Episode 121: Faust Ruggiero & The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series

ABOUT FAUST

Faust Ruggiero is a psychologist who has been in private practice for over thirty-five years. Before entering private practice, he worked in clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, and is a consultant for major national and international corporations. He is a published research author and a professional clinical trainer. In the summer of 2016, he began to develop The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series based on the Process Life Program to help readers address difficult situations in their lives. The series currently includes:

• The Fix Yourself Handbook
• The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook
• The Fix Your Depression Handbook
• The Fix Your Anger Handbook
• The new The Fix Your Addiction Handbook that was just released!

He is also the host of the radio show “Fix It With Faust” on the Healthy Life Network.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Being born into what you do.
• The power of knowledge and experience diversification.
• Constantly looking for sparks of inspiration to keep learning.
• When your mind doesn't turn off.
• What it means to be a journey person.
• Destinations vs. Goals.
• The power of your learning machine.
• Why mindfulness just doesn't go deep enough.
• How listening is REALLY done.
• "Wisdom has everything to do with being humble and keeping the learning process going."
• The power of slowing down.
• Time Management vs. Energy Management.
• The power of processes.
• Why life programs are important.
• What honesty does to you.
• The key to anger.
• What produces peace.
• The co-existence of faith and science.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation withFaust is, How are you working to understand your processes and what they mean for how you feel -- and how you can get better?

FIND FAUST

• Website: www.FaustRuggiero.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaustInspire/
• Twitter: https://x.com/faustinspire
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/faustinspire/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast – Faust Ruggiero

00:47 - Introduction & Bio

02:22 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

04:00 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

06:01 - Faust's pull toward psychology and listening ability

07:18 - Faust's listening ability

11:14 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

14:24 - Faust on being a journeyman

23:12 - Faust's take on "mindfulness"

25:51 - What is your super power?

27:54 - Faust on listening in the modern world

29:49 - What does leadership mean to you?

33:12 - Faust on the need to educate on the power of energy

36:28 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing

45:09 - Faust breaks down some of the chapters in his book

59:50 - What lessons have you taken away from the book

01:01:56 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?

01:03:54 - What book has inspired you?

01:07:10 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

01:08:40 - Faust speaks on his faith

01:10:35 - Faust on the coexistence of science and faith

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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