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011: Stress Less, Accomplish More! w/ Emily Fletcher Mar 05, 2019

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For myself and many others, meditation can seem slightly intimidating if you do not know where to begin. Emily Fletcher has brought her unique way of looking at meditation to countless high profile clients through her company, Ziva Meditation, and is here to help us embrace the ease of meditation.

Emily has created a fresh spin on meditation that makes it enjoyable and energizing. A believer in allowing thoughts to flow freely through your head, replacing your caffeine buzz with meditation energy and gaining the tools to find your own happiness internally, Emily is here to shine a light on new and improved ways to meditate with the Ziva Technique.

Meditation can have many benefits including eradicating stress, relieving migraines, clearing brain fog and improving relationships. Emily is proof that when you understand what is right for your body and use mediation as a tool to become more prepared to deal with any crisis, you can increase your sensory perception in everything you do.

How we care for ourselves impacts how we interact with the environment and people around us. It is possible to get all of the benefits of meditation without fully clearing your mind, being an expert and still drinking coffee, all you have to do is start. Let us know if mediation is a part of your daily routine in the comments section.

In This Episode

Reframing meditation as a performance and productivity tool
Understanding the science behind energy, caffeine, and meditation
Looking at mindfulness, meditation and manifesting as a three-course meal
How meditation can improve your sex drive, overall health, and life longevity
The Ripple Effect and how meditation can help bring you ultimate clarity

Quotes

"The mind thinks involuntarily just like the heart beats involuntarily. Trying to give your brain a command to be silent is as impactful as trying to command your heart to stop beating, it doesn't work." (2:45)

"If you are achieving at this level when your body and brain are riddled with stress, let's just think about how much you could achieve if we took the rock out of your shoe." (11:58)

"If the people around you are happy, and present and fun and creative, it is going to make your life better. And so the question is really, which kind of person do you want to be?" (14:12)

"I think instead of chasing youth, if we started chasing health, we could look amazing and strong and radiant no matter what our age is." (26:56)

"If there was a pill that did this, everyone would take it. It would be a multi-trillion dollar business. But there is no pill, you actually have to do something, you actually have to sit still, you actually have to feel your feelings." (28:57)

Links

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Emily Fletcher: "Why Meditation is the New Caffeine" | Talks at Google

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010: Self Esteem And Relationships w/ Razi Berry Mar 03, 2019

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When your partner or someone you love is going through a phase of depression, anxiety, stress or low self-esteem, it can often fall on us to feel as though we need to put together the pieces. This can lead to resentment in a relationship and can ultimately diminish the quality of life for both partners, but it doesn't have to be this way.

Today I am here to offer you advice on little things that you can do to make a huge difference in the way your partner feels, in the way you feel, and ultimately how to strengthen your bond through this hardship. Everything from living with a person to depression to how to empathetically listen without passing judgment is on the table today.

Little things can add up and make a huge difference in how both you and partner feel in your relationship. By understanding factors that contribute to low self-esteem, and what you can do to remove negative triggers from your life, you can better embrace your worth and live as the cherished heirloom that you are. Has other peoples opinions of you impacted your self-worth? Let me know in the comments.

In This Episode

How to be there for people in your life when they are suffering from low self-esteem
Offering invisible support that your partner may not be aware of
Being open about the changes in the dynamics of your relationship
Why the best way to feel good emotionally is to feel good physically
10 questions to ask yourself to help improve your self-esteem

Quotes

"When you are giving support to a partner during their time of depression or sadness or grief, you are allowing them to express their negative emotions" (5:53)

"As helpless as these times might seem, there are always ways you can help your partner and yourself in the long run" (8:23)

"It's not about comparing yourself to other people, it should be about comparing yourself to the best version of yourself" (12:45)

"That is the golden key to building healthy self-esteem, knowing yourself intimately and honestly" (13:25)

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009: Memories And Emotion w/ Razi Berry Feb 28, 2019

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Is a memory ever picture perfect? I argue that while letting go of things does play an important role in life, so does holding onto memories and what makes them special for our unique experiences.

