IGNITE U PODCAST

This dance between leveraging your innate ambition/drive while also feeling fulfilled and finding purpose is one many experience. In this episode we discuss just that.

This episode features Chase Kosterlitz, fondly known as 'Surfer Chase,' a father, and former college basketball athlete turned water sports enthusiast who has carved his life & career out of his passion.

Sit down with us as we navigate the tides of Chase's life journey—from his early days of playing basketball to his eventual love for kiteboarding and how the devastation of Hurricane Katrina steered him onto this unexpected path. We delve into the delicate balance of competitive drive and the drive for self-worth, and how these two have shaped Chase's personal and professional life. Listen as we unpack the pitfalls of an unchecked pursuit for excellence, and how learning from legendary surfer Kelly Slater's career has taught him the importance of celebrating accomplishments and creating new goals.

Chase brings to light the importance of trusting your instincts and following your passion, a mantra that has guided him away from conventional paths and towards a life brimming with freedom and fulfillment. He shares his insights into the unique challenges of parenting while living an unconventional lifestyle and the transformative power of quality time spent with loved ones. Join us as we explore how to manage fear in decision-making and how taking risks can lead to unexpected success. Dive in, and you might just uncover the secrets to igniting your own journey and setting your own waves in motion.

(0:00:00) - Chase's Journey

(0:04:14) - From Student to Professional Athlete

(0:11:16) - Competition and Self-Worth in Athletics

(0:15:42) - Finding Balance in Pursuing Excellence

(0:26:52) - Following Passion and Trusting the Journey

(0:31:42) - Prioritizing Self and Conscious Parenting

(0:41:05) - Taking Action, Overcoming Fear and Regret

(0:46:39) - Blue Zone SUP Retreats and Brotherhood

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We promise you this: By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of how to harmonize the masculine and feminine energies within you, and how this inner polarity is key to bringing out your best self. And as always you'll get a few laughs in along the way!

Maybe hearing "excellence" and/or "mastery" may trigger you, or even excite the perfectionist inside of you, but we are here to unravel the true potential behind these words. And it probably isn't what you think..

We'll begin by defining what excellence means to us. It's not about extreme performance, it's about sustainable growth that doesn't compromise our well-being. We'll discuss how mastery in life differs from mastering a skill, and how true excellence is not measured by external markers, but by the quality of our internal dialogues.

As we move forward, we harness lessons from nature, discussing how it uses cycles like the moon phases and seasons as tools for growth and balance. We then explore how you can achieve balance in your own life, even in the midst of chaos, by controlling your energy and staying focused on your mission. And finally, we'll shed light on the concept of sovereignty and how it can be achieved through balance. So grab your favorite cup of tea or cacao, sit back, and join us in this discussion on the exploration of balance in achieving excellence and life mastery.

(0:00:00) - Achieving Excellence With Balance

(0:04:52) - Defining Mastery and Excellence

(0:08:31) - Mastery in Life Vs. Skills

(0:17:32) - Finding Your True Balance

(0:28:20) - The Flow and Intensity of Nature

(0:33:48) - Understanding and Leveraging Seasonal Energy

(0:39:59) - Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

(0:49:53) - Finding Stillness in a Chaotic World

(0:56:09) - Implementing Sovereign and Balanced Living

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Are you prepared to embrace your fears, recognize your mortality, and truly LIVE? This captivating discussion with Alexander Awakens is about to flip your world upside down. Alexander, the corporate American turned nomadic yogi, healer, and intentional community builder, paints for us a vivid picture of his journey of transformation, ignited by a diagnosis of Crohn's disease.

Alexanders mission is awakening people to their full capacity of peace, purpose and pleasure.

Yoga Teacher Trainer | Embodiment Coach | Leadership Expert

In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the 

4 PILLARS OF PERSONAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY: Song, Dance, Storytelling and Silence.

Together, we explore the nuances of tantric energy, the power of intentional community living, the art of storytelling, and the importance of embodying leadership. Tune in as we discuss embracing imperfections, acknowledging our mortality, and the role of nurturing connections in our lives. Don't miss this conversation filled with wisdom and personal metamorphosis. 

