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Ep 297: INTERVIEW: Tackling Global Water Shortages Nov 22, 2023

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Scott Harrison, CEO of charity: water, discusses lack of access to clean water for 771 million people globally. His stories reveal how entire communities are empowered through clean water access, allowing girls to attend school, mothers to start businesses, and health to be restored.

Transformational Takeaway: While the global water crisis can seem overwhelming, this episode underscores that every one of us has the power to make a real difference through small, consistent acts of service. When we shift from self-focus to serving others, we tap into our innate compassion and humanity. What simple act of service, however small, could you engage in today to be part of the solution to the world’s immense needs?

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Ep 296: Do you Work From Convenience or Spiritual Responsibility in Life? Nov 15, 2023

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Do you ever feel like you're just along for the ride when it comes to your spiritual journey? How would you feel if you had made your own breakthrough?

In this episode, I focus on taking responsibility for your spiritual growth and evolution versus living out of ego-based convenience. We’ll explore how to balance the dualistic aspects of being both a physical and energetic being, and how taking responsibility for integrating higher spiritual wisdom can lead to profound growth.

So, what are some things to consider about this concept?

We are both physical (body/ego) and energetic/spiritual (divine essence) simultaneously. The body is a “container” for the divine self.
However, most let the ego/body control the higher divine self. This is like a 3-year-old controlling someone with a PhD.
We must balance the higher and lower aspects of ourselves to live fully.

True responsibility means causing something to happen. If you don't have what you want, you are not taking responsibility.

When given spiritual wisdom, it's the teacher's responsibility to share it. It then becomes your responsibility to apply it. Many gather information but don't grow because they don't integrate it. Taking action is key.

Convenience keeps us stuck in the limited physical/ego self rather than the expansive divine. Spiritual growth often requires inconvenience and discomfort to elevate higher. But it's necessary for evolution.

The divine self doesn't care about the convenience of the body/ego. Prioritizing convenience hurts your evolution.

Transformational Takeaway: Your evolution depends on taking true responsibility for your spiritual growth. Don’t let ego-convenience pull you off your path. Live with purpose. What areas of spiritual responsibility have you been avoiding due to convenience and how can you courageously integrate more spiritual wisdom into your daily life?

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Ep 295: What's going on in this crazy world? Nov 08, 2023

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Do you find yourself in a whirlwind of thoughts revolving around our chaotic world? Like it bleeds over into personal parts of your life that it shouldn’t?

In this thought-provoking episode, I discuss what my shaman mentor Don Javier sees happening in the world right now and share ideas for how you can thrive despite the chaos and uncertainty.

The main theme is maintaining inner peace and operating from a higher vibration to navigate external turmoil.

The children being born today are coming in with higher energy frequencies, which we're seeing evidence of in the rise of autism spectrum disorders. To me, this indicates humanity is evolving energetically as a species. The challenge is that these higher-frequency kids often struggle to integrate into our lower-frequency 3D world.

As bioelectromagnetic beings, we're influenced by shifts happening in the planet's electromagnetic fields. The erratic energetics of the poles shifting affect our emotions and stability. Staying grounded and focused on higher frequencies like love, joy, and peace helps counter the destabilizing effect.

Profit motives, human ego, and fear-mongering drive much of the chaos we're seeing play out in the world today. The news media and big industries financially benefit from keeping people afraid. Maintaining the perspective that you're an infinite soul having a temporary human experience helps detach from fear-based narratives.

Transformational Takeaway: During turbulent times, elevating your vibration is crucial for inner peace. Ponder how you can shift your perspective to come from your highest identity rather than getting caught up in chaotic externals. Ask yourself, “What would my soul be advising me to do right now?” and “How can I be a force of compassion in the world?” The more you focus on raising your own consciousness, the more you can positively impact the collective.

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Magnetic Pole Shift – A Doomsday Scenario?

