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40: 7 Tools to Improve Your Relationships Aug 22, 2019

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My wife and I talk about some of the approaches and frameworks that have helped us improve and maintain our relationship for nearly a decade. We start off by addressing a question from a listener regarding her own relationship with a guy who doesn't believe he should have to tailor his communication to suit her. This episode is mostly centered on romantic relationships but most of the principles we discuss can be applied to non-romantic ones as well.

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https://thinkgrowprosper.com/blog/tools-to-improve-your-relationship

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39: Dealing With Unworthiness, Fear, and Limiting Beliefs - With Psychologist Rebecca Ray Jul 17, 2019

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Rebecca Ray is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of The Universe Listens to Brave. In this episode we talk about some of the more common issues she sees, including low self-worth, crippling fear, and the underlying limiting beliefs at the root of these cognitive distortions.

Her new book, The Art of Self-Kindness is due for release August 2019.

You can find the show notes for this episode here:

https://thinkgrowprosper.com/blog/rebecca-ray

38: Master Your Diet, Master Your Life - w/ Daniel Thomas Hind Jun 21, 2019

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Daniel is the founder of EvolutionEat, a company that helps entrepreneurs and creatives of all types transform their diets and lives by teaching them the skill set and mindset of healthy eating.

The topic of proper diet is notably left out of most conversations surrounding personal growth. But the reality is, the food we eat is just as important to living a good life as any self-development strategy or principle. It's definitely been a huge part of my personal journey.

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37: Dr. Dan Siegel - The Science and Practice of Presence Jun 14, 2019

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I speak with Dr. Dan Siegel. He is a clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute.

Dr. Siegel has written 16 books and multiple New York Times best sellers, including Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation and The Whole Brain Child (two of my favorites). However, most of our conversation covers topics in his new book, Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence.

If you feel like some of the things Dr. Siegel talks about in this episode go over your head, you are not alone. His work is interdisciplinary so there are times when he uses ideas from biology, neuroscience, psychology and math to talk about a single concept. This is what makes his work so interesting and groundbreaking but also difficult to grasp at times, especially for the uninitiated.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

I recommend you check out the show notes for this episode to help you understand it better:

https://thinkgrowprosper.com/blog/dan-siegel/

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36: Yumi Sakugawa - How to Become Friends With Your Demons Jun 07, 2019

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I speak with comic book artist and author Yumi Sakugawa. Yumi's book, Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One With The Universe is a gem and has made it onto a couple of my book recommendation lists.

A good portion of our conversation is centered around one of the ideas in that book: having cake and tea with your demons. This is a metaphor for the spiritual and psychological principle that, instead of avoiding the dark or undesirable parts of yourself, you should face them. Or, as she says: "Invite your demons to sit down and have a slice of cake and a cup of tea."

It's an interesting and powerful idea that shows up in psychology, philosophy and religion. It's also an idea that isn't talked about nearly enough in the world of self-development. I'd like to change that.

35: Farokh Sarmad - Networking With Purpose and Integrity May 17, 2019

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Farokh (@farokh) is a social media expert and entrepreneur. He was one of the very first people I connected with when I started my Instagram page (@ThinkGrowProsper) in early 2014. Since then, I've watched him build a hugely successful social media-based business, working with a diverse range of big name brands, ranging from L'Oréal to Dom Perignon and many others.

One of Farokh's superpowers he's cultivated over the years is the power to network effectively. I use the word "network" with caution here because I know it can sometimes have a mercenary or negative connotation, as though it's all about getting what you need with little regard for others.

But as Farokh explains, that mentality has nothing to do with his philosophy of networking. Rather, it's a life philosophy of genuinely wanting to help others and provide value.

In our conversation, Farokh explains how his ability to network has enabled him to get the attention of (and work with) influential and powerful people ranging from business powerhouses like Gary Vaynerchuk to celebrities and rappers like Soulja Boy.

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34: Daniel DiPiazza - Let Go Of What's Holding You Back May 03, 2019

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Daniel DiPiazza is the founder of Alpha Mentorship, an immersive training and investment platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs, creators and leaders. He also is the best-selling author of the book Rich20Something.

Since we met and became friends in 2015, I've watched Daniel undergo a massive transformation — not just in his business but in his consciousness. Daniel is currently on a world-wide speaking tour, developing the material for his new book, Wielding Power. In our conversation, we talk about some of the ideas in that book.

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33: Jonathan Fields - How To Discover The Work You're Here To Do Apr 27, 2019

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Jonathan Fields is the creator of the world's first "purpose archetypes" which he calls Sparketypes™. This framework has been used by tens-of-thousands of individuals, as well as companies and institutions to discover purpose and amplify performance.

Jonathan is also an award-winning author, serial entrepreneur, and innovator in the field of human potential. He's founded a number of game-changing wellness companies and has led workshops around the world on everything from yoga and mindfulness to conscious entrepreneurship and innovation.

This is Jonathan's second appearance on the podcast and we dive even deeper into doing meaningful work. We talk about the Sparketype framework he designed for helping you discover the work you're here to do.

See the show notes for this episode here:

https://thinkgrowprosper.com/blog/jonathan-fields

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

This podcast would not exist without support from our sponsors. I ONLY partner with companies whose products or services I personally use and believe in. Please check out these special offers:

Four Sigmatic is a superfood company that uses functional mushrooms and herbs in their easy-to-drink blends. I've been using their supplements for years — long before they became a sponsor of this podcast. Get 15% off your Four Sigmatic purchase by going to foursigmatic.com/tgp. Or, use discount code 'TGP' at checkout.

32: Practical Strategies for Dealing with Overthinking [Best of the Podcast] Apr 19, 2019

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In this rebroadcast of one of my most popular episodes, I explore overthinking (and its close cousin, anxiety) from an evolutionary perspective then offer some practical strategies you can apply immediately to help you overcome repetitive, obsessive, non-productive thoughts.

See the show notes for this episode here: https://thinkgrowprosper.com/blog/-how-to-stop-overthinking

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

This podcast would not exist without support from our sponsors. I ONLY partner with companies whose products or services I personally use and believe in. Please check out these special offers:

Skillshare is an online learning community with over 25,000 courses. They are extending a free 2-month trial offer to listeners of the Think Grow Podcast. You can take advantage of this offer by visiting skillshare.com/THINKGROW.

Audible is how I consume most books these days. As a new parent, I could never read as much as I do without it. Whether I'm driving, cooking, or rocking baby to sleep, Audible gives me the ability to feed my mind good stuff while I go about my day. Get a free audiobook plus two free "Audible Originals" when you sign up for a free 30-day trial here.