessons. A beautiful episode that is a must for every creative person or anyone simply looking to learn some deeper truths about life.  Jellis Vaes: In this episode, Jellis Vae shares two things that dramatically can impact your happiness. They are both easy and accessible for anyone to do. Paul Gilmartin: This is a very profound interview with Paul Gilmartin - stand-up comedian, tv personality and host of the podcast The Mental Illness Happy Hour. We talk about depression, suicide, feelings, and emotions. For anyone out there facing any personal struggles, this is a great listen. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2017/02/the-5-bullet-point-episode-eps-1-5/

"All feelings are valid, there are just healthy and unhealthy ways of expressing it." - Paul Gilmartin We all have feelings and emotions running through us, yet more often than not we keep them out of sight, hiding them away from those around us, keeping them captive deep down inside of us. In this episode, Paul Gilmartin, TV personality, stand-up comedian and host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour - a podcast that centers around the struggles of mental illness and the battles we all have within our head - we dive into these subjects and the importance of opening up about them.  Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2017/02/ep-005-paul-gilmartin-inner-demons/ _______ 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 Inner Picture Stories 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/.