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Perfectionism isn’t what most people think it is!!! It is not believing you are perfect or even trying to be perfect. It is the unconscious and fearful need to be perceived as someone who never gets anything wrong, never messes up, and always knows what they are doing. If you suffer from perfectionism, you are likely riddled with self doubt and believe that the doubt or unworthiness will dissolve when you become more skilled, more knowledgeable, more experienced…more SOMETHING! Perfectionism never allows yourself to be accepted in the now; it perpetually asks that you have to be something or do something before you can. Perfectionism is the antithesis of what we aim to foster on this podcast, which is SELF LOVE & ACCEPTANCE.

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So in this conversation, we break down the illusion of perfectionism by connecting back to its originating wound in addition to exploring its twin sister - PROCRASTINATION. Both perfectionism and its counterpart procrastination are driven by a fear of not meeting expectations…but who is setting the bar? 

Tune into this conversation if you’re seeking to understand why you feel like you can never relax and always need to do more. 

Highlights:

• Perfectionism and the Self-Punishment paradigm
• How perfectionism hinders your personal and spiritual growth
• Why self-acceptance & true self-love require imperfection
• The ILLUSION of perfection (and it’s negative impact on creativity)
• The relationship between social media and perfectionism 

Timestamps:

00:00 Exploring Perfectionism

05:10 Healing Perfectionism

08:17 The Insidious Nature of Self-Punishment

11:26 Accepting Imperfections

26:05 The Illusion of Perfection

28:52 Creating a Safe Space for Mistakes

29:47 Perfectionism in Spirituality

31:00 Self-Love and Acceptance

36:39 Overcoming Perfectionism

41:40 Perfectionism and Procrastination

49:07 Starting Small and Embracing Imperfection

55:01 Reevaluating Self-Worth and Acceptance

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There is a reason why we love to hear about how people fell to a rock bottom in their life and turned it all around. When we hear these stories, we see our own selves - our potential, our inner strength and limitless capacity to turn obstacles into opportunities. That's why today's conversation with Kristen Such, spiritual mentor & confidence coach, is going to be madly inspiring for you.

If there is one phrase to perfectly describe Kristen's past year, it is...QUANTUM LEAP. When Sam met Kristen one year ago, she had just faced a dramatic break-up and fell to her absolute lowest. She had just left her corporate job the previous year and now felt like she had nothing to show for it. In her own words, she went from "miserable corporate girly, to broke (and heart-broken) entrepreneur, to now multiple six-figure coach!"

In just one year, her energy and her life have completely transformed...what changed? Kristen owes it all to the inner work that her 'rock bottom' pushed her to do.

What this conversation illuminated was that it wasn't despite these challenges that she learned how to heal and thrive again...it was BECAUSE of them. This heart-led discussion will move you to appreciate your own biggest challenges as the hidden gifts they really are - the portals to your ascension. Like us, Kristen wholeheartedly believes that you are always just one thought away from a completely different reality - and her life is the proof.

If you are at a perceived rock bottom right now or feeling like you might be in your flop era, this episode is going to change the way you look at your reality for the better. This is also perfect for you if you have been wanting to better understand how to change your core beliefs and heal your inner child.

Highlights:

- What the SOUL wants vs. what the EGO wants

- How to find security within yourself (the only security there is!)

- How to actually heal your inner child

- The Fear of Being Seen + What to do about it

- Core beliefs + How they shape your reality (and how to change them!)

- Why your business isn't growing

- Kristen's approach to shadow work

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If meditation isn't your thing yet you still feel burnt out, behind, anxious and overworked...this conversation just might change your mind! When most of us think of meditation, we think we have to do it "right" by sitting cross legged, eyes closed, with a straight back and zen music in the background. But meditation is not experienced in this one limited way and is not a 'One Size Fits All' experience! Instead of writing off meditation all together, guest Ann Swanson suggests different meditations for varying situations, even beginning with just ONE minute. 

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https://youtu.be/iEGjDdTzLdE

Ann Swanson is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA and Meditation for the Real World, which illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices to help you find peace in everyday life. Although she's now written books on yoga and meditation, Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person,” and meditation did not come easy to her. But her journey of overcoming chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, and eventually to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Now, Ann blends cutting-edge research with ancient wisdom to bring you realistic techniques that you will feel inspired to practice whether it's for reducing anxiety or manifesting your dreams! 

