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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Rising Laterally episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Rising Laterally for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Rising Laterally episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Reboot with Jerry Colonna
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02/15/22 • 55 min
Today’s guest is Jerry Colonna, one of the start-up world’s most in-demand executive coaches. He is the founder and CEO of Reboot.IO, an executive coaching and leadership development firm whose coaches and facilitators are committed to the notion that better humans make better leaders. Jerry is also the author of the 2019 release, “Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up”, which invites readers to embark on a journey of radical self-inquiry.
Together we launch an honest inquiry into how our personal histories have shaped our relationships with the world and work through bringing the contents of our unconscious into consciousness - all while embracing the universality of the human condition.
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0:00 Intro
1:17 Discussing your own personal history
3:04 Having presence as a leader or coach
5:00 When you show up as yourself, others show up as themselves
7:05 What do the questions we ask reveal about ourselves?
10:37 It doesn’t always have to be about other people
13:55 Recognizing that the human in front of you matters
15:47 “Who do I want to be?”
22:05 How can we think about “value” differently?
25:22 How can external affirmation become addictive?
27:18 Creating a balanced sense of self
34:38 Teach the questions you want answers to
37:00 Why is it hard to be honest about what we’re struggling with?
38:50 “Your story is my story”
42:05 Exploring our family roots
45:54 Sometimes we get the rules, without the stories
48:55 “What needs to be said that isn’t being said?”
53:39 “One Final Question”
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Book Recommendation!
“Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up”
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The Celtics with John Philip Newell
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07/19/21 • 59 min
In this episode, we feature a Celtic teacher and spiritual author to help you learn how to reawaken your inner nature and heal the psychological wounds of empirical religion that still haunt your unconscious.
John Philip Newell's most recent work is entitled, "Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World".
In the book, he explores Celtic leaders who were seen as heretics by the Church and excommunicated for their beliefs. We talk about why Christian empires across history have fought hard to silence visionaries and the open-minded world views they deemed punishable.
Find out why ancient Celtic wisdom is a timeless tradition and how you can use it to shape a better world in the 21st century, even as an atheist.
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0:00 Intro
2:45 John Philip's religious upbringing
5:47 George MacLeod's impact
8:04 The connection between the word compassion and the word compass
9:40 What's the Celtic vision of sacredness?
14:37 Holiness is not separate from matter
17:37 Getting in touch with our natural knowing
20:39 What happens when the flow of the Divine is blocked?
22:43 How did the Celtics conceptualize Christ?
24:28 The sick doctrine of original sin
30:44 What is Grace?
34:15 What does fear cut us off from?
41:25 To be made of God is to be made of imagination
46:27 Why did Alexander John Scott get thrown out of the Church?
51:25 Why are rituals important?
55:25 What does peregrination mean?
57:21 "One Final Question"
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Buy the book! "Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World"
John Philip Newell
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Raising Resilient Families with Dr. Lara Pence
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12/13/21 • 58 min
Dr. Lara Pence is a licensed clinical psychologist, executive consultant, wife, mother of two boys, and owner and founder of LIGHFBOX, an app that helps users develop self-mastery.
As Chief Mind Doc at Spartan Race she works closely with the company’s CEO and Founder, Joe De Sena. Together they co-authored the recent release, “10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families”.
We talk about why both parents and children are struggling in this current moment, how parents can set a healthier example for their kids, and offer specific ways to raise grittier and more responsible sons and daughters.
Dr. L helps us bring it home in this insightful and fun episode that any expecting parent, new parent, or struggling parent will find empowering.
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0:00 Intro
1:01 What propelled Dr. L’s desire to explore?
3:06 What is the difference between calculus and working with people?
6:36 Joe De Sena and the purpose of writing “10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families"
9:05 Where could we be more critical about parenting?
10:14 Why are kids struggling?
11:05 What should parents be relentless about?
13:07 Why are parents feeling more helpless?
14:31 What gives kids power that makes parents feel insecure and inferior?
18:46 Consider this alternative priority to screen time
20:33 Avoid blaming schools and the government for bad parenting
21:47 What environment do children truly thrive in?
