Life has its way of shifting us in directions we never thought possible. 

Joining me today is a man who is a true testament to this and an example of how, when we adopt an optimistic and purposeful outlook, we can trust ourselves to pursue new ventures without fear bogging us down. Bret Lockett is a leading Business Consultant, High-Performance Coach, Founder of the ‘High Stakes Training’ program, and Former NFL star to the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots. He has been on quite the journey in getting to where he is today and has gained a newfound sense of gratitude and purpose through the work he’s done helping clients achieve their own goals.  

In this episode, Bret shares his process behind the work he carries out at the ‘High Stakes Training’ program, how his business acts as an entry point for individuals to gain a deeper understanding of their own psychology, and why small shifts in our mindset are sometimes all it takes to make monumental and lasting changes. 

Tune in to Episode 12 of Enhanced Living to hear more! 

Some Questions I Ask:

• Could you talk about how you made the jump from being an NFL star to now working as a Business Consultant and Entrepreneur? (2:08)
• What was it that kept you going after receiving so many injuries during the seasons you played? (4:01)
• Would you say that the bullying you endured growing up was something that helped you to become more resilient? (5:46)
• What do you think it is that allows people to let fear rule their lives? (9:03)
• What does the ‘High Stakes Training’ program consist of and how did the business come to be? (13:40)
• What is lighting you up and getting you most excited about life right now? (38:08)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How Bret took the mentality he formed through his past experiences and merged them into his business (6:34)
• What ‘two millimeter shifts’ are and how they relate to high performing individuals (16:53)
• What Bret’s transition playing for the Cleveland Browns to the New England Patriots showed him about how quickly life can shift (18:21)
• Why we need to be taking action in conjunction with setting an intention (21:47)
• Why we need to stay honest with ourselves in order to be truly fulfilled & How our purpose lies within serving those around us (24:27)
• The value of authenticity and holding others accountable (26:50)
• Our perspective on the things that have changed around us & Why my work reflects my own beliefs on seeing the good in people (29:22)
• How ‘Enhanced Living’ relates to the lessons taught in the ‘High Stakes Training’ program (31:19)
• How the impact we leave ties into our purpose in life (32:07)
• Bret’s challenge for my listeners (37:28)
• A breakdown of Bret’s acronym ‘S.I.F’ (42:24)

Let’s Connect!

• Website
• Instagram
• Enhanced Living - Facebook Group
• Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel
• The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

Connect With Bret Lockett:

• Website
• Twitter
• Instagram

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In this episode, Cherise and I discuss parenting during Covid. We talk about the challenges facing both parents and kids during this time, and we give a little insight on how to mitigate broken schedules and routines. We also talk about finding the gratitude in everything because there’s always something to be grateful for even if you don’t see it at first, and we give some tips on managing stress. We also discuss the concept that it’s ok to be a little more lenient with both ourselves and our children during this time. 

For a deeper insight into our conversation, have a listen to Episode 11 of Enhanced Living! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

●      The biggest challenge facing parents (2:08) 

●      How to balance everything (3:28)

●      How to find the gratitude (4:34)

●      The kids aren’t alright. How to fix it (5:18)

●      It’s ok to be more lenient (7:28)

●      Remember to stay centered (9:09)

●      Getting outside is so important (10:01)

●      Routines and Structure (10:56)

●      Technique to handle stress (12:40)

●      Don’t be so hard on yourself (16:09)

Let’s Connect:

●      Website

●      Instagram

●      Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel

●      The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

Connect with Cherise:

●      Facebook

●      Instagram

●      Website

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Today, I’m joined by Oracle Healer and Spiritual Alchemist, Leslie Sloane! Leslie has used her gifts of accessing universal matter and iridescent light, to guide so many clients towards tuning into their own intuition, creating more open connections with their physical and spiritual bodies, and bringing a greater awareness to their lives through Colour Therapy. 

In this episode, we discuss the etheric language that is present within the colour theory, ‘Aura Soma’, how spiritual practices are inherently related to scientific based evidence, as well as how Leslie has utilized the senses within the body to develop Auracle themed products and access deeper connections with clients during her readings.  

There is so much to be gained from this insightful practice and Leslie is a fantastic figure to learn from for those who are new to this field. Having an open mind and sense of awareness is a key element to harnessing the benefits that have come from Leslie’s work, and can allow us to have deeper and more authentic connections to our own selves. 

