This is a fun one! 

You're going to hear a miracle story from 2003 where Azi and Devorah's paths first crossed. 

You'll hear Devorah's story of how witnessing the tragedy of September 11, 2001 in Manhattan inspired a spiritual transformation and a trek around the world. 

Devorah speaks about her business coaching and consulting for individuals and causes, as well as her recent transformation at work that resulted over the course of her masterminding journey in Azi's 12-week program.

Devorah is a connector and a source of support and wisdom. You can connect with her on Facebook here: iDream Business Coaching

You'll hear about the processes and ideas that have inspired Devorah's transformation as well as how you can tap into the goodness for your own purpose-driven journey.

This is ALSO episode 50 which represents the final piece of Azi's 50 episode commitment. 

(Rest assured, we are CONTINUING with Season II - the commitment went even better than expected!)

More fantastic opportunities for you here, as discussed in the show:

If you'd like to join Azi's 'Begin with the End in Mind' free event, just shoot her an email to join - [email protected] 

AND you can apply to the brand new 'Falling into Place' Mastermind for Female Entrepreneurs - doors open for another week - here :

https://drazi.co/themastermind 

We hear the word ‘insight’ in the world of meditation, mindfulness, personal growth, and spirituality. But, what is it, and how can we utilize its power in our lives?

There are deep explanations in Kabbalah of what ‘insight’ is, how we access it, and what it can help us with, and that’s what today’s convo is all about.

Here’s a rundown of the Episode:

In the first eleven minutes, you’ll hear the inspiration for this episode, and a brief overview of what we’re delving in to. You’ll hear about the new addition to Azi’s family (surprise!) AND a bit about her new masterminding program for women. (Female entrepreneurs or up-and-coming entrepreneurs - this is for YOU!)

Next, you’ll meet “The Millennial Rabbi,” aka Rabbi Daniel Bortz, who shares a unique perspective on what insight is, and how we can experience a flash of understanding as well as how we can incorporate it into our lives to live inspired.

Interestingly, the Torah teaches that women were the last living being created - according to the creation story. As such, women are literally the ‘crown of the creation,’ and it is taught that women have an extra measure of Insight.

Millennial Rabbi shares his personal spiritual awakening story, and we delve into several other avenues of how to access insight and spiritual connectedness in all that we do.

You can connect with Millennial Rabbi on Instagram at http://instagram.com/millennialrabbi 

or on his website: http://millennialrabbi.com/

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To connect with your host, Dr. Azi, Ed,D. - you can visit:

www.DrAzi.co - specifically for the brand new program, go straight to www.DrAzi.co/themastermind and send in your applications. This program will fill up -  apply today if you’d like to join.

On instagram:

http://www.instagram.com/growyourinsight

Facebook community:

https://bit.ly/3h9oAe8

This week on the show, Azi is joined by Lori Palatnik, the founding director of Momentum- an organization that works to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel. 

To date, Momentum has brought over 20,000 participants to Israel to connect with spirituality and their Torah heritage. The Momentum organization is now in partnership with the government of Israel. 

You can connect with Lori’s organization and benefit from a plethora of valuable, inspiring and meaningful content & more here: https://momentumunlimited.org/

Lori speaks about what inspired her to begin this organization, how she organized a team to found this incredible movement, and what continues to inspire her in life and in the work that she does.

She highlights the power of a woman, and explains that “If you inspire a woman, you’re changing the world,” because women are so incredibly influential in their homes and communities.

She speaks about the role of a parent as being a teacher - not a ‘homeschool’ teacher, per se, but a role model of the values that really matter for our children’s lives.

She addresses the messy parts of life and explains that she, just like everyone else, has faced serious challenges. Lori’s shares her personal philosophy about making mistakes and dealing with challenges, and explains how we can take on a new perspective, becoming the ‘framers’ of our lives in order to make the most of whatever comes our way.

It’s a beautiful conversation with Lori who is a leading voice in the global Jewish community. Her wisdom truly INSPIRES.

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Are you starting a movement? A business? Moving one forward and getting ready to up-level? If you could benefit from some inspiration, motivation, clarity, accountability, and support, your host Dr. Azi’s new 12-week mastermind for women is NOW accepting applications!!!

To learn more about the power of masterminding and what it can do for your life and work, visit www.DrAzi.co/themastermind and apply today.

Ask yourself: what do you want your picture of health to look like?

With all that's happening in the world around us, its easy to let self-care practices fall by the wayside.

In this episode with board certified Integrative Health Coach Nomi Levy, you'll learn why self care is the foundation of establishing and maintaining lifelong health. 

Nomi explains the importance of being an active partner in your healing process - whether you're looking to get in shape or upgrade your overall health, your success will be based on how actively involved and 'on board' you are with the plan. 

She explains that a diet is comprised of more than food - what we eat and our daily habits for mind and spirit are all inter-related components in our long term health and wellness.

She advocates for making food choices that will feed the brain and body, and that are also delicious and enjoyable to eat.

You'll hear about:

- how to enjoy meal times by focusing on more than just the food you'r eating

- how to get creative and be flexible with food choices while you're trying to adhere to your health plans

 -how the act of re-engaging with that plan over time will create consistency and the results that you're seeking - for life. 

-the importance of lowering stress in regulating the body's natural ability to function and the brain's ability to be calm and creative

And you'll also hear Azi's 'wellness journey' story of implementing some of the mindset shifts that she learned from Nomi over the past two years, as well as how making some basic and very enjoyable upgrades with food have been beneficial for her mind, body, and spirit. 