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Ep 294: The Ignored Truth About Money and Abundance Nov 01, 2023

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When was the last time you evaluated your relationship with money and exchange? Do you currently have an exchange problem posing as a money problem? Not sure what I mean? Let’s dive into this critical concept…

In this episode, I share the truth about money and abundance that most people ignore, no matter where they are in their money journey. I explain why change is required if you want to attract more prosperity and abundance and reveal the key formula for wealth creation.

You Don't Have a Money Problem. You Have an Exchange Problem.

If you have a money challenge, change is required – the universe won't just bring you money without you changing something.

Most people work backwards – they want money first before making changes, but change must come first.

The truth is that money is a medium of exchange. If you don't have money, you aren't exchanging something to get money. Why is this important?

We all want to go to a higher emotional state. Look at what you can exchange to help give others a higher state.

My coaching program helps people transform their lives. They pay me money, and I exchange my expertise, coaching, and support for all willing to join.

Think about what service or value you can exchange to help give others a better experience of life.

You must value your value. Do you think the value your unique talents bring are worth a high-value exchange?

Many people do things to help others but still don't increase their prosperity. Why?

You don't get paid for the value you create – you get paid for the value you place on the value you create.

If you don't value your own value, others won't pay you for it. You must believe in your worth and charge accordingly.

Transformational Takeaway: To attract true abundance, shift your focus from chasing money to conscious exchange. Offer your gifts to help others experience a higher state of being, and have the confidence to value your worth and charge what you deserve. What steps can you take TODAY to bring this formula to life?

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Episode 9: How The Law Of Attraction Repels The Money And Abundance You Want

EPISODE 283: [INTERVIEW] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Unlocking Your Power

EPISODE 284: [INTERVIEW] Having A Vision and Overcoming Adversity in Business and Life

EPISODE 285: [INTERVIEW] Overcoming Adversity And Living An Authentic Life

EPISODE 286: [INTERVIEW] From A Life Upside Down – To A Life Transformation Right Side Up

EPISODE 287: [INTERVIEW] Going from a Fragmented and Wounded Self to Being Whole & Happy

EPISODE 288: [INTERVIEW] Transforming Your Identity To Create The Life That You Desire.

EPISODE 289: [INTERVIEW] The Power of Self-Love – Reinventing Your Life

EPISODE 290: [INTERVIEW] From Victim To Victor – Overcoming Limiting Belief

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Ep 293: Which game of life are you playing? Oct 25, 2023

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Have you ever thought about life as being like a game? I don't mean board games or video games, but more like the “game of life” we are all playing every day on this planet. We follow certain rules, take on roles, and have different beliefs that shape how we play.

In this unique episode, we’ll explore the idea that we actually have a choice when it comes to the “game” we play.

So, what’s the difference between playing the “human game” with its restrictive rules and playing the “spiritual/cosmic game”?

The human game leads to struggle, while the cosmic game recognizes our infinite abilities to create, heal, and manifest.

Most people play the limiting human game that they are born into and never question the rules.

The cosmic game taps into our divine eternal nature beyond the 3D physical reality.

Identifying when you've slipped into playing the human game is the first step to realigning with your cosmic consciousness.

I share how we can shift out of the toxic human game and into the expansive cosmic game through developing mantras and habits of mind. As we cover that together, I provide examples of mantras to repeat when struggling with fear, doubt, or other low vibrational emotions.

Mantras help disrupt negative thought patterns and reconnect you to your highest self.

Focus on the “always fine” cosmic perspective rather than human drama.

You are a creator – if you made it, you can unmake it.

The more we balance the cosmic and human games, the more empowered, peaceful, and purposeful our lives become. Be mindful of when you are playing the limiting human game and use mantras and a higher perspective to shift back into your divine power.

Transformational Takeaway: Life is a game – but you get to make the rules. Choose the cosmic game and unlock your infinite potential. Shift your perspective and change your world. How might your life change if you created your own rules?

