A Doctor's Transformation Story: What happens when a logical, science-minded optometrist discovers the power of embodied manifesting? In this inspiring student spotlight from the Ziva Magic Podcast Series, meet Danny, a father, husband, and eye doctor who literally wrote "I'm skeptical" on his intake form... and finished the course saying "I believe in magic."

🎧 Exclusive for Podcast Listeners:

Ready to experience what Danny discovered? As a podcast listener, you get early access to Magic Maker, my free live workshop happening July 22nd where I'll share the exact 3-step formula that helped Danny transform from skeptic to believer.

Head to ⁠⁠https://makemagic.zivameditation.com⁠⁠ to save your spot.

During this powerful 2-hour activation, you'll learn to:

✨ Visualize with clarity that makes your nervous system believe it's real

✨ Alchemize stuck emotions into creative fuel for your dreams

✨ Magnetize your desires by getting your whole body aligned with what you want

Plus, when you register, you'll get instant access to the "What's Blocking Your Magic?" quiz to discover your unique manifesting superpower and what's been keeping your dreams just out of reach.

This is the same work that helped Danny go from skeptical optometrist to embodied magic maker. Your transformation could be next.

Register for Magic Maker here and take your free quiz : ⁠⁠⁠https://makemagic.zivameditation.com⁠⁠

🔥 Danny's story proves that magic isn't about believing—it's about experiencing. Are you ready to see what's possible when you get out of your head and into your body?

What if your brain has a built-in filtration system that's keeping you stuck in worry instead of manifesting your dreams?

In this special bonus episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, I'm taking you deep into the science behind embodied manifesting and revealing why traditional manifestation techniques often fall short.

Most people spend minutes every day "worshiping their worries"—obsessing over what could go wrong instead of focusing on what they'd love to create. But there's actual neuroscience behind why this happens, and more importantly, how to rewire it.

I break down the reticular activating system (RAS), your brain's filter that determines what you notice in reality. When you're in chronic stress, this filter prioritizes threats over opportunities. But when you learn to regulate your nervous system first, then manifest from that grounded state, everything changes.

💡 In This Episode, You'll Discover:

Plus, I'm gifting you an exclusive embodied practice from Ziva Magic—a complete guided visualization where you'll experience firsthand what it feels like to manifest from your whole being, not just your mind.

This isn't about positive thinking or vision boards. This is about understanding the frequency of your desires and becoming an energetic match for them through your body, not just your thoughts.

🎧 Exclusive for Podcast Listeners:

Ready to bring your dreams out of your head and into your body? As a listener, you get early access to Magic Maker, Emily's free live workshop happening July 22nd, where she will guide you through the exact 3-step formula for embodied manifesting.

Head to ⁠⁠https://makemagic.zivameditation.com⁠⁠ to save your spot.

During this powerful 2-hour activation, you’ll learn how to:

✨ Visualize with the kind of clarity your nervous system can believe

✨ Alchemize stuck emotions into creative fuel for your dreams

✨ Magnetize your desires by aligning your mind, heart, and body

Plus, when you register, you’ll get instant access to the "What’s Blocking Your Magic?" quiz—so you can discover your unique manifesting superpower and what might be keeping your dreams just out of reach.

This is the same method Emily teaches in Ziva Magic, and it’s the practice you just experienced in today’s episode.

Register for Magic Maker here and take your free quiz : ⁠⁠https://makemagic.zivameditation.com⁠

🔥 Ready to stop worshiping your worries and start magnetizing your dreams? This episode will show you exactly how.

What if the key to healing chronic pain lies not in your conscious mind, but in learning to reprogram the 95% of consciousness that's actually running your life?

In this hands-on Part 2 with Jim Curtis, master hypnotherapist, transformational coach, and author, we move beyond theory into the practical application of subconscious healing. During a live hypnosis demonstration Jim demonstrates exactly how NLP and hypnosis work to eliminate limiting beliefs and physical pain stored in your body.

Jim's journey from 20 years of chronic pain to complete healing through quantum sessions led him to master these techniques, and now he's sharing the exact processes he uses with clients who've gone from despair to thriving businesses, marriages, and transformed lives.

💡 In This Episode, We Explore:

✨ The fascinating science behind NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) and why Tony Robbins became the king of coaching through mastering it

✨ How the specific words you use create chemical reactions in your body and reveal your deepest beliefs

✨ Jim's process for identifying trigger language that creates stress chemistry and keeps you stuck

✨ Why beliefs like "I am bad" get stored in childhood and how to reprogram them

✨ The difference between conscious and subconscious approaches to healing

✨ Step-by-step hypnosis technique from building rapport to flooding the body with healing energy

✨ Live hypnosis demonstration as Jim guides Emily through a complete session for physical tension relief

You'll witness the entire hypnosis process, from initial eye fixation and hand spreading techniques through deep trance induction with nature visualization, muscle relaxation, and energy work. Jim demonstrates how to access the subconscious mind while addressing specific physical issues and installing new positive patterns.

