

The Wellness Lab with Nick Palladino-King
Nick Palladino-King, Coach and Mentor
Welcome to The Wellness Lab, the podcast that helps you solve your wellness equation!
Through deep and meaningful conversations with thought leaders in health, wellness, mindfulness, and spirituality, you'll have a front seat to conversations that will help you become truly well. The Wellness Lab is your place to learn, experiment and explore the art and science of health, wealth, peace and happiness.
I'm on a mission to elevate the wellness of the planet, one conversations at a time.
Welcome to that journey.
Much Love,
Nick
Through deep and meaningful conversations with thought leaders in health, wellness, mindfulness, and spirituality, you'll have a front seat to conversations that will help you become truly well. The Wellness Lab is your place to learn, experiment and explore the art and science of health, wealth, peace and happiness.
I'm on a mission to elevate the wellness of the planet, one conversations at a time.
Welcome to that journey.
Much Love,
Nick
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Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 24min
Unlocking Inner Peace: A Conversation on the Self-Realization Fellowship | EP 58 | Brother Ritananda
Join us for a profound conversation with Brother Ritananda, a monk of the Self-Realization Fellowship for over 40 years, as he shares his journey and insights on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Discover the power of meditation, the science of religion, and the importance of cultivating a deep connection with the divine within.
This episode explores:
♦The importance of aligning your head, heart, and gut for greater presence and awareness.
♦The teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and the Self-Realization Fellowship.
♦The power of meditation and how to overcome a restless mind.
♦The role of faith and unconditional love in spiritual growth.
♦The 26 ennobling qualities of the soul and how to cultivate them in daily life.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening? Listen now and explore the path to inner peace and fulfillment.
Watch the full episode on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/-eq50B6rmHU
Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_conversations_nn/
#SpiritualAwakening #KriyaYoga #UniversalConsciousness #DivineConnection #ParamahansaYogananda #InnerPeace #DwaparaYuga #Meditation #HigherSelf #podcast #podcastclips
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Sep 4, 2024 • 1h 18min
Beyond Addiction: Tommy Rosen's Journey to Lasting Fulfillment | EP 57 | Tommy Rosen
Tommy Rosen, an internationally renowned author, yoga teacher, and addiction recovery expert, shares his journey and insights on addiction recovery. He defines addiction as any behavior that brings negative consequences into one's life and continues despite those consequences. Tommy emphasizes the importance of moving beyond abstinence and finding true freedom in recovery. He discusses the need for alignment between head, heart, and gut, and the power of community in supporting recovery.
Tommy also highlights the importance of living from the inside out and recognizing that external factors cannot make us whole or bring lasting fulfillment. In this conversation, Tommy Rosen discusses the importance of living an inside-out life and finding presence, awareness, and consciousness. He emphasizes the need to go within first before engaging with the external world. Tommy also highlights the concept that our entire experience of life happens within us, and the external world is just a stimulus.He explores the idea that addiction and attachment stem from seeking happiness, joy, and love externally, and suggests that true happiness and contentment come from within.
Tommy shares the three levels of consciousness: life is happening to me, life is happening for me, and life is happening through me. He also introduces Recovery 2.0, a global community that offers a path for long-term recovery and true freedom.

Aug 21, 2024 • 47min
Aligning Head, Heart, and Gut: Conscious Presence and Inner Wisdom | EP 56 | Nick Palladino-King
In this episode of Conscious Conversations, hosts Nick Palladino-King and Nitin Garg explore the concept of the three intelligence centers within us: the head, the heart, and the gut. They guide listeners through a grounding meditation, emphasizing the importance of aligning these centers to enhance presence and awareness.
Nick shares a personal experience with ayahuasca, which revealed his tendency to live in the future rather than being present. This realization underscores the significance of embracing the present moment. Nitin builds on this by encouraging listeners to question what hinders their happiness now, rather than waiting for future joy.
The conversation delves into how each intelligence center—the mind, heart, and gut—operates and how we can cultivate a deeper relationship with each. Nick stresses the importance of understanding the mind's habits and accepting it fully, while Nitin highlights the mind's malleability, suggesting that through conscious effort, we can shape it.
The hosts also discuss the nature of emotions as "energy in motion," encouraging awareness of emotional patterns and the power to choose actions that align with our desired state of being. The episode concludes with a focus on gut intuition, urging listeners to trust their inner wisdom and make decisions based on a harmonious integration of head, heart, and gut intelligence.
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Watch it on Youtube
https://youtu.be/w70NF-3wG9Q
#mindfulness #consciousness #selfdiscovery #personalgrowth #intuition #heartintelligence #gutfeeling #rightaction #decisionmaking #authenticity #fulfillment #meditation #innerwisdom #mindbodyconnection #podcast

