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The Spiritual Perspective — 399 episodes

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How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever

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The Lie You Tell Yourself About Peace

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What To Do When Following Your Heart Backfires

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This Is Why You're Stuck with the Same Problems

5

How to Stay Present When Life Gets Overwhelming

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What Actually Heals Loneliness (It's Simpler Than You Think) | Michael Trainer & Light Watkins

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This Is What Chronic Stress Actually Does

8

This Is Why You Can't Seem to Change Your Life (explained in 10 minutes)

9

How Wallo267's 20-Year Prison Sentence Gave Him a Head Start in Life

10

This Could Be Why You're Still Unhappy

11

How to Know When to Fix a Relationship or Walk Away (explained in 10 minutes)

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The Real Cost of Following Your Heart (explained in 10 minutes)

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Is It Possible to Be Too Self-Aware? (explained in 5 minutes)

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How to Escape the Scarcity Mindset (explained in 10 minutes)

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How to not get spiritually CATFISHED...

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Call Off the Search. You Sign is Right In Front of You.

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This is When Most Relationships Fail...

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The best financial advice you'll ever hear...

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For people feeling behind in life...

20

5 Non-Negotiables for Actually Finishing What You Start

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THIS is how you meditate (without even trying) | A Spiritual Perspective Conversation with Light Watkins & Peter Russell

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Achieve Your Dream in 12 Weeks or Less (Webinar Replay)

23

Finding LUCK is easier than you think

24

The 5 Biggest Mistakes When Trying To Change

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Meditating Isn't Enough: How to Actually Find Your Purpose

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3 Components to Finish Your Project (100% Success Rate)

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The Problem with Too Much Inspiration...

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Activate Your Intuition Now - How To Turn Up the Volume

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Your Excuses Are Killing Your Dream

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What It Actually Means to "Do the Work"

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Stress Testing the Spiritual Principles on The Epstein Files Fallout

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What to Do When Your Goal No Longer Feels Right

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Why Playing It Safe Kills Your Growth

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If you feel like you’re BEHIND, this one is for YOU

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Watch This BEFORE Signing Up For That Meditation Retreat

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The Secret to Being 100% Consistent with Your Wellness Habits

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The Dark Side of Spiritual Growth

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The secret to a quiet(er) mind in meditation

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Why POLYAMORY Shouldn't Matter in the Spiritual Community

40

You’re NOT Here to Follow Your Purpose (The Real Reason You’re Alive)

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Why The Post-Breakup Story ALWAYS Changes On Guys

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Why You’re Not Fulfilled — Even Though You’re "Successful"

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Should You "Let Them" As A Spiritual Person?

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How to Get Spiritual Gains (Using the Same Strategy for Getting Rich)

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Why Removing "Good" and "Bad" From Your Speech Fast Tracks Your Growth

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The Spiritual Perspective on Making Resolutions

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How to "Be Yourself" (From The Spiritual Perspective)

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How to Melt Away Stress in 2026

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You're "Spiritual, but not religious"? (Here's a simple way to express it)

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Intuition vs Insecurity: How to Tell The Difference

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How to SUPER-SIZE your perspective (and have more good days)

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How to Make No Contact EASY

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How to show up as a spiritual person in a fear-based world

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How To Get Back on Your Path (Fast)

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When "Everything Happens for a Reason" Hurts

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What’s the Spiritual Perspective on Dating, Money, & AI?

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The Best Way To Connect To A Spirit Guide

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Regulate Your Nervous System Now

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5 Ways To Get Your Partner to Change (Without Them Knowing)

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Get Your Habits to Stick (without Burning the Boats)

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Why Common Sense Isn't So Common

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I’ve Trained Thousands of Meditators. Here’s My Playbook

63

Can MAGA People Be Spiritual? Get The Spiritual Perspective

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3 Decisions That Will Change Your Life

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How To Increase Your Deserving Power Starting Today

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5 Signs Your Spiritual Practice Is Working (And Why You Can’t See It At First)

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The Spiritual Perspective on Why People Cheat And How To Respond

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7 Harsh Realities of Committing to Your Inner Work

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Why Your Ego Is Destroying You: Get The Spiritual Perspective

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5 BIGGEST Lies That Are Killing Your Potential

