A Higher Branch

A Higher Branch

By Sam MakhoulEducationSelf-Improvement
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A Higher Branch episodes

  • How to Identify If You Have An Unhealthy Relationship With Food
    Today we are joined with Lyndi Cohen; best selling author of ''The Nude Nutritionist" and media Nutritionist and Dietitian.
    In this episode, Sam Makhoul and Lyndi Cohen shares insights that will revolutionise your relationship with food.
    The pair discuss:
    Why food rules are bad
    Why you binge eat
    How sleep impacts hunger
    How to eat intuitively
    How we can make sure that eating isn’t a source of stress, guilt or shame
    What, how, when to eat or whether those things are in important; and more...
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    3:46 – How do we know that we have an unhealthy relationship with food
    10:22 – How do we undo all the involuntary programming that we have
    11:08 – Intuitive eating
    12:19 – What does hunger really feel like
    12:50 – The hunger scale
    16:28 – Lyndi’s personal story with food
    24:11 – At what point does food start controlling you
    38:53 – The importance of sleep when it comes to food
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    41 min
  • How to Manifest The Future You Desire And Deserve
    Today we are joined once again with Barry Nicolaou; a wellbeing and resilience, corporate partner, a mindset coach, and a creative visualisation specialist.
    In this episode, Sam Makhoul and Barry Nicolaou share how to embrace your new reality by turning your values upside down. Barry unpacks the anxieties of Covid, what is a Quantum Shift and Possibility and his 5 steps to having a Quantum Shift.
    The pair discuss:
    How to deconstruct the untapped power of the subconscious
    How to dissipate negative self-talk
    How to connect to a desirable outcome; and
    How to embrace your new reality
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    00:52 – What it means to have a Quantum Shift
    03:19 – 5 steps to having a Quantum Shift
    04:53 – What is Creative visualisation?
    04:56 – What are deconstructive mindset blocks?
    05:44 – The main reason why anxiety is happening
    09:30 – What is Quantum Shift?
    19:34 – 5 steps to connect to a desirable outcome
    19:48 – Attracting Quantum Possibilities: Find step-by-step guide HERE
    19:54 – Step 1: Define Your Desire
    25:31 – Step 2: Feel The Possibility
    27:38 – Step 3: Catching The Feeling
    31:34 – Step 4: Release Doubt & Toxicity
    33:22 – Examples of negative self-talk
    33:45 – How do you disintegrate negative self-talk?
    37:43 – What is QP?
    41:16 – Step 5: Release The Timing
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    53 min
  • How To Bulletproof Your Mind, Body & Finances: Part 2
    In today’s episode of A Higher Branch, Sam Makhoul is joined once again by Tom Panos, an auctioneer, an author, a public speaker, the founder of real estate gym and the producer of the million dollar agent podcast.
    Tom shares his insight on the real estate mindset to have in 2021, what’s fueling the post-covid boom, the qualities of the top agents, how he judges close friends and what he looks for in a friendship, the people that Tom admires the most and he’s sliding door moment.
    We also discuss:
    Covid clarity
    What is the Real Estate Gym?
    Tom’s thoughts on Crypto Currency
    Toms advice for people getting into Real Estate now. Investment properties v’s principal place of residence
    Tom’s advice on the reform on Stampduty and land tax
    The difference between homes and units
    Covid vaccination- Yes or No?
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    4:09 – Tom’s resilient mindset
    7:21 – Covid Clarity
    7:55 – Tom’s cancer journey
    9:32 – Tom’s interview with David Goggins at Upgrade Your Life 2020
    16:40 – Adversity and emotion evidence-based techniques
    18:41 – 3 mental techniques to turn a negative situation around
    22:39 – The catastrophic of fighting
    26:18 – What Tom did to help during his chemotherapy treatment when he was at his worst
    27:10 – Bringing the future forward through manifestation
    27:30 – The placebo effect
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    29 min
  • How To Bulletproof Your Mind, Body & Finances: Part 1
    In tough times, it can be easy to let the darkness weigh us down...
    but with the right tools and techniques, we can begin to alleviate the negative thoughts and shortcircuit our anxiety.
    In today’s episode of A Higher Branch, I am joined by Auctioneer, Author, Public Speaker and the Founder of Real Estate Gym, Tom Panos. During this episode, Tom shares insight into areas of wealth and health as well as and his broad enate wisdom about how to view life.
    We also discuss:
