The Hidden Why Podcast

Awareness

Today's featured guest is Jonathan Robinson.

The topic is "Awareness."

Let the show begin.

Guest Bio

Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of 12 books, and a professional speaker from Northern California. Mr Robinson has made numerous appearances on the Oprah show, as well as many other national TV talk shows, and articles about him have appeared in USA Today, Newsweek and The Los Angeles Times. For the past 30 years, he has spoken to dozens of Fortune 500 companies including Google, Microsoft, Dell Computer, Coca-Cola, and Fed-Ex.

Jonathan has written several bestseller books including, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Awakening Your Spirituality;” “The Experience of God,” “The Little Book of Big Questions;” and “Communication Miracles for Couples.” He co-hosts the podcast “Awareness Explorers” with author Brian Tom O’Connor. Through TV, live lectures and radio, Mr Robinson has reached over 100 million people around the world. He is known for providing his audiences with immediately useful information presented in a fun and entertaining manner.

Automobile University

By Leigh Martinuzzi

Growth, a fundamental human need!

Growth is progress and progress is powerful. We all must partake in daily activities of self-enhancement. If we can aim to be a little bit better than we were yesterday, we will find a greater sense of accomplishment, and that speaks in volumes when it comes to the quality of life we live.

Find what excites you, what you are passionate about and make your automobile a university. I can guarantee it will give you a more profound sense of purpose in life.

Enjoy this week's Solo Rant @ The Hidden Why

Consciousness & Reality

Mark Gober is the author of An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth That the Brain Produces Consciousness and the Implications for Everyday Life. Curious and intrigued by the nature of the universe and with a desire to answer some of life's big questions Mark began his journey and what he discovered was an upside-down view on the nature of consciousness.

He delivers this breakthrough concept that consciousness creates all material reality. Biological processes do not create consciousness. His book has been described as Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time meets Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now.

With a broad range of research into the disciplines of quantum physics to psychic phenomena and near-death experiences Mark clearly highlights how such a view can bring comfort and even greater happiness to one's life. Personally, this I was blown away by this conversation with Mark - turning traditionally held perspectives and scientific thought upside down. Amazing! Please enjoy.

Guest Bio

Mark Gober is an author whose worldview was turned upside down in late 2016 when he was exposed to world-changing science. After researching extensively, he wrote An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth That the Brain Produces Consciousness, and the Implications for Everyday Life to introduce the general public to these cutting-edge ideas – all in an effort to encourage a much-needed global shift in scientific and existential thinking.

Mark, a partner in a Silicon Valley investment bank and strategy firm, has long sought answers to life’s challenging questions. As an undergraduate at Princeton University, he was drawn to astrophysics because he wanted to understand the universe. But because due to commitments as a member of Princeton’s Division I Tennis Team, he decided that astrophysics would be too demanding. So instead of studying the invisible forces that govern the universe, he studied the invisible forces that secretly drive human behaviour, getting a degree in psychology, focusing on behavioural economics.

In the summer of 2016, he randomly stumbled across a series of podcasts that exposed him to some radical new ideas. Those ideas put into question the most basic assumptions about who and what we are as human beings. An End to Upside Down Thinking will change how you look at everything!

Epictetus by Haward B. Morse

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” Epictetus

Epictetus was a second-century stoic philosopher. Born a slave and raised within the Roman Empire. After his release from slavery, he found peace in Greece where is spent the remainder of his days.

This book is delivered in two parts, the first is short precepts, practical guides to the bulk of his work – The Enchiridion. The second part is the longer discourses of Epictetus. These writings are actually the works of his pupil Arrian.

Please enjoy this week's book reflection on The Hidden Why.

Legacy

Today's featured guest is Jennifer Carroll.

The topic is "Legacy."

Let the show begin.

Guest Bio

Jennifer is a former TV news reporter, wife, mother, desperate housewife, author, speaker, caregiver, and now a widow. Her superb storytelling skills are infused with motivational tools, knee-slapping humour, and practical insights on “living life to the max,” making for a gripping conversation that will inspire even the most hard-driving audience members. Through her book Beyond Invincible, Jennifer moves her audience to discover the simple principles of creating a remarkable life and leaving a profound legacy.