To hear more, tune in to Episode 10 of Enhanced Living! 

Some Questions I Ask:

• Could you explain what it is that you do and how you fell into this practice? (2:47)
• Could you tell me a bit about how you approach clients during your sessions & Why you do the work that you do? (13:38)
• Why did you make the move from producing Auracle products in a liquid form, to then making physical decks of cards? (20:34)
• What is something my listeners can take away from our conversation today and apply to their own lives? (41:00)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• An explanation of the color theory, ‘Aura Soma’ (3:54)
• How color is used in the advertising and marketing sphere (5:40) 
• The language behind our attraction to certain colors & What that tells us about our internal values and realisations (6:19)
• How Auracle decks can be used to alleviate and tune into certain feelings and emotions that are present throughout the body (16:39)
• The scientific reasoning behind energy and its connection to everything within our universe (19:16)
• How sound enhances the effects that are present within Auracle Healing and Colour Therapy (24:02)
• How Leslie’s dogs used the Auracle’s to alleviate their own pain (27:06)
• Leslie’s experience attending Rudolf Steiner’s farm & What it taught her about how children perceive and react to color (28:30)
• What the ‘Golden Ratio’ means scientifically & An explanation of the ‘hologram theory’ (31:08)
• Why Leslie refers to her work as ‘spiritual alchemy’ & How love is rooted within our physical and spiritual selves (33:43)
• How Leslie has incorporated scientific evidence into her spiritual practice (35:36)

Let’s Connect!

• Website
• Instagram
• Enhanced Living - Facebook Group
• Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel
• The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

Connect With Leslie Sloan:

• Website
• ‘Auracle’s Colour Therapy’ - Facebook
• Book - ‘The Auracle: A Simple Guide To a Personal Awakening’ 

Resources:

• Book: ‘The Holographic Universe: The Revolutionary Theory of Reality’ Author, Michael Talbot

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Relationships are pervasive in our lives. They are literally the bonds that keep us healthy, sane, happy, and allow us to thrive. Or, they can be toxic and cause us to suffer if they’re not healthy relationships. What’s the difference between successful relationships and unsuccessful ones?

In this episode, I talk about the difference between the best relationships that last, and the ones that are destined to fail. I give some insight about how to maintain your relationship, and how to thrive in it, as well as what steps you need to take if you want to fix a relationship that’s seemingly broken. I also discuss the foundation of the best relationships. 

For deeper insight, have a listen to Episode 9 of Enhanced Living! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

●      What’s the point of relationships? (2:12) 

●      Accountability (3:35)

●      The best Relationships (4:52)

●      What a relationship ISN’T (5:17)

●      “Rules” of relationships (6:15)

●      The only thing you can control (7:08)

●      It’s all about respect (8:40)

●      Be on the same page (9:36)

●      Commit to growing together (10:40)

●      Communication is key (11:50)

●      Allow for evolution (12:46)

●      Focus on your own personal growth (13:33)

Let’s Connect:

●      Website

●      Instagram

●      Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel

●      The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

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Today, I’m joined by a truly inspiring and spiritually aware individual, Eric Miller! Eric is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Clinical Nutritionist, specializing in the area of Functional Medicine. Eric’s unique approach to holistic wellness incorporates methodologies from both Eastern and Western practices and also explores the relationship that yoga and meditation have to scientific-based research. 

Throughout the time he’s spent with clients, he has learned the true impact of what sharing his abilities can bring to each individuals’ life. Particularly as someone who is so grounded in meditation, Eric shares his insights on how the practice can be used to grant perspective, create space for reflection, and change the neural pathways in your brain through the process of neuroplasticity.  

In this episode, we discuss what functional medicine entails, what Eric took away from his time living on an Ashram, as well as his incredible journey with surviving cancer and how he used his knowledge of spirituality and medicine to overcome that challenging period in his life.    

For more thoughtful insights from Eric and to learn more about his fascinating career, tune in to Episode 8 of Enhanced Living!  

