The Nicholas Gregoriades Show

Dr. Doug Brackmann, A dual PhD and renowned psychologist specializes in helping highly driven individuals take back control of their lives. Through dedication to his craft he has developed an unparalleled expertise at the nexus point of mindfulness, self-psychology theory, and neuroscience.

He is also the author of 'DRIVEN: Understanding and Harnessing Your Genetic Gifts'.

In this episode Dr. Brackmann explains how your genetics influence your mind and how you can harness your own unique makeup to help you reach your highest potential.

Talking Points:

• Inherent Psychological Traits
• How the Brain Works
• Components of Meditation

Quotes:

“There is a collective unconscious which we are all connected to in a way we can’t see”

“Every human being, there is 8 billion central nervous systems, we are all completely unique”

“When you label someone or yourself, you automatically limit or place a limitation on that person or yourself.”

Find out more about Dr Doug Brackmann:

https://www.drdougbrackmann.com/

Chatri Sityodtong is a self-made entrepreneur and a martial artist from Thailand who is best known as the founder and CEO of ONE Championship.

In this episode Chatri shares details from his amazing life story including his journey from poverty to massive business success.

Chatri also discusses his passion for martial arts and how he believes they can help people mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Talking Points:

• How poverty taught him to work hard in life
• Thai Culture
• The Journey of a Martial Artist
• How your passions can help you achieve your goals

Quotes:

“We’ve all got trials and tribulations but we’ve all got things that we can be grateful for and blessings and the more you look at them, the more we focus on them, the more they grow.”

“Friendships born in the mats are more real than anything”

“Listen to your passions, your dreams, the things that ignite your soul and hold on to those things

Find out more about Chatri Sityodtong:

https://chatrisityodtong.com/

Shame is the ultimate form of self-limitation. It holds you back in ways you can't even imagine and takes the shine off your soul.

The only way you'll ever become the person you were born to be is if you confront the sources of shame in your life.

In this episode Nic shares his deepest source of shame with previous guest and men's coach David Jurasek.

"Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough." - Brene Brown

“if you want to enjoy the rewards of being loved, you also have to submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known.” - Tim Kreider

Ever wonder why despite your most valiant efforts you never quite achieve what you set out to accomplish?

In this episode therapist David Jurasek talks about the ‘5 Saboteurs’ that hold men back and stop them from achieving success and fulfillment in their lives. He also explains how these saboteurs can be converted to allies and actually facilitate personal growth and achievement.

Talking Points

• How to recognize your own saboteurs
• How to transform your saboteurs into your allies
• Living a more fulfilling life
• Growing important relationships in your community

Quotes:

“ You are more resilient than you think, you don’t have to collapse”

“ Fear is not Danger”

“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic.”

Find out more about David Jurasek:

https://www.powerfulandloving.com/

In the modern age the word 'enlightenment' is overused. Several claim to have found it, but upon closer scrutiny of their actions and philosophies, are proven to be deluded or fraudulent.

In exceedingly rare instances, an individual with a certain combination of intelligence, courage and sincerity is moulded under a perfect set of circumstances and unmistakable enlightenment is able to emerge.

In this episode Rocco explains his understanding of "enlightenment" as less of a state of attainment, and more of a continuous intention to shine light into dark places, illuminating the world around you and enhancing your understanding of your own inner world.

Talking Points

- How Rocco’s early life (living in South Africa) nurtured him.

- Being introduced to violence at a young age by his step-father

- How his uncle became a way for him learn about Hermetics

- Rocco shared about the Study of Hermetics

- Talked about Psychedelic tool - What love look like to Rocco.

Quotes

“You don’t really need ego or anything, you just need honesty”

“It’s about how we think the world and our place in it, how we think about reality and physics”

“Your identity is tied to belonging to the world that you're in”

Find out more about Rocco Jarman:

https://eyeswideopenlife.org/

Sean Lake is a former professional snowboarder, director of global marketing and the co-founder of Bub’s Naturals, a sustainably sourced brand that helps people feel amazing and live fuller lives.

The Bub’s Naturals story revolves around friendship, passion and hope. Sean dedicated this company to his best friend Glen “Bub’s” Doherty who died heroically in Benghazi, LIbya in 2012. 

As someone who is passionate and adventurous about life, Sean has focused his company around one core vision: helping people enjoy healthy, purposeful lives.

Seemingly overnight Cryptocurrency has evolved from a relatively unknown proof-of-concept to a a global financial megatrend that has made many people very wealthy.

But are Bitcoin and its contemporaries really what the hype claims they are? Is crypto really the future of money and a hedge against the rapidly devaluing fiat currencies issued by modern governments?

Or is it instead an inherently worthless red-herring driven to unfathomable highs as a result of our society’s collective mania and greed?

In this episode successful real-estate developer turned crypto evangelist Lawrence Dunning makes a powerful case for these fascinating financial instruments and explains why it’s not too late to start investing in them.

Rob White is an international best-selling author and intriguing philosopher.

He has over 30 years of experience helping others to accurately understand themselves and their remarkable resources, so they might realize their dreams.

In this episode we discuss his new book The Maestro Monologue teaches you to tap into your own. unlimited internal resources in restorative ways.

Get a copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/book

Rocco Jarman is one of the most powerful men alive.

While the world continues to try and solve new problems using old paradigms, Rocco has synthesized a philosophy which is truly unique and applicable to the times in which we live.

In this conversation he shares several psychological tools which will help you to live a happier, more fulfilled life.

Get a copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/book

Author Scott Ford was heavily influenced by his father’s philosophy that small business and entrepreneurship are the backbone of the economy.

After a stand-out career in financial planning in which he helped many achieve financial freedom, Scott has now devoted his life to helping people pursue what he calls ‘True Wealth’.

Get a free copy of Nic's book at https://liberationmentor.com/aligned