The Deep Dive with Adam Roa

When is all this inner work actually done?

I don't think it would be a stretch to say that if you're a listener and fan of this podcast, you have spent at least a little time in your life learning about and focusing on personal development work. Because this work is one of the most important inquiries in my life, and something I have very much dedicated my practice to; personal development and inner work has naturally become a topic of a lot of different podcast episodes as well as a big part of my work in the CREATE Community. It's all about how we can continue to heal and up-level so that we can really live life as the highest versions of ourselves.

But how much inner work is too much? When do we actually get to claim healing, or is it a perpetual journey of deeper layers? As always, it's another Deep Dive question that for this episode, I felt the perfect guest would be my good friend as well as a high level coach in the personal development space who brings with him an amazing story of inner work and personal development triumphs, Jason Goldberg. Two men who have a LOT of time in doing inner work and studying the world of personal development, discussing whether there is a point of diminishing returns, where that level of deep inquiry into our human experience can actually become too much. Enjoy the episode.

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How important is integration?

In a pretty fast paced world and a culture that often relies on being busy to be successful, we end up with an incredible amount of experiences in our lives. So much so that I would go as far as saying that we probably only really notice and acknowledge a small portion of them, and therefore sometimes fail to see how these experiences affect our realities and our lives in general. I believe that this is often due to a lack of understanding the importance of integrating these experiences, slowing down and really being able to reflect on a time in your life or an experience you've been through (or even just your day) and feel into what effect these unique experiences are really having on you and the reality around you.

This week I want to share with you some of my thoughts about integration and why it has become such an important part of my life and my practice. The topic comes to me after an incredible trip and time in Egypt, where I experienced more than I could really explain and if I'm being honest; haven't yet had the time or the opportunity to truly integrate. That time will come, but for now I would like to open up the conversation and share some of my experience, in this week's episode of The Deep Dive.

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Where do you find inspiration?

In my podcast I have always stressed the importance of creativity in our lives, and how it can benefit and impact a healthy experience. That being said, as a creator I am also an entrepreneur. Beyond my podcast there is my platform and online coaching business called the CREATE Community, my artwork and poetry, and numerous other projects that take a team and operations, content calendars, schedules, meetings, and on and on. I love all of it and always find myself on the path of my highest excitement in the process, but in the midst of all of it, I can definitely find it hard to find inspiration sometimes.

Recently I experienced one of these inspirational blocks, and in this week's episode I wanted to share with you how I chose to move through it and get myself back to a place of creativity and artistic creation. Are you going to sit back and wait for inspiration to find you? Or are you ready to go out there and actively create inspiration, and allow an inspirational container into your life?

I hope this one inspires you to find inspiration, express yourself, and create something beautiful.

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Does spirituality have a place in a relationship?

Trigger warning; this may be a difficult question to grasp at first. But in my last couple years of travels, whether they are physical travels, astral, or relationships, I've noticed that there is a level of spirituality that can be supportive of healthy relationships and one that also seems to repel it. During some of my time in Austin I've had the opportunity to connect with some brothers and leaders in the conscious community who work specifically with men and masculine healing, and when the topic of dating and relationship has come up there has seemed to be a similar theme. Are men sick of dating "spiritual women"?

Now, this question is meant to be a Deep Dive. What does spirituality actually mean? How does it benefit a relationship, or does it? And what is the core of truth behind the rise of the divine femenine and how does it match with the true masculine that also gets to be supported? I was grateful to have this conversation with Stefanos Sifandos, who among all of the work he has done in relationships and mens work, I consider to be a real human and a real man within this community. We dive into the topic of relationships, consciousness and spirituality, and how these affect (positively or negatively) a relationship, and the conversation is one that I think will add value whether you are in a relationship or out of one.

Enjoy the episode.

Is casual sex healthy?

Intimacy is an amazing thing. Whether it is a physical romantic connection or an emotional one, becoming truly intimate with another is the most vulnerable and authentic way that you can show up in a relationship. But, it can be terrifying. As we grow and learn things for the first time, we become guarded to experiences that cause us to feel different because it can feel uncomfortable and even make us feel isolated. We may not realize it at the time, but looking back, it is those experiences that allow us to accept the parts of ourselves that are unique and therefore valuable to a collective that can only be benefited by those gifts and experiences that only you can bring.

This week I invited Matt Cama, a superstar coach of relationship and sexuality, to talk about the topic of sex in and outside of relationships. What is casual sex, and is it healthy? Though this question has many answers and opinions, I valued the perspective and the conversation that was brought up in this episode and hope that it might bring new insight into your relationships with others, and with yourself. As always, it comes back to self love.

Enjoy the episode.

