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Transform Your Emotional Pain Into Power & Why Self Betrayal Is The Ultimate Enemy | Dr. Julia Di Gangi Sep 25, 2023

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Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist, who completed her residency at Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She has nearly two decades of experience studying the connection between our brains and our behavior. Dr. DiGangi has worked with leaders at The White House Press Office, global companies, international NGOs, and the US Special Forces. Her understanding of stress, trauma, and resilience is also informed by her work in international development and humanitarian aid, where she served some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Today on the show we discuss: how to harness emotional pain and turn it into emotional power, why self betrayal causes so many problems, how to rebuild trust with yourself, how to transform humiliation into worthiness, how to get comfortable with uncomfortable feelings, how to have a healthy relationship with uncertainty and much more.

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Red Flags in Dating & How To Navigate a Situationship | Sabrina Zohar Sep 21, 2023

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Sabrina Zohar is a dating coach and a dynamic figure in the world of entrepreneurship and media. Sabrina is notably known for being the creative mind behind the highly acclaimed podcast, “Do The Work.” In just 7 short months, the podcast has soared to the top 0.5% globally, accumulating over 1.5 Million downloads and earning a remarkable 4.9-star rating on Spotify and Apple.

Today on the show we discuss: Why proximity and timing is more important than love when it comes to dating, how to remain patient and trust the process when dating, the biggest mistakes Sabrina made when she was single, how her views on red flags/green flags have changed, how to identify and navigate situationships and much more.

Episode Resources:

Sabrina | Instagram, Podcast

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If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov and https://www.samhsa.gov

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How to Destroy Laziness & Develop Unbreakable Discipline | Nick Bare Sep 18, 2023

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Nick Bare is the founder of BPN nutrition, a US Army Veteran, hybrid athlete, YouTuber, author and host of the Nick Bare Podcast.

Today on the show we discuss: how the undisciplined can become disciplined, why this past year has been the hardest year of Nick’s life, how Nick has learned to enjoy the process and not become distracted by outcomes, how someone can begin to train like a hybrid athlete, why its best to be consistently good versus occasionally great, how his life has changed since becoming a Dad and more

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Nick | Instagram, BPN, Podcast

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How to Remain Optimistic & Hopeful When It Feels Like The World Is Against You | Amanda Kloots Sep 14, 2023

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Amanda Kloots is an actor, co-host of CBS’s The Talk, NYT Best Selling author, and a survivor. Tragically, during the pandemic, Amanda lost her husband Nick, leaving her heartbroken and in the depths of despair. Refusing to let that situation define her and determined to create the best life for her son moving forward, Amanda embraced the grieving process, turning those trials into triumphs while maintaining her optimism and hopefulness. Amanda’s positivity and zest for life are contagious, as you will see in this conversation

Today on the show we discuss: How Amanda remained optimistic and pulled herself out of a dark place when life was incredibly unfair, why staying positive is a choice, how her relationship with her son has changed after losing Nick, whether or not Nick’s death changed her relationship with God, Amanda’s advice for people going through really hard times, why losing Nick taught her how to live and much more.

Episode Resources:

Amanda | Instagram, Website

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Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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The Best Way To Lose STUBBORN FAT Quickly Without Losing Muscle | Stan Efferding Sep 11, 2023

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Stan Efferding is a IFBB pro bodybuilder and has his bachelor of science in psychology and exercise science from the University of Oregon. Stan is a multiple all -time world record holding powerlifter and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. He has conducted over 200 seminars in 14 countries and in all 50 states.

Today we discuss: how to lose body fat quickly and effectively, how to retain muscle mass when losing weight, the habits you must focus on to keep the weight off, the three ways to reduce calories, what to do if you aren’t losing weight, what your workout program should look like for fat loss and much more.

