The Deep Coach

What happens when you spend over 30 years living and learning under The Untethered Soul author, Michael A. Singer? 

In this conversation, Tim O. Davis - spiritual coach, meditation teacher, and longtime resident of The Temple of the Universe, joins me to explore the bridge between manifestation and surrender, how to live within community, how to make spirituality practical, and much more. 

Here’s a peak at what’s inside... 

⏰ Timestamps 

• 01:58 – Tim’s Near-Death Experience 
• 05:23 – Early Life and Spiritual Awakening 
• 07:51 – Discovering the Temple of the Universe 
• 11:02 – Deep Emotional Pain and Healing 
• 18:18 – Journey to the Temple and Michael Singer’s Teachings 
• 21:13 – Living and Learning at the Temple 
• 28:46 – The Practice of Surrender 
• 32:39 – Law of Attraction and Manifestation 
• 35:35 – Balancing Surrender and Desire 
• 36:16 – The Power of Clarity and Imagination 
• 37:28 – Living in Alignment with Life 
• 39:29 – Balancing Desires and Responsibilities 
• 45:53 – Community and Personal Growth 
• 48:34 – The Evolution of Human Connection 
• 54:08 – The Importance of Self-Awareness 
• 55:48 – Finding Peace in Difficult Situations 
• 57:47 – The Role of Consciousness in Daily Life 
• 1:00:35 – Teaching Meditation in Prisons 
• 1:07:07 – The Untethered Soul Workbook 
• 1:09:35 – Daily Practices for Awareness and Peace 

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🔗 Connect with Tim  

Website → https://timodavis.com 

YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@timodavis 

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/timodavis

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What would you do if you left everything behind to travel the world and find yourself? And what if you then began trusting whatever life presented—without question—saying yes to it all?

That’s exactly what Jonathan did.

In this special episode, the tables turn. Founder of the Center for Transformational Coaching, Leon VanderPol, interviews Jonathan Hermida, host of The Deep Coach Podcast and Managing Director of the Center, about his own journey of awakening and surrender.

Jonathan shares how he went from living a life of default—driven by success, approval, and survival—to leaving behind his corporate job, his home, and the familiar world he knew in search of truth and freedom.

His story takes us across continents and through profound inner transformation: from heartbreak and mindfulness to plant medicine, love, and finding his purpose through service.

It’s a conversation about grace, courage, and the deep trust that arises when we let life lead.
 

⏰ Timestamps

• 01:59 The Hero's Journey Begins
• 03:46 Early Life and Struggles
• 09:13 Breaking Point and Seeking Help
• 11:01 Discovering Mindfulness and Self-Awareness
• 16:54 Corporate Life and Inner Conflict
• 21:41 Decision to Leave and Embrace Freedom
• 27:38 Journey to Latin America
• 30:48 Healing and Self-Discovery
• 35:29 Embracing New Possibilities
• 36:34 Embracing Inner Self
• 37:47 Journey to South Korea
• 39:23 Discovering Coaching
• 42:45 Healing Relationships
• 48:16 Returning Home
• 51:54 Living a Life of Surrender
• 58:59 Entrepreneurial Journey

🔗 Connect with Jonathan

• 🌐 www.jonathanhermida.com
• 📸 Instagram 
• 💼 LinkedIn 

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At age 30, Monica was a high-achieving executive climbing the ladder at Procter & Gamble, until an anxiety crisis, infertility struggles, and deep spiritual questioning cracked her wide open. What followed was a 15+ year journey of transformation, from “superwoman” to surrendered guide, from perfectionism to purpose.

Here’s a peak at what’s inside...

⏰ Timestamps:

• 01:52 The Good Girl Script: Early Life Influences
• 06:32 The Impact of Parental Divorce
• 09:22 Climbing the Corporate Ladder
• 15:21 Anxiety Crisis and Spiritual Awakening
• 17:32 Journey to Motherhood
• 22:23 Embracing Unconditional Love
• 30:42 Transition from Corporate to Coaching
• 33:40 Navigating Personal and Professional Changes
• 37:30 Inner Relationship and Outer Expression
• 38:22 Connecting to Spirituality
• 39:14 The Path of Awakening
• 39:48 Embracing Life's Challenges
• 43:04 Personal Transformation and Coaching
• 48:59 Trusting Life's Unfolding
• 56:15 Holding Space for Others
• 59:09 Building the Spanish Division
• 59:44 The Entrepreneurial Journey
• 01:03:53 Surrendering to a Greater Will
• 01:04:59 Invitation to Trust

