In this episode, we continue our conversation on Shaktipat and Kundalini awakening with Gabriel Cousens, MD. Once you experience a Kundalini awakening - how does it unfold throughout your system? Learn how this energy can thrive (or die), pending on how we choose to nurture it. We also discuss the relationship of teacher and student. Is it possible to experience a Kundalini awakening without the guidance of a spiritual teacher? Or is energy transmission from a teacher necessary? What red flags should we be aware of when looking to receive Shaktipat? And how do we find the right teacher? Don’t miss this special episode which dives deep into all things Kundalini.
Gabriel Cousens is the author of fourteen internationally acclaimed books including “Conscious Parenting” and “Spiritual Nutrition.” Known worldwide as a spiritual teacher and the leading expert in live, plant-source nutrition, Dr. Cousens functions as a holistic physician, psychiatrist, family therapist, and cutting edge researcher on healing diabetes naturally. He holds an M.D. from Columbia Medical School, a doctorate in homeopathy, and diplomas in Ayurveda, clinical acupuncture, and holistic medicine. His multi-cultural background as an ordained rabbi, an acknowledged yogi, and a four-year Native American sundancer, adds insight to his "whole-person enlightenment" teachings. Dr. Cousens is the founder and director of the Tree of Life Foundation. In his book, “There Is A Cure For Diabetes,” Dr. Cousens presents unparalleled results from his center's program for reversing diabetes naturally. Dr. Cousens is currently sees patients at his Holistic Health Practice in Patagonia, Arizona.
Special Guest: Gabriel Cousens, MD
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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What is Shaktipat? What role does it play in the process of liberation? How is it transmitted down from teacher to student? In this episode, Gabriel Cousens, MD, shares with us the riveting story of his own Kundalini awakening through Shaktipat. He also explains what we should do if Kundalini awakening is something we seek. Dr. Cousens knowledge on the topic of Kundalini energy is vast. Get ready to be inspired!
Gabriel Cousens is the author of fourteen internationally acclaimed books including “Conscious Parenting” and “Spiritual Nutrition.” Known worldwide as a spiritual teacher and the leading expert in live, plant-source nutrition, Dr. Cousens functions as a holistic physician, psychiatrist, family therapist, and cutting edge researcher on healing diabetes naturally. He holds an M.D. from Columbia Medical School, a doctorate in homeopathy, and diplomas in Ayurveda, clinical acupuncture, and holistic medicine. His multi-cultural background as an ordained rabbi, an acknowledged yogi, and a four-year Native American sundancer, adds insight to his "whole-person enlightenment" teachings. Dr. Cousens is the founder and director of the Tree of Life Foundation. In his book, “There Is A Cure For Diabetes,” Dr. Cousens presents unparalleled results from his center's program for reversing diabetes naturally. Dr. Cousens is currently sees patients at his Holistic Health Practice in Patagonia, Arizona.
Special Guest: Gabriel Cousens, MD
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Continuing our conversation with addiction expert, Erin Colleen Linzi, we learn how to step into a role of authority in our lives and overcome the “victim” mindset that can so often plague us. Erin even shares a personal story of her struggling with this victim mindset in a fight with her husband. We discuss how to balance self-compassion with discipline whilst in recovery. We also learn about how we can make our yoga practice play an active role in overcoming addictive behaviors. Yoga-lovers especially will enjoy this special episode.
Erin Colleen Linzi is an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. She struggled with drinking, pills, and bulimia for 12 years. After a divorce, getting laid off from work, and being completely adrenal fatigued and bed ridden, she rose from the bottom and found peace through nourishing her body, yoga, meditation, and life coaching. She now owns a yoga studio called Thrive Yoga & Fitness, a spa called Thrive Yoga Therapies, a Recovery Coaching Company and podcast called Thriving After Addiction. She is a yoga therapist and a recovery coach that does in house and long distance sessions.
Special Guest: Erin Colleen Linzi
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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Under every addiction and eating disorder is unaddressed pain. How do we sit with that pain? Hold it? And ultimately, transform it? Today we talk about being vulnerable, raw, and fully present with Erin Colleen Linzi, an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. We learn her CLEAR formula of self-inquiry. We uncover tips on how to overcome addiction. We talk about how the root cause of many addictive behaviors stem from false past memories. These ideas are relevant to all of us – regardless of whether you’re currently in recovery.
Erin Colleen Linzi is an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. She struggled with drinking, pills, and bulimia for 12 years. After a divorce, getting laid off from work, and being completely adrenal fatigued and bed ridden, she rose from the bottom and found peace through nourishing her body, yoga, meditation, and life coaching. She now owns a yoga studio called Thrive Yoga & Fitness, a spa called Thrive Yoga Therapies, a Recovery Coaching Company and podcast called Thriving After Addiction. She is a yoga therapist and a recovery coach that does in house and long distance sessions.
Special Guest: Erin Colleen Linzi
www.thrivingafteraddiction.com
http://tinyurl.com/taa-itunes
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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In this episode, we continue our conversation with intuition expert, Kim Chestney. Learn why we must “intuit or die” and discover what Kim calls “Spiritual Darwinism.” We talk about how we’re globally transitioning from the Information Age to the Imagination Age, and what that looks like on both a personal level and in the workplace. We also cover: What to do if your intuition steers you wrong? How to step into a place of trust? How use intuition to overcome our fears? Don’t miss this special episode on the convergence of spirituality and science.
