Fractals of Change

In this episode, host Mary Schaub reads listener's experiences by limiting social media, trying Qi Gong, and using psychedelics. 

Key Takeaways

💡 Navigating change can lead to greater meaning and purpose.

💡Ancient practices like Taoism and Buddhism can help cope with modern challenges.

💡'The White Lotus' showcases deep themes of identity and authenticity.

💡Personal experiences with mindfulness can lead to significant growth.

💡Setting boundaries with technology is a crucial step towards mindfulness.

💡Physical practices like Qi Gong can enhance mental and emotional well-being.

💡Mindfulness practices can be efficient alternatives to traditional meditation.

💡Exploring spirituality can take many forms, including psychedelics.

💡Community and shared experiences can foster personal growth.

💡The journey towards authenticity is ongoing and requires patience.

Keywords

✅ change, ✅purpose, ✅ancient practices, ✅mindfulness, ✅spirituality, ✅The White Lotus, ✅Taoism, ✅Buddhism, ✅personal growth, ✅self-improvement

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

In this episode, host Mary Schaub explores what it means to be a peaceful warrior in chaotic times, drawing on ancient Eastern philosophies—specifically Taoism and Buddhism—to navigate the overwhelming pace and uncertainty of modern life.

Mary opens with a personal story from her early twenties, when a rare moment of stillness during a busy New York summer sparked a deep encounter with Buddhist teachings. This experience planted the seeds for a lifelong exploration of presence, simplicity, and acceptance—principles she finds more relevant than ever in today's hyperconnected world. With humor, humility, and hard-won insight, she invites listeners to explore how ancient practices can help us live with more grace and alignment in 2025.

Key Takeaways

💡The clarity comes from stillness, from alignment, from presence.

💡Buddhism encourages embracing the here and now.

💡Wu Wei refers to effortless action.

💡Life is suffering. 

💡Pain and suffering are different.

💡You can avoid pain, but there's hope.

💡The purpose is for us all to help one another.

💡Growth arises through struggle.

💡It's not punishment. It's devotion.

 Compelling Quotes

🎤"Life is suffering. Spoiler alert."

🎤"Pain and suffering are different."

🎤"Growth arises through struggle."

🎤"You are the change you and the world are waiting for."

Links

🌟Ariane Grande "Thank you, Next"

🌟Sheldrick Trust - baby elephants!

Keywords

✅Taoism, ✅Buddhism, ✅Transformation, ✅ Mindfulness, ✅ Inner peace

✅ Change ✅ Purpose, ✅ Wisdom, ✅ Peaceful warrior, ✅ Personal growth ✅ Fractals of Change

#Taoism #Buddhism #Transformation #Mindfulness #WuWei #PeacefulWarrior #ChangeManagement #SpiritualGrowth #StillnessInChaos #ConsciousLeadership #PersonalEvolution #RamDass #PresenceOverPanic #BecomingYourself

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

In this conversation, Matt shares his journey of coping with the loss of his son and his mission to help other families facing similar struggles. The discussion covers the signs of addiction, the role of parents, the impact of grief, and the importance of community support in recovery.  

 Key Takeaways

💡Matt Fischer established the Evan Fischer Foundation after losing his 21-year-old son Evan to a heroin overdose on Thanksgiving Day 14 years ago.

💡He has personally helped approximately 700 children and young people overcome addiction through a model based on unconditional love and relational healing.

💡Drug overdose deaths have increased dramatically, from 3.2 deaths per 100,000 people when Evan died to 32.6 per 100,000 in 2022 (a 147% increase).

💡Signs of addiction can be subtle and progressive, with many parents not recognizing the warning signs until the situation becomes critical.

💡The foundation of recovery is human connection - "human beings heal each other" through unconditional love and support.

💡Matt works with approximately 50 young people at any given time, meeting them personally and following up to ensure their continued recovery.

💡Fentanyl has created an unprecedented crisis, with 70% of the young people Matt meets having recently survived fentanyl overdoses.

💡Parents can unwittingly become "master enablers" by not setting boundaries or failing to recognize signs of addiction.

 Compelling Quotes

🎤"Human beings heal each other. That is why we're here. And that's the gift I got from my son."

🎤"It's not what happens to you in life. It's what you choose to do about it."

🎤"Addiction is a lifelong disease. It lasts for your entire life. So you have to change your life and become empowered yourself."

🎤"Be here now... life is meant to be felt."

🎤"The message I got just looking at my son's body was, 'Hey dad, no one wants to go through this. You can do something.'"

🎤"I'm always working with at least around 50 people at a time... and I'm trying to keep them going."

🎤"You're not renting sobriety. Nobody can take it away from you. You're your own self-reliant human being."

