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**Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy Robbins**

Dr. Amy Robbins explores life, death, and what it all means. She has the unique perspective of a clinical psychologist and medium focused on expanding consciousness and opening listeners to our miraculous universe.

Through interviews with fascinating professionals, leading experts, and researchers in the fields of brain science, mediumship, psychology, near-death experiences, consciousness, grief, transitions to death, and alternative forms of healing, we explore life and death from psychological, spiritual, and scientific perspectives.

Put your preconceived notions aside and learn how to live in the now by exploring life, death, anxiety, consciousness, and the space between.

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Embracing the Suck with Dr. Neeta Bhushan May 04, 2023

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“You can be scared and do it anyway.” – Dr. Amy Robbins

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

How do you respond to challenges in your life? Many of us turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, and then eventually fall flat on our face and have to actually acknowledge what we’ve pushed away. The depth that we are able to meet ourselves and then others with vulnerability and authenticity drastically affects our healing path.

Today we talk with Neeta Bhushan, co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, and a thriving coach in her own right.

Neeta went through the depths of the most unimaginable grief and eventually met herself and soared to great heights. She’s helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments, researched human behavior, and fallen more than a few times herself, so she knows what it takes to get back up no matter what took you down.

Listen in to hear her incredible story and how you can apply the lessons she’s learned about resilience, falling apart, vulnerability, and healing in your own life.

Topics We Discuss:

[3:02] Neeta’s story. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when Neeta was 10. She had to grow up early and take on a lot of responsibility as the oldest daughter. Her parents were also tiger parents and she was expected to perform at a high level in school.

[8:16] Neeta’s younger brother passed away within a year of her mom passing. Two years later, her father also passed. She fell into victim and survival mode, overwhelmed by grief. Her extended family stepped in to help her and her remaining brother.

[15:45] The family support also fed her coping mechanisms in her 20’s. She didn’t rock bottom until 29. Up until that point, she became an overachiever and just tried to push forward and “be okay”. Education and success were her addictions.

[20:20] Neeta had the “perfect” marriage in her 20’s… but it was all a lie and she eventually divorced because the relationship was tumultuous. This was the beginning of her spiritual awakening.

[26:09] “Fly forward.” Neeta talks about this concept in her book - when we experience a fall we are faced with a decision to take responsibility and change or not. She dove headfirst into therapy and healing.

[29:30] The meaning that you make about your experiences changes everything. Neeta calls this “the bounce factor”. The in-between stage between a sucky thing happening and moving forward requires vulnerability. You have to let go of any judgments you may have about the meaning you made.

[33:45] Positive psychology has turned into a way to deny “bad” feelings and make everything positive. Toxic positivity became one of Neeta’s coping mechanisms. She is naturally optimistic and clung onto that during hard times. After her brother died, she experienced survivor’s guilt and the opposite of this positivity.

[37:05] Where Neeta is now. After her divorce, she walked away from everything she previously knew and began saying “yes” to everything that she possibly could to push herself. She went on spiritual pilgrimages, started a nonprofit called “Independent Awakening”, began taking classes at Stanford business school, and became an angel investor - all while her dental practice grew.

[43:20] Neeta eventually sold her practice because her ego wanted to expand it, but her heart was pulling her elsewhere. She moved to the Bay Area on a mission to interview 500 leaders and founders, and with that published her first book, “Emotional Grit.” She met her now-husband at multiple conferences over a few years until they decided to be together despite him being from Kuala Lumpur.

[46:53] Neeta and her husband put their core values at the center of their relationship, something that couldn’t have been done without each of them doing the work on their own. She was afraid but open to trying. It reminded her of the slivers of joy that she had while going in and out of hospitals and grieving. hings can suck and you can still be okay. There is often a duality.

[52:15] Neeta has received signs from her mom, dad, and brother. She’s seen them in spiritual journeys, worked with mediums, and had many dreams about them. They are her angels.