This episode bridges the gap between spiritual healing and practical neuroscience, showing exactly how beliefs become biology and how changing your internal programming can eliminate decades of suffering.

Jim's insights on shadow work, forgiveness, and why we unconsciously sabotage our own healing will transform how you approach personal transformation.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, curious about hypnosis, or ready to stop limiting yourself to the 5% conscious mind, this episode delivers both the science and direct experience of subconscious reprogramming.

🔥 Ready to make your subconscious mind your playground and unlock the healing power you didn't know you had? Hit play now!

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What if the key to healing decades of chronic pain lies not in your conscious mind, but in the 95% of consciousness you're not even accessing?

In this transformative episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily dives deep with Jim Curtis, a transformational coach, master hypnotherapist, and author.

Jim's story reads like a spiritual adventure novel: from getting hypnotized on national TV with Dr. Brian Weiss, to seeking healing from Ecuadorian shamans in the East Village, to finally accessing a quantum healing session that eliminated his pain completely and allowed him to stop taking 40mg of nicotine gum daily.

💡 In This Episode, We Explore:

✨ How Jim accessed his subconscious to heal 20 years of chronic pain in one session

✨ The profound difference between wallowing in pain versus moving through it with purpose

✨ Why visualization is the language of the subconscious mind

✨ How bringing deceased loved ones into meditation can heal generational trauma

✨ The power of the "I AM" state and accessing infinite energy

✨ Why forgiveness of self is often the master key to transformation

Jim reveals how he now helps others transform their lives by teaching them to make their subconscious mind their playground, using techniques like hypnosis, NLP, and quantum healing to release limiting beliefs and reprogram reality itself.

🔥 Ready to discover what's possible when you tap into the 95% of your mind that's actually running the show? Hit play now!

What if the difference between dreaming and achieving comes down to one simple question?

In this game-changing episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with John Assaraf, brain science expert, NY Times bestselling author, and featured teacher from The Secret, to uncover the real science behind manifestation and why most people unconsciously block their own success.

John's story is remarkable: from troubled teen facing jail time to building multi-million dollar companies. All because one mentor asked him: "Are you interested in achieving your goals, or are you committed?" This single question reveals the key difference between those who manifest their dreams and those who stay stuck.

💡 In This Episode, We Explore:

John breaks down complex neuroscience into practical steps, showing how to reprogram limiting beliefs stored in your subconscious and create coherence between your conscious desires and unconscious patterns.

This isn't just positive thinking. It's brain training backed by quantum physics, neuroscience, and decades of real-world results.

Find John's FREE Ebook "The Power of Visualization" here: https://links.myneurogym.com/WIEDT

🔥 Ready to stop blocking your own success and start training your brain for the life you want? Hit play now.

Ready to explore the intersection of biohacking, manifestation, and sacred sexuality?

In this provocative Part 2 with Dave Asprey, father of biohacking and 4-time New York Times bestselling author, we venture into the science behind pleasure, consciousness, and reality creation that most won't discuss openly.

Dave shares groundbreaking insights about mitochondrial networks, why women's reproductive systems are energetic powerhouses with 100,000 mitochondria per cell, and how this connects to intuition and manifestation abilities.

💡 In This Episode, We Explore:

✨ The ancient formula for male ejaculation frequency (and why it matters for energy)

✨ How "brief intentional conscious exposure to pain" rewires dopamine sensitivity

✨ Why groups of 8+ meditators can affect random number generators globally

✨ The neurobiology of why 91% of people report improved relationships after deep meditation

✨ How sacred sexuality serves as a gateway to altered states and divine connection

✨ The real reason behind the "I'll be happy when" syndrome and how to break free

Dave reveals how meditation creates coherence in your mitochondrial networks, affecting not just your internal state but the field around you—making manifestation and reality creation scientifically measurable phenomena.

🔥 Press play and discover why Dave's new book Heavily Meditated might contain the keys to your next evolution.

🎧 Loving the Podcast? The best way to support the show is by sharing this episode with a friend and leaving a review. You can do both ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.