71

How to Live with Fear. Get the Spiritual Perspective

72

Why Peace Feels Impossible (and What You Can Do About It)

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Why Life Doesn't Seem To Be Fair. Get The Spiritual Perspective

74

How to Finally Course Correct Your Life (Health, Career, Love, Finances)

75

When Going with the Flow is the WRONG Choice And How to Make it RIGHT

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How To Handle Toxic People. Get The Spiritual Perspective

77

How to Escape the Prison Within and Liberate Your Happiness

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Why You Should NEVER Take Anything Personally

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Why Unsolicited Advice Never Works and the 3 Steps to Make People Actually Listen

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Surprising Discoveries from Meditating 10,000 Times in 8,000 Straight Days

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Why You Should Get Back Together with Your Ex

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The Secret to Making Your Days Feel Fuller

83

Why Do People Like Elon Musk Trigger Us?

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The Dark Side of Hustle Culture

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Are you trading purpose for a paycheck?

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Is purpose real? Or just a story? Get The Spiritual Perspective

87

How to Give Honest Feedback (Without Them Getting Triggered)

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Real or B.S.? Get The Spiritual Perspective

89

What To Do When You’ve Outgrown a Friendship

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When It Feels Like Your Partner Isn’t Growing: A Spiritual Take on Love, Growth, and Judgment

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The Only Insurance That Money Can't Buy: Get the Spiritual Perspective

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How to Finally Get Meditation to Work for You

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What If Nothing Bad Ever Happens? Get The Spiritual Perspective

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5 Biggest Misconceptions About Meditation

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Fear vs Intuition: Why You Can't Stop Making the WRONG Choices

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Are We Asking Too Much of Our Relationships? Get The Spiritual Perspective

97

How to Break Free from Conditioning and Start Living with Intention

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The Spiritual Perspective on Genocide (and How to Bring About More Peace)

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The Spiritual Perspective on Getting Back Together with Your Ex

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3 Books to Boost Your Spiritual Journey This Summer

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5 Ways to Fast Track Your Spiritual Growth Now!

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297: Solo Episode: Why I’m Stepping Away from the Podcast After 5 Years (And What’s Next)

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296: How to Heal Your Nervous System and Finally Feel Like Yourself Again with Tom Cronin

104

295: How Jeff Krasno Reclaimed His Energy, Lost 60 Pounds, and Transformed His Health Using Good Stress

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294: How to Know When It’s Time to Let Go: Sean Hoess on Building Wanderlust, Burning Out, and Starting Over

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293: How to Escape Survival Mode and Rewire Your Mind and Body with Nate Ortiz

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292: Plot Twist: From MMA Fighter to Humanitarian: Justin Wren’s Unexpected Path to Purpose

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291: The Human Design Blueprint for Better Decisions and Deeper Relationships with Author & Human Design Expert, Erin Claire Jones

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290: Light Watkins on How to Fly Through the 5 Phases of Transformation

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289: How 5 Everyday People Transformed Their Lives Through 7-Day Challenges, Inner Work, and a Year of Consistent Growth

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288: Chad Caruso on Sobriety, Self Discovery, and Skating 3,000 Miles Across America

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287: Dr. Steven Gundry on Reversing Disease by Healing Your Gut and Why Everything You Know About Health Might Be Wrong

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286: Leon Logothetis on a Journey Through Pain, Purpose, and the Search for the Kindness Within

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285: How to Rebuild Your Life From Scratch by Following What Feels Alive with Jonathan Fields

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284: How to Turn Triggers into Growth and Protect Your Peace Without Losing Yourself with Shaman Durek

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283: How to Align Your Life with What Matters and Live a Life of Greatness with Sarah Grynberg

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282: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Planet and The Real Solution to Climate Change with Paul Hawken

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281: Plot Twist: How to Survive Abuse & The First Step to Taking Your Life Back with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

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280: From Dream Job to Oscar Winner: My Octopus Teacher Co-Director Pippa Ehrlich on Leaving Stability, Trusting Her Instincts & Saying Yes to Life's Uncertainties

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279: How to Break Free and Live Your Fullest Life at Any Age with Greg Scheinman

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278: The Red Pill Take on Dating for Spiritual People: Abundance, Attraction, and Relationships with Michael Sartain

