Today I speak with Perry Laio, mindset and spirituality mentor for men seeking Purpose Driven Mastery. Perry focuses on helping Asian men gain a sense of individuality and freedom in the direction of their lives. Many eastern cultures remain closely tied to their families throughout their lives and with that comes the pressure of succeeding in the way your parents want you to succeed. Good grades and a stable job are more sought after than a life of entrepreneurship. With the increasing numbers of business owners only increasing, this episode is important for those who are having trouble stepping into their own light.

You can learn more about Perry Laio at PurposeDrivenMastery.com

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Today on the show I'm talking about unexpected life events. Those major things that happen to each of but often manifest different and at different times. Complacency can take us off guard and being thrown off of our routine can have mental and financial side effects. I share with you a recent story of financial hardship and how I worked through that journey.

For the most part we discuss how everyone is different so they're going handle the emotional and thinking aspects of these events differently. So, please do stick around and let me know what you think of this episode!

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Today on the show I wanted to talk about the lack of action equaling an action. It's easy for us to feel like we should just ignore certain things. Ignore our mental health, ignore responsibilities or ignore the people and situations around us. Frankly, not making a decision equals a decision and I'm here to discuss that.

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Today on the we have Ed Holtzman joining me to talk about his past dealing with Alcoholism, anxiety and depression. He shares some stories of his journey from being a roadie for big bands with Atlantic Records, to DJing then making big life changes during rehab to set him on a better path for himself. He shares his journey and love for internet marketing as well, so there's some practical advice here on how to help gain new clients and manage a business without triggering your anxiety. This was a really amazing conversation that you'll be sure to learn something from! Without further ado, welcome to the show Ed Holtzman!

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WARNING: HEAVY EPISODE AND HEAVY TOPIC!

Yes, warnings everywhere. This episode is most definitely a heavy one. We talk about self-harm, suicide and the difference between that and simply not wanting to exist.

Many of us have experienced this deeply painful feeling of worthlessness, helplessness and simply not wanting to exist. For me, this has manifested in my past as reckless behavior since I didn't value myself as much as I do now.

So, essentially I share my stories of suicide attempts and how I've re-framed my approach to suicide as momentarily versus permanent.

I'm only able to speak from my experience as I'm absolutely not a doctor and am not providing medical advice on how you should approach suicidal tendencies.

If you're suffering please seek professional help or if you're in crisis mode please call 1-800-273-8255.

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Today on the show I talk about The Source of Advice. When we have an idea for something, especially when it's something in which we may be breaking the mold a bit, we tend to ask our friends if it's a good idea. Frankly, their advice, especially if negative, is likely not going to be helpful. Are they experts in the thing you're trying to do? Why are you really asking them and why are you asking for permission? Let's break it down.

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Today on the show I have Joy Idries with me discussing experiential knowledge and her experience with helping people become more connected between their head and their heart. Her work is truly transformational as she even helps me tap into an emotional side that I don't normally express very well. You can find Joy on Facebook through her group "Truly Transformational" at https://www.facebook.com/groups/TrulyTransformational/

Without further ado, please welcome Joy Idries to the show!

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Today on the show I talk about the topic of travel vs. escapism. What's the difference between getting away to enjoy yourself and getting away to not have to face your problems? I break down a bit of what that means and how that has manifested in my life through the various bits of travel I've done, life changes I've made and decisions I've seen others make when it comes to escaping their responsibility.

We're currently looking for show sponsors, so if you appeal to podcast creators, content creators, new business owners looking to improve their life then you'll be a great fit as a sponsor! Reach out to me at [email protected]

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Today on the show I wanted to talk about Sex and Depression. Many of us who are dealing with depression also have spouses who want our physical attention. Much of the time being depressed it not conducive to wanting to give sexual attention to someone. So what do you do? How do you approach telling your loved one that you don't want to be touched? We talk about that and more this week on DOPEAMINE!

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Amy Bernier joins me on this episode to talk about her struggles with being a people pleaser all of her life and how that began to affect her physically. She's taken some major steps to improve her and perception of herself. She gives some really great advice and how to center yourself to find ways to say no to others and say yes to yourself. You can find her work at AmyBernier.com. Without further ado, welcome to the show Amy Bernier!

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