In today’s episode, I am speaking with Gay Hendricks to discuss what it takes to make a personal transformation, how we can live a more embodied life, and much more. Gay is a psychologist, writer, teacher, and co-founder of the Hendricks Institute.

Topics Include:

• Gay’s personal transformation
• Interactions with Ram Dass
• Key tenets of personal transformation
• Why many struggle to keep the weight off
• And other topics

[2:57] - Gay shares his background with breathwork, his story, and how he discovered this powerful practice.

[6:49] - The shift Gay made that changed everything.

[7:46] - Making the shift BEFORE a crisis. The power breathwork has to change your life and Gay’s experience with Ram Dass.

[14:00] - Gay leads listeners through an embodiment practice.

[18:44] - What Gay’s transformation has taught him about business, people, and life.

[24:20] - Openness to learning as the key tenet of personal transformation.

[34:40] - Discussion on intimate partnerships.

[38:58] - What is happening in someone’s mind when they’ve lost the weight, but are now slowly gaining it back.

[42:18] - Finding ways to feel more alive and connected to your body every day. Closing comments from Gay and Mordechai.