Inspire Nation Show with Michael Sandler

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HOW TO GET IN A HEART-CENTERED SPACE & FIND YOUR SMILE! CJ Liu & Michael Sandler | Health | Inspiration | Self-Help | Inspire Aug 27, 2018

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If you've ever wanted to feel better, more joyous, happier, and at peace, then do we have the Bring in the Love show for you!

Today we'll talk about getting in your heart space, breathing in love, sending out love, being in a state of love, and giving as much as you can of it away!

Heart-Centered Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include:

What we can learn from a summer of smoke?
What can you do if you're struggling with smoke?
How can nasal breathing help us with smoke, AND to relax!
The air filter that Michael and Jessica use.
How to rescue birds.
How can work and explore to find your purpose?
What are the different elixirs Jessica is making for our health?
What we can learn from Eggnog Kombucha and Apple Pie Kombucha
What it means that Jessica's an alchemist?
Why Jessica should write "Jessica's Magic Kitchen"?
What does it mean to go into your heart-space to find your passion and direction?
How to be more gentle and loving to yourself to get in your heart-space?
What does "Breaking Up with Busy" have to do with getting in our heart-space?
What it means to be enough without having to fill your life with busy-ness?
What does it mean to back off from the do-ed-ness?
How to slow down from a hurricane from action?
What it means to have patience and practice in being extra kind and gentle with yourself?
How to find greater stillness and greater peace within yourself?
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If you've ever wanted to go more green and help change the world then do we have the ECO Renaissance show for you.

Today I'll be talking with Marci Zaroff, ECOfashion pioneer, founder and CEO of Metaware Organic and Under the Canopy, co-founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and the author of a brilliant ECOfriendly new book, ECO renaissance.

And that's just what I want to talk with her about today, about a lifestyle guid for cocreating a stylish, sexy, and sustainable world.

ECORenaissance Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include:

Can you be an inner tree-hugger and a material girl?
What did Marci learn from Shakti Gawain's Living in the Light?
How did artist Peter Max influence Marci Zaroff's life?
How did Horst Rechelbacher, the late founder and CEO of Aveda become her first mentor?
What does it meant o live life under the canopy (of our planet's ecosystem)?
Why is cotton the world's "dirtiest crop"?
Is cotton really "natural"?
What is an eco-rennaissance?
Why is light the new black?
What is an ECOrenaissance food philosophy?
How is what we eat related to the planet?
What's the importance of healthy soil and what can we do about it?
What's wrong with water bottles?
What is fast-fashion, and why is it the second-largest polluter in the world after coal?
How do we ECOfy our home?
What can we learn from Dan Buettner and the Blue Zones?
What's hiding in our beauty products?
What are a free important ingredients to look out for?
How do we vote with our dollars?
What's it mean "No compromise"
For More Info Visit: www.MarciZaroff.com

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THE NEUROSCIENCE OF POSITIVITY, RESILIENCE & OVERCOMING STORMS!!! Dr Rick Hanson | Health | Happiness | Self-Help | Inspire Aug 23, 2018

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If you've ever wanted more happiness, and resilience your life, or greater positivity in the face of storms, then do we have the Buddha's Brain show for you.

Today I'll be talking with Dr. Rick Hanson, neuropsychologist, brain expert, and the best-selling author of Hardwiring Happiness, Just One Thing and the Buddha's Brain.

And that's just what I want to talk with him about today, about how to develop resilience and a Buddha brain, one simple practice at a time.