    How to develop a resilient mindset
    How to eliminate catastrophic thinking
    How Tom managed his mindset through adversity
    Bringing the future forward through manifestation; and
    The moment Tom Panos left the crowd speechless at Upgrade Your Life 2020
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    04:09 –Tom’s resilient mindset
    07:21 – Covid Clarity
    07:55 –Tom’s journey with adversity
    09:32 – The Upgrade Your Life interview that wowed the crowd
    16:40 – Adversity and emotion evidence-based techniques
    18:41 – 3 mental techniques for resilience
    22:39 – How to eliminate catastrophic thinking
    26:18 – What Tom did in his darkest days
    27:10 – Bringing the future forward through manifestation
    27:30 – The placebo effect
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    33 min
  • The Power of Meditation in Conquering Your Limiting Beliefs
    Limiting beliefs can cause roadblocks in our jobs, relationships and health goals. But how do we begin to overcome them?
    On this weeks episode of A Higher Branch, host Sam Makhoul is joined once again with our faculty meditation and mindfulness coach Tom Sullivan. Tom shares with us how to reprogram our subconscious through Meditation to reframe our relationship with negative thoughts.
    This discussion gives us a front-row seat into Tom's craft and shares with us a guided meditation that you can do anywhere, anytime.
    During this episode, Tom and Sam discuss:
    The desire for Meditation
    The physical benefits of Meditation
    Why Meditation is fitness for the mind & soul
    Sam's unmissable 3 Daily Rituals & 4 energies; and
    The Circle of Conscious Living
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    3:34 – What are negative beliefs
    7:14 – How to reprogram our subconscious through Meditation
    9:28 – How to reframe your relationship with your thoughts
    15:00 - What does it mean to live your best life
    20:00 – The strategy for a successful practice
    23:17 – What is a Gratitude Practice
    23:44 – How to find your why to practice Meditation
    25:21 – Why form is important in Meditation
    26:50 – Why we should surrender to Meditation
    27:30 – The physical benefits of Meditation
    36:30 – Why Meditation is fitness for the mind and soul
    38:03 – 3 Daily Rituals; Movement, Meditation & Journaling
    39:59 – 4 Energies; Physical, Mental, Emotional & Spiritual
    45:16 – The Circle of Conscious Living
    48:03 – A short guided Meditation
    55:58 – Upgrade Your Life 2022
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    58 min
  • Why You Need To Slow Down, Reset & Recharge
    Are you addicted to fast-paced living?
    Usually, when we get stuck in roadrunner mode, we ultimately pay the price mentally and physically: We usually don't stop until we drop!
    On Today's episode of A Higher Branch, I am joined by Best Selling Author, Broadcaster, TED Speaker and the godfather of slow, Mr Carl Honoré.
    Carl shares with us the importance of taking the time to smell the roses and slowing down in a world that is obsessed with living life at high speed!
    The pair also discuss:
    The importance of human connection
    How to eliminate stress
    The benefits of saying 'No'; and
    Carls top techniques to slowing down!
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    04:10 –The importance of Social Connections
    07:55 – How Covid-19 impacted the slow movement
    09:35 –The pandemic was an opportunity to hit the reset button
    12:30 – Speed = Stress = Phycological problems
    15:55 – Sometimes, it is as simple as slowing down
    19:30 – Carl's "30 days to slow" workbook HERE
    20:40 – The 'Not-To-Do list.'
    27:00 – Energy is our #1 currency
    29:10 – When to say 'No.'
    34:20 – A bit more about Carl!
    36:15 – Ways we can slow down
    40:00 –Join Carls Facebook group HERE
    41:55 – Engaging in slow activities
    42:55 – Upgrade Your Life 2022!
    43:20 – Anxiety is in the air!
    45:55 – Carl shares a story!
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    50 min
  • Kasey Edwards: How To Handle Criticism
    If you want to live a big, bold life, where you show up and live the way you want, then the truth is that someone along the way will criticize you!
    In today's episode of A Higher Branch, Sam Makhoul is joined by Kasey Edwards, best-selling author of "Raising Girls who Like Themselves".
    Kasey shares her strategies for accepting criticism across all forms of relationships; From your workplace, family members and significant others.
    We also discuss;
    Some feedback from their last episode
    How not all criticism is bad
    The fear of criticism
    The 'friendship fire'; and
    The top tips for giving constructive feedback
    Tune in to hear Kasey's three strategies for accepting criticism!
