Sometimes, in life, you can have a lot of titles and accomplishments and– on paper– seem quite together, when on the inside, you’re struggling and feeling anything but together.

My guest on today’s show shares her experience of seeming to have it all, yet grappling with a pervasive insecurity and growing depression, which led her to explore spirituality and energy work. Shara Ogin is a clairvoyant, a life coach, an author, and a reverend passionate about helping people remove those invisible blocks and barriers that stand in the way of them accessing their deepest purpose and potential. She’s been featured on NBC Sports for her predictions and has spoken at numerous festivals, workshops, and events.

In this powerful discussion, Shara highlights how past traumas, ancestral baggage, and deep-seated patterns shape our current reality. She offers practical tools and insights for anyone looking to navigate their own spiritual path with more clarity and purpose. From understanding the significance of cutting energetic cords to embracing our innate psychic gifts, this episode is a journey into the heart of healing and personal growth. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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“Mind over matter” may sound trite or even offensive to someone suffering from chronic illness or trauma, but my guest today has unlocked the potential for self-healing for herself and thousands of others in her program by transcending limiting beliefs.

Joining us on today’s show is Dr. Cathleen King, known to her patients simply as Dr. Cat. She’s a physical therapist and neuroscience-based mind-body practitioner focused on chronic illness and trauma healing. She is the founder of Primal Trust, a rapidly growing platform helping people around the world unlock self-healing through a holistic approach.

In this powerful discussion, Dr. Cat and I explore the mind-body connection and how we can retrain our brains and nervous systems to alleviate symptoms of chronic illnesses. She opens up and shares her own healing journey and how it led her to develop Primal Trust programming, combining brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatics, and trauma-informed techniques.

Whether you or someone you know is battling Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, food sensitivities, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, Dr. Cat provides insights into shifting out of fight, flight, or freeze and into empowerment. This episode offers inspiration and practical tools to transcend suffering and reconnect with our innate capacity for self-healing. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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What if everyone in the world was freed from brain fog? It would make my guest on today's show a very happy man.

Tiago Forte is an internationally renowned expert in unlocking creativity and achieving peak performance who has taught over 20,000 students worldwide. He was also a previous guest here (episode #184). Tiago has worked with major organizations, including Toyota and Genentech, to implement productivity systems. His books Building a Second Brain and The PARA Method outline actionable frameworks for organizing information, streamlining workflows, and ultimately working and living more intentionally.

The frustration that happens when inspirations and ideas slip through the cracks of your mind's agenda is a dilemma I can relate to! In this episode, Tiago goes back to analog inspirations that helped him figure out tech solutions for organization and clarity. We talk about ways to create value, not just in your work but in the way you approach everything in your life. Tiago details key strategies around architecting digital infrastructure to help bring projects to fruition. If you're looking for a survival guide to manage the complexities of modern life mindfully, this is an eye-opening discussion you won't want to miss! So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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What if life could be filled with miracles and magic? According to today's guest, this is our natural state of being.

It's really incredible to have Dr. Joe Vitale here. Dr. Vitale, also known as "Mr. Fire," is no stranger to miracles. After overcoming homelessness and becoming a self-made multimillionaire, he discovered Ho'oponopono - an ancient Hawaiian system for achieving peace through taking 100% responsibility. His book, Zero Limits, brought this profound method to the world.

As a prominent figure in the movie The Secret and author of influential works like The Attractor Factor and The Miracle, Dr. Vitale has touched millions with his teachings on aligning with divine inspiration and accessing higher states of consciousness.

In our conversation, we delve into what it means to live in the present moment. We discuss free will versus divine orchestration, and how internal healing can manifest external miracles. Dr. Vitale's insights provide a unique perspective on spiritual fulfillment and the power of awakening to our true potential.

His work has inspired countless people to embrace a life full of awakening and acceptance, where every step becomes a transformative journey toward a miraculous existence. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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The voice is our instrument for self-expression, yet many struggle to access their full vocal potential. What if singing could be effortless and freeing instead of frustrating?

My guest on today’s show, Juliana Andreeva, innovative voice coach and founder of Voice Biohacking, joins us to share her journey of unlocking the secrets of the voice. With early music studies unable to help her sing, Juliana dove deep into the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and physiology to develop her methodology.

Today, Juliana empowers clients worldwide - from CEOs to professional singers - to maximize their vocal abilities and creativity. Her integrative approach goes beyond the voice to address the mind-body connection, reducing stress and enhancing well-being.
In our discussion, Juliana explains how singing can stimulate vagus nerve activation to shift the body out of fight-or-flight. She shares how releasing jaw tension is key and guides us through breathwork for better sleep.

Join us for an illuminating talk on the surprising impacts of the voice on our nervous system and health. Juliana offers insights and exercises to help us all become more expressive and mindful through the power of song. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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Music is a universal language that taps into our shared humanity. Unfortunately, a lot of us figure out—or are told—early on that we are not musical, so we shut ourselves off to exploring our musical creativity.