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277: Plot Twist: Plot Twist: How an 11-Second Loss Launched Ken Nwadike Jr.’s Mission of Free Hugs, Healing and Peace

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276: How Surviving an Avalanche Taught Cory Richards That True Exploration Begins Within

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275: How to Create Lasting Impact and Legacy From the Ground Up with Trevon Jenifer, 3-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist

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274: How to Stop Missing Your Life and Heal from Pain with Cory Muscara

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273: Plot Twist: How Jessica Janzen Turned Family Tragedy into Advocacy, and Found Gratitude in Life’s Hardest Moments

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272: How to Reframe Life’s Hardest Moments and Find Strength in Adversity with Katya Komleva

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271: Plot Twist: How a Doctor’s Insult Inspired Martinus Evans to Run Marathons and Redefine Fitness for All

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270: The 7 Key Principles For Fulfilling Your Vision In The New Year with Light Watkins

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269: Plot Twist: How to Advocate for Yourself and Fight for Truth and Freedom with Donald V. Watkins

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268: How to Heal from the Inside Out and Master the Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole

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267: Plot Twist: Why Training for Vanity Can Hurt You and What to Do Instead with Aaron Alexander

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266: How to Heal Old Wounds and Build a Life You Truly Love with Alexi Panos

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265: Plot Twist: How to Find Your True Creative Path When Plans Fall Apart with Cole Cuchna

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264: How to Lead with Love and Prosper Like a Spiritual Millionaire with Preston Smiles

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263: Plot Twist: Overcome Setbacks, Heal, and Find Balance Through Yoga and Spirituality with Koya Webb

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262: How to Stand Out, Stay Creative, and Create Magical Moments in Business with Johnny Cupcakes

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261: Plot Twist: How to Succeed Through Failures and Transform Your Health with the Power of Sprouts with Doug Evans

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260: Real Talk About Weight Loss, Building Confidence, and Changing Your Life for The Better with Brix Glover, Transformational Health & Fitness Coach

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259: Plot Twist: Why Traditional Healthcare Isn't Working & How to Fix It with Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder of Parsley Health

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258: Learn How to Release Trauma, Truly Forgive, and Heal Deeply with Dr. Frank Anderson, Author of To Be Loved

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257: Plot Twist: How a Health Scare Inspired Simon Hill to Rethink What We Eat for a Longer Life

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256: Overcome Hustle Culture, Avoid Burnout and Find True Fulfillment with Israa Nasir, Author of Toxic Productivity

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255: Plot Twist: How Divorce and a Leap into Writing Transformed Christine Platt into The Afrominimalist

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254: The Easiest Way to Learn a New Language (and Actually Enjoy It!) with Mihalis Eleftheriou, Creator of Language Transfer

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253: Plot Twist: How a Failed Dance Career Led Yoga Rebel Tara Stiles to Make Yoga Accessible for Everyone

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252: Rev. Michael B. Beckwith on Transforming Relationships, Purpose, and Politics through Spirituality

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251: Plot Twist: How Life’s Hardest Lessons Helped Danielle LaPorte Redefine Healing and Love

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250: How to Build Confidence and Navigate Life’s Obstacles Like a Gracie with Jiu-Jitsu Royalty, Cesalina Gracie

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249: Plot Twist: How Burnout and A Life-Threatening Panic Attack Led Manoj Dias to Rediscover Peace and Purpose

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248: What a 7-Year Journey Around the Globe Teaches About Facing Fears and Breaking Limits with Tom Turcich, Author of The World Walk

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247: Plot Twist: How Setbacks Can Guide You to Your True Path with Mindfulness Pioneer, Sharon Salzberg

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246: How to Manifest Everyday Miracles and Create a Life Full of Possibilities with Pam Grout, NY Times Best-Selling Author

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245: Plot Twist: How to Align Your Passion and Turn It Into a Million-Dollar Viral Success with Spoken Word Artist, Adam Roa

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244: How Shifting to a Spiritual Perspective Can Help You Find Clarity and Balance in Life: A Solo Episode with Light Watkins

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243: Plot Twist: How Embracing Sex Talk Propelled Dr. Emily Morse to Discover Her Life's Work

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242: How to Overcome Workplace Challenges and Inspire Kindness with Shola Richards, Speaker and Author

