Living from Inside Out

Creating a personal vision seems easy, right? Who wouldn't love to spend time dreaming about the life they really want as the way to create it? How difficult could that be? If you have ever tried to create your ideal life by using your imagination and found the results disappointing, you are not alone. On today's show, Rebecca Victor talks about the idea of creating a vision for our lives and learning to live from that vision. She shares some of the important steps to guide you in becoming effective creators of your thoughts and turn them into realities. Join Rebecca as she helps you understand how to create the success you desire. 

The more the world becomes chaotic, the more we need to go deep inside. The one thing we know is certain for this guidance is ourselves. In this episode, Rebecca Victor takes you to the start of your inward journey by breaking down its six guiding principles. Starting off this three-part series, she takes us into the first two of those principles—willingness and openness. Many of us unknowingly continue to hold on to beliefs that longer fit us. It is time to stop hurting ourselves and start opening up to more possibilities. Follow Rebecca as you allow yourself to let go of the old ideas and beliefs that no longer serve you, and start loosening the grip. 

When we turn within to listen to that still small voice, it can seem very illusive, for it is not like the incessant chattering in our minds. How can we tell the difference between the internal voice of guidance and that of our intellect? Join Rebecca Victor in this episode as she explores what we can pay attention to help us discern which voice we are listening to and find inward guidance and love.

When times are tough and uncertain, it can feel as if we are being whipped around by fierce winds. By building resilience, we can make it through those times when we feel like we are ready to snap from the pressure or throw in the towel. Rebecca Victor discusses how our inward journey can help us gather the courage and strength to face any obstacle, especially today when the pandemic and political disputes challenge the world. She also underlines the importance of peace in achieving a resilient self, focusing on how a strong person must always aim to live with greater ease, no matter what it takes.

Despite meditative practices being credited as an excellent way to find inner peace and purpose, many people still disregard it as a lazy and monotonous routine. But the truth is, it really boils down to how you do it, and it's up to you how to spice it up. Entrepreneur Carol Dockum joins Rebecca Victor in sharing how they discovered the most rewarding form of meditation for them, unlocking their quiet place where rejuvenation and inspiration blooms. Carol also calls women's attention to step up as leaders and bring out the best in each other by setting an example, which she did herself by building the mighty network of Beautiful Faces Going Places. 

What happens when you are at a complete loss of what to do next? If you have tried multiple times to figure out what you must do but still draw a blank every time, going on an inward journey can help.Rebecca Victor explores how detaching yourself from everything and looking within yourself will allow your inner voice to provide all of the answers you may be needing. This way, you can gain better clarity of where you are currently at, avoiding the typical escape of blaming yourself or seeking answers from other people. She also explains why the solutions that we let unfold naturally into our lives may not be as tangible or easy to digest at first and how our internal guidance plays a significant part in deciphering these valuable messages.

The moment we start to look for outward validation is when we need to look inward the most. The world is already crazy, chaotic, and unpredictable as it is. Why let it dictate who you are and what you want to be? Break free from that by turning inward. But how do we do it? In this episode, Rebecca Victor sits down with Laura Rupsis of Primal Health Coach Institute, who will share with us her journey of how she’s turned inward for guidance and understanding so that she can live a life that has greater meaning, value, and joy for her. She talks about the importance of taking care of your overall health, her passion for ancestral health and wellness, and pursuing what it is that speaks most to you. Through Laura’s experience, you can get the idea of what it means to look within and then turn outward and live it. Follow along to this episode to learn more.

We live life like a trapeze artist swings on a flying trapeze. As much as the trapeze artist swings to the next trapeze when the time is right, we too have to learn how to let go of old ideas that are not working for us anymore and embrace new ones that might define our future for us. It may seem discomfiting to think about letting go of the familiar, but it’s often the only way forward. It’s the only way to stop being stuck in your career, in your business and in your life. Join Rebecca Victor in this episode and be imbibed with courage and trust yourself enough to see the next trapeze and catch it when the timing is right.

