The Guiding Voice

Are you tired of the "all or nothing" approach to alcohol? Most people don't want to quit drinking entirely—they just want to be back in the driver's seat.

In this episode of The Guiding Voice, world-renowned clinical hypnotherapist Georgia Foster reveals why willpower isn't the answer and how your "inner critic" is actually the one pouring your next glass. We dive deep into the science of habit-breaking, the "future technique" for instant calm, and how high-performers can reduce alcohol intake without shame or labels.

In this video, you’ll learn:

The "Space Between Thoughts" technique to stop a craving.

Why your brain defaults to drinking when you’re stressed.

The difference between a "perfectionist" and a "pleaser" drinker.

How to have difficult conversations without needing "liquid courage."

Connect with Georgia Foster: Website: https://www.georgiafoster.com

Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 – The Psychology of the Inner Critic

01:00 – The "Future Technique" to Stop Overdrinking

02:00 – Communication: Talking Without Alcohol

03:00 – Introducing Georgia Foster

05:30 – Why Most People Don’t Need to Quit Entirely

08:00 – Emotional Triggers vs. Physical Cravings

11:00 – The Science of Hypnosis Explained

14:00 – How Stress and Remote Work Changed Drinking Habits

18:30 – Why Labels Like "Addict" Can Be Harmful

21:00 – How to Manage Your Inner Critic

25:00 – Perfectionist vs. Pleaser Drinkers

35:30 – What Happens During a Hypnosis Session?

41:00 – A Simple Technique to Use Tonight Before You Pour

45:00 – How to Support a Partner Who Wants to Cut Back

46:00 – Rapid Fire Round with Georgia Foster

50:30 – Fun Facts About Drinking and Stress

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Are you stuck, or are you just speaking the wrong internal language? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we welcome Ariel Vox, the brilliant mind behind "Crack the Luck Code." Ariel reveals that luck isn't an accident—it's a strategy coded into your personality.

We explore Ariel’s revolutionary L.U.C.K. system (Lion, Umbrella Cockatoo, Coral, and Koala) to help you understand why you procrastinate, how you communicate under pressure, and how to "switch your superhero costume" to meet any challenge. From growing up behind the Iron Curtain to becoming a global speaker, Ariel shares how she overcame a childhood trauma that robbed her of her voice to help others find theirs.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The L.U.C.K. System: Identifying your personality animal and its unique "Luck Code."

The Procrastination Trap: Why Lions, Parrots, Corals, and Koalas all procrastinate for different reasons.

The Genie in the Bottle: A powerful metaphor for unlocking your soul’s true potential.

Engineering Luck: Why luck is a language you can learn and activate intentionally.

"Failing Forward": How the world's best "losers" are actually the most successful winners.

Connect with Ariel Vox:

#LuckCode #ArielVox #TheGuidingVoice #PersonalGrowth #PersonalityTypes #SuccessMindset #OvercomingFear #LeadershipSkills #ProcrastinationFix

Chapters

0:00 – Introduction: You are not defined by your fears.

3:20 – Meet Ariel Vox: Rebuilding a destiny from the Iron Curtain.

4:20 – Rapid Fire Round 1: Success, Future, and "Version 2.0."

6:30 – The Genie in the Bottle: Why your mind is the only limit.

8:15 – Overcoming Fear: Why fear prevents life more than death.

10:05 – Miracles & Certainty: Leaving space for the impossible.

11:10 – The 13-Year-Old’s Journey: Overcoming a petrifying car accident trauma.

13:30 – Comfort Zones: Why they become familiar, but never comfortable.

15:10 – The L.U.C.K. System Explained: Lion, Parrot, Coral, and Koala.

16:05 – Lion Personality: Results-driven, visionaries, and why they rush.

17:05 – Parrot (Umbrella Cockatoo): Charisma, variety, and the "boring task" struggle.

18:22 – Coral Personality: Peace-seekers, stability, and the fear of conflict.