No two people ever experience a situation the same, which means your memories are yours alone. By recognizing that we all remember things differently, and there is no singular truth to any situation, we can better understand how memories work and their power over us.

By using a combination your memory and your body's interoceptive ability you can begin to make intelligent and appropriate decisions when negatively aroused, and decide for yourself what best serves you in those moments. Focusing on the body instead of the mind to accept the flawed beauty of memories is a natural way of embracing your inner truth. How do your memories affect the way you think about yourself? Let us know in the comments.

In This Episode

Focusing on the body instead of the mind and sensing your internal bodily changes
How emotional arousal tends to trigger negative memories
Why many arguments are a result of inconsistency in memory
The difference between emotional memories and non-emotional ones
What types of details are remembered and how they are remembered

Quotes

"Memories have more to do with the uniqueness of you than the actual event in time" (0:49)

"Memory is not perfect. Even when we retain memories from of our past, they are never exactly as we may have perceived them to be at the time. They are our experiences." (4:13)

"A lot of our memory might not be the snapshot of what actually happened, but it includes our internal perceptions, our wishes, our dreams and even our intuitions" (9:25)

"The beautiful thing about memories is even though we should live in the present, we can return to our past, we can learn from our memories, and simply enjoy them" (10:59)

Links

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008: Self Love, Self Care & Intimacy w/ Wendy Strgar Feb 26, 2019

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After a bad reaction to heavily concentrated petrochemical products that fill most of women's health and beauty products today, Wendy Strgar got into her kitchen with the hopes of saving her marriage and ended up creating a company. Now, Wendy is passionate about helping women love their vaginas again and reconnecting couples on a deeply intimate level. Today Wendy is here to pull back the curtain on physical intimacy and embracing your sexual self.

Wendy believes that if you are able to fix your issues with sex, all other problems will begin to heal as well. She is an advocate for the use of love oils and natural lubricants to increase neurochemical reactions and bring excitement back to a relationship. Whether you are in a sexless marriage, looking to bring some heat back to the bedroom, or are curious about all natural products to help bring you better orgasms, Wendy is the expert for you.

At the end of the day, the only thing you are going to count is who you loved and who loved you back, so lets make sure we are loving the best way possible. Have you tried implementing any of Wendy's suggestions in the bedroom? Let us know in the comments section.

In This Episode

The importance of scent and pheromones when selecting a partner
Processing your erotic injuries from your past to better know yourself sexually
Finding the courage to let go and embrace abandoning your physical body
Advice for young men on increasing confidence during sexual intimacy
What has changed about the sexuality landscape in the last decade

Quotes

"Its definitely the most mysterious part of what it is to be a human animal, the ways we reproduce and that we are so driven by pleasure" (3:07)

"What we can't stand about somebody is also very similar to what we love about them, they ride the same line. So coming to a balanced view of that internally is how we want to be seen" (11:02)

"We can be normal everyday people that pick up their kids from school and also be sexual. And I think that is this bridge that we have yet to build for ourselves" (17:56)

"I think these KY commercials make people think that if they just squirt lube on themselves they will feel sexy and then it will be good and it is not like that" (35:36)

"I have been doing this for over a dozen years and it has never been harder to promote sexual health than it is now" (39:26)

Links

Good Clean Love Website

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007: Jealousy Can Be GOOD And BAD For Your Relationship w/ Razi Berry Feb 24, 2019

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Most of us have experienced jealousy to some degree, as it is a natural human emotion that acts as an internal experience impacted by our external environment. Jealously can either harm or protect a relationship based on your behavior, so it is important to understand how it works and where it stems from in order to best deal with it and make decisions for your own life.

Today I break down jealousy into three main contextual categories so you can best understand why you are feeling the way that you do, and what you can do to help solve your internal struggle. We look at physical changes that occur in the body during times of separation, which parts of the brain and hormones are responsible for triggering your aggression, and how to best listen to what your body is asking for.

It is important to listen to your body and let it act as a guide for what suits you best. By being aware of your triggers and emotional boundaries, you can handle this emotion with grace and pride often not associated with jealousy, and ultimately, better health and well being. How do you feel about jealousy and how it affects you physically and emotionally? Let me know in the comments!