Grab that cup of cacao and join us on this epic journey with Alexander Awakens!

(0:00:00) - Intro to Alexander Awakens

(0:04:20) - Community, Tantra, and Temple nights

(0:13:55) - Exploring Path to Personal Transformation

(0:24:05) - Recognizing Death to Fully Live

(0:36:57) - Embracing Embodied Leadership in Education

(0:44:28) - Embracing All Parts of ourselves

(0:54:23) - Connection, God, and Full Spectrum Expression

(1:01:00) - Keys to Living Your Best Life

(1:05:52) - Retreats, Pilgrimage, and Embodied Leadership

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This week is for the queens! We have the somatic success expert, Keri Ford, and she shares her transformational journey and her unique approach as a somatic coach. Keri's mission is to help women redefine success from a holistic lens and guides them to reconnect with their bodies. We venture into the world of somatic healing and true women's empowerment. We unearth the healing potential of working with the body and the nervous system or systems in partnership.

We venture deeper into the wild woman archetype, exploring the role of somatic practices in regulating the nervous system and rewriting trauma imprints in the body. Keri enlightens us about her 'Anxious Achiever Archetype Framework' and its relationship with the four stress responses. Experience the magic of practices such as timeline therapy, breathwork, rage rituals, and hypnosis. We touch on the challenges and liberation that comes with embracing the wild woman archetype and releasing shame.

Listen in as Keri shares her insights on conscious partnerships, the freedom of love, and the importance of embracing grief. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation...

(0:00:00) - Exploring Somatic Healing and Personal Growth

Carrie and I discuss divine partnership, somatic success coaching, and intention bracelets to help women reconnect and achieve holistic success.

(0:05:11) - Embracing the Wild Woman Archetype

Carrie and I discussed somatic practices, four stress responses, timeline therapy, breathwork, rage rituals, hypnosis, wild woman archetype, and shame release.

(0:21:01) - Power Dynamics and Healing in Relationships

Feminine power, hunter-gatherer model, wild and wise warrior, somatic work to rewrite trauma imprints.

(0:33:31) - Choosing Yourself and Embracing Grief

We discuss finding oneself, embracing freedom in relationships, empowering one's queen, and understanding love.

(0:42:32) - Healing, Release, and Pleasure

Releasing stored emotion and energy in the body, finding a safe space, taking time for self-healing, and expressing desires in the bedroom are discussed for powerful and liberating healing.

(0:51:33) - Exploring Sexual Control and Open Communication

Creating safe space to explore sexuality, power of consent, laughter and learning, exploring controlling side, honoring partner's 'no', making sex a somatic practice, creating trust.

(0:58:44) - Conscious Partnership and Embracing the Self

Neutral third parties, underlying love and need, professional and wild sides, pointless play, embracing multifaceted identities discussed.

(1:03:45) - Connecting With Keri and Her Offerings

Connecting with self, feminine/masculine roles, releasing emotion, neutral third party, consent, laughter, and learning discussed.

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Can you remember a time when you had to tap into your deepest courage to confront something painful from your past? Ever wondered how rites of passage can help in navigating the rocky journey from boyhood to manhood? Join us on a transformative journey with Jake Hoffman, a beacon of hope and resilience, as we share stories of growth, healing, and the power of vulnerability that will move and inspire you.

Jake, a testament to the strength of the human spirit, takes us through his awe-inspiring journey of self-awareness, personal development, and how he healed his childhood pain that had long been his life's silent orchestrator. We understand the pressure men face to achieve external success, and how spirituality can act as a soothing balm to fill the void. We explore the complexities of the transition from boyhood to manhood and the role of essential virtues in navigating this shift.