19:22 – Koala Personality: Perfectionists, analysts, and the "not good enough" spiral.

21:30 – Misdiagnosis: How your strengths are often seen as weaknesses.

24:45 – The Silent Language: What "I'm Trying" actually means to each personality.

27:10 – The Best Losers Win: Why failure is just a muscle-building rest period.

29:30 – The Fire Cycle: Using Water (Coral) to calm Fire (Lion) energy.

32:20 – Engineering Luck: Planting wheat vs. planting weeds in your mind.

34:15 – Switching Superhero Costumes: Why Spider-Man shouldn't go underwater.

37:25 – The Real Root of Stuckness: Resisting your calling.

38:45 – Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, AI Glasses, and Underrated Self-Love.

44:15 – Final Wisdom: Separate your patterns from your true personality.

46:00 – Trivia Segment: Luck rituals from Japan, Taiwan, and Turkey.

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Are you successful on paper but drifting inside?

In this episode of The Guiding Voice, guest Brian Dixon shares his transformative journey from a life-threatening accident to a "midlife awakening." Discover the earliest signals of "silent drift," how to reclaim authorship of your life, and why midlife is actually a time for rebirth.

Key Takeaways:

The "Man Zombie" Trap: Why high-performers often lose themselves in providing for others.

The Drift Signals: How to spot misalignment before it leads to a crisis.

Finding True North: Practical steps to realign with your values and dreams.

Rebirth at 50: Why it’s never too late to start living for yourself.

Connect with Brian Dixon:

Dixon's Book: "Before It's Too Late" (Coming 2026)

Learn more about his mission to help men wake up and move forward.

Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 - Precap: The Mountain Bike Crash

01:54 - Welcome to The Guiding Voice

02:39 - Introducing Brian "Dixon" Dixon 03:42 - Falling Asleep for 20 Years

04:47 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Success, and Aliens

06:05 - Reclaiming Your Internal Guiding Voice

07:13 - 3 Keys to Success: Personality, Word, and Gratitude

09:05 - What 20 Years of Misalignment Looks Like

13:14 - The Early Warning Signs of "Silent Drift"

15:15 - The Accident That Changed Everything

18:31 - Why Midlife is a Wakeup Call, Not a Crisis

20:32 - The Biggest Lie Achievement Tells You

21:32 - How to Diagnose Your Own Alignment

23:05 - Reclaiming Authorship of Your Life

24:35 - Course Correcting Without Blowing Up Your Life

26:34 - Breaking Emotional Patterns of "Numbness"

28:44 - What "True North" Means Now

31:10 - Rapid Fire Round 2: The Second Half Motto

34:52 - Brian's Message: Change Before It's Too Late

36:56 - Final Thoughts and Trivia

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Have you ever wondered why you can’t stop watching the "Villain" or why some contestants seem like a "Hot Mess"? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Dr. Steven Stein, a leading psychologist and emotional intelligence expert who has worked behind the scenes of major reality TV formats like Big Brother and Amazing Race.

Dr. Stein unmasks the 10 most common archetypes in reality TV and explains the psychological truths that emerge when the pressure is on. More importantly, he reveals how these same personas show up in our offices, families, and everyday lives.

Inside this episode:

✅ The 10 Reality TV Archetypes: From the Strategist to the Underdog.

✅ Why producers love (and fear) certain personalities.

✅ Negotiation lessons you can learn from high-stakes TV drama.

✅ Can a "Hot Mess" ever be a strong leader in real life?

✅ Surprising facts about the origins of reality TV.

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Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction & The Strategy of the Villain

01:50 - Welcome to The Guiding Voice Podcast

02:38 - Introducing Dr. Steven Stein: EQ Expert

03:48 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Fun & Insights

05:43 - Dr. Stein’s Guiding Voice & Success Mantra

07:41 - The Truth When Cameras Start Rolling

08:50 - 10 Reality TV Archetypes Explained (Villain, Strategist, Hot Mess)

11:10 - Real-World Triggers: When Personas Emerge at Work

12:16 - Reality TV: A Magnified Mirror of Society

13:17 - The Producer’s Dream vs. The Producer’s Nightmare

15:07 - Hero or Villain? How Storytelling Shapes Perception

16:21 - Leadership vs. Emotion: Can a "Hot Mess" Lead?