Neuroscience of Positivity Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include:

What to do when the waves of life come?
What is a self-transforming brain?
How can we change the emotional intelligence of the brain?
What is the brain's negativity bias?
Why are we so vulnerable to the impact of negative experiences?
Why do our brain's focus on the sticks over carrots – or on the negative experiences?
How does mindfulness awareness help bring more stability and peacefulness to our minds?
Three fundamental ways to relate to the mind
How do we begin to focus on the positives with our brain???
How do you switch from the negative to the positive?
What's the importance of focusing on the rewards in an experience?
What does it mean to experience what you want to grow
What does it mean that the path our life takes boils down to three causes?
What are 9 ways to make your life better?
What has the greatest opportunity to make your life better?
How do we increase our resources for positivity and resilience?
One simple way on a day to day basis to grow our mental resources?
What it means to anchor an experience?
How do we steepen our growth curve to learning in our lives?
How do we learn how to learn?
What's the importance of safety, satisfaction and connection?
How do we watch our minds learn
What's the importance of reflection on our experiences?
How to rewire the mind for courage.
How do we change ourselves in some meaningful way?
For More Info Visit: www.RickHanson

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If you've ever wanted to overcome an addiction, of any sort, then do we have The Abstinence Myth show for you!

Today I'll be talking with Adi Jaffe, PhD, research psychologist, addiction, specialist, founder of IGNTD, and the author of a brilliant new book on recovery, The Abstinence Myth.

And that's just what I want to talk with him about today, about a new approach for overcoming addiction without shame, judgement or rules.

The Abstinence Myth Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include:

What happened when Dr. Adi Jaffe asked his first girl out?
How did Dr. Adi Jaffe end up in a cycle of addiction?
What was the dual life he was leading?
What happened after he was caught?
How did going to jail change Dr. Jaffe?
Why did he go back to school?
Why is everything we've been told about addiction wrong?
What does it mean that we are not our addiction?
Why doesn't recovery require or have to begin with abstinence?
What's wrong with the label of an "addict"
What's the importance of the issues we're avoiding?
What is the Pygmalion effect?
What can we learn about the Pygmalion effect and kids
And with rats?
What's the study he did on addiction and what did he find?
What if people want help, but don't want to stop?
What does it mean to release our shame?
Why is it not about willpower?
How do we let go of the belief we are unfixable?
What do we do if a loved one has an addiction?
And if a child has an addiction?
For More Info Visit: IgnitedRecovery.com

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If you've ever wanted to breathe easier and ditch your perfectionism, then do we have The Perfection Detox show for you.

Today I'll be talking with Petra Kolber, internationally renowned fitness authority and happiness facility who has choreographed and starred in over 60 award-winning workout programs and is the author of a Perfect new book on letting go of perfectionism, The Perfection Detox.

And that's just what I want to talk with her about today, about taming your inner critic, living bravely, and unleashing your Joy.

The Perfection Detox Self-Improvement and Self-Help Topics Include:

How did Petra become one of the top fitness experts in the US?
How was she struggling with perfectionism and eating disorders during this time?
How did she survive cancer?
How did her body force her to look at her perfectionism?
What does the inner critic have to do with perfectionism?
What's a perfection detox?
How can a journal be a powerful tool to overcome perfectionism?
How do we begin to tame our thoughts?
What's the impostor syndrome?
How do we stop the rumination of our minds?
What do we need to know about unrealistic expectations?
What's the importance of self-acceptance?
How does social medial create unrealistic expectations
What's the importance of our vocabulary?
What's the danger of "No But" and the importance of a YES habit?
What can we learn about positivity from Tal Ben-Shahar?
How do we practice positivity?
What is Recover, Reframe, and Repeat?
What's a passionist?
How do we see the positive sides of our traits?
How do we see the beautiful truth of who we really are?
What do we need to know about forgiveness and self-forgiveness?
To find out more visit: PerfectionDetox.com

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HOW TO FIND THE JOY (AND HAPPINESS) IN THE JOURNEY!!! CJ Liu & Michael Sandler | Health | Inspiration | Self-Help | Inspire Aug 20, 2018

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If you've ever wanted more happiness on your journies, then do we have the journey is the destination show for you!

Today we'll be talking about enjoying the journey, each step of the way, how to do it, why it's so powerful, why it'll help you reach your dreams, and most importantly, how it will help you enjoy life.