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241: Plot Twist: How To Turn Financial Ruin into a Blueprint for Wealth, Confidence, and Gratitude with Ed Mylett, Entrepreneur and Bestselling Author

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240: How to Truly Connect with Your Heart to Achieve Fulfillment from the Inside-Out with Wellness Expert and Author, Kimberly Snyder

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239: Plot Twist: Given 10 Years to Live Due to Cancer: Here is What NY Times Bestseller Kris Carr Did To Live Her Best Life

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238: Overcome Addiction and Thrive in Life through Meditation with with Author and Meditation Guru, George Peterson

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237: Plot Twist: Why Achieving Your Dreams Won’t Make You Happier with Zachary Levi, Actor and Mental Health Advocate

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236: How to Orgasm Your Way to Enlightenment with Sexpert and Meditation Guru, Emily Fletcher

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235: Plot Twist: What Happens When Your Life Plans Get Disrupted by an Ill Parent with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Author and Holistic Health Expert

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234: How to Heal After a Breakup, Cultivate True Love, and Build Healthier Relationships with Mark Groves, Human Connection Specialist and Author of Liberated Love

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233: Plot Twist: How Surrendering and Letting Go Can Lead to Finding Your True Purpose with Kyle Cease, Transformational Comedian

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232: How to Redeem Your Life, Break the Cycle of Violence, and Inspire Change with Cobe Williams, Professional Peacemaker and Author of "Interrupting Violence"

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231: Plot Twist: How Healing Your Body with Just Your Mind May Be More Possible Than You Think with Kelly Noonan Gores, Director of HEAL

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230: How to Break Free from Self-Doubt, Overcome Mental Barriers, and Live Your Best Life with Peter Crone, The Mind Architect

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229: Plot Twist: How to Get Out of Debt and Depression with Humble the Poet

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228: 5 Proven Ways to Get Unstuck in Life: A Solo Episode with Light Watkins

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227: Plot Twist: From College Dropout to Spiritual Entrepreneur, Embracing Life's Setbacks with Tami Simon, Founder of Sounds True

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226: The Science Behind Defeating Stress, Why There's No Such Thing as Free Will, and the Impact of Determinism on Society with Dr. Robert Sapolsky, Renowned Neuroscientist and Primatologist

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225: Plot Twist: How to Increase Your Fortune, One Bold Leap at a Time, with Best Selling and Speaker Author Kute Blackson

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224: How Creating Your Personal Brand and Living Your Truth Leads to Authenticity and Joy with Branding Expert and Author Jessica Zweig

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223: Plot Twist: From Being Cheated On to Becoming Awesome, with Bestselling Author Neil Pasricha

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222: How to Overcome Resistance Around Creativity and Finding Your Muse with War of Art Author, Steven Pressfield

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221: Plot Twist: How a List of 100 Things Led to Unexpected Adventures and Fulfillment with Author Sebastian Terry

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220: Why Your Darkest Truth is Your Greatest Creative Weapon with Spoken Word Prodigy, IN-Q

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219: Plot Twist: From Solitary Confinement to NY Times Best Selling Author, Shaka Senghor’s Incredible Story of Redemption

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218: Mastering Viral Content and An Unconventional Approach to Modern Mindfulness with Author and Social Media Influencer Cory Allen

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217: Plot Twist: How Sahara Rose Turned Familial Criticism into Fuel for Doubling Down on Her Path

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216: Robin Sharma on The Wealth Money Can't Buy and The Secrets to Living Your Richest Life

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215: Plot Twist: Reverend Michael Beckwith on His Strange Journey from Ganja to Guru of Agape Spiritual Center

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214: The Science of Manifestation and Unlocking Your Mind's Magic with Neuroscientist, Dr. James Doty

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213: Plot Twist: "Top 5 Regrets of the Dying" Author Bronnie Ware's Internal Struggle Led To Her Viral Post

187

212: How to Experience More Purpose and Passion Each Day with Passion Struck Author John Miles

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211: Plot Twist: The Gunshot that NEARLY Killed Arjuna O'Neal and Led To His Spiritual Awakening

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210: Happiness Is Not Enough, Says Happiness Expert: You Want Sovereignty - with Dr. Emma Seppälä

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209: My Thoughts on Toxic Positivity: A Solo Episode with Light Watkins