17:30 - Psychological Red Flags in Casting

18:29 - High-Stakes Negotiation Lessons

20:30 - The Underdog: The Most Misunderstood Archetype

21:44 - Who Consistently Wins the Game?

22:55 - Growth & Bonding: What Happens After the Show

25:11 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Redefining Success

27:49 - Redesigning Reality TV for Better Health

28:54 - Trivia Segment: The Surprising History of Reality TV

31:43 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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What do you do when your life and business collapse overnight? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Brad Hawkins, CEO of SaferNet and author of three books on faith and leadership. Brad shares his harrowing journey of experiencing a devastating financial collapse caused by a Ponzi scheme he wasn't even involved in—and how he rebuilt his life and businesses from the ground up.

We dive deep into:

✅ The mindset shift required to rebuild from zero.

✅ Why small businesses are the biggest targets for cyberattacks (69% of hacks!).

✅ 3 Cybersecurity practices every founder needs today.

✅ How to lead with purpose and build a business that lasts for generations.

Whether you're an entrepreneur facing a setback or a business owner looking to secure your digital assets, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom.

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Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Brad Hawkins

03:51 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Leadership, and AI

05:38 - Brad’s Success Mantra: Tenacity and the Holy Spirit

07:15 - "Failure Only Exists if You Stop"

08:28 - The Exact Moment Life Collapsed (Seizure of Assets)

10:27 - Rebuilding Faith and Relationship with God

11:38 - Is Your Small Business Already at Risk?

13:35 - The Power of Managed Thoughts: Managing Emotions for Success

15:35 - 3 Critical Cybersecurity Practices Every Founder Needs

17:03 - Building a Generational Business vs. a Fading One

18:05 - Helping Others Succeed: The Secret to Long-Term Business

19:19 - Rapid Fire Round 2: The Unshakable Leader

21:30 - The Real Cost of Success and Why Humility Matters

24:27 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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If you’ve survived 23 near-death experiences, how does your definition of a "meaningful life" change?

In this profound episode of The Guiding Voice, we are joined by Dr. Bill Lanting—a physician, attorney, and world traveler who has logged over 2 million air miles and visited 84 countries. From animal attacks and skydiving accidents to lightning strikes and sepsis, Bill’s life is a testament to human resilience. Join us as he explains why hesitation can be a travesty for your potential and how you can shift your mindset to live with absolutely no reservations, regardless of your circumstances.

Key Takeaways:

The Power of Resilience: How every adverse episode builds the confidence to do great things.

The Trap of Hesitation: Why waiting for the "perfect moment" causes you to miss out on a full life.

Courage in the Face of Death: Redefining risk and danger through the lens of a survivor.

The Meaning of Life: Why attending to others and being a great partner are the ultimate accomplishments.

Living Fearlessly: Practical mindset shifts to overcome social conditioning and fear.

#TheGuidingVoice #BillLanting #Resilience #FearlessLiving #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #SuccessMindset #TravelStories #OvercomingFear

Video Chapters:

0:00 Defining a Meaningful Life After 23 Near-Deaths

0:44 The Biggest Misconception About Danger & Risk

1:12 Welcome to The Guiding Voice Podcast

2:02 Introducing Dr. Bill Lanting: 2 Million Miles & 23 Near-Deaths

3:22 Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Invention, and Success

5:05 Bill’s Guiding Voice & Success Mantra

5:46 When Fear Becomes a Teacher

6:29 The Moment I Thought "This Is It"