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Carl Sagan – Pale Blue Dot

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Ep 292: Are you doing the tango of life backwards? Oct 18, 2023

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Are You Doing the Tango of Life Backwards? In this episode, I explore the idea that life is like a dance with the universe. Many people are not “tangoing” with life and the universe in the right way to get the results they want.

We often think the universe “has our back” and will give us what we want. But, the truth is the universe reflects us back to ourselves.

The universe doesn't test you; it mirrors you. Your external experience reflects your inner consciousness and vibration.

To change your life, you must take 100% responsibility for your emotional state and vibration. Taking “responsibility” means actively causing something to happen.

If you haven't achieved what you want in life, it's because you haven't taken full ownership of making it happen.

You must manage your thinking and feelings to emit the frequency that attracts what you desire.

Trying to force your desired reality often backfires. Allow what is while holding the vision for what you want.

Fighting life lowers your vibration and brings more of what you're fighting against.

Acceptance and non-resistance are key.

Transformational Takeaway: When we resist “what is,” we lower our vibration and attract more of what we don’t want. How can you allow the present moment and release the struggle? What higher vision for your life can you connect to that elevates your frequency? How can you tango with life in a new way that serves your growth and evolution?

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The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda

jimfortin.com/tcp

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Ep 291: Why Your Brain Stops You From Taking Action And Creating A Better Life Oct 11, 2023

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In this enlightening episode, I discuss why our brains often sabotage us from taking action and making positive changes in our lives. We'll explore insights into the psychological barriers that hold us back and practical tips for breaking through these mental blocks.

While we may consciously want to improve our lives, our subconscious minds and ingrained habits resist change. This is due to the older, survival-based part of our brains.

To create change, we must operate in alignment with how our brains are wired – by transforming our subconscious beliefs.

Progress requires action. But action often involves discomfort, fear, and anxiety.

We must push through these feelings to get unstuck. Staying in our comfort zone leads to stagnation.

Decide on a new path, and don't worry about if the actions are messy. Perfect action often never happens.

We must trust ourselves to follow through, not just trust external advice. Focus on trusting your ability to course correct, not on the outcome. Do your due diligence, then take action. You can't over-learn everything.

What is holding you back from creating the life you want? Is it truly a lack of time, money, or skill – or is it the protective mechanisms of your own mind?

Transformational Takeaway: Ponder the possibility that your subconscious beliefs and ingrained habits are resisting the very change you consciously seek – then ask yourself, what small action can you take today to push past your comfort zone and into progress?

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Ep 290: INTERVIEW: From Victim To Victor - Overcoming Limiting Belief Oct 04, 2023

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Let's be honest – we've all been victims at some point in our lives. We get burned out, blame others for our struggles, and complain that the world is out to get us. Today, I want to introduce you to someone who turned the challenges in her life into the stepping stones for success.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nicole Wehn, a remarkable business coach from Germany who specializes in helping female entrepreneurs build their personal brands. Nicole's journey is a testament to the incredible power of transformation, as she shifted from a victim mentality to wholeheartedly embracing ownership of her life.

Like many of us, there was a time when Nicole was trapped in a cycle of burnout, constant complaints, and pointing fingers at everyone but herself. But then, something extraordinary happened. She made the courageous decision to take 100% RESPONSIBILITY for where she was in life.

Nicole discovered that her victim mentality was sapping her energy and leading to constant burnout. She bravely worked through her fears of judgment, allowing her to build deeper connections in her business and marriage.

She realized that by hiding her true self, she was actually preventing others from growing. By embracing vulnerability, she was able to strengthen her confidence, which, in turn, enabled her to set healthy boundaries with others. Nicole also transformed her approach to parenting, teaching her children self-love and the importance of following their hearts.

But perhaps one of the most significant shifts was in her relationship with money. She started seeing money as something that FLOWS from the universe. Instead of chasing metrics and numbers, she focused on genuinely being of service to others.