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208: The Worst Commencement Speech Ever? Behind the scenes of Chris Pan's Viral Graduation Address at Ohio State

192

207: The Third Perspective - How to Break Free From Your Echo Chamber with Africa Brooke

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206: He Went From Being a One-Man Food Bank to Starting a Movement: The Story of Joseph Bradford III and The B.A.R.E. Truth (Replay)

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205: The Story of Mar de Jade: How to Build a Thriving Community through Acts of Service and Following Your Heart

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204: 5 Things To Avoid Along Your Spiritual Journey: A Solo Episode with Light Watkins

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203: The Art of Leaving Your "Successful" but Unfulfilling Career to Follow Your Heart, with Bimma Williams

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202: 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships with Topaz Adizes

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201: Jeff Krasno on Achieving Optimal Health through "Good Stress" and Mastering Online Course Creation Through Passion and Authenticity

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200: From Adversity to Unstoppable Success: Lori Harder's Unlikely Story of Empowerment and Entrepreneurial Spirit

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199: 10 Things I Learned from Publishing 200 Podcast Episodes: : Solo Episode with Light Watkins

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198: Shazam Co-Founder, Chris Barton on Building a $400-Million Tech Giant with Passion and Perseverance

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197: Shaman Durek on How to Hack Your Spirit and Reclaim Your Personal Power

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196: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: Garrain Jones Shares How He Went From Homeless To Healer (Replay)

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195: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking with Josh Linkner And The Community He Co-Founded For Speakers Who Want To Make An Impact With Their Story

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194: The One Change That Had The Biggest Impact On My Life (It Wasn't Meditation): Solo Episode with Light Watkins

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193: Danny Morel on Redefining Success and Awakening to Your Highest Potential

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192: How Taryn Toomey's Act of Kindness Led to the Creation of a Movment Called 'The Class'

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191: NYPD Whistleblower Edwin Raymond Talks About What It's Like To Be "An Inconvenient Cop"

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190: Embracing Midlife as a Springboard for Growth and Transformation with Chip Conley

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189: How to Move on from Rejection: A Solo Episode with Light Watkins

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188: Forgotten Spiritual Insights for Overcoming Anger with Rebellious Buddhist Teacher Hector Marcel

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187: A 2023 Retrospective - How to Bet on Yourself Featuring Humble the Poet, Kyle Cease, Africa Brooke, Rev. Michael B. Beckwith, Cole Cuchna, & Mark Nepo

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186: Unafraid to Look Foolish, Comedian Sarah Cooper Shares Lessons From Going Viral, Divorce, Switching Careers, and Hobnobbing with Jerry Seinfeld

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185: Author Jordan Tarver On Beating The Odds, Going Viral On TikTok, And Why You Deserve To Do It Too

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184: Rethinking Success and Chasing What Truly Matters: A Solo Episode With Light Watkins

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183: Dr. Jim Tucker, a Reincarnation Expert, on Finding Deeper Purpose Through the Study of Past Lives (Replay)

217

182: Ex Apple/Google Exec Turned Heart-Led Coach, Julio Alvarez, Shares Why The Most Important Decisions Should Be Made From The Heart

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181: How Former News Anchor Dan Harris Became Happier After Having a Panic Attack in Front of Five Million Viewers

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180: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Shares First, Best Lessons in Leadership and Legacy.

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179: Light Watkins Solo Episode: How to Prepare for The One and Attract the Best Partner for You

221

178: Peace Activist Ken Nwadike Jr. And Light Explore The Art of Navigating Conflict In A Chaotic World

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177: Bridget Hilton And Joe Huff On How To Become An Experiential Billionaire And Live Without Regrets

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176: Tracee Stanley, Author & Yoga Nidra Teacher, on Embracing a Life Filled with Clarity and Connection Through Her New Book, The Luminous Self

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175: Kris Carr, Bestselling Author, on Why She's NOT a Mourning Person and How to Navigate Loss & Grief

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174: Light Watkins Solo Episode: Why Changing Your Internal Story Will Change Your Life

226

173: The Power of Second Chances and Rewriting Generational Scripts with Serial Entrepreneur Stephen Scoggins

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172: UFC Fighter-Turned-Humanitarian Justin "The Big Pygmy" Wren's Inspiring Journey from Fighting in the Ring to Fighting for the Forgotten