The desire to connect with people is certainly an admirable thing, but the one important thing that we often forget is realizing what we really want to do. The art of understanding yourself does not come that easy. It requires an in-depth exploration of your inner self. Rebecca Victor talks with Mary D. Mohn, LMT to discover how she made her own inward journey that led to discovering what she really wanted to do. She explains how a Mathematics major, who was unable to find her purpose in accounting, took the leap and became a licensed massage therapist instead. Mary discusses how finding her life’s purpose impacted her mission to nurture others and the way she teaches her kids to do the same thing through walking and getting into labyrinths.

When it comes to success, it can be so easy to get caught up in trying to look for validation from the world. However, true success—one that makes you feel fulfilled and happy—is about that inward journey. Rebecca Victor’s guest in this episode is someone who has been walking through that. She sits down with internationally known thought leader, innovative CEO, and mentor coach, Wendy Y. Bailey. Here, WendyY shares with us her inward journey towards finding that gift of transparency that has allowed her to thrive with mental illness, using her platforms to speak about it so that people aren’t afraid or concerned. She dives deep into what she calls her breakthrough strategy, highlighting the power of resilience to who you are and how you show up in your life and business. Moving towards the inward journey has changed not only WendyY’s life but those around her. It’s time you do too. Follow this conversation to learn how to start yours.

How do we see ourselves? Whose eyes are we looking through to define who we are? More than likely, we are looking through the perceptions we learned from others based upon what was considered important to that group of people. On today's show, Rebecca Victor shares her inward journey that gives us another option for understanding and experiencing who we are - an option that is more affirming and positive. Getting to know ourselves and seeing our value for who we are is important, but the inward journey to getting to know yourself is often neglected. Join Rebecca as she shares how she learned the gift of the inward journey and the positive impact it had and continues to have in her life. 

Without knowing your purpose, life seems empty. There is always that lingering feeling that something is missing. For Daria Dillard Stone, that feeling of being lost led to a suicide attempt when she tried to search within her and found nothing. On today’s podcast, Daria joins Rebecca Victor to in an intimate conversation about her search for her life’s purpose. From a rocky divorce to her failed suicide attempt, Daria discloses how her search finally ended when she found God and learned to accept herself. Are you struggling to discover your purpose? Find enlightenment and inspiration in this episode.

Emotions exist for a reason and that reason is to guide us along in our inward journeys. Our bodies are aware that emotional guidance exists, but our minds are often unconscious of it. There is so much that we can learn about ourselves and there is so much creative energy that we can unleash into the world if we can be in tune with what we feel in our gut, what our instinct tells us, what our emotions are pointing towards. All it takes is the willingness to respect it, to accept its guidance and live in accordance with it. Join Rebecca Victor as she shares some stories that illustrate the power of this concept.

We continue our exploration of the inward journey by discussing another two of its six guiding principles. This time, Rebecca Victor unpacks surrender and compassion. We live in a world full of judgment but the harshest ones we will ever get are the ones we have for ourselves. This episode will teach us how to surrender judgment in lieu of self-respect and love. Follow Rebecca and witness how beast turns to beauty in laying down the sword and giving up that battle that we can never win against ourselves.

Everything is energy. This is even more felt when we turn to our inward journey for guidance. But what does it really mean? In this episode, Rebecca Victor interviews expert Susan Bird—an Energy Re-Alignment and Personal Empowerment Specialist. Here, Susan explores with us how everything is connected, bringing clarity and alignment to our etheric body so we can realize our life purpose and actualize our goals. Finding inspiration in the way whales and dolphins embody the experience of being present at all times, she shares the amazing wisdom she learned from being and observing these creatures and how they elevate energy. Susan’s healing process is intensive, powerful, and collaborative. Join her in this conversation as she actively incorporates the wisdom, experience, and uniqueness of each individual to cultivate their highest potential.

On today’s show, Rebecca Victor invites a special guest to talk about how we should treat other people like they’re four years old. It might seem like a ridiculous perspective, but John “J” Stanton, co-founder of Studio Volant, doesn’t see it that way. He shares how it is important to treat people with kindness and respect, just like a 4-year-old child—loving unconditionally and compassionately, and one that sees no prejudice in others. Bringing that to his professional life, John takes us throughout his career journey and the lessons that allowed him to find success. He also talks about the importance of choosing happiness and, when it becomes difficult to do so, how we can take care of ourselves, turning within, and nurturing the parts of us that needed it.