With her front-line perspective of the Alpha Entrepreneurial profile as a renegade widow, Jennifer channels her grief into passion as she tells her late husband’s story about a life lived largely -- but not long enough!

Jennifer is an avid snowboarder, wake surfer, cyclist, and yogi who loves to dance, travel, and entertain her lifelong friends with her storytelling. She is a mother to Jessica (YouTube influencer) and Austin (pro hockey player), and live in Scottsdale, AZ.

Purposeful Thought and Purposeful Action

By Leigh Martinuzzi

I’ve spent the last few years researching, reflecting and writing about life’s purpose. The Hidden Why exists for this pursuit. Searching for our fundamental life’s purpose. My purpose. Seeking ways to create a life with a little bit more meaning.

And so, the great philosophical question is asked, what is the purpose of life?

What is the purpose of my existence? The purpose of our existence?

Enjoy this week's Solo Rant about PURPOSE @ The Hidden Why.

Sustainable Life Satisfaction

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a leading Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Psychologist Jennifer delivers us with an inspirational conversation on how to live A Path To Sustainable Life Satisfaction. She believes that how society and individuals think about happiness isn't realistic. Many of us a driven by a materialistic definition. Rather than bringing one sustainable life satisfaction, such paths seem to be living many unhappy and with a greater sense of unease in life.

We explore definitions of happiness which Dr Guttman feels is better understood as satisfaction and why this is such an important topic to discuss. She also provides us with six insightful techniques she which are reinforced by several simple enlightening exercises. It begins with us creating more self-awareness and understanding about who we really are. Enjoy!

Guest Bio

Dr Jennifer Guttman is a leading Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. She has built thriving practices in Manhattan, NY and Westport, CT that provide weekly services for over 120 clients. Last year, Dr Guttman launched her new lifestyle motivational brand platform, Sustainable Life Satisfaction, via her popular YouTube six-episode web series, “A Path to Sustainable Life Satisfaction.” She recently debuted as an author with her newly published workbook of the same title, which is available in e-book and paperback on Kindle/Amazon.com. Through her interaction with thousands of clients, Dr Guttman found that over 80% of people don’t feel “happy” about some aspect of their lives. Her mission is to motivate and inspire people to think about happiness in a realistic way. She created her SLS brand and six core techniques as a blueprint to help people feel more empowered, self-reliant, masters of their lives and put them on a path to achieving sustainable life satisfaction.

Life on Purpose by Victor J. Strecher

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

Here is another book about how to find our purpose in life and to be honest it’s a freaking awesome one. Seriously, it is! I found a tonne of inspiration and value within these pages. Note merely another person with a wishy-washy message on purpose.

Life on Purpose is a guide for anyone who is on the search for more purpose in life. Using philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, biology and other sciences, the author creates a clear to understand book to show its reader why having 'purpose' is essential for one's wellbeing. He also reveals elements, practices and tools that will assist the reader on their journey.

Enjoy this week's book reflection on The Hidden Why.

Growth

Today's featured guest is Dr Alison Eyring.

The topic is "Growth."

Let the show begin.

Guest Bio

Dr Alison Eyring is a global thought leader on building organizational capacity for growth. Founder and CEO of Organisation Solutions, Alison, an endurance athlete and trained organizational psychologist, has 25 years of experience in large-scale organization design and change, and executive development. She works closely with top global and regional executives from Fortune/FTSE 500 and some of the world’s most innovative high-growth companies on leadership and growth.

Alison is also Adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore Business School. Her book, Pacing for Growth: Why Intelligent Restraint Drives Long-term Success was released in 2017 .

Dr Alison's Twitter handle here @DrAlisonEyring

No Plan B! Why?

By Leigh Martinuzzi

The beauty of modern life is that we do have options. We have choices. We have the availability and opportunity to explore alternate paths in life. This gives us greater security in life. It helps to reduce stress, anxiety and depression in hard times.

I believe that having a Plan B, C, and D allows gives us a little extra comfort in life. A little more confidence in knowing that other opportunities do exist. You need not actively pursue them however when things become unstuck knowing that you can be a huge benefit.

We do not want to fail in our pursuits. We want success for our Plan A's. However, if plan A doesn't work out, what then?

Enjoy this week's Solo Rant on The Hidden Why.