Some Questions I Ask:

• Could you discuss how you got involved in the field of functional medicine & Why you had such a strong focus on nutrition going in? (1:46)
• What was your experience like living on an Ashram? (9:00)
• Could you speak about your journey as a cancer survivor & How you used your practice to overcome that adversity? (25:00)
• Where do you see yourself and the work that you do moving to in the future? (36:29)
• What is one thing you’ve taken away from your experiences that has allowed you to live an enhanced live (44:42)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Eric’s explanation of functional medicine (5:40)
• How functional medicine incorporates methodologies from both Eastern and Western medicine (6:58)
• Why it’s so important to gain an understanding of the holistic health benefits behind Yoga and Meditation (16:08)
• How meditation has shown me the true value of material possessions & Why looking inwards is the key to finding our bliss (17:45) 
• How our inner pull leads us through life & The purpose Eric found on his journey pursuing health and wellness (19:24)
• Why meditation is a useful tool for learning how to diffuse situations & How it gives us the space to be proactive instead of reactive (21:40)
• The science behind our physical and neurological states & How Eric is incorporating human evolution into his practice (38:28)

Let’s Connect!

• Adam Kruger - Instagram
• Enhanced Living - Website
• Enhanced Living - Facebook Group
• Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel
• The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

Connect With Eric Miller:

• ‘Turning Point Wellness’ - Website

Resources:

• Book: ‘The Holographic Universe: The Revolutionary Theory of Reality’ Author, Michael Talbot

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Meditation is something that almost everyone has encountered at some point in their life. You’ve either been encouraged to try it, or you’ve experienced it yourself, but at bare minimum you’ve heard of it. Why spend time sitting in stillness? What’s the point of meditating? 

In this episode, I talk about why meditation is so powerful, and the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a daily meditation practice. I give some insight about how meditating creates space in your life so that you can positively act – instead of negatively RE-acting – in virtually every situation within which you find yourself, and I even discuss the transient nature of what we call reality. 

For deeper insight, have a listen to Episode 5 of Enhanced Living! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

●      Why meditate at all? (1:33) 

●      Definition of Oneness (2:05)

●      No-thing is “real” (3:56)

●      Perception is reality (4:35)

●      Everything is an illusion (5:26)

●      What’s the point of meditating? (6:12)

●      What I know to be true (6:41)

●      What meditation actually does for you (7:38)

●      Creating space in real time (10:22)

●      Why meditation is so important (12:20)

●      Keep what resonates, let go of the rest (15:01)

Let’s Connect:

• Website
• Instagram
• Enhanced Living - Facebook Group
• Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel
• The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

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Today, I’m joined by someone who is so important to me and has been a true inspiration throughout my life, my wife Cherise Bangs! She is a successful Actress within the entertainment industry and a sought after Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher, practicing spiritual wellness and helping enrich the lives of each client she brings on board. 

In this episode, we dive into how Cherise’s upbringing around Yoga influenced her path in life, how we as parents have incorporated spiritual practices into raising our Son, as well as how we can engage with our own ability to use our empathy as a strength in helping others. We also share the story of how we met and fell into each other's lives and how life has its way of bringing people together at just the right moments. 

To hear more, tune in to Episode 6 of Enhanced Living! 

Some Questions I Ask:

• How did you mitigate your Yoga practice with the pressure you felt within the entertainment industry? (11:18)
• As someone who has turned down many roles in Hollywood that haven’t resonated with you because of how grounded you are in your own beliefs, do you feel any sense of fear in saying no to those opportunities? (13:20)
• What do you think it is that makes everything around you fall into place? (14:55)
• How has your experience been as someone who is such an empath & How has that sensitivity played into your strengths? (17:00)
• What would you credit our positive outlook to during isolation? (21:33)
• What advice would you offer to anyone listening who is needing to alleviate stress at the moment? (24:26)
• What is lighting you up and making you excited about life right now? (25:56)
• What is the number one most important thing that you focus on in a relationship of any sort? (30:20)
• What role do you think meditation plays in bettering people’s lives? (33:22)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• The story of how we met & How serendipitous our introduction was (1:40)
• Some background on Cherise’s upbringing & How her life experiences have led her to where she is today (6:40)
• Our perspective on Tarot Card interpretations & How Cherise approaches her readings with people (9:06)
• The connection that Yoga and Ayurveda has to intention & Why it needs to be a daily practice (10:26)
• How we can channel our own capacity to pick up on and reflect back the energy of those around us (18:42)
• Our experience as parents who prioritise spiritual wellness in addition to raising a child (19:44)
• Announcement on our upcoming twelve-week Signature Course! (27:03)

Let’s Connect:

• Website
• Instagram
• Enhanced Living - Facebook Group
• Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel
• The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

Connect With Cherise Bangs:

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Website
• Facebook

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Manifesting is something that a lot of people talk about, have written about, and have successfully and unsuccessfully attempted to do. But what is it, exactly? And how do we do it? 