Keywords

✅addiction recovery ✅teen drug addiction ✅fentanyl crisis ✅overdose prevention ✅parenting addicted teen ✅substance abuse help ✅addiction intervention ✅addiction support ✅grief transformation ✅purpose after loss ✅drug addiction signs ✅enabling behavior ✅recovery foundation ✅addiction treatment ✅ Fractals of Change

Hashtags

#AddictionRecovery #TeenAddiction #FentanylCrisis #OverdosePrevention #ParentingHelp #SubstanceAbuse #GriefToGood #PurposeAfterLoss #RecoveryJourney #AddictionSupport #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentingTeens #DrugEducation #HealingTrauma

🌟Links

• Evan Fischer Foundation Memorial Fund
• Stephen Fischer, Nature Photographer

🙏 -Thanks to Matthew Fischer 💜

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

In this episode, host Mary Schaub shares listeners' strategies for managing overwhelming emotions, from cocooning to grounding techniques, while reflecting on her rejuvenating trip to Lisbon and the importance of kindness in everyday interactions.

Takeaways:

💡Mary's trip to Lisbon helped her overcome post-COVID travel hesitation and reconnect with experiences she loves

💡Practicing kindness toward service workers creates positive ripple effects and personal joy

💡Cocooning can be a necessary self-care strategy for some.

💡Listeners shared diverse strategies for coping with overwhelming feelings, including temporary isolation, grounding techniques, and journaling

💡Grounding techniques like the "555 reset" can interrupt anxiety spirals by reconnecting mind and body

💡Handwriting feelings in a journal offers deeper emotional processing than digital alternatives

Compelling Quotes:

🎤 "Just as all the vitriol and anger and rage out there is contagious, so is kindness."

🎤 "Be nice to people for no other reason than because you can. Don't expect anything from it."

🎤 "I knew cocooning would not help me feel better, but that's where I was and that's what I did. And it is what it is."

Show Links:

🔥Delta Air Lines Delta One Lounge🔥

🌟KABUKI Lisboa 🌟

💜 Restaurante Feitoria and Chef André Cruz) 💜

Keywords:

✅mindset shifts ✅overwhelming feelings ✅self-care  ✅ anxiety management ✅personal growth  ✅emotional health ✅travel experiences ✅kindness ✅grounding techniques ✅journaling ✅Coping ✅Grounding techniques ✅Self-care strategies ✅Mindfulness practices ✅Travel after COVID ✅Lisbon ✅Emotional regulation techniques  ✅Mind-body connection ✅ Fractals of Change

#ShobukaiShift #MentalHealthStrategies #CopingTechniques #MindfulnessMatters #TravelAfterCovid #LisbonTravel #GroundingTechniques #JournalingForHealth #EmotionalRegulation #KindnessMatters #AnxietyManagement #SelfCareJourney #DeltaOne #JFK

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

In this episode, Mary Schaub discusses the feelings of overwhelm that many experience in today's rapidly changing world. She shares her personal struggles with overwhelm and explores three mindset shifts to cope with these feelings: sublimation, stoicism, and the anthropologist's perspective. Each shift offers practical strategies for redirecting emotions into constructive actions, fostering resilience, and maintaining a sense of agency amidst uncertainty. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in navigating life's challenges.

Takeaways:

💡Many people are feeling overwhelmed in today's world.

💡Venting does not alleviate feelings of anger or frustration.

💡Sublimation is a healthy way to channel overwhelming emotions.

💡Stoicism teaches us to focus on what we can control.

💡Embracing challenges can lead to personal growth.

💡Living for the greater good provides deeper fulfillment.

💡Curiosity can transform overwhelming experiences into learning opportunities.

💡It's important to have coping strategies ready for difficult times.

💡Repressing emotions is counterproductive to emotional health.

💡We are both the writer and main character of our own lives.

Compelling Quotes:

🎤"Sublimation helps us grow through mastery"

Show Links:

Timeline of World History | Major Time Periods & Ages

Keywords:

✅ overwhelm ✅transformation ✅coping strategies ✅sublimation ✅stoicism ✅emotional regulation ✅mental health ✅self-improvement ✅personal growth ✅mindfulness ✅ Fractals of Change

#overwhelm, #transformation, #coping strategies, #sublimation, #stoicism, #emotional regulation, #mental health, #self-improvement, #personal growth, #mindfulness, #personalcoaching

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

In this episode, Mary engages in a heartfelt conversation with Deborah Zelasny, a writer and content creator. They explore their long-standing friendship, the challenges of teenage years, the impact of influential teachers, and the journey of self-discovery through writing and blogging. Deborah shares her experiences of navigating career changes, the importance of authenticity in content creation, and offers advice for aspiring writers. The discussion culminates in reflections on personal growth, the significance of kindness, and the power of following one's dreams. Warning: this episode may result in your dusting off that unfinished novel!