This change in mindset had an incredible impact on her business, doubling her revenue from 100k to 500k.

Nicole's story serves as a powerful reminder that, regardless of where you find yourself today, you possess the power to rewrite your life's narrative and pave the way for a brighter, more purposeful future.

Transformational Takeaway: By embracing vulnerability, we can strengthen even our closest relationships. When we focus on serving others with our unique gifts, we gain the power to manifest abundance and success. What would it look like for you to give up blame and embrace personal responsibility? How might being vulnerable deepen and strengthen your connections with those around you?

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Ep 289: INTERVIEW: The Power of Self-Love - Reinventing Your Life Sep 27, 2023

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Have you ever felt the sting of relationships unraveling? I know that pain is all too familiar for so many. My heartfelt talk with a former student gets real about overcoming struggles in marriage and life. With support from people who understand, you can transform and write a new story, as she did. Her experience emphasizes the power of self-love and surrendering control illusions.

In this powerful and revealing conversation, I speak with former student Felicia Fishback about overcoming major struggles in her relationships, and marriage, as well as finding her true self and purpose. She shares vulnerably about the bombshell moment when her husband said he was no longer attracted to her, the abandonment wounds from her childhood, and her journey to rebuild her confidence and self-love.

Felicia was introduced to Jim's podcast by fellow student Justina, who said it would be transformational. She had no money at the time, but saw the immense value and joined the 12-pay program. She knew it would change her financial situation.

She had tried many personal development methods before, but they never changed her underlying context – her unconscious core identity.

After 4 years of marriage, Felicia's husband suddenly said he was no longer attracted to her. This crushed her self-esteem. Abandonment wounds from childhood were triggered. She tried to salvage the marriage but it was over.

The experience forced her to truly surrender control and work through deep pain.

Leaning on her TCP community, Felicia worked on rebuilding her self-love and confidence.

She discovered a new enjoyment of alone time and her independence; becoming a hypnotherapist and coach aligned her with her purpose of guiding others through transformation. She credits the TCP work for saving her life and changing her family.

Transformational Takeaway: Though life may knock us down, we each hold the power to rise up, learn, and grow. With self-love as our foundation and community as our strength, we can turn hardship into wisdom and write new chapters filled with confidence and purpose. The darkness of betrayal cannot overcome the light within us all.

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Ep 288: INTERVIEW: Transforming Your Identity To Create The Life That You Desire. Sep 20, 2023

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Feeling weighed down by expectations and identities that don't fit? If so, listen closely because this is the podcast for you! Even if you don’t know where to start, this episode should get you going on the right track.

In this podcast (EP288), I interview a former TCP (Transformational Coaching Program) student, Jason, about the evolution of self and finding peace by letting go of limiting identities. He shares his personal journey of transformation, including moving from LA to Sedona and going through two divorces. Along the way, he learned to separate his sense of self from his roles and circumstantial outcomes.

He reveals that though his work provided well financially, he felt a lot of pressure and stress due to having his identity tied to being a good provider. He stayed in an unfulfilling marriage longer than he wanted because he feared the financial loss of divorce. Can you relate to feeling trapped by the identities and expectations imposed on you? Unfortunately, a lot of us do. So, what did Jason decide to change?

A pivotal change happened for Jason when he began focusing on “ways of being” rather than chasing circumstantial outcomes. He describes the transformative power of living from a place of inner peace, love, and gratitude rather than seeking validation through money, relationships and possessions. He emphasizes being in the present moment rather than needing a particular future.

True spirituality cultivates a sense of connection to all, Jason shares. He gives examples like feeling gratitude washing dishes or seeing mosquitoes as bringing medicine rather than annoyance. By honoring all of life rather than just your own desires, you experience the abundance of needing nothing.

Transformational Takeaway: Real transformation comes from shifting your inner identity and way of being rather than chasing circumstantial changes. When you live with authentic connection, you discover that needing nothing is having everything.

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jasonmefford.com

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