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In this episode, you'll learn how to process emotional triggers effectively, avoid defensive reactions, focus on what you truly want in difficult situations, and embrace a playful, creative approach to maintaining your energy and power.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:23] Recognizing emotional triggers and defensiveness

[04:04] Identifying patterns in relationships with men

[06:40] Resisting the urge to prove your perspective to others

[08:21] How overachieving women fall into bitterness and overwhelm

[08:54] The power of relaxing into a state of receiving

[09:22] Self-regulating emotional responses to upsetting situations

[10:06] The importance of being present with your feelings

[11:37] Viewing challenges as part of your life’s script

[13:02] Avoiding defensive reactions and finger-pointing

[14:07] Accessing playful and creative energy in difficult moments

[15:27] Shifting from fixing mode to creative mode

[16:17] Focusing on what you actually want from an interaction

[16:40] Letting go of the need to reorganize someone’s perspective

Resources Mentioned:

Vital Mind Reset Program with Kelly Brogan | Website

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Dr. Tom Cowan is a physician, and author who challenges mainstream medical assumptions and offers unique perspectives on health and biology.

In this episode, you're going to learn why your body may already produce the water you need, what happens when you drink too much water and how it can disrupt your health, the difference between “primary water” and the water we typically drink, how your mitochondria play a critical role in creating water, and simple daily practices to optimize your body's natural hydration and energy production.

Dr. Thomas Cowan is a well-known alternative medicine doctor, author, and speaker, with a common-sense, holistic approach to health and wellness. He has given countless lectures and workshops throughout the U.S. on a variety of subjects in health and medicine and is the author of six books. Recent publications include "The Truth About Contagion” co-authored by Sally Fallon Morell, “Cancer and the New Biology of Water” and "Human Heart, Cosmic Heart."

Timestamps:

[03:54] Why water scarcity might be a myth

[07:03] What primary water is and why it matters

[10:40] How drinking too much water can harm your health

[13:30] How mitochondria produce water and energy

[18:04] The role of sunlight and electromagnetic forces in hydration

[23:41] How your body creates its own water naturally

[29:15] Why dead water leads to disease

[32:07] Differences between hydrological water and primary water

[37:38] How poor energy production causes dehydration

[43:19] Tom’s daily routine for optimal hydration and energy

[46:04] What structured water is and why it charges your body

[50:08] Why sunlight and minerals are essential for health

[52:04] The importance of rituals and a relationship with water

[57:40] Why natural water creation is key to wellness

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Resources Mentioned:

The Truth About Contagion by Dr. Tom Cowan and Sally Fallon Morell | Book 

Cancer and the New Biology of Water by Dr. Tom Cowan | Book or Audiobook

Human Heart, Cosmic Heart by Dr. Tom Cowan | Book or Audiobook

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Kara Nicole Bitar is a former attorney turned Optimization Coach specializing in helping people align with their true nature.



In this episode, you're going to learn why Kara walked away from a prestigious legal career without a plan, how understanding her uniqueness changed her life, what the manifesting blueprint reveals about thriving in life, why vision boards don’t work for everyone, and how seven polarities can help you live in alignment and avoid burnout.

Kara Nicole Bitar holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and practiced high-stakes corporate litigation at one of the largest law firms in the Southeast of the United States. Kara now combines the dedication and commitment that it took to become a successful attorney, real-life training in what it takes to succeed at high-levels, and extensive research, experience and training in how to optimize our lives, to help her clients live the most joyous, energized and successful versions of themselves. She does this through Optimization Programs she developed, Akashic Records readings and teaching Kundalini Yoga. Kara is a KRI Certified Instructor of Kundalini Yoga, Reiki Master, Certified ThetaHealing® Practitioner and Certified SoulRealignment® Practitioner

Timestamps:

[06:26] Why Kara left her successful legal career

[12:14] Introduction to the manifesting blueprint

[13:42] The importance of knowing and expressing your uniqueness

[16:10] Similarity vs contrast explained

[20:05] How similarity can guide personal growth

[21:27] Understanding how contrast thrives in unlikeness

[25:11] Process vs outcome and how it defines success

[29:37] Why vision boards don’t work for process-oriented people

[31:45] Internal vs external: how people know themselves

[35:04] Why internal people need alone time to thrive

[40:01] Consistent vs variable: thriving in repetition or newness

[45:07] Reinventive vs innovative: creating through reinvention or originality

[47:46] Instigative vs reactive: making changes proactively or in response

[50:08] How integrative vs exclusive people process decisions

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In this episode of Audacious Asks, you'll learn how to set boundaries with adult children, recognize hidden expectations in financial support, foster independence in young adults, and create conscious agreements for healthier relationships.

Timestamps:

[01:43] Addressing financial independence for young adult children living at home.

[05:10] How to approach financial support with clear expectations.

