Redefining Wisdom

Jake Whan is a breathwork instructor and a spiritual mentor.

We all hear how our past traumas and the stories we have told ourselves for many years shape our reality and define how we live life. For many, the way we live life is borderline miserable and unfulfilling. And yet only a few embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and rewriting those stories to serve us better.

Jake shares his journey about how despite having a successful business and being physically healthy, he was anxious, depressed, and at some point suicidal. After trying almost everything, he decided to try the spiritual healing approach that ended up completely changing his life.

From dealing with bottled emotions and contemplating his life to embarking on a journey to understand himself better and help others to do so too. This episode encapsulates all you need to know about how to heal yourself, accept your inner child, and start living a more fulfilling and happier life.


In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of taking care of yourself
• How breathwork helps people unravel their traumas
• How to listen to your intuition
• Techniques on how to love yourself
• The art of reframing the events that happen in your life
• How to trust your life path and make peace with failure
• The importance of self-awareness when working through your emotions
• Plus much more...

0:00 Intro
1:55 Jake's journey
6:35 Trying everything without results
8:40 Life coach impact and breathwork
10:00 Reframing and mindset shift
11:15 Bottling and repressing emotions as men
16:30 How to love ourselves
19:00 Accepting our inner child
21:30 Healing your subconscious
24:45 Changing old narratives and doing the work
29:05 Free will and feeling stuck in life
32:10 Knowing what you are meant to do
35:50 Starting small
38:40 Dissolving the ego
42:20 Listening to the voice inside your heart
46:00 How to trust yourself
48:20 Surrending control
51:10 How to know you are on the right path
53:10 Accepting failure
58:20 Closing question
1:01:00 Where to find Jake




Follow Jake Whan:

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

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdom

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Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/

We all have that quiet voice inside of us, that voice that comes from the heart that tells us what we should be doing in our lives. Most of us know what we need to do in order to find happiness, fulfillment, and success in life, deep down we know. But on the other side of that voice is fear and self-doubt, in many cases, it paralyzes us and holds us back from doing what we are truly meant to do.

This episode is a celebration of listening to that voice that was insisting on me to start this podcast. In this episode, I share my journey about what inspired me to launch Redefining Wisdom, how I overcame shyness and social anxiety in the process, the struggles I've faced so far, and the lessons I've learned on my road to being part of the top 1% of all podcasts in the history of podcasts.

From battling fear and self-doubt to overcoming depression and following my heart. This episode encapsulates all you need to know about following your dreams and fighting that negative voice in your head that keeps you from reaching your full potential.

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdom

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Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/

David Lawson is an entrepreneur, a life coach, and the founder of Awake Warrior.

Life is hard as we know it, we have to deal with the outside world while keeping what's happening between our ears in check. Everyone has gone through a traumatic event at some point in their lives. When we don't address and heal these emotional scars we carry with us, they start to pile up sending our emotional health downhill.

Most men suppress emotions and traumas, that's what society has taught them. We feel weak and shameful when we are vulnerable and sharing our emotions. This emotional bottling technique tends to lead to a buildup of destructive energy that manifests as stress, anxiety, and in many cases burnout.

David shares his story of how losing his dad at a young age and not knowing how to deal with emotions such as grief, pushed him to white-knuckle his way through life without addressing the issue at hand internally until his body couldn't take it anymore. He also shares the techniques he used to heal that part of himself, eventually making him a better husband and a happier man.

From not knowing how to deal with emotions and being on the brink of complete burnout to taking on a journey of self-discovery and healing, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about how repressed emotions can deeply affect your life and how to create self-awareness that will help you change that and have a more fulfilling life.


In this episode, you will learn:

• Differences between Eastern and Western medicine when it comes to mental health
• What men have been tough about dealing with emotions and how to change it
• The problems with the quick-fix culture in North America
• How to use failure in your favor
• Techniques on how to stay in the present moment
• How to create the life you want and succeed at it
• What it takes to have a successful marriage
• The importance of developing self-awareness
• Plus much more...