Ann even explains how meditation quite literally changes your neural pathways, making it more likely to manifest your desires...which is exactly how she manifested her very first book deal with absolutely NO following or connections to the publishing world! 

Highlights:

-How even one-minute meditations can make a difference

-Breaking down the Harvard research explaining constant mind wandering + how our happiness may depend on the ability to pay attention to the present moment

-Where science and tradition converge: groundbreaking research on gratitude and compassion practices that'll make you commit to practice

-Why most fail at developing a consistent meditation practice + how to stick with it for a lifetime of benefits

-How to use meditation for manifestation!

Timestamps:

00:00 The Science of Meditation: Impact on Brain and Body

08:35 Journey from Skepticism to Embracing Meditation

10:53 Meditation for Manifestation: The Power of Intention

30:15 Navigating the Challenges of Meditation

32:43 Understanding the Default Mode Network (Mind wandering!) 

46:00 The Impact of Nature Sounds on Mental Health

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Have you ever wondered why some conversations feel nice and easy while others feel awkward or difficult? Maybe you tend to people please and speak softly in social situations OR have been told that you're too intense. If you struggle to socialize or feel nervous when talking to others, this is an episode you'll want to listen to!

Join us as we dive deep into the art of communication, exploring practical tips and personal stories that will help you express yourself with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. To learn more about the dynamics between sharp and soft speech AND how to balance our energy to prime us for the most powerful and successful conversations...we invited the beloved Ariel Niu into the studio!

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https://youtu.be/-KoKeuqL7uY

Ariel Niu is a creator, speaker, and coach on self and social dynamics. She shares views and guidance on human interactions through understanding our emotions, expressions, energy, and the interconnectedness between everything and everyone. People absolutely love the way she simply and effectively demonstrates how fear shows up in our conversational habits and millions have learned through her content how to show up with more confidence in their workplaces, social circles, and romantic relationships.

In this episode, we discuss the impact of emotional experiences on self-perception and the importance of accepting and honing one's natural expressions. By listening, you'll have a deeper insight into the nuances of social dynamics, how superiority & inferiority show up, and how to balance your expressions with authenticity, nonchalance, detachment.

Timestamps:

00:00 Ariel's Journey of Self-Discovery and Spirituality

03:50 Navigating the Balance Between Sharpness and Softness

08:22 Accepting and Honing Natural Expressions in Communication

15:21 Understanding the Nuances of Different Archetypes in Communication

31:40 Alert Nonchalance: Balancing Conscious Awareness and Neutrality

49:13 Owning Your Wants: Differentiating People-Pleasing from Genuine Kindness

57:28 Detachment and Interdependency: Navigating Healthy Relationships

59:31 Detachment and Genuine Relationships

01:21:50 Personal Growth and Acceptance

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Spiralers, we're giving you a bird's eye view into our conscious friendship today and sharing the key ingredients we've identified for creating a truly harmonious relationship. After years of doing joint shadow work, looking at our own wounds, and validating each other probably a million times…we have become crystal clear on what helps us maintain loving awareness and consciousness in the face of our shadows or more reactive parts.

Watch this episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/1kkvYBcJsLg

It is our shared belief that any person can develop these skills and improve their relationships but for long-term happiness and longevity, both parties will have to face their own internal dynamics in order to prevent continuous projecting or blaming of their friend or partner.

If you are someone who is looking to call in a more conscious friendship (or partner!), this conversation is for you.

This conversation is ALSO for you if you are in a friendship right now that is suffering from defensiveness, people pleasing, emotional non-safety, and attachment. We share how we believe these types of dynamics and patterns have a chance at reformation.

At the end of the day, a conscious relationship requires a conscious YOU. This episode will help you identify how to relate to others (and yourself) with more curiosity, awareness and love.

Highlights:

-The recipe for a conscious friendship

-How to validate someone’s needs and emotions WITHOUT agreeing with them

-The blocks that prevent conscious communication

-How relationships become “toxic” over time

-How to do the work around JEALOUSY, SHAME, or INSECURITY in friendships

-How CONFLICT actually can lead to connection

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We asked our community what more they wanted to hear from us and many of you said you wanted a personal Q+A...so consider your manifestation unlocked! In this cheeky episode, we answer easy to hard questions that invoke unexpected answers, and of course, weave in our own spiritual insights.

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https://youtu.be/EYjsjOy-YQc

The greatest joy of this podcast is that we get to be fully ourselves while helping the collective expand their awareness, learn new ways of being, and ultimately, feel more joy.

