Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera has extensively studied the science that ties the mind and body together. Inspired by her own personal experiences with anxiety and stress, she's dedicated to understanding how difficult feelings emerge with the goal of empowering others to take control of their lives in a holistic way. I recently had the pleasure of having her back on the podcast to discuss the interplay between physical and mental health, the importance of... read more ›
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Clinical neuropsychologist Andy Mitchell is well-respected for his work in the fields of neurology and psychiatry. In this episode, he sits down with me to share the groundbreaking, real-world experiences with psychedelics detailed in his new book, 'Ten Trips: The New Reality of Psychedelics', and shine a light on how they can be used to help creative individuals on their journey of self-realization, stress management and growth. What are Psychedelics? Let's start off with a... read more ›
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https://youtu.be/agHxq6ah1Xk "Please God, don't let them be out of coffee". Although we're all guilty of saying prayers like these every now and then, the reality is that our society is more disconnected from spirituality than ever. In fact, such in-the-moment pleas are probably the closest many people get to acknowledging some sort of higher power in their life nowadays. Why is that? Religion is literally as old as time, yet its prevalence has dwindled over... read more ›
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There is the path that society influences us to take in our journey towards purpose and success, and there is the voice that may call us to an unbeaten path when we don’t quite fit the mainstream mold. This was the case with Nabil Ayers, who, at two years old fell in love with music when he was given his first drum set. Though Nabil did end up going to college, his marks did not... read more ›
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HOW TO GO FROM TRAUMA TO FREEDOM AND INNER PEACE Deep in the grips of drug addiction, Gabby Bernstein was sitting in her beaten-up white Toyota Corolla playing a cassette again and again and listening to a psychic saying to her, “You have two choices in this lifetime: You could stay addicted—and that’s not going to be good—or you can get clean and make a major impact on the world.” In that moment, she couldn’t... read more ›
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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 ›
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Your thoughts aren't something you have, they're something you hone. It's a double-edged sword; optimistic, enthusiastic thinking compounds over time to create amazing things, while a multitude of mental woes can dampen our willingness to go bigger. Jon Acuff, author of Soundtracks: the surprising solution to overthinking and one of my favorite speakers, is on the podcast to give us a lesson on how to address negative, repetitive thoughts to steer us towards our goals... read more ›
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Have you ever felt that who you thought you were doesn't align with who you actually are? If so, you're not alone. Whether it by cultural conditioning or childhood trauma, it's not hard to see how our inner voice can get lost in the noise. Enter Dr. Nicole LePera. Nicole is a Holistic Psychologist and Content Creator works to help us learn to heal trauma and consciously recreate ourselves. Nicole discovered holistic psychology while on a... read more ›
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Dec
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Today's conversation is with a rock star, my friend, and super ultra-stellar human Justin Boreta. Many music fans know Justin Boreta as a member of The Glitch Mob, a beat-driven electronic group that has been touring for more than a decade. Since their establishment in 2006, the electronic live act has now performed around the world at festivals including: Coachella, Burning Man, Lollapolooza, Reading & Leeds and Bonnaroo. The Glitch Mob have released three albums... read more ›
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In a time when fear, doubt, and uncertainty creep in, it’s more important than ever to tune into our emotional wellness and health. That’s why I’m excited to share my conversation with Amber Rae on the show today. Amber Rae has been called “The Brené Brown of Wonder.” She’s a multi-talented artist, entrepreneur, and author. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NY Mag, TODAY, Self, Fortune, Forbes and Entrepreneur and collaborated... read more ›
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