0:00 Intro
02:10 David's background story
03:45 Dealing with emotions as men
08:55 Suicide rate among men
09:45 Eastern medicine and mental health
11:05 How to develop more self-awareness
14:25 Burnout
18:25 Feeling a void in life
20:15 Things learned from Eastern medicine
22:35 The egocentric Western culture
26:15 Finding purpose in life
30:10 How does working keep many people alive
35:45 Working through fears and self-doubts
38:50 Overcoming fears and beating inaction
41:40 Techniques to stay in the present moment
45:35 Keys for a successful marriage
52:20 Closing question
55:20 How to work with David




Follow David Lawson:

Website: https://awakewarrior.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidlawson_awakewarrior/

Let's Connect.

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

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanielMCianci

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdom

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Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/

Greg Lawrence is a transformational coach who specializes in psychedelic integration.

You might be feeling stuck in life, you might be trying to stop an addiction, or you might even be working towards overcoming your traumas and improving your mental health. Whichever the case may be, usually your body and mind already have the answers but is hard to tap on them, this is where psychedelics could help.

Greg shares his expertise on how psychedelics are helping people battling depression, past traumas, and addictions. He also dives into the nuances of the effects these "trips" can have on people depending on their intention and commitment to the experience.

From dealing with bottled emotions and having no direction in life to overcoming substance abuse. This episode encapsulates all you need to know about psychedelic trips including the good, the bad, and the ugly. And how these could help you transform your life.



In this episode, you will learn:

• The do's and don'ts during a psychedelic experience
• The different types of psychedelics and their effect
• Techniques on how to reduce anxiety on the spot
• The meaning behind psychedelic integration
• How to interpret the information you receive after a trip
• The art of surrendering and feeling your emotions
• The truth behind what you could experience on a trip
• Plus much more...

Follow Greg Lawrence:

Website:  https://psychedelicintegrationspecialist.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychedelic_integration/

Let's Connect.

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

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanielMCianci

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdom

Email: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/contact-2/

Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/

Michelle Kuei is an author, a speaker, a business coach, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast.

We all want to accomplish great things in life. We have dreams and goals we want to achieve, but fear usually holds us back. Every human experiences this strong emotion, we can't escape it. Fear can be very debilitating because we see how our dream life is slipping out of our hands due to our inability to push through fear and start taking action.

Michelle shares her inspiring and incredible journey of overcoming obstacles after being disabled at a very young age due to a car accident. She also shares the mental and physical challenges she had to deal with in the process of finding her purpose in life and understanding that most of her obstacles were in her head.

From being paralyzed with fear and self-doubt to starting to create a new life by knocking down some mental barriers and rewriting old stories she used to tell herself. This episode encapsulates all you need to know about how to start working towards your dream life by challenging and overcoming the fears holding you back.


In this episode, you will learn:

• How to challenge and overcome fear
• The importance of rewriting internal stories
• How to embrace your full self
• Techniques on how to stay resilient
• Navigating self-doubt and feeling like you're not enough
• The art of accepting what life has given you and using it to your advantage
• Keys to position yourself for a better future
• Plus much more...

 
0:00 Intro
1:40 Michelle's background and story
7:25 The years and challenges post-accident
9:20 Life in New York
12:55 Building up self-confidence and self-esteem
17:20 How to accept and embrace who you are
21:10 Preparation and climbing Machu-Pichu
28:55 Balancing the drive vs the torment of never-ending achieving goals
30:40 How to face intimidating challenges and overcome inaction
39:05 Overcoming Challenges in Machu-Pichu
42:05 Why is so hard for people to ask for help?
44:45 How to change old narratives and stories we've told ourselves
48:45 The Most common thing that holds people back
53:55 Building resilience through mental strength
57:00 Closing question
59:40 Where to find Michelle



Follow Michelle Kuei:

Website:  https://www.elevatelifecoaching.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatelifecoach/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleKueiSpeak

Let's Connect.

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

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanielMCianci

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdom

Email: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/contact-2/

Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/

Jason Yarusi is an entrepreneur, a business coach, a real estate investor, and a professional speaker.