Aug 7, 2024 • 53min
Championship Mindset: The Belief and Vision to Be Great with Hunter Pence | EP 55
In this powerful episode of Conscious Conversations, we invite 2x World Series Champion and 4x MLB All-Star Hunter Pence to share his insights on mindfulness, consciousness and elite performance. Hunter recounts his personal journey into these practices and the profound impact they had on his career and life.The conversation dives deep into the power of belief, visualization, and emotional alignment to acheiving ultimate success. Hunter emphasizes the power of intentional thoughts, words, and actions in shaping one's reality and discusses the transformative concepts of surrender and non-attachment to results.The conversation also explores the transition from ego consciousness to soul consciousness, highlighting the role of intuition and flow in both sports and daily life. Hunter shares his post-career focus on discovering new passions and giving back to the community, underscoring the importance of sharing wisdom and light with others.#selfdiscovery #personaldevelopment #resilience #authenticity #growthjourney #inspiration #motivation #mindfulness #empowerment #purpose #transformation #consciousness #mentalhealth #selfcare #lifecoaching #hunterpence #sfgiants #sf #mlb

Jul 25, 2024 • 46min
Unlocking Your Potential: A Journey of Transformation with Nitin Garg | EP 54
Ready to take control of your life and create your own destiny?
In this inspiring episode of Conscious Conversations, Nitin Garg shares his incredible journey of transformation. From nearly losing his life to embracing a life of joy and purpose, Nitin's story is a testament to the power of surrender, curiosity, and the constant possibility for growth.
Learn how to overcome challenges, discover your true passions, and live a life that's fully aligned with your heart's desires.
#spirituality #selfdevelopment #personalgrowth #consciousness #lifecoaching #mindfulness #transformation #healing #motivation #inspiration #joy #purpose #authenticity #manifestation #dreambig #livefully
#podcast #consciousconversationswithnickandnitin

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 13min
The Art of Surrender: Finding Joy and Playfulness on the Spiritual Journey | EP 53 | Kim Colella
This podcast episode of "Conscious Conversations" features Kim Colella, a spirit doula, discussing the importance of connecting with one's inner spirit.
The conversation delves into the concept of spirit doula work, which focuses on helping individuals birth their spirit more fully into the world. Kim emphasizes the importance of listening to one's spirit over the ego, and she shares practical advice for distinguishing between the two. She suggests that spirit speaks in a voice of love and expansiveness, while ego often leads to contraction and fear.
The episode explores how to cultivate a loving and supportive relationship with oneself and others. Kim shares personal stories about her own journey, including her experience of finding her husband and her commitment to supporting her own soul's growth.
She also discusses how her work as a spirit doula has evolved over time, particularly in the wake of personal loss and the death of loved ones.
Kim ephasizes the importance of embracing the spiritual path with a sense of lightness and curiosity. Finally, she encourages listeners to trust their intuition, be open to new experiences, and remember that this too shall pass.
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#spirituality #consciousliving #mindfulness #meditation #innerpeace #selfdiscovery #soulgrowth #spiritualawakening #intentionalliving #deathanddying #griefandloss #healing #spiritdoula #soulmate #divineunion

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 2min
Men Unmasked: Journey of Vulnerability, Healing, and Transformation | EP 52 | Derek Newborn
In this deeply vulnerable and transformative episode for men, Derek Newborn, CEO of the Newborn Blueprint, shares his profound journey of overcoming self-sabotage and healing childhood trauma. Derek opens up about his struggles with abandonment, which led to self-destructive behavior and narcissism. He emphasizes the importance of adopting the mindset that every day is an opportunity to make choices and create positive changes in our lives.
Derek delves into the critical need to identify self-sabotage by examining the misalignment between our words and actions. He offers insights into the process of uncovering and healing childhood trauma, and underscores the significance of taking responsibility for the impact of our actions on others.
The conversation covers essential themes such as men's health, self-sabotage, wellness, mindset, and the journey of self-discovery. Derek highlights the importance of reconnecting with our inner child, explaining how trauma can cause us to disconnect from our true selves. He passionately advocates for the power of the inner child and the necessity of re-establishing that connection.
Additionally, the discussion addresses the challenges men face in opening up and seeking help, emphasizing the need for positive male role models and supportive communities. Key takeaways include the importance of self-awareness, taking small steps toward getting help, embracing movement and changing our physiology, and practicing self-surrender.
Join us for this enlightening episode as Derek Newborn guides us through the path of healing, self-awareness, and personal growth.
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Learn More about Derek and his work HERE
#menshealth #selfsabotage #wellness #mindset #childhoodtrauma #healing #selfdiscovery #innerchild #trauma #reconnect #selfawareness #self-surrender