FOLLOW NEETA BHUSHAN:

Find Neeta and the programs she offers on her website.

Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Youtube.

Neeta’s book, “That Sucked, Now What?” is available on Amazon. (affiliate)

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer

PJ Duke | Executive Producer

Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing

Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy

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What's Biofield Healing? with Eileen Day McKusick Apr 27, 2023

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“It’s like dropping the needle on an album and reading the vibrational record of someone’s life.” – Eileen McKusick

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Ever heard of “raising your vibration”? You may be wondering: what does that even mean? How do I do it? Is this just more woo-woo junk?

Today we talk with Eileen Day McKusick, a sound healer, researcher, creator of the Biofield Tuning method, author, educator, and speaker.

Her books, “Tuning the Human Biofield” and “Electric Body, Electric Health” focus on the human body’s electromagnetic field and how we can heal ourselves through manipulating this energy field with sound.

Listen in to learn more about these scientifically-backed concepts and how sound healing can help you process emotional trauma.

Topics We Discuss:

[3:19] How Eileen got into biofield healing. She started using tuning forks with her massage clients and then learned about the energy field around the body. She studied this in university and wrote a thesis about the body’s electrical field.

[7:12] Energy vs electricity. The body’s magnetic field. Our bodies have a flow of electrical current running through them – qi.

[11:43] The human biofield is the magnetic field around the body and the internal electrical system of the body. It all works together since electricity creates magnetic fields.

[13:36] What does a biofield tuning session look like? Weighted and unweighted tuning forks are used diagnostically on the body and in the energy field, respectively. Sound waves help constricted tissue open up. Eileen can tell what a person’s heart rate variability is like, how their breathing patterns are, etc. based on the feedback.

[16:48] Our memories are stored in our body’s electromagnetic field. Energetic signatures from early in our lives are near the outer edges of our field, more recent energy is closer to our bodies. Eileen pings back and forth between the body and the energy field to see if they are in coherence. Traumas can be heard in the field by a change in tone or “voids” of sound.

[20:52] Certain emotions are stored in specific parts of the field, which correspond to specific parts of the body and some part of ourselves that is stuck in that charge. Our energy feels low when our field is full of tension and blocked from flowing. We still have to see and sit with ourselves during this process.

[26:47] Tuning forks vs sound bowls. Biofield tuning with forks is precise and targeted. Sound bowls are more generalized. Every emotion has a different sound.

[30:26] Raising your vibration and spiritual bypassing. No emotion is “negative”- they are all part of the human spectrum and provide feedback to us. The goal should be to clarify our vibration, not raise it. Our vibrations are like the “noise” of our field. Voltage is the strength of our energy. We are humans having a human experience - not Christ or the Buddha. You have to feel it to clear it.

[36:17] Less tension in our system results in a higher ability to process toxins. Many people look to food to help them optimize their energy fields. Eileen saw her health and energy levels and personal boundaries improve.

[44:30] Pain can be relieved in one session, depending on the root it may take more sessions to keep it away. Training your mind to stay centered in the present allows your body to heal itself instead of working against it.

FOLLOW EILEEN DAY MCKUSICK:

Find Eileen and the programs she offers on her website or on Instagram.

Eileen’s book, “Electric Body, Electric Health” is available on Amazon. (affiliate)

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer

PJ Duke | Executive Producer

Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing

Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy

Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design

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Your Body Knows the Truth with Dr. Luke Sniewski Apr 20, 2023

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“On the other side of not reacting is new possibility, new potential, and conscious choice.” – Dr. Luke Sniewski

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

How easily can you sit with uncomfortable feelings? Would you believe me if I told you that a world of entirely new possibilities is available if you can learn to ride out those waves?

Today we talk with Dr. Luke Sniewski, a somatic therapist trained in Gabor Mate’s therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry. Luke trains and mentors other practitioners in this approach and strives to reconnect clients to their bodies so they can listen to and care for themselves, and from this place, leave behind old stories and patterns.