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171: Mark Nepo, Poet & Bestselling Author, Reflects on His Experiences of Falling Down and Getting Up and His New Book of the Same Title

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170: Author and Podcaster Shawn Stevenson on Why The Smartest and Healthiest Way to Eat is At Home and With Family

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169: Tami Simon on Starting Sounds True Publishing Company With a Tape Recorder and a Mission to Spread Spiritual Wisdom (Replay)

231

168: Robert "Brix" Glover Reveals The Secret To Growing A Viral YouTube Channel and The Personal Journey Behind It

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167: Drew Watkins, The Creator of the "NBA Forever" Spot and Other Iconic Sports Stories on How to Tap Into Your Innate Creativity

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166: Sharon Salzberg on Her Reluctance to Start Teaching Meditation and the Story Behind Co-founding the Insight Meditation Society (Replay)

234

165: Light is interviewed by Rosario Dawson, Adriene Mishler, Steven Pressfield, and more, about Travel Light & Spiritual Minimalism

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164: Light Watkins Solo Episode: My Journey to Travel Light and Why It's Important to Trust and Cultivate Your Heart Voice

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163: The Magic of Surrender Author Kute Blackson on the Power of Deep Inner Listening in Order to Find the Courage to Let Go

237

162: Former Gymnast Shona Vertue Exposes the Misconceptions About Exercise and Says Fitness Should Be More Playful

238

161: Dissect Creator Cole Cuchna Used the Art of Long-form Musical Analysis to Give Us a Peek Behind the Music of Artists Like Kanye and Kendrick Lamar

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160: Ava DuVernay Switched Careers in Her 30’s, Became an Award-Winning Film Director, and Started a Distribution Collective to Help Others Do the Same (Replay)

240

159: Marianne Williamson on Her 2024 Presidential Run and Why We Need More Love in Politics

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158: Martinus Evans on Body Positivity and Building a Thriving Community for Slow AF Runners

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157: Light Watkins Solo Episode: My Thoughts on Relationships and the Principles of Spiritual Minimalism

243

156: Donald V. Watkins (Part 2) on His Impactful Legal Work Behind Bars and How He Empowered His Fellow Inmates to Pursue Fair Justice

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156: Donald V. Watkins (Part 1) on Becoming a Committee of One for Justice and More Stories From the Legal Field

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155: How Lokai Creator Steven Izen Used His Personal Experience With Highs and Lows to Help Others Navigate Theirs

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154: Rev. Michael B. Beckwith on The Inception of Agape and How to Take Back Your Mind and Manifest Your Destiny

247

153: Fantastic Fungi Director Louie Schwartzberg On Using Gratitude and Community to Inspire Positive Change

248

152: Finding Purpose in Love and Loss: The Heartwarming Story of America's Got Talent Contestant & Viral Singer Ray Singleton

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151: The Kindness Guy Leon Logothetis on the Anatomy of Bravery and How to Speak Your Authentic Truth

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150: Africa Brooke on Being Unapologetically You and Why Challenging Conventional Wisdom Will Help You Find Your Truth

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149: Author Rosie Acosta on What It Means to Radically Love and How It Can Help Change Your Life

252

148: Jamie Hess on How to Make The Big Ask in Order to Overcome Addictive Behaviors

253

147: Adriene Mishler: The Story Behind the World’s Biggest YouTube Yoga Platform, Yoga With Adriene (Replay)

254

146: Light Watkins Solo Episode: How Spiritual Minimalism Can Help You Live a More Meaningful and Fulfilled Life

255

145: That Sucked, Now What Author Neeta Bhushan on the Art of Navigating Loss

256

144: Kyle Cease on Becoming a Transformational Comedian and Why You Shouldn’t Chase the Money

257

143: “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” Podcast Host Nora McInerny On How Unimaginable Tragedy Led To Her Purpose

258

142: How Missing the Olympics Led Figure Skater Elladj Baldé to a Surprising Journey of Self-Discovery

259

141: Frederick Douglass: The Unlikely Journey of the Most Photographed Man in the World with Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author and Historian, David Blight (Replay)

260

140: How Elisa Hallerman Used Soulbriety To Go From Talent Management To Recovery Management

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139: How Actor Zachary Levi Overcame Suicidal Ideations By Finding Self Love and Now Advocates for Mental Health

