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With all that’s going on in the world I wanted to share with you a popular Taoist practice, that I really enjoy, called the inner smile meditation. It’s supposed to be very powerful for your health and immune system.

Taoist Master Montak Chia says “Sickness starts from negative emotions settling in the organs. The inner smile breaks this cycle. It removes the cause and symptoms of disharmony by transforming destructive emotions into positive energy.“

This meditation is simple to replicate on your own and I once you get the hang of it and you can make it as long or as short as you want

Why is doing mental practices at a time like this so valuable for your health and well being?

In a moment of time where a lot feels out of our control this is something you CAN do to help yourself.

Your body possesses the innate capacity to heal itself. And science has proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the contents of our thoughts and emotions directly and immediately influence our biochemistry. And we can consciously influence and direct the body’s output of healthy chemical information through meditation and other mental techniques.

So, at the very least we are giving our mind, body and spirit a moment of rest and rejuvenation to counteract the added stress so we can really meet this moment with presence, calm and strength.

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LEWIS HOWES is a New York Times Bestselling author of the book, The School of Greatness. He is a former professional athlete turned - lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. And he is the host of a top Self Help podcast, The School of Greatness, which has received millions of downloads since it launched in 2013.

In this episode Lewis reveals -

• the most important steps towards achieving greatness
• the childhood memories that shaped his life
• the transformative power of gratitude
• AND why adversity is vital to achieving greatness

LINKS FROM EPISODE:

School of Greatness podcast

The School of Greatness book

The Alchemist

The Way of the Superior Man

Pat Dossett spent 9 years serving as a US Navy SEAL. Following his service, Pat earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business as a Tillman Military Scholar and spent three years at Google before leaving to co-found the company Madefor, where he currently serves as President and CEO.

Lets talk a little bit about Madefor because it’s a pretty phenomenal program...

Madefor is a simple 10-month method created by the very best minds in science and health, that transforms your brain, body and I’d even venture to say spirit.

Each month you receive a kit focused on the science, benefits, and steps necessary to adopt one foundational habit.

Individually these habits might not seem like much, but collectively they work together to shift your mindset and behaviors.

I’m extremely excited to highlight this program because it’s founded on a lot of the principles that we discuss on the show and provides an applicable methodology to achieve the changes many of us are seeking.

And Pat, super generously, created a 20% discount code for all of you School Your Soul listeners. Just use MFSOUL at checkout if you end up signing up.

In today’s episode we explore:

• Pat’s journey to become a Navy SEAL
• Some techniques to manage stress and discomfort
• How he gets through difficult moments (as a SEAL and in life)
• The difference between a growth mindset and fixed mindset
• And much much more...

Also, I realized I didn’t say this in the episode - so I want to say it now -THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE PAT! And all of the others who have selflessly put everything on the line to serve our country.

Hope you guys enjoy the show!

RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE:

Madefor 20% discount code - MFSOUL

Madefor https://getmadefor.com/

Pat Madefor Instagram

Madefor IG

BOOK: Mindset Carol Dweck

In this episode we talk to Dr. Beverly Kitaen-Morse who is an internationally renowned therapist in the field of psychotherapy and couples counseling. And she’s going to delve out some relationship advice! But we also goes much deeper into understanding why we interact with the world in the way we do.

Beverly’s husband Dr. Jack Lee Rosenburg, who recently passed, was an internationally recognized pioneer in the field of psychotherapy. They had an incredible marriage. And for decades, Beverly and her husband worked side by side, to develop what is called - Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP), which is a psychotherapy that recognizes and treats the physical, psychological, and spiritual nature of a human being. It is based on the premise that the body, mind, and spirit are not separate, but rather integrated parts of a whole person. Unlike other modalities, IBP puts a strong emphasis on breathwork to promote mindfulness and alleviate depression and anxiety.

Jack and Beverly co-wrote the book The Intimate Couple and their work is taught globally at IBP institutes around the world.

I’m currently in a 3-year program studying IBP, I just completed my 2nd year, and throughout the program I’ve seen dramatic personal growth and a new found ability to break free from old patterns and create lasting change.

Beverly and studying IBP has had a profound impact on my life so I really hope you guys find value in this conversation. Re-listen and take notes for maximum impact!

So we got a little carried away and have a monster interview here so I split into two parts -

In Part 1 we discuss:

•How Beverly went from a housewife without a college education to a dr in her 40’s

•Why your same “themes” continue to come up in every relationship

•How Beverly and her husband created IBP to make sure that the things that got in the way of their first marriages wouldn’t get in the way of their marriage

•Why it’s difficult to sustain change... whether it’s in diet, relationships, exercise, bad habits.. etc.

•The MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do to change an unwanted behavior or pattern

•How our early childhood wounds directly impact the way we see the world today

•And why we need to work with our mind AND our body in order to make lasting changes

In Part 2:

•Beverly offers up her #1 piece of relationship advice

•we learn how to stop interrupting our happiness

•The MOST important thing you can do for your child as a parent

•How to wake up and live from your true self and feel a greater level of aliveness

•Practices you can use in your relationship to increase connection

•And much much more!

SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE LISTENING:

•what is a destructive theme or pattern that you bring to your relationships?

•And in general, what is an area of sensitivity for you, something that particularly triggers or upsets you?

Just take note of them. I think you’ll find it useful to get the most out of these episodes.

Links from the episode:

http://www.ibponline.org

http://www.esalen.org

Sustaining Constancy Series

The Intimate Couple (book)

The General theory of love (book)

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James Valentine is a musician and songwriter and the lead guitarist for one of the most popular bands of our time Maroon 5. The GRAMMY award-winning band has sold more than 120 million records and been together over 20 years.

In addition to being an extremely talented and accomplished musician and a kind and generous person, James is an avid meditator and has gone on multiple silent retreats. I was excited to talk to him about his journey working as a creative and how mindfulness has impacted his craft and his life.

In today’s episode we explore:

• How he discovered his passion for music
• His journey that landed him in Maroon 5
• How he’s overcome performance anxiety through meditation
• His creative process
• And much much more.

Hope you guys enjoy the show!

Links from Show:

Maroon 5 https://www.maroon5.com/

Shinzen young -https://www.shinzen.org/

Unified Mindfulness - https://unifiedmindfulness.com/

BOOK: The Artists Way https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252

BOOK: Non Zero https://www.amazon.com/Nonzero-Logic-Destiny-Robert-Wright/dp/0679758941

BOOK: Sapiens https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316095