meditation Archives - Chase Jarvis Photography

Mar 01

The Willingness to Try: How to Redefine Limitations with Oksana Masters

Oksana Masters is a 17-time Paralympic medalist and the most decorated American winter Olympic or Paralympic athlete ever. You've likely seen her grace the covers of publications such as Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and the Players Tribune. But what you may not know about Oksana is that she's also a published author and has one of the most compelling stories in sports. View this post on Instagram A post shared by... read more ›

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Jan 16

6 Powerful Principles for a Stable Creative Mindset

A creative mindset is not only about managing downside risk; it’s also critical to use your mind to go on the offensive. How can you keep your mind open, happy, and positive? Because, let’s face it, the quality of your life is determined by what you think and feel. Science tells us that positive thoughts are healthier—they makes us feel better and are tightly correlated with flow states and improved performance. We simply cannot ignore... read more ›

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Dec 28

How Do We Break Out of Chronic Stress with Dr. Elissa Epel

Stress - we've all felt it, and in today's day and age, it's just a fact of life. But just because it's seemingly unavoidable doesn't mean you have to give in to it. Learning ways to manage and cope with stress is essential for a healthy and balanced life. This is something I spoke about in-depth on my latest podcast with Dr. Elissa Epel, an accomplished Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry... read more ›

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Oct 19

Can Video Games Improve ADHD? How New Digital Medicine is Helping

In a nutshell, Dr. Adam Gazzaley is a genius. He’s got a very big brain. He explains what he’s all about a lot more eloquently. You’ll hear it when you listen, but that’s my condensed introduction. He’s doing important work and it’s so great to talk to Adam again. It’s been a while and we’ve got a lot of ground to cover in regards to the groundbreaking advancements in his field. Adam Gazzaley MD,... read more ›

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Oct 13

Danielle LaPorte: How to Harness the Power of Love for Healing

Danielle LaPorte is an experienced spiritual teacher to say the least. She's the founder of Heart Centered Leadership Program - which features a leadership curriculum used by hundreds of facilitators and HR directors around the world - and is widely known for her popular book, the Desire Map. Not to mention, Danielle is one of few experts in her industry to be a member of Oprah's lauded SuperSoul 100, a group who, in Oprah... read more ›

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Jul 27

Tony Nader: What is the Meaning of Life?

Do you really need to have meaning and purpose in life? Or do you just live your life without thinking and analyzing this question? Why does it matter to understand your life essence? What is the meaning of life, and what does it have to do with consciousness (mind, body, and soul)? Humans are the only beings that question their existence, and the most significant quest in one's life is to find and understand the... read more ›

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Apr 04

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Health and Happiness

It’s hard to be the best version of yourself when you have no juice in the tank. You can follow your passions and love the work you do, but if you neglect foundational activities that lead to recovery and energy, you're almost guaranteed to burn out. Here are 5 things I do every try day to prioritize my own health and happiness. 1. Meditation + Morning Priming What is the first thing you do when... read more ›

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Jan 05

Ego, Disrupted. How Buddhist Wisdom meets Western Therapy with Dr. Mark Epstein

You are not who you think you are.” - Ram Dass Psychotherapy and Buddhist thought have long been considered separate worlds - psychotherapy is about optimizing the mind and minimizing the impact of emotional trauma, while Buddhist practice emphasizes letting go, acceptance, and finding peace. But what do Western psychotherapy and Buddhism have in common? They are both ways of seeking happiness and fulfillment in life. On today's episode, Dr. Mark Epstein, psychotherapist, and bestselling... read more ›

1.2K reads

Dec 08

Transform Your Mind in 12 Minutes a Day with Dr. Amishi Jha

Dr. Amishi Jha, the acclaimed author of Peak Mind, and a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, joins the show to discuss the importance of teaching our brains to be focused, aware, and attentive. The big question being asked: what can we do to strengthen the brain’s function? This is an area that Amishi has been studying ever since she received her PhD from the University of California-Davis and received her postdoctoral training... read more ›

805 reads

Nov 03

Tim Ferriss: Seriousness is Kryptonite to Creativity

This week, I'm revisiting one of my favorite conversations with my good friend Tim Ferriss. For those of you who don’t already know, Tim is an entrepreneur, angel investor, author of 3 New York Times Best Sellers, and host of “The Tim Ferriss Show,” a podcast that receives millions of downloads each week. Tim is widely considered a human guinea pig and has self-experimented his way through unfamiliar territory time and time again. He has... read more ›

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