With all that's going in on the world, I've realized that its time to home in on the transformational tools that matter most.

 With the array of questions that I've been receiving lately about mental health, mindfulness, and how to get through this particularly challenging time that we're in, this episode and all of my content moving forward is going to be geared toward supporting you in shifting from chaos to calm and tapping into the tools that you need most.

00:00-11:00 - I'll share a tip with you about how to make the shift from chaos to calm, and I'll also let you in a lil' story about how I discovered a huge wellness accountability hack in my own life and why I'm still using it today.

11:00 onward: My guest this week is on a mission to create the lives that they want to lead.In this episode, you'll hear her story of the experience that turned her life upside down and ultimately led her to living more deliberately. Shira Gura is kind, down to earth, and inspiring. You can connect further with her by visiting her website https://shiragura.com/

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

Thank you to my guests Chana Mason (Episode 26) and Dave Mason (Episode 34) for your support. To receive a free download of "The Size of Your Dreams," please visit https://bit.ly/2A0S0eo

For more information about the show, to connect with your host, or to attend the community events, visit https://drazi.co/

There is so much happening in the world right now. In today's episode I touch briefly upon some of the current events, and then we shift into an episode that was originally recorded in early May.

How can we move forward together, and how can we build bridges of peace?

Today's interview is a respite from the noise, and an opportunity to reflect and connect more deeply with what is timeless. Today's episode is about the eternal soul.

My guest is Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz, author of "Does the Soul Survive: A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife, Past Lives & Living with Purpose," as well as "Healing from Despair: Choosing Wholeness in a Broken World," and "Increasing Wholeness: Jewish Wisdom & Guided Meditations to Strengthen & Calm Body, Heart, Mind & Spirit."

He served as a member of the Rabbinical Assembly Committee of Law and Standards (1994-2004; 2008-2016) and as a Global Justice Fellow for the American Jewish World Service (2016-2017). A graduate of The Jewish Theological Seminary and Boston University School of Law, Rabbi Spitz is the author of three books and many articles dealing with spirituality and Jewish law.  He has taught the philosophy of Jewish law at the American Jewish University and taught at the Wilkinson College, Religious Studies Department at Chapman University.  (from www.Cbi18.org)

To learn more about Rabbi Elie or to purchase his books, please visit: https://www.cbi18.org/people/rabbi-spitz/

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 the show, to connect with your host, or to attend an upcoming event, please visit https://drazi.co/

What do headstands, distilled water, and being barefoot have in common? 

These bio hacks are research based tools for wellness transformation, and it is a joy to host my big brother - an incredibly well versed author and speaker - who shares all of this, and so much more on this new episode.

Benjamin and I live on opposite sides of the globe - and in many ways we couldn't be more opposite. 

In spite of the fact that our journeys have taken us in seemingly different directions, we both discovered strikingly similar 'cures' or 'remedies' - proactive tools to bring more wellness into our lives - over the course of our journeys.

You'll hear from Benjamin about several of the bio-hacks in his new book, 'The Unchained Life Manual,' and you'll also hear a bit about his journey and the challenges that sent him searching for these methods. 

Whether its mental, physical, or spiritual wellbeing that you seek - this episode is packed with helpful tools and tips for you!

Send Benjamin questions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unchainedearth/ and buy the manual here: https://amzn.to/2WUvhch 

Thank you to our sponsors:

LUMEN - hack your metabolism and use the code withinus25 to get $25 off at lumen.me

Dave and Chana Mason - Creators of The Size of Your Dreams 6-Week Course sign up here https://bit.ly/3d6IvZ2 before June 7th

or get your FREE copy of their book here: https://bit.ly/2ZsQKuP

To join a meditation Circle, Signature Circle of Insight Mastermind, or to receive my weekly 1-minute of inspiration, visit www.drazi.co 

Yonason Goldson shares that the biggest mistake any leader can make is believing that you have to choose between being ethical and being successful. He believes that ethical leadership can synthesize purpose and profit, human values and market value, and a team that works both for you and with you.

From his hitchhiking adventures around the world, to his exploration of ancient spirituality, today's guest has embarked on a journey of seeking truth and sharing it in meaningful ways to benefit people, create community, and unite people around the values that they care about so deeply.

To connect with Yonason, visit https://www.yonasongoldson.com/

You can also connect with your host, Azriela, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAziJank

Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/azriela_jankovic/ 

Or just hop over to www.DrAzi.co to receive your weekly minute of insight - AND invitations to upcoming meetups, coaching groups, meditation and spiritual growth circles, and so much more. You’ll also receive an invitation to try your first circle - for free!

Today on the show I’m speaking to Dave Mason. 

He's a social entrepreneur, lawyer, ordained rabbi - truly a curious soul, and he's written a novel called 'The Size of Your Dreams.'

His book is in the personal growth genre - but its a novel that teaches through a story. This story is about unlocking the potential within its characters, modeling how this same process can happen for literally anyone. 

It asks the question: “What if you could transform you life, health, self image in just 5 min per day?”

You can learn how to do all of this while being engrossed in a story. 