Listen in to hear about the relationship between the body and mind in healing, the innate wisdom our bodies hold, how Compassionate Inquiry can help us bridge our past and present experiences, and more!

Topics We Discuss:

[3:18] Healing the body and mind, which comes first? Depends who you ask, but you can’t argue with your body’s physiological response to something. For example, how do you feel while following a specific diet, regardless of how someone else says you should feel? Paying attention to our body’s cues helps open the door to choosing differently.

[9:09] The mind and stress. Our minds react to somatic stressors, such as experiencing anxiety after drinking a lot of coffee. The mind tries to come up with explanations outside of the body to explain the stress and anxiety. If the body is stressed, the mind is too.

[13:19] Responding to a thought, whether in a “healthy” way or “unhealthy way”, engrains reactive patterning in our minds. Stillness is the key. Return to your breath.

[18:51] Integrating insight in the body. Noticing not only our psychological patterns, but also the way our bodies feel in these patterns gives us another layer of understanding and an opportunity to choose differently for ourselves. Pausing before reacting allows us to make changes.

[21:56] Compassionate Inquiry- Gabor Mate’s method- bridging the present-day suffering to what happened in childhood. Avoidance, repression, and numbing are the common coping mechanisms developed in childhood.

[25:25] Urge surfing. Riding out uncomfortable experiences until they pass, without responding to the experience. Everything eventually passes. We can’t fight the wave, but we can learn to surf.

[30:14] The body has wisdom the mind doesn’t understand. Fever and vomiting are two healing processes of our bodies that feel alarming to our minds.

[33:05] Luke’s journey as a somatic healer and experience with Compassionate Inquiry. The CI approach calls for the practitioner to see the patient as the expert and remove their own assumptions. It puts you in relationship with the patient’s mind and body, which helps the patient see their own mind-body connection.

[36:35] Most people are disconnected from their bodies because this disconnection helped them survive in childhood. One way to get around this is by imagining someone else going through the same situation and how that person must have felt. The goal is to bypass the mind’s defenses to connect the patient with their felt experience.

[40:58] Someone being present with us without reacting to the pain we are experiencing allows us to connect with and move through emotions. Parents often rush to calm their children because they are uncomfortable with their child’s emotions instead of just witnessing them. Healing ourselves improves our capacity to be present with others.

FOLLOW DR. LUKE SNIEWSKI:

Find Dr. Sniewski and his Somawise programs at his website.

He is also on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Dr. Sniewski’s book, “Somawise” is available on Amazon. (affiliate)

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer

PJ Duke | Executive Producer

Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing

Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy

Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design

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The Northern Lights - a Ghost Story Apr 17, 2023

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THE NORTHERN LIGHTS - A GHOST STORY

EPISODE SUMMARY:

An adult child describes their connection with their father, and their father’s slow, painful passing. A trip they never realized together is seen in a dream and brings a message.

“I know that in death, my dad continues to be my northern light.”

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DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY?

Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed or another mystical experience please reach out: Team@DrAmyRobbins.com. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show.

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

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PJ Duke | Executive Producer

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Grief is Love with Marisa Renee Lee Apr 13, 2023

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GRIEF IS LOVE with MARISA RENEE LEE

“I don’t think we ever get over… these big losses in life… and I don’t think we’re supposed to.” — Marisa Renee Lee

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Think about the most heart-wrenching loss you’ve experienced. Now think about the most magical love you’ve experienced. What do they have in common? A lot actually, it turns out.

Today we talk with Marisa Renee Lee, a grief advocate, author, former Obama appointee, and CEO of the DEI consultancy, Beacon Advisors.

She is also a Harvard graduate, and the former managing director of My Brother's Keeper Alliance; co-founder of the digital platform Supportal; and founder of The Pink Agenda, a national organization dedicated to raising money for breast cancer care, research, and awareness.

