004:Making the Radical Choice for Change w Janette Freeman

For the past eighteen years, Dr. Rev. Janette Freeman has been inspiring, teaching and loving people through their journey of living from their highest selves in purpose, joy and passion. She is the author of "Why Did This Happen to Me Again? Your Keys to Lasting Transformation," and "The Second Envelope," which chronicles her international solo travel and a path of personal discovery," and, co-author with Dr. Wayne Dyer and Terry Cole Whittaker in "Wake Up and Live the Life You Love - In Spirit". She holds a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Religious Studies and a Doctorate of Consciousness Studies from the Emerson Theological Institute. She has founded two and served three spiritual communities as their spiritual leader. Dr. Janette is a dynamic, motivating, and inspiring speaker/teacher who infuses her talks with anecdotes, humor, and thoughtful universal messages. She's filled with contagious energy, is entertaining and energetic, and speaks eloquently from the heart. Her message takes many different forms and 'stories', but is always centered around personal and/or spiritual growth, living your authentic life, experiencing greater success and happiness, moving through transitions, and shifting into a more conscious life. Show Notes: 8:14 Rev. Janette tells the story of her experience with the plant medicine Ayahuasca in Quito, Ecuador 12:25 Janette explains what led her to travel to Ecuador to have an ayahuasca experience. 15:30 Janette describes her mindset behind selling all of her material possessions and traveling he world 19:25 Janette talks about how she coped with the constant fear that she experienced on her journey 23:57 Janette explains how to accept and let go of the unknown 27:06 Janette talks about the importance of a meditation routine in your life 33:52 Janette discusses the importance of authenticity on the spiritual journey of life Increase Value Session 37:22 How do you stay motivated? Constantly study and share what she's interested in 40:11 Do you have morning or daily ritual? morning ritual in this order: meditation, coffee, 1 hour reading or journaling, exercise 39:02 What is the best advice that you've ever recieved? "It doesn't matter how much you know, it only matters how much you care" 40:56 If you could go back in time and speak to your 18 year old self, what advice would you give yourself to avoid the pitfalls you have faced? Trust Yourself 42:29 What is your definition of success? To me success is peace and happiness and serving others in a way that's authentic and real 42:56 Do you have any parting advice for the Increase nation? Those seeking to escape mediocrity become the greatest version of themselves? You will be safe, it's an illusion to think that you won't be taken care of.