Alive And Aligned

Do you procrastinate & self shame? Often when stepping into doing something new that's meaningful or purposeful to us, it can bring up resistance.

(Usually that's why we haven't done it already!) The negative effects of stepping into that new edge (whether it's a new business, starting a relationship, creative expression etc) can feel so overwhelming that the system needs to just shut it down to feel safe & avoid feeling pain. However - over time, this creates a build up of unhappiness & self criticism, as we continue to not "do the thing" that we KNOW we should be doing!

In this solo episode, Pete explains how understanding your inner world & the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model can help you create a life of true fulfilment.

This episode will give you a deeper understanding of your "parts", how they can have conflicting needs, and how to get them working on the same team!

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What is the secret to creating & maintaining deep, authentic connections?

Shae Eloise is a communication mentor, feminine embodiment facilitator, writer, and performer. She creates online programs, courses, and in-person experiences focused on helping others feel more whole, fully expressed, and confident in their own skin.

Shae's communication offerings help people show up more truthfully, mindfully, and powerfully in their relationships to create deeper connections.

She runs women's retreats in Bali, provides online courses, global women's circles, and more.

She is also a passionate performer; an actress, dancer, comedian, and all-round playful human. In this interview, Pete & Shae explore:

• The 3 life lessons Shae learned which allow her to confidently lead workshops & retreats

• What is a boundary, and how do we actually know if it's been crossed?

• What actually IS emotional intelligence?

• How to avoid sacrificing yourself in order to belong to a community.

• Shae's journey of dealing with societal & family pressures in the search for her life partner.

In this episode you will learn a lot, laugh even more & enjoy this co-creational adventure down multiple rabbit holes.

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How does treating our life as one big "retreat" change our relationship to adversity?

In Pete's experience of attending retreats, where people step into a container to do intentional personal development work, they "pay to be triggered!" and intentionally go to uncomfortable places in order to learn more about themselves & grow.

He noticed how people then leave that container & go back to their old patterns, without that same level of curiosity & inquiry around their own triggers. In this episode, Pete explores - How do you take the mindset & framework of "the retreat" and apply it to life?

- What are the fundamental ingredients & principles that need to be in place in order to make your life "a container"?

- How can your experience of life change once you apply this mindset?

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What goes on "behind the scenes" in the mind of an artist?

In this new form of podcasting, Pete combines his love of deep personal development work with original music, as he breaks down the messages behind his new single "Shade (Keep It Coming Up)".

In the episode, he dives into: - What is this song about & why was he inspired to write it?

- What does it mean to truly "face the depths of ourselves"?

- His insights & challenges during the writing & recording of "Shade".

- How can you use the messages of this song to understand yourself better?

This episode opens with an acoustic performance of the track, & closes with an exclusive listen to the single.

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Edward Dangerfield is a Nervous System Specialist & the Founder of the FBR (Facilitated Breath Repatterning) technique.

After a series of near death experiences that threw him into a world of trauma & overwhelm, Edward had no choice but to seek out & learn the tools to heal himself & his nervous system. And in true pain to purpose fashion, he now uses the power of each persons own breath to help them feel at home in their bodies again.

His technique, Facilitated Breath Repatterning combines the powerful tool of "Connected Breathwork" with Bodywork & an applied knowledge of the nervous system to create greater ease & flow in the body.

He now trains practitioners to accurately read breath mechanics & adjust the way the body subconsciously breathes 25,000 times a day on average.

Edward is an inspiration in how passionately dedicates his life to living his purpose, to the creation of community and how he shows up as a father for his son Onyx.

With his co-created venture Breathlab, which is using EEG machines to document the neurological effects of Connected Breathwork on the brain, Edward is truly on the cusp of something powerful and revolutionary in the field of health, wellness & self actualisation.

In this episode, we explore:

Why does Ed strongly refuse to offer his teachings online?

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What is his process of teaching breathwork, and how does his technique (FBR) differ from other types of breathwork?

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Why Breath the lowest hanging fruit - even more important than diet, sleep or nutrition for creating lasting change.

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The 3 most common & interesting "breath patterns" Ed sees & how these correlate with how people behave in their lives

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Find out more about FBR www.breathworkbali.com @breathworkbali

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Humans are self-actualising beings. We are naturally hard-wired to seek happiness & fulfilment. So why is it so damn hard? Why do many people feel deeply unhappy & unfulfilled?

In this short solo episode, Pete brings through his analogy of the "Hot Air Balloon of Fulfilment" and how our conscious actions and unconscious beliefs are ultimately determining our true level of fulfilment in life.

