Mettle Brain

Have you ever heard of "The Ship of Theseus"? It is a fascinating thought experiment that I discuss in this episode of Monday morning musings. I came across the allegory of The Ship of Theseus twice in a day and found myself deep in thought about how change is happening at a deep level. I pose some interesting questions and insights to think about in light of this allegory: what are you trying to preserve in yourself? Do you have the tools you need to create? What about your significant other, have key aspects of them seem to have vanished?  Of course, life is an adventure... but after reflecting on The Ship of Theseus life is even more exciting considering everything is changing all the time.  

This episode is with Paul Brockbank, when he was interviewed he was the current CEO of Yours.co. (You can now find him at Fat Cats Entertainment. He is a charismatic leader in his community and also my Dad. I am so proud to be able to share some of his ideas that have shaped and guided my life. Paul has developed a tried and true process of edification and renewal that he practices daily and he shares what that is in this epsiode.  Be sure to catch his answer to the question, "what do you love about yourself" at the end.   

Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Nikki (Arguinzoni-Gil) is back to share more about what she's learned and seen working with patients for over a decade. We discuss some of the differences she sees between men and women. Dr. Nikki does it all with her patients: inflammation, chronic pain, infertility issues, hormone balance. She is also a gifted cranial therapist. Nikki also works with people of all ages and she described some of the the things she sees a lot of in each generation. i.e. finding your footing in your 20's, or trying to feel like yourself again in your 50's. No matter what the age Dr. Nikki describes what healing involves at any age, asking for help. Dr. Nikki gives some particularly sage advice to people in the midst of menopause/andropause. 

Lynda Bunnell is the Director of The International Human Design School. She is also the author of the widely published book The Definitive Book of Human Design, The Science of Differentiation. Human Design is a growth system created in 1987 by founder Ra Uru Hu. We discuss how she came to study and teach Human Design. Lynda was initially a skeptic of Human Design and she addresses what changed her mind in this interview. Lynda encourages listening to our bodies instead of our minds. She breaks down the differences between splenic and emotional authority,  how to identify the not self, and how our auras talk to one another. 

Karen Ogden is an author, speaker, and Marriage and Family Therapist in Orange County, California. Karen specializes in treating individuals with dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple personality disorder, trauma victims, and empaths. We discuss integration, finding your fit, and how we grow and evolve. Karen teaches radical acceptance through claiming every piece of ourselves, and remembering who we are. 

Nikki Arguinzoni-Gil is a naturopathic doctor.  Nikki is the ultimate doctor for the mind, body, and spirit and with her unique ability to do cranial sacral treatments she has a unique approach to health. She's been practicing in the Los Angeles area for over nine years. We discussed her story, and the one thing we can all start doing today to transform our health-- listening. Dr. Nikki gives 150% to her patience and that is what they get out from her.  

Kelly Faust is a Marriage and Family Therapist working in the Orange County/Los Angeles area. In addition to working with clients, Kelly is a contributor for a number of organizations including local charter schools, and online magazines.  In this episode we discuss family, including the loneliness some people feel while being with family, the reality that anyone can be a parent, and who is parenting the parents-- don't we all need a little parenting? 

Simple Pareek is a dynamic woman with a compassionate heart. She discusses how anyone can cultivate a deep connection with the natural world, earth spirit, or as she refers to it the "Supreme Soul." 
She explains how man is a "bundle of errors" and how to have compassion for our mistakes. Simple explains that who we are is how we talk to ourselves when we are alone and implores us to be a little more compassionate and deliberate about our thoughts.

Simple is a gifted clairvoyant and describes coming to peace with this rare gift. She discusses how she practices sending healing thoughts to those around her. 

Originally from Calcutta, India, Simple currently lives in Seattle, Washington. 

This conversation will facilitate greater self-compassion and inspire you to be a more thoughtful human-- even one with a bundle of errors.

On Today's Monday Morning Musings episode I share how to create a recipe for renewal. When the battery is running low you need a few tried and true things to help you recharge. I share some beautiful suggestions from a few of our listeners along with a simple mental trick you can remember.