To connect with Nomi, you can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomiknowshealth/

To connect with your host, you can send a direct message via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growyourinsight

/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growyourinsight/

& Stay updated with latest events and receive the monthly news that you can use by subscribing at https://www.drazi.co/

In this episode, you’ll hear stories, advice, and learn transformational tools from a selection of past guests from Within Us.

You’ll tap into the spiritual wisdom of the great Chassidic masters shared by Leah Aharoni. Profound, and yet incredibly practical, these insights are all about the transformational power of accepting ourselves and accepting the moment in which we find ourselves.

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski shares wisdom from his decades as a psychiatrist and a foremost spiritual leader in the Jewish world. He gets personal, explaining that every human being has unique capacities for spirituality as well as the ongoing challenge of facing and overcoming self doubt.

“Marathon Mother” (@marathonmother on IG) Beatie Deutsch, a qualified Olympic candidate shares how a “failure” became the turning point in her life that led her on this epic journey. She speaks about her moments of difficulty in the running journey, and shares tools for staying the course both in sports and in life.

You’ll hear an insight from Dr. Benjy Epstein, psychologist, Rabbi, and author of ‘Living in The Presence all about welcoming whatever emotions are coming up for us.

Meditation teacher Davidji (@davidji on IG) shares a story of his ‘holy moment’ in the wake of 9-11 that became the turning point in his life. He speaks on the importance of seeking a meaningful life, and staying present with the legacy that we’re building.

We get into the ‘how to’ of bringing these deep ideas into practice on the day-to-day level. You’ll hear advice from several of our community members on how they’re managing through this difficult time (as shared on social media). There’s a buffet of practical tools and tips here, with lots to choose from.

Finally, you’ll hear from Lori Palatnik, founder of Momentum, all about how she makes one vital perspective shift that changes everything in her life for the better. It’s a sneak peek into our upcoming full length episode with Lori - and it’s full of inspiration for you today.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe where you listen. You can also connect with your host, Azi, on her brand new pages on social media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growyourinsight/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growyourinsight/

And you can learn more about upcoming events and programs as well as listen to the show by visiting https://drazi.co/

How can we move forward when the world and our lives are in a state of flux and change? 

What can be done when we find ourselves not feeling at our best during this time of transition and change? 

Cordelia Gaffar is an Emotions Opener and a Peace Ambassador joining me and sharing her insights on how we can pave the way forward to peace, 

and  how we can show up as mothers, women, leaders, and human beings working collectively toward a brighter tomorrow.

We speak about everything from parenting more peacefully, to navigating the social and race issues of today.

She brings the perspective of a mother of six, sharing her story of journeying toward a more spiritual peace-filled life.

You can learn more about Cordelia and connect with her further by visiting https://www.cordeliagaffar.com/

To connect with your host, Dr. Azi, you can visit https://www.drazi.co/ or via facebook, send a join request to:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/circleofinsight/

This episode and meditation are all about making conscious shifts forward in the direction of our choosing. 

00:00-12:00 In the intro, I share a true story with you about hurrying through the day - and a distinct moment that woke me up to the importance of slowing down.

12:00- 48:30 The meditation is designed to provide you with time to attend to what needs your care and attention in your life, what your values and highest intentions are, and how to align the two.

The meditation was recorded live in Dr. Azi's LIVE Circle of Insight Meditation Event on July 7, 2020. 

The next live meditation circle will take place in August. For updates and invitations as well as other opportunities to connect with your host, visit www.DrAzi.co 

In today’s episode, Azi speaks with a special guest, Yael Trusch, on the spiritual makeup of money and the material world. What is the spiritual potential of money? With so many ideas about money ranging from viewing money as the antidote to all of life’s challenges, or even the ‘root’ of all that is not good in the world, its refreshing to hear this timeless and so very timely wisdom.

Yael Trusch is an educator, writer, and speaker imparting practical and spiritual financial tools to live a joyful, richer life. In her award-winning podcast, Jewish Latin Princess, Yael captivates and empowers with her honest, relatable and profound approach to personal finance.

To access Yael’s special resources on how to set up a money date visit: http://jewishlatinprincess.com/moneydate/

And, for her special resources on Jewish meditationhttp://jewishlatinprincess.com/meditate

Thank you to Lumen for sponsoring this episode- Hack your metabolism and use the code withinus25 to get $25 off at lumen.me

For more information about Dr. Azi Jankovic, her meditation Circles, coaching and learning programs, and more, visit www.DrAzi.co todayEP

This is a meditation for today. With all that is going on in the world, it is easy to lose focus, to feel overwhelmed, and feel enveloped by chaos.

In this meditation we will delve beneath the choppy surface of the ocean of life and connect with stillness and calm. 

We will notice where our attention is being pulled, practice mindful compassionate awareness, and make an intentional shift.

Attention is something to be paid, and yet there are so many forces competing for our attention and making a grab at this valuable resource which is our time.

We all have the same 24 hours in a day. How can we unlock our personal power to make the necessary shifts for this most valuable resource?

In this excerpt from the LIVE Circle of Insight recorded on June 10th, 2020, you will experience a meditation for exactly this.

You'll hear a brief introduction as well as a guided meditation practice. For maximum benefit, listen in a quiet space where you can set aside time to focus on this and this alone. 

Write down your takeaways and stay present with them all week.

Share your takeaways and join our community conversation by sending a join request here:

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/circleofinsight/

Participants from the LIVE Circle shared their shifts in our post meditation reflection section. There were shifts in awareness about physical needs and health, realizations about relationships, and about career decisions.

(Participant stories are not included in this recorded episode)

To participate in a LIVE Circle, you can sign up for the waiting list by entering your email address at this link https://drazi.co/

You'll be notified of future opportunities to participate LIVE.