[07:20] Encouraging independence and self-trust in sons.

[09:35] Setting boundaries without guilt or resentment.

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Dr. Steven A. Young is a physicist, DJ, and author known for challenging mainstream scientific paradigms.

In this episode, you're going to learn why Dr. Young questions the utility of modern scientific theories like quantum mechanics and atomic physics, how his research led him to explore alternative frameworks such as alchemy, the five major scientific theories he critiques and their societal implications, his perspective on the origins and applications of atomic theory and gravity, and why he believes embracing ancient sciences could provide more practical and holistic insights into reality.

Dr. Steven A. Young is an author, musician, and natural philosopher recognized for his work under the music alias Hedflux and is the author of A Fool's Wisdom: Science, Conspiracies & The Secret Art of Alchemy (2024). With a background in theoretical physics, holding both a Master of Science (MSci) and a PhD, Steven has carved an eclectic career at the crossroads of science, spirituality, and music.

Based in Scotland with his wife and three children, Steven continues to expand his work at the intersection of science and spirituality, exploring alchemical philosophy and the transformative power of sound and music. 

Timestamps:

[04:08] Science that bears fruit vs science that doesn't  

[05:25] Dr. Young's journey after leaving academia  

[07:59] The rise of new physics and its criticisms  

[10:04] The five elemental theories in scientism  

[12:38] Atomism as a fallacy and its implications  

[14:39] Materialism vs holistic worldviews  

[17:28] Wave-particle duality and its critique  

[20:12] Questioning the concept of nuclear weapons  

[23:24] Linking atomism to heliocentrism  

[25:51] Challenging the proof of Earth's curvature  

[28:09] Gravity as the linchpin of the cosmos  

[30:40] Ancient methods of predicting eclipses  

[34:22] The burden of proof in scientific claims  

[37:30] Common critiques of the globe theory  

[41:31] Evolution vs creationism perspectives  

[44:27] Questioning viruses and germ theory  

[48:11] The connection between scientism and control  

[50:55] Dr. Young's personal transformation and writing process  

[54:33] Alchemy as a framework for understanding  

[57:50] Why alchemy remains hidden but accessible  

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Resources Mentioned:

A Fool’s Wisdom by Dr. Steven A. Young | Book or Audiobook 

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In this episode, you'll learn a practical approach to deciding whether to stay in or leave a marriage, how to manage emotional conflicts with clarity, and ways to align your choices with your inner values.

Timestamps:

[03:08] Why marriage can be a meaningful container

[05:54] Self-husbanding as a tool for inner attunement 

[07:14] The danger of staying on the fence in relationships

[08:27] Clearing noise to access inner clarity

[09:43] Three choices for moving forward in a relationship

[10:24] How to leave a marriage with peace and gratitude

[11:53] The cords that keep you tied to past relationships

[12:44] Why superiority blocks emotional closure

[13:38] Communicating your emotional state to your partner

[14:46] Giving yourself time and space to find clarity

[15:44] The vulnerability of choosing to stay in a marriage

[17:11] The difference between boundaries and vulnerability

[18:09] Devotion to the marriage as a sacred container

[19:44] Accepting your partner as they are

[20:57] Offering unconditional love in adult relationships

[22:36] Avoiding the in-between state of victim consciousness

[23:36] Acting as a woman who fully chooses her partner

Resources Mentioned:

Marine Sélénée | Website

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In this episode, you'll learn how to approach finances when the wife is the breadwinner, why letting go of career ambitions for motherhood can be fulfilling and what it means to embrace different phases of life as a woman. You will understand why being a "relaxed woman" is a powerful act in today's society and how to navigate the challenges of role reversals in marriage.

Alyssa is a mother, scientist, entrepreneur, and writer with expertise in immunology, community building, and venture creation. Most recently, Alyssa spent six years in various roles at a multi-billion dollar healthcare investment firm, where she fundraised and evaluated the technological feasibility of biotech assets. During this time, she helped several people start companies, including a high-throughput wood product manufacturing business that she and her husband currently operate. Previously, Alyssa served as engineering director for the Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT), an effort that connected Yale University and Yale-New Haven Health Center. In that role, Alyssa taught undergraduate courses, advised project teams, ran large healthcare hackathons, and managed academic-industry partnerships. 

