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ZACH BEACH: LOVE & SUFFERING: EP. 284 Aug 17, 2025

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ZACH BEACH, MA is committed to building a world based on love and connection. For over ten years, he has been travelling the world teaching love in the form of yoga, meditation, writing, poetry, and coaching. He is the host of the weekly Learn to Love Podcast, which features therapists, coaches, authors, and educators, and has reached hundreds of thousands of listeners across over 100 countries. He founded The Heart Centre Love School, which hosts compassion cultivation trainings and other workshops.

Zach's formal education includes an M.A. in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a B.S. from Northwestern University and a mental health therapist in

We talk about his new book."Love & Suffering: A Spiritual Guide for Helpers, Healers and Humans," covering amo

How To Relate to Suffering

Why We Suffer in Love

How Wisdom Teachings Apply in Today's World

The Role of Suffering in Awakening and Joy

The Secret to a Meaningful Life

A Global Spirituality

Why This Book Is Needed Now More Than Ever

www.zachbeach.com

DOUG BERTRAM: USE STRESS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE: EP. 283 Aug 10, 2025

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DOUG BERTRAM has been successfully treating patients for over 27 years via a combination of Chinese Medicine and manual therapy. As a self-described "nerd of human connective tissue," he uses his immense knowledge of the body's movements to help people prevent future injury, increase athletic perfomance and imporve day-to-day mobility.We talk about stress, the importance of the fascia system in the body, meditation, lifetstyle and how we view time. He has created a powerful app to assist in knowledge of the body's structure with tips and exercises for self-healing. Please check out Doug and his work at:

www.structualelements.com

GEOFF THOMPSON: 99 REASONS TO FORGIVE: EP. 282 Aug 03, 2025

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GEOFF THOMPSON is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter, penning multi-award-winning films for luminaries such as Ray Winstone and Orlando Bloom. Geoff is also among the world's highest-ranking self-defence and martial arts instructors.

Geoff was sexually abused at the tender age of 11 by a trusted and beloved teacher. By the time he was 30 years old, he was unconsciously displacing his rage into violence, sexual self-harm and long bouts of debilitating depression. In this deeply empirical study, Thompson reveals the true definition and the incredible power of forgiveness, clearly defining the difference between forgiving someone and letting them off.

Geoff can be found on Instagram @Geoff_Thompson_Official

MELISSA CANO: BIOPRODUCTS & "CHASING AWE" EP. 281 Jul 27, 2025

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MELISSA CANO is a biochemist and molecular biologist with a passion for cellular metabolism and biotechnology. Over the past 15 years in academic R&D, she has focused on developing innovative and sustainable bioproducts. Now, as Director of Science at Longevity Labs, she leads global research collaborations and drives innovation to translate cutting-edge science into practical solutions for health and longevity. We talk about longevity, healthspan, fasting, the benefits of spermidine, and both the microscopic & expansive universe and "chasing awe."

MALITTA SEAMON: ARE YOU RUNNING ON EMPTY?: EP. 280 Jul 20, 2025

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MALITTA SEAMON is the author of "Mindset Freedom: Seven Steps to Unlock Your Power In Life, Love, and Leadership", a business strategist, coach, author, speaker, and trusted adviser to CEOs, C-suite executives and leaders. She co-founded Inbound Leadership to help unlock untapped potential for greater impact by fostering safe spaces for leaders to reflect, be vulnerable, a=]d grow—her true passion.

Malitta says,"When women feel drained at work or at home, we often blame ourselves for taking on too much or not finding "balance." But what if the real reason we're running on empty is that we're constantly contorting ourselves—shrinking, bending, over-accommodating, and over-delivering to meet other people's expectations?"

For years, that's exactly what Malitta did.While building an eight-figure business with her husband, Brad Seamon, and raising a family, she continually adjusted and overperformed to meet roles and standards defined by others. Until the cost of contortion became too high.

The business hit a breaking point—and so did her marriage. In the fallout, Malitta finally asked herself a question too many high-achieving women avoid: What would it look like to lead without apology—and live without shape-shifting? We talk about:

Why women feel pressure to contort—trying to "make it work" at their own expense.
The subtle but powerful signs that you're bending too far.
The real cost of chronic self-adjustment—emotionally, professionally, and relationally.
Why chasing "balance" keeps us stuck—and what to pursue instead.
How to stop the cycle of self-betrayal and start leading with clarity, courage, and authenticity.

TAM SMITH: FERTILITY, JU-JU MAMAS & SPIRIT BABIES: EP.279 Jul 13, 2025

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TAM SMITH aka Tam Inspires. is a trusted advocate, guiding BIPOC women in their 30s and 40s on transformative fertility journeys. Her unique approach connects spirit babies and guides, dismantles blockages, and addresses all aspects of fertility with a deeply spiritual perspective.

What sets her apart is her unwavering dedication to empowering women of color, creating a safe space where their experiences are understood and validated. She discusses the process of breaking down barriers and "Empowering Black Women on their Fertility Journeys." We talk about the powerful connection between spirituality and fertility, as well as ancestral beliefs, trauma and partnership. Tam definitely inspires!