The path of taking control of your life by taking control of your time can be overwhelming, scary, and uncertain. You will have to do things you've never done before, taking risks you might not be comfortable with and being willing to bet on yourself against all odds. Not everybody is willing to pay that price or face those challenges. But those who do never regret taking that leap of faith.

Jason shares his journey about feeling stuck and tired of not having control of his life, and how that feeling led him to start making small changes in his life that eventually compounded into the person he is today. He also shares the struggles he faced along the way and how consistency and persistence were key to his success.

From dealing with adversity and self-doubt to building systems and not giving up on your vision. This episode encapsulates all you need to know about building something meaningful from scratch and creating the life you want without and not die trying. 


 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to break out from feeling stuck in life
• The power of implementing small positive changes
• How to use what you already have to find success
• Techniques on how to stay persistent
• Navigating self-doubt and feeling like you're wasting your time
• The art of pivoting and remaining flexible when the path changes
• How to set up achievable goals that will ultimately take you to your life goal
• Plus much more...

 Follow Jason Yarusi:

Website:  https://www.jasonyarusi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonyarusi/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liveonehundred

Let's Connect.

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

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanielMCianci

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdom

Email: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/contact-2/

Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/

Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson is an author, entrepreneur, podcast host, coach, and professional speaker.

Most of us have dreams and goals we want to achieve. We fantasize about reaching the summit of our mountain called life, but for some reason, we struggle with getting started. It seems we can't get over our fears and the feelings of being overwhelmed, so we decide to give up before we even begin.

Phillip shares his journey of how he became an entrepreneur and a life coach. He also shares insights into what's holding people back nowadays and techniques they can use to get themselves moving in moments when they feel stuck.

From overcoming mental obstacles and beating procrastination to trusting the process and believing in your capacity to reach your goals. This episode encapsulates all you need to know about how to get started, and not give up until achieving anything you want in life.

 

In this episode, you will learn:

• Actionable steps you can take to avoid overthinking
• How to overcome feeling overwhelmed 
• How to set up yourself for success
• Techniques on how to stay in the present moment
• Ways to get better at time management
• Difference between time management and energy management
• How to set up achievable goals that will ultimately take you to your life goal
• Plus much more...

0:00 Intro
2:02 Phenom's background
6:17 What holds people back
7:32 Overcoming Inner Dialogue
11:22 Building Habits
13:42 Overcoming the fear of approaching people
18:37 How to deal with the feelings of being overwhelmed
22:17 Focusing on the wrong goals
26:22 How to avoid getting discouraged
30:32 Defining success
34:02 Controlling emotions
41:12 How to get better at time management
46:02 Scheduling breaks and fun time (avoiding burnout)
52:37 Closing question
56:22 Where to find Phillip



Follow Phillip 'Phenom' Robinson:

Website:  www.phenomspeaks.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenomspeaks/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-%E2%80%98phenom%E2%80%99-robinson-69411337/ 
                         

Let's Connect.

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdom

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Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/

April Davis is an entrepreneur, a dating expert, and the founder and CEO of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking.

We are social creatures, we are meant together. Most people are looking for love, companionship, and connection. In an era where it seems like finding this is "easier" than ever before thanks to technology, dating apps, etc. We have come to realize that it has been the opposite.

April shares her insights into why modern dating is out of whack, the damage that dating apps and social media apps, in general, have done to society, and the reasons why people feel hopeless about love. She also shares advice on how men and women can improve their chances of meeting someone they feel excited about and connect with.

From understanding the dating landscape and recognizing the flaws within to getting rid of belief systems like the spark needs to be present on a first date, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about giving yourself a better chance to meet someone you would want to build a life with without dying trying.


In this episode, you will learn:

• Why dating apps seem to be not working
• Unrealistic expectations when looking for a partner
• Loneliness in today's society
• How instant gratification has affected dating
• The struggles successful women have in dating
• Women's "icks" and how these keep them from finding love
• Mistakes to avoid on a first date
• How men can market themselves better
• Plus much more...