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    00:50 – Addressing on controversial feedback from our last episode
    02:05 – Parents need to be brave
    04:57 – Why teenage girls feel like they cannot say "No."
    07:55 – Criticism is inevitable
    11:30 – 3 strategies for accepting criticism
    13:30 – Making choices based on the criticism criteria
    20:55 – Think like a billionaire mindset
    21:21 – The fear of criticism
    22:50 – Handling criticism from family members
    24:55 – Criticism in the workplace
    27:25 – Criticism in relationships/couples
    30:05 – 3 tips for giving constructive feedback
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    36 min
  • Why We Get Distracted: Jim Kwik Part 2
    On this week’s episode of A Higher Branch, we have dropped part 2 of our exclusive interview with Best-Selling Author, Brain Coach and International Speaker Jim Kwik!
    During this episode, you will experience:
    A Q&A session with Jim Kwik
    The truth behind WHY we get distracted
    How kids think when it comes to learning; and
    The ultimate hack to reading!
    Tune in to hear the ONE piece of advice Jim Kwik would give himself if he could go back in time...
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    00:25 - Find our Instagram HERE
    00:30 - Watch the full interview HERE
    01:35 - Q&A: An insight into how kids brains work
    04:30 - Reframing a negative mindset
    06:00 - Q&A: Creating purpose and motivation in learning
    09:40 - An experience Jim had in Silicon Valley
    11:00 - Teaching kids to embrace challenges in learning
    12:55 - If Jim Kwik could go back and give himself ONE piece of advice...
    15:00 - Are you burnt out or not doing enough that lights you up?
    15:40 - The biggest regret Jim hears from seniors
    16:20 - Jim Kwik's 2 tips effective reading
    17:25 - Where does distraction come from?
    19:00 - Always staying curious
    20:30 - Find Jim Kwiks book HERE
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    26 min
  • The 7 Lies To Learning With Jim Kwik: Part 1
    In an ever-growing world where information is flowing faster than the speed of thought, our ability to expand the capacity of our mind is now essential!
    On Today's episode of A Higher Branch, we share with you part 1 of a two-part series with bestselling author, brain coach and international speaker Jim Kwik, who shares with us how to tap into that limitless potential of our mind. Jim tells us that being limitless is not about being perfect but is the essence of advancing and progressing beyond what we believe is possible.
    In this episode, Jim teaches us:
    The 4 super villains that limit our brains
    The 3 M's model
    The 7 lies to learning
    The formula for sustaining motivation; &
    So Much More...
    Subscribe now to be the first to hear Jim’s Q&A exclusive next week!
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    02:10 - The survival of the smartest
    03:00 - Jim Kwiks book can be found HERE
    04:40 - The 4 super villains that limit our brains
    09:40 - Jim's courses can be found HERE
    11:20 - Jim's model of the three M’s
    15:00 - The 7 lies to learning
    17:15 - Jim's formula for sustaining motivation
    26:45 - We learn our limits; we are not born with them
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    31 min
  • How To Get The Best Sleep: Essential Tips From All Our Experts
    How is your sleep? Really. Do you know?
    Today, we take a journey back through some past episodes and share with you all the best bits when it comes to sleep!
    We provide you with tips, tricks and vital information from many thought leaders on improving your sleep hygiene.
    We also dive into:
    The genetics behind sleep
    How sleep impacts face aging!
    Sleeps role in decimating anxiety; &
    How poor sleep hygiene impacts your memory.
    Tune in today & find out exactly WHY our sleep should be a non-negotiable…
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    00:20 - Sleeps impact on all areas of life
    04:45 - How to get a good nights sleep: E45 Luke Khoury
    09:45 - The Ayurvedic take on sleep: E1 Mark Bunn
    22:05 - The genetics behind sleep: E6 Alessandra Edwards
    35:10 - The role sleep plays in face aging: E49 Dr Joseph Hkeik
    37:00 - How 2020 helped us slow down: E68 Sam Makhoul
    41:40 - The 5:00 AM club is NOT for everyone!: E70 Sam Makhoul
    44:05 - Sleeps impact on the brain: E80 Dr Mark Williams
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    51 min

About A Higher Branch

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A Higher Branch Podcast is created for people who want to continuously upgrade their life. You will learn proven mindset tools to help you stay motivated and practical techniques to help you overcome fears and obstacles that often stop you from taking daily action.