Find the Joy in the Journey Self-Improvement and Self-Help Topics Include:

What do hummingbirds have to do with anything
What do hummingbirds have to do with enjoying the journey?
How can we experience the "journey" more?
What it means to let go and allow for the unplanned?
How we can be along for the journey?
What happens when you're piped out before thousands in a stadium – unplanned?
What it means to vibrate at a super-high level???
What's the Pygmalion effect and how can we overcome it?
What's the danger with labeling ourselves and others?
How we can let go of our thoughts and emotions to enjoy the experience?
What's a tremendous first for CJ Liu?
What's a manifestation master class???
What does it truly mean for the divine to guide you forward?
What does faith have to do with any of this???
What it means to let go of the labels on the journey?
What it means to empty the cup and be in the beautiful moment?
How do we let go of identification and attachment?
For More Info Visit: FireItUpWithCJ.com

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HOW TO WAKE UP IN YOUR DREAMS!!! LUCID DREAMING 101!!! Robert Waggoner | Health | Self-Help | Inspire Aug 17, 2018

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If you've ever wanted to wake up in your dreams, and use it to change your life, then do we have the Lucid Dreaming show for you!

Today I'll speaking with Robert Waggoner, the past President of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, co-editor of the online magazine, The Lucid Dreaming Experience, and the author of one of my all-time new favorite books, Lucid Dreaming!

Lucid Dreaming Self-Improvement and Self-Help Topics Include:

When was Dr. Waggoner's first lucid dream?
What are pre-cognitive dreams?
What did he learn from The Lesson's of Don Juan by Carlos Castenada?
What was the early technique he learned for Lucid Dreaming (and still teaches today)
What's the importance of modulating your emotions when lucid dreaming?
What does it mean that only the mind distniugishes between the two realities?
What do waking activties have to do with lucid dreaming?
What is the shadow self?
How are the top ways of getting into lucid dreaming?
What's the MILD technique? What's the NAP To Lucidity technique?
What are other techniques and activities to improve the chance of lucid dreams?
How do we remember our dreams?
What advice for people who do not dream (or remember dreams)
What is a conquistador of consciousness
Is there anything to fear in lucid dreaming?
What kind of questions can you ask in your dreams?
What can you learn in your dreams?
How can you heal yourself through lucid dreams?
What does it mean to manipulate your dream body?
What are the benefits of meditation and meditating in your dreams?
What can we learn about a connected universe through our dreams?
How important is it to talk with our children about their dreams?
How can we help children with nightmares?
For More Info Visit: lucidadvice.com and www.dreaminglucid.com

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TOP HERBAL REMEDIES TO CHANGE YOUR HEALTH & YOUR LIFE!!! Melanie St. Ours | Natural Medicine | Fitness | Self-Help | Inspire Aug 16, 2018

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If you've ever wanted all-natural remedies to improve your health, then do we have the Simple Guide to Natural Health show for you.

Today I'll be talking with Melanie St. Ours, a clinical herbalist, founder of Psyche and Soma, and the author of a beautiful new healthful book, the Simple Guide to Natural Health.

And that's just what I want to talk with her about today, about super easy-to-use home remedies for health and healing!

The Simple Guide to Natural Health Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include:

Why did Melanie St. Ours get into herbalism?
What's the benefit of looking into natural health?
What are natural remedies?
How do natural remedies encourage prevention?
How do natural remedies complement modern medicine?
How do we know when we can DIY our health?
What's the importance of understanding your medications?
What do you need to know if pregnant or nursing?
What herbs are never safe during pregnancy?
What are safety guidelines for children under 12?
What plants do we want to stock up on?
What are other natural ingredients we want to keep in the house?
What are the key essential oils we want to keep in our house?
What does it mean to eat the weeds?
What are herbal potpourris?
What are sweet petal lingerie drawer liners?
What are herbal remedies to help the respiratory tract?
What herbal remedies can help with smoke in the environment?
What herbal remedies can help with stress and anxiety?
What herbal remedies can help with depression?
What herbal remedies can help with sleep?
What are some all natural cleaning products?
How can miso soup help us?
What are the benefits of ginger and turmeric tea?
How can we boost our immune system?
How can we increase our fitness and recovery?
What do women need to know for their health?
How can herbal remedies help with urinary tract infections?
How can herbal remedies help with cramping?
How can herbal remedies help with fertility?
To Find Out More Visit: PsycheandSoma.com