Ever wonder how to enhance your ability to be innovative and to lead with greater conviction and personal authority? Whether you're by yourself or in a group where you're attempting to come up with something innovative, new, and novel to bring to the marketplace and business, there will always be that feeling of loss. It's almost as if we develop a tunnel-like vision about it. And in that tunnel-like vision, instead of seeing possibilities beyond, everything gets locked into where you're at, what you're doing, and the fact that you're stuck. In today's podcast, Rebecca Victor explores how turning inward for wisdom and guidance offers unique perspectives that allow each person to be more creative and to lead with greater effectiveness. 

As humans, we all are impacted by the societies within which we live. It is difficult enough to figure out who we are and what's important to us, let alone to be a person who wants to build a career in areas traditionally dedicated to certain groups of people. The role of women in business continues to expand but is still limited not only by men who are fearful but women who have not claimed within themselves their right to professional success. For women empowerment to work in leadership, they must start to look inward and claim what they can bring into the business, as well as how to influence the very nature of how the business is transacted. Rebecca Victor explains how women can rise as leaders by dedicating themselves to a single powerful purpose while gathering the courage to fight negativity, discrimination, and ideals that do not serve them or help them grow. 

Meditation is beautiful in its simplicity. Anyone can do it and it doesn’t require much in terms of cost or equipment. Meditation guide and professional voice talent, Barbara Faison teaches the joys of this ancient practice to beginners and long-time practitioners alike through her online course, Just Breathe. She is also the author of the book, Why Struggle?: Life is Too Short to Wear Tight Shoes. In this conversation with Rebecca Victor, Barbara shares her personal journey that demonstrates the power of turning inward so that one can live outward in a passionate way. She also shares some of the simple practices that she enjoys doing now that you can start practicing from the comforts of your home.

As parents, we are learning as much as our children are. What can we do to feel more confident when it comes to our parenting duties, helping them feel empowered and live successfully in today's world, all while we are doing the same? Sharing personal examples, Rebecca Victor talks about honoring the uniqueness of each family and how to trust ourselves as parents, even while we grow alongside our children. She explains how going on an inward journey plays a huge role in this personal pursuit, allowing us parents to understand ourselves better each day as we give a huge chunk of our energy to understanding our kids.

To wrap up this 3-part series, Rebecca Victor discusses trust and integrity, the last two of the six guiding principles of the inward journey. As you move along your personal inward journey, you will start to learn how to trust the voice within you. It is a voice that knows what’s good for you, a presence that looks after your best interests. It’s like riding a plane and you trust the pilot will take you to your destination because you know the pilot personally – because the pilot is you. As you listen to this episode, you will learn how to achieve the willingness to trust and live in integrity with what it is that you are learning and discovering for yourself.

Each one of us has four discernment faculties: intellect, heart, emotions, and intuition. Each of these has a role to play in our attitude of receiving all kinds of messages and external factors, as well as how we react and digest them. Because these faculties are truly powerful, they can lead us to the wrong path if we do not have the reins to control them. Rebecca Victor discusses the right way to check our inner energies, body language, facial expressions, gut feelings, and overall demeanor. She emphasizes how we should take time to understand how each discernment faculty works for us, which one we mostly gravitate to, and how we should be the one in control in writing the story of our lives.

Every person's journey in the world is unique, and sharing that extraordinary story can inspire, comfort, or generate new thoughts in others. In the podcasting platform, one of the best ways to open up experiences and share new wisdom is by having guests. In this episode, Rebecca Victor dives deep into why she invites guests to the show. Throughout that exploration, she also shares her personal journey of seeking the answers from within.

With everyone's schedule these days always full to the brim and sometimes almost no time for hobbies, going to a quiet place and turning within always falls to the bottom of the to-do list. But unbeknownst to all, amazing things can come up by spending time with yourself and understanding your inner energies. Rebecca Victor delves into the rewards of this practice, from having the proper discernment to react to all kinds of messages, the ability to be compassionate at every level, to achieving awareness with the present. She also shares the most advisable ways to approach this side of life where silence reigns, from doing different kinds of meditation to keeping a daily journal.