Takeaways:

💡Embrace continuous personal evolution and be willing to reinvent yourself

💡Support and encouragement are crucial in pursuing creative dreams

💡Authenticity matters more than external metrics of success

💡Creative pursuits often emerge from periods of personal challenge or grief

💡It's never too late to pursue your passions 

💡Friendship can shape our identities and experiences.

💡Influential teachers can have a lasting impact on our lives.

💡Career choices often require sacrifices and adjustments.

💡Evolving as a content creator is essential for growth.

💡Writing is a journey that requires perseverance and self-belief.

Compelling Quotes:

🎤"To make a leap and do something outside the box is challenging"

🎤"What's the point of that gift that was given to you if you don't do anything with it?"

🎤"Stick to the authenticity... that's going to bring you the success and joy that you're really looking for"

Show Links:

🌸Beyond Jersey Momma 🌸

🐦‍⬛Jersey Momma Media🐦‍⬛

🔥Key of the Darkhouse book 🔥

💜Unlovable (The Smiths) 💜

Keywords:

✅creative writing ✅personal transformation ✅author journey ✅content creation ✅creative inspiration ✅career evolution ✅authentic storytelling ✅midlife creativity ✅writing process ✅personal growth ✅ Fractals of Change

#CreativeJourney #AuthorLife #PersonalGrowth #CreativeInspiration #MidlifeCreativity #Authenticity #WritingCommunity #CareerEvolution #StorytellingJourney #CreativeDreams

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

In this episode, listeners write in to tell their personal stories about why they struggle to deal with even small unexpected changes. In this introspective episode, host Mary Schaub delves into the deep-rooted origins of our emotional responses and the importance of self-reflection in personal transformation.

 The episode explores how our past experiences, particularly from childhood, create "hardwired" emotional responses to unexpected changes. Through listener stories, Mary illustrates how individuals can recognize these patterns and work towards more mindful, adaptive behaviors.

Takeaways:

💡 Our reactions to unexpected changes often stem from past experiences and childhood conditioning

💡Self-awareness is crucial in understanding and evolving our emotional patterns

💡Personal growth is a continuous process of learning and adapting

💡Childhood experiences significantly shape our current behavioral responses

💡Being gentle with ourselves during the process of self-discovery is essential

Compelling Quotes:

🎤"We're all the authors and the main characters of the book we're writing about our lives."

🎤"No matter who you are or where you come from, we all have one thing in common. We're all going to be on this earth for a relatively short period of time."

🎤"Life is the process of figuring out the story you want to live, but we're all also figuring out who our main character is."

🎤"The live wire can be retired. It's not needed anymore."

Show Links:

🔥History of the World in 10 minutes (@melodysheep)🔥

🌟Timeline of World History (@UsefulCharts) 🌟

💜Scientists find heightened attention to surprise in veterans with PTSD - Virgina Tech - Dr. Chiu study 💜

Keywords:

✅ personal growth ✅life purpose ✅emotional resilience ✅childhood trauma

✅self-discovery ✅unexpected changes ✅mental health

✅personal transformation ✅psychological patterns

✅emotional intelligence ✅ Fractals of Change

#PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealth #Transformation #Resilience #Mindfulness #EmotionalIntelligence #Healing #PersonalDevelopment #LifePurpose

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

In this conversation, Mary Schaub interviews Rob Kenney, the creator of the popular YouTube channel 'Dad How Do I'. Rob shares his journey from being an introverted sales professional to becoming an internet dad figure for millions. He discusses his childhood experiences, the challenges of mental health in his family, and the impact of bullying on his self-worth. Rob emphasizes the importance of finding purpose, the role of faith and forgiveness in his life, and how he aims to empower others through teaching essential life skills. The conversation also touches on the influence of Mr. Rogers, the challenges of online criticism, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

Key Takeaways

💡Rob started his channel to help people with practical life skills but unexpectedly reached millions, becoming known as the "Internet Dad."

💡His childhood experiences of abandonment shaped his commitment to being present for others.

💡Rob emphasizes forgiveness as essential for personal healing, not just reconciliation with others.

💡He believes in the importance of authentic connection in a digital world focused on quick entertainment.

💡Rob shares both practical skills and wisdom, recognizing that fatherhood involves teaching both.

💡His approach to faith is embodied through service rather than preaching.

💡His L.I.F.E. acronym summarizes his philosophy: Learn, Individual gifts, Forgiveness, Embrace the journey.