🔗 More from Dave Asprey: 

► Website: ⁠daveasprey.com⁠

► Podcast: ⁠The Human Upgrade⁠ 

► Instagram:  ⁠@Dave.Asprey⁠

► TikTok: ⁠@DaveAspreyOfficial⁠

🔗 More from Emily & Ziva: 

► Sign up for the FREE Masterclass today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.zivameditation.com⁠⁠

►Join Emily Fletcher for the Egypt Pilgrimage - Oct 18-27, 2025: https://zivameditation.com/pages/egypt

► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://preview.zivameditation.com⁠⁠

► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://magic.zivameditation.com⁠⁠

► Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whythis.zivameditation.com⁠⁠ 

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What if the key to unlocking your full human potential is hiding in plain sight?

In this mind-expanding episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with the brilliant Dave Asprey, father of biohacking, acclaimed health science entrepreneur, and 4-time New York Times bestselling author, to explore the fascinating intersection of biohacking and spirituality, and why meditation might be the most powerful tool we're not fully utilizing.

Dave shares his incredible journey from skeptical tech executive to spiritual biohacker, revealing the deeper wisdom behind his pioneering work. They dive deep into how our bodies actually perceive reality (hint: it's not how you think), and how meditation can reprogram your biological "operating system" for peak performance, joy, and purpose.

💡 In This Episode, They Cover: 

✨ How your mitochondria act as "reality sensors" and often override your conscious mind

✨ The surprising science behind safety in the body and why it's essential for transformation

✨ Why ejaculation affects men's hormones and mood (and what to do about it)

✨ The power of "brief intentional conscious exposure to pain" for dopamine regulation 

✨ How meditation creates coherence in both your body and the world around you

This conversation was so rich we had to split it into two parts! Don't miss Episode 81 for Part 2, where we continue our exploration of consciousness, biohacking, and practical meditation techniques.

🔥 Press play and discover why Dave's new book Heavily Meditated might contain the keys to your next evolution.

🎧 Loving the Podcast? The best way to support the show is by sharing this episode with a friend and leaving a review. You can do both ⁠HERE⁠.

🔗 More from Dave Asprey: 

► Website: daveasprey.com

► Podcast: The Human Upgrade 

► Instagram:  @Dave.Asprey

► TikTok: @DaveAspreyOfficial

🔗 More from Emily & Ziva: 

► Sign up for the FREE Masterclass today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.zivameditation.com⁠

►Join Emily Fletcher for the Egypt Pilgrimage - Oct 18-27, 2025: ⁠https://zivameditation.com/pages/egypt

► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://preview.zivameditation.com⁠

► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://magic.zivameditation.com⁠

► Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whythis.zivameditation.com⁠ 

► And⁠⁠⁠ follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠

► If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here:⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel⁠

What if the obesity epidemic isn't actually the problem we should be solving?

In this groundbreaking Season 4 premiere of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily reunites with her longtime friend Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, muscle-centric medicine pioneer, NY Times bestselling author, and the leading voice bridging conventional and functional medicine, to reveal why building muscle might be the most underrated key to longevity, health, and even manifestation.

Dr. Lyon breaks down her revolutionary approach that's turning traditional health paradigms upside down: instead of focusing on losing weight, we should be building ourselves up. She shares brand new research (hot off the press!) on the surprising link between muscle mass and sexual function, plus why the fat inside your muscles matters more than your overall body fat percentage.

💡 In This Episode, They Cover:

 ✨ Why muscle is the "organ of longevity" and how it impacts everything from brain health to sexual function 

✨ The revolutionary new research on intramuscular fat that's changing how we think about body composition 

✨ Why "comfort is the greatest disease" and how our relationship with stress might be all wrong 

✨ The three stress responses you've never heard about (hint: it's not just fight-or-flight) 

✨ How physical strength builds mental resilience, and why both are essential for manifesting the life you want

This conversation merges cutting-edge science with deeply philosophical wisdom that will forever change how you think about your body and its capabilities.

🔥 Press play to discover why building muscle isn't vanity, it's your responsibility to yourself and the world.

🎧 Ready to build a body and mind that serves your highest purpose? Hit play and let's dive in!

🔗 More from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: 

► Book: Forever Strong 

► Website: drgabriellelyon.com 

► Podcast: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show 

► Instagram: @drgabriellelyon

🔗 More from Emily & Ziva: 

► Sign up for the FREE Masterclass today at ⁠https://learn.zivameditation.com

►Join Emily Fletcher for the Egypt Pilgrimage - Oct 18-27, 2025: ⁠https://zivameditation.com/pages/egypt

► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation: ⁠https://preview.zivameditation.com

► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course⁠: https://magic.zivameditation.com

► Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS at ⁠https://whythis.zivameditation.com 

► And⁠⁠ follow us on Instagram⁠⁠

► If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here:⁠⁠ YouTube Channel⁠

Why isn’t everyone using pleasure as a pathway to power?