7:14 Why Playing It Safe is the Riskiest Choice

7:55 A Lesson in Courage from Williamsburg, Virginia

8:30 Living with No Reservations on a Normal Tuesday

8:55 What Skydiving Accidents Teach About Human Purpose

9:33 A Message for Women: Don't Hold Back

10:07 The First Mindset Shift You Must Make Today

10:43 Life as a Physician, Attorney, and Traveler

11:51 Unexpected Lessons: Death Can Come Anytime

12:12 The Dream I'm Still Chasing: Telling My Story

13:14 Rapid Fire Round 2: The $100 Billion Billboard

13:46 One Country Everyone Must Visit

14:14 The Fear I Still Haven't Conquered

14:55 What Travel Taught Me That Books Couldn't

15:32 One Piece of Advice for Dreamers

16:40 Reflections & How to Support The Guiding Voice

18:05 Trivia Segment: Travel, Risk, and Courage Facts

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Can one small idea really change the world? 🌍

In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we are joined by the incredible Beth Leads, an experienced activist who has been transforming inspired ideas into real-world impact since 1948. From getting a stop sign installed at age 7 to influencing President Eisenhower at age 11, Beth’s 84 years of bold action prove that age is never a barrier to making a difference.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ The "24-Hour Rule" for acting on your ideas.

✅ How to find the courage to speak up, regardless of your age or background.

✅ Beth’s framework for turning a "spark" into a movement.

✅ Why active listening and truth-telling are a leader’s greatest tools.

✅ The power of "Inspired Action" and why the world needs your unique voice right now.

Join the TGV Family: If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with 3 friends! 🚀 Don't forget to Follow, Rate, and Review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

#TheGuidingVoice #InspiredAction #SocialImpact #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #BethLeads #MakeADifference #Podcast

Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 - Where to Begin When You Want to Make a Difference

01:23 - Welcome to The Guiding Voice Podcast

02:14 - Introducing Beth Leads: 8 Decades of Impact

03:36 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Future, & Leadership

05:16 - Beth’s Success Mantra: Inspire, Phone Calls, & Perseverance

05:55 - The Age 7 Stop Sign Story: A Lesson in Courage

06:47 - Influencing a President at Age 11

07:15 - Turning Small Ideas into Global Impact

07:50 - Why People Struggle to Take the First Step

08:31 - Life Lessons from 84 Years of Bold Action 10:08 - How to Start Making a Difference Today

11:10 - Turning a Spark into a Movement

12:15 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Aloha, Peace, & Rainbow Horses

16:05 - What Keeps Beth Inspired at 84?

18:05 - Beth’s Final Message: Loving the Person in the Mirror

20:05 - TGV Trivia: The Surprising Stats on Taking Action

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Unlock the Secrets to Masterful Communication and Leadership!

In this powerful episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Mr. Vikram Chandra Kumar, a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) with over 15 years of experience in the world of public speaking and leadership.

Vikram shares his incredible journey from joining Toastmasters "by chance" to becoming a pillar of the community, serving in multiple leadership roles, and reviving struggling clubs. Whether you're battling glossophobia (the fear of public speaking), looking to build a trust-based professional network, or wanting to influence others without formal authority, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom.

In this video, you will learn:

Why speakers are made, not born.

Vikram’s "Success Mantra" for personal and professional growth.

The 3 critical signals of a dying club and how to turn them around.

How to move from recruitment to long-term member retention.

The power of "earning" influence through effort and authenticity.

