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Moving Through Self-Sabotaging Thoughts

In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics around personal growth and a deepened self-awareness. We discuss the importance of moving forward despite self-sabotaging thoughts amidst the insidious nature of anxiety. 
Reflecting on changing life paths and the freedom that follows, we emphasize the dangers of hyper-focusing on thoughts and the importance of challenging our cyclical thought patterns that keep us imprisoned. We also examine anxiety's paralyzing effects and the deceptive nature of fear, highlighting the value of facing fears in order to deepen our experience and presence in reality.
Join us for a broad yet insightful discussion on overcoming internal obstacles and embracing change with compassion and an ounce of tough love.
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Becoming Aware of Burnout, Stress, and Anxiety

In this episode, we focus on working through anxiety and stress, especially in the context of hard work and success. We explore how it's easy to carry over unhelpful habits and patterns from our younger years into our adult working life without ever breaking free from them.
We discuss the tendency to become consumed by anxiety and reflect on the journey from being perpetually anxious to living with more ease and clarity. We examine the illusion that our anxiety is solely due to external factors, such as work, and emphasize the need to confront the internal sources of our stress.
We also explore the impact of burnout and the toll that working hard at the expense of our well-being can take. We stress the importance of being honest with ourselves about the suffering we create and finding healthier ways to manage stress and anxiety.
Join us as we navigate these complex emotions and share insights on how to break free from the cycle of anxiety and find a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Feeling Deeply: Embracing Emotions in Life and Business

In this episode, we're joined by Emily Chertow, creator of Journaling Classes:  guided journaling workshops focused on mindfulness and self-care. We discuss the power of learning to feel our feelings, crucial for both personal fulfillment and business success.
We explore the complexities of creating nurturing spaces for others while discussing the challenges of self-care amidst self-esteem struggles and self-assessment, especially when your work and identity are closely linked. We shed light on the growing pains of personal development and expanding a business, emphasizing the importance of understanding what truly serves us.
Throughout our conversation, we learn about the significance of holding our emotions proudly, rather than concealing them, and the resilience that emerges from fully experiencing and moving through difficult times. We touch on how sharing our true feelings with those around us not only fosters deeper relationships but also enhances our ability to meaningfully create.
Join us to discover how truly living—and feeling—can profoundly impact every aspect of our lives, leading to a more balanced and authentically driven existence.
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Separating Yourself From Your Thoughts

In this episode, we discuss the elusive nature of our thoughts, inspired by insights from a recent psychedelic retreat. We discuss the challenging realization that the thoughts we believe are often constructs of our mind, not reflections of reality. 
Exploring themes of resistance, awareness, and the temporary nature of our emotions, we learn how to recognize when we're caught in our thoughts and how to face them to find clarity. 
Join us as we navigate these insights, understanding that thoughts are just thoughts, and how this awareness can set us free from life's suffering.
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Navigating the Human Condition and Self-Improvement

In this episode, we discuss our common urge to find clear-cut solutions to our challenges. We'll talk about how, despite our efforts to transcend our everyday struggles or reach enlightenment, the real answers are often found within ourselves—though this may be hard to accept.
We'll also look at the risks of idolizing teachers and mentors, and how this can mislead our journey as we grow and evolve in life.
We also discuss the widespread feeling of falling behind or the need to measure up to others, exploring how this can damage our self-esteem and weaken our relationships.
Later in the episode, we challenge the societal 'rules' that tell us how to act to be appreciated, stressing that our true value is internal and that we are enough just as we are. We discuss how we sometimes alter our behavior to please others, sacrificing our authenticity in the process.
This episode reminds us that there is no final destination where everything in life becomes perfect. It's about accepting where you are right now, finding peace in the present, and trusting your ability to manage life's ups and downs.
Tune in as we learn to trust ourselves more and appreciate our unique paths.
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Acknowledging the Truth of Our Experiences

In this episode, we discuss our recent experiences with psychedelic mushrooms and the profound personal insights gained.
We emphasize the importance of active engagement in life rather than coasting on autopilot. We discuss the challenges of anxiety and hypochondria, the revelations about our fears being mental constructs, and how emotional turmoil can manifest physically and mentally. The conversation also covers the significance of processing tough experiences, the stigmas surrounding mental health, and the refreshing sense of a new beginning that psychedelics can provide.
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The Power of Connection with StoryTell NYC

In this episode, we chat with Rachel Saslaw, founder of StoryTell, a community for connection through personal storytelling. 
We chat about the power of connection, the importance of breaking narratives with ourselves and those in our lives, the beauty of forming deeper and more meaningful connections, the fear of being perceived and the power of being seen, and the experience of creating community.
This episode serves as a reminder of how powerful community is in reminding us that we are not alone in our human experience <3 
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New Horizons: Reflections from A Psychedelic Retreat

In this episode, we reflect on transformative experiences from a recent psychedelic retreat, focusing on how detaching from our usual self-images fosters personal growth and strengthens relationships. 
Throughout the discussion, we emphasize the importance of being aware of our thoughts to achieve true freedom, acknowledging that thoughts are a constant presence. We reflect on the significant changes in our self-understanding as we release old definitions of ourselves. We explore how what makes us happy can also cause pain and how shedding our old selves allows us to tap into our authenticity and self-worth.
Post-retreat, we share how to better handle emotional triggers, respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively, and break down walls that prevent deep connections. We talk about cultivating universal love and how staying open to pain allows us to eventually find profound love. 
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Staying Calm Amidst Chaos

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between our internal reactions and the external world. We discuss the importance of not rushing and the illusion that busyness leads to productivity. Why do we feel stressed about things we can't control? We explore techniques to help us slow down, align our minds and bodies, and manage our time without panic.
Join us as we examine how external pressures impact our peace and learn to maintain composure, finding strength within rather than seeking it in future outcomes. Discover how to write your life's story with intention and calm, even in the face of life's inevitable challenges.
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Through the Storm: Finding Freedom in Healing

In our 100th episode, we dive deep into the heart of the healing journey, exploring the essential truth that there can be no rainbow without the rain. As we navigate the intricate twists and turns of the mind, we learn the art of sitting with our most profound emotions and creating a sanctuary within ourselves where healing can flourish.
Our discussion sheds light on the delicate balance between staying open to change and grappling with the heightened judgments that surface during our most vulnerable moments. We examine what it truly means to 'do the work' of healing, confronting the narratives we construct as shields against pain—like diminishing ourselves to avoid confronting deeper feelings of unworthiness.
We explore the transformative potential of releasing these stories, even from the depths of despair, and the critical understanding that healing is not solely an act of the mind. Our bodies, too, harbor pain, necessitating a gentle slowing down to foster a sense of safety and  to allow for deep, holistic healing.
As we unravel the complexities of doing inner work, we underscore a vital message: true expansion requires transformation, and liberation lies in the truth of our experiences.
Join us as we journey through the storm, learning to embrace the rain for the promise of the rainbow it brings— a testament to the freedom found in the depths of the healing process.
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