Dave shares what happened behind the scenes, the struggles he went through which inspired the stories he shares and the lessons he imparts.

You can receive a FREE download of this book by visiting: https://bit.ly/3d2PxOs 

And, GREAT NEWS! Your host (Azriela aka Azi) has Mastermind groups opening up right now.

SO, if you'd like to benefit from one of these Circles opening, simply visit this page:

https://www.drazi.co 

Thank you for being an integral part of this community. I hope that you've enjoyed the show.

Do you have a goal on the horizon and not quite sure how to get started? In this time of transition, it can be especially helpful to tap into our deeper and higher levels of PURPOSE.

When you awaken to your higher levels of purpose, fear and doubt have a wonderful way of taking a back seat.

In this special experiential episode, you'll go through the process of choosing a goal, clarifying the goal according to goal science, and discovering your highest purpose related to this goal.

Clarifying your higher, deeper purpose serves to help you get inspired and stay inspired in the face of fear, self-doubt, or any other obstacles between you and the finish line.

You'll experience two short meditations as well as walk away with transformational tools that you can use any time, on your own, to feel more calm, centered, creative, intuitive, and inspired.

You'll listen as participants hash out their goals, tap into purpose, and receive live coaching.

You'll learn how to listen intuitively, and you'll have an opportunity to practice.

You will walk away with transformational tools that can be used in any moment to access greater calm, creativity, clarity, inspiration, and intuition.

This is a taste of Dr. Azi's masterminding circles, and the content included has been taken directly from a LIVE masterminding circle.

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To learn more about the Mastermind Circles opening soon, visit THIS LINK

Do you have a goal on the horizon and not quite sure how to get started? In this time of transition, it can be especially helpful to tap into our deeper and higher levels of PURPOSE.

When you awaken to your higher levels of purpose, fear and doubt have a wonderful way of taking a back seat.

In this special experiential episode, you'll go through the process of choosing a goal, clarifying the goal according to goal science, and discovering your highest purpose related to this goal.

Clarifying your higher, deeper purpose serves to help you get inspired and stay inspired in the face of fear, self-doubt, or any other obstacles between you and the finish line.

You'll experience two short meditations as well as walk away with transformational tools that you can use any time, on your own, to feel more calm, centered, creative, intuitive, and inspired.

You'll listen as participants hash out their goals, tap into purpose, and receive live coaching.

You'll learn how to listen intuitively, and you'll have an opportunity to practice.

You will walk away with transformational tools that can be used in any moment to access greater calm, creativity, clarity, inspiration, and intuition.

This is a taste of Dr. Azi's masterminding circles, and the content included has been taken directly from a LIVE masterminding circle.

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To Sign up for a FREE, LIVE Masterminding Circle with Dr. Azi, visit: https://bit.ly/3eFmbak

If you enjoyed this episode and want to WIN a seat in one of the ongoing Masterminding Circles, you can enter the raffle by doing any of the following (1 ticket per entry):

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For more information about the book, Beyond All Things, visit this LINK

In this episode, special guest Jim Farley speaks with host Azriela about the various initiatives of the Leichtag Foundation, a private foundation located in Northern San Diego, California. He shares the ways in which the foundation is working to create self sufficiency, alleviate human hardship, and stimulate social entrepreneurship both in the local community, and in Jerusalem. 

The model of philanthropy that Mr. Farley speaks about is inclusive - it reaches across generational and cultural divides to create robust community around meaningful ideas and traditions. It is also not without conflict - one of the recent foundation's initiatives to assist the needy has been met with heated controversy. Yet, the foundation is built to honor the legacy of its name sake  - Lee and Toni Leichtag - and its projects reflect a commitment to their values, and the values of kindness and justice. Toward the end of this segment, you'll also hear about the unique connection between the host and today's guest. (10:00-53:00)

(53:00) Host Azriela shares some of the recent initiatives of kindness that have been shared in the Within Us Community on Facebook, including: bag and purse designer Tracey Lipman who is now producing face masks to fill in on a shortage, one woman's efforts to fundraise for and import masks for healthcare workers in Israel - for more information or to donate, email Miriam Lottner: [email protected], and several other stories. 

For more information about Jim Farley and the Leichtag Foundation, visit https://leichtag.org/ or for the Coastal Roots Farm, visit https://www.facebook.com/coastalrootsfarm/

For more information about your host, Azriela Jankovic, you can visit www.DrAzi.co where you will also find the heart centered meditation referenced in this episode. 

This is the recording from a special live episode that was recorded the week of April 2, 2020. 

Parenting psychologist and host Azriela speak about the unique parenting challenges coming up right now with families confined to their homes and so many quarantined under the new COVID-19 safety restrictions and recommendations.

How can parents create reasonable boundaries?

Selfless parenting v. self care - where do we draw the lines?

How can we respond more mindfully and lower our own stress levels?

Tune in for the answers.

To connect with guest Liba Lurie, please visit https://www.libalurie.com/

And to connect with host Azriela Jankovic, Ed,D, please visit https://azrielajankovic.com/