Instagram: TamInspires

Website: www.TamInspires.com

KATHRYN FORD, MD: FINDING JOY & CONNECTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: EP. 278 Jul 06, 2025

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DR. KATHRYN FORD, MD, is a renowned couples therapist and psychiatrist. She is about to release a new book, The Aperture Effect: A Radically Simple Approach to Finding Joy and Connection in Your Relationship, which provides a radically simple framework to guide couples out of crisis, and into lasting joy and connection. We talk about:

-What The Aperture Effect is and how we can all use it to benefit our relationships -Feeling disconnected? How to find joy and closeness again -Tough conversations made easier—dos and don'ts for sensitive topics -Three essential tools for getting through any relationship challenge -Can people really change? What every couple should know

www.kathrynfordmd.com

STEPHEN CHONG: TALES FROM THE AFTERLIFE; A NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE Jun 29, 2025

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STEPHEN CHONG had a profound Spiritual Awakening Experience in 2019 after he fell five metres off a ladder and fractured his neck. Stephen says, "This life experience is what I know and understand to be a 'Pivot or Turning Point' … where I had to choose what happens after. It was about three months into the rehabilitation when things became a little clearer."

Stepen's. new book, The Afterlife; A Journey To: Now You Know What Will Happen, delves into his Near-Death Experience (NDE) talking about what Heaven was like, how he came to understand the rules of Heaven, and the incredible guides, events and scenarios which take place there. He also offers the following about "purgatory",,, "Upon death, we passage through a tunnel of light and the silver cord (which connects the eternal soul to the physical body) is severed, and unlike an NDE, we are unable to return. Entry into these 'Mists' or 'Purgatory' confirms our life's journey through the law of 'What you sow, so shall you reap'. It is a confrontation with the self. What you have done (or not done) and what you have 'caused to effect' in your fellow man. It is a 'Life Review' where every moment of life is flashed before you and you see what you have done to and for people. In this place, 'The emperor wears no clothes'. Your status, position, title, etc. are null and void. It is what you have done to others that holds the key … we are all one in spirit … 'Whatyou have done to another, you do to yourself'."

SONIA JHAS: HOW FREE DO YOU WANT TO BE?: EP. 276 Jun 22, 2025

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SONIA JHAS is the South Asian award-winning mindset expert, TEDx speaker, certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and author of I'll Start Again Tomorrow: And Other Lies I've Told Myself [Page Two; February 28, 2023], Sonia knows what it means to put off for tomorrow what you could be achieving today. Now she's helping people achieve their goals without burning out or stretching themselves too thin.

Sonia gave up her skyrocketing corporate career and began searching for a new path that resonated with her core. Eventually, she transformed her life through deep analysis, education, determination, and willpower. Through her journey, Sonia uncovered a deep passion for wellness, as well as a driving desire to help others bolster their self-confidence and become the boss of their own life.We discuss:

How to Fight Those On-Again, Off-Again Behaviors and Mindset, and Keep from Living in a Rut

Fending Off Feelings of Low Self-Worth, Poor Self-Esteem, and Negative Self-Talk
What People Who are Susceptible to Trends Can Do to Live More in Alignment with Themselves
Paralyzed By Fear? What to Do to Release Those Feelings and Move Forward from Them
Drop the Excuses! Five Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get In, and Stay, In Shape
Feeling House-Bound? Six Ways to Make Sure You're Moving Your Body
Tune into Your Personal Values and Stay True to Yourself
Are You a People-Pleaser? How to Turn this Around and Find a Happy Balance
How to Practice Happiness and Keep It with You Every Day
The "Mind-Work" and "Body-Work" that Goes Hand-in-Hand with True Health
Releasing Legacy Values, Limiting Beliefs, and Perfectionist Tendencies in Order to Truly Transform Yourself
How to Step Back from the "Am I Skinny Yet?" Narrative,

SUE BUSHELL: YOGA FOR ANYONE & CULTIVATING THE BEGINNER'S MIND: EP. 275 Jun 15, 2025

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SUE BUSHELL is a multi-award-winning writer transformed by over 25 years of dedicated yoga practice. Her exploration of this ancient discipline has shaped her understanding of wellness, spirituality, and extensive contributions to the media and publication industries. We talk about her new book, "Radiant Bliss" which offers a holistic approach to yoga, covering not just physical postures but also mental and spiritual practices. She also talks about the power of cultivating "the beginner's mind."

Beyond personal practice, Sue has completed rigorous training, including a three-year Ashtanga yoga teacher program and intensive studies at the Hard Light Meditation Centre. These experiences ground her approach in both tradition and contemporary wisdom.

Dru Yoga, a dynamic and holistic style with roots in Gandhian philosophy, has been her focus for the past 15 years. Sue is a certified Dru Yoga and Meditation teacher, specializing in Kids and Teens, with advanced studies in Post Graduate Mastery and Steps to Enlightenment. Sue discusses:

Core Themes of Transformation and Wellness, such as personal transformation, wellness, and how yoga can be a tool for profound life changes.

Yoga and Modern Life: EShe explores the book addresses the challenges of modern life and how yoga can be integrated into busy schedules to promote mental and physical health.

Scientific Insights: We talk about the research and scientific studies that back the yoga practices emphasizing the benefits proven by science.

Holistic Approach to Yoga: Personal Stories or Case Studies: roup.

Yoga for Mental Health and Tips for Integrating Yoga into Daily Life:

Radiant Bliss also extends beyond the physical, unveiling yoga's profoundly spiritual heart - the sacred dance of dynamic movement and soul-pervading stillness. You'll harmonize your life's trajectory through teachings on ethical principles, breathwork, and more.

www.radiantbliss.yoga

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