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TRUST THE FEELING | Trusting your gut when the words and actions don't add up.

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SPEAKING UP | Why so many of us shy away from speaking up in our life, and why it's time to change this.

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OUR SHARED HUMANITY | How we lose sight of our humanity when we define ourselves—and others—by roles, titles, and identities.

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INTENTIONALITY | The cost of not being intentional is greater than you think.

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LIFE WISDOM WITH MY MENTOR: JONATHAN ORD | A deep dive into real confidence and humility in leadership, choosing grace over ego, the struggles young people face today, and so much more.

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FOLLOWING THE CROWD | Do you have control of your reality, or are you following theirs?

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PSYCHOLOGICAL VS PRACTICAL MOTIVE | What really drives your actions—the need itself, or the story behind it?

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UNPACKING WITH MY DAUGHTER | The episode where I unpack live with a special guest - my daughter Saaya!

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EPISODE 200: OPINIONS | The downside of opinion overload - our own and others.

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LIFE UPGRADE | How and why the universe pushes us beyond what's working in our life even though it feels "good enough."

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THE QUIET SHIFT | How the world is asking us to wake up. The flashy stuff is losing its shine — here's what's replacing it.

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SEEING YOURSELF | The eyes show us the world, but only when we close them can we truly see ourselves.

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TOUGH LOVE | Do your actions invite honesty or flattery?

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WHAT GROUNDS YOU | Why having something to ground us matters now more than ever.

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OUR PERSONALITY | Realizing that the parts of our personality that brings pain, also is the source of so much good.

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ROOTED IN FEAR OR LOVE? | Realizing when you are listening to the devil on your shoulder instead of the angel, as you walk through life.

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ARE YOU HAPPY? | What does this question really mean and how do you find your answer?

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THE "WHAT IF" TRAP | How to stop the mind from taking us down the endless, unproductive "what if" trap.

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LITMUS TEST FOR GROWTH | Your comfort or discomfort with being misunderstood by people is an indicator of something very important, don't ignore it.

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UNAPOLOGETICALLY REAL | Those who aren't afraid to show their real selves even if it's messy, blunt, negative, deserve more credit.

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OUTSIDE NOISE | How to reclaim our focus from all the outside noise that is distracting us from the things we actually can control.

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NICE VS AUTHENTIC | Being nice at the expense of being authentic was never the goal so why do so many of us have it backwards?

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UPSIDE OF HARD TIMES | Why you should learn to spot the upside during hard moments, and how to do it.

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GO THROUGH IT | Do you allow yourself to go THROUGH the hard, uncomfortable things in life or do you go AROUND them?

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PERFECTIONISM | Why do we allow our mind to trick us into being perfect when it actually does not help us?

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SHOWING UP FOR LIFE | Showing up for life means showing up for all of it, the messy and uncomfortable parts too, not just external achievements.

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WHO YOU ARE | Do we really know who we are as much as we think we do? Is it based in reality or who we wish to be?

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ALIGNMENT | It's time to stop ignoring things that no longer feel aligned with who you are.

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FEELING DEEPLY | How to reframe moments of intense emotions as a powerful reminder of what it means to be fully alive, embracing the richness and depth of the human experience.

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VALUES | Values aren't what you talk about, it's the actions you take and don't take, it's what you speak up for and don't speak up for.

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COLLECTIVE ENERGY| How you are actively contributing to and influencing the collective energy of the world on a daily basis.

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VILLAINIZING PEOPLE | How to notice and stop the urge to villainize and judge others to justify why you feel differently about them or why the relationship has changed.

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EXPECTATIONS OF OTHERS | If someone repeatedly disappoints us, the focus needs to shift to what we are doing wrong, not them.

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PUSHING YOUR LIMITS | Lessons and realizations from doing one of the most physically strenuous things I have ever done in my life.

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LISTENING TO YOUR GUT | Making decisions only using input from the mind is doing you a disservice, and why you need to tap into your heart, body and gut as well.