We dissect the 12-step program as a roadmap to healing trauma and discuss how to distinguish between love and survival. Find out how confronting unresolved trauma can lead to an authentic return to our true selves, and how living a life of purpose is possible. As we wrap up, Jake graciously shares how you can connect with him through Instagram and his website. This is definitely one episode you wouldn't want to miss- a heartening exploration of personal growth, healing and the power of love.

(0:00:00) - Exploring Transformation, Initiation, Depth, and Duality

(0:07:34) - Transformation and Healing Through Personal Development

(0:21:55) - External Success, Suppression, Spiritual Growth

(0:28:26) - Exploring Masculinity and High Performance

(0:44:08) - Understanding Trauma and Choosing Love

(0:53:17) - "Let Love In" Book Description

(1:02:14) - Connecting Through Instagram and Website

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We believe each human has 5 bodies. The physical, Emotional, Energetic, Spiritual, and Mental. This episode is all about the mental body and how we can truly fortify our mindset, featuring mindset specialist, James Silva. Listen in as we explore the power of our upbringing and the resilience or resistance it can foster. James, a Vegas native, offers unique insights into the duality of city life and its potential for fostering resilience and creativity.

Then we move into the power of love and its evolution. Hear how the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe used the love of their parents to excel and how you too can find comfort in yourself to reach your full potential. The discussion then navigates to understanding and trusting your intuition, cultivating trust, overcoming fear, and the importance of physical and emotional metrics in building resilience and emotional intelligence.

Finally, we examine the concept of accepting and integrating multi-identities, with a fascinating look at Carl Jung's idea of the shadow self. Learn how to become your own best friend rather than your worst enemy as James offers practical advice and insights on choice, love, and building your own path. Join us as we help you navigate life's chaos and help you connect with your own internal reference point.

(0:00:00) - Transformative Conversations on Mindset

Cities can foster resilience, navigating chaos can lead to creativity, and James Silva's work focuses on self-empowerment.

(0:14:42) - The Power of Love and Evolution

We examine love vs. trauma, MJ & Kobe's success, pushing from fear vs. love, and intentional responses from the heart.

(0:28:39) - Understanding and Trusting Intuition

Cultivating intuition, distinguishing fear from truth, and slowing down to access subtle nudges are discussed.

(0:34:33) - Cultivating Trust and Overcoming Fear

Fear is an invitation to build resilience, confront it with exposure therapy, trust intuition, and do a hard thing daily.

(0:47:34) - Physical and Emotional Metrics

Building resilience and emotional intelligence through physical representation, metrics such as exercise, sleep, nutrition, and conversations, and internal family systems therapy.

(0:53:18) - Accepting and Integrating Multi-Identities

Exploring Carl Jung's shadow self, different identities, and healing to gain control, to better understand and accept ourselves.

(1:04:37) - Choice, Love, and Building Your Path

We discuss self-love, choices, paths, and connecting with the speaker online.

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Join us as we navigate the controversial waters of what men want from women, discussing nine key things that men crave. Remember to stay open-minded as we explore the primal, beastly side of the masculine psyche and the conditions that need to be met for men to safely express this aspect of their personality. We delve into the need for men to feel safe and empowered and how women can help facilitate this, creating a dynamic that leads to a stronger connection and understanding between partners.

This episode also delves into the concept of love in relationships, particularly the importance of claiming, giving, and the reciprocal nature of these actions. We believe that both partners need to show up and be willing to give and claim in equal parts, resulting in a deeper connection and trust. Furthermore, we explore the significance of vulnerability in relationships, the need for men to feel secure in expressing their emotions, and the crucial role women play in creating a safe space for this to happen.

Finally, we address the importance of freedom within relationships and the need for both partners to be open to exploration. This conversation underscores the importance of communication, the acknowledgment of fears and insecurities, and the need for a healthy balance of freedom and commitment. We round off by discussing the power of feminine energy, the role of men in supporting women's journey, and the need to restore balance in a patriarchal society. This episode is a raw and real discussion that seeks to provide understanding and spark thought-provoking conversations about the dynamics of relationships.

