"The things that make us different, those are our super powers.”  — Lena Waithe

As we kick off LGBTQIA+ PRIDE Month around the world, this episode features a talk by Pursuit of Wonder educating us on the psychology of the renowned Carl Jung and his perspective of what it means to become (and express) your true, authentic self. ☯ (more at: pursuitofwonder.com)

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"We are all gifted. That is our inheritance.”  ― Ethel Waters

It's Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸 -- and we're on episode 47 (4+7=11) droppin' on May 29 (2+9=11). 11:11 (an "Angel Number" or "Master Number" in numerology) is believed to symbolize intuition, insight, and enlightenment. It's also a number we commonly associate with signs and synchronicities. This special episode features an extended energy reading for deeper insight into how we can tap into all of this and more. ☯

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“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.”  — Thurgood Marshall

Mental health is important for everyone, and if you’re facing a mental health challenge, you are not alone. Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the US and 1 in 7 adults worldwide are affected by a mental illness -- this statistic does not include people under 18 or from marginalized groups / low-income communities whose cases may go unreported. As we've just passed the halfway-point of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode features a talk from a humble high school student leader, Sarah Mack, about what we can do to help reduce mental health stigma + shifts we can make to take better care of ourselves and the world around us. ☯ (more at: www.ted.com/talks)

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“When you make peace with yourself, you make peace with the world.” — Maha Ghosananda

Understanding why you feel what you feel is one of the most important aspects of human development. Our emotions directly affect our health, performance, wellbeing, motivation, sense of fulfillment, our ability to make sound decisions, and so on. If we don't have control of our own emotions, that means someone/something else does. This episode features an insightful, comedic and empowering talk from neuroscientist, leadership consultant, and creator of the 'Universe of Emotions' app, Dr. Alan Watkins, on how understanding our emotions can lead us to feeling more successful and happier/fulfilled in our lives. ☯ (more at: www.ted.com/talks)

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"A mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin.”  — Amy Tan

We're on episode 44 -- Happy Mother's Day! 💐 44 (an "Angel Number" or "Master Number" in numerology) is believed to symbolize stability, balance, protection, and solid foundations. 4+4 (8) symbolizes abundance, power, strength, and being in the flow. This special episode features an extended energy reading for deeper insight into how we can tap into all of this and more. ☯

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"You change the world by being yourself.”  ― Yoko Ono

It can be challenging to discern which thoughts/beliefs belong to us and which ones have been programmed by loved ones, society, etc. -- and how do we know when they've intersected/intertwined? To kick off May (happy AANHPI Heritage Month!) with a clean slate, this episode explores Independent Thinking (our freedom to choose; rethinking perceptions; considering different perspectives) as an essential skill in a world with an increasing amount of influencing factors on our daily lives. ☯

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“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”  — Lady Bird Johnson

What solutions exist to fix climate change? In celebration of Earth Day (4/22), this episode features a talk from Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-host Chuck Nice and their guest, atmospheric scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, where they answer questions about real-world climate solutions + aspects of climate change we might not be thinking about. ☯ #ProtectOurPlanet 🌎🌍🌏 (more at: patreon.com/startalkradio)

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"The main requirement for spiritual growth: A yearning to know who you really are." – Adyashanti

This Easter Sunday episode features an excerpt from the Oprah Winfrey talk show -- where she explores "big questions" like the meaning of Spirituality, reflects on spiritual lessons, and chats with prominent spiritual leaders/teachers (Michael B. Beckwith; Elizabeth Lesser; Rev. Ed Bacon) about their perspectives on how anyone can handle life ("resurrect") if/when things don't go as expected. ☯ (more at: WatchOWN.tv/SSS)

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"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin

Radical Acceptance is the art of living in the present moment and finding freedom in accepting things as they are -- for many, it's a shift in perspective that can be life-changing. Our 40th episode features an amiable talk by content creator and lifestyle entrepreneur, Aileen Xu, about how to effectively feel, process, and release suffering by mastering Radical Acceptance of self, others, and the world around us. ☯ (more at: https://lavendaire.com)

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"I got my start by giving myself a start.” ― Madam C.J. Walker

This episode kicks off April/Ramadan with some spoken word and a talk from Karl Lokko about personal/spiritual rebirth, regrowth, and renewal. Karl is a former gang leader turned activist who harnessed his life experience to serve as a bridge for uniting community -- working to reform policy around gang culture in the U.K. and establish the country's first therapeutic gang rehabilitation center. In this endearing talk, he shares the importance of community + his journey "from crawling to flying" while searching for (and finding) a sense of Passion/Purpose. ☯ (more at: www.ted.com/talks)

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