Timestamps:

[05:12] Alyssa’s views on being “just a mother”

[06:52] Early career journey in STEM fields

[07:53] Lessons from observing career women

[08:55] Transition from academia to investment

[10:15] Impact of motherhood on priorities

[10:58] Navigating parenthood and work-life balance

[11:42] Struggles with ethical gray areas in work

[13:26] Decision to work from home as a mother  

[13:47] The challenge of quitting a high-paying job

[14:29] Understanding financial dependence

[16:05] Transitioning roles with her husband

[17:19] The impact of earning potential on women

[18:21] Misguided focus on career over family

[19:15] Financial pressures and decision-making

[20:35] Struggles with superiority and control

[21:25] Observing cultural pressures on women

[23:39] Red, black, and white phases explained

[24:31] Transformations through motherhood

[28:21] Trust and vulnerability in marriage

[29:49] Career realizations after becoming a mother

[30:38] Breaking away from external pressures

[32:09] Conversations about financial changes

[33:51] Her husband’s response to her decision

[34:20] Finding a new balance as a family

[35:37] Building confidence in her husband’s role

[36:31] Experimenting with traditional roles

[39:27] Trusting in timing and spiritual guidance

[40:59] Overcoming control tendencies in marriage

[41:50] Learning to trust her husband’s decisions

[43:19] Letting go of resentment and victimhood

[46:00] Handling failures and problem-solving

[49:44] The importance of being fully present

[50:34] Reframing mundane tasks as devotion

[52:02] Finding joy in simpler rhythms of life

[53:14] Adjusting to a slower pace with children

[54:23] Reducing friction in daily routines

[56:08] Natural sensitivity returning through slowing down

[57:10] Feeling provided for by her husband

[58:07] Using creative impulses in new ventures

[59:53] Advice for new mothers about simplicity

Check out The River Valley Collective’s Website and connect with Alyssa through The Soulful Scientist’s Substack.

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Martin Shaw | Website

The Surrendered Wife by Laura Doyle | Book or Audiobook

The Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle | Book or Audiobook

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In this episode, you'll learn how to manage difficult emotions by orienting to the present, reframe victim-based thinking, improve self-awareness, and assess choices to find clarity in your responses to life's challenges.

Timestamps:

[01:45] Question 1: How to empower your self-narrative

[03:33] Discharging negative energy in healthy ways

[04:04] Allowing the negativity "buck" to stop with you

[05:32] Handling intense emotions in the present moment

[07:05] Finding effective actions in your own life

[08:07] Focusing on self-allegiance in relationships

[09:01] Growing your capacity to sit with discomfort

[09:58] Finding beauty and empowerment in the present moment

[11:02] Reframing intruding negative thoughts

[11:55} Question 2: Practical tips for reframing complaints

[13:00] Difference between complaining and asking for support

[13:58] Learning to be tender with yourself and others

[15:19] Knowing what you need and asking for it clearly

[16:48] Question 3: Personal growth through inner caretaker work

[18:04] Staying grounded despite pessimism about the future

[19:07] Recognizing personal sovereignty over external events

[20:11] Coping with existential and nihilistic thoughts

[20:56] Accepting that you can handle any emotion

[21:46] Assessing choices from a grounded perspective

[22:40] Shifting from a victim to an empowered mindset

[23:31] Importance of inner work and self-focus

[24:29] Story of shattered innocence and growth

[25:31] Embracing humility and present-moment perception

[26:39] Tips on self-perception and accurate awareness

Resources Mentioned:

Exit The Cave by Howdie Mickoski | Book

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In this episode, you'll learn how female entrepreneurs can balance their careers with family life, how to recognize the pitfalls of work-life integration, and how to build a business that truly supports your personal and professional goals.

Timestamps:

[03:09] Myths about balancing business, motherhood, and relationships

[10:07] Relationship dynamics with business and leadership

[20:02] Aligning business structure with feminine energy

[26:32] Career fulfillment and motherhood?

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Joel Schafer is a student of the Toltec teachings and an expert in the dreaming arts.

In this episode, you're going to learn that the dreaming arts help you see life as a dream and take control of your reality, how your attention and perception shape your experience, why sexual energy is linked to dreaming energy, and why all of this matters. You will also learn how to bring death into your awareness as a guide for living with purpose and how recapitulation can help reclaim your energy from past experiences.

Joel Schafer is a personal empowerment mentor & shamanic dreaming arts teacher. Through online courses, one-on-one mentoring & in-person workshops, Joel trains people in a highly effective way to reclaim vital energy & attention utilizing the Toltec knowledge base. These are powerful nonlinear redistribution techniques that guide & support students in discovering clear purpose, increasing awareness, getting grounded, reclaiming focus & accessing strong intent.

The dreaming arts are energetic practices utilized by shamanic practitioners to achieve unique states of awareness and perception, and they can be useful for anyone wishing to strengthen their lives in any way, as they lend one the energy needed to make real change.

Joel is also a really good listener and mirror, offering practical but magical solutions to the challenges life presents. 

Timestamps:

[05:29] The difference between energetic and spiritual practices

[11:04] The connection between sexual energy and dreaming

[15:20] The role of fear in limiting perception

[19:17] What the luminous cocoon is and its impact on energy

[23:41] Using death as an advisor for life

[33:16] Reclaiming energy through recapitulation and memories

[40:46] How sexual energy influences lucid dreaming

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