My guest on today’s show wondered—what if this creative capability could be revealed in all people, even those who believe themselves to be "unmusical"?

Neil Moore is a pioneering Australian educator and the founder of Simply Music. His breakthrough methodology upends traditional music education. By meeting students where they are, Neil helps them rapidly connect with their innate musicality. Learners quickly gain the skills needed for self-expression through song.

In this enlightening discussion, Neil explains how music literally grows the brain by increasing neural connectivity. He talks about how musicianship is "neurological nutrition" that builds creative capability, and how his method unlocks musical ability in adults up to 100 years old. Neil shares stories from his remarkable journey in shifting limiting beliefs about talent and he gives us tools to unleash our creative potential. He notes that as humanity rushes into a future shaped by accelerating technology, creative thinking allows us to dream boldly and meet new challenges. So without any further ado, on with the show!

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There is beauty in the broken. In the Japanese art of Kintsugi, broken pottery is repaired with gold mortar, rendering a new piece that is more valuable than it was before the break. Kintsugi literally means to join with gold.

So, what does pottery have to do with today’s show? Well, Kintsugi applies to the life of today’s guest, Terrance McMahon. I am excited to share this profound conversation with Terrance, who has created a new life from one that was shattered and seemingly irreparable.

Terrance is a speaker, author, AI expert, and personal transformation coach who talks about his fascinating story of literally being on his deathbed in 2017 after suffering from alcoholic liver failure. As he contemplated his regrets and prepared to die, he was miraculously given a second chance by a high-risk organ donor who saved his life. After the liver transplant, his emotional, physical, and spiritual world expanded exponentially, allowing him to live a more connected and authentic life. We talk about this amazing journey and touch on concepts from the Bible and Kabbalah, as well as influential books that have impacted Terrance’s journey. It’s an inspiring story about miraculous intervention, reinvention, and finding your purpose, even if you have to walk a circuitous path to get there. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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Synchronicity is the universe's way of winking at us, confirming we are on the right path. When we tune in to signs and symbols around us, we open the doorway to guidance, insight, and magic.

Today's guest, Jennifer Lyall, has learned to read these clues and weave her external world with her internal wisdom. As an intuitive business mentor, Jennifer helps conscious entrepreneurs gain clarity and focus so they can bring inspired ideas to life. She teaches spiritual principles for scaling businesses with integrity.

In this episode, Jennifer describes her journey of surrendering control and discovering a new sense of flow. She explains how she receives intuitive downloads through automatic writing and art. We discuss the responsibility we have when tuning into alternate timelines and energies. Jennifer also shares a powerful dream premonition that became reality.

Additionally, we explore the metaphysical relationship between pets and their owners. Jennifer leads us through an affirmation for revealing blessings, forgiving trespasses, and recognizing oneness. It's a wide-ranging conversation about mysticism and meaning. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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How do we find meaning in suffering? In this powerful episode, we explore one man's harrowing health journey and the lessons it taught him.

My guest on today's show is James Guldan, whose growth firm, , Magic Agency has generated more than 1 billion dollars for clients like the Dalai Lama, Peter Diamandis, Frank Kern, and many more in the information product and physical product space.

In this episode, James discusses how, after getting divorced, he developed dozens of mysterious symptoms over the course of three years - from a collapsed lung to vertigo and renal failure. Despite seeing countless specialists, he was given no solutions besides "good luck."

Facing unbearable, unrelenting pain, James considered ending his life through physician-assisted death. But just before committing to a plan, he began improving by 1% - giving him hope. Through determination and alternative therapies, James overcame chronic Lyme disease, toxic mold exposure, and more. He shares how surrendering control and finding peace with death paradoxically brought healing. If you or a loved one have faced serious health challenges, this story of resilience is a genuine inspiration. So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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Welcome to a journey where the alignment of stars and planets at the time of our birth etches an invisible roadmap directing our life's journey. This map can be deciphered through the lens of astrology. In a previous episode with today’s guest, we delved into the Enneagram, a powerful tool for understanding the nine personality types – including their inner drives and their transformative potential.

Today, I'm thrilled to have Beth Kuper back to take us even deeper in the Enneagram and astrology. Beth is a sage in both disciplines, having spent over five decades navigating the celestial realms of astrology and three decades unraveling the human psyche through the Enneagram. She brings to light the intricate ways in which these ancient practices converge, offering a compelling guide for personal discovery and attunement to our greater calling. Beth observes how the Enneagram pinpoints our inherent personality traits, while cycles and transits in the heavens reveal useful details relating to our various life lessons, trials, and opportunities.

Beth elaborates on how, when used together, astrology and the Enneagram offer multidimensional insight on major life changes and achieving our life purpose. By combining the two systems, we gain tools to break free from old limitations and more consciously direct our soul’s journey.

Get ready for a captivating conversation that just might reveal important clues about your destiny, or at least where you can find those clues! So, without any further ado, on with the show!

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