In This Episode

The three factors that create a perfect storm for jealousy
Experiencing jealousy as a mental emotion and a physiological reaction
Listening to your bodily clues to help you deal with separation
Specific hormones that regulate your internal association with jealousy
Physiological and chemical responses to jealousy that trigger behavior

Quotes

"If you're in a relationship and you care about or value certain aspects, you may end up experiencing jealousy if something or someone threatens that relationship, even if it's unintentional." (4:06)

"[Jealousy] can also protect you, it can be a way for you to reassess your relationship and see what needs to be changed" (8:04)

"Some of these ugly emotions like jealousy are really your body's way and your body-mind way to protect you and keep you safe." (10:52)

"Understanding your personal history, your relationship style, your personality, and knowing your triggers can help you handle jealousy in a healthy way" (15:36)

Links

Love is Medicine Blog

006: How We Are Loved Impacts Us For A Lifetime w/ Razi Berry Feb 21, 2019

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Our relationships can have a big impact on our overall health, well being, and the ability to generate love. This stems from our early experiences in childhood that affect your brain and body chemistry and leave lasting impacts. Science has shown that parental inconsistency can lead to long term mental health problems and reduced happiness in children, while children who are surrounded by love and potential are shown to stimulate healthy development into adulthood.

Love really is medicine, and it starts with our first experiences. The experiences we have as children are part of who we are for our entire life and the way we are loved when we are young impacts our relationships for the rest of our lives. By understanding this as adults we can best make choices about how we want to raise and cultivate the next generation. How do you feel love impacted you in early childhood? Let me know in the comments.

In This Episode

The primary factor to ensure continuous and healthy growth in your infant
Why our early experiences create a framework for future relationships
A look into epigenetics and the science of our environment and genetic expression
The importance of bonding with your baby for socio-emotional development

Quotes

"I'm not sure if I consciously noticed it then, but I was learning the power of being truly present as a way to express or receive love" (2:15)

"Epigenetics is discovering more and more how not only our brains but also our genes are affected by the lives we live and the environment that surrounds us" (7:08)

"Love is what our children need from us and what we needed from our early caregivers. This bonding shapes us into our adulthood and we are hardwired to connect intimately" (8:32)

Links

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005: Removing Fear & Blame From Your Relationship w/ Gay & Katie Hendricks Feb 19, 2019

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Gay and Katie Hendricks have learned a lot about relationship transformation and body intelligence in their 40 years as a couple. They harnessed their ability to translate powerful concepts into life-changing skills that you can easily integrate to start giving yourself the loving attention and nourishment you deserve.

Gay and Katie have written over 40 books to help individuals and couples who struggle with basic relationship problems, including inequality that results from not loving yourself enough. This couple preaches the need for generating your healing from the inside out while learning to properly express your emotions and have an open appreciation for the world around you.

In each of us, there is an urge to feel connected and feel unity and also an urge to be individual and have a direct relationship with life and the universe. This is why Gay and Katie have dedicated themselves to helping people just like you figure out the balance in their lives and create something special that is unique to you and your partnership.

At the end of the day, love is the only thing that allows us to become whole, and see others as a whole as well. By understanding your underlying emotions, getting rid of your fear and coming into presence, your intuitive voice can shine through and lead you to a healthier and happier version of yourself. How does Gay and Katie's relationship inspire you? Let us know in the comments.

In This Episode

How to discover the inner essence of your true self and bring it outside
The necessity of taking space for yourself and listening to signals from your body
Creating a space where you can be your authentic self together in your relationship
Embracing your whole body intuition to create inner space and clarity
Paying attention to how you are listening and dropping your shields

Quotes

"The intention to love yourself first really opens the portals to all other kinds of magic" (4:38) - Katie

"It became very important for me to learn how to own certain things in myself, rather than putting them out there when I was angry, scared and sad" (10:17) - Gay

"To me, the most exciting thing in life is learning something new and I think people need to get sold on learning new things about relationships" (19:37) - Gay