(0:00:00) - Exploring Masculine Empowerment and Polarity

We explore how men need safety, empowerment, and understanding to show their beast.

(0:14:24) - Safe and Celebrated

We discuss consent, boundaries, safety, and celebrating men's dark sides.

(0:22:07) - Love in Relationships

Claiming and giving are essential for relationships, requiring both partners to show up and trust each other for deeper connection.

(0:29:12) - Vulnerability and Support in Relationships

Men need to feel secure in their vulnerability for a successful relationship, and women can help by creating a safe space for expression.

(0:44:11) - Exploring Sexual Freedom in Relationships

Freedom in relationships requires open exploration, communication, trust, understanding, and verbal connection.

(0:51:01) - The Power of Feminine Energy

A man's protector role is activated when hearing a woman's fears, and the implications of a masculine woman attracting a feminine man are explored, along with the power of Dom/sub play and its healing potential.

(0:59:55) - Listener Feedback and Future Guests

Claiming and giving in relationships, men's vulnerability, freedom to move through fear, toxic masculine culture, and embracing the feminine are discussed.

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Listen in as we embark on a powerful journey with our guest, Tori Gordon: a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, peak-performance coach, and award-winning content creator. In this enlightening discussion, we explore the transformative power of self-exploration and healing, and the importance of adopting a student mentality to foster continuous growth and development. Tori shares her personal journey of pursuing recognition and praise, only to find herself feeling empty, and how this led her to dig deep within herself, shedding light on the power of recognizing what's standing in our way of personal growth.

Our conversation takes a turn into the realm of emotions as we explore the challenging task of holding both hope and grief in moments of difficulty. We discuss how these two seemingly contrasting emotions can coexist, and how practices such as meditation and breathwork can allow for the presence of both. Tori shares her personal experience of seeking recognition and praise to avoid grief, and we emphasize the importance of allowing ourselves to fully experience grief as a necessary step towards healing.

As we navigate the journey towards success, we reflect on the importance of staying connected to your authentic self and prioritizing pleasure and play in our lives. We also discuss the benefits of creating space for ourselves and understanding our values and priorities. Finally, we touch on the fascinating realm of sex magic and tantra, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to the moment and tapping into our root chakra to release stored trauma. We invite you to join us in this transformative journey that will leave you empowered and inspired to embrace life's timings and trust the process.

(0:00:00) - Exploring Transformation and Growth

(0:17:11) - Holding Hope and Feeling Grief

(0:26:19) - Navigating Success and Prioritizing Pleasure

(0:31:53) - Feminine Freedom and Creating Space

(0:39:16) - Exploring Pleasure and Play in Life

(0:50:31) - Exploring Sex Magic and Tantra

(0:59:00) - Embracing the Wild Woman

(1:07:54) - Finding Love and Embracing Life's Timing

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This week we have Carissa Johnsen on for a special episode, who guides us through her journey of personal transformation and spiritual enlightenment. Our discussion kicks off with exploring presence, prayer, and the power of energy balancing. Our guest shares her experiences transitioning from high-energy activities to peaceful practices, emphasizing the significance of Qigong, and energy clearing. Introducing the "whole human" concept embodying leadership that marries both feminine and divine masculine; skills, qualities, and essences.

Carissa Johnsen is an advisor for spiritual leadership and a private spiritual guide for public figures & high performers.

She has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, and Shamanic Healing with over 7 years of experience and over 4,000 hours logged in the field of human behavior, energy healing, leadership coaching, and business consulting.

"I'm here to guide the Leaders of the world to HEAL the parts of themselves that got sacrificed on their way to the top."



We navigate through the complexities and realities of achieving success, only to realize avoid and an absence of fulfillment. Carissa discusses her struggle with depression, her path to self-realization, and her sabbatical into shamanic work. Hear about her journey from substance abuse and toxic relationships to finding the power of mentorship, turning pain into purpose, and the importance of changing our perspectives on health and wellness.