0:00 Intro
1:40 Modern dating
4:45 Loneliness in society
7:10 People giving up on dating
8:10 Dating apps
12:40 How LUMA finds matches for people
15:25 What's keeping men single
18:15 How men can get better approaching women
20:55 How women struggle to find a partner
23:40 Lowering unrealistic expectations
26:40 Successful women dating struggles
31:20 Women's icks
32:50 Dating for dismissal
34:25 What inspired April to launch LUMA
36:25 People's emotions when dating
37:40 Things to avoid on a first date
40:15 How can men market themselves better?
43:35 Where to find April




Follow April Davis:

Website: https://lumasearch.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprildavismatchmaker/
                         https://www.instagram.com/lumasearch/

Let's Connect.

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Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanielMCianci

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdom

Email: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/contact-2/

Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/

Garrett Fredrick is a podcaster, trail runner, and a 100-mile race finisher.

Most of us tend to admire people who have achieved incredible feats. Building a multimillion-dollar company from scratch or winning a gold medal in the Olympics are some examples. We want to learn from them, understand how their mind works, and try to apply some of their wisdom to our lives.

Garrett shares his story of how he became an ultrarunner and one of the very few people who have completed the No Business 100 race. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to complete 100-mile races, the preparation behind the scenes, and the mental battles ultrarunners face when attempting these huge challenges.

From dealing with adversity and pushing through the challenges to making peace with failures and disappointments, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about what it means to be a runner and how this can make you a more resilient human being.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The discipline it takes to complete an ultramarathon event 
• How to develop and work on your mental strength. 
• The importance of supportive relationships in personal growth
• How running can help with your mental health
• How to overcome self-doubts and reach full potential
• The art of getting up after getting knocked down 
• Plus much more

0:00 Intro
01:10 How Garrett became a runner
03:10 Soccer background
06:20 Path to ultrarunning
14:40 The No Business 100 race
21:55 Physical and Mental struggles
26:40 Finishing The No Business 100
28:05 Running and mental health
34:00 Going back to The No Business 100
42:25 Dealing with calorie depletion
46:40 Physical toll on endurance athletes
49:50 How to train the mind
55:15 Closing question
58:25 Where to find Garrett


Follow Garrett Fredrick:

https://www.instagram.com/garretttherunner/


Watch the episode on Youtube

https://youtu.be/J_J3XdyRSck

Let's Connect.

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Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/

Ryan Gallego is an entrepreneur and an expert in media production.

Life is about taking risks, following your instincts, and achieving big dreams. Somewhere along the way, we tend to lose the courage to do what feels right to us. We get caught up in the safe and comfortable job we have even if we are somewhat miserable in it. We are scared of taking chances, of betting on ourselves.

In this episode, Ryan shares his story of how he took a leap of faith by quitting his job and moving across the world to follow his dreams, only to face challenges along the way. He also shares how his path to success was full of obstacles but his unwillingness to give up and undeniable belief in himself helped him reach new heights.

From the struggles and fears that come from starting your own business to the power of manifestation to make your dreams come true, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about how to start working on your goals by setting up for success and not giving up in the process.


In this episode, you will learn:

• How to grow a media production company from scratch
• How to be strategic when growing your business
• The art of trusting your instincts and taking risks
• The importance of not giving up even when you are failing
• How to be successful by following your passion
• The importance of manifestation when building the life you want
• Plus much more

00:00 Intro
01:58 Early beginnings
05:13 First business
10:18 Quitting his job
16:26 Launching Media Pouch in Australia
19:43 Coming back to Austin
25:03 Early struggles with Media Pouch in Texas
28:08 Pivoting as an entrepreneur
34:08 Targetting new audience
39:06 Mindset and power of manifestation
44:43 Dreams and Bucket List
46:35 New challenges
49:47 Where to find Ryan




Follow Ryan Gallego:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryangallego0/

Website: https://mediapouch.com/
                     https://pouch6studios.com/

Watch the episode on Youtube

https://youtu.be/yUBJzbPdy

Let's Connect.

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Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/