The challenge of the unknown future is so much more exciting than the stories of the accomplished past. Simon Sinek   When you face challenge and experience adversity – do not give up! It is within these moments that we really need to test ourselves. If we stop due to self-doubt and limiting beliefs we … Continue reading 127: Leigh Martinuzzi| 3 Minute Thought: Persevere & Persist When Facing Challenge

Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, has been called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph and was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas.

From being born and raised in India, Karan now lives and works our of Brooklyn, New York, sharing his work on writing and meditation with over 100,000 subscribers each week.

In this episode we go on a spiritual journey reviewing the states of Dharma and Karma. We bring the East to the West. What it means to live towards your innate tendencies, striving to purify thoughts and actions and how through the law or Karma does every action have an equal and opposite reaction.

We discuss meditation, silence, yoga and even touch on the thought of death and how that relates to living a life with passion and purpose.

I really hope you enjoy this interview with Karan as much as I did and until next time, peace, passion and purpose.

On Following Your Passion and Awakening To Your Authentic Path  “We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” May Sarton   When you take the courage to take that first step towards living a life that is more authentically your own, you may never look back. In … Continue reading 125: Leigh Martinuzzi with Aleesha Nash| On Following Your Passion and Awakening To Your Authentic Path

“You are a fish out of water.”

Amazon Best-Selling Author, Podcaster, lover of iced tea and snarky banter, Faydra is determined that no one facing a crisis feel alone. Known in pop culture as America’s Crisis Coach™ Faydra interviews high-achievers who have faced unimaginable obstacles and come out on top. Her bold approach to crisis management is out of the box and is changing lives.

In this episode we talk about how to get out of the fire and overcome crisis. Faydra shares her expertise and some positive light on how we can deal and manage with these challenges we face so that we can go on living a kick ass life.

Discussing the beauty and importance of expressing your self, how to deal with fear and conformity, the value of communities, the grief and loss cycle, the concept of grace and validation and also how to manage forgiveness. So much gold in this show.

I really hope you enjoy this chat and would like to ask you to please leave your thoughts. Until next time, get out of the crisis and into a life you love. Peace, passion and purpose.

Today I review a book on what it means to live life on the verge. The verge is a place, as Cara describes, where two rivers join. It is here where life flourishes greatly. In life this place called the verge exists by living in the now.

By waking up to each moment will allow you to appreciate life more deeply and calmly. It is also that by becoming more attuned in the present that you and all your brilliance flourishes.

If you with to seek some new perspective as well as insights and techniques on how to tap into you personal power then this is a great read.

I hope you can support the show and pick up a copy using the amazon links within.

“I don’t know enough to worry, so don’t worry.” Jeffrey Slayter   In this episode I discuss why the differences between beliefs and behaviours and why beliefs don’t always need to come before behaviours, which is commonly thought the case. Action helps change. Action takes you towards those goals you desire to achieve. You must … Continue reading 122: Leigh Martinuzzi| 3 Minute Thought: Beliefs vs. Behaviours

John Chapman is a serious adventurer and has become a well-known name in the Australian bush-walking scene and as a world explorer. His passion began as a student when him and some buddies decided to do some walking - from there the passion grew. He created a keen interest in climbing and has climbed some of the greatest peaks around Australia and across the globe.

His serious experience navigating the bush and tracks around the globe lead him to writing articles for various magazines and publication and then onto writing books. He held various jobs throughout his adventures to fund his trips and feed this style of lifestyle. He know writes guide books that while don’t pay very well certainly allow him to take longer trips away to fulfil his passion.

In this episode we chat all about hiking, climbing and simply following your passion. If you want to enjoy what you do then you may need to make some compromises in life.

Passion filled and very enjoyable, I hope you felt the same. Until next time peace, passion and purpose.

Your Guide To When Saying Yes & No Is Appropriate In this episode I share my thoughts on when it is appropriate to say yes and when to say no. This are two very powerful words and both have the ability to transform our lives. One is not necessarily more favourable than the other, both … Continue reading 120: Leigh Martinuzzi| Your Guide To When Saying Yes & No Is Appropriate

Jason Wrobel is a world-renowned leader in organic raw vegan cuisine, culinary education and epicurean entertainment. With a focus on radical simplicity and artful presentation, he imbues his ecstatic raw food creations with the energy of fresh, local, organic produce and the healing properties of raw superfoods.

“My goal as a culinary artist is to use organic raw and living foods as a catalyst to heal our bodies and increase our longevity,” said Wrobel.

He does this by using food, music and entertainment to inspire people’s creativity, tantalize their imaginations and turn them on to how fun, easy and incredibly tasty healthy organic cuisine can be. His dishes have become hands-down favorites among celebrity clients who consistently rave about his healthy, innovative and delicious plant-based creations.

In this episode we discuss his passion as he inspires and shares the wonderful world of food and all its benefits. It is not all Vegan yet more a multi-dimensional approach to both food and health. Discussing the ins and outs of certain types of foods and specific benefits and the overall reason for adopting such a way of life. He is both knowledgeable and thorough on this topic.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did and until next time, can’t wait to hear from you, peace, passion and purpose.

"We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War’s a spiritual war… our Great Depression is our lives." Chuck Palahniuk

This is a remarkable and fascinating read. It is fresh perspective on how we can help other heal and overcome anxiety and depression – escape from dark places. Ambra shares her personal experience as she had to learn how to help heal her son who visited a very dark place. No surprisingly he is not alone.

It is said that one in four young adults suffer from a mental illness that is diagnosable. The other stats she discovers are also alarming. She realises that even with all the variety of therapies that exist, there still seems a lacking improvement among the young people as it relates to anxiety and depression. Why? That is the path she takes us all on the journey within the pages of this book.