Venture with us as we explore the relationship between God and shamanism, and the power of inquiry in finding answers to our spiritual questions. Carissa shares her insights on the importance of right relationships and walking the path of beauty, and the importance of play in personal growth and the power of collaboration and community. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance for anyone seeking personal transformation, spiritual enlightenment, and leadership lessons.

(0:00:02) - Navigating Transformation and Divine Guidance

Presence, embodiment, prayer, Qigong, energy clearing, and a divine feminine approach to leadership are discussed.

(0:10:14) - Creating Success and Personal Fulfillment

I reflect on material success, health decline, identity crumbling, and depression, and my journey of healing through shamanic work.

(0:15:53) - From Desperation to Mentorship

Substance abuse, toxic relationships, lack of tools, addiction, health and wellness, and mentorship are discussed.

(0:28:05) - God and Shamanism Exploration

Exploring God, shamanism, and inquiry to make God cool again.

(0:34:00) - Exploring Shamanism and Finding Purpose

We discuss God, ancient shamanism, right relationship, walking in beauty, and universal shamanism.

(0:47:38) - Navigating Personal Transformation and Professional Responsibilities

We discuss presence, spiritual healing, material success, masculine/feminine energies, and practical tools.

(0:53:38) - Embracing Feminine Leadership in Business

Embracing feminine and masculine energy in leadership, cultivating healthy masculine energy, and valuing feminine qualities such as vulnerability for communication.

(1:03:33) - Integrating Spirituality and Play

Balancing spiritual practice with everyday life, exploring simplicity, connecting with the soul, understanding spirituality and religion, and embodying the feminine.

(1:08:43) - Play's Importance in...

Welcome to another juicy episode of the Ignite U Podcast, where we explore the importance of pleasing your queen and prioritizing her sexual energy. We share our personal stories and experiences with pleasure, sexual blocks, and how this has become a pillar for igniting our lives. As we discuss the role of sex in our relationship with creation, we invite you to deepen your connection with this practice and harness the power of your sexual energy for a more fulfilling life.

In this episode, we focus on the significance of creating a safe space for our partners to express their pleasure and desires. We emphasize the importance of communication and setting intentions to create a secure and inviting atmosphere. We also share tips on how to read the female body, explore different techniques, and approach sexual connection from an energetic perspective. Our goal is to help you create a container of safety, excitement, understanding in your sexual relationships.

We also discuss the concept of "outcome without cum" and the truth that many women fake it in order not to make men feel emasculated. We explore the power of play and letting arousal come and go naturally, diving into the energetic exchange between two people and how to work with this energy. So join us in this transformative conversation and discover how to enhance pleasure in your sexual relationships, honor your partner's yes's and no's, and ultimately, ignite your life and hers!

(0:00:02) - Pleasure and Sexual Energy Importance

We discuss nature's role in pleasure, sex, and connection with creation.

(0:11:25) - Sexual Experience and Communication

Tapping into energy, prioritizing pleasure, understanding the female body, "outcome with outcome", and play are discussed to enhance sexual experiences.

(0:20:55) - Safe Sexual Relationships

Creating a safe space to communicate desires and affirmations, exploring energetic connection, and honoring yeses and noes.

(0:30:56) - Creating Space for Sexual Exploration

Creating time and space for pleasure, embracing primal and softer expressions of pleasure, understanding 'no outcome' and honoring yeses and noes of partners.

(0:43:10) - Exploring Energetic Exchange and Sexual Pleasure

Exploring energetic exchange, hands, breath, and creating a secure space for pleasure.

(0:51:40) - How To Pleasure Your Queen

The art of cunnilingus, body reading, communication, and anatomy to create connection and pleasure.

(1:01:47) - Perineum Massage and Importance of Aftercare

We explore the power of perineum massage, honoring all emotions and energies during sex, and creating a safe container.

(1:12:58) - Enhancing Pleasure in Sexual Relationships

Create space and time for pleasure, explore the dance of pleasure without expectation, and enjoy the beauty of the experience.

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