Kim Chestney is a best-selling holistic author, artist and the Founding Director of Pittsburgh’s CREATE! Festival. Her book, The Psychic Workshop: A Complete Program for Fulfilling Your Spiritual Potential, has been published around the world since 2004. Known for her unique perspective on Holistic Intuition ~ for body, mind, heart and spirit ~ Kim is revolutionizing our understanding of inner guidance. She is the founder of Mystic Studios, a creative and holistic arts studio that promotes personal and cultural transformation through the power of Intuition, and all that flows from it.
Special Guest: Kim Chestney
https://www.kimchestney.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kim.chestney/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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We’re talking all things intuition in this special episode with Kim Chestney! Learn about the four different types of intuition each of us posses. Discover how to use Kim’s process of elimination to uncover what are just your thoughts versus your true intuitive voice. Find out why awakening your intuition is actually a two-step process that involves both receiving and taking action. Kim will also be talking to us about how accessing intuition is all about FLOW and how we can stage an “intuition intervention” when making a small or big decision. Get ready to be inspired! After this episode, you’ll want to harness the power of your intuition into every aspect of your life with these practical tips.
Kim Chestney is a best-selling holistic author, artist and the Founding Director of Pittsburgh’s CREATE! Festival. Her book, The Psychic Workshop: A Complete Program for Fulfilling Your Spiritual Potential, has been published around the world since 2004. Known for her unique perspective on Holistic Intuition ~ for body, mind, heart and spirit ~ Kim is revolutionizing our understanding of inner guidance. She is the founder of Mystic Studios, a creative and holistic arts studio that promotes personal and cultural transformation through the power of Intuition, and all that flows from it.
Special Guest: Kim Chestney
https://www.kimchestney.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kim.chestney/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Experience “Tapping:” a healing modality that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Guest expert, Nick Ortner, leads us through a tapping session live on the podcast! He also explains the history of this practice, the ancient science behind it, and how you can use tapping for everything – from overcoming chronic pain to manifesting your greatest self.
Nicolas Ortner is CEO of The Tapping Solution, LLC, a company with a mission to bring into the mainstream a simple, effective, natural healing method known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or “Tapping.” Nick’s goal is to empower people to create healthy, abundant and stress-free lives through his books, films, CDs, online events and speaking engagements attended by participants from all over the world. He is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Tapping Solution: A Revolutionary System for Stress-Free Living,” and “The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reducing and Eliminating Chronic Pain.” Prior to that, Nick created and produced the breakthrough documentary film “The Tapping Solution,” which follows ten people who used tapping to overcome significant challenges, including chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, insomnia, devastating grief and more. Nick’s books and film document real and extraordinary results that have inspired tens of thousands to follow suit by successfully applying tapping to their lives.
Special Guest: Nick Ortner
www.thetappingsolution.com
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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Avoid burnout and perform at your peak through modern mindfulness techniques. Mindfulness teacher and performance coach, Pete Kirchmer, walks us through how we can embrace the Buddhist idea of ‘non-striving,’ while still achieving our goals. Learn how to decode your ‘stress signature’ and use resilience, focus and flow to perform at your highest potential. We discuss intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, how to make your goals a mantra for your life, and how to practice mindfulness while checking emails! Don’t miss this episode full of performance enhancing tips!
Pete Kirchmer is the Program Director for the UC San Diego Center For Mindfulness and the developer and lead trainer for the Chopra Center Life Coaching program. Pete’s private coaching practice is filled with high performers including professional athletes, executives and anyone looking to apply the practice of mindfulness to making healthy lifestyle changes, managing stress and improving performance in life, work and sport. Pete teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses, is a specialty presenter at Rancho La Puerta, a world class wellness resort in Tecate, Mexico and a guiding teacher for the Encinitas Mindfulness Community, a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization.
Special Guest: Pete Kirchmer
www.mindfulnessbasedhealth.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Dive deep into the Yoga Sutras with award-winning author, Nischala Joy Devi. Discover heart-centered interpretations of the Yamas and Niyamas. Dissect famous Sutras, like Sutra 1.2, and common words like Vritti or Samadhi. Nischala offers a completely unique, heart-centered approach to translating the Sutras. This episode is not to be missed!
Nischala Joy Devi is highly respected as an international advocate for her innovative way of expressing Yoga and its subtle uses for spiritual growth and complete healing. Educated by masters in India and worldwide, she was a monastic disciple of Sri Swami Satchidanandaji for over 20 years. She’s the author of several CDs, and books, “The Healing Path of Yoga” and “The Secret Power of Yoga, A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras” and the award winning audio book of “The Secret Power of Yoga.” Nischala Devi’s teachings reflect a heart-centered perspective of spirituality and scripture.
Special Guest: Nischala Joy Devi
www.abundantwellbeing.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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What is astrology? What is a horoscope? What is a birth chart? Why might someone on the spiritual path want to understand this information? In today’s episode, special guest Natasha Weber (known online as Astrotash), speaks to us about all thing celestial. We demystify common terms such as ‘Mercury being in retrograde.’ We discuss the power of the full moon and what is really means to be ‘on the cusp’ of two zodiac signs. If you’re at all curious about why we should care about astrology in our day-to-day life, don’t miss this special episode.
Natasha Weber PMAAAC, MAFA, is a professional astrologer with a special interest in birth chart analysis. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of astrology to gain greater abundance, deeper understanding and emotional well-being. Her mission is to empower her clients to make the best possible decisions, in order to reach their full potential and purpose.
Natasha is the resident astrologer for myBody+Soul, Australia’s number one health and wellness site, where she writes a regular monthly horoscope column. Accredited with the Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology and the American Federation of Astrologers, Natasha’s astrology research has most recently appeared in the international publication “Today’s Astrologer”.
Special Guest: Natasha Weber
@astrotash
www.astrotash.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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