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In this episode I speak with Ashley Sanderson. Ashley helps people with fully embracing their sexuality. She talks about her transformation of her being tired of being jealous, insecure and not liking what she saw in the mirror. She talks about how she developed self-love. She created "Challenge the Mirror" which helps people understand how you speak to yourself and how that affects you.  

Ashley also explains what it means to be sexy. She talks about letting go of shame and guilt to allow yourself to feel sexy. Also, she talks about how she helps people identify different traumas that may be constricting their sexuality.  

Ashley also shares her ideas on how porn effects our sexuality. We talk about how porn can train our bodies to only feel pleasure in a certain way and that can affect our sex lives. She also tells us what advice she gives people who are in a toxic relationship.  

www.challengethemirror.com 

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In this episode I speak with former MMA fighter and Author Mark Tullius. Mark tells us about his history in fighting and dealing with traumatic brain injuries. He tells us about dealing with the symptoms of major head injuries mainly depression and anxiety. He also talks about what motivates fighters and how their motivations can lead to success and failure.  

Mark also tells us why he writes dark and disturbing themes in his novels. He tells us how writing can be used for therapeutic purposes. We also talk about how writing can be used to release trauma from your past and also make goals for your future.  

Mark also tells us about his cannabis use and how it has changed over time. He tells us how he thinks cannabis improves his quality of life. He also shares a beautiful life changing DMT trip he once took 

www.marktullius.com

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In this Episode I speak with Kathryn Colleen. Kathryn has her PhD in Mathematics and is author of numerous books and articles. Kathryn mapped out the 11 stages of human and spiritual development by taking research from many psychologists and scientists from the past. Kathryn explains each of the stages and tells us how to identify which stage we are in so we can move forward in our personal growth. 

Kathryn also explains her unique branch of mathematics that’s involved in how humans make decisions. She talks about spirituality in the scientific community. She also explains how science deepens her spirituality.  

Kathryn also explains a new way of tantra that she is involved with. She explains how she works with couples do give a deeper connection between partners. She also talks about how sex can be a part of spiritual development. 

www.KathrynColleen.com

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In this episode I speak with Dr Elia Gourgouris. Dr Elia has a PhD in clinical psychology and is a #1 bestselling author whose books include “7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis” and “7 Paths to Lasting Happiness”. Dr Elia explains the 4 personality types of people when going through a crisis. He gives tips on how to navigate a crisis. He talks about understanding resilience and flexibility when going through hard times. He talks about the crises we are all facing today with the pandemic and how these crisis's compound. 

Dr Elia also explains the importance of listening to your intuition. He talks about understanding your inner critic and not allowing it to take control of your life. He also tells us how he defines happiness. He explains the connection between purpose and happiness. He also tells us how personal responsibility, learning from experience, and letting things go are all very important aspects of happiness. 

www.dreliagourgouris.com

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In this episode I speak with Brian Berneman. Brian is trained in Tibetan Buddhism, yoga, meditation and also has his graduate degree in Neurosciences. Brian tells us what it was like living in a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center for 2 years. Brian tells us how he learned to bring his meditation and yoga practices into his regular life. 

 Brian also co-founded the “Conscious Action” movement in New Zealand. He explains how he was motivated to create an environment movement that was more optimistic rather than leaving people feeling depressed and helpless. He talks about how we should understand our own values and see if we are living our values in our everyday actions. 

Brian also shares some ways he learned from his Buddhist training on how to deal with mental health issues. He talks about how we have normalized an unhealthy mental health in our society. He shares how to process your feeling properly and how to live in your body rather than always in your head.  

Instagram - @consciousactionnz 

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In this episode I speak executive mindset coach Bas Lebesque. Bas tells us his story of losing his mother when he was younger, to entering the financial markets, to eventually becoming a mindset coach. He tells us ways that he helps people develop a healthy mindset. He tells us about the “inner work” that is required for change to occur and also the stories we tell ourselves that prevent us from changing. 

Bas tells us about the “4 question method” developed by Byron Katie that really helped him look at situations differently. He also tells us about going from 5 minutes of meditation to being about to do a 9-hour session. He also tells us about taking ice baths and the benefits he receives from that.  

Bas also shares learning to understand his sexuality. He tells us how “coming out” is a continuous process and the stories that he creates around that. 

www.baslebesque.com

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In this episode I speak with Shane Norte. Shane is part of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. He started the “Church of the People for Creator and Mother Earth” located in the La Jolla Indian Reservation in Southern California. Shane does healing retreats using Psilocybin mushrooms. He gives all the details on how he conducts a ceremony based in his traditions. 

Shane talks about the importance of bringing ceremony and community back into society. He talks about the issues facing native communities and reservations. We also talk about the epidemic of loneliness in society and the need to be there for each other. 

Shane also tells us of his experiences protesting pipelines and mining companies. He shares what it's like standing up to power. He tells us of the arms the government uses when confronting the protests. 

www.churchofthepeopleforcreatorandmotherearth.com 

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In this episode I speak with former police officer, councilor, and author of the book “Lighting the Blue Flame” Clint Adams. Clint explains what he teaches people in counseling to help deal with their mental health issues. He explains the fight or flight part of our brains and how they get intertwined with our memories and cause mental health issues. He tells us how to “interrupt the pattern” and break certain bad habits. 

Clint also tells us a story of when he was a police officer talking with a heroin addict in jail that influenced him to become a councilor. He also tells us what he teaches police officers so they can deescalate tense situations. 

Clint also shares tips on how to become more resilient in life and make it through tough situations. He also tells us about seeing the signs of suicide and ways to prevent it.

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In this episode I speak with Suvi Inkinen. Suvi helps people with their psychedelic experiences and integration. Suvi works with Psilocybin mushrooms and the cactus San Pedro. She shares some of her experiences and how she works with them. She also explains how psychedelics are now being used in clinical environments and the possible downsides that arise from that. 

Suvi opens up about her struggles with an eating disorder for many years. She explains the process of understanding and embracing our suffering. She also explains the importance of trusting yourself and how to find that trust. 

Suvi also tells us about Huna. Huna is a philosophy on life and self-empowerment that originated in Hawaii that heavily influenced her. It’s a philosophy about taking responsibility for your life. 

Suvi on Instagram - @hunaworks

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In this episode I speak with writer, comedian and director of the Comedy Here Often Podcast Network Dan Duvall. Dan tells us about his battle with addiction and his road to recovery. He shares how his career started to take off but he was always drunk and never present enough to enjoy his successes.  

Dan explains the idea of how the opposite of addiction is connection. We talk about how you can reconnect with yourself, the people close to you, and to the present moment.  

Dan also talks about what it was like living with a lack of self-worth. He explains how that lead to him manipulating people to make them think you’re something that you’re not. He explains how he had to learn to be himself and love himself. He also talks about learning what you can and cannot control in life and how that can bring an inner peace. 

Dan on twitter - @lazerdoov

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