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If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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The 3 Main Signs Of Burnout & How to Prevent and Reverse It | Dr. Neha Sangwan Sep 07, 2023

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Neha Sangwan, MD, CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, is an internal medicine physician, international speaker and corporate communication expert. Her private practice and corporate consulting focuses on empowering individuals, organizational leaders, and their teams with the tools for clear, effective communication. She addresses the root causes of stress, miscommunication, and interpersonal conflict, often healing chronic conditions such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and burnout. She consults with organizations such as the American Heart Association, American Express, Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Google and more

Today on the show we discuss: how to prevent and reverse burnout, what burnout actually means and the three main signs that you are suffering from it, the three stages of burnout and how to know if you’re entering the final phase, the pivotal role that boundaries play in your relationship with burnout, some hidden things that drain your energy that you may not be aware of, how to have a conversation with your partner that is overworking and much more.

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Neha | Website, Book

⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and wellness in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Master Change: Practical Tips To Help You Make the Most Of Your Greatest Challenges | Brad Stulberg Sep 04, 2023

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Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and co-author of "Peak Performance." Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the Atlantic, among many other publications. He is on faculty at the University of Michigan’s graduate School of Public Health. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes.

Today on the show we discuss: What have we gotten wrong about the idea of “change”, What are the 4 P’s after a big change, the definition “rugged flexibility” and why it’s necessary to get through change, the difference between real fatigue and fake fatigue, the most important things you must to do overcome a negative change in your life, what behavioral activation means and why it’s crucial for getting out of despair and more.

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If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Aliens, Extraterrestrial Life, AI, UFO’s & The First Interstellar Meteor | Avi Loeb Aug 31, 2023

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Avi Loeb is the Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science at Harvard University, the longest-serving chair of Harvard’s Department of Astronomy, founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative, and director of the Institute for Theory and Computation (ITC) within the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. He also chairs the Advisory Committee for the Breakthrough Starshot Initiative, and serves as the science theory director for all Initiatives of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, as well as former chair of the Board on Physics and Astronomy of the National Academies. Author of eight books and over a thousand scientific papers, Loeb is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the American Physical Society, and the International Academy of Astronautics. In 2012, Time selected Loeb as one of the twenty-five most influential people in space.

Today on the show we discuss: why he thinks extra terrestrial life exists that can interact with humans, Avi’s recent expedition to the Pacific Ocean to find what he believes is the first interstellar meteor, how he envisions a future interaction with extra terrestrial life, why AI might play a pivotal role in communicating with extra terrestrial life, whether or not Avi thinks life on Mars exists, how the average person can spot extra terrestrial life and much more.

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Episode Resources:

Avi | Interstellar, Medium

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Please be advised; the topics in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. I do not endorse or support the claims of any guests and I strongly encourage all of my viewers and listeners to do their own due diligence before buying products or supporting brands discussed by guests on the show.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Hospice Nurse Reveals Top Life Lessons From Her Patients, What They Want From Family & The Biggest Thing They Worry About | Nurse Hadley Vlahos Aug 28, 2023

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Hadley Vlahos, RN, is a hospice registered nurse, mother, and wife. Her husband also works in the medical field as a doctor of physical therapy. Vlahos started her career as a registered nurse at twenty-two. As a hospice nurse, she now visits people at their home while also educating and sharing stories about hospice care on social media, where she has more than a million followers.

Today on the show we discuss: what inspired Hadley to become a hospice nurse, advice for families that are dealing with a loved one in hospice, what patients actually want from their families when they are in hospice, the profound lessons that she’s learned from her patients on life and happiness, the patient that Hadley thinks about the most, how to know when it’s time to seek hospice care, how Hadley manages her own wellbeing with her profession and much more.

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Episode Resources:

Hadley | Website, Instagram

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If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

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Jail Saved My Life: The Top 5 Lessons I Learned From My Cellmate Aug 24, 2023

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Today is a very special solo episode and I will be sharing in depth the top five most profound lessons that I learned from my cellmate Eric when I was behind bars. These lessons have transformed my life forever and I am confident that they will resonate with you as well.

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⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov

and https://www.samhsa.gov

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