A Higher Branch

A Higher Branch

By Sam MakhoulEducationSelf-Improvement
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A Higher Branch episodes

  • Kasey Edwards: Raising Girls Who Like Themselves
    As parents, we have the power to lay a foundation of confidence, strength and perspective for our children- But where do we start?
    On Today's episode of A Higher Branch, Sam Makhoul is joined by a passionate champion for girls and women and best-selling author Kasey Edwards.
    Kasey educates us on raising girls who are confident in a world that tells them they are flawed and explains how generations of parenting methods have impacted girls' self-esteem today.
    The pair also discuss:
    The cycle of self-doubt in girls
    Educating girls on body autonomy
    The power play affecting young girls today
    Why we need to cut back on the 'Beauty' comments; and
    Creating a good relationship between food, exercise and girls!
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    01:12 - About Kasey Edwards
    03:25 - The Tree of Family
    05:30 - The motivation behind Kasey's recent book
    07:24 - The cycle of self-doubt among girls
    10:50 - Monitoring bad behaviour without creating social pressures
    12:25 - Raising girls that know they own their body
    13:18 - When to step in on your child's decision
    14:30 - The power play affecting young girls today
    18:10 - Practices parents can implement right now
    21:10 - Creating safe boundaries
    23:48 - Buy Kasey's book HERE
    24:35 - Why we need to cut back on the 'beauty' comments
    27:55 - Creating a healthy relationship between food and girls
    31:05 - Keeping exercise focused on fun, not weight management
    32:35 - Introducing sleep as a non-negotiable
    36:04 - Let's be realistic about screen time!
    40:45 - The impact of all-round media on kids
    46:00 - The difference between stone and seed parenting
    48:20 - Navigating the world of homework with kids!
    49:40 - Where do kids obtain work ethic?
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    55 min
  • Sam Makhoul: How To Become More Likeable
    On Today's episode of A Higher Branch, Sam Makhoul reveals the second question preoccupying everyone's mind, and that is: How Do I Become More Likeable?
    During the episode, Sam shares his top tips for becoming more likeable and creating a stronger connection within our relationships and initial interactions.
    He also unpacks:
    How likeability is not entirely up to you
    Who are the people that matter most in your life?
    The power of a smile; and
    The George Costanza rule (Yes, George from Seinfeld!)
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    02:35 - A Higher Branch Framework
    04:54 - The George Costanza rule
    07:02 - Your likability is not entirely up to you
    08:32 - The 2 things Sam Makhoul wants you to remember
    10:32 - Who are the people that matter most in your life?
    12:42 - Learn how to become more likable
    18:42 - The rule to being liked that people DON'T want to talk about...
    21:15 - Why energetic people are more attractive
    23:32 - Find Dr Guy Winch’s article HERE
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    27 min
  • Sam Makhoul: How To Make More Money
    The research has been done, and the results are in!
    We now hold the four questions preoccupying most people's minds...
    Today, on A Higher Branch, Sam Makhoul reveals the answer to the FIRST question: How Do I Make More Money?
    Wealth unlocks a fundamental need for freedom, and in this episode, Sam unpacks two key rules and four investment vehicles that allow you to step closer to this financial freedom.
    Sam also discusses:
    What does wealth really mean?
    The biggest mistake people make when acquiring wealth
    The ratio of money and time; and
    The human desire for money and material wealth
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    00.50 - The fundamental need for Freedom
    01:55 - What does wealth really mean?
    03:20 - The human desire for money and material wealth
    05:35 - The principles to defining your wealth
    07:40 - Sam Makhoul’s #1 rule to making more money
    13:30 - The role of money
    17:06 - The biggest mistake people make when it comes to wealth
    18:55 - The more you spend, the more you need to make
    20:45 - Have a think about these scenarios
    24:15 - Sam Makhoul’s #2 rule to making more money
    24:55 - The importance of investing in yourself
    26:35 - Investing in your business
    28:00 - Investing in other people's businesses
    28:50 - How Sam Makhoul Invests on the stock market
    31:50 - Investing in real estate
    34:25 - Find out next week’s episode
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    36 min
  • Michael Kelly: What Is Your Body Language Saying About You?
    Our body language is the window into what's going on mentally and emotionally within.
    In today's episode of A Higher Branch, Sam Makhoul is joined by leading body language and speech expert Michael Kelly to shine some light on the art of successful and engaging interactions.
    Michael holds a Master of Science degree in speech pathology and has worked in this domain for over 20 years as a leadership communication trainer and media commentator.
    During this episode, we discuss:
    The do's and don'ts to body language
    How to stay fully present in a face to face conversation
    How to interpret others body language
    The impressions your professional appearance may be having; and
    Should you hug a client?