22:44 How to breed discipline and responsibility in children
25:56 A chore guide for kids aged between 2-12 years old
27:13 The job of a parent
28:26 What glimmers should parents try to notice while their child moans and groans?
30:35 What does it mean to be an “active therapist”?
32:02 Changing your internal narrative through consistent action
34:31 How to have a conversation with your child about them having mixed feelings
37:27 What’s the impact of putting your child’s C- grade on the refrigerator?
38:15 What to do when your kid quickly loses interest in something they just started
41:12 The most important thing Kobe Bryant’s dad ever told him
42:15 What running an ultramarathon taught Dr. L and her family
45:35 How to talk about failure with your kid
47:39 A revolutionary new app called LIGHFBOX
53:07 8 ways to develop gritty kids
53:46 What do you believe you were put on this planet to do?
54:35 “One Final Question”
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Book Recommendation!
10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families
Dr. Lara Pence
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Radical Curiosity with Seth Goldenberg
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10/07/22 • 61 min
Seth Goldenberg is a designer, curator, and entrepreneur who harnesses the power of questioning to catalyze innovation and cultural change. He is the author of “Radical Curiosity: Questioning Commonly Held Beliefs to Imagine Flourishing Futures” which asks us to relearn how we learn, rethink what we value, and revive our youthful sense of wonder.
In this episode, we discuss first principles thinking, the power of generative storytelling, and the importance of asking unasked questions.
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Recorded on 8/30/22
0:00 Getting to know Seth
6:50 “Curiosity is an endangered species”
12:00 What’s really behind “quiet quitting”?
18:20 Thinking from first principles
22:50 We are all “customers of the future”
27:44 “The birthing pains of the next era being born”
28:00 Trust walks
37:40 Generative storytelling
42:40 Where will “the fourth place” be?
46:09 Who gets to ask the questions?
51:35 Questioning your own thinking
56:08 The beginner’s mindset and finding the humor in life
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02/09/21 • 64 min
Dr. Hanscom is an orthopedic spine surgeon and author of “Back in Control” and “Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?” with over 30 years of experience in medicine. As part of his practice, David has helped hundreds of patients go pain free without surgery by using well-documented treatments that the medical establishment has largely ignored.
In this episode we discuss the root causes of chronic pain, the physical effects of stress and anxiety, and how economic incentives drive patients into unnecessary surgery.
Dr. Hanscom is a wealth of knowledge, experience, and wisdom – his bold effort to challenge the status quo is shifting perspectives and saving lives.
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Outline:
0:00 Introduction
1:18 David’s history as a spine surgeon
2:10 The success rate of spinal surgery
3:05 David’s own experience with chronic pain and anxiety
4:03 Anxiety as the essence of illness
6:22 Unconscious versus conscious processing
7:07 The one message David would give to listeners
09:56 The consequence of repressed thoughts
10:52 The immense stress of working as a surgeon
13:36 The anatomy of a panic attack
14:33 How mental threats create physiological reactions
16:25 Mental pain versus physical pain
21:24 Back pain
24:32 Spine surgery and how insurance companies create bad incentives
25:26 The DOC Journey and the cure to chronic pain
28:08 The shortcomings of medicine
32:40 Multi-modal solutions to chronic pain
34:36 Dr. Hanscom’s results
36:45 Complex solutions when simple solutions would work better
38:01 Stress in modern life
40:38 “Medically unexplained symptoms”
42:28 Resolving anger, anxiety, and stress responses
47:46 “Opening Up By Writing It Down”
49:25 Deep-breathing and the vagus nerve
50:59 Thriving at a level you never thought possible
52:00 Is it helpful to revisit past trauma?
54:30 Results of the DOC Journey
55:50 David’s thoughts on Covid-19
58:50 Compassion and love as an antidote
01:01:34 Testimony from David’s patients
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References:
“Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?” by Dr. David Hanscom
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“Back in Control” by Dr. David Hanscom
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Are You Living In A Dystopia Or A Utopia?
