Dreamology

What does a man who surived the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz have to say about the meaning of life?

Viktor Frankl was one of the lucky few who lived to tell the stories of what life in a concentration camp was like. In this book, he combines his experiences in camp with his knowledge as a professional psychologist and shares his thoughts on the meaning of life.

In this episode, I summarized my favorite parts of the book. Check the book out for yourself if this episode hits home for you!

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Have you ever stepped back from your current reality and realized how blessed you are? 

In this story, Reks shares with us the story of his parents, who survived the killing fields of Cambodia where the Khmer Rouge empire killed off ¼ of the population. They then made it to America and gave Reks all the opportunities they never had.

In this interview, Reks shares how his parents stories have given him perspective and inspired him to live a life he won’t regret. Now, as a young entrepreneur with a creative mind, he is looking to leave his mark on the world.

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What habits do people with extraordinary lives have? 

This episode is a summary of my takeaways after reading Brendon Burchard’s New York Times Best Seller “High Performance Habits”. Brendon has dedicated his life to this research, so if you are interested in learning more, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of the book for yourself!

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“Our goal is to be the #1 premiere organization in the state serving athletes,” says Rakim Anim aka Coach Rak. 

Rakim started N1 Motion, a fitness company that provides comprehensive training solutions for competitive and lifestyle athletes. This episode talks about his journey to finding his calling, his experiences starting a business, and his beliefs on what it takes to live a long and healthy life. Rakim also leaves us with a great piece of advice on how to live a good life telling us that it all begins with gratitude. Enjoy.

Contact information:

IG: @coach_rak

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What is the most powerful human emotion? Joy.

David Abrams sat down with two of the worlds most influential spiritual leaders, the Dalia Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, to discuss how to find lasting happiness in a changing world (as the book says). 

This episode gives a recap of their 8 pillars of joy as well as providing some research on joy, mindfulness, happiness, and more from top neuroscientists in the world like Richard Davidson. I highly recommend picking up a copy for yourself.

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Both a buddhist and a catholic, Professor John Cha has a unique perspective when it comes to the value of a spiritual journey...

A spiritual journey can teach us about compassion, ethics, morals, the world we live in, and ourselves. These conversations, however, can often be difficult to have because people grow up believing they hold the absolute truth and perceive a very black and white reality when it comes to religion: I believe or I don’t believe, I am a christian or I am a buddhist or I am a muslim, the church is bad or the church is good.

In reality, there is so much to learn between the black and white of spirituality and religion. Professor John Cha, a religion professor at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, talks to us today about spirituality, religious exploration, and interfaith communication. I hope this episode helps you understand the value of going on a spiritual journey in your own way, on your own terms.

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Ever thought about going to live somewhere completely different and trying a new way of life? Well, Mario Calabria did just that. He graduated college from Michigan Tech and decided to set sail for Galway, Ireland.

In this episode, Mario talks about his story leading up to that decision, his experiences abroad, and ultimately why he decided to come back home. He also shares his experiences biking the entire western coast of Ireland, working on a vineyard in Italy, and more. 

Mario is part of an intentional community I have formed in my life called the Daydreamers, and I will continue to share his stories throughout this podcast because his stories inspire me to live an extraordinary life. I hope they inspire you to do the same.

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What does it look like to have real community in your life? The Okinawans of Japan have one method they use called a Moai. A moai is a lifelong group of friends that provide support in many ways: social, health, financial, and spiritual. The key word there is lifelong. They commit to this group bond for life.

My friends and I formed a "westernized moai" and this episode documents our experiences doing that, the purpose it has brought to our lives, and how you could go about experimenting building your own.

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Why do we not train our minds like we train our bodies? Mental fitness is something not often discussed. 

There is so much research around meditation and mindfulness practices and the positive effect they have on our capacity to live an extraordinary life.

This episode is a Meditation 101 about what I have learned so far on my meditation journey, and I focus on providing foundational knowledge and motivation to encourage you to give it a try. I think no one can be forced to meditate - they must want to do it. Providing knowledge is the first step to having a desire.

Here is what is covered in the episode: how I came to start meditating, mindfulness, loving kindness, gratitude, analytical, and breathing meditation.

If you are interested in learning more, message me. I have a list of great resources.

IG: timbishop_

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What would you do if you put no limits on yourself? A Leadership Coach, Business Coach, and Passion Ignitor, Laura shares with us her life story as well as her advice towards creating the life of your dreams.

Website: www.lauragmeinder.com

IG: laura_gmeinder

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