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CREATE SPACE | Change cannot happen in your life until you release what no longer serves you and make room for the new. Are you doing your part?

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MEDIA WE CONSUME | We are so mindful about what we put into our bodies, what about our minds?

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YOUR INNER CIRCLE | The crowd you hang with will either help you be your authentic self or stray away from it, so choose wisely.

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HEART VS MIND | The biggest issue humanity might be facing right now is people seeing the world solely through their minds and not their hearts. Why this is important and how to spot this in yourself and others.

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INVOLVEMENT VS ENTANGLEMENT | What you might mistake for passion may actually be an unhealthy entanglement. How to spot the difference.

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DEEP FRIENDSHIPS | Why you might be lacking true depth in your friendships.

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STRENGTHS | Do you embrace your strengths or do they sometimes feel like a burden?

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BLESSING IN YOUR LIFE | How I discovered what the biggest blessing throughout my life has been and why it brings me to tears. Here is why you should know yours too.

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DEALING WITH DISINGENUOUS PEOPLE | We all have encountered people who are disingenuous but how do you deal with it? Do you confront it or ignore it?

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SMALL TALK | How you are contributing to small talk even though you despise it.

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KARMA & ACCEPTANCE | What Karma really means and how to apply its principles to positively influence your relationships and life.

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LIFE IS SELF-HELP | There are an insane number of self-help trends but ultimately, life itself is designed to give us the growth we need.

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REST | A resting period (days, weeks, months) after going through hard things like a break up, divorce, failure, health issues is not being lazy, its essential.

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IMPRINT OTHERS LEAVE ON YOU | The imprint that loved ones and certain people leave on you transcends time and distance, whether they live thousands of miles away or are no longer here on earth. This is how you tap into it.

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REPLAYING MOMENTS IN YOUR HEAD | What you should do instead, when replaying an interaction with someone in your head over and over again, wishing you had said or done something different.

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MOMENT OF POSSIBILITIES | Is your life at a standstill, not moving in the direction you want it to, or is it simply the moment before what you want finally comes to fruition?

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BEYOND THE SURFACE | The balance between having a deeper understanding of who someone is and why they are the way they are, and setting boundaries.

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TRUE COLORS | How to see someone's true character and personality, beyond the facade.

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WHAT REALLY DIVIDES US | What divides us is much deeper than what you might think it is. How to resolve that within you so you can be a part of the solution, not the problem.

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FEELING BAD FOR OTHERS | Seems like a natural, harmless emotion but how feeling bad for others actually isn't helpful, and what to do instead.

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CHARACTER | How the world still hasn't figured out how important character really is.

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BEING MISUNDERSTOOD | What to do when someone repeatedly misunderstands your intentions and who you are.

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MEANING & PURPOSE | Another westernized concept that is duping you into thinking your life doesn't already have meaning and purpose. It does, I promise.

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DEBATES & ARGUMENTS | The fine line between exchanging perspectives and feeding one's ego.

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REDEFINE SUCCESS | The goal with challenging family relationships isn't always a beautiful relationship and that is OK. Find what success looks like for you.

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FEELINGS VS. REALITY | Don't confuse how people make YOU feel with who they truly are.

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FRIENDSHIP INSECURITIES | Managing insecurities when they show up in your friendships (or any relationship).

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POSITIVE INFLUENCE OR MANIPULATION | The art of tact and thoughtful, positive influence over people's behavior without manipulation.

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BALANCING AUTHENTICITY AND EXPECTATIONS | Noticing and navigating the internal struggle between our authentic, true selves and expectations from society and others.

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EMBRACING COLLECTIVE GROWTH | What it looks like to embrace oneness in our daily life, beyond the ego, walls and competitiveness, and why you shouldn't miss out on approaching life this way.

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FAITH IN LIFE | Why is it hard to keep faith even when life's track record shows things will usually work out?

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BEING HYPOCRITICAL | The hypocrisy that lies within each and every one of us and how to recognize it.