Rising Laterally
09/15/20 • 67 min
Hosts Jay & Arjun discuss how utopias and dystopias can exist at both the level of our collective outer world and the level of our individual inner worlds. Recognizing how the current events of this year have felt increasingly dystopian, they discuss how we can restore our optimism about the future by cultivating our own inner utopias.
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Be safe and let's take care of each other
-Arjun & Jay
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People Mentioned In This Episode:
Charles Fourier
Robert Owens
Eric Weinstein
Books Mentioned In This Episode:
"1984" by George Orwell
"Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
What Do You Think About Buffets?
Rising Laterally
09/01/20 • 48 min
Hosts Jay & Arjun discuss the idea of choice.
They explore the science behind decisions, the paradox of choices throughout our lifetimes, and techniques to become more aware of our biases so we can all together become better and clearer decision makers, which will have a lasting impact on our collective futures.
If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with someone you know, rate it 5 stars, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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References In This Episode:
Daniel Kahneman
Kavli Foundation
"Why More is Less" TED Talk by Barry Schwartz
"Philosophize This" Podcast by Stephen West
"Public Opinion" by Walter Lippman
Peter Wason
"Social Psychology" by Catherine A. Sanderson
"Barking Up the Wrong Tree" by Eric Barker
"The Bhagavad Gita"
What's Stopping You From Reinventing Yourself?
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09/08/20 • 42 min
Hosts Jay & Arjun discuss obstacles that may be in your way, unique people and companies that have successfully adjusted, and how technology has created fewer limits and fewer excuses.
If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with someone you know, rate it 5 stars, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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What Does It Mean To Be Aware?
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08/25/20 • 67 min
Hosts Jay & Arjun discuss the power of the collective unconscious and finding self-worth through our shared history.
Tune in to learn about the science of becoming more aware, how to go from "vision board" to abundances, how to overcome projections and stereotypes, and the importance of re-connecting with the Earth and the Universe.
If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with someone you know, rate it 5 stars, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Thinkers Referenced In This Episode:
Lacy Phillips
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Alan Watts
Eckhart Tolle
Arkan Lushwala
Noam Chomsky
Thomas Berry
Books Referenced In This Episode:
"Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People" by Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald
"The Hierarchy of Heaven and Earth" by Douglas Harding
Soberful with Veronica Valli
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01/04/22 • 56 min
Veronica Valli has been a leader and pioneer in the field of alcohol recovery for almost two decades. She is 20 years sober and has 17 years of experience as a recovery coach and psychotherapist. She is co-host of the Soberful podcast and author of the forthcoming book, “Soberful: Uncover A Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcohol”.
We explore the root causes of alcohol and substance abuse, the normalization of dysfunctional drinking, the impact that going sober has on relationships, and the “edge” that emerges through sober living.
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0:00 Intro
1:39 Gen X, the generation of benign neglect
4:07 Veronica got sober at 27
6:07 Veronica’s bad trip with hallucinogens
7:33 We’ve normalized abnormal drinking
9:19 What are the two constants to helping people recover?
12:51 Challenging misconceptions of sobriety
14:41 What is the sandwich test?
15:36 How does alcohol abuse limit our bandwidth?
17:08 The impact of quitting alcohol on relationships
22:39 The “Mommy Needs Wine” culture
28:29 How do marketers and media deceive us about alcohol?
31:53 Is the bar scene actually that fun?
36:05 What happens when alcohol becomes the “main event” in life?
37:05 What to focus on while adapting to sobriety
42:20 Why are boundaries so important?
44:37 How big problems can stem from resentments
46:14 Unlocking vulnerability
48:36 The necessity of attachment and authenticity in childhood
52:36 Tapping back into our imagination
53:50 Outside fixes to an inside problem
54:47 “One Final Question”
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Book Recommendation!
“Soberful: Uncover A Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcohol”
Veronica's website
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How many episodes does Rising Laterally have?
Rising Laterally currently has 107 episodes available.
What topics does Rising Laterally cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Rising Laterally?
The episode title 'The Celtics with John Philip Newell' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Rising Laterally?
The average episode length on Rising Laterally is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of Rising Laterally released?
Episodes of Rising Laterally are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Rising Laterally?
The first episode of Rising Laterally was released on Jul 22, 2020.
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