    Tune in today to find out what Michael says is the best way to make a great first impression!
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    00:20 - A bit about Michael Kelly
    02:43 - The biggest mistake people make in their body language
    03:54 - How to make a good first impression
    05:03 - How to stay present
    06:15 - Communicating with your team vs a client
    07:20 - How we can practice staying present
    08:40 - How important is body language in business?
    09:37 - How to interpret others body language
    12:33 - Is communicating a natural talent?
    16:05 - The importance of facial expressions in body language
    17:04 - How impressions are formed based on your outfit
    22:24 - Body language signals of someone interested in you
    23:40 - Post-Covid, will the handshake survive?
    25:40 - Should you hug a client?
    26:46 - The effects masks are having on our interactions
    27:44 - A diffuser in managing conflict
    30:20 - Find Michaels website HERE
    30:40 - Michaels measuring cup technique
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    36 min
  • Lucy Jones: How Lucy Jones Transformed Tragedy Into Purpose
    On the podcast this week, Sam Makhoul is joined by the President of Neuroblastoma Australia, Lucy Jones. During the episode, we are given an insight into Lucy's journey as she shares her daughter Sienna's tragic battle with this horrible disease.
    Channelling her adversity to create change, we see how Lucy has used her personal experience to create a better world for our future generations.
    What is Neuroblastoma?
    It is a complex solid tumour cancer that claims more lives of children under the age of 5 than any other cancer.
    The average age of diagnosis is just two years old, and there are no known reasons why this cancer occurs.
    During this episode, we discuss:
    How Neuroblastoma Australia came to be
    How tragedy can impact all eight areas of life
    Techniques for mental and emotional strength; and
    How we can do our part in this community.
    The donations received by Neuroblastoma Australia supports world-class Australian research into developing better, safer treatments to help fight against this number one toddler cancer.
    We understand every individual's financial situation is different; if you are in a position to contribute to Neuroblastoma, please find the donation link HERE.
    Thank you for your compassion and support.
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    00.19 - The tree of Charity
    02:45 - What is Neuroblastoma?
    04:35 - Sienna’s battle with Neuroblastoma
    08:25 - The start of Neuroblastoma Australia
    13:30 - What can we learn from the purity of young people
    16:50 - Why we need to go looking for adventure; A lesson from Sienna
    20:05 - How to create meaning from an adversity
    27:30 - Learn more about Neuroblastoma Australia HERE
    28:20 - Tragedy’s impact in the tree of health
    35:20 - Tragedy’s impact in the tree of love
    39:15 - Tragedy’s impact in the tree of friendship
    42:38 - Lucy’s biggest takeaway
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    52 min
  • Fabiana Fondevila: How To Reconnect With Your Youth, Sense Of Wonder & Excitement For Life
    As we grow out of our youth, we tend to fall out of love with the magic around us.
    We stop admiring our surroundings, wondering about them, and being mystified by them.
    On the podcast today, Sam Makhoul is joined by writer, speaker, ritual maker and teacher Fabiana Fondevila.
    During this episode, we transcend into a different state of mind as we question our default state of happiness and natural curiosity for the world.
    Fabiana shares her roadmap to reconnecting with the essence of wonder and shares with us some daily practices for cultivating nature.
    The pair also dive into:
    Fabiana's journey to wonder
    How wonder and awe affect us
    The role of rituals in our lives
    What human rewilding looks like at it's best; and
    A sneak peek into Fabiana's workshops
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    02:15 - Learn more about Fabiana HERE
    03:50 - The doorway into Fabiana’s wonder journey
    07:55 - The effects of wonder
    10:50 - The effects of awe
    11:55 - How to reconnect to wonder
    18:20 - How do you cultivate nature?
    25:30 - The role of rituals
    28:40 - Find Fabiana's book HERE
    30:15 - Fabiana’s invitation to speak at upgrade your life 2022
    32:10 - How we can cultivate wonder daily?
    35:40 - Rewilding at its best
    37:40 - Find out more about Fabiana’s workshops HERE
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    42 min
  • Barry Nicolaou & Sam Makhoul: How To Put Yourself First
    Are you on the merry-go-round, stuck doing what you don't love, over and over again?
    Today, we are sharing with you an episode from Ageing Fearlessly hosted by the talented Karen Sander.
    A podcast that aims to educate, motivate, and inspire you to live a vitally active life full of joy.
    In this episode, Sam Makhoul and Barry Nicolaou share how to start putting yourself first in life.
    Throughout the interview, the pair are posed with questions that unpack how to raise your vibration to ultimately tap into your higher self.
    The pair provide tips and techniques when it comes too:
    • Prioritising your time and energy
    • Living life to your full potential
    • Practising gratitude; and
    • Living on your own terms.