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138: Light Watkins Solo Episode: How to Tap Into Your Purpose By Using the Power of Gratitude

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137: Humble the Poet on How to Be Love(d) and Why Love Is Not Complicated

264

136: A 2022 Retrospective - Making Something From Nothing Featuring Sebastian Terry, Agapi Stassinopoulos, Shaka Senghor, Ken Nwadike Jr., J Smiles, & Joseph Bradford III

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135: Steven Pressfield on the Origin Story Behind Overcoming Resistance, Listening to the Muse, and Living as an Artist

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134: Sherry Walling on How to Grieve Well and Normalize the Hard Conversations Around Suicide, Loss, and Trauma

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133: Neil Pasricha on the Art of Noticing Awesome Things that Bring You Joy

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132: Mudslide Survivor and Trauma Expert Mary Firestone on How to Heal From Tragedy

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131: Ayurvedic Master Dylan Smith on Finding Your Dharma and Pursuing Your Calling

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130: Dr. Robynne Chutkan on How to Become Anti-Viral By Living Dirty and Eating Clean

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129: Danielle LaPorte on How To Be Loving, Forgiving, and Other Hard Things

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128: Pam Grout Uses E-Squared to Prove that Our Thoughts Create Our Reality (Replay)

273

127: Christopher Rivas on Being Brown Enough and How to Tell a Story that Inspires and Connects

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126: Light Watkins Solo Episode: Why Living A More Minimalist Lifestyle Can Help You Become More Present, And More Self-Sufficient

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125: Chip Conley on Becoming a Modern Elder and Why You're Never Too Old To Evolve

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124: Desi Bartlett on Becoming a Mom Into Living Fit and How To Be Total Body Beautiful

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123: Adam Roa on When Preparation Meets Opportunity and How to Heal From Rejection

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122: Greg Scheinman on How To Maximize Your Life After 40, 50, 60 and Beyond Using The 6 Fs

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121: LaRayia Gaston on How Staying on Skid Row Taught Her About the Power of Giving and Loving Without Reason (Replay)

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120: Jessica Janzen on Bringing The Joy Into Your Life By Following Your Heart’s Nudges

281

119: Doug Evans on Persisting Though Failures and The Power of Sprouts

282

118: Kalina Silverman on Using Big Talk to Move Past the Small Talk And Have More Meaningful Connections

283

117: Light Watkins Solo Episode - Why Starting a Podcast May Just Help You Find Your Purpose

284

116: Tara Stiles on the Creation of Strala Yoga and How She Started a Yoga Movement

285

115: Kimberly Snyder on Why You Are More Than You Think You Are

286

114: Steven Pressfield Wants You To Stop Resisting And Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants To Be

287

113: Ben Nemtin Shows Us How to Use a Personal Bucket List to Fulfill Our Dreams

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112: Tricia Huffman on Why You Need to Stop Shoulding Yourself To Live a Life of Joy and Purpose

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111: Arjuna O'Neal On Life After Death and the Power of Sharing Necessities (Replay)

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110: Sahara Rose on Moving Past Limiting Beliefs About Your Purpose and How To Discover Your Dharma

291

109: Elissa Goodman Beat Cancer, And Now She Teaches Others How to Thrive in Life’s Toughest Moments

292

108: Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on Getting Honest About Burnout in Order to Live a Happier and Healthier Life

293

107: The Happy Pear’s David and Stephen Flynn on How They Used Healthy Food to Build Conscious Community

294

106: Ed Mylett on Happiness, Making Hard Choices, and The Power of One More

295

105: MyIntent Founder Chris Pan on VoMo and Why We Should Be Singing More

296

104: Dr. Robin Berzin on How to Create a State Change and Optimize Your Health Through Lifestyle, Diet, and Community

297

103: Light Watkins Solo Episode - The Origin Story of My Podcast and Why I Rebranded it to The Light Watkins Show

298

102: Bronnie Ware on How She Discovered the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying (Replay)

299

101: Ben Decker on The Temptations of Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n Roll on Modern Spirituality

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100: Simon Hill On Why We Should Consider Eating More Plants For Body And Planetary Health

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99: J. Smiles On Finding The Humor In The Difficult Role Of Caregiving For A Her Mother With Dementia

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