In this episode, I talk about what it means to manifest things in your life, and I give examples of things that I’ve manifested in my own life. I give some insight about why people have trouble manifesting things, and what it means to stand in your own personal power by respecting yourself. 

I also talk about how manifesting works and what you need to do to allow it to happen.

For deeper insight, have a listen to Episode 5 of Enhanced Living! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

●      The misconception about manifesting (1:18) 

●      How we manifested our new home (3:38)

●      A message from the Universe (7:25)

●      The Most Valuable Experience (10:25)

●      Facing Adversity and Standing in your Power (11:04)

●      Turning my life around (13:30)

●      How do you know it’s Manifesting? (18:30)

●      Playing to your strengths (19:28)

Let’s Connect:

●      Website

●      Instagram

●      Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel

●      The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

Resources:

●      Book: The Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by TV Host and Producer of ‘Black Hollywood Live’, Derrial Christon! Derrial has had years of experience within the entertainment sector and has worked to create a welcoming space for up and coming Creators of Color by bringing their content to the forefront of mainstream media.   

‘Black Hollywood Live’ has had such a genuine impact within the black community and has given a platform to so many underrepresented voices within creative spaces. We discuss Derrial’s journey to building the enterprise he has today, how the work he is producing ties into the current movements surrounding racial inequality, and the mindset behind having a ‘fallback’ career path. 

If you’re interested to hear our conversation in greater depth, tune in to Episode 4 of Enhanced Living! 

Some Questions I Ask:

• What led you into your line of work as a host? (1:46)
• What are your thoughts on having a fallback or a “Plan B” as someone who knew what they were passionate about so early on? (18:07)
• Could you talk about the impact ‘Black Hollywood Live’ has had for up and coming Artists of Color, particularly now as the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement is so prevalent? (25:23)
• What has made you feel the most hopeful about our future at the moment? (32:48)
• What’s next for you career wise & How do you keep yourself in a positive place while experiencing so much fatigue surrounding the current news cycle? (35:50)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Derrial’s experience undertaking an internship in Event Marketing (5:43)
• The moment Derrial felt definitively confident in pursuing his career path (7:56)
• How Derrial honed his hosting skills after moving to LA (9:07)
• Derrial’s experience working for ‘AfterBuzz TV’ & The story behind creating ‘Black Hollywood Live’ (11:08)
• How the success of ‘Black Hollywood Live’ launched Darriel into other opportunities within the entertainment arena (15:27)
• Why setting an intention and manifesting the belief that you will succeed will move you towards your end goal (22:27)

Let’s Connect:

• Website
• Instagram
• Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel
• The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

Connect With Derrial Christon:

• Instagram 
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• ‘Black Hollywood Live’ - Website

Resources:

• Publication - ‘Spin’ 
• Publication - ‘Vibe’
• Online Broadcast Network - ‘AfterBuzz TV’ 

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I was recently asked what it means, exactly, to raise your vibration. So many people think that it’s a lot of nonsense without realizing that it’s actually a scientific and measurable thing. 

In this episode, I talk about what it means to raise your vibration and energy, how to tell where you’re currently vibrating, and the benefits of becoming aware of how you’re coming across to others. 

I also talk about how meditation and awareness play an important role in maintaining a higher vibration, and why it’s important to acknowledge where you are in the moment.

For deeper insight, have a listen to Episode 3 of Enhanced Living! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

●      Why I chose to talk about this topic (1:44) 

●      What it means to raise your frequency (2:48)

●      The only 2 real emotions – Fear and Love (4:18)

●      How your vibe is projected in your field (Aura) (5:38)

●      Benefits of Raising your vibration (6:40)

●      Acknowledging Your Reality (8:15)

●      How Meditation and Awareness Factor in (9:33)

●      Why Everyone is an Empath (11:14)

Let’s Connect:

●      Website

●      Instagram

●      Enhanced Living - Youtube Channel

●      The Vegans Three - Youtube Channel

Resources:

●      Book: The Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot

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