    Find out more about Karen Sander HERE.
    Find out more about Barry Nicolaou HERE.
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    04:10 - An introduction to Barry Nicolaou
    07:20 - An introduction to Sam Makhoul
    12:00 - Prioritising your time and energy
    16:00 - Ask yourself WHY
    18:15 - How to be conscious of your energy
    21:00 - How to be grateful
    23:50 - The 5 S’s to living life to its potential
    32:10 - How to live life on your own terms
    39:25 - The best advice Sam Makhoul has ever received
    44:30 - The best advice Barry Nicolaou has ever received
    45:48 - A message from Pope Francais
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    48 min
  • Professor Mark Williams: How To Be Smarter Than Artificial Intelligence
    Technology gives us so many new things that make life easier, but the confronting truth is that as our devices get smarter, they are actually making us dumber.
    It's man vs machine, and our ability to stay relevant is needed now more than ever before.
    On the podcast today, Sam Makhoul is joined by Professor Mark Williams to uncover the importance underlying cognitive performance as we advance into an age where artificial intelligence is converging on human intelligence.
    The pair also unpack:
    How to keep our minds and memories sharp
    Tips for eliminating distractions
    How memories are formed
    Could socialising be the best brain exercise?; and
    Managing that technology overload.
    So the question is, will you stay ahead or be left behind?
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    Short for time? Skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    00.22 - The takeover of Artificial intelligence
    01:45 - Learn more about Professor Mark Williams Here
    04:45 - How are memories formed?
    10:00 - The importance of exercising the brain
    12:50 - How technology has taken our attention captive
    18:05 - The artificial intelligence crossroad
    23:35 - Technology is making us dumb
    29:30 - How to keep our memories sharp
    31:15 - Eliminating distractions
    33:45 - The best way to be productive
    35:30 - Some of the learnings in Professor Mark Williams course
    37:40 - The importance of sleep
    42:20 - Could socialising be the best brain exercise?
    45:50 - How we interact, and it’s impacts
    50:50 - How to manage a tech overload
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    1 hr 1 min
  • Barry Nicolaou: How To Conquer Your Limiting Beliefs
    Beliefs are the operating system for our thoughts and feelings.
    This is why it is no surprise that limiting our beliefs can cause roadblocks in our jobs, relationships and health goals.
    In today's episode, Sam Makhoul is once again joined by the fierce advocate of well-being, Barry Nicolaou. The pair educate and inspire us as they uncover the steps involved in breaking down our limiting beliefs and suspending our fear.
    Throughout the discussion, Barry opens our eyes as he introduces the idea of creating a new reality when we enter a realm of possibility. The dynamic duo also taps into:
    The two areas that kill beliefs
    Learning from our fears and failures
    How to reprogram the subconscious
    The cognitive bias; and
    How to live fearlessly
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    2:00 - What is a belief?
    6:50 - The beliefs that are holding you back
    9:35 - How to overcome limiting beliefs
    16:35 - The two areas that kill beliefs
    18:00 - Suspending your fear
    22:13 - Visualising fear as a downhill road
    25:20 - Using your courage to move forward
    26:24 - Learning from our fears and failures
    30:20 - How to reprogram the subconscious
    33:00 - The cognitive bias
    35:15 - How fear has impacted millennials
    37:05 - How to live fearlessly
    41:00 - Is it wrong for a Buddhist to drive a Mercedes Benz?
    43:05 - Learn more about Barry Nicolaou HERE
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    45 min
  • Heather Price: The True Meaning Of Your Inner Voice
    One of the things we all have in common is that we have all experienced pain, whether it is physical or mental. So today on our podcast, we tap into the spiritual practice of Shamanism to discover the power of energy, communication and our inner voice when it comes to healing.
    To help us navigate the Shamanic practice, Sam Makhoul is joined by Shamanic Wisdom expert, published writer and visionary, Heather Price. During this interview, Sam and Heather discuss:
    The practice of Shamanism
    Tips on how to create deeper connections with yourself
    The true meaning of our inner voice (and the true power it has); and
    How the power of shamanic practices can assist your healing process
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    Short for time? Then, why not skip ahead using the below timestamps:
    4:40 - Find out more about Heather Price here
    4:50 - What is Shamanic?
    6:20 - The role religion plays in Shamanism
    7:55 - Acknowledging the influence of your genetics
    9:35 - Heather Price's terminology for the spirit
    11:10 - The true meaning of your inner voice
    13:35 - How to get in touch with your inner essence
    19:30 - Implementing charity into your life
    22:00 - How to create deeper connections with yourself
    28:20 - How colours carry vibrations
    32:00 - How your pain is there to expand your consciousness
    35:40 - The power of shamanic practices in healing
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    44 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.