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#PublicSpeaking #Leadership #Toastmasters #CommunicationSkills #Networking #Glossophobia #TheGuidingVoice #PersonalDevelopment #SuccessMindset

Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction & The Power of Voice

03:00 - Meet Our Guest: DTM Vikram Chandra Kumar

04:45 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Quick Brain Ticklers

06:15 - Success Mantra: Honesty, Calmness, and Commitment

07:45 - Lessons from 15 Years of Resolving Conflicts

09:20 - Joining Toastmasters: Overcoming the Fear of Speaking

11:50 - Leadership Journey: From Comfort Zone to Growth

13:10 - How to Build a Community Club from Scratch

14:30 - Reviving Dying Clubs: Identifying the Missing Links

15:55 - Thriving vs. Fading Clubs: The Mentoring Culture

17:05 - Building Trust-Based Relationships & Professional Networks

20:18 - Membership Secrets: Recruitment vs. Retention

22:15 - Unexpected Opportunities: Hosting & MCing

23:00 - Why You Need a "Practice Ground" to Fail and Succeed

24:30 - Earning Influence: Lessons Beyond Corporate Training

26:05 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Courage, Voice, and In-Person Connection

31:00 - Vikram's Experience on TGV & Final Thoughts

32:35 - Fun Trivia: Lesser-Known Facts About Communication

34:00 - Closing Remarks & Subscribe!

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Cold messages are failing, and the old rules of networking are gone. If you've been impacted by layoffs or feel stuck in your job search, it's time to stop networking and start connecting.

In this transformative episode of The Guiding Voice, host Naveen Samala sits down with career transition coach and author Jen Fort to discuss her "human-first" approach to building professional relationships. Discover why traditional networking collapses during layoffs and how you can use the "Safari Strategy" to unlock new opportunities without ever feeling like you’re begging for a job.

What you’ll learn:

Why "networking" feels awkward and why "connecting" is magic.

The Safari Strategy: How to approach new connections without being aggressive.

Introverts' Unfair Advantage: Why listening more than talking leads to better referrals.

The 7-Day Connecting Challenge to realistically change your results by next week.

How to use AI to scale your outreach while keeping your authentic human voice.

Guest Info: Jen Fort is a speaker, career coach, and author of Stop Networking, Start ConnectWorking. She helps people turn disruption into momentum with practical, people-powered strategies.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & The Brutal Reality of Layoffs

03:00 - Why Traditional Networking is Officially Broken

06:40 - Jen Fort's "Success Mantra" & Curiosity

09:10 - The New Playbook: Stop Networking, Start Connecting

11:40 - The "Safari Strategy" for Job Seekers

13:40 - Humans vs. Algorithms: 3 Signals of Real Connection

15:30 - The Introvert's Unfair Advantage in Relationship Building

17:15 - What to Stop Doing on LinkedIn Immediately

18:50 - The 3-Step Outreach Framework (Stranger to Conversation)

20:25 - How to Use AI Without Losing Your Human Voice

24:25 - The Day One Routine After a Layoff

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What happens when you spend 22 days in complete silence at a Buddhist monastery? In this transformative episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Laurie Jacobson, author of Unexpected Awakening, to discuss her incredible journey from the darkness of abuse to a life of profound serenity.

Laurie shares how she overcame years of emotional pain and a toxic relationship through the power of meditation and Buddhist teachings. We dive deep into recognizing the early signs of emotional abuse, the science of how mindfulness "shrinks" the brain's fear center, and how you can begin your own healing journey today—no monastery required.

Key Takeaways:

Recognizing the "red flags" of toxic relationships before they take root.

The concept of "freedom" as living life on your own terms.

How "non-judgmental awareness" can melt away stored trauma.

The role of compassion in healing yourself and others.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction: What Does Freedom Mean?

1:40 - Meet Laurie Jacobson: Author of Unexpected Awakening

3:00 - The Emotional Tipping Point: Choosing a Monastery

4:30 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Leadership & Peace

8:00 - Who is Laurie’s "Guiding Voice"?

11:00 - The Toxic Relationship: Red Flags to Watch For

13:50 - 22 Days of Silence: The Turning Point

16:00 - Life-Altering Insights from the Meditation Hall

18:40 - Debunking the Myth of Meditation

21:50 - Rapid Fire Round 2: A Billboard for the World

23:25 - Step One to Healing Without a Monastery

25:00 - Fun Trivia: How Meditation Rewires the Brain

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