We hope you laugh along with us in this one and remember that laughing is potent medicine too. There is a time and place for deep, shadowy work...tears...surrender...and letting go. And there is also the invitation to ease up, live a little, and laugh a lot :)

If you enjoy these casual conversations, let us know in the free community and share with us what questions you would like to hear us answer!

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Michael Amster, MD is a physician and awe researcher and teacher at the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. With twenty years as a pain management specialist, he is currently the founding director of the pain management department at Santa Cruz Community Health. He shares his journey of discovering awe through mindfulness and meditation practices. Michael explains the AWE method, which stands for Attention, Wait, and Expand, and how it can be used to experience awe in everyday moments. In this conversation, we actually get to experience it first-hand and if you are someone who never has time to breathe or meditate, this is one of the shortest AND most effective practices that we have both integrated into our lives.

Michael also discusses the different levels of consciousness, the markers of each, and how our bodies physiologically change between each state. Most of us live and function from “safety consciousness,” which is characterized by anxiety, worry and doubt. Just by practicing the AWE method even once a day can help you access the benefits of the other states of consciousness - heart and spacious consciousness.

By accessing the energetic state of awe in just a few short breaths, we can experience improved mental, emotional, and physical health. This dialogue allows you to consider that what you really desire from the external world is actually an altered internal state, which is available to you right in this moment.

Highlights:

-Awe is an emotional experience in which we sense being in the presence of something that transcends our normal perception of the world.

-Awe has the power to lower inflammation, reduce depression and anxiety, and improve overall health. Accessing heart and awe consciousness can enhance our daily lives and improve our relationships, work, and overall well-being.

-Shifting from safety consciousness to a state of awe and spaciousness can bring about positive changes in our lives.

-Awe is contagious and can inspire awe in others when shared.

-Awe is accessible in everyday experiences and can be practiced with the Awe Method.

-Practicing awe can lead to a heightened shift in consciousness and contribute to positive change in the world.

Timestamps:

03:05 Discovering the A.W.E. (Attention, Wait, Expand) Method

09:03 Exploring Different Levels of Consciousness

13:00 The Benefits of Heart and Spacious Consciousness

34:14 Shifting from Safety Consciousness (Fear) to Freedom

39:18 Living Life in Radical Amazement: Awe in Everyday Experiences

46:57 The Contagious Nature of Awe: Sharing Awe with Others

53:22 Practicing Awe: Shifting Consciousness and Creating Positive Change

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You asked, we delivered! We can't tell you how many times we've been asked what to do about toxic relationships and how to know if you're experiencing one. In this episode, we share our own personal definitions of "toxic" and it may or may not be what you think! While it seems easy to point out the toxicity in others' behavior, it's a lot harder to point it out within ourselves. So we took this opportunity to share our personal stories and explain that toxic behavior is a combination of characteristics (rather than a character flaw) that play out in relational dynamics, most easily distinguished by defensiveness, blame, and control.

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https://youtu.be/D1H7r7KN6DI

However, not every single person who displays this behavior is a "toxic" person if they are aware and willing to confront their own patterns and vulnerably express their needs. Because in reality, ALL humans can become defensive, point the finger and become controlling; but getting curious about those behaviors rather than blaming others for them is the antidote to the "toxicity" so many are used to. And the good news? Expressing curiosity and vulnerability are skills that can be learned in any relational dynamic that seeks to foster trust. That means that a relationship that has gone sideways can (with trust and emotional safety) be brought back to balance...but it's also how relationships you think that could never change, well, do.

So if you are engaging in a "toxic" dynamic right now or know someone who is, this conversation will help you understand the root of that toxicity and the actionable solutions you can take responsibility for in an effort to create more connection and clarity in your personal relationships.

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WOOOOOO….Spiralers! This conversation WENT THERE. We were absolutely blown open by Christopher’s inspiring journey and awareness. His insights took us to places in both our bodies and minds that we had never gone before and we know you are going to be mind blown, too.

In this conversation, Christopher Maher shares his healing journey starting from his stint as a US Navy SEAL to today as a wellness pioneer. Chris explains how his intense military training and childhood trauma led to physical and emotional imbalances in his body that became impossible to ignore.