This episode will give you a clear roadmap for how you can move towards achieving true actualisation in your life - both on a practical & energetic level.

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Jen Mann is a Nervous System Practitioner & the founder of CFS School, which helps people recover from chronic mind/body disorders, autoimmune disorders (ie. the things that doctors generally don't know how to solve).

After being a professional ballet dancer & suffering a debilitating injury that ended her career, she was somewhat pulled into the path of learning about healing.

Her injury led her to dive into the study of functional movement as a way to understand her body's pain. But after going back to University to study biomedical sciences & physiotherapy, she experienced a major burnout & chronic fatigue in the middle of her degree.

Jen went from feeling just fine one day, to being unable to get out of bed the next, and no doctor was able to give her any answers as to why. This led to a deep self inquiry, and a discovery of what trauma really is & how to heal it through the body & mind.

Her frustration at the lack of simple & clear resources available during her own journey sparked a desire to create that for others who were still suffering.

This led to her founding the CFS school, with which she began helping people heal from the conditions & symptoms of chronic anxiety, fatigue & autoimmune conditions. She now has thousands of success stories after just a couple of years.

In this episode, Pete & Jen explore

• Her story from injury, to chronic fatigue, to fully healing herself

• How modern medicine fails to help many people - and how Jen found a new way

• The 3 most potent modalities Jen recommends for overcoming chronic fatigue & anxiety

• Retraining the body to experience life in a whole new way after chronic illness

• How "parts" develop and how we can work with them

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CHeck out CFS School https://www.chronicfatigueschool.com/

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What happens when we drive ourselves past the point of burnout?

Many people are suddenly jolted awake to find themselves in a life they did not consciously choose. They realise they are trapped in a doom cycle that is self-perpetuating - where their sense of identity & financial safety is tied up in needing to continue showing up in a life or business that they know is no longer serving them.

The old friends, old habits & vices just don't cut it anymore. But there is no clear pathway forward, and the fear of losing everything & ending up totally alone & exiled can be overwhelming. So they push on and suppress the truth.

This is a recipe for exhaustion, feeling unfulfilled and being paradoxically stuck.

In this episode, Pete explores the pathway forward a.k.a. 3 stages of life transition from pain to purpose. How we can move from this initial moment of awakening, to finding stillness & clarity for the first time in our lives, and then finally, what the path forward looks like - as we turn to pursuing a greater purpose in life.

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Everett Satoru is a filmmaker, producer, creative director, facilitator & branding specialist who helps people find & express their true Self & artistry to the world

After attending film school in LA & leading big projects for major production companies in Hollywood, a series of health issues led him to a burnout, retreating to the mountains & going inward.

From this place of renewed Self, he leaned into the pull of intuition & stepped fully into the identity of artist, collaborator & thought leader in the film & creative space - becoming renowned for his artistic vision & being sought out for his individual gifts instead of simply chasing the next paycheck.

This has led to him travelling extensively with his creative work, working with multiple high profile clients and founding his company Dharma Branding which uses powerful frameworks & facilitation to help others find & express their true voice & gifts with the world

In this podcast they explore:

• How Ev's leading on film sets translated into him working as a facilitator in the personal development space

• The importance of getting to know yourself deeply before helping others

• The dance between doing creative work to make money VS as an authentic expression of your unique artistry

• How do you know if you have a life purpose? What does it feel like?

• Once you find your purpose, what do you do with it? aka "The Second Mountain"

• How looking at our life as a movie can empower us on a very deep level

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Connected Breathwork is both a powerful & potentially harmful tool

It is by far the most effective modality Pete has encountered for creating deep, lasting change in the nervous system.

It's easily accessible, doesn't require crazy or expensive technology, and many who try it experience immediate benefits. It has the potential to massively improve quality of life across the globe.

But as with anything positive & beneficial, it has a dark side….

As connected breathwork grows more & more popular, the industry has become increasingly unregulated & unsafe, with many people having negative or challenging experiences by trying the technique in the wrong setting or with an under-qualified practitioner.

In this episode, Pete explores

• How "safely facilitated" connected breathwork can change your subconscious breathing patterns & thus the way you live.

• Why breath is the foundation of health - maybe even more important than diet, sleep & exercise protocols.

• What happens in the brain & body during a connected breathwork journey.

• What to look for when seeking a breathwork facilitator, and why not all breathwork is created equal.

• Some demos of breath practices to activate, balance & relax your nervous system

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