Listen in to hear about Marisa’s journey through grief and motherhood – two closely intertwined experiences for her, the push and pull between asking for help when grieving and having it offered, sociopolitical barriers to grieving, the role of friendships in grief, and how exactly grief is love.

Topics We Discuss:

[3:48] Marisa’s book is a memoir of her own journey grieving her mother. Her mother had undiagnosed MS that left permanent damage because of a lack of care and was later diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Marisa spent much of her adolescence as a caretaker until her mother died. A pregnancy loss in 2019 finally pushed her to write Grief is Love.

[8:28] Marisa finally started examining her grief over her mom because the void she found herself in from losing a pregnancy and not having her mom to comfort her was too painful.

[10:29] Grief softens over time, but it still comes up even 15+ years later. Marisa allows herself time and space to grieve and does her best to take her own advice. When you’re missing someone, ask yourself what you are craving from that person and find a way to give it to yourself.

[13:18] Asking for vs being offered help when grieving. There is a balance needed for both. Actions matter more than words. Do something for people that is either practical support or something that is a personal gift rooted in your relationship with the person. Sometimes the help we need is professional. We all need to get more comfortable asking for help.

[19:29] Grieving as a Black woman in America. Minority communities are often most removed from access to necessary care. Black women are held to a higher standard for tolerating pain and are often told to “grin and bare it”.

[23:48] People in positions of power and privilege need to make room for less privileged people to grieve and struggle. Capitalism as it stands now doesn’t allow for grief and healing. Grief time and parental leave need to become larger policy issues.

[26:00] Grief is not just something that happens with death. Any time we lose hope of a future that we have some degree of certainty about, we grieve.

[28:05] Marisa talks about one of her best friends missing her mom’s funeral. This was a huge strain on their relationship but they are still close today. It taught Marisa that grief requires grace for everyone involved because we all make mistakes.

[33:51] Discussion of quotes from the book. Show up for the people you love. True friends are people that we let inconvenience us at times and who let us inconvenience them.

[37:40] Joy in the face of grief. Don’t feel guilty for laughing during your grief process. Don’t force yourself to feel it but leave room for it to show up. Being honest about our grief helps to create that space.
[39:42] How is grief love? Becoming a mother gave Marisa so much perspective and understanding about her grief and her mother’s love for her. The “continuing bonds” theory – the best way to live with intense loss is to find a way to continue a relationship with the deceased. Marisa’s sign from her mom can be found in the cover of Grief is Love.

FOLLOW MARISA RENEE LEE:

Find Marisa and more about her projects, Supportal and The Pink Agenda, on her website, Instagram, or Twitter.

Marisa’s book, “Grief is Love” is available on Amazon. (affiliate)

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer

PJ Duke | Executive Producer

Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing

Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy

Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design

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Living Differently After Dying with Emily Cross Apr 06, 2023

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“It’s the most unifying experience – we all were born and we all will die.” – Emily Cross

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Can you believe that visualizing yourself dying and laying in a coffin could lead you to a more fulfilling life?

Today we talk with Emily Cross, a death doula and artist who also hosts “living funerals” – group meditative exercises where you walk through your own funeral and death while contemplating what really matters to you and culminating in you laying in a coffin.

Listen in to hear about this practice and its roots, how Emily created her own version of the ceremony, and how she blends her artistic gifts and skills as a doula to create “legacy projects” for her clients.

Topics We Discuss:

[3:23] How Emily became interested in death and dying at a comparatively younger age than most in the space. She was always interested in liminal spaces and the metaphysical even as an art student.

[5:30] What being a death doula is like.It often varies outside of the basics, like NDAs. Emily often offers her services on a sliding scale. A lot of the work she does with families is educational. She also loves doing “legacy projects”.

[9:00] Hospice care does not provide emotional support, unlike a death doula. Bringing a death doula in earlier can be more helpful or beneficial than last minute because they are able to see the big picture.

[11:00] Emily’s biggest takeaways from sitting with people at the end of life – everything is temporary. She works with some of her clients to create art pieces as they approach the end of their lives.

