Refractive

After experiencing severe psychological abuse at the hands of her stepmother, Lisa Goodpaster couldn’t help but see her parents through a highly distorted lens. While it took decades of exploration, healing, forgiveness, Lisa founded The Stephood Project, an organization dedicated to changing the way children experience divorce. Lisa shares with her methods for defining, processing, and healing parental trauma so that we are able to learn, grow, and reduce the cycle of generational pain. To learn more about Lisa and her amazing work, visit www.StephoodProject.org.

To contact host Johnny Guidry about speaking engagements and coaching services, visit www.RefractiveCoaching.com.

For similarly-themed episodes, try Fatherhood and Spirituality with author Tim Olson, Spiritual Healing through Toxic Relationships with Jean Atman, and Self Care for Parents with Executive Coach Randi Braun.

Jonathan Robinson has spent years interviewing over 100 of the world’s most fascinating spiritual seekers. From Mother Teresa to the Dalai Lama, from Oprah to Byron Katie, Jonathan condensed these life-changing conversations and learnings into a single book, The Enlightenment Project. He joins host Johnny Guidry on Refractive to share some of the profund lessons he picked up from these living legends, including the personalized meditation advice from Ram Dass that changed his life. Jonathan explains how he was able to get face time with these incredible people, and offers to listeners a simple, practical way to find and embrace the type of meditation practice that fits each of us best.

For similarly-themed episodes, try Two Weeks in a Monastery and Reshaping Your Life after a Spiritual Awakening.

Learn more about Jonathan Robinson’s incredible life and book at TheEnlightenmentProject.net.

To contact host Johnny Guidry, or to learn more about his services, visit www.RefractiveCoaching.com.

In honor of reaching season 4 of Refractive — can you even beleive??? — host Johnny G shares one of his all-time favorite episodes, truly among The Best of Refractive: The Ancient Truths of Acceptance and PLINKO.

Johnny explains that the key to serenity is letting go of any judgments of the present moment. This episode blends personal experience, spiritual concepts, and everyone’s favorite game from The Price is Right for a deep dive into letting go of painful stories that keep us from peace.

Here’s a HILARIOUS video of a guy winning 10k TWICE IN A ROW while playing PLINKO. Just skip ahead to minute 5 and soak in the joyful (and seriously laugh-out-loud) moment.

Here’s the link to the Oprah SuperSoul Conversation podcast episode featuring Byron Katie

For similarly themed content, try You Already Know, You Already Are, or Choosing Not to Fight

Certified Ayurvedic Health Counsellor Natasha Sidhu sits with host Johnny G to talk All about Ayurveda. Natasha gives context and background into the concept of Ayurveda, the many ways it can be practiced, how people use it to heal and enrich their lives. Having dedicated most of her life the ayurvedic way of being, she offers practical tips and guidance for those who are seeking to make more space for this ancient and powerful practice. Natasha operates Steamy Buddha, a delightful hot yoga studio and restaurant, as well as the Sanctuary on Church, a community of healing practitioners in Ellsworth, Maine (near Bar Harbor and Acadian National Park). Learn more about Natasha’s life-changing offerings at SanctuaryOnChurch.org and at SteamyBuddha.com. To contact host Johnny Guidry for speaking, coaching, or other services, visit RefractiveCoaching.com.

For similarly themed episodes, try All about Reiki, Is Acupuncture Right for You, and Energy Work to Support Your Goals.

Career Coach Becca Ribbing joins Refractive to talk about an essential part of a life that feels right: finding a career that fits. Host Johnny Guidry and Becca discuss the challenge faced by college students in making life-long career decisions, as well as some practical ways to start a pivot if you find yourself in a career that feels misaligned to your interests, gifts, or sense of purpose.

Listeners can find out more about Becca’s services and her book “The Clarity Journal” at her website: www.BeccaRibbing.com.

To contact host Johnny Guidry about coaching and speaking engagements, visit www.RefractiveCoaching.com or email him at jo****@****************ng.com.

Why does developing genuine connections seem so hard for some of us? Marketing Expert Ben Albert joins host Johnny G to share a simple, life-changing formula for connecting with others: listen with the intent to learn. Ben talks about how as an entrepreneur in the marketing space, his success and livelihood depends on his ability to build bridges for and with his clients. Ben and Johnny talk about the power of connection and the spirituality and growth ramifications of connecting with others in a spirit of intentionality, curiosity, and service.

Learn more about Ben Albert at balbertmarketing.com where you can find content, tools, and information on his offerings.

To book host Johnny G for coaching or speaking engagements, visit refractivecoaching.com or email at Re***************@***il.com.

For similarly-themed episodes, try How the 12 Steps Can Help Anyone Heal and Grow or The Gift of Laughter.

Aim your light!

On this episode of Refractive, Fatherhood and Spirituality with author Tim Olson, we discuss the intersection of childhood experiences, family structures, societal norms, and gender roles on those of us who are walking a spiritual path. Tim, who has dedicated much of his life to studying and observing father-child relationships, shares his considerable wisdom on how fathers can impact our growth, our worldview, our motivators, and ultimately our sense of self. Learn more about Tim and his book The Legacy of Absence:  Resolving the Wounds from Uninvolved Father in Individuals, Families, and Society by visiting www.TimOlsonAuthor.com.

For any questions or for information on booking host Johnny Guidry for speaking engagements, workshop facilitation, or for spiritual or other coaching services, reach out to re***************@***il.com.

Danny Berler of Washington, DC shares an inspiring story of finding peace and spiritual growth through adoption, loss, yoga, recovery, and a cross-eyed cat named Henry.

Danny shares how the collapse of his business led him in an unexpected way to healing around his adoption, the gift of learning about his biological family, and the faith-building path of cycling through the hard stuff to eventually return to a state of fulfillment and abundance.

For similarly themed episodes, try Owning the Turbulence with Jodi Akst and Reshaping Your Life after a Spiritual Awakening with Josephine Hardman.

You can reach host Johnny Guidry at re***************@***il.com.

Aim your light.

Acupuncturist and medical intuitive Winnie Chan Wang joins Refractive help you answer the question: Is Acupuncture Right for You? Winnie, who holds 4 science degrees, has found a lovely harmony between the science and the spirituality of acupuncture. She shares how it changed her life, what listeners can expect from treatment, and some ways to pick a acupuncturist that fits you and your goals.

Winnie is the author of Honoring Darkness, Embrace shadow work to nourish and grow your power. Learn more about Winnie, her book, and the services she offers at MindfulHealingHeart.com.

For similarly themed episodes, try All About Reiki and Making Peace with Our Dark Side.

Looking for a spiritual coach? Learn more about host Johnny Guidry at RefractiveCoaching.com.