May 23, 2024 • 53min
The Power of Ownership and Aspiring To Be Different | EP 51 | Justin Roethlingshoefer, Founder of Own It
In this episode, we are joined by Justin Roethlingshoefer, the Founder of Own It Coaching.
We discuss the importance of optimizing health and performance, and how they are interconnected.
Justin emphasizez the need for intentional and consistent habits to achieve desired outcomes. He shares his personal journey and the systems he has built to counteract challenges.
We also explore the concept of normalcy and the eight foundational pillars of health and fitness. The conversation highlights the importance of data-driven decisions and awareness of heart rate variability.
Justin shares a personal story of setting up a major event in New York and no one showing up, highlighting the importance of taking control of what you can control. He discusses his own journey of realizing the need to operate differently and create his own system for health and success.
Justin emphasizes the power of being different and living a life that stands out, as well as the importance of seeking help and guidance from coaches and mentors.
He encourages listeners to be intentional and make choices that align with their unique needs and goals.
#optimization #habits #performance #consistent #normalcy #healthpillars, #HRV
Takeaways:
Health and performance are not results, but a journey and a process that require intentional and consistent habits.
The world's view of normalcy is often dysfunctional, and a life lived differently requires intentional and purposeful systems.
Creating habits involves four stages: plan, routine, rhythm, and instinct.
Heart rate variability is a key measure of how the body adapts to stress and strain, and awareness of it can guide health decisions.
Chronic stress leads to chronic deficiencies and symptoms, which can ultimately result in chronic illness. Take control of what you can control and make changes within your own system.
Realize the need to operate differently and create your own system for health and success.
Being different and standing out can inspire others and lead to personal fulfillment.
Seek help and guidance from coaches and mentors who can provide support and guidance.
Be intentional and make choices that align with your unique needs and goals.
Learn More About Justin and His Coaching System https://ownitcoaching.com/https://ownitcoaching.com/

May 8, 2024 • 1h 10min
Unlock Your Superpowers To Super Success | EP 50 | Amit Patel, CEO Rakuten International
In this conversation, we interview Amit Patel, the CEO of Rakuten International, about leadership and career growth.
Amit shares his background and journey to becoming a CEO, emphasizing the importance of showing up every day and giving all you've got.
He also discusses the value of being seen by the company and finding mentors within the organization, and changing your mindset from "who you know"" to "who knows you".
Amit encourages people to take initiative and reach out to those they admire for guidance and learning opportunities.
He believes in saying yes to opportunities and challenges, as that has led to many positive experiences in his life.
This episode gives you the rare opportunity to hear a Bay Area and Silicon Valley executive candidly share their insights on success, leadership and advancement.
This one is worth your investment.
Listen in now!
Takeaways:
Show up every day and give 100% to move the company forward.
Be seen by the company and find mentors who can guide and support your growth.
Take initiative and reach out to people you admire for learning opportunities.
Say yes to opportunities and challenges to create positive experiences in your life.
About Amit:
Amit has served as CEO and President of Rakuten Americas since 2018. Prior to that Amit was General Manager of Ebates which was acquired by Rakuten in 2014.

Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 12min
Stop Sugar Coating The Truth To Unlock Your Full Leadership Potential | EP 49 | Cale Owen, CEO GymLaunch
In this conversation, Cale Owen, the CEO of GymLaunch Prestige Labs and Gymowners.com, shares his journey from being a professional baseball player to becoming a successful entrepreneur and CEO.
He discusses the importance of continuous learning and skill development, as well as the challenges and rewards of running a business.
Cale emphasizes the value of having hard conversations and being honest with oneself and others. He highlights the need to tell the truth, maintain grace, and approach difficult conversations with a logical and factual mindset.
We discuss various themes related to personal and professional growth and explore the importance of overcoming fear and confronting challenges, creating a space for open communication, and improving feedback and expectations.
The episode also emphasizes the concept of work-life integration and the need to choose how to spend one's time and energy. The idea of living an integrated life and being true to oneself and one's passions and challenge the traditional notion of retirement and highlight the importance of finding fulfillment in the process of growth.
The conversation explores the themes of learning and growth, retiring into something you love, staying motivated in the face of failure, determining when to pivot in business, being process-oriented rather than goal-oriented, building commitment and determination, and being loyal to yourself and your goals.
The episode dives into strategies for staying motivated during challenging times and making decisions about when to pivot in business.
If you are ready to elevate your career and communication skills, you do not want to miss this episode
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Takeaways
Fear is often exaggerated and can be overcome by taking the first step and confronting it.
Open communication and feedback are essential for personal and professional growth.
Clear expectations and direct feedback can improve working relationships and productivity.
Work-life integration allows for a more holistic and fulfilling approach to life.
Living an integrated life means being true to oneself and pursuing passions.
Retirement should be redefined as a pivot to new endeavors rather than a complete cessation of work.
Finding fulfillment comes from falling in love with the process of growth and personal development. Continuous learning and personal growth are essential for success in life.
Retirement should be about pursuing something fulfilling rather than just achieving financial independence.
Staying motivated during difficult times requires a focus on the person you want to become and the long-term goals you want to achieve.
Being process-oriented, rather than goal-oriented, helps to maintain consistency and progress.
Building commitment and determination involves being loyal to yourself and your goals.
You can learn more about Cale and the work his companies do to help business grow and have more impact @ https://www.gymlaunch.com
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