[13:16] Living funerals – Emily practices these as ceremonies to bring mortality closer to your life and help you refocus and reprioritize your life. It is essentially a death meditation. She considers funerals where the dying individual is in attendance “celebrations of life”.

[16:30] Emily was introduced to this practice during her death doula training, which was started in South Korea as an attempt to help curb the suicide rate there. It was meant to help show people that their lives were worth living. She couldn’t find anyone doing this in the United States so she created her own ceremony and practice.

[21:13] Many people have used Emily’s living funeral ceremony as the catalyst for radical change in their lives. People have divorced, moved countries, let certain chapters of their lives go, started businesses, and so much more after doing this.**

[23:45] People often feel a sense of peace during the funeral while laying in their coffin. Many have out of body experiences or feel like they’re going somewhere they’ve known before.

[26:30] Emily based her ceremony off of the South Korean rituals she saw. Most of the videos didn’t have subtitles so she doesn’t know everything that was said, but she just tried to replicate what she saw while also making it her own.

FOLLOW EMILY CROSS:

To learn more about Emily and living funerals, visit her website or follow her on Instagram.

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer

PJ Duke | Executive Producer

Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing

Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy

Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design

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What Actually Happens When We're Dying? with Hospice Nurse Julie Mar 30, 2023

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“We give lip service to… ‘what matters in the end’, but are we really living in that way now?” -Dr. Amy Robbins

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Have you ever seen someone die? Do you know what actually happens? Does it scare you?

Today we talk with Julie McFadden (Hospice Nurse Julie), a hospice nurse whose videos showing people what the process of dying looks like have garnered millions of views. Julie’s mission is to educate people about death and help them feel more comfortable about it since it’s the one thing we all do.

Listen in to hear how Julie got into hospice nursing (it wasn’t her first or even second pick), what active death is and what it’s like, some of the phenomena people often experience close to death, and what life is really all about.

Topics We Discuss:

[2:56] Julie’s experience creating a cult-like following by talking about death and dying on social media.

[4:03] Julie’s shift from ICU nursing to hospice nursing. Death happens a lot in the ICU but isn’t discussed. Julie knew that needed to change. She went into hospice nursing because she knew there had to be a better way to die.

[10:22] Hospice vs palliative care vs death doulas.

[15:29] What is actively dying like? It usually lasts a few hours to a few days. Our body’s natural dying processes kick in, similar to the way our bodies instinctively birth. We all pretty much look the same when we’re actively dying, no matter what disease we’re dying from. The process may seem graphic if you haven’t seen it before, but it’s all normal.

[22:12] “Rallies” sometimes occur right before someone actively dies. The person can seem almost like they’ve made a full recovery for a day before suddenly dying. “Visioning”, or a dying individual seeing their dead loved ones, typically occurs in the month to weeks before death while the individual is still perfectly lucid.

[26:03] Julie knows that visioning is not psychosis or drug-induced delirium or other conditions commonly attributed as the cause because she has seen those things in a clinical setting and says it’s completely different. Many people find it very comforting.

[29:54] Julie’s shared death experience. See William Peter’s book "At Heaven's Door" (affiliate) for more anecdotal stories of people’s shared death experiences.

[36:35] Death and dying and spirituality are not mutually exclusive. Julie has always been spiritual, and her work as a hospice nurse has only solidified her belief in something more. Dying and birth feel like we’re going to or coming from a place we all know.

[40:33] Hospice has made Julie realize that life is about connecting with people. Deaths of Julie’s loved ones have given her the understanding to not take life for granted, to not hold grudges, and to be easy on herself and others. Connecting with a higher power and serving others brings contentment and connection.

[44:42] Medical Aid In Dying (MAID) or “assisted suicide”. Julie is supportive of this practice. Some states in the US allow this. It can be a beautiful, intentional experience.

