There are many similarities, and - of course - many differences between humans and other primates (e.g., chimpanzees and bonobos). What can we learn about our human experience and psychology when we look at animal behaviour and evolution? Tune in for an in-depth look at how the prevalence of certain characteristics in other animals can ultimately help humans to better understand themselves.

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The belief that you are an entity that is separate from everything that surrounds you is false. You may look at yourself in the mirror and disagree – you most certainly appear to have boundaries that are distinct from the objects and people around you. But reality isn't always as it seems – and luckily for us, science is starting to show these connections. For example, the energy from your heart radiates many feet out from your body and – as we learned in Ep.159 - when you put your feet on the earth, it changes the viscosity of your blood. Tune in to learn how we need to reconceptualize reality for a better future for all of humanity, Mother Earth, and future generation.

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From where does consciousness originate? Many people would intuitively say from the brain – your head brain to be more specific. But, in fact, humans have three brains: the head brain, the gut brain and the heart brain. Each plays a critical role in your human experience. In fact, some argue that we (humans) would benefit from getting our head brain out of the way, so that we can experience reality in a more imaginative, intuitive, and heart-centred way. Tune in to learn more!

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What does reality mean to you? Understanding what reality is and how it is created + perceived is not an easy topic to discuss. What if everything we have been taught is leading us in the wrong direction? In our current day society, we live predominantly in a distracted state and are becoming more disconnected than ever. We are disconnected from our core selves. We are disconnected from our fellow human beings. And we are disconnected from nature. How can we create more conscious awareness in our daily lives, so we can begin to awaken and experience reality in a new way? To help us learn more, Dr. Howard Eisenberg is back on the show to talk more in-depth about his fascinating book – Dream it to do it.

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Every day that you get to live your human experience is a miracle. How do you remind yourself to live each day to the fullest? Whether you realize the power you hold or not, you can choose to make the most out of what you have been given. Needless-to-say, this is easier said than done and some days feel more effortful than others. But, how can you choose to be present in each of your moments? Living your life to the fullest is a conscious decision that needs to be made over and over again.

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What does reality mean to you and how do you think it is created? Do you ever wonder how or why you are here? What does being "here" even mean? Each and every one of us holds the ability to alter the reality that we are collectively experiencing. This may feel far fetched for some, but awakening your consciousness to this inherent capacity is required. Are you up for the challenge? Our guest – Dr. Howard Eisenberg – invites us to take a daring plunge into a different way of perceiving the world than we have been taught.

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In order to love the skin you're in, you need to quiet the busyness of your critical mind and connect with your true essence. Your mind is a very busy place. What often blocks us from "loving the skin we're in" is the voice inside that is quick to pass judgement and criticize. By quieting the mind, you can tune into your true self – also known as your higher self. In this episode, we're sharing an interview that Dr. Andrea did in Sherry Jibb's "Love the Skin You're In: Women's Empowerment Series." Tune in!

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There are many well-known bad habits for the heart such as drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, smoking and eating unhealthy foods. Some lesser-known bad habits, include lack of sleep, stress, and held in emotions. To keep your heart healthy, consider some alternative approaches – such as going barefoot and grounding (also known as earthing). This is an amazingly simple concept that involves nothing more than reconnecting the human body with the energy that is naturally present in the ground we walk on. Grounding has many physical benefits that lead to a healthy heart, including decreasing inflammation, lowering stress and moderating heart rate variability. Tune in to learn more!

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What do you turn to when you want to numb the pain that you feel inside? An awareness of the habits and patterns that you use to distract yourself away from your discomfort is an important first step. Another critical step is a willingness to become the learner and go back to the basics. Transforming pain into empowerment requires the courage to process your hurt in a kind + gentle way and the patience to get back up when you fall down. Tune in to learn more!

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Refueling your mind, body, and spirit is important at any age – but, many women struggle to prioritize themselves and their needs. For women, during and after menopause, there are many changes that take place in the brain and body. Understanding what these changes are and how to mitigate unwanted symptoms – such as brain fog and cravings - can empower women to get back to feeling like the best version of themselves. In this episode, we're sharing an interview that Dr. Andrea did with Maryon Stewart inside her Midlife Refuel Club. Tune in to learn more!

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