Through his exploration of traditional Chinese medicine and other healing modalities, Chris began to understand the importance of listening to the body's messages and addressing the root causes of stress (and the years long accumulation of it). He emphasizes the need to move away from Western medicine for himself and embrace a holistic approach to healing that would not only manage stressors but resolve them.

Christopher introduces us to his coined term “strauma,” which is the accumulation of stress over time that becomes trauma. Many of us don’t think of trauma when we consider stress; we often think of horror-filled stories but “strauma” is a type of trauma every human in our society deals with. And while that is true, we are using daily stress management tools to address issues that began within the womb and even long before that with our ancestors.

To address our lifetime accumulated stress, which lives in our bodies and therefore is experienced in our outer lives…Chris suggests that we must resolve stress at different levels of consciousness and use particular modalities to target the different bodies we all have: Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual. (Think of “body” in this sense as a collection of energy rather than your arms and legs!)

In addition to learning about how stress over time can traumatize the body, you will also learn mind-tickling facts about resentment affects certain organs and determines our behaviour. So much of what Chris had to say truly blew our minds and we were able to connect back to a truth we already knew but on an even deeper level with respect to generational healing - That we are here to break the cycle and welcome a more conscious, loving world.

Highlights:

-The difference between stress management & stress resolution

How stress not only impacts our bodies through daily stressors but can accumulate over time and turn into trauma, affecting every human on the planet

Resolving lifetime accumulated stress by addressing the different levels of consciousness and energetic bodies including the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies

Why we constantly project ourselves into the future and experience anxiety and racing thoughts

-How emotions like resentment can be related to the receptive and blocked energies within our organ system

- How our cells carry the resonance and data from our ancestors’ trauma that is passed down through generations (AND how healing our own cells directly and spontaneously impacts the generations behind and ahead of us)

Timestamps:

00:00 Life Story and Background as a Navy SEAL

05:22 The Connection Between Trauma and Physical Pain

07:04 Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine

09:17 The Body's Truth + the Need for Pain

13:34 Recognizing the Limitations of Western Medicine

15:27 The Turning Point

18:39 Connecting Stress and Pain Resolution

22:20 Moving from Stress Management to Stress Resolution

23:54 Negative and Positive Stress Management Tools

25:01 The Accumulation of Stress over Time

27:21 The Four Bodies and Their Storage of Stress

31:11 The Orientation of Each Body to Time

34:00 The Impact of Ancestral Trauma

38:18 Becoming Present Through All Four Bodies

40:08 The Transmission of Stress to Future Generations

42:14 The Impact of Healing on Future Generations

50:21 The Toxicity of Resentment

52:26 Resources for Healing

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Ah, decision fatigue…anxiety…worry…regret!!! All of these are commonly experienced emotions when it comes to finalizing a choice in our lives, whether that be to leave a relationship, change jobs, move cities, or even decide what to wear.

Watch this episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/9E48mFbhCZs?si=eCReZ-BPMzCeNOOa

We treat decisions as if they have the power to give us heaven or hell, and so we suspend ourselves in limbo racking our brains until we finally choose the “right” one, feeling guilt and doubt along the way. We ask our friends, parents, coworkers, and even our own PAST selves for advice…everyone except our own true selves in the present moment about what we truly want.

But what if we told you making decisions didn’t have to feel that way? What if making a decision was an opportunity to question your socialization AND own your truth.

In this radically honest conversation, we share some of the hardest decisions we have had to make, including Gina’s 3 year long dilemma to not have another baby along with the mental framework that we applied to help us experience more clarity, ease and trust in making those choices.

We share candidly how hard it used to be to make decisions because of what we used to make certain decisions mean about ourselves:

“If I do X, then they’ll judge me.”

“If I don’t do X, then I’ll feel guilty.”

Unfortunately, most of are trying to make decisions that will help us avoid emotional pain and if that’s our criteria for decision making…we might end up making choices that don’t serve us in the long run. By the end of this conversation, you will have a better understanding of what holds you back from making decisions and how to know if you’re making the “right” one for you.

Highlights:

-Having to make decisions is an opportunity to question what assumptions you’re making about the outcomes of such decision

-Gina shares her journey around the ultimate decision to not have a second baby (this will be helpful even if you don’t have children or already have more than one!)

-How to know if making the decision to leave a relationship or career will serve you

-Sam and Gina both share the decision and thought process preceding their decision to leave their real estate careers and go ALL IN

-Questioning the paradigm that creates a bind where we are trying to make decisions that will somehow be completely painless

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