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EMBODYING WHAT WE INTELLECTUALIZE | Are we meant to live in a cycle of consuming and reacting or is there more to the reactions we have when consuming content.

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INDIVIDUALS WE LOVE BUT ANNOY US | Why sometimes those closest to us - a parent, a sibling, an in-law, challenge and annoy us the most.

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UNPACK FROM THE INSIDE OUT | Don't get too attached to all the things "social media" psychologists say about childhood experiences that make you feel validated. Validation without a solution can increase our anxiety.

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EMBRACING CONFLICT | Why you should stop avoiding and unlock the potential of challenging conversations instead.

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BEST ADVICE I RECEIVED | The advice that will transform how you see and approach all of your relationships.

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BUILDING OTHERS UP | A simple, powerful approach to empowering others and supporting them when they face challenges.

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MID-LIFE RESET | We have been viewing mid-life completely wrong. It's time to flip the script and get excited about our 40's and 50's.

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WISDOM | True wisdom is intertwined with every experience in our life - without it, it is simply data.

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IMPACT | Why it is so important to focus on the impact we are having, not the awards, recognition, followers, fame.

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SAYING SORRY AT WORK | Some people say don't say 'sorry for the delay' instead say 'thanks for your patience' at work. I think this is nonsense and here is why…

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MANIPULATION | How to find clarity through the confusion and doubts we feel when we are being manipulated.

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HUMOR IN HARD MOMENTS | Finding humor in the hard moments can be a superpower that helps us bounce back faster.

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GROWTH CAN BE INVISIBLE | Growth and change in others is oftentimes invisible yet we think we have all the facts needed to judge others.

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BEING WHOLE | How finding inner security, contentment, and confidence can transform your relationships.

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JUDGING WHEN YOU ARE HURT | Noticing how your mind goes into judgment (fight) mode when someone hurts you emotionally.

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UNCERTAINTY | Why are we so uncomfortable with uncertainty?

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SILENT UNDERSTANDING | The key to relationships that are steady, simple and easy.

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A GOOD LIFE | How our purpose is to live a good life but what does this mean? Is it realistic? Too simple?

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I AM PROUD OF YOU | How seeking validation from those close to us can become a lifelong quest.

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SPEAKING YOUR MIND | How often do you hold back on speaking up about things that feel true and authentic to you in order to "keep the peace?"

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LOVE LANGUAGES | Why we should take the time to understand people's love language, beyond our significant other.

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MARRIAGE & YOUNG KIDS | Why don't we expect or talk about the strain raising young kids can put on a marriage?

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YOUR HOME | Learning the true meaning and power behind 'it all starts at home' and why what goes on in our home matters more than the outside.

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TRUST IN PEOPLE | Do you start people at a 0 or a 10? Do they have to prove themselves to you or do you give them the benefit of the doubt right off the bat?

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EVALUATE | What things, people and decisions are no longer serving you or aligned with your values? Being more intentional with your year, not just days.

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INDIA | Unexpected life insights and realizations I had on a recent trip to India… not an EAT PRAY LOVE sequel :)

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CHANGING OURSELVES | Resisting the temptation to change who we are and how we behave because of other people's negative behavior or actions.

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THE PAST | Don't allow the past to define who you are and dictate your future in a negative way.

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BEING ENGROSSED | Allowing yourself to be engrossed in the moment in front of you instead of being caught up in your head, analyzing, judging and over-thinking.

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NEXT BIG THING | How big exciting events and holidays can quickly become the main source of joy in your life versus simply adding more joy to an already fulfilling, joyful life. Which is it for you?

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GRUDGES | Holding grudges takes up a lot of energy but sometimes we struggle to let them go. Why is that?

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YOUR LIFE THEME | Figuring out the overarching "theme" that keeps showing up for you in your life and what do you do once you know.

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NOSTALGIA | How unpacking feelings of nostalgia can help you figure out what lights up your soul and what you may need more of in your life.