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Do you prioritize your personal health?

Mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual; being aware and focused on our health is more important now than it has ever been in our lives. Personally I have been on my own journey with this, and I'm sure many of you have too. I've worked hard on my health in many ways. I fast, I work out, I meditate, journal, pray, and continue to allow my mind to accept new perspectives and possibilities to allow myself to continue to expand and grow. The balance can be difficult, and can become harder when something unexpected happens that can potentially shake confidence and trust. For me, I experienced this very recently when I experienced a certain… bug that has been going around. To put it bluntly, it got real.

This week I want to talk about not only my experience with this very talked about, and very famous virus and pandemic; but I want to talk about what it brought up for me personally. I have committed myself and my platform to being open and sensitive around this topic. Through podcasts and poetry I have tried to address not just my own, but the collective concerns about this time in our human history in a way that reminds us to continue to choose love. So when I experienced it personally I was able to gain a new perspective and reality that I would like to share with you in the hopes that it might allow more awareness, and most importantly compassion.

Here is my experience, here are my thoughts, and here is my perspective. Enjoy the episode.

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What does "holding space" mean to you?

We have been witnessing a huge shift in the dynamics between the masculine and the feminine in our generation. Over time, we are coming to the realization that a lot of our concepts of what it means to be man or woman, in life or in relationships, have been deeply affected by ideas that don't necessarily hold value to the world we live in today. We continue to love, we still pursue relationships and connection, and we still seek understanding in what it means to be in our power and balance within the masculine and feminine within us. But, should we be more committed and aware of the change that needs to happen?

On this week's episode of The Deep Dive I chat with Sheleana Aiyana, founder of The Rising Woman which has over 2.4 million followers on Instagram alone, and has created a platform where she coaches and encourages women to become more empowered and aware of their strength and power in relationships and life. For any of you who may be looking to understand more about what it means to be divinely feminine and an empowered woman; this is a special episode that I don't want you to miss.

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If you could ask me one question, what would it be?

I believe that part of being in a community of like minded people is being able to have open dialog and conversations with each other, to communicate and ask questions, and share insights and perspectives. Especially with this podcast, a lot of the topics and guests I bring on can leave the audience with further questions and I want to be able to open up the floor, so to speak, and make sure that you feel heard.

This week's podcast episode is a new idea and a concept that allows YOU to get involved in a unique way that is the first of its kind on The Deep Dive. A Q&A. This week I invited the members of the CREATE Community's Facebook group (which is free to join) to ask me anything, and we got a great response. Though I couldn't answer all of them, this episode has a few questions that you might have wondered as well, and I answer them to the best of my ability. Enjoy the episode and I look forward to your questions on our next Q&A podcast.

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What do we actually know about our own history?

For many years, the subject of our ancient cultures and their societal structures has fascinated me. What is interesting to me isn't necessarily what we know about these people and these times, but what we don't know that has been locked away in the pages of time and how this knowledge might actually change the way we live today. In 2017 I was invited to join a group of thought leaders, scientists, and evolutionary thinkers, to explore one of the world's most impressive and mysterious wonders; the pyramids of Egypt. To say this experience was enlightening and inspiring would be an understatement, and though it taught me so much about this place and these amazing structures it also left me with many questions; and with one question in particular that continues to stand out.

Who built the pyramids, and why?

On this week's episode I was joined by Robert Grant, who among his detailed resume as a CEO, President, and Chairman of multiple companies and projects; is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Crown Sterling Limited LLC, a next-generation Cryptography company based on discoveries from his work in geometry and mathematics. I met Robert on that same trip to Egypt and this week wanted to talk with him about the experience, what it has taught him and how it has changed his life, and a little about an exciting adventure that we are about to embark on in the near future to see what more we can discover about the ancient wonders that are the pyramids of Egypt.

To follow along with us and get a virtual pass and behind the scenes access to our upcoming journey to Egypt go to https://egyptvp.eventbrite.com/?aff=Adam

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Are you having great sex?

I've always found it interesting that one of the most common and amazing parts about being human is also one of the most taboo and mis-understood. Perhaps it's a bit of a personal subject, but sex is a hugely important and very normal part of our human experience. Sex is an art, and like any other art form it's beauty stems from the fact that it is not something that can be mastered. It is continually learned through practice, education, and dedication to it.

This week I want to talk about one of the most important, yet often overlooked parts about intimacy that I believe can help you to experience better sex and better connection with yourself and your partner. Though my answer may sound simple, the concept behind it is one that we talk about a lot on the podcast and one that I believe can be applied to many growth areas of our lives. No matter how "good" you may think you are, when it comes to sex there is always room for growth.

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