[51:26] Psychedelics and death care. There is some promising research behind psychedelics, and Julie knows of healthcare practitioners who have witnessed it and are in favor of it.

FOLLOW HOSPICE NURSE JULIE:

Find Julie on Tiktok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer

PJ Duke | Executive Producer

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What is the Quantum Field? with Dr. Paul Drouin Mar 23, 2023

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EP. 303 WHAT IS THE QUANTUM FIELD? with DR. PAUL DROUIN

“The therapist is not the one who heals, it’s the individual.” – Dr. Paul Drouin

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Are you dissatisfied with the way “Western” medicine operates? Do you believe there’s another way?

Today we talk with Dr. Paul Drouin, the founder of Quantum University and a pioneer in the integrative medicine space.

Listen in to hear how quantum physics principles apply to healthcare, how you have the power to heal yourself, and how by healing yourself you can help heal the world.

Topics We Discuss:

[3:41] How Dr. Drouin, a traditionally-trained medical doctor, began looking at the quantum world and its impact on health. For him, it was the next step after integrative medicine. Medicine as taught in schools is outdated and doesn’t take into account subtle energies. This is where the idea for Quantum University was born.

[8:20] Quantum physics principles such as non-locality and quantum entanglement challenges the idea of “separateness” that permeates medicine. Most diseases are issues of the body AND mind and spirit. Practitioners at Quantum University learn to restore client’s beliefs in their body’s ability to heal.

[14:11] Modalities like acupuncture that have thousands of years of application are often passed on. Spontaneous healing is often discredited by practitioners who don’t understand that through the quantum field the possibility for healing is always there. Giving patients death sentences is devastating. Most cancer originates with psychological trauma.

[19:20] Healing occurs because of the individual. Multiple pieces make up the environment that sets the foundation for our reality. Depending on what we put in will dictate what can grow. We have access to tremendous energy inside of us to materialize different possibilities. Power must be given back to individuals for their own health.

[23:38] Terrain vs germ theory - blending the two is key. Quantum physics can help bridge these two and expand our awareness of other possibilities.

[26:35] Medicine is currently based on the “upward model” - the base is matter and our body, and the mind is just a byproduct of chemical reactions in the body, but they are separate and need to be treated separately. Quantum U teaches a “downward model” - consciousness is the base of everything, mind AND body come from that.

[29:17] Subtle energies - Taoist’s figured out how energy circulates in the body a long time ago. Energy is associated with different emotions in different parts of the body, and there are “high” and “low” expressions of that energy. Love, for example, is associated with the heart and can be egotistical and focused on power and control, or it can be altruistic.

[35:10] People are becoming more open to applying quantum principles to healthcare. Individuals like Bruce Lipton and Joe Dispenza have helped pave the way for others to study and discuss this. The “quantum culture” is growing and resistance is fading.

[41:10] Consciousness is not fully understood with the mind. Pure awareness and stillness is consciousness. According to quantum physics, we are eternal. At one point, it was discovered that some monks were experiencing reality the same way that quantum physics described it.

[47:25] If a critical mass of people believe that you can heal yourself to heal others and operate from that viewpoint, the world can change. Dr. Drouin started Project Noosphere for this reason. The ripple effect can have major impacts.

[52:06] The death of Dr. Drouin’s brother as a teenager put him on this path to find new ways of healing.

FOLLOW DR. PAUL DROUIN:

Find Dr. Drouin at his website, Quantum University, and Project Noosphere.

Dr. Drouin’s book, “Creative Integrative Medicine: A Medical Doctor’s Journey Toward a New Vision for Healthcare” is available on Amazon. (affiliate)

You can also keep up with him on Facebook (personal) and (Quantum U), Instagram, and Twitter (personal) and (Quantum U)

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer

PJ Duke | Executive Producer

Andrej | Podcasticize | Audio & Video Editing

Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy

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Keep Your Light On - a Ghost Story Mar 20, 2023

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EP. 302 KEEP YOUR LIGHT ON - A GHOST STORY

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Today’s listener describes their father’s tragic death and the subsequent signs he began to send the family to show them that he was still there. A family coming together in grief, lights that won’t turn off, and a missing screw make up this beautiful story.