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HOW TO DO ANYTHING - EVEN CHANGE THE WORLD! Dr Larry Brilliant! TED Talk Prize| Health | Inspiration | Self-Help | Inspire Aug 15, 2018

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If you've ever thought ANYTHING was impossible, or the challenge was too great, then do we have the Sometimes Brilliant Show for You.

Today I'll be talking with Larry Brilliant, pioneering physician, global philanthropist, and one of the key players in the eradication of smallpox, which has saved millions, of not a billion lives to come. He's also the best-selling author of a brilliant new book, and a MUST read about faith or courage, Sometimes Brilliant.

And that's just what we'll be talking about today, about the impossible adventure of a spiritual seeker and visionary physician who helped conquer the worst disease in history.

That plus we'll talk about the importance of juke boxes, Wavy Gravy and the Hog Farm Bus, the power of a pomegranate Ben Spock, Martin Luther King, Ram Das, time off for bad behavior, what in the world 420 and the Bhagavad-Gita Gita have to do with anything, who's the world's tallest white monkey, eating car tires, and what Grandma Ida and Electric punch have to do with anything.

Larry Brilliant Notes

What happened with his dad and the mafia
What ancient coins taught him about India
How did he meet Martin Luther King Jr, and how'd he change Larry's life
What does a motorcycle ride and nitrous oxide have to do with anything
Who he miraculously got into medical school
What was a rescue mission to Alcatraz and who was Wovoca?
What happened with Larry and Warner Brothers?
Who's Wavy Gravy and the Hog Farm Commune Bus and the Sterling Hog – and touring on the Silk Road
What happened with Ram Das and Be Here Now?
What was it like meeting Neem Karoli Baba – aka Mahara-ji
What is the opposite of faith, and what does doubt have to do with faith
larrybrilliant.com

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HOW TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE THRU THE POWER OF STORY-TELLING!!! Matthew Dicks | Health | Inspiration | Self-Help | Inspire Aug 14, 2018

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If you've ever wanted to use your superpowers to engage, persuade, and change your life, then do we have the Storyworthy show for you!

Today I'll be talking with Matthew Dicks, the international best-selling author, 36 time Mothy StorySLAM champion, five-time GrandSLAM champion, cofounder of Speak Up and the author of a truly brilliant must-read book for spinning a yarn, Storyworthy.

And that's just what I want to talk with him about today, about how to engage, teach, persuade and change your life through the Power of Storytelling.

Storyworthy Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include:

How did Matthew Dicks become a good story-teller?
What happened when he went to his first Moth StorySLAM???
What are some of the early stories he's shared?
Do we need big stories in order to become a story-teller?
Can anyone become a story-teller?
Why do we want to learn how to tell good stories?
What can we learn about ourselves through the process?
If you have no desire to get on stage, why learn to be a story-teller?
What are a few big no-no's when it comes to telling a story?
What's wrong with drinking stories or vacation stories?
Why do stories have to require change?
What's the harm in telling other people's stories?
What is the dinner test?
What is "Homework for Life" and how can it change our lives?
How can it help slow down time?
What's the importance of "moments" in our life?
What's the slash and burn exercise?
What is the first last best worst exercise and how can it help us?
What does it mean that the beginning should be the opposite of the ending?
Three key ways to keep your story compelling.
What is an elephant?
What is a backpack?
What are story hourglasses?
What's the Spiderman principle of meetings and presentations?
How does storytelling give you superhero powers?
What's one homework assignment to help you become a better story-teller?
How can we help our kids become better story-tellers?
To find out more visit: MatthewDicks.com and to find Matthew Dick's podcast go to the SpeakUpStoryTelling show.

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