Compelling Quotes

🎤"I think we long for a wholesome meal, but we settle for fast food because it's easy."

🎤"Forgiveness is setting a prisoner free and realizing the prisoner was you."

🎤"A dad is more than just Mr. Fix-it. Share your heart with your kids."

🎤"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."

🎤"I'd like to be remembered as a man after God's own heart."

🎤"Life is what happens while we're making other plans."

Keywords

✅Internet Dad    ✅Rob Kenney    ✅Dad How Do I    ✅YouTube parenting

✅practical life skills  ✅forgiveness  ✅digital connection ✅fatherhood advice

✅healing ✅faith and service  ✅authentic parenting  ✅life wisdom 

✅viral YouTube success ✅ Fractals of Change

Hashtags

#InternetDad #DadHowDoI #DigitalParenting #LifeSkills #Forgiveness #AuthenticConnection #FatherhoodJourney #PracticalWisdom #ServiceToOthers #FindingPurpose #HealingJourney #FaithInAction

Links

🌟Dad, how do I YouTube channel

🌟Dad, how do I book

🙏 -Thanks to Rob Kenney 💜

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

In this conversation, Mary Schaub explores the theme of uncertainty in today's world, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and inner work. She discusses the challenges of navigating change and the necessity of embracing equanimity to foster personal growth. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, she encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences with uncertainty and to prioritize their inner well-being as a means to contribute positively to society.

Key Takeaways:

💡Uncertainty is inevitable. The world has always been unpredictable, and resisting change only makes it harder.

💡Our aversion to change is deeply rooted. From societal norms to neurological wiring, humans are primed to prefer stability.

💡Control is an illusion. The need for control often stems from past experiences, anxiety, or fear of failure.

💡Equanimity is the answer. Developing inner stability helps us navigate change with resilience.

💡You are the protagonist of your story. Embracing self-awareness and intentionality shapes a meaningful life.

Compelling Quotes:

🎤“We may be in distress, but we’re not damsels. No one is coming to rescue us.”

🎤“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell.” – Edward Abbey

🎤“When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, and others build windmills.” – Chinese Proverb

🎤“Only when you can be extremely pliable and soft, can you be extremely hard and strong.” – Zen Proverb

🎤“You are the protagonist of the story you are writing for yourself.”

Keywords:

✅Dealing with uncertainty  ✅Fear of change ✅How to embrace change ✅Why change is hard ✅Letting go of control ✅Psychological resistance to change ✅Stoicism and change ✅Growth mindset and transformation ✅Navigating uncertainty ✅ Fractals of Change

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

Mobius Executive Leadership CEO Amy Elizabeth Fox discusses how addressing trauma and fostering personal growth creates more effective business leaders and healthier corporate cultures. Learn how combining psychological insights with leadership development drives sustainable organizational change.

Key Takeaways:

💡Sustainable leadership change requires addressing underlying trauma and psychological patterns

💡Creating psychological safety is essential for organizational transformation

💡Leader self-transformation is key to facilitating broader organizational change

💡Personal trauma influences executive behavior and team dynamics.

💡Trauma-informed approaches to leadership development yield better long-term results

💡Personal healing work translates to better business outcomes and ethical decision-making

💡The pandemic of superficiality in corporate culture hinders genuine connection

Quotes:

🎤"To be a vessel of others or societal transformation, one has to place oneself in a constant process of self-transformation."

🎤"Until you can step back and turn back to pay attention to what were those defining events and start to integrate them, both the memory and the emotion - you're really inhibited by the footprint of those events in your psyche."

🎤"There are two big secrets in corporate life. The first is the level of trauma and regression that senior leaders are making their choices from... The other secret is the precious gold mine of spirituality that's under the conference table."

🎤"You don't have to teach people how to love. You don't have to teach people how to open their heart... You just have to get rid of the conditions that live in organizations that are hindrances to those things."

Keywords: 

✅ Vertical Development ✅executive leadership development ✅organizational transformation ✅trauma-informed leadership ✅corporate culture change ✅business psychology ✅leadership coaching ✅emotional intelligence ✅workplace wellness ✅personal development ✅ Fractals of Change

Hashtags: #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalChange #TraumaInformed #CorporateCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #WorkplaceMentalHealth #BusinessTransformation #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipTraining

🙏 Thanks to: @amyelizabethfox, @mobius-executive-leadership

Show Links:

🔥Mobius Executive Leadership

🔥Mobius Executive Leadership YouTube Channel

🔥The Next Practice Institute - 2025 Gathering

🔥Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World (Christian Madsbjerg)

🔥Trauma Informed Coaching Program

🔥The Male Dilemma (David J. Fox)

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub

Contact: [email protected]  

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)