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LOVE Is All You Need with Humble The Poet Mar 16, 2023

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EP. 301: HUMBLE THE POET - LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED

“Love is the breeze and the work is opening the sail moreso than it is to find that breeze.” – Humble The Poet

“What is loving yourself? it’s literally treating yourself the way you treat people you love.” – Humble The Poet

“Self pity in itself is the fast food version of self love.” – Humble The Poet

“Loneliness isn’t a circumstance, loneliness is a feeling. loneliness isn’t being alone, it’s not enjoying being alone.” – Humble The Poet

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

What is love? What does it take to love?

Today we talk with Humble the Poet, a Canadian-born rapper, spoken-word artist, poet, internationally bestselling author, and former elementary school teacher.

His efforts to impress girls with spoken-word in coffee shops have transformed into a creative adventure spanning over 10 years and transforming into something completely different. He now uses his platforms to share art and teach others “How to be Love(d)."

Listen in to hear what truly blocks us from love, how to be in relationship with yourself, and how every relationship in your life mirrors that one.

Topics We Discuss:

[3:07] We have to be love to be loved. Love can’t be given or received if we are blocked. A failed relationship opened Humble up to this.

[5:28] Love is within us. Affection, sex, attention, power, etc aren’t love and can’t fill that void. We can’t find love, we can only realize the love that is there. You have to let go of your insecurities, old habits, beliefs, etc to realize it. This can only start within. Self-love is treating ourselves the way we treat people we love.

[7:41] We often feel undeserving of love because we know our imperfections and insecurities. Even the people we love have these though. There are no qualifications for love. Having the car, the clothes, the money, etc won’t bring you more love. External validation can’t solve an internal problem.

[9:51] The way we treat others is always a reflection of how we treat ourselves. Vulnerability is the first step to building a relationship with anyone. This doesn’t mean sharing your deepest, darkest secrets on the first date. Journaling and therapy can help. Self-awareness is the key.

[13:17] You are not your thoughts or emotions. All of us to various degrees are floating through life unconsciously. The only way to stop is by becoming self-aware. Journaling has to be done unfiltered. Prayer is another way to be intentional and authentic with yourself and God about what you really want out of life. Happiness is an expression of gratitude.

[18:29] You have to figure out what matters to you in relationships. Being loved vs liked. If we’re worried about being liked, we are sabotaging ourselves from experiencing real love.

[20:52] Movement is medicine. All relationships have a level of physical intimacy. Dancing, hugging ourselves, staring at yourself naked in the mirror. Connecting with vs criticizing our bodies sets the bar for our relationship with ourselves. Social media perpetuates unhealthy views of ourselves.

[24:14] ‘We are flawed people raised by flawed people.’ Flawed doesn’t equal unlovable. Childhood traumas can shape our decisions, but we have an obligation to own our baggage. Healing can be found in reparenting your inner child.

[30:47] Our unconscious patterns stay with us until we correct them in adulthood. We can’t feel sorry for ourselves when we consciously act them out. Humble was taught that vulnerability is weakness.

[33:28] Social media has many of us seeking external validation. It’s designed to keep us hooked in. The biggest cages we live in are internal. The journey to self-awareness is limiting in itself. Progress is the goal.

[36:55] Humble’s experience with DMT. His personal definition of meditation - sit and do nothing. Loneliness is a circumstance, not a feeling. Lack of vulnerability can make us feel lonely in our relationships.

[40:59] Love as a verb vs love as a noun. We often look for reciprocity in romantic love unlike other relationships. Focusing on love as service allows us to give love to anyone. Divorce is a byproduct of wanting someone else to love us more than we love ourselves. TV and media almost never depict happy healthy marriages. Marriage is an industry.