"Since the day I have met you I have never been bored. And one of the reasons is that we are always learning something and discovering something and sharing that discovery with each other" (20:06) - Katie

"I think one of the things we all need to do is open our hearts a little bit bigger and listen a little more generously. First to ourselves but then also to the people in our lives as well" (30:48) - Gay

"Intuition is really fostered by learning how to love yourself and giving yourself attention, but also being in alignment with your feelings and your expression" (37:02) - Katie

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List of Katie Hendricks Books

List of Gay Hendricks Books

004: How Greenspace Increases Your Intuition w/ Razi Berry Feb 17, 2019

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Intuition is something that all of us have inside of us, a physio conscious phenomenon that is part of being human. However, with our increasingly fast-paced society, it is easy to become less in touch with your bodies internal messages. One of the best ways to increase your intuition is to get out into nature and let your body become enriched by the antioxidants given to us by the Earth.

Our body and mind are intimately connected to the Earth, and the more time we spend in nature the more we can increase the coherence between our brain, heart, and gut. Exposure to green spaces can also improve functional connectivity, intuitive emotions and more.

Reconnecting to nature is a beautiful and magical way that people can affect each other emotionally and physiologically, as well as increasing your internal intuition. When you are more intuitive you make better decisions in your everyday life for your health, relationships and your business, and a shoeless step into greenery is your first step. Have you noticed any changes in your intuitive sensibility by spending some more time in green spaces? Let us know what you have tried and tested in the comments.

In This Episode

The importance of getting outside and reconnecting to nature
How the heart and the brain are connected and constantly impacting each other
Ways that nature increases your intuition and perception of the world
Why being in green spaces can help with increasing your blood flow

Quotes

"The way we have removed ourselves from nature is one of the reasons we have become less intuitive" (1:42)

"We are no longer dying from those infectious diseases, we are dying from what I call 'looking away diseases'. And it's from looking away from who we are in nature, looking away from how we care for ourselves" (9:31)

"The heart is an access point of wisdom and intelligence that we can call upon to live with a lot more balance" (11:30)

"If you want to increase your intuition one of the most important ways is to get outside and spend time in nature" (16:14)

Links

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003: Trauma Hacking w/ Mastin Kipp Feb 15, 2019

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How do you go from couch surfing and regularly using cocaine, to becoming one of Oprah's top thought leaders for the next generation? That is one of many questions that Mastin Kipp has the answer too, and the basis for how he has used his experiences to help people connect with who they really are. A best selling author, speaker, and trauma coach, Mastin is an inspiring light that is passionate about helping people set intentions and find their inner light.

Mastin believes in the power of understanding your level of consciousness, focusing on combining underlying trauma work and microbiome health for optimal healing, and embracing the power of your ability to choose. Today Mastin is helping shed some light on his three-part process of realizing you have a choice, surrendering your intentions and rejoining your tribe to serve others.

By embracing our ability to love and support each other as a tribe, while gaining conscious awareness, we can hold ourselves accountable and fully give ourselves permission to be successful. How does Mastin's definition of unconditional love and his approach to healthier relationships resonate with you? Let us know in the comments.

In This Episode

Remembering that your emotions and actions are not who you are
How to naturally interrupt your destructive patterns
Why unconscious trauma needs to be part of your physiological treatment
Eliminating suffering while finding a stronger resilience to pain
Why formative behaviors early in life can limit your emotional resilience later on

Quotes

"You can absolutely enjoy whatever you are enjoying, but never remain attached to it, let it flow by like a river" (8:27)

"When you have a prayer or an intention, your job is to see everything that happens, good or bad, as an answer to that prayer. It cant be an answer to your prayer on your terms" (15:03)

"Nobody wakes up and says I'm going to sabotage myself. It's not self-sabotage, its self-protection, and it's been misdiagnosed as self-sabotage" (24:00)

"If you took all the pillar sacred texts and look at it, there is a direct correlation with how the microbiome behaves" (35:04)

"You don't get to determine necessarily what happens to you or what environment you were born in, but do do get to determine how you respond to it" (40:39)

Links

Mastin Kipp's Website

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