Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy Robbins

“You can be scared and do it anyway.” – Dr. Amy Robbins

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

How do you respond to challenges in your life? Many of us turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, and then eventually fall flat on our face and have to actually acknowledge what we’ve pushed away. The depth that we are able to meet ourselves and then others with vulnerability and authenticity drastically affects our healing path.

Today we talk with Neeta Bhushan, co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, and a thriving coach in her own right.

Neeta went through the depths of the most unimaginable grief and eventually met herself and soared to great heights. She’s helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments, researched human behavior, and fallen more than a few times herself, so she knows what it takes to get back up no matter what took you down.

Listen in to hear her incredible story and how you can apply the lessons she’s learned about resilience, falling apart, vulnerability, and healing in your own life.

Topics We Discuss:

• [3:02] Neeta’s story. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when Neeta was 10. She had to grow up early and take on a lot of responsibility as the oldest daughter. Her parents were also tiger parents and she was expected to perform at a high level in school.
• [8:16] Neeta’s younger brother passed away within a year of her mom passing. Two years later, her father also passed. She fell into victim and survival mode, overwhelmed by grief. Her extended family stepped in to help her and her remaining brother.
• [15:45] The family support also fed her coping mechanisms in her 20’s. She didn’t rock bottom until 29. Up until that point, she became an overachiever and just tried to push forward and “be okay”. Education and success were her addictions.
• [20:20] Neeta had the “perfect” marriage in her 20’s... but it was all a lie and she eventually divorced because the relationship was tumultuous. This was the beginning of her spiritual awakening.
• [26:09] “Fly forward.” Neeta talks about this concept in her book - when we experience a fall we are faced with a decision to take responsibility and change or not. She dove headfirst into therapy and healing.
• [29:30] The meaning that you make about your experiences changes everything. Neeta calls this “the bounce factor”. The in-between stage between a sucky thing happening and moving forward requires vulnerability. You have to let go of any judgments you may have about the meaning you made.
• [33:45] Positive psychology has turned into a way to deny “bad” feelings and make everything positive. Toxic positivity became one of Neeta’s coping mechanisms. She is naturally optimistic and clung onto that during hard times. After her brother died, she experienced survivor’s guilt and the opposite of this positivity.
• [37:05] Where Neeta is now. After her divorce, she walked away from everything she previously knew and began saying “yes” to everything that she possibly could to push herself. She went on spiritual pilgrimages, started a nonprofit called “Independent Awakening”, began taking classes at Stanford business school, and became an angel investor - all while her dental practice grew.
• [43:20] Neeta eventually sold her practice because her ego wanted to expand it, but her heart was pulling her elsewhere. She moved to the Bay Area on a mission to interview 500 leaders and founders, and with that published her first book, “Emotional Grit.” She met her now-husband at multiple conferences over a few years until they decided to be together despite him being from Kuala Lumpur.
• [46:53] Neeta and her husband put their core values at the center of their relationship, something that couldn’t have been done without each of them doing the work on their own. Sh...

“Leave your front and back door open; let the thoughts come in and out, but in the middle don’t serve them tea.” — Frans Stiene

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SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:

If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

How can we heal ourselves and others?

Today I talk with Frans Stiene, a major influence on the global research into the system of reiki since the early 2000s. His practical understanding of the Japanese influence on the system has allowed students around the world to connect deeply with this practice. He’s the co-founder of the International House of Reiki and the Shibumi International Reiki Association, and the author of The Inner Heart of Reiki, Reiki Insights, and the new The Way of Reiki - The Inner Teachings of Mikao Usui, among others.

Listen in to hear how Frans defines and understands reiki, how it relates to different symbols, energy, healing, and more.

Topics We Discuss:

• [1:52] Traditionally the word reiki was pointing to your own true nature, your essence, your inner, great bright light. There were very specific practices within the system of reiki in order to really lay that luminosity bare.
• [6:29] When we let go of the ego, we have direct unification with what is, with our minds and the universe. When that happens, a lot of energy starts to emanate from us and we can start to help others with that energy.
• [16:20] The precepts in the system of reiki are: do not anger, do not worry, be grateful, be true to your way of being, and be compassionate to yourself and others. Ultimately within your inner bright light—your inner luminosity—there is no anger or worry; the more we let go of that, love and kindness automatically come forward.
• [22:18] If your mind is distracted, automatically your energy is distracted. Our mind affects our energy and our body. If we’re angry, it will constrict my energy; it’s very obvious. But in a lot of healing practices, this isn’t taught.
• [25:12] There’s a merger of energy between healer and the person being healed; which is why the healer’s energy is so important. If the healer is using their energy to heal, it must be luminous. The more we practice for ourselves and the healing deepens for us, the more we can help others.
• [28:02] Often humans like to do things; we like to stimulate our energies, but this can make that energy distracted. Instead, we can go into a very deep state of mind where it feels like we’re like the sun, then all we have to do is simply let that sun shine.
• [32:10] When we have a taste of expansion, freedom, or returning to ourselves, then we have an address and know how to get back there. If we have that taste, then we can continue to practice and know if we’re on the right path or not.

FOLLOW FRANS STIENE:

Find Frans on his website or on Instagram. His new book The Way of Reiki - The Inner Teachings of Mikao Usui is available on Amazon.

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer

PJ Duke | Executive Producer

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“Ghost Stories are my Listeners way of reaching out and sharing with me and all of you their stories of mystical experiences that make this world an incredible place to exist.” — Dr. Amy Robbins

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SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:

If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins

As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!

Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

I’m back with another Ghost Story! I love getting to hear your personal experiences regarding those who you have lost and how their passions, interests, and personalities continue to shine through from the other side.

Today’s listener recently lost their father who was a huge theater buff. Though he passed before getting to see his granddaughter perform on stage, something remarkable happened at one of her shows that is too specific to ever be considered a coincidence.

Listen to hear about an incredible circumstance that crosses the generational divide. Loved ones have so many ways to reach out to you for comfort and connection, even after they’ve passed on! Today’s story is a fantastic example of that.

DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY?

Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed, or another mystical experience please reach out: [email protected]. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show.

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer

PJ Duke | Executive Producer

2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing

Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy

Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with Sandra Champlain to discuss how certain beliefs can positively affect our quality of life and help us navigate challenges. Sandra shares her resources available at WeDontDie.com, including her podcasts and book offerings, with a special focus on surviving grief. We delve into her fascinating experiences with Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) and personal revelations about the afterlife. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on living fearlessly and the profound connection between mental health and spirituality. Don’t miss this opportunity for a deeper understanding of life, death, and the space between. Visit our podcast page for episode notes, Sandra's works, and additional resources.

0:00 - Introduction of Sandra Champlain

03:32 - Sandra's journey from skepticism to belief in the afterlife

15:18 - Tools to survive grief and resources on WeDontDie.com

28:45 - Exploring EVP: Sandra's early experiences and validation

35:27 - Mediumship experiences and using imagination in perceptions

44:53 - Impact of Sandra's father's passing on her life's mission

52:15 - Upcoming role-reversal episode and call to subscribe, rate, review

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SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:

If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins

As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!

Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:

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FOLLOW SANDRA CHAMPLAIN:

https://www.instagram.com/sandrachamplain

https://www.wedontdie.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Sandra-Champlain/e/B00A9JF90I

Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:

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