In this Best Of season finale of Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?, Emily Fletcher sits down with her best friend and legendary Tantra teacher, Layla Martin—and this episode is pure magic.

Layla is a Stanford graduate who spent 19 years studying Tantra in the jungles of Asia before bringing her teachings to the world. She’s helped millions reclaim their sexuality, awaken their deepest desires, and unlock states of bliss most of us didn’t even know were possible.

In this episode, Emily and Layla dive into:

🔥 The truth about Tantra (it’s way more than just sex!)

🔥 How ecstasy was once used as a purifying force—and why it’s time to bring it back

🔥 The #1 reason so many people suppress their pleasure (and how to break free)

🔥 How embodiment and manifestation are directly linked

🔥 Why fear of our own power holds us back—and how to reclaim it

🔥 The role of sacred sexuality in personal and collective transformation

This conversation is fire from start to finish. Layla doesn’t just share wisdom—she embodies it. And if you’ve ever felt even a little disconnected from your pleasure, your power, or your purpose, this episode is a must-listen.

💫 Plus: The Ziva Magic Retreat is officially happening! If you’ve been curious about embodied manifesting, this is your sign to listen to this episode right now.

🔥 Press play and start living a life that turns you on.

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🔗 More from Emily & Ziva:

► LIVE: The Ziva Magic Retreat [Colorado Springs, May 29 - June 1  2025]: https://zivameditation.com/magicretreat

► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course - get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: https://zivameditation.com/magic

► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation - get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: https://zivameditation.com/jointoday

► And follow us on Instagram

► If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel

About the guest:

Layla Martin is a leading expert in sexual wellness, Tantra, and personal development. Dubbed the "Headmistress of Pleasure" by Women’s Health, she founded the VITA Method, certifying professionals in a Tantric approach to love, sex, and relationships. With a Stanford background in human sexuality and neuroscience, plus 20 years of global Tantra training, she blends science and ancient wisdom to help people heal, release limiting beliefs, and unlock deep pleasure.

Follow her here:

Website: https://laylamartin.com/

Instagram: @thelaylamartin

YouTube: @laylamartintv

What if the greatest adventure you could ever take wasn’t out into the world—but deep within yourself?

In this special re-release of Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with the brilliant Aubrey Marcus—founder of Onnit, host of the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, and a visionary in exploring the edges of human consciousness.

Aubrey has spent decades diving deep into the human experience—from building a global brand that serves athletes and high performers to creating transformative spaces like Fit For Service and Arcadia, a festival that blends music, magic, and community. His work is rooted in exploring the human spirit, often through the lens of plant medicine, ancient wisdom, and a relentless devotion to truth.

💡 In This Episode, We Cover:

✨ Why exploring within is the key to living an authentic, powerful life

✨ How Aubrey learned to listen to the wisdom of his heart and follow it courageously

✨ The power of initiation rituals and why our society is missing them

✨ Practical ways to create your own rituals and find magic in the mundane

✨ How embracing both your light and your shadow leads to real healing

Aubrey’s generosity, depth, and heart-centered wisdom make this episode a must-listen. If you’re ready to explore what’s possible when you turn inward, this conversation is your invitation.

🔥 Press play and start your journey within.

And if you'd like to see more from Aubrey on our Youtube channel, be sure to check out his Bonus Episode, Change Your Past to Change Your Future.

🔗 More from Emily & Ziva:

► LIVE: The Ziva Magic Retreat [Colorado Springs, May 29 - June 1 2025]: https://zivameditation.com/magicretreat

► Join Emily Fletcher's transformative new Embodied Manifesting course - get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: https://zivameditation.com/magic

► Commit to a daily meditation practice you love with Ziva Meditation - get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: https://zivameditation.com/jointoday

► Take Ziva's FREE Meditation Masterclass: https://zivameditation.com/learn

► And follow us on Instagram

► If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel

About the guest:

Aubrey Marcus is the founder of Onnit, a globally disruptive brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Onnit remains an industry leader with products optimizing millions of lives, including many top professional athletes around the world.

Aubrey currently hosts the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, a motivational destination for conversations with the brightest minds in athletics, business, mindset, and spirituality with over 100 million listens. He is the author of the NYT Bestselling book Own The Day, Own Your Life.

He is also the visionary behind the donation based coaching platform Fit For Service which recently hosted the transformational music festival, Arkadia.

Instagram: @aubreymarcus

Website: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/

YouTube: youtube.com/@AubreyMarcusPod