🔗 Connect with Monica:

Website: https://monicalarrabeiti.com

Spanish DCI: https://centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/es

Instagram: @monicalarrabeiti | @thedeepcoach.es

LinkedIn: Monica Larrabeiti

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Imagine navigating the sudden, tragic loss of your mother, while caring for a newborn. How do you process that kind of grief? Where do you turn for meaning, for healing, for hope?

In this powerful episode, Jonathan sits down with Cate Baio—Director of Learning at the Center for Transformational Coaching, and one of our extraordinary Learning Leaders for the Deep Coaching Intensive . Cate’s story is shaped by profound loss, the complex legacy of her mother’s life and death, and the long, tender road of healing that followed.

Together, they explore how the darkest moments in life—grief, trauma, spiritual confusion—can become gateways to awakening, presence, and purpose. From motherhood and intergenerational trauma to the call of deep coaching and creativity, Cate reveals how transformation is not only possible, but inevitable when we dare to meet life as it is.

Whether you’re a coach, healer, or spiritual seeker, this conversation will leave you grounded, inspired, and deeply connected to what matters most

• 01:15 – Meet Cate Baio: A Journey of Transformation
• 02:15 – Early Spiritual Conflicts
• 02:59 – Questioning Religion and Spirituality
• 08:24 – Impact of Mother’s Suicide Attempt
• 12:02 – Transition from Therapy to Coaching
• 20:22 – Grieving and Healing After a House Fire
• 27:57 – Motherhood and Personal Growth
• 30:42 – Discovering Coaching as a Path Home
• 37:50 – Challenges in the Coaching Journey
• 39:19 – Building a Coaching Career with Kids
• 40:50 – The Why Behind Coaching
• 43:42 – Discovering the Deep Coaching Intensive
• 45:26 – The Impact of Deep Coaching on Her Life
• 48:04 – Spiritual Deepening and Inner Healing
• 53:17 – Trauma-Informed Coaching & Presence
• 01:05:20 – From Student to Teacher in Deep Coaching
• 01:08:35 – Creative Exploration in Coaching & Supervision
• 01:13:54 – Defining Supervision in Transformational Coaching
• 01:15:17 – Reflective Practice and Personal Growth
• 01:16:12 – Using Art and Nature in Coaching
• 01:18:01 – An Invitation to Reflect on Forgiveness

• Website: https://catebaio.com/
• LinkedIn: Cate Baio on LinkedIn

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What happens when you trade seeking approval for aligning to your purpose?

In this powerful episode, Amrita Singh shares her journey from a life of people-pleasing and cultural adaptation to reclaiming her voice through motherhood, spirituality, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

We explore how Amrita’s interfaith upbringing, spiritual mentorship, and inner awakening not only reshaped her identity, but laid the foundation for her success as a business leader, coach, and founder of Back to Source Coaching. Her story is a testament to the transformational power of inner work, and the courage it takes to live a purpose-led life.

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⏰ Timestamps: 

• 01:51 Early Influences and Family Background
• 03:39 Marriage and Cultural Adaptation
• 11:37 Motherhood and Personal Awakening
• 14:33 Meeting Her Spiritual Mentor and Starting a Daily Practice
• 20:42 The Birth of an Entrepreneurial Venture
• 23:23 Challenges of Starting a Daycare Business in India
• 25:52 Scaling the Business and Overcoming Obstacles
• 28:55 Building a Sustainable, Cash-Positive Business
• 30:08 Creating a Culture of Love and Retention
• 30:23 The First Call to Sell the Business
• 30:42 Reflecting on the Business Journey and Personal Growth
• 32:32 The Decision to Let Go and Create Space
• 34:44 Transitioning Into Coaching
• 37:12 Discovering the Path to Deep Coaching
• 41:41 Building Her Coaching Practice and Community in India
• 54:15 Her Newest Calling: Soulful Leadership
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🔗 Connect with Amrita: 

🌐 Website: www.backtosource.in

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amritaasingh

Learn More About Our Work At the Center:

• Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/
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What if the very things that weighed you down—burnout, pressure to perform, internal dissonance—were the doorway to your purpose?

In this deeply honest and heart-opening conversation, Hampus Blomberg shares his journey from striving and burnout in the corporate world to living a life rooted in breath, creativity, presence, and love.

We explore his early spiritual awakenings through music, the powerful unraveling that occurred at a 10-day Vipassana retreat, and how shadow work and conscious relationship became portals to deeper healing and embodiment. This episode is a map for those feeling the pull to slow down, go inward, and live in alignment with their soul’s calling.

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Explore more of Hampus’ work:

👉 www.spacesforpresence.com

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⏰ Timestamps

• 02:17 Early Life and Creative Spirit
• 08:39 The Awakening Through Music
• 14:51 Journey into Meditation
• 16:27 Facilitation and Spiritual Practice
• 21:02 Cultural Insights and Corporate Life
• 22:59 Vipassana Retreat Experience
• 29:20 Rock Bottom and Transformation
• 32:33 Following the Heart
• 33:12 Significant Life Shifts
• 33:42 The Journey to Rock Bottom
• 34:12 Embracing Unique Journeys
• 35:36 The Power of Togetherness
• 36:38 A New Path: Travel and Freedom
• 39:17 Meeting Samantha: A Transformative Partnership
• 40:36 Committing to Conscious Relationships
• 42:21 Settling Down in Charleston
• 50:05 The Deep Coaching Intensive Experience
• 54:06 The Power of Presence and Movement
• 54:53 The Role of Breath in Transformation
• 01:00:01 An Invitation to Slow Down

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What happens when your life is running smoothly—until it isn’t? In this deeply personal episode, Atara Weisberger shares how a series of traumatic events cracked open a spiritual awakening that would forever change the direction of her life.

Raised in a secular home and thriving in the world of fitness and health coaching, Atara’s move to Israel became the backdrop for a profound transformation. From embracing Orthodox Judaism to redefining success, motherhood, and purpose, her story is a powerful reminder that true wellness includes the soul.

We also explore her transition from physical coaching to transformational coaching, and how her new book, How to Soul, was born from this integrated path.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

• 01:06 – Diving into Fitness and Health
• 01:15 – Traumatic Events and Spiritual Transformation
• 01:39 – Parenting and Personal Growth
• 02:02 – Atara’s Early Life and Fitness Journey
• 03:32 – Challenges in Health and Fitness Coaching
• 09:23 – Spirituality and Nature
• 12:03 – Journey to Israel
• 15:53 – Embracing Orthodox Judaism
• 23:12 – Balancing Fitness and Faith
• 30:46 – Supporting Our Children Through Challenges
• 31:36 – Navigating Parenting Struggles
• 35:52 – Experiencing the Israel-Palestine Conflict
• 45:44 – The Path to Deep Coaching
• 50:08 – Creating How to Soul
• 01:00:01 – Advice for Aspiring Coaches

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS

🌐 Atara’s Website: https://tribeholistichealth.com/

📘 Get the Book – How to Soul: www.howtosoulbook.com

📱 Follow Atara

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ataraweisberger/?hl=en
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ataraweisberger/

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She became the youngest female factory owner in London by the age of 24. She then decided to convert to Islam.

In this incredibly layered and insightful conversation, Yasmin Djendel (born Gina) shares the journey of a lifetime: from ambition and success in the fashion world, to spiritual awakening, motherhood, emotional abuse, and ultimately — healing and purpose.

We explore her transformation from Gina to Yasmin, the courage it took to leave behind an old identity, and how mindfulness and faith became her lifeline. Today, Yasmin is a mindfulness teacher and coach supporting women to rise from stress, anxiety, and toxic relationships.
This episode is for anyone navigating spiritual evolution, emotional pain, or the long road back to self.
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⏰ Episode Timestamps:

• 01:53 Yasmin’s Early Life and Career
• 03:28 Spiritual Confusion and the Path to Islam
• 05:43 Challenges and Triumphs in Business and Faith
• 08:38 Navigating Personal and Professional Struggles
• 11:08 Embracing Islam and Facing Family Reactions
• 13:57 Balancing Family, Faith, and Career
• 19:11 The Breaking Point and Path to Self-Rediscovery
• 26:24 Homeschooling and the Power of Education
• 29:08 Mindfulness and Personal Growth
• 30:50 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Peace
• 32:21 Struggles with Meditation
• 33:04 Finding Purpose Through Healing
• 34:09 Parenting and Life Lessons
• 35:14 Taking Leaps of Faith
• 37:59 Mechanisms of Meditation and Mindfulness
• 42:04 Journey to Becoming a Coach
• 45:42 Challenges of Online Coaching
• 47:21 Personal Struggles and Growth
• 48:13 Embracing Peace and Letting Go
• 53:15 Building a Following and Creating Content
• 54:45 Advice for Aspiring Coaches
• 59:49 Reflections on Islam and Personal Growth

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🔗 Connect with Yasmin Djendel:

🌐 Website: peacefulprogresscoaching.org

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmin-djendel-peaceful-progress/

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In this episode of The Deep Coach, we’re joined by Andrew Mundy—a men’s coach who left behind a career in corrections to follow his deeper calling. If you’ve ever felt the pull toward a different life, this conversation will show you what it really takes to bet on yourself, trust your purpose, and go all in with coaching.

Andrew opens up about his journey from structure to surrender, from performance to presence. We talk about fatherhood, shame, men’s work, and the deeper transformation that happens when you begin living from the inside out.

• 00:45 – Meet Andrew Mundy: From Corrections to Coaching
• 01:25 – Andrew’s Early Life and Struggles
• 03:40 – Transition to Adulthood and Career Choices
• 04:50 – Experiences in Corrections
• 12:52 – The Turning Point: Birth of Andrew’s Son
• 25:54 – The Impact of the Deep Coaching Intensive
• 26:07 – Living in Alignment with Spirit
• 27:56 – Coaching as a Way of Life
• 30:16 – Transitioning to Full-Time Coaching
• 32:03 – Challenges of Full-Time Coaching
• 39:07 – The Importance of Connection in Coaching
• 39:58 – Men’s Work and Coaching
• 41:38 – Challenges Men Face
• 44:27 – Men’s Vulnerability and Coaching
• 47:45 – Addressing Shame and Sexuality
• 49:10 – The Role of Shame in Men’s Spirituality

• 🌐 Website: andrewmundy.com
• 🎓 Courses + Memberships: Thinkific Platform
• 📺 YouTube: Andrew Mundy Coaching
• 📘 Facebook: @andrewmundy2
• 📸 Instagram: @andrewmundycoaching

Learn More About Our Work At the Center:

• Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/
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He survived street violence, got shot in war, and met his soul through psychedelics. Now he helps others face death, and live fully. This is the story of Ricardo Chin, a Royal Marine Commando turned transformational coach and death doula.

In this episode, Ricardo shares his incredible journey from growing up in inner-city London surrounded by violence… to joining the military in search of purpose… to finding real healing through plant medicine, deep inner work, and spiritual awakening.

⏰ Timestamps:

• 01:09 – Meet Ricardo Chin: From Marine to Memoirist
• 02:22 – Growing Up in Inner City London
• 15:01 – Joining the Royal Marines
• 16:35 – Experiencing War Firsthand
• 20:24 – The Impact of Being Shot
• 28:23 – Transition to Private Security
• 28:56 – A New Beginning in South America
• 31:06 – Discovering Plant Medicine
• 32:25 – The Call of DMT
• 33:03 – Understanding DMT and Ayahuasca
• 33:32 – First DMT Experience
• 34:34 – The Journey of Self-Discovery
• 36:45 – Exploring Plant Medicines
• 38:27 – Revelations and Vulnerability
• 39:30 – A New Earth and Self-Awareness
• 45:39 – Writing as a Therapeutic Outlet
• 53:08 – Becoming a Transformational Coach
• 54:59 – Embracing Death and Becoming a Death Doula
• 58:58 – Reflecting on Life’s Journey

Connect with Ricardo Chin:

📘 Website: ricardochinauthor.com

📖 Book: A Few Words from an Absolute Nobody

▶️ YouTube: Watch Ricardo on YouTube

📷 Instagram: